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
CITIZENS
PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Resolution by Commissioner Meador on opposing the lowering of Lake Conroe. B. Historical Commission presentation and acceptance of annual report.
COUNTY CLERK A. Consider and approve Commissioners Court minutes from regular session dated December 10, 2019 as submitted. B. Consider and approve Commissioners Court minutes from regular session dated December 17, 2019 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 request by Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 to use $2,800 from the Justice Court Technology Fund. 2. Consider and accept completed audits. 3. Consider and accept report of cash count and deposit findings – (Q1 FY2020). 4. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Govenment Code Section 114.024. 5. Consider and accept report of officials’ fees, as audited for August, 2019. 6. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.023. 7. Consider and approve payment to the Joint Commission for annual fee for accreditation/certification program participation, as required by the Agreement between Montgomery County and the Texas Department of State Health Services. B. BUDGET OFFICE 1. Consider, approve, and authorize adjustments and amendments for Grant Departments for Fiscal Year 2019. 2. Consider, approve, and authorize adjustments and amendments for Grant Departments for Fiscal Year 2020. 3. Consider, approve, and authorize the line item transfers and adjustments for Fiscal Year 2020 Budget according to Budget Policy. 4. Memorialize previous actions taken on changes to the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget in prior Commissioners Court meetings. 5. Consider, approve, and authorize the line item transfers, adjustments, and amendments for Fiscal Year 2019 Budget according to Budget Policy. 6. Consider, approve, and authorize transfer, adjustment, and amendments for special revenue departments and general fund departments for Fiscal Year 2020. C. TREASURER 1. Consider and accept a donation of $1315.18 to the Animal Shelter from Klein FFA Booster to be deposited into line item 63311.4364. 2. Consider and accept a donation of $3500 to the Animal Shelter from Linda and James Stegeman to be deposited into line item 63311.4364. 3. Consider and accept a donation of $2500 to the Animal Shelter from James and Kelley Wolf to be deposited into line item 63311.4364. 4. Consider and accept a donation of $1372 to the Animal Shelter from Cypress Creek Air Conditioning and Heating Co., to be deposited into line item 63311.4364. D. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR 1. Consider and accept the monthly Tax Collection Report for the month ending December 2019. E. PURCHASING 1. Approve advertising for a. West County Community Development Center Expansion for MCCD/Commissioner Precinct 2. b. Environmental Study Services for Commissioner Precinct 4. 2. Approve the renewal options for a. Project # 2017-0019 Crack Seal Service with Texas Lone Star Pavement Services for various departments (exercising the 3rd of 3 renewal options). b. Project #2015-0019 Cement Stabilized Sand with Cherry Crushed Concrete for Precinct 3 (exercising the 5th of 5 renewal options). c. Project #19-07 Vending Machine Services with Hometown Vending Services for various departments (exercising the 1st of 3 renewal options). d. Project #2015-0023 Exterminating/Pest Control Services with GNJ Preferred Solutions, LLC., dba Branded Pest Defense, LLC., for various departments (exercising the 5th of 5 renewal options). e. Project #2016-0007 Containerized Commercial Solid Waste Disposal Service with Sprint Waste Services, LP for various departments (exercising the 4th of 4 renewal options). f. Project #2016-0007 Containerized Commercial Solid Waste Disposal Service with Santek Waste Services, LLC dba Waste Services of Texas, LLC for various departments (exercising the 1st of 1 renewal options). 3. Approve granting a Discretionary Exemption for: a. Replacement Parts for Gradall Industries, Inc., products as an item that can be obtained from only one source for captive replacement parts or components from Associated Supply Company, Inc., for various departments. Local Gov't Code §262.024(a)(7)(D). b. Mack Truck Parts as an item that can be obtained from only one source for captive replacement parts or components from Cleveland Mack Sales, Inc., dba Performance Truck for various departments. Local Gov't Code §262.024(a)(7)(D). 4. Approve the following Change Orders (CO): CO #5 and CO #6 to Triple B Services, LP., for Project# 2017-0063 Woodlands Parkway Widening - Grogan's Mill Road to IH-45 to compensate contractor for force account work and balances final quantities and correct an error in CO#5 for an increase of $318,264.87. Authorize a manual check for invoice/estimate No. 18 for Commissioner Precinct 3. 5. Take appropriate action to approve the award for: Project #20-08 - Widening of Lake Woodlands Drive (Project "A") and IH-45 Woodlands Parkway Traffic Signalization and Robinson Road Widening (Project "B") for Commissioner Precinct 3. F. LONE STAR CONVENTION CENTER 1. Consider and approve Consent and License Agreement-Staging between Montgomery County and Entergy Texas, Inc. for use of Lone Star Convention Center, Fairgrounds and associated facilities in emergencies G. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 1 AND 4 a. Consider and approve the reappointment of J. Steven Weisinger, Sharene Carr and David Cooper to the MCESD #1 Board of Commissioners for a 2-year term ending December 31, 2021. 2. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve donation of batting cages and batting cage improvements from the Splendora Youth Baseball Association. The batting cages and improvements will be constructed at Ipes Park and are valued at $15,000. b. Consider and accept check #55222 from Meals On Wheels Montgomery County in the amount of $463.75 for the purchase of fuel for November 2019. This will be deposited into line number 615- 7926. c. Consider and accept check #3916 from Montgomery County ESD #7 in the amount of $709.66 for the purchase of fuel for October 2019. This will be deposited into line number 615-7926. H. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Villas at White Oak Ranch, Section 1 into the one-year maintenance period. b. Consider and acknowledge the renaming by the Del-Lago Board of Directors of a private road known as La Torretta Blvd to be changed to Margaritaville Parkway. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Fosters Ridge, Section 11 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. b. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Fosters Ridge, Section 8 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. c. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Bonterra at Woodforest, Section 6 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. d. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Woodforest, Section 73 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. e. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Woodforest, Section 93 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. f. Consider and acknowledge the general plans for Tract Site 4 and Tract Site 6 of the Audubon development. g. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands FM 2978 Commercial Tract. h. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Atascosa Trail, Wichita Trail, and Lavaca Trail Street Dedication into the one-year maintenance period. i. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Ranch Crest, Section 4 into the one-year maintenance period. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. Consider and approve setting a public hearing date of February 11, 2020 to approve setting no parking zones and placement of "No Parking, Any Time" signs as follows: 1. on both sides of East Shore Drive from Shell Port Square west 200 feet; and 2. on both sides of Shell Port Square from East Shore Drive south 200 feet. b. Consider and approve the final plat of Woodson's Reserve, Section 19. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve the final plat of Pinewood Ranch. b. Consider and approve the final plat of Ponderosa Pines, Section 3. c. Consider and approve the final plat of Woodridge Forest, Section 8. I. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Consider and accept payroll change request forms. J. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Approve Resolution and Order to pay Special Commissioners fees on Parcel 213 of the FM 1097 Road Project. b. Approve Resolution and Order to pay Special Commissioners fees on Parcel 219 of the FM 1097 Road Project. c. Approve Resolution and Order to pay closing costs related to the acquisition of Parcel 109 of the FM 1097 Road Project. d. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 203 of the FM 1097 Road Project. e. Approve Resolution and Order to pay actual moving expenses related to the acquisition of Parcel 71-R01(O) of the FM 1097 Road Project. f. Approve Resolution and Order to pay fixed moving expense related to the acquisition of Parcel 79- R02(T) of the FM 1097 Road Project. g. Approve Resolution and Order to pay moving expense related to the acquisition of Parcel 79-R06(T) of the FM 1097 Road Project. h. Approve Local Advance Funding Agreement for locally funded project between Montgomery County and TxDOT for I45 Frontage Road Project. i. Approve Resolution and Order to pay possession and use agreement of Parcel 102 for FM 1097 Road Project. j. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for independent consideration for possession and use agreement of Parcel 102 for FM 1097 Road Project. k. Accept and record fully executed Tax Abatement Agreement between Montgomery County, Texas and Texas Tissue Converting, LLC and Conroe BTS, LLC previously approved by Montgomery County on November 12, 2019. l. Approve Order allowing partial lot conveyance without a replat for Lots 10-14, Block 17 of Everett Addition. m. Set Public Hearing date of February 11, 2020 for abandonment of a portion of county owned rightof- way known as Rio Grande Drive. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Approve Interlocal Agreement between Montgomery County and MUD No. 131 for the financing and construction of the realignment of Mill Creek Road. b. Approve Order authorizing Notice of Public Hearing under Local Government Code 232.009(C-1) for the partial revision of Lots 18, 19 and 20, Block 1, High Meadow Ranch Section 10 to be known as High Meadow Ranch Section 10 Replat #1. c. Set date of February 25, 2020, for Public Hearing for cancellation of Veranda Oaks Estates Section 2, a subdivision in Montgomery, County, Texas, filed by Veranda Oaks Estates LLC, and authorize Notice in accordance with Local Government Code Section 232.008. 3. PRECINCT 4 a. Approve order declaring the existence of a public necessity and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings for Parcel 26 for the Sorters Road Expansion Project. b. Approve order declaring the existence of a public necessity and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings for Parcel 27 for the Sorters Road Expansion Project. c. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 27 for Old Houston Road Project. d. Consider and approve bus turnaround easement with Charles and Bobbye Cotton on Adcock Acres Dr. 4. ALL PRECINCTS a. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to defend claim no. D-19-0221; Cause No. 2019- 86435; Crystal Sanchez vs. Adam Johnson; in the 080th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas. b. Consider and take appropriate action on engagement of Alexander Dubose & Jefferson as additional appellate counsel in Case no. 03-17-00499-CV styled Nicky E. Dyer, et al and Montgomery County, Texas v. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, et al and TexCom Gulf Disposal, LLC in the Third Court of Appeals for the State of Texas and authorize B. D. Griffin, County Attorney to execute the engagement letter on behalf of Montgomery County. K. SHERIFF 1. Consider and approve agreement by and between Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and City of Conroe related to transit access near 1 Criminal Justice Drive. Authorize Sheriff Rand Henderson to sign the agreement. L. DISTRICT CLERK 1. Consider and approve the following non-profit organizations to receive Juror donations in the year of 2020: a. Local Child Welfare Fund b. Veterans Treatment Court c. Crime Victim's Compensation Fund d. Meals on Wheels Montgomery County e. Community Assistance Center f. Mental Health Treatment g. Montgomery County Historical Commission h. Heritage Museum of Montgomery County i. Operation Pets Alive! j. Montgomery County Drug & DWI Court Care Program M. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and approve the retirement of canine Hashish at the recommendation of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and acknowledge his years of service and allow him to live out his life with Deputy Rai Duenas. END OF CONSENT
THE COURT WILL CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND IN ITS DISCRETION, TAKE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: COUNTY JUDGE A. Consider and discuss appointing members of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board, appointments to be made on January 28th Commissioners Court. The advisory committee must be composed of at least one licensed veterinarian, one county or municipal official, one person whose duties include the daily operation of an animal shelter and one representative from an animal welfare organization.
ELECTIONS A. Consider and approve an order changing the East Montgomery County polling location and the Election Day polling locations for County Election Precincts 26, 82, 90, 93, and 94. B. Consider and approve the Early Voting Locations and Times for the March 3, 2020 Primary Election and the May 2, 2020 Joint Election.
COUNTY AUDITOR A. Consider and approve Payment of Accounts.
PURCHASING A. Approve the following Change Order (CO): 1. CO #3 to Total Team Construction, LLC., for Project# 19-17 Montgomery County Youth Services Buildings Renovation for additional items and additional 28 days for an increase of $97,162 for Montgomery County Community Development.
PUBLIC HEARING A. PRECINCT 1 1. Consider the partial revision of Martinez Place, to be known as Martinez Place Partial Replat No. 1. B. PRECINCT 2 1. Consider the partial revision of Woodforest Central Pine Street Extension (Ditch 4P to WF77) to be known as Woodforest Section 90. 2. Consider the partial revision of Lot 1, Block 1 of Walden Ridge, to be known as Replat of Walden Ridge. C. PRECINCT 3 1. Consider and approve establishing multiway (all way) stop sign control at the Cochran’s Crossing Drive and Bay Branch Drive intersection. 2. Consider and approve posting a 35-mph speed limit on Rayford Road between Birnham Woods Drive and S. Lazy Meadow Way. 3. Consider and approve establishing a no parking zone and placement of "No Parking, Standing, Stopping" "7:15 - 8:30 AM 2:45 - 3:45 PM" "Mon-Fri" signs on the north side of Interfaith Way between West Panther Creek Drive and Holly Creek Court. RECONVENE COURT - TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
COUNTY ENGINEER A. Consider and approve the final plat of Martinez Place Replat No. 1. B. Consider and approve the final plat of Replat of Walden Ridge.
COMMISSIONERS A. PRECINCT 2 1. Consider and approve Judge Kathleen Hamilton and Judge Keith Stewart to be added to the Facilities Committee.
HUMAN RESOURCES A. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action with respect to the appointment of two civil service commissioners.
19. 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, 551.072, 551.074 A. Consultation with attorney concerning potential litigation related to employee matters, including Other Post Employee Benefits. (Section 551.071). B. Discuss and deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation and reassignment of duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee - Director of Civic Center. (Section 551.074). C. Consider and discuss Montgomery County land and building sales and/or purchase. (Section 551.072). 20. TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
CITIZENS
22. MISCELLANEOUS 23. 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
CITIZENS
PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Resolution by Commissioner Meador on opposing the lowering of Lake Conroe. B. Historical Commission presentation and acceptance of annual report.
COUNTY CLERK A. Consider and approve Commissioners Court minutes from regular session dated December 10, 2019 as submitted. B. Consider and approve Commissioners Court minutes from regular session dated December 17, 2019 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 request by Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 to use $2,800 from the Justice Court Technology Fund. 2. Consider and accept completed audits. 3. Consider and accept report of cash count and deposit findings – (Q1 FY2020). 4. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Govenment Code Section 114.024. 5. Consider and accept report of officials’ fees, as audited for August, 2019. 6. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.023. 7. Consider and approve payment to the Joint Commission for annual fee for accreditation/certification program participation, as required by the Agreement between Montgomery County and the Texas Department of State Health Services. B. BUDGET OFFICE 1. Consider, approve, and authorize adjustments and amendments for Grant Departments for Fiscal Year 2019. 2. Consider, approve, and authorize adjustments and amendments for Grant Departments for Fiscal Year 2020. 3. Consider, approve, and authorize the line item transfers and adjustments for Fiscal Year 2020 Budget according to Budget Policy. 4. Memorialize previous actions taken on changes to the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget in prior Commissioners Court meetings. 5. Consider, approve, and authorize the line item transfers, adjustments, and amendments for Fiscal Year 2019 Budget according to Budget Policy. 6. Consider, approve, and authorize transfer, adjustment, and amendments for special revenue departments and general fund departments for Fiscal Year 2020. C. TREASURER 1. Consider and accept a donation of $1315.18 to the Animal Shelter from Klein FFA Booster to be deposited into line item 63311.4364. 2. Consider and accept a donation of $3500 to the Animal Shelter from Linda and James Stegeman to be deposited into line item 63311.4364. 3. Consider and accept a donation of $2500 to the Animal Shelter from James and Kelley Wolf to be deposited into line item 63311.4364. 4. Consider and accept a donation of $1372 to the Animal Shelter from Cypress Creek Air Conditioning and Heating Co., to be deposited into line item 63311.4364. D. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR 1. Consider and accept the monthly Tax Collection Report for the month ending December 2019. E. PURCHASING 1. Approve advertising for a. West County Community Development Center Expansion for MCCD/Commissioner Precinct 2. b. Environmental Study Services for Commissioner Precinct 4. 2. Approve the renewal options for a. Project # 2017-0019 Crack Seal Service with Texas Lone Star Pavement Services for various departments (exercising the 3rd of 3 renewal options). b. Project #2015-0019 Cement Stabilized Sand with Cherry Crushed Concrete for Precinct 3 (exercising the 5th of 5 renewal options). c. Project #19-07 Vending Machine Services with Hometown Vending Services for various departments (exercising the 1st of 3 renewal options). d. Project #2015-0023 Exterminating/Pest Control Services with GNJ Preferred Solutions, LLC., dba Branded Pest Defense, LLC., for various departments (exercising the 5th of 5 renewal options). e. Project #2016-0007 Containerized Commercial Solid Waste Disposal Service with Sprint Waste Services, LP for various departments (exercising the 4th of 4 renewal options). f. Project #2016-0007 Containerized Commercial Solid Waste Disposal Service with Santek Waste Services, LLC dba Waste Services of Texas, LLC for various departments (exercising the 1st of 1 renewal options). 3. Approve granting a Discretionary Exemption for: a. Replacement Parts for Gradall Industries, Inc., products as an item that can be obtained from only one source for captive replacement parts or components from Associated Supply Company, Inc., for various departments. Local Gov't Code §262.024(a)(7)(D). b. Mack Truck Parts as an item that can be obtained from only one source for captive replacement parts or components from Cleveland Mack Sales, Inc., dba Performance Truck for various departments. Local Gov't Code §262.024(a)(7)(D). 4. Approve the following Change Orders (CO): CO #5 and CO #6 to Triple B Services, LP., for Project# 2017-0063 Woodlands Parkway Widening - Grogan's Mill Road to IH-45 to compensate contractor for force account work and balances final quantities and correct an error in CO#5 for an increase of $318,264.87. Authorize a manual check for invoice/estimate No. 18 for Commissioner Precinct 3. 5. Take appropriate action to approve the award for: Project #20-08 - Widening of Lake Woodlands Drive (Project "A") and IH-45 Woodlands Parkway Traffic Signalization and Robinson Road Widening (Project "B") for Commissioner Precinct 3. F. LONE STAR CONVENTION CENTER 1. Consider and approve Consent and License Agreement-Staging between Montgomery County and Entergy Texas, Inc. for use of Lone Star Convention Center, Fairgrounds and associated facilities in emergencies G. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 1 AND 4 a. Consider and approve the reappointment of J. Steven Weisinger, Sharene Carr and David Cooper to the MCESD #1 Board of Commissioners for a 2-year term ending December 31, 2021. 2. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve donation of batting cages and batting cage improvements from the Splendora Youth Baseball Association. The batting cages and improvements will be constructed at Ipes Park and are valued at $15,000. b. Consider and accept check #55222 from Meals On Wheels Montgomery County in the amount of $463.75 for the purchase of fuel for November 2019. This will be deposited into line number 615- 7926. c. Consider and accept check #3916 from Montgomery County ESD #7 in the amount of $709.66 for the purchase of fuel for October 2019. This will be deposited into line number 615-7926. H. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Villas at White Oak Ranch, Section 1 into the one-year maintenance period. b. Consider and acknowledge the renaming by the Del-Lago Board of Directors of a private road known as La Torretta Blvd to be changed to Margaritaville Parkway. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Fosters Ridge, Section 11 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. b. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Fosters Ridge, Section 8 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. c. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Bonterra at Woodforest, Section 6 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. d. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Woodforest, Section 73 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. e. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Woodforest, Section 93 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. f. Consider and acknowledge the general plans for Tract Site 4 and Tract Site 6 of the Audubon development. g. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands FM 2978 Commercial Tract. h. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Atascosa Trail, Wichita Trail, and Lavaca Trail Street Dedication into the one-year maintenance period. i. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Ranch Crest, Section 4 into the one-year maintenance period. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. Consider and approve setting a public hearing date of February 11, 2020 to approve setting no parking zones and placement of "No Parking, Any Time" signs as follows: 1. on both sides of East Shore Drive from Shell Port Square west 200 feet; and 2. on both sides of Shell Port Square from East Shore Drive south 200 feet. b. Consider and approve the final plat of Woodson's Reserve, Section 19. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve the final plat of Pinewood Ranch. b. Consider and approve the final plat of Ponderosa Pines, Section 3. c. Consider and approve the final plat of Woodridge Forest, Section 8. I. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Consider and accept payroll change request forms. J. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Approve Resolution and Order to pay Special Commissioners fees on Parcel 213 of the FM 1097 Road Project. b. Approve Resolution and Order to pay Special Commissioners fees on Parcel 219 of the FM 1097 Road Project. c. Approve Resolution and Order to pay closing costs related to the acquisition of Parcel 109 of the FM 1097 Road Project. d. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 203 of the FM 1097 Road Project. e. Approve Resolution and Order to pay actual moving expenses related to the acquisition of Parcel 71-R01(O) of the FM 1097 Road Project. f. Approve Resolution and Order to pay fixed moving expense related to the acquisition of Parcel 79- R02(T) of the FM 1097 Road Project. g. Approve Resolution and Order to pay moving expense related to the acquisition of Parcel 79-R06(T) of the FM 1097 Road Project. h. Approve Local Advance Funding Agreement for locally funded project between Montgomery County and TxDOT for I45 Frontage Road Project. i. Approve Resolution and Order to pay possession and use agreement of Parcel 102 for FM 1097 Road Project. j. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for independent consideration for possession and use agreement of Parcel 102 for FM 1097 Road Project. k. Accept and record fully executed Tax Abatement Agreement between Montgomery County, Texas and Texas Tissue Converting, LLC and Conroe BTS, LLC previously approved by Montgomery County on November 12, 2019. l. Approve Order allowing partial lot conveyance without a replat for Lots 10-14, Block 17 of Everett Addition. m. Set Public Hearing date of February 11, 2020 for abandonment of a portion of county owned rightof- way known as Rio Grande Drive. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Approve Interlocal Agreement between Montgomery County and MUD No. 131 for the financing and construction of the realignment of Mill Creek Road. b. Approve Order authorizing Notice of Public Hearing under Local Government Code 232.009(C-1) for the partial revision of Lots 18, 19 and 20, Block 1, High Meadow Ranch Section 10 to be known as High Meadow Ranch Section 10 Replat #1. c. Set date of February 25, 2020, for Public Hearing for cancellation of Veranda Oaks Estates Section 2, a subdivision in Montgomery, County, Texas, filed by Veranda Oaks Estates LLC, and authorize Notice in accordance with Local Government Code Section 232.008. 3. PRECINCT 4 a. Approve order declaring the existence of a public necessity and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings for Parcel 26 for the Sorters Road Expansion Project. b. Approve order declaring the existence of a public necessity and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings for Parcel 27 for the Sorters Road Expansion Project. c. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 27 for Old Houston Road Project. d. Consider and approve bus turnaround easement with Charles and Bobbye Cotton on Adcock Acres Dr. 4. ALL PRECINCTS a. Consider and approve Resolution and Order to defend claim no. D-19-0221; Cause No. 2019- 86435; Crystal Sanchez vs. Adam Johnson; in the 080th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas. b. Consider and take appropriate action on engagement of Alexander Dubose & Jefferson as additional appellate counsel in Case no. 03-17-00499-CV styled Nicky E. Dyer, et al and Montgomery County, Texas v. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, et al and TexCom Gulf Disposal, LLC in the Third Court of Appeals for the State of Texas and authorize B. D. Griffin, County Attorney to execute the engagement letter on behalf of Montgomery County. K. SHERIFF 1. Consider and approve agreement by and between Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and City of Conroe related to transit access near 1 Criminal Justice Drive. Authorize Sheriff Rand Henderson to sign the agreement. L. DISTRICT CLERK 1. Consider and approve the following non-profit organizations to receive Juror donations in the year of 2020: a. Local Child Welfare Fund b. Veterans Treatment Court c. Crime Victim's Compensation Fund d. Meals on Wheels Montgomery County e. Community Assistance Center f. Mental Health Treatment g. Montgomery County Historical Commission h. Heritage Museum of Montgomery County i. Operation Pets Alive! j. Montgomery County Drug & DWI Court Care Program M. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and approve the retirement of canine Hashish at the recommendation of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and acknowledge his years of service and allow him to live out his life with Deputy Rai Duenas. END OF CONSENT
THE COURT WILL CONSIDER, DISCUSS, AND IN ITS DISCRETION, TAKE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: COUNTY JUDGE A. Consider and discuss appointing members of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board, appointments to be made on January 28th Commissioners Court. The advisory committee must be composed of at least one licensed veterinarian, one county or municipal official, one person whose duties include the daily operation of an animal shelter and one representative from an animal welfare organization.
ELECTIONS A. Consider and approve an order changing the East Montgomery County polling location and the Election Day polling locations for County Election Precincts 26, 82, 90, 93, and 94. B. Consider and approve the Early Voting Locations and Times for the March 3, 2020 Primary Election and the May 2, 2020 Joint Election.
COUNTY AUDITOR A. Consider and approve Payment of Accounts.
PURCHASING A. Approve the following Change Order (CO): 1. CO #3 to Total Team Construction, LLC., for Project# 19-17 Montgomery County Youth Services Buildings Renovation for additional items and additional 28 days for an increase of $97,162 for Montgomery County Community Development.
PUBLIC HEARING A. PRECINCT 1 1. Consider the partial revision of Martinez Place, to be known as Martinez Place Partial Replat No. 1. B. PRECINCT 2 1. Consider the partial revision of Woodforest Central Pine Street Extension (Ditch 4P to WF77) to be known as Woodforest Section 90. 2. Consider the partial revision of Lot 1, Block 1 of Walden Ridge, to be known as Replat of Walden Ridge. C. PRECINCT 3 1. Consider and approve establishing multiway (all way) stop sign control at the Cochran’s Crossing Drive and Bay Branch Drive intersection. 2. Consider and approve posting a 35-mph speed limit on Rayford Road between Birnham Woods Drive and S. Lazy Meadow Way. 3. Consider and approve establishing a no parking zone and placement of "No Parking, Standing, Stopping" "7:15 - 8:30 AM 2:45 - 3:45 PM" "Mon-Fri" signs on the north side of Interfaith Way between West Panther Creek Drive and Holly Creek Court. RECONVENE COURT - TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
COUNTY ENGINEER A. Consider and approve the final plat of Martinez Place Replat No. 1. B. Consider and approve the final plat of Replat of Walden Ridge.
COMMISSIONERS A. PRECINCT 2 1. Consider and approve Judge Kathleen Hamilton and Judge Keith Stewart to be added to the Facilities Committee.
HUMAN RESOURCES A. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action with respect to the appointment of two civil service commissioners.
19. 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, 551.072, 551.074 A. Consultation with attorney concerning potential litigation related to employee matters, including Other Post Employee Benefits. (Section 551.071). B. Discuss and deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation and reassignment of duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee - Director of Civic Center. (Section 551.074). C. Consider and discuss Montgomery County land and building sales and/or purchase. (Section 551.072). 20. TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
CITIZENS
22. MISCELLANEOUS 23. COURT ADJOURNS