2021-02-25 CC Meeting Minutes.pdfICommissioners' Court — February 25, 2021
REGULAR TERM 2021 § FEBRUARY 25, 2021
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT ON FEBRUARY 25, 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. Genera/ Discussion of Public Matters and Public Participation.
Floyd Humphries of Blue Heron Subdivision voiced concerns about property
donated for a park and who was going to responsible for the up keep.
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S. Approve the minutes of the February 1, 2021 meeting.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
6. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 6)
To appoint the attached list oflndividuals to the Calhoun County Historical
Commission. (RM)
Please see the packet attached.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 3
SECONDER: David Hall, Commissioner Pet 1
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
7. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 7)
To request Representative Geanie Morrison to oppose H5749 in the upcoming
Texas legislative session. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pet 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
8. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 8)
To request Representative Geanie Morrison to oppose HB749 in the upcoming
Texas legislative session, (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pet 4
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pet 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
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9. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 9)
To approve a Resolution opposing SB234's and HB749's efforts to silence
county officials and authorize the Countyludge to forward this resolution
to Senator A-olkhorst and Representative Morrison. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
10. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 10)
To reappoint Steve Dublin to the Parks Board effective February 1, 2021
throughJanuary3l, 2023, (DH)
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 continue participation in TA HEBP ARTS Program and authorize the
Judge to sign the agreement,
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
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12. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 12)
To approve the GBRA Request for WorkAuthorization #1 under the Interlocal
agreement signed on December 29, 2020 for the reestablishment of Green
Lake Control Structure in accordance with the Matagorda Bay Mitigation
Trust, (GR)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
13. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 13)
To accept the 2020 Racial ProFling report that was submitted to the State
to be in compliance with TCOLE requirements. (RN)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
14. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 14)
To approve a Resolution regarding Civil Rights in accordance with TxCDBG
funding through a Texas General Land Office Grant, (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pd 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
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15. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 15)
To adopt an anti -discrimination policy and grievance procedures based on the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD's) Section 504
regulations, specifically at 24 C.F.R. ,§ 8.6, to afford persons with disabilities
an equal opportunity to participate and enjoy the benefits offederally-funded
projects. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
16. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 16)
To implement the attached steps to promote the use of Section 3 residents
and businesses for federally -funded grant projects. (RM)
Pass
17. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 17)
To approve the final bid package for the Magnolia Beach Fire Station and
publicize the bids. This project is funded through a grant from the Texas
General Land Office CDBG-DR funds, (DH)
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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18. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 18)
To approve an Inter/oca/agreement with the Region/Pub/ic Defender for
Capita/ Cases and authorize the CountyJudge to sign, (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
19. CONSIDER AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION (AGENDA ITEM NO. 19)
To transfer a Bronco Mohawk cutter (asset #23-0205) and Kubota L-4330
tractor (asset #23-0204) from R&B Precinct #3 to R&B, Precinct #1. (JB)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pet 3
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pet 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
20. Accept reports from the following County Offices;
1. County Clerk —January 2021
2. County Treasurer —In vestment Report, 4ffi Quarter2020, Revised
3. District Clerk—January2021
4. TaxAssessor-Collector—January2021
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pet 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pet 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
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21. Consider and take necessary action on any necessary budget adjustments,
2020/2021 budget
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
22. 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
Indigent
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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County 2020
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
County 2021
RESULT:
MOVER:
SECONDER:
AYES:
Payroll
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
Adjourned: 10:27 a.m.
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