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NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS

COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
 

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

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING*

*Nueces County Housing Finance Corporation will convene a meeting after Public Comment, see below


*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.
 

 

MARCH 30, 2022

The Nueces County Commissioners Court will meet on the above date at 8:30 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 two (2) 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.
 
COMMISSIONERS, PRESENTERS, CONTRIBUTORS, AND PUBLIC ACCESS

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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
 
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.
 
G. CONVENE MEETING OF THE NUECES COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION
 
1. AGENDA ITEM(S):
 
A.   Discuss and consider affordable workforce housing proposal from Ascenda Capital. Click to View
 
Attachments
Island Villa Bond Proposal
 
2. 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. 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 on legal matters related to Ascenda Capital Housing proposal. Click to View
 
Attachments
Island Villa Bond Proposal
 
3. ADJOURN MEETING OF THE NUECES COUNTY HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION AND RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
 
H. Adopt the following Resolution(s), Proclamation(s), and/or Order(s):
 
1.   In recognition of Coach Royce Chadwick's accomplishments. Click to View
 
Attachments
Royce Chadwick Resolution
 
2.   In recognition of the Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Islanders Men’s Basketball Program for their successful 2021-2022 season. Click to View
 
Attachments
Islanders Resolution
 
3.   In recognition of the month of April 2022 as Beach Safety and Rip Current Awareness Month. Click to View
 
Attachments
Beach Safety and Rip Current Resolution
 
4.   In recognition of the month of April 2022 as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Click to View
 
5.   In recognition of the month of April 2022 as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. Click to View
 
Attachments
Proclamation - Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness
 
6.   In recognition of National Library Week 2022 April 3-9, 2022. Click to View
 
Attachments
National Library Week 2022
 
7.   In recognition of the month of April 2022 as Safe Digging Month. Click to View
 
Attachments
Resolution
 
8.   In memory of Joan Veith (July 27, 1931 - March 5, 2022). Click to View
 
I. 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.
 
J. Accept the following Minutes:
 
1.   March 15, 2022
March 16, 2022
Click to View
 
Attachments
March 15, 2022 Minutes
March 16, 2022 Minutes
 
K. BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
 
1.   South Texas Water Authority Board of Directors Click to View
 
Attachments
Board Description - South Texas Water Authority
Letter of Intent - Joe Morales
Letter of Intent - Patsy Rodgers
 
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 April 01, 2022; and receive check registers of payments on vendor exception list dated March 11, 2022, and March 18, 2022 and previously approved special motions payments dated March 18, 2022. Click to View
 
Attachments
CK Reg - Regular 04-01-22.pdf
CK Reg - Exception List 03-11-22.pdf
CK Reg - Exception List 03-18-22.pdf
CK Reg - Special Motions 03-18-22.pdf
 
B.   Authorize payment of bills - manual check registers dated March 8, 2022, to March 21, 2022. Click to View
 
Attachments
Manual CK Reg.pdf
 
C.   Authorize payment of bills - Special Motions List dated March 30, 2022. Click to View
 
Attachments
Special Motions List - Regular.pdf
Special Motions Backup - Regular.pdf
 
D.   Authorize payment of bills - group health insurance claims and fees by Boon Chapman dated March 15, and 22, 2022. Click to View
 
Attachments
Group Health Weekly.pdf
 
E.   Accept Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Report from Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation (CCREDC); and authorize FY 2021-2022 contract.  Click to View
 
Attachments
CC Regional Economic Development Corporation - FY20/21 Report
CC Regional Economic Development Corporation - FY21/22 Contract
 
F.   Accept Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Report from Robstown Area Development Commission (RADC); and authorize FY 2021-2022 Contract. Click to View
 
Attachments
RADC - FY20/21 Report
Robstown Area Development Commission (RADC) - FY21/22 Contract
 
G.   Approve a finding for the method of procurement (request for proposals) for Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP); authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice; and adopt an order delegating evaluation authority to a selection committee. Click to View
 
Attachments
Juvenile Board Order
Order Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Placement (JJAEP)
 
H.   Approve an order for making a finding of the method of procurement (request for competitive bids) for the lease of 4,250 square foot hangar building (Maintenance Hangar M-3) at 957 Wings Drive, Robstown, Texas with a 300 square foot office and a 300 square foot tool/storage room; adopt a sealed bid procedure for this lease of county property; and authorize the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice. Click to View
 
Attachments
Order for Maintenance Hanger M-3 Lease
 
I.   Adopt an order amending Nueces County Animal Control Order of 1991 to renumber incorporated amendments (Third Amendment). Click to View
 
Attachments
Final Animal Control Order
 
J.   Approve the following tax resale offers:
1.  Lot 14, Block C, Parker Addition, Corpus Christ (1416 San Juan), in the amount of
     $8,000.00
2.  Lots 12 and 13, Agua Dulce Gin Company’s Subdivision, Agua Dulce (2028 Second
     St), in the amount of $1,000.00
3.  Lot 2, Block 4, Country Club Estates West, an unrecorded subdivision (4891 County
     Rd 101), in the amount of $5,000.00
Click to View
 
Attachments
Tax Resale Offers
 
K.   Ratify the hiring of Tonya Webber (Porter, Rogers, Dahlman & Gordon, P.C.) to handle internal employee related investigations as assigned by the County Attorney and ratify the November 16, 2021, engagement letter. Click to View
 
Attachments
Engagement Ltr PRDG
 
L.   Approve fourth supplemental engagement letter with Craig Enoch and his firm Enoch Kever PLLC to provide legal services related to San Patricio/Nueces County boundary dispute (litigation) and tax legislation. Click to View
 
Attachments
Engagement Ltr NC 4th Supplemental
 
M.   Appoint Diana Munguia as the Central Counting Station Manager and Eric Gutierrez as the Tabulation Supervisor for the Joint Constitutional Election on, Saturday, May 7, 2022. Click to View
 
N.   Approve rate of pay for Election Workers for Saturday, May 7, 2022, Joint Constitutional Election. Click to View
 
O.   Appoint Presiding Judges and Alternate Judges for Saturday, May 7, 2022, Joint Constitutional Election; authorize Presiding Judge to hire two (2) clerks for Election Day. Click to View
 
3. REGULAR AGENDA:
 
A. AGENDA ITEMS
 
1.   Discuss and consider approval of personal services contract with Legislative Consultant, Patricia Shipton, for services related to the 88th Texas Legislative Session, strategic planning, consulting, and governmental relations services, and other related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Patricia Shipton - Legislative Contract
 
2.   Discuss and consider approval of personal services contract with Legislative Consultant, Joel Romo, for services related to the 88th Texas Legislative Session, strategic planning, consulting, and governmental relations services, and other related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Joel Romo - Legislative Contract
 
3.   Receive presentation from Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Energy Cooperative regarding electricity program. Click to View
 
Attachments
TASB Program Overview
TASB.DE-Sample Pricing Proposal
 
4.   Receive presentation from David Quinn, Public Power Pool (P3) on electricity contract and procurement; discuss and consider any orders, including renewables, opting-out and related matters.  Click to View
 
Attachments
P3 Presentation
 
5.   Discuss and consider selection of Acrisure, LLC d/b/a Carlisle Insurance as the sole broker service under section 262.036 of the Texas Local Government Code and related matters; authorize a professional services agreement. Click to View
 
Attachments
Carlisle Insurance PSC
Exhibit D Verification
 
6.   Discuss and consider approval of Second Amendment to Work Authorization No. 1 with Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam (LAN), Inc. providing for re-allocation of previously committed funds. Click to View
 
Attachments
LAN Work Authorization No. 1
LAN 1st Amended Work Authorization No. 1
LAN 2nd Amended Work Authorization No. 1
 
7.   Discuss and consider conditions to be included in Game Room Regulations, such as, operating hours, geographical locations, and maximum machines/sites. Click to View
 
8.   Discuss and consider approval of Amendment No. 1 Interlocal Agreement regarding West Haven Park Agreement between Nueces County and City of Corpus Christi. Click to View
 
Attachments
Amendment No 1 Interlocal Agreement with City of CC
 
9.   Discuss and consider sale of real property located at 430 N. Alister St., in Port Aransas, Texas; discuss and consider authorizing the County Manager in conjunction with the County Attorney to negotiate with the City of Port Aransas regarding the terms of the sale and the final sale price of said property pursuant to Local Government Code 272.001, and any related matters. Click to View
 
10.   Discuss and consider additional construction items needed to complete the recovery of IB Magee Park Office.  Click to View
 
Attachments
IB Magee Park Office recovery recap
I.B. Magee Office Funding for Remainder of Repairs
 
11.   Discuss and consider allocating appropriate portion of Hurricane Harvey insurance settlement funds to rebuild Bob Hall Pier, and related matters. Click to View
 
12.   Discuss and consider finalizing the total funds to be spent from Hurricane Harvey insurance settlement funds to rebuild Bob Hall Pier and authorize and IFB to rebuild the pier. Click to View
 
Attachments
Bob Hall Pier Budget Analysis
 
13.   Discuss and consider status of Policies and Procedures for Wetlands Mitigation as required pursuant to engagement letter with Baker Wotring LLP executed January 22, 2020, and related matters.   Click to View
 
14.   Discuss and consider any and all amendments to the Nueces County Commissioners Court Policies and Procedures. Click to View
 
Attachments
Nueces Co. Comm. Court Policy and Procedure
Court Policy and Procedures
 
15.   Discuss and consider job description for Nueces County Fire Marshal, and licensing requirements for certain job duties required of Fire Marshals in general, and related matters. Click to View
 
Attachments
Job Description - Fire Marshall
 
16.   Discuss and consider adoption of Order of Special Election for the state constitutional amendment election on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Click to View
 
17.   Discuss and consider establishing the Early Voting Polling Locations for the May 7, 2022, Joint Constitutional Election. Click to View
 
Attachments
Proposed Early Voting Locations
 
18.   Discuss and consider approval of Election Day Vote Centers for Saturday, May 7, 2022, Joint Constitutional Election. Click to View
 
Attachments
Proposed Election Day Voting
 
19.   Discuss and consider approval of termination of Tissue Bank Acknowledgment, Waiver, Release and Indemnity Agreement for Access and Use of Nueces County Medical Examiner’s facilities with South Texas Life Share, L.L.C. and authorize execution of Order Terminating said Agreement. Click to View
 
Attachments
Order
 
20.   Discuss, consider, and take action on the discipline of Nueces County Medical Examiner, including termination, demotion, suspension or reprimand. Click to View
 
21.   Discuss and consider approval of any accrued overtime hours pursuant to County policy for essential exempt employees during declared disasters as it relates to COVID-19, and/or storm preparedness and response; severe weather preparedness and response. Click to View
 
B. GRANTS
 
1.   Discuss and consider approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Nueces County and Youth Odyssey for programs relating to the Truancy Prevention Initiative. Click to View
 
Attachments
MOU
Insurance Forms
 
C. PUBLIC WORKS
 
1.   Discuss and consider approval of a temporary construction easement agreement between Kinder Morgan Tejas Pipeline LLC and Nueces County for a staging area while making repairs to an existing pipeline. Click to View
 
Attachments
Temporary Construction Agreement
Pipeline Easement-Site Plan Exhibits A & B
Plan Drawing
 
2.   Discuss and consider amending the Engineering Service contract for Program Management with Lockwood, Andrews and Newnam, Inc. (LAN). Click to View
 
3.   Discuss and consider approval of the plat of Deleon Tract, Lot 1, a single tract of land. Click to View
 
Attachments
Deleon Tract Plat
Water Service Agreement
Deed
 
4.   Discuss and consider approval of Repairs to the Nueces County Memorial Agriculture Center-Old Show Barn Facility. Click to View
 
Attachments
Show Barn Interior Repir
Show Barn roof Repair Quotes
Show Barn Window Repair Quotes
 
5.   Discuss and consider approval of a Supplemental Agreement No. 1 between Nueces County and Richter Architects for the Hilltop Community Center Facility Project, as recommended by Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam (LAN). Click to View
 
D. PURCHASING
 
1.   Discuss and consider selection for IFB No. 3194-22 Bob Hall Fishing Pier - Marine Debris Removal, Demolition & Reef Placement. Click to View
 
Attachments
IFB No. 3194-22 Bid tab
 
E. AUDITOR
 
1.   Approve Monthly Financial Report for the month of September 2021. Click to View
 
Attachments
MFR SEP 2021.pdf
 
2.   Discuss and consider approval of payments received from the City/County Public Health District invoiced for January and February 2022. Click to View
 
Attachments
January invoice
February invoice
Pending payables
 
F. HUMAN RESOURCES
 
1.   Discuss and consider scheduling interviewees for the Public Information Officer position. Click to View
 
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 regarding City of Port Aransas Resolution No. 2022-R11, (passed March 17, 2022) offering to purchase real property located at 430 N. Alister St., in Port Aransas, Texas, and related matters. Click to View
 
B.   Consult with County Attorney and outside counsel regarding Cease and Desist letter relating to Padre Balli Park; provide status update; discuss legal issues; and related matters. Click to View
 
C.   Deliberate personnel issues including compensation package for Medical Examiner, change to job description and/or pay, and related matters. Click to View
 
D.   Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Chief Medical Examiner. Click to View
 
E.   Consult with County Attorney and/or outside counsel on legal matters related to employment of Chief Medical Examiner, operations of the Medical Examiner office, and related matters. Click to View
 
F.   Consult with County Attorney regarding job description for Nueces County Fire Marshal, and licensing requirements for certain job duties required of Fire Marshals in general, and related matters. Click to View
 
Adjournment in Memory (upon request)

    

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