GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS

COMMISSIONERS COURT 722 Moody, County Courthouse, Galveston, TX 77550 (409) 766-2244

Mark Henry Darrell Apffel Joe Giusti Stephen Holmes Ken Clark

County Judge Commissioner, Precinct 1 Commissioner, Precinct 2 Commissioner, Precinct 3 Commissioner, Precinct 4

AGENDA

October 8, 2018 – 9:30 AM

CONSENT AGENDA: ALL ITEMS MARKED WITH A SINGLE ASTERISK (*) ARE PART OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AND

REQUIRE NO DELIBERATION BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT. ANY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBER MAY REMOVE AN

ITEM FROM THIS AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.

In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons in need of a special

accommodation to participate in this proceeding shall, within three (3) days prior to any proceeding contact the

County Judge’s office at 722 Moody, Galveston, Texas 77550 (409) 766-2244.

REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING

Call to Order

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

Consent Agenda

*1.	Submitted by the Auditor's Office:

a.	Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 10/1/18 and 10/8/18

b.	Order for payroll period ending 10/3/18 bi-weekly #21

c.	Order for supplemental payroll period ending 10/3/18 bi-weekly #21

d.	Internal audit report of the Galveston County Firefighters Association and contracted fire departments for period of 10/1/16 - 4/30/18 with response letter from Dan Key, GCFFA President dated 9/19/18

e.	Internal audit report of the County Clerk fee audit for period of 8/1/17 - 7/31/18

f.	Monthly financial report for period ending 9/30/18

*2.	Receive and file restitution check list from Odyssey submitted by Collections Improvement Program

*3.	Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the County Clerk

*4.	Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk

*5.	Receive and file summary of bi-weekly personnel movements pay period #20, September 6-19, 2018 submitted by Human Resources

*6.	Consideration of approving exemption to the 4 pay period mandatory vacancy policy for Heavy Equipment Operator I (Psn #27) submitted by Human Resources on behalf of Road & Bridge

*7.	Consideration of approving exemption to the 4 pay period mandatory vacancy policy for Heavy Equipment Operator II (Psn #66) submitted by Human Resources on behalf of Road & Bridge

*8.	Consideration of adoption of updates to Human Resources Policy Manual (Policy HR010- Law Enforcement Career Path Program- Shift Differential Pay) submitted by Human Resources

*9.	Consideration of a resolution recognizing October 7th - 13th, 2018 as National 4-H week in Galveston County submitted by the County Judge

*10.	Receive and file notification for transfer of funds from Sheriff's Unreserved Fund Balance to Sheriff's Expenditure Account submitted by Professional Services

*11.	Receive and file order appointing Purchasing Agent and supporting documents submitted by the District Clerk

*12.	Receive and file amended Texas Fair Defense Act - Galveston County Plan submitted by the District Clerk

*13.

Consideration of approval of granting a reduction of a permit fee (Facility Permitting Policy, Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3) to Children's Oasis Foundation for use of the indoor banquet hall and south grounds at Walter Hall Park for their Annual Autism Walk and Celebration on Saturday, April 6, 2019 and a 2020 date TBD, presented by the Parks & Cultural Services Department

*14.

Consideration of approval of granting a three year reduction of a permit fee (Facility Permitting Policy, Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3) to CCISD for use of the indoor banquet hall and outdoor grounds at Walter Hall Park for their annual Adapted PE Day on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 and two other dates TBD in 2020 and 2021, presented by the Parks & Cultural Services Department

*15.	Consideration of an order designating that all monies that otherwise would be deposited in an Officers’ Salary Fund be deposited in Galveston County’s General Fund submitted by County Legal

*16.	Consideration of approval of interlocal agreement and MOU with Dickinson ISD for Coastal Alternative Program (CAP) 2018-19 school year submitted by the Sheriff's- Office

*17.	Consideration of approval of subscription for monthly airtime for satellite phones & broadband global area network with Gardline Communications, Inc. submitted by Emergency Management

*18.	Consideration for authorization to re-bid RFP #B181002, Galveston County Stop Loss for 2018 submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*19.	Consideration for authorization to extend the following contracts submitted by the Purchasing Agent:

a.	RFP #B142014A, Vending Machine Services for Galveston County

b.	Bid #B182007A, Cementitious Slurry Material

*20.	Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*21.	Consideration for authorization to cancel and re-solicit the following RFP submitted by the Purchasing Agent:

a.	RFP #B181052, Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) Coastal Project Regulatory & Grant Writing Assistance and Coordination Program

*22.	Consideration for authorization to cancel RFQ #B171011, Juvenile Justice Center HVAC (AHU or Air Handling Unit) submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*23.	Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement to purchase vehicles and equipment for the Road and Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*24.	Consideration for authorization to issue a formal solicitation to request competitive sealed proposals for Juvenile Justice Center HVAC - AHU submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*25.	Consideration for authorization of Sole Source Exemption for OSSI Software Maintenance for the Galveston County Sheriff's Office submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*26.	Consideration for authorization to utilize the State of Texas TXMAS (Texas Multiple Award Schedule) in lieu of competitive bidding to procure services from Kofile Technologies submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*27.	Consideration for authorization to cancel and re-bid the following bid submitted by the Purchasing Agent:

a.	Bid #B182029, Asphalt, Oils & Emulsions

*28.	Request for waiver or refund of penalty and interest due to clerical errors submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector:

*29.	Consideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector:

*30.	Consideration of approval to submit Harvey Project for the Bayshore Park Piers from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) as submitted by Professional Services

*31.	Consideration of approval to submit Harvey Project for Vector Control - Mosquito Abatement from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) as submitted by Professional Services

*32.	Consideration of approval of memorandum of agreement with Texas A&M Extension Service (TEEX) for the Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack Grant Project from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and authorize County Judge to sign agreement as submitted by Professional Services

*33.	Consideration of approval to submit Harvey Project for Wayne Johnson Community Center contents from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) as submitted by Professional Services

*34.	Consideration of approval to submit Harvey Project for the Dickinson Senior Center and contents to the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) as submitted by Professional Services

*35.	Consideration of acceptance of FY 2019 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant award #2704106 from the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division as submitted by Professional Services

*36.	Consideration of approval to submit FY 2019 Feral Hog Abatement Grant application to the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Wildlife Services and authorize County Judge to sign required documents as submitted by Professional Services

*37.	Consideration of approval of a renewal contract between Galveston County and the League City Volunteer Fire Department requested by Professional Services

*38.	Consideration of approval of a renewal contract between Galveston County and the Galveston County Firefighter's Association requested by Professional Services

*39.	Receive and file amended application to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for HMGP Elevation Program previously approved on 04/09/18 and updated Designation of Subrecipient Agent submitted by Professional Services

*40.	Consideration of approval of renewal contracts between Galveston County and the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services (DFPS) for County provided administrative and legal services of foster care children requested by Professional Services

*41.	Consideration of approval of Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) plan agreement for plan year 2019, Galveston - 183, effective January 1, 2019 submitted by Professional Services

*42.	Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:

a.	19-012-1008-A Mosquito Control District - Request transfer from Mosquito Control District Fund Mosquito Control Capital Outlay account to Mosquito Control Equipment and Technology Hardware account for FY 2019

b.	19-013-1008-B Constable Precinct #2 - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves to Constable Precinct #2 salaries and benefits for an additional Deputy V position and a new vehicle for FY 2019

c.	19-014-1008-C Sheriff's Department - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff's Department Corrections Jail Healthcare account for additional staffing for FY 2019

d.	19-015-1008-D District Attorney - Request set up of DA Check Collection Fees Fund for FY 2019

e.	19-016-1008-E General Government - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves to General Government Overtime account for overtime and associated benefits for overtime incurred by Magistrate Clerk Supervisor for FY 2019

f.	19-017-1008-F District Clerk - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves to District Clerk Overtime account for overtime and associated benefits for Senior Court Clerk Coordinator position for FY 2019

g.	18-182-0930-A Juvenile Justice - Request transfer from Juvenile Justice Budgeted Reserves for Juvenile Justice Detention Seasonal Help account and Juvenile Justice Post Program Seasonal Help account for FY 2018

*43.	Consideration of approval of contract for digital evidence management for GC Sheriff's Office with Genetec submitted by Information Technology Services

*44.	Consideration of approval for jail management system data exchange service with Superion submitted by Information Technology

*45.	Consideration of approval of funding and execution of HUD documents/settlement statements and disclosures (Parcel 10) for Gum Bayou Tributary Channel Improvements submitted by Right-of-Way

*46.	Consideration of approval of the following new subdivisions submitted by Platting and Right-of-Way:

a.	Ocean View Addition

b.	Melon Patch

*47.	Consideration of approval of application from Gerard M. Parigi, David Sklyar Thompson Jr., Rodney Dishman and Elizabeth Dishman for a partial replat of Live Oak Ridge subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way

*48.	Consideration of approval of application from Gerard M. Parigi, Cheryl Parigi, David Skylar Thompson, Jr. and John M. Blackwell for a partial replat of Holiday Shores Replat amendment 1 submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way

*49.	Consideration of approval for a Galveston Seawall permit to 33rd Street Properties, LLC to construct a Holiday Inn Express Hotel at 3228 Seawall Blvd submitted by the County Engineer

*50.	Receive and file amendment no. 2 for GLO contract round 2.2 (13-465-000-7974) extending contract from December 31, 2019 to June 30, 2019 submitted by the County Engineer

*51.	Consideration of authorizing cancellation of ITB #B181011, Gregory Park Ball Field Lighting Project, and authorizing re-bid of same project submitted by County Legal

*52.	Consideration of approving agreement for engineering services for Gregory Park Pavilion & Bayshore Park Pavilion, resultant contract in RFQ No. B171009, with Paul Engineering, Inc. and authorizing the County Judge to execute same submitted by County Legal

*53.	Consideration of authorizing amendment 2018-01 to the 2018 interlocal governmental agreement for School Liaison Officer Program with Texas City Independent School District and Galveston County submitted by County Legal

*54.	Consideration of authorizing amendment 2018-02 to the 2018 interlocal governmental agreement for School Liaison Officer Program between Dickinson Independent School District and Galveston County submitted by County Legal

*55.	Consideration of authorizing an amendment to the 2018 interlocal governmental agreement for School Liaison Officer Program with Clear Creek Independent School District and Galveston County submitted by County Legal

*56.	Consideration of authorizing amendment 2018-01 to the 2018 interlocal governmental agreement for law enforcement services with Galveston Community College District and Galveston County submitted by County Legal

*57.	Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute a lease agreement between Galveston County and Marina Bay Harbor for use of a boat slip submitted by County Legal

Action Agenda

58.	Purchasing

a.	Consideration of approval of awarding the following:

1.	RFP #B182027, Property & Casualty Insurance

59.	County Legal

a.	Break into Executive Session:

Executive Session: Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney: the Commissioners Court will enter into an executive session as permitted under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code to seek the advice of its attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the County under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act relating to each of the following items:

1.	ACLU lawsuit - 3:18-CV-00104, Aaron Booth, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. Galveston County, et. al., a Class Action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division

2.	Magistrate hearings and jail docket

3.	14-CV-1112, Kimberly Sullivan v. Galveston County Commissioners Court, Et Al, in the 212th Judicial District Court

4.	Rollover Pass Closure

5.	Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (GOMESA)

6.	Gregory Park Ball Field Lighting Project

Executive Session: Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel Matters: the Commissioners Court will enter into executive session as permitted under the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel Matters: to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee, respectively:

1.	Chief Information Officer

2.	Director of County Legal Department

3.	Department Director of Human Resources

4.	Director of Facilities

5.	Director of Personal Bond Office/Director of Collections

6.	Road and Bridge Administrator

d.	Reconvene into Regularly Scheduled Meeting

e.	Consideration of execution of Estoppel Certificate of Tenant between MB League City Bay Colony Limited Partnership and Galveston County for the lease location at Bay Colony Town Center (CareHere Clinic) 2955 S. Gulf Freeway, League City, Texas 77573

f.	Consideration of authorizing County Legal to contract with R.C. Chuoke & Associates, Inc. for an updated appraisal report for County property located at 54th and Broadway

Adjourn

WORKSHOP AGENDA

1.	Discuss County Court Administration Case Management Specialist submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 3

2.	Discuss CDBG/FEMA/HMGP 2017 Road Bond projects update submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 4

Appearances before Commissioners Court

A speaker whose subject matter as submitted relates to an identifiable item of business on this agenda will be requested by the County Judge or other presiding court members to come to the podium where they will be limited to three minutes (3). A speaker whose subject matter as submitted does not relate to an identifiable item of business on this agenda will be limited to three minutes (3) and will be allowed to speak before the meeting is adjourned. Please arrive prior to the meeting and sign in with the County Clerk.

Executive Sessions

The Galveston County Commissioners Court may recess into closed meeting (Executive Session) on any item listed on this agenda if the Executive Session is authorized under the Open Meetings Act pursuant to one or more the following exceptions: Tex. Gov’t Code §§ 551.071 (consultation with attorney), 551.072 (deliberation regarding real property), 551.073 (deliberation regarding a prospective gift or donation), 551.074 (personnel matters), 551.0745 (personnel matters affecting County advisory body), 551.076 (deliberation regarding security devices or security audits), and/or 551.087 (deliberations regarding economic development negotiations). The Presiding Officer of the Commissioners Court shall announce the basis for the Executive Session prior to recessing into Executive Session. However, the Commissioners Court may only enter into the Executive Session on any agenda item for which a separate Executive Session has not been separately posted if, prior to conducting the Executive Session, a majority of the Commissioners Court votes to go into Executive Session. This motion requirement does not apply to any agenda item that has been previously noticed to constitute or include an Executive Session.

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