2022-02-16 CC Meeting MinutesNOTICE 01- MEETING - 2/16/2022
Richard H. Meyer
County judge
)David Hall, Commissioner, Precinct 1
Vern ]Lyssy, Commissioner, Precinct 2
Joel Behrens, Commissioner, Precinct 3
Gary Reese, Commissioner, Precinct 4
][caddie Smith, Deputy Clerk
NOTICE OF MEETING
The Commissioners' Court of Calhoun County, Texas will meet on Wednesday,
February 16, 2022 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.
The public may participate in the meeting through the following video conference link or
toll free number:
PC with camera and microphone capabilities - hups://txcourts.zoom.us/j/2130882273
AGENDA
The subject matter of such meeting is as follows:
1. Call meeting to order.
Meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Judge Richard Meyer.
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.
GLO was present to speak on vessel program.
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5. Hear report from Calhoun 911 regarding NG 9-1-1 grant program.
Rachel Morales gave the report.
6. Consider and take necessary action to approve a lease agreement between Calhoun
County and 301 S. LLC, Coastal Building for Human Resources office space, and
authorize the County Judge to sign the contract. (DH)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
Gary Reese, Commission er`Pct 4
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
7. Consider and take necessary action to authorize Commissioner Lyssy to sign a proposal
for G & W Engineering Services for Seakist Lane Drainage Improvements to be paid out
of GOMESA funds. (VL)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS],
MOVER: David Hail, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER: Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
8. Consider and take necessary action to approve the Preliminary Plat of Pelicans Landing
Resubdivision No. 1. (GR)
Terry Ruddick explained the Preliminary Plat.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS],
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct4
SECONDER: Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pet 3
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens,Reese
9. Consider and take necessary action to approve the Specifications and Contract
Documents for Rebid - Lane Road Drainage Improvements for Calhoun County, Texas -
Texas General Land Office Contract No. 20-065-064-C182 and Calhoun County 2020
CDBG-DR Contract Work Order No. B-1 and to authorize G & W Engineers, Inc. and the
County Auditor to advertise for bids. A pre -bid meeting shall be held at 10:00 am,
Thursday, March 10, 2021 in the Commissioners' Courtroom. Sealed Bids will be due
before 2:00:00 pm, Thursday, March 31, 2021. (GR)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
SECONDER:
David Hail, Commissioner Pct' 1
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy,` Behrens, Reese
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10. Consider and take necessary action to authorize Commissioner Reese to sign a rental
agreement with Texas First Rentals — Victoria for a 2021 CAT Model 259D3 Serial No.
CW913087. (GR)
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner
Pct
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct'2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese -'
11. Consider and take necessary action to approve working with the City of Port Lavaca on a
concept for a Community Solid Waste/Brush/Recycle Center to be located at the
County's property on Landfill Road. (RHM)
Jody Weaver explained reason for wanting to work with the county.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]'
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pet 4
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
12. Consider and take action on Calhoun County joining in on a Regional Economic
Development Strategic Group spearheaded by the Victoria Sales Tax Development
Corporation, which has engaged Newmark Knight Frank to develop an Economic
Development Strategic Plan and Target Industry Study. The EDC will include Victoria
County — City of Victoria, Gonzales County, Dewitt County — City of Cuero, Jackson
County — City of Edna, Lavaca County — City of Yoakum and Calhoun County — City of
Port Lavaca. The City of Port Lavaca will work together with Calhoun County and split
the $5,000.00 cost of the study. It should be noted that we will interact with Newmark
together as a single group representing the entities of Calhoun County, not individually
as the City or just the County. The Cities of Seadrift and Point Comfort will be able to
join in the group interaction with Newmark as well. (RHM)
Jody Weaver Explained the Study.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct
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 approve the Specifications and the Invitation to
Bid Packet for the Calhoun County Courthouse Annex Rooftop Air Conditioner
Replacement and authorize the County Auditor to advertise for the bids. Bids will be
due before 2:00:00 PM, Tuesday, March 15, 2022. (RHM)
Everett explained reason for: needing: replacement.
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS],,
MOVER: Gary Reese, Commissioner Pct 4
SECONDER: Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens, Reese
14. Consider and take necessary action to declare as Surplus/Salvage and removed from
Precinct 4 Road & Bridge inventory a Case Backhoe, Asset # 24-0479 to be used as a
trade-in on new equipment. (GR)
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: -,Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER: Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct 3
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens
15. Consider and take necessary action to extend Interlocal Agreements with the following
agencies and authorize the County Judge to sign the contracts and purchase orders.
(RHM)
(1) Calhoun County Senior Citizen's Association, Inc. $35,000.00
(2) The Harbor Children's Alliance & Victim Center $28,500.00
(5) Gulf Bend Center $26,000.00
Numbers 1, 2 and 5 are approved. Numbers 3 and 4 are not approved.
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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16. Accept Monthly Reports from the following County Offices:
i. Extension Office — January 2022
1. Coastal and Marine
2. 4-H and Youth Development
3. Family and Community Health
ii. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1— January 2022
iii. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 — January 2022
iv. Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5 — January 2022
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS];
MOVER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Joel Behrens, Commissioner Pct,3
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens
17. Consider and take necessary action on any necessary budget adjustments. (RHM)
2022:,,
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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18. 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
Indigent Healthcare
RESULT: APPROVED [UNANIMOUS];
MOVER: David Hall, Commissioner Pct1
SECONDER; Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES: Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens
2021 Bills
RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMO,US!
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct l i
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct 2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens'
2022 Bills
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RESULT:
APPROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER:
David Hall, Commissioner Pct 1
SECONDER:
Vern Lyssy, Commissioner Pct'2
AYES:
Judge Meyer, Commissioner Hall, Lyssy, Behrens`
Adjourned 10:35 a.m.
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