MINUTES  
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on October 13, 2025, Commissioners Court of Galveston County, Texas,  
met at a regular 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 Galveston County Courthouse.  
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Commissioner Giusti led the Court in the Pledge of Allegiance.  
The Invocation was given by Commissioner Apffel.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
Public Hearing was opened at 9:33 A.M.  
Public Hearing held.  
John Kerbey addressed the Court.  
Public Hearing was closed at 9:37 A.M.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
Submitted by the Auditor's Office:  
Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 10/13/2025  
*1.  
Attachments:  
Order for payroll ending 10/8/2025 bi-weekly #21  
*2.  
Attachments:  
Order for supplemental payroll period ending 10/8/2025 bi-weekly #21  
*3.  
*4.  
Internal audit report of Galveston County Child Welfare for period of 8/1/2024 - 7/31/2025  
Attachments:  
Internal audit report of the District Attorney’s Office Change Funds with response letter from  
Honorable Jack Roady, dated 9/26/2025  
*5.  
*6.  
*7.  
*8.  
*9.  
Attachments:  
Internal audit report of the cash count of the Galveston County Senior Services Division with  
response letter from Julie Walker, dated 9/26/2025  
Attachments:  
Internal audit report of the inventory of fixed assets of the Sheriff’s Office for period of 8/7/2025  
- 9/3/2025 with response letter from Jimmy Fullen, Galveston County Sheriff, dated 9/24/2025  
Attachments:  
Internal audit report of the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3 for period of 6/1/2024 - 5/31/2025  
with response letter from the Honorable Billy A. Williams, dated 9/30/2025  
Attachments:  
Receive and file notification for transfer of funds within the County Auditor's expenditure  
accounts  
Attachments:  
Receive and file the restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections  
*10.  
*11.  
Attachments:  
Receive and file Summary of Biweekly Personnel Movements pay period #20, September 11 -  
September 24, 2025, submitted by Human Resources  
Attachments:  
Receive and file the September 2025 Personal Bond/Collections Monthly Report submitted by  
Personal Bond/Collections  
*12.  
*13.  
Attachments:  
Receive and file Order of Appointment of the Galveston County Purchasing Agent beginning  
September 29, 2025, for a term of two years, Oath of Office and Statement of Appointed Officer  
for Francisco Rodriguez submitted by the District Clerk  
Attachments:  
Consideration of a resolution honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Bolivar Chamber of  
Commerce submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2  
*14.  
(NO ACTION TAKEN)  
Consideration of a Resolution designating October 5-11, 2025, as 4-H Week in Galveston  
County submitted by Commissioner Pct. 2  
*15.  
*16.  
*17.  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of reappointment to the Gulf Coast Center Board submitted by the  
County Judge  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of request to utilize the Jury Assembly Room at the Galveston County  
Justice Center at 600 59th Street, Galveston, Texas, for the Jack & Jill of America, Inc.  
Foundation forum event on Saturday, October 18, 2025 submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 2  
on behalf of Constable, Precinct 3  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval to accept a donation from the League City Garden Club of two live  
oak trees to be planted at Walter Hall Park, submitted by Parks and Cultural Services  
*18.  
*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 Lighthouse Christian Ministries for use of Bayshore Park for their 3rd  
Annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, November 15, 2025 and dates TBD in 2026 & 2027,  
presented by the Parks & Cultural Services Department  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of TXU Energy Contract Service Point Change Request Forms  
RSR-00275379 and RSR-00275380 for the following locations: a) deletion and meter removal  
4802 HWY 3 UNIT 200W SECLT DICKINSON, TX 77539, and b) deletion and meter removal  
4802 HWY 3 DICKINSON, TX 77539, submitted by Facilities  
*20.  
*21.  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of Comcast Business Enterprise EDI/ENS solution renewal with  
Comcast Business submitted by Information Technology  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of CTI Complete audio-visual conferencing maintenance renewal  
with CTI submitted by Information Technology  
*22.  
*23.  
*24.  
Attachments:  
Consideration of renewal of Library Services Agreement between Galveston County and the  
Rosenberg Library Association submitted by Legal Services Manager  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of an interlocal agreement with Regional Public Defender Local Govt  
Corp FY26/27 submitted by Legal Services Manager  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for a wheeled loader submitted by  
the Purchasing Agent  
*25.  
*26.  
*27.  
*28.  
*29.  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for RFP #B241012 Miscellaneous Asphalt  
Paving submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB 24-016 Corrugated Polyethylene  
& Polypropylene Pipe for Culverts submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to extend the contract for ITB #B212038 Newspaper Publication  
of Legal Notices submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to utilize cooperative purchase agreement in lieu of competitive  
bidding requirements to purchase a Gradall submitted by the Road & Bridge department on  
behalf of the Purchasing Agent  
Attachments:  
Consideration for the County Judge to execute the 287(g) agreement between the United States  
(US) Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), Immigration and Customs Enforcement  
(“ICE”), and the Galveston County Constables Office Pct. 1 for the purpose of receiving  
reimbursable costs incurred by the Galveston County Constables Office Pct. 1 in providing  
resources to joint operations submitted by Constable, Precinct 1  
*30.  
*31.  
Attachments:  
Consideration for the County Judge to execute the 287(g) agreement between the United States  
(US) Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), Immigration and Customs Enforcement  
(“ICE”), and the Galveston County Sheriff's Office for the purpose of receiving reimbursable  
costs in providing resources to joint operations submitted by the Sheriff's Office  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to sign a contract addendum (addition of  
single sign on) with PowerDMS for Contract #227210 approved on Commissioners Court Item  
(#25-0841) on 7/7/25, submitted by the Sheriff’s Office  
*32.  
*33.  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of an Order designating that all monies that otherwise would be  
deposited in an Officers’ Salary Fund be deposited in Galveston County’s General Fund  
submitted by Legal Services Manager  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of analyst agreement between Jeanne LaQue, the County of Galveston  
and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration to provide drug enforcement analyst  
services submitted by the Sheriff’s office  
*34.  
Attachments:  
Receive and file notification for transfer of funds from Sheriff’s Unreserved Fund Balance to  
Sheriff’s Expenditure Account submitted by Sheriff’s Office  
*35.  
*36.  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of a Texas City Hurricane Levee permit number TCSW-25-383 for  
Kinder Morgan to use the Texas City Hurricane Levee for access and maintenance of an existing  
pipeline submitted by the County Engineer  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval to authorize the County Engineer to negotiate engineering contracts  
for the 2025 Road and Bridge and Drainage Bond projects submitted by the County Engineer  
*37.  
*38.  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute change order no. 2 to the Lucas  
Construction Co, Inc. contract for the Highway 3 Boat Ramp & Parking Lot Reconstruction  
project submitted by the County Engineer  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorizing the County Judge to execute change order no. 1 to the Lucas  
Construction Co, Inc. contract for the Galveston County Road Rehabilitation Project submitted  
by the County Engineer  
*39.  
*40.  
*41.  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of an order of abandonment of an unopened portion of Cedar Drive  
and adjacent right-of-way in Smith’s First Addition to High Island submitted by Platting &  
Right-of-Way  
Attachments:  
Consideration of an Interlocal Collection Agreement with the City of Dickinson for collection of  
Bayou Lakes #1 & Bayou Lakes #2 Public Improvement Districts assessment on property  
submitted by the Tax Assessor/Collector  
Attachments:  
Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and  
League City Volunteer Fire Department, submitted by Legal Services Manager  
*42.  
*43.  
Attachments:  
Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and San  
Leon Volunteer Fire Department, submitted by Legal Services Manager  
Attachments:  
Consideration of renewal of fire protection services contract between Galveston County and Tiki  
Island Volunteer Fire Department, submitted by Legal Services Manager  
*44.  
*45.  
Attachments:  
Consideration of acceptance of FY 2026 Operation Lone Star grant award for local enforcement  
activities from the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office - Homeland Security Division  
as submitted by Professional Services  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign 90/10 Match Commitment Letter for the  
DR-4798 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program pertaining to the Multi-Hazard Plan Update with the  
Texas Division of Emergency Management as submitted by Professional Services  
*46.  
*47.  
*48.  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign FY 2026 - 2032 Child Welfare grant  
award contract and required documents from the Texas Department of Family Protective  
Services as submitted by Professional Services  
Attachments:  
Consideration of acceptance of DR-4798 Hurricane Beryl Vector Control project from the  
Federal Emergency Management Administration as submitted by Professional Services  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional  
Services:  
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25-186-1013-A  
*49.  
Juvenile Justice- Request transfer from Juvenile Justice Fund - Residential Placement to Various  
Line Items to fund expenses for remainder of the fiscal year  
Attachments:  
25-187-1013-B  
*50.  
Juvenile Justice- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to National School  
Lunch Program - Transfer To Juvenile Justice to show revenue and expenses in appropriate  
cost-centers  
Attachments:  
25-188-1013-C  
*51.  
*52.  
County Judge- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Various Cost Centers  
- Various Line Items to fund Elected Officials salary adjustments for remainder of FY2025  
Attachments:  
26-06-1013-A  
Fleet Management - SO Vehicles - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to  
Fleet Management - SO Vehicles - Various spend categories to fund the purchase of vehicles for  
FY26  
Attachments:  
26-07-1013-B  
*53.  
*54.  
Auditor- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Auditor's Office - Various  
Spend Categories to fund personnel adjustments for FY26  
Attachments:  
26-09-1013-D  
Road & Bridge Department- Request transfer within F.M. Lateral Road from Office and  
Administrative Supplies to General Operating Supplies to fund expenses in the appropriate  
ledger account.  
Attachments:  
26-10-1013-E  
*55.  
*56.  
Facilities- Request transfer from County Capital Projects Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Facilities  
Services - Building Improvements to fund Mid-County Annex Renovation  
26-11-1013-F  
Professional Services- Request transfer from Grant Administration - Various Spend Categories  
to General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to fund personnel adjustments for FY26  
Attachments:  
26-12-1013-G  
*57.  
*58.  
212th District Court - Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to 212th District  
Court - Software Licensing and Maintenance to fund the purchase of Court Recorder software  
for FY26  
Attachments:  
26-14-1013-I  
Professional Services- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Various Cost  
Centers - Various Spend Categories to fund rollover for FY26  
Attachments:  
26-15-1013-J  
*59.  
Professional Services- Consideration of approval of salary changes as listed on the schedule of  
personnel budgeting changes from FY 2026 adopted budget  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve consent agenda items 1-59 by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner  
Dugie with the exception of item(s): 14.  
Passed: 5-0  
County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Dugie,  
Commissioner Armstrong  
None  
Aye:  
Nay:  
ACTION AGENDA  
Purchasing  
Consideration of awarding RFP 25-058 Printing for Yearly Newsletter  
60.  
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:  
61.  
Consideration of approval of a contract agreement by and between Aspen Imagining, LLC dba  
Signature Aspen and the County of Galveston, for the printing and mailing of the County's  
annual newsletter  
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:  
62.  
Consideration of awarding ITB 25-056 Malathion Insecticide  
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:  
63.  
Consideration of resultant contract from ITB 25-056 Malathion Insecticide with ES OPCO USA,  
LLC dba Veseris submitted by Mosquito Control  
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:  
64.  
Consideration for authorization to award RFP 25-057 Galveston County Guardianship Program  
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 9:41 A.M.  
b.  
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:  
Mosquito Control Manager  
b.65.  
c.  
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR MEETING  
Reconvene into Regular Meeting at 9:56 A.M.  
ADJOURN  
Commissioners Court adjourned at 9:56 A.M. on Monday, October 13, 2025.