2020-09-09 CC MINUTES.pdfCommissioners' Court — September 09, 2020
CALH OUN COUNTY C®MMISSI®N] RS' C®URT
REGULAR 2020 TERM
§ SEPTEMBER 09, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT ON SEPTEMBER 09, 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 - Absent
Vern Lyssy Commissioner, Precinct #2
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 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. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 5)
To authorize Ron Langford of Veteran Services to apply for a grant from
Texas Veterans Commission for transportation funds for county veterans
to travel to scheduled medical appointments. (RM)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Lyssy, Syma, Reese
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 6)
To authorize Greg Baker, TAMU Extension Agent, to apply for a County Feral
Hog Grant.
Pass
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 7)
To change the November 11, 2020 regular session meeting to November 9,
2020 in observance of Veteran's Day. (RM)
Motion made to move to November 10, 2020 to accommodate Treasurer's
Office reporting.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Lyssy, Syma, Reese
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S. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 8)
To update the county Return to Work Policy Following a Positive COVID-19
Test. (RM)
Erin Clevenger of MMC Medical spoke on this matter. No action taken.
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 9)
On an Order from the District Judges setting salaries of the County Auditor
Assistants for fiscal year 2021 and approving the number of assistants for
the Auditor's office for fiscal year 2021. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pet 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Lyssy, Syma, Reese
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 10)
To approve an Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning. (RM)
Pass
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 11)
To waive participation in the Deferral of Withholding, Deposit, and Payment
of certain payroll taxes in response to COVID-19. (RM)
Motion made to waive participation.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pet 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Lyssy, Syma, Reese
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12. CONSIER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 12)
To award the bid for the lease of the Langdon Tract, 60 acres, for dry land
farming that is solely for planting, raising and harvesting row crops and for
no other purpose and authorize the County Judge to sign the lease agreement
and any necessary documents. The lease will begin November 1, 2020 and
end August 31, 2023 with the option to renew for multiple three (3) year
terms upon Commissioners' Court approval. (RM)
Kyle Malaer was awarded the lease.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER: Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Lyssy, Syma, Reese
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO.13)
To award the bid for the lease of the Event Center Premises, 194.16 acres,
for dry land farming that is solely for planting, raising, and harvesting row
crops and for no other purpose and authorize the County Judge to sign the
lease agreement and any necessary documents. The lease will begin October
1, 2020 and end August 31, 2023 with the option to renew for multiple
three (3) year terms upon Commissioners' Court approval. (RM)
Cody Malaer awarded pending increasing insurance to County required
limits of 100/300/100.
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 accept payment in the amount of $39,673.52 from the City of Seadrift
for road work and place said funds in Precinct 4 Road & Bridge account
570-53510 — Road & Bridge Supplies. (GR)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Lyssy, Syma, Reese
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 15)
To authorize Commissioner Reese to apply for a Texas Parks & Wildlife Local
Parks Non -Urban Recreation Grant for the Bill Sanders Memorial Park at
Swan Point and sign all documentation. (GR)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Lyssy, Syma, Reese
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 16)
To authorize Commissioner Reese to contract with Smartt Grant Services to
write the Texas Parks & Wildlife Local Parks Non -Urban Recreation Grant for
the Bill Sanders Memorial Park at Swan Point. (GR)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER: Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Lyssy, Syma, Reese
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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 17)
To approve the Preliminary Plat of Live Oak Bayou, Lot 1R.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Lyssy, Syma, Reese
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 18)
To approve the Final Plat of Live Oak Bayou, Lot 1R.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER: Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Lyssy, Syma, Reese
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 19)
To authorize Commissioner Vern Lyssy to apply for and act on behalf of
Calhoun County Airport and sign the Texas Department of Transportation
CARES Act Airport Grant Agreement. (VL)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Lyssy, Syma, Reese
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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 20)
To place proceeds from GovPlanet Auction in the amount of $12,665.00
into the 2020 Capital Outlay — Precinct 2 account (1000-550-70850). (VL)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Lyssy, Syma, Reese
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 21)
To accept a General Warranty Deed in reference to gifting to Calhoun County
Lot Eight (8), Block One Hundred Forty Eight (148), Unit No. Two (2) of
Bayside Beach a Subdivision according to the plat thereof recorded in the Map
and Plat Records of Calhoun County, Texas valued at approximately $100.00.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Lyssy, Syma, Reese
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 22)
On the Victoria Electric Cooperative Electric Service Data Form in regards
to electrical service for Magnolia Beach Fire Building CDBG-DR project,
and authorize Commissioner Hall to sign. (DH)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Lyssy, Syma, Reese
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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 23)
To accept a donation to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office from Law
Enforcement Magnets in the amount of $700.00 to be deposited into
the Motivation Account— 2697-679. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Lyssy, Syma, Reese
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 24)
To accept a donation to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office from Jesse Cortez,
Jr. in the amount of $25.00 to be deposited into the LE Supplies account —
760-53430. (RM)
Must be placed in the donations fund per Auditor.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Lyssy, Syma, Reese
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 25)
To accept a donation of $5,000 to the Calhoun County Museum in memory of
Curtis M. Foester, Jr. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Lyssy, Syma, Reese
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 26)
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:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pet 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pet 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Lyssy, Syma, Reese
27. Accept reports from the following County Offices:
1. Flood Plain Administration — August 2020
2. Justice of the Peace, Pct 1— Aug. 2020; Pct 2 — Aug. 2020;
Pct 4 — Aug. 2020; Pct 5 — Aug. 2020
3. Sheriff's Office — August 2020
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pet 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pet 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Lyssy, Syma, Reese
28. Consider and take necessary action on any necessary budget adjustments.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pet 4
SECONDER: Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Lyssy, Syma, Reese
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29. Approval of bills and payroll.
MMC
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pet 4
SECONDER:
Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Lyssy, Syma, Reese
County
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pet 3
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Lyssy, Syma, Reese
Adjourned: 10:35 a.m.
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