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
PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Presentation of employee of the month - March 2021. B. Presentation of Performance Recognition Award by TxDMV Executive Director Whitney Brewster to Tax Assessor-Collector Tammy McRae. C. Presentation by the Agrilife Extension Office about the 2021 Walk Across Texas Montgomery County Community Challenge.
COUNTY CLERK A. Consider and approve Commissioners Court minutes from regular session dated March 9, 2021 as submitted.
CONSENT AGENDA (ONE MOTION WITH MODIFICATIONS, IF APPLICABLE, APPROVES FOR ACTION, ALL ITEMS CONTAINED WITHIN THE CONSENT AGENDA). A. AUDITOR 1. Consider and approve the Payment of Accounts. 2. Consider and accept completed audits. 3. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.023. 4. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.024. 5. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.025. B. BUDGET 1. Consider, approve, and authorize transfers, adjustments, and amendments for special revenue departments and grant departments for Fiscal Year 2021. C. COUNTY JUDGE 1. Consider and approve the modification of Intergovernmental Agreement 79-00-0071 for Joe Corley Detention Facility, between Montgomery County and the United States Marshal Service. This modification is to increase the per diem rate of $64.97 to $65.08 to reflect the incorporated annual Department of Labor Wage Determination with no cost to the county. There is no change in the guard/transportation rate of $37.93. Authorize County Judge Mark Keough to sign on behalf of Montgomery County. D. TREASURER 1. Consider and approve the Monthly Treasurer Report for February 2021, including: 1. Monthly Statement of Balances for February 2021 2. Monthly Investment Report for February 2021 3. MCTRA Investment Report for February 2021 4. Interest Summary for February 2021 5. Investments Purchased Report for the week ending February 28, 2021 6. Investments Matured Report for the week ending February 28, 2021 7. Debt Report (reported and maintained by Auditor's Office) 8. Check Register for February 2021 E. TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR 1. Consider and accept the monthly Tax Collection Report for the month ending February 2021. F. PURCHASING 1. Approve the following Change Order(s) (CO): CO #3 to Salem Group, Inc., dba Complete Concrete for Project #20-33 Rectification of Detention Ponds at Wood Creek Estates to adjust the cost and scope of work and add sixty (60) calendar days for a deduction in the amount of $3,110 for Commissioner Precinct 2. a. CO#2 to Intervet, Inc. dba Merck Animal Health for Project #20-05 Animal Vaccines for price increase on vaccines effective April 1, 2021 for Animal Services. b. CO #2 to D & W Contractors, Inc. for Project# 20-29 Rayford Road and Birnham Woods Dr. Intersection Improvements and Rayford Road Improvements for CenterPoint Energy Reimbursement and additional demo for an increase in the amount of $16,174.70 for Commissioner Precinct 3. c. 2. Take all appropriate action to consider and approve the contract with the following highly qualified provider per Government Code Chapter 2254; Architectural Design Services from Lancaster + Wyatt Architects, LLP., in the amount of $116,300 for MCCD. 3. Approve the renewal options for: Project #2018-0004 Employee Assistance Program with Deer Oaks EAP Services, LLC., for Risk Management (exercising the third of ten renewal options). a. 4. Approve the Master Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sheriffs' Association of Texas, Inc. for Various Departments. 5. Approve granting a Discretionary Exemption for Book Leasing as an item that can be obtained from only one source from Brodart Co., for the Library. Local Gov't Code §262.024(a)(7)(B). a. Attorney Services on an as needed basis as a personal or professional service from Kemp Smith, LLP., for County Attorney §262.024(a)(4). b. Utility Services as an item that can be obtained from only one source from the following utilized vendors: Entergy, NRG/Reliant, Sam Houston Electric Corp, Mid South Synergy, City of Conroe, City of Magnolia, City of Oak Ridge North, City of Splendora, City of Willis, Dobbin Plantersville WSC, Lake South Water Supply, MC MUD #16, MC MUD #8, MC MUD #94, New Caney MUD, Old Tamina Water Supply, Pinehurst Decker Prairie, Quadvest, Southern MCUD, The Woodlands Joint Power Agency, CenterPoint Energy, AT&T, Inc., Consolidated Communications, Centurylink, Frontier Communications Corporation, Wavemedia, Inc., Comcast of Houston, LLC., Phonoscope, Inc., for various departments. Local Gov't Code 262.024(a)(7)(C). c. 6. Take all appropriate action to approve the award for Project #21-16 Traffic Signal Foundation Services for Various Precincts. 7. Approve advertising for Engineering Services for Rehabilitation/Reconstruction of Public Improvements for the Porter Heights and Tamina Communities Located in Montgomery County Precinct #4 for Emergency Management. 8. Consider and approve granting a discretionary exemption pursuant to Chapter 262, Local Government Code for professional services and approve Professional Services Agreement with Gauntt, Koen, Binney & Kidd, LLP in an amount not to exceed $142,000; further authorize Virginia Little, as authorized officer of the Montgomery County Employee Benefit Plan and Director of Risk Management, to complete any and all required documentation and formalities related thereto. Funding source to be Montgomery County Self Insurance Fund. 9. Consider and approve granting a discretionary sole source exemption for billing agent for Houston Area Database Consortium with Amigos Library Services for Library. Local Gov’t Code 262.024(a)(7)(D). G. RISK MANAGEMENT 1. Consider and approve changes, additions and releases on Surety Bonds. 2. Consider and approve annual renewal of the Public Entity Insurance Package (Property, Casualty and Workers' Compensation) for the 2021-2022 policy period. H. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and approve a use agreement with Conroe Area Girls Softball Association to use the softball fields at Gene Campbell Sport Complex through December 31, 2021. b. Consider and approve a use agreement with Montgomery Girls Sports Association to use the softball fields at West Montgomery County Park through December 31, 2021. c. Consider and approve a use agreement with Willis Youth Athletic Association to use the baseball fields at Charles Traylor Memorial Park through December 31, 2021. 2. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and accept a use agreement with Splendora Area Softball Association to use the softball fields at Ipes Park for practices scheduled now through December 31, 2021. I. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Summerwood Trails, Section 1 into the one-year maintenance period. b. Consider and approve the final plat of Replat of Lots Six and Seven, Block 1, Gemstone Estates. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve the final plat of Audubon Creekside North, Section 5. b. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Bonterra at Woodforest, Section 8 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. c. Consider and approve the final plat of The Reserve at High Meadow Estates. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Metro Center, Section 1 Partial Replat No. 1. b. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Metro Center, Section 86. c. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Metro Center, Section 74 Partial Replat No. 1. d. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Metro Center, Section 85. e. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Metro Center, Section 88. f. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Metro Center, Section 47 Partial Replat No. 1. g. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Metro Center, Section 82. h. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Metro Center, Section 45 Partial Replat No. 1. i. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Village of Sterling Ridge, Section 108. j. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Village of Sterling Ridge, Section 109. k. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Village of Sterling Ridge, Section 94 Partial Replat No. 1. l. Consider and approve the final plat of Oasis Pointe Condominiums Partial Replat No. 1. m. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Metro Center, Section 29 Partial Replat No. 1. n. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Metro Center, Section 58 Partial Replat No. 1. o. Consider and approve the final plat of ZM Commercial Estates. p. Consider and approve the final plat of Montgomery County Sheriffs Substation. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Harpers Preserve, Section 27 into the one-year maintenance period. b. Consider and approve the final plat of Shah Estates, Section 1. c. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Brookwood Forest, Section 8 into the one-year maintenance period. d. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Deerwood Norte, Section 1 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. e. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Harpers Preserve, Section 32 into the one-year maintenance period. f. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in The Lakes at Crockett Martin, Section 1 into the one-year maintenance period. g. Consider and approve the final plat of Country Colony, Section 7. h. Consider and approve the final plat of Starbucks Conroe Amending Plat No. 1. i. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Montgomery Creek Ranch, Section 22 into the one-year maintenance period. j. Consider and approve the final plat of Harpers Preserve, Section 30. k. Consider and approve the final plat of Harpers Preserve, Section 31. l. Consider and approve the final plat of Caney Mills Section 1. J. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Consider and accept payroll change request forms. K. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 1. Consider and approve a request for demolition on the following properties that are abandoned, deemed unsafe, or unlivable: Precinct 2 30002 Rosebud St., Magnolia, Texas 77354 Estimated total cost: $5,500 Funded by: CDBG L. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 2 1. Consider and accept the Monthly Collections report for February 2021. M. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1. Consider and approve the contract between the state GLO and Montgomery County enacting the CDBG-DR Infrastructure projects for Harvey Round 1 Funding (Contract 20-065-136-C491). N. MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1. Consider and, if approprate, authorize submission of the Annual Report for Local Fiscal Year 2020 and for Judge Keough to sign the Accreditation in the State Library System Application. O. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Approve Order Authorizing Notice of Public Hearing under Local Government Code 232.009(C-1) for the partial replat of Lots 1 & 2 in Block 2 of Forest Trails recorded in Cabinet C, Sheet 154A of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas, to be known as Forest Trails Partial Replat No. 1. b. Approve order accepting donation deed for two tracts of land in the Samuel Lindley survey for use as a public right of way for the realignment of Rogers Road. c. Approve order accepting temporary construction easement from Michael G. Manners, Trustee, for the realignment of Rogers Road. d. Consider and approve Combination Utility Easement to City of Conroe and authorize Judge Mark J Keough to sign. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Approve Order authorizing the conveyance of an access easement located at 9611 Palmetto Rd, Magnolia, TX 77355 subject to approval of the terms by the County Attorney and the use restrictions of the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. 3. PRECINCT 4 a. Approve Order Authorizing Notice of Public Hearing under Local Government Code 232.009(C-1) for the partial replat of Lot 4, Block 2 of Peach Creek Plantation, Section Two according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheet 1322 of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas, to be known as Peach Creek Plantation, Section 2, Partial Replat No. 3. b. Accept and record fully executed Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Montgomery County, Texas and Porter Special Utility District relating to the Sorters Road widening. c. Approve order declaring the existence of a public necessity and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings for the Ford Road Expansion Project. 4. ALL PRECINCTS a. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to defend claim No. A-19-0027; Civil Action numbers 4:20-cv-03882 and styled Joe Edward Harrison vs. Montgomery County, Texas; In the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas. b. Accept “Order Adopting Rules for Montgomery County, Texas for On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF)” for recording in the Montgomery County Commissioners Court records and implementation in Montgomery County, Texas as authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on March 4, 2021. c. Consider and approve Texas Department of Agriculture HDM County Grant Program Year 2020 supplemental documentation requested by Meals on Wheels Montgomery County, in reference to the County’s 2019-2020 fiscal year Public Service Contract approved by Commissioners Court on September 24, 2019. P. CONROE-NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT 1. Consider and approve Consent of Partial Assignment of Land Lease from David Allen Giese to LT Hangars, LLC for 0.041 acres of land at the Conroe North Houston Regional Airport. 2. Consider and approve Consent of Partial Assignment of Land Lease from Keven Dowell to Douglas G. Malloy and Stephen Michael Havemann for .033 acres of land at the Conroe North Houston Regional Airport. Q. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1. Consider and approve the Agreements between HUD and Montgomery County for awarded CDBG-CV3 AND ESG CV2 funds related to the CARES act, and authorize Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough to sign and execute the grant agreements. 2. Consider, approve and authorize the execution of the ESG-CV2 Grant agreement between Montgomery County and Family Promise. 3. Consider, approve and authorize the execution of the FY2019 HOME Grant Agreement between Montgomery County and the following non-profit agency; Easter Seals of Greater Houston, Inc 4. Consider and approve the grant funding deobligation of Fiscal Year 2020 Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction grant to US Department of Housing and Urban Development Lead Hazard Control in the amount of $1,000,000. 5. Consider and approve the FY 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). 6. Consider appointment of Rebecca Ansley as Director of Grants & Community Development, retroactive to March 9, 2021. All employees of the Community Development department will report to Director of Grants & Community Development. The Director of Grants & Community Development will report to Gilbert Jalomo, Purchasing Agent. END OF CONSENT
COUNTY JUDGE A. Consider, discuss and approve a Resolution and Order renewing and extending the Declaration of Local Disaster for a Public Health Emergency for a period of 30 days, to expire on April 17, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT A. Consider and take appropriate action regarding update of vaccine distribution in Montgomery County. B. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action authorizing Emergency Management to make necessary purchases related to vaccine distribution sites in an additional amount not to exceed $50,000. Please name a funding source. C. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action authorizing Emergency Management to make necessary medical supplies purchases for vaccine distribution efforts in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Please name a funding source. D. Take appropriate action authorizing Emergency Management to purchase meals for employees and volunteers working the vaccine sites in an additional amount not to exceed $25,000 including sales tax and associated fees. Please name a funding source. E. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action regarding the approval of Interlocal Agreement between the City of Shenandoah and Montgomery County. The ILA will cover minimum staffing provided by the local entity to the vaccine distribution site at Woodforest Stadium in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Authorize County Judge Mark J. Keough to execute agreements on behalf of Montgomery County. Please name a funding source.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT A. Discuss, consider and if appropriate approve the Emergency Rental Assistance Implementation Plan. B. Consider and accept the Emergency Rental Assistance Program grant funds in the amount of $18,179,520.30 from the US Department of Treasury.
TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR A. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action regarding tax abatement granted to HL Champion Holding Company, LLC and Exxon Mobil Corporation for Tract 4-B2, 1.207 acres in The Woodlands, Texas on December 9, 2013.
CONROE-NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT A. Presentation on current state of the Conroe North Houston Regional Airport and its future needs.
HUMAN RESOURCES A. Consider and approve extension of time for use by county employees of remaining balance of COVID sick leave until September 30, 2021 due to the American Rescue Plan amending the Families First Coronavirus Response Plan and extending tax credits. No additional hours will be added to employee banks. If the employee has any remaining COVID sick leave as of March 31, 2021, the employee will be able to use that leave until September 30, 2021. Use of code CVSK for COVID sick leave will end on September 30, 2021, unless extended by the Federal Government
LIBRARY A. Consider and, if appropriate, approve the transfer of $3,118.38 from GHR position #4500-3922 to GHR position# 4500-4157. This change will not alter the overall MCMLS salary budget for FY2021.
PURCHASING A. Take all appropriate action to approve the award for Project #21-22 RFP New Air Powered Water Vessel for Sheriff's Office. RECESS MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT. CONVENE PUBLIC HEARINGS.
PUBLIC HEARING A. PRECINCT 1 1. Consider the partial replat of Lot 17 in Block 6, French Quarter on Lake Conroe, Section two recorded in Cabinet S, Sheet 168 of the map records of Montgomery County, Texas, to be known as French Quarter on Lake Conroe Section Two, Partial Replat No. 1. B. PRECINCT 2 1. Consider and approve lowering the speed limit from 30-mph to 20-mph on all streets in the Forest Crossing subdivision. 2. Consider the partial replat of Lots 40 & 41 in block 5 of Lake Conroe Village Section 1 recorded in Cabinet F, Sheet 6B of the map records of Montgomery County, Texas, to be known as Lake Conroe Village, Section 1, Partial Replat No. 2. C. PRECINCT 3 1. Consider and approve changing the name of Southern Crescent to Southern Crescent Court in The Woodlands Village of Grogans Mill Lake Woodlands East Shore, Sec. 1 (Clerk File # 2004091096). D. PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and approve all-way stop sign control at the Galaxy Boulevard/Deer Run Lane and Peach Creek Drive intersection. 2. Consider the partial replat of a residual tract out of Deerwood Subdivision, Section 1, a subdivision map recorded in Cabinet D, Sheet 294A, of the Montgomery County Map Records, to be known as Deerwood Norte Section Two. RECONVENE COURT - TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
COUNTY ENGINEER A. Consider and approve the final plat of Deerwood Norte, Section 2. B. Consider and approve the final plat of Lake Conroe Village, Section 1 Partial Replat No. 2.
PUBLIC HEARING A. PRECINCT 1 1. Consider the partial replat of Lot 17 in Block 6, French Quarter on Lake Conroe, Section two recorded in Cabinet S, Sheet 168 of the map records of Montgomery County, Texas, to be known as French Quarter on Lake Conroe Section Two, Partial Replat No. 1. B. PRECINCT 2 1. Consider and approve lowering the speed limit from 30-mph to 20-mph on all streets in the Forest Crossing subdivision. 2. Consider the partial replat of Lots 40 & 41 in block 5 of Lake Conroe Village Section 1 recorded in Cabinet F, Sheet 6B of the map records of Montgomery County, Texas, to be known as Lake Conroe Village, Section 1, Partial Replat No. 2. C. PRECINCT 3 1. Consider and approve changing the name of Southern Crescent to Southern Crescent Court in The Woodlands Village of Grogans Mill Lake Woodlands East Shore, Sec. 1 (Clerk File # 2004091096). D. PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and approve all-way stop sign control at the Galaxy Boulevard/Deer Run Lane and Peach Creek Drive intersection. 2. Consider the partial replat of a residual tract out of Deerwood Subdivision, Section 1, a subdivision map recorded in Cabinet D, Sheet 294A, of the Montgomery County Map Records, to be known as Deerwood Norte Section Two.
COMMISSIONERS A. PRECINCT 2 1. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action regarding the non-consent towing rotation ordinance. 2. Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action regarding oversight of the Community Development department, including its employees
22. 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 Claim No. U-21-0020 (Section 551.071). 23. TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
25. MISCELLANEOUS 27. 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
PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Presentation of employee of the month - March 2021. B. Presentation of Performance Recognition Award by TxDMV Executive Director Whitney Brewster to Tax Assessor-Collector Tammy McRae. C. Presentation by the Agrilife Extension Office about the 2021 Walk Across Texas Montgomery County Community Challenge.
COUNTY CLERK A. Consider and approve Commissioners Court minutes from regular session dated March 9, 2021 as submitted.
CONSENT AGENDA (ONE MOTION WITH MODIFICATIONS, IF APPLICABLE, APPROVES FOR ACTION, ALL ITEMS CONTAINED WITHIN THE CONSENT AGENDA). A. AUDITOR 1. Consider and approve the Payment of Accounts. 2. Consider and accept completed audits. 3. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.023. 4. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.024. 5. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.025. B. BUDGET 1. Consider, approve, and authorize transfers, adjustments, and amendments for special revenue departments and grant departments for Fiscal Year 2021. C. COUNTY JUDGE 1. Consider and approve the modification of Intergovernmental Agreement 79-00-0071 for Joe Corley Detention Facility, between Montgomery County and the United States Marshal Service. This modification is to increase the per diem rate of $64.97 to $65.08 to reflect the incorporated annual Department of Labor Wage Determination with no cost to the county. There is no change in the guard/transportation rate of $37.93. Authorize County Judge Mark Keough to sign on behalf of Montgomery County. D. TREASURER 1. Consider and approve the Monthly Treasurer Report for February 2021, including: 1. Monthly Statement of Balances for February 2021 2. Monthly Investment Report for February 2021 3. MCTRA Investment Report for February 2021 4. Interest Summary for February 2021 5. Investments Purchased Report for the week ending February 28, 2021 6. Investments Matured Report for the week ending February 28, 2021 7. Debt Report (reported and maintained by Auditor's Office) 8. Check Register for February 2021 E. TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR 1. Consider and accept the monthly Tax Collection Report for the month ending February 2021. F. PURCHASING 1. Approve the following Change Order(s) (CO): CO #3 to Salem Group, Inc., dba Complete Concrete for Project #20-33 Rectification of Detention Ponds at Wood Creek Estates to adjust the cost and scope of work and add sixty (60) calendar days for a deduction in the amount of $3,110 for Commissioner Precinct 2. a. CO#2 to Intervet, Inc. dba Merck Animal Health for Project #20-05 Animal Vaccines for price increase on vaccines effective April 1, 2021 for Animal Services. b. CO #2 to D & W Contractors, Inc. for Project# 20-29 Rayford Road and Birnham Woods Dr. Intersection Improvements and Rayford Road Improvements for CenterPoint Energy Reimbursement and additional demo for an increase in the amount of $16,174.70 for Commissioner Precinct 3. c. 2. Take all appropriate action to consider and approve the contract with the following highly qualified provider per Government Code Chapter 2254; Architectural Design Services from Lancaster + Wyatt Architects, LLP., in the amount of $116,300 for MCCD. 3. Approve the renewal options for: Project #2018-0004 Employee Assistance Program with Deer Oaks EAP Services, LLC., for Risk Management (exercising the third of ten renewal options). a. 4. Approve the Master Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sheriffs' Association of Texas, Inc. for Various Departments. 5. Approve granting a Discretionary Exemption for Book Leasing as an item that can be obtained from only one source from Brodart Co., for the Library. Local Gov't Code §262.024(a)(7)(B). a. Attorney Services on an as needed basis as a personal or professional service from Kemp Smith, LLP., for County Attorney §262.024(a)(4). b. Utility Services as an item that can be obtained from only one source from the following utilized vendors: Entergy, NRG/Reliant, Sam Houston Electric Corp, Mid South Synergy, City of Conroe, City of Magnolia, City of Oak Ridge North, City of Splendora, City of Willis, Dobbin Plantersville WSC, Lake South Water Supply, MC MUD #16, MC MUD #8, MC MUD #94, New Caney MUD, Old Tamina Water Supply, Pinehurst Decker Prairie, Quadvest, Southern MCUD, The Woodlands Joint Power Agency, CenterPoint Energy, AT&T, Inc., Consolidated Communications, Centurylink, Frontier Communications Corporation, Wavemedia, Inc., Comcast of Houston, LLC., Phonoscope, Inc., for various departments. Local Gov't Code 262.024(a)(7)(C). c. 6. Take all appropriate action to approve the award for Project #21-16 Traffic Signal Foundation Services for Various Precincts. 7. Approve advertising for Engineering Services for Rehabilitation/Reconstruction of Public Improvements for the Porter Heights and Tamina Communities Located in Montgomery County Precinct #4 for Emergency Management. 8. Consider and approve granting a discretionary exemption pursuant to Chapter 262, Local Government Code for professional services and approve Professional Services Agreement with Gauntt, Koen, Binney & Kidd, LLP in an amount not to exceed $142,000; further authorize Virginia Little, as authorized officer of the Montgomery County Employee Benefit Plan and Director of Risk Management, to complete any and all required documentation and formalities related thereto. Funding source to be Montgomery County Self Insurance Fund. 9. Consider and approve granting a discretionary sole source exemption for billing agent for Houston Area Database Consortium with Amigos Library Services for Library. Local Gov’t Code 262.024(a)(7)(D). G. RISK MANAGEMENT 1. Consider and approve changes, additions and releases on Surety Bonds. 2. Consider and approve annual renewal of the Public Entity Insurance Package (Property, Casualty and Workers' Compensation) for the 2021-2022 policy period. H. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and approve a use agreement with Conroe Area Girls Softball Association to use the softball fields at Gene Campbell Sport Complex through December 31, 2021. b. Consider and approve a use agreement with Montgomery Girls Sports Association to use the softball fields at West Montgomery County Park through December 31, 2021. c. Consider and approve a use agreement with Willis Youth Athletic Association to use the baseball fields at Charles Traylor Memorial Park through December 31, 2021. 2. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and accept a use agreement with Splendora Area Softball Association to use the softball fields at Ipes Park for practices scheduled now through December 31, 2021. I. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Summerwood Trails, Section 1 into the one-year maintenance period. b. Consider and approve the final plat of Replat of Lots Six and Seven, Block 1, Gemstone Estates. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve the final plat of Audubon Creekside North, Section 5. b. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Bonterra at Woodforest, Section 8 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. c. Consider and approve the final plat of The Reserve at High Meadow Estates. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Metro Center, Section 1 Partial Replat No. 1. b. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Metro Center, Section 86. c. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Metro Center, Section 74 Partial Replat No. 1. d. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Metro Center, Section 85. e. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Metro Center, Section 88. f. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Metro Center, Section 47 Partial Replat No. 1. g. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Metro Center, Section 82. h. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Metro Center, Section 45 Partial Replat No. 1. i. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Village of Sterling Ridge, Section 108. j. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Village of Sterling Ridge, Section 109. k. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Village of Sterling Ridge, Section 94 Partial Replat No. 1. l. Consider and approve the final plat of Oasis Pointe Condominiums Partial Replat No. 1. m. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Metro Center, Section 29 Partial Replat No. 1. n. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands Metro Center, Section 58 Partial Replat No. 1. o. Consider and approve the final plat of ZM Commercial Estates. p. Consider and approve the final plat of Montgomery County Sheriffs Substation. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Harpers Preserve, Section 27 into the one-year maintenance period. b. Consider and approve the final plat of Shah Estates, Section 1. c. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Brookwood Forest, Section 8 into the one-year maintenance period. d. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Deerwood Norte, Section 1 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. e. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Harpers Preserve, Section 32 into the one-year maintenance period. f. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in The Lakes at Crockett Martin, Section 1 into the one-year maintenance period. g. Consider and approve the final plat of Country Colony, Section 7. h. Consider and approve the final plat of Starbucks Conroe Amending Plat No. 1. i. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Montgomery Creek Ranch, Section 22 into the one-year maintenance period. j. Consider and approve the final plat of Harpers Preserve, Section 30. k. Consider and approve the final plat of Harpers Preserve, Section 31. l. Consider and approve the final plat of Caney Mills Section 1. J. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Consider and accept payroll change request forms. K. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 1. Consider and approve a request for demolition on the following properties that are abandoned, deemed unsafe, or unlivable: Precinct 2 30002 Rosebud St., Magnolia, Texas 77354 Estimated total cost: $5,500 Funded by: CDBG L. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 2 1. Consider and accept the Monthly Collections report for February 2021. M. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1. Consider and approve the contract between the state GLO and Montgomery County enacting the CDBG-DR Infrastructure projects for Harvey Round 1 Funding (Contract 20-065-136-C491). N. MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1. Consider and, if approprate, authorize submission of the Annual Report for Local Fiscal Year 2020 and for Judge Keough to sign the Accreditation in the State Library System Application. O. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Approve Order Authorizing Notice of Public Hearing under Local Government Code 232.009(C-1) for the partial replat of Lots 1 & 2 in Block 2 of Forest Trails recorded in Cabinet C, Sheet 154A of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas, to be known as Forest Trails Partial Replat No. 1. b. Approve order accepting donation deed for two tracts of land in the Samuel Lindley survey for use as a public right of way for the realignment of Rogers Road. c. Approve order accepting temporary construction easement from Michael G. Manners, Trustee, for the realignment of Rogers Road. d. Consider and approve Combination Utility Easement to City of Conroe and authorize Judge Mark J Keough to sign. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Approve Order authorizing the conveyance of an access easement located at 9611 Palmetto Rd, Magnolia, TX 77355 subject to approval of the terms by the County Attorney and the use restrictions of the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. 3. PRECINCT 4 a. Approve Order Authorizing Notice of Public Hearing under Local Government Code 232.009(C-1) for the partial replat of Lot 4, Block 2 of Peach Creek Plantation, Section Two according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheet 1322 of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas, to be known as Peach Creek Plantation, Section 2, Partial Replat No. 3. b. Accept and record fully executed Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Montgomery County, Texas and Porter Special Utility District relating to the Sorters Road widening. c. Approve order declaring the existence of a public necessity and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings for the Ford Road Expansion Project. 4. ALL PRECINCTS a. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to defend claim No. A-19-0027; Civil Action numbers 4:20-cv-03882 and styled Joe Edward Harrison vs. Montgomery County, Texas; In the 457th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas. b. Accept “Order Adopting Rules for Montgomery County, Texas for On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF)” for recording in the Montgomery County Commissioners Court records and implementation in Montgomery County, Texas as authorized by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on March 4, 2021. c. Consider and approve Texas Department of Agriculture HDM County Grant Program Year 2020 supplemental documentation requested by Meals on Wheels Montgomery County, in reference to the County’s 2019-2020 fiscal year Public Service Contract approved by Commissioners Court on September 24, 2019. P. CONROE-NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT 1. Consider and approve Consent of Partial Assignment of Land Lease from David Allen Giese to LT Hangars, LLC for 0.041 acres of land at the Conroe North Houston Regional Airport. 2. Consider and approve Consent of Partial Assignment of Land Lease from Keven Dowell to Douglas G. Malloy and Stephen Michael Havemann for .033 acres of land at the Conroe North Houston Regional Airport. Q. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1. Consider and approve the Agreements between HUD and Montgomery County for awarded CDBG-CV3 AND ESG CV2 funds related to the CARES act, and authorize Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough to sign and execute the grant agreements. 2. Consider, approve and authorize the execution of the ESG-CV2 Grant agreement between Montgomery County and Family Promise. 3. Consider, approve and authorize the execution of the FY2019 HOME Grant Agreement between Montgomery County and the following non-profit agency; Easter Seals of Greater Houston, Inc 4. Consider and approve the grant funding deobligation of Fiscal Year 2020 Lead Based Paint Hazard Reduction grant to US Department of Housing and Urban Development Lead Hazard Control in the amount of $1,000,000. 5. Consider and approve the FY 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). 6. Consider appointment of Rebecca Ansley as Director of Grants & Community Development, retroactive to March 9, 2021. All employees of the Community Development department will report to Director of Grants & Community Development. The Director of Grants & Community Development will report to Gilbert Jalomo, Purchasing Agent. END OF CONSENT
COUNTY JUDGE A. Consider, discuss and approve a Resolution and Order renewing and extending the Declaration of Local Disaster for a Public Health Emergency for a period of 30 days, to expire on April 17, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT A. Consider and take appropriate action regarding update of vaccine distribution in Montgomery County. B. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action authorizing Emergency Management to make necessary purchases related to vaccine distribution sites in an additional amount not to exceed $50,000. Please name a funding source. C. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action authorizing Emergency Management to make necessary medical supplies purchases for vaccine distribution efforts in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Please name a funding source. D. Take appropriate action authorizing Emergency Management to purchase meals for employees and volunteers working the vaccine sites in an additional amount not to exceed $25,000 including sales tax and associated fees. Please name a funding source. E. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action regarding the approval of Interlocal Agreement between the City of Shenandoah and Montgomery County. The ILA will cover minimum staffing provided by the local entity to the vaccine distribution site at Woodforest Stadium in an amount not to exceed $50,000. Authorize County Judge Mark J. Keough to execute agreements on behalf of Montgomery County. Please name a funding source.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT A. Discuss, consider and if appropriate approve the Emergency Rental Assistance Implementation Plan. B. Consider and accept the Emergency Rental Assistance Program grant funds in the amount of $18,179,520.30 from the US Department of Treasury.
TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR A. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action regarding tax abatement granted to HL Champion Holding Company, LLC and Exxon Mobil Corporation for Tract 4-B2, 1.207 acres in The Woodlands, Texas on December 9, 2013.
CONROE-NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT A. Presentation on current state of the Conroe North Houston Regional Airport and its future needs.
HUMAN RESOURCES A. Consider and approve extension of time for use by county employees of remaining balance of COVID sick leave until September 30, 2021 due to the American Rescue Plan amending the Families First Coronavirus Response Plan and extending tax credits. No additional hours will be added to employee banks. If the employee has any remaining COVID sick leave as of March 31, 2021, the employee will be able to use that leave until September 30, 2021. Use of code CVSK for COVID sick leave will end on September 30, 2021, unless extended by the Federal Government
LIBRARY A. Consider and, if appropriate, approve the transfer of $3,118.38 from GHR position #4500-3922 to GHR position# 4500-4157. This change will not alter the overall MCMLS salary budget for FY2021.
PURCHASING A. Take all appropriate action to approve the award for Project #21-22 RFP New Air Powered Water Vessel for Sheriff's Office. RECESS MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT. CONVENE PUBLIC HEARINGS.
PUBLIC HEARING A. PRECINCT 1 1. Consider the partial replat of Lot 17 in Block 6, French Quarter on Lake Conroe, Section two recorded in Cabinet S, Sheet 168 of the map records of Montgomery County, Texas, to be known as French Quarter on Lake Conroe Section Two, Partial Replat No. 1. B. PRECINCT 2 1. Consider and approve lowering the speed limit from 30-mph to 20-mph on all streets in the Forest Crossing subdivision. 2. Consider the partial replat of Lots 40 & 41 in block 5 of Lake Conroe Village Section 1 recorded in Cabinet F, Sheet 6B of the map records of Montgomery County, Texas, to be known as Lake Conroe Village, Section 1, Partial Replat No. 2. C. PRECINCT 3 1. Consider and approve changing the name of Southern Crescent to Southern Crescent Court in The Woodlands Village of Grogans Mill Lake Woodlands East Shore, Sec. 1 (Clerk File # 2004091096). D. PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and approve all-way stop sign control at the Galaxy Boulevard/Deer Run Lane and Peach Creek Drive intersection. 2. Consider the partial replat of a residual tract out of Deerwood Subdivision, Section 1, a subdivision map recorded in Cabinet D, Sheet 294A, of the Montgomery County Map Records, to be known as Deerwood Norte Section Two. RECONVENE COURT - TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
COUNTY ENGINEER A. Consider and approve the final plat of Deerwood Norte, Section 2. B. Consider and approve the final plat of Lake Conroe Village, Section 1 Partial Replat No. 2.
PUBLIC HEARING A. PRECINCT 1 1. Consider the partial replat of Lot 17 in Block 6, French Quarter on Lake Conroe, Section two recorded in Cabinet S, Sheet 168 of the map records of Montgomery County, Texas, to be known as French Quarter on Lake Conroe Section Two, Partial Replat No. 1. B. PRECINCT 2 1. Consider and approve lowering the speed limit from 30-mph to 20-mph on all streets in the Forest Crossing subdivision. 2. Consider the partial replat of Lots 40 & 41 in block 5 of Lake Conroe Village Section 1 recorded in Cabinet F, Sheet 6B of the map records of Montgomery County, Texas, to be known as Lake Conroe Village, Section 1, Partial Replat No. 2. C. PRECINCT 3 1. Consider and approve changing the name of Southern Crescent to Southern Crescent Court in The Woodlands Village of Grogans Mill Lake Woodlands East Shore, Sec. 1 (Clerk File # 2004091096). D. PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and approve all-way stop sign control at the Galaxy Boulevard/Deer Run Lane and Peach Creek Drive intersection. 2. Consider the partial replat of a residual tract out of Deerwood Subdivision, Section 1, a subdivision map recorded in Cabinet D, Sheet 294A, of the Montgomery County Map Records, to be known as Deerwood Norte Section Two.
COMMISSIONERS A. PRECINCT 2 1. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action regarding the non-consent towing rotation ordinance. 2. Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action regarding oversight of the Community Development department, including its employees
22. 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 Claim No. U-21-0020 (Section 551.071). 23. TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
25. MISCELLANEOUS 27. COURT ADJOURNS