MINUTES  
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the 21st day of July, 2025, Commissioners Court of Galveston  
County, Texas, met at a special 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 Melissa A. Childs, Deputy  
CALL TO ORDER  
Call to Order by Judge Henry at 9:30 A.M. at the Calder Annex.  
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Commissioner Armstrong led the Court in the Pledge of Allegiance.  
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Dugie.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
No public comment.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
Submitted by the Auditor's Office:  
Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 7/21/2025  
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1
Attachments:  
Order for payroll ending 7/16/2025 bi-weekly #15  
*2.  
2
Attachments:  
Order for supplemental payroll period ending 7/16/2025 bi-weekly #15  
*3.  
*4.  
Quarterly audit report for the Department of Mosquito Control for period of 4/1/2025 -  
6/30/2025  
CC Agenda Packet 07.21.2025  
13  
Attachments:  
Early check release dated 7/14/2025 to Ransome Shirley check number AP00481581  
*5.  
5
Attachments:  
Execution of IRS form 8038-CP Return for Credit Payments to Issuers of Qualified Bonds  
*6.  
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6
Attachments:  
Receive and file the FY2025 budget for Fund 2250, Law Enforcement Officer Standards and  
Education (LEOSE) Fund  
Receive and File - LEOSE FY25 07.21.25  
Attachments:  
Receive and file notification for transfer of funds within the County Auditor’s expenditure  
accounts  
*8.  
Receive and File County Audtior's Office 07.21.25 CC  
Attachments:  
Receive and file refund check list from Odyssey submitted by the District Clerk  
SR-181 Demand to Ody DC 2883-2894.pdf  
*9.  
Attachments:  
Receive and file the restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections  
*10.  
SR-176 Demand to Collections 313081-313109.pdf  
SR-181 Demand to Ody Collections 313110-313129.pdf  
Attachments:  
Receive and file Annual Audit Report for the Galveston County Emergency Communication  
District for year ended December 31, 2023 submitted by the County Judge  
*11.  
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GCECD AUDIT  
Attachments:  
Receive and file Summary of Biweekly Personnel Movements pay period #14, June 19 - July 02,  
2025, submitted by Human Resources  
PP 14 New Hires  
Attachments:  
PP 14 Personnel Movement  
PP 14 Terminations  
Consideration of authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive  
bidding requirements to provide temporary staffing services with Robert Half International Inc.,  
submitted by Human Resources  
*13.  
13  
Attachments:  
Consideration of a Resolution supporting adding Hwy 87 to the Houston-Galveston Area  
Council Transportation Plan submitted by Commissioner Pct. 3  
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14  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of reappointments to the Mediation Services Board submitted by the  
County Judge  
Mediation Services Board JULY2025  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of the Primary and Alternate nominees for the Houston-Galveston  
Area Council Regional Air Quality Planning Advisory Committee submitted by Commissioner  
Pct. 3  
16  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of the Primary and Alternate nominees for the Houston-Galveston  
Area Council Area Emission Reduction Credit Organization Committee submitted by  
Commissioner Pct. 3  
*17.  
17  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of the Primary and Alternate nominees for the Houston-Galveston  
Area Council Regional Solid Waste Management Committee submitted by Commissioner Pct. 3  
*18.  
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18  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of TXU Energy Contract Service Point Change Request to add 2  
meters at 1207 Oak St., La Marque and Bayshore Park 5437 FM 646 Rd. South, Santa Fe with  
TXU Energy submitted by Facilities  
19  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorizing Work Order #3 to Project Management Services Agreement with  
Turner & Townsend Heery, LLC for the Mental Health Wellness Center submitted by Legal  
Services Manager  
*20.  
20  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorizing the application and certificate for payment for Jail Facility Kitchen  
Floor Replacement project with Construction LTD for $71,843.83, submitted by Facilities  
*21.  
*22.  
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21  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of Workday Public Cloud Migration with Precision Task Group, Inc.  
submitted by Information Technology  
22  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of Palo Threat Prevention for 415’s renewal with MGT Impact  
Solutions LLC submitted by Information Technology  
PALO ALTO RENEWAL  
TIPS 230105  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of TreeSize professional software renewal with SHI Govt Solutions  
submitted by Information Technology  
*24.  
*25.  
TREESIZE BACKUP  
Attachments:  
230105_CONTRACT_Technology_SHI_Government  
Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of  
competitive bidding requirements to purchase Audio Visual System Upgrade for the Agrilife  
building with Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC on behalf of the Information Technology  
Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
25  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of consulting hours for post-production Workday support and enhance  
system performance with Guidehouse submitted by Information Technology  
*26.  
26  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorizing a proposal with Liberty Technical Solutions for CorEMR Server  
Hosting and Support to facilitate encrypted data transfer from the Jail Management System  
submitted by Legal Services Manager  
*27.  
*28.  
27  
Attachments:  
Receive and file the County Clerk's Records Preservation and Restoration Plan submitted by the  
County Clerk  
2026 Preservation and Restoration Record Plan  
Attachments:  
Consideration of Setting a Public Hearing for August 04, 2025, on the County Clerk's Proposed  
Records Archive Fee Established under §118.025 and §118.011(f) of the Texas Local  
Government Code  
*29.  
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Consideration for the County Judge to execute the resultant contract for RFP 25-041 Aerial  
Adulticide Application Services submitted by the Mosquito Control Department  
30  
Attachments:  
Consideration for the County Judge to execute the resultant contract for ITB 25-048, Altosid  
Liquid Larvicide 5% & 20% submitted by the Mosquito Control Department  
*31.  
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31  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for engineering services for plans  
and specifications for the renovation of the 18th Street Concession and Restroom Building  
submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent  
parks  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to extend the contracts for RFP #B232023 Substance Abuse  
Treatment Services for Adult Probation submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent  
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probation  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B232022 Miscellaneous  
Concrete Placement submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent  
misc concrete  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B222021 Property and Casualty  
Insurance submitted by the Interim Purchasing Agent  
insurance  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the  
Interim Purchasing Agent  
tax office  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Bayou Vista for a  
Drainage Study within the City Limits submitted by Engineering  
37  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of interlocal agreement to partially fund drainage facilities within the  
City Limits of Santa Fe submitted by Engineering  
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38  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of interlocal agreement to partially fund improvements to various city  
streets within the City Limits of Santa Fe submitted by Engineering  
39  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of interlocal agreement to partially fund improvements to drainage  
facilities within the limits of Galveston County Drainage District No. 1 submitted by  
Engineering  
40  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of application from Gentjan Hajderlli and Bruce F. Longaker for a  
partial replat of San Leon Farm Home Tracts subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way  
*41.  
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41  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of application from NEP TEX #3, LLC for a partial replat of San  
Leon Farm Home Tracts subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way  
42  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of application from The Biscayne Owners Association for a partial  
replat of The Biscayne Section Two subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way  
43  
Attachments:  
Request for waiver or refund of penalty and interest due to clerical errors as recommended by  
Penalty & Interest Review Committee submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector  
Request for Waiver or Refund  
Attachments:  
Consideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax  
Assessor/Collector  
Tax Refunds in Excess of 2500  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of competitive  
bidding requirements with Vertosoft, LLC for the procurement of the OpenGov Budget Book  
software platform under cooperative contract DIR–CPO–5327, submitted by Professional  
Services  
Chapter 271.102 Letter  
Attachments:  
Q-12825 Vertosoft Quote for OpenGov County of GalvestonTX (1) (1)  
Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign required forms for the FY 2026 Local  
Parks Grant application regarding Jack Brooks Park for submission to the Texas Parks and  
Wildlife Department as submitted by Professional Services  
*47.  
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47  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign FY 2026 Senior Meal Grant revised  
application forms for submission to the Houston Galveston Area Council as submitted by  
Professional Services  
48  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign assignment of Financial Point of  
Contact letter for the Statewide Automated Victims Notification Service grant from the Texas  
Attorney General as submitted by Professional Services  
*49.  
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49  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign grant award agreement regarding  
equipment for the Sheriff's Department - Mounted Patrol Division from the Mary Moody  
Northen Endowment grant program as submitted by Professional Services  
50  
Attachments:  
Consideration of acceptance of the 2025/2026 Veterans Treatment Court grant award from the  
Texas Veterans Commission as submitted by Professional Services  
*51.  
*52.  
2025-2026 TxVC Grant Award Court Memo for 7.21.2025  
Attachments:  
Consideration of acceptance of 2025 Beach Cleaning and Maintenance Grant award from the  
Texas General Land Office as submitted by Professional Services  
2025 GLO BCMG Award Memo for Court on 7.25.2025  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional  
Services:  
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24-190-0721-A  
*53.  
Auditor- Request transfer from County Records Management and Preservation Fund Budgeted  
Reserves to County Clerk Records Management and Preservation Fund and District Clerk  
Records Management and Preservation Fund Budgeted Reserves per SB1612  
24-190-0721-A  
Attachments:  
25-149-0721-A  
*54.  
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Information Technology- Request transfer from Cyber Security - Other Contract Services &  
Information Technology - Software Licensing and Maintenance to Information Technology -  
Other Contract Services to fund Guidehouse change order  
BA 25-149-0721-A  
Attachments:  
25-150-0721-B  
Justice of the Peace Pct 4 - Request transfer from within Justice of the Peace Precinct #4 - Travel  
and Conference to Administrative Supplies to fund the additional purchase of print paper and  
case folders  
BA 25-150-0721-B  
Attachments:  
25-151-0721-C  
Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from American Rescue Plan Stimulus - Texas Class Interest  
Revenue to Sheriff - Administration - Software Licensing and Maintenance to fund the creation  
of a website  
BA 25-151-0721-C  
Attachments:  
25-152-0721-D  
*57.  
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General Government- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Public Health  
- Buildings to fund Work Order #3 for the Mental Health Wellness Center  
BA 25-152-0721-D  
Attachments:  
25-153-0721-E  
Professional Services- Request transfer within American Rescue Plan Stimulus from Various  
Cost Centers - Various Spend Categories to Public Health - Capital Outlay to fund furniture for  
the Mental Health Wellness Center  
BA 25-153-0721-E  
Attachments:  
25-154-0721-F  
*59.  
Professional Services- Request transfer within American Rescue Plan Stimulus from Various  
Cost Centers - Various Spend Categories to Information Technology - Other Professional  
Services to fund Cognizant change order #8  
BA 25-154-0721-F  
Attachments:  
25-155-0721-G  
*60.  
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Professional Services- Request transfer from American Rescue Plan Stimulus - Texas Class  
Interest Revenue to Professional Services - Cloud Subscription Services to fund new software  
BA 25-155-0721-G  
Attachments:  
25-156-0721-H  
County Court Administration- Request to transfer within General Fund - County Court  
Administration from Court Appointed Adult Misdemeanor to Relief judges to fund visiting  
judges' expenses through the end of the fiscal year  
BA 25-156-0721-H  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve consent agenda items 1-61 by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner  
Apffel.  
Passed: 5-0  
County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Dugie,  
Commissioner Armstrong  
None  
Aye:  
Nay:  
ACTION AGENDA  
Commissioner, Precinct 1  
Consideration of approval of amendment to Uniform Work Hours, in accordance with Senate  
Bill 65, previously adopted on July 7, 2025  
62.  
Motion to amend the work hours policy to allow these offices to be open only at the League City 8:00  
AM - 5:00 PM, minimum 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM approved by County Judge Henry, seconded by  
Commissioner Armstrong that the above action be taken by the Court.  
Passed: 4-1  
County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Dugie, Commissioner  
Aye:  
Armstrong  
Commissioner Giusti  
Nay:  
County Judge  
Selection of 9 public members and 31 alternates to serve on the Galveston County Salary  
63.  
Grievance Committee pursuant to section 152.015 of the Texas Local Government Code  
Committee2025  
Attachments:  
Salary Grievance Committee-  
9 public members selected to serve on the committee. Members and alternates chosen by drawing. See  
list of names.  
Engineering  
Receive public comments on dune mitigation permit for 801 Kahla, Crystal Beach  
64.  
Public Hearing was opened at 10:00 A.M.  
Public Hearing held.  
No public comments.  
Public Hearing was closed at 10:00 A.M.  
Consideration of approval of dune mitigation permit for 801 Kahla, Crystal Beach  
Notice of Hearing  
65.  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the above action be  
taken by the Court.  
Passed: 5-0  
County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Dugie,  
Commissioner Armstrong  
None  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Right of Way  
Receive public comments on Miller Addition to Bayview, Lots 39, 40 & part of 34 replat  
66.  
Public Hearing was opened at 10:01 A.M.  
Public Hearing held.  
No public comments.  
Public Hearing was closed at 10:01 A.M.  
Consideration of approval, approval with conditions or disapprove of Miller Addition to  
Bayview, Lots 39, 40 & part of 34 replat  
67.  
67  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve unconditionally by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the  
above action be taken by the Court.  
Passed: 5-0  
County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Dugie,  
Commissioner Armstrong  
None  
Aye:  
Nay:  
General Counsel  
a.  
BREAK INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION:  
Break into Executive Session at 10:03 A.M.  
b.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION:  
Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney: the Commissioners Court will  
enter into an executive session as permitted under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the  
Texas Government Code, pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Government Code to seek the advice of its  
attorney about pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of  
the attorney to the County under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar  
of Texas- clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act relating to the following item:  
Claimant Cassie Powers  
b.68.  
c.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION:  
Texas Government Code, Section 551.072, Deliberation Regarding Real Property: the Commissioners  
Court will enter into executive session as permitted under the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the  
Texas Government Code, pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, Deliberation  
Regarding Real Property: to deliberate the purchase, exchange,- lease or value of real property because  
deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of Galveston County in  
negotiations with a third person relating to the following item:  
13.9 acres of land located at 54th St. and Broadway Blvd., Galveston, Texas  
c.69.  
d.  
RECONVENE INTO SPECIAL MEETING  
Reconvene into special meeting at 10:17 A.M.  
Consideration of Settlement Agreement and Full Release with Cassie Powers from an incident  
that occurred on or about May 10, 2024, submitted by Legal Services Manager  
d.70.  
No Backup Submitted  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve by Commissioner Giusti, seconded by Commissioner Apffel that the above action be  
taken by the Court.  
Passed: 5-0  
County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Dugie,  
Aye:  
Commissioner Armstrong  
None  
Nay:  
d.71.  
Consideration of authorizing amendment to the contract for sale of real property with Julie  
Barry, Trustee for the sale of approximately 13.9 acres of land located at 54th St., and Broadway  
Blvd., Galveston, TX, to extend the feasibility period until September 25, 2025, submitted by  
Legal Services Manager  
d.71  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the above action be  
taken by the Court.  
Passed: 5-0  
County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Dugie,  
Aye:  
Commissioner Armstrong  
None  
Nay:  
ADJOURN  
Commissioners Court adjourned at 10:18 A.M. on Monday, July 21, 2025.  
Appearances before Commissioners Court  
A speaker whose subject matter as submitted relates to an identifiable item of business on this agenda  
will be requested by the County Judge or other presiding court members to come to the podium where  
they will be limited to three minutes (3). A speaker whose subject matter as submitted does not relate to  
an identifiable item of business on this agenda will be limited to three minutes (3) and will be allowed  
to speak before the meeting is adjourned. Please arrive prior to the meeting and sign in with the County  
Clerk.