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

December 3, 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 11/26/18 and 12/3/18

b.	Order for payroll period ending 11/28/18 bi-weekly #25

c.	Order for supplemental payroll period ending 11/28/18 bi-weekly #25

d.	Monthly financial report for the month ending 10/31/18

e.	Internal audit report of the Department of Parks and Cultural Services for period of 9/1/17 - 8/31/18 with response letter for Julie Diaz, Director dated 11/14/18

f.	Internal audit report of the FY2018 property tax refunds review for period of 10/1/17 - 9/30/18 with response letter from Honorable Cheryl E. Johnson dated 11/16/18

g.	Internal audit reports of the Sheriff's Commissary and Inmate Property accounts for period of 9/1/17 - 8/31/18 with response letter from Sheriff Henry Trochesset dated 11/26/18

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

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

*4.	Receive and file summary of bi-weekly personnel movements pay period #24, November 1-14, 2018 submitted by Human Resources

*5.	Consideration of approval of (re)appointment to the Galveston County Emergency Services District No. 2 submitted by the County Judge

*6.	Receive and file Galveston County Emergency Communication District FY2019 budget submitted by the County Judge

*7.	Receive and file certification and signature of authorized agent form and application for Federal Assistance SF-424 for projects to be considered for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding through TDEM submitted by Professional Services:

a.	Dickinson Bayou Detention Pond - Drainage Project

b.	Gum Bayou Detention Pond - Drainage Project

c.	Willow Bayou Drainage Project

*8.	Consideration of approval of payment to the Texas City-La Marque Chamber of Commerce for Galveston County Day at the Capitol submitted by County Legal

*9.	Consideration of approval for 3 Years GCTV production services with Rushworks submitted by Information Technology

*10.	Consideration of approval to renew a specialty area user group contract/agreement with the Texas Cloud Busters for use of the Kitty Hawk Model Plane Flying Field at Jack Brooks Park, submitted by the Parks & Cultural Services Department

*11.	Consideration of approval of memorandum of understanding with Lighthouse Christian Ministries for the distribution of food at Bayshore Park for 2019 submitted by Parks and Cultural Services

*12.	Consideration of approval to enter into a memorandum of understanding between Galveston County and the Texas Department of Public Safety to conduct training for law enforcement officers at Jack Brooks Park, submitted by the Parks & Cultural Services Department

*13.	Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for Bid #B172013, Electrical Parts & Supplies submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*14.	Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for Bid #B162001, Automotive Parts & Supplies submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*15.	Consideration for authorization to be granted to the County Judge to sign a mutual confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement with GIACT Systems, LLC submitted by the Purchasing Agent

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

*17.	Consideration of authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing program to purchase Election Voting Equipment and Supplies for the County Clerks Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent

*18.	Consideration of authorizing the transfer of $201,000.00 for the State Non-Private Hospital Funding (IGT) for Sept. 1, 2018 thru Nov. 30, 2018 submitted by Professional Services

*19.	Receive and file submission of a grant application to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for HMGP funding for emergency generators at the County Road and Bridge Facility, County Medical Examiners Facility and the Municipal Utility District 12 as submitted Professional Services

*20.	Consideration of approval for County Judge to sign corrected resolution regarding FY 2019 County grant to Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston for Home Delivered Meals as submitted by Professional Services

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

a.	19-041-1203-A Fleet Management - Request transfer from Fleet Management Operating Supplies account to Fleet Management Extraordinary Supplies account for the purchase of a welding machine for the Santa Fe Fleet Service Center

b.	19-043-1203-C Galveston County Beach and Parks - Request transfer from Galveston County Beach and Parks Budgeted Reserves to Galveston County Beach and Parks Buildings account for the Bolivar Beach Restroom project

c.	19-044-1203-D AgriLife Extension - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves for the purchase of a vehicle from FY 2018

d.	19-045-1203-E Limited Tax Building Bonds Series 2017A - Request transfer from Limited- Tax Building Bonds Series 2017A designated for Capital Projects account for purchase and associated costs related to the purchase of property in Dickinson

e.	19-046-1203-F Sheriff's Department - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff's Department - Identification Division Personnel and associated costs for Position 8 from a 19O to a 19P for career ladder purposes

f.	19-047-1203-G Unlimited Tax Road Refunding Bonds Series 2017A - Request transfer from Unlimited Tax Road Refunding Bonds Series 2017A Designated for Capital Projects account for Birch Road Bridge Replacement project

g.	18-184-0930-A Professional Services - Request transfers from various funds and departments for the reclassification of expenditures from capital accounts to operating accounts

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

*23.	Consideration of approval of an interlocal agreement between Galveston County and the City of Galveston for the 2017 Road Bond projects Ave S and 23rd Street submitted by the County Engineer

*24.	Consideration of approval of an engineering agreement with Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation for the 2017 Road Bond project Birch Road Bridge Replacement submitted by the County Engineer

*25.	Consideration of approval to release bond no. SUR0039292 in the amount of $100,000 in association with Texas City Hurricane Levee permit TCSW-17-363 issued to Texas City Crude Oil Terminal, LLC submitted by the County Engineer

Action Agenda

26.	Commissioner, Precinct 2

a.	Consideration for increasing the number of full-time Deputy Constables by one to the Precinct 2 Constable Office

b.	Consideration of approval of the following budget amendment:

1.	19-042-1203-B Constable Precinct #2 - Request transfer from General Fund Budgeted Reserves to Constable Precinct #2 for an additional Deputy V position salary and associated costs

c.	Consideration of approval of request to ratify 2019 tax collection fee

27.	Purchasing

a.	Consideration of approval of awarding the following bid and authorizing the County Judge to execute the contract for the following:

1.	Bid #B192002, Asphalt, Oils & Emulsions

b.	Consideration of approval of awarding the following:

1.	RFP #B191009, Galveston County Stop Loss for 2019

28.	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.	Potential claims against surety bonds for $500,000+ fraud loss

6.	Inmate health services contract

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:

1.	Director of County Legal Department

Executive Session: Texas Government Code, Section 551.072, Deliberation Regarding Real Property: 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 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, Deliberation Regarding Real Property: to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property because deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of Galveston County in negotiations with a third person relating to each of the following items:

1.	Parcel 8: A certain 0.4970-acre proposed permanent drainage easement acquisition in the Perry & Austin Survey, A-19, and out of Block 185 of Map of Dickinson, Dickinson Addition, and being out of Lots 1-6, Block 185, conveyed as Lots 1-12, Galveston County, Texas

2.	Parcel 16: A certain 0.0448-acre proposed permanent drainage easement acquisition in the Perry & Austin Survey, A-19, and out of Block 241 of Map of Dickinson, Dickinson Addition, and being out of Lot 9, Block 241, Galveston County, Texas

e.	Reconvene into Regularly Scheduled Meeting

f.	Consideration of approval of professional services by Weisser Engineering & Surveying for a survey of the real property located at 5121 Highway 3, Dickinson, Texas 77539 and described as ABST 208, W. Wilson Survey, 24, Acres 3.047

g.	Consideration of approving agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Coastal Engineering Services for USACE Beach Maintenance Permit (which are professional services and a resultant contract in RFQ #B181048) and authorizing the County Judge to execute same

h.	Consideration of authorizing County Legal to pursue claims on surety bonds for County Auditor, County Treasurer and County Purchasing Agent

Adjourn

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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