Commissioners Court Special Meeting
CALDER MEETING LOCATION
Agenda — 83 items
- 1 SPECIAL MEETING
- 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on April 29, 2024, 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.
- 3 Call to Order
- 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 4/22/2024 and 4/29/2024
- *2. Order for payroll ending 4/24/2024 bi-weekly #9
- *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 4/24/2024 bi-weekly #9
- *4. Internal audit report of the Galveston County Financial Assistance Program for period of 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 with response memorandum from Sergio Cruz, Chief Financial Officer, dated 4/10/2024
- *5. Quarterly audit report for the Court Collections Office for period of 10/1/2023 - 12/31/2023
- *6. Quarterly audit report for the Court Collections Office for period of 1/1/2024 - 3/31/2024
- *7. Quarterly audit report for the Department of Mosquito Control for period of 1/1/2024 - 3/31/2024
- *8. Quarterly audit report for the Juvenile Justice Department for period of 10/1/2023 - 12/31/2023
- *9. Quarterly audit report of the payroll audit for period of 1/1/2024 - 3/31/2024 (bi-weekly #1-6, 2024)
- *10. Quarterly audit report for the Sheriff’s Office Tax Sale Division for period of 1/1/2024 - 3/31/2024
- *11. Consideration of approval of engagement letter for 12/31/2023 OPEB valuation and GASB 74/75 Valuation Reports for fiscal years ending 2024 and 2025 with Gabriel Roeder Smith & Company
- *12. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the County Clerk
- *13. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk
- *14. Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #8, March 28 - April 10, 2024 submitted by Human Resources
- *15. Consideration of a resolution honoring the retirement of Jeffrey “JP” Prange from Parks and Cultural Services Department submitted by Commissioner, Pct. 2
- *16. Consideration of a resolution honoring the retirement of Philip “Phil” Cessac from Engineering, Agent of Platting and Right-of-Way submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 1
- *17. Consideration of a resolution in support of Everybody's Place of Galveston County's application to the Federal Home Loan Bank - Dallas for an Affordable Housing Program Grant submitted by Commissioner Precinct 3
- *18. Consideration of a resolution designating the week of April 28 - May 5, 2024 as Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2
- *19. Consideration of a resolution proclaiming Thursday, May 2, 2024 as National Day of Prayer submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 3
- *20. Consideration of a resolution proclaiming May as Older Americans Month submitted by Commissioner, Pct. 3
- *21. Consideration of a resolution proclaiming May as Treatment Court Month submitted by Commissioner, Pct. 3
- *22. Consideration of a resolution proclaiming May as Fair Housing Month submitted by Commissioner, Pct. 3
- *23. Consideration of renewal of public official bond for Purchasing Agent submitted by Legal Services Manager
- *24. Consideration to accept a donation of materials and labor from GHORBA and Steve Booker for repairs and maintenance to structures on the mountain bike trails at Jack Brooks Park, presented by Parks & Cultural Services Department
- *25. Consideration of approval of revised Letter of Intent from The Sealy & Smith Foundation to purchase 1424 45th Street, Galveston, Galveston County, TX submitted by Legal Services Manager
- *26. Consideration of approval to grant complimentary access to the San Luis Toll bridge for Texas A&M Gulf Center for Sea Turtle research official vehicles submitted by Facilities
- *27. Consideration of approval of Hunton Services Agreement for mechanical services for HVAC scheduled/select maintenance for Galveston County Justice Center, Central Plant and Juvenile Justice Center submitted by Facilities Department
- *28. Consideration of Release of Lien for nuisance abatement lien at 4500 Blk Heron St, Hitchcock, TX 77563, a/k/a Abst 175 Page 6 Lot 11, Blk 9A Wittjen Sub #7 submitted by Legal Services Manager
- *29. Consideration of approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) among Habitat for Horses, Inc., Galveston County, and the Galveston County Sheriff relating to Horses in times of a declared disaster submitted by the Sheriff’s Office
- *30. Consideration of Agreement for lodging/sleep accommodations between Galveston County and Hampton Inn and Suites during emergency disaster operations submitted by Legal Services Manager
- *31. Consideration of Agreement for lodging/sleep accommodations between Galveston County and Candlewood Suites during emergency disaster operations submitted by Legal Services Manager
- *32. Consideration to authorize General and No Litigation Certificates associated with the issuance of the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation’s Tax-Exempt Bond financing for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Bay Terrance Apartments Baytown, Texas submitted by Legal Services Manager
- *33. Consideration to authorize General and No Litigation Certificates associated with the issuance of the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation’s Tax-Exempt Bond financing for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the Village at Baytown Apartments Baytown, Texas submitted by Legal Services Manager
- *34. Consideration of approval of contract renewal with Multiforce Systems Corporation for fuel management software submitted by Fleet Services/Road and Bridge Dept.
- *35. Consideration of approval of ESRI DIR-CPO-4699 Customer Addendum to Purchase order signature only with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. submitted by Information Technology
- *36. Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for Permethrin 31% & 66% Piperonyl Butoxide on behalf of the Mosquito Control Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent
- *37. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B212018A, Softball Fields in Ray Holbrook Park on behalf of the Parks and Cultural Services Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent
- *38. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B212011A, Tree Trimming & Landscaping Services on behalf of the Parks and Cultural Services Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent
- *39. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B212012A, Trash Barrel Pickup for Bolivar Peninsula on behalf of the Parks and Cultural Services Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent
- *40. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B212016A, Laser Printing for County Tax Statement on behalf of the County Tax Assessor submitted by the Purchasing Agent
- *41. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB #B232015 Crushed Limestone Materials on behalf of the Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent
- *42. Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B231012A, HVAC & Refrigeration Services on behalf of the Facilities Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent
- *43. Consideration for authorization to donate surplus vehicles to the Dickinson Independent School District on behalf of the Fleet Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent
- *44. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent
- *45. Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements to purchase furniture and fixtures for the Gulf Coast Mental Health Crisis Unit or to issue a formal solicitation if the cooperative contracts are not in compliance with federal regulations submitted by the Purchasing Agent
- *46. Consideration of approval of a price increase for psychological evaluations of prospective employees for the L3 requirement provided by Vincent Ruscelli, Ph.D. submitted by the Sheriff's Office
- *47. Consideration of approval of change order #5 for staff augmentation for financials and payroll support with Koa Hills Consulting submitted by Information Technology
- *48. Receive and file Amendment No. 5 to the GLO contract # 16-209-000-9676 (Round 2.3) submitted by the County Engineer
- *49. Receive and file Amendment No. 2 to the RESTORE Act contract for Texas City Hurricane Protection Levee Repair I submitted by the County Engineer
- *50. Consideration of approval of application from David and Mary Phillips for a variance of Lots 3A of Lot 3 and 4 Final Plat of Whila Way survey, allowing structure to encroach building line set-back submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way
- *51. Consideration of approval of application from King DK Equity, LLC for a partial replat of San Leon Home Tracts submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way
- *52. Consideration of approval of revisions to the Rymal Ranch Estates plat due to a scrivener’s error submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way
- *53. Consideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector
- *54. Request for waiver or refund of penalty and interest due to clerical errors by the USPS submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector
- *55. Request for waiver or refund of penalty and interest due to clerical errors submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector
- *56. Consideration of approval of a renewal contract between the Galveston County Tax Office and Appraisal & Collection Technologies for Truth-in-Taxation 2024 Software submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector
- * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendment submitted by Professional Services:
- *57. 24-88-0423-A Auditor- Request transfer from Various Divisions & Various Line Items to reclassify Fiscal Year 2024 expenses from capitalized to non-capitalized expenses
- 67 Action Agenda
- 68 Purchasing
- 58. Consideration of approval of awarding RFP #B242012, Electrical Parts and Supplies and authorizing the County Judge to execute the contract submitted by Facilities
- 59. Consideration of approval of awarding ITB #242011, Reinforced Concrete Pipe and authorizing the County Judge to execute the contracts submitted by the Purchasing Agent
- 71 Right of Way
- 60. Receive public comments on Replat of Lots 2 & 3 Wittjen No. 7 replat
- 61. Consideration of approval, approval with conditions or disapprove of Replat of Lots 2 & 3 Wittjen No. 7 replat
- 62. Receive public comments on Lago Pesca Section Two replat
- 63. Consideration of approval, approval with conditions or disapprove of Lago Pesca Section Two replat
- 64. Receive public comments on Schulte Acres replat
- 65. Consideration of approval, approval with conditions or disapprove of Schulte Acres replat
- 78 Adjourn
- 79 Appearances before Commissioners Court
- 80 Executive Sessions
- 81 ***