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 A. FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL B. PRESENTATION OF THE NATIONAL 4-H WEEK PROCLAMATION.
COUNTY CLERK A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE COMMISSIONERS' COURT MINUTES FROM SPECIAL SESSION DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 AS SUBMITTED. B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE COMMISSIONERS' COURT MINUTES FROM REGULAR SESSION DATED SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 AS SUBMITTED. C. CONSIDER AND APPROVE COMMISSIONERS' COURT MINUTES FROM REGULAR SESSION DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 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 ACCEPT THE MONTHLY UNAUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST, 2017. 3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR. B. TREASURER 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE MONTHLY STATEMENT OF BALANCES REPORT FOR JULY 2017. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PLEDGED SECURITIES REPORT FOR AUGUST 2017. 3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE INVESTMENTS PURCHASED REPORT AUGUST 2017. 4. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PLEDGES AND/OR RELEASE OF DEPOSITORY COLLATERAL REPORT FOR AUGUST 2017. 5. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE RESOLUTION FOR BBVA COMPASS BANK REGARDING OFFICERS CERTIFICATE. C. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR 1. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT THE MONTHLY TAX COLLECTION REPORT FOR MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2017. D. PURCHASING 1. APPROVE THE ADVERTISING FOR: PROJECT #2017-0066 MCCALEB ROAD WIDENING FOR PRECINCT 2. PROJECT #2018-0004 RFP - EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR RISK MANAGEMENT. 2. APPROVE UTILIZING THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR: AUCTION SERVICES FROM RENE' BATES AUCTIONEERS, INC. BUYBOARD CONTRACT #541-14 FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102 COPIER EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FROM SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION BUYBOARD CONTRACT #537-17 FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102 PRODUCTS AND RELATED SERVICES FROM HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY AND ITS RESELLER DATAVOX, INC. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES CONTRACT #DIR-TSO-3359 FOR IT. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.083 PRODUCTS AND RELATED SERVICES FROM DATAVOX, INC. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES CONTRACT #DIR-TSO-3321 FOR IT. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.083 PRODUCTS AND RELATED SERVICES FROM DATAVOX, INC. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES CONTRACT #DIR-TSO-3737 FOR IT. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.083 PRODUCTS AND RELATED SERVICES FROM CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION AND ITS RESELLER DATAVOX, INC. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES CONTRACT #DIR-TSO-2660 FOR IT. LOCAL GOV'T CODE 271.083 PRODUCTS AND RELATED SERVICES FROM CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION AND ITS RESELLER DATAVOX, INC. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES CONTRACT #DIR-TSO-3129 FOR IT. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.083 VEHICLES, HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, POLICE MOTORCYCLES, PARTS AND SERVICE LABOR FROM SILSBEE FORD BUYBOARD CONTRACT #521-16 FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102 9-1-1 EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SOFTWARE AND SERVICES FROM EVANS CONSOLES INCORPORATED HOUSTON GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL CONTRACT #EC07-16 AND INCLUDE THE PURCHASE OF CONSOLES AND CHAIRS IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,855.02 FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, IRRIGATION PARTS, SUPPLIES AND INSTALLATION FROM TIGER CORPORATION BUYBOARD CONTRACT #529-17 AND INCLUDE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) TIGER BENGAL 22 REACH MOWER IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,265.12 FOR PRECINCT 1. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102 3. APPROVE REJECTING AND READVERTISING PROJECT #2018-0003 LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISING FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. 4. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING RENEWAL OPTIONS: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES CONTRACT #DIR-TSO-2681 FOR PRODUCTS AND RELATED SERVICES WITH M&S TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND ADD AMENDMENTS #2 AND #3 FOR IT. (EXERCISING THE SECOND OF TWO RENEWAL OPTIONS) LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.083 PROJECT #2014-0065 FOR CEMENT STABILIZED BASE DELIVERED AND PICKED UP WITH PAVERS SUPPLY COMPANY FOR VARIOUS PRECINCTS. (EXERCISING THE THIRD OF FIVE RENEWAL OPTIONS) LIBRARY AUTOMATION RESOURCES WITH LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM FOR LIBRARY. (EXERCISING ANNUAL RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2013-0047 FOR HARDWARE IBM MAINTENANCE AND SOFTWARE (AIX) SUPPORT WITH STRATEGY 7 CORPORATION WITH ADDITIONAL ITEMS AND PRICE CHANGES FOR IT. (EXERCISING THE FOURTH OF FIVE RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2015-0009 FOR PARKING LOT(S) LAYOUT AND STRIPING WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING VENDORS: TEXAS LONE STAR PAVEMENT SERVICES AND STRIPES & STOPS COMPANY, INC. FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE THIRD OF FIVE RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2016-0015 FOR PAPER RECYCLING SERVICES WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING VENDORS: TEXAS SHRED SOLUTIONS, LLC AND GLOBAL WASTE SERVICES, LLC FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE FIRST OF THREE RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2016-0040 FOR SUPPLYING AUDIO VISUAL MATERIALS WITH RECORDED BOOKS, LLC FOR LIBRARY. (EXERCISING THE FIRST OF THREE RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2013-0009 FOR ADDITIONAL TREE AND TREE LIMB REMOVAL FROM RIGHT-OF-WAYS, COUNTY ROADS AND COUNTY BUILDINGS WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING VENDORS: ALL AROUND TREE SERVICE, INC. AND ROTHCO TREE SERVICE, LLC FOR VARIOUS PCTS/DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE FIFTH OF FIVE RENEWAL OPTIONS) BUYBOARD CONTRACT #493-15 FOR FIRE AND SECURITY SYSTEMS AND MONITORING SERVICES WITH STANLEY CONVERGENT SECURITY SOLUTIONS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE SECOND OF TWO RENEWAL OPTIONS) LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102 BUYBOARD CONTRACT #490-15 FOR CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT WITH STAPLES CONTRACT AND COMMERCIAL, INC. FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE SECOND OF TWO RENEWAL OPTIONS) LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102 FORENSIC SCIENTISTS TO PERFORM ANALYSIS ON SUBSTANCES SUBMITTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §771 PROPERTY, CASUALTY, LIABILITY, WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION WITH ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. FOR RISK MANAGEMENT. (EXERCISING THE SEVENTH OF NINE RENEWAL OPTIONS) 5. APPROVE THE CONTRACT WITH THE FOLLOWING HIGHLY QUALIFIED PROVIDER PER GOV'T CODE CHAPTER 2254 FOR: ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR SPRING BRANCH ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT WITH COSTELLO, INC. FOR A TOTAL MAXIMUM SUM OF $192,123.20 FOR PRECINCT 1. 6. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE ORDERS (CO): CO #1 TO FISHER & ARNOLD, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WIDENING OF BIRNHAM WOODS ROAD TO ADD 800 FEET TO NORTH OF PROJECT LIMITS WITH ADDITIONAL SURVEYING AND DESIGN PLAN SHEETS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,720.00 FOR PRECINCT 3. CO #1 TO FISHER & ARNOLD, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR RICHARDS ROAD/HANNA ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL TO INCLUDE BID DOCUMENTS TO EXISTING CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000.00 FOR PRECINCT 3. 7. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT THE FUNDING FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR THE CHILD VICTIM COORDINATOR GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $160,363.94 WITH A MATCH OF $40,092.00 FROM THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S BUDGET. APPLICATION PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COMMISSIONERS' COURT 02/14/17. 8. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PARALLEL TAXIWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FROM THE TXDOT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FOR THE CONROE NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,078,590.00. RESOLUTION PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COMMISSIONERS' COURT ON 06/27/2017 THAT ALLOWED $633,800.00 FOR MATCH, THE ADDITIONAL $152,710.00 MATCH WILL BE FUNDED BY PRECINCT 1 COMMISSIONER MEADOR'S BUDGET. DESIGNATE THE AIRPORT DIRECTOR AS THE COUNTY'S AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL TO RECEIVE CORRESPONDENCE AND ACQUIRE APPROVAL AND DISAPPROVAL FOR THE GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY. 9. APPROVE RESCINDING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) TIGER BENGAL 22 REACH MOWER FROM DEERE AND COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,265.12 FOR PRECINCT 1. PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COMMISSIONERS' COURT 09/12/17 10. APPROVE GRANTING A DISCRETIONARY EXEMPTION FOR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR PROPERTY, CASUALTY, LIABILITY AND WORKERS COMPENSATION PROGRAM AS A PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FROM YORK SERVICES GROUP, INC. FOR RISK MANAGEMENT. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §262.024(a)(4) E. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 1 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A USE AGREEMENT WITH WILLIS CYCLONES TEAM TO USE THE BASEBALL FIELDS AT CHARLES TRAYLOR SPORTS PARK FOR PRACTICES AS SCHEDULED BY W.Y.A.A. NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017. 2. PRECINCT 4 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF A CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $389.51 FROM MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #7 FOR FUEL REIMBURSEMENT. THIS IS TO BE DEPOSITED INTO LINE ITEM NO. 615.7926. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF A CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.42 FROM CITY OF ROMAN FOREST FOR FUEL REIMBURSEMENT. THIS IS TO BE DEPOSITED INTO LINE ITEM NO. 615.7926. F. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. PRECINCT 1 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF MIZE MEADOW. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. ACKNOWLEDGE FULLY EXECUTED AGREEMENT TO CONTRIBUTE RIGHT OF WAY FUNDS FOR RIGHT OF WAY IMPROVEMENTS TO FM 1488 WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPROVED IN COMMISSIONERS COURT ON 6/27/2017. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ROADS IN FOSTERS RIDGE, SECTION 9 INTO THE ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE PERIOD. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF NORTHGROVE, SEC 8. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF NORTHGROVE PARKWAY STREET DEDICATION. c. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF BRUMBELOW PROPERTY. d. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF BIRNHAM WOODS DRIVE LIFT STATION AND RESERVES. e. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF BIRNHAM WOODS DRIVE STREET DEDICATION, SEC 1. f. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF HARMONY VILLAGE, SEC 6. g. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF HARMONY VILLAGE, SEC 9. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ROADS IN WOODRIDGE FOREST, SECTION 11 INTO THE ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE PERIOD. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ROADS IN WOODRIDGE FOREST, SECTION 12 INTO THE ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE PERIOD. c. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ROADS IN WOODRIDGE FOREST, SECTION 15 INTO THE ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE PERIOD. d. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF GRABLE ACRES. e. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF CUMBERLAND CROSSING COMMERCIAL RESERVES, SECTION 2. f. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF HARPER'S PRESERVE, SECTION 10. g. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF AZALEA DISTRICT, SEC 4. h. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF AZALEA DISTRICT, SEC 5. G. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT PAYROLL CHANGE REQUEST FORMS. H. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A VARIANCE REQUEST TO INSTALL AN AEROBIC ON SITE SYSTEM IN THE 100 YEAR FLOOD PLAIN LOCATED AT 11253 HWY 242 CONROE, TX 77385. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A VARIANCE REQUEST TO INSTALL AN AEROBIC ON SITE SYSTEM IN THE 100 YEAR FLOOD PLAIN LOCATED AT 11765 CALVARY ROAD WILLIS, TX 77378. I. COUNTY JUDGE 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM THE FRIENDS OF CONROE INC. TO USE THE FOLLOWING COUNTY PROPERTIES BEFORE AND DURING THE CATFISH FESTIVAL AS FOLLOWS: NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURES BEGINNING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2017 AT 5:00 P.M. INCLUDE MAIN STREET AT DAVIS TO PACIFIC; THOMPSON FROM DAVIS TO METCALF; METCALF FROM SAN JACINTO TO PACIFIC; SIMONTON FROM FRAZIER TO PACIFIC AND NEWTON FROM DAVIS TO SIMONTON. USE OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE INCLUDING COURTHOUSE STEPS, LAWN AREA, CURBS AND PLAZA BEGINNING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12TH AT 5:00 P.M. THROUGH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15TH AT 12:00 MIDNIGHT. HOWEVER, NOTHING WILL IMPEDE PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC INTO THE COURTHOUSE UNTIL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH AT 5:00 P.M. ALL VEHICLES TO EXIT GARAGE ON SIMONTON STREET BY 4:00 P.M. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH VIA SIMONTON AND TRAVEL WEST TO SAN JACINTO AND SOUTH TO METCALF. J. SHERIFF 1. GRANT SHERIFF RAND HENDERSON AUTHORIZATION TO MOVE EMPLOYEE POSITIONS BETWEEN SHERIFF SUB-LEDGERS AT HIS DISCRETION. NO INCREASE IN CURRENT SALARY WILL OCCUR AND ALL BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EMPLOYEE POSITION WILL BE MOVED. 2. APPROVE THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING RESCUE ALLIANCE TASK FORCE BETWEEN THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF AND THE CITY OF HOUSTON. THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT COMMENCES ON THE COUNTERSIGNATURE DATE AND TERMINATES NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 30, 2019. 3. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF COFFEE AND SUPPLIES FROM THE 2018 MCSO ACADEMY BUDGET, LINE 56018-7390, FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING TRAINING CLASSES AT THE MCSO ACADEMY, AS MANDATED BY TCOLE.. K. COUNTY ATTORNEY-REAL PROPERTY 1. PRECINCT 2 a. APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER TO PAY CLOSING COSTS FOR PARCEL 20 OF THE MCCALEB ROAD PROJECT. 2. PRECINCT 4 a. APPROVE ORDER AUTHORIZING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SET ON NOVEMBER 14, 2017, UNDER LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 232.009(C-1) FOR THE PARTIAL REVISION OF LOT 49, BLOCK 2 OF PEACH CREEK PLANTATION SECTION 1, TO BE KNOWN AS PEACH CREEK PLANTATION SECTION 1, PARTIAL REPLAT NO. 1. L. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A RESOLUTION AND ORDER TO DEFEND CLAIM NO. D-15- 0140; CAUSE NO. 4:17-CV-2332; HERMAN HOFFMAN ET AL. V. GORDON WELCH ET AL. IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, HOUSTON DIVISION. 3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE RENEWAL CONTRACTS WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR FUNDING FOR THE COUNTY TO PROVIDE LEGAL AND CHILD WELFARE SERVICES NECESSARY FOR CHILD PROTECTION, AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGE CRAIG DOYAL TO EXECUTE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME. M. FIRE MARSHAL 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE APPLICATION FOR ONGOING PARTICIPATION IN THE LESO PROGRAM WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS. MCFMO HAS PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS. AUTHORIZE JUDGE DOYAL TO SIGN RELATED DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE UPDATED AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONTGOMERY COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL AND BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE ACCELERANT DETECTION CANINE PROGRAM. AUTHORIZE JIMMY WILLIAMS TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY. N. ELECTIONS 1. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT THE DONATION OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) PROTECTIVE CASES FOR ELECTRONIC POLL BOOKS FROM RUSK COUNTY. O. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEWLY EQUIPPED PATROL VEHICLE TO BE ASSIGNED TO A RECENTLY SURRENDERED VEHICLE STIPEND AND FUNDING SOURCE TO BE FROM CONTINGENCY. TRANSITION TO TAKE PLACE ON NOVEMBER 18, 2017. NOT TO EXCEED $39,000.
Consideration of Consent Agenda
CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC SERVICE CONTRACTS FOR THE 2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR AS FOLLOWS: ACCESS BUILDS CHILDREN MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER, DBA CHILDREN’S SAFE HARBOR CRISIS ASSISTANCE CENTER HERITAGE MUSEUM OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY MONTGOMERY COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING, DBA MEALS ON WHEELS MONTGOMERY COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMISSION MONTGOMERY COUNTY WOMEN’S CENTER MONTGOMERY COUTY YOUTH SERVICES TRI-COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
CITIZENS (limit of 3 minutes) THE COURT WILL CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND IN ITS DISCRETION, TAKE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
COUNTY JUDGE A. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE NOMINEES AS THE COUNTY'S CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THE MONTGOMERY CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2018-2019 TERM. B. CONSIDER AND APPOINT GARY SQUYRES TO THE WESTWOOD MAGNOLIA PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT A. CONSIDER AND DISCUSS HURRICANE HARVEY AND RELATED FLOODING EVENTS AND EFFECT ON MONTGOMERY COUNTY. TAKE ANY ACTION RELATED TO SAME. B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING.
CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3 A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE TRANSFERRING UNUSED SALARY AND BENEFIT FUNDS TO OPERATING FUNDS OF CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 3. B. CONSIDER AND AUTHORIZE DISTRIBUTION OF 51 VISA GIFT CARDS TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC BY PRECINCT 3 DEPUTIES.
CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5 A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE CARRY OVER OF $9,256.00 FROM LINE ITEM 5551- 7570, CAPITAL OUTLAY MACHINE AND EQUIPMENT, TO LINE ITEM 5551-7570 FOR THE 2018 BUDGET YEAR.
CONROE-NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE SUBLEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CFTA, LLC AND GALAXY TRAVELLAIRE, INC. B. CONSIDER AND IF APPROPRIATE APPROVE THE CARRYOVER OF THE REMAINING FY 2017 FUNDS IN 6291-7573 ACQUISITION OF AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT TO 6291-7573 IN FY 2018 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,701.91. C. CONSIDER AND IF APPROPRIATE APPROVE THE CARRYOVER OF THE REMAINING FY 2017 FUNDS IN 6291-7598 MAJOR PROJECTS TO 6291-7598 IN FY 2018 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,238.21. D. CONSIDER AND IF APPROPRIATE APPROVE THE CARRYOVER OF THE REMAINING FY 2017 FUNDS IN 6291-7351 REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS TO 6291-7351 IN FY 2018 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,503.56.
TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR A. CONSIDER AND DECLARE DEFAULT TO THE TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND FROC, LLC (FOREST RIDGE OFFICE CONDOMINIUMS), AND AUTHORIZE RECAPTURE OF TAXES. ACCOUNT #00.5151.00.02500; BLDG 7, UNIT 701 ACCOUNT #00.5151.00.02600; BLDG 7, UNIT 702 ACCOUNT #00.5151.00.02700; BLDG 7, UNIT 703 ACCOUNT #00.5151.00.02800; BLDG 7, UNIT 704 B. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROPERTY REAPPRAISAL DUE TO HURRICANE HARVEY, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES. PLEASE NAME A FUNDING SOURCE FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE INCURRED BY THE TAX OFFICE AND THE MONTGOMERY CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT.
OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION A. CONSIDER AND APPOINT COUNTY JUDGE CRAIG DOYAL TO THE COURT SECURITY COMMITTEE AS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT PURSUANT TO DESIGNATION BY LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE AT SEPTEMBER BOARD OF JUDGES MEETING. B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE CARRYOVER OF ALL REMAINING FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENT 439 (359TH DISTRICT COURT) FROM FY17 TO THAT DEPARTMENT'S FY18 BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENOVATION TO CREATE OFFICE SPACE FOR NEW EMPLOYEE IN VETERANS TREATMENT COURT.
TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR A. CONSIDER AND DECLARE DEFAULT TO THE TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND FROC, LLC (FOREST RIDGE OFFICE CONDOMINIUMS), AND AUTHORIZE RECAPTURE OF TAXES. ACCOUNT #00.5151.00.02500; BLDG 7, UNIT 701 ACCOUNT #00.5151.00.02600; BLDG 7, UNIT 702 ACCOUNT #00.5151.00.02700; BLDG 7, UNIT 703 ACCOUNT #00.5151.00.02800; BLDG 7, UNIT 704 B. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROPERTY REAPPRAISAL DUE TO HURRICANE HARVEY, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES. PLEASE NAME A FUNDING SOURCE FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE INCURRED BY THE TAX OFFICE AND THE MONTGOMERY CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT.
ELECTIONS A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AN ORDER TO CHANGE THE ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATION IN VOTING PRECINCT 35 FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2017 ELECTION. B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AN ORDER FOR CHANGES TO COUNTY ELECTION PRECINCT BOUNDARIES, CREATION OF NEW ELECTION PRECINCTS, AND POLLING LOCATIONS, TO BE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2018.
COUNTY AUDITOR A. CONSIDER AND ADOPT THE FY2018 SALARY SCHEDULES TO BE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 7, 2017.
ANIMAL SHELTER A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE CARRY OVER OF FUNDS IN ALL 6331 LINE ITEMS FROM THE FY 2017 BUDGET TO FY 2018 BUDGET.
BUILDING MAINTENANCE A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE CARRY OVER OF ANY UNSPENT FUNDS IN LINE ITEM 510-7352 TO THE FY18 BUDGET IN ORDER TO COMPLETE ROOF REPAIRS TO VARIOUS COUNTY BUILDINGS. THESE FUNDS WERE APPROVED DURING THE 9/1/17 COMMISSIONERS COURT WITH MOTION 8
PURCHASING A. TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED POSITION AND SALARY ADJUSTMENTS WITH NO IMPACT ON FISCAL YEAR 2018 BUDGET EFFECTIVE 10/07/17 FOR PURCHASING. B. TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE ORDERS (CO): CO #8 TO TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE (NJPA) CONTRACT #113011 LICENSED SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO INCLUDE AMENDMENT THAT ADDS TYLER/BRAZOS E-CITATION TICKETING SOLUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $991,191.64 WITH AN ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FEE OF $125,944.00 FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §791.025 C. TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE AWARD FOR: PROJECT #2017-0063 WOODLANDS PARKWAY WIDENING GROGAN'S MILL ROAD TO IH 45 FOR PRECINCT 3. PROJECT #2017-0052 WOODLANDS PARKWAY WIDENING FORESTGATE DRIVE TO KUYKENDAHL ROAD FOR PRECINCT 3. D. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDING FROM PETCO FOUNDATION FOR THE DISASTER RELIEF GRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE $25,000.00 GRANT AWARD AND ONE $150,000.00 GRANT AWARD FOR ANIMAL SHELTER. APPLICATION COMPLETED BY PETCO ON BEHALF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY. E. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT THE FY2017 FORMULA GRANT INCREASE FROM TEXAS INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION. (GRANT PERIOD 10/01/2016-09/30/2017).
COMMISSIONERS A. PRECINCT 2 1. CONSIDER AND APPOINT TOM GRAYSON AND JAMES WALLACE TO THE WESTWOOD MAGNOLIA PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. B. PRECINCT 4 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE GRANTING DISCRETIONARY EXEMPTION AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 262.024 (a)(7)(D) FOR AN ITEM AVAILABLE FROM ONE SOURCE FOR HERBICIDE SPRAY TRUCK REPAIRS/UPGRADE FROM CIBOLO SPRAYERS, INC.
HUMAN RESOURCES A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE REVISIONS TO THE DRUG FREE WORKPLACE POLICY IN SECTION 3.2 OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMPLOYEE POLICY MANUAL.
25. CITIZENS 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 A. FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL B. PRESENTATION OF THE NATIONAL 4-H WEEK PROCLAMATION.
COUNTY CLERK A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE COMMISSIONERS' COURT MINUTES FROM SPECIAL SESSION DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 AS SUBMITTED. B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE COMMISSIONERS' COURT MINUTES FROM REGULAR SESSION DATED SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 AS SUBMITTED. C. CONSIDER AND APPROVE COMMISSIONERS' COURT MINUTES FROM REGULAR SESSION DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 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 ACCEPT THE MONTHLY UNAUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST, 2017. 3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR. B. TREASURER 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE MONTHLY STATEMENT OF BALANCES REPORT FOR JULY 2017. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PLEDGED SECURITIES REPORT FOR AUGUST 2017. 3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE INVESTMENTS PURCHASED REPORT AUGUST 2017. 4. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PLEDGES AND/OR RELEASE OF DEPOSITORY COLLATERAL REPORT FOR AUGUST 2017. 5. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE RESOLUTION FOR BBVA COMPASS BANK REGARDING OFFICERS CERTIFICATE. C. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR 1. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT THE MONTHLY TAX COLLECTION REPORT FOR MONTH ENDING AUGUST 31, 2017. D. PURCHASING 1. APPROVE THE ADVERTISING FOR: PROJECT #2017-0066 MCCALEB ROAD WIDENING FOR PRECINCT 2. PROJECT #2018-0004 RFP - EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR RISK MANAGEMENT. 2. APPROVE UTILIZING THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS FOR: AUCTION SERVICES FROM RENE' BATES AUCTIONEERS, INC. BUYBOARD CONTRACT #541-14 FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102 COPIER EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FROM SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION BUYBOARD CONTRACT #537-17 FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102 PRODUCTS AND RELATED SERVICES FROM HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE COMPANY AND ITS RESELLER DATAVOX, INC. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES CONTRACT #DIR-TSO-3359 FOR IT. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.083 PRODUCTS AND RELATED SERVICES FROM DATAVOX, INC. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES CONTRACT #DIR-TSO-3321 FOR IT. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.083 PRODUCTS AND RELATED SERVICES FROM DATAVOX, INC. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES CONTRACT #DIR-TSO-3737 FOR IT. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.083 PRODUCTS AND RELATED SERVICES FROM CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION AND ITS RESELLER DATAVOX, INC. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES CONTRACT #DIR-TSO-2660 FOR IT. LOCAL GOV'T CODE 271.083 PRODUCTS AND RELATED SERVICES FROM CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION AND ITS RESELLER DATAVOX, INC. DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES CONTRACT #DIR-TSO-3129 FOR IT. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.083 VEHICLES, HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS, POLICE MOTORCYCLES, PARTS AND SERVICE LABOR FROM SILSBEE FORD BUYBOARD CONTRACT #521-16 FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102 9-1-1 EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SOFTWARE AND SERVICES FROM EVANS CONSOLES INCORPORATED HOUSTON GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL CONTRACT #EC07-16 AND INCLUDE THE PURCHASE OF CONSOLES AND CHAIRS IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,855.02 FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, IRRIGATION PARTS, SUPPLIES AND INSTALLATION FROM TIGER CORPORATION BUYBOARD CONTRACT #529-17 AND INCLUDE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) TIGER BENGAL 22 REACH MOWER IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,265.12 FOR PRECINCT 1. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102 3. APPROVE REJECTING AND READVERTISING PROJECT #2018-0003 LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISING FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. 4. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING RENEWAL OPTIONS: DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES CONTRACT #DIR-TSO-2681 FOR PRODUCTS AND RELATED SERVICES WITH M&S TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND ADD AMENDMENTS #2 AND #3 FOR IT. (EXERCISING THE SECOND OF TWO RENEWAL OPTIONS) LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.083 PROJECT #2014-0065 FOR CEMENT STABILIZED BASE DELIVERED AND PICKED UP WITH PAVERS SUPPLY COMPANY FOR VARIOUS PRECINCTS. (EXERCISING THE THIRD OF FIVE RENEWAL OPTIONS) LIBRARY AUTOMATION RESOURCES WITH LONE STAR COLLEGE SYSTEM FOR LIBRARY. (EXERCISING ANNUAL RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2013-0047 FOR HARDWARE IBM MAINTENANCE AND SOFTWARE (AIX) SUPPORT WITH STRATEGY 7 CORPORATION WITH ADDITIONAL ITEMS AND PRICE CHANGES FOR IT. (EXERCISING THE FOURTH OF FIVE RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2015-0009 FOR PARKING LOT(S) LAYOUT AND STRIPING WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING VENDORS: TEXAS LONE STAR PAVEMENT SERVICES AND STRIPES & STOPS COMPANY, INC. FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE THIRD OF FIVE RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2016-0015 FOR PAPER RECYCLING SERVICES WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING VENDORS: TEXAS SHRED SOLUTIONS, LLC AND GLOBAL WASTE SERVICES, LLC FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE FIRST OF THREE RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2016-0040 FOR SUPPLYING AUDIO VISUAL MATERIALS WITH RECORDED BOOKS, LLC FOR LIBRARY. (EXERCISING THE FIRST OF THREE RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2013-0009 FOR ADDITIONAL TREE AND TREE LIMB REMOVAL FROM RIGHT-OF-WAYS, COUNTY ROADS AND COUNTY BUILDINGS WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING VENDORS: ALL AROUND TREE SERVICE, INC. AND ROTHCO TREE SERVICE, LLC FOR VARIOUS PCTS/DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE FIFTH OF FIVE RENEWAL OPTIONS) BUYBOARD CONTRACT #493-15 FOR FIRE AND SECURITY SYSTEMS AND MONITORING SERVICES WITH STANLEY CONVERGENT SECURITY SOLUTIONS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE SECOND OF TWO RENEWAL OPTIONS) LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102 BUYBOARD CONTRACT #490-15 FOR CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT WITH STAPLES CONTRACT AND COMMERCIAL, INC. FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE SECOND OF TWO RENEWAL OPTIONS) LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102 FORENSIC SCIENTISTS TO PERFORM ANALYSIS ON SUBSTANCES SUBMITTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §771 PROPERTY, CASUALTY, LIABILITY, WORKER'S COMPENSATION AND THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION WITH ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. FOR RISK MANAGEMENT. (EXERCISING THE SEVENTH OF NINE RENEWAL OPTIONS) 5. APPROVE THE CONTRACT WITH THE FOLLOWING HIGHLY QUALIFIED PROVIDER PER GOV'T CODE CHAPTER 2254 FOR: ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR SPRING BRANCH ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT WITH COSTELLO, INC. FOR A TOTAL MAXIMUM SUM OF $192,123.20 FOR PRECINCT 1. 6. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE ORDERS (CO): CO #1 TO FISHER & ARNOLD, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WIDENING OF BIRNHAM WOODS ROAD TO ADD 800 FEET TO NORTH OF PROJECT LIMITS WITH ADDITIONAL SURVEYING AND DESIGN PLAN SHEETS IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,720.00 FOR PRECINCT 3. CO #1 TO FISHER & ARNOLD, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR RICHARDS ROAD/HANNA ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL TO INCLUDE BID DOCUMENTS TO EXISTING CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000.00 FOR PRECINCT 3. 7. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT THE FUNDING FROM THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR THE CHILD VICTIM COORDINATOR GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $160,363.94 WITH A MATCH OF $40,092.00 FROM THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S BUDGET. APPLICATION PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COMMISSIONERS' COURT 02/14/17. 8. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PARALLEL TAXIWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT FROM THE TXDOT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FOR THE CONROE NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,078,590.00. RESOLUTION PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COMMISSIONERS' COURT ON 06/27/2017 THAT ALLOWED $633,800.00 FOR MATCH, THE ADDITIONAL $152,710.00 MATCH WILL BE FUNDED BY PRECINCT 1 COMMISSIONER MEADOR'S BUDGET. DESIGNATE THE AIRPORT DIRECTOR AS THE COUNTY'S AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL TO RECEIVE CORRESPONDENCE AND ACQUIRE APPROVAL AND DISAPPROVAL FOR THE GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY. 9. APPROVE RESCINDING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) TIGER BENGAL 22 REACH MOWER FROM DEERE AND COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,265.12 FOR PRECINCT 1. PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COMMISSIONERS' COURT 09/12/17 10. APPROVE GRANTING A DISCRETIONARY EXEMPTION FOR THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR PROPERTY, CASUALTY, LIABILITY AND WORKERS COMPENSATION PROGRAM AS A PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FROM YORK SERVICES GROUP, INC. FOR RISK MANAGEMENT. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §262.024(a)(4) E. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 1 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A USE AGREEMENT WITH WILLIS CYCLONES TEAM TO USE THE BASEBALL FIELDS AT CHARLES TRAYLOR SPORTS PARK FOR PRACTICES AS SCHEDULED BY W.Y.A.A. NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2017. 2. PRECINCT 4 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF A CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $389.51 FROM MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT #7 FOR FUEL REIMBURSEMENT. THIS IS TO BE DEPOSITED INTO LINE ITEM NO. 615.7926. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF A CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500.42 FROM CITY OF ROMAN FOREST FOR FUEL REIMBURSEMENT. THIS IS TO BE DEPOSITED INTO LINE ITEM NO. 615.7926. F. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. PRECINCT 1 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF MIZE MEADOW. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. ACKNOWLEDGE FULLY EXECUTED AGREEMENT TO CONTRIBUTE RIGHT OF WAY FUNDS FOR RIGHT OF WAY IMPROVEMENTS TO FM 1488 WITH TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPROVED IN COMMISSIONERS COURT ON 6/27/2017. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ROADS IN FOSTERS RIDGE, SECTION 9 INTO THE ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE PERIOD. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF NORTHGROVE, SEC 8. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF NORTHGROVE PARKWAY STREET DEDICATION. c. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF BRUMBELOW PROPERTY. d. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF BIRNHAM WOODS DRIVE LIFT STATION AND RESERVES. e. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF BIRNHAM WOODS DRIVE STREET DEDICATION, SEC 1. f. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF HARMONY VILLAGE, SEC 6. g. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF HARMONY VILLAGE, SEC 9. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ROADS IN WOODRIDGE FOREST, SECTION 11 INTO THE ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE PERIOD. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ROADS IN WOODRIDGE FOREST, SECTION 12 INTO THE ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE PERIOD. c. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ROADS IN WOODRIDGE FOREST, SECTION 15 INTO THE ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE PERIOD. d. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF GRABLE ACRES. e. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF CUMBERLAND CROSSING COMMERCIAL RESERVES, SECTION 2. f. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF HARPER'S PRESERVE, SECTION 10. g. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF AZALEA DISTRICT, SEC 4. h. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF AZALEA DISTRICT, SEC 5. G. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT PAYROLL CHANGE REQUEST FORMS. H. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A VARIANCE REQUEST TO INSTALL AN AEROBIC ON SITE SYSTEM IN THE 100 YEAR FLOOD PLAIN LOCATED AT 11253 HWY 242 CONROE, TX 77385. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A VARIANCE REQUEST TO INSTALL AN AEROBIC ON SITE SYSTEM IN THE 100 YEAR FLOOD PLAIN LOCATED AT 11765 CALVARY ROAD WILLIS, TX 77378. I. COUNTY JUDGE 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE REQUEST FROM THE FRIENDS OF CONROE INC. TO USE THE FOLLOWING COUNTY PROPERTIES BEFORE AND DURING THE CATFISH FESTIVAL AS FOLLOWS: NOTICE OF ROAD CLOSURES BEGINNING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2017 AT 5:00 P.M. INCLUDE MAIN STREET AT DAVIS TO PACIFIC; THOMPSON FROM DAVIS TO METCALF; METCALF FROM SAN JACINTO TO PACIFIC; SIMONTON FROM FRAZIER TO PACIFIC AND NEWTON FROM DAVIS TO SIMONTON. USE OF COURTHOUSE SQUARE INCLUDING COURTHOUSE STEPS, LAWN AREA, CURBS AND PLAZA BEGINNING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12TH AT 5:00 P.M. THROUGH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15TH AT 12:00 MIDNIGHT. HOWEVER, NOTHING WILL IMPEDE PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC INTO THE COURTHOUSE UNTIL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH AT 5:00 P.M. ALL VEHICLES TO EXIT GARAGE ON SIMONTON STREET BY 4:00 P.M. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13TH VIA SIMONTON AND TRAVEL WEST TO SAN JACINTO AND SOUTH TO METCALF. J. SHERIFF 1. GRANT SHERIFF RAND HENDERSON AUTHORIZATION TO MOVE EMPLOYEE POSITIONS BETWEEN SHERIFF SUB-LEDGERS AT HIS DISCRETION. NO INCREASE IN CURRENT SALARY WILL OCCUR AND ALL BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EMPLOYEE POSITION WILL BE MOVED. 2. APPROVE THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING RESCUE ALLIANCE TASK FORCE BETWEEN THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF AND THE CITY OF HOUSTON. THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT COMMENCES ON THE COUNTERSIGNATURE DATE AND TERMINATES NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 30, 2019. 3. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF COFFEE AND SUPPLIES FROM THE 2018 MCSO ACADEMY BUDGET, LINE 56018-7390, FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING TRAINING CLASSES AT THE MCSO ACADEMY, AS MANDATED BY TCOLE.. K. COUNTY ATTORNEY-REAL PROPERTY 1. PRECINCT 2 a. APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER TO PAY CLOSING COSTS FOR PARCEL 20 OF THE MCCALEB ROAD PROJECT. 2. PRECINCT 4 a. APPROVE ORDER AUTHORIZING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SET ON NOVEMBER 14, 2017, UNDER LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 232.009(C-1) FOR THE PARTIAL REVISION OF LOT 49, BLOCK 2 OF PEACH CREEK PLANTATION SECTION 1, TO BE KNOWN AS PEACH CREEK PLANTATION SECTION 1, PARTIAL REPLAT NO. 1. L. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A RESOLUTION AND ORDER TO DEFEND CLAIM NO. D-15- 0140; CAUSE NO. 4:17-CV-2332; HERMAN HOFFMAN ET AL. V. GORDON WELCH ET AL. IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, HOUSTON DIVISION. 3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE RENEWAL CONTRACTS WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES FOR FUNDING FOR THE COUNTY TO PROVIDE LEGAL AND CHILD WELFARE SERVICES NECESSARY FOR CHILD PROTECTION, AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGE CRAIG DOYAL TO EXECUTE APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME. M. FIRE MARSHAL 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE APPLICATION FOR ONGOING PARTICIPATION IN THE LESO PROGRAM WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS. MCFMO HAS PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAM FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS. AUTHORIZE JUDGE DOYAL TO SIGN RELATED DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE UPDATED AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONTGOMERY COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL AND BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE ACCELERANT DETECTION CANINE PROGRAM. AUTHORIZE JIMMY WILLIAMS TO SIGN ON BEHALF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY. N. ELECTIONS 1. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT THE DONATION OF TWENTY-FIVE (25) PROTECTIVE CASES FOR ELECTRONIC POLL BOOKS FROM RUSK COUNTY. O. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEWLY EQUIPPED PATROL VEHICLE TO BE ASSIGNED TO A RECENTLY SURRENDERED VEHICLE STIPEND AND FUNDING SOURCE TO BE FROM CONTINGENCY. TRANSITION TO TAKE PLACE ON NOVEMBER 18, 2017. NOT TO EXCEED $39,000.
Consideration of Consent Agenda
CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING PUBLIC SERVICE CONTRACTS FOR THE 2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR AS FOLLOWS: ACCESS BUILDS CHILDREN MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER, DBA CHILDREN’S SAFE HARBOR CRISIS ASSISTANCE CENTER HERITAGE MUSEUM OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY MONTGOMERY COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING, DBA MEALS ON WHEELS MONTGOMERY COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMISSION MONTGOMERY COUNTY WOMEN’S CENTER MONTGOMERY COUTY YOUTH SERVICES TRI-COUNTY BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
CITIZENS (limit of 3 minutes) THE COURT WILL CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND IN ITS DISCRETION, TAKE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
COUNTY JUDGE A. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE NOMINEES AS THE COUNTY'S CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THE MONTGOMERY CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2018-2019 TERM. B. CONSIDER AND APPOINT GARY SQUYRES TO THE WESTWOOD MAGNOLIA PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT A. CONSIDER AND DISCUSS HURRICANE HARVEY AND RELATED FLOODING EVENTS AND EFFECT ON MONTGOMERY COUNTY. TAKE ANY ACTION RELATED TO SAME. B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING.
CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3 A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE TRANSFERRING UNUSED SALARY AND BENEFIT FUNDS TO OPERATING FUNDS OF CONSTABLE, PRECINCT 3. B. CONSIDER AND AUTHORIZE DISTRIBUTION OF 51 VISA GIFT CARDS TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC BY PRECINCT 3 DEPUTIES.
CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5 A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE CARRY OVER OF $9,256.00 FROM LINE ITEM 5551- 7570, CAPITAL OUTLAY MACHINE AND EQUIPMENT, TO LINE ITEM 5551-7570 FOR THE 2018 BUDGET YEAR.
CONROE-NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE SUBLEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CFTA, LLC AND GALAXY TRAVELLAIRE, INC. B. CONSIDER AND IF APPROPRIATE APPROVE THE CARRYOVER OF THE REMAINING FY 2017 FUNDS IN 6291-7573 ACQUISITION OF AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT TO 6291-7573 IN FY 2018 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $41,701.91. C. CONSIDER AND IF APPROPRIATE APPROVE THE CARRYOVER OF THE REMAINING FY 2017 FUNDS IN 6291-7598 MAJOR PROJECTS TO 6291-7598 IN FY 2018 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,238.21. D. CONSIDER AND IF APPROPRIATE APPROVE THE CARRYOVER OF THE REMAINING FY 2017 FUNDS IN 6291-7351 REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS TO 6291-7351 IN FY 2018 BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $132,503.56.
TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR A. CONSIDER AND DECLARE DEFAULT TO THE TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND FROC, LLC (FOREST RIDGE OFFICE CONDOMINIUMS), AND AUTHORIZE RECAPTURE OF TAXES. ACCOUNT #00.5151.00.02500; BLDG 7, UNIT 701 ACCOUNT #00.5151.00.02600; BLDG 7, UNIT 702 ACCOUNT #00.5151.00.02700; BLDG 7, UNIT 703 ACCOUNT #00.5151.00.02800; BLDG 7, UNIT 704 B. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROPERTY REAPPRAISAL DUE TO HURRICANE HARVEY, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES. PLEASE NAME A FUNDING SOURCE FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE INCURRED BY THE TAX OFFICE AND THE MONTGOMERY CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT.
OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION A. CONSIDER AND APPOINT COUNTY JUDGE CRAIG DOYAL TO THE COURT SECURITY COMMITTEE AS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT PURSUANT TO DESIGNATION BY LOCAL ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE AT SEPTEMBER BOARD OF JUDGES MEETING. B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE CARRYOVER OF ALL REMAINING FUNDS FOR DEPARTMENT 439 (359TH DISTRICT COURT) FROM FY17 TO THAT DEPARTMENT'S FY18 BUDGET FOR THE PURPOSE OF RENOVATION TO CREATE OFFICE SPACE FOR NEW EMPLOYEE IN VETERANS TREATMENT COURT.
TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR A. CONSIDER AND DECLARE DEFAULT TO THE TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND FROC, LLC (FOREST RIDGE OFFICE CONDOMINIUMS), AND AUTHORIZE RECAPTURE OF TAXES. ACCOUNT #00.5151.00.02500; BLDG 7, UNIT 701 ACCOUNT #00.5151.00.02600; BLDG 7, UNIT 702 ACCOUNT #00.5151.00.02700; BLDG 7, UNIT 703 ACCOUNT #00.5151.00.02800; BLDG 7, UNIT 704 B. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION REGARDING THE PROPERTY REAPPRAISAL DUE TO HURRICANE HARVEY, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES. PLEASE NAME A FUNDING SOURCE FOR THE COSTS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE INCURRED BY THE TAX OFFICE AND THE MONTGOMERY CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT.
ELECTIONS A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AN ORDER TO CHANGE THE ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATION IN VOTING PRECINCT 35 FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2017 ELECTION. B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AN ORDER FOR CHANGES TO COUNTY ELECTION PRECINCT BOUNDARIES, CREATION OF NEW ELECTION PRECINCTS, AND POLLING LOCATIONS, TO BE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2018.
COUNTY AUDITOR A. CONSIDER AND ADOPT THE FY2018 SALARY SCHEDULES TO BE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 7, 2017.
ANIMAL SHELTER A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE CARRY OVER OF FUNDS IN ALL 6331 LINE ITEMS FROM THE FY 2017 BUDGET TO FY 2018 BUDGET.
BUILDING MAINTENANCE A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE CARRY OVER OF ANY UNSPENT FUNDS IN LINE ITEM 510-7352 TO THE FY18 BUDGET IN ORDER TO COMPLETE ROOF REPAIRS TO VARIOUS COUNTY BUILDINGS. THESE FUNDS WERE APPROVED DURING THE 9/1/17 COMMISSIONERS COURT WITH MOTION 8
PURCHASING A. TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED POSITION AND SALARY ADJUSTMENTS WITH NO IMPACT ON FISCAL YEAR 2018 BUDGET EFFECTIVE 10/07/17 FOR PURCHASING. B. TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE ORDERS (CO): CO #8 TO TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE (NJPA) CONTRACT #113011 LICENSED SOFTWARE IMPLEMENTATION AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO INCLUDE AMENDMENT THAT ADDS TYLER/BRAZOS E-CITATION TICKETING SOLUTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $991,191.64 WITH AN ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FEE OF $125,944.00 FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §791.025 C. TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE AWARD FOR: PROJECT #2017-0063 WOODLANDS PARKWAY WIDENING GROGAN'S MILL ROAD TO IH 45 FOR PRECINCT 3. PROJECT #2017-0052 WOODLANDS PARKWAY WIDENING FORESTGATE DRIVE TO KUYKENDAHL ROAD FOR PRECINCT 3. D. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDING FROM PETCO FOUNDATION FOR THE DISASTER RELIEF GRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE $25,000.00 GRANT AWARD AND ONE $150,000.00 GRANT AWARD FOR ANIMAL SHELTER. APPLICATION COMPLETED BY PETCO ON BEHALF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY. E. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT THE FY2017 FORMULA GRANT INCREASE FROM TEXAS INDIGENT DEFENSE COMMISSION. (GRANT PERIOD 10/01/2016-09/30/2017).
COMMISSIONERS A. PRECINCT 2 1. CONSIDER AND APPOINT TOM GRAYSON AND JAMES WALLACE TO THE WESTWOOD MAGNOLIA PARKWAY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. B. PRECINCT 4 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE GRANTING DISCRETIONARY EXEMPTION AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 262.024 (a)(7)(D) FOR AN ITEM AVAILABLE FROM ONE SOURCE FOR HERBICIDE SPRAY TRUCK REPAIRS/UPGRADE FROM CIBOLO SPRAYERS, INC.
HUMAN RESOURCES A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE REVISIONS TO THE DRUG FREE WORKPLACE POLICY IN SECTION 3.2 OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMPLOYEE POLICY MANUAL.
25. CITIZENS 27. COURT ADJOURNS