2020-08-19 CC MINUTESCommissioners' Court —August 19, 2020
REGULAR 2020 TERM
AUGUST 19, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT ON AUGUST 19, 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.
N/A
S. Hear report from Memorial Medical Center.
Pass
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 6)
On the Resolution and Agreement accepting the grant awarded to Calhoun
County by the County Transportation Infrastructure Fund Grant Program
Administered by the Texas Department of Transportation pursuant to
Chapter 256 of the Texas Transportation code. (RM)
Resolution
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
Agreement
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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7. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 7)
To direct the Chief Appraiser of the Calhoun County Appraisal District or
his/her designee to calculate the voter -approval tax rate for Calhoun County
for the year 2020 tax year, in the same manner as provided for a special
taxing unit as authorized by the Texas Property Tax Code Sec. 26.04(c-1)
and 26.04 (C)(2)(4) due to Calhoun County being declared a disaster area by
the Governor of the state of Texas. (Voter -Approval Tax Rate = (no new reve-
nue maintenance and operations rate x 1.08) plus the current debt rate.)
Jesse Hubbell of the Calhoun County Appraisal District gave the
presentation.
No action taken at this time.
S. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 8)
To amend and update the Bauer Exhibit Exempt list.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 9)
To accept a donation of $25.00 from Joyce and John Rhyne to the Calhoun
County Sheriff's office. This donation is to be deposited into our motivation
Account 2697-679. (RM)
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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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 10)
To authorize Commissioner Reese to enter into and sign a Service Agreement
with Legacy Disposal & Sanitation for portable sanitation stations at Bill
Sanders Memorial Park at Swan Point. (GR)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 11)
To vacate Lot 13 of the re -plat of Outlot 1 in Outblock 12 of Port O'Connor,
Texas, recorded in Slide No. 598B of the Calhoun County Plat Records. (GR)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
12. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 12)
To approve the Preliminary Plat of Marlin Azul Villa's Subdivision, a replat of
Lot 13 of the re -plat of Outlot 1 in Outblock 12 of Port O'Connor, Texas,
recorded in Slide No. 598B of the Calhoun County Plat Records. (GR)
Motion was made to include that *County not liable for roads/ditches*.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
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13. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 13)
To vacate Tract 6 and a part of Tract 7 out of 146 acres described in File No.
2019-01808 of the Calhoun County Official Records, Port O'Connor, Texas.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 14)
To approve the Preliminary Plat of Saltwater Haven Subdivision, a replat of
Tract 6 and part of Tract 7 out of 146 acres described in File No. 2019-01808
of the Calhoun County Official Records, Port O'Connor, Texas. (GR)
Motion made to include *County is not liable for streets/ditches*.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER: Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 15)
To accept the attached list of donations to the Calhoun County Library. (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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16. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 16)
To declare the attached list as Surplus/Salvage and authorize their disposal
by the Librarian. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner PcL 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 17)
To declare the attached list of Waste and authorize their disposal by the
Librarian. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pet 4
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
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)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
19. Accept report from the following County office:
1. Justice of the Peace, Pct 4 - July 2020
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pet 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
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20. Consider and take necessary action on any necessary budget adjustments.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
21. Approval of bills and payroll.
Indigent
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
MMC
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
County/Payroll
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
Adjourned: 10:32 am
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