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Commissioners Court Special Meeting

March 17, 2025 ·9:30 AM Final ·174 Calder Rd., Room 100 League City, Texas 77573

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Agenda — 72 items

  1. 1 SPECIAL MEETING
  2. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on March 17, 2025, Commissioners Court of Galveston County, Texas, met at a special 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 1:48
  6. 5 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 1:56
  7. 6 Public Comment ▶ jump to 2:06
  8. 7 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 3:11
  9. 8 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 3/17/2025 25-0368 approved Pass
  11. *2. Order for payroll ending 3/12/2025 bi-weekly #6 25-0369 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 3/12/2025 bi-weekly #6 25-0370 approved Pass
  13. *4. Early check release dated 3/3/2025 to McCoy Rockford check number AP00479067 25-0371 approved Pass
  14. *5. Internal audit report for the Tax Office’s Cash Counts with response letter from Honorable Cheryl E. Johnson, dated 2/28/2025 25-0375 approved Pass
  15. *6. Internal audit report of the Sheriff’s Office Bond Division for period of 11/1/2023 - 10/31/2024 with response letter from Sheriff Fullen, dated 3/4/2025 25-0377 approved Pass
  16. *7. Receive and file correspondence and instruction from Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority regarding a wrecked vehicle under Auto Crimes Task Force grant 25-0373 approved Pass
  17. *8. Receive and file restitution check list from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 25-0330 approved Pass
  18. *9. Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #04, January 30 - February 12, 2025 submitted by Human Resources 25-0328 approved Pass
  19. *10. Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #05, February 13 - February 26, 2025 submitted by Human Resources 25-0329 approved Pass
  20. *11. Receive and file February 2025 Personal Bond/Collections Monthly Report submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 25-0347 approved Pass
  21. *12. Consideration of approval of appointments of Galveston County Constable Deputies submitted by Constable, Pct. 2 25-0350 approved Pass
  22. *13. Consideration of a resolution honoring the retirement of Brandy Chapman from the County Clerk’s Office submitted by Commissioner, Pct. 1 25-0385 approved Pass
  23. *14. Consideration of a resolution acknowledging Abundant Life Christian Center for 40 years of ministry and contributions to Galveston County submitted by Commissioner, Pct. 4 25-0355 approved Pass
  24. *15. Consideration of a resolution supporting S.B. No. 1813 allowing for the temporary appointment of the duties of the Galveston County Judge, initiated by the elected County Judge, especially in case of disaster submitted by County Judge 25-0346 approved Pass
  25. *16. Consideration of a resolution supporting S.B. No. 19 banning the practice of taxpayer-funded lobbying during the 89th Legislative Session (assigned new S.B no.; previously approved as S.B. 239 on February 3, 2025) submitted by County Judge 25-0354 approved Pass
  26. *17. Consideration of approval of appointment to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District submitted by the County Judge 25-0386 approved Pass
  27. *18. Consideration of adoption of an order with respect to Waste Management, Inc., Project and authorizing the County Judge to execute certificates approving the order and public hearing submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-0349 approved Pass
  28. *19. Consideration for approval to purchase new software and hardware required for new poll pads due to no updates available for existing poll pads submitted by County Clerk Elections 25-0332 approved Pass
  29. *20. Consideration of approval of Palo Alto Internal Firewall renewal with Layer 3 Communications submitted by Information Technology 25-0338 approved Pass
  30. *21. Consideration of approval of Dispatcher Phoenix Paragon renewal with Konica Minolta submitted by Information Technology 25-0339 approved Pass
  31. *22. Consideration of approval of Boomi reassignment letter moving the ownership from Dell to Carahsoft submitted by Information Technology 25-0340 approved Pass
  32. *23. Consideration of approval of Zero True Up with Microsoft submitted by Information Technology 25-0345 approved Pass
  33. *24. Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements to procure HVAC system for the Road & Bridge Facility on behalf of Purchasing Agent submitted by the Facilities Department 25-0381 approved Pass
  34. *25. Consideration for authorization to utilize a discretionary exemption in lieu of competitive bidding requirements for the purpose of dire repairs needed to repair HVAC system at the Emergency Management Building on behalf of the Galveston County Facilities Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0304 approved Pass
  35. *26. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for weed & brush control chemicals on behalf of the Galveston County Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0327 approved Pass
  36. *27. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for Altosid Liquid Larvicide 5% & 20% on behalf of the Mosquito Control Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0334 approved Pass
  37. *28. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for heavy equipment rental on behalf of the Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0343 approved Pass
  38. *29. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for road signs & materials on behalf of the Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0344 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B242015, Generator Maintenance on behalf of the Facilities Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0335 approved Pass
  40. *31. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB #B232013, Electrical Services for Galveston County on behalf of the Facilities Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0337 approved Pass
  41. *32. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB #B242014, Roadway Traffic Safety Services on behalf of the Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0341 approved Pass
  42. *33. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB #B232014A, Lightweight Aggregate Road Materials on behalf of the Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0360 approved Pass
  43. *34. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 25-0322 approved Pass
  44. *35. Consideration of accepting an offer and authorizing Possession and Use Agreement from TxDOT for a property purchase of 0.1132 acres associated with the SH 146 project (W of SH 146, N of FM 646, Parcel 347) submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 25-0361 approved Pass
  45. *36. Consideration of approval of application from Bunny Meyer and Lazy Pelican RV Park, LLC for a partial replat of Pelican Way Replat No. 1 submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 25-0363 approved Pass
  46. *37. Consideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 25-0372 approved Pass
  47. *38. Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and San Leon Volunteer Fire Department submitted by Legal Services Manager 25-0348 approved Pass
  48. *39. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Interlocal Agreement with the City of Galveston as submitted by Professional Services 25-0257 approved Pass
  49. *40. Consideration for ratification of the 2024 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant application submission to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for the Bacliff Drainage Improvement Project as submitted by Professional Services 25-0359 approved Pass
  50. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  51. *41. 25-96-0317-A Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Corrections - Other Contract Services to fund monthly on-site electrical work 25-0362 approved Pass
  52. *42. 25-97-0317-B Facilities- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Facilities - Maintenance & Repair - Buildings to fund the replacement of two Liebert Condensers for county emergency operations center 25-0365 approved Pass
  53. *43. 25-98-0317-C Constable Precinct 2- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Constable Precinct #2 - Operating Supplies to fund purchase of body armor vest 25-0366 approved Pass
  54. *44. 25-99-0317-D Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Identification Division - Building Improvements to fund the evidence room expansion 25-0367 approved Pass
  55. *45. 25-100-0317-E Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff's Office - Machinery and Equipment to fund fuming chamber 25-0379 approved Pass
  56. *46. 25-101-0317-F Road & Bridge Department- Request Budget Transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Road and Bridge Facility - Building Improvements to fund HVAC system 25-0384 approved Pass
  57. 56 Action Agenda
  58. 57 Commissioner, Precinct 2
  59. 47. Consideration of approval of appointment to the Galveston County Emergency Services District #1 25-0323 approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:03
  60. 48. Consideration of approval of (re)appointment to the Galveston County Emergency Services District #2 25-0324 deferred Pass ▶ jump to 9:56
  61. 60 Purchasing
  62. 49. Consideration of awarding RFQ 25-034, Engineering Services for Bolivar Beach Pocket Park on behalf of the Parks & Cultural Services Department 25-0336 awarded contract Pass ▶ jump to 10:34
  63. 62 General Counsel
  64. a. Break into Executive Session: ▶ jump to 10:51
  65. b. Executive Session:
  66. b.50. Cause No. CV-0086487; Galveston County, Texas vs. The Estate of Sarah Smith Stumpp, Deceased, et al County Court at Law No. 1 in Galveston County 25-0382
  67. b.51. Cause No. CI68355; Blaze Allen vs. John Paul Blackwell, et al County Court at Law No. 4 in Brazoria County 25-0383
  68. c. Reconvene into Special Meeting ▶ jump to 19:20
  69. 68 Adjourn ▶ jump to 19:32
  70. 69 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  71. 70 Executive Sessions
  72. 71 ***