1. CALL TO ORDER 2. OPENING PRAYER 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FLAG 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS STATE FLAG "HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE." 5. ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Consider, discuss, and approve Proclamation in honor of Joe Haliti of Joe's Italian in Conroe Texas.
MISCELLANEOUS
COUNTY CLERK A. Consider and approve Commissioners Court minutes from regular session dated November 10, 2020 as submitted. B. Consider and approve Commissioners Court minutes from regular session dated November 17, 2020 as submitted.
CONSENT AGENDA (ONE MOTION WITH MODIFICATIONS, IF APPLICABLE, APPROVES FOR ACTION, ALL ITEMS CONTAINED WITHIN THE CONSENT AGENDA). A. AUDITOR 1. Consider and approve the request to increase cash drawer funds and change reserve for a total increase of $200 for Drug Court and DWI Court. 2. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.024. 3. Consider and accept completed audits. 4. Consider and approve Payment of Accounts. B. PURCHASING 1. Approve the renewal option(s) for: Project #20-05 Animal Vaccines & Tests with Intervet, Inc., dba Merck Animal Health for Animal Services (exercising the first of five renewal options). a. Project #20-06 Veterinary Supplies with Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc., for Animal Services (exercising the first of five renewal options). b. 2. Approve advertising for: a. Cargo Van for Montgomery County Animal Services. b. Traffic Signal Foundation Services for various precincts. 3. Consider and approve the Montgomery County Employee Benefit Plan & Trust 2021 Plan Year Renewal. 4. Consider and approve CO #2 to MHC Software for Project #2016-0038 ERP Software and Implementation Services to add Document Express 1099-NEC Software Module and Maintenance in the amount of $3,640. C. RISK MANAGEMENT 1. Consider and approve changes, additions and releases on Surety Bonds. 2. Consider and approve Resolution and Order granting settlement authority relating to Workers Compensation subrogation claims and Montgomery County Medical Plan subrogation claims. 3. Consider and approve Group Policy Amendments No. 5 and No. 6 to be attached and made a part of Life Insurance Group Policy 605709, issued by Standard Insurance Company to Montgomery County Employee Benefit Plan as Policyholder, effective January 1, 2021. Please authorize Virginia Little, Director of Risk Management, to complete all required formalities to facilitate same. D. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve the following appointments to ESD # 3 for a two-year term beginning on January 1, 2021. Greg Holcombe Kyle Bertrand Robert Key b. Consider and approve the following re-appointments to ESD # 10 for a two-year term beginning on January 1, 2021. Johnnie Bryant Tate Robinson Tommy Gage 2. PRECINCT 3 a. Consider and approve the re-appointment of Misty Perrine to ESD 8 for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2021. b. Consider and approve the term ending on December 31, 2020 of John Rodriguez from ESD 8 and appoint Justin Hill for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2021. 3. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve the following re-appointments to ESD # 9 for a two-year term beginning on January 1, 2021. Paul Babb Lois Clancy Mike Lee 4. PRECINCT 1 AND 4 a. Consider and approve the following appointments of Tom Rozier to the Board of Commissioners for ESD #1 to begin a 2-year term on January 1, 2021; and the reappointment of Chuck Frank to the ESD #1 Board of Commissioners for a 2-year term, both terms ending December 31, 2023. 5. PRECINCT 2 AND 4 a. Consider and approve the appointment of Karen Keels to ESD # 4, completing the term for Howard Livesay, term ending December 31, 2021. E. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in The Reserve on Lake Conroe, Section 1 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. b. Consider and approve the final plat of Heuermann-Burns Subdivision, Section 1. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Magnolia Reserve, Section 2 into the one-year maintenance period. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Meandering Bend Drive Extension and Reserves into the one-year maintenance period. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Crockett Reserve, Section 1 into the one-year maintenance period. b. Consider and approve the final plat of Brooklyn Trails, Section 2. F. GRANTS 1. Consider and approve modification #1 for G20HN0017A High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) grant in the amount of $5,000 for the Sheriff’s Office. Authorize Judge Mark J. Keough to sign all related paperwork. G. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Consider and accept payroll change request forms. 2. Consider, approve and authorize payout of 240 hours of Grandfathered Sick Leave at the rate of $22.71 per hour to Matthew Wayne Masden, in accordance with memo dated January 11, 2006. Funding source to be contingency. H. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 1. Consider and approve a request to Rescind Order to Abate Nuisance for 17405 Woods Dr., New Caney, Texas 77357. This property has been brought into compliance without county involvement of funds. I. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and accept the November 2020 Collections Report. J. OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION 1. Consider and approve the annual Techshare Resource Sharing Agreement and Addendum for Montgomery County's use of TechShare Indigent Defense. Please authorize County Judge Mark J. Keough to sign documents on behalf of Montgomery County. K. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1. Consider and approve the 2015/2016 Storm and Flood CDBG-DR grant extension to November 30, 2021 and name County Judge Mark Keough as the authorized official. 2. Consider, discuss and approve the Resolution and Order for the DHS Grant Award from the Texas Office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division to the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in the amount of $2,689,071.85. This award is from the UASI and SHSP grant program. Authorize Darren Hess to execute as the authorized official. L. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and approve issuance of Donation Deed from Montgomery County to Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery to address reversionary concerns of previously donated property approved on April 9, 2007 and authorize Judge Mark J. Keough to execute the Donation Deed on behalf of Montgomery County. b. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for closing cost of Parcel 219 for FM 1097 Road Project. c. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for closing cost of Parcel 102 for FM 1097 Road Project. d. Approve Order Authorizing Payment of Special Commissioners Award and Payment of Special Commissioner Fees for Parcel 210 of the FM 1097 Road Project. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Approve Right-of-Way Development Agreement between Montgomery County and Audubon Magnolia Development, LLC for the construction of improvements in the Audubon development. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of 3206 Danwood from Diana L. Champagne and Gerald L. Champagne, Jr. in accordance with the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant 2016. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. Approve Order Authorizing Notice of Public Hearing under Local Government Code 232.009(C-1) for the partial revision of 0.259 acre tract being all of unrestricted Reserve C, Block 1, Crockett Trace Estates Section 6, a subdivision plat or map recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheet 4295 of the Montgomery County Map records, Montgomery County Map Records, to be known as Crockett Trace Estates Section 6, Replat No. 1. b. Approve Order Authorizing Notice of Public Hearing under Local Government Code 232.009(C-1) for the partial revision of Wood Lake Village Section 1, Lot 3-5, Block 9, part of Restricted Reserve "K" and part of Restricted Reserve "L" as recorded in Cabinet V, Sheets 95-99 of the Montgomery County Map Records, Montgomery County Map Records, to be known as Harper's Way Channel Crossing. 5. ALL PRECINCTS a. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to settle claim no. A-19-0065; date of incident 04/30/19, and to authorize Montgomery County’s third party administrator, AS&G, to issue check to claimant. b. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to settle claim no. B-18-0072; date of incident 08/31/18, and to authorize Montgomery County’s third party administrator, AS&G, to issue check to claimant. c. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to defend claim No.C-20-0024; Civil Action numbers 4:20-CV-03657, 4:20-CV-03658, 4:20-CV-03659, and 4:20-CV-03660, and styled Sandra Mitchell v. Kathleen Hamilton, Sandra Mitchell v. Nancy Hebert, Sandra Mitchell v. Thomas Gannucci, and Sandra Mitchell and Celexia Smith v. Alonzo Humphrey; in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. d. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to defend claim No.B-20-0038; Chapter 13 Case No. 19-36910, and styled In Re: Michael Frazier, Michael Frazier v. Troy Schrenk, Tiffany Ritter a/k/a Tiffany Schrenk, Michael Seiler, Kenna Seiler, Kelly Clark, Seiler Mitby, PLLC, and Montgomery County; in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. M. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1. Consider, approve, and authorize County Judge Mark J. Keough to execute the FY2020 CDBG Grant Agreements between Montgomery County and the following non-profit agencies; Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Society of Samaritans Conroe New Birth Ministries Emergency Solutions Grants Program (HESG) Montgomery County Youth Services N. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and approve the Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report for fiscal year 2020. 2. Consider and approve the acceptance of funds from the Walmart Foundation in the amount of $1800 for the purchase of outer vest carriers for Constable Precinct 4 Office. Please deposit the funds in line 7400-730310. END OF CONSENT
COUNTY JUDGE A. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action on the appointment or reappointment of a representative member and one alternate to the Transportation Policy Council (TPC) at HGAC. Term begins January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. B. Consider, discuss and approve a Resolution and Order renewing and extending the Declaration of Local disaster issued for a Public Health Emergency for a period of 30 days, to expire on January 9, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT A. Consider, discuss and approve the purchase of rapid COVID-19 test from Next Level Urgent Care for use at Montgomery County Wellness Center and Next Level Locations in an amount not to exceed $75,000. Funding to come from CARES Act funds. B. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action regarding renewal of 11,200 sq ft. warehouse lease with CW Rod Conroe LLC for OEM from January 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021. Base rent of $9,800 per month with a pro rata share of $2,005 per month. Total not to exceed $11,805 per month. Authorize Darren Hess to execute agreements on behalf of Montgomery County. Please name a funding source. C. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action authorizing OEM to purchase hand sanitizer from Farouk Systems in an amount not to exceed $36,000. Funds to come from CARES Act funds. D. Consider, discuss and authorize Emergency Management to purchase additional PPE and necessary supplies in an amount not to exceed $250,000. E. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action regarding reimbursements for actual expenses incurred by the following jurisdictions. Authorize OEM to work with the jurisdictions to secure necessary ILA's with the assistance of the County Attorney's office to effectuate the reimbursements. Further, authorize Judge Mark J. Keough to execute the ILA's on behalf of Montgomery County. The expenses for these jurisdictions have been audited and confirmed by the County Auditors office as a not to exceed the following amounts. The Woodlands Township- $274,372.42 City of Conroe- $73,602.30 City of Splendora- $6,428.81 City of Shenandoah- $2,661.76 City of Stagecoach- $2,488.37 City of Patton Village- $750.00 City of Magnolia- $6,234.65 ESD # 8- $5,967.19 ESD #6- $5,688.50 ESD #1- $10,247.84 ESD# 10- $52,954.87 ESD # 2- $12,109.79 F. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action authorizing OEM to purchase from Abbott Labs COVID test kits and lab machines for use at Montgomery County Public Health in an amount not to exceed $240,000. Funding to come from CARES Act Funds. G. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action authorizing the upgrade and installation of a queuing system for the tax offices in order to comply with CDC social distancing and occupancy recommendations in an amount not to exceed $44,000. Authorize Tammy McRae to execute any necessary documents on behalf of Montgomery County. Funding to come from CARES Act funds.
CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1 A. Consider and accept donation from Texans United for Freedom Organization in the amount of $3,500 to be used for training purposes. The funds will be deposited into line 7100-740510.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT A. Consider and accept additional entitlement funds in the amount of $2,212,516 for continued COVID-19 relief efforts for low income households in Montgomery County and authorize Judge Mark J. Keough to sign related paperwork. B. Please consider opening positions 642040-4283-2, Case File Monitor and 642040-4282-2, Finance Monitor effective December 26, 2020. Annualized salary each to be $44,205. Both positions to be funded from multi-year HUD CDBG funds with no budget impact to county funds.
ANIMAL SHELTER A. Consider, discuss and approve the rebuild of the incinerator at the Animal Shelter. Estimated cost is approximately $125,000. Please name a funding source.
PURCHASING A. Take all appropriate action to rescind award of Project #21-10, RFP Lead Based Paint Inspections and Other Services for Montgomery County, Texas Lead Hazard Control Program for MCCD, awarded on Commissioners Court November 17, 2020, with permission to re-advertise. B. Take all appropriate action to approve the award for Project# 21-03, CSP - Montgomery County Sheriff's Substation District 2 for the Sheriff's Office.
GRANTS A. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2021 Training Equipment Project grant application to National Rifle Association (NRA) Foundation in the amount of $5,248 for Sheriff's Office. No match required. Please authorize Sgt. Roberts to submit grant electronically on behalf of Montgomery County. B. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2021 Qualification Ammunition grant application to National Rifle Association (NRA) Foundation in the amount of $4,258 for Constable Precinct 1 Office. No match required. Please authorize Rebecca Ansley to submit grant application electronically on behalf of Montgomery County. C. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2021 Training and Qualification Ammunition grant application to National Rifle Association (NRA) Foundation in the amount of $9,481.03 for Constable Precinct 3 Office. No match required. Please authorize Lt. Atkins to submit grant electronically on behalf of Montgomery County.
RECESS MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT. CONVENE PUBLIC HEARINGS. PUBLIC HEARING 18. PUBLIC HEARING A. Consider “Order Adopting Rules for Montgomery County, Texas for On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF)” and accept public comments for the adoption of the proposed rules. B. PRECINCT 2 1. Consider the partial revision of the South Part of Lot 43, Capitol Hill Estates, Section 2, A Subdivision according to the map recorded in Cabinet D, Sheet 1098 of The Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas, to be known as Capital Hill Storage. C. PRECINCT 3 1. Consider Memorandum of Understanding and Affidavit of No Objection between the County and Municipal Utility District No. 67’s for an improvement of the Bear Branch Watershed to reduce the risk of flooding in the surrounding areas and accept public comments for the proposed project. RECONVENE COURT - TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
19. CITIZENS 21. COURT ADJOURNS
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. OPENING PRAYER 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FLAG 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS STATE FLAG "HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE." 5. ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Consider, discuss, and approve Proclamation in honor of Joe Haliti of Joe's Italian in Conroe Texas.
MISCELLANEOUS
COUNTY CLERK A. Consider and approve Commissioners Court minutes from regular session dated November 10, 2020 as submitted. B. Consider and approve Commissioners Court minutes from regular session dated November 17, 2020 as submitted.
CONSENT AGENDA (ONE MOTION WITH MODIFICATIONS, IF APPLICABLE, APPROVES FOR ACTION, ALL ITEMS CONTAINED WITHIN THE CONSENT AGENDA). A. AUDITOR 1. Consider and approve the request to increase cash drawer funds and change reserve for a total increase of $200 for Drug Court and DWI Court. 2. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.024. 3. Consider and accept completed audits. 4. Consider and approve Payment of Accounts. B. PURCHASING 1. Approve the renewal option(s) for: Project #20-05 Animal Vaccines & Tests with Intervet, Inc., dba Merck Animal Health for Animal Services (exercising the first of five renewal options). a. Project #20-06 Veterinary Supplies with Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc., for Animal Services (exercising the first of five renewal options). b. 2. Approve advertising for: a. Cargo Van for Montgomery County Animal Services. b. Traffic Signal Foundation Services for various precincts. 3. Consider and approve the Montgomery County Employee Benefit Plan & Trust 2021 Plan Year Renewal. 4. Consider and approve CO #2 to MHC Software for Project #2016-0038 ERP Software and Implementation Services to add Document Express 1099-NEC Software Module and Maintenance in the amount of $3,640. C. RISK MANAGEMENT 1. Consider and approve changes, additions and releases on Surety Bonds. 2. Consider and approve Resolution and Order granting settlement authority relating to Workers Compensation subrogation claims and Montgomery County Medical Plan subrogation claims. 3. Consider and approve Group Policy Amendments No. 5 and No. 6 to be attached and made a part of Life Insurance Group Policy 605709, issued by Standard Insurance Company to Montgomery County Employee Benefit Plan as Policyholder, effective January 1, 2021. Please authorize Virginia Little, Director of Risk Management, to complete all required formalities to facilitate same. D. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve the following appointments to ESD # 3 for a two-year term beginning on January 1, 2021. Greg Holcombe Kyle Bertrand Robert Key b. Consider and approve the following re-appointments to ESD # 10 for a two-year term beginning on January 1, 2021. Johnnie Bryant Tate Robinson Tommy Gage 2. PRECINCT 3 a. Consider and approve the re-appointment of Misty Perrine to ESD 8 for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2021. b. Consider and approve the term ending on December 31, 2020 of John Rodriguez from ESD 8 and appoint Justin Hill for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2021. 3. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve the following re-appointments to ESD # 9 for a two-year term beginning on January 1, 2021. Paul Babb Lois Clancy Mike Lee 4. PRECINCT 1 AND 4 a. Consider and approve the following appointments of Tom Rozier to the Board of Commissioners for ESD #1 to begin a 2-year term on January 1, 2021; and the reappointment of Chuck Frank to the ESD #1 Board of Commissioners for a 2-year term, both terms ending December 31, 2023. 5. PRECINCT 2 AND 4 a. Consider and approve the appointment of Karen Keels to ESD # 4, completing the term for Howard Livesay, term ending December 31, 2021. E. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in The Reserve on Lake Conroe, Section 1 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. b. Consider and approve the final plat of Heuermann-Burns Subdivision, Section 1. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Magnolia Reserve, Section 2 into the one-year maintenance period. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Meandering Bend Drive Extension and Reserves into the one-year maintenance period. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Crockett Reserve, Section 1 into the one-year maintenance period. b. Consider and approve the final plat of Brooklyn Trails, Section 2. F. GRANTS 1. Consider and approve modification #1 for G20HN0017A High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) grant in the amount of $5,000 for the Sheriff’s Office. Authorize Judge Mark J. Keough to sign all related paperwork. G. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Consider and accept payroll change request forms. 2. Consider, approve and authorize payout of 240 hours of Grandfathered Sick Leave at the rate of $22.71 per hour to Matthew Wayne Masden, in accordance with memo dated January 11, 2006. Funding source to be contingency. H. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 1. Consider and approve a request to Rescind Order to Abate Nuisance for 17405 Woods Dr., New Caney, Texas 77357. This property has been brought into compliance without county involvement of funds. I. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and accept the November 2020 Collections Report. J. OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION 1. Consider and approve the annual Techshare Resource Sharing Agreement and Addendum for Montgomery County's use of TechShare Indigent Defense. Please authorize County Judge Mark J. Keough to sign documents on behalf of Montgomery County. K. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1. Consider and approve the 2015/2016 Storm and Flood CDBG-DR grant extension to November 30, 2021 and name County Judge Mark Keough as the authorized official. 2. Consider, discuss and approve the Resolution and Order for the DHS Grant Award from the Texas Office of the Governor Homeland Security Grants Division to the Montgomery County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management in the amount of $2,689,071.85. This award is from the UASI and SHSP grant program. Authorize Darren Hess to execute as the authorized official. L. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and approve issuance of Donation Deed from Montgomery County to Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery to address reversionary concerns of previously donated property approved on April 9, 2007 and authorize Judge Mark J. Keough to execute the Donation Deed on behalf of Montgomery County. b. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for closing cost of Parcel 219 for FM 1097 Road Project. c. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for closing cost of Parcel 102 for FM 1097 Road Project. d. Approve Order Authorizing Payment of Special Commissioners Award and Payment of Special Commissioner Fees for Parcel 210 of the FM 1097 Road Project. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Approve Right-of-Way Development Agreement between Montgomery County and Audubon Magnolia Development, LLC for the construction of improvements in the Audubon development. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of 3206 Danwood from Diana L. Champagne and Gerald L. Champagne, Jr. in accordance with the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant 2016. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. Approve Order Authorizing Notice of Public Hearing under Local Government Code 232.009(C-1) for the partial revision of 0.259 acre tract being all of unrestricted Reserve C, Block 1, Crockett Trace Estates Section 6, a subdivision plat or map recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheet 4295 of the Montgomery County Map records, Montgomery County Map Records, to be known as Crockett Trace Estates Section 6, Replat No. 1. b. Approve Order Authorizing Notice of Public Hearing under Local Government Code 232.009(C-1) for the partial revision of Wood Lake Village Section 1, Lot 3-5, Block 9, part of Restricted Reserve "K" and part of Restricted Reserve "L" as recorded in Cabinet V, Sheets 95-99 of the Montgomery County Map Records, Montgomery County Map Records, to be known as Harper's Way Channel Crossing. 5. ALL PRECINCTS a. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to settle claim no. A-19-0065; date of incident 04/30/19, and to authorize Montgomery County’s third party administrator, AS&G, to issue check to claimant. b. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to settle claim no. B-18-0072; date of incident 08/31/18, and to authorize Montgomery County’s third party administrator, AS&G, to issue check to claimant. c. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to defend claim No.C-20-0024; Civil Action numbers 4:20-CV-03657, 4:20-CV-03658, 4:20-CV-03659, and 4:20-CV-03660, and styled Sandra Mitchell v. Kathleen Hamilton, Sandra Mitchell v. Nancy Hebert, Sandra Mitchell v. Thomas Gannucci, and Sandra Mitchell and Celexia Smith v. Alonzo Humphrey; in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. d. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to defend claim No.B-20-0038; Chapter 13 Case No. 19-36910, and styled In Re: Michael Frazier, Michael Frazier v. Troy Schrenk, Tiffany Ritter a/k/a Tiffany Schrenk, Michael Seiler, Kenna Seiler, Kelly Clark, Seiler Mitby, PLLC, and Montgomery County; in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division. M. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1. Consider, approve, and authorize County Judge Mark J. Keough to execute the FY2020 CDBG Grant Agreements between Montgomery County and the following non-profit agencies; Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Society of Samaritans Conroe New Birth Ministries Emergency Solutions Grants Program (HESG) Montgomery County Youth Services N. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and approve the Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report for fiscal year 2020. 2. Consider and approve the acceptance of funds from the Walmart Foundation in the amount of $1800 for the purchase of outer vest carriers for Constable Precinct 4 Office. Please deposit the funds in line 7400-730310. END OF CONSENT
COUNTY JUDGE A. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action on the appointment or reappointment of a representative member and one alternate to the Transportation Policy Council (TPC) at HGAC. Term begins January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. B. Consider, discuss and approve a Resolution and Order renewing and extending the Declaration of Local disaster issued for a Public Health Emergency for a period of 30 days, to expire on January 9, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT A. Consider, discuss and approve the purchase of rapid COVID-19 test from Next Level Urgent Care for use at Montgomery County Wellness Center and Next Level Locations in an amount not to exceed $75,000. Funding to come from CARES Act funds. B. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action regarding renewal of 11,200 sq ft. warehouse lease with CW Rod Conroe LLC for OEM from January 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021. Base rent of $9,800 per month with a pro rata share of $2,005 per month. Total not to exceed $11,805 per month. Authorize Darren Hess to execute agreements on behalf of Montgomery County. Please name a funding source. C. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action authorizing OEM to purchase hand sanitizer from Farouk Systems in an amount not to exceed $36,000. Funds to come from CARES Act funds. D. Consider, discuss and authorize Emergency Management to purchase additional PPE and necessary supplies in an amount not to exceed $250,000. E. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action regarding reimbursements for actual expenses incurred by the following jurisdictions. Authorize OEM to work with the jurisdictions to secure necessary ILA's with the assistance of the County Attorney's office to effectuate the reimbursements. Further, authorize Judge Mark J. Keough to execute the ILA's on behalf of Montgomery County. The expenses for these jurisdictions have been audited and confirmed by the County Auditors office as a not to exceed the following amounts. The Woodlands Township- $274,372.42 City of Conroe- $73,602.30 City of Splendora- $6,428.81 City of Shenandoah- $2,661.76 City of Stagecoach- $2,488.37 City of Patton Village- $750.00 City of Magnolia- $6,234.65 ESD # 8- $5,967.19 ESD #6- $5,688.50 ESD #1- $10,247.84 ESD# 10- $52,954.87 ESD # 2- $12,109.79 F. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action authorizing OEM to purchase from Abbott Labs COVID test kits and lab machines for use at Montgomery County Public Health in an amount not to exceed $240,000. Funding to come from CARES Act Funds. G. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action authorizing the upgrade and installation of a queuing system for the tax offices in order to comply with CDC social distancing and occupancy recommendations in an amount not to exceed $44,000. Authorize Tammy McRae to execute any necessary documents on behalf of Montgomery County. Funding to come from CARES Act funds.
CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1 A. Consider and accept donation from Texans United for Freedom Organization in the amount of $3,500 to be used for training purposes. The funds will be deposited into line 7100-740510.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT A. Consider and accept additional entitlement funds in the amount of $2,212,516 for continued COVID-19 relief efforts for low income households in Montgomery County and authorize Judge Mark J. Keough to sign related paperwork. B. Please consider opening positions 642040-4283-2, Case File Monitor and 642040-4282-2, Finance Monitor effective December 26, 2020. Annualized salary each to be $44,205. Both positions to be funded from multi-year HUD CDBG funds with no budget impact to county funds.
ANIMAL SHELTER A. Consider, discuss and approve the rebuild of the incinerator at the Animal Shelter. Estimated cost is approximately $125,000. Please name a funding source.
PURCHASING A. Take all appropriate action to rescind award of Project #21-10, RFP Lead Based Paint Inspections and Other Services for Montgomery County, Texas Lead Hazard Control Program for MCCD, awarded on Commissioners Court November 17, 2020, with permission to re-advertise. B. Take all appropriate action to approve the award for Project# 21-03, CSP - Montgomery County Sheriff's Substation District 2 for the Sheriff's Office.
GRANTS A. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2021 Training Equipment Project grant application to National Rifle Association (NRA) Foundation in the amount of $5,248 for Sheriff's Office. No match required. Please authorize Sgt. Roberts to submit grant electronically on behalf of Montgomery County. B. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2021 Qualification Ammunition grant application to National Rifle Association (NRA) Foundation in the amount of $4,258 for Constable Precinct 1 Office. No match required. Please authorize Rebecca Ansley to submit grant application electronically on behalf of Montgomery County. C. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2021 Training and Qualification Ammunition grant application to National Rifle Association (NRA) Foundation in the amount of $9,481.03 for Constable Precinct 3 Office. No match required. Please authorize Lt. Atkins to submit grant electronically on behalf of Montgomery County.
RECESS MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT. CONVENE PUBLIC HEARINGS. PUBLIC HEARING 18. PUBLIC HEARING A. Consider “Order Adopting Rules for Montgomery County, Texas for On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF)” and accept public comments for the adoption of the proposed rules. B. PRECINCT 2 1. Consider the partial revision of the South Part of Lot 43, Capitol Hill Estates, Section 2, A Subdivision according to the map recorded in Cabinet D, Sheet 1098 of The Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas, to be known as Capital Hill Storage. C. PRECINCT 3 1. Consider Memorandum of Understanding and Affidavit of No Objection between the County and Municipal Utility District No. 67’s for an improvement of the Bear Branch Watershed to reduce the risk of flooding in the surrounding areas and accept public comments for the proposed project. RECONVENE COURT - TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
19. CITIZENS 21. COURT ADJOURNS