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December 8, 2025 ·9:30 AM Final

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Agenda — 58 items

  1. 1 REGULAR MEETING
  2. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on December 8th, 2025, Commissioners Court of Galveston County, Texas, met at a regular meeting with the following present:
  3. 2 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.
  4. 3 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.
  5. 4 Call to Order ▶ jump to 0:30
  6. 5 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 0:36
  7. 6 Public Comment ▶ jump to 0:46
  8. 7 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 4:49
  9. 8 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 12/8/2025 25-1724 approved Pass
  11. *2. Order for payroll ending 12/3/2025 bi-weekly #25 25-1726 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 12/3/2025 bi-weekly #25 25-1727 approved Pass
  13. *4. Receive and file the restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 25-1672 approved Pass
  14. *5. Receive and file Summary of Biweekly Personnel Movements pay period #24, November 06 - November 19, 2025, submitted by Human Resources 25-1723 approved Pass
  15. *6. Receive and file 2025 Galveston County Museum & Galveston County Historical Commission Annual Report and Press Release of Certification of Museum by the Texas Historical Commission submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2 25-1694 approved Pass ▶ jump to 6:50
  16. *7. Consideration of approving the 2027 Galveston County Holiday Schedule submitted by the County Judge 25-1676 approved Pass
  17. *8. Consideration of approval of delegate and alternate appointments to the H-GAC 2026 General Assembly and Board of Directors submitted by the County Judge 25-1689 approved Pass
  18. *9. Consideration to approve resolution and ballot for selection of Galveston Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2026 submitted by the County Judge 25-1679 approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:04
  19. *10. Consideration of approval of reappointment to the Mediation Services Board submitted by the County Judge 25-1692 approved Pass
  20. *11. Consideration of authorizing a discretionary exemption for Mosquito Control for professional services to acquire a licensed airplane pilot and licensed aviation mechanic under Local Government Code Section 262.024 (a)(4) submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1702 approved Pass
  21. *12. Consideration of accepting a donation of 20 Live Oak trees to be planted at Walter Hall and Bayshore Park, from Clear Falls High School Tree Club, submitted by Parks and Cultural Services Department 25-1709 approved Pass
  22. *13. Consideration for the County Judge to sign inspection request form EAB241N for Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation for Galveston County Mental Health Extended Observation Unit at 1207 S Oak Street, La Marque, TX, 77568 submitted by Facilities 25-1673 approved Pass
  23. *14. Consideration of approval of resultant agreement RFP 25-060 Cyber Security and Incident Planning with Securance LLC submitted by Information Technology 25-1664 approved Pass
  24. *15. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-1682 approved Pass
  25. *16. Consideration for approval for Commissioners’ Court to modify the prima facie speed limit at Cowen Road to 30 mph submitted by Road and Bridge 25-1685 approved Pass
  26. *17. Consideration of approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Department of Public Safety for Certification of Weight Enforcement Authority submitted by Sheriff’s Office 25-1437 approved Pass
  27. *18. Consideration of acknowledging receipt of a sand pit permit application from Brad Ballard at 687 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach, Texas 77650 Bolivar Peninsula and authorizing the County Engineer to run the required newspaper notice submitted by the County Engineer 25-1674 approved Pass
  28. *19. Consideration of authorizing the County Engineer to issue a sand pit permit to Sidney Bouse at 3925 Hwy 87 Port Bolivar, Texas 77650 submitted by the County Engineer 25-1681 approved Pass
  29. *20. Consideration of authorizing the County Engineer to issue a sand pit permit to John “JC” Bouse at 3899 Hwy 87 Port Bolivar, Texas 77650 submitted by the County Engineer 25-1695 approved Pass
  30. *21. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute Change Order no. 3 to Lucas Construction Co, Inc. contract for the City of Dickinson Highway 3 Boat Ramp & Parking Lot Reconstruction project submitted by the County Engineer 25-1677 approved Pass
  31. *22. Consideration of approval of application from Gary Key and Kimberlee Key, managing members of Southern Finds, LLC, for a partial replat of GKK Estates subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 25-1714 approved Pass
  32. *23. Consideration of an Interlocal Agreement by and between the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) and the County of Galveston relating to the Galveston County Medical Examiner's Office submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1713 approved Pass
  33. *24. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and Port Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department, submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1715 approved Pass
  34. *25. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and Kemah Volunteer Fire Department, submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1716 approved Pass
  35. *26. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and Hitchcock Volunteer Fire Department, submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1717 approved Pass
  36. *27. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and Bayou Vista Volunteer Fire Department, submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1719 approved Pass
  37. *28. Consideration of approval to execute the Guardianship program contract for RFP 25-057 with Friends For Life submitted by Professional Services 25-1688 approved Pass
  38. *29. Consideration of approval of a renewal contract between Galveston County, the Galveston County Children's Services Board and UTMB for physician assistant contract requested by Professional Services 25-1711 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to approve amendment #1 to agreement with Aran-Franklin Engineering, Inc. for HMGP elevation design, submitted by Professional Services 25-1683 approved Pass
  40. *31. Consideration of approval to ratify the FY26 Bullet-Resistant Components for Law Enforcement Vehicles grant program application and execute supporting resolution submitted by Professional Services 25-1710 approved Pass
  41. *32. Consideration of approval to ratify the FY27 Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans Assistance grant program application, submitted by Professional Services 25-1720 approved Pass
  42. *33. Consideration of acceptance of FY 2026 General Victim Assistance Grant Program - Victims Assistance Coordinator and Outreach Project grant award from the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Criminal Justice Division, submitted by Professional Services 25-1649 approved Pass
  43. *34. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign FY 2026 Senior Meal Grant award from the Houston-Galveston Area Council, submitted by Professional Services 25-1675 approved Pass
  44. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  45. *35. 26-40-1208-A Mosquito Control Department- Request transfer within Mosquito Control from Budgeted Reserves to Various Spend Categories to fund personnel adjustments 25-1721 approved Pass
  46. *36. 26-41-1208-B Professional Services- Consideration of approval to utilize grant-match discretionary funds for the Bayshore Park Boat Ramp 25-1712 approved Pass
  47. *37. 26-42-1208-C Professional Services- Request transfer within Various Departments to appropriately update spend category allocations based on goods or services 25-1722 approved Pass
  48. *38. 26-43-1208-D Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Grant-Match Discretionary to partially fund the Aging Senior Meal program 25-1730
  49. 48 Action Agenda
  50. 49 Purchasing
  51. 39. Consideration to award ITB 25-065, Asphalt Oils & Emulsions 25-1678 approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:58
  52. 40. Consideration for the County Judge to execute the resultant contract for ITB# 25-065 Asphalt, Oils and Emulsion 25-1684 approved Pass ▶ jump to 10:13
  53. 52 Adjourn ▶ jump to 11:10
  54. 53 Workshop Agenda ▶ jump to 10:55
  55. 41. One America Q2 & Q3 plans update presented by NFP submitted by Human Resources 25-1385
  56. 55 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  57. 56 Executive Sessions
  58. 57 ***