2005-11-28
Special November Term
Held November 28, 2005
THE STATE OF TEXAS
e
COUNTY OF CALHOUN
!i
!i
!i
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 28th day of November, A.D., 2005 there was begun and
holden in the Commissioners' Courtroom in the Memorial Medical Plaza In the City of Port Lavaca,
said County and State, at 10:00 A.M., a Special Term of the Commissioners' Court within said
County and State, and there were present on this date the following members of the Court, to-
wit:
Michael J, Pfeifer
Roger C. Galvan
Michael J. Balajka
Neil E. Fritsch
Kenneth W. Finster
Wendy Marvin
County Judge
Commissioner, Precinct 1
Commissioner, Precinct 2
Commissioner, Precinct 3
Commissioner, Precinct 4
Deputy County Clerk
Thereupon the following proceedings were had:
Commissioner Galvan gave the Invocation and Commissioner Finster led the Piedge of Allegiance.
e
APPROVE NEW BID SPECIFICATIONS FOR MEDICAL SERVICES FOR THE CALHOUN
COUNTY ADULT DETENTION CENTER FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2006 THROUGH
DeCEMBER 31, 2006 AND AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS. SAID BIDS WILL BE DUE. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15. 2005 AND CONSIDERED
FOR AWARD ON THURSDAY. DECEMBER 22.2005:
A Motion was made by Judge Pfeifer and seconded by Commissioner Balajka to approve the new
bid specifications for Medicai Services for the Calhoun County Adult Detention Center for the
period January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006 and authorize the County Auditor to
advertise for bids with the exception of one change to the specifications and that being to take
out that the Contract will start from January 13, 2006 and insert upon opening of the Faciiity.
Said bids will be due, Thursday December 15, 2005 and considered for award on Thursday
December 22, 2005. Commissioners Galvan, Balajka, Fritsch, Finster and Judge Pfeifer all voted
in favor.
e
0'79
CINDY MUELLER
COUNTY AUDITOR, CALHOUN COUNTY
COUNTY COURTHOUSE ANNEX - 201 W. AUSTIN
PORT LA V ACA, TEXAS 77979
(361) 553-4610
y
I MEMORANDUM I
TO: SUSAN RILEY
COUNTY JUDGE'S OFFICE
FROM: AUDITORS OFFICE - PEGGY HALL
DATE: November 18,2005
RE: AGENDA ITEMS SPECIAL SESSION
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2005
Susan, AGENDA ITEMS for
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2005
~ Approve new bid specifications fo. Jj.l;o.".- I. 61.3 1 r Medical Services
for the Calhoun County Adult Detention Center for the period January 1,
2006 through December 31, 2006 and authorize the County Auditor to
advertise for bids. Said bids will be due, Thursday, December 15, 2005
and considered for award on Thursday, December 22, 2005.
080
e
e
e
e
e
e
lUCY DID, CPA
t" ASSISTAHT AUDITOR
,
m
PORT lAVACa; s n9l9
nlEPHONE 136U 553-4610 fAX 136U 553-4614
PEGGY HAll
ASSISTAIlT AUDITOII
November 28, 2005
Dear Bidder:
If submitting a Bid for Medical Services for the Calhoun County Adult Detention Center,
the following forms must be completed and returned:
(1) 1 Original & 8 Copies ofInvitation To Bid Form - Signed and dated
(2) 1 Original & 8 Copies of Page 2 of the General Conditions of Submitting
Bids and Specifications for Medical Services with #2A filled in.
(3) 2 Originals & 8 Copies of Contract
Failure to submit the above information may result in your bid being disqualified.
If you have any questions, please contact our office.
Thank you,
Peggy Hall
Assistant Auditor
081
&AUIOUNmINTY, lIXAS'BID SIIID- IMEDlCAL SERVICES
I
INIIT A liON 10 BID
BIDDER
BID ITEM IMBJICAL smVlCES
~ PBIIllD mOM: JANUARY 13, 2006 PBIIDD TO:
DECEMBER 31, 2006
e
YOU ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT A BID ON THE ABOVE ITEM TO: HONORABLE MICHAEL J PFEIFER, CALHOUN COUNTY JUDGE,
211 S ANN ST, PORT LAVACA TX 77979
BIDS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE PLAINLY MARKED: SEALED BID-IMEDICAL SERVICES
BIDS ARE DUE AND WILL BE PUBLICLY OPENED IN THE COUNTY JUDGE'S OFFICE AT: 10:00 AM, THURSDA Y, DECEMBER 15, 2005
BIDS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD AT THE COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING ON: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22. 2005
BIDS RECEIVEO AFTER THE OPENING TIME WILL BE RETURNED UNOPENED TO BIDDER. THE COMMISSIONERS' COURT RESERVES THE
RIGHT TO WAIVE TECHNICALITIES, REJECT ANY OR All BIDS, TO ACCEPT THE BID DEEMED MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO CALHOUN COUNTY
AND TO BE THE SOLE JUDGE IN DETERMINING WHICH BIDS Will BE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE COUNTY, THE COUNTY OF CALHOUN,
TEXAS IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COUNTY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR,
NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX. RELIGION, AGE OR HANDICAPPED STATUS IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES, CALHOUN COUNTY
ACCEPTS NO FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY COSTS INCURRED BY ANY PROPOSER/BIDDER IN THE COURSE OF RESPONDING TO
THESE SPECIFICATIONS,
THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER MUST PROVIDE CALHOUN COUNTY WITH A CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE (NAMING CALHOUN
COUNTY AS AN ADDITIONAL INSURED) FOR GENERAL LIABILITY ($1,000,000/$2,000,000), WORKERS' COMPENSATION (IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW) AND AUTO INSURANCE ($100,0001$100,000/$300,000).
BID ITEM' MEDICAL SERVICES
DEPARTMENT, JAIL
-----------------------------------------------..
SPECIFICATIONS: MEDICAL SERVICES
SEE ATTACHED GENERAL CONDITIONS OF SUBMITTING BIDS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR MEDICAL SERVICES
SEE ATTACHED LETTER FOR REQUESTED FORMS
e
The undersigned affirms that they are duly authorized to execute this contract, that this company, corporation, firm,
partnership or Individual has not prepared this proposal In collusion with any other Proposer or Bidder, and that the contents of
this proposal or bid as to prices, terms Dr conditions of said prcposal/bid have not been communicated by the unclersigned nor
by any employee or agent to any other person engaged in this type of business prior to the official opening of this proposal.
AUIIIIlIlIZED SIGNA TUIIf JIIlf:
PIIINT NAME
DATE Of BDl:
lB.B'IIONE NUMBrn:
PlEASE UST ANY EXCfPIIONS TO II( AB1lVE SPECIFICATIlNS:
Tuesday, November 22,2005
IIIIlIIflI
e
lV',i)
UCtN
e
e
e
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF SUBMITTING BIDS
AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR MEDICAL SERVICES
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE GENERAL CONDITIONS OF SUBMITTING
BIDS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR MEDICAL SERVICES MAY RESULT IN THE BID
BEING DISQUALIFIED.
1.
BIDS:
~ SUBMIT 1 ORIGINAL & 8 COPIES
~ PAGE 2, #2A MUST BE FILLED IN
A. DUE - TIME AND DATE: Bids must be in the office of the County Judge, by
10:00 AM, Thursday, December 15,2005. A late delivery with an early
postmark will not suffice. Be sure you have allowed ample time for postal
delivery. The County will not be responsible for the delivery of your bid to the
office of the County Judge. Tf you choose to send your bid by postal delivery,
then it is recommended that you call the County Judge's office at 361-553-4600
to verify receipt of your bid prior to the opening date. Calhoun County accepts no
financial responsibility for any cost incurred by any bidder in the course of
responding to these specifications. Calhoun County does not accept faxed or
emailed proposals.
All BIDS ARE DUE on or before 10:00 AM, THURSDAY, DECEMBER
15,2005 at the following address:
Mailing Address: Honorable Michael J Pfeifer, County Judge
211 S Ann St
Port Lavaca TX 77979
PhYSical Address:
Honorable Michael J Pfeifer, County Judge
Memorial Medical Plaza
1300 N Virginia St
Port Lavaca TX 77979
~ Mark outside of envelope:
SEALED BID- MEDICAL SERVICES
B. WITHDRAW At OF BID: A bidder may withdraw hislher bid before County
acceptance of hislher bid without prejudice to himselflherself, by submitting a
written request for its withdrawal to the County Judge,
C. BID OPENING & AWARD: Bidders are invited to be present at the opening
(acknowledgement) of bids, The Bid will be considered for award on Thursday,
December 22,2005 during Commissioners' Court.
Page I of4
083
2. BID SPECIFICATIONS & REOUEST FOR BID SPECIFICATIONS:
A. Medical Services needed for the Calhoun County Adult Detention Center:
(1) A Physician is needed a minimum of once a week for one hour.
$
I per Hour = Cost of Minimum Hour once a week
e
$
I per Hour = Cost of Additional Hours, if needed
$
I = Charge per Telephone Consultation
(2) An L VN is needed a minimum of twice a day for one hour in the AM and
One hour in the PM.
$
Iper Hour.= Cost of Minimum Honr twice a day
$
Iper Hour = Cost of Additional Hours, if needed
$
I = Charge per Telephone Consultation
Printed Name of Doctor, Practice, or Business
Authorized Signature
B. Bid package may be obtained at the following address:
Calhoun County Auditor's Office
Courthouse Annex Building
201 W Austin St
Port Lavaca, TIC 77979
e
Or by calling Peggy at 361-553-4610
C, The Bid must be signed and dated by an officer (or employee) who is duly
authorized to execute this contract, that this company, corporation, firm,
partnership or individual has not prepared this bid in collusion with any other
Bidder" and that the contents of this bid as to prices, term:; or conditions of said
bid have not been communicated by the undersigned nor by any employee or
agent to any other person engaged in this type of business prior to the official
opening of this bid
C. All instructions and specifications in the Request For Bid must be followed and/or
met.
Page 2 of 4
e
084
e
e
e
3, EXCEPTIONS:
If exceptions are being taken to any part of specifications, have them listed on the
Bid Forms or on your letterhead and manually sifrn and date it.
4.
AWARD
Commissioners' Court reserves the right to waive technicalities, reject any or all bids,
to accept the bid deemed most advantageous to Calhoun County and to be the sole judge
in determining which bid will be most advantageous to Calhoun County.
The County of Calhoun, Texas is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer,
the County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,
religion, age or handicapped status in employment or the provision of services.
5,
DELNERIES:
Upon any breach of contract, the County reserves the right to proceed against the
successful bidder and/or the surety on his bond for any and all damages occasioned by
the breach.
6. REJECTIONS:
All disputes concerning this bid will be determined by Commissioners' Court or their
designated representative,
7. CONDITIONS PART OF BID:
The General Conditions of Bidding defmed herein shall be a part of the attached
bid,
8.
PROTEST PROCEDURES:
Any actual or prospective bidder who believes they are aggrieved in connection with or
pertaining to a bid may file a protest. The protest must be delivered in writing to the
Auditor's Office, in person or by certified mail retwn receipt requested prior to award.
The written protest must include:
1. Name, mailing address and business phone munber of the protesting party;
2. Appropriate identification of the bid being protested;
3. A precise statement of the reasons for the protest; and
4, Any documentation or other evidence supporting the protest and any
alleged claims.
Page 3 of4
085
The Auditor's Office will attempt to resolve the protest, including at the Auditor's option,
meeting with the protesting party. Tfthe protest is successfully resolved by mutual
agreement, \Witten verification of the resolution, with specifics on each point addressed
in the protest, will be forwarded to Commissioners' Court.
If the Auditor's Office is not successful in resolving the protest, the protesting party may
request in \Witing that the protest be considered by Commissioners' Court. Applicable
documentation and other information applying to the protest will be forwarded to
Commissioners' Court, who will promptly review such documentation and information.
If additional information is desired, Commissioners' Court may notify the necessary
party or parties to the protest to provide such information. The decision of
Commissioner's Court will be final.
9. PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT:
A. All governmental information ispresurned to be available to the public. Certain
exceptions may apply to the disclosure of the information, Governmental bodies
shall promptly release requested information that is not confidential by law, either
constitutional, statutory, or by judicial decision, or information for which an
exception to disclosure has not been sought.
B. To request information from Calhoun County, please contact:
Calhoun County Auditor's Office
Courthouse Annex Building
Attn: Cindy Mueller, County Auditor
201 W. Austin St.
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Phone: 361-553-4610
Fax: 361-553-4614
Page 4 of 4
{)Rr~
'VuV
e
e
e
CONTRACT FOR MEDICAL SERVICES
Calhoun County, a political subdivision of the State of Texas, (herein the "County") and
MD a Licensed Medical Practitioner in the State of Texas,
(hereinafter the "Servic~ Pro~ider"), by this agreement and in consideration of mutual
promises set forth below have agreed as follows:
e
1.01
ARTICLE I
JAIL SERVICES
SCOPE OF SERVICES:
The Service Provider will, upon referral from the Sheriffs Department
(hereinafter referred to as "Jail") treat inmates located in the Calhoun
County Adult Detention Center facilities operated by the Sheriff's
Department. Treatment may occur both within and without the physical
confines of the Jail facilities, Treatment shall include, but not be limited
to, on-site medical care and/or treatment. The Service Provider agrees
to adopt and implement workplace guidance concerning persons with
AIDS and HIV infection and to develop and implement gUidelines
regarding confidentiality of AIDS and HIV related medical information
with regards to inmates being treated for any complaint.
e
1.02 REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES:
The service Provider, once treatment has been provided, will also be
responsible for indicating any necessary therapy, additional follow-up
medical treatment or additional medical referral needed to a medical
specialist to Cover any inmate problem the Service Provider believes
would require such therapy or referral. The Service Provider will be
responsible for communicating therapy or referral needs to the Calhoun
County Jail Administrator, or the designated agent. The Service Provider
will document all treatment, need for follow-up treatment, any diagnostic
tests needed, therapy suggestions and referral needs in note form and file
the same in the inmate's medical file.
1.03 ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
Services to be provided pursuant to this Contract, but at an additional
fee as set forth in Article III herein, include diagnostic testing, whether
routine or otherwise, extended long-term medical treatment programs
requiring more than a few treatments for a given malady, treatment
outside the Jail for medical services provided at clinics operated by the
Service Provider.
Page 1 of6
e
O~''J
t'"
ARTICLE II
INMATE SERVICES
2.01 SCOPE OF SERVICES:
The Service Provider upon referral from the Jail Administrator or
Licensed Vocational Nurse (hereinafter referred to as "L VN") shall
treat inmates that are incarcerated in the Calhoun County Jail.
Services are to include consultation and/or assistance of/with a LVN
and/or the Jail Administrator. Consultation may be by phone or on-site.
Consultation is to be diagnostic in nature to determine possible medical
malady and appropriate medical course of action, Also, the Service
Provider will provide physical examinations on site, as requested,
within the Infirmary at the Jail when phone consultation does not seem
appropriate or prudent to solve an inmates medical dilemma.
e
2.02 PROCEDURE:
The LVN will routinely on a daily basis handle medical sick call in the
Jail except when it is beyond their expertise. When medical concerns
of inmates is beyond the ability of LVN, phone consultation with Service
Provider will be initiated. If phone consultation is inadequate in the
Dpinion of both the Jail Administrator and LVN, on-site medical
consultation will be requested of Service Provider.
2.03 ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
Services to be provided pursuant to this Contract, but at an additional fee
as set forth in Article III herein, include diagnostic testing, extended long
term medical treatment programs requiring mDre than minor intervention,
testing at the Service Provider's clinics, x-rays, physical examinations, lab
work or emergency medical treatment in an emergency rODm, hospital
care and therapy as deemed appropriate to solve an inmate's medical
dilemma,
2.04 REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES:
Phone consultation will be documented by L VN in inmate's medical file.
On-site consultation will require Service Provider to provide case notes
in inmate's medical file. The Service Provider will inform the Jail
Administrator or L VN during consultation of the need for testing, x-rays,
lab work or emergency treatment. The Service Provider will communicate
in writing with the Jail Administrator or L VN, the inmate's need for follow-
up treatment or referral to a medical specialist or relocation for medical
treatment, which communication shall be made part of the inmate's
medical file.
e
e
088
ARTICLE III
FEES
3.01 PROFESSIONAL FEES:
Physician Charges:
$ IHour = Cost of Minimum Hour once a week
e
$
$
Iper Hour = Cost of Additional Hours, if needed
/ = Charge per Telephone Consultation
LVN Charges:
$ /Hour = Cost of Minimum Hour twice a day
$ Iper Hour = Cost of Additional Hours, if needed
$ / = Charge per Telephone Consultation
This Contract shall be from January 13, 2006 through December 31,
2006, with the option to renew yearly(Beginning January 1 and Ending
December 31) for up to two additional years (See Article X, 10.03)
Charges for any outside-the-Jail treatment of inmates at any clinic
operated by the Service Provider, or a physician's certificate related to a
mental health commitment, or treatment of an inmate at a hospital
emergency room or for any unusual diagnostic charge, laboratory charge
or physical exams, or extended treatment program made under this
contract will be either billed by the Service Provider as provided below, or
by the independent laboratory or facility that provides such service.
e
3.02 BilLING:
The Service Provider will submit an invoice monthly, within 15 days of
each contract month. The Service Provider will bill Calhoun County
using his/her standard Invoice for Services for the herein agreed fee,
For services not covered by the Service Provider's agreed fee, the
Service Provider will invoice Calhoun County using his standard Invoice
for Services, showing Date of Service, Inmate Number, Test or Service
Performed with itemized costs for each, and Extended Total, at his
standard prevailing prices, which shall also be stated on the bill. Calhoun
County shall pay for services monthly after the bill is approved by the
Auditor's Office and Commissioners' Court, Commissioners' Court meets
the second and fourth Thursday of each month. No payment can be
made until Commissioners' Court approves bills for payment.
e
089
ARTICLE IV
ADMINISTRATION OF CONTRACT
4.01 TRANSPORTATION
If the Service Provider has assessed that an inmate needs to be relocated
from the Jail for medical service of any kind or for any reason, this
assessment will be relayed at the earliest possible time to the Sheriff, Jail
Administrator or his agent, SD that immediate action can be taken. The
Sheriffs Department shall be responsible for initiating any paperwork
which may be needed to re-Iocate or transport the inmate for such
treatment and for the transportation to an appropriate facility.
e
4.02 ACCESS TO FILES:
Once an inmate has been referred to the Service Provider, the Service
Provider will be allowed to have access to that inmate's personnel and
medical file. Additionally, the Service Provider will have access to the
medical screening documents used by the Jail staff and L VN to access
an inmate's medical history and potential medical concerns, if such
records are not part of an inmate's personal or medical file. A written
request for such access is not required to be filed with the Sheriff's
Department. Under ordinary circumstances, presenting an inmate for
medical treatment will be evidence of the authority for access of such
records by the Service Provider.
4.03 SUPPORT:
While on-site, the Jail Administrator shall be responsible for providing
the Service Provider with any reasonable support, assistance or security
that may be requested. .
4.04 PATIENT ACCEPTANCE:
The Service Provider is under no obligation to accept for medical
treatment an inmate that the Service Provider deems inappropriate for
treatment, however, it is not anticipated that this would ever be likely in the
course of this cDntract.
e
L
ARTICLE V
. INSURANCE
5.01 Each party to this agreement is responsible for maintaining their own
liability insurance and worker's compensation insurance, and each
party will provide proof of same to the other party on request. The Service
Provider shaH maintain during the term of this contract a malpractice
Insurance policy and a General Liability Policy naming Calhoun County as
an additional insured. The Service Provider shall provide a Certificate of
Insurance for both pOliCies which shall provide for a fifteen (15) days
advance notice to Calhoun County of the cancellation of such policy.
e
OJO
ARTICLE VI
INDEMNITY
e
6.01 The Service Provider agrees to and shall indemnify and hold harmless
and defend Calhoun County, its officers, agents and employees from
and against any and all claims, losses, damages, causes of action, suits,
and liability of any kind, including all expenses of litigation, court costs,
and attorney's fees, for injury to or death of any person or any breach of
contract arising out of or in connection with any work done by the Service
Provider pursuant to this Agreement.
ARTICLE VII
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
7.01 In all activities or services performed hereunder, the Service Provider is an
independent contractor, and not an agent or employee of Calhoun County.
The Service Provider, as an independent contractor, shall be responsible
for all medical services provided and medical decisions made pursuant to
the terms of this Contract. The Service Provider shall supply all labor
required for providing of medical services as required herein. The Service
Provider shall have ultimate control over the execution of the work under
this Agreement. Calhoun County shall have no control over any decision,
recommendation, or action taken by the Service Provider pursuant to this
Contract.
7,02 The Service Provider shall retain personal control and shall give his
personal attention to the faithful prosecution and completion of the
services contracted for herein and fulfillment of this Agreement.
e
ARTICLE VIII
LICENSING
8.01 The Service Provider is required to maintain all applicable licensing
permits to practice medicine. Further. aU permits to or certification
necessary to operate the Service Provider's clinics shall be maintained.
Copies of any applicable licenses are to be filed with Calhoun County.
ARTICLE IX
DEFAULT
9,01 EVENTS OF DEFAULT:
The following Occurrences shaU be considered events of default:
A. Failure to maintain license to practice medicine or
any restrictions being placed upon such license by ,
the State Board of Medicine making the providing
of services hereunder impossible or difficult.
e
091
B. Failure to maintain all permits and licenses necessary
to keep Service Provider's clinic(s) in operation.
C. Cancellation of Service Provider's medical malpractice
insurance.
Upon an event of default, Calhoun County may terminate this Contract
on three (3) days written notice mailed by certified mail, return receipt
requested to the address listed below.
ARTICLE X
GENERAL PROVISIONS
10.01 VENUE:
The venue of this contract is Calhoun County, Texas, and this contract
shall be governed by and in accordance with the laws of the State of
Texas.
10.02 TERMINATION:
This contract may be terminated by either party upon thirty (30) days
written notice. Such notice shall be mailed return receipt requested to
the non-terminating party at the addresses listed below.
10.03 TERM:
The term of this contract will be from January 13, 2006 through December
31, 2006. The parties are hereby given option to renew yearly
(Beginning January 1 and Ending December 31) for up to two additional
years to follow consecutively upon expiration of the term hereof and of any
renewal periDd, upon the same terms and conditions contained herein.
Any changes in the tenns or conditions will necessitate the initiation of a
new contract.
SERVICE PROVIDER
DATE
ADDRESS
CALHOUN COUNTY, TEXAS
BY:
211 South Ann Street
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Michael J Pfeifer, County Judge
DATE
092
e
e
e
.,
EXECUTIVE SESSION: HUGES VS CALHOUN COUNTY ET AL:
e
The Court, being in open session, in compliance with the pertinent provisions of the Vernon's
Texas Code Annotated, Government Code, Section 551, Subchapter 0, the County Judge, as
presiding officer, publicly announced at 10:05 a.m. that a closed session would now be held
under the provision of 551.071; a governmental body may conduct a closed meeting for the
purpose of private consultation between the governing body it's attorney when the governing
body seeks the attorney's advice with respect to pending or contemplated litigation, settlement
offers, and matters where the duty of the governing body's counsel to his client pursuant to the
Code of Professional responsibility to the State Bar of Texas conflicts with the Act. Discussion will
include matters related to Cause No. 2004-4-14575; Hughes vs Caihoun County et al.
The County Judge further publicly announced that before any final action, decision or vote is
made regarding the subject matter of said closed session, this meeting would be reopened to the
public.
The Court then went into closed session, At the end of the closed session, the meeting was
reopened to the public at 10:18 a.m.
A Motion was made by Commissioner Galvan and seconded by Commissioner Balajka to
discharge Houston Marek and Griffin from the case of Hughes vs Calhoun County et al and that
Shannon Salyer, Assistant District Attorney wiil be handling the case, Commissioners Galvan,
Balajka, Fritsch, Finster and Judge Pfeifer all voted in favor.
Court adjourned at 10:20 a.m,
e
e
093