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. MONTGOMERY COUNTY UNITED WAY PRESENTATION
COUNTY CLERK A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE COMMISSIONERS' COURT MINUTES FROM REGULAR SESSION DATED OCTOBER 10, 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 THE BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR. 3. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT REPORT OF OFFICIALS’ FEES, AS AUDITED FOR JULY AND AUGUST, 2017. 4. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT COMPLETED AUDITS. 5. CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS. B. TREASURER 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE MONTHLY STATEMENT OF BALANCES REPORT FOR AUGUST 2017. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2017. 3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PLEDGES AND/OR RELEASES OF DEPOSITORY COLLATERAL REPORT. C. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR 1. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT THE MONTHLY TAX COLLECTION REPORT FOR MONTH ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2017. D. PURCHASING 1. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING RENEWAL OPTIONS: PROJECT #2016-0061 FOR DRUG/ALCOHOL SCREENING SERVICES WITH AVERTEST, LLC AND INCLUDE THE REDUCTION OF PRICE IN PANELS TO $16.00 FROM ORIGINAL PRICE OF $18.25 FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE FIRST OF FOUR RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2013-0009 FOR ADDITIONAL TREE AND TREE LIMB REMOVAL FROM RIGHT OF WAYS, COUNTY ROADS AND COUNTY BUILDINGS WITH GOOD MORROW LAND SERVICES, LLC FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS/PRECINCTS. (EXERCISING THE FIFTH OF FIVE RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2016-0040 FOR SERVICE FOR SUPPLYING AUDIO VISUAL MATERIALS WITH BLACKSTONE AUDIO, INC. FOR LIBRARY. (EXERCISING THE FIRST OF THREE RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2012-0059 COIN OPERATED COPY MACHINES AND COMPUTER PRINTER SERVICES WITH COIN COPIERS, INC. FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE FIFTH OF FIVE RENEWAL OPTIONS) BUYBOARD CONTRACT #487-15 FOR INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, CLASSROOM TEACHING SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT WITH DEMCO, INC. FOR LIBRARY. REGION 4 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER/TCPN CONTRACT #RI50801 FOR ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT, SERVICE, REPAIR AND RELATED SERVICES WITH THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORATION AND INCLUDE THE OVERALL PRICE INCREASE OF 3.45% FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102(a) OPTIONAL DENTAL PLANS WITH HUMANA FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY. OPTIONAL VISION PLANS WITH UNITEDHEALTHCARE SPECIALTY BENEFITS AND INCLUDE A 10% REDUCTION IN RATES AND THE ENHANCEMENTS FOR CONTACT LENSES FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY. 2. APPROVE UTILIZING THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS: GROUNDS MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, IRRIGATION PARTS, SUPPLIES AND INSTALLATION FROM C&M AIR COOLED ENGINE, INC. BUYBOARD CONTRACT #529-17 FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102 PRODUCTS AND RELATED SERVICES FROM CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. AND EACH OF ITS RESELLERS: CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC AND GTS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES CONTRACT #DIR-TSO-2542 FOR IT. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.083 PRODUCTS AND RELATED SERVICES TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES CONTRACT #DIR-TSO-2634 FROM EMC, CORPORATION dba SYSTEM PERIPHERALS, INC. AND ITS RESELLER CENTRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR IT. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.083 3. APPROVE THE LIST OF ITEMS SOLD THROUGH THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY ONLINE AUCTION AND ACCEPT THE CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,575.08 WHICH INCLUDES TOTAL SALES OF $55,756.84 LESS AUCTIONEERS FEE OF $4,181.76 FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. 4. APPROVE THE ADVERTISING FOR: PROJECT #2018-08 FOR ANIMAL CAGES/KENNELS FOR ANIMAL SHELTER. PROJECT #2018-10 FOR TREE AND TREE LIMB REMOVAL SERVICE FROM RIGHTOF- WAYS, COUNTY ROADS AND COUNTY BUILDINGS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS/PRECINCTS. 5. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE ORDERS (CO): CO #1 TO DIAMOND COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR PROJECT #2016- 0032 CSP EMPOWERMENT RESOURCE CENTER - REMODEL OF WAREHOUSE IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,141.50 AND ADD AN ADDITIONAL 55 DAYS TO PROJECT TIME FOR MCCD. CO #1 TO JONES & CARTER, INC. FOR PO #2016514 ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR LONE STAR BEND ROAD AND BOIS D' ARC ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,000.00 FOR PRECINCT 1. 6. APPROVE GRANTING A DISCRETIONARY EXEMPTION FOR: ESLATE VOTING EQUIPMENT, PARTS AND SUPPLIES AS AN ITEM THAT CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ONLY ONE SOURCE FROM HART INTERCIVIC, INC. FOR ELECTIONS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §262.024(a)(7)(a) COUNSELING SERVICES AS A PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FROM REFUGE TRAUMA & COUNSELING FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $55,640.00 FOR VETERANS TREATMENT COURT. GRANT FUNDING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COMMISSIONERS' COURT 09/26/17. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §262.024(a)(4) 7. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT THE FUNDING AND THE NOTICE TO PROCEED FOR THE LOCAL INITIATIVE PROGRAM (LIP) GRANT FROM THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTRACT #582-14-40131 FOR THE ATCC TRAFFIC CABINET UPGRADES GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,250.32 FOR COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 3 AND AUTHORIZE JUDGE DOYAL TO SIGN THE REQUEST FOR FUNDS LETTER. PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COMMISSIONERS' COURT 08/22/17. 8. APPROVE THE AWARDS FOR: PROJECT #2017-0064 AUTOMOTIVE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. PROJECT #2017-0067 AUTOMOTIVE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED DODGE PARTS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. 9. APPROVE AMENDING THE PHARMACY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MAXORPLUS, LTD. FOR THE REVISION OF CONTRACT TERMS AND CLIENT PAYMENTS FOR RISK MANAGEMENT. 10. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A 2018 CHEVROLET TAHOE WITH COST NOT TO EXCEED $49,020.00 TO REPLACE AUTO STIPEND IN POSITION 5511- 6022-4. E. RISK MANAGEMENT 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AUTHORIZING THE RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO AUTOMATICALLY RE-ENROLL CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING EMPLOYEES INTO THE 2018 BENEFITS IF THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT TURN IN ANY RE-ENROLLMENT FORMS OR USE ONLINE ENROLLMENT. 2018 BENEFITS WILL BE BASED ON BENEFITS THE EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATED IN FOR THE 2017 PLAN YEAR WITH THE APPLICABLE 2018 RATES OR FEES. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE USE OF COUNTY COMPUTERS BY EMPLOYEES FOR ONLINE ENROLLMENT FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR THE 2018 PLAN YEAR DURING THE BUSINESS DAY OR AFTER HOURS. ESTIMATED DATES FOR ENROLLMENT ARE NOVEMBER 2 THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 2017. F. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 1 a. CONSIDER AND REAPPOINT JOHN HAMATI TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHILD WELFARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A THREE YEAR TERM. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT OF NUMBER 160 FOR THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT TO BE RESERVED IN THE NAME OF COATS/ROSE. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. CONSIDER AND REAPPOINT RICHARD BRILL TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHILD WELFARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A THREE YEAR TERM. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A USE AGREEMENT WITH EAST MONTGOMERY CHAOS BASEBALL CLUB TO USE THE BASEBALL FIELDS AT A.V. "BULL" SALLAS PARK FOR PRACTICES AS SCHEDULED BY EMCSA THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF ROADS IN THE MEADOWS AT JACOBS RESERVE, SECTION 5 INTO THE COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE SYSTEM AND RELEASE THE BOND. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF FOSTERS RIDGE, SECTION 7A. c. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF WOODFOREST, SECTION 99. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 28, 2017 TO PLACE "NO PARKING ANYTIME" SIGNS ON BOTH SIDES OF LAKE ROBBINS DRIVE WEST OF GROGANS MILL ROAD. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF ROADS IN THE WOODLANDS VILLAGE OF STERLING RIDGE, SECTION 100 INTO THE COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE SYSTEM AND RELEASE THE BOND. c. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ROADS IN HARMONY VILLAGE, SECTION 6 INTO THE ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE PERIOD. d. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ROADS IN FOREST VILLAGE, SECTION 9 INTO THE ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE PERIOD. e. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF SHOPS AT SPRING FOREST. f. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF THE WOODLANDS VILLAGE OF INDIAN SPRINGS, SEC 30. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 28, 2017 TO POST A 20 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON RIVER OAKS DRIVE. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF VALLEY RANCH TOWN CENTER NORTH. c. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF US 59 NEW CANEY COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT SEC 1 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1. d. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF TAVOLA, SEC 15. H. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT PAYROLL CHANGE REQUEST FORMS. I. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A VARIANCE REQUEST TO INSTALL AN AEROBIC ON SITE SYSTEM IN THE 100 YEAR FLOOD PLAIN LOCATED AT 25904 LAKE DRIVE SPLENDORA, TX 77372. J. SHERIFF 1. ACCEPT THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE AGREEMENT IS FOR FY2018 AND ASSOCIATED BENEFITS WILL BE FUNDED BY 5601.75985 FOR CONTRACT. SW-TXS-1056H PATHFINDER $15,000.00 K. COUNTY ATTORNEY-REAL PROPERTY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. APPROVE ORDER AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 0.021 ACRE TRACT OF LAND AND AUTHORIZING COUNTY JUDGE CRAIG DOYAL TO SIGN FOR ACCEPTANCE OF THE WARRANTY DEED. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER TO PAY FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 54 FOR THE KEENAN CUT-OFF ROAD PROJECT. b. APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER TO PAY FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 58 FOR THE KEENAN CUT-OFF ROAD PROJECT. c. APPROVE ORDER AUTHORIZING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING UNDER LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 232.009 (C-1) FOR THE PARTIAL REVISION OF PART OF LOTS 10 AND 11, BLOCK 1, HIGH MEADOW RANCH SECTION 11, TO BE KNOWN AS HIGH MEADOW RANCH SECTION 11, REPLAT # 1. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. APPROVE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AND TOLL HOUSTON TX LLC. b. APPROVE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AND THE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGE CRAIG DOYAL TO SIGN AGREEMENT. PRECINCT 4 a. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND CHATEAU WOODS MUD REGARDING TALLOW DR. IMPROVEMENTS FOR COUNTY TO PROVIDE LABOR AND EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,652 AND CHATEAU WOODS MUD TO PROVIDE MATERIALS COST OF $9,973.00. L. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. CONSIDER AND AUTHORIZE JUDGE DOYAL TO SIGN RESOLUTION FOR GRANT AWARDED AT THE SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 COMMISSIONERS COURT TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING, DBA MEALS ON WHEELS. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A RESOLUTION AND ORDER TO DEFEND CLAIM NO. D-15- 0140; CAUSE NO. 4:17-CV-2332; HERMAN HOFFMAN ET AL. V. GORDON WELCH ET AL. IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, HOUSTON DIVISION. M. DISTRICT CLERK 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE DEPUTATION OF DISTRICT CLERK'S NEW EMPLOYEE, MEGAN CAPPS. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE DEPUTATION OF DISTRICT CLERK'S NEW EMPLOYEE SHARI TAYLOR. N. 359th DISTRICT COURT 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE DE-OBLIGATION OF GRANT FUNDS TO THE GOVERNORS OFFICE FOR THE VETERANS TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,483.45. O. DISTRICT ATTORNEY 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE DE-OBLIGATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $76.56 FOR THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROSECUTOR GRANT. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR THE DHS GRANT AWARD FROM THE TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 368,648.00. THIS AWARD IS FROM THE UASI PROGRAM AND IS FOR GRANT # 2976303, AND AUTHORIZE DARREN HESS TO EXECUTE AS AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL. APPLICATION PROCESS WAS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COURT. 2. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR THE DHS GRANT AWARD FROM THE TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 208,050.00. THIS AWARD IS FROM THE UASI PROGRAM AND IS FOR GRANT # 2976903, AND AUTHORIZE DARREN HESS TO EXECUTE AS AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL. APPLICATION PROCESS WAS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COURT. 3. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR THE DHS GRANT AWARD FROM THE TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,273.47. THIS AWARD IS FROM THE SHSP PROGRAM AND IS FOR GRANT # 3403601, AND AUTHORIZE DARREN HESS TO EXECUTE AS AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL. APPLICATION PROCESS WAS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COURT. 4. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR THE DHS GRANT AWARD FROM THE TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 84,328.84. THIS AWARD IS FROM THE UASI PROGRAM AND IS FOR GRANT # 2986503, AND AUTHORIZE DARREN HESS TO EXECUTE AS AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL. APPLICATION PROCESS WAS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COURT. 5. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR THE DHS GRANT AWARD FROM THE TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 480,300.00. THIS AWARD IS FROM THE UASI PROGRAM AND IS FOR GRANT # 3419301, AND AUTHORIZE DARREN HESS TO EXECUTE AS AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL. APPLICATION PROCESS WAS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COURT. 6. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR THE DHS GRANT AWARD FROM THE TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 545,250.00. THIS AWARD IS FROM THE UASI PROGRAM AND IS FOR GRANT # 3420701, AND AUTHORIZE DARREN HESS TO EXECUTE AS AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL. APPLICATION PROCESS WAS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COURT. 7. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR THE DHS GRANT AWARD FROM THE TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000.00. THIS AWARD IS FROM THE SHSP PROGRAM AND IS FOR GRANT # 2976602, AND AUTHORIZE DARREN HESS TO EXECUTE AS AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL. APPLICATION PROCESS WAS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COURT. Q. COUNTY JUDGE 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF JAMES SIMON TO THE 911 BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT (MCECD) FOR A 2-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 30, 2019.
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COUNTY JUDGE A. CONSIDER AND APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE ON A PROJECT AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE (PAC) FOR A PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL LINKAGES STUDY, AS REQUESTED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT A. CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND APPROVE TO RENEW AND EXTEND THE DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER ISSUED FOR SEVERE WEATHER IN THE COUNTY FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) DAYS. AUTHORIZE JUDGE DOYAL TO SIGN AND EXECUTE. TAKE ANY ACTION RELATED TO SAME.
CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1 A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ADDING CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE TO THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS TOTAL INCLUDING BENEFITS WILL BE $1,726.71. PLEASE NAME A FUNDING SOURCE. 5511-5910-1 5511-5910-2 5511-5910-16 B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE CONTRACT BETWEEN CUSTOM ENFORCEMENT FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF JOINT OPERATIONS EXPENSES FROM THE TREASURY FORFEITURE FUND. THIS AGREEMENT IS FOR YEAR 2018 AND PLEASE ALLOW THE CARRY OVER FROM 2017 BUDGET LINE 5511-7202 TO COVER BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH CONTRACT IN AMOUNT OF $398.40. PLEASE DESIGNATE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CONSTABLE PCT. 1 PHILIP CASH AS OFFICIAL TO SIGN AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS.
CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5 A. ACCEPT THE CHECK DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,262.29 FROM WOODFOREST NATIONAL BANK TO BE PLACED IN LINE ITEM 5551-7570 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A RESCUE BOAT AND EQUIPMENT.
TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR A. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND SCANNELL PROPERTIES #292, LLC, ET AL.
LONE STAR CONVENTION CENTER A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE CARRYOVER FROM THE FY '17 BUDGET TO THE FY '18 BUDGET YEAR TO COVER STAPLES RELEASE #530097 IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,267.62 FOR JANITORIAL SUPPLIES, ACCOUNT 513-7331. THESE SUPPLIES WERE ORDERED IN SEPTEMBER, RECEIVED IN SEPTEMBER, BUT NOT ENCUMBERED UNTIL OCTOBER DUE TO HURRICANE HARVEY CLEAN-UP.
LIBRARY A. CONSIDER AND, IF APPROPRIATE, AUTHORIZE CLOSING LIBRARY SYSTEM FACILITIES IN 2018 ON DATES AS NOTED: MARCH 31, 2018 - FOLLOWING GOOD FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2018 - FOLLOWING THANKSGIVING DECEMBER 22, 2018 - AT CHRISTMAS WEEKEND NOVEMBER 21, 2018 - CLOSE AT 5:00 P.M. BEFORE THANKSGIVING
OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE RESOURCE SHARING ADDENDA FOR FY 2018 WITH THE TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES TECHSHARE INDIGENT DEFENSE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE JUDGE DOYAL TO SIGN ALL ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
ELECTIONS A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AN ORDER TO CHANGE THE ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATION FOR PRECINCT 94, TO BE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2018. B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION OFFICIALS AND DESIGNATION OF POLLING PLACES FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2017 ELECTION.
PURCHASING A. TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT WITH THE FOLLOWING HIGHLY QUALIFIED PROVIDER PER GOV'T CODE CHAPTER 2254 FOR: - ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR RAYFORD ROAD EXTENSION FROM WATERBEND COVE TO BIRNHAM WOODS DRIVE WITH PTP TRANSPORTATION, LLC FOR A TOTAL MAXIMUM SUM OF $268,934.80 FOR PRECINCT 3. - ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WIDENING OF WOODLANDS PARKWAY WITH PTP TRANSPORTATION, LLC FOR A TOTAL MAXIMUM SUM OF $642,865.00 FOR PRECINCT 3. - CONSULTING SERVICES FOR ROOF MANAGEMENT WITH BLUEFIN, LLC FOR A TOTAL MAXIMUM SUM OF $171,374.00 FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE. B. TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE ACTION TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE GRANT INCREASE FOR THE HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA GRANT G16HN0017A IN THE AMOUNT OF $299,925.00 TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN INTEGRATED BALLISTICS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZE JUDGE DOYAL TO SIGN ANY RELATED PAPERWORK FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE. C. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION FOR THE VETERANS TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019. NO MATCH REQUIRED. PLEASE AUTHORIZE REBECCA ANSLEY TO SUBMIT APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY. D. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION (NRA) GRANT APPLICATION FOR CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3 IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,734.00. NO MATCH REQUIRED. AUTHORIZE LIEUTENANT ATKINS TO SUBMIT APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
ANIMAL SHELTER A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE PURCHASES BY THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER FOR FOOD, BEVERAGES AND KITCHEN SUPPLIES DURING THE PERIOD OF THE DISASTER DECLARATION FOR TROPICAL STORM/HURRICANE HARVEY.
COUNTY ATTORNEY -REAL PROPERTY A. PRECINCT 3 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AUTHORIZING JAMES NOACK AND B.D. GRIFFIN, WITHOUT JOINDER OF THE OTHER, TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC OVERPASS AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD FOR THE RAYFORD ROAD PROJECT AND SIGN ALL ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS.
RECESS MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT. CONVENE PUBLIC HEARINGS. 23. PUBLIC HEARING A. PRECINCT 2 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE POSTING A 30 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON COLLIER CEMETERY ROAD FROM THE HILLS PARKWAY INTERSECTION TO 500 FEET SOUTH OF THE AMHERST GLADE ROAD INTERSECTION. B. PRECINCT 3 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE PLACING "NO PARKING, NO STOPPING, NO STANDING, MONDAY - FRIDAY, 7:15 AM - 3:45 PM" SIGNS ON THE FOLLOWING STREETS: 1. S. COCHRANS GREEN CIRCLE SOUTH SIDE OF STREET - EDGEMIRE PLACE TO N. COCHRANS GREEN CIRCLE; 2. S. COCHRANS GREEN CIRCLE BOTH SIDES OF STREET - EAST OF N. COCHRANS GREEN CIRCLE; 3. N. COCHRANS GREEN CIRCLE EAST SIDE OF STREET - S. COCHRANS GREEN CIRCLE TO EDGEMIRE PLACE. RECONVENE COURT - TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
COMMISSIONERS A. PRECINCT 2 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE USE OF THE COURTHOUSE STEPS TO COOK AND SERVE CHILI, RAISING FUNDS FOR THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY UNITED WAY. B. PRECINCT 3 1. CONSIDER AND TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR A LOCALLY FUNDED, ON AND OFF-SYSTEM ROADWAY PROJECT BETWEEN TXDOT AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY TO PROVIDE FOR ROBINSON ROAD RECONFIGURATION AT IH-45 AND ROBINSON ROAD IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AND RELATED LOCAL GOVERNMENT QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT, AND TO AUTHORIZE JAMES NOACK, COMMISSIONER TO EXECUTE THE ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT AND RELATED LOCAL GOVERNMENT QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS.
25. 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 551.074 A. CONSIDER AND DISCUSS APPOINTMENT OF A CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER TO FILL CURRENT VACANCY. (SECTION 551.074) 26. 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. MONTGOMERY COUNTY UNITED WAY PRESENTATION
COUNTY CLERK A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE COMMISSIONERS' COURT MINUTES FROM REGULAR SESSION DATED OCTOBER 10, 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 THE BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR. 3. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT REPORT OF OFFICIALS’ FEES, AS AUDITED FOR JULY AND AUGUST, 2017. 4. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT COMPLETED AUDITS. 5. CONSIDER AND APPROVE PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS. B. TREASURER 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE MONTHLY STATEMENT OF BALANCES REPORT FOR AUGUST 2017. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2017. 3. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PLEDGES AND/OR RELEASES OF DEPOSITORY COLLATERAL REPORT. C. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR 1. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT THE MONTHLY TAX COLLECTION REPORT FOR MONTH ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2017. D. PURCHASING 1. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING RENEWAL OPTIONS: PROJECT #2016-0061 FOR DRUG/ALCOHOL SCREENING SERVICES WITH AVERTEST, LLC AND INCLUDE THE REDUCTION OF PRICE IN PANELS TO $16.00 FROM ORIGINAL PRICE OF $18.25 FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE FIRST OF FOUR RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2013-0009 FOR ADDITIONAL TREE AND TREE LIMB REMOVAL FROM RIGHT OF WAYS, COUNTY ROADS AND COUNTY BUILDINGS WITH GOOD MORROW LAND SERVICES, LLC FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS/PRECINCTS. (EXERCISING THE FIFTH OF FIVE RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2016-0040 FOR SERVICE FOR SUPPLYING AUDIO VISUAL MATERIALS WITH BLACKSTONE AUDIO, INC. FOR LIBRARY. (EXERCISING THE FIRST OF THREE RENEWAL OPTIONS) PROJECT #2012-0059 COIN OPERATED COPY MACHINES AND COMPUTER PRINTER SERVICES WITH COIN COPIERS, INC. FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. (EXERCISING THE FIFTH OF FIVE RENEWAL OPTIONS) BUYBOARD CONTRACT #487-15 FOR INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, CLASSROOM TEACHING SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT WITH DEMCO, INC. FOR LIBRARY. REGION 4 EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER/TCPN CONTRACT #RI50801 FOR ELEVATOR EQUIPMENT, SERVICE, REPAIR AND RELATED SERVICES WITH THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR CORPORATION AND INCLUDE THE OVERALL PRICE INCREASE OF 3.45% FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102(a) OPTIONAL DENTAL PLANS WITH HUMANA FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY. OPTIONAL VISION PLANS WITH UNITEDHEALTHCARE SPECIALTY BENEFITS AND INCLUDE A 10% REDUCTION IN RATES AND THE ENHANCEMENTS FOR CONTACT LENSES FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY. 2. APPROVE UTILIZING THE FOLLOWING CONTRACTS: GROUNDS MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, IRRIGATION PARTS, SUPPLIES AND INSTALLATION FROM C&M AIR COOLED ENGINE, INC. BUYBOARD CONTRACT #529-17 FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.102 PRODUCTS AND RELATED SERVICES FROM CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. AND EACH OF ITS RESELLERS: CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS, LLC AND GTS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS, INC. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES CONTRACT #DIR-TSO-2542 FOR IT. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.083 PRODUCTS AND RELATED SERVICES TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES CONTRACT #DIR-TSO-2634 FROM EMC, CORPORATION dba SYSTEM PERIPHERALS, INC. AND ITS RESELLER CENTRE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR IT. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §271.083 3. APPROVE THE LIST OF ITEMS SOLD THROUGH THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY ONLINE AUCTION AND ACCEPT THE CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,575.08 WHICH INCLUDES TOTAL SALES OF $55,756.84 LESS AUCTIONEERS FEE OF $4,181.76 FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. 4. APPROVE THE ADVERTISING FOR: PROJECT #2018-08 FOR ANIMAL CAGES/KENNELS FOR ANIMAL SHELTER. PROJECT #2018-10 FOR TREE AND TREE LIMB REMOVAL SERVICE FROM RIGHTOF- WAYS, COUNTY ROADS AND COUNTY BUILDINGS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS/PRECINCTS. 5. APPROVE THE FOLLOWING CHANGE ORDERS (CO): CO #1 TO DIAMOND COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR PROJECT #2016- 0032 CSP EMPOWERMENT RESOURCE CENTER - REMODEL OF WAREHOUSE IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,141.50 AND ADD AN ADDITIONAL 55 DAYS TO PROJECT TIME FOR MCCD. CO #1 TO JONES & CARTER, INC. FOR PO #2016514 ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR LONE STAR BEND ROAD AND BOIS D' ARC ROAD IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,000.00 FOR PRECINCT 1. 6. APPROVE GRANTING A DISCRETIONARY EXEMPTION FOR: ESLATE VOTING EQUIPMENT, PARTS AND SUPPLIES AS AN ITEM THAT CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ONLY ONE SOURCE FROM HART INTERCIVIC, INC. FOR ELECTIONS. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §262.024(a)(7)(a) COUNSELING SERVICES AS A PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FROM REFUGE TRAUMA & COUNSELING FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $55,640.00 FOR VETERANS TREATMENT COURT. GRANT FUNDING PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COMMISSIONERS' COURT 09/26/17. LOCAL GOV'T CODE §262.024(a)(4) 7. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT THE FUNDING AND THE NOTICE TO PROCEED FOR THE LOCAL INITIATIVE PROGRAM (LIP) GRANT FROM THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTRACT #582-14-40131 FOR THE ATCC TRAFFIC CABINET UPGRADES GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,250.32 FOR COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 3 AND AUTHORIZE JUDGE DOYAL TO SIGN THE REQUEST FOR FUNDS LETTER. PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COMMISSIONERS' COURT 08/22/17. 8. APPROVE THE AWARDS FOR: PROJECT #2017-0064 AUTOMOTIVE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. PROJECT #2017-0067 AUTOMOTIVE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURED DODGE PARTS FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS. 9. APPROVE AMENDING THE PHARMACY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MAXORPLUS, LTD. FOR THE REVISION OF CONTRACT TERMS AND CLIENT PAYMENTS FOR RISK MANAGEMENT. 10. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A 2018 CHEVROLET TAHOE WITH COST NOT TO EXCEED $49,020.00 TO REPLACE AUTO STIPEND IN POSITION 5511- 6022-4. E. RISK MANAGEMENT 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AUTHORIZING THE RISK MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO AUTOMATICALLY RE-ENROLL CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING EMPLOYEES INTO THE 2018 BENEFITS IF THE EMPLOYEE DID NOT TURN IN ANY RE-ENROLLMENT FORMS OR USE ONLINE ENROLLMENT. 2018 BENEFITS WILL BE BASED ON BENEFITS THE EMPLOYEE PARTICIPATED IN FOR THE 2017 PLAN YEAR WITH THE APPLICABLE 2018 RATES OR FEES. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE USE OF COUNTY COMPUTERS BY EMPLOYEES FOR ONLINE ENROLLMENT FOR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR THE 2018 PLAN YEAR DURING THE BUSINESS DAY OR AFTER HOURS. ESTIMATED DATES FOR ENROLLMENT ARE NOVEMBER 2 THROUGH NOVEMBER 17, 2017. F. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 1 a. CONSIDER AND REAPPOINT JOHN HAMATI TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHILD WELFARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A THREE YEAR TERM. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ASSIGNMENT OF NUMBER 160 FOR THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT TO BE RESERVED IN THE NAME OF COATS/ROSE. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. CONSIDER AND REAPPOINT RICHARD BRILL TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CHILD WELFARE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A THREE YEAR TERM. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A USE AGREEMENT WITH EAST MONTGOMERY CHAOS BASEBALL CLUB TO USE THE BASEBALL FIELDS AT A.V. "BULL" SALLAS PARK FOR PRACTICES AS SCHEDULED BY EMCSA THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2018. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF ROADS IN THE MEADOWS AT JACOBS RESERVE, SECTION 5 INTO THE COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE SYSTEM AND RELEASE THE BOND. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF FOSTERS RIDGE, SECTION 7A. c. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF WOODFOREST, SECTION 99. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 28, 2017 TO PLACE "NO PARKING ANYTIME" SIGNS ON BOTH SIDES OF LAKE ROBBINS DRIVE WEST OF GROGANS MILL ROAD. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF ROADS IN THE WOODLANDS VILLAGE OF STERLING RIDGE, SECTION 100 INTO THE COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE SYSTEM AND RELEASE THE BOND. c. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ROADS IN HARMONY VILLAGE, SECTION 6 INTO THE ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE PERIOD. d. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE ROADS IN FOREST VILLAGE, SECTION 9 INTO THE ONE YEAR MAINTENANCE PERIOD. e. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF SHOPS AT SPRING FOREST. f. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF THE WOODLANDS VILLAGE OF INDIAN SPRINGS, SEC 30. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. CONSIDER AND APPROVE SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 28, 2017 TO POST A 20 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON RIVER OAKS DRIVE. b. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF VALLEY RANCH TOWN CENTER NORTH. c. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF US 59 NEW CANEY COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT SEC 1 PARTIAL REPLAT NO 1. d. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF TAVOLA, SEC 15. H. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. CONSIDER AND ACCEPT PAYROLL CHANGE REQUEST FORMS. I. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A VARIANCE REQUEST TO INSTALL AN AEROBIC ON SITE SYSTEM IN THE 100 YEAR FLOOD PLAIN LOCATED AT 25904 LAKE DRIVE SPLENDORA, TX 77372. J. SHERIFF 1. ACCEPT THE ORGANIZED CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE. THE AGREEMENT IS FOR FY2018 AND ASSOCIATED BENEFITS WILL BE FUNDED BY 5601.75985 FOR CONTRACT. SW-TXS-1056H PATHFINDER $15,000.00 K. COUNTY ATTORNEY-REAL PROPERTY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. APPROVE ORDER AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 0.021 ACRE TRACT OF LAND AND AUTHORIZING COUNTY JUDGE CRAIG DOYAL TO SIGN FOR ACCEPTANCE OF THE WARRANTY DEED. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER TO PAY FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 54 FOR THE KEENAN CUT-OFF ROAD PROJECT. b. APPROVE RESOLUTION AND ORDER TO PAY FOR ACQUISITION OF PARCEL 58 FOR THE KEENAN CUT-OFF ROAD PROJECT. c. APPROVE ORDER AUTHORIZING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING UNDER LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 232.009 (C-1) FOR THE PARTIAL REVISION OF PART OF LOTS 10 AND 11, BLOCK 1, HIGH MEADOW RANCH SECTION 11, TO BE KNOWN AS HIGH MEADOW RANCH SECTION 11, REPLAT # 1. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. APPROVE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AND TOLL HOUSTON TX LLC. b. APPROVE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AND THE RIDGE COMMUNITY CHURCH AND AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGE CRAIG DOYAL TO SIGN AGREEMENT. PRECINCT 4 a. APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND CHATEAU WOODS MUD REGARDING TALLOW DR. IMPROVEMENTS FOR COUNTY TO PROVIDE LABOR AND EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,652 AND CHATEAU WOODS MUD TO PROVIDE MATERIALS COST OF $9,973.00. L. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. CONSIDER AND AUTHORIZE JUDGE DOYAL TO SIGN RESOLUTION FOR GRANT AWARDED AT THE SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 COMMISSIONERS COURT TO MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMITTEE ON AGING, DBA MEALS ON WHEELS. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE A RESOLUTION AND ORDER TO DEFEND CLAIM NO. D-15- 0140; CAUSE NO. 4:17-CV-2332; HERMAN HOFFMAN ET AL. V. GORDON WELCH ET AL. IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS, HOUSTON DIVISION. M. DISTRICT CLERK 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE DEPUTATION OF DISTRICT CLERK'S NEW EMPLOYEE, MEGAN CAPPS. 2. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE DEPUTATION OF DISTRICT CLERK'S NEW EMPLOYEE SHARI TAYLOR. N. 359th DISTRICT COURT 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE DE-OBLIGATION OF GRANT FUNDS TO THE GOVERNORS OFFICE FOR THE VETERANS TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,483.45. O. DISTRICT ATTORNEY 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE DE-OBLIGATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $76.56 FOR THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROSECUTOR GRANT. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR THE DHS GRANT AWARD FROM THE TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 368,648.00. THIS AWARD IS FROM THE UASI PROGRAM AND IS FOR GRANT # 2976303, AND AUTHORIZE DARREN HESS TO EXECUTE AS AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL. APPLICATION PROCESS WAS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COURT. 2. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR THE DHS GRANT AWARD FROM THE TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 208,050.00. THIS AWARD IS FROM THE UASI PROGRAM AND IS FOR GRANT # 2976903, AND AUTHORIZE DARREN HESS TO EXECUTE AS AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL. APPLICATION PROCESS WAS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COURT. 3. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR THE DHS GRANT AWARD FROM THE TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,273.47. THIS AWARD IS FROM THE SHSP PROGRAM AND IS FOR GRANT # 3403601, AND AUTHORIZE DARREN HESS TO EXECUTE AS AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL. APPLICATION PROCESS WAS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COURT. 4. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR THE DHS GRANT AWARD FROM THE TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 84,328.84. THIS AWARD IS FROM THE UASI PROGRAM AND IS FOR GRANT # 2986503, AND AUTHORIZE DARREN HESS TO EXECUTE AS AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL. APPLICATION PROCESS WAS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COURT. 5. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR THE DHS GRANT AWARD FROM THE TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 480,300.00. THIS AWARD IS FROM THE UASI PROGRAM AND IS FOR GRANT # 3419301, AND AUTHORIZE DARREN HESS TO EXECUTE AS AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL. APPLICATION PROCESS WAS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COURT. 6. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR THE DHS GRANT AWARD FROM THE TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 545,250.00. THIS AWARD IS FROM THE UASI PROGRAM AND IS FOR GRANT # 3420701, AND AUTHORIZE DARREN HESS TO EXECUTE AS AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL. APPLICATION PROCESS WAS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COURT. 7. CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE RESOLUTION AND ORDER FOR THE DHS GRANT AWARD FROM THE TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION TO THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000.00. THIS AWARD IS FROM THE SHSP PROGRAM AND IS FOR GRANT # 2976602, AND AUTHORIZE DARREN HESS TO EXECUTE AS AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL. APPLICATION PROCESS WAS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN COURT. Q. COUNTY JUDGE 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE RE-APPOINTMENT OF JAMES SIMON TO THE 911 BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS DISTRICT (MCECD) FOR A 2-YEAR TERM TO EXPIRE SEPTEMBER 30, 2019.
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COUNTY JUDGE A. CONSIDER AND APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE FOR MONTGOMERY COUNTY TO PARTICIPATE ON A PROJECT AMBASSADORS COMMITTEE (PAC) FOR A PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL LINKAGES STUDY, AS REQUESTED BY THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT A. CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND APPROVE TO RENEW AND EXTEND THE DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER ISSUED FOR SEVERE WEATHER IN THE COUNTY FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY (30) DAYS. AUTHORIZE JUDGE DOYAL TO SIGN AND EXECUTE. TAKE ANY ACTION RELATED TO SAME.
CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1 A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE ADDING CELL PHONE ALLOWANCE TO THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS TOTAL INCLUDING BENEFITS WILL BE $1,726.71. PLEASE NAME A FUNDING SOURCE. 5511-5910-1 5511-5910-2 5511-5910-16 B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE CONTRACT BETWEEN CUSTOM ENFORCEMENT FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF JOINT OPERATIONS EXPENSES FROM THE TREASURY FORFEITURE FUND. THIS AGREEMENT IS FOR YEAR 2018 AND PLEASE ALLOW THE CARRY OVER FROM 2017 BUDGET LINE 5511-7202 TO COVER BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH CONTRACT IN AMOUNT OF $398.40. PLEASE DESIGNATE MONTGOMERY COUNTY CONSTABLE PCT. 1 PHILIP CASH AS OFFICIAL TO SIGN AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS.
CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5 A. ACCEPT THE CHECK DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,262.29 FROM WOODFOREST NATIONAL BANK TO BE PLACED IN LINE ITEM 5551-7570 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A RESCUE BOAT AND EQUIPMENT.
TAX ASSESSOR AND COLLECTOR A. CONSIDER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON PROPOSED TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND SCANNELL PROPERTIES #292, LLC, ET AL.
LONE STAR CONVENTION CENTER A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE CARRYOVER FROM THE FY '17 BUDGET TO THE FY '18 BUDGET YEAR TO COVER STAPLES RELEASE #530097 IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,267.62 FOR JANITORIAL SUPPLIES, ACCOUNT 513-7331. THESE SUPPLIES WERE ORDERED IN SEPTEMBER, RECEIVED IN SEPTEMBER, BUT NOT ENCUMBERED UNTIL OCTOBER DUE TO HURRICANE HARVEY CLEAN-UP.
LIBRARY A. CONSIDER AND, IF APPROPRIATE, AUTHORIZE CLOSING LIBRARY SYSTEM FACILITIES IN 2018 ON DATES AS NOTED: MARCH 31, 2018 - FOLLOWING GOOD FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2018 - FOLLOWING THANKSGIVING DECEMBER 22, 2018 - AT CHRISTMAS WEEKEND NOVEMBER 21, 2018 - CLOSE AT 5:00 P.M. BEFORE THANKSGIVING
OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE RESOURCE SHARING ADDENDA FOR FY 2018 WITH THE TEXAS CONFERENCE OF URBAN COUNTIES TECHSHARE INDIGENT DEFENSE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE JUDGE DOYAL TO SIGN ALL ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
ELECTIONS A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AN ORDER TO CHANGE THE ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATION FOR PRECINCT 94, TO BE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2018. B. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION OFFICIALS AND DESIGNATION OF POLLING PLACES FOR THE NOVEMBER 7, 2017 ELECTION.
PURCHASING A. TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE ACTION TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT WITH THE FOLLOWING HIGHLY QUALIFIED PROVIDER PER GOV'T CODE CHAPTER 2254 FOR: - ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR RAYFORD ROAD EXTENSION FROM WATERBEND COVE TO BIRNHAM WOODS DRIVE WITH PTP TRANSPORTATION, LLC FOR A TOTAL MAXIMUM SUM OF $268,934.80 FOR PRECINCT 3. - ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE WIDENING OF WOODLANDS PARKWAY WITH PTP TRANSPORTATION, LLC FOR A TOTAL MAXIMUM SUM OF $642,865.00 FOR PRECINCT 3. - CONSULTING SERVICES FOR ROOF MANAGEMENT WITH BLUEFIN, LLC FOR A TOTAL MAXIMUM SUM OF $171,374.00 FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE. B. TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE ACTION TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE GRANT INCREASE FOR THE HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA GRANT G16HN0017A IN THE AMOUNT OF $299,925.00 TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN INTEGRATED BALLISTICS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZE JUDGE DOYAL TO SIGN ANY RELATED PAPERWORK FOR SHERIFF'S OFFICE. C. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE GRANT APPLICATION TO TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION FOR THE VETERANS TREATMENT COURT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019. NO MATCH REQUIRED. PLEASE AUTHORIZE REBECCA ANSLEY TO SUBMIT APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY. D. CONSIDER AND APPROVE THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION (NRA) GRANT APPLICATION FOR CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3 IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,734.00. NO MATCH REQUIRED. AUTHORIZE LIEUTENANT ATKINS TO SUBMIT APPLICATION ON BEHALF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
ANIMAL SHELTER A. CONSIDER AND APPROVE PURCHASES BY THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER FOR FOOD, BEVERAGES AND KITCHEN SUPPLIES DURING THE PERIOD OF THE DISASTER DECLARATION FOR TROPICAL STORM/HURRICANE HARVEY.
COUNTY ATTORNEY -REAL PROPERTY A. PRECINCT 3 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE AUTHORIZING JAMES NOACK AND B.D. GRIFFIN, WITHOUT JOINDER OF THE OTHER, TO EXECUTE A PUBLIC OVERPASS AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD FOR THE RAYFORD ROAD PROJECT AND SIGN ALL ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS.
RECESS MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT. CONVENE PUBLIC HEARINGS. 23. PUBLIC HEARING A. PRECINCT 2 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE POSTING A 30 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON COLLIER CEMETERY ROAD FROM THE HILLS PARKWAY INTERSECTION TO 500 FEET SOUTH OF THE AMHERST GLADE ROAD INTERSECTION. B. PRECINCT 3 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE PLACING "NO PARKING, NO STOPPING, NO STANDING, MONDAY - FRIDAY, 7:15 AM - 3:45 PM" SIGNS ON THE FOLLOWING STREETS: 1. S. COCHRANS GREEN CIRCLE SOUTH SIDE OF STREET - EDGEMIRE PLACE TO N. COCHRANS GREEN CIRCLE; 2. S. COCHRANS GREEN CIRCLE BOTH SIDES OF STREET - EAST OF N. COCHRANS GREEN CIRCLE; 3. N. COCHRANS GREEN CIRCLE EAST SIDE OF STREET - S. COCHRANS GREEN CIRCLE TO EDGEMIRE PLACE. RECONVENE COURT - TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
COMMISSIONERS A. PRECINCT 2 1. CONSIDER AND APPROVE USE OF THE COURTHOUSE STEPS TO COOK AND SERVE CHILI, RAISING FUNDS FOR THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY UNITED WAY. B. PRECINCT 3 1. CONSIDER AND TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE ACTION ON ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR A LOCALLY FUNDED, ON AND OFF-SYSTEM ROADWAY PROJECT BETWEEN TXDOT AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY TO PROVIDE FOR ROBINSON ROAD RECONFIGURATION AT IH-45 AND ROBINSON ROAD IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS AND RELATED LOCAL GOVERNMENT QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT, AND TO AUTHORIZE JAMES NOACK, COMMISSIONER TO EXECUTE THE ADVANCED FUNDING AGREEMENT AND RELATED LOCAL GOVERNMENT QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS.
25. 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 551.074 A. CONSIDER AND DISCUSS APPOINTMENT OF A CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER TO FILL CURRENT VACANCY. (SECTION 551.074) 26. TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
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