2020-07-08 CC MINUTESCommissioners' Court —July 08, 2020
REGULAR 2020 TERM § July 08, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT ON JULY 08, 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 County Judge
David Hall Commissioner, Precinct #1
Vern Lyssy Commissioner, Precinct #2 — via Zoom
Clyde Syma Commissioner, Precinct #3
Gary Reese Commissioner, Precinct #4
Anna Goodman County Clerk
Catherine Sullivan 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/Clyde Syma
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4. General Discussion of Public matters and Public Participation.
N/A
S. Approve the bond Adam Vickery, newly appointed interim Constable, Precinct
3.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
6. Administer Oath of Office to Adam Vickery, newly appointed interim
Constable, Precinct 3.
Judge Richard Meyer administered Oath of Office.
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 7)
To approve/decline offering medical and/or hospitalization insurance to
members of the Hospital Board of Managers. (RM)
Approved only Board member if they so choose to receive the benefit.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 8)
On a 20-foot Utility Easement (.3656 acre) in the Santiago Gonzales Survey,
Abstract 19 between the Port O'Connor Improvement District and Calhoun
County. (GR)
Pass
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 9)
To grant a Sanitary Control Easement with a 150-foot radius in the Santiago
Gonzales Survey, Abstract 19 between the Port O'Connor Improvement
District and Calhoun County. (GR)
Pass
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 10)
To approve a contract with Infinium Broadband for internet service at the
Port O'Connor Library and authorize the County Judge to sign. (RM)
Ron Reger (IT) via Zoom explained contract.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 11)
To pre -approve expenditures by Incumbent County or Precinct Officer(s)
under Calhoun County's Policy of Compliance with LGC 130.908.
Pass
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12. CONSIER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 12)
To approve inventory transfers from the County Clerk's office to various
County offices.
1. 2 drawer Metal File Cabinet to County Judge
2. HP LaserJet 40155 Printer to IT
3. 2 5-drawer File Cabinets to JP Precinct 4
4. Large 5-shelf wood book case to Museum
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
13. Accept monthly reports from the following County Offices:
1. Code Enforcement — June 2020
2. District Clerk — June 2020
3. Flood Plain Administration — June 2020
4. JP Precinct 1— June 2020; JP Pct 2 — June 2020
5. Sheriff's Office — June 2020
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 14)
On any necessary budget adjustments. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
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15. Approval of bills and payroll. (RM)
MMC
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
County
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
Payroll
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
Adjourned: 10:19 am
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