2020-09-16 CC MINUTESCommissioners' Court —September 16, 2020
REGULAR 2020 TERM § SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT ON SEPTEMBER 16, 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.
Galen Johnson spoke on behalf of the Oftia Volunteer Fire Dept,
S. Suspend regular session; open Public Hearing.
6. Public Hearing on proposed 2021 County Budget.
Commenced: 10:03 a.m.
Closed: 10:03 a.m.
7. Adjourn Public Hearing; reopen regular session.
8. Approve the minutes of the August 19, 2020, August 24, 2020; August 26,
2020; and September 02, 2020 meetings.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pet 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pet 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 9)
To authorize Greg Baker, TAMU Extension Agent, to apply for a County Feral
Hog Grant. (RM)
Greg Baker presented details of the Grant to be applied for.
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 nominate the San Antonio Bay Partnership for the Texas General Land
Office CMP Grant Cycle #26 and authorize the County Judge to sign a letter
of nomination to the GLO. (RM)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 11)
To amend the County Return to Work Policy Following a Positive COVID-19
test.
Clarri Atkinson of Human Resources presented the amendment.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
12. Suspend regular session; open Public Hearing.
13. Public Hearing on the Application of Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas for
designation of a reinvestment zone. (RM)
Commenced: 10:28 a.m.
John Villafranca on behalf of Anne Marie Odefey and Jack Wu explained
the details of the abatement.
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14. Adjourn Public Hearing; reopen regular session.
Adjourned: 10:30 a.m.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 15)
On a Tax Abatement Agreement between Calhoun County, Texas and Formosa
Plastics Corporation, Texas. (RM)
Motion made to "Table" the Tax Abatement at this time.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 16)
On a Resolution of the Commissioners' Court of Calhoun County, Texas
designating Formosa Plastics Reinvestment Zone #3. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 17)
On approving plans for the Bay View RV Park, LLC located at 2502 South
FM 1090. (DH)
Approved pending Development Permit.
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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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 18)
On Crown Castle BUN: 856435/397457/USCC-PORT LAVACA/Order/
Application #522639 in reference to CDBG-DR Radio Project and authorize
Commissioner Hall to sign all appropriate documents. (DH)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 19)
To authorize the County Treasurer to issue Philip Dennis, Assistant Jail
Administrator, a county credit card with a credit limit of $2,500.00. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 20)
To approve the specifications/scope of services for the Request for
Qualifications for Professional Engineering, Architectural, and Surveying
Services for the Calhoun County Green Lake Project, RFQ 2020.08 and
authorize the County Auditor to advertise for these services. The RFQ will
be due by 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 2020 and considered for award
on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. (GR)
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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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 21)
To appoint a committee to rate the RFQ's that will be received on Tuesday,
October 13, 2020 for Professional Engineering, Architectural, and Surveying
Services for the Calhoun County Green Lake Project RFQ 2020.08. (GR)
Motion made to appoint Judge Meyer, Cindy Mueller, Peggy Hall & Gary
Reese.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 22)
To accept the attached list of donations to the Calhoun County Library. (RM
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 23)
To declare the attached list as Surplus/Salvage and authorize their disposal
by the Librarian. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
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24. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 24)
To declare the attached list as Waste and authorize their disposal by the
Librarian. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 25)
To pre -approve expenditures by incumbent County or Precinct Officer(s)
under Calhoun County's Policy of Compliance with LGC 130.908. (RM)
Pass
26. Accept reports from the following County Offices:
1. District Clerk — August 2020
2. Treasurer's Office — June 2020 (Rev); 2nd QTR Investment Report
and Statement of Balances (Rev); and July 2020
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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27. Consider and take necessary action on any necessary budget adjustments.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
28. Approval of bills and payroll.
MMC
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
County
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
Payroll
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
Adjourned: 11:07 a.m.
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