Agenda

NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS
COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

The Nueces County Commissioners Court will meet on the above date at 9:15 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom, 3rd floor, Nueces County Courthouse, 901 Leopard, Corpus Christi, Texas.

SAMUEL L. NEAL, JR.	COUNTY JUDGE
MIKE PUSLEY	COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1
JOE A. GONZALEZ	COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2
JOHN MAREZ	COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3
BRENT CHESNEY	COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4

KARA SANDS, CLERK OF THE COURT

INFORMATION ON THE COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA: At most meetings, the Commissioners Court establishes a Consent Agenda. It consists of those Agenda Items which are routine or non-controversial, and which neither a member of the Commissioners Court nor the public has asked to be pulled for discussion. Once the Commissioners Court has established the Consent Agenda, Agenda Items included on it will be voted upon in one vote, and will not be discussed separately unless requested by the County Judge, Commissioner, or a citizen.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Commissioners Court may go into Executive Session to discuss those matters listed anywhere on the Agenda or as otherwise permitted by law.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the public will have the opportunity to address the Commissioners Court during this section on any Agenda Item or any subject within its jurisdiction except a matter related to pending litigation. Each speaker should sign in on the Public Comment Sheet available at the rear of the Courtroom at least five (5) minutes before commencement of the Commissioners Court meeting. Speakers should limit their comments to two (2) minutes. The County Judge may, if he deems it necessary, limit both the number of speakers and the time allotted to each speaker. Under the law, the Commissioners Court may only take action on items specifically listed on the Agenda. Subject matter presented which is not part of the Agenda will be referred to the appropriate department for review and subsequent action. Materials submitted during public hearings will not be returned unless prior arrangements have been made through the County Clerk, with the approval of the County Judge. At least ten (10) copies of any document to be used by any speaker should be available for distribution. The speaker’s name and, if applicable, Agenda Item number should be clearly marked on such documents. Public Comment for items not on the Agenda will normally be held at the end of the meeting.

ADJOURNMENTS IN MEMORY: The Commissioners Court may adjourn the meeting in memory of deceased community leaders, County employees, and other distinguished persons. Requests for Adjournment in Memory may be made through any County Commissioner or the County Judge.

AUXILIARY AIDS OR SERVICES: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting of the Commissioners Court, and who may need special assistance, services or auxiliary aids, should contact the Office of the Nueces County Judge (361-888-0444) at least forty-eight (48) hours ahead of the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

CALL TO ORDER

County Judge calls for the Invocation.

Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America and Texas Flags.

County Judge will call roll, note date, time, and location of meeting, and certify a quorum is present.

Adopt the following Resolution(s), Proclamation(s), and/or Order(s):

National 4-H Week in Nueces County, October 1-7, 2017. Click to View

Attachments

4-H Week in Nueces County 2017

PUBLIC COMMENT: This section provides the public the opportunity to address the Commissioners Court on any issues within its jurisdiction. The Commissioners Court may not take formal action on any requests made during the Public Comment period which are not on the Agenda, but can refer such requests to County staff for review if appropriate.

CONSENT AGENDA: The following Agenda Items are of a routine nature, and the Commissioners Court has received supporting materials for consideration. All of these Agenda Items will be passed with one vote without being discussed separately, unless a member of the Commissioners Court or the public requests that a particular Agenda Item be discussed. If so, that Agenda Item will be pulled from the Consent Agenda and discussed as part of the regular Agenda at the appropriate time. One vote will approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda.

Authorize payment of bills - manual check registers dated September 11, 2017. Click to View

Attachments

Manual CkReg

Authorize payment of bills - regular bill summaries dated August 24, 2017, August 25, 2017, August 31, 2017, September 1, 2017, September 8, 2017 and September 15, 2017. Click to View

Attachments

Ck Reg 08-24-17

Ck Reg 08-25-17

Ck Reg 08-31-17

Ck Reg 09-01-17

Ck Reg 09-08-17

Ck Reg 09-15-17

Authorize payment of bills - special motions list dated September 20, 2017. Click to View

Attachments

Special Motion List

Special Motion Backup

Authorize payment of bills - group health insurance claims and fees dated August 1-31, 2017 and September 7, 2017. Click to View

Attachments

Group Health Aug Mthly

Group Health Sept Wkly

Approve personnel actions of a budgeted nature:
1. Unfreeze List #764
2. Temp List #422
3. Personnel Changes Report - 09-08-17 Click to View

Attachments

Unfreeze List #764

Temp List #422

Personnel Changes Report - 9-8-17

Ratify the acceptance of a set-aside grant award for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program Phase 34 made available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Click to View

Attachments

grant award for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program Phase 34

Accept for record purposes, the executed lease agreement for FY 2017-2018 at the Nueces County Airport:
1. T-5 Hangar - Robert Whitlock
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Attachments

T-5 Hangar Lease Agreement (Whitlock)

1295 Form - Robert S. Whitlock

Approve personal services agreement with Gretchen Arnold for FY 2017-2018, for Air Quality Consultant Services. Click to View

Attachments

Contract - Arnold

Work Authorization - Arnold

1295 Form - Gretchen Arnold

Authorize Tarrant County Purchasing CO-OP Contract No. 2016-006 purchase of a 2017 Ford Interceptor Sedan from Silsbee Ford for Constable Pct. 4. Click to View

Attachments

Silsbee Ford quote

Approve reassigning a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe, County No. 61342 from the Warehouse to Constable Pct. 4 office. Click to View

Attachments

Graphics quote

Accept the award and executed agreements for residential and nonresidential services as approved by the Juvenile Board for the Juvenile Department. Click to View

Attachments

Constracts List

Appoint Johnny Martinez as the Central Counting Station Manager for the upcoming November 7, 2017 Constitutional Amendment Election (Election Code 127.002). Click to View

Appoint Margaret Najvar as Presiding Judge for the Ballot Board, as recommended by the Republican Party (Election Code Secs. 87.001, 87.002, and 87.004). Click to View

Approve presiding judges to hire up to three (3) poll workers for election day for the upcoming November 7, 2017 Constitutional Amendment Election (Election Code Section 32.033). Click to View

Approve personal services agreements with Trace Finley and Terry Arnold for the purpose of providing strategic planning, consulting, and governmental relations services for FY 2017-2018. Click to View

Attachments

Agreement - Finley

Agreement - Arnold

Attachment A for both

Attachment B for both

1295 Form - Finley

1295 Form - Arnold

REGULAR AGENDA:

AGENDA ITEMS

Receive update on Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts and recognition of EOC partners from Emergency Management Coordinator.
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Receive an update on the Nueces County Coast2CoastRx Prescription Card. Click to View

Receive a presentation from the Texas PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) Authority on how the Nueces County PACE Program can assist area businesses in the rebuilding process in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Click to View

Receive a report from the Nueces County Library System on Summer Reading Statistics, Back Pack Food Program, and Special Projects including Tech You’re IT @ the Library 2.0 and 3.0. Click to View

Discuss and consider Personnel Policies related to Disaster Response. Click to View

Discuss and consider approval of the Sheriff and Constable Fees for 2018, pursuant to Section 118.131 of the Texas Local Government Code. Click to View

Discuss and consider setting the compensation of election judges and early voting clerks in charge of early voting polling locations for attending a training program required under Section 32.114(e) of the Texas Election Code. Click to View

Discuss and consider setting the compensation for elections judges and clerks for the November 7, 2017 Constitutional Election in accordance with Section 32.091 of the Election Code. Click to View

Discuss and consider establishing the Early Voting polling locations for November 7, 2017 Constitutional Amendment Election (Election Code Secs. 43.007(e) 42.008) Click to View

Attachments

Early Voting Locations

10.

Discuss and consider setting the number of individuals on the Ballot Board at eight (8), (Election Code Sec. 87.002), as recommended by Margaret Najvar, Ballot Board Presiding Judge and set the compensation (Sec. 87.005). Click to View

11.

Discuss and consider approval of a Joint Election Agreement with Nueces County to hold elections jointly and for joint election services for the Constitutional Amendment Election to be held November 7, 2017, for the following listed entities:
1. City of Robstown.
2. City of Robstown Utility System.
3. Calallen Independent School District.
4. City of Port Aransas.
5. London Independent School District. Click to View

Attachments

Joint Election Agreement Sample - City of Robstown

Election Services Exhibit - Sample Robstown Utility

GRANTS

Discuss and consider accepting grant award No. 3325001 from the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division (CJD) for the Juvenile Justice Mental Health Program, grant period 10/01/2017-09/30/2018, and authorize to create, then unfreeze a full-time position titled: Mental Health Counselor-Juvenile. Click to View

Attachments

Mental Health Counselor-Juvenile-Job Description

Statement of Grant Award (SOGA)

Discuss and consider approval of grant application and adopt a resolution for a pre-trial assessment program from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission. Click to View

Attachments

Grant Application

Resolution

Grant Letter and technical data

PUBLIC WORKS

Discuss and consider approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to an Architectural Services Contract With Turner, Ramirez & Associates, Inc. for the Preparation of Plans and Specifications and Construction Phase Services associated with the McKinzie Jail Annex Dormitory Renovations. Click to View

Attachments

Supplemental Agreement No. 2 - TurnerRamirez

Supplemental Agreement No. 1

Architectural Services Contract

AUDITOR

Approve Budget Change Order No. 22 for Fiscal Year 2016-2017. Click to View

Attachments

BCO #22 List

BCO #22 Backup

Approve monthly financial report for the month of July 2017. Click to View

Attachments

Final July MFR

Authorize and approve removal of fixed assets that are no longer located in the departments. Click to View

Attachments

Fixed Assets

EXECUTIVE SESSION: PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the Commissioners Court may elect to go into an Executive Session anytime during the meeting to discuss matters listed on the Agenda, when authorized by the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. In the event the Commissioners Court elects to go into Executive Session regarding an agenda item, the section or sections of the Open Meetings Act authorizing the Executive Session will be publicly announced by the presiding officer. In accordance with the authority of the Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.0745, 551.076, 551.086, 551.087, the Commissioners Court will hold an Executive Session to consult with attorney(s) including matters related to litigation; deliberate regarding real property, prospective gift(s), personnel matters, including termination, county advisory bodies, security devices, and/or economic development negotiations and other matters that may be discussed in an Executive Session. Upon completion of the Executive Session, the Commissioners Court may in an open session take such action as appropriate on items discussed in an Executive Session.

Consult with county attorney and receive legal advice concerning the office lease located at 4626 Weber Road, Corpus Christi, Texas; discuss and consider any legal remedies, including termination of lease.

Adjournment in Memory (upon request)