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NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS
COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
 
Regular Meeting
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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.

FEBRUARY 5, 2025
The Nueces County Commissioners Court will meet on the above date at 9:00 a.m. for a Regular Meeting in the Commissioners Courtroom, 3rd floor, Nueces County Courthouse, 901 Leopard, Corpus Christi, Texas. Up to two (2) Court members may participate remotely.
 
CONNIE SCOTT
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
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. Present the following Certificate(s) of Recognition:
 
1.   In recognition of Rebecca Velasquez-Rendon's 30 years of service to Nueces County.
 
2.   In recognition of Linda Harrison's 35 years of service to Nueces County.
 
3.   In recognition of Judge Nanette Hassette's 30 years of service to Nueces County.
 
F. Adopt the following Resolution(s), Proclamation(s), and/or Order(s):
 
1.   In recognition of the 2024 Calallen Wildcats High School Football Team for a successful season.
 
2.   In recognition of 2025 Nueces County Junior Livestock Show Queen Contestants.
 
3.   In recognition of Scott Cross and the Coastal Parks team for their efforts rescuing cold-stunned sea turtles. 
 
G. 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.
 
H. BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
 
1.   Nueces County Airport Advisory Board
 
2.   Nueces County Child Welfare Board
 
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 and DSS summaries dated February 7, 2025; Received check registers for Exceptions List Payments - Utilities dated January 15, 2025; Payroll Garnishments dated January 17, 2025; and payment on the vendors Exceptions List dated January 13th, & 17th & 24th, 2024; Receive check registers for the previously authorized payment of bills for the Regular and Special Motions dated January 24, 2025.
 
B.   Authorize payment of bills - Manual Check register dated January 14, 2025, through January 27, 2025.
 
C.   Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions Regular List dated February 5, 2025.
 
D.   Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions List - American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dated February 5, 2025.
 
E.   Authorize payment of bills - Group Health insurance claims and fees by Boon Chapman from January 14, 2025, through January 21, 2025.
 
F.   Receive Monthly Travel Expense Reports for November 2024, December 2024, January, February, March, April, and August 2025 FY 24/25.
 
G.   Approve and accept donations to the county in accordance with Local Governmental Code 81.032 for the following:
1. $500.00 from Funeraria Del Angel to Nueces County Constable Pct. 1 for
    departmental support
2. $1,000.00 from Forever Funeral Services to Nueces County Constable Pct. 1 for
    departmental support
3. $750.00 from Seaside Funeral Home to Nueces County Constable Pct. 1 for
    departmental support
4. $622.96 estimated fair value of 104 books from Robstown HEB to Nueces County
    Public Libraries
 
H.   Authorize and approve execution of a renewal agreement with Omnia Partners/Fifth Asset, Inc. dba DebtBook under Region 14 Education Service Center Cooperative Contract No. 14-03, for the purchase of debt and lease subscription-based IT arrangements (SBITA) in the total amount of $63,050.00.
 
I.   Ratify the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County Sheriff's Office for use of their training facility.
 
J.   Accept the executed professional services contract for $232,900.00 with CLK Architects & Associates for Bob Hall Pier concession architectural services as approved by the Nueces County Board of Park Commissioners.
 
K.   Accept the following "Diabetes Reports" for FY 2023-2024:
1. Coastal Bend Food Bank
2. Texas A&M University Corpus Christi-Antonio E. Garcia Arts & Education Center
3. Catholic Charities of Corpus Christi (Circles of the Coastal Bend)
 
L.   Accept the following "Outside Agency Reports" for FY 2023-2024: 
1. American Red Cross Coastal Bend, Texas
2. Burn Pits 360
3. Foster Angels of South Texas 
4. Lone Star Youth Horse Association
5. Nueces County CPS Community Partners, Inc.
6. Robstown Area Historical Museum
 
M.   Authorize Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Economic Development Contract for $7,500 with Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce.
 
N.   Authorize Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Economic Development Contract for $40,000 with United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, South Texas Military Facilities Task Force (STMFTF).
 
O.   Authorize Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Economic Development Contract for $25,000 with United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA).
 
P.   Authorize Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Economic Development Contract for $7,500 with Westside Business Association.
 
Q.   Authorize and approve acceptance of donation by the Ed Rachel Foundation of real property located in the Colonia Mexicana Subdivision, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code section 81.032.
 
R.   Rescind approval of Vaquero Addition plat from January 8, 2025 Commissioners Court and approve the revised plat of Vaquero Addition, Block 1, Lots 1 & 2 in place of previous plat of Vaquero Addition.
 
3. REGULAR AGENDA:
 
A. AGENDA ITEMS
 
1.   Receive information from the Nueces County Appraisal District on the taxing entities' budget allocation process.
 
2.   Discuss and consider authorizing and approving method of procurement IFB (Invitation for Bids) of Nueces County Coastal Parks Equipment; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice.
 
3.   Discuss and consider authorizing and approving method of procurement IFB (Invitation for Bids) of Autopsy Equipment for Medical Examiner’s Office; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice.
 
4.   Discuss and consider the Nueces County Disaster Finance Policy Procedure; authorize essential employees to be paid at overtime rate for the recent freeze event and all related matters. 
 
5.   Discuss and consider execution of an American Institute of Architects (AIA) Services Contract with Richter Architects to provide architectural services related to the Nueces County Emergency Operations Center Renovations in the amount of $70,755.00 and all related matters.
 
6.   Discuss and consider Un-allocating $19,303.93 Bob Hall Pier Hurricane Harvey funds and Reallocate to 'London Drainage Land Acquisition' Project and all related matters.
 
7.   Discuss and consider Un-allocating $804,450.00 Inland Parks & County Wide, Pct. 1 ARPA funds obligated for 'Hazel Bazemore Park Work Out Station Structure' and reallocate to 'Hilltop Community Center' ARPA Project. 

Un-allocate $804,450 Hurricane Harvey funds obligated for 'Hilltop Community Center' & Reallocate as shown below, and all related matters:
(1) $422,492.54 - Hilltop Community Center (Current Project)
(2) $87,540.00 - Hazel Bazemore Park Work Out Station Structure (New Project)
(3) $294,417.46 - Precinct 1 Drainge Projects (New Project)
 
8.   Discuss and consider adopting the Commissioners Court Policy as proposed and all related matters.
 
9.   Discuss and consider upcoming Commissioners Court meeting date(s), workshop date(s), and related matters.
 
B. SHERIFF
 
1.   Adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of a "No Match" grant application to the Texas Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division for the Nueces County Innovations to Address Commercial Sexual Exploitation Project.
 
C. AUDITOR
 
1.   Approve Budget Amendment No. 03 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
 
2.   Approve Project Budget Amendment No. 009.
 
3.   Discuss and consider authorizing Patillo, Brown & Hill LLP to prepare the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), and all related matters.
 
4.   Discuss and consider long term receivable due to the General Fund that is due from the Self-Insurance Fund (01030-Group Health), and all related matters.
 
5.   Discuss the Budget Transfer from Fund 014-Stadium & Fairgrounds to Fund 017-Inland Parks for reimbursement of billed grounds maintenance services that exceeded the 23/24 budgeted transfer, and all related matters.
 
6.   Discuss and approve the transfer from the General Fund to Inland Parks for shortage at fiscal year end 09/30/2024, and all related matters.
 
7.   Discuss and Approve Transfer from General Fund to Grants Fund in the amount of $116,335.00 for Jail Annex Generators Grant for the refund made to TDEM, and all related matters.
 
8.   Discuss and approve Transfer from the General Fund to the Grants Fund in the amount of $97,000.00 for refund for ERAP Grant related to payments to Hagerty, and all related matters.
 
9.   Discuss and approve funding source for unreimbursed FEMA claim expenses, and all related matters.
 
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.   Conduct interviews of applicants for Commissioners Court Budget Officer Liaison position.
 
B.   Consult with County Attorney regarding legal issues related to FEMA claims in 01040-Disaster Recovery, and related issues (551.071).  
 
Adjournment in Memory (upon request)

    

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