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. Proclamation for National Friends of Libraries Week in Montgomery County.
COUNTY CLERK A. Consider and approve Commissioners Court minutes from regular session dated October 8, 2019 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 accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.024. 2. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.025. 3. Consider and accept the completed audits. 4. Consider and accept the completed 4th Quarter FY19 Cash Count Reports. B. BUDGET OFFICE 1. Consider, approve, and authorize transfer, adjustment, and amendments for special revenue departments and general fund departments for Fiscal Year 2020. 2. Consider, approve, and authorize the line item transfers and adjustments for Fiscal Year 2020 Budget according to Budget Policy. 3. Consider, approve, and authorize the line item transfers and adjustments for Fiscal Year 2019 Budget according to Budget Policy. 4. Consider, approve, and authorize adjustments and amendments for Grant Departments for Fiscal Year 2020. 5. Memorialize previous actions taken on changes to the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget in prior Commissioners Court meetings. 6. Memorialize previous actions taken on changes to the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget in prior Commissioners Court meetings. C. TREASURER 1. Consider and acknowledge the deputation of Treasurer Employee, Alicia Higgins. 2. Consider and approve Quarterly Investment Report for Quarter ending September 30, 2019. 3. Consider and approve the Monthly Investment Report 9-30-19. 4. Consider and accept the Investments Matured Report 10-11-19. 5. Consider and accept the Investments Matured - Receipting Report 10-4-19. 6. Consider and accept the Investments Matured Report 10-4-19. 7. Consider and approve the Annual Investment Report from October 01, 2018 through September 30, 2019. 8. Consider and approve the Statement of Balances Report for September 2019. 9. Consider and approve the Annual Statement of Balances Report for October 2018 through September 2019. D. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR 1. Consider and acknowledge acceptance of continuation certificate of surety bond #RSB2005529 for Willis Business Inc, dba Willis Supermarket in the amount of $25,000. Montgomery County has no responsibility for payment of this bond. 2. Consider and accept the monthly Tax Collection Report for month ending September 2019. 3. Consider and acknowledge acceptance of surety bond #59BSBID2894 for Fiesta Mart, L.L.C. in the amount of $25,000. Montgomery County has no responsibility for payment of this bond. E. PURCHASING 1. Approve renewal options for: a. Project #2014-0064 Drinking Water & Purification Systems with Nestle Waters North America dba Ready Refresh for various departments. (exercising the fifth of five renewal options) b. Project #2017-0064 Automotive Original Equipment Manufactured Parts with John Wiesner Inc, and Gullo Cars of Conroe LLC dba Gullo Ford of Conroe for various departments. (exercising the second of three renewal options) c. Project #2017-0067 Automotive Original Equipment Manufactured Dodge Parts with Demontrond Auto Country for various departments. (exercising the second of three renewal options) d. Project #18-03 Legal Advertising with Hearst Newspaper LLC dba Houston Community Newspapers for various departments. (exercising the second of three renewal options) e. Project #18-41 Armored Transportation Service with Brink's Incorporated f.k.a. Dunbar Armored, Inc. for various departments. (exercising the first of four renewal options) f. Project #18-12 Bulk Fuel with Whitener Enterprises, Inc. for various departments. (exercising the second of four renewal options) 2. Approve the following Change Orders (CO): a. CO #1 to Wavemedia, Inc. for Dark Fiber & Gigabit Ethernet Maintenance to add a location for various departments. b. CO #2 to Total Team Construction, LLC for Montgomery County Youth Services Building renovation to add ten (10) additional days for MCCD. c. CO #4 to Isani Consulting, LP for Additional Engineering Design Services on Sorters Rd from 1314 to 1,000 ft. south of Northpark Dr. for the Ten (10) Year Storm Analysis and Design in the amount of $18,822 for Commissioner Precinct #4. 3. Consider and approve the following discretionary exemption(s) per Local Government Code(s): a. eSlate Warranty, Support and License Agreement that can be obtained from only one source from Hart Intercivic for Elections. Local Government Code §262.024(a)(7)(A) b. Digital Library Service Hoopla that can be obtained from only one source from Midwest Tape for Library. Local Government Code §262.024(a)(7)(A) 4. Approve advertising for: a. Veterinary supplies for animal services b. Animal tests & vaccines for animal services 5. Take all appropriate action to approve the contract with the following highly qualified provider per Government Code Chapter 2254 for on call construction phase service - materials testing and inspection with Geoscience Engineering & Testing, Inc. for Commissioner Precinct 3. 6. Take all appropriate action to approve the award for Project 19-45 Widening of Lake Woodlands Drive and IH-45 Woodlands Parkway Traffic Signalization and Robinson Road Widening for Commissioner Precinct 3. 7. Take all appropriate action to approve the contract with the following highly qualified provider per Government Code Chapter 2254 for on call engineering services with LJA Engineering, Inc. for Commissioner Precinct 3. F. DISTRICT ATTORNEY 1. Consider and approve office restructure following departure of Division Chief. Authorize Budget Officer to effectuate changes effective November 2, 2019. G. RISK MANAGEMENT 1. Acknowledge payment to Enterprise in the amount of $316.48, in reference to claim #A-19-0126, DOL: 06/26/19. 2. Acknowledge payment to Enterprise in the amount of $225, in reference to claim #A-19-0125, DOL: 06/14/19. 3. Acknowledge payment to Enterprise in the amount of $2,115.01, in reference to claim #A-19-0101, DOL: 06/11/19. 4. Consider and approve changes, additions and releases on Surety Bonds. H. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and approve a use agreement with North County Football League to use the football fields at West Montgomery County Park through August 10, 2020. 2. PRECINCT 3 a. Consider and accept donations to The Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center. Authorize Commissioner Noack to accept future donations to The Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 per donation. 3. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and accept Interlocal Agreement between Montgomery County, Texas and Porter Fire Department Emergency Service District #6 regarding fuel. b. Consider and accept check #23613 from City of Roman Forest in the amount of $1,720.65 for the purchase of fuel for September 2019. This will be deposited into line item number 615-7926. I. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and approve accepting Blessings Lane in Sherwood Estates into the county road maintenance system upon finding of prescriptive rights. c. Consider and approve a variance to the Montgomery County Flood Plain Management Regulations to allow the approval of a development permit for landscape alterations within the boundary of Chambers Creek Ranch development which will result in increases to the water surface elevations of the base flood. The increases will be constrained to the development boundary and will be documented with a future Letter of Map Change. d. Consider and approve the final plat of Martinez Place. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve an Agreement for A Local On-System Improvement Project with Texas Department of Transportation and authorize Commissioner Charlie Riley to sign all related paperwork. No local match is required. b. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Del Webb The Woodlands, Section 9 into the one-year maintenance period. c. Consider and approve acknowledging that the roads in Del Webb The Woodlands, Section 3 have been built to county standards and have completed the one-year maintenance period. The bond may be released at this time. These roads are private and will not be maintained by Montgomery County. d. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Magnolia Reserve, Section 1 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. e. Consider and approve the final plat of JW Jolene Subdivision, Section 1. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. Consider and approve the final plat of Forest Village, Sec. 11. J. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Consider and accept payroll change request forms. K. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 1. Consider and approve Order to Release Lien and acknowledge receipt of check as payment in full of assessment lien to recover cost to the county for demolition of a public nuisance. Total cost of lien has been met. 24768 Meadow Lane, Porter, Texas 77365 L. COUNTY JUDGE 1. Consider and approve a two-hour lunch (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) on Thursday, December 12, 2019, to allow county employees to attend the annual Montgomery County Christmas Luncheon at the Lone Star Convention Center. 2. Consider and approve resolution approving the plan of finance for the Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation to finance and refinance projects for Memorial Hermann Health System at no cost to Montgomery County. M. ELECTIONS 1. Consider and approve the Revised Appointment of Election Officials for the November 5, 2019 Election. N. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1. Consider and approve the acceptance of Supplemental Award to the following HSGD 2017 UASI grant and amount. Grant 3419301 2017 UASI First Responder FC Team Sustainment in the amount of $157,126.52. 3. Consider and approve a motion to proceed with Hagerty Consulting to assist staff with debris monitoring, damage site data collection and reimbursement assistance as a result of Tropical Storm Imelda. O. MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1. Consider and approve the Saturday/Early Closing of Library System facilities for 2020. P. SHERIFF 1. Consider and accept the Houston Violent Crime Task Force Agreement between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. The agreement is for fiscal year 2020 in the amount of $37,298. Benefits are funded via budget line 5601-75985. Detectives working this initiative are paid at a rate of time and a half. 2. Consider and approve the retirement of K9 Sienna from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office effective October 31, 2019. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.053(b), the county will be relieved of costs incurred in caring for Sienna by allowing Sienna to live out her life with Deputy Thomas Thompson. Deputy Thompson will provide the county with adequate consideration relieving the county of the costs that the county would incur caring for Sienna. Q. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Approve Order authorizing payment of Special Commissioners fees for Parcel 214A of the FM 1097 Road Project. b. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 79 for FM 1097 Road Project. c. Approve Resolution and Order to pay possession and use agreement of Parcel 104 for FM 1097 Road Project. d. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for independent consideration for possession and use agreement of Parcel 104 for FM 1097 Road Project. e. Approve Resolution and Order to pay possession and use agreement of Parcel 103 for FM 1097 Road Project. f. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for independent consideration for possession and use agreement of Parcel 103 for FM 1097 Road Project. g. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 108 for FM 1097 Road Project. h. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 219 for FM 1097 Road Project. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Accept and ratify Temporary Easement Agreement between Homeowners Association of Wood Creek Estates in Montgomery County, Texas, Inc. and Montgomery County, Texas. b. Accept Legislative Consulting Services Agreement between County Commissioner Precinct 2 and Rob Eissler and authorize Commissioner Riley to sign. 3. PRECINCT 4 a. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 2A for Sorters Road Project. b. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 84 for Sorters Road Project. c. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 88 for Sorters Road Project. d. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 89 for Sorters Road Project. e. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 92 for Sorters Road Project. f. Approve Order Authorizing Notice of Public Hearing under Local Government Code 232.009(C- 1) for the partial replat of a residual tract out of Deerwood Subdivision, Section 1 to be known as Deerwood Norte, Section One. g. Approve Agreement between Montgomery County and Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 111 for establishment of certain improvements in various right of ways within the Artavia development. h. Approve agreement between Montgomery County and Century Land Holdings of Texas, LLC for the placement of landscaping improvements in the county right of way of Sorters Rd. i. Approve order declaring the existence of a public necessity and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings for Parcel 29 for the Old Houston Road Project. 4. ALL PRECINCTS a. Approve Resolution and Order to defend claim no. D-19-0172; Civil Action No. 4:19-cv-03755; James Bagley vs. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Montgomery County, Texas. b. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for repairs to a Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office fleet vehicle under claim no. U-19-0131 and authorize the County Auditor to issue a check in accordance with the payment with funding from budget line item 40220-748381. R. DISTRICT CLERK 1. Acknowledge deputation of Kristan Weesner-Malo, Deputy Clerk in the District Clerk's office. S. CONROE-NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT 1. Consent to Amendment of Land Lease agreement between Montgomery County and HBD Hangars, LLC. T. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1. Consider and accept the Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Sallas Park Improvement Project, and authorize Judge Keough to sign related paperwork. U. GRANTS 1. Consider and accept the Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 Child Victim Coordinator grant from the Governor's Office of Texas in the amount of $163,766.20 with a match of $42,000 from the District Attorney's Office. Grant application was approved in Commissioners Court on 02-12- 2019. 2. Consider and approve the deobligation of $390.21 from the Domestic Violence Investigator grant #3398302 from the Governor's Office of Texas for the District Attorney's Office. 3. Consider and approve the updated nondiscrimination policy statement and related documents and appointment of Dodi Shaw as civil rights coordinator. 4. Consider and accept the Tocker Foundation grant for the Malcolm Purvis Library upgrades in the amount of $58,221. Grant application was approved in Commissioners Court on 12-11-2018. Authorize Elaine Taylor to be authorized official of this grant. 5. Consider and approve the resolution and order prohibiting the use of excessive force by Montgomery County law enforcement agencies. END OF CONSENT
CITIZENS (limit of 3 minutes) THE COURT WILL CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND IN ITS DISCRETION, TAKE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5 A. Consider and approve an exemption to Montgomery County Policy 5.1-5 through 5.1-9 authorizing payment to non-exempt certified peace officers and exempt certified peace officers utilizing State and Federal funding in the form of grants or slotted funds for overtime at a rate of one and a half times his/her regular rate when any accrued time is utilized during overtime computation. Any match required would come from the individual department.
COUNTY AUDITOR A. Consider and approve Payment of Accounts.
RISK MANAGEMENT A. Consider and approve payment of property damage claims from county departments related to Tropical Storm Imelda. Authorize payment of said claims, totaling $52,751.60, from the selfinsurance fund.
PURCHASING A. Take all appropriate action to approve the following highly qualified provider per Government Code Chapter 2254 for preliminary engineering and design services for Post Oak Road from LJA Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $58,769.50 for Commissioner Precinct 1. B. Take all appropriate action to approve the interagency cooperation contract between Montgomery County and Department of Public Safety (DPS) as per Texas Government Code Chapter 791 for Crime Laboratory Services in the amount of $339,962.81.
GRANTS A. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2020 Veterans Treatment Court grant application to the Texas Veterans Commission in the amount of $200,000 for Montgomery County Veterans Treatment Court program. No match required. Please authorize Rebecca Ansley to submit grant application electronically on behalf of Montgomery County. B. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2020 Firearm Ammunition for Law Enforcement and Civilian Training grant application to National Rifle Association (NRA) Foundation in the amount of $16,578.60 for Constable Precinct 3 office. No match required. Please authorize Lieutenant Atkins to submit grant application electronically on behalf of Montgomery County. C. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2020 Training Equipment Project grant application to National Rifle Association (NRA) Foundation in the amount of $5,942.33 for Sheriff's Office. No match required. Please authorize Sergeant Wilkerson to submit grant application electronically on behalf of Montgomery County. D. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2020 Formula Indigent Defense grant application/resolution to Texas Indigent Defense Commission for Indigent Defense department. Please authorize Bernice Greathouse to submit electronically on behalf of Montgomery County. E. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2020 Qualification Ammunition Grant application to National Rifle Association (NRA) Foundation in the amount of $3,226.20 for Constable Precinct 1 office. No match required. Please authorize Rebecca Ansley to submit grant electronically on behalf of Montgomery County. RECESS MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT. CONVENE PUBLIC HEARINGS.
16. PUBLIC HEARING A. PRECINCT 1 1. Consider the partial revision of Reserve W, of Phase 1A Bluejack National Partial Replat No. 1, to be known as Phase 1B Bluejack National and Partial Replat of Reserve “W” Bluejack National Phase 1A Partial Replat No 1. RECONVENE COURT - TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 17. COUNTY ENGINEER A. Consider and approve the final plat of Phase 1B Bluejack National and Partial Replat of Reserve "W" Bluejack National Phase 1A Partial Replat No. 1.
COMMISSIONERS A. PRECINCT 3 1. Consider, discuss and take action on presentation by BGE to edit the major thoroughfare plan. 2. Consider and discuss issues and limitations of a transition of governmental services in the event of incorporation of The Woodlands Township. 3. Consider and discuss presentation by Darren Hess and Dan Wilds regarding updates on drainage and flood mitigation efforts.
19. 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, 551.074 A. Consultation with County Attorney regarding Case no. 4:17-cv-03756, County of Montgomery v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al. (Section 551.071) B.Consultation with County Attorney regarding legal issues and limitations of a transition of governmental services in the event of incorporation of The Woodlands Township. (Section 551.071) C. Discuss and deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation and reassignment of duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee - Director of Environmental, Consumer Health. (Section 551.074) 20. TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
CITIZENS
22. MISCELLANEOUS 24. 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. Proclamation for National Friends of Libraries Week in Montgomery County.
COUNTY CLERK A. Consider and approve Commissioners Court minutes from regular session dated October 8, 2019 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 accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.024. 2. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.025. 3. Consider and accept the completed audits. 4. Consider and accept the completed 4th Quarter FY19 Cash Count Reports. B. BUDGET OFFICE 1. Consider, approve, and authorize transfer, adjustment, and amendments for special revenue departments and general fund departments for Fiscal Year 2020. 2. Consider, approve, and authorize the line item transfers and adjustments for Fiscal Year 2020 Budget according to Budget Policy. 3. Consider, approve, and authorize the line item transfers and adjustments for Fiscal Year 2019 Budget according to Budget Policy. 4. Consider, approve, and authorize adjustments and amendments for Grant Departments for Fiscal Year 2020. 5. Memorialize previous actions taken on changes to the Fiscal Year 2019 Budget in prior Commissioners Court meetings. 6. Memorialize previous actions taken on changes to the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget in prior Commissioners Court meetings. C. TREASURER 1. Consider and acknowledge the deputation of Treasurer Employee, Alicia Higgins. 2. Consider and approve Quarterly Investment Report for Quarter ending September 30, 2019. 3. Consider and approve the Monthly Investment Report 9-30-19. 4. Consider and accept the Investments Matured Report 10-11-19. 5. Consider and accept the Investments Matured - Receipting Report 10-4-19. 6. Consider and accept the Investments Matured Report 10-4-19. 7. Consider and approve the Annual Investment Report from October 01, 2018 through September 30, 2019. 8. Consider and approve the Statement of Balances Report for September 2019. 9. Consider and approve the Annual Statement of Balances Report for October 2018 through September 2019. D. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR 1. Consider and acknowledge acceptance of continuation certificate of surety bond #RSB2005529 for Willis Business Inc, dba Willis Supermarket in the amount of $25,000. Montgomery County has no responsibility for payment of this bond. 2. Consider and accept the monthly Tax Collection Report for month ending September 2019. 3. Consider and acknowledge acceptance of surety bond #59BSBID2894 for Fiesta Mart, L.L.C. in the amount of $25,000. Montgomery County has no responsibility for payment of this bond. E. PURCHASING 1. Approve renewal options for: a. Project #2014-0064 Drinking Water & Purification Systems with Nestle Waters North America dba Ready Refresh for various departments. (exercising the fifth of five renewal options) b. Project #2017-0064 Automotive Original Equipment Manufactured Parts with John Wiesner Inc, and Gullo Cars of Conroe LLC dba Gullo Ford of Conroe for various departments. (exercising the second of three renewal options) c. Project #2017-0067 Automotive Original Equipment Manufactured Dodge Parts with Demontrond Auto Country for various departments. (exercising the second of three renewal options) d. Project #18-03 Legal Advertising with Hearst Newspaper LLC dba Houston Community Newspapers for various departments. (exercising the second of three renewal options) e. Project #18-41 Armored Transportation Service with Brink's Incorporated f.k.a. Dunbar Armored, Inc. for various departments. (exercising the first of four renewal options) f. Project #18-12 Bulk Fuel with Whitener Enterprises, Inc. for various departments. (exercising the second of four renewal options) 2. Approve the following Change Orders (CO): a. CO #1 to Wavemedia, Inc. for Dark Fiber & Gigabit Ethernet Maintenance to add a location for various departments. b. CO #2 to Total Team Construction, LLC for Montgomery County Youth Services Building renovation to add ten (10) additional days for MCCD. c. CO #4 to Isani Consulting, LP for Additional Engineering Design Services on Sorters Rd from 1314 to 1,000 ft. south of Northpark Dr. for the Ten (10) Year Storm Analysis and Design in the amount of $18,822 for Commissioner Precinct #4. 3. Consider and approve the following discretionary exemption(s) per Local Government Code(s): a. eSlate Warranty, Support and License Agreement that can be obtained from only one source from Hart Intercivic for Elections. Local Government Code §262.024(a)(7)(A) b. Digital Library Service Hoopla that can be obtained from only one source from Midwest Tape for Library. Local Government Code §262.024(a)(7)(A) 4. Approve advertising for: a. Veterinary supplies for animal services b. Animal tests & vaccines for animal services 5. Take all appropriate action to approve the contract with the following highly qualified provider per Government Code Chapter 2254 for on call construction phase service - materials testing and inspection with Geoscience Engineering & Testing, Inc. for Commissioner Precinct 3. 6. Take all appropriate action to approve the award for Project 19-45 Widening of Lake Woodlands Drive and IH-45 Woodlands Parkway Traffic Signalization and Robinson Road Widening for Commissioner Precinct 3. 7. Take all appropriate action to approve the contract with the following highly qualified provider per Government Code Chapter 2254 for on call engineering services with LJA Engineering, Inc. for Commissioner Precinct 3. F. DISTRICT ATTORNEY 1. Consider and approve office restructure following departure of Division Chief. Authorize Budget Officer to effectuate changes effective November 2, 2019. G. RISK MANAGEMENT 1. Acknowledge payment to Enterprise in the amount of $316.48, in reference to claim #A-19-0126, DOL: 06/26/19. 2. Acknowledge payment to Enterprise in the amount of $225, in reference to claim #A-19-0125, DOL: 06/14/19. 3. Acknowledge payment to Enterprise in the amount of $2,115.01, in reference to claim #A-19-0101, DOL: 06/11/19. 4. Consider and approve changes, additions and releases on Surety Bonds. H. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and approve a use agreement with North County Football League to use the football fields at West Montgomery County Park through August 10, 2020. 2. PRECINCT 3 a. Consider and accept donations to The Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center. Authorize Commissioner Noack to accept future donations to The Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 per donation. 3. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and accept Interlocal Agreement between Montgomery County, Texas and Porter Fire Department Emergency Service District #6 regarding fuel. b. Consider and accept check #23613 from City of Roman Forest in the amount of $1,720.65 for the purchase of fuel for September 2019. This will be deposited into line item number 615-7926. I. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and approve accepting Blessings Lane in Sherwood Estates into the county road maintenance system upon finding of prescriptive rights. c. Consider and approve a variance to the Montgomery County Flood Plain Management Regulations to allow the approval of a development permit for landscape alterations within the boundary of Chambers Creek Ranch development which will result in increases to the water surface elevations of the base flood. The increases will be constrained to the development boundary and will be documented with a future Letter of Map Change. d. Consider and approve the final plat of Martinez Place. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve an Agreement for A Local On-System Improvement Project with Texas Department of Transportation and authorize Commissioner Charlie Riley to sign all related paperwork. No local match is required. b. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Del Webb The Woodlands, Section 9 into the one-year maintenance period. c. Consider and approve acknowledging that the roads in Del Webb The Woodlands, Section 3 have been built to county standards and have completed the one-year maintenance period. The bond may be released at this time. These roads are private and will not be maintained by Montgomery County. d. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Magnolia Reserve, Section 1 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. e. Consider and approve the final plat of JW Jolene Subdivision, Section 1. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. Consider and approve the final plat of Forest Village, Sec. 11. J. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Consider and accept payroll change request forms. K. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 1. Consider and approve Order to Release Lien and acknowledge receipt of check as payment in full of assessment lien to recover cost to the county for demolition of a public nuisance. Total cost of lien has been met. 24768 Meadow Lane, Porter, Texas 77365 L. COUNTY JUDGE 1. Consider and approve a two-hour lunch (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) on Thursday, December 12, 2019, to allow county employees to attend the annual Montgomery County Christmas Luncheon at the Lone Star Convention Center. 2. Consider and approve resolution approving the plan of finance for the Harris County Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation to finance and refinance projects for Memorial Hermann Health System at no cost to Montgomery County. M. ELECTIONS 1. Consider and approve the Revised Appointment of Election Officials for the November 5, 2019 Election. N. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1. Consider and approve the acceptance of Supplemental Award to the following HSGD 2017 UASI grant and amount. Grant 3419301 2017 UASI First Responder FC Team Sustainment in the amount of $157,126.52. 3. Consider and approve a motion to proceed with Hagerty Consulting to assist staff with debris monitoring, damage site data collection and reimbursement assistance as a result of Tropical Storm Imelda. O. MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1. Consider and approve the Saturday/Early Closing of Library System facilities for 2020. P. SHERIFF 1. Consider and accept the Houston Violent Crime Task Force Agreement between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. The agreement is for fiscal year 2020 in the amount of $37,298. Benefits are funded via budget line 5601-75985. Detectives working this initiative are paid at a rate of time and a half. 2. Consider and approve the retirement of K9 Sienna from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office effective October 31, 2019. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.053(b), the county will be relieved of costs incurred in caring for Sienna by allowing Sienna to live out her life with Deputy Thomas Thompson. Deputy Thompson will provide the county with adequate consideration relieving the county of the costs that the county would incur caring for Sienna. Q. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Approve Order authorizing payment of Special Commissioners fees for Parcel 214A of the FM 1097 Road Project. b. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 79 for FM 1097 Road Project. c. Approve Resolution and Order to pay possession and use agreement of Parcel 104 for FM 1097 Road Project. d. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for independent consideration for possession and use agreement of Parcel 104 for FM 1097 Road Project. e. Approve Resolution and Order to pay possession and use agreement of Parcel 103 for FM 1097 Road Project. f. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for independent consideration for possession and use agreement of Parcel 103 for FM 1097 Road Project. g. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 108 for FM 1097 Road Project. h. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 219 for FM 1097 Road Project. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Accept and ratify Temporary Easement Agreement between Homeowners Association of Wood Creek Estates in Montgomery County, Texas, Inc. and Montgomery County, Texas. b. Accept Legislative Consulting Services Agreement between County Commissioner Precinct 2 and Rob Eissler and authorize Commissioner Riley to sign. 3. PRECINCT 4 a. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 2A for Sorters Road Project. b. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 84 for Sorters Road Project. c. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 88 for Sorters Road Project. d. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 89 for Sorters Road Project. e. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 92 for Sorters Road Project. f. Approve Order Authorizing Notice of Public Hearing under Local Government Code 232.009(C- 1) for the partial replat of a residual tract out of Deerwood Subdivision, Section 1 to be known as Deerwood Norte, Section One. g. Approve Agreement between Montgomery County and Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 111 for establishment of certain improvements in various right of ways within the Artavia development. h. Approve agreement between Montgomery County and Century Land Holdings of Texas, LLC for the placement of landscaping improvements in the county right of way of Sorters Rd. i. Approve order declaring the existence of a public necessity and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings for Parcel 29 for the Old Houston Road Project. 4. ALL PRECINCTS a. Approve Resolution and Order to defend claim no. D-19-0172; Civil Action No. 4:19-cv-03755; James Bagley vs. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and Montgomery County, Texas. b. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for repairs to a Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office fleet vehicle under claim no. U-19-0131 and authorize the County Auditor to issue a check in accordance with the payment with funding from budget line item 40220-748381. R. DISTRICT CLERK 1. Acknowledge deputation of Kristan Weesner-Malo, Deputy Clerk in the District Clerk's office. S. CONROE-NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT 1. Consent to Amendment of Land Lease agreement between Montgomery County and HBD Hangars, LLC. T. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1. Consider and accept the Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Sallas Park Improvement Project, and authorize Judge Keough to sign related paperwork. U. GRANTS 1. Consider and accept the Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 Child Victim Coordinator grant from the Governor's Office of Texas in the amount of $163,766.20 with a match of $42,000 from the District Attorney's Office. Grant application was approved in Commissioners Court on 02-12- 2019. 2. Consider and approve the deobligation of $390.21 from the Domestic Violence Investigator grant #3398302 from the Governor's Office of Texas for the District Attorney's Office. 3. Consider and approve the updated nondiscrimination policy statement and related documents and appointment of Dodi Shaw as civil rights coordinator. 4. Consider and accept the Tocker Foundation grant for the Malcolm Purvis Library upgrades in the amount of $58,221. Grant application was approved in Commissioners Court on 12-11-2018. Authorize Elaine Taylor to be authorized official of this grant. 5. Consider and approve the resolution and order prohibiting the use of excessive force by Montgomery County law enforcement agencies. 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CITIZENS (limit of 3 minutes) THE COURT WILL CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND IN ITS DISCRETION, TAKE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5 A. Consider and approve an exemption to Montgomery County Policy 5.1-5 through 5.1-9 authorizing payment to non-exempt certified peace officers and exempt certified peace officers utilizing State and Federal funding in the form of grants or slotted funds for overtime at a rate of one and a half times his/her regular rate when any accrued time is utilized during overtime computation. Any match required would come from the individual department.
COUNTY AUDITOR A. Consider and approve Payment of Accounts.
RISK MANAGEMENT A. Consider and approve payment of property damage claims from county departments related to Tropical Storm Imelda. Authorize payment of said claims, totaling $52,751.60, from the selfinsurance fund.
PURCHASING A. Take all appropriate action to approve the following highly qualified provider per Government Code Chapter 2254 for preliminary engineering and design services for Post Oak Road from LJA Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $58,769.50 for Commissioner Precinct 1. B. Take all appropriate action to approve the interagency cooperation contract between Montgomery County and Department of Public Safety (DPS) as per Texas Government Code Chapter 791 for Crime Laboratory Services in the amount of $339,962.81.
GRANTS A. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2020 Veterans Treatment Court grant application to the Texas Veterans Commission in the amount of $200,000 for Montgomery County Veterans Treatment Court program. No match required. Please authorize Rebecca Ansley to submit grant application electronically on behalf of Montgomery County. B. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2020 Firearm Ammunition for Law Enforcement and Civilian Training grant application to National Rifle Association (NRA) Foundation in the amount of $16,578.60 for Constable Precinct 3 office. No match required. Please authorize Lieutenant Atkins to submit grant application electronically on behalf of Montgomery County. C. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2020 Training Equipment Project grant application to National Rifle Association (NRA) Foundation in the amount of $5,942.33 for Sheriff's Office. No match required. Please authorize Sergeant Wilkerson to submit grant application electronically on behalf of Montgomery County. D. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2020 Formula Indigent Defense grant application/resolution to Texas Indigent Defense Commission for Indigent Defense department. Please authorize Bernice Greathouse to submit electronically on behalf of Montgomery County. E. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2020 Qualification Ammunition Grant application to National Rifle Association (NRA) Foundation in the amount of $3,226.20 for Constable Precinct 1 office. No match required. Please authorize Rebecca Ansley to submit grant electronically on behalf of Montgomery County. RECESS MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT. CONVENE PUBLIC HEARINGS.
16. PUBLIC HEARING A. PRECINCT 1 1. Consider the partial revision of Reserve W, of Phase 1A Bluejack National Partial Replat No. 1, to be known as Phase 1B Bluejack National and Partial Replat of Reserve “W” Bluejack National Phase 1A Partial Replat No 1. RECONVENE COURT - TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION 17. COUNTY ENGINEER A. Consider and approve the final plat of Phase 1B Bluejack National and Partial Replat of Reserve "W" Bluejack National Phase 1A Partial Replat No. 1.
COMMISSIONERS A. PRECINCT 3 1. Consider, discuss and take action on presentation by BGE to edit the major thoroughfare plan. 2. Consider and discuss issues and limitations of a transition of governmental services in the event of incorporation of The Woodlands Township. 3. Consider and discuss presentation by Darren Hess and Dan Wilds regarding updates on drainage and flood mitigation efforts.
19. 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, 551.074 A. Consultation with County Attorney regarding Case no. 4:17-cv-03756, County of Montgomery v. Purdue Pharma, L.P., et al. (Section 551.071) B.Consultation with County Attorney regarding legal issues and limitations of a transition of governmental services in the event of incorporation of The Woodlands Township. (Section 551.071) C. Discuss and deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation and reassignment of duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee - Director of Environmental, Consumer Health. (Section 551.074) 20. TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
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22. MISCELLANEOUS 24. COURT ADJOURNS