2021-03-31 CC Meeting MinutesCOMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING — 3/31/2021
Richard H. Meyer
County judge
David Hall, Commissioner, Precinct I
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner, Precinct 2
Joel Behrens, Commissioner, Precinct 3
Gary Reese, Commissioner, Precinct 4
Anna Goodman, County Clerk
Catherine Sullivan, Deputy Clerk
CA][a.]H OUN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS'COURT
REGULAR TERM 2021 § MARCH 31, 2021
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT ON MARCH 31, 2021, THERE WAS BEGUN AND HOLDEN A
REGULAR MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS' COURT.
1. Call meeting to order
This meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Judge Richard Meyer.
2. Invocation
Commissioner David Hall
3. Pledges of Allegiance
Pledge to US Flag — Commissioner Gary Reese
Texas Flag — Commissioner Vern Lyssy
4. General Discussion of Public Matters and Public Participation.
N/A
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5. Approve the minutes of the March 17, 2021 and March 24, 2021 meetings.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
6. Enter into the official record the new Court Appointed Attorney Fee Schedule effective
March 1, 2021. (RM)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER: Richard Meyer, County Judge
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
Consider and take necessary action to reappoint Rolando Reyes and Jack Wu to the
Memorial Medical Center Board of Managers to a two-year term expiring in March 2023.
(RM)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
8. Consider and take necessary action to authorize the County Judge to sign the
notification by TxDOT of the closing of Coloma Road @ Draw beginning in July 2021.
(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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9. Consider and take necessary action to approve the engagement of Armstrong, Vaughan
and Associates, PC, Certified Public Accountants, to perform the audit of the County's
financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2020 at an estimated fee of
$48,650 and authorize the County Judge 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
10. Consider and take necessary action to retain Allison, Bass & Magee, LLP, as legal
counsel for the purposes of drafting updated subdivision regulations for Calhoun County.
(DH)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
11. Consider and take necessary action to authorize Commissioner David Hall to sign the
GLO 20-269-005-0511 contract for beach re -nourishment at Magnolia Beach. (DH)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
12. Consider and take necessary action to accept the Final Plat of Green Lake RV Park. (GR)
Justin Boyd, Owner, presented the final 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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13. Consider and take necessary action to authorize the Calhoun County Sheriffs Office to
sign an agreement with Pitney Bowes for a new postage machine. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
14. Consider and take necessary action to authorize the County Auditor to conduct an audit
of the Sheriffs FY 2020 Asset Forfeiture Funds as required by the Code of Criminal
Procedure, Article 59.06. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
15. Consider and take necessary action on recommendations from the EMS Director and the
County Auditor regarding CCEMS Cost Report and Charity Care to write off $601,758.06
in patient revenue in accordance with state guidance on charity care in order to receive
TASPP funds. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
16. Consider and take necessary action to accept a donation for $250.00 from James F.
Ward to be used for EMS Employee Motivation/Morale. (RM)
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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17. Consider and take necessary action to accept a donation for $250.00 from Russell Cain
to be used for EMS Employee Motivation/Morale. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
18. Consider and take necessary action to authorize the EMS Director to electronically sign
"Business Service Agreements" and an "Acceptable Use Policies" document with Infinium
Broadband for fiber internet service at both the Central and South Stations. (RM)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
19. Consider and take necessary action to authorize the Calhoun County EMS Director to
apply for a grant from the M. G. & Lillie A. Johnson Foundation for $75,000.00 for the
remount of a Frazer Type I-14' Module. (RM)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
20. Consider and take necessary action to rescind agenda item # 24 from the March 17,
2021 meeting concerning the transfer of a 2005 Ford VIN # 1FTPX14545NB02370 to the
Agril-ife Extension office. (RM)
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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21. Consider and take necessary action to transfer an abandoned 2005 Ford VIN #
IFTPX14545NBO2370 to the Sheriffs Office fleet. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
22. Consider and take necessary action to transfer an abandoned 2005 Ford VIN #
1FTPX14545NBO2370 from the Sheriff's Office fleet to the AgriLife Extension office. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
23. Accept reports from the following County Office:
I. AgriLife Extension Service — February 2021
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
24. Consider and take necessary action on any necessary budget adjustments. (RM)
2020/2021 Budget Adjustments
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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25. Approval of bills and payroll. (RM)
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: 10:27 a.m.
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