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NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS

COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA

Regular Meeting begins at 8:30 a.m.
Public Hearings begin at 9:00 a.m.

 

*This meeting will have remote access; See instructions below:

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING*


*Public Notice is hereby given that to the extent the Commissioners Court has distinguished between subjects for public deliberation and those for executive session deliberation, that practice has changed. The Commissioners Court is hereby notifying the public that any item listed anywhere on the agenda, if permitted by law, may be discussed in executive session. See Executive Session below.
 

 

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The Nueces County Commissioners Court will meet on the above date at 8:30 a.m. and convene a Public Hearing at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom, 3rd floor, Nueces County Courthouse, 901 Leopard, Corpus Christi, Texas. Up to two (2) Court members may participate remotely.
 
BARBARA CANALES
COUNTY JUDGE
ROBERTO G. HERNANDEZ
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

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 three (3) minutes. The County Judge may, if he/she 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.

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.

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.
 
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1. CALL TO ORDER
 
A. County Judge calls for the Invocation.
 
B. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America and Texas Flags.
 
C. County Judge will call roll, note date, time, and location of meeting, and certify a quorum is present.
 
D. ANNOUNCEMENT ON DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: Any Conflicts of Interest or Appearance of a Conflict of Interest with items on this agenda shall be declared at this time. Members with conflicts will refrain from voting and are asked to refrain from discussion on such items. Conflicts discovered later in the meeting shall be disclosed at that time.
 
E. SAFETY BRIEFING
 
PUBLIC HEARINGS WILL BEGIN AT 9:00 A.M.
 
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS: The Nueces County Commissioners Court will conduct public hearings on the following:

1.  pursuant to Section 251.013 of the Texas Transportation Code, changing the name of County Road 18 (from the intersection of County Road 43 eastward to the dead end) to Betty Jean Longoria Road, in Nueces County, Texas

2.  pursuant to Section 251.013 of the Texas Transportation Code, changing the name of County Road 43 (from the intersections of FM 2444 southward to County Road 18) to Chuck Cazalas Boulevard, in Nueces County, Texas

CLOSE PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
 
H. 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.
 
I. Adopt the following Resolution(s), Proclamation(s), and/or Order(s):
 
1.   In recognition of Doctor Tim Geffert. Click to View
 
2.   In recognition of October 2022 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on October 29, 2022. Click to View
 
3.   In support of immediate funding for State Government Mandated Services as set out by the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas, Executive Board's request to the Texas Legislative Budget Board. Click to View
 
Attachments
Resolution - In support of Immediate Funding for State Gov't Mandated Services
 
J. Present the following Certificate(s) of Recognition:
 
1.   In recognition of Maria Ortega's 26 years of service to Nueces County. Click to View
 
2.   Acknowledgment and recognition of Nueces County Public Works Director and County Engineer, Juan Pimentel, and staff for saving the county approximately 8 millions dollars in drainage and county road work over the past two years by participating in the Innovative Readiness Training (IRT), Department of Defense (DOD) program. Click to View
 
Attachments
IRT August Newsletter
 
K. GENERAL INFORMATION REPORTS:
 
1. Discuss disaster preparedness and response, including matters related to COVID-19, Emergency Orders, severe weather, flooding, drainage, economic recovery, state and federal assistance, American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), and infrastructure status, and other related matters.
 
2. 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.
 
A.   Authorize payment of bills -  regular bill summaries dated October 21, 2022 and October 14, 2022; and received check registers for payments on the vendor exceptions list dated October 7, 2022 and October 11, 2022. Click to View
 
Attachments
CK Reg - Regular 10-21-22
CK Reg - Regular 10-14-2022
CK Reg - Exceptions 10-07-22
CK Reg - Exceptions 10-11-22
 
B.   Authorize payment of bills - Manual check registers dated October 4, 2022 to October 10, 2022. Click to View
 
Attachments
Manual CK-Reg
 
C.   Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions List dated October 19, 2022. Click to View
 
Attachments
Special Motions Regular - List
Special Motions Regular - Backup
 
D.   Authorize payment of bills -  Group health insurance claims and fees by Boon Chapman dated October 4, 2022 to October 11, 2022. Click to View
 
Attachments
Group Health - Weekly
 
E.   Personnel Action Summary Report Click to View
 
Attachments
Personnel
 
F.   Accept the following "Outside Agency" Reports for FY 2021-2022:
1.    Amistad Community Health Center
2.    Calvary First Baptist Church
3.    Children's Advocacy Center of the Coastal Bend
4.    Corpus Christi Citizen's Police Academy Alumni
5.    Corpus Christi Police Officers' Association
6.    Foster Angels of South Texas
7.    Grow Local South Texas
8.    Lone Star Youth Horse Association
9.    Nueces County Juvenile Justice Volunteers, Inc.
10.  Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce
11.  The ARK Assessment Center & Emergency Shelter
 
Click to View
 
Attachments
Amistad Community Health Center - FY21/22 OS Agency Report
Calvary First Baptist Church - FY21/22 OS Agency Report
Children's Advocacy Center of the Coastal Bend - FY21-22 OS Agency Report
Corpus Christi Citizen's Police Academy Alumni - FY 21/22 OS Agency Report
Corpus Christi Police Officers' Association - FY21-22 OS Agency Report
Foster Angels of South Texas - FY21/22 OS Agency Report
Grow Local South Texas - FY21/22 OS Agency Report
Lone Star Youth Horse Association - FY21-22 OS Agency Report
NC Juvenile Justice Volunteers - FY21-22 OS Agency Report
Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce - FY21/22 OS Agency Report
The Ark Assessment Center & Emergency Shelter - FY21-22 OS Agency Report
 
G.   Accept the following "Family Protection Fee Reports" for FY 2021-2022:
1. Children's Advocacy Center of the Coastal Bend
2. Family Counseling Service
3. The Ark Assessment Center & Emergency Shelter
Click to View
 
Attachments
Children's Advocacy Center of the Coastal Bend - FY21-22 FPF Report
Family Counseling Service - FY21/22 FPF Report
The Ark Assessment Center & Emergency Shelter - FY21/22 FPF Report
 
H.   Authorize the approval of an amendment to the agreement with Aflac to provide EAP services for employees who are not enrolled in Aflac Ancillary Group Coverages. Click to View
 
Attachments
EAP Telephonic flyer
Final EAP
 
I.   Accept for record purposes, the executed lease agreements for FY 2022-2023 at the Nueces County Airport:
1.  Hangar M-4 - Mark Thomas
2.  Hangar T-3 - Mark Thomas
3.  Hangar T-5 - Robert Whitlock
4.  Hangar T-9 - Wayne Hunter
5.  Hangar T-11 - Sean Gilland
6.  Hangar T-15 - Thomas Perrigue
7.  Hangar T-19 - Josh Hopkins
Click to View
 
Attachments
M-4 Hangar Lease
T-3 Hangar Lease
T-5 Hangar Lease
T-9 Hangar Lease
T-11 Hangar Lease
T-15 Hangar Lease
T-19 Hangar Lease
 
J.   Approve execution of a lease with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for two (2) new 2022 Ford Explorers for District Attorney Office.  Click to View
 
Attachments
Q 6785723 Ford Explorer XLT 4x2
Q 6785755 Ford Explorer XLT 4x2
 
K.   Accept the award and executed Renewal No. 4 Engagement Letter with Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. for RFP No. 3080-18 Auditing Services as approved by the Board of the Community Supervision & Corrections Department (CSCD). Click to View
 
Attachments
Renewal No. 4 Engagement Letter Patillo, Brown & Hill LLP CSCD
 
L.   Accept the award and executed Renewal No. 4 Engagement Letter with Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. for RFP No. 3080-18 Auditing Services as approved by the Juvenile Board for the Juvenile Department. Click to View
 
Attachments
Renewal No. 4 Engagement Letter Patillo, Brown & Hill LLP TJJD
 
M.   Accept a grant award from the Office of the Governor - Texas, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the Nueces County Truancy Prevention Initiative. Click to View
 
Attachments
Truancy Prevention Grant
 
N.   Accept a grant award from the Office of the Governor - Texas, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the Nueces County Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Project. Click to View
 
Attachments
Rifle Resistant Body Armor
 
O.   Accept a grant award from the Office of the Governor – Texas, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the Nueces County Constable Precinct 3 System Upgrades Project. Click to View
 
P.   Accept a grant award from the Texas Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the Nueces County Family Drug Court Program. Click to View
 
Attachments
Family Drug Court Grant
 
Q.   Approve First Amendment to Affiliation Agreement between Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi and Nueces County, Texas regarding the office of the Medical Examiner. Click to View
 
Attachments
Attachment 1
 
R.   Accept $50,000 supplement/stipend from the Hospital District for the Nueces County Attorney’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget, and distribute funds pursuant to letter, 2022-2023 Allocation of Hospital District Supplement to County Attorney Office.” Click to View
 
Attachments
CA Hospital District Supplemental Pay Letter 2022-2023
 
3. REGULAR AGENDA:
 
A. AGENDA ITEMS
 
1.   Receive presentation from Southwest Transplant Alliance on organ and tissue transplantation in South Texas. Click to View
 
Attachments
Presentation - Southwest Transplant Alliance
 
2.   Receive a presentation from the Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group regarding their work related to Hurricane Harvey and Texas Severe Winter Storm 2021. Click to View
 
Attachments
CBDRG Presentation
 
3.   Receive presentation on the Tri-County Drainage Master Plan Study, including Project Team’s recommendation of Preliminary Flood Risk Areas identified for further analysis. Click to View
 
Attachments
Drainage Study - Add. FMX's
Overall Map for Drainage Study - Flood Risk Areas
 
4.   Discuss and consider approval of official response to the public notice period for the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Region 13 Regional Flood Planning Group; discuss and consider request to include thirty-one (31) additional Flood Management Evaluations/Flood Mitigation Projects identified by the Tri-County Drainage Master Plan Study into the draft regional flood plan for the Nueces Basin. Click to View
 
Attachments
Rec. of Flood Risk Areas for Further Analysis
Overall Map for Drainage Study - Flood Risk Areas
 
5.   Discuss and consider approval of adding Veterans Treatment Court services to list of approved donees of jury service fees, pursuant to Government Code Section 61.003 (a)(5). Click to View
 
Attachments
Request for Jury Donations to Veterans Treatment Court Services
 
6.   Discuss and consider setting a date for the Tesla Abatement Agreement to be considered or adopted by the Court, and directing County Manager to post notice under Chapter 312 of the Texas Tax Code of the Abatement Agreement hearing, and related matters. Click to View
 
7.   Discuss and consider funding of Coastal Parks Board approved proposal from Lockwood, Andrews, & Newnam (LAN) Engineering to update the Coastal Parks Master Plan and simultaneously create the Coastal Parks Capital Improvement Plan. Click to View
 
Attachments
Proposal with attachments
 
8.   Discuss and consider request to TIRZ #2 board for fund to be allocated to Briscoe King Pavilion and Packery Channel Park improvements. Click to View
 
9.   Discuss and consider funding the Nueces County Sunrise Pond Nature and Storytime Walking Trail Project at the Nueces County Keach Family Library and the Richard M. Borchard Fairgrounds with ARPA (Pct. 3) funds or CO Funds. Click to View
 
Attachments
Sunrise Pond
 
10.   Discuss and consider funding for Field of Honor. Click to View
 
11.   Discuss and consider allocation of County Transportation Infrastructure Fund funds. Click to View
 
12.   Discuss and consider approval of Interlocal Agreement with the Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) for the purposes of services and assistance to the Magistrates and the Nueces County District Courts and County Courts at Law to fulfill the additional duties required by Senate Bill 6. Click to View
 
Attachments
Interlocal Agreement w/ CSCD re. Pre Trial Services
 
13.   Discuss and consider the ratification of the hiring of the Head Public Defender, Danica Obregon. Click to View
 
14.   Discuss and consider adopting Order changing name of County Road 18 (from the intersection of County Road 43 eastward to the dead end) to Betty Jean Longoria Road, in Nueces County, Texas pursuant to 251.013 of the Texas Transporation Code. Click to View
 
Attachments
Order - Renaming CR18 to Betty Jean Longoria Road
 
15.   Discuss and consider adopting an Order changing the name of County Road 43 (from the intersections of FM 2444 southward to County Road 18) to Chuck Cazalas Boulevard, in Nueces County, Texas pursuant to Section 251.013 of the Texas Transportation Code. Click to View
 
Attachments
Order - Renaming CR 43 to Chuck Cazalas Boulevard
 
16.   Discuss and consider Commissioner Brent Chesney’s request to the TIRZ #2 board for 2 million dollars to be allocated to Briscoe King Pavilion for upgrades to the building, parking lot, drainage etc. Said request adheres to the Commissioners Courts policies regarding asking for money from other boards, agencies etc. Click to View
 
17.   Discuss and consider resolution requesting the City of Corpus Christi to formally annex a portion of County Road 18 from State Highway 286 to County Road 43 and County Road 43 from Farm to Market Road 2444 to County Road 18. Click to View
 
Attachments
Annex Map
Annexation Map- 2
Mete and Bound CR 18 and CR 43
LATE ATTACHMENT Resolution - Requesting Annexation
 
18.   Discuss and consider donation of beach access road easement interest on Mustang Island to the City of Corpus Christi, and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Transfer Agreement
 
19.   Discuss and consider providing funding to Robstown Area Development Commission for economic development services. Click to View
 
20.   Discuss and consider interlocal agreement with the City of Robstown to provide Fire and Emergency Rescue Services to citizens of Nueces County living in unincorporated areas not within the jurisdiction of an Emergency Service District or area not within the boundaries of any other city entities for FY 22/23. Click to View
 
Attachments
Robstown Fire Calls Agreement FY 2022-2023
 
21.   Receive presentation from LAN regarding update on ABM projects with the County; discuss and consider questions regarding construction at Nueces County facilities, and related matters. Click to View
 
22.   Discuss Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) job performances relating to program management and engineering services regarding the County's Capital Improvement Projects and other matters. Click to View
 
23.   Discuss and consider approval of mediated settlement agreement disposing of Marta Ruiz’s claim, address request by Ms. Ruiz’s attorney fees in the amount of $10,000 and determine if the Court will accept the amount and authorize County Auditor to pay the amount approved by the Court; authorize County Judge to execute settlement documents. Click to View
 
24.   Discuss and consider clarification for Human Resources to implement changes to County Attorney pay groups included within the 2022-2023 Nueces County Budget; and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Proposed Budget Position Schedule 2022-2023
 
25.   Discuss and consider approval of proposed 2023 Nueces County Holiday Calendar. Click to View
 
Attachments
Proposed 2023 Holiday Calendar
 
26.   Discuss and consider next Commissioners Court meeting date. Click to View
 
Attachments
Item 3.A.22_12-15-2021 Minutes
Approved CCT Schedule for 2022
Item 3.A.6_03-02-2022 Minutes
FY 22-23 Approved Budget Planning Schedule
FY 22-23 Monthly Budget Planning Calendar
 
B. PUBLIC WORKS
 
1.   Discuss and consider approval of Contingency Change Order No. 1 for the Calderon Clinic Renovations Project. Click to View
 
C. PURCHASING
 
1.   Discuss and consider conditional selection for RFP No. 3193-22 Nueces County Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System and Replacement of Timeclocks. Click to View
 
Attachments
RFP No. 3193-22 Proposal Tab
 
2.   Discuss and consider conditional selection for IFB No. 3214-22 Asphalt Patch HP Road Material. Click to View
 
Attachments
IFB No. 3214-22 Bid Tab
ltr Asphalt Patch Ent. Inc-10-5-2022
 
D. AUDITOR
 
1.   Approve Budget Change Order No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. Click to View
 
Attachments
BCO #1 List
BCO #1 Backup
 
E. HUMAN RESOURCES
 
1.   Discuss and consider approval of reclassification of “Community Outreach Library Clerk” at Pay Group 12/01 to a “Community Outreach Librarian” at Pay Group 26/01 in Department 6310 (Nueces County Library) at an additional cost to Nueces County of $24,716 for the 22/23 Fiscal Year. Click to View
 
Attachments
County Library reclass Request
 
2.   Discuss and consider reclassifying Constable Pct. 5 Deputy III to a Sergeant/CID. Click to View
 
Attachments
Constable Pct. 5 - Letter in support of reclass
 
3.   Discuss and consider continuance of temporary supplemental pay for interim Office Administrator currently performing Medical Examiner Coordinator and Office Administrator duties. Click to View
 
Attachments
Sept NCF-1
Oct NCF-1
 
4.   Discuss and consider reclassification of Systems Analyst (pay group 32) to a Supervisor of Systems Analyst (pay group 34). Click to View
 
5.   Discuss and consider reclassification of Systems Analyst (pay group 32) to a Sr. Systems Analyst (pay group 33). Click to View
 
F. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
 
1.   Discuss and consider reinstatement of “Telecom Management Services Agreement” between Nueces County and Televon. Click to View
 
Attachments
Agreement
LoT
 
4. 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 anywhere on the Agenda, when authorized by the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. To the extent there has been a past practice of distinguishing items for public deliberation and those for executive session, the public is advised that the Court is departing from that practice, and reserves the right to discuss any listed agenda items in executive session when authorized by law to do so. 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.
 
A.   Consult with County Attorney and/or outside counsel regarding legal matters related to tax abatement procedures, including any request from Tesla, Inc. Click to View
 
B.   Discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information received from business prospect(s) and/or deliberate offer(s) of financial or other incentive with business prospect(s) and related matters pursuant to section 551.087 of the Texas Open Meetings Act. Click to View
 
C.   Consult with County Attorney regarding approval of mediated settlement agreement disposing of Marta Ruiz’s claim, address request by Ms. Ruiz’s attorney fees in the amount of $10,000 and determine if the Court will accept the amount and authorize County Auditor to pay the amount approved by the Court; authorize County Judge to execute settlement documents. Click to View
 
D.   Consult with Public Works pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.089(3) regarding critical infrastructure at Nueces County facilities, and related matters. Click to View
 
Adjournment in Memory (upon request)

    

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