2021-01-27 CC Meeting Minutes20ommissioners' Court —January 27, 2021
CA]LlH O /lei COUNTY C®MMISSIO ]ERS' COUR C
REGULAR TERM 2021 § 3ANUARY 27, 2021
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT ON JANUARY 27, 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
David Hall
Vern Lyssy
Joel Behrens
Gary Reese
Anna Goodman
Catherine Sullivan
County Judge
Commissioner, Precinct #1
Commissioner, Precinct #2 - Absent
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
4. Genera/Discussion of Public Matters and Public Participation.
N/A
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S. Hear report from Memorial Medical Center,
Jason Anglin presented report.
6. Approve the minutes of the Special Meeting on lanuary 1, 2021.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Behrens, Reese
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 7)
To extend the Administrative Pay for employees affected by COVID-related
absences.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Richard Meyer, County Judge
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Behrens, Reese
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGNEDA ITEM NO. 8)
To approve the Revised Return to Work Guidelines for COVID-related
absences.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Behrens, Reese
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 9)
On the FY2021 Interloca/Agreement and authorize the payment ofpurchase
order and authorize the County Judge to sign,
Calhoun County Soil & Water Conservation District No. 345 - $7,750.00
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Behrens, Reese
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 10)
To authorize Commissioner Hall to apply for and submit FEMA FY20
Assistance to Firefighters Grant and 5% matching funds to be used from
general funds as well as $500.00 fee to Kathy Smartt forgrantpreparadons
andsubmittal, (DH)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Behrens, Reese
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 11)
To authorize Commissioner Behrens to sign the 2021 maintenance contract
with Humes Wastewater Management, LTD for the Pct #3 septic system.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Behrens, Reese
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 12)
To authorize County Treasurer Rhonda Kokena to apply fora county credit
card for Precinct #3 Commissioner Behrens. (3113)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Behrens, Reese
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 13)
To transfer 2006 Ford FI50 (asset # 23-0202; VIN IFTRW12W03KC45360)
from Road and Bridge Pct # 3 to the Building Maintenance Department. (3B)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Behrens, Reese
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 14)
To approve the final plat of the Texan Properties Subdivision. (GR)
Terry Ruddick presented final plat.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Behrens, Reese
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 15)
To approve the new postage rental agreement between Pitney Bowes and
the County Treasurers Office and authorize Rhonda Kokena to sign• Also
authorize the Countyludge to sign the IRS Form 8038-GC forgovernmental
tax exempt leasing. This aontractis for a term of sixty (60) months at $372
quarterly (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Behrens, Reese
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 16)
To declare the telephone system (inventory Number 541-0237) on the
attached list from the EMS Inventory as Surplus/Salvage and remove from
Inventory. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Behrens, Reese
17. Accept reports from the following County Offices:
1. County Clerk — December 2020
2. Tax Assessor -Collector — December 202
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Behrens, Reese
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18. Consider and take necessary action on any necessary budget adjustments.
2020
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Behrens, Reese
2021
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Behrens, Reese
19. Approval of bills and payroll.
MMC
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Behrens, Reese
County 2020
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Behrens, Reese
County 2021
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Behrens, Reese
Adjourned: 10:44 a.m.
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