Meeting Details

Meeting Name: Commissioners Court Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/9/2024 9:30 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Galveston County Courthouse
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24-1795 1*1.Consent AgendaApproval of the accounts payable checks dated 12/2/2024 and 12/9/2024approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1799 1*2.Consent AgendaOrder for payroll ending 12/4/2024 bi-weekly # 25approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1800 1*3.Consent AgendaOrder for supplemental payroll period ending 12/4/2024 bi-weekly #25approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1801 1*4.Consent AgendaEarly check release dated 11/25/2024 to Continental American Insurance, DBA: AFLAC check number AP00477257approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1803 1*5.Consent AgendaEarly check release dated 11/25/2024 to MetLife check numbers AP00477258-9approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1804 1*6.Consent AgendaInternal audit report of the Road & Bridge Department for period of 10/1/2023 - 9/30/2024 with response letter from Lee Crowder, Director of Road & Bridge, dated 11/20/2024approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1807 1*7.Consent AgendaMonthly financial report for the period ending 10/31/2024approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1806 1*8.Consent AgendaReceive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the County ClerkapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1802 1*9.Consent AgendaConsideration of a resolution of appreciation of Commissioner Stephen D. Holmes submitted by the Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1557 1*10.Consent AgendaConsideration to approve resolution and ballot for selection of Galveston Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2025 submitted by the County JudgeapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1738 1*11.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval of appointments to the H-GAC Transportation Policy Council (TPC) submitted by the County JudgeapprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1739 1*12.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval of appointments to the H-GAC Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) submitted by the County JudgeapprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1737 1*13.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval of (re)appointments to the Galveston County Historical Commission submitted by the County JudgeapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1860 1*14.Consent AgendaReceive and file Galveston County history book submitted by the Galveston County MuseumapprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1861 1*15.Consent AgendaReceive and file notice of termination of the contract for the sale of real property dated May 13, 2024, and amended on September 16, 2024, between The Sealy & Smith Foundation and the County of Galveston for 1424 45th St., Galveston, TX submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1835 1*16.Consent AgendaReceive and file Galveston County Sheriff's Office Commissary Fund 2240 FY 2024 budget amendment submitted by the Sheriff's OfficeapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1811 1*17.Consent AgendaReceive & file Resolution of Services by GCTO for Galveston County Municipal Utility Districts No.35 and No.81 submitted by the Tax Assessor CollectorapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1784 1*18.Consent AgendaReceive and file Galveston County Community Supervision and Corrections Department statement of financial position ending August 31, 2024 submitted by Adult ProbationapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1780 1*19.Consent AgendaConsideration of notice of termination to First Financial Benefits, Inc. submitted by Human ResourcesapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1824 1*20.Consent AgendaConsideration of adoption of revisions to the HR Policy Manual, removing compensatory time from the policy (Policy HR009-Salary Administration Policy) submitted by Human ResourcesapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1837 1*21.Consent AgendaConsideration of execution of Plan Sponsor Directive regarding ERISA 3(38) Investment Manager to OneAmerica Financial Partners, Inc. appointing Matt Dickey for the Alternate Plan for Galveston County Employees submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1838 1*22.Consent AgendaConsideration of execution of Advisor Consultant Payment Authorization Letter for Galveston County Alternate Plan with OneAmerica Retirement Services, LLC submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1839 1*23.Consent AgendaConsideration of authorizing Matrix Trust Company Account Application and Agreement to appoint Matrix Trust as custodian to The Alternate Plan for Galveston County Employees submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1840 1*24.Consent AgendaConsideration of execution of My OneCheck Online Plan Sponsor Agreement with SS&C Retirement Solutions, LLC and ALPS Advisors, Inc. for The Alternate Plan for Galveston County Employees submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1841 1*25.Consent AgendaConsideration of authorizing Stable Value Unallocated Group Annuity New Business Agreement for The Alternate Plan for Galveston County Employees with OneAmerica Retirement Services submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1842 1*26.Consent AgendaConsideration of authorizing OneForm Services Agreement with the companies of OneAmerica for The Alternate Plan for Galveston County Employees submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1843 1*27.Consent AgendaConsideration of authorizing Open Arch Advisor Access Authorization Form for The Alternate Plan for Galveston County Employees for user access to Matt Dickey, advisor submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1846 1*28.Consent AgendaConsideration of acknowledging Matrix 408(b)(2) Fee Disclosure Notice with Matrix Trust Company for The Alternate Plan for Galveston County Employees submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1847 1*29.Consent AgendaConsideration of authorizing The Alternate Plan for Galveston County Employees Loan Procedures with OneAmerica Retirement Services, LLC submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1848 1*30.Consent AgendaConsideration of execution of the Alternate Plan for Galveston County Employees Transition Asset Transfer Policy to authorize the transfer of assets to OneAmerica Retirement Service LLC submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1849 1*31.Consent AgendaConsideration of execution of Plan Sponsor Directive regarding ERISA 3(38) Investment Manager to OneAmerica Financial Partners, Inc. appointing Matt Dickey for Galveston County Employees’ Social Security Replacement Plan submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1850 1*32.Consent AgendaConsideration of execution of Advisor Consultant Payment Authorization Letter for Galveston County Employees’ Social Security Replacement Plan with OneAmerica Retirement Services, LLC submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1851 1*33.Consent AgendaConsideration of authorizing Matrix Trust Company Account Application and Agreement to appoint Matrix Trust as non-discretionary trustee to Galveston County Employees’ Social Security Replacement Plan submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1852 1*34.Consent AgendaConsideration of execution of My OneCheck Online Plan Sponsor Agreement with SS&C Retirement Solutions, LLC and ALPS Advisors, Inc. for Galveston County Employees’ Social Security Replacement Plan submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1853 1*35.Consent AgendaConsideration of authorizing Stable Value Unallocated Group Annuity New Business Agreement for Galveston County Employees’ Social Security Replacement Plan with OneAmerica Retirement Services submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1854 1*36.Consent AgendaConsideration of authorizing OneForm Services Agreement with the companies of OneAmerica for Galveston County Employees’ Social Security Replacement Plan submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1855 1*37.Consent AgendaConsideration of authorizing Open Arch Advisor Access Authorization Form for Galveston County Employees’ Social Security Replacement Plan for user access to Matt Dickey, advisor submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1858 1*38.Consent AgendaConsideration of acknowledging Matrix 408(b)(2) Fee Disclosure Notice with Matrix Trust Company for Galveston County Employees’ Social Security Replacement Plan submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1790 1*39.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval for the Galveston County Parks and Cultural Services Department to accept a donation of services provided by Cardinal Pointe Communications for an interactive Blood Pressure and BMI health screening system to be positioned at the Dickinson Community Center, submitted by the Parks and Cultural Services DepartmentapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1822 1*40.Consent AgendaConsideration of authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive bidding requirements to purchase furniture products for the Galveston County Mental Health Wellness Center and authorizing County Judge to sign a contract with cooperative purchasing vendor McCoy-Rockford Commercial Interiors submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1832 1*41.Consent AgendaConsideration to authorize General and No Litigation Certificates of Galveston County associated with the issuance of the Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation’s Tax-Exempt Bonds for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the The Piedmont Apartments Baytown, Texas submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1794 1*42.Consent AgendaConsideration of execution of a lease for State Representative Greg Bonnen at the League City Annex Building submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1808 1*43.Consent AgendaConsideration of execution of a lease for Senator Mayes Middleton at the League City Annex Building submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1809 1*44.Consent AgendaConsideration of execution of a lease for Congressman Randy Weber at the League City Annex Building submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1805 1*45.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval of Lenel Access Control maintenance and support annual renewal with Securitas Technology submitted by Information TechnologyapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1746 1*46.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval of Securitas No Cost Change Order to add dual card reader with Securitas Technology submitted by Information TechnologyapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1785 1*47.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval for MangeEngine ServiceDesk Plus IT instance and Cloud Enterprise Analytics renewal with Zoho Corporation submitted by Information TechnologyapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1775 1*48.Consent AgendaConsideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for roof repairs at Beach Pocket Park #2 on behalf of the Parks & Cultural Services Department submitted by the Purchasing AgentapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1776 1*49.Consent AgendaConsideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for the purchase and installation of graphics for Galveston County law enforcement vehicles on behalf of the Galveston County Fleet Department submitted by the Purchasing AgentapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1783 1*50.Consent AgendaConsideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB #B212038, Newspaper Publication of Legal Notices submitted by the Purchasing AgentapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1814 1*51.Consent AgendaConsideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the Purchasing AgentapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1812 1*52.Consent AgendaConsideration of Amendment to the Market Valuation Waiver Agreement for SH 99 Grand Parkway and between the Texas Department of Transportation and the following Counties of Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, and Montgomery submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1813 1*53.Consent AgendaConsideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax Assessor/CollectorapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1283 1*54.Consent AgendaConsideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and Hitchcock Volunteer Fire Department submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1672 1*55.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval for the County Judge to sign the Hartford CrimeShield advanced renewal application for commercial, non-profit and governmental entities submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1793 1*56.Consent AgendaConsideration of First Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement by and between The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and the County of Galveston relating to the Galveston County Medical Examiner's office for FY25 submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1831 1*57.Consent AgendaConsideration of approval for a contract between the County of Galveston and Coastal Windstorm Insurance Coalition (aka Galveston Windstorm Action Committee, Inc.) submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1721 1*58.Consent AgendaConsideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Interlocal agreement with the Bolivar Peninsula Special Utility District regarding the grant-funded High Island Waterline Improvement Project.approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1788 1*59.Consent AgendaConsideration of removing the appointment of Dr. Judith Aronson, as a Deputy Medical Examiner for the Galveston County Medical Examiner’s Office submitted by Legal Services ManagerapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1779 1*60.Consent AgendaConsideration of acceptance of ARPA Court Backlog Grant Amendment from the Texas Office of Court Administration as submitted by Professional ServicesapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1782 1*61.Consent AgendaConsideration of authorization for County Judge to sign grant-funded contract with Cornerstone for the replacement of the padded cells in the Galveston County Adult Jail as submitted by Professional ServicesapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1753 1*62.Consent AgendaConsideration of authorization for County Judge to sign Emergency Rental Assistance 2 (ERA2) grant funded contract amendment #3 with Mainland Children's Partnership as submitted by Professional ServicesapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1815 1*63.Consent Agenda24-196-1209-A Auditor- Request transfer from within various cost-centers to reclassify fixed assets reconciliation for FY 2024approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1830 1*64.Consent Agenda24-197-1209-B Auditor- Request transfer from Various Departments - Various Line Items to Various Departments - Various Line Items to fund county wide year-end cleanup for FY24approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1823 1*65.Consent Agenda25-39-1209-B Contract Services - Request transfer from General fund - Budgeted Reserves to Contract Services - Other contract services to fund expenses relating to Coastal Windstorm Insurance CoalitionapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1825 1*66.Consent Agenda25-40-1209-C Fleet Management - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Fleet Management - Galveston - Maintenance & Repairs Equipment and Fleet Management - SO Vehicles - Vehicles and Vehicle Make Ready for the funding of Sheriff Office vehicles expensesapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1816 1*67.Consent Agenda25-41-1209-D Professional Services- Request transfer from within American Rescue Plan Stimulus from Bacliff Annex - CIP Building Improvements to Jail Safety Padding Project - Building Improvements to fund Jail Safety Padding ProjectapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1827 1*68.Consent Agenda25-42-1209-E Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to General Government - Extraordinary Supplies to fund patches for Sheriff's officeapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1817 1*69.Consent Agenda25-43-1209-F Juvenile Justice- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to National School Lunch Program - Transfer To Juvenile Justice to show revenue and expenses in appropriate cost-centersapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1818 1*70.Consent Agenda25-44-1209-G Information Technology- Request transfer from American Rescue Plan Stimulus - CIP Buildings to Cybersecurity - Other Contract Services to fund KOA Hills subscriptionapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1828 1*71.Consent Agenda25-45-1209-H Tax Assessor Collector- Request transfer from Tax Assessor Collector Admin - Shift Differential to Fund Balance Reserves - Budgeted Reserves to reclassify previous expensesapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1829 1*72.Consent Agenda25-46-1209-I Constable Precinct 3- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Constable Precinct #3 - Salary and Various benefits for the funding of two positionsapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1819 1*73.Consent Agenda25-47-1209-J Professional Services- Request transfer from Mental Health - CIP Buildings to Storm Water Infrastructure Imp - CIP Flood Control/Drainage to fund Bacliff drainage improvements projectapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1820 1*74.Consent Agenda25-48-1209-K Auditor- Request transfer from within County Capital Projects Fund from Jail Control Retrofit - Other Contract Services to Building Improvements to reclassify expenses for FY25approvedPass Action details Not available
24-1836 1*75.Consent Agenda25-49-1209-L Contract Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Contract Services - Contract Services - Medical Examiner to fund salary rate increase for 2 physiciansapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1859 1*76.Consent Agenda25-50-1209-M Constable Precinct 2- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Constable Precinct #2 - Salary and Various benefits for the funding of two temporary positionsapprovedPass Action details Not available
24-1792 177.Action AgendaConsideration of approval to award RFQ 24-006, Financial Advisory ServicesapprovedPass Action details Video Video
24-1789 178.Action AgendaConsideration of approval of awarding ITB #24-025, Bacliff Drainage Improvements and authorizing the County Judge to execute resultant contract submitted by the Engineering Department on behalf of the Purchasing Department approvedPass Action details Video Video
24-1786 1b.79.Action AgendaCause No. 2018-63587; County of Galveston v. Purdue Pharma, Inc., et al., MDL PRETRIAL, in the 152nd District Court of Harris County, Texas   Action details Not available
24-1796 1b.80.Action AgendaDOL Case Id 1993901   Action details Not available
24-1797 1b.81.Action AgendaCause No. 24-CV-2318; Galveston County v. Galveston Cruise Terminal LLC, et al. in the 405th Judicial District Court of Galveston County, Texas   Action details Not available
24-1833 1b.82.Action AgendaCause no. 24-NSC02-0179; Chad Gillingwater v. Galveston County Sheriff's Office, et al. in the Justice Court of Galveston County, Texas, Precinct 2   Action details Not available
24-1781 1c.83.Action AgendaChief Financial Officer Director of Human Resources Director of Parks & Cultural Services Director of Facilities Director of Personal Bond/Collections Director of Emergency Management Director of Road & Bridge Chief Information Officer Chief Public Defender County Engineer Mosquito Control Manager Director of Economic Development Nuisance Abatement    Action details Not available
24-1787 1d.84.Action AgendaConsideration of the Resolution authorizing approval of proposed Texas Statewide Opioid Settlement Agreements and County Judge to execute the Settlement participation and release forms regarding settlement offers from Kroger in the matter of Texas opioid multi-district litigation for the County in the matter of County of Galveston v. Purdue Pharma, Inc., et al., MDL PRETRIAL CAUSE NO. 2018-63587, in the 152nd District Court of Harris County, TexasapprovedPass Action details Video Video