2021-03-03 CC Meeting MinutesCommissioners' Court— March 03, 2021
REGULAR TERM 2021 § MARCH 3, 2021
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT ON MARCH 3, 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
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. GeneraiDiscussion of Public Matters and Public Participation,
Commissioner Lyssy announce the passing of Dora Garcia former Elections
Administrator.
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S. Hear report from Memorial Medical Center.
Jason Anglin, CEO of Memorial Medical Center, presented the report.
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 6)
To evaluate the current optional homestead exemption rate and make any
needed changes, (RM)
Jesse Hubbell, Tax Appraisal District, explained the exemption rate.
Motion made to continue w/current homestead rate.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 3
SECONDER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 7)
To appoint LaDonna Thigpen as Civil Rights Officerin accordance with TxCDBG
funding through Texas General Land Office Grants. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Richard Meyer, County Judge
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
S. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 8)
To appoint LaDonna Thigpen as Section 2 Coordinator in accordance with
TxCDBG funding through Texas General Land Office Grants, (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 9)
To implement the attached steps to promote the use of Section 3 residents and
businesses forfederally-fundedgrantprojects, (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 10)
To rescind the award forAltosid 30 Day Briquets andAltosid XR Residual
Briquets that were previously awarded on November 25, 2020 to ES OPCO USA
LLC dba Veseris. Seethe attached email from Keith L. Haas, BCE, Public Health
Specialist for Veseris. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
11. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 11)
To award the bid to the next vendor that met specifications for Altos& 30 Day
Briquets andAltosidXR Extended Residual Briquets that were previously
awarded on November 25, 2020. Seepage 2 of the attached Bid Tabulation.
Clark Mosquito Control was awarded.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER: Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
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12. Public Hearing concerning a Petition to Vacate Lots 1 through 5, Block 96 and
a portion of Alamo Beach Boulevard according to the established map or plat
of Alamo Beach Subdivision recorded in Volume Z, Page 13 of the Plat records
of Calhoun County, Texas. (DH)
Commenced: 10:32 a.m.
Delia Lebrecht and Alisa Jarvis presented questions and concerns to the
Commissioners.
Adjourned: 10:44 a.m.
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 13)
To vacate Lots 1 through 5, Block 96 and a portion ofAlamo Beach Boulevard
according to the established map or plat ofAlamo Beach Subdivision recorded
in Volume Z, Page 13 of the Plat Records of Calhoun County, Texas. (DH)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 14)
To approve the Final Plat ofAlamo Beach Subdivision, Block 96, Resubdivision
No. 1. (DH)
Terry Ruddick of Urban Engineering presented the plat.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
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15. Public Hearing concerning a Petition to Vacate a portion of Lots 7-12, Block
40, and all of Block B of the revision of the map of Olivia as recorded in Vol. M,
Page 532 of the deed records of Calhoun County, Texas. (]B)
Commenced:
10:46 a.m.
Adjourned: 10:49
a.m.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 16)
To Vacate a portion of Lots?--12, Block 40, and all of Block B of the revision of
the map of Olivia as recorded in Vol. M, Page 532 of the deed records of
Calhoun County, Texas. (1B)
Terry Ruddick presented final plat of Keller's Landing.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 17)
To authorize Commissioner Reese to apply for a grant with the M,G. and Lilly
A. Johnson Foundation for the Emergency Medical Services Helipad for
Seadrift, Texas. (GR)
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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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 18)
To authorize payment of.$500 to Smartt Grants for writing and submitting a
grant to the M, G. and LilyA. Johnson Foundation for the Emergency Medical
Services Helipad for Seadrift, Texas, (GR)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 19)
To approve a Lease Agreement with First National Bank for the location site for
an Emergency Medical Services Helipad in Seadrift, Texas and authorize lunge
Meyer to sign all documentation. (GR)
$0/unlimited lease.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
20. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 20)
To approve the specifications/scope of services for the Request for
Qualifications, RFQ 2021.04 Professional Engineering, Architectural, and
Surveying Services for the CMP Cycle 25 Grant, GL0 Contract No.
21-060-013-C673 for Boggy Bayou Nature Park Improvements, Phase 1 and
authorize the CountyAuditor to advertise for these services. RFQ 2021.04 will
be due by 2r00 pm. on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. (GR)
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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21. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 21)
To appoint the following committee to rate RFQ 2021.04 that will be received
Tuesday, March 30, 2021 for Professional Engineering, Architectural, and
Surveying Services for the CMP Cycle 25 Grant, GLO Contract No.
21-060-013-C673 for Boggy Bayou Nature Parkimprovements, Phase 1. (GR)
a. Gary Reese, Commissioner, Pct 4
b. Richard H. Meyer, County Judge
c. Cindy Mueller, County Auditor
d. Peggy Hall, Assistant Auditor
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pd 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
22. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 22)
On an insurance proceeds check received from VFIS in the amount of$2,408.19
for an EMSAmbulance Accident of February 1, 2021. (RM)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
23. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 23)
On the second insurance proceeds check received from VFIS in the amount of
$3,139.46 for the Port Lavaca volunteer Fire Truck for repairs from the
December 8, 2020 tire blow-out, (RM)
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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24. Consider and take necessary action on any necessary budget adjustments.
2020 and 2021
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
25. 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, Behrens, Reese
County
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
Payroll
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
Adjourned: 11:00 a.m.
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