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April 1, 2024 ·9:30 AM Final

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Agenda — 99 items

  1. 1 BE IT REMEMBERED, That on April 1, 2024, Commissioners Court of Galveston County, Texas, met at a Regular Meeting with the following present:
  2. 2 REGULAR MEETING
  3. 2 Mark Henry, County Judge Darrell A. Apffel, Commissioner Precinct 1 Joe Giusti, Commissioner Precinct 2 Stephen D. Holmes, Commissioner Precinct 3 Robin Armstrong, MD, Commissioner Precinct 4 Dwight D. Sullivan, County Clerk by Brandy Chapman, Chief Deputy ▶ jump to 2:13
  4. 3 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.
  5. 4 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.
  6. 5 Call to Order ▶ jump to 2:17
  7. 6 Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance ▶ jump to 2:54
  8. 7 Public Comment ▶ jump to 3:24
  9. 8 Consent Agenda ▶ jump to 3:56
  10. 9 Submitted by the Auditor's Office:
  11. *1. Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 3/25/2024 and 4/1/2024 24-0418 approved Pass
  12. *2. Order for payroll ending 3/27/2024 bi-weekly #7 24-0419 approved Pass
  13. *3. Order for supplemental payroll period ending 3/27/2024 bi-weekly #7 24-0420 approved Pass
  14. *4. Internal audit report of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Fund for period of 10/1/2022 - 9/30/2023 with response letter from Thayer Evans, dated 3/20/2024 24-0434 approved Pass
  15. *5. Quarterly audit report for the Court Collections Office for period of 7/1/2023 - 9/30/2023 24-0445 approved Pass
  16. *6. Quarterly audit report for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1 for period of 7/1/2023 - 9/30/2023 24-0446 approved Pass
  17. *7. Quarterly audit report for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 for period of 7/1/2023 - 9/30/2023 24-0447 approved Pass
  18. *8. Quarterly audit report for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 for period of 7/1/2023 - 9/30/2023 24-0448 approved Pass
  19. *9. Quarterly audit report for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 for period of 7/1/2023 - 9/30/2023 24-0449 approved Pass
  20. *10. Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk 24-0415 approved Pass
  21. *11. Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #6, February 29 - March 13, 2024 submitted by Human Resources 24-0386 approved Pass
  22. *12. Consideration of a resolution proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-0421 approved Pass
  23. *13. Receive and file Analysis of Galveston County Judicial System OCA Performance Metrics presented to Galveston County Coordinating Council on March 22, 2024 submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 3 24-0417 approved Pass
  24. *14. Receive and file Galveston County Justice and Mental Health System Modernization Project Annual Report for project period of April 2023 to April 2024 submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 3 24-0458 approved Pass ▶ jump to 7:40
  25. *15. Consideration of approval of reappointment to the United Board of Health submitted by the County Judge 24-0390 approved Pass
  26. *16. Consideration of approval of appointment to the Gulf Coast Protection District submitted by the County Judge 24-0411 approved Pass
  27. *17. Consideration of approval of appointment(s) to the Galveston County Emergency Communication (911) District submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2 24-0423 approved Pass
  28. *18. Consideration of approval of a grant-funded agreement with National Screening Center for the drug and alcohol testing program for the Galveston County Veterans Treatment Court submitted by County Judge 24-0388 approved Pass
  29. *19. Consideration of approval of an exclusive broker agreement between Hopkins Properties, Inc. and Galveston County submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-0389 approved Pass
  30. *20. Consideration of an amendment to the lease for Congressman Randy Weber at the Calder Road Annex Building submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-0422 approved Pass
  31. *21. Consideration of a proposal from Paradigm Consultants, Inc. for construction materials testing for Galveston County Mental Health Wellness Center submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-0450 approved Pass
  32. *22. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to approve Early Voting polling locations for the May 4, 2024 Entity Election submitted by the County Clerk 24-0393 approved Pass
  33. *23. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to approve the Election Day polling locations for the May 4, 2024 Entity Election submitted by the County Clerk 24-0394 approved Pass
  34. *24. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign the contract for election services between the City of Bayou Vista and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-0395 approved Pass
  35. *25. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign the contract for election services between the City of Clear Lake Shores and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-0396 approved Pass
  36. *26. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign the contract for election services between the City of Friendswood and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-0397 approved Pass
  37. *27. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign the contract for election services between the City of Galveston and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-0398 approved Pass
  38. *28. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign the contract for election services between the City of Jamaica Beach and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-0399 approved Pass
  39. *29. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign the contract for election services between the City of Kemah and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-0400 approved Pass
  40. *30. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign the contract for election services between the City of La Marque and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-0401 approved Pass
  41. *31. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign the contract for election services between the City of Santa Fe and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-0402 approved Pass
  42. *32. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign the contract for election services between the City of Santa Fe (Officer Election) and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-0403 approved Pass
  43. *33. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign the contract for election services between the City of Santa Fe (Charter Election) and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-0404 approved Pass
  44. *34. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign the contract for election services between the City of Texas City and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-0405 approved Pass
  45. *35. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign the contract for election services between The Village of Tiki Island and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-0406 approved Pass
  46. *36. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign the contract for election services between Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-0407 approved Pass
  47. *37. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign the contract for election services between the Bacliff Municipal Utility District and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-0408 approved Pass
  48. *38. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign the contract for election services between San Leon Municipal Utility District and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-0409 approved Pass
  49. *39. Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign the contract for election services between Galveston County Water Control and Improvement District Number 1 and the Galveston County Elections Division submitted by the County Clerk 24-0410 approved Pass
  50. *40. Consideration of approval of service agreement for POTS lines at various County locations with Frontier Communications of the South, LLC submitted by Information Technology 24-0002 approved Pass
  51. *41. Consideration of approval of gang and intelligence modules renewal for Sheriff's office with CentralSquare Technologies submitted by Information Technology 24-0392 approved Pass
  52. *42. Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements to procure Cisco enterprise agreement on behalf of the Information Technology Services Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0266 approved Pass
  53. *43. Consideration of approval of renewal of BlueBeam for OpenGov permitting application for Engineering Department with ATG USA submitted by Information Technology 24-0413 approved Pass
  54. *44. Consideration of approval of Smartsheet software maintenance renewal with SHI Govt Solutions submitted by Information Technology 24-0414 approved Pass
  55. *45. Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0440 approved Pass
  56. *46. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute change order no. 5 to the Tandem Services, LLC contract for the 23rd Street Paving, Drainage & Utility Rehabilitation project submitted by the County Engineer 24-0424 approved Pass
  57. *47. Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute amendment no. 1 to the engineering agreement with Binkley & Barfield, Inc for the Ave S from 53rd Street to Seawall Blvd project submitted by the County Engineer 24-0425 approved Pass
  58. *48. Consideration of approval of application from Eric Kinnear for a partial replat of Alta Loma Outlots submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-0426 approved Pass
  59. *49. Consideration of approval of application from Douglas F Latimer Jr. for a partial replat of Nicholstone subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-0428 approved Pass
  60. *50. Consideration of application from Bridgette Barnes for a partial replat of Cleveland Norman Subdivision Replat No. 2 Final Plat submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way 24-0429 approved Pass
  61. *51. Consideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector 24-0435 approved Pass
  62. *52. Consideration of approval of a contract renewal with Stenograph LLC for court reporter services submitted by Professional Services 24-0391 approved Pass
  63. *53. Ratification of submission of FY 2024 S.B. 224 Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention grant to the Texas Motor Vehicle Prevention Authority and authorization for County Judge to sign supporting resolution as submitted by Professional Services 24-0412 approved Pass
  64. *54. Consideration of approval of a professional services contract with The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas to provide project management for the implementation phase of the system improvement recommendations from the justice system assessment submitted by Legal Services Manager 24-0384 approved Pass
  65. * Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional Services:
  66. *55. 24-75-0401-A Engineering- Request transfer from Birch Road Bridge - CIP Road and Bridge to 23rd Street Galveston - Other Contract Services to fund change order No. 5 for the road bond project 24-0436 approved Pass
  67. *56. 24-76-0401-B Information Technology- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Information Technology - Software Licensing and Maintenance to fund Cisco Enterprise agreement 24-0437 approved Pass
  68. *57. 24-77-0401-C Professional Services- Request transfer from within American Rescue Plan Stimulus from Air Monitors - Equipment to Marketing and Advertising to fund advertisement costs 24-0438 approved Pass
  69. *58. 24-78-0401-D Facilities- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Facilities Services - Various Line Items to fund additional personnel 24-0439 approved Pass ▶ jump to 8:49
  70. *59. 24-79-0401-E Fleet Services - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Fleet Management Divisions - Vehicle Maintenance & Vehicle Make Ready to fund vehicle expenses for FY 24 24-0441 approved Pass
  71. *60. 24-80-0401-F Engineering- Request transfer from Birch Road Bridge - CIP Road and Bridge to Avenue S Galveston - Professional Services to fund Amendment No. 1 for Ave S. Galveston project 24-0442 approved Pass
  72. *61. 24-81-0401-G Information Technology- Request transfer from within Information Technology - Furniture and Fixtures to Extraordinary Supplies to re-appropriate funds to non-capitalized object code 24-0443 approved Pass
  73. *62. 24-82-0401-H Professional Services- Request transfer from Air Monitors - Equipment and EOC Enhancements - Extraordinary Supplies to Mental Health - CIP Buildings to reallocate unused funds for Mental Health Project 24-0444 approved Pass
  74. 73 Action Agenda
  75. 74 Engineering
  76. 63. Receive public comments on dune mitigation permit for 796 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach 24-0430 ▶ jump to 9:07
  77. 64. Consideration of approval of dune mitigation permit for 796 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach 24-0431 approved Pass ▶ jump to 9:45
  78. 64. Consideration of approval of dune mitigation permit for 796 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach 24-0431 ▶ jump to 9:29
  79. 77 Purchasing
  80. 65. Consideration of authorization to award RFP #B241015, Fort Travis Park Restroom submitted by the Purchasing Agent 24-0387 approved Pass ▶ jump to 10:20
  81. 79 Right of Way
  82. 66. Receive public comments on Aqua Residences replat 24-0432 ▶ jump to 10:39
  83. 67. Consideration of approval, approval with conditions or disapprove of Aqua Residences replat 24-0452 approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:09
  84. 68. Receive public comments on Griffin subdivision replat 24-0453 ▶ jump to 11:20
  85. 69. Consideration of approval, approval with conditions or disapprove of Griffin Subdivision replat 24-0454 approved Pass ▶ jump to 11:46
  86. 84 General Counsel
  87. a. Break into Executive Session: ▶ jump to 14:22
  88. b. Executive Session:
  89. b.70. Property located at 1424 45th St., in the City of Galveston, TX 24-0427
  90. c. Executive Session:
  91. c.71. Chief Human Resources Officer 24-0451
  92. d. Reconvene into Regular Meeting ▶ jump to 45:51
  93. d.72. Consideration of approval of hiring of a Chief Human Resources Officer 24-0456 approved Pass ▶ jump to 46:32
  94. 92 Adjourn ▶ jump to 46:51
  95. 93 Workshop Agenda ▶ jump to 47:14
  96. 73. Discussion of future 2025 Bond issue submitted by the County Judge 24-0459 ▶ jump to 47:21
  97. 95 Appearances before Commissioners Court
  98. 96 Executive Sessions
  99. 97 ***