1. CALL TO ORDER 2. OPENING PRAYER 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S.A. FLAG 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS FLAG 5. ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS
COUNTY CLERK A. Consider and approve Commissioners Court Minutes from regular session dated October 22, 2019, as submitted. B. Consider and approve correction to the August 13, 2019 Commissioners Court Minutes as follows: DID READ: 16. AWARD APPROVED – PROJECT 19-19 – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Motion by Commissioner Meador, seconded by Commissioner Riley, to approve the award for Project 19-19 RFQ Land Surveying Services as follows: Pate Dawson as primary, Landtech as secondary and LJA as the third for Emergency Management with contracts to follow. Motion carried. SHOULD READ: 16. AWARD APPROVED – PROJECT 19-19 – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Motion by Commissioner Meador, seconded by Commissioner Riley, to approve the award for Project 19-19 RFQ Land Surveying Services as follows: Pape Dawson as primary, Landtech as secondary and LJA as the third for Emergency Management with contracts to follow. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA (ONE MOTION WITH MODIFICATIONS, IF APPLICABLE, APPROVES FOR ACTION, ALL ITEMS CONTAINED WITHIN THE CONSENT AGENDA). A. AUDITOR 1. Consider and approve request by Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 to use $15,234.86 from the Justice of the Peace Technology Fund. 2. Consider and approve request by Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 to use $9,106.41 from the Justice of the Peace Technology Fund. 3. Consider and approve request by Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 to use $2,855.54 from the Justice of the Peace Technology Fund. 4. Consider and approve the request to increase cash drawer funds and change reserve for a total funds increase of $100 at Justice of the Peace Precinct 5. 5. Consider and if appropriate, take action in regards to the invoice in the amount of $15,065 received from the Joint Commission for the survey fee for the accreditation/certification program participation as required by the Agreement between Montgomery County and the Texas Department of State Health Services (Section I, A-2; approved in Commissioners Court on November 24, 2015 (Motion #4)). 6. Consider and accept completed audits. 7. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.024. B. BUDGET OFFICE 1. Consider, approve, and authorize adjustments and amendments for Grant Departments for Fiscal Year 2020. 2. Consider, approve, and authorize the line item transfers and adjustments for Fiscal Year 2019 Budget according to Budget Policy. 3. Memorialize previous actions taken on changes to the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget in prior Commissioners Court meetings. 4. Consider, approve, and authorize transfer, adjustment, and amendments for special revenue departments and general fund departments for Fiscal Year 2019. 5. Consider, approve, and authorize the line item transfers and adjustments for Fiscal Year 2020 Budget according to Budget Policy. 6. Please consider, accept, and approve salary schedule as of 11/02/19. 7. Consider, approve, and authorize transfers, adjustments, and amendments for special revenue departments and general fund departments for Fiscal Year 2020. C. COUNTY JUDGE 1. Approve and ratify amendment No. 17 to IGSA No. 79-00-0071 to increase per diem as per wage determination. 2. Consider, discuss and accept the appointment of the following individuals to the Montgomery County Ethics Commission for 2020-2021 terms. Amanda Whittington, nominee for Judge Mark Keough Nancy Mikeska, nominee for Commissioner Meador Anne Sundquist, nominee for Commissioner Riley Casey Loring, nominee for Commissioner Noack Brian Stanley, nominee for Commissioner Metts D. TREASURER 1. Consider and accept a donation of $1,650, to the Animal Shelter from Traders Village Houston, L.P. to be deposited into line item 63311.4364. E. PURCHASING 1. Acknowledge the check from Rene Bates Auctioneers, Inc. in the amount of $78,488.37 from the September Montgomery County Online Auction of seized and surplus items. 2. Approve the following Change Orders (CO): a. Amendment #3 to Whitney & Associates for R-O-W Appraisal Services for Sorters Road for additional appraisal services in the amount of $14,000 for Commissioner Precinct 4. b. CO #2 to Landtech, Inc. for Surveying Services for Sorters Road from 1,000 feet South of Northpark Drive to FM 1314 for additional topographic surveying services for drainage design in the amount of $31,510 for Commissioner Precinct 4. c. CO #1 to Smith & Company for Project# 18-32 - Fish Creek Thoroughfare: Lake Creek Bridge II for additional items and one hundred thirty-nine (139) additional days in the amount of $20,925 for Commissioner Precinct 2. d. CO #1 to VIS Houston, LLC for Audio/Visual Systems and Installation for change in payment terms for Information Technology. 3. Approve renewal options for: a. Project #2016-0061 Drug/Alcohol Screening Services with Avertest, LLC dba Averhealth for various departments. (exercising the third of four renewal options) b. Project #2016-0004 Moving of Voting Equipment with East End Transfer & Storage, Inc. for Elections. (exercising a one-year extension option) 4. Approve granting a Discretionary Exemption for: a. Firearm Analysis as a personal or professional service on an as needed basis from Melissa A. Nally for Sheriff's Office/Crime Lab. Cancel existing contract and replace with updated agreement. Local Gov't Code §262.024(a)(4) b. Probation Tracking System as an item that can only be obtained from only one source from Corrections Software Solutions for Adult Probation. Local Gov't Code §262.024(a)(7)(A) F. RISK MANAGEMENT 1. Acknowledge payment to Enterprise dba Damage Recovery, in the amount of $450, in reference to claim #A-19-0165, DOL: 07/10/19. 2. Acknowledge payment to Enrique Navarro, in the amount of $275, in reference to claim #A-19- 0168; DOL: 10/05/19. 3. Consider and approve changes, additions and releases on Surety Bonds. G. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and accept check #415750 in the amount of $976.15 from the City of Conroe for reimbursement of costs associated with latex paint recycle to be deposited into line item 612-7927. 2. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and accept check #55178 from Meals on Wheels Montgomery County in the amount of $409.23 for the purchase of fuel for September 2019. This will be deposited into line item number 615-7926. H. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in The Reserve on Lake Conroe, Section 1 into the one-year maintenance period. b. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Summerchase, Section 2 into the one-year maintenance period. c. Consider and approve the final plat of Lake Breeze, Section 3. d. Consider and approve the final plat of Villas at White Oak Ranch, Section 2. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Woodforest, Section 94 into the one-year maintenance period. b. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Pine Island at Woodforest, Section 2 into the one-year maintenance period. c. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Pine Market at Woodforest, Section 1 into the one-year maintenance period. d. Consider and approve setting a public hearing date of December 10, 2019 to post a 25-mph speed limit in Kipling Oaks Subdivision. e. Consider and approve setting a public hearing date of December 10, 2019 to post a 20-mph speed limit in Ranch Crest Subdivision Section 3 and Section 4. f. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Woodforest, Section 71 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. g. Consider and acknowledge that the road in Del Webb The Woodlands Del Webb Boulevard Street Dedication, Section 2 has been built to county standards. The bond may be released at this time. This road is private and will not be maintained by Montgomery County. h. Consider and approve acceptance of road in Stonebridge Church Drive Street Dedication into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. i. Consider and approve acceptance of road in Del Webb The Woodlands Stonebridge Church Drive Street Dedication into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Woodson's Reserve, Section 15 into the oneyear maintenance period. b. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Woodson's Reserve, Section 16 into the oneyear maintenance period. c. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Woodson's Reserve, Section 10 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. d. Consider and approve setting a public hearing date of December 10, 2019 to post a 40-mph speed limit on Pruitt Road from the IH-45 Southbound Service Road to Budde Road. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Deer Trail Estates, Section 1 into the one-year maintenance period. b. Consider and approve setting a public hearing date of December 10, 2019 to establish multi-way (all way) stop sign control at the Needham Road and River Oaks Drive intersection. c. Acknowledge fully executed Agreement to Contribute Right of Way funds for right of way improvements to SH 105 from FM 1484 to San Jacinto County line with Texas Department of Transportation, approved in commissioners court on September 10, 2019. d. Consider and approve the final plat of Waukegan Way, Section 4. e. Consider and approve the final plat of Harper's Preserve, Section 7. f. Consider and approve the final plat of Crockett Trace Estates, Section 8. I. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Consider and accept payroll change request forms. J. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1. Consider 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 $2,451,869.04. This award is from the UASI and SHSP grant programs. Authorize Darren Hess to execute as the authorized official. 2. Consider and approve the acceptance of Supplemental Award to the following HSGD 2017 UASI grant and amount. Grant 3420701 2017 UASI LETPA First Responder LE Special Response in the amount of $130,663.08. K. SHERIFF 1. Consider and accept a donation in the amount of $5,000 from Claire J-A Rose. The donation is on behalf of the MCSO K9 Division. Please allocate the funds to budget line 560150-73573. 2. Consider and accept the donation of a vehicle from the National Insurance Crime Bureau on behalf of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. L. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 213 for FM 1097 Road Project. b. Approve Resolution and Order to pay closing costs related to the acquisition of Parcel 72 for FM 1097 Road Project. c. Approve Resolution and Order to pay possession and use agreement of Parcel 107 for FM 1097 Road Project. d. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for independent consideration for possession and use agreement of Parcel 107 for FM 1097 Road Project. e. Approve Resolution and Order to pay possession and use agreement of Parcel 231 for FM 1097 Road Project. f. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for independent consideration for possession and use agreement of Parcel 231 for FM 1097 Road Project. g. Approve order declaring the existence of a public necessity and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings for Parcel 106 for the FM 1097 Road Project. h. Approve order declaring the existence of a public necessity and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings for Parcel 110 for the FM 1097 Road Project. i. Approve order declaring the existence of a public necessity and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings for Parcel 111 for the FM 1097 Road Project. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve Order Acknowledging Receipt of Amendment to Letter of Credit for the account of Ranch Crest Subdivision Section III. b. Consider and approve Order Acknowledging Receipt of Amendment to Letter of Credit for the account of Street Dedication Atascosa Trail, Wichita Trail and Lavaca Trail. 3. PRECINCT 4 a. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 25 for Sorters Road Project. b. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 61 for Sorters Road Project. c. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 81 for Sorters Road Project. d. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 93 for Sorters Road Project. e. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 6 for Old Houston Road Project. f. Approve order declaring the existence of a public necessity and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings for Parcel 39 for the Sorters Road Expansion Project. g. Approve order declaring the existence of a public necessity and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings for Parcel 40 for the Sorters Road Expansion Project. h. Approve order declaring the existence of a public necessity and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings for Parcel 18 for the Old Houston Road Expansion Project. i. Approve order accepting donation deed for Lot 11, Block 1, of Magnolia Bend (6) and appointing Commissioner James Metts as Special Commissioner to sign for the acceptance of the deed on behalf of Montgomery County. j. Consider and approve Order Acknowledging Receipt of Amendment to Letter of Credit for the account of White Oak Crossing Section IV. k. Consider and approve Order Acknowledging Receipt of Amendment to Letter of Credit for the account of White Oak Crossing Section V. 4. ALL PRECINCTS a. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to defend claim no. B-19-0179; Cause No. 19-10- 13781; Theresa J. Neal McCallum vs. Jimmy R. Blount, Linda Blount and Montgomery County, Texas; in the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas. b. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to defend claim no. B-19-0184; Cause No. 19-10- 14292; Dwayne Dickerson vs. Rand Henderson, Sheriff of Montgomery County, Texas; in the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas. c. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to defend claim no. B-18-0103; Cause No. 19-10- 14258; Cody Miller and Shelia Miller, individually and as heirs to the Estate of Erin Miller vs. Gregory Scott Solise and Montgomery County; in the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas. d. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to settle claim no. A-19-0163, date of incident 09/10/19, and to authorize the County Auditor to issue a check with funding from budget 40220 line item 748383. M. COUNTY ATTORNEY - MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FACILITY 1. Consider and approve the re-appointment of Dr. Christopher Chapman, MD, to the medical staff of Wellpath/Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility as an active member with requested privileges in Family Medicine. 2. Consider and approve the re-appointment of Dr. Samson Sheih, MD, to the medical staff of Wellpath/Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility as an active member with requested privileges in Family Medicine. 3. Consider and approve the appointment of George Morrison, Tele-Radiologist, DO, for provisional status as recommended by the MCMHTF Advisory Board. 4. Consider and approve the appointment of Mark Meyermann, Tele-Radiologist, DO, for provisional status as recommended by the MCMHTF Advisory Board. 5. Consider and approve the proposed Medical Staff Bylaws revisions reviewed by the Medical Executive Committee and approved by Advisory Board. 6. Consider and accept quarterly minutes of the July 17, 2019 MCMHTF Advisory Board meeting. 7. Consider and accept the Annual Performance Improvement Report Sept 2018-August 2019 as required by agreement between Montgomery County and Texas Health and Human Services Commission and recommended by MCMHTF Advisory Board. 8. Consider and approve the re-appointment of Dr. Jack Pieniazek, MD, to the medical staff of Wellpath/Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility as an active member with requested privileges in Family Medicine. 9. Consider and approve the re-appointment of Dr. Karen Nelson, PhD, to the medical staff of Wellpath/Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility as an active member with requested privileges in Psychology. N. COUNTY CLERK 1. Acknowledge the deputation of Shari Taylor. O. DISTRICT CLERK 1. Acknowledge deputation of District Clerk Deputy Clerk, Sarah Introligator. P. CONROE-NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT 1. Consent to Partial Assignment of Land Lease from Andrea Kay Johnson to William B. Day for .181 acre of land at the Conroe North Houston Regional Airport. 2. Consider and execute easement with Entergy for the DCR hangar Development at the Conroe North Houston Regional Airport. Q. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1 1. Consider and accept the Personal Services Agreement and Release of Liability from Reserve Deputy Jacob Wright. R. GRANTS 1. Consider and accept the interlocal agreements between Montgomery County, Walker and Grimes Counties for the 2020 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) Auto Theft Grant. Grant was accepted in Commissioners Court on August 27, 2019. 2. Consider and accept the Fiscal Year 2020 Child Exploitation Social Worker grant from the Governor's Office of Texas for the District Attorney's Office in the amount of $89,229.36. No match required. Grant application was approved in Commissioners Court on February 12, 2019. 3. Consider and approve deobligation of the Fiscal Year 2018 and 2019 Child Victim Coordinator grant funds in the amount of $3,311.66 to the Governor's Office of Texas. 4. Consider and accept the Fiscal Year 2020 Statewide Automated Victim Notification System (SAVNS) grant funding in the amount of $30,170.26 for the Sheriff's Office. Please authorize Judge Mark Keough to sign grant electronically on behalf of Montgomery County.
Consideration of Consent Agenda
6. Please consider, accept, and approve salary schedule as of 11/02/19.
COUNTY JUDGE A. Consider, discuss and approve resolution casting Montgomery County's votes for the 2020-2021 term for the Board of Directors of Montgomery County Appraisal District. B. Consider, discuss and approve the appointment of five (5) board members from the submitted list of nominees to the Montgomery County Ethics commission for 2020-2021 terms. Two (2) nominees from the Civil Service Commission, two (2) from the Dispute Resolution Center and one (1) from the Montgomery County Bar Association. Bill Dornbos, Civil Service Commission Tony Fuller, Civil Service Commission Francis Bourgeois, Dispute Resolution Center Charles John McBride, Dispute Resolution Center Adam Looney, Montgomery County Bar Association Janet Speilvogel, Montgomery County Bar Association
BUDGET A. Consider and approve carry-overs from Fiscal Year 2019 to Fiscal Year 2020.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT A. Consider, discuss and approve the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Application Consulting Services from Hagerty Consulting in the amount of $59,800 due to repetitive flooding in Montgomery County and name a funding source. B. Consider, discuss, and authorize MCOHSEM to authorize Hagerty Consulting to conduct the damage site data collection, previously approved in court on October 22, 2019. This will provide Montgomery County with the necessary flood damage data for future disaster planning efforts and can also be used to maintain compliance with required NFIP regulations.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT A. Consider and approve the FY 2019 Funding Grant Agreements between HUD and Montgomery County that incorporates the CDBG Entitlement Agreement, the HOME Investment Partnerships Agreement, the Emergency Solution Grant, and the Funding Approvals for the CDBG OMB Approval No. 2506-0193, HOME Form HUD 40093, and the ESG Form and authorize Judge Mark Keough to sign related documents.
TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR A. Consider and take appropriate action on proposed Tax Abatement Agreement between Montgomery County, Texas and Levitated Metals Holdings, LLC. B. Consider and take appropriate action on proposed Tax Abatement Agreement between Montgomery County, Texas and Texas Tissue Converting, LLC.
ADULT PROBATION A. Consider and approve two remodeling projects to the Adult Probation Building #2 as proposed by Building Maintenance not to exceed $3,500.
COUNTY AUDITOR A. Consider and approve the Payment of Accounts.
PURCHASING A. Take all appropriate action to consider and approve the contract with the following highly qualified provider per Government Code Chapter 2254: 1. Material Testing and Inspection Services for Project# 19-24 - Keenan Cutoff Road: BNSF RR & FM 2854 Overpass from Geoscience Engineering & Testing, Inc. in the amount of $199,764 for Commissioner Precinct 2. 2. Engineering Services to develop construction plans for the Calvary Road Culvert Crossings from Bleyl Engineering in the amount of $97,450 for Commissioner Precinct 1. B. Take all appropriate action to approve the award for: 1. Project 19-54 Engineering Services for Commissioner Precinct 4. 2. Project 19-24 Keenan Cutoff Road: BNSF RR & FM 2854 Overpass for Commissioner Precinct 2. 3. Project 19-60 SH 242 from Gosling Road to Honor Roll Drive for Commissioner Precinct 2. 4. Project 19-62 Calvary Road and Shepard Hill Road Bridge for Commissioner Precinct 1. 5. Project 20-01 Mount Mariah Road and Bays Chapel Road Culvert Replacement for Commissioner Precinct 1. C. Take all appropriate action on Bid #19-45 Widening of Lake Woodlands Drive (Project A) and IH- 45 Woodlands Parkway Traffic Signalization and Robinson Road Widening (Project B) for Commissioner Precinct 3.
COUNTY ATTORNEY - MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FACILITY A. Consider and take appropriate action on amendment to Management and Operations Agreement between Montgomery County and Wellpath Recovery Solutions regarding Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility. RECESS MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT. CONVENE PUBLIC HEARINGS.
PUBLIC HEARING A. PRECINCT 1 1. Consider the partial revision of Lot 6, Block 10, and portions of Reserve “U” and Lots 4, 5 and 7, Block 10 as shown in Final Plat of Phase 1A Bluejack National to be known as Bluejack Southern Living Enclave. B. PRECINCT 2 1. Consider the partial revision of Lot 8, Block 3, High Meadow Estates Section 2 to be known as High Meadow Estates Section Two, Partial Replat No. 2. C. PRECINCT 3 1. Consider and approve establishing a no parking zone and placement of "No Parking, Standing, Stopping" "7:15 - 8:30 A.M. 2:45 - 3:45 P.M." "Mon - Fri" signs on the southbound side of Glen Loch Drive between the entrance and exit driveways of Glen Loch Elementary School. D. PRECINCT 4 1. Consider the partial replat of a residual tract out of Deerwood Subdivision, Section 1 to be known as Deerwood Norte, Section One. RECONVENE COURT - TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
COUNTY ENGINEER A. Consider and approve the final plat of Deerwood Norte, Section One.
COMMISSIONERS A. PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and accept cashier's check #9826245850 from Daniel Barrera & Associates, P.C. in the amount of $5,000 for restitution for Cause # 19-01-01165. This will be deposited into line item number 615-7914.
CITIZENS
24. MISCELLANEOUS 26. COURT ADJOURNS
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. OPENING PRAYER 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE U.S.A. FLAG 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS FLAG 5. ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS
COUNTY CLERK A. Consider and approve Commissioners Court Minutes from regular session dated October 22, 2019, as submitted. B. Consider and approve correction to the August 13, 2019 Commissioners Court Minutes as follows: DID READ: 16. AWARD APPROVED – PROJECT 19-19 – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Motion by Commissioner Meador, seconded by Commissioner Riley, to approve the award for Project 19-19 RFQ Land Surveying Services as follows: Pate Dawson as primary, Landtech as secondary and LJA as the third for Emergency Management with contracts to follow. Motion carried. SHOULD READ: 16. AWARD APPROVED – PROJECT 19-19 – EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Motion by Commissioner Meador, seconded by Commissioner Riley, to approve the award for Project 19-19 RFQ Land Surveying Services as follows: Pape Dawson as primary, Landtech as secondary and LJA as the third for Emergency Management with contracts to follow. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA (ONE MOTION WITH MODIFICATIONS, IF APPLICABLE, APPROVES FOR ACTION, ALL ITEMS CONTAINED WITHIN THE CONSENT AGENDA). A. AUDITOR 1. Consider and approve request by Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 to use $15,234.86 from the Justice of the Peace Technology Fund. 2. Consider and approve request by Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 to use $9,106.41 from the Justice of the Peace Technology Fund. 3. Consider and approve request by Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 to use $2,855.54 from the Justice of the Peace Technology Fund. 4. Consider and approve the request to increase cash drawer funds and change reserve for a total funds increase of $100 at Justice of the Peace Precinct 5. 5. Consider and if appropriate, take action in regards to the invoice in the amount of $15,065 received from the Joint Commission for the survey fee for the accreditation/certification program participation as required by the Agreement between Montgomery County and the Texas Department of State Health Services (Section I, A-2; approved in Commissioners Court on November 24, 2015 (Motion #4)). 6. Consider and accept completed audits. 7. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.024. B. BUDGET OFFICE 1. Consider, approve, and authorize adjustments and amendments for Grant Departments for Fiscal Year 2020. 2. Consider, approve, and authorize the line item transfers and adjustments for Fiscal Year 2019 Budget according to Budget Policy. 3. Memorialize previous actions taken on changes to the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget in prior Commissioners Court meetings. 4. Consider, approve, and authorize transfer, adjustment, and amendments for special revenue departments and general fund departments for Fiscal Year 2019. 5. Consider, approve, and authorize the line item transfers and adjustments for Fiscal Year 2020 Budget according to Budget Policy. 6. Please consider, accept, and approve salary schedule as of 11/02/19. 7. Consider, approve, and authorize transfers, adjustments, and amendments for special revenue departments and general fund departments for Fiscal Year 2020. C. COUNTY JUDGE 1. Approve and ratify amendment No. 17 to IGSA No. 79-00-0071 to increase per diem as per wage determination. 2. Consider, discuss and accept the appointment of the following individuals to the Montgomery County Ethics Commission for 2020-2021 terms. Amanda Whittington, nominee for Judge Mark Keough Nancy Mikeska, nominee for Commissioner Meador Anne Sundquist, nominee for Commissioner Riley Casey Loring, nominee for Commissioner Noack Brian Stanley, nominee for Commissioner Metts D. TREASURER 1. Consider and accept a donation of $1,650, to the Animal Shelter from Traders Village Houston, L.P. to be deposited into line item 63311.4364. E. PURCHASING 1. Acknowledge the check from Rene Bates Auctioneers, Inc. in the amount of $78,488.37 from the September Montgomery County Online Auction of seized and surplus items. 2. Approve the following Change Orders (CO): a. Amendment #3 to Whitney & Associates for R-O-W Appraisal Services for Sorters Road for additional appraisal services in the amount of $14,000 for Commissioner Precinct 4. b. CO #2 to Landtech, Inc. for Surveying Services for Sorters Road from 1,000 feet South of Northpark Drive to FM 1314 for additional topographic surveying services for drainage design in the amount of $31,510 for Commissioner Precinct 4. c. CO #1 to Smith & Company for Project# 18-32 - Fish Creek Thoroughfare: Lake Creek Bridge II for additional items and one hundred thirty-nine (139) additional days in the amount of $20,925 for Commissioner Precinct 2. d. CO #1 to VIS Houston, LLC for Audio/Visual Systems and Installation for change in payment terms for Information Technology. 3. Approve renewal options for: a. Project #2016-0061 Drug/Alcohol Screening Services with Avertest, LLC dba Averhealth for various departments. (exercising the third of four renewal options) b. Project #2016-0004 Moving of Voting Equipment with East End Transfer & Storage, Inc. for Elections. (exercising a one-year extension option) 4. Approve granting a Discretionary Exemption for: a. Firearm Analysis as a personal or professional service on an as needed basis from Melissa A. Nally for Sheriff's Office/Crime Lab. Cancel existing contract and replace with updated agreement. Local Gov't Code §262.024(a)(4) b. Probation Tracking System as an item that can only be obtained from only one source from Corrections Software Solutions for Adult Probation. Local Gov't Code §262.024(a)(7)(A) F. RISK MANAGEMENT 1. Acknowledge payment to Enterprise dba Damage Recovery, in the amount of $450, in reference to claim #A-19-0165, DOL: 07/10/19. 2. Acknowledge payment to Enrique Navarro, in the amount of $275, in reference to claim #A-19- 0168; DOL: 10/05/19. 3. Consider and approve changes, additions and releases on Surety Bonds. G. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and accept check #415750 in the amount of $976.15 from the City of Conroe for reimbursement of costs associated with latex paint recycle to be deposited into line item 612-7927. 2. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and accept check #55178 from Meals on Wheels Montgomery County in the amount of $409.23 for the purchase of fuel for September 2019. This will be deposited into line item number 615-7926. H. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in The Reserve on Lake Conroe, Section 1 into the one-year maintenance period. b. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Summerchase, Section 2 into the one-year maintenance period. c. Consider and approve the final plat of Lake Breeze, Section 3. d. Consider and approve the final plat of Villas at White Oak Ranch, Section 2. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Woodforest, Section 94 into the one-year maintenance period. b. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Pine Island at Woodforest, Section 2 into the one-year maintenance period. c. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Pine Market at Woodforest, Section 1 into the one-year maintenance period. d. Consider and approve setting a public hearing date of December 10, 2019 to post a 25-mph speed limit in Kipling Oaks Subdivision. e. Consider and approve setting a public hearing date of December 10, 2019 to post a 20-mph speed limit in Ranch Crest Subdivision Section 3 and Section 4. f. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Woodforest, Section 71 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. g. Consider and acknowledge that the road in Del Webb The Woodlands Del Webb Boulevard Street Dedication, Section 2 has been built to county standards. The bond may be released at this time. This road is private and will not be maintained by Montgomery County. h. Consider and approve acceptance of road in Stonebridge Church Drive Street Dedication into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. i. Consider and approve acceptance of road in Del Webb The Woodlands Stonebridge Church Drive Street Dedication into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Woodson's Reserve, Section 15 into the oneyear maintenance period. b. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Woodson's Reserve, Section 16 into the oneyear maintenance period. c. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Woodson's Reserve, Section 10 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. d. Consider and approve setting a public hearing date of December 10, 2019 to post a 40-mph speed limit on Pruitt Road from the IH-45 Southbound Service Road to Budde Road. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Deer Trail Estates, Section 1 into the one-year maintenance period. b. Consider and approve setting a public hearing date of December 10, 2019 to establish multi-way (all way) stop sign control at the Needham Road and River Oaks Drive intersection. c. Acknowledge fully executed Agreement to Contribute Right of Way funds for right of way improvements to SH 105 from FM 1484 to San Jacinto County line with Texas Department of Transportation, approved in commissioners court on September 10, 2019. d. Consider and approve the final plat of Waukegan Way, Section 4. e. Consider and approve the final plat of Harper's Preserve, Section 7. f. Consider and approve the final plat of Crockett Trace Estates, Section 8. I. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Consider and accept payroll change request forms. J. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1. Consider 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 $2,451,869.04. This award is from the UASI and SHSP grant programs. Authorize Darren Hess to execute as the authorized official. 2. Consider and approve the acceptance of Supplemental Award to the following HSGD 2017 UASI grant and amount. Grant 3420701 2017 UASI LETPA First Responder LE Special Response in the amount of $130,663.08. K. SHERIFF 1. Consider and accept a donation in the amount of $5,000 from Claire J-A Rose. The donation is on behalf of the MCSO K9 Division. Please allocate the funds to budget line 560150-73573. 2. Consider and accept the donation of a vehicle from the National Insurance Crime Bureau on behalf of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. L. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 213 for FM 1097 Road Project. b. Approve Resolution and Order to pay closing costs related to the acquisition of Parcel 72 for FM 1097 Road Project. c. Approve Resolution and Order to pay possession and use agreement of Parcel 107 for FM 1097 Road Project. d. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for independent consideration for possession and use agreement of Parcel 107 for FM 1097 Road Project. e. Approve Resolution and Order to pay possession and use agreement of Parcel 231 for FM 1097 Road Project. f. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for independent consideration for possession and use agreement of Parcel 231 for FM 1097 Road Project. g. Approve order declaring the existence of a public necessity and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings for Parcel 106 for the FM 1097 Road Project. h. Approve order declaring the existence of a public necessity and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings for Parcel 110 for the FM 1097 Road Project. i. Approve order declaring the existence of a public necessity and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings for Parcel 111 for the FM 1097 Road Project. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve Order Acknowledging Receipt of Amendment to Letter of Credit for the account of Ranch Crest Subdivision Section III. b. Consider and approve Order Acknowledging Receipt of Amendment to Letter of Credit for the account of Street Dedication Atascosa Trail, Wichita Trail and Lavaca Trail. 3. PRECINCT 4 a. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 25 for Sorters Road Project. b. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 61 for Sorters Road Project. c. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 81 for Sorters Road Project. d. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 93 for Sorters Road Project. e. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 6 for Old Houston Road Project. f. Approve order declaring the existence of a public necessity and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings for Parcel 39 for the Sorters Road Expansion Project. g. Approve order declaring the existence of a public necessity and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings for Parcel 40 for the Sorters Road Expansion Project. h. Approve order declaring the existence of a public necessity and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings for Parcel 18 for the Old Houston Road Expansion Project. i. Approve order accepting donation deed for Lot 11, Block 1, of Magnolia Bend (6) and appointing Commissioner James Metts as Special Commissioner to sign for the acceptance of the deed on behalf of Montgomery County. j. Consider and approve Order Acknowledging Receipt of Amendment to Letter of Credit for the account of White Oak Crossing Section IV. k. Consider and approve Order Acknowledging Receipt of Amendment to Letter of Credit for the account of White Oak Crossing Section V. 4. ALL PRECINCTS a. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to defend claim no. B-19-0179; Cause No. 19-10- 13781; Theresa J. Neal McCallum vs. Jimmy R. Blount, Linda Blount and Montgomery County, Texas; in the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas. b. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to defend claim no. B-19-0184; Cause No. 19-10- 14292; Dwayne Dickerson vs. Rand Henderson, Sheriff of Montgomery County, Texas; in the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas. c. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to defend claim no. B-18-0103; Cause No. 19-10- 14258; Cody Miller and Shelia Miller, individually and as heirs to the Estate of Erin Miller vs. Gregory Scott Solise and Montgomery County; in the 284th Judicial District Court of Montgomery County, Texas. d. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to settle claim no. A-19-0163, date of incident 09/10/19, and to authorize the County Auditor to issue a check with funding from budget 40220 line item 748383. M. COUNTY ATTORNEY - MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FACILITY 1. Consider and approve the re-appointment of Dr. Christopher Chapman, MD, to the medical staff of Wellpath/Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility as an active member with requested privileges in Family Medicine. 2. Consider and approve the re-appointment of Dr. Samson Sheih, MD, to the medical staff of Wellpath/Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility as an active member with requested privileges in Family Medicine. 3. Consider and approve the appointment of George Morrison, Tele-Radiologist, DO, for provisional status as recommended by the MCMHTF Advisory Board. 4. Consider and approve the appointment of Mark Meyermann, Tele-Radiologist, DO, for provisional status as recommended by the MCMHTF Advisory Board. 5. Consider and approve the proposed Medical Staff Bylaws revisions reviewed by the Medical Executive Committee and approved by Advisory Board. 6. Consider and accept quarterly minutes of the July 17, 2019 MCMHTF Advisory Board meeting. 7. Consider and accept the Annual Performance Improvement Report Sept 2018-August 2019 as required by agreement between Montgomery County and Texas Health and Human Services Commission and recommended by MCMHTF Advisory Board. 8. Consider and approve the re-appointment of Dr. Jack Pieniazek, MD, to the medical staff of Wellpath/Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility as an active member with requested privileges in Family Medicine. 9. Consider and approve the re-appointment of Dr. Karen Nelson, PhD, to the medical staff of Wellpath/Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility as an active member with requested privileges in Psychology. N. COUNTY CLERK 1. Acknowledge the deputation of Shari Taylor. O. DISTRICT CLERK 1. Acknowledge deputation of District Clerk Deputy Clerk, Sarah Introligator. P. CONROE-NORTH HOUSTON REGIONAL AIRPORT 1. Consent to Partial Assignment of Land Lease from Andrea Kay Johnson to William B. Day for .181 acre of land at the Conroe North Houston Regional Airport. 2. Consider and execute easement with Entergy for the DCR hangar Development at the Conroe North Houston Regional Airport. Q. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1 1. Consider and accept the Personal Services Agreement and Release of Liability from Reserve Deputy Jacob Wright. R. GRANTS 1. Consider and accept the interlocal agreements between Montgomery County, Walker and Grimes Counties for the 2020 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA) Auto Theft Grant. Grant was accepted in Commissioners Court on August 27, 2019. 2. Consider and accept the Fiscal Year 2020 Child Exploitation Social Worker grant from the Governor's Office of Texas for the District Attorney's Office in the amount of $89,229.36. No match required. Grant application was approved in Commissioners Court on February 12, 2019. 3. Consider and approve deobligation of the Fiscal Year 2018 and 2019 Child Victim Coordinator grant funds in the amount of $3,311.66 to the Governor's Office of Texas. 4. Consider and accept the Fiscal Year 2020 Statewide Automated Victim Notification System (SAVNS) grant funding in the amount of $30,170.26 for the Sheriff's Office. Please authorize Judge Mark Keough to sign grant electronically on behalf of Montgomery County.
Consideration of Consent Agenda
6. Please consider, accept, and approve salary schedule as of 11/02/19.
COUNTY JUDGE A. Consider, discuss and approve resolution casting Montgomery County's votes for the 2020-2021 term for the Board of Directors of Montgomery County Appraisal District. B. Consider, discuss and approve the appointment of five (5) board members from the submitted list of nominees to the Montgomery County Ethics commission for 2020-2021 terms. Two (2) nominees from the Civil Service Commission, two (2) from the Dispute Resolution Center and one (1) from the Montgomery County Bar Association. Bill Dornbos, Civil Service Commission Tony Fuller, Civil Service Commission Francis Bourgeois, Dispute Resolution Center Charles John McBride, Dispute Resolution Center Adam Looney, Montgomery County Bar Association Janet Speilvogel, Montgomery County Bar Association
BUDGET A. Consider and approve carry-overs from Fiscal Year 2019 to Fiscal Year 2020.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT A. Consider, discuss and approve the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Application Consulting Services from Hagerty Consulting in the amount of $59,800 due to repetitive flooding in Montgomery County and name a funding source. B. Consider, discuss, and authorize MCOHSEM to authorize Hagerty Consulting to conduct the damage site data collection, previously approved in court on October 22, 2019. This will provide Montgomery County with the necessary flood damage data for future disaster planning efforts and can also be used to maintain compliance with required NFIP regulations.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT A. Consider and approve the FY 2019 Funding Grant Agreements between HUD and Montgomery County that incorporates the CDBG Entitlement Agreement, the HOME Investment Partnerships Agreement, the Emergency Solution Grant, and the Funding Approvals for the CDBG OMB Approval No. 2506-0193, HOME Form HUD 40093, and the ESG Form and authorize Judge Mark Keough to sign related documents.
TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR A. Consider and take appropriate action on proposed Tax Abatement Agreement between Montgomery County, Texas and Levitated Metals Holdings, LLC. B. Consider and take appropriate action on proposed Tax Abatement Agreement between Montgomery County, Texas and Texas Tissue Converting, LLC.
ADULT PROBATION A. Consider and approve two remodeling projects to the Adult Probation Building #2 as proposed by Building Maintenance not to exceed $3,500.
COUNTY AUDITOR A. Consider and approve the Payment of Accounts.
PURCHASING A. Take all appropriate action to consider and approve the contract with the following highly qualified provider per Government Code Chapter 2254: 1. Material Testing and Inspection Services for Project# 19-24 - Keenan Cutoff Road: BNSF RR & FM 2854 Overpass from Geoscience Engineering & Testing, Inc. in the amount of $199,764 for Commissioner Precinct 2. 2. Engineering Services to develop construction plans for the Calvary Road Culvert Crossings from Bleyl Engineering in the amount of $97,450 for Commissioner Precinct 1. B. Take all appropriate action to approve the award for: 1. Project 19-54 Engineering Services for Commissioner Precinct 4. 2. Project 19-24 Keenan Cutoff Road: BNSF RR & FM 2854 Overpass for Commissioner Precinct 2. 3. Project 19-60 SH 242 from Gosling Road to Honor Roll Drive for Commissioner Precinct 2. 4. Project 19-62 Calvary Road and Shepard Hill Road Bridge for Commissioner Precinct 1. 5. Project 20-01 Mount Mariah Road and Bays Chapel Road Culvert Replacement for Commissioner Precinct 1. C. Take all appropriate action on Bid #19-45 Widening of Lake Woodlands Drive (Project A) and IH- 45 Woodlands Parkway Traffic Signalization and Robinson Road Widening (Project B) for Commissioner Precinct 3.
COUNTY ATTORNEY - MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FACILITY A. Consider and take appropriate action on amendment to Management and Operations Agreement between Montgomery County and Wellpath Recovery Solutions regarding Montgomery County Mental Health Treatment Facility. RECESS MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT. CONVENE PUBLIC HEARINGS.
PUBLIC HEARING A. PRECINCT 1 1. Consider the partial revision of Lot 6, Block 10, and portions of Reserve “U” and Lots 4, 5 and 7, Block 10 as shown in Final Plat of Phase 1A Bluejack National to be known as Bluejack Southern Living Enclave. B. PRECINCT 2 1. Consider the partial revision of Lot 8, Block 3, High Meadow Estates Section 2 to be known as High Meadow Estates Section Two, Partial Replat No. 2. C. PRECINCT 3 1. Consider and approve establishing a no parking zone and placement of "No Parking, Standing, Stopping" "7:15 - 8:30 A.M. 2:45 - 3:45 P.M." "Mon - Fri" signs on the southbound side of Glen Loch Drive between the entrance and exit driveways of Glen Loch Elementary School. D. PRECINCT 4 1. Consider the partial replat of a residual tract out of Deerwood Subdivision, Section 1 to be known as Deerwood Norte, Section One. RECONVENE COURT - TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
COUNTY ENGINEER A. Consider and approve the final plat of Deerwood Norte, Section One.
COMMISSIONERS A. PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and accept cashier's check #9826245850 from Daniel Barrera & Associates, P.C. in the amount of $5,000 for restitution for Cause # 19-01-01165. This will be deposited into line item number 615-7914.
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