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NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS
COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
Regular Meeting
*This meeting will have remote access; See instructions below:
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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.
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JANUARY 17, 2024
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The Nueces County Commissioners Court will meet on the above date 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.
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CONNIE SCOTT
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COUNTY JUDGE
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ROBERTO G. HERNANDEZ
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COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1
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JOE A. GONZALEZ
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COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2
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JOHN MAREZ
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COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3
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BRENT CHESNEY
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COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4
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KARA SANDS, CLERK OF THE COURT |
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INFORMATION ON THE COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
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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.
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| 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.
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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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COMMISSIONERS, PRESENTERS, CONTRIBUTORS, AND PUBLIC ACCESS
The commissioners court members, public, presenters, contributors, and others may access the meeting and make public comment, by clicking the link below and registering prior to the calling of public comment at the beginning of the meeting. Link to webpage instructions: https://www.nuecesco.com/remotepubliccomment
Click the link above for access to the virtual meeting link to join the live broadcast of Commissioners Court. You must join before public comment is called to attend the virtual meeting. Once in the meeting, you will be muted until it is time for public comment. During public comment, the name you submitted will be announced before unmuting you. Before speaking, you will be asked to state, for the record:
- Your full name, and
- Your address
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CALL TO ORDER |
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County Judge calls for the Invocation. |
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Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America and Texas Flags.
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County Judge will call roll, note date, time, and location of meeting, and certify a quorum is present.
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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. |
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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. |
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS: |
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Nueces County Beach Management Advisory Committee Click to View |
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Board Description - Beach Management Advisory Committee
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Letter of Intent - Florence Tissot
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Letter of Intent - Frederick Dotts
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Letter of Intent - Natasa Davis
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Board Application - Rick Adams
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Board Application - Stephen Armstrong
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Board Application - Jon Brandt
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Board Application - Daniel Cornelius
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Nueces County Civil Service Commission Click to View |
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Board Description - Civil Service Commission
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Letter of Intent - Albert Carrillo
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Nueces County Emergency Service District No. 3 Click to View |
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Board Description - Emergency Service District #3
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Board Application - Javier Carrillo
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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. |
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Authorize payment of bills - regular bill summaries dated January 19, 2024; and a received check register for payments on the vendors exceptions list dated January 8, 2024. Click to View |
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CK Reg- Regular 01-19-2024
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CK Reg - Exceptions 01-08-2024
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Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions List dated January 17, 2024. Click to View |
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Special Motions Regular - List
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Special Motions Regular - Backup
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Approve and accept donations (list attached) to the county in accordance with Local Governmental Code 81.032. Click to View |
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Donations
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Accept FY22/23 Outside Agency Report from the American Cancer Society. Click to View |
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American Cancer Society - FY22/23 OS Agency Report
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Authorize the following "Outside Agency" Contracts for FY 2023-2024:
1. American Cancer Society - Total - $2,500
County Judge - $2,000; Commissioner Pct. 1 - $500
2. Education to Employment Partners - Commissioner Pct. 3 - $2,500
3. Foster Angels of South Texas - Commissioner Pct. 3 - $1,000
4. Nueces County Sheriff Officers' Association - Total - $4,500
County Judge - $2,000; Commissioner Pct. 1 - $500;
Commissioner Pct. 3 - $500; Commissioner Pct. 4 - $1,500
5. Wesley Community Center - Total - $2,800 ($900 - Robstown; $1,900 - Corpus Christi)
Commissioner Pct. 1 - $800; Commissioner Pct. 3 - $1,000; Commissioner Pct. 4 - $1,000
6. West Side Helping Hand - Total - $2,000
Commissioner Pct. 1 - $1,000; Commissioner Pct. 2 - $1,000 Click to View |
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American Cancer Society - FY23/24 OS Agency Contract
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Education to Employment Partners - FY23/24 OS Agency Contract
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Foster Angels of South Texas - FY23/24 OS Agency Contract
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Nueces County Sheriff Officers' Association - FY23/24 OS Agency Contract
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Wesley Community Center - FY23/24 OS Agency Contract
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Westside Helping Hand - FY23/24 OS Agency Contract
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Accept FY2021-2022 Diabetes Report; Approve FY2023-2024 Diabetes Contract for Focus Foundation.
1. Commissioner Pct. 3 - $3,000 Click to View |
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NC Sports Wellness Report 2022
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Diabetes Focus Foundation
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the Monitoring Offenders Against Women Project under the Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program, FY2025. Click to View |
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FY2025 Monitoring Offenders Against Women Project
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Texas Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the Nueces County Case Management and Truancy Prevention Initiative. No cash match. Click to View |
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Truancy Prevention Resolution FY2025
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Adopt a resolution for the submission of a grant application to the Texas Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the Nueces County Rifle-Resistant Body Armor Project. No Cash Match. Click to View |
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Rifle Resistant Resolution FY2025
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Approve application procedure for Nueces County Animal Services Advisory Committee. Click to View |
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Board Description - Animal Services Advisory Committee
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Board Notice - Animal Services Advisory Committee
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Receive update on the Public Defender's Office Click to View |
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January 2024 PDO Update
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Approve an Omnia Partners Cooperative Contract No. R200502, in the amount of $182,913.97 with ThyssenKrupp Elevator (TKE) for labor and material needed to repair Nueces County Jail Elevator No. 9. Click to View |
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TKE Work Order
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REGULAR AGENDA: |
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AGENDA ITEMS |
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Receive updates, if any, regarding the Bob Hall Pier project and all related matters. Click to View |
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Bob Hall Pier Update 1/17
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Discuss and reconsider placing Geoff Atwood back on the Nueces County Emergency Service District No. 4 Board to replace Christopher Wilson and related matters. Click to View |
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Board Description - Emergency Service District #4
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Letter of Intent - Geoffrey Atwood
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Discuss and consider the cancelation of Professional Service Agreement with Texas State Roofing Company for consulting services for review, analysis, evaluation, and recommendations regarding the Nueces County Courthouse Complex Roof Repair/Replacement Project, and all related matters. Click to View |
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Professional Service Agreement
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Discuss and consider the Nueces County Courthouse and Jail roof project including the sewage piping project, and other related matters. Click to View |
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Courthouse Roofing Project Presentation
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Discuss and consider award and execution of an Agreement for $1,173,490 with GrantWorks for Grant Management Services for Disaster Recovery including American Rescue Plan Act grants; and approve Task Authorization No. 1; and other related matters. Click to View |
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RFP No. 3235-23 GrantWorks Agreement
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Discuss and consider accepting a donation of approximately 7.5 acres of land from CC High Point Investments LLC for a drainage project in the London area and all related matters. Click to View |
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Map of Land Donated
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Discuss and consider Un-allocating $1,000,000 from Pct. 4 ARPA London Drainage Improvement Project; Reallocate $1,000,000 to the Detention Pond Project in the London area as donated by CC High Point Investments LLC; Assign Freese Nichols as the engineer on said project. Click to View |
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Pct. 4 - ARPA Projects as of December 31.2023
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Map of London Drainage
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Master Services Contract - Freese and Nichols
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Discuss and restate the policy that every department in Nueces County is open to the public 5-days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding approved County holidays and related matters. Click to View |
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Discuss and consider upcoming Commissioners Court meeting date(s), workshop date(s), and related matters. Click to View |
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2024 Commissioners Court Schedule
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GRANTS |
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Adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division for funding for the Nueces County Body-Worn Camera Program. Click to View |
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Body Worn Camera Grant Program FY2025 Resolution
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Discuss and consider including the Veterans Assistance and Veterans Treatment Court grants in the Vendor Payments Exception List not requiring Commissioners Court pre-approval. Click to View |
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PURCHASING |
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Discuss and consider conditional selection of Victory Building Team for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded Medical Examiner New Facility & Renovation Project (CSP No. 3252-23); and related matters. Click to View |
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CSP No. 3252-23 Bid Tab
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CSP No. 3252-23 Letter of Recommendation
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Discuss and consider conditional selection of McGriff Insurance Services, LLC for Employee Benefits and Consulting Services (RFP No. 3257-23); and related matters. Click to View |
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RFP No. 3257 - 23 Proposal Tab
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HUMAN RESOURCES |
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Discuss and Consider creating one Administrative Assistant II position (pay grade 23) in the District Attorney's Office to be funded through salary savings from the reduction in force deletion of one Criminal Investigator position (pay grade 24). Click to View |
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Cost of new position
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
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Discuss and consider authorizing and approving execution of a contract for $54,967.25 with Insight Public Sector (under Omnia Contract No. 23-6692-03) for Commvault Cloud Licensing for the Information Technology Department. Click to View |
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Commvault Cloud Licensing Agreement/Quote
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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. |
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Discuss and consider the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Nueces County Department Heads as scheduled (Tex. Gov't Code § 551.074). Click to View |
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Department Head Performance Evaluation Form
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Consult with the County Attorney regarding legal matters relating to the status of Trial Court Cause No. 4704, Nueces County, Texas and Nueces County Appraisal District v. San Patricio County, Texas, In the 135th Judicial District Court, Refugio County, Texas; and related matters (Tex. Gov’t Code §551.071) and take action in Open Session. Click to View |
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