2020-11-04 CC MINUTESCommissioners' Court — November 04, 2020
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REGULAR 2020 TERM
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NOVEMBER 04, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT ON NOVEMBER 04, 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.
S. Approve the minutes of the Emergency Meeting on September 18, 2020, the
Regular Meeting on October 21, 2020 and the Emergency Meeting on October
22, 2020.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGNEDA ITEM NO. 6)
To authorize Sheriff Vickery to sell to the Point Comfort Police Department for
$1.00 three (3) Walther PPX.40-caliberhandguns. Serial numbers for
weapons are; FAS 9403, FAS 8407, and FAS 8428. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 7)
To allow Sheriff Vickery to clarify the donation process for Canine Office Lima.
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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8. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 8)
To acknowledge an increase in the Sheriff's Forfeited Property Fund as
follows. 2860-999-60580 Buy Money - $1,500.00 and 2860-999-63920
Miscellaneous - $1,200.00. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
9. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 9)
To approve the attached equipment transfer from the County Treasurer's
Office to the CountyAuditor, Library, ITDepartmentandlail. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 10)
To authorize the County Treasurer to open a fine of credit with Turtle and
Hughes for Courthouse Maintenance supplies.
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 declare all items on the attached list as Surplus/Salvage and authorize
their disposal, (RM)
Rescind
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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Motion made to have the agenda item corrected and re -submit to court.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
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 declare all items on the attached list as Waste and authorize their disposal,
Juvenile Probation
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 13)
To transfer all items on the attached list from the Juvenile Probation
Department to the County Library, (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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14. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 14)
To approve the guidelines for disposing of Surplusl3alvage items utilizing the
sealed bid process and advertising in the newspaper. (RM)
No action taken.
Everett Wood to get with Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2 and they will put
items up for auction online.
15. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGNEDA ITEM NO. 15)
To pre -approve expenditures bywcumbent County or Precinct Officer(s)
under Calhoun County's Policy of Compliance with LGC 130.908. (RM)
Pass
16. Accept report from the following County Office:
1. County Treasurer — August 2020
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
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.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Clyde Syma, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
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18. Approval of bills and payroll.
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
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Syma, Reese
Adjourned: 10:33 a.m.
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