2020-03-18 CC MINUTES.pdfCommissioners' Court — March 18, 2020
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REGULAR 2020 TERM § MARCH 18, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT ON MARCH 18, 2020, THERE WAS BEGUN AND HOLDEN A
REGULAR TERM OF COMMISSIONERS' COURT.
1. CALL TO ORDER
This meeting was called to order at 10:00 A.M by Judge Richard Meyer.
2. ROLL CALL
THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT:
Richard Meyer
David Hall
Vern Lyssy
Clyde Syma
Gary Reese
Anna Goodman
Catherine Sullivan
County Judge
Commissioner,
Precinct #1
Commissioner,
Precinct #2
Commissioner,
Precinct #3
Commissioner,
Precinct #4
County Clerk
Deputy County
Clerk
3. INVOCATION &PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (AGENDA ITEM NO. 2 & 3)
Invocation —Commissioner
David
Hall
Pledge to US
Flag &Texas
Flag —Commissioner
Gary Reese/Vern Lyssy
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4. General Discussion of Public matters and Public Participation.
5. Approve the minutes of the February 26, 2020 meeting.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER9 Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 6)
To authorize the Calhoun County Sheriff to renew an agreement with
TransUnion for one (1) year beginning April 1, 2020 for LE Investigative
Purposes and authorize the County Judge to sign. (RM)
Rescinded motion due to 1295 not included with contract.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:, Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 7)
To authorize a loan in the amount of $10,883 from the General Fund to Boggy
Bayou Nature Park Capital Fund Project Fund. (RM)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Half, Commissioner Pct
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO (AGENDA ITEM NO. 8)
To continue participation in TAC HEBP ARTS Program and authorize the
County Judge to sign. (RM)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO.9)
To approve the Preliminary Plat of Live Oak Bayou Acres. (GR)
Terry Ruddick of Urban Surveying presented plat.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 10)
To approve the Final Plat of Live Oak Bayou Acres. (GR)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
11. Public Hearing on a Petition to vacate Lot 1105 of the American Townsite
subdivision, Seadrift, Texas relative to the plat recorded in Volume Z, Page 2
of the Plat Records of Calhoun County, Texas.
Henry Danysh presented the. petition.
Commenced: 10:11 a.m.
Adjourned:'10:12 a.m.
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 12)
To vacate Lot 1105 of the American Townsite Subdivision
Henry Danysh presented the plat.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 13)
To approve the Preliminary Plat of Burke Subdivision (a replat Lot 1105 of
the American Townsite subdivision, Seadrift, Texas relative to the plat
recorded in Volume Z. Page 2 of the Plat Records of Calhoun County, Texas).
Henry Danysh presented plat.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 14)
To approve Lite Final Plat of Roseangely Subdivision, Magnolia Beach, being a
replat of Lot 8 adjoining 25' of Lot 7 on Block 2 of the Turpin Addition to
Magnolia Beach situated in the Jose Maria Mancha Survey, Abstract No. 236
of Calhoun County, Texas according to the plat recorded in Volume Zr Pg. 151
of the Calhoun County Plat Records. (DH)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct3
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
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S. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 15)
To accept a donation of 40' of 21 inch pipe from Orion for BBQ pits at Magnolia
Beach valued at $280. (DH)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner. Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 16)
To approve the specifications for the Request for Qualifications
Professional Engineering/Architectural/Surveying Services, RFQ 2020.07, in
support of Calhoun County of Calhoun County State and Federal Grants and
authorize the County Auditor to advertise for these services. The RFQ will be
due by 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 and considered for award on
Wednesday, April 29, 2020. (DH)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall,Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 17)
To approve the specifications for the Request for Proposals for
Administration/Professional Services, RFP 2020.06, in support of Calhoun
County of Calhoun County State and Federal Grants and authorize the County
Auditor to advertise for these services. The RFP will be due by 2:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 and considered for award on Wednesday, April 29,
2020. (DH)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct I
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 18)
To pre -approve expenditures by Incumbent County or Precinct Officer(s)
under Calhoun County's Policy of Compliance with LGC 130.908. (RM)
2020 Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab Truck, VIN#3C6UR4H73LGi5694/$29,228
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct I
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 19)
To authorize the Calhoun County Librarian to apply for the Walmart
Community Grant Program to assist in the purchase of materials for the
Summer Reading Program. (RM)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 20)
To authorize the Calhoun County EMS Director to apply for the Golden
Crescent Regional Advisory Council (GCRAC) Needs Assessment Grant for
one (1) Bariatric Stretcher and three (3) Life Pack 15 Modems. (RM)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma,'Reese
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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 21)
To transfer a 4 drawer beige file cabinet from the County Clerk's office to
Veterans Services. (RM)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 22)
To declare items from Memorial Medical Center on the attached schedule as
Waste and authorize their disposal, (RM) (see list)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER: David Hall,Commissioner Pct
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
23. Accept reports from the following County Offices:
1.
District
Clerk
—February
2020
2.
Justice
of the
Peace, Pct
5 — February 2020
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 24)
On any necessary budget adjustments. (RM)
2019
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVERS Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
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RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma,Reese
25. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYROLL.
MMC
RESULT:
APPROVI
MOVER:
David
Hall
SECONDER:
Vern Lyss)
AYES:
Judge Mel
[UNANIMOUS]
:ommissioner Pct 2
ommissioner Pct 2
Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
County
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct`2
SECONDERg Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
Payroll
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
26. Adjourn to Executive Session. Adjourned: 10:31 a.m.
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27. Executive Session: The Commissioners' Court shall go into Executive Session
as authorized by V.T.C.A. Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D.
Following is the subject matter of the executive Session and the Specific
Section of the Open Meetings Act permitting discussion/deliberation in
Executive Session.
Section 551-0745. A government body may conduct a closed meeting to
deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties,
discipline, or dismissal of a member of an advisory body.
28. Convened Open Session @ 11:14 a.m.
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION ON MATTERS DISCUSSED IN THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
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Adjourned: 11:17 a.m.
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