MINUTES  
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on September 15, 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 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 9/15/2025  
*1.  
1
Attachments:  
Order for payroll ending 9/10/2025 bi-weekly #19  
*2.  
2
Attachments:  
Order for supplemental payroll period ending 9/10/2025 bi-weekly #19  
*3.  
*4.  
Receive and file the restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections  
SR-212 Demand to Ody Collections 313246-313268.pdf  
SR-219 Demand to Ody Collections 313269-313287.pdf  
Attachments:  
Receive and file Summary of Biweekly Personnel Movements pay period #18, August 14 –  
*5.  
August 27, 2025, submitted by Human Resources  
PP 18 New Hires  
Attachments:  
PP 18 Personnel Movement  
PP 18 Termination  
Receive and file the August 2025 Personal Bond/Collections Monthly Report submitted by  
Personal Bond/Collections  
*6.  
*7.  
GC Personal Bond August 2025 Data Review.pdf  
Attachments:  
Receive and file District Attorney Financial Statement for October 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025 and  
authorize County Judge to sign Order Releasing Contraband Funds submitted by District  
Attorney  
7
Attachments:  
Receive and file the August 21, 2025 Order of the District Judges of Galveston County setting  
the salary of the official court reporters, effective October 1, 2025 submitted by the District  
Clerk  
*8.  
*9.  
Aug 21, 2025 Order Court salary of Court Reporters.pdf  
Attachments:  
Receive and file the corrected water and wastewater capacity application for the City of La  
Marque for the new Mental Health Wellness Center at 1207 Oak St., La Marque, TX,  
superseding Item 17 on September 2, 2025, as submitted by Facilities  
_WATER--WASTWATER-CAPACITY-APPLICATION Lamarque  
Mental Health 8-19-2025 Revised  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of the County of Galveston District Attorney’s Office Paid Internship  
for Law School Students Policy submitted by Human Resources  
*10.  
*11.  
*12.  
Paid Internship for Law School Students Policy  
Attachments:  
Consideration of a resolution recognizing September 20, 2025 as Texian Navy Day, submitted  
by County Judge  
11  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of appointment to the Gulf Coast Center Board submitted by  
Commissioner, Precinct 4  
(NO ACTION TAKEN)  
Consideration of approval of appointment to the Gulf Coast Authority Board submitted by the  
*13.  
County Judge  
GulfCoastAuthoritySEPT2025  
Attachments:  
(NO ACTION TAKEN)  
Consideration of authorization of the abatement of public nuisance submitted by the Sheriff’s  
Office: 3826 Bayshore Dr. Bacliff, TX 77518  
*14.  
14  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorization of the abatement of public nuisance submitted by the Sheriff’s  
Office: 7501 Western Dr. Hitchcock, TX 77563  
*15.  
*16.  
15  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorization of the abatement of public nuisance submitted by the Sheriff’s  
Office: 7513 Western Dr. Hitchcock, TX 77563  
Nuisance Abatement  
Attachments:  
SKM_C450i25090406012  
(NO ACTION TAKEN)  
Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute proposal for SMP licenses for the  
BAS system with HVAC Mechanical Services of Texas LTD submitted by Facilities  
*17.  
17  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign amendment of contract with Alert  
Alarms to provide labor & materials to install keypad for monitoring services at the old Medical  
Examiners building submitted by Facilities  
*18.  
18  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to utilize HVAC Mechanical services of Texas LTD to provide  
labor & materials for BAS system upgrade for League City Annex as submitted by Facilities  
*19.  
*20.  
*21.  
19  
Attachments:  
Consideration of renewal of public official bonds for Constables Pct. 1 through Pct. 4 and the  
Sheriff’s office submitted by Legal Services Manager  
20  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign contract for election services  
between Galveston County Municipal Utility District No.58 and the Galveston County Elections  
Division submitted by the County Clerk  
21  
Attachments:  
Consideration of renewal of Mental Health Court Appointed Service contract with Christopher  
Johnsen submitted by the District Attorney  
*22.  
*23.  
*24.  
SIGNED CONTRACT FY 26 CHRISTOPHER JOHNSEN  
Attachments:  
Consideration of renewal of Prosecutor Services contract with Ted Mora to represent the State in  
Justice of the Peace courts submitted by the District Attorney  
SIGNED CONTRACT FY 26 TED MORA  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of Solarwinds Hybrid Cloud Observability Advanced Renewal with  
SHI Govt Solutions submitted by Information Technology  
SHI Quote-26551443 (002)  
Attachments:  
DIR-CPO-5241-Contract  
FY2025 Adopted Budget-Solarwinds (002)  
Consideration of approval of SymPro Investment Management subscription renewal with  
SymPro Treasury Management Solutions submitted by Information Technology  
*25.  
*26.  
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*28.  
*29.  
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*35.  
25  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of LexisNexis Master Prison Solutions Agreement for inmate legal  
online services submitted by Personal Bond/Collections  
26  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of a contract with Recovery Monitoring Solutions for electronic  
online services submitted by Personal Bond/Collections  
27  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of an Order Form with Thomson Reuters for West Proflex Patron  
Access Q-09537557 submitted by the Personal Bond/Collections  
28  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of an Order Form with Thomson Reuters for West Complete Library  
Subscription Q-10117356 submitted by the Personal Bond/Collections  
29  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of an Order Form with Thomson Reuters for West Proflex  
Q-09537283 Judges & Attorneys submitted by the Personal Bond/Collections  
30  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for cementitious slurry material submitted by the  
Interim Purchasing Agent  
slurry  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for asphalt, oils & emulsions submitted by the  
Interim Purchasing Agent  
asphalt  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the  
Interim Purchasing Agent  
surp-salvg-20250915  
Attachments:  
Consideration of acceptance of Petition to abandon a portion of Cedar Ave and adjacent alley in  
High Island, submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way  
Cedar Ave Abandoment Petition  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute a utility easement with Bolivar  
Peninsula Special Utility District for the replacement of waterlines along Hwy 87 as a result of  
the closure of Rollover Pass submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way  
35  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute a utility easement with Bolivar  
Peninsula Special Utility District for a waterline at the Rollover Pier Project submitted by  
Platting & Right-of-Way  
*36.  
*37.  
*38.  
36  
Attachments:  
Consideration of acceptance of FY 2025 Formula Grant award with special conditions from the  
Texas Indigent Defense Commission for partial reimbursement of expenses as submitted by  
Professional Services  
FY 2025 TIDC Award Court Memo FINAL for 9.2.2025  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign five-year Beach Cleaning and  
Maintenance Assistance Program Interlocal Agreement No. 26-002-003 regarding annual  
reimbursement grants from the Texas General Land Office as submitted by Professional Services  
FY 2025-2030 Beach C&M Interlocal FINAL Court Memo for  
9.15.2025  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign resolution regarding annual  
county-funded grant to Interfaith Ministries of Greater Houston for home delivered senior meals  
as submitted by Professional Services  
*39.  
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39  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign resolution regarding annual  
county-funded grant to the Bay Area Meals on Wheels for home delivered senior meals as  
submitted by Professional Services  
40  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval to cover personnel salary gap for grant-funded positions from the  
Office of the Governor as submitted by Professional Services  
FY 2026 OOG Gap Court Memo for 9.15.2025  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional  
Services:  
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25-176-0915-B  
*42.  
Adult Probation- Request from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Adult Probation - Various  
Line Items to fund benefit expenses for remainder of the fiscal year  
BA 25-176-0915-B  
Attachments:  
25-177-0915-C  
*43.  
*44.  
Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff Warrants  
Division - Prisoner Extradition Travel to fund past and future extradition expenses  
BA 25-177-0915-C  
Attachments:  
25-178-0915-D  
Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff's Office  
Corrections and ISDS - Various Spend Categories to fund personnel adjustments  
BA 25-178-0915-D  
Attachments:  
25-179-0915-E  
*45.  
District Court Administration- Request transfer within District Court Administration - Various  
Line Items to fund expenses for remainder of the fiscal year  
BA 25-179-0915-E  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve consent agenda items 1-45 by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner  
Apffel with the exception of item(s): 12, 13 and 16 (Agenda items 12, 13 and 16 were deferred with  
Consent Agenda.)  
Passed: 5-0  
ACTION AGENDA  
County Clerk  
Consideration of approval to award Galveston County Bank Depository Contract  
46.  
Motion to defer by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Apffel..  
Passed: 5-0  
Purchasing  
Consideration of awarding ITB 25-042 Inmate Clothing & Supplies  
inmate  
47.  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve by Commissioner Dugie, seconded by County Judge Henry that the above action be  
taken by the Court.  
Passed: 5-0  
Consideration of approval of resultant contract for ITB 25-042, Inmate Clothing & Supplies with  
Victory Supply LLC submitted by the Juvenile Justice Department  
48.  
48  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the above action be  
taken by the Court.  
Passed: 5-0  
Consideration of awarding RFP 25-054 Bayshore Park Boat Ramp  
bayshore  
49.  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that the above action be  
taken by the Court.  
Passed: 5-0  
General Counsel  
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:  
D.S., EEOC Charge 460-2025-08579  
A.M., EEOC Charge 460-2025-06649  
b.50.  
b.51.  
b.52.  
3:24-CV-00015; Alfy Mayes v Galveston County in the United States Court of Appeals for the  
5th Circuit  
MDL No. 2018-63587; In Re: Texas Opioid Litigation in the District Court of Harris County, in  
the 152nd Judicial District  
b.53.  
c.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION:  
Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Personnel Matters: 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 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel Matters: to deliberate the  
appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer  
or employee:  
Director of Road & Bridge  
c.54.  
a.  
BREAK INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION:  
Break into Executive Session at 9:37 A.M.  
d. RECONVENE INTO SPECIAL MEETING  
Reconvene into Special Meeting at 9:52 A.M.  
Consideration of Resolution Authorizing Approval of Proposed Texas Statewide Opioid  
Settlement Agreements submitted by Legal Services Manager  
d.55.  
55  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the above action be  
taken by the Court.  
Passed: 5-0  
Consideration of authorizing Secondary Manufacturers’ Combined Subdivision Participation  
and Release Form as a Participating Entity submitted by Legal Services Manager  
d.56.  
56  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong that the above action  
be taken by the Court.  
Passed: 5-0  
Consideration of approval to appoint the Director of Road & Bridge  
d.57.  
Motion to approve the appointment of Zach Smith as the Director of Road & Bridge by Commissioner  
Dugie, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that the above action be taken by the Court.  
Passed: 5-0  
ADJOURN  
Commissioners Court adjourned at 9:53 A.M. on Monday, September 15, 2025.