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 5. ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA
PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS A. AMERICAN PAYROLL ASSOCIATION - HOUSTON CHAPTER
COUNTY CLERK A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE COMMISSIONERS' COURT MINUTES FROM REGULAR SESSION DATED AUGUST 8, 2017 AS SUBMITTED. B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE COMMISSIONERS' COURT MINUTES FROM PUBLIC HEARING DATED AUGUST 8, 2017 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 PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR. 3. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT THE MONTHLY UNAUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, 2017. 4. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT COMPLETED AIRPORT EXIT AUDIT. 5. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT COMPLETED VISUAL INSPECTION AUDIT FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. B. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR 1. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT THE MONTHLY TAX COLLECTION REPORT FOR MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2017. 2. CONSIDER AND ACKNOWLEDGE ACCEPTANCE OF RIDER FOR SURETY BOND #2196213 FOR KROGER TEXAS L.P., INCREASING BOND FROM $275,000.00 TO $300,000.00. MONTGOMERY COUNTY HAS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT OF THIS BOND. C. PURCHASING 1. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE ORDERS (CO): CO #5 TO A ALL ANIMAL CONTROL OF NORTH HOUSTON, LLC FOR PROJECT #2015-0023 EXTERMINATING/PEST CONTROL SERVICES TO ADD CALL OUT SERVICES FOR $35.00 PER TREATMENT FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. CO #1 TO NESTLE WATERS NORTH AMERICA dba READY REFRESH FOR PROJECT #2014-0064 DRINKING WATER AND PURIFICATION SYSTEMS TO ADD OZARKA NATURAL SPRING WATER 8 OZ. BOTTLES 48 COUNT FOR $9.59 PER CASE FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. CO #5 TO SPILLMAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR CAD/RMS/ANCILLARY SOFTWARE AND SERVICE THROUGH THE STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES CONTRACT #DIR-SDD-1623 TO ADD A CIVIL ENHANCEMENT MODULE IN THE AMOUNT OF $83,945.00 WITH A SECOND YEAR OF MAINTENANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,806.00 FOR IT. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.083(b) CO #1 TO HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITIONS, RELOCATION AND REIMBURSEMENT SERVICES FOR FM 1097 TO ADD AMENDMENT FOR THE RELOCATION OF SEVEN (7) BUSINESSES AT $7,900.00 EACH AND SEVEN (7) PERSONAL PROPERTIES AT $2,000.00 EACH FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $69,300.00 FOR PRECINCT 1. 2. APPROVE ADVERTISING FOR: PROJECT #2017-0063 WOODLANDS PARKWAY WIDENING (I-45 TO GROGANS MILL ROAD) FOR PRECINCT 3. PROJECT #2018-0001 NEW VEHICLES FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. 3. APPROVE THE NAME CHANGE OF: DRAEGER SAFETY DIAGNOSTICS, INC. TO DRAEGER, INC. FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. GREAT SOUTHERN STABILIZED, LLC TO ALLEYTON RESOURCE COMPANY, LLC dba GREAT SOUTHERN FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. 4. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING RENEWAL OPTIONS FOR: PROJECT #2015-0051 ASPHALTIC CONCRETE MATERIALS PICKED UP & DELIVERED WITH PAVERS SUPPLY COMPANY FOR VARIOUS PRECINCTS. (EXERCISING THE SECOND OF TWO RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2014-0038 CRIME LAB SUPPLIES WITH LYNN PEAVEY COMPANY AND ADD A PRICE INCREASE TO VARIOUS ITEMS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE THIRD OF FIVE RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2013-0052 EMULSIFIED ASPHALT FOR IN PLACE RECYCLING AND DUST CONTROL WITH CLEVELAND ASPHALT PRODUCTS, INC. FOR VARIOUS PRECINCTS. (EXERCISING THE FOURTH OF FOUR RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2014-0066 GENERAL SIGNAGE - ALTERNATE VENDOR WITH FARZ, INC. dba FASTSIGNS AND ADD A 4% INCREASE FOR MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE THIRD OF FIVE RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2014-0045 DNA TESTING WITH BODE CELLMARK FORENSICS, INC. AND ADD 15% PRICE INCREASE FOR EACH AFFECTED LINE ITEM AND 25% INCREASE FOR EACH EXPEDITED LINE ITEM THAT REQUIRES THE USE OF NEW KITS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE THIRD OF FIVE RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2016-0059 BOOK LEASING WITH BRODART, CO. FOR LIBRARY. (EXERCISING THE FIRST OF THREE RENEWAL OPTIONS) BUYBOARD CONTRACT #491-15 FIRE APPARATUS WITH SIDDONS-MARTIN EMERGENCY GROUP FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE SECOND OF TWO RENEWAL OPTIONS) 5. ?APPROVE UTILIZING THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS: LIBRARY BOOKS, USED TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER BOOKS THROUGH THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BUYBOARD CONTRACT #531-17 FROM BOUND TO STAY BOUND BOOKS, INC. EFFECTIVE 06/01/17 THROUGH 05/31/18 OFFERING TWO ONE YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS FOR LIBRARY. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102(a) 6. APPROVE GRANTING A DISCRETIONARY EXEMPTION FOR: STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND ASSISTANCE AS A PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FROM LJA ENGINEERING, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §262.024(a)(4) WAVETRONIX PRODUCTS AS AN ITEM THAT CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ONLY ONE SOURCE FOR CAPTIVE REPLACEMENT PARTS OR COMPONENTS FROM TWINCREST, INC. dba TWINCREST TECHNOLOGIES FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §262.024(a)(7)(D) LOCAL LAND LINES AND MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES AS AN ITEM THAT CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ONLY ONE SOURCE FOR ELECTRIC POWER, GAS, WATER, AND OTHER UTILITY SERVICES FROM EACH OF THE FOLLOWING VENDORS: AT&T CORPORATION AND CENTRAL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF TEXAS dba CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §262.024(a)(7)(C) PHYSICIAN SERVICES AS A PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FROM TEAM FORENSIC SERVICES, PLLC FOR ADULT PROBATION. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §262.024(a)(4) 7. APPROVE REJECTING AND RE-ADVERTISING PROJECT #2017-0046 AUTOMOTIVE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED PARTS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. 8. APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF THE MONTH TO MONTH CONTRACT FOR UNIFORM RENTAL AND SERVICES WITH UNIFIRST CORPORATION FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. 9. APPROVE THE AWARD FOR: PROJECT #2017-0053 LABOR FOR TELEPHONE/DATA CABLING FOR IT. PROJECT #2017-0051 RUNWAY SURFACE WASHING FOR CONROE-NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT. 10. APPROVE THE CONTRACT NEGOTIATION PROCESS WITH THE HIGHEST EVALUATED RESPONDENT FOR PROJECT #2017-0048 RFP - EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT OF SHERIFF'S OFFICE FACILITIES FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE. 11. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) BROCE CRT350 BROOM THROUGH THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BUYBOARD CONTRACT #515-16 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, ROAD AND BRIDGE EQUIPMENT, DITCHING, TRENCHING UTILITY AND OTHER EQUIPMENT FROM R.B. EVERETT & COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,538.40 FOR PRECINCT 2. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102(a) D. RISK MANAGEMENT 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND RELEASES ON SURETY BONDS. E. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 1 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A USE AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DRILLERS TO USE THE BASEBALL FIELDS AT THE WEST MONTGOMERY PARK FOR PRACTICES AS SCHEDULED BY M.L.L. NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A USE AGREEMENT WITH NORTH COUNTY FOOTBALL LEAGUE TO USE THE FOOTBALL FIELDS AT CHARLES TRAYLOR SPORTS PARK AND THE WEST MONTGOMERY PARK. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF TATE ROBINSON TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #10 WITH TERM OF OFFICE ENDING 12-31-2018. 3. PRECINCT 4 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF JARED SMITH TO SERVE ON THE CONROE NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF A CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,503.41 FROM THE CITY OF ROMAN FOREST FOR FUEL REIMBURSEMENT. THIS IS TO BE DEPOSITED INTO LINE ITEM NO. 615-7926. F. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. PRECINCT 2 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF THE RANCHES OF AUTUMNWOOD AMENDING PLAT. 2. PRECINCT 3 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF HARMONY RPM4M VENTURES COMMONS REPLAT NO 1. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF FALLS AT IMPERIAL OAKS, SEC 8. 3. PRECINCT 4 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AUTHORIZING A CORRECTION TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY ROAD LOG TO REFLECT THAT APPIAN WAY FROM WHISPERING PINES TO DOGWOOD LANE IS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF ROMAN FOREST, AND IT IS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE SYSTEM. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF WAUKEGAN WAY, SECTION 2. c. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF VALLEY RANCH, SEC 7. d. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF VALLEY RANCH SEC 4 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1 AND EXTENSION. 4. ALL PRECINCTS a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST FROM PARK CONSTRUCTION TO MOVE HEAVY EQUIPMENT ACROSS VARIOUS COUNTY ROADS. THESE PERMITS (2) WILL EXPIRE NOVEMBER 22, 2017. G. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT PAYROLL CHANGE REQUEST FORMS. H. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES THAT ARE ABANDONED, DEEMED UNSAFE OR UNLIVABLE: PRECINCT 1 10246 ROYAL RAMSEY, CONROE, TEXAS 77303 ESTIMATED TOTAL COST: $4,000 FUNDED BY:CDBG 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES THAT ARE ABANDONED, DEEMED UNSAFE, OR UNLIVABLE: PRECINCT 1 2545 JEFFCOTE RD., CONROE, TEXAS 77303 ESTIMATED TOTAL COST : $4,300 FUNDED BY:CDBG 3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A VARIANCE REQUEST TO INSTALL AN AEROBIC ON SITE SYSTEM IN THE 100 YEAR FLOOD PLAIN LOCATED AT 1502 FRANKFORT DRIVE CONROE, TX 77385. 4. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A VARIANCE REQUEST TO INSTALL AN AEROBIC ON SITE SYSTEM IN THE 100 YEAR FLOOD PLAIN LOCATED AT 143 CAMWOOD STREET MAGNOLIA, TX 77355. 5. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A VARIANCE REQUEST TO INSTALL AN AEROBIC ON SITE SYSTEM IN THE 100 YEAR FLOOD PLAIN LOCATED AT 1503 INDIGO DRIVE CONROE, TX 77385. 6. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A VARIANCE REQUEST TO INSTALL AN AEROBIC ON SITE SYSTEM IN THE 100 YEAR FLOOD PLAIN LOCATED AT 3607 RED OAK DRIVE MONTGOMERY, TX 77316. I. LIBRARY 1. CONSIDER AND, IF APPROPRIATE, APPROVE CLOSING THE R.B. TULLIS LIBRARY AT 5 P.M. ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017, AS A SAFETY MEASURE DURING THE BACK TO SCHOOL BASH. J. COUNTY JUDGE 1. CONSIDER, APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMPLOYEES' COMMITTEE TO USE AND MANAGE THE PARKING FACILITIES ON SIMONTON STREET IN CONROE DURING THE 2017 CONROE CATFISH FESTIVAL AND TO COLLECT A FEE FOR PUBLIC PARKING OF NO MORE THAN $10.00 PER VEHICLE DURING THE CONROE CATFISH FESTIVAL 2017 EVENT. K. SHERIFF 1. ACCEPT THE UPDATED APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS LESO PROGRAM FOR THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND HAVE JUDGE CRAIG DOYAL SIGN AS THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE 2018 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION (ABTPA) GRANT. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT WAS APPROVED ON MAY 23, 2017. AUTHORIZE SHERIFF HENDERSON TO APPROVE ANY MODIFICATIONS. L. COUNTY ATTORNEY-REAL PROPERTY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER TO PAY FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 55 FOR THE FM 1097 ROAD PROJECT. b. APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER TO PAY FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 70 FOR THE FM 1097 ROAD PROJECT. c. APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER TO PAY FOR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING IMPROVEMENT FOR PARCEL 70 FOR THE FM 1097 ROAD PROJECT. d. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PETITION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF DEBBIE LANE (OR PORTION THEREOF) INTO COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE SYSTEM UPON A FINDING OF PUBLIC USE. e. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PETITION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WILLYS ROAD (OR PORTION THEREOF) INTO COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE SYSTEM UPON A FINDING OF PUBLIC USE. f. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PETITION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF GABLE DRIVE (OR PORTION THEREOF) INTO COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE SYSTEM UPON A FINDING OF PUBLIC USE. g. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PETITION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF DOBRASKI ROAD (OR PORTION THEREOF) INTO COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE SYSTEM UPON A FINDING OF PUBLIC USE. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. APPROVE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 112. b. APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER TO PAY RENT SUPPLEMENT FOR PARCEL 19 FOR THE MCCALEB ROAD PROJECT. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. ORDER AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS AWARD AND PAYMENT OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS FEES FOR PARCEL 6 OF THE RAYFORD ROAD PROJECT. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. APPROVE RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT ALLOWING TXDOT CONTRACTORS TO ENTER 2.393 ACRES IN THE M.H. SHORT SURVEY, A-509 RELATING TO SEGMENT H & I-1 OF THE GRAND PARKWAY AND AUTHORIZE B.D. GRIFFIN TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. b. APPROVE GRANT OF WATER AND SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT TO NEW CANEY MUNICIPAL UTLITITY DISTRICT FOR EASEMENT ACROSS 0.0673 ACRE OUT OF A 0.518 ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN THE F. MCNAUGHTON SURVEY, A-392, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. c. APPROVE GRANT OF WATER AND SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT TO NEW CANEY MUNICIPAL UTLITITY DISTRICT FOR EASEMENT ACROSS 0.5287 ACRE OUT OF A 32.645 ACRES TRACT OF LAND IN THE F. MCNAUGHTON SURVEY, A-392, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. d. APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER AUTHORIZING FILING OF SUIT AGAINST JOSE A. NAVARRO AND ALL OTHER POTENTIALLY RESPONSIBLE PARTIES SEEKING PENALTIES AND OTHER ENFORCEMENT OF FLOOD PLAIN VIOLATIONS WITH REGARD TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 22017 PINEBROOK DRIVE AKA LOT 18, PINEBROOK VILLAGE. M. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. APPROVE TARGETED EMPLOYMENT AREA CERTIFICATION LETTER FOR A PROJECT LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 17943 I-45, SHENANDOAH, TX 77385 ALONG THE NORTHBOUND SERVICE ROAD ADJACENT TO THE EXISTING SAM MOON TRADING COMPANY RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER. N. COUNTY CLERK 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF $330,000.00 FROM THE COUNTY CLERK'S RECORDS MANAGEMENT FUND TO LINE ITEM 40311-7419 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. THESE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PAY THE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH RFQ #2017-0029, A RECORDS STORAGE BUILDING FOR THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. O. DISTRICT CLERK 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE DEPUTATION OF DISTRICT CLERK'S EMPLOYEE, DELCY PARKER. P. ANIMAL SHELTER 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD. THIS MEMORIALIZES THE APPOINTMENTS THAT WERE DISCUSSED AND APPROVED AT THE AUGUST 8, 2017, COMMISSIONERS' COURT REGULAR SESSION.
Consideration of Consent Agenda
M2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE REVISIONS TO SECTION XVII OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CODE OF ETHICS THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN STEPS TO BE TAKEN AFTER AN ETHICS VIOLATION TO PREVENT FUTURE VIOLATIONS AND NON-COMPLIANCE.
TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT.
CITIZENS (limit of 3 minutes)
COUNTY JUDGE A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE MONTGOMERY COUNTY'S PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF EXPENSE PAYABLE TO SECOND ADMINISTRATION JUDICIAL REGION OF TEXAS FOR FY 2017/2018 TERM IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,955.46, AND NAME A FUNDING SOURCE.
FORENSIC SERVICES A. APPROVE TRANSFER $80,000 FROM 7102 (SALARY OTHER) WITH $50,000 ALLOCATED TO 7441 (CONTRACT SERVICES) AND $30,000 ALLOCATED TO 7426 (TRANSPORTATION). B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND NAME A FUNDING SOURCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,874.00 FOR A 2017 TAHOE TO BE USED BY DEPARTMENT INCLUDING FORENSICS' MEDICOLEGAL DEATH INVESTIGATOR(S) ON SCENES.
SHERIFF A. PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON FILING THE APPLICATION FOR THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM, FY 2017 LOCAL SOLICITATION THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, PURSUANT TO PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PUBLISHED AUGUST 17, 2017. GRANT TITLED: PORTABLE LED INFORMATION AND WARNING SIGNS PROJECT FY 17 IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,491.66 NO MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED RECONVENE COURT CONSIDER AND APPROVE FILING THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE GRANT (JAG) FY 2017. PLEASE AUTHORIZE LT. BRADY FITZGERALD WITH THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO SUBMIT THE GRANT APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE JURISDICTION ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE GRANTS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. THE APPLICATION IS FOR $47,491.66 IN FUNDING WITH NO COUNTY MATCH. AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGE CRAIG DOYAL TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING: CLOSE 503-5512-3 (SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR III AND OPEN 503- 5528-1 (NETWORK AND OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER) AND TRANSFER ALL SALARY AND BENEFIT AMOUNTS TO THE NEW POSITION EFFECTIVE 8/26/2017.
CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1 A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE FUNDING THE IMMEDIATE PURCHASE OF FOUR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDED FOR THE 2018 BUDGET YEAR. PLEASE NAME A FUNDING SOURCE.
CONSTABLE PRECINCT 2 A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE REMOVING VEHICLE ALLOWANCE FOR POSITION 5521.6010.1 FOR REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR 2017. USE PRORATED AMOUNT OF $436.35 TOWARDS PURCHASE OF NEW FULLY EQUIPPED COUNTY VEHICLE. PLEASE NAME FUNDING SOURCE FOR REMAINING BALANCE. EFFECTIVE 9/23/2017.
CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5 A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE FUNDING THE IMMEDIATE PURCHASE OF 3 VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE POSITIONS/VEHICLES RECOMMENDED FOR THE 2018 BUDGET YEAR. PLEASE NAME A FUNDING SOURCE.
CONROE-NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT A. TRANSFER $58,000 FROM POSITION #6291-8914-1 ASSISTANT AIRPORT DIRECTOR TO POSITION #6291-5529-1 SUPERVISOR-AIRPORT OPS AND MAINTENANCE. RETURN REMAINING FUNDS TO CONTINGENCY. THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS CHANGE IS 08/26/17.
ELECTIONS A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AN ORDER TO CHANGE ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATIONS. B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AN ORDER TO CONSOLIDATE COUNTY ELECTION PRECINCTS FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2017 ELECTION.
COUNTY AUDITOR A. CONSIDER AND DISCUSS ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR CREATION OF BUDGET OFFICE.
ANIMAL SHELTER A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ANIMAL SHELTER TO TRANSFER FUNDS BETWEEN CERTAIN LINE ITEMS IN ITS BUDGET AS NEEDED TO FUND OPERATIONS. B. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF $95,000 FROM 6331.735732 (SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM EXPENSE) TO 6331.7396 (MEDICAL SUPPLIES). C. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE ANIMAL SHELTER’S ABILITY TO RECOGNIZE REVENUE MONTHLY INTO LINE ITEM 6331.7997 AND TO USE THE REVENUE TO FUND THE OPERATIONS OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER EFFECTIVE FY18. D. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ALLOWING THE ANIMAL SHELTER TO APPLY FOR A SPAY/NEUTER GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES. E. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF THE REMAINING $606,000 OF FUNDS HELD BACK IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2017 ANIMAL SHELTER BUDGET APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 WITH MOTION 8.
PURCHASING A. TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE AWARD FOR: PROJECT #2017-0037 WILLIS-WAUKEGAN ROAD WIDEN AND RECONSTRUCT FOR PRECINCT 1. PROJECT #2017-0029 RFQ - ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR A RECORDS STORAGE BUILDING FOR COUNTY CLERK. PROJECT #2017-0038 LONGSTREET ROAD WIDEN AND RECONSTRUCT FOR PRECINCT 1. B. TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE ACTION TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR RIFLE RESISTANT BODY ARMOR TO THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $204,504.23 FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE SWAT TEAM, CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1-5 AND FIRE MARSHAL. NO MATCH REQUIRED. PLEASE AUTHORIZE COMMISSIONER MEADOR TO ACT AS AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL. C. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSAL BY PURCHASING AGENT REGARDING SUBMISSION OF PURCHASING RELATED AGENDA ITEMS.
RECESS MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT. CONVENE PUBLIC HEARINGS. 24. PUBLIC HEARING A. PRECINCT 1 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PARTIAL REVISION OF A 0.454 ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN WALDEN ON LAKE CONROE SECTION 15A, TO BE KNOWN AS WALDEN ON LAKE CONROE SECTION 15A, REPLAT NO. 1. B. PRECINCT 2 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ESTABLISHING A NO PARKING ZONE ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF IVY GARDEN STREET AND TO MAKE IVY GARDEN STREET A ONE-WAY STREET WITH THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL FROM TRELLIS GATE TO LATTICE GATE. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PARTIAL REVISION TO LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 4, RIDGELAKE SHORES SECTION 2, AMENDING PLAT NO. 1, TO BE KNOWN AS REPLAT OF LOTS 4 AND 5 RIDGELAKE SHORES SECTION TWO, AMENDING PLAT NO. 1. 3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PARTIAL REVISION OF RESERVE “B” OF FOSTERS RIDGE SECTION 9, TO BE KNOWN AS FOSTERS RIDGE SECTION 9, PARTIAL REPLAT NO. 1. C. PRECINCT 3 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE POSTING A 20 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON ACORN OAK DRIVE. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE NAMING A DRIVEWAY RAYFORD BEND AND A PROPOSED SPUR OFF OF THIS DRIVEWAY RAYFORD PARK ROAD AS REQUESTED BY THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION DISTRICT. RECONVENE COURT - TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 25. COUNTY ENGINEER A. PRECINCT 1 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF WALDEN ON LAKE CONROE, SECTION 15A REPLAT NO. 1. B. PRECINCT 2 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF REPLAT OF LOTS 4 & 5 RIDGELAKE SHORES SECTION TWO AMENDING PLAT NO. 1.
COMMISSIONERS A. PRECINCT 3 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ) FOR THE ATC TRAFFIC CABINET UPGRADE LIP GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,250.32 WITH A MATCH OF $90,370.68 FROM PRECINCT 3 BUDGET. B. PRECINCT 4 1. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTING SHERIFF RAND HENDERSON TO PREPARE A PROPOSAL FOR NON-CONSENT TOWING POLICY, AND RULES AND REGULATIONS, TO PRESENT TO COMMISSIONERS' COURT FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE DATE.
27. CITIZENS 28. MISCELLANEOUS 29. 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 5. ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA
PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS A. AMERICAN PAYROLL ASSOCIATION - HOUSTON CHAPTER
COUNTY CLERK A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE COMMISSIONERS' COURT MINUTES FROM REGULAR SESSION DATED AUGUST 8, 2017 AS SUBMITTED. B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE COMMISSIONERS' COURT MINUTES FROM PUBLIC HEARING DATED AUGUST 8, 2017 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 PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR. 3. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT THE MONTHLY UNAUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, 2017. 4. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT COMPLETED AIRPORT EXIT AUDIT. 5. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT COMPLETED VISUAL INSPECTION AUDIT FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. B. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR 1. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT THE MONTHLY TAX COLLECTION REPORT FOR MONTH ENDING JULY 31, 2017. 2. CONSIDER AND ACKNOWLEDGE ACCEPTANCE OF RIDER FOR SURETY BOND #2196213 FOR KROGER TEXAS L.P., INCREASING BOND FROM $275,000.00 TO $300,000.00. MONTGOMERY COUNTY HAS NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYMENT OF THIS BOND. C. PURCHASING 1. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE ORDERS (CO): CO #5 TO A ALL ANIMAL CONTROL OF NORTH HOUSTON, LLC FOR PROJECT #2015-0023 EXTERMINATING/PEST CONTROL SERVICES TO ADD CALL OUT SERVICES FOR $35.00 PER TREATMENT FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. CO #1 TO NESTLE WATERS NORTH AMERICA dba READY REFRESH FOR PROJECT #2014-0064 DRINKING WATER AND PURIFICATION SYSTEMS TO ADD OZARKA NATURAL SPRING WATER 8 OZ. BOTTLES 48 COUNT FOR $9.59 PER CASE FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. CO #5 TO SPILLMAN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR CAD/RMS/ANCILLARY SOFTWARE AND SERVICE THROUGH THE STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES CONTRACT #DIR-SDD-1623 TO ADD A CIVIL ENHANCEMENT MODULE IN THE AMOUNT OF $83,945.00 WITH A SECOND YEAR OF MAINTENANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,806.00 FOR IT. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.083(b) CO #1 TO HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITIONS, RELOCATION AND REIMBURSEMENT SERVICES FOR FM 1097 TO ADD AMENDMENT FOR THE RELOCATION OF SEVEN (7) BUSINESSES AT $7,900.00 EACH AND SEVEN (7) PERSONAL PROPERTIES AT $2,000.00 EACH FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $69,300.00 FOR PRECINCT 1. 2. APPROVE ADVERTISING FOR: PROJECT #2017-0063 WOODLANDS PARKWAY WIDENING (I-45 TO GROGANS MILL ROAD) FOR PRECINCT 3. PROJECT #2018-0001 NEW VEHICLES FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. 3. APPROVE THE NAME CHANGE OF: DRAEGER SAFETY DIAGNOSTICS, INC. TO DRAEGER, INC. FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. GREAT SOUTHERN STABILIZED, LLC TO ALLEYTON RESOURCE COMPANY, LLC dba GREAT SOUTHERN FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. 4. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING RENEWAL OPTIONS FOR: PROJECT #2015-0051 ASPHALTIC CONCRETE MATERIALS PICKED UP & DELIVERED WITH PAVERS SUPPLY COMPANY FOR VARIOUS PRECINCTS. (EXERCISING THE SECOND OF TWO RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2014-0038 CRIME LAB SUPPLIES WITH LYNN PEAVEY COMPANY AND ADD A PRICE INCREASE TO VARIOUS ITEMS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE THIRD OF FIVE RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2013-0052 EMULSIFIED ASPHALT FOR IN PLACE RECYCLING AND DUST CONTROL WITH CLEVELAND ASPHALT PRODUCTS, INC. FOR VARIOUS PRECINCTS. (EXERCISING THE FOURTH OF FOUR RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2014-0066 GENERAL SIGNAGE - ALTERNATE VENDOR WITH FARZ, INC. dba FASTSIGNS AND ADD A 4% INCREASE FOR MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE THIRD OF FIVE RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2014-0045 DNA TESTING WITH BODE CELLMARK FORENSICS, INC. AND ADD 15% PRICE INCREASE FOR EACH AFFECTED LINE ITEM AND 25% INCREASE FOR EACH EXPEDITED LINE ITEM THAT REQUIRES THE USE OF NEW KITS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE THIRD OF FIVE RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2016-0059 BOOK LEASING WITH BRODART, CO. FOR LIBRARY. (EXERCISING THE FIRST OF THREE RENEWAL OPTIONS) BUYBOARD CONTRACT #491-15 FIRE APPARATUS WITH SIDDONS-MARTIN EMERGENCY GROUP FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE SECOND OF TWO RENEWAL OPTIONS) 5. ?APPROVE UTILIZING THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS: LIBRARY BOOKS, USED TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER BOOKS THROUGH THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BUYBOARD CONTRACT #531-17 FROM BOUND TO STAY BOUND BOOKS, INC. EFFECTIVE 06/01/17 THROUGH 05/31/18 OFFERING TWO ONE YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS FOR LIBRARY. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102(a) 6. APPROVE GRANTING A DISCRETIONARY EXEMPTION FOR: STORM WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND ASSISTANCE AS A PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FROM LJA ENGINEERING, INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §262.024(a)(4) WAVETRONIX PRODUCTS AS AN ITEM THAT CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ONLY ONE SOURCE FOR CAPTIVE REPLACEMENT PARTS OR COMPONENTS FROM TWINCREST, INC. dba TWINCREST TECHNOLOGIES FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §262.024(a)(7)(D) LOCAL LAND LINES AND MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES AS AN ITEM THAT CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ONLY ONE SOURCE FOR ELECTRIC POWER, GAS, WATER, AND OTHER UTILITY SERVICES FROM EACH OF THE FOLLOWING VENDORS: AT&T CORPORATION AND CENTRAL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF TEXAS dba CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §262.024(a)(7)(C) PHYSICIAN SERVICES AS A PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FROM TEAM FORENSIC SERVICES, PLLC FOR ADULT PROBATION. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §262.024(a)(4) 7. APPROVE REJECTING AND RE-ADVERTISING PROJECT #2017-0046 AUTOMOTIVE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED PARTS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. 8. APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF THE MONTH TO MONTH CONTRACT FOR UNIFORM RENTAL AND SERVICES WITH UNIFIRST CORPORATION FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. 9. APPROVE THE AWARD FOR: PROJECT #2017-0053 LABOR FOR TELEPHONE/DATA CABLING FOR IT. PROJECT #2017-0051 RUNWAY SURFACE WASHING FOR CONROE-NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT. 10. APPROVE THE CONTRACT NEGOTIATION PROCESS WITH THE HIGHEST EVALUATED RESPONDENT FOR PROJECT #2017-0048 RFP - EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT OF SHERIFF'S OFFICE FACILITIES FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE. 11. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) BROCE CRT350 BROOM THROUGH THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BUYBOARD CONTRACT #515-16 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, ROAD AND BRIDGE EQUIPMENT, DITCHING, TRENCHING UTILITY AND OTHER EQUIPMENT FROM R.B. EVERETT & COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,538.40 FOR PRECINCT 2. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102(a) D. RISK MANAGEMENT 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND RELEASES ON SURETY BONDS. E. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 1 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A USE AGREEMENT WITH TEXAS DRILLERS TO USE THE BASEBALL FIELDS AT THE WEST MONTGOMERY PARK FOR PRACTICES AS SCHEDULED BY M.L.L. NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A USE AGREEMENT WITH NORTH COUNTY FOOTBALL LEAGUE TO USE THE FOOTBALL FIELDS AT CHARLES TRAYLOR SPORTS PARK AND THE WEST MONTGOMERY PARK. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF TATE ROBINSON TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT #10 WITH TERM OF OFFICE ENDING 12-31-2018. 3. PRECINCT 4 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF JARED SMITH TO SERVE ON THE CONROE NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF A CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,503.41 FROM THE CITY OF ROMAN FOREST FOR FUEL REIMBURSEMENT. THIS IS TO BE DEPOSITED INTO LINE ITEM NO. 615-7926. F. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. PRECINCT 2 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF THE RANCHES OF AUTUMNWOOD AMENDING PLAT. 2. PRECINCT 3 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF HARMONY RPM4M VENTURES COMMONS REPLAT NO 1. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF FALLS AT IMPERIAL OAKS, SEC 8. 3. PRECINCT 4 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AUTHORIZING A CORRECTION TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY ROAD LOG TO REFLECT THAT APPIAN WAY FROM WHISPERING PINES TO DOGWOOD LANE IS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF ROMAN FOREST, AND IT IS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE SYSTEM. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF WAUKEGAN WAY, SECTION 2. c. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF VALLEY RANCH, SEC 7. d. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF VALLEY RANCH SEC 4 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1 AND EXTENSION. 4. ALL PRECINCTS a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST FROM PARK CONSTRUCTION TO MOVE HEAVY EQUIPMENT ACROSS VARIOUS COUNTY ROADS. THESE PERMITS (2) WILL EXPIRE NOVEMBER 22, 2017. G. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT PAYROLL CHANGE REQUEST FORMS. H. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES THAT ARE ABANDONED, DEEMED UNSAFE OR UNLIVABLE: PRECINCT 1 10246 ROYAL RAMSEY, CONROE, TEXAS 77303 ESTIMATED TOTAL COST: $4,000 FUNDED BY:CDBG 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES THAT ARE ABANDONED, DEEMED UNSAFE, OR UNLIVABLE: PRECINCT 1 2545 JEFFCOTE RD., CONROE, TEXAS 77303 ESTIMATED TOTAL COST : $4,300 FUNDED BY:CDBG 3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A VARIANCE REQUEST TO INSTALL AN AEROBIC ON SITE SYSTEM IN THE 100 YEAR FLOOD PLAIN LOCATED AT 1502 FRANKFORT DRIVE CONROE, TX 77385. 4. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A VARIANCE REQUEST TO INSTALL AN AEROBIC ON SITE SYSTEM IN THE 100 YEAR FLOOD PLAIN LOCATED AT 143 CAMWOOD STREET MAGNOLIA, TX 77355. 5. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A VARIANCE REQUEST TO INSTALL AN AEROBIC ON SITE SYSTEM IN THE 100 YEAR FLOOD PLAIN LOCATED AT 1503 INDIGO DRIVE CONROE, TX 77385. 6. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A VARIANCE REQUEST TO INSTALL AN AEROBIC ON SITE SYSTEM IN THE 100 YEAR FLOOD PLAIN LOCATED AT 3607 RED OAK DRIVE MONTGOMERY, TX 77316. I. LIBRARY 1. CONSIDER AND, IF APPROPRIATE, APPROVE CLOSING THE R.B. TULLIS LIBRARY AT 5 P.M. ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017, AS A SAFETY MEASURE DURING THE BACK TO SCHOOL BASH. J. COUNTY JUDGE 1. CONSIDER, APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMPLOYEES' COMMITTEE TO USE AND MANAGE THE PARKING FACILITIES ON SIMONTON STREET IN CONROE DURING THE 2017 CONROE CATFISH FESTIVAL AND TO COLLECT A FEE FOR PUBLIC PARKING OF NO MORE THAN $10.00 PER VEHICLE DURING THE CONROE CATFISH FESTIVAL 2017 EVENT. K. SHERIFF 1. ACCEPT THE UPDATED APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS LESO PROGRAM FOR THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND HAVE JUDGE CRAIG DOYAL SIGN AS THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE 2018 AUTOMOBILE BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION (ABTPA) GRANT. APPLICATION FOR THE GRANT WAS APPROVED ON MAY 23, 2017. AUTHORIZE SHERIFF HENDERSON TO APPROVE ANY MODIFICATIONS. L. COUNTY ATTORNEY-REAL PROPERTY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER TO PAY FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 55 FOR THE FM 1097 ROAD PROJECT. b. APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER TO PAY FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 70 FOR THE FM 1097 ROAD PROJECT. c. APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER TO PAY FOR OUTDOOR ADVERTISING IMPROVEMENT FOR PARCEL 70 FOR THE FM 1097 ROAD PROJECT. d. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PETITION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF DEBBIE LANE (OR PORTION THEREOF) INTO COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE SYSTEM UPON A FINDING OF PUBLIC USE. e. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PETITION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF WILLYS ROAD (OR PORTION THEREOF) INTO COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE SYSTEM UPON A FINDING OF PUBLIC USE. f. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PETITION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF GABLE DRIVE (OR PORTION THEREOF) INTO COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE SYSTEM UPON A FINDING OF PUBLIC USE. g. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PETITION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF DOBRASKI ROAD (OR PORTION THEREOF) INTO COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE SYSTEM UPON A FINDING OF PUBLIC USE. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. APPROVE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 112. b. APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER TO PAY RENT SUPPLEMENT FOR PARCEL 19 FOR THE MCCALEB ROAD PROJECT. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. ORDER AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS AWARD AND PAYMENT OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS FEES FOR PARCEL 6 OF THE RAYFORD ROAD PROJECT. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. APPROVE RIGHT OF ENTRY AGREEMENT ALLOWING TXDOT CONTRACTORS TO ENTER 2.393 ACRES IN THE M.H. SHORT SURVEY, A-509 RELATING TO SEGMENT H & I-1 OF THE GRAND PARKWAY AND AUTHORIZE B.D. GRIFFIN TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. b. APPROVE GRANT OF WATER AND SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT TO NEW CANEY MUNICIPAL UTLITITY DISTRICT FOR EASEMENT ACROSS 0.0673 ACRE OUT OF A 0.518 ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN THE F. MCNAUGHTON SURVEY, A-392, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. c. APPROVE GRANT OF WATER AND SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT TO NEW CANEY MUNICIPAL UTLITITY DISTRICT FOR EASEMENT ACROSS 0.5287 ACRE OUT OF A 32.645 ACRES TRACT OF LAND IN THE F. MCNAUGHTON SURVEY, A-392, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS. d. APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER AUTHORIZING FILING OF SUIT AGAINST JOSE A. NAVARRO AND ALL OTHER POTENTIALLY RESPONSIBLE PARTIES SEEKING PENALTIES AND OTHER ENFORCEMENT OF FLOOD PLAIN VIOLATIONS WITH REGARD TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 22017 PINEBROOK DRIVE AKA LOT 18, PINEBROOK VILLAGE. M. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. APPROVE TARGETED EMPLOYMENT AREA CERTIFICATION LETTER FOR A PROJECT LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 17943 I-45, SHENANDOAH, TX 77385 ALONG THE NORTHBOUND SERVICE ROAD ADJACENT TO THE EXISTING SAM MOON TRADING COMPANY RETAIL SHOPPING CENTER. N. COUNTY CLERK 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF $330,000.00 FROM THE COUNTY CLERK'S RECORDS MANAGEMENT FUND TO LINE ITEM 40311-7419 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. THESE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO PAY THE ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH RFQ #2017-0029, A RECORDS STORAGE BUILDING FOR THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE. O. DISTRICT CLERK 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE DEPUTATION OF DISTRICT CLERK'S EMPLOYEE, DELCY PARKER. P. ANIMAL SHELTER 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD. THIS MEMORIALIZES THE APPOINTMENTS THAT WERE DISCUSSED AND APPROVED AT THE AUGUST 8, 2017, COMMISSIONERS' COURT REGULAR SESSION.
Consideration of Consent Agenda
M2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE REVISIONS TO SECTION XVII OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CODE OF ETHICS THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN STEPS TO BE TAKEN AFTER AN ETHICS VIOLATION TO PREVENT FUTURE VIOLATIONS AND NON-COMPLIANCE.
TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT.
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COUNTY JUDGE A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE MONTGOMERY COUNTY'S PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF EXPENSE PAYABLE TO SECOND ADMINISTRATION JUDICIAL REGION OF TEXAS FOR FY 2017/2018 TERM IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,955.46, AND NAME A FUNDING SOURCE.
FORENSIC SERVICES A. APPROVE TRANSFER $80,000 FROM 7102 (SALARY OTHER) WITH $50,000 ALLOCATED TO 7441 (CONTRACT SERVICES) AND $30,000 ALLOCATED TO 7426 (TRANSPORTATION). B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND NAME A FUNDING SOURCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,874.00 FOR A 2017 TAHOE TO BE USED BY DEPARTMENT INCLUDING FORENSICS' MEDICOLEGAL DEATH INVESTIGATOR(S) ON SCENES.
SHERIFF A. PUBLIC HEARING CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON FILING THE APPLICATION FOR THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM, FY 2017 LOCAL SOLICITATION THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, PURSUANT TO PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PUBLISHED AUGUST 17, 2017. GRANT TITLED: PORTABLE LED INFORMATION AND WARNING SIGNS PROJECT FY 17 IN THE AMOUNT OF $47,491.66 NO MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED RECONVENE COURT CONSIDER AND APPROVE FILING THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE GRANT (JAG) FY 2017. PLEASE AUTHORIZE LT. BRADY FITZGERALD WITH THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO SUBMIT THE GRANT APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF THE JURISDICTION ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE GRANTS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. THE APPLICATION IS FOR $47,491.66 IN FUNDING WITH NO COUNTY MATCH. AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGE CRAIG DOYAL TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING: CLOSE 503-5512-3 (SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR III AND OPEN 503- 5528-1 (NETWORK AND OPERATIONS ASSISTANT MANAGER) AND TRANSFER ALL SALARY AND BENEFIT AMOUNTS TO THE NEW POSITION EFFECTIVE 8/26/2017.
CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1 A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE FUNDING THE IMMEDIATE PURCHASE OF FOUR VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDED FOR THE 2018 BUDGET YEAR. PLEASE NAME A FUNDING SOURCE.
CONSTABLE PRECINCT 2 A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE REMOVING VEHICLE ALLOWANCE FOR POSITION 5521.6010.1 FOR REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR 2017. USE PRORATED AMOUNT OF $436.35 TOWARDS PURCHASE OF NEW FULLY EQUIPPED COUNTY VEHICLE. PLEASE NAME FUNDING SOURCE FOR REMAINING BALANCE. EFFECTIVE 9/23/2017.
CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5 A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE FUNDING THE IMMEDIATE PURCHASE OF 3 VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE POSITIONS/VEHICLES RECOMMENDED FOR THE 2018 BUDGET YEAR. PLEASE NAME A FUNDING SOURCE.
CONROE-NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT A. TRANSFER $58,000 FROM POSITION #6291-8914-1 ASSISTANT AIRPORT DIRECTOR TO POSITION #6291-5529-1 SUPERVISOR-AIRPORT OPS AND MAINTENANCE. RETURN REMAINING FUNDS TO CONTINGENCY. THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS CHANGE IS 08/26/17.
ELECTIONS A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AN ORDER TO CHANGE ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATIONS. B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AN ORDER TO CONSOLIDATE COUNTY ELECTION PRECINCTS FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2017 ELECTION.
COUNTY AUDITOR A. CONSIDER AND DISCUSS ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR CREATION OF BUDGET OFFICE.
ANIMAL SHELTER A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ANIMAL SHELTER TO TRANSFER FUNDS BETWEEN CERTAIN LINE ITEMS IN ITS BUDGET AS NEEDED TO FUND OPERATIONS. B. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF $95,000 FROM 6331.735732 (SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM EXPENSE) TO 6331.7396 (MEDICAL SUPPLIES). C. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE ANIMAL SHELTER’S ABILITY TO RECOGNIZE REVENUE MONTHLY INTO LINE ITEM 6331.7997 AND TO USE THE REVENUE TO FUND THE OPERATIONS OF THE ANIMAL SHELTER EFFECTIVE FY18. D. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ALLOWING THE ANIMAL SHELTER TO APPLY FOR A SPAY/NEUTER GRANT FROM PETSMART CHARITIES. E. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF THE REMAINING $606,000 OF FUNDS HELD BACK IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2017 ANIMAL SHELTER BUDGET APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 WITH MOTION 8.
PURCHASING A. TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE AWARD FOR: PROJECT #2017-0037 WILLIS-WAUKEGAN ROAD WIDEN AND RECONSTRUCT FOR PRECINCT 1. PROJECT #2017-0029 RFQ - ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR A RECORDS STORAGE BUILDING FOR COUNTY CLERK. PROJECT #2017-0038 LONGSTREET ROAD WIDEN AND RECONSTRUCT FOR PRECINCT 1. B. TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE ACTION TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR RIFLE RESISTANT BODY ARMOR TO THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $204,504.23 FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE SWAT TEAM, CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1-5 AND FIRE MARSHAL. NO MATCH REQUIRED. PLEASE AUTHORIZE COMMISSIONER MEADOR TO ACT AS AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL. C. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSAL BY PURCHASING AGENT REGARDING SUBMISSION OF PURCHASING RELATED AGENDA ITEMS.
RECESS MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT. CONVENE PUBLIC HEARINGS. 24. PUBLIC HEARING A. PRECINCT 1 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PARTIAL REVISION OF A 0.454 ACRE TRACT OF LAND IN WALDEN ON LAKE CONROE SECTION 15A, TO BE KNOWN AS WALDEN ON LAKE CONROE SECTION 15A, REPLAT NO. 1. B. PRECINCT 2 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ESTABLISHING A NO PARKING ZONE ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF IVY GARDEN STREET AND TO MAKE IVY GARDEN STREET A ONE-WAY STREET WITH THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL FROM TRELLIS GATE TO LATTICE GATE. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PARTIAL REVISION TO LOTS 4 AND 5, BLOCK 4, RIDGELAKE SHORES SECTION 2, AMENDING PLAT NO. 1, TO BE KNOWN AS REPLAT OF LOTS 4 AND 5 RIDGELAKE SHORES SECTION TWO, AMENDING PLAT NO. 1. 3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PARTIAL REVISION OF RESERVE “B” OF FOSTERS RIDGE SECTION 9, TO BE KNOWN AS FOSTERS RIDGE SECTION 9, PARTIAL REPLAT NO. 1. C. PRECINCT 3 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE POSTING A 20 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON ACORN OAK DRIVE. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE NAMING A DRIVEWAY RAYFORD BEND AND A PROPOSED SPUR OFF OF THIS DRIVEWAY RAYFORD PARK ROAD AS REQUESTED BY THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION DISTRICT. RECONVENE COURT - TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 25. COUNTY ENGINEER A. PRECINCT 1 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF WALDEN ON LAKE CONROE, SECTION 15A REPLAT NO. 1. B. PRECINCT 2 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF REPLAT OF LOTS 4 & 5 RIDGELAKE SHORES SECTION TWO AMENDING PLAT NO. 1.
COMMISSIONERS A. PRECINCT 3 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ) FOR THE ATC TRAFFIC CABINET UPGRADE LIP GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,250.32 WITH A MATCH OF $90,370.68 FROM PRECINCT 3 BUDGET. B. PRECINCT 4 1. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON REQUESTING SHERIFF RAND HENDERSON TO PREPARE A PROPOSAL FOR NON-CONSENT TOWING POLICY, AND RULES AND REGULATIONS, TO PRESENT TO COMMISSIONERS' COURT FOR CONSIDERATION AT A FUTURE DATE.
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