docketcity.com
Home › Galveston County › Meetings

Commissioners Court

October 13, 2025 ·9:30 AM Final

Galveston County Courthouse

Agenda PDF Minutes PDF 📹 Watch video Official record ↗

Agenda — 85 items

  1. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on October 13, 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 3:55
  6. 6 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 4:24
  7. 7 Public Comment ▶ jump to 5:24
  8. 8 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 10:10
  9. 9 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 10/13/2025 25-1432
  11. *2. Order for payroll ending 10/8/2025 bi-weekly #21 25-1434 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 10/8/2025 bi-weekly #21 25-1435 approved Pass
  13. *4. Internal audit report of Galveston County Child Welfare for period of 8/1/2024 - 7/31/2025 25-1436 approved Pass
  14. *5. Internal audit report of the District Attorney’s Office Change Funds with response letter from Honorable Jack Roady, dated 9/26/2025 25-1438 approved Pass
  15. *6. Internal audit report of the cash count of the Galveston County Senior Services Division with response letter from Julie Walker, dated 9/26/2025 25-1439 approved Pass
  16. *7. Internal audit report of the inventory of fixed assets of the Sheriff’s Office for period of 8/7/2025 - 9/3/2025 with response letter from Jimmy Fullen, Galveston County Sheriff, dated 9/24/2025 25-1440 approved Pass
  17. *8. Internal audit report of the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 for period of 6/1/2024 - 5/31/2025 with response letter from the Honorable Billy A. Williams, dated 9/30/2025 25-1441 approved Pass
  18. *9. Receive and file notification for transfer of funds within the County Auditor's expenditure accounts 25-1442 approved Pass
  19. *10. Receive and file the restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 25-1383 approved Pass
  20. *11. Receive and file Summary of Biweekly Personnel Movements pay period #20, September 11 - September 24, 2025, submitted by Human Resources 25-1396 approved Pass
  21. *12. Receive and file the September 2025 Personal Bond/Collections Monthly Report submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 25-1418 approved Pass
  22. *13. Receive and file Order of Appointment of the Galveston County Purchasing Agent beginning September 29, 2025, for a term of two years, Oath of Office and Statement of Appointed Officer for Francisco Rodriguez submitted by the District Clerk 25-1393 approved Pass
  23. *14. Consideration of a resolution honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Bolivar Chamber of Commerce submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2 25-1458 deferred ▶ jump to 10:37
  24. *15. Consideration of a Resolution designating October 5-11, 2025, as 4-H Week in Galveston County submitted by Commissioner Pct. 2 25-1406 approved Pass
  25. *16. Consideration of approval of reappointment to the Gulf Coast Center Board submitted by the County Judge 25-1416 approved Pass
  26. *17. Consideration of approval of request to utilize the Jury Assembly Room at the Galveston County Justice Center at 600 59th Street, Galveston, Texas, for the Jack & Jill of America, Inc. Foundation forum event on Saturday, October 18, 2025 submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2 on behalf of Constable, Precinct 3 25-1386 approved Pass
  27. *18. Consideration of approval to accept a donation from the League City Garden Club of two live oak trees to be planted at Walter Hall Park, submitted by Parks and Cultural Services 25-1417 approved Pass
  28. *19. Consideration of approval of granting a reduction of a permit fee (Facility Permitting Policy, Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3) to Lighthouse Christian Ministries for use of Bayshore Park for their 3rd Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, November 15, 2025 and dates TBD in 2026 & 2027, presented by the Parks & Cultural Services Department 25-1413 approved Pass
  29. *20. Consideration of approval of TXU Energy Contract Service Point Change Request Forms RSR-00275379 and RSR-00275380 for the following locations: a) deletion and meter removal 4802 HWY 3 UNIT 200W SECLT DICKINSON, TX 77539, and b) deletion and meter removal 4802 HWY 3 DICKINSON, TX 77539, submitted by Facilities 25-1431 approved Pass
  30. *21. Consideration of approval of Comcast Business Enterprise EDI/ENS solution renewal with Comcast Business submitted by Information Technology 25-1341 approved Pass
  31. *22. Consideration of approval of CTI Complete audio-visual conferencing maintenance renewal with CTI submitted by Information Technology 25-1384 approved Pass
  32. *23. Consideration of renewal of Library Services Agreement between Galveston County and the Rosenberg Library Association submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1456 approved Pass
  33. *24. Consideration of approval of an interlocal agreement with Regional Public Defender Local Govt Corp FY26/27 submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1414 approved Pass
  34. *25. Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for a wheeled loader submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-1400 approved Pass
  35. *26. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B241012 Miscellaneous Asphalt Paving submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-1401 approved Pass
  36. *27. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB 24-016 Corrugated Polyethylene & Polypropylene Pipe for Culverts submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-1402 approved Pass
  37. *28. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB #B212038 Newspaper Publication of Legal Notices submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-1427 approved Pass
  38. *29. Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchase agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements to purchase a Gradall submitted by the Road & Bridge department on behalf of the Purchasing Agent 25-1332 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration for the County Judge to execute the 287(g) agreement between the United States (US) Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”), and the Galveston County Constables Office Pct. 1 for the purpose of receiving reimbursable costs incurred by the Galveston County Constables Office Pct. 1 in providing resources to joint operations submitted by Constable, Precinct 1 25-1403 approved Pass
  40. *31. Consideration for the County Judge to execute the 287(g) agreement between the United States (US) Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”), and the Galveston County Sheriff's Office for the purpose of receiving reimbursable costs in providing resources to joint operations submitted by the Sheriff's Office 25-1397 approved Pass
  41. *32. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign a contract addendum (addition of single sign on) with PowerDMS for Contract #227210 approved on Commissioners Court Item (#25-0841) on 7/7/25, submitted by the Sheriff’s Office 25-1360 approved Pass
  42. *33. Consideration of approval 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 Legal Services Manager 25-1407 approved Pass
  43. *34. Consideration of approval of analyst agreement between Jeanne LaQue, the County of Galveston and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration to provide drug enforcement analyst services submitted by the Sheriff’s office 25-1387 approved Pass
  44. *35. Receive and file notification for transfer of funds from Sheriff’s Unreserved Fund Balance to Sheriff’s Expenditure Account submitted by Sheriff’s Office 25-1433 approved Pass
  45. *36. Consideration of approval of a Texas City Hurricane Levee permit number TCSW-25-383 for Kinder Morgan to use the Texas City Hurricane Levee for access and maintenance of an existing pipeline submitted by the County Engineer 25-1428 approved Pass
  46. *37. Consideration of approval to authorize the County Engineer to negotiate engineering contracts for the 2025 Road and Bridge and Drainage Bond projects submitted by the County Engineer 25-1429 approved Pass
  47. *38. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute change order no. 2 to the Lucas Construction Co, Inc. contract for the Highway 3 Boat Ramp & Parking Lot Reconstruction project submitted by the County Engineer 25-1420 approved Pass
  48. *39. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute change order no. 1 to the Lucas Construction Co, Inc. contract for the Galveston County Road Rehabilitation Project submitted by the County Engineer 25-1404 approved Pass
  49. *40. Consideration of approval of an order of abandonment of an unopened portion of Cedar Drive and adjacent right-of-way in Smith’s First Addition to High Island submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 25-1430 approved Pass
  50. *41. Consideration of an Interlocal Collection Agreement with the City of Dickinson for collection of Bayou Lakes #1 & Bayou Lakes #2 Public Improvement Districts assessment on property submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 25-1311 approved Pass
  51. *42. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and League City Volunteer Fire Department, submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1408 approved Pass
  52. *43. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and San Leon Volunteer Fire Department, submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1409 approved Pass
  53. *44. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and Tiki Island Volunteer Fire Department, submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-1410 approved Pass
  54. *45. Consideration of acceptance of FY 2026 Operation Lone Star grant award for local enforcement activities from the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Homeland Security Division as submitted by Professional Services 25-1419 approved Pass
  55. *46. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign 90/10 Match Commitment Letter for the DR-4798 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program pertaining to the Multi-Hazard Plan Update with the Texas Division of Emergency Management as submitted by Professional Services 25-1388 approved Pass
  56. *47. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign FY 2026 - 2032 Child Welfare grant award contract and required documents from the Texas Department of Family Protective Services as submitted by Professional Services 25-1380 approved Pass
  57. *48. Consideration of acceptance of DR-4798 Hurricane Beryl Vector Control project from the Federal Emergency Management Administration as submitted by Professional Services 25-1423 approved Pass
  58. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  59. *49. 25-186-1013-A Juvenile Justice- Request transfer from Juvenile Justice Fund - Residential Placement to Various Line Items to fund expenses for remainder of the fiscal year 25-1444 approved Pass
  60. *50. 25-187-1013-B Juvenile Justice- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to National School Lunch Program - Transfer To Juvenile Justice to show revenue and expenses in appropriate cost-centers 25-1445 approved Pass
  61. *51. 25-188-1013-C County Judge- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Various Cost Centers - Various Line Items to fund Elected Officials salary adjustments for remainder of FY2025 25-1446 approved Pass
  62. *52. 26-06-1013-A Fleet Management - SO Vehicles - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Fleet Management - SO Vehicles - Various spend categories to fund the purchase of vehicles for FY26 25-1448 approved Pass
  63. *53. 26-07-1013-B Auditor- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Auditor's Office - Various Spend Categories to fund personnel adjustments for FY26 25-1449 approved Pass
  64. *54. 26-09-1013-D Road & Bridge Department- Request transfer within F.M. Lateral Road from Office and Administrative Supplies to General Operating Supplies to fund expenses in the appropriate ledger account. 25-1443 approved Pass
  65. *55. 26-10-1013-E Facilities- Request transfer from County Capital Projects Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Facilities Services - Building Improvements to fund Mid-County Annex Renovation 25-1453 approved Pass
  66. *56. 26-11-1013-F Professional Services- Request transfer from Grant Administration - Various Spend Categories to General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to fund personnel adjustments for FY26 25-1450 approved Pass
  67. *57. 26-12-1013-G 212th District Court - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to 212th District Court - Software Licensing and Maintenance to fund the purchase of Court Recorder software for FY26 25-1452 approved Pass
  68. *58. 26-14-1013-I Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Various Cost Centers - Various Spend Categories to fund rollover for FY26 25-1454 approved Pass
  69. *59. 26-15-1013-J Professional Services- Consideration of approval of salary changes as listed on the schedule of personnel budgeting changes from FY 2026 adopted budget 25-1447 approved Pass
  70. 70 Action Agenda
  71. 71 Purchasing
  72. 60. Consideration of awarding RFP 25-058 Printing for Yearly Newsletter 25-1398 approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:30
  73. 61. Consideration of approval of a contract agreement by and between Aspen Imagining, LLC dba Signature Aspen and the County of Galveston, for the printing and mailing of the County's annual newsletter 25-1395 approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:56
  74. 62. Consideration of awarding ITB 25-056 Malathion Insecticide 25-1399 approved Pass ▶ jump to 12:31
  75. 63. Consideration of resultant contract from ITB 25-056 Malathion Insecticide with ES OPCO USA, LLC dba Veseris submitted by Mosquito Control 25-1424 approved Pass ▶ jump to 13:00
  76. 64. Consideration for authorization to award RFP 25-057 Galveston County Guardianship Program 25-1415 approved Pass ▶ jump to 13:54
  77. 77 General Counsel
  78. a. Break into Executive Session: ▶ jump to 14:25
  79. b. Executive Session:
  80. b.65. Mosquito Control Manager 25-1460
  81. c. Reconvene into Regular Meeting ▶ jump to 30:28
  82. 82 Adjourn ▶ jump to 30:41
  83. 83 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  84. 84 Executive Sessions
  85. 85 ***