MINUTES  
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on March 3, 2025, Commissioners Court of Galveston County, Texas,  
met at a regular meeting with the following present:  
Mark Henry, County Judge  
Darrell A. Apffel, Commissioner Precinct 1  
Joe Giusti, Commissioner Precinct 2  
Hank Dugie, Commissioner Precinct 3  
Robin Armstrong, MD, Commissioner Precinct 4  
Dwight D. Sullivan, County Clerk by Brandy Chapman, Chief Deputy  
CALL TO ORDER  
Call to Order by Judge Henry at 9:30 A.M. at the Galveston County Courthouse.  
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Commissioner Dugie led the Court in the Pledge of Allegiance.  
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Armstrong.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
No public comment.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
Submitted by the Auditor's Office:  
Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 3/3/2025  
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Attachments:  
Order for payroll ending 2/26/2025 bi-weekly # 5  
*2.  
2
Attachments:  
Order for supplemental payroll period ending 2/26/2025 bi-weekly #5  
*3.  
*4.  
Early check release dated 2/11/2025 to Continental American Insurance Company check number  
AP00478544  
4
Attachments:  
Internal audit report of the County Clerk Fee Audit for period of 12/1/2023 - 11/30/2024 with  
response letter from Honorable Dwight D. Sullivan, dated 2/10/2025  
*5.  
County Clerk Fees CC Packet 3.3.2025  
Attachments:  
Internal audit report of Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 for period of 11/1/2023 - 10/31/2024 with  
response letter from Honorable Blake Apffel, dated 2/11/2025  
*6.  
JP2 CC Packet 3.3.2025 JP2 Apffel  
Attachments:  
Internal audit report of the Sheriff’s Office close-out for Honorable Henry Trochesset  
03-03-25 Sheriff Close-Out Audit Report  
*7.  
Attachments:  
Quarterly audit report for the Court Collections Office for period of 10/1/2024 - 12/31/2024  
Court Collections CC Packet DTA QTR1 3.3.2025  
*8.  
Attachments:  
Quarterly audit report for the Juvenile Justice Department for period of 10/1/2024 - 12/31/2024  
Juvenile Justice CC Packet 3.3.2025 QTR 1  
*9.  
Attachments:  
Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 1 for period of 10/1/2024 - 12/31/2024  
Constable 1 DTA QTR1 CC Packet 3.3.2025  
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Attachments:  
Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 2 for period of 10/1/2024 - 12/31/2024  
Constable 2 DTA QTR1 CC Packet 3.3.2025  
Attachments:  
Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 3 for period of 10/1/2024 - 12/31/2024  
Constable 3 DTA QTR1 CC Packet 3.3.2025  
Attachments:  
Quarterly audit report for Constable, Precinct 4 for period of 10/1/2024 - 12/31/2024  
Constable 4 DTA QTR1 CC Packet 3.3.2025  
Attachments:  
Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk  
SR-77 Demand to Ody DC  
Attachments:  
Receive and file restitution check list from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections  
SR-63 Odyssey Collections.pdf  
Attachments:  
SR-77 Demand to Ody Collections.pdf  
Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #01, December 19 -  
January 01, 2025 submitted by Human Resources  
*16.  
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PP 01 New Hire 12.19.2024 - 01.01.2025  
PP 01 Personnel Changes 12.19.2024 - 01.01.2025  
PP 01 Termed 12.19.2024 - 01.01.2025  
Attachments:  
Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #02, January 02 -  
January 15, 2025 submitted by Human Resources  
PP 02 New Hire 01.02.2025 - 01.15.2025  
PP 02 Personnel Changes 01.02.2025 - 01.15.2025  
PP 02 Termed 01.02.2025 - 01.15.2025  
Attachments:  
Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #03, January 16 -  
January 29, 2025 submitted by Human Resources  
*18.  
PP 03 New Hire 01.16.2025 - 01.29.2025  
PP 03 Personnel Changes 01.16.2025 - 01.29.2025  
PP 03 Termed 01.16.2025 - 01.29.2025  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approving the 2026 Galveston County Holiday Schedule submitted by the  
County Judge  
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*22.  
2026CountyHolidaySchedule.pdf  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of LULAC 151 request for Cinco de Mayo fiesta event on Saturday,  
May 3, 2025 on the grounds of 722 Moody Avenue, Galveston submitted by the County Judge  
County Judge Letter 2025.pdf  
Attachments:  
Consideration of terminating Athletic Field User Group agreement with Peninsula Sports Park,  
LLC submitted by Legal Services Manager  
21  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of  
competitive bidding requirements to procure Staffing Services for Election Workers on behalf of  
the Galveston County Clerk submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
22  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of the early voting polling locations for the May 3, 2025 elections as  
submitted by the County Clerk  
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*25.  
Early Voting Locations  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of the election day polling locations for the May 3, 2025 elections as  
submitted by the County Clerk  
Election Day Locations  
Attachments:  
Consideration of full and final waiver, release, and settlement agreement with Marvin A.  
Centeno Zavala arising from an incident that occurred on or about August 12, 2024, submitted  
by Legal Services Manager  
Centeno Zavala release  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of interlocal agreement and MOU with Dickinson ISD for Coastal  
Alternative Program (CAP) 2024-2025 school year submitted by Legal Services Manager on  
behalf of Sheriff’s Office  
*26.  
26  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of Peplink PrimeCare renewal with GTS Technology Solutions Inc.  
submitted by Information Technology  
*27.  
*28.  
Q-10634 (2)  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of Microsoft Unified Enterprise Support and Cybersecurity Incident  
Response with Microsoft submitted by Information Technology  
28  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of Microsoft Enterprise agreement renewal year 3 with SHI Govt  
Solutions submitted by Information Technology  
*29.  
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Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for motor fuels on behalf of the Galveston County  
Fleet Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
motor fuels  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for precoat topping rock on behalf of the Galveston  
County Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
precoat  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for motor oils, fluids & greases on behalf of the  
Galveston County Fleet Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
motor oils  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B232012, Local Trucking  
Services on behalf of the Galveston County Road & Bridge Department submitted by the  
Purchasing Agent  
trucking services  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B242012, Electrical Parts &  
Supplies on behalf of the Galveston County Facilities Department submitted by the Purchasing  
Agent  
*34.  
*35.  
electrical (002)  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to cancel ITB #B242011, Reinforced Concrete Pipe for Culverts  
and authorization to re-solicit for these materials and services on behalf of the Road & Bridge  
Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
concrete pipe  
Attachments:  
Consideration of entering into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of New Braunfels, Texas  
for cooperative procurement submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
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36  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the  
Purchasing Agent  
vehicles  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorizing the County Engineer to issue a sand pit permit to Brad Ballard  
submitted by the County Engineer  
Application Renewal  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorizing Contract for Panel Counsel Services with Johnson & Associates,  
Attorneys At Law, PLLC submitted by Legal Services Manager  
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39  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of application from Edward W Jaros, Laura J Jaros and David B  
Russell for a partial replat of Jaros Subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way  
40  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of application from Michael Ivic for a partial replat of San Leon  
Townsite subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way  
41  
Attachments:  
Consideration of acceptance of petition to abandon unopened portions of Baker Drive between  
Caicos Calle and Dickinson city limits submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way  
Baker Dr_Petition  
Attachments:  
Consideration of acceptance of petition to abandon unopened portions of 25th Street between  
Nichols and Oregon Avenues, Dickinson, submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way  
25th St._Petition  
Attachments:  
Consideration of terminating Munro’s Service Agreement with Munro’s Uniform Services  
submitted by Legal Services Manager  
44  
Attachments:  
Consideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax  
Assessor/Collector  
Tax Refunds in Excess of $2,500.00  
Attachments:  
Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and the  
City of Galveston Fire Department submitted by Legal Services Manager  
46  
Attachments:  
Consideration of ratification of FY 2026 Specialty Court - Mental Health Court grant application  
change regarding requested amount to add contract evaluation services to submitted application  
to the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Criminal Justice Division as submitted by  
Professional Services  
Amended Application for Court Review.docx  
Attachments:  
FY 2026 AMENDED Mental Health Ct. App Court Memo 3.3.2025  
Consideration of approval to accept F.E.M.A. Public Assistance COVID Vaccination Hub grant  
award from the Federal Emergency Management Administration as submitted by Professional  
Services  
*48.  
*49.  
FEMA COVID VAC HUB DDD SOW CE Award Court Memo.docx  
FEMA COVID VAC HUB DDD SOW CE for Court on 3.3.2025  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign supporting resolution for submission of  
the FY 2026 Operation Lone Star grant application to the Office of the Governor's Public Safety  
Office - Homeland Security Division as submitted by Professional Services  
49  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional  
Services:  
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25‐87‐0303‐A  
*50.  
Parks and Cultural Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Parks -  
Heavy Equipment to fund the replacement of two mowers  
BA 25-87-0303-A  
Attachments:  
25‐88‐0303‐B  
*51.  
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Human Resources- Request transfer from within Employee Benefits - Medical Claims Paid to  
Life Insurance Premiums to fund life insurance premiums with Metlife  
BA 25-88-0303-B  
Attachments:  
25-89-0303-C  
General Government- Request transfer from General Government - Salary & Various Benefits to  
General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to fund personnel adjustment  
BA 25-89-0303-C  
Attachments:  
25-91-0303-E  
Information Technology- Request transfer from General Fund - Software Licensing and  
Maintenance to Information Technology - Other Contract Services to combine the renewal funds  
for Microsoft-related software  
BA 25-91-0303-E  
Attachments:  
25-94-0303-H  
*54.  
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Facilities- Request a transfer from the General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Facilities Services -  
In-House Meetings and Food to cover training meal expenses  
BA 25-94-0303-H  
Attachments:  
25-95-0303-I  
Fleet Services - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Fleet Management -  
Vehicles and Vehicle Make Ready to fund the purchase of new 1/2 ton PPV and emergency  
equipment for Constable PCT 1.  
BA 25-95-0303-I  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve consent agenda items 1-55 by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner  
Giusti.  
Passed: 5-0  
County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Dugie,  
Commissioner Armstrong  
None  
Aye:  
Nay:  
ACTION AGENDA  
Purchasing  
Consideration of awarding RFP 24-021, Galveston County Home Elevation Construction Pool  
on behalf of the Grants Department  
56.  
home elevation backup.pdf  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that contract be awarded  
to Brizo Construction, LLC., DSW Homes, LLC., James W. Turner Construction, LTD. and SLSCO,  
LTD, as requested.  
Passed: 5-0  
County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Dugie,  
Aye:  
Commissioner Armstrong  
None  
Nay:  
57.  
Consideration of approval of awarding ITB 25-032 Abatement of Junked Vehicles and  
authorizing the County Judge to execute resultant contract submitted by the Galveston County  
Sheriff’s Office on behalf of the Purchasing Agent  
57  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that contract be awarded  
to Marty's Towing, LLC, as requested.  
Passed: 5-0  
County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Dugie,  
Aye:  
Commissioner Armstrong  
None  
Nay:  
ADJOURN  
Commissioners Court adjourned at 9:33 A.M. on Monday, , 2025.