Commissioners Court Special Meeting
CALDER MEETING LOCATION
Agenda — 70 items
- 1 SPECIAL MEETING
- 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on April 28, 2025, Commissioners Court of Galveston County, Texas, met at a special meeting with the following present:
- 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.
- 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.
- 4 Call to Order
- 5 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
- 6 Public Comment
- 7 Consent Agenda
- 8 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
- *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 4/28/2025
- *2. Order for payroll ending 4/23/2025 bi-weekly #9
- *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 4/23/2025 bi-weekly #9
- *4. Receive and file the restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections
- *5. Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #08, March 27 - April 09, 2025, submitted by Human Resources
- *6. Consideration of a resolution honoring the retirement of Renelle Lopez from Parks and Cultural Services submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 1
- *7. Consideration of a resolution proclaiming Thursday, May 1, 2025 as National Day of Prayer submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 4
- *8. Consideration of a resolution proclaiming May as Older Americans Month submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2
- *9. Consideration of authorization to close the Hwy. 3 boat ramp in Dickinson for construction beginning May 28, 2025 for approximately one year with signs posted, submitted by Parks and Cultural Services Department
- *10. Consideration of authorization to retain surplus vehicle for Parks and Cultural Services' operations transferred from County Clerk's office submitted by Parks & Cultural Services
- *11. Consideration of authorization to retain surplus vehicle from NOW Program for Pct. 1 Constable's office operations submitted by Constable, Precinct 1
- *12. Consideration of amendment to Project Management Services Agreement with Turner & Townsend Heery, LLC for facility condition assessment submitted by Legal Services Manager
- *13. Consideration of approval of cell phone request for two Constable Pct 1 deputies with AT&T submitted by Information Technology
- *14. Consideration of approval of professional service hours for Data Center support, Voice, and network changes and projects with Datavox Inc. submitted by Information Technology
- *15. Consideration of approval of amendment of Bluebeam OpenGov Permitting application for Engineering Department with Print-o-stat submitted by Information Technology
- *16. Consideration of approval of an interlocal purchase agreement with Texas City ISD for the purchase of one used K9 vehicle for the Sheriff's Office K9 Division submitted by the Fleet Department
- *17. Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for the renovation of the concession and restroom building at La Salle Park on behalf of the Parks & Cultural Services Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent
- *18. Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for Architectural Services on behalf of the Information Technology/Facilities Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent
- *19. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent
- *20. Consideration of renewing Panel Counsel Services contract with Greer, Herz & Adams, L.L.P. for legal services submitted by Legal Services Manager
- *21. Consideration of approval of zero cost Change Order No. 1 for Bacliff Drainage Improvements Project submitted by Engineering
- *22. Consideration of authorization to retain surplus vehicle for Engineering operation submitted by Engineering
- *23. Consideration of acknowledging receipt of a sand pit permit application from John “JC” Bouse on Bolivar Peninsula and authorizing the County Engineer to run the required newspaper notice submitted by the County Engineer
- *24. Consideration of acknowledging receipt of a sand pit permit application from John “JC” Bouse on behalf of Sidney Bouse and authorizing the County Engineer to run the required newspaper notice submitted by the County Engineer
- *25. Consideration of approval of application from Antonio Rodriguez for a partial replat of San Leon Farm Home Tracts submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way
- *26. Consideration of approval of application from Richard Branstetter and Lisa Walker for a partial replat of Brigham Lane Addition and Replat of Lot 2 Brigham Lane Subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way
- *27. Consideration of approval of a renewal contract between the Galveston County Tax Office and Appraisal & Collection Technologies for Truth-in-Taxation 2025 Software submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector
- *28. Consideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector
- *29. Consideration of ratification of submission of FY 2026 Urban Area Security Initiative Community Preparedness grant application to the Office of the Governor's Pubic Safety Office - Homeland Security Division and authorize County Judge to sign supporting resolution as submitted by Professional Services
- *30. Consideration of ratification of submission of FY 2026 Urban Area Security Initiative Regional Planner grant application to the Office of the Governor's Pubic Safety Office - Homeland Security Division and authorize County Judge to sign supporting resolution as submitted by Professional Services
- *31. Consideration of approval to accept FEMA Hurricane Harvey Disaster Repair and Mitigation grant award for the Bayshore Park Boat Ramp from the Federal Emergency Management Administration as submitted by Professional Services
- *32. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign resolution for Cycle 14 Coastal Erosion Planning and Response Act grant application for the Bolivar Beach and Dune Monitoring and Maintenance Project for submission to the Texas General Land Office as submitted by Professional Services.
- *33. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign required documents for the Senior Congregate Meal and Transportation grant application to be submitted to the Houston-Galveston Area Council as submitted by Professional Services
- * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
- *34. 25-115-0428-A Facilities- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Facilities - Other Contract Services to fund contract amendment increase for CM24226
- *35. 25-116-0428-B Sheriff's Office - Request transfer within the General Fund - Sheriff Office various cost centers to other Sheriff Office cost centers - Salaries & Various Benefits, to fund personnel adjustments
- *36. 25-117-0428-C Fleet Management- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Fleet Management - Vehicle Make Ready to fund K-9 vehicle adaptations
- *37. 25-118-0428-D Information Technology- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Information Technology - Various line items to fund technology updates for Sheriff's Office vehicles
- 47 Action Agenda
- 48 Purchasing
- 38. Consideration of awarding RFP 25-035 Highway 3 Boat Ramp and Parking Lot Reconstruction Project
- 39. Consideration of awarding ITB 25-039 Precoat Topping Rock
- 40. Consideration of awarding ITB 25-040 Reinforced Concrete Pipe for Culverts
- 41. Consideration of awarding RFP 25-033 Cyber Security and Incident Planning
- 42. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to execute the contract with Lucas Construction Company, Inc. for the construction of the Highway 3 Boat Ramp and Parking Lot Reconstruction submitted by Parks
- 43. Consideration for the County Judge to execute the contract ITB 25-040, Reinforced Concrete Pipe submitted by the Road & Bridge Department
- 55 Right of Way
- 44. Receive public comments on Pelican Way Replat No. 2
- 45. Consideration of approval with no conditions, approval with conditions or disapprove of Pelican Way Replat No. 2
- 58 General Counsel
- a. Break into Executive Session:
- b. Executive Session:
- b.46. Restrictive covenants on real estate located at 77th and Seawall Boulevard in Galveston, Texas
- c. Reconvene into Special Meeting
- 63 Adjourn
- 64 Workshop Agenda
- 47. One America/AUL Q1 2025 quarterly presentation by NFP submitted by Human Resources
- 48. Retirement Plan Committee meeting review of the AUL Plan submitted by Human Resources
- 67 Appearances before Commissioners Court
- 68 Executive Sessions
- 69 ***