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Commissioners Court Special Meeting

July 22, 2024 ·9:30 AM Final ·174 Calder Rd., Room 100 League City, Texas 77573

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Agenda — 81 items

  1. 1 SPECIAL MEETING
  2. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on July 22, 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 ▶ jump to 2:50
  6. 5 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 3:03
  7. 6 Public Comment ▶ jump to 3:34
  8. 7 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 3:55
  9. 8 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  10. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 7/15/2024 and 7/22/2024 24-0973 approved Pass
  11. *2. Order for payroll ending 7/17/2024 bi-weekly #15 24-0975 approved Pass
  12. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 7/17/2024 bi-weekly #15 24-0976 approved Pass
  13. *4. Quarterly audit report for the Department of Mosquito Control for period of 4/1/2024 - 6/30/2024 24-0980 approved Pass
  14. *5. Quarterly audit report of the continuous monitoring activities for period of 1/1/2024 - 3/31/2024 24-0981 approved Pass
  15. *6. Pursuant to Local Government Code 111.0106, certification of funds from the City of Santa Fe 24-0977 approved Pass
  16. *7. Receive and file adjustment to FY2024 budget for Fund 2250, Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (LEOSE) Fund 24-0978 approved Pass
  17. *8. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the County Clerk 24-0972 approved Pass
  18. *9. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk 24-0916 approved Pass
  19. *10. Receive and file restitution check list from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 24-0950 approved Pass
  20. *11. Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #14, June 20 - July 03 2024 submitted by Human Resources 24-0952 approved Pass
  21. *12. Consideration of approval of a resolution in support of the creation of the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2 24-0935 approved Pass
  22. *13. Consideration of authorizing an emergency one-time qualified disaster recovery distribution for County employees from their 457b Alternate Plan per the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 due to Hurricane Beryl submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-0993 approved Pass ▶ jump to 4:50
  23. *14. Receive and file Declaration of Local Disaster for the County of Galveston as a result of imminent threat impending arrival of Hurricane Beryl dated July 6, 2024 submitted by Emergency Management 24-0984 approved Pass
  24. *15. Consideration of authorizing a continuing declaration of local disaster related to Hurricane Beryl submitted by Emergency Management 24-0990 approved Pass
  25. *16. Receive and file Galveston County Sheriff’s Office Commissary Fund 2240 FY 2024 Budget submitted by the Sheriff’s office 24-0956 approved Pass
  26. *17. Receive and file Galveston County Justice and Mental Health System Modernization Project Quarterly Report for the period covering April 19, 2024 to July 19, 2024 submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 3 24-0954 approved Pass
  27. *18. Consideration of an Order Issuing Temporary Waiver of Development Permit Fees for Construction due to Damages by Hurricane Beryl submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-0974 approved Pass
  28. *19. Consideration of an order setting civil citation fees to be charged by the Galveston County Sheriff and Constables for calendar year 2025 submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-0991 approved Pass ▶ jump to 6:38
  29. *20. Consideration of Setting a Public Hearing for August 05, 2024 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 County Clerk 24-0964 approved Pass
  30. *21. Receive and File the County Clerk's Records Preservation and Restoration Plan submitted by the County Clerk 24-0963 approved Pass
  31. *22. Receive and file June 2024 Personal Bond/Collections Monthly Report submitted by Personal Bond/Collections 24-0934 approved Pass
  32. *23. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to approve the proposed Early Voting locations for the November 2024 General Election submitted by the County Clerk 24-0960 approved Pass
  33. *24. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to approve the proposed Election Day locations for the November 2024 General Election submitted by the County Clerk 24-0968 approved Pass
  34. *25. Consideration of approval of change order #24 for O'Haver Contractors LTD for Road and Bridge Project submitted by Facilities 24-0961 approved Pass
  35. *26. Consideration of approval of designating Town Square Architecture PLLC on the agent designation form from the Texas Department of Insurance and Regulation for the Pharmacy Build Out at the Mid County Annex Building 9850C Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City, TX submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-0969 approved Pass
  36. *27. Consideration of Amendment 1 to Agreement for Architectural/Engineering Services for foundation package revision with Huitt-Zollars for Mental Health and Wellness Center submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-0979 approved Pass
  37. *28. Consideration of approval of Insight Weglot Pro Language Translation license for County website with Insight Public Sector submitted by Information Technology 24-0838 approved Pass
  38. *29. Consideration of approval of change order to integrate Chase payments API with OpenGov system with Vertosoft submitted by Information Technology 24-0955 approved Pass
  39. *30. Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirement to purchase FirstNet Compact Rapid Deployable (CRD) Communication System submitted by Purchasing on behalf of Emergency Management 24-0932 approved Pass
  40. *31. Consider authorizing the purchase of water credits and the settlement agreement with the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District for Violation #6810 Reference No. CS2024-112719 submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-0994 approved Pass
  41. *32. Consideration of Release of Nuisance Abatement Lien at 12508 33rd St., Alta Loma, TX 77510, a/k/a Abst 47 Page 21 & 24 PT of Out Lot 250 (250-3) Alta Loma submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-0995 approved Pass
  42. *33. Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for Jail Kitchen Floor Replacement on behalf of the Facilities Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0962 approved Pass
  43. *34. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for Vehicle Repairs - Galveston Island on behalf of the Road and Bridge/Fleet Dept. submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0944 approved Pass
  44. *35. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for Vehicle Collision & Body Repairs on behalf of Road and Bridge/Fleet Dept. submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0945 approved Pass
  45. *36. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for Altosid Pellets (IGR) on behalf of the Mosquito Control Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0948 approved Pass
  46. *37. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFQ #B212037, Auditing and Related Services on behalf of the Auditor’s Office submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0949 approved Pass
  47. *38. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0982 approved Pass
  48. *39. Consideration of approval to accept on permanent loan from the City of Houston Mayor’s Office of Public Safety & Homeland Security an Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) training equipment to support the mandated state ALERRT training submitted by the Sherriff’s office 24-0747 approved Pass
  49. *40. Consideration of acknowledging receipt of a sand pit permit application from Stuart Standley on Bolivar Peninsula and authorizing the County Engineer to run the required newspaper notice submitted by the County Engineer 24-0971 approved Pass
  50. *41. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute First Amendments to a Road Use Agreement and an Easement Agreement for California Ave to BRP Blue Topaz 4 LLC submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-0970 approved Pass
  51. *42. Request for ratification of denial of request for waiver or refund of penalty and interest as recommended by Penalty & Interest Review Committee submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 24-0983 approved Pass
  52. *43. Ratification of submission of Request for Public Assistance for DR-4798 Hurricane Beryl to the Federal Emergency Management Administration as submitted by Professional Services 24-0957 approved Pass
  53. *44. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Time Extension Request Forms for the Boating Access Grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Division as submitted by Professional Services 24-0943 approved Pass
  54. *45. Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign I.E.M. International , Inc. Amendment Number One for grant-related application services as submitted by Professional Services 24-0930 approved Pass
  55. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  56. *46. 24-130-0722-A Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Environmental Services - Various Benefits to fund personnel adjustment (1) and new positions (3) 24-0965 approved Pass
  57. *47. 24-131-0722-B Parks and Cultural Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Senior Citizens - Various Benefits to fund personnel adjustment 24-0966 approved Pass
  58. *48. 24-132-0722-C Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Road and Bridge Facility - CIP Buildings to fund O'Haver change order no. 24 24-0967 approved Pass
  59. *49. 24-133-0722-D Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Emergency Management - Various Benefits to fund personnel adjustment 24-0992 approved Pass
  60. 59 Action Agenda
  61. 60 County Judge
  62. 50. Selection of 9 public members and 31 alternates to serve on the Galveston County Salary Grievance Committee pursuant to section 152.015 of the Texas Local Government Code 24-0958 ▶ jump to 6:55
  63. 62 Engineering
  64. 51. Receive public comments on dune mitigation permit for 796 SH 87, Crystal Beach 24-0918 ▶ jump to 11:53
  65. 52. Consideration of approval of dune mitigation permit for 796 SH 87, Crystal Beach 24-0919 approved Pass ▶ jump to 12:22
  66. 65 Purchasing
  67. 53. Consideration for authorization to award ITB #B242020, Permethrin 31% & 66% Piperonyl Butoxide and execute contract submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0885 approved Pass ▶ jump to 14:06
  68. 67 General Counsel
  69. a. Break into Executive Session: ▶ jump to 14:17
  70. b. Executive Session:
  71. b.54. Cause No. 3:22-CV-0057; Honorable Terry Petteway et al vs. Galveston County, TX et al, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division 24-0987
  72. b.55. Cause No. 3:23-CV-00008; Angelica Serrano vs. Galveston County et al, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division 24-0988
  73. b.56. Road and Bridge Facility Construction 24-0989
  74. c. Executive Session:
  75. c.57. Facilities Director 24-0985
  76. d. Reconvene into Special Meeting ▶ jump to 96:47
  77. d.58. Consideration of approval of the hiring of the Facilities Director 24-0986 deferred Pass ▶ jump to 97:39
  78. 77 Adjourn ▶ jump to 99:05
  79. 78 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  80. 79 Executive Sessions
  81. 80 ***