1. CALL TO ORDER 2. OPENING PRAYER 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FLAG 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS STATE FLAG "HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE." 5. ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA (ONE MOTION WITH MODIFICATIONS, IF APPLICABLE, APPROVES FOR ACTION, ALL ITEMS CONTAINED WITHIN THE CONSENT AGENDA). A. AUDITOR 1. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.023. 2. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.024. 3. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.025. 4. Consider and approve Payment of Accounts. 5. Consider and approve request by Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 to use an amount not to exceed $89,500 from the Justice of the Peace Technology Fund. 8. Consider and approve request by Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 to use an amount not to exceed $47,000 from the Justice of the Peace Technology Fund. 9. Consider and accept the completed audits. 10. Consider and approve the invoices in the amount of $3,330 and $400 received from the Joint Commission for the annual fees for the accreditation/certification program participation as required by the Agreement between Montgomery County and the Texas Department of State Health Services (Section I, A-2; approved by Commissioners Court on November 24, 2015 - Motion #4). B. BUDGET 1. Consider, approve, and authorize the line item transfers and adjustments for Fiscal Year 2020. 2. Consider, approve, and authorize the line item transfers and adjustment for Fiscal Year 2021. 3. Consider, approve, and authorize the line item transfers and adjustment for special revenue departments and general fund departments for Fiscal Year 2021. 4. Consider, approve, and authorize adjustments and amendments for Grant Departments for Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021. C. TREASURER 1. Consider and approve the Monthly Treasurer Report for December 2020, including: 1. Monthly Statement of Balances for December 2020 2. Monthly Investment Report for December 2020 3. MCTRA Investment Report for December 2020 4. Interest Summary Report for December 2020 5. Debt Report (Reported and Maintained by the Auditor's Office) 6. Check Register for December 2020 7. Manual Check Runs for December 2020 2. Consider and approve the Quarterly Investment Report for quarter ending December 31, 2020. D. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR 1. Acknowledge the Tax Assessor-Collector's 2021 deputation of 62 deputy clerks. 2. Consider and accept the monthly Tax Collection Report for the month ending December 2020. E. PURCHASING 1. Approve the renewal options for: a. Project #19-16 Electrical Items and Miscellaneous Supplies with Consolidated Electrical Distributor for various departments. b. Professional Services Agreement Inmate Dental Services with Gayle Fletcher, DDS., PA, for Sheriff's Office Jail (exercising the second of five renewal options). 2. Consider and approve the contract with the following highly qualified provider per Government Code Chapter 2254; professional appraisal services with Whitney & Associates for Commissioner Precinct 4. 3. Approve the following Change Order(s) (CO): a. CO #1 to James Construction Group, LLC., for Project #19-24 Keenan Cutoff Road: BNSF RR & FM 2854 Overpass to add new item for an increase in the amount of $33,623.15 for Commissioner Precinct 2. b.CO #1 to Huffco Services, Inc., for Project #20-09 West County Community Development Center Expansion for City of Magnolia Building Permit Fee and credit from contractor for the re-design of an exterior wall for an increase in the amount of $4,195.56 for MCCD/Commissioner Precinct 2. c.CO #1 to Salem Group, Inc. dba Complete Concrete for Project #20-33 Rectification of Detention Ponds at Wood Creek Estates to add Well Points and fourteen (14) additional calendar days for an increase in the amount of $20,000 for Commissioner Precinct 2. d. CO #2 to Davis Investigation Services for Project #19-33 for Collection of Urine Samples for change in hours of operation and increase in cost per participant for Drug/DWI Courts. 5. Consider and approve to reject all bids for Project #21-09 Drone with LiDAR Camera and Accessories for Information Technology. F. RISK MANAGEMENT 1. Consider and approve changes, additions and releases on Surety Bonds. G. DISTRICT ATTORNEY 1. Consider and approve opening position 4353-7611-1, full-time Special Victims Assistant with an annualized salary of $54,953.60, effective February 1, 2021. A total of $53,454.60 in salaries and benefits is needed for the remainder of the fiscal year, to be paid out of District Attorney Forfeiture Funds. No impact on general fund budget. Authorize Budget Office to effectuate all changes. H. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Accept and recognize Open Meetings Act Training Confirmation and Certificate, and Public Information Act Training Confirmation and Certificate for Commissioner Precinct 1, Robert Walker; and Commissioner Precinct 1 Chief of Staff, Jim Pfeil. Confirmations issued effective January 13, 2021. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve a Use Agreement with Magnolia Baseball Association to use the fields at Magnolia Sports Park through December 31, 2021. b. Consider and approve a Use Agreement with Magnolia Lacrosse Association to use the fields at Magnolia Sports Park through December 31, 2021. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. Consider and approve the reappointment of Jim Waters and James Cox to Montgomery County Emergency Service District (MCESD) #14 for a two-year term ending December 31, 2022. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve Use Agreement with Wildcat Sports Association (WSA) to use the football fields at Tram Road Park for practices as scheduled from now through December 31, 2021. b. Consider and approve a Use Agreement with East Montgomery County Sports Association (EMCSA) to use the football/baseball/softball fields at Bull Sallas Park for practices as scheduled now through December 31, 2021. c. Consider and accept the re-appointment of Wesley Swanson and TJ Knox to the MCESD #7 Board of Commissioners for a two-year term ending December 31, 2022. I. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Mill Creek South, Section 1 into the one-year maintenance period. b. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Mill Creek North, Section 1 into the one-year maintenance period. c. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Fosters Ridge, Section 18 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. d. Consider and approve acknowledging that the roads in Woodforest, Section 94 have been built to county standards and have completed the one-year maintenance period. The bond may be released at this time. These roads are private and will not be maintained by Montgomery County. e. Consider and approve acknowledging that the roads in Pine Island at Woodforest, Section 2 have been built to county standards and have completed the one-year maintenance period. The bond may be released at this time. These roads are private and will not be maintained by Montgomery County. f. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Pine Market at Woodforest, Section 1 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. g. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Woodforest at Pine Market Tract 3B-1 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. h. Consider and approve setting a public hearing date of February 23, 2021 to change the name of Longleaf Drive to Crest Park Drive in Woodforest, Section 90. i. Consider and approve the final plat of Woodforest, Section 68. j. Consider and approve the final plat of Silver Creek Ranch, Section 1. 2. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Brooklyn Trails, Section 2 into the one-year maintenance period. b. Consider and approve the final plat of Spring Branch, Section 1. c. Consider and approve the final plat of Valley Ranch East Reserves. J. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 1. Consider and approve Order to Release Lien and acknowledge receipt of check as payment in full of assessment lien to recover cost to the county for demolition of a public nuisance. Total cost of lien has been met. Lot 49, Section 2, Hidden Forest Estates 2. Consider and approve Order to Release Lien and acknowledge receipt of check as payment in full of assessment lien to recover cost to the county for demolition of a public nuisance. Total cost of lien has been met. 8540 Felder Lane, Conroe, Texas 77304 K. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Consider and accept payroll change request forms. L. COUNTY JUDGE 1. Consider and approve correction of following agenda items approved in Commissioners Court on January 12, 2021. a. E1a - MCESD#2 should read terms will begin January 1, 2021 and end on December 31, 2022. b. E2a - MCESD#6 should read terms will begin January 1, 2021 and end on December 31, 2022. c. E3a - MCESD#4 should read terms will begin January 1, 2021 and end on December 31, 2022. M. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 1 1. Consider and accept the monthly collections report for December 2020. N. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 2 1. Consider and accept the monthly collections report for November 2020. O. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 3 1. Consider and accept the monthly collections report for November 2020 and December 2020. P. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and accept the monthly collections report for December 2020. Q. OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION 1. Consider and approve First Amendment to Contract for Legal Representation of Eligible Indigent Juveniles by and between Montgomery County and Law Office of William Pattillo III. The purpose of this amendment is to comply with Article 26.05(d) and Article 26.052(h) Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. R. SHERIFF 1. Consider and authorize Sheriff Rand Henderson to appoint reserve deputies as attached herewith for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office pursuant to Local Government Code Section 85.004 (a). S. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Approve Order Authorizing Notice of Public Hearing under Local Government Code 232.009(C-1) for the replat of Lot Nineteen (19) in Block Six (6), of the Final Plat of The French Quarter on Lake Conroe, Section Three (3), a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet "Z", Sheet 1067, of the Map Records of Montgomery County to be known as French Quarter on Lake Conroe Section Three, Partial Replat No. 1. 2. PRECINCT 4 a. Approve Order Authorizing Notice of Public Hearing under Local Government Code 232.009(C-1) for the partial replat of unrestricted reserve "C" of Kellyn Oaks, Section 1, Recorded in Cabinet U, Sheet 42 of the map records of Montgomery County, Texas, and a replat of Danika Oaks Drive, Recorded in Cabinet X, Sheet 84 of the map records of Montgomery County, to be known as Timber Creek Estates. T. COUNTY ATTORNEY - MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FACILITY 1. Consider and accept the Table of Organization as recommended by MCMHTF Advisory Board. U. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) and the Montgomery County Constable Precinct 4 office. The agreement includes $6,030 for equipment rental and overtime funding for FY 2021 in the amount of $19,180.25 with fringe benefits of $3825 to be paid from 7400.790920. 2. Consider and approve the appointment of the following Reserve Deputy Constable for Montgomery County Constable Pct. 4. Abel Rodriguez Eric Herzog James Willis V. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5 1. Consider and accept the Constable Precinct 5 2020 Racial Profiling Statistical Data Report. W. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1. Consider and approve amendments to the FY2019 Consolidated Action Plan, and authorize Judge Keough to sign and implement amendments including payments and reclassification of Community Development budget as submitted. X. BUILDING MAINTENANCE 1. Consider and accept Covenant for Maintenance of Storm Water Collection System for Montgomery County. Y. GRANTS 1. Consider and approve the deobligation of $41,759.85 for grant award G19HNOO17A High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) for the Sheriff's Office. Please authorize Judge Mark Keough to sign all related paperwork. 2. Consider and approve the deobligation of $145.80 from the Vector Control grant from Texas Health and Human Services for Commissioner Precinct 3 office. 3. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2020 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) grant application in the estimated amount of $153,000 for the Sheriff's Office. No match required. Please authorize Rebecca Ansley to submit grant application electronically on behalf of Montgomery County. 4. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Child Victim Coordinator grant application to the Governor's Office of Texas in the amount of $82,891.29 for District Attorney's Office with a match of $21,102.43 from District Attorney's Office budget. Please authorize Rebecca Ansley to be the authorized official for this grant. 5. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Domestic Violence Investigator grant application to the Governor's Office of Texas in the amount of $74,777.11 for the District Attorney's Office with a match of $38,350.13 from District Attorney's Office. Please authorize Rebecca Ansley to be the authorized official of this grant.
Consideration of Consent Agenda
E. PURCHASING 4. Consider and approve authorizing Tim Stewart, Building Maintenance Director, to approve change orders for the Forensic Facility construction project as authorized by Section 262.031(b) Texas Local Government Code.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY A. Consider and approve opening position 503-3963-2, Video Management Software (VMS) Technician. Annualized salary to be $48,993.62, to be funded out of Commissioner Precinct 2 budget. Please authorize any and all necessary action to effectuate same.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT A. Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action regarding the prioritization and distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations B. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action authorizing OEM to make necessary purchases related to vaccine distribution and vaccine distribution sites in an amount not to exceed $100,000. This will bring the total for this project to not exceed $200,000. Funds to come from CARES Act funds. C. Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action to authorize the use of overtime for Forensic Services and Building Custodial not to exceed $50,000. Funds to come from Cares Act Funds. D. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action regarding the approval of Interlocal Agreements between Montgomery County and the following local entities. The ILA will cover minimum staffing provided by the local entities to various vaccine distribution sites in Montgomery in the amounts listed below. Authorize County Judge Mark J. Keough to execute agreements on behalf of Montgomery County. Funding to come from CARES Act funds. City of Conroe – Not to Exceed $250,000 The Woodlands Township – Not to Exceed $250,000 Montgomery County Hospital District – Not to Exceed $500,000 North Montgomery Fire Department – Not to Exceed $100,000 Porter Fire Department – Not to Exceed $100,000
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT A. Consider, approve, and authorize County Judge Mark Keough to sign the updated and corrected FY2020 funding grant agreements between HUD and Montgomery County that incorporates the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). Minor adjustments were provided by HUD.
OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION A. Consider and approve resolution memorializing support for the creation of a new County Court at Law in Montgomery County.
COMMISSIONERS A. PRECINCT 2 1. Consider and approve closing position 5521-5910-1, Deputy, and opening position 5521-6010-2, Sergeant. Salary as defined on step plan. An additional $13,261.90 is needed to fund increased salaries and benefits, to be funded out of Commissioner Precinct 2 operations budget. Authorize Budget Office to effectuate all necessary changes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION -THE COURT WILL RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, TO WIT: CHAPTER 551, SUB-CHAPTER D; ARTICLES 551.071 A. Consultation with County Attorney regarding issues with utility and fiber installation within county right of ways. (Section 551.071) S. COUNTY ATTORNEY 3. ALL PRECINCTS a. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to defend claim No. B-21-0001; Civil Action numbers 4:20-CV-04243 and styled Douglas and Pamela Petersen Individually, and as Administrator of the Estate of Brian Petersen vs. Montgomery County, Texas, Bridgitt Johnson, Southwest Correctional Medical Group, Inc., and Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC.; in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. b. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to defend claim No. B-18-0113; Civil Action numbers 4:20-cv-03550 and styled Dave Spencer and Faye Spencer vs. Gregory Wayne Abbott, Warren Kenneth Paxton, Robert “Bob” Wilson, Houston SPCA, Jennifer Cartwright, Amy Blackwelder, Ronald Chin, Edie Connelly, Claudia Laird, Aaron Johnson, Joseph Guidry and Montgomery County, Texas; in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. c. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to defend claim No. D-21-0001; Civil Action numbers 4:20-cv-03882 and styled Terrence Burks vs. Montgomery County, Deputy Cory Brown and Deputy Clifford Wood; in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. d. Consider and approve Order and Letter of Approval for ProCare EMS, LLC for the operation of private EMS Services in Montgomery County pursuant to Chapter 773 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. e. Consider and approve Order and Letter of Approval for Greater Care EMS, LLC for the operation of private EMS Services in Montgomery County pursuant to Chapter 773 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
16. CITIZENS 18. COURT ADJOURNS
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. OPENING PRAYER 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FLAG 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS STATE FLAG "HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE." 5. ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA (ONE MOTION WITH MODIFICATIONS, IF APPLICABLE, APPROVES FOR ACTION, ALL ITEMS CONTAINED WITHIN THE CONSENT AGENDA). A. AUDITOR 1. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.023. 2. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.024. 3. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.025. 4. Consider and approve Payment of Accounts. 5. Consider and approve request by Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 to use an amount not to exceed $89,500 from the Justice of the Peace Technology Fund. 8. Consider and approve request by Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 to use an amount not to exceed $47,000 from the Justice of the Peace Technology Fund. 9. Consider and accept the completed audits. 10. Consider and approve the invoices in the amount of $3,330 and $400 received from the Joint Commission for the annual fees for the accreditation/certification program participation as required by the Agreement between Montgomery County and the Texas Department of State Health Services (Section I, A-2; approved by Commissioners Court on November 24, 2015 - Motion #4). B. BUDGET 1. Consider, approve, and authorize the line item transfers and adjustments for Fiscal Year 2020. 2. Consider, approve, and authorize the line item transfers and adjustment for Fiscal Year 2021. 3. Consider, approve, and authorize the line item transfers and adjustment for special revenue departments and general fund departments for Fiscal Year 2021. 4. Consider, approve, and authorize adjustments and amendments for Grant Departments for Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021. C. TREASURER 1. Consider and approve the Monthly Treasurer Report for December 2020, including: 1. Monthly Statement of Balances for December 2020 2. Monthly Investment Report for December 2020 3. MCTRA Investment Report for December 2020 4. Interest Summary Report for December 2020 5. Debt Report (Reported and Maintained by the Auditor's Office) 6. Check Register for December 2020 7. Manual Check Runs for December 2020 2. Consider and approve the Quarterly Investment Report for quarter ending December 31, 2020. D. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR 1. Acknowledge the Tax Assessor-Collector's 2021 deputation of 62 deputy clerks. 2. Consider and accept the monthly Tax Collection Report for the month ending December 2020. E. PURCHASING 1. Approve the renewal options for: a. Project #19-16 Electrical Items and Miscellaneous Supplies with Consolidated Electrical Distributor for various departments. b. Professional Services Agreement Inmate Dental Services with Gayle Fletcher, DDS., PA, for Sheriff's Office Jail (exercising the second of five renewal options). 2. Consider and approve the contract with the following highly qualified provider per Government Code Chapter 2254; professional appraisal services with Whitney & Associates for Commissioner Precinct 4. 3. Approve the following Change Order(s) (CO): a. CO #1 to James Construction Group, LLC., for Project #19-24 Keenan Cutoff Road: BNSF RR & FM 2854 Overpass to add new item for an increase in the amount of $33,623.15 for Commissioner Precinct 2. b.CO #1 to Huffco Services, Inc., for Project #20-09 West County Community Development Center Expansion for City of Magnolia Building Permit Fee and credit from contractor for the re-design of an exterior wall for an increase in the amount of $4,195.56 for MCCD/Commissioner Precinct 2. c.CO #1 to Salem Group, Inc. dba Complete Concrete for Project #20-33 Rectification of Detention Ponds at Wood Creek Estates to add Well Points and fourteen (14) additional calendar days for an increase in the amount of $20,000 for Commissioner Precinct 2. d. CO #2 to Davis Investigation Services for Project #19-33 for Collection of Urine Samples for change in hours of operation and increase in cost per participant for Drug/DWI Courts. 5. Consider and approve to reject all bids for Project #21-09 Drone with LiDAR Camera and Accessories for Information Technology. F. RISK MANAGEMENT 1. Consider and approve changes, additions and releases on Surety Bonds. G. DISTRICT ATTORNEY 1. Consider and approve opening position 4353-7611-1, full-time Special Victims Assistant with an annualized salary of $54,953.60, effective February 1, 2021. A total of $53,454.60 in salaries and benefits is needed for the remainder of the fiscal year, to be paid out of District Attorney Forfeiture Funds. No impact on general fund budget. Authorize Budget Office to effectuate all changes. H. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Accept and recognize Open Meetings Act Training Confirmation and Certificate, and Public Information Act Training Confirmation and Certificate for Commissioner Precinct 1, Robert Walker; and Commissioner Precinct 1 Chief of Staff, Jim Pfeil. Confirmations issued effective January 13, 2021. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve a Use Agreement with Magnolia Baseball Association to use the fields at Magnolia Sports Park through December 31, 2021. b. Consider and approve a Use Agreement with Magnolia Lacrosse Association to use the fields at Magnolia Sports Park through December 31, 2021. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. Consider and approve the reappointment of Jim Waters and James Cox to Montgomery County Emergency Service District (MCESD) #14 for a two-year term ending December 31, 2022. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve Use Agreement with Wildcat Sports Association (WSA) to use the football fields at Tram Road Park for practices as scheduled from now through December 31, 2021. b. Consider and approve a Use Agreement with East Montgomery County Sports Association (EMCSA) to use the football/baseball/softball fields at Bull Sallas Park for practices as scheduled now through December 31, 2021. c. Consider and accept the re-appointment of Wesley Swanson and TJ Knox to the MCESD #7 Board of Commissioners for a two-year term ending December 31, 2022. I. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Mill Creek South, Section 1 into the one-year maintenance period. b. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Mill Creek North, Section 1 into the one-year maintenance period. c. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Fosters Ridge, Section 18 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. d. Consider and approve acknowledging that the roads in Woodforest, Section 94 have been built to county standards and have completed the one-year maintenance period. The bond may be released at this time. These roads are private and will not be maintained by Montgomery County. e. Consider and approve acknowledging that the roads in Pine Island at Woodforest, Section 2 have been built to county standards and have completed the one-year maintenance period. The bond may be released at this time. These roads are private and will not be maintained by Montgomery County. f. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Pine Market at Woodforest, Section 1 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. g. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Woodforest at Pine Market Tract 3B-1 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. h. Consider and approve setting a public hearing date of February 23, 2021 to change the name of Longleaf Drive to Crest Park Drive in Woodforest, Section 90. i. Consider and approve the final plat of Woodforest, Section 68. j. Consider and approve the final plat of Silver Creek Ranch, Section 1. 2. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Brooklyn Trails, Section 2 into the one-year maintenance period. b. Consider and approve the final plat of Spring Branch, Section 1. c. Consider and approve the final plat of Valley Ranch East Reserves. J. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 1. Consider and approve Order to Release Lien and acknowledge receipt of check as payment in full of assessment lien to recover cost to the county for demolition of a public nuisance. Total cost of lien has been met. Lot 49, Section 2, Hidden Forest Estates 2. Consider and approve Order to Release Lien and acknowledge receipt of check as payment in full of assessment lien to recover cost to the county for demolition of a public nuisance. Total cost of lien has been met. 8540 Felder Lane, Conroe, Texas 77304 K. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Consider and accept payroll change request forms. L. COUNTY JUDGE 1. Consider and approve correction of following agenda items approved in Commissioners Court on January 12, 2021. a. E1a - MCESD#2 should read terms will begin January 1, 2021 and end on December 31, 2022. b. E2a - MCESD#6 should read terms will begin January 1, 2021 and end on December 31, 2022. c. E3a - MCESD#4 should read terms will begin January 1, 2021 and end on December 31, 2022. M. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 1 1. Consider and accept the monthly collections report for December 2020. N. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 2 1. Consider and accept the monthly collections report for November 2020. O. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 3 1. Consider and accept the monthly collections report for November 2020 and December 2020. P. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and accept the monthly collections report for December 2020. Q. OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION 1. Consider and approve First Amendment to Contract for Legal Representation of Eligible Indigent Juveniles by and between Montgomery County and Law Office of William Pattillo III. The purpose of this amendment is to comply with Article 26.05(d) and Article 26.052(h) Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. R. SHERIFF 1. Consider and authorize Sheriff Rand Henderson to appoint reserve deputies as attached herewith for the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office pursuant to Local Government Code Section 85.004 (a). S. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Approve Order Authorizing Notice of Public Hearing under Local Government Code 232.009(C-1) for the replat of Lot Nineteen (19) in Block Six (6), of the Final Plat of The French Quarter on Lake Conroe, Section Three (3), a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet "Z", Sheet 1067, of the Map Records of Montgomery County to be known as French Quarter on Lake Conroe Section Three, Partial Replat No. 1. 2. PRECINCT 4 a. Approve Order Authorizing Notice of Public Hearing under Local Government Code 232.009(C-1) for the partial replat of unrestricted reserve "C" of Kellyn Oaks, Section 1, Recorded in Cabinet U, Sheet 42 of the map records of Montgomery County, Texas, and a replat of Danika Oaks Drive, Recorded in Cabinet X, Sheet 84 of the map records of Montgomery County, to be known as Timber Creek Estates. T. COUNTY ATTORNEY - MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FACILITY 1. Consider and accept the Table of Organization as recommended by MCMHTF Advisory Board. U. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) and the Montgomery County Constable Precinct 4 office. The agreement includes $6,030 for equipment rental and overtime funding for FY 2021 in the amount of $19,180.25 with fringe benefits of $3825 to be paid from 7400.790920. 2. Consider and approve the appointment of the following Reserve Deputy Constable for Montgomery County Constable Pct. 4. Abel Rodriguez Eric Herzog James Willis V. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5 1. Consider and accept the Constable Precinct 5 2020 Racial Profiling Statistical Data Report. W. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1. Consider and approve amendments to the FY2019 Consolidated Action Plan, and authorize Judge Keough to sign and implement amendments including payments and reclassification of Community Development budget as submitted. X. BUILDING MAINTENANCE 1. Consider and accept Covenant for Maintenance of Storm Water Collection System for Montgomery County. Y. GRANTS 1. Consider and approve the deobligation of $41,759.85 for grant award G19HNOO17A High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) for the Sheriff's Office. Please authorize Judge Mark Keough to sign all related paperwork. 2. Consider and approve the deobligation of $145.80 from the Vector Control grant from Texas Health and Human Services for Commissioner Precinct 3 office. 3. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2020 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) grant application in the estimated amount of $153,000 for the Sheriff's Office. No match required. Please authorize Rebecca Ansley to submit grant application electronically on behalf of Montgomery County. 4. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Child Victim Coordinator grant application to the Governor's Office of Texas in the amount of $82,891.29 for District Attorney's Office with a match of $21,102.43 from District Attorney's Office budget. Please authorize Rebecca Ansley to be the authorized official for this grant. 5. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Domestic Violence Investigator grant application to the Governor's Office of Texas in the amount of $74,777.11 for the District Attorney's Office with a match of $38,350.13 from District Attorney's Office. Please authorize Rebecca Ansley to be the authorized official of this grant.
Consideration of Consent Agenda
E. PURCHASING 4. Consider and approve authorizing Tim Stewart, Building Maintenance Director, to approve change orders for the Forensic Facility construction project as authorized by Section 262.031(b) Texas Local Government Code.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY A. Consider and approve opening position 503-3963-2, Video Management Software (VMS) Technician. Annualized salary to be $48,993.62, to be funded out of Commissioner Precinct 2 budget. Please authorize any and all necessary action to effectuate same.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT A. Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action regarding the prioritization and distribution of COVID-19 vaccinations B. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action authorizing OEM to make necessary purchases related to vaccine distribution and vaccine distribution sites in an amount not to exceed $100,000. This will bring the total for this project to not exceed $200,000. Funds to come from CARES Act funds. C. Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action to authorize the use of overtime for Forensic Services and Building Custodial not to exceed $50,000. Funds to come from Cares Act Funds. D. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action regarding the approval of Interlocal Agreements between Montgomery County and the following local entities. The ILA will cover minimum staffing provided by the local entities to various vaccine distribution sites in Montgomery in the amounts listed below. Authorize County Judge Mark J. Keough to execute agreements on behalf of Montgomery County. Funding to come from CARES Act funds. City of Conroe – Not to Exceed $250,000 The Woodlands Township – Not to Exceed $250,000 Montgomery County Hospital District – Not to Exceed $500,000 North Montgomery Fire Department – Not to Exceed $100,000 Porter Fire Department – Not to Exceed $100,000
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT A. Consider, approve, and authorize County Judge Mark Keough to sign the updated and corrected FY2020 funding grant agreements between HUD and Montgomery County that incorporates the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), and the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME). Minor adjustments were provided by HUD.
OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION A. Consider and approve resolution memorializing support for the creation of a new County Court at Law in Montgomery County.
COMMISSIONERS A. PRECINCT 2 1. Consider and approve closing position 5521-5910-1, Deputy, and opening position 5521-6010-2, Sergeant. Salary as defined on step plan. An additional $13,261.90 is needed to fund increased salaries and benefits, to be funded out of Commissioner Precinct 2 operations budget. Authorize Budget Office to effectuate all necessary changes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION -THE COURT WILL RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, TO WIT: CHAPTER 551, SUB-CHAPTER D; ARTICLES 551.071 A. Consultation with County Attorney regarding issues with utility and fiber installation within county right of ways. (Section 551.071) S. COUNTY ATTORNEY 3. ALL PRECINCTS a. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to defend claim No. B-21-0001; Civil Action numbers 4:20-CV-04243 and styled Douglas and Pamela Petersen Individually, and as Administrator of the Estate of Brian Petersen vs. Montgomery County, Texas, Bridgitt Johnson, Southwest Correctional Medical Group, Inc., and Wellpath Recovery Solutions, LLC.; in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. b. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to defend claim No. B-18-0113; Civil Action numbers 4:20-cv-03550 and styled Dave Spencer and Faye Spencer vs. Gregory Wayne Abbott, Warren Kenneth Paxton, Robert “Bob” Wilson, Houston SPCA, Jennifer Cartwright, Amy Blackwelder, Ronald Chin, Edie Connelly, Claudia Laird, Aaron Johnson, Joseph Guidry and Montgomery County, Texas; in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. c. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to defend claim No. D-21-0001; Civil Action numbers 4:20-cv-03882 and styled Terrence Burks vs. Montgomery County, Deputy Cory Brown and Deputy Clifford Wood; in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. d. Consider and approve Order and Letter of Approval for ProCare EMS, LLC for the operation of private EMS Services in Montgomery County pursuant to Chapter 773 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. e. Consider and approve Order and Letter of Approval for Greater Care EMS, LLC for the operation of private EMS Services in Montgomery County pursuant to Chapter 773 of the Texas Health and Safety Code.
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