MINUTES  
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on July 20, 2026, 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  
CALL TO ORDER  
Call to Order by Judge Henry at 9:30 A.M. at the Calder Annex.  
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Commissioner Hank Dugie led the Court in the Pledge of Allegiance.  
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Darrell Apffel.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
David Macaluso addressed the Court.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
With the exception of items # 13, 48 and 49 and defer # 23  
Submitted by the Auditor's Office:  
Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 7/20/2026  
*1.  
1
Attachments:  
Order for payroll ending 7/15/2026 bi-weekly #15  
*2.  
2
Attachments:  
Order for supplemental payroll period ending 7/15/2026 bi-weekly #15  
*3.  
*4.  
Approval of the Certification of Revenue for Constable Precinct 1 in the amount of $106,421.11  
for judgments on forfeited funds  
Certification of Revenue-07.20.26 Constable Pct 1 Forfeited Funds  
Attachments:  
Internal audit report of the inventory of fixed assets of the Sheriff’s Office for period of 5/6/2026  
- 6/10/2026 with response letter from Jimmy Fullen, Galveston County Sheriff, dated 6/24/2026  
*5.  
SO Inventory of Assets CC Agenda Packet for 7.20.2026  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval authorizing the County Judge to sign IRS Form 720 for thirteenth  
annual filing for Galveston County for the 2025 benefit plan year as it relates to ACA Patient  
Centered Outcomes Research Institute ("PCORI") and authorize payment to IRS  
*6.  
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6
Attachments:  
Receive and file notification for budgeting of funds within Fund 2256 - Constable Precinct 1  
Forfeitures Fund for Extraordinary Supplies submitted by County Auditor  
Receive and File BA - Fund 2256 07.20.26 CC Agenda  
Attachments:  
Receive and file restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections  
*8.  
*9.  
SR-414 Ody Collections  
SR-419  
Attachments:  
Receive and file June 2026 Personal Bond/Collections Monthly Report submitted by Personal  
Bond/Collections  
GC Personal Bond June 2026 Data Review  
Attachments:  
Receive and file Summary of Biweekly Personnel Movements pay period #14, June 18 - July 01,  
2026, submitted by Human Resources  
*10.  
PP 14 New Hire  
Attachments:  
PP 14 Personnel Movement  
PP 14 Terminations  
Consideration of authorizing Voya to release plan level information to Retirement Plan Advisory  
Group submitted by Human Resources  
*11.  
*12.  
11  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of a resolution recognizing Camp Blessing and their dedication and  
selflessness in providing a week-long iconic summer camp experience for children and young  
adults with special needs submitted by the County Judge  
12  
Attachments:  
Consideration of resolution recognizing the 2026 Galveston County Employee Walk Across  
Texas Challenge submitted by Commissioner Pct. 3  
*13.  
*14.  
*15.  
13  
Attachments:  
Receive and file Section 179D Allocation Form assigned to The Hunton Group, submitted by  
Legal Services Manager  
179D ALLOCATION FORM  
Attachments:  
Receive and file Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) Request for Inspection  
TDLR Project #TABS2024023970-Mid County Annex Interior Remodel submitted by Legal  
Services Manager  
TDLR_REQUEST FOR INSPECTION  
Attachments:  
Receive and file the County Clerk's Records Preservation and Restoration Plan submitted by the  
County Clerk  
*16.  
2027 Preservation and Restoration of Archived Records  
Attachments:  
Consideration of Setting a Public Hearing for August 03, 2026, on the County Clerk's Proposed  
Records Archive Fee Established under §118.025 and §118.011(f) of the Texas Local  
Government Code  
*17.  
*18.  
Consideration of changes and updates to Galveston County’s space allocation plan at various  
locations submitted by Facilities  
Space Allocation Memo for Commissioners Court - 7.20.2026  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of a five-year contract with Dickinson Festival of Lights, Inc. for use  
of Paul Hopkins Park for the Dickinson Festival of Lights, submitted by Parks and Cultural  
Services  
*19.  
*20.  
19  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of granting a reduction of a permit fee (Facility Permitting Policy,  
Section 5.1.2 and 5.1.3) to C.C.I.S.D for the use of Walter Hall Park outdoor grounds for their  
District Cross Country Meet on Monday, December 14, 2026, presented by the Parks & Cultural  
Services Department  
CCISD Grier Fee Reduction Request 2026  
Attachments:  
Consideration of a release agreement with Christopher Collier for the settlement of a personal  
property claim submitted by Legal Services Manager  
*21.  
*22.  
Collier-Galveston  
Attachments:  
Consideration of full and final waiver, release, and settlement agreement with Shyla Narayanan  
and Paramesh Madaswamy arising from an incident that occurred on or about May 18, 2026,  
submitted by Legal Services Manager  
Madaswamy Release Signed  
Attachments:  
Consideration of an Order establishing the Boundaries of Election Precinct Lines in Galveston  
County submitted by Legal Services Manager  
*23.  
(NO ACTION TAKEN)  
Consideration of approval of cell phone request for the K9 Division with the Sheriff’s  
Department with AT&T submitted by Information Technology  
*24.  
*25.  
*26.  
Cell phone request- Sheriffs Office (1)  
Attachments:  
Consideration of Interlocal Agreement with Harris County for laboratory diagnostic testing  
services for Mosquito Control submitted by Mosquito Control  
25  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to approve a rate adjustment for contract #SC-0000202 to  
WasteWater Transport Services, LLC submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
wastewater  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the  
Purchasing Agent  
*27.  
*28.  
20260720-surp  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval for the County Judge to execute an account activation request with  
Guardian Background Investigation Solutions, submitted by the Galveston County Sheriff's  
Office  
28  
Attachments:  
Receive and file settlement statement for an easement approved on the June 22, 2026 agenda for  
the TxDOT SH 146 project (W of SH 146, N of FM 646, Parcel 347) submitted by Platting &  
Right-of-Way  
*29.  
*30.  
*31.  
TxDOT 146 Easement Settlement Statement_recieve and file  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute a pipeline easement agreement to  
MarkWest Energy West Texas Gas Company, L.L.C. (TCNC to La Marque), submitted by  
Platting & Right-of-Way  
30  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute a pipeline easement agreement to  
MarkWest Energy West Texas Gas Company, L.L.C. (TCNC to GBR), submitted by Platting &  
Right-of-Way  
31  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute a pipeline easement agreement to  
Marathon Pipe Line, LLC submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way  
*32.  
*33.  
*34.  
32  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute a pipeline easement agreement to  
Blanchard Refining Company, LLC submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way  
33  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of a road opening request from Hermilo Pacho for Avenue G., San  
Leon and acceptance of the approx. 333 linear feet into the county road maintenance system  
submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way  
CC Letter_road opening_Ave G  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of Shultz Cothern Acres subdivision submitted by Platting &  
Right-of-Way  
*35.  
*36.  
Shultz Cotharn Acres  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of application from James and Laura Leteff for a partial replat of Alta  
Loma Outlots subdivision submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way  
36  
Attachments:  
Consideration of contract amendment no. 1 for Engineering Services between Galveston County  
and DCCM Infrastructure, Inc., formerly known as Binkley & Barfield, Inc., for the purpose of  
updating the Contractor’s legal name, submitted by the County Engineer  
*37.  
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*40.  
*41.  
37  
Attachments:  
Receive and file Affidavit of Public Posting for Texas General Land Office Community  
Development Block Grant, Regional Mitigation Program - Method of Distribution submitted by  
Grants Administration  
GLO CDBG RMP - Affidavit of Public Posting  
Attachments:  
Receive and file Affidavit of Public Posting for Texas Department of Agriculture Community  
Development Block Grant, CDV25-0024, High Island Waterline Improvements submitted by  
Grants Administration  
TDA TxCDBG Affidavit of Public Postings - Signed & Notarized  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign and authorize the Texas General  
Land Office CDBG, Amendment No. 7 for Rollover Bay Park Contract No. 16-209-000-9676  
(Ike Round 2.3) submitted by Grants Administration  
GLO CDBG DR IKE 2.3 Amendment No.7 MEMO FINAL  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorization to acknowledge the FY26 TVC-FVA grant budget adjustment  
from the Texas Veterans Commission, as submitted by the Grants Administration Department  
Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional  
Services:  
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26-145-0720-A  
*42.  
Tax Assessor Collector- Request transfer within County Tax Assessor Collector - Administrative  
Supplies to Professional Services to fund payment of an invoice due to revised contract date  
BA 26-145-0720-A  
Attachments:  
26-146-0720-B  
*43.  
*44.  
*45.  
Beach and Parks- Request transfer within County Extension Service - Administrative Supplies to  
Business Mileage Reimbursement to fund employee mileage reimbursement for business travel  
BA 26-146-0720-B  
Attachments:  
26-147-0720-C  
County Engineer- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to County Engineer  
- Other Contract Services to fund invoice from FY2025  
BA 26-147-0720-C  
Attachments:  
26-148-0720-D  
District Court Administration- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to  
District Court Administration - Various Spend Categories to fund increased appeals and court  
reporter fees  
BA 26-148-0720-D  
Attachments:  
26-149-0720-E  
*46.  
*47.  
*48.  
Beach and Parks- Request transfer within Beach and Parks - Various Spend Categories to  
Overtime to fund personnel adjustments  
BA 26-149-0720-E  
Attachments:  
26-150-0720-F  
Constable Precinct 1- Request transfer within Constable Precinct #1 - Various Spend Categories  
to Machinery and Equipment - Goods to fund purchase of tactical equipment  
F-Budget Amendment FY2026  
Attachments:  
26-151-0720-G  
Constables- Request transfer between Constable Precincts to transfer budget and authorized  
positions resulting from the precinct redistricting  
G (Part 1) 123101-123201  
Attachments:  
G (Part 2) 123201-123101  
G (Part 3) 123301-123401  
G (Part 3) Budget Amendment FY2026  
G (Part 4) 123401-123301  
G (Part 4) 222300-223300-222800-223800-921080  
G (Part 5) 921080-123201  
G (Part 5) 222800-223800-222300-921080  
G (Part 6) 921080-223400  
Redistricting Position Control Report  
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie 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:  
*49.  
26-152-0720-H  
Justice of the Peace- Request transfer between Justice of the Peace Precincts to transfer budget  
and authorized positions resulting from the precinct redistricting  
49 H (Part 1)  
Attachments:  
49 H (Part 2)  
H Redistricting Position Control Report  
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  
Aye:  
None  
Nay:  
*50.  
26-153-0720-I  
Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff Services  
for ISDS - Various Spend Categories to fund personnel adjustments that are reimbursable  
through the ISD Program  
I-Budget Amendment FY2026  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve consent agenda items 1-50 by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner  
Dugie with the exception of item(s): #13, #23, #48, and #49. ( Agenda Items #13, #48, and #49 were  
voted on separately, and Agenda Item #23 was deferred.)  
Passed: 5-0  
County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Dugie,  
Commissioner Armstrong  
None  
Aye:  
Nay:  
ACTION AGENDA  
Purchasing  
Consideration to award RFP 26-092, Electrical and Network Wiring Services  
electrical (002)  
51.  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that contract be awarded  
to Crescent Engineering Co., Inc. dba Crescent Electric, as recommended.  
Passed: 5-0  
County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Dugie,  
Aye:  
Commissioner Armstrong  
None  
Nay:  
52.  
Consideration to award RFP 25-080 Push Package for Galveston County  
push package  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that contract be awarded  
to SLSCO LTD, as recommended.  
Passed: 5-0  
County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Dugie,  
Aye:  
Commissioner Armstrong  
None  
Nay:  
53.  
Consideration to award ITB 26-106 Marine Patrol Boat  
boat  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that contract be awarded  
to Dargel Boats, Inc., as recommended.  
Passed: 5-0  
County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Dugie,  
Aye:  
Commissioner Armstrong  
None  
Nay:  
Consideration to award ITB 26-094, Permethrin 31% & 66% Piperonyl Butoxide  
permethrin  
54.  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that contract be awarded  
to Azelis US Holdings, Inc. dba ADAPCO, LLC, as recommended.  
Passed: 5-0  
County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Dugie,  
Aye:  
Commissioner Armstrong  
None  
Nay:  
55.  
Consideration to award RFP 26-087, HVAC /R Equipment and Sales  
hvac  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that contract be awarded  
to Coburn Supply Company, Inc., as recommended.  
Passed: 5-0  
County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Dugie,  
Commissioner Armstrong  
None  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Right of Way  
Receive public comments on Walters Addition No. 2 replat  
56.  
Public Hearing was opened at 9:48 A.M.  
Public Hearing held.  
No public comments.  
Public Hearing was closed at 9:49 A.M.  
Consideration of approval with no conditions, approval with conditions or disapprove of Walters  
Addition No. 2 replat  
57.  
57  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie 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:  
58.  
Receive public comments on Walters Addition No. 3 replat  
Public Hearing was opened at 9:49 A.M.  
Public Hearing held.  
No public comments.  
Public Hearing was closed at 9:49 A.M.  
Consideration of approval with no conditions, approval with conditions or disapprove of Walters  
Addition No. 3 replat  
59.  
59  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, 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:  
60.  
Receive public comments on Roberts Reserve replat  
Public Hearing was opened at 9:50 A.M.  
Public Hearing held.  
No public comments.  
Public Hearing was closed at 9:50 A.M.  
Consideration of approval with no conditions, approval with conditions or disapprove of Roberts  
Reserve replat  
61.  
61  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, 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,  
Commissioner Armstrong  
None  
Aye:  
Nay:  
Receive public comments on Block 37, Moore’s Addition Partial Replat  
62.  
Public Hearing was opened at 9:50 A.M.  
Public Hearing held.  
No public comments.  
Public Hearing was closed at 9:50 A.M.  
Consideration of approval with no conditions, approval with conditions or disapprove of Block  
37, Moore’s Addition Partial Replat  
63.  
63  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie 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 9:51 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 each of the following items:  
Demand received from April Walters  
b.64.  
b.65.  
3:26-CV-00201; Ethan Carl Dick v Galveston County et al, in the United States District Court  
for the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division  
26-CV-1178; Larry George Mason vs Galveston County et al, in the 212th Judicial District  
Court of Galveston County  
b.66.  
b.67.  
3:22-CV-0057; Honorable Terry Petteway et al vs. Galveston County, TX et al, in the United  
States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division  
Abst 10 A Edwards .274 ACS of Lot 1-A Blk 1 San Leon FM HMS Tracts, San Leon, Texas  
b.68.  
c.  
RECONVENE INTO SPECIAL MEETING  
Reconvene into Special Meeting at 10:17 A.M.  
Consideration of Waiver of Service for 3:26-CV-00201; Ethan Carl Dick v Galveston County et  
al, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Galveston Division  
c.69.  
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, 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:  
ADJOURN  
Commissioners Court adjourned at 10:17 A.M. on Monday, July 20, 2026.