2021-01-13 CC Meeting MinutesCommissioners' Court —January 13, 2021
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REGULAR TERM 2021 § 3ANUARY 13, 2021
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT ON 3ANUARY 13, 2021, THERE WAS BEGUN AND HOLDEN A
REGULAR MEETING 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 CountyJudge
David Hall
Commissioner, Precinct #1
Vern Lyssy
Commissioner, Precinct #2
Joel Behrens
Commissioner, Precinct #3 — via Zoom
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 David Hall
Pledge to US Flag & Texas Flag — Commissioner Gary Reese/Vern Lyssy
4. Geeera/Discussion of Public Matters and Public Participation.
N/A
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S. Approve the minutes of the December 23, 2020 meeting,
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
6. Appointludge Pro-Tem forFY2021. (RM)
Gary Reese was appointed at this time.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Richard Meyer, County Judge
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
7. Move the February 3, 2021 meeting to February 1, 2021 due to a scheduling
conflict with the TACJudges and Commissioners Conference. (RM)
Meeting re -scheduled at this time.
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGNEDA ITEM NO. 17)
To approve the Preliminary Plat of the Replat ofLots 31, 32, 33, and 34 in
Block 1 and the Reserve for Commercial Lot of Swan Point Landing, Seadrift,
Calhoun County, Texas. (GR)
Kenneth Finster and Scott Mason (G&W Engineers) presented the plat.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 8)
ro approve a resolution honoring rhomas B. Hargrove, Jr. (Tommy) in
appreciation for his many years ofpublicservice. (RM)
Kenneth Finster (nephew) was acknowledged.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 9)
On the FY2021 InterlocalAgreement with the City of Port Lavaca for Fire
Protection and authorize the payment of purchase order in the amount
of$200,664.01 and authorize the CountyJudge to sign, (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO 10)
On the FY2021 Interlocal Agreement with the City of Port Lavaca for Animal
Control and authorize the payment of purchase order in the amount of
$65,000.00 and authorize the CountyJudge to sign. (RM)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 11)
On the FY2021 Interioca/Agreements and authorize the payment of
purchase orders and authorize the Countyludge to sign. (RM)
1. Calhoun County Senior Citizen's Association, Inc - $35,000.00
2. The Harbor Children's Alliance & Victim Center - $28,500.00
3. Calhoun County Crime Stoppers - $1,000.00
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
13. Public Hearing concerning a Petition to Vacte a 4,81 acre portion ofOudot 1,
Outblock 30, Port O'Connor Townsite Outlots as recorded in Volume 2, Page
1 of the Deed Records of Calhoun County, Texas. (GR)
Terry Ruddick of Urban Engineering presented the petition.
Commenced: 10:12 a.m.
Adjourned: 10:15 a.m.
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 13)
To approve the Preliminary Plat of the Texan Properties Subdivision, (GR)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pet 4
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pet 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
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15. Public Hearing concerning a Petition to Vacate Lots 14 and 15, Block 1,
Koinonia Pointas recorded in Volume Z, Page 778 of the PlatRecords of
Calhoun County, Texas, (GR)
Terry Ruddick of Urban Engineering presented preliminary plat.
Commenced: 10:16 a.m.
Adjourned: 10:18 a.m.
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 15)
To approve the Preliminary Plat of Koinonia Point Resubdivision No. Z.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 16)
To authorize the Friends of Port O'Connor Library to update the landscaping
at the Port O'Connor Library. (GR)
Motion made to record expenses in order to be accepted by Commissioners
Court.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 18)
To authorize Commissioner Reese to submit a full grant application to the
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Recreational Trails Grant Program for
Boggy Bayou Nature Park, Phase II. (GR)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 19)
On a Resolution for Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Recreational Trails
Grant Program for Boggy Bayou Nature Park, Phase II, (GR)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 20)
To contract with Kathy Smartt to write the grant application to the Texas
Parks & Wildlife Department Recreational Trails Grant Program for Boggy
Bayou Nature Park, Phase II. (G R)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
21. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 21)
To approve the Texas General Land Ofce Coastal Lease Number
20210001 and authorize the CountyJudge to sign. (DH)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
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22. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO.
To approve Geigle's Utilities for an Inspections Agreement for the public
restroom septic system located at 2506 North Ocean Drive and authorize
Commissioner Hall to sign the one (1) year contract; (DH)
Pass and re -submit
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 23)
To authorize CountyAttorney to sign the Attorneys Certificate of Airpor t
PropertylnterestsforTxDOTGrant, (VL)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
24. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 24)
To extend Administrative Leave in 2021 for employees with COVID related
absences. (RM)
Pass at this time and post Notice of Workshop.
25. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 25)
To designate the Bauer Community Center as a courtroom to empanel a
jury on February 1, 2021. (RM)
Pass
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26. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 26)
To amend the 2021 Forfeiture Fund budget in the amount of$14,618.96
for salary supplements and FICA forlamesD. Henderson for the year 2021.
These supplements are for the period oflanuaiy 1, 2021 through December
1, 2021. This is a continuation of the supplements he has been receiving and
have previously been approved by Commissioners'Court. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
27. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGNEDA ITEM NO. 27)
On insurance proceeds to be received from VFIS in the amount of$11,598.38
for the Port Lavaca Volunteer Fire Truck for repairs from December 8, 2020
tire blow-out. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
28. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 28)
To transfer the equipment on the attached form from the County Auditor's
Office to EMS and the Library. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
29. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 29)
To declare the equipment on the attached form from the County Auditor's
OfficeasSurp/us/Salvage. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct I
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
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30. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 30)
To declare the equipment on the attached form from Justice of the Peace,
Precinct #3as Waste. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
31. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 31)
To declare the equipment on the attached form from Constable, Precinct #4
as Waste. (RM)
Pass
32. Accept reports from the following County Offices:
Please refer to packet for reports x 8.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
33. Consider and take necessary action on any necessary budget adjustments.
Budget 2020
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
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34. Approval of bills and payroll.
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RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
County 2020
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
County 2021
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
Adjourned: 10:39 a.m.
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