2020-10-21 CC MINUTESCommissioners' Court —October 21, 2020
CALH OUN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'COURT
REGULAR 2020 TERM § OCTOBER 21, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT ON OCTOBER 21, 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.
S. Approve minutes of October 5, 2020 meeting.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 6)
To approve an agreement for software between LGS (Local Government
Solutions) and Calhoun County Justices of the Peace offices and authorize
the County Judge to sign. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 23)
To approve the Tax Abatement Agreement between Calhoun County and
Formosa Plastics Corporation, Texas that was passed on during the September
23, 2020. (RM)
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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8. Public Hearing concerning a Petition to Vacate a 3.94 acre portion of Outlots
2 and 3, Outblock 21, Port O'Connor Townsite Outlots as shown on plat
recorded in Volume 2, Page 1 of the Deed Records of Calhoun County, Texas.
Commenced: 10:16 A.M.
Terry Ruddick of Urban Engineering presented the Petition.
Adjourned: 10:18 A.M.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
9. N/A
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 10)
To approve the Paving and Grading Plan and Drainage Plan for La Vida Facil
Subdivision.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 11)
To approve the Preliminary Plat of La Vida Facil Subdivision. (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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12. N/A
13. Public Hearing concerning a Petition to Vacate a 3.86 acre portion of Outlot
2, Outblock 12, Port O'Connor Townsie Outlots as shown on plat recorded in
Volume 2, Page 1 of the Deed Records of Calhoun County, Texas.
Commenced: 10:23 A.M.
Terry Ruddick of Urban Engineering presented the Petition,
Adjourned: 10:24 A.M.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
14. N/A
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 15)
To approve the Paving and Grading Plan for West Bank Subdivision.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 16)
To approve the Preliminary Plat of West Bank Subdivision. (GR)
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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17. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 17)
To approve the Preliminary Plat and Drainage Plan of Caravel Lot 52R. (GR)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
18. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 18
To approve an Interlocal Agreement between Calhoun County and the City of
Port Lavaca in order to apply for a CDBG-MIT Grant for the Bayou and
Highway Drainage Improvements Project and authorize the County Judge to
sign all pertinent documents. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 19)
To approve the Calhoun County EMS being named a beneficiary on behalf of
Georgia Jedlicka in the sum of $9,539.55. Said funds are to be used for the
sole purpose of purchasing safety equipment for EMS employees or EMS
vehicles. (RM)
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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20. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 20)
To approve the Calhoun County Sheriff's Department being named a
beneficiary on behalf of Georgia Jedlicka in the sum of $9,539.38. Said
funds are to be used for the sole purpose of purchasing safety equipment for
Sheriff's Department's employees or vehicles. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 21)
On insurance proceeds from TAC in the amount of $330.92 for damages to
a Sheriff Office vehicle from an accident on August 29, 2020. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 22)
To approve the Calhoun County E9-1-1 Emergency Communication District
Proposed FY 2021 budget. (RM)
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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23. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 24)
To award the Request for Qualifications for Professional Engineering,
Architectural, and Surveying Services for the Calhoun County Green Lake
Project, RFQ 2020.08. (GR)
Urban Engineering was awarded.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pet 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 25)
To approve an Interlocal Agreement between Calhoun County and the City
of Seadrift to provide for the regulation of subdivisions/developments in the
City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (EJT), which area is currently regulated by
the County. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pet 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 26)
To declare the attached items from the EMS department as Waste and
authorize their disposal. (RM)
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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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 27)
To approve the transfer of a black S-drawer filing cabinet from Human
Resources to R&B Precinct 1. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 28)
To pre -approve expenditures by incumbent County or Precinct Officer(s)
Under Calhoun County's Policy of Compliance with LGC 130.908. (RM)
Pass
28. Accept a report from the following County Office:
1. ]P Pct 3 — September 2020
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
29. Consider and take necessary action on any necessary budget adjustments.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER, Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Clyde Syam, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
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30. Approval and 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:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
County
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
Adjourned; 10.49 a m.
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