NOTICE OF MEETING OF
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF
BRAZORIA COUNTY, TEXAS
Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Commissioners’ Court of Brazoria
County, Texas, will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, the 14th day of December, 2004, in the
First Floor Commissioners Courtroom, County Courthouse, Angleton, Texas.
At said meeting the Court will deliberate, discuss, consider and/or take final action on any or
all of the following matters:
AGENDA
I.
Call to order
II.
Roll Call
III.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by County Judge John Willy
IV.
Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of November 10, 2004
V.
New Business:
A.
CONSENT AGENDA – ITEMS 1 - 17:
1.
2.
County Judge:
a.
Approve General Certificate of Local Government Unit related to
the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds by the
Southeast Texas Housing Finance Corporation
b.
Approve appointments to the Transportation Policy Council &
Technical Advisory Committee for 2005
Commissioner Precinct 1:
a.
Set public hearing regarding application for tax abatement – BASF
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Corporation for January 25, 2005 at 9:00 a.m.
b.
3.
Commissioner Precinct 2:
a.
4.
6.
Approve re-appointment of Janet Parker to the Brazoria County
Children’s Protective Services Board for the term beginning 1/1/05
through 12/31/07
County Clerk:
a.
Approve Agreement between JP 4/1 and the County Clerk
transferring the registry of births and deaths
b.
Approve Agreement between JP 4/2 and the County Clerk
transferring the registry of births and deaths
Tax Assessor – Collector:
a.
7.
Approve the re-appointment of Kay Patterson to the Brazoria
County Children’s Protective Services Board for the term beginning
1/1/05 through 12/31/07
Commissioner Precinct 4:
a.
5.
Approve the re-appointment of Janie Gonzales to the Brazoria
County Children’s Protective Services Board for the term beginning
1/1/05 through 12/31/07
Approve sale of properties held in trust:
1.
908 W. Sidnor Street, Alvin, Block 21, lot 3, W/10th lot 2
Acct. #1235-0083-000 $6,800.00
2.
Rice Street, Alvin, Flecha Roja, Block 2, lot 1-2
Acct. #4125-0006-000 $6,520.00
3.
Creekside, A0126 Lake Alaska, Block Q, lot 70
Acct. #5760-1970-000 $500.00
4.
Hudspeth, A0302 Lindell Estates, Block 4, lot 28
Acct. #6220-0145-000 $1,500.00
5.
Willow, A0020, Div. 13, River Bend, Block 3, lot 16
Acct. #7285-0079-000 $6,000.00
Treasurer:
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a.
8.
Airport:
a.
9.
10.
11.
Approve Monthly Report – November, 2004
Auditor:
a.
Approve checks payable through Monday, December 13, 2004
b.
Authorize the County Judge and the County Auditor to pay bills
through Monday, January 10, 2005
c.
Approve Line Item Transfers
d.
Record new budgets for other funds
CDBG/HOME/ESG Program:
a.
Conditional approval of applicants for homebuyer assistance under
the Brazoria County First Time Homebuyer Program in an amount
not to exceed $5,000.
b.
Conditional approval of applicants for home rehabilitation
/reconstruction assistance under the Brazoria County HOME
Program
c.
Conditional approval of applicants under the Brazoria County OnSite Sewage Program in an amount not to exceed $10,000.
Housing Authority and Welfare Department:
a.
12.
Approve Treasurer’s Monthly Report and Monthly Investment
Report
Approve Monthly Indigent Report – November, 2004
Juvenile Probation Department:
a.
Approve 2004-2005 Contract for Education of Non-Resident
Students between BISD, Rosebud-Lott ISD and the Brazoria
County Commissioners Court
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13.
14.
Library Administration:
a.
Approve appointment to the Brazoria County Library Board to
represent West Columbia
b.
Approve the Brazoria County Library System’s Technology Plan
c.
Approve Agreement between Brazoria County and the Texas State
Library And Archives Commission for the Lone Star Libraries Grant
in an amount not to exceed $26,573 (no County match required)
Mosquito Control District:
a.
15.
16.
Approve Monthly Report – October, 2004
Parks Department:
a.
Approve Monthly Report – October, 2004
b.
Approve Amendment No. 3 to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for
Surfside Jetty Park
Purchasing Department:
a.
Approval to advertise for ITB #05-29 Purchase of one or more
dump trucks – tandem & bobtail for the Road and Bridge
Department
b.
Approval to advertise for ITB #05-32 Phase II Sediment Clean Up –
Abatement at 2105 Frontage Road in Clute
c.
Approval to advertise for ITB #05-04 Construction of Airport Hangar
– Mosquito Control
d.
Approval to advertise for ITB #05-33 Purchase of one or more
vehicles for County use – Sheriff’s Office
e.
Approval to advertise for ITB #05-35 Purchase of reclaimer /
stabilizer for South Service Center
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17.
f.
Approval to advertise for ITB #05-31 Self-check out system for
library in Pearland
g.
Approval to advertise for bids for excavation services at Resoft
County Park (Funds available from a Federal grant)
h.
Approval to sell a surplus trailer house in Manvel via electronic
auction
Road and Bridge Department:
a.
Approve projects under blanket Interlocal agreements for direct
assistance to cities and towns
b.
Approve Interlocal Agreement with the Columbia – Brazoria ISD to
construct a new walking track at Wild Peach Elementary School
(Pct. 4)
c.
Correct Order #22 dated October 26, 2004 for Silvercreek, Section
6 (Pct. 2)
d.
Approve variance request for Village Lakes Section 1, Abstract 526
(Pct. 2)
e.
Approve variance request for division of Matt Dillon tract in Abstract
144 (Pct. 2)
f.
Authorize County Engineer to negotiate the resolution on bridge
replacement under Federal Off System Bridge Program
g.
Final acceptance of the Brazoria County Drainage Criteria Manual
h.
Approval to set public hearing regarding bridge load limits resulting
from BRINSAP inspections for Tuesday, January 11,2005 in the
Commissioners Courtroom
i.
Approval to set public hearing regarding regulatory signs for the
Road and Bridge Department for Tuesday, January 11, 2004 in the
Commissioners Courtroom
j.
Consider Interlocal agreement with Drainage District No. 11 to
allow use of County road rights of way for drainage projects (Pct. 4)
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B.
Commissioner Precinct 1:
1.
C.
D.
E.
Consider order amending Court Order #27 of 5-13-03 regarding
commencement date of BASF Corporation tax abatement (Super
Absorbent Polymers manufacturing facility)
Commissioner Precinct 4:
1.
Conduct public hearing and consider approval of Application For Tax
Abatement – ConocoPhillips Company
2.
Discussion and possible action regarding the County’s participation in the
Jamison Medical Complex Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
District Attorney:
1.
Consider extension of cadaver transport contract with Carnes Funeral
Home for an additional 12 month period or authorize the Purchasing
Agent to advertise for and receive bids for cadaver transport
2.
Approve amendments to the Guidelines & Criteria on Tax Abatement
Airport:
1.
Approve Commercial Lease between the County and Air Logistics, LLC
for occupancy of 9,300 s f. of hangar / office space at the South Heliport
Building beginning January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2009 for the
amounts as follows:
1-1-05 through 12-31-05
1-1-06 through 12-31-06
1-1-07 through 12-31-07
1-1-08 through 12-31-08
1-1-09 through 12-31-09
2.
$3,000
$3,100
$3.200
$3,300
$3,400
mo.
mo.
mo.
mo.
mo.
Approve adoption of (1) Uniform T-Hanger / Tie-down Lease Agreement,
(2) Rules and Regulations, and (3) Minimum Standards for the Brazoria
County Airport, authorizing the District Attorney’s Office to enforce same,
and providing notice that current T-Hangar/ Tie-Down tenants will be
required to enter into the revised lease
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F.
G.
Auditor:
1.
Approve renewal of agreement for Arbitrage Rebate Compliance Services
between Brazoria County and First Southwest Asset Management, Inc.
2.
Approve budget amendments – Additional funds
CDBG/HOME/ESG Program:
1.
H.
Facilities Management:
1.
I.
J.
Conduct public hearing and consider approval of requests regarding
CDBG, HOME, and ESG Funds
Approve third extension of Commercial Lease Agreement with Johnnie
Lowe for 2,050 s.f. of office space at 20351 S.H. 6 in Manvel in the
amount of $2,600 per mo. beginning Jan. 1, 2005 through December 31,
2005
Groundwater Conservation District:
1.
Approve payment of invoice from Allen Boone Humphries LLP in the
amount of $2,755.53 for services rendered as approved by the Board of
Directors of the Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District
2.
Approve payment of invoices from URS Corporation in the amounts of
$1,770.00 and $4,730.25 for services rendered as approved by the Board
of Directors of the Brazoria County Groundwater Conservation District
Human Resources Department:
1.
Consider approving a cost-of-living based increase in monthly retirement
benefits for County retirees and beneficiaries under the TCDRS
2.
Consider approval of bilingual pay for county employee who serves as a
translator
3.
Consider approval of the annual update to the County’s Alternate Plan to
Social Security for eligible County employees
4.
Approval to engage G. P. Monin Consulting, Inc. to provide Brazoria
County with a Funding Analysis and Governmental Accounting Standards
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Board rule on Other Post Employment Benefits Analysis for an amount
not to exceed $18,000.
K.
5.
Approve Overtime Reports for the months of September & October, 2004
6.
Approve recommendation by the Compensation Review Committee pay
changes for eligible employees
7.
Authorize First Financial Benefits to extend Dental and Vision Plan
Coverage to County employees
Information Systems:
1.
L.
Approve Contract with H-GAC to provide a private switch for enhanced
911 service for the County
Purchasing Agent:
1.
Approve and authorize the engagement of Gerald Andrews and Victory
Insurance Agency as consultant and agent for purposes of procuring all
insurance needs of Brazoria County and authorize the Purchasing Agent
to publish notice of requests for proposals for Property / Windstorm
coverage, Public Officials insurance and Law Enforcement Liability
2.
Approval to rescind Court Order #33 of 8-27-04 and issue change order to
increase award in the amount of $8,502.00 to Bearcom Wireless for
additional security equipment at the Airport
3.
Approval to award ITB #05-08 Construction of Manvel Office Center to
Dycor, Inc., of Pearland, Texas in the amount of $685,320.00
4.
Approval to award RFP #05-07 Group Medicare Supplement for Brazoria
County to United Healthcare of San Antonio for the AARP Plan J Benefit
(recommended by C-CBS and the Insurance Committee)
5.
Approval to award ITB #05-10 Phase II Nuisance Abatement – 2105
Frontage Road in Clute to Vernor Material & Equipment Co. of Clute in the
amount of $65,000.00
6.
Approval to award ITB #05-24 Abatement of nuisance property located on
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FM 522 in Brazoria to Vernor Material & Equipment Co. of Clute in the
amount of $30,566.00
M.
7.
Approval to enter into contract negotiations with Chiang, Patel & Yerby,
Inc. of Houston for design and construction inspection on RFSQ #05-19
Replacement of Bridge on CR 290 at Oyster Creek (Pct. 4)
8.
Approval to renew RFSQ #02-20 Food Service Operation for the Brazoria
County Courthouse with Soda Shoppe of Lake Jackson for an additional
12 month term beginning 1/1/05 – 12/31/05
9.
Approve Sole Source Purchase of services from Landata Technologies,
Inc. for County Clerk plat imaging replacement in the amount of $2,500.00
10.
Approve price increase of 5% to Cleveland Asphalt Products of Shepherd,
Texas for ITB #04-51 Asphalt Oil and Emulsions for the Road and Bridge
Department
11.
Approve sale of surplus 1996 Dodge 1 ton, 15 passenger van in
inoperable condition, from the Airport to the City of Freeport in the amount
of $50.00
12.
Approve price increase to Oil Patch – Brazos Valley, Inc., for ITB #04-14
Oil & Lubricants
13.
Approve a 5% price increase to Silva Building Specialists, Inc. for ITB
#02-59 Janitorial Services
14.
Approve Sole Source purchase of services from Peoplesoft, Inc., for the
purchase of software, maintenance and training
Road and Bridge Department:
1.
Consider acceptance of right of way dedication along County Roads 59
and 94 (Pct. 2)
2.
Approve Reimbursement Resolution Expressing Intent To Finance
Expenditures To Be Incurred for mobility projects
3.
Approve Proposal for Engineering Services with Barhnart Engineering in
the amount of $70,635.65 to recommend repairs needed to 11 county
bridges
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4.
Approve Agreement for Engineering Services to JNS Consulting
Engineers, Inc., in the amount of $56,100.00 to study right of way for CR
48 and CR 58
5.
Amend Court Order # 44 of 9-27-04, authorizing the County Engineer to
approve closure of a section of CR 454 (Pct. 4)
6.
Consider consent to replat or abandon a platted right of way by the City of
Alvin (Pct. 3)
VI.
Announcements:
VII.
Closed Meeting:
The Commissioners Court will conduct a closed meeting under the following section or sections of
V.T.C.A. Government Code, Chapter 551, subchapter D.;
(After which the Court will reconvene in open session and may take any action deemed necessary
based on discussion in closed meeting.)
A.
B.
Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 - Consultation with attorney in respect to pending or
contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and matters where duty of public body's counsel to
client, pursuant to code of professional responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts
with this chapter.
1.
Specialty Polymer Coatings, USA, Inc., RZ No. 1
2.
Alside Division of Associated Materials, Inc., RZ No. 1
3.
Consider request for authorization to file suit
4.
Consider approval of additional authority for attorney’s fees in regard to
the Pearland - Manvel Landfill matter
Texas Government Code, Section 551.072 – Deliberation concerning the purchase, exchange,
lease, or value of real property.
1.
Consider authorizing County Judge to negotiate a re-platting of Ash Street
Square
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VIII.
Adjourn
John Willy
Brazoria County Judge
The Brazoria County Commissioners Court is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). Reasonable accommodations and equal opportunity for effective communications will be provided upon
request. Please contact the Office of the County Judge at (979)-864-1200 at least 24 hours in advance if
accommodation is needed.
NOTE: ITEMS WILL NOT NECESSARILY BE PRESENTED IN THE ORDER THEY ARE POSTED
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