2020-08-12 CC MINUTESCommissioners' Court —August 12, 2020
REGULAR 2020 TERM § AUGUST 12, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT ON AUGUST 12, 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 - absent
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 Clyde Syma
Pledge to US Flag & Texas Flag — Commissioner Gary Reese/Vern Lyssy
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4. General Discussion of Public matters and Public Participation.
N/A
S. Approve the minutes of the July 22, 2020, July 29, 2020 and August 5, 2020
meetings.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 6)
To approve the specifications and agricultural lease agreement for the lease
of the Event Center properly, 194.16 acres, for dry land farming that is solely
for planting, raising, and harvesting row crops and for no other purposes and
to authorize the County Auditor to advertise for bids. The term of the
agricultural lease agreement will be for three years with the option to renew
for additional three year terms upon Commissioners' Court approval. Bids
will be due by 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 and considered for
award on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. (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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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 7)
To approve the specifications and agricultural lease agreement for the lease
of the Langdon Tract property, 60 acres, for dry land farming that is solely
for planting, raising, and harvesting row crops and for no other purposes and
to authorize the County Auditor to advertise for bids. The term of the
agricultural lease agreement will be for three years with the option to renew
for additional three year terms upon Commissioners' Court approval. Bids
will be due by 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 and considered for
award on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. (VL)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 8)
To renew the Aviation Support and Maintenance Services Agreement with
DBT Transportation Services for the AWOS System at the Calhoun County
Airport. (VL)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 9)
To amend/update the Calhoun County Job Description Paramedic Field
Supervisor to the attached version. This version will mainly change the
"Acceptable Experience and Training" and "Certificates and Licenses
"Required" for this position. These changes will allow for EMT -Paramedic
candidates (that are not Licensed Paramedics) with supervisory experience
in public safety or the medical field to apply for this position. (see highlighted
portion in the attachment). (RM)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 10)
To transfer the prior medic 6 chassis, a 2015 Dodge Ram 4500 2WD 192" WB,
from CCEMS to Road and Bridge Precinct 4. (see attached) (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
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11. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA TEEM NO, 11)
To declare Asset #24-0388 as Surplus/Salvage to be used as trade-in to
purchase a new mower. (GR)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
12. CONSIER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 12)
To pre -approve expenditures by incumbent County or Precinct Officer(s)
under Calhoun County's Policy of Compliance with LGC 130.908. (RM)
Pass
13. ACCEPT AUDITOR'S OFFICE REPORTS FOR THE FOLLOWING COUNTY
OFFICES:
1. District Attorney — Hot Check Fee Fund
2. District Attorney — Hot Check Restitution Fund
3. District Clerk
4. EMS
S. County Extension Service
6. Floodplain
7. Juvenile Probation
8. Port O'Connor Community Center
9. Sheriff
10. Tax Assessor -Collector
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
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14. ACCEPT REPORTS FROM THE FOLLOWING COUNTY OFFICES:
1. Auditor — May 2020 and June 2020
2. County Clerk — July 2020
3. District Clerk — July 2020
4. Flood Plain
5. Sheriff
6. District Clerk — March 2020
7. JP #1— July 2020; #2 — July 2020; #3 — July 2020; #5 — July 2020
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner PcL 2
SECONDER:
Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
15. Consider and take necessary action on any necessary budget adjustments.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
16. Approval of bills and payroll. (RM)
MMC
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
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County
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
Adjourned: 10:19 am
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