Feb 07, 2024 Commissioners Court

1. CALL TO ORDER

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.

1. In recognition of the month of February 2024 as "Teen Dating Violence Prevention Month".

F. 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.

1. Nueces County Airport Advisory Board

2. Nueces County Civil Service Commission

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.

D. Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions list dated February 7, 2024.

S. Ratify Amendment No. 2 for extension of contract expiration date to April 30, 2024, with the Texas Water Development Board related to the Tri-County Drainage Study.

1. Discuss and consider dissolving the Emergency Medicine Committee to eliminate the county's involvement for the purpose of the Emergency Medicine Residency Program and all other matters.

2. Receive presentation on Jail Assessment.

3. Receive update on the Tri-County Drainage Master Plan Study from Halff Associates.

4. Discuss and approve Incentive Fee for $34,752 due Global Spectrum, LP as Manager of the Nueces County Regional Fairgrounds for Fiscal Year October 2022 - September 2023 as calculated with parameters set forth in the agreement; Issue payment within (30) days following completion of the Fiscal Year End 9/30/2023 Audit as stated in 'Exhibit B" Incentive Fee section incorporated in the contract.

5. Discuss and consider approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Nueces County and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) for TAMU-CC to conduct Unmanned Aircraft Systems (“UAS”, “drone”) flights and operations involving aeronautical research & development and emergency management support out of the Nueces County Airport, and related matters.

6. Discuss and consider accepting and ratifying the donations provided to the Nueces County Robstown Community Center for Winter Storm Heather/Overnight Warming Center, and any other related matters.

7. Discuss and consider approval of the Interlocal Agreement between Nueces County and the City of Robstown for Fire & Emergency Services, and related matters.

8. Discuss and consider approval of an Engineering Service Contract for $50,000 with Ardurra Group, Inc. for Precinct 2 Colonias Septic System Electrical Improvements.

9. Discuss and consider approval for method of procurement IFB (Invitation for Bids) for Parker Pool Improvement Project; and authorized the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice; and related matters.

10. Recieve update of Barisi Village Project, proposed Tax Incrementment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) and take action if needed and all related matters.

11. Discuss and consider upcoming Commissioners Court meeting date(s), workshop date(s), and related matters.

1. Discuss and consider current Nueces County Grants with a cash match and related matters.

1. Discuss road improvements of Santa Clara Drive, a private roadway located in the South Rim Subdivision, for consideration of future acceptance into the Nueces County roadway inventory for maintenance.

2. Discuss and consider approval of a no cost Change Order No. 1 for the Hazel Bazemore Park New Restroom Building Project.

3. Discuss and consider approval for method of procurement IFB (Invitation for Bids) for Nueces County Jail and Courthouse Roof Improvement Project; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice; and related matters.

4. Discuss and consider approval for method of procurement IFB (Invitation for Bids) for Nueces County Retrofit for Veterans Services & Social Services; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice; and related matters.

5. Discuss and consider approval of no cost Change Order No. 1 for the Nueces County Courthouse 6th Floor Public Defenders Office Renovation Project.

6. Discuss and consider accepting a donation of approximately 1.721 acres of land from Superior H & H Development, LLC for a drainage project in the Stonegate area and all related matters.

1. Discuss and consider conditional selection of Galls, LLC for Law Enforcement Uniforms (IFB 3258-23); and related matters.

2. Discuss and consider conditional selection of Frontier K2, LLC for Solid Waste Collection & Disposal Services for Coastal Parks (IFB 3259-23); and related matters.

1. Discuss and consider the reorganization plan which eliminates one vacant Senior Records Clerk position and downgrades the Chief Medical Examiner Investigator's position to a regular ME Investigator position. Salary savings will be utilized for temporary employees and salary increases for those employees performing more duties. Zero additional cost.

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.

Feb 07, 2024 Commissioners Court - Regular