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 FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL B. BRIDGEWOOD FARMS 50TH ANNIVERSARY C. TEEN SAFE DRIVING AWARD D. NATIONAL FRIENDS OF LIBRARIES WEEK E. PRESENT PLAQUE FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH- OCTOBER
COUNTY CLERK A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE COMMISSIONERS' COURT MINUTES FROM REGULAR SESSION DATED SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 AS SUBMITTED.
CONSENT AGENDA (ONE MOTION WITH MODIFICATIONS, IF APPLICABLE, APPROVES FOR ACTION, ALL ITEMS CONTAINED WITHIN THE CONSENT AGENDA). A. AUDITOR 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR. 3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR. 4. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT THE MONTHLY UNAUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 2017. 5. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT COMPLETED AUDITS. 6. CONSIDER AND ADOPT THE FY 2018 SALARY SCHEDULES FOR JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENTS 5711 AND 57111 TO BE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 7, 2017. B. TREASURER 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY INVESTMENT POLICY, ANNUAL UPDATE 2017. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR AUGUST 2017. 3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PLEDGES AND/OR RELEASES OF DEPOSITORY COLLATERAL REPORT. C. PURCHASING 1. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING RENEWAL OPTIONS: PROJECT #2011-0088 FOR LEGAL ADVERTISING ON A MONTH TO MONTH BASIS WITH HEARST NEWSPAPERS, LLC FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. PROJECT #2015-0013 FOR VEHICLE TRANSMISSION REBUILDS WITH CYPRESS CREEK AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES dba A PLUS TRANSMISSION SPECIALISTS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE THIRD OF FOUR RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2015-0007 FOR CRUSHED CONCRETE WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING VENDORS: CENTURY ASPHALT, LTD. AND PAVERS SUPPLY COMPANY FOR VARIOUS PRECINCTS. (EXERCISING THE THIRD OF FIVE RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2006-0133 FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WITH DEER OAKS MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION FOR THREE MONTHS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. PROJECT #2015-0048 FOR MOSQUITO SPRAYING SERVICES WITH NORTH WEST PEST PATROL, INC. FOR VARIOUS PRECINCTS. (EXERCISING THE SECOND OF THREE RENEWAL OPTIONS) BUYBOARD CONTRACT #490-15 FOR CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT WITH BUCKEYE CLEANING CENTER FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102 BUYBOARD CONTRACT #461-14 FOR TRADE SERVICES & LABOR FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND HVAC WITH MCCAFETY ELECTRIC, CO., INC. FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102 PROJECT #2015-0051 FOR ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PATCHING MATERIAL WITH WALLER COUNTY ASPHALT, INC. FOR VARIOUS PRECINCTS. (EXERCISING THE SECOND OF TWO RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2015-0039 FOR MOSQUITO AERIAL SPRAYING AND GROUND MOSQUITO SURVEILLANCE AND CONTROL WITH VECTOR DISEASE CONTROL INTERNATIONAL, LLC FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE SECOND OF THREE RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2014-0061 FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING REPLACEMENT PROGRAM WITH AMERICAN HOMESTAR CORPORATION AND INCLUDE AN AVERAGE OVERALL INCREASE OF 5.7% ON ALL MODULAR HOMES ON CONTRACT FOR MCCD. (EXERCISING THE THIRD OF FOUR RENEWAL OPTIONS) 2. APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS: PROJECT #2017-0047 FOR TEMPORARY MANUAL LABOR WITH VTEMP, LLC FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. PROJECT #2017-0003 FOR BULK FUEL WITH SUN COAST RESOURCES, INC. AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF FUEL ON THE OPEN MARKET FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. AUTOPSY ASSISTANT SERVICES WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS: FRANCISCO RAMIRO, ALEX ESCOBAR AND VALENTINE CASTRO EFFECTIVE 11/09/17 FOR FORENSIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT. 3. APPROVE THE ADVERTISING FOR: PROJECT #2018-0005 NEW POLICE MOTORCYCLES FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. PROJECT #2017-0067 AUTOMOTIVE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED DODGE PARTS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. PROJECT #2018-0007 CONROE NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT - AIRPORT ENTRY FOR PRECINCT 1. 4. APPROVE UTILIZING THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS: CURRENT MODEL CARS, LIGHT TRUCKS & POLICE MOTORCYCLES EFFECTIVE 09/27/17 FROM SILSBEE FORD, INC. HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL CONTRACT #VE11-15 FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102 PRODUCTS AND RELATED SERVICES FROM THOMSON REUTERS dba WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION THROUGH THE STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES CONTRACT #DIR-LGL-CALIR-02 FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.083 5. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE ORDERS (CO): CO #1 TO FACILITY CONCESSION SERVICES, INC. dba SPECTRUM CATERING FOR PROJECT #2016-0008 CATERING AND CONCESSIONS TO ADD MEAL SERVICES FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DURING DECLARED EMERGENCIES AND CHANGE USING DEPARTMENT FROM LONE STAR CONVENTION CENTER TO VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. 6. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT THE FUNDING FROM U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE FORENSIC DEPARTMENT SEEKING ACCREDITATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,960.00 WITH A MATCH OF $700.00 FROM THE FORENSIC DEPARTMENT BUDGET. APPLICATION PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COMMISSIONERS' COURT ON 03/14/17. 7. APPROVE THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE FINANCING OF ONE (1) 2018 140 M3 MOTOR GRADER AND ACCESSORIES FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $266,604.36 INCLUDING AN INTEREST RATE OF 2.008% TO BE PAID IN THREE ANNUAL PAYMENTS OF $88,868.12 BEGINNING 11/01/18 FOR PRECINCT 4. PURCHASE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COMMISSIONERS' COURT 09/12/17. D. RISK MANAGEMENT 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ANNUAL ELECTION THAT ALLOWS MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMPLOYEES BENEFIT PLAN TO BE EXEMPT FROM SECTIONS OF THE "HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPAA) AS ALLOWED BY THE FEDERAL LAW FOR PLAN YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT TO PROCESS, SIGN AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT SYSTEM SERVICES (HIOS) TO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICE (CMS)/CENTER FOR CONSUMER INFORMATION AND INSURANCE OVERSIGHT (CIIO) ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND RELEASES ON SURETY BONDS. E. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 4 a. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT A CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,556.92 FROM MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 7 FOR FUEL REIMBURSEMENT. THIS IS TO BE DEPOSITED INTO THE LINE ITEM NO. 615-7926. F. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. 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 8/8/2017. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF FISH CREEK CENTER SUBDIVISION. c. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF ROADS IN WOODFOREST, SECTION 51 INTO THE COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE SYSTEM AND RELEASE THE BOND. d. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF MCGRAW ACRES. e. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF PINELAKE CROSSING SUBDIVISION. f. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF HIGH MEADOW ESTATES, SECTION THREE PARTIAL REPLAT NO. 3. g. CONSIDER AND APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF OCTOBER 24, 2017 TO POST A 30 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON COLLIER CEMETERY ROAD FROM THE HILLS PARKWAY INTERSECTION TO 500 FEET SOUTH OF THE AMHERST GLADE ROAD INTERSECTION. 2. PRECINCT 3 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF OCTOBER 24, 2017 TO PLACE "NO PARKING, NO STOPPING, NO STANDING, MONDAY - FRIDAY, 7:15 AM - 3:45 PM" SIGNS ON THE FOLLOWING STREETS: S. COCHRANS GREEN CIRCLE SOUTH SIDE OF STREET - EDGEMIRE PLACE TO N. COCHRANS GREEN CIRCLE; S. COCHRANS GREEN CIRCLE BOTH SIDES OF STREET - EAST OF N. COCHRANS GREEN CIRCLE; N. COCHRANS GREEN CIRCLE EAST SIDE OF STREET - S. COCHRANS GREEN CIRCLE TO EDGEMIRE PLACE. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ROADS IN MEADOWS AT IMPERIAL OAKS, SECTION 7 INTO THE ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE PERIOD. c. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LEGENDS RANCH ATHLETIC FIELD. d. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF TRENCH LANE CHURCH SUBDIVISION. 3. PRECINCT 4 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF MC ESD NO. 7. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF BROOKWOOD FOREST, SEC 3 PARTIAL REPLAT NO. 1 AND EXTENSION. c. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF BROOKWOOD FOREST, SEC 5. d. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF COUNTRY COLONY, SEC 5. e. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF RICEWOOD DRIVE STREET DEDICATION, SEC 2. f. CONSIDER AND APPROVE PLACING THE STREETS IN DEER TRAIL TWO, SECTION 4 INTO THE ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE PERIOD. G. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT PAYROLL CHANGE REQUEST FORMS. H. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES THAT ARE ABANDONED, DEEMED UNSAFE, OR UNLIVABLE: PRECINCT 4 27363 SUNDOWN STREET, SPLENDORA, TEXAS 77372 ESTIMATED TOTAL COST: $6,000 FUNDED BY CDBG 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES THAT ARE ABANDONED, DEEMED UNSAFE, OR UNLIVABLE: PRECINCT 4 24753 ROBERT DR., PORTER, TEXAS 77365 ESTIMATED TOTAL COST: $5,500 FUNDED BY: CDBG 3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES THAT ARE ABANDONED, DEEMED UNSAFE, OR UNLIVABLE: PRECINCT 4 LOTS 43 & 44 WINDWOOD ESTATES, VILLAGE DRIVE, NEW CANEY, TEXAS 77357 ESTIMATED TOTAL COST: $3,000 FUNDED BY: PRECINCT 4 COMMISSIONERS OFFICE 4. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES THAT ARE ABANDONED, DEEMED UNSAFE, OR UNLIVABLE: PRECINCT 4 24482 ANTLER CIRCLE, PORTER, TEXAS 77365 ESTIMATED TOTAL COST: $4,500 FUNDED BY: CDBG 5. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE ORDER ASSESSING COST OF ABATING NUISANCE AND NOTICE OF LIEN TO BE FILED IN REAL PROPERTY RECORDS TO RECOVER COST TO THE COUNTY FOR DEMOLITION FOR ABATE NUISANCE: 4271 FRONTIER, WILLIS, TEXAS 77378 6. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE ORDER ASSESSING COST OF ABATING NUISANCE AND NOTICE OF LIEN TO BE FILED IN REAL PROPERTY RECORDS TO RECOVER COST TO THE COUNTY FOR DEMOLITION FOR ABATE NUISANCE: 15078 AUSTIN, WILLIS, TEXAS 77378 7. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE ORDER ASSESSING COST OF ABATING NUISANCE AND NOTICE OF LIEN TO BE FILED IN REAL PROPERTY RECORDS TO RECOVER COST TO THE COUNTY FOR DEMOLITION FOR ABATE NUISANCE: 12003 NELWOOD ST., WILLIS, TEXAS 77378 8. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE ORDER ASSESSING COST OF ABATING NUISANCE AND NOTICE OF LIEN TO BE FILED IN REAL PROPERTY RECORDS TO RECOVER COST TO THE COUNTY FOR DEMOLITION FOR ABATE NUISANCE: 10246 ROYAL RAMSEY, CONROE, TEXAS 77303 9. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST TO RESCIND ORDER TO ABATE NUISANCE FOR 2545 JEFFCOTE RD., CONROE, TEXAS 77303. THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN BROUGHT INTO COMPLIANCE WITHOUT COUNTY INVOLVEMENT OF FUNDS. I. COUNTY JUDGE 1. CONSIDER AND APPOINT BEVERLY SMYTHE TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION PER REQUEST SUBMITTED BY LARRY FOERSTER, CHAIRMAN OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A TWO HOUR LUNCH (11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.) ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017, FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL COUNTY CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON AT THE LONE STAR CONVENTION CENTER. 4. CONSIDER AND APPROVE MODIFICATION 10 ON AGREEMENT NO. 79-00-0071 WITH THE UNITED STATES MARSHAL SERVICE TO ADJUST FUNDS OF PER DIEM RATE AND GUARD/TRANSPORTATION RATE. J. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1. DISCUSS CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF THE DIESEL FUEL ORDER FOR THE EMERGENCY BACKUP GENERATOR LOCATED AT THE OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,875.55. FUNDING SOURCE TO BE CONTINGENCY. 2. CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR FEMA-4332-DR-TX BY AND BETWEEN THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY RELATED TO FEMA'S PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR DISASTER RESPONSE. AUTHORIZE JUDGE DOYAL TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY. 3. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT AWARD FROM THE TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,100.00. THIS AMOUNT SUPPLEMENTS FUNDS ASSIGNED TO 2015 UASI LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. AUTHORIZE DARREN HESS TO EXECUTE ACCEPTANCE AS THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL. 4. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT AWARD FROM THE TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $86,211.66. THIS AMOUNT SUPPLEMENTS FUNDS ASSIGNED TO 2015 UASI EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER SUSTAINMENT. AUTHORIZE DARREN HESS TO EXECUTE ACCEPTANCE AS THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL. K. LIBRARY 1. CONSIDER AND, IF APPROPRIATE, APPROVE CLOSING THE R. B. TULLIS LIBRARY AT 5:00 P.M. ON OCTOBER 26, 2017, AS A SAFETY MEASURE DURING THE FALL EXTRAVAGANZA. L. COUNTY ATTORNEY-REAL PROPERTY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. APPROVE PARTIAL LOT CONVEYANCE OF 0.0555 ACRE OUT OF LOT 7, THOMPSON HOMEPLACE SUBDIVISION FROM LEE R. RUSHING AND WIFE SHERYL RUSHING TO BRIAN W. LOTTRITZ AND WIFE MACHIDO LOTTRITZ. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER TO PAY FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 56 FOR THE KEENAN CUT-OFF ROAD PROJECT. b. APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER TO PAY FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 57 FOR THE KEENAN CUT-OFF ROAD PROJECT. c. APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER TO PAY FIXED MOVING EXPENSE FOR PARCEL 19 OF THE MCCALEB ROAD PROJECT. M. COUNTY ATTORNEY MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FACILITY 1. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 16, 2017 MCMHTF ADVISORY BOARD MEETING. 2. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT AUGUST 2017 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE INDICATOR REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2016 - AUGUST 2017 AS RECOMMENDED BY MCMHTF ADVISORY BOARD. 3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OF ADVISORY BOARD BYLAWS. THE APPROPRIATE RECOMMENDATIONS WERE MADE TO THE MCMHTF ADVISORY BOARD. N. DISTRICT CLERK 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE DEPUTATION OF DISTRICT CLERK'S EMPLOYEE DEVEN MAROPIS. O. CONROE-NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE PARTIAL ASSIGNMENT OF LAND LEASE BETWEEN FLYING CRAB ENTERPRISES SERIES LLC AND MVT REAL ESTATE, LLC FOR 2352.00 SQ FT TRACT OF LAND AT THE CONROE NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE PARTIAL ASSIGNMENT OF LAND LEASE BETWEEN FLYING CRAB ENTERPRISES SERIES LLC AND MVT REAL ESTATE, LLC FOR A 1092.00 SQ FT TRACT OF LAND AT THE CONROE-NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT. P. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3 1. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF COFFEE AND SUPPLIES FROM THE 2018 CONSTABLE PCT 3 BUDGET, LINE 5531-7390, FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING TRAINING CLASSES, AS MANDATED BY TCOLE. 2. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AND SPRING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT. Q. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE RETIREMENT OF CANINE LIBBY, A NARCOTICS CANINE. ACKNOWLEDGE HER YEARS OF SERVICE AND ALLOW HER TO LIVE OUT HER LIFE WITH DEPUTY JESSE BULLINGER. R. SHERIFF 1. APPROVE THE CARRYOVER OF REMAINING FUNDS AWARDED TO SHERIFF HENDERSON AS APPROVED DURING THE 2017 BUDGET HEARING. END OF CONSENT
Consideration of Consent Agenda
C. PURCHASING 1. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING RENEWAL OPTIONS: PROJECT #2016-0001 FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL/DISPOSAL WITH WOODLANDS LANDSCAPING, LLC AND INCLUDE A 17% PRICE INCREASE PER MILE FOR PRECINCT 3. (EXERCISING THE SECOND OF THREE RENEWAL OPTIONS) I. COUNTY JUDGE 3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE 2018 COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING SCHEDULE.
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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 APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER APPROVING ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TXDOT AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
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, DISCUSS AND APPROVE SENDING FLOOD PROPOSAL FROM HUITT-ZOLLARS TO CONGRESSMAN BRADY'S OFFICE WITH LETTER OF SUPPORT SEEKING $1,250,000.00 TO COVER THE COST OF THE STUDY. C. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PREPARING A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR A FLOOD MITIGATION STUDY EXAMINING POTENTIAL RESERVOIRS AND OTHER POSSIBLE PROJECTS TO REDUCE FLOODING INCIDENTS.
SHERIFF A. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT $18,042.00 IN SUPPORT OF THE JOINT TERRORISM TASK FORCE BETWEEN THE FBI AND THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018. BENEFITS WILL BE FUNDED VIA 5601.75985. B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE REVISIONS TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE STIPEND PROGRAM. ALL STIPENDS WILL BE FUNDED VIA THE CURRENT MCSO SALARY STRUCTURE WITH NO INCREASE IN BUDGET FUNDING.
CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4 A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE DONATION OF A DUTCH SHEPHERD CANINE, HARLEY QUINN ($15,000 VALUE) DONATED BY JESSE BULLINGER. B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM 5541.7570 FOR FY '17 TO FY '18 TO PURCHASE THE REMAINING EQUIPMENT AWARDED TO CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4 DURING FY '18 BUDGET HEARINGS. AT THIS TIME THE BALANCE IS $64,423.46.
CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5 A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF THE K9 STIPEND FROM MAGNOLIA ISD TO CONSTABLE PCT. 5. PLEASE NAME A FUNDING SOURCE.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ADDITIONAL MATCH FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,210.61 FOR THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INVESTIGATOR GRANT ACCEPTED ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017. GRANT WAS AWARDED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION WITH A HIGHER MATCH REQUIREMENT THAN PREVIOUSLY BUDGETED AND FUNDING WAS NOT ADDRESSED AT THE TIME OF ACCEPTANCE. PLEASE NAME A FUNDING SOURCE.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2013 AND 2015 CONSOLIDATED ACTION PLANS, AND AUTHORIZE JUDGE CRAIG DOYAL TO IMPLEMENT AMENDMENTS INCLUDING PAYMENTS AND RECLASSIFICATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BUDGET AS SUBMITTED.
PURCHASING A. CONSIDER, APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE IMPAIRED DRIVING AND MOBILIZATION GRANT FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,711.18 WITH A MATCH OF $9,987.17 FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET. AUTHORIZE LIEUTENANT SCOTT SPENCER TO SUBMIT AND ACCEPT GRANT ON BEHALF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
COMMISSIONERS A. PRECINCT 1 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE OPENING POSITION 6121-1604-502 (PART TIME PARK ATTENDANT) FOR 1508 HOURS AT $15.00 HOURLY, TO BE FUNDED FROM 612-7997. THE EFFECTIVE DATE WILL BE 10/14/17. B. COMMISSIONER PRECINCTS 1 AND 4 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A JOINT ORDER OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICTS (MCESD) NO. 1 AND NO. 12 CALLING FOR AN ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 7, 2017 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSOLIDATING BOTH DISTRICTS INTO A NEWLY CREATED MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT 1, TO BE EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2018.
HUMAN RESOURCES A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE REMOVAL OF NURSING MOTHER BREAKS IN SECTION 4.7-29 OF THE FAMILY LEAVE POLICY AND THE ADDITION OF SECTION 4.16, NURSING MOTHER BREAKS THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMPLOYEE POLICY MANUAL. B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAYROLL CHANGE REQUEST FORMS.
21. 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; ARTICLE 551.071 A. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY REGARDING THE CONTRACT WITH CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES MANAGED ASSIGNED COUNSEL (CPMAC). 22. TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
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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 FIREFIGHTER MEMORIAL B. BRIDGEWOOD FARMS 50TH ANNIVERSARY C. TEEN SAFE DRIVING AWARD D. NATIONAL FRIENDS OF LIBRARIES WEEK E. PRESENT PLAQUE FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH- OCTOBER
COUNTY CLERK A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE COMMISSIONERS' COURT MINUTES FROM REGULAR SESSION DATED SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 AS SUBMITTED.
CONSENT AGENDA (ONE MOTION WITH MODIFICATIONS, IF APPLICABLE, APPROVES FOR ACTION, ALL ITEMS CONTAINED WITHIN THE CONSENT AGENDA). A. AUDITOR 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR. 3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR. 4. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT THE MONTHLY UNAUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 2017. 5. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT COMPLETED AUDITS. 6. CONSIDER AND ADOPT THE FY 2018 SALARY SCHEDULES FOR JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENTS 5711 AND 57111 TO BE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 7, 2017. B. TREASURER 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY INVESTMENT POLICY, ANNUAL UPDATE 2017. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR AUGUST 2017. 3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PLEDGES AND/OR RELEASES OF DEPOSITORY COLLATERAL REPORT. C. PURCHASING 1. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING RENEWAL OPTIONS: PROJECT #2011-0088 FOR LEGAL ADVERTISING ON A MONTH TO MONTH BASIS WITH HEARST NEWSPAPERS, LLC FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. PROJECT #2015-0013 FOR VEHICLE TRANSMISSION REBUILDS WITH CYPRESS CREEK AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES dba A PLUS TRANSMISSION SPECIALISTS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE THIRD OF FOUR RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2015-0007 FOR CRUSHED CONCRETE WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING VENDORS: CENTURY ASPHALT, LTD. AND PAVERS SUPPLY COMPANY FOR VARIOUS PRECINCTS. (EXERCISING THE THIRD OF FIVE RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2006-0133 FOR EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WITH DEER OAKS MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION FOR THREE MONTHS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. PROJECT #2015-0048 FOR MOSQUITO SPRAYING SERVICES WITH NORTH WEST PEST PATROL, INC. FOR VARIOUS PRECINCTS. (EXERCISING THE SECOND OF THREE RENEWAL OPTIONS) BUYBOARD CONTRACT #490-15 FOR CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT WITH BUCKEYE CLEANING CENTER FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102 BUYBOARD CONTRACT #461-14 FOR TRADE SERVICES & LABOR FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND HVAC WITH MCCAFETY ELECTRIC, CO., INC. FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102 PROJECT #2015-0051 FOR ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PATCHING MATERIAL WITH WALLER COUNTY ASPHALT, INC. FOR VARIOUS PRECINCTS. (EXERCISING THE SECOND OF TWO RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2015-0039 FOR MOSQUITO AERIAL SPRAYING AND GROUND MOSQUITO SURVEILLANCE AND CONTROL WITH VECTOR DISEASE CONTROL INTERNATIONAL, LLC FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE SECOND OF THREE RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2014-0061 FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOUSING REPLACEMENT PROGRAM WITH AMERICAN HOMESTAR CORPORATION AND INCLUDE AN AVERAGE OVERALL INCREASE OF 5.7% ON ALL MODULAR HOMES ON CONTRACT FOR MCCD. (EXERCISING THE THIRD OF FOUR RENEWAL OPTIONS) 2. APPROVE THE CANCELLATION OF THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS: PROJECT #2017-0047 FOR TEMPORARY MANUAL LABOR WITH VTEMP, LLC FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. PROJECT #2017-0003 FOR BULK FUEL WITH SUN COAST RESOURCES, INC. AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF FUEL ON THE OPEN MARKET FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. AUTOPSY ASSISTANT SERVICES WITH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS: FRANCISCO RAMIRO, ALEX ESCOBAR AND VALENTINE CASTRO EFFECTIVE 11/09/17 FOR FORENSIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT. 3. APPROVE THE ADVERTISING FOR: PROJECT #2018-0005 NEW POLICE MOTORCYCLES FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. PROJECT #2017-0067 AUTOMOTIVE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED DODGE PARTS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. PROJECT #2018-0007 CONROE NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT - AIRPORT ENTRY FOR PRECINCT 1. 4. APPROVE UTILIZING THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS: CURRENT MODEL CARS, LIGHT TRUCKS & POLICE MOTORCYCLES EFFECTIVE 09/27/17 FROM SILSBEE FORD, INC. HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL CONTRACT #VE11-15 FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102 PRODUCTS AND RELATED SERVICES FROM THOMSON REUTERS dba WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION THROUGH THE STATE OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES CONTRACT #DIR-LGL-CALIR-02 FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.083 5. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE ORDERS (CO): CO #1 TO FACILITY CONCESSION SERVICES, INC. dba SPECTRUM CATERING FOR PROJECT #2016-0008 CATERING AND CONCESSIONS TO ADD MEAL SERVICES FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DURING DECLARED EMERGENCIES AND CHANGE USING DEPARTMENT FROM LONE STAR CONVENTION CENTER TO VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. 6. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT THE FUNDING FROM U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR THE FORENSIC DEPARTMENT SEEKING ACCREDITATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $57,960.00 WITH A MATCH OF $700.00 FROM THE FORENSIC DEPARTMENT BUDGET. APPLICATION PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COMMISSIONERS' COURT ON 03/14/17. 7. APPROVE THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE FINANCING OF ONE (1) 2018 140 M3 MOTOR GRADER AND ACCESSORIES FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $266,604.36 INCLUDING AN INTEREST RATE OF 2.008% TO BE PAID IN THREE ANNUAL PAYMENTS OF $88,868.12 BEGINNING 11/01/18 FOR PRECINCT 4. PURCHASE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COMMISSIONERS' COURT 09/12/17. D. RISK MANAGEMENT 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ANNUAL ELECTION THAT ALLOWS MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMPLOYEES BENEFIT PLAN TO BE EXEMPT FROM SECTIONS OF THE "HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPAA) AS ALLOWED BY THE FEDERAL LAW FOR PLAN YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2018 AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018 AND AUTHORIZE THE DIRECTOR OF RISK MANAGEMENT TO PROCESS, SIGN AND SUBMIT ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE HEALTH INSURANCE OVERSIGHT SYSTEM SERVICES (HIOS) TO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES/CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICE (CMS)/CENTER FOR CONSUMER INFORMATION AND INSURANCE OVERSIGHT (CIIO) ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND RELEASES ON SURETY BONDS. E. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 4 a. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT A CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,556.92 FROM MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT NO. 7 FOR FUEL REIMBURSEMENT. THIS IS TO BE DEPOSITED INTO THE LINE ITEM NO. 615-7926. F. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. 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 8/8/2017. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF FISH CREEK CENTER SUBDIVISION. c. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF ROADS IN WOODFOREST, SECTION 51 INTO THE COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE SYSTEM AND RELEASE THE BOND. d. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF MCGRAW ACRES. e. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF PINELAKE CROSSING SUBDIVISION. f. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF HIGH MEADOW ESTATES, SECTION THREE PARTIAL REPLAT NO. 3. g. CONSIDER AND APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF OCTOBER 24, 2017 TO POST A 30 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON COLLIER CEMETERY ROAD FROM THE HILLS PARKWAY INTERSECTION TO 500 FEET SOUTH OF THE AMHERST GLADE ROAD INTERSECTION. 2. PRECINCT 3 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF OCTOBER 24, 2017 TO PLACE "NO PARKING, NO STOPPING, NO STANDING, MONDAY - FRIDAY, 7:15 AM - 3:45 PM" SIGNS ON THE FOLLOWING STREETS: S. COCHRANS GREEN CIRCLE SOUTH SIDE OF STREET - EDGEMIRE PLACE TO N. COCHRANS GREEN CIRCLE; S. COCHRANS GREEN CIRCLE BOTH SIDES OF STREET - EAST OF N. COCHRANS GREEN CIRCLE; N. COCHRANS GREEN CIRCLE EAST SIDE OF STREET - S. COCHRANS GREEN CIRCLE TO EDGEMIRE PLACE. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ROADS IN MEADOWS AT IMPERIAL OAKS, SECTION 7 INTO THE ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE PERIOD. c. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LEGENDS RANCH ATHLETIC FIELD. d. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF TRENCH LANE CHURCH SUBDIVISION. 3. PRECINCT 4 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF MC ESD NO. 7. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF BROOKWOOD FOREST, SEC 3 PARTIAL REPLAT NO. 1 AND EXTENSION. c. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF BROOKWOOD FOREST, SEC 5. d. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF COUNTRY COLONY, SEC 5. e. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF RICEWOOD DRIVE STREET DEDICATION, SEC 2. f. CONSIDER AND APPROVE PLACING THE STREETS IN DEER TRAIL TWO, SECTION 4 INTO THE ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE PERIOD. G. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT PAYROLL CHANGE REQUEST FORMS. H. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES THAT ARE ABANDONED, DEEMED UNSAFE, OR UNLIVABLE: PRECINCT 4 27363 SUNDOWN STREET, SPLENDORA, TEXAS 77372 ESTIMATED TOTAL COST: $6,000 FUNDED BY CDBG 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES THAT ARE ABANDONED, DEEMED UNSAFE, OR UNLIVABLE: PRECINCT 4 24753 ROBERT DR., PORTER, TEXAS 77365 ESTIMATED TOTAL COST: $5,500 FUNDED BY: CDBG 3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES THAT ARE ABANDONED, DEEMED UNSAFE, OR UNLIVABLE: PRECINCT 4 LOTS 43 & 44 WINDWOOD ESTATES, VILLAGE DRIVE, NEW CANEY, TEXAS 77357 ESTIMATED TOTAL COST: $3,000 FUNDED BY: PRECINCT 4 COMMISSIONERS OFFICE 4. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST FOR DEMOLITION ON THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES THAT ARE ABANDONED, DEEMED UNSAFE, OR UNLIVABLE: PRECINCT 4 24482 ANTLER CIRCLE, PORTER, TEXAS 77365 ESTIMATED TOTAL COST: $4,500 FUNDED BY: CDBG 5. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE ORDER ASSESSING COST OF ABATING NUISANCE AND NOTICE OF LIEN TO BE FILED IN REAL PROPERTY RECORDS TO RECOVER COST TO THE COUNTY FOR DEMOLITION FOR ABATE NUISANCE: 4271 FRONTIER, WILLIS, TEXAS 77378 6. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE ORDER ASSESSING COST OF ABATING NUISANCE AND NOTICE OF LIEN TO BE FILED IN REAL PROPERTY RECORDS TO RECOVER COST TO THE COUNTY FOR DEMOLITION FOR ABATE NUISANCE: 15078 AUSTIN, WILLIS, TEXAS 77378 7. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE ORDER ASSESSING COST OF ABATING NUISANCE AND NOTICE OF LIEN TO BE FILED IN REAL PROPERTY RECORDS TO RECOVER COST TO THE COUNTY FOR DEMOLITION FOR ABATE NUISANCE: 12003 NELWOOD ST., WILLIS, TEXAS 77378 8. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST FOR THE ORDER ASSESSING COST OF ABATING NUISANCE AND NOTICE OF LIEN TO BE FILED IN REAL PROPERTY RECORDS TO RECOVER COST TO THE COUNTY FOR DEMOLITION FOR ABATE NUISANCE: 10246 ROYAL RAMSEY, CONROE, TEXAS 77303 9. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A REQUEST TO RESCIND ORDER TO ABATE NUISANCE FOR 2545 JEFFCOTE RD., CONROE, TEXAS 77303. THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN BROUGHT INTO COMPLIANCE WITHOUT COUNTY INVOLVEMENT OF FUNDS. I. COUNTY JUDGE 1. CONSIDER AND APPOINT BEVERLY SMYTHE TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION PER REQUEST SUBMITTED BY LARRY FOERSTER, CHAIRMAN OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A TWO HOUR LUNCH (11:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.) ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017, FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL COUNTY CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON AT THE LONE STAR CONVENTION CENTER. 4. CONSIDER AND APPROVE MODIFICATION 10 ON AGREEMENT NO. 79-00-0071 WITH THE UNITED STATES MARSHAL SERVICE TO ADJUST FUNDS OF PER DIEM RATE AND GUARD/TRANSPORTATION RATE. J. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1. DISCUSS CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PAYMENT OF THE DIESEL FUEL ORDER FOR THE EMERGENCY BACKUP GENERATOR LOCATED AT THE OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,875.55. FUNDING SOURCE TO BE CONTINGENCY. 2. CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR FEMA-4332-DR-TX BY AND BETWEEN THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY RELATED TO FEMA'S PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR DISASTER RESPONSE. AUTHORIZE JUDGE DOYAL TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY. 3. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT AWARD FROM THE TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,100.00. THIS AMOUNT SUPPLEMENTS FUNDS ASSIGNED TO 2015 UASI LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. AUTHORIZE DARREN HESS TO EXECUTE ACCEPTANCE AS THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL. 4. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT AWARD FROM THE TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $86,211.66. THIS AMOUNT SUPPLEMENTS FUNDS ASSIGNED TO 2015 UASI EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER SUSTAINMENT. AUTHORIZE DARREN HESS TO EXECUTE ACCEPTANCE AS THE AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL. K. LIBRARY 1. CONSIDER AND, IF APPROPRIATE, APPROVE CLOSING THE R. B. TULLIS LIBRARY AT 5:00 P.M. ON OCTOBER 26, 2017, AS A SAFETY MEASURE DURING THE FALL EXTRAVAGANZA. L. COUNTY ATTORNEY-REAL PROPERTY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. APPROVE PARTIAL LOT CONVEYANCE OF 0.0555 ACRE OUT OF LOT 7, THOMPSON HOMEPLACE SUBDIVISION FROM LEE R. RUSHING AND WIFE SHERYL RUSHING TO BRIAN W. LOTTRITZ AND WIFE MACHIDO LOTTRITZ. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER TO PAY FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 56 FOR THE KEENAN CUT-OFF ROAD PROJECT. b. APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER TO PAY FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 57 FOR THE KEENAN CUT-OFF ROAD PROJECT. c. APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER TO PAY FIXED MOVING EXPENSE FOR PARCEL 19 OF THE MCCALEB ROAD PROJECT. M. COUNTY ATTORNEY MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FACILITY 1. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 16, 2017 MCMHTF ADVISORY BOARD MEETING. 2. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT AUGUST 2017 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE INDICATOR REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2016 - AUGUST 2017 AS RECOMMENDED BY MCMHTF ADVISORY BOARD. 3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE MODIFICATION OF ADVISORY BOARD BYLAWS. THE APPROPRIATE RECOMMENDATIONS WERE MADE TO THE MCMHTF ADVISORY BOARD. N. DISTRICT CLERK 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE DEPUTATION OF DISTRICT CLERK'S EMPLOYEE DEVEN MAROPIS. O. CONROE-NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE PARTIAL ASSIGNMENT OF LAND LEASE BETWEEN FLYING CRAB ENTERPRISES SERIES LLC AND MVT REAL ESTATE, LLC FOR 2352.00 SQ FT TRACT OF LAND AT THE CONROE NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE PARTIAL ASSIGNMENT OF LAND LEASE BETWEEN FLYING CRAB ENTERPRISES SERIES LLC AND MVT REAL ESTATE, LLC FOR A 1092.00 SQ FT TRACT OF LAND AT THE CONROE-NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT. P. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3 1. APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF COFFEE AND SUPPLIES FROM THE 2018 CONSTABLE PCT 3 BUDGET, LINE 5531-7390, FOR STUDENTS ATTENDING TRAINING CLASSES, AS MANDATED BY TCOLE. 2. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT AMENDED AND RESTATED INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AND SPRING CREEK UTILITY DISTRICT. Q. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE RETIREMENT OF CANINE LIBBY, A NARCOTICS CANINE. ACKNOWLEDGE HER YEARS OF SERVICE AND ALLOW HER TO LIVE OUT HER LIFE WITH DEPUTY JESSE BULLINGER. R. SHERIFF 1. APPROVE THE CARRYOVER OF REMAINING FUNDS AWARDED TO SHERIFF HENDERSON AS APPROVED DURING THE 2017 BUDGET HEARING. END OF CONSENT
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C. PURCHASING 1. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING RENEWAL OPTIONS: PROJECT #2016-0001 FOR DEBRIS REMOVAL/DISPOSAL WITH WOODLANDS LANDSCAPING, LLC AND INCLUDE A 17% PRICE INCREASE PER MILE FOR PRECINCT 3. (EXERCISING THE SECOND OF THREE RENEWAL OPTIONS) I. COUNTY JUDGE 3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE 2018 COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING SCHEDULE.
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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 APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER APPROVING ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN TXDOT AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
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, DISCUSS AND APPROVE SENDING FLOOD PROPOSAL FROM HUITT-ZOLLARS TO CONGRESSMAN BRADY'S OFFICE WITH LETTER OF SUPPORT SEEKING $1,250,000.00 TO COVER THE COST OF THE STUDY. C. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PREPARING A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR A FLOOD MITIGATION STUDY EXAMINING POTENTIAL RESERVOIRS AND OTHER POSSIBLE PROJECTS TO REDUCE FLOODING INCIDENTS.
SHERIFF A. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT $18,042.00 IN SUPPORT OF THE JOINT TERRORISM TASK FORCE BETWEEN THE FBI AND THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018. BENEFITS WILL BE FUNDED VIA 5601.75985. B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE REVISIONS TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE STIPEND PROGRAM. ALL STIPENDS WILL BE FUNDED VIA THE CURRENT MCSO SALARY STRUCTURE WITH NO INCREASE IN BUDGET FUNDING.
CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4 A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE DONATION OF A DUTCH SHEPHERD CANINE, HARLEY QUINN ($15,000 VALUE) DONATED BY JESSE BULLINGER. B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE CARRYOVER OF FUNDS FROM 5541.7570 FOR FY '17 TO FY '18 TO PURCHASE THE REMAINING EQUIPMENT AWARDED TO CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4 DURING FY '18 BUDGET HEARINGS. AT THIS TIME THE BALANCE IS $64,423.46.
CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5 A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE TRANSFER OF THE K9 STIPEND FROM MAGNOLIA ISD TO CONSTABLE PCT. 5. PLEASE NAME A FUNDING SOURCE.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ADDITIONAL MATCH FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,210.61 FOR THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INVESTIGATOR GRANT ACCEPTED ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2017. GRANT WAS AWARDED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION WITH A HIGHER MATCH REQUIREMENT THAN PREVIOUSLY BUDGETED AND FUNDING WAS NOT ADDRESSED AT THE TIME OF ACCEPTANCE. PLEASE NAME A FUNDING SOURCE.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE 2013 AND 2015 CONSOLIDATED ACTION PLANS, AND AUTHORIZE JUDGE CRAIG DOYAL TO IMPLEMENT AMENDMENTS INCLUDING PAYMENTS AND RECLASSIFICATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BUDGET AS SUBMITTED.
PURCHASING A. CONSIDER, APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE IMPAIRED DRIVING AND MOBILIZATION GRANT FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,711.18 WITH A MATCH OF $9,987.17 FROM THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE BUDGET. AUTHORIZE LIEUTENANT SCOTT SPENCER TO SUBMIT AND ACCEPT GRANT ON BEHALF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
COMMISSIONERS A. PRECINCT 1 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE OPENING POSITION 6121-1604-502 (PART TIME PARK ATTENDANT) FOR 1508 HOURS AT $15.00 HOURLY, TO BE FUNDED FROM 612-7997. THE EFFECTIVE DATE WILL BE 10/14/17. B. COMMISSIONER PRECINCTS 1 AND 4 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A JOINT ORDER OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICTS (MCESD) NO. 1 AND NO. 12 CALLING FOR AN ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 7, 2017 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSOLIDATING BOTH DISTRICTS INTO A NEWLY CREATED MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT 1, TO BE EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2018.
HUMAN RESOURCES A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE REMOVAL OF NURSING MOTHER BREAKS IN SECTION 4.7-29 OF THE FAMILY LEAVE POLICY AND THE ADDITION OF SECTION 4.16, NURSING MOTHER BREAKS THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMPLOYEE POLICY MANUAL. B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAYROLL CHANGE REQUEST FORMS.
21. 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; ARTICLE 551.071 A. CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY REGARDING THE CONTRACT WITH CHILDREN'S PROTECTIVE SERVICES MANAGED ASSIGNED COUNSEL (CPMAC). 22. TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
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