2021-11-24-21 Meeting Minutes.pdfNOTICE OF MEETING — 11/24/2021
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
Kadld ie Smith, Deputy Clerk
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The Commissioners' Court of Calhoun County, Texas will meet on Wednesday,
November 24, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners'Courtroom in the County
Courthouse at 211 S. Ann Street, Suite 104, Port 'Lavaca, Calhoun County, Texas.
AGENDA
The subject matter of such meeting is as follows:
1. Call meeting to order.
10:01 a.m.
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.
Happy Thanksgiving!
5. Hear report from Memorial Medical Center.
Pass
6. Approve the minutes of the November 10, 2021 meeting.
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judqe Mever, Commissioner Hall, Lvssv, Behrens, Reese
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7. Public Hearing to amend the 2021 and 2022 county budgets.
Regular meeting closed at 10:02 a.m.
Peggy Hall read the report.
Opened back up at 10:07 a.m.
8. Consider and take necessary action to amend the 2021 and 2022 Calhoun County
budgets. (RHM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
9. Consider and take necessary action to enter the District Court Order Appointing Cynthia
L. Mueller as Calhoun County Auditor for a two (2) year term beginning November 1,
2021 and ending October 31, 2023 into the Official Court Records. (RHM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
10. Consider and take necessary action to approve County Deputy bonds in the amount of
$75,000 each per Local Government Code 82.002 (Surety Bond on Deputy Clerks and
Employees). (RHM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
11. Consider and take necessary action to accept an anonymous donation of $4,000.00 to
the Sheriff's Office to be deposited into account 2697-001-49082-669 to help purchase a
K9 vehicle. (RHM)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
12. Consider and take necessary action to approve a resolution establishing a
multidisciplinary Sexual Assault Response Team in accordance with the applicable
definitions and legislative requirements set out in SB476, Subchapter J and authorize the
County Judge to sign. (RHM)
Sara Rodriguez read the resolution.
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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13. Consider and take necessary action to award the bid for the Annual Supply Contract for
Inmate Food Services for the Calhoun County Adult Detention Center, Bid Number
2022.04 for the period beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022 with
the option to renew annually if agreeable with both the successful bidder and Calhoun
County. (RHM)
Bobby Vickery explained Bid.
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 to award the bid for the Annual Supply Contract for
Delivered Fuel, Bid Number 2022.01 for the period beginning January 1, 2022 and
ending December 31, 2022 with an option for renewal for an additional three — one (1)
year periods, if agreeable with both the successful bidder and Calhoun County. (RHM)
Peggy Hall explained Bid.
Richard Meyer abstained from voting.
Bid from New Distributing awarded.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES: Commissioner Hall, Lvssv, Behrens, Reese
15. Consider and take necessary action to award the bids for the Annual Supply Contract for
Insecticides for Mosquito Control, Bid Number 2022.02 for the period beginning January
1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022. (RHM)
Peggy Hall explained Bid.
Low Bid awarded
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 award the bids for the Annual Supply Contract for
Road Materials and Asphalts, Oils and Emulsions, Bid Number 2022.03 for the period
beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022. (RHM)
Peggy Hall explained Bid.
Bid from Quality Hot Mix Inc. awarded.
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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17. Consider and take necessary action on a charge made by Judge Alex Hernandez on his
County credit card in the amount of $230.40 to Magnum Steno Inc. for a Magnum Steno
Beginning Theory, 4th Edition Steno book. (RHM)
Cindy Mueller, Rhonda Kokena and Sara Rodriguez explained their
concerns.
Commissioners agreed this charge would be approved, but a formal policy
needed to be in place for similar situations in the future.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioners Pct 1
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioners Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
18. Consider and take necessary action to authorize the installation of an emergency key
holder for fire and law enforcement agencies at the Calhoun County Library. (RHM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
19. Consider and take necessary action to award the bid for drainage and sewage
improvements in Alamo Beach for Calhoun County, under Texas General Land Office
Contract No. 20-065-064-C182 and Calhoun County CDBG-DR Contract Work Order No.
D-1. (DH)
Awarded to Lester Contracting, Inc.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
20. Consider and take necessary action on a request from Brigid Berger, Texas Master
Naturalist, Mid -Coast Chapter, to utilize the Port O'Connor Community Center as an
overflow facility to house turtles in the event of severe winter storms and the turtles
need to be rescued. (GR)
Brigid Berger gave a report on the importance of additional emergency
housing for turtles in the event of a major winter storm.
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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21. Consider and take necessary action to accept payment of $3,832.55 from The Hartford
for damages caused by Victoria Electric Cooperative at Port O'Connor Community Center
and place funds in the Port O'Connor Community Center budget to cover costs of
damages that have already been paid. (GR)
Commissioner Gary Reese explained the reasoning for this payment.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
22. Consider and take necessary action to approve the final plat of the Jameson Subdivision,
Port O'Connor, Texas. (GR)
23. Consider and take necessary action to approve the final plat of the Saltwater Haven No.
2 Subdivision, Port O'Connor, Texas. (GR)
Scott Mason with G&W Engineers explained the final plat.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
24. Consider and take necessary action to approve the following changes to the Calhoun
County Library Board: (RHM)
a. Charlene Terrell to replace Reese Vaughn
b. Mary Rubio to replace Joe Castaneda
c. Mike Stroup to replace Susan Bryant
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
25. Consider and take necessary action to authorize the Calhoun County Librarian to apply
for fifty (50) Hotspots and ten (10) Laptops from the Federal Communications
Commission's Emergency Connectivity Fund Program. (RHM)
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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26. Consider and take necessary action to accept the Texas J & J/Janssen Settlement
Agreement for $33,681 and authorize the County Judge to sign all relevant documents.
(RHM)
Sara Rodriguez explained details of the Settlement Agreement.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER: Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
27. Consider and take necessary action to declare Inventory No. 24-0407, a 1990 Fiat -Allis
Motorgrader, Model 75-B, as Surplus/Salvage to be used as trade-in and remove from
Precinct 4 R & B inventory. (GR)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
28. Consider and take necessary action to transfer certain items of County property from the
County Auditor's Department to other County Departments. (See Attached List) (RHM)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
29. Consider and take necessary action to declare the attached list of equipment from MMC
as Waste. (RHM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
30. Accept a report from the following County Office:
i. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 — October 2021
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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31. Consider and take necessary action on any necessary budget adjustments. (RHM)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
32. Approval of bills and payroll. (RHM)
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
ADJ: 11:18 a.m.
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