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November 10, 2025 ·9:30 AM Final

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Agenda — 79 items

  1. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on November 10, 2025, Commissioners Court of Galveston County, Texas, met at a regular meeting with the following present:
  2. 2 REGULAR MEETING
  3. 3 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. 4 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. 5 Call to Order ▶ jump to 2:01
  6. 6 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 2:30
  7. 6 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 12:21
  8. 7 Public Comment ▶ jump to 3:24
  9. 8 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 8:25
  10. 9 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  11. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 11/10/2025 25-1595 approved Pass
  12. *2. Order for payroll ending 11/5/2025 bi-weekly # 23 25-1598 approved Pass
  13. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 11/5/2025 bi-weekly # 23 25-1602 approved Pass
  14. *4. Early check release dated 10/27/2025 to GIA Insurance Agency check number AP00483702 25-1603 approved Pass
  15. *5. Internal audit report for San Luis Toll Booth Close-Out 25-1604 approved Pass
  16. *6. Internal audit report of the FY2025 Property Tax Refunds Review for period of 10/1/2024 - 9/30/2025 with response letter from Honorable Cheryl E. Johnson dated 10/28/2025 25-1605 approved Pass
  17. *7. Fixed asset reclassification as needed for FY2025, submitted by Auditor’s Office 25-1582 approved Pass
  18. *8. Receive and file the restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 25-1543 approved Pass
  19. *10. Consideration of approval to implement premiums for the County Court/Probate Judges, effective 01/01/2026, submitted by Human Resources 25-1624 approved Pass ▶ jump to 27:14
  20. *9. Receive and file Summary of Biweekly Personnel Movements pay period #22, October 09 - October 22, 2025, submitted by Human Resources 25-1578 approved Pass
  21. *10. Consideration of approval to implement premiums for the County Court/Probate Judges, effective 01/01/2026, submitted by Human Resources 25-1624 ▶ jump to 12:39
  22. *12. Consideration of approval of a Resolution Asserting Galveston County’s Exclusive Pilotage Authority and Opposing any Extraterritorial Rate-Setting or Regulatory Action by the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County Ports submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2 25-1608 deferred Pass ▶ jump to 32:58
  23. *11. Consideration of approval of reappointment to the Galveston County Emergency Communication (911) District submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2 25-1606 approved Pass
  24. *12. Consideration of approval of a Resolution Asserting Galveston County’s Exclusive Pilotage Authority and Opposing any Extraterritorial Rate-Setting or Regulatory Action by the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County Ports submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2 25-1608 ▶ jump to 31:51
  25. *13. Consideration of approval of granting a reduction of a permit fee (Facility Permitting Policy, Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3) to CCISD Transportation Department for use of the banquet hall and BBQ Shed at Walter Hall Park for their annual Professional Learning Day on Monday February 16, 2026, presented by the Parks & Cultural Services Department 25-1572 approved Pass
  26. *14. Consideration of approval of granting a reduction of a permit fee (Facility Permitting Policy, Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3) to Up the Street Club for use of the banquet hall at Walter Hall Park for their Fall Fundraising Event on Saturday January 17, 2026, presented by the Parks & Cultural Services Department 25-1574 approved Pass
  27. *15. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign the Texas General Land Office Application for State Land Lease, Coastal Lease for the Highway 3 Boat Ramp submitted by Parks 25-1499 approved Pass
  28. *16. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to execute the contract with Brizo Construction, LLC for the construction of the Bayshore Boat Ramp submitted by Parks and Cultural Services 25-1556 approved Pass
  29. *17. Consideration of approval of signature to update VAR of record with Lenel submitted by Information Technology 25-1565 approved Pass
  30. *18. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-1579 approved Pass
  31. *19. Consideration of approval of FY 2026 Auto Crimes Task Force Interlocal Agreement with Brazoria County and authorize County Judge to sign agreement submitted by Auto Crimes Task Force 25-1546 approved Pass
  32. *20. Consideration of approval of FY 2026 Auto Crimes Task Force Interlocal Agreement with the City of Galveston, and authorize County Judge to sign agreement submitted by Auto Crimes Task Force 25-1550 approved Pass
  33. *22. Consideration of authorizing the County Engineer to issue a sand pit permit at 3925 Hwy 87, Port Bolivar, Texas 77650 to Sidney Bouse on behalf of John “JC” Bouse submitted by the County Engineer 25-1575 deferred Pass ▶ jump to 33:38
  34. *21. Consideration of approval of FY 2026 Auto Crimes Task Force Interlocal Agreement with the City of La Marque and authorize County Judge to sign agreement submitted by Auto Crimes Task Force 25-1551 approved Pass
  35. *23. Consideration of authorizing the County Engineer to issue a sand pit permit at 3899 Hwy 87, Port Bolivar, Texas 77650 to John “JC” Bouse submitted by the County Engineer 25-1577 deferred Pass ▶ jump to 34:14
  36. *22. Consideration of authorizing the County Engineer to issue a sand pit permit at 3925 Hwy 87, Port Bolivar, Texas 77650 to Sidney Bouse on behalf of John “JC” Bouse submitted by the County Engineer 25-1575 ▶ jump to 33:12
  37. *23. Consideration of authorizing the County Engineer to issue a sand pit permit at 3899 Hwy 87, Port Bolivar, Texas 77650 to John “JC” Bouse submitted by the County Engineer 25-1577 ▶ jump to 33:50
  38. *25. Consideration of approval to authorize the County Judge to sign GLO form for Appointment of Labor Standards Officer for CDBG Rounds 1 and 2.3 submitted by the County Engineer 25-1593 approved as amended Pass ▶ jump to 35:58
  39. *24. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute a contract with Mc2 Civil, LLC for the Rollover Bay Park project submitted by the County Engineer 25-1580 approved Pass
  40. *25. Consideration of approval to authorize the County Judge to sign GLO form for Appointment of Labor Standards Officer for CDBG Rounds 1 and 2.3 submitted by the County Engineer 25-1593 ▶ jump to 34:26
  41. *26. Consideration of rescinding the approval of File 25-1429 for the October 13, 2025, meeting, authorizing the County Engineer to negotiate engineering contracts for the 2025 Road and Bridge and Drainage Bond projects submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1622 approved Pass
  42. *27. Consideration to rescind RFQ 25-050 Professional Services for Future Engineering Projects submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1623 approved Pass
  43. *28. Request for waiver or refund of penalty and interest due to clerical errors as recommended by Penalty & Interest Review Committee submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 25-1599 approved Pass
  44. *29. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Tri-Party Elevation Engineering Agreement regarding the property at 30 Lakeside Drive, Hitchcock, Texas under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program No. 4332-0025-E104 from the Texas Division of Emergency Management as submitted by Professional Services 25-1554 approved Pass
  45. *30. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Tri-Party Elevation Engineering Agreement regarding the property at 1212 Ester Street, Kemah, Texas under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program grant award No. 4332-0025-E115 from the Texas Division of Emergency Management as submitted by Professional Services 25-1107 approved Pass
  46. *31. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Data Use Agreement for the FY 2026 Senior Meal Grant award from the Houston-Galveston Area Council as submitted by Professional Services 25-1553 approved Pass
  47. *32. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Environmental Review form for the Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation grant application for Regional Mitigation Program (CDBG-MIT) to the Texas General Land Office as submitted by Professional Services 25-1586 approved Pass
  48. *33. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to DR-4798 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program revised grant application documents for submission to the Texas Division of Emergency Management as submitted by Professional Services 25-1581 approved Pass
  49. *34. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Affidavit of Public Posting for the finalized Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation Program grant application submitted to the Texas General Land Office on February 28, 2025 as submitted by Professional Services 25-1552 approved Pass
  50. *35. Consideration of approval of Second Amendment to Financial Assistance Program Contract RFP #24-009 with St. Vincent's House submitted by Professional Services 25-1547 approved Pass
  51. *36. Consideration of approval for Second Amendment to Financial Assistance Program contract RFP #24-009 with M.I. Lewis submitted by Professional Services 25-1549 approved Pass
  52. *37. Ratification of executed Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities and Revived Economies (RESTORE) grant adjustment match commitment letter submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality as submitted by Professional Services 25-1591 approved Pass
  53. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  54. *38. 25-191-1110-A Auditor- Request transfer from Various Cost Centers - Various Spend Categories to Various Cost Centers - Various Spend Categories to fund SBITAS reclassifications 25-1587 approved Pass
  55. *39. 25-192-1110-B Auditor- Request transfer from Various Cost Centers - Various Spend Categories to Various Cost Centers - Various Spend Categories to fund capital asset recon reclassifications 25-1588 approved Pass
  56. *40. 25-193-1110-C Auditor- Request transfer from within Beach Maintenance - Heavy Equipment to Vehicles to fund UTV reclassification 25-1589 approved Pass
  57. *41. 25-194-1110-D Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff Corrections - Jail Healthcare Contract to fund healthcare services for the month of September 2025 25-1594 approved Pass
  58. *42. 25-195-1110-E General Government- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to General Government - Other Contract Services to fund Mental Health Grant Program for Fiscal 2023 - 2025 25-1596 approved Pass
  59. *43. 26-29-1110-A Constable Precinct 4- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Constable Precinct #4 - Extraordinary Supplies to fund body armor replacements 25-1590 approved Pass
  60. *44. 26-30-1110-B Information Technology- Request transfer from within Information Technology - Various Spend Categories to Internet / Data Service to fund network consulting & supplies 25-1597 approved Pass
  61. *45. 26-31-1110-C Mosquito Control Department- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Mosquito Control - Machinery and Equipment to fund a four-post vehicle lift 25-1592 approved Pass
  62. *46. 26-32-1110-D Human Resources- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Human Resources - Other Contract Services to fund on-going Marketplace & Alliant monthly invoices 25-1601 approved Pass
  63. *47. 26-33-1110-E Constable Precinct 4- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves & Constable Precinct 4 - Auto Allowance to Fleet Management - Various Spend Categories to fund the purchase of a County vehicle 25-1600 approved Pass
  64. *48. 26-34-1110-F Engineering- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Flood by Engineering - Other Contract Services to fund the Dickinson Bayou: SH3 to FM 517 project 25-1607 approved Pass
  65. 59 Action Agenda
  66. 60 Right of Way
  67. 49. Receive public comments on L4 Ranch replat 25-1567 ▶ jump to 36:28
  68. 50. Consideration of approval with no conditions, approval with conditions or disapprove of L4 Ranch replat 25-1568 approved Pass ▶ jump to 37:34
  69. 50. Consideration of approval with no conditions, approval with conditions or disapprove of L4 Ranch replat 25-1568 ▶ jump to 36:40
  70. 51. Receive public comments on Highland Road Replat 25-1569 ▶ jump to 37:44
  71. 52. Consideration of approval with no conditions, approval with conditions or disapprove of Highland Road replat 25-1570 approved Pass ▶ jump to 38:05
  72. 53. Receive public comments on Long’s Subdivision Partial replat 25-1571 ▶ jump to 38:13
  73. 54. Consideration of approval with no conditions, approval with conditions or disapprove of Long’s Subdivision Partial Replat 25-1573 approved Pass ▶ jump to 38:38
  74. 55. Receive public comments on Hi Point Beach Addition Partial Replat No. 1 25-1584 ▶ jump to 38:46
  75. 56. Consideration of approval with no conditions, approval with conditions or disapprove of Hi Point Beach Addition Partial Replat No. 1 25-1585 approved Pass ▶ jump to 39:09
  76. 69 Adjourn
  77. 70 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  78. 71 Executive Sessions
  79. 72 ***