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Commissioners Court Special Meeting

August 5, 2024 ·9:30 AM Final ·174 Calder Rd., Room 100 League City, Texas 77573

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Agenda — 110 items

  1. 1 SPECIAL MEETING
  2. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on August 5, 2024, 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
  6. 5 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 0:09
  7. 6 Public Comment ▶ jump to 0:29
  8. 7 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 0:41
  9. 8 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 7/29/2024 and 8/5/2024 24-1047 approved Pass
  11. *2. Order for payroll ending 7/31/2024 bi-weekly #16 24-1049 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 7/31/2024 bi-weekly #16 24-1050 approved Pass
  13. *4. Early check release dated 7/23/2024 to JP Morgan Chase check number AP00007032 24-1051 approved Pass
  14. *5. Internal audit report of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 for period of 5/1/2023 - 4/30/2024 24-1052 approved Pass
  15. *6. Internal audit report of the inventory of fixed assets of the Sheriff’s Office with response letter from Henry Trochesset, Galveston County Sheriff, dated 7/15/2024 24-1053 approved Pass
  16. *7. Quarterly audit report for the Juvenile Justice Department for period of 4/1/2024 - 6/30/2024 24-1062 approved Pass
  17. *8. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk 24-0996 approved Pass
  18. *9. Receive and file restitution check list from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 24-1001 approved Pass
  19. *10. Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #15, July 04 - July 17 2024 submitted by Human Resources 24-1027 approved Pass
  20. *11. Consideration of approval of Notice of Fee Disclosure from MetLife submitted by Human Resources 24-1045 approved Pass
  21. *12. Receive and file Gulf Coast Protection District 2023 Annual Report submitted by the County Judge 24-1093 approved Pass
  22. *13. Receive and file Fire Alarm Installation Change Order submitted by Juvenile Justice 24-1092 approved Pass
  23. *14. Receive and file notification for transfer of funds from Sheriff's Unreserved Fund Balance to Sheriff's Expenditure Account submitted by Professional Services 24-1032 approved Pass
  24. *15. Receive and file notice of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Imposition of Optional Fees for the Calendar Year 2025 submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1019 approved Pass
  25. *16. Consideration of a resolution honoring the retirement of Deputy Renita Glaze from the Sheriff’s office submitted by Commissioner Pct. 3 24-1041 approved Pass
  26. *17. Consideration of approval of appointment(s) to the United Board of Health submitted by the County Judge 24-1009 approved Pass
  27. *18. Consideration of approval of granting a reduction of a permit fee (Facility Permitting Policy, Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3) to Life Church for use of the indoor banquet hall and outdoor grounds at Walter Hall Park for their annual 5k & fundraising event on Saturday, February 22, 2025 & dates TBD in 2026 & 2027 presented by the Parks & Cultural Services Department 24-1042 approved Pass
  28. *19. Consideration of authorization to close the boat ramp at Walter Hall Park on Thursday, October 3rd thru Sunday, October 6th, 2024 for the League City Village Fair event with a 30-day advance notice posted submitted by the Parks & Cultural Services Department 24-1043 approved Pass
  29. *20. Consideration of approval of a contract for engineering services with LJA Engineering, Inc for creation of the bid package for Bayside Regional Park sidewalk project submitted by the Parks Department 24-1006 approved Pass
  30. *21. Consideration of authorizing an Interlocal Agreement for the use of county-owned property located at 2028 Sealy St., Galveston, TX 77550 between the Galveston County Health District, Coastal Health and Wellness, and Galveston County submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1021 approved Pass
  31. *22. Consideration of authorizing engagement letter with Jones Day for pending litigation Petteway v Galveston County submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1016 added item to Executive Session Pass ▶ jump to 4:34
  32. 30 Consideration of authorizing engagement letter with Jones Day for pending litigation Petteway v Galveston County submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1016 deferred ▶ jump to 4:34
  33. *23. Consideration of approval for changes to the space allocation plan to renovate the Llewellyn Building located at 2028 Sealy St., Galveston, TX 77550 by Coastal Health and Wellness and the Galveston County Health District to operate a Federally Qualified Health Center submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1024 approved Pass
  34. *24. Consideration of approval of change order #1 for Construction LTD for Mental Health and Wellness Center Project submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1025 approved Pass
  35. *25. Consideration of approval of cell phone request for the Facilities department with AT&T submitted by Information Technology 24-1007 approved Pass
  36. *26. Consideration of approval of Reportal annual software maintenance renewal for Sheriff’s office with Shahrabani & Associates LLC submitted by Information Technology 24-1002 approved Pass
  37. *27. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign a contract for election services between Bayview Municipal Utility District and Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-1066 approved Pass
  38. *28. Considerations of authorization for the County Judge to sign a contract for election services between Bolivar Peninsula Special Utility District and Galveston County Election Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-1074 approved Pass
  39. *29. Considerations of authorization for the County Judge to sign a contract for election services between Friendswood Independent School District and Galveston County Election Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-1079 approved Pass
  40. *30. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign a contract for election services between City of Dickinson and Galveston County Election Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-1081 approved Pass
  41. *31. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign a contract for election services between City of League City and Galveston County Election Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-1082 approved Pass
  42. *32. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign a contract for election services between Galveston County Municipal Utility District 6 and Galveston County Election Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-1084 approved Pass
  43. *33. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign a contract for election services between Galveston County Municipal Utility District 81 and Galveston County Election Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-1085 approved Pass
  44. *34. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign a contract for election services between Galveston Independent School District and Galveston County Election Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-1086 approved Pass
  45. *35. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign a contract for election services between High Island Independent School District and Galveston County Election Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-1087 approved Pass
  46. *36. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign a contract for election services between Galveston County Navigation District 1 and Galveston County Election Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-1088 approved Pass
  47. *37. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign a contract for election services between Santa Fe Independent School District and Galveston County Election Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-1089 approved Pass
  48. *38. Consideration of approval of the appointment for the Central Counting Station, Early Voting Ballot Board, Judges and Alternate Judges for both the Republican and Democratic Parties for the November 2024 Election submitted by the County Clerk 24-1091 approved Pass
  49. *39. Consideration for authorization to rescind Contract #CM23399 for RFQ #B232024, Rehabilitation Services for Galveston County Specialty Court Participants on behalf of the Veterans Treatment Court and authorization to cancel the solicitation process submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1004 approved Pass
  50. *40. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB #B222032, Hot Mix Asphalt on behalf of the Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0997 approved Pass
  51. *41. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B201042 Acquisition & Project Management Services on behalf of Professional Services submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1046 approved Pass
  52. *42. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B222021, Property & Casualty Insurance on behalf of the Professional Services Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1048 approved Pass
  53. *43. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for nuisance abatement services on behalf of Nuisance Abatement and Game Room Administrator submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1003 approved Pass
  54. *44. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for aerial adulticide application services on behalf of the Mosquito Control Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0998 approved Pass
  55. *45. Consideration of approval of Mutual Aid Law Enforcement Agreement between Kinney County and the County of Galveston submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1005 approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:04
  56. *46. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to sign a revised Grant Completion Report for GLO Contract No. 20-065-006-C004 (Harvey) previously approved on July 10, 2023 Item #31, submitted by the County Engineer 24-1008 approved Pass
  57. *47. Consideration of approval to authorize the County Judge to sign a request for CDBG contract extension for Galveston County DRS 010052, Contract #10-5052-000-5028 (Round 1) submitted by County Engineer 24-1013 approved Pass
  58. *48. Consideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 24-1055 approved Pass
  59. *49. Consideration of acceptance of FY 2024/2025 Veterans Treatment Court grant award from the Texas Veterans Commission as submitted by Professional Services 24-1010 approved Pass
  60. *50. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign required Hurricane Beryl Public Assistance forms for submission to the Federal Emergency Management as submitted by Professional Services 24-1040 approved Pass
  61. *51. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign task order #3 under the Innovative Emergency Management, Inc. contract for technical grant writing services as submitted by Professional Services 24-1011 approved Pass
  62. *52. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Solid Waste Implementation Grant award from the Texas Commissioner on Environmental Quality through the Houston-Galveston Area Council as submitted by Professional Services 24-0999 approved Pass
  63. *53. Consideration of approval for submission of projects under the Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation grant program to the Texas General Land Office as submitted by Professional Services 24-0951 approved Pass
  64. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  65. *54. 24-134-0805-A Professional Services- Request transfer from Operation Lone Star - TFm ARP Stimulus to American Rescue Plan - Unreserved Fund Balance to reappropriate ARP funds 24-1067 approved Pass
  66. *55. 24-135-0805-B Professional Services- Request transfer from American Rescue Plan Stimulus from Storm Water Infrastructure Improvement - CIP Flood Control/Drainage & Jail Control System Retrofit - Other Consultants/Special Studies to Jail Kitchen Flooring Replacement - CIP Building Improvements to fund the jail kitchen floor repairs 24-1068 approved Pass
  67. *56. 24-136-0805-C Professional Services- Request transfer from GOMESA Coastal Conservation Fund - Budgeted Reserves to CERPA Cycle 13-Beach Dune Restoration - Interlocal Agreement to fund the County's grant match 24-1069 approved Pass
  68. *57. 24-137-0805-D Tax Assessor Collector- Request transfer from General Fund - Other Contract Services to Tax Assessor/Collector Admin - Postage to fund mailing of 2024 tax statements 24-1070 approved Pass
  69. *58. 24-138-0805-E District Court Administration- Request transfer from General Fund - Operating Supplies to District Court Administration - Travel and Conference to fund additional expenses 24-1071 approved Pass
  70. *59. 24-139-0805-F Emergency Management- Request transfer from within Emergency Management - Other Contract Services to Food to fund Hurricane Beryl response expenses 24-1072 approved Pass
  71. *60. 24-140-0805-G Parks and Cultural Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Improvements Other than Bldgs to County Extension Services - Extraordinary Supplies to reallocate funds for the replacement of a storage shed previously approved as a capital item 24-1073 approved Pass
  72. *61. 24-141-0805-H Mosquito Control Department- Request transfer from General Fund & Mosquito Control District - Budgeted Reserves to Mosquito Control District - Insecticides and Chemicals to fund additional expenses 24-1075 approved Pass
  73. *62. 24-142-0805-I Professional Services- Request transfer from American Rescue Plan Stimulus - Texas Class Interest Revenue to Operation Lone Star - Various Benefits, Travel and Conference, Vehicle Maintenance, & Fuel to fund the operation lone star 24-1076 approved Pass ▶ jump to 5:32
  74. *63. 24-143-0805-J Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to General Government - Contract Legal Services to fund redistricting litigation 24-1078 approved Pass
  75. *64. 24-144-0805-K Information Technology- Request transfer within Information Technology from Software Licensing and Maintenance to Maintenance & Repairs Equipment and Internet/Data Service to fund FY24 expenses 24-1080 approved Pass
  76. *65. 24-145-0805-L Facilities- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Facilities Services - Cleaning & Household Supplies for additional funding 24-1083 approved Pass
  77. 75 Action Agenda
  78. 76 County Clerk
  79. 66. Public Hearing on the County Clerk's Proposed Records Archive Fee Established under §118.025 and §118.011(f) of the Texas Local Government Code Submitted by the County Clerk 24-1012 deferred
  80. 67. Consideration of adoption of the County Clerk's Proposed Records Archive Fee established under §118.025 and §118.011(f) of the Texas Local Government Code submitted by the County Clerk 24-1015 deferred
  81. 79 Professional Services
  82. 68. Consideration for Commissioners' Court to propose a tax rate as required by Senate Bill 2 24-1095 approved Pass ▶ jump to 6:12
  83. 81 Purchasing
  84. 69. Consideration of authorization to award RFP #B242019, Paul Hopkins Park Electric Repair & Mitigation Project submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-1000 awarded contract Pass ▶ jump to 6:46
  85. 70. Consideration of approval to award RFP#202501 for Dental & Vision Services to Guardian submitted by Purchasing on behalf of Human Resources 24-1077 awarded contract Pass ▶ jump to 7:22
  86. 84 Right of Way
  87. 71. Receive public comments on Holiday Shores Replat Amendment No. 3 24-1056 deferred Pass ▶ jump to 8:27
  88. 72. Consideration of approval, approval with conditions or disapprove of Holiday Shores Replat Amendment No. 3 24-1057 deferred Pass
  89. 73. Receive public comments on Boatright Subdivision replat 24-1058 ▶ jump to 8:37
  90. 74. Consideration of approval, approval with conditions or disapprove of Boatright Subdivision replat 24-1059 ▶ jump to 8:53
  91. 75. Receive public comments on San Leon Farm Block 49 Lot 8 replat 24-1060 ▶ jump to 9:14
  92. 74. Consideration of approval, approval with conditions or disapprove of Boatright Subdivision replat 24-1059 approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:05
  93. 76. Consideration of approval, approval with conditions or disapprove of San Leon Farm Block 49 Lot 8 replat 24-1061 approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:43
  94. 77. Receive public comments on Cassidy’s Corner replat 24-1065 ▶ jump to 9:50
  95. 78. Consideration of approval, approval with conditions or disapprove of Cassidy’s Corner replat 24-1063 approved Pass ▶ jump to 10:14
  96. 93 General Counsel
  97. a. Break into Executive Session: ▶ jump to 10:23
  98. b. Executive Session:
  99. b.79. Cause No. 24-CV-1186; Galveston County v Galveston Cruise Terminals, LLC et al in the District Court of Galveston County, in the 122nd Judicial District 24-1017
  100. b.80. Cause No. 23-CV-2249; Desmond Taylor, et al. v. Galveston County Jail, et al. in the 122nd Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas 24-1097
  101. b.81. Cause No. 24-NSC03-0074; Kendall Merriweather v. Jack Roady in the Justice Court of Galveston County, Precinct 3 24-1098
  102. c. Reconvene into Special Meeting ▶ jump to 38:51
  103. c.82. Consideration of authorizing a waiver of conflicts with McLeod, Alexander, Powel & Apffel, P.C. related to Cause No. 24-CV-1186; Galveston County v Galveston Cruise Terminals, LLC et al in The District Court of Galveston County, in the 122nd Judicial District submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-1096 approved Pass ▶ jump to 39:16
  104. c.83. Consideration of approval of the hiring of the Facilities Director 24-0986 approved Pass ▶ jump to 39:35
  105. 102 Adjourn ▶ jump to 39:42
  106. 103 Workshop Agenda
  107. 84. Budget Workshop Discussion 24-1039 ▶ jump to 39:53
  108. 105 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  109. 106 Executive Sessions
  110. 107 ***