MINUTES  
BE IT REMEMBERED, That on April 28, 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 Mae Ross, 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  
Adrienne Ryholf/Resound addressed the Court.  
Alison Alton Poole Jr. addressed the Court.  
CONSENT AGENDA  
Submitted by the Auditor's Office:  
Approval of the accounts payable checks dated 4/28/2025  
*1.  
1
Attachments:  
Order for payroll ending 4/23/2025 bi-weekly #9  
*2.  
2
Attachments:  
Order for supplemental payroll period ending 4/23/2025 bi-weekly #9  
*3.  
*4.  
Receive and file the restitution checklist from Odyssey submitted by Personal Bond/Collections  
SR-117 Demand to Ody Collections 312840-312857.pdf  
SR-122 Demand to Ody Collections 312858-312879.pdf  
Attachments:  
Receive and file Summary of Bi-weekly Personnel Movements pay period #08, March 27 - April  
09, 2025, submitted by Human Resources  
*5.  
New Hires PP08  
Attachments:  
Personnel Movement PP08  
Terminations PP08  
Consideration of a resolution honoring the retirement of Renelle Lopez from Parks and Cultural  
Services submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 1  
*6.  
*7.  
*8.  
*9.  
Consideration of a resolution proclaiming Thursday, May 1, 2025 as National Day of Prayer  
submitted by Commissioner, Precinct 4  
Consideration of a resolution proclaiming May as Older Americans Month submitted by  
Commissioner, Precinct 2  
Consideration of authorization to close the Hwy. 3 boat ramp in Dickinson for construction  
beginning May 28, 2025 for approximately one year with signs posted, submitted by Parks and  
Cultural Services Department  
Consideration of authorization to retain surplus vehicle for Parks and Cultural Services'  
operations transferred from County Clerk's office submitted by Parks & Cultural Services  
*10.  
*11.  
*12.  
Consideration of authorization to retain surplus vehicle from NOW Program for Pct. 1  
Constable's office operations submitted by Constable, Precinct 1  
Consideration of amendment to Project Management Services Agreement with Turner &  
Townsend Heery, LLC for facility condition assessment submitted by Legal Services Manager  
12  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of cell phone request for two Constable Pct 1 deputies with AT&T  
submitted by Information Technology  
*13.  
*14.  
*15.  
*16.  
CELLPHONE REQUEST.pdf  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of professional service hours for Data Center support, Voice, and  
network changes and projects with Datavox Inc. submitted by Information Technology  
14  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of amendment of Bluebeam OpenGov Permitting application for  
Engineering Department with Print-o-stat submitted by Information Technology  
15  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of an interlocal purchase agreement with Texas City ISD for the  
purchase of one used K9 vehicle for the Sheriff's Office K9 Division submitted by the Fleet  
Department  
16  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for the renovation of the concession  
and restroom building at La Salle Park on behalf of the Parks & Cultural Services Department  
submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
*17.  
park  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to issue formal solicitations for Architectural Services on behalf  
of the Information Technology/Facilities Department submitted by the Purchasing Agent  
*18.  
*19.  
*20.  
*21.  
architect  
Attachments:  
Consideration for authorization to dispose of salvage or surplus property submitted by the  
Purchasing Agent  
chairs  
Attachments:  
Consideration of renewing Panel Counsel Services contract with Greer, Herz & Adams, L.L.P.  
for legal services submitted by Legal Services Manager  
20  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of zero cost Change Order No. 1 for Bacliff Drainage Improvements  
Project submitted by Engineering  
21  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorization to retain surplus vehicle for Engineering operation submitted by  
Engineering  
*22.  
*23.  
Consideration of acknowledging receipt of a sand pit permit application from John “JC” Bouse  
on Bolivar Peninsula and authorizing the County Engineer to run the required newspaper notice  
submitted by the County Engineer  
3899 JC Bouse  
Attachments:  
Consideration of acknowledging receipt of a sand pit permit application from John “JC” Bouse  
on behalf of Sidney Bouse and authorizing the County Engineer to run the required newspaper  
notice submitted by the County Engineer  
*24.  
3925 JC Bouse (Sidney Bousee)  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of application from Antonio Rodriguez for a partial replat of San  
Leon Farm Home Tracts submitted by Platting & Right-of-Way  
*25.  
*26.  
25  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of application from Richard Branstetter and Lisa Walker for a partial  
replat of Brigham Lane Addition and Replat of Lot 2 Brigham Lane Subdivision submitted by  
Platting & Right-of-Way  
26  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of a renewal contract between the Galveston County Tax Office and  
Appraisal & Collection Technologies for Truth-in-Taxation 2025 Software submitted by the Tax  
Assessor/Collector  
*27.  
*28.  
27  
Attachments:  
Consideration of request of tax refunds in excess of $2,500.00 submitted by the Tax  
Assessor/Collector  
Tax Refunds in Excess of 2500  
Attachments:  
Consideration of ratification of submission of FY 2026 Urban Area Security Initiative  
Community Preparedness grant application to the Office of the Governor's Pubic Safety Office -  
Homeland Security Division and authorize County Judge to sign supporting resolution as  
submitted by Professional Services  
*29.  
*30.  
29  
Attachments:  
Consideration of ratification of submission of FY 2026 Urban Area Security Initiative Regional  
Planner grant application to the Office of the Governor's Pubic Safety Office - Homeland  
Security Division and authorize County Judge to sign supporting resolution as submitted by  
Professional Services  
30  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval to accept FEMA Hurricane Harvey Disaster Repair and Mitigation  
grant award for the Bayshore Park Boat Ramp from the Federal Emergency Management  
Administration as submitted by Professional Services  
*31.  
*32.  
FEMA-Harvey Cost Increase Award Court Memo for 4.28.2025  
SOW-CE shows $313,009.06 - 4.21.2025  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign resolution for Cycle 14 Coastal Erosion  
Planning and Response Act grant application for the Bolivar Beach and Dune Monitoring and  
Maintenance Project for submission to the Texas General Land Office as submitted by  
Professional Services.  
32  
Attachments:  
Consideration of authorization for County Judge to sign required documents for the Senior  
Congregate Meal and Transportation grant application to be submitted to the Houston-Galveston  
Area Council as submitted by Professional Services  
*33.  
33  
Attachments:  
Consideration of approval of the following budget amendments submitted by Professional  
Services:  
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25-115-0428-A  
*34.  
Facilities- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Facilities - Other  
Contract Services to fund contract amendment increase for CM24226  
BA 25-115-0428-A  
Attachments:  
25-116-0428-B  
*35.  
*36.  
Sheriff's Office - Request transfer within the General Fund - Sheriff Office various cost centers  
to other Sheriff Office cost centers - Salaries & Various Benefits, to fund personnel adjustments  
BA 25-116-0428-B  
Attachments:  
25-117-0428-C  
Fleet Management- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to Fleet  
Management - Vehicle Make Ready to fund K-9 vehicle adaptations  
BA 25-117-0428-C  
Attachments:  
25-118-0428-D  
*37.  
Information Technology- Request transfer from General Fund - Budgeted Reserves to  
Information Technology - Various line items to fund technology updates for Sheriff's Office  
vehicles  
BA 25-118-0428-D  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve consent agenda items 1-37 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  
Purchasing  
Consideration of awarding RFP 25-035 Highway 3 Boat Ramp and Parking Lot Reconstruction  
38.  
Project  
boat ramp  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Apffel that contract be awarded  
to Lucas Construction Company, Inc., as recommended.  
Passed: 5-0  
County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Dugie,  
Aye:  
Commissioner Armstrong  
None  
Nay:  
39.  
Consideration of awarding ITB 25-039 Precoat Topping Rock  
Rock  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that contract be awarded  
to Texas Materials Group, Inc. dba Texas Materials as requested.  
Passed: 5-0  
County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Dugie,  
Aye:  
Commissioner Armstrong  
None  
Nay:  
40.  
Consideration of awarding ITB 25-040 Reinforced Concrete Pipe for Culverts  
pipes  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Giusti that contract be awarded  
to South Houston Concrete Pipe Co., as requested.  
Passed: 5-0  
County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Dugie,  
Aye:  
Commissioner Armstrong  
None  
Nay:  
Consideration of awarding RFP 25-033 Cyber Security and Incident Planning  
cyber  
41.  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve by County Judge Henry, seconded by Commissioner Dugie that contract be awarded  
to Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC, as recommended.  
Passed: 5-0  
County Judge Henry, Commissioner Apffel, Commissioner Giusti, Commissioner Dugie,  
Aye:  
Commissioner Armstrong  
None  
Nay:  
42.  
Consideration of authorization for the County Judge to execute the contract with Lucas  
Construction Company, Inc. for the construction of the Highway 3 Boat Ramp and Parking Lot  
Reconstruction submitted by Parks  
42  
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:  
43.  
Consideration for the County Judge to execute the contract ITB 25-040, Reinforced Concrete  
Pipe submitted by the Road & Bridge Department  
43  
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:  
Right of Way  
Receive public comments on Pelican Way Replat No. 2  
44.  
Public Hearing was opened at 9:43 A.M.  
Public Hearing held.  
No public comments.  
Public Hearing was closed at 9:43 A.M.  
Consideration of approval with no conditions, approval with conditions or disapprove of Pelican  
Way Replat No. 2  
45.  
45  
Attachments:  
Motion to approve unconditionally 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:  
General Counsel  
a.  
BREAK INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION:  
Break into Executive Session at 9:44 A.M.  
b.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION:  
Texas Government Code, Section 551.072, Deliberation Regarding Real Property: 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 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, Deliberation  
Regarding Real Property: to deliberate the purchase, exchange,- lease or value of real property because  
deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of Galveston County in  
negotiations with a third person relating to the following item:  
Restrictive covenants on real estate located at 77th and Seawall Boulevard in Galveston, Texas  
b.46.  
c.  
RECONVENE INTO SPECIAL MEETING  
Reconvene into Special Meeting at 9:49 A.M.  
ADJOURN  
Commissioners Court adjourned at 9:49 A.M. on Monday, April 28, 2025.