2021-04-28 CC Meeting MinutesCommissioners Court — 4/28/2021
Richa Td H. Meyer -Absent
County judge
][David Hall, Commissioner, Precinct 1
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner, Precinct 2
Joel Behrens, Commissioner, Precinct 3
Gary Reese, Commissioner, Precinct 4
Anna Goodman, County Clerk
Catherine Sullivan, ][Deputy Clerk
REGULAR TERM 2021 § APRIL 28, 2021
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT ON APRIL 28, 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 Pro Tern Commissioner Gary
Reese.
2. Invocation.
Commissioner David Hall
3. Pledges of Allegiance.
US Flag — Commissioner Gary Reese
Texas Flag — Commissioner Vern Lyssy
4. General Discussion of Public Matters and Public Participation.
N/A
5. Hear report from Memorial Medical Center.
Jason Anglin, CEO of Memorial Medical Center presented report.
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6. Approve the minutes of the April 14, 2021 meeting.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
7. Consider and take necessary action to authorize Commissioner Hall to sign a service
agreement (online) with Infinium for Fiber Optic Internet service at the Precinct 1 office.
(DH)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
8. Consider and take necessary action to accept the award of CMP Cycle 26 grant in the
amount of $102,000.00 for the Magnolia and Indianola Beach Pavilions and authorize all
necessary signatures. (DH)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
9. Public Hearing on a Petition to Vacate 8.12 acres situated in the Narciso Cavassos
Survey, Abstract No. 3, Calhoun County, Texas as recorded in File No. 2018-03597 of
the Calhoun County Official Records. (DH)
Open —10:19 a.m.
Closed —10:30 a.m.
10. Consider and take necessary action on a Petition to Vacate 8.12 acres situated in the
Narciso Cavassos Survey, Abstract No. 3, Calhoun County, Texas as recorded in File No.
2018-03597 of the Calhoun County Official Records. (DH)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
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11. Consider and take necessary action to approve a grant amendment for the 2013PTLAV
Airport Project and authorize the County Judge to sign. (VL)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
12. Hear a presentation from C. M. Company Auctions regarding their online auctions.
Greg Chittum of C.M. Company presented presentation.
13. Consider and take necessary action to enter into a contract with C. M. Company
Auctions to list County surplus assets and sell online through their auctions. (VL)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
14. Public Hearing regarding a Petition to Vacate a 5.00-acre tract in Port Alto, Texas as
recorded in Volume 208, page 15 and Volume 169, page 257 of the Calhoun County
official records. (JB)
Open —10:30 a.m.
Closed —10:31 a.m.
15. Consider and take necessary action on a Petition to Vacate a 5.00-acre tract in Port Alto,
Texas as recorded in Volume 208, page 15 and Volume 169, page 257 of the Calhoun
County official records. (JB)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
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16. Consider and take necessary action to deposit proceeds of $9,500.00 from the City of
Port Lavaca for the sale of an Asphalt Distributor and Trailer into the Precinct 3 Road &
Bridge account 560-53540. This sale was approved by Commissioners' Court on April 7,
2021. (JB)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES: Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
17. Consider and take necessary action to approve the Final Plat of the Hull -Zimmermann
Subdivision in Port O'Connor, Texas. (GR)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
18. Consider and take necessary action to close a portion of Main Street in Port O'Connor,
Texas from the intersection of 2°d Street/State Highway 185 and Main Street; west 150
feet on May 29, 2021. (GR)
John Harper of Madden's Lounge requested closure.
Motion made approved but Mr. Harper must obtain liability insurance and
send copy of policy to Commissioner Reese.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
19. Consider and take necessary action to accept a donation of landscaping services and
crushed granite from the Friends of the Port O'Connor Library in the amount of $779.40.
(GR)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
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20. Consider and take necessary action on a request by Calhoun County EMS Director for
authorization to participate in the 2021 RAC -Needs Assessment in order to request a
Stryker Power ProXT Stretcher with side wings (PP-6506) and to accept receipt of the
aforementioned item, if so awarded/approved by the RAC. (RM)
Dustin Jenkins, CC EMS Director, gave description of stretcher to be
purchased.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pet 3
AYES:
Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
21. Consider and take necessary action to designate the Bauer Community Center as an
additional site for County Court at Law #1. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
22. Consider and take necessary action to authorize a loan in the amount of $240,000.00
from the General Fund to the Grants Fund for the 2020 Operation Stone Garden Grant —
FY20-21-RGVRGV-10-013 V0. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pet 1
AYES:
Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
23. Consider and take necessary action to declare the attached list of equipment from
Constable, Precinct 1, as Waste. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
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24. Accept report from the following County Office:
i. Tax Assessor -Collector — March 2021
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
25. Consider and take necessary action on any necessary budget adjustments. (RM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
26. Approval of bills and payroll. (RM)
MMC
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Commissioner Hall, Lvssv, Behrens, Reese
County
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
Payroll
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
Adjourned: 10:47 a.m.
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