722 Moody  
County Courthouse  
Galveston, TX 77550  
(409) 766-2244  
GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS  
COMMISSIONERS COURT  
SPECIAL MEETING  
AGENDA  
Mark Henry  
County Judge  
Darrell Apffel  
Commissioner, Precinct 1  
Joe Giusti  
Hank Dugie  
Robin Armstrong, MD  
Commissioner, Precinct 4  
Commissioner, Precinct 2  
Commissioner, Precinct 3  
9:30 AM  
Monday, March 17, 2025  
CALDER MEETING LOCATION  
174 Calder Rd., Room 100  
League City, Texas 77573  
SPECIAL MEETING  
CONSENT AGENDA: ALL ITEMS MARKED WITH A SINGLE ASTERISK (*) ARE PART OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AND REQUIRE NO  
DELIBERATION BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT. ANY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEMBER MAY REMOVE AN ITEM FROM THIS  
AGENDA TO BE CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.  
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), persons in need of a special accommodation  
to participate in this proceeding shall, within three (3) days prior to any proceeding contact the County Judge’s office at 722  
Moody, Galveston, Texas 77550 (409) 766-2244.  
Call to Order  
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance  
Public Comment  
Consent Agenda  
Submitted by the Auditor's Office:  
Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 3/17/2025  
*1.  
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Order for payroll ending 3/12/2025 bi-weekly #6  
Order for supplemental payroll period ending 3/12/2025 bi-weekly #6  
Early check release dated 3/3/2025 to McCoy Rockford check number AP00479067  
Internal audit report for the Tax Office’s Cash Counts with response letter from Honorable  
Cheryl E. Johnson, dated 2/28/2025  
Internal audit report of the Sheriff’s Office Bond Division for period of 11/1/2023 - 10/31/2024  
with response letter from Sheriff Fullen, dated 3/4/2025  
*6.  
*7.  
*8.  
Receive and file correspondence and instruction from Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention  
Authority regarding a wrecked vehicle under Auto Crimes Task Force grant  
Receive and file restitution check list from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections  
Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #04, January 30 -  
February 12, 2025 submitted by Human Resources  
*9.  
Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #05, February 13 -  
February 26, 2025 submitted by Human Resources  
*10.  
*11.  
*12.  
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Receive and file February 2025 Personal Bond/Collections Monthly Report submitted by  
Personal Bond/Collections  
Consideration of approval of appointments of Galveston County Constable Deputies submitted  
by Constable, Pct. 2  
Consideration of a resolution honoring the retirement of Brandy Chapman from the County  
Clerk’s Office submitted by Commissioner, Pct. 1  
Consideration of a resolution acknowledging Abundant Life Christian Center for 40 years of  
ministry and contributions to Galveston County submitted by Commissioner, Pct. 4  
Consideration of a resolution supporting S.B. No. 1813 allowing for the temporary appointment  
of the duties of the Galveston County Judge, initiated by the elected County Judge, especially in  
case of disaster submitted by County Judge  
Consideration of a resolution supporting S.B. No. 19 banning the practice of taxpayer-funded  
lobbying during the 89th Legislative Session (assigned new S.B no.; previously approved as S.B.  
239 on February 3, 2025) submitted by County Judge  
*16.  
Consideration of approval of appointment to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District submitted  
by the County Judge  
*17.  
*18.  
Consideration of adoption of an order with respect to Waste Management, Inc., Project and  
authorizing the County Judge to execute certificates approving the order and public hearing  
submitted by Legal Services Manager  
Consideration for approval to purchase new software and hardware required for new poll pads  
due to no updates available for existing poll pads submitted by County Clerk Elections  
*19.  
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Consideration of approval of Palo Alto Internal Firewall renewal with Layer 3 Communications  
submitted by Information Technology  
Consideration of approval of Dispatcher Phoenix Paragon renewal with Konica Minolta  
submitted by Information Technology  
Consideration of approval of Boomi reassignment letter moving the ownership from Dell to  
Carahsoft submitted by Information Technology  
Consideration of approval of Zero True Up with Microsoft submitted by Information  
Technology  
Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchasing agreement in lieu of  
competitive bidding requirements to procure HVAC system for the Road & Bridge Facility on  
behalf of Purchasing Agent submitted by the Facilities Department  
Consideration for authorization to utilize a discretionary exemption in lieu of competitive  
bidding requirements for the purpose of dire repairs needed to repair HVAC system at the  
Emergency Management Building on behalf of the Galveston County Facilities Department  
submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
*25.  
Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for weed & brush control chemicals on behalf of the  
Galveston County Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
*26.  
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Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for Altosid Liquid Larvicide 5% & 20% on behalf of  
the Mosquito Control Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for heavy equipment rental on behalf of the Road &  
Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for road signs & materials on behalf of the Road &  
Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B242015, Generator  
Maintenance on behalf of the Facilities Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB #B232013, Electrical Services for  
Galveston County on behalf of the Facilities Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB #B242014, Roadway Traffic  
Safety Services on behalf of the Road & Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB #B232014A, Lightweight  
Aggregate Road Materials on behalf of the Road & Bridge Department submitted by the  
Purchasing Agent  
Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the  
Purchasing Agent  
*34.  
*35.  
Consideration of accepting an offer and authorizing Possession and Use Agreement from  
TxDOT for a property purchase of 0.1132 acres associated with the SH 146 project (W of SH  
146, N of FM 646, Parcel 347) submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way  
Consideration of approval of application from Bunny Meyer and Lazy Pelican RV Park, LLC for  
a partial replat of Pelican Way Replat No. 1 submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way  
*36.  
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Consideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax  
Assessor/Collector  
Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and San  
Leon Volunteer Fire Department submitted by Legal Services Manager  
Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice  
Assistance Grant Interlocal Agreement with the City of Galveston as submitted by Professional  
Services  
Consideration for ratification of the 2024 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities  
grant application submission to the Texas Division of Emergency Management for the Bacliff  
Drainage Improvement Project as submitted by Professional Services  
*40.  
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Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional  
Services:  
25-96-0317-A  
*41.  
Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Corrections -  
Other Contract Services to fund monthly on-site electrical work  
25-97-0317-B  
*42.  
Facilities- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Facilities - Maintenance  
& Repair - Buildings to fund the replacement of two Liebert Condensers for county emergency  
operations center  
25-98-0317-C  
*43.  
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Constable Precinct 2- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Constable  
Precinct #2 - Operating Supplies to fund purchase of body armor vest  
25-99-0317-D  
Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Identification  
Division - Building Improvements to fund the evidence room expansion  
25-100-0317-E  
Sheriff's Office - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Sheriff's Office -  
Machinery and Equipment to fund fuming chamber  
25-101-0317-F  
Road & Bridge Department- Request Budget Transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves  
to Road and Bridge Facility - Building Improvements to fund HVAC system  
Action Agenda  
Commissioner, Precinct 2  
Consideration of approval of appointment to the Galveston County Emergency Services District  
47.  
#1  
Consideration of approval of (re)appointment to the Galveston County Emergency Services  
District #2  
48.  
Purchasing  
Consideration of awarding RFQ 25-034, Engineering Services for Bolivar Beach Pocket Park on  
behalf of the Parks & Cultural Services Department  
49.  
General Counsel  
a. Break into Executive Session:  
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:  
Cause No. CV-0086487; Galveston County, Texas vs. The Estate of Sarah Smith Stumpp,  
Deceased, et al County Court at Law No. 1 in Galveston County  
b.50.  
b.51.  
c.  
Cause No. CI68355; Blaze Allen vs. John Paul Blackwell, et al County Court at Law No. 4 in  
Brazoria County  
Reconvene into Special Meeting  
Adjourn  
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.  
Executive Sessions  
The Galveston County Commissioners Court may recess into closed meeting (Executive Session) on  
any item listed on this agenda if the Executive Session is authorized under the Open Meetings Act  
pursuant to one or more the following exceptions: Tex. Gov’t Code §§ 551.071 (consultation with  
attorney), 551.072 (deliberation regarding real property), 551.073 (deliberation regarding a prospective  
gift or donation), 551.074 (personnel matters), 551.0745 (personnel matters affecting County advisory  
body), 551.076 (deliberation regarding security devices or security audits),  
and/or 551.087  
(deliberations regarding economic development negotiations). The Presiding Officer of the  
Commissioners Court shall announce the basis for the Executive Session prior to recessing into  
Executive Session. However, the Commissioners Court may only enter into the Executive Session on  
any agenda item for which a separate Executive Session has not been separately posted if, prior to  
conducting the Executive Session, a majority of the Commissioners Court votes to go into Executive  
Session. This motion requirement does not apply to any agenda item that has been previously noticed to  
constitute or include an Executive Session.  
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