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
CONSENT AGENDA (ONE MOTION WITH MODIFICATIONS, IF APPLICABLE, APPROVES FOR ACTION, ALL ITEMS CONTAINED WITHIN THE CONSENT AGENDA). A. AUDITOR 1. Consider and accept the following audits. 2. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.024. 3. Consider and approve request by Justice of the Peace Pct. 4 to use $1,500 from the Justice of the Peace Technology Fund. B. BUDGET OFFICE 1. Consider, approve, and authorize the line item transfers and adjustments for Fiscal Year 2020 Budget according to Budget Policy. 2. Consider, approve, and authorize adjustments and amendments for Grant Departments for Fiscal Year 2020. 3. Memorialize previous actions taken on changes to the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget in prior Commissioners Court meetings. 4. Consider, approve, and authorize transfers, adjustments, and amendments for special revenue departments and general fund departments for Fiscal Year 2020. C. TREASURER 1. Consider and accept the Investments Matured Report week ending March 13, 2020. 2. Consider and accept the Investments Matured Report ending March 20, 2020. 3. Consider and approve the Investments Purchased report week ending March 13, 2020. 5. Consider and approve the Monthly Investment Report for February 2020. D. PURCHASING 1. Acknowledge the rebate check in the amount of $9,632.34 for annual rebate according to BuyBoard membership agreement with Staples Contract & Commercial, Inc., for various departments. This will be deposited into line item number 110-436930. 2. Approve the following Change Order (CO): CO #2 to WaveMedia, Inc., for Dark Fiber & Gigabit Ethernet Maintenance to add a location for various departments. a. CO #1 to Third Coast Services, LLC., for Project #19-11, Intersection Improvements for additional asphalt pavement and pavement markings for Commissioner Precinct 1. b. Amendment #5 to Whitney & Associates for Appraisal Services for Sorters Road for additional appraisal services in the amount of $29,650 for Commissioner Precinct 4. c. CO #1 to Smith & Company for Project #18-53, C.R. Dowell Way Construction for additional materials in the amount of $26,312.79 for Commissioner Precinct 1. d. 3. Approve the renewal options for Project 18-09 Sheriff's Office Inmate Technology System with Securus Technologies, Inc., for Sheriff's Office (exercising the second of four renewal options). 4. Approve advertising for: a. Montgomery County Sheriff's Office District 4 Patrol Expansion for the Sheriff's Office. b. Single Family Housing Replacement Program for MCCD. c. Lead Based Paint Inspections and Other Services for MCCD. 5. Consider and approve granting permission to advertise for bids for the Wood Creek Estates Drainage Rectification Project upon completion of plans and specifications. E. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and accept check #23875 from City of Roman Forest in the amount of $1,265.27 for the purchase of fuel for February 2020. This will be deposited into line item number 615-7926. F. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve the final plat of Collin's Corner. b. Consider and approve the final plat of Woodforest, Section 60. c. Consider and approve the final plat of Noble Greens at Woodforest, Section 1. 2. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve the final plat of East Montgomery County Improvement District Industrial Park, Section 4. b. Consider and approve the final plat of Bennett States. c. Consider and approve the final plat of Harrington Trails, Sec. 1. 3. ALL PRECINCTS a. Consider and approve a request from Park Construction to move heavy equipment across various county roads. This permit will expire 7/10/2020. Bond on file expires 5/1/2020, new bond expires 5/1/2021. G. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1. Consider and approve reallocating money associated with Motorola Contract to IT Salaries and Benefits. Open two positions 503-5406-1 and 503-5407-1, annualized salary will be 61,500 per position. Authorize Budget Office to transfer funds between positions and accounts as necessary. H. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Consider and accept payroll change request forms. I. COUNTY JUDGE 1. Consider and approve a revised Designation of Foreclosure Sale Location order for tax sales and for sales of real property under contract liens to be recorded in the Real Property Records of Montgomery County. J. OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION 1. Consider and accept the Amended Electronic Jury Selection Plan. K. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of 3310 Willie Way from Randy R. Randhan in accordance with the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant 2016. L. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Approve Interlocal Agreement with the City of Conroe for funding for the Conroe/North Montgomery County Recycle Center. b. Approve Order allowing partial lot conveyance without a replat for Lot 9, Block 6, Emerald Lakes Section 2. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve a Resolution and Order to sue MBM Sand Company, LLC, and/or Skilled International, LLC and all other potentially responsible parties for violation of Montgomery County Flood Plain Management Regulations and other violations, including but not limited to, violation of provisions of the Texas Water Code. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. Approve Resolution and Order authorizing the conveyance of a 38.599 acre Conservation Easement located in the Spring Creek Greenway to the Bayou Land Conservancy and further authorizing Commissioner Precinct 3 James Noack and/or County Attorney B. D. Griffin to approve the Easement and execute all other documents necessary for the conveyance 4. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve Resolution and Order Accepting Payment and Ratifying Sale of 2.318 acres of Real Property in the William Barker Survey, A-82 previously authorized on December 7, 2019. b. Approve Temporary Easement from Lupe M. Paiz and Aurora Paiz to Montgomery County, Texas across a 3 acre tract of land in the R. G, Hamlet Survey, Abstract 258 and authorize Commissioner Precinct 4 James Metts to sign for acceptance of the easement. c. Approve Temporary Easement from Jason S. Head and Misty Head to Montgomery County, Texas across a 6 acre tract of land in the Henry Peters Survey, Abstract 435 and authorize Commissioner Precinct 4 James Metts to sign for acceptance of the easement. d. Approve Temporary Easement from Christopher Sherman and Carol Sherman to Montgomery County, Texas across a 5.3309 acre tract of land in the H.A. Peters Survey, Abstract 435 and authorize Commissioner Precinct 4 James Metts to sign for acceptance of the easement. e. Approve Order Authorizing Notice fo Public Hearing under Local Government Code 232.009(C-1) for the partial revision of Reserve "B" and Reserve "C" of Palmetto Apex Real Estate Fund Development, to be known as New Caney Retail.
Consideration of Consent Agenda
C. TREASURER 4. Consider and approve the Monthly Statement of Balances report for February 2020.
RISK MANAGEMENT A. Consider and approve annual renewal of the Public Entity Insurance Package (Property, Casualty and Workers' Compensation) for the 2020-2021 policy period.
COUNTY AUDITOR A. Consider and approve Payment of Accounts. Click to View B. Consider and accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended September 30, 2019. Click to View
COUNTY ATTORNEY A. Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action concerning ongoing liability, risk and funding to combat Coronavirus (Covid-19).
PURCHASING A. Take appropriate action to approve the award for Project #20-12 - Sallas Park Improvements for MCCD/Commissioner Precinct 4.
PUBLIC HEARING A. PRECINCT 2 1. Consider the partial revision of Sonrisa Court (private street) as shown on Woodtrace Boulevard Street Dedication Replat to be known as Arbor Trace. B. PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and approve establishing multi-way (all way) stop sign control at the Cassowary Drive and Tableland Trail intersection.
COUNTY ENGINEER A. Consider and approve the final plat of Arbor Trace.
PUBLIC HEARING A. PRECINCT 2 1. Consider the partial revision of Sonrisa Court (private street) as shown on Woodtrace Boulevard Street Dedication Replat to be known as Arbor Trace. B. PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and approve establishing multi-way (all way) stop sign control at the Cassowary Drive and Tableland Trail intersection.
COMMISSIONERS A. PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and approve opening an IT Administrative Manager I position, 503-8550-2. Annualized salary to be $54,975. $41,452.65 is needed for the remainder of the fiscal year, to be funded out of Commissioner Precinct 4 budget. Authorize Budget Office to transfer funds between positions and accounts as necessary.
HUMAN RESOURCES A. Consider and approve the payroll change request forms. Click to View B. Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action regarding the HR Policy and Disaster Paid Time Off. Click to View
17. EXECUTIVE SESSION -THE COURT WILL RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, TO WIT: CHAPTER 551, SUB-CHAPTER D; ARTICLES 551.071 A. Consultation with County Attorney concerning claims regarding county bail practices. (Section 551.071). 18. TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
20. MISCELLANEOUS 21. NOTICES A. The Commissioners Court of Montgomery County, Texas will consider the approval or disapproval of the following tax abatement at a regular session of Commissioners Court on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 9:30 a.m., c.d.t: Property Owner: East Davis Dev LLC Applicant: Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. Reinvestment Zone: City of Conroe East Davis Development Reinvestment Zone General Description of Nature of Improvements or repairs: New 600,000 square feet distribution center to be owned by Conroe Logistics Center, LLC and leased to and operated by Home Depot USA, Inc. on approximately 42.223 acres in the Lemuel Smith Survey, A-526 in the City of Conroe Estimated Cost of Improvements or repairs: $51,332,000 cost of improvements. 22. 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
CONSENT AGENDA (ONE MOTION WITH MODIFICATIONS, IF APPLICABLE, APPROVES FOR ACTION, ALL ITEMS CONTAINED WITHIN THE CONSENT AGENDA). A. AUDITOR 1. Consider and accept the following audits. 2. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.024. 3. Consider and approve request by Justice of the Peace Pct. 4 to use $1,500 from the Justice of the Peace Technology Fund. B. BUDGET OFFICE 1. Consider, approve, and authorize the line item transfers and adjustments for Fiscal Year 2020 Budget according to Budget Policy. 2. Consider, approve, and authorize adjustments and amendments for Grant Departments for Fiscal Year 2020. 3. Memorialize previous actions taken on changes to the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget in prior Commissioners Court meetings. 4. Consider, approve, and authorize transfers, adjustments, and amendments for special revenue departments and general fund departments for Fiscal Year 2020. C. TREASURER 1. Consider and accept the Investments Matured Report week ending March 13, 2020. 2. Consider and accept the Investments Matured Report ending March 20, 2020. 3. Consider and approve the Investments Purchased report week ending March 13, 2020. 5. Consider and approve the Monthly Investment Report for February 2020. D. PURCHASING 1. Acknowledge the rebate check in the amount of $9,632.34 for annual rebate according to BuyBoard membership agreement with Staples Contract & Commercial, Inc., for various departments. This will be deposited into line item number 110-436930. 2. Approve the following Change Order (CO): CO #2 to WaveMedia, Inc., for Dark Fiber & Gigabit Ethernet Maintenance to add a location for various departments. a. CO #1 to Third Coast Services, LLC., for Project #19-11, Intersection Improvements for additional asphalt pavement and pavement markings for Commissioner Precinct 1. b. Amendment #5 to Whitney & Associates for Appraisal Services for Sorters Road for additional appraisal services in the amount of $29,650 for Commissioner Precinct 4. c. CO #1 to Smith & Company for Project #18-53, C.R. Dowell Way Construction for additional materials in the amount of $26,312.79 for Commissioner Precinct 1. d. 3. Approve the renewal options for Project 18-09 Sheriff's Office Inmate Technology System with Securus Technologies, Inc., for Sheriff's Office (exercising the second of four renewal options). 4. Approve advertising for: a. Montgomery County Sheriff's Office District 4 Patrol Expansion for the Sheriff's Office. b. Single Family Housing Replacement Program for MCCD. c. Lead Based Paint Inspections and Other Services for MCCD. 5. Consider and approve granting permission to advertise for bids for the Wood Creek Estates Drainage Rectification Project upon completion of plans and specifications. E. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and accept check #23875 from City of Roman Forest in the amount of $1,265.27 for the purchase of fuel for February 2020. This will be deposited into line item number 615-7926. F. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve the final plat of Collin's Corner. b. Consider and approve the final plat of Woodforest, Section 60. c. Consider and approve the final plat of Noble Greens at Woodforest, Section 1. 2. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve the final plat of East Montgomery County Improvement District Industrial Park, Section 4. b. Consider and approve the final plat of Bennett States. c. Consider and approve the final plat of Harrington Trails, Sec. 1. 3. ALL PRECINCTS a. Consider and approve a request from Park Construction to move heavy equipment across various county roads. This permit will expire 7/10/2020. Bond on file expires 5/1/2020, new bond expires 5/1/2021. G. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1. Consider and approve reallocating money associated with Motorola Contract to IT Salaries and Benefits. Open two positions 503-5406-1 and 503-5407-1, annualized salary will be 61,500 per position. Authorize Budget Office to transfer funds between positions and accounts as necessary. H. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Consider and accept payroll change request forms. I. COUNTY JUDGE 1. Consider and approve a revised Designation of Foreclosure Sale Location order for tax sales and for sales of real property under contract liens to be recorded in the Real Property Records of Montgomery County. J. OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION 1. Consider and accept the Amended Electronic Jury Selection Plan. K. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of 3310 Willie Way from Randy R. Randhan in accordance with the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant 2016. L. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Approve Interlocal Agreement with the City of Conroe for funding for the Conroe/North Montgomery County Recycle Center. b. Approve Order allowing partial lot conveyance without a replat for Lot 9, Block 6, Emerald Lakes Section 2. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve a Resolution and Order to sue MBM Sand Company, LLC, and/or Skilled International, LLC and all other potentially responsible parties for violation of Montgomery County Flood Plain Management Regulations and other violations, including but not limited to, violation of provisions of the Texas Water Code. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. Approve Resolution and Order authorizing the conveyance of a 38.599 acre Conservation Easement located in the Spring Creek Greenway to the Bayou Land Conservancy and further authorizing Commissioner Precinct 3 James Noack and/or County Attorney B. D. Griffin to approve the Easement and execute all other documents necessary for the conveyance 4. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve Resolution and Order Accepting Payment and Ratifying Sale of 2.318 acres of Real Property in the William Barker Survey, A-82 previously authorized on December 7, 2019. b. Approve Temporary Easement from Lupe M. Paiz and Aurora Paiz to Montgomery County, Texas across a 3 acre tract of land in the R. G, Hamlet Survey, Abstract 258 and authorize Commissioner Precinct 4 James Metts to sign for acceptance of the easement. c. Approve Temporary Easement from Jason S. Head and Misty Head to Montgomery County, Texas across a 6 acre tract of land in the Henry Peters Survey, Abstract 435 and authorize Commissioner Precinct 4 James Metts to sign for acceptance of the easement. d. Approve Temporary Easement from Christopher Sherman and Carol Sherman to Montgomery County, Texas across a 5.3309 acre tract of land in the H.A. Peters Survey, Abstract 435 and authorize Commissioner Precinct 4 James Metts to sign for acceptance of the easement. e. Approve Order Authorizing Notice fo Public Hearing under Local Government Code 232.009(C-1) for the partial revision of Reserve "B" and Reserve "C" of Palmetto Apex Real Estate Fund Development, to be known as New Caney Retail.
Consideration of Consent Agenda
C. TREASURER 4. Consider and approve the Monthly Statement of Balances report for February 2020.
RISK MANAGEMENT A. Consider and approve annual renewal of the Public Entity Insurance Package (Property, Casualty and Workers' Compensation) for the 2020-2021 policy period.
COUNTY AUDITOR A. Consider and approve Payment of Accounts. Click to View B. Consider and accept the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended September 30, 2019. Click to View
COUNTY ATTORNEY A. Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action concerning ongoing liability, risk and funding to combat Coronavirus (Covid-19).
PURCHASING A. Take appropriate action to approve the award for Project #20-12 - Sallas Park Improvements for MCCD/Commissioner Precinct 4.
PUBLIC HEARING A. PRECINCT 2 1. Consider the partial revision of Sonrisa Court (private street) as shown on Woodtrace Boulevard Street Dedication Replat to be known as Arbor Trace. B. PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and approve establishing multi-way (all way) stop sign control at the Cassowary Drive and Tableland Trail intersection.
COUNTY ENGINEER A. Consider and approve the final plat of Arbor Trace.
PUBLIC HEARING A. PRECINCT 2 1. Consider the partial revision of Sonrisa Court (private street) as shown on Woodtrace Boulevard Street Dedication Replat to be known as Arbor Trace. B. PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and approve establishing multi-way (all way) stop sign control at the Cassowary Drive and Tableland Trail intersection.
COMMISSIONERS A. PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and approve opening an IT Administrative Manager I position, 503-8550-2. Annualized salary to be $54,975. $41,452.65 is needed for the remainder of the fiscal year, to be funded out of Commissioner Precinct 4 budget. Authorize Budget Office to transfer funds between positions and accounts as necessary.
HUMAN RESOURCES A. Consider and approve the payroll change request forms. Click to View B. Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action regarding the HR Policy and Disaster Paid Time Off. Click to View
17. EXECUTIVE SESSION -THE COURT WILL RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, TO WIT: CHAPTER 551, SUB-CHAPTER D; ARTICLES 551.071 A. Consultation with County Attorney concerning claims regarding county bail practices. (Section 551.071). 18. TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
20. MISCELLANEOUS 21. NOTICES A. The Commissioners Court of Montgomery County, Texas will consider the approval or disapproval of the following tax abatement at a regular session of Commissioners Court on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 9:30 a.m., c.d.t: Property Owner: East Davis Dev LLC Applicant: Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. Reinvestment Zone: City of Conroe East Davis Development Reinvestment Zone General Description of Nature of Improvements or repairs: New 600,000 square feet distribution center to be owned by Conroe Logistics Center, LLC and leased to and operated by Home Depot USA, Inc. on approximately 42.223 acres in the Lemuel Smith Survey, A-526 in the City of Conroe Estimated Cost of Improvements or repairs: $51,332,000 cost of improvements. 22. COURT ADJOURNS