2020-09-02 CC MINUTESCommissioners' Court —September 02, 2020
REGULAR 2020 TERM
§ SEPTEMBER 02, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT ON SEPTEMBER 02, 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 Blevins
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.
Terry & David Elliott — Market Days at Miller's Point in Magnolia Beach.
Thomas R. Meinhusen.
4. Suspend Regular Meeting.
10:10AM
6. Public Hearing concerning a Petition to Vacate Lot 1, Live Oak Bayou Acres
recorded as Instrument Number 2020-00949 of the Plat Records of Calhoun
County, Texas. (GR)
Terry Ruddick on Water Well Drilling
7. Close Public Hearing. Reopen regular meeting.
10:13AM
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION to vacate Lot 1, Live Oak Bayou
Acres recorded as Instrument Number 2020-00949 of the Plat Records of
Calhoun County, Texas. (GR)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 9)
On closing a portion of Magnolia Beach for two days (see attached dates) for
Rockport Fulton Market Days "Road Trip to Indianola" as provided by Texas
Local Government Code Section 240.902 and authorize Commissioner Hall to
sign Owner of Property Authorization Letter for Texas Alcoholic Beverage
Commission as needed for vendors. (DH)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
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10. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 10)
To authorize Greg Baker, TAMU Extension Agent, to apply for a County Feral
Hog Grant. (RM)
PASS
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 11)
To propose a new tax rate for 2020. (RM)
0.5872 Tax Rate 2020-2021
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
12. CONSIER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 12)
To authorize Calhoun County Elections to conduct early voting the week of
October 13, 2020 through October 16, 2020 at the Bauer Community Center.
This allows for drive-thru voting in compliance with COVID-19 guidelines.
(RM)
Mary Orta, Elections Administrator — Week for Early Voting, less traffic on
Election Day.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO.13)
Regarding the Texas Department of Transportation Grant for Routine Airport
Maintenance Program (TxDOT project No. M2133PTLA) and authorize all
appropriate signatures. (VL)
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. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO.14)
To pre -approve expenditures by incumbent County of Precinct Officer(s)
under Calhoun County's Policy of Compliance with LGC 130.908. (RM)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER: Richard Meyer, Calhoun County Judge
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO.15)
On the attached Surplus/Salvage form. (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. ACCEPT REPORTS from the following County Office:
Tax Assessor -Collector — July 2020
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 on any necessary budget
adjustments. (RM)
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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18. APPROVAL OF BILLS AND PAYROLL (RM)
MMC
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
CALHOUN COUNTY
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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