MINUTES  
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on March 17, 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  
CALL TO ORDER  
Call to Order by Judge Henry at 9:30 A.M. at the Calder Annex.  
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Commissioner Giusti led the Court in the Pledge of Allegiance.  
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Apffel.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
No public comment.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
Submitted by the Auditor's Office:  
Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 3/17/2025  
1(1)  
*1.  
Attachments:  
Order for payroll ending 3/12/2025 bi-weekly #6  
*2.  
2
Attachments:  
Order for supplemental payroll period ending 3/12/2025 bi-weekly #6  
*3.  
*4.  
Early check release dated 3/3/2025 to McCoy Rockford check number AP00479067  
4
Attachments:  
Internal audit report for the Tax Office’s Cash Counts with response letter from Honorable  
Cheryl E. Johnson, dated 2/28/2025  
*5.  
CC Agenda Packet 03.17.2025  
Attachments:  
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.  
SO Bond Division CC Agenda Packet 03.17.2025  
Attachments:  
Receive and file correspondence and instruction from Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention  
Authority regarding a wrecked vehicle under Auto Crimes Task Force grant  
ACTF Receive and File - CC 3.17.25 (002)  
Attachments:  
Receive and file restitution check list from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections  
*8.  
*9.  
SR-81 Demand to Ody Collections 312692-312717.pdf  
SR-88 Demand to Ody Collections 312718-312748.pdf  
Attachments:  
Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #04, January 30 -  
February 12, 2025 submitted by Human Resources  
PP 04 Movement 01.30.2025 - 02.12.2025  
PP 04 New Hire 01.30.2025 - 02.12.2025  
PP 04 Termed 01.30.2025 - 02.12.2025  
Attachments:  
Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #05, February 13 -  
February 26, 2025 submitted by Human Resources  
*10.  
PP 05 New Hire 02.13.2025 - 02.26.2025  
PP 05 Personnel Changes 02.13.2025 - 02.26.2025  
PP 05 Termed 02.13.2025 - 02.26.2025  
Attachments:  
Receive and file February 2025 Personal Bond/Collections Monthly Report submitted by  
Personal Bond/Collections  
*11.  
*12.  
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*15.  
GC Personal Bond February 2025 Data Review.pdf  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of appointments of Galveston County Constable Deputies submitted  
by Constable, Pct. 2  
12  
Attachments:  
Consideration of a resolution honoring the retirement of Brandy Chapman from the County  
Clerk’s Office submitted by Commissioner, Pct. 1  
13  
Attachments:  
Consideration of a resolution acknowledging Abundant Life Christian Center for 40 years of  
ministry and contributions to Galveston County submitted by Commissioner, Pct. 4  
14  
Attachments:  
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  
15  
Attachments:  
Consideration of a resolution supporting S.B. No. 19 banning the practice of taxpayer-funded  
*16.  
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  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of appointment to the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District submitted  
by the County Judge  
*17.  
*18.  
Harris-GalvSubDistrictMARCH2025.pdf  
John Bowen_Redacted.pdf  
Attachments:  
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  
18  
Attachments:  
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.  
*20.  
19  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of Palo Alto Internal Firewall renewal with Layer 3 Communications  
submitted by Information Technology  
PALO BACKUP  
Attachments:  
DIR-CPO-4864-Contract.pdf  
DIR-CPO-4864-Appendix-A-Standard-Terms-and-Conditions.pdf  
Consideration of approval of Dispatcher Phoenix Paragon renewal with Konica Minolta  
submitted by Information Technology  
*21.  
PARAGON BACKUP  
Attachments:  
DIR-CPO-4439-Contract.pdf  
DIR-CPO-4439-Appendix-A-Standard-Terms-and-Conditions.pdf  
Consideration of approval of Boomi reassignment letter moving the ownership from Dell to  
Carahsoft submitted by Information Technology  
*22.  
*23.  
*24.  
22  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of Zero True Up with Microsoft submitted by Information  
Technology  
23  
Attachments:  
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  
24  
Attachments:  
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.  
condensers  
Attachments:  
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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*29.  
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*31.  
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*33.  
weed and brush  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for Altosid Liquid Larvicide 5% & 20% on behalf of  
the Mosquito Control Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
altosid  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for heavy equipment rental on behalf of the Road &  
Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
HEAVY EQUIPMENT  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to re-solicit for road signs & materials on behalf of the Road &  
Bridge Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
road signs  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B242015, Generator  
Maintenance on behalf of the Facilities Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
generator  
Attachments:  
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  
electrical (002)  
Attachments:  
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  
Roadway  
Attachments:  
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  
aggregate  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the  
Purchasing Agent  
*34.  
*35.  
surp-salvg-2025-03-17  
Attachments:  
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  
35  
Attachments:  
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.  
36  
Attachments:  
Consideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax  
Assessor/Collector  
*37.  
*38.  
*39.  
Tax Refunds in Excess of $2,500.00  
Attachments:  
Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and San  
Leon Volunteer Fire Department submitted by Legal Services Manager  
38  
Attachments:  
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  
39  
Attachments:  
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.  
40  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional  
Services:  
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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  
BA 25-96-0317-A  
Attachments:  
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  
BA 25-97-0317-B  
Attachments:  
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  
BA 25-98-0317-C  
Attachments:  
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  
BA 25-99-0317-D  
Attachments:  
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  
BA 25-101-0317-E  
Attachments:  
25-101-0317-F  
*46.  
Road & Bridge Department- Request Budget Transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves  
to Road and Bridge Facility - Building Improvements to fund HVAC system  
BA 25-101-0317-F.pdf  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve consent agenda items 1-46 by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner  
Dugie.  
Passed: 5-0  
County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Dugie,  
Commissioner Armstrong  
None  
Aye:  
Nay:  
ACTION AGENDA  
Commissioner, Precinct 2  
Consideration of approval of appointment to the Galveston County Emergency Services District  
47.  
#1  
GCESDNo1MARCH2025.pdf  
Attachments:  
Samuel Helton CV Resume-2025_Redacted.pdf  
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:  
48.  
Consideration of approval of (re)appointment to the Galveston County Emergency Services  
District #2  
ESD2_MARCH31_2025.pdf  
20241207094837992.pdf  
Attachments:  
Motion to defer by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Apffel.  
Passed: 5-0  
County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Dugie,  
Aye:  
Commissioner Armstrong  
None  
Nay:  
Purchasing  
Consideration of awarding RFQ 25-034, Engineering Services for Bolivar Beach Pocket Park on  
behalf of the Parks & Cultural Services Department  
49.  
bolivar (003)  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that contract be awarded  
to Huitt-Zollars, Inc., as requested.  
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 9:39 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:  
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  
Reconvene into Special Meeting at 9:47 A.M.  
ADJOURN  
Commissioners Court adjourned at 9:47 A.M. on Monday, March 17, 2025.