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BE IT REMEMBERED THAT ON THIS THE 13TH AUGUST, 2001
THERE WAS BEGUN AND HOLDEN A SPECIAL SESSION OF
COMMISSIONERS’ COURT WITH THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS
PRESENT:
JOHN WILLY COUNTY JUDGE
DONALD “DUDE” PAYNE, COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT #1
JAMES D. “JIM” CLAWSON, COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT #2
JACK HARRIS, COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT #3
L .L. STANLEY, COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT #4
JOYCE HUDMAN, COUNTY CLERK
and the following proceedings were had:
ORDER NO. 1
RE:
INVOCATION & PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE
Judge Willy convened this Special Session of Commissioners’ Court at
9:05 A.M. and Commissioner Stanley led the audience in the invocation and
pledge allegiance.
ORDER NO. 2
RE:
APPROVING PREVIOUS COMMISSIONERS’
COURT MINUTES
Motion by Commissioner Payne, seconded by Commissioner Stanley that
the following Commissioners’ Court Minutes dated July 24, 2001 be approved
as presented.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
CONSENT AGENDA:
ORDER NO. 3
RE:
APPOINTMENT OF TAX ABATEMENT REVIEW
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the following action be taken by the Court:
Approve the appointment of Charlie Singletary to represent Precinct 1 on
the Tax Abatement Review Committee for a two year term to expire August,
2003.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
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ORDER NO. 4
RE:
317
APPOINTMENT OF TAX ABATEMENT REVIEW
COMMITTEE MEMBER
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the following action be taken by the Court:
Approve the re-appointment of Tom Reid to represent Precinct 3 on the
Tax Abatement Review Committee for a two year term to expire August, 2003.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 5
RE:
DEPUTATION OF DISTRICT CLERK’S OFFICE
EMPLOYEE
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the following action be taken by the Court:
Approve the deputation of District Clerk’s Office employee Marilyn Hill.
Further, that a certified copy of this Order be sent to the office of the District
Clerk.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 6
RE:
REQUEST FOR OUT OF STATE TRAVEL SHERIFF’S OFFICE*
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the following action be taken by the Court:
Approve request for Sheriff’s Department Chemist Mike Manes to travel
to Phoenix, Arizona on September 18-21, 2001, to attend the 29th Annual
Symposium on Crime laboratory Development.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 7
RE:
BRAZORIA COUNTY TAX OFFICE MONTHLY
COLLECTIONS REPORT - JUNE, 2001*
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the following action be taken by the Court:
Acceptance of the Brazoria County Tax Office Monthly Collections Report
for June, 2001.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
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ORDER NO. 8
RE:
318
PECAN PARK LOT 9-10 0.22 ACRES
ABST 421 HOOPER & WADE
ACCOUNT NO. 7050-0007-000*
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the following action be taken by the Court:
1.
The Court approves, pursuant to V.T.C.A. Tax Code Section 34.05, to the
resale of the following trust property by Brazoria County in the sale
amount of $5,060.00:
Pecan Park Lot 9-10 0.22 Acres
Account No. 7050-0007-000
2.
The County Judge is authorized pursuant to Section 34.05 and by this
Order to execute a quitclaim deed of the County’s interest upon payment
of the above sale amount.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 9
RE:
RECOMMENDATION TO INCREASE T-HANGAR
AND OFFICE RENTAL FEES AT THE BRAZORIA
COUNTY AIRPORT*
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the following action be taken by the Court:
Accept the recommendation by the Brazoria County Airport Advisory
Commission to increase the T-Hangar and office rental rates at the Airport as
follows:
Present Rate
Proposed Rate
Large T-Hangars
Small T-Hangars
$225.00/mo
$150.00/mo
$240.00/mo
$160.00/mo
T-Hangar - B-North
- B-South
- C-South
- C-North
- D-South
- E-North
$ 80.00/mo
$100.00/mo
$ 80.00/mo
$150.00/mo
$ 50.00/mo
$ 80.00/mo
$ 90.00/mo
$110.00/mo
$ 90.00/mo
$165.00/mo
$ 55.00/mo
$ 90.00/mo
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
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ORDER NO. 10
319
RE: APPROVING ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the following checks payable through AUGUST 12, 2001 be approved as
presented:
DATE CHECK ISSUED
CHECK NUMBERS
JULY 24, 2001
JULY 26, 2001
JULY 27, 2001
JULY 30, 2001
AUGUST 01, 2001
AUGUST 02, 2001
AUGUST 06, 2001
AUGUST 07, 2001
AUGUST 09, 2001
#029946
#029947
#029949
#030161
#030162
#030337
#030345
#030346
#030349
ONLY
TO #029948
TO #030160
ONLY
TO #030336
TO #030344
ONLY
TO #030348
TO #030812
INCLUSIVE
INCLUSIVE
INCLUSIVE
INCLUSIVE
INCLUSIVE
INCLUSIVE
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 11
RE:
APPLICANTS FOR HOMEBUYER ASSISTANCE
UNDER THE BRAZORIA COUNTY FIRST TIME
HOMEBUYER PROGRAM NOT TO EXCEED
$5,500
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the following applicants for homebuyer assistance under the Brazoria
County First Time Homebuyer Program in an amount not to exceed $5,500 be
approved and the County Judge be authorized to execute Homebuyer
Agreements:
Applicant
Timothy & Dena Thompson
Blaine & Mary Moritz
Juanita Simms
Mario & Noemi Solis
Property to be Purchased
4618 CR 909, Alvin, 77511
907 Magnolia, Lake Jackson, 77566
606 Gulf Blvd., Freeport, 77541
109 Bois D’Arc, Lake Jackson, 77566
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 12
RE:
CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT,
SUSPENSION, INELIGIBILITY AND
VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION FOR COVERED
CONTRACTS*
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the following action be taken by the Court:
Approve the Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility
and Voluntary Exclusion for Covered Contracts for the Texas Department of
Protective and Regulatory Services. Further, that the County Judge be
authorized to sign the Certification on behalf of the County.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
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ORDER NO. 13
RE:
320
SUBRECIPIENT GRANT AGREEMENT - TEXAS
BEACH WATCH PROGRAM*
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the following action be taken by the Court:
Approve the Subrecipient Grant Agreement between the General Land
Office and Brazoria County Environmental Health Department for the
implementation of the Texas Beach Watch Program in the amount of
$25,000.00. Further, that the County Judge be authorized to sign said
Agreement on behalf of Brazoria County.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 14
RE:
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONTRACT
FOR PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES*
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the following action be taken by the Court:
Approve Texas Department of Health Contract For Public Health Services
(Document No. 7460000445-200202) for the Brazoria County Health
Department for Bureau of Regional/Local Health Operations and
Immunizations for the term September 1, 2001 through August 31, 2002.
Further, that the County Judge be authorized to sign said document on behalf
of Brazoria County.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 15
RE:
HOUSTON AREA LIBRARY SYSTEM LAY
REPRESENTATIVE APPOINTMENTS*
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the following action be taken by the Court:
Approve the appointment of Scott McCaskill to serve as the Lay
Representative for the Brazoria County Library System to the Houston Area
Library System for a term beginning September 1, 2001 through August 31,
2003. Further, that Bettye Alexander be appointed to serve as alternate Lay
Representative and to perform the duties of lay Representative in the
Representative’s absence. In the event that neither the appointed Lay
Representative nor the Alternate lay Representative can attend a meeting of the
Houston Area Library System, the President of the Library Board is hereby
authorized to attend or ask a member of the Library Board to attend and vote
on behalf of the Brazoria County Library. Further, that the County Judge be
authorized to sign the Appointment of Lay Representative on behalf of the
County.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
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ORDER NO. 16
RE:
321
AUTHORIZE THE BRAZORIA COUNTY LIBRARY
TO SELL WITHDRAWN LIBRARY BOOKS*
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the following action be taken by the Court:
Authorize the Brazoria County Library to sell withdrawn library books at
a sale to be held August 16, 17 and 18, 2001 at Brazos Mall. All proceeds from
the sale are for the benefit of the Library System. Additionally, the Court
authorizes that all the surplus books remaining from the sale be declared
obsolete with no further value to anyone. The unsold books will be declared
scrap and will be donated to nonprofit organizations or destroyed by recycling,
incineration or burying in a landfill.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 17
RE:
MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT MONTHLY
REPORT*
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the monthly report of the Brazoria County Mosquito Control District for
the month of July 2001, be approved for filing with the County Clerk.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 18
RE:
REQUEST FOR OUT OF STATE TRAVEL BRAZORIA COUNTY MUSEUM*
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the following action be taken by the Court:
Approve the request from Jackie Haynes of the Brazoria County
Historical Museum to travel to Indianapolis, Indiana on September 12-15, 2001
to attend the American Association for State and Local History Conference.
Funds for this conference were approved in the 2000-2001 budget.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 19
RE:
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR A REQUEST
FOR A SECURITY FIRM TO HANDLE THE
TRANSFER FUNDS BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND
THE BANK*
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that upon recommendation of the County Treasurer, the County Purchasing
Agent is requesting permission to advertise for a Request for Proposal for a
security firm to handle the transfer of funds between the County and the bank.
Further, that a certified copy of this Order be sent to the County
Purchasing Agent.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
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ORDER NO. 20
RE:
322
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE REQUEST
FOR PROPOSAL FOR BRAZORIA COUNTY
LIBRARY SYSTEM PRINTER CONTROL SYSTEM*
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that upon recommendation of the County Librarian, the County Purchasing
Agent requests permission to advertise for a Request for Proposal for a Brazoria
County Library System Printer Control System, to be placed in the 10 branches
of our Library System per the attached Scope of Work. This will be funded from
the TIFP LTA4S Library Grant and General Fund 431600-100-700.
Further, that a certified copy of this Order be sent to the County
Purchasing Agent.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 21
RE:
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE REQUEST FOR
OFFER - TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM*
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that upon recommendation of the County Purchasing Agent, permission is
requested to advertise for a Request for Offer for proposals for a
Telecommunications System for Precinct 2 and Agriculture Extension per the
attached specifications.
Further, that a certified copy of this Order be sent to the County
Purchasing Agent.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 22
RE:
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR
AIRPORT TRACTOR AND MOWING EQUIPMENT*
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that upon recommendation of the County Purchasing Agent, permission is
requested to advertise for bids for Airport tractor and mowing equipment
(specifications attached) to be purchased in FY2001.
Further, that a certified copy of this Order be sent to the County
Purchasing Agent.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
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ORDER NO. 23
RE:
323
AUTHORIZATION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING REGULATORY SIGNS FOR THE
ROAD AND BRIDGE DEPARTMENT
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the County Engineer be authorized to advertise for Public Hearing
pursuant to Section 251.152 of the Transportation Code, regarding signs to be
posted in Brazoria County. Said public hearing to be held on Tuesday, August
28, 2001 in the Commissioner’s Courtroom, Room 307. The signs to be posted
are as follows:
Road
Pct
.
TYPE SIGN
Approximat
e Location
From
Facing
CR 287
1
350' West
CR 287B
West
CR 287
1
750' East
CR 287C
East
West
CR 352
4
50 ' South
CR 348
North
South
CR 929
4
50 ' North
FM 522
South
North
CR 214A
4
50 ' West
CR 856
East
West
CR 214
4
Southeast
Northwest
4
50 '
Northwest
500' North
CR 856
CR 288
FM 2004
South
North
CR 288
4
500' North
FM 2004
North
South
CR 288
4
1 Mile North
FM 2004
South
North
CR 288
4
Change
Speed Limit
from 30
MPH to 20
MPH
Change
Speed Limit
from 30
MPH to 20
MPH
Change
Speed Limit
from 35
MPH to 25
MPH
Change
Speed Limit
from 35
MPH to 25
MPH
Speed Limit
30 MPH
Speed Limit
30 MPH
Change
Speed Limit
from 50
MPH to 40
MPH
Speed Limit
40 MPH
Change
Speed Limit
from 50
MPH to 40
MPH
Change
Speed Limit
from 50
MPH to 40
MPH
For
Traffic
Traveling
East
1 Mile North
FM 2004
North
South
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CR 288
4
CR 288
4
CR 220
324
Change
Speed Limit
from 50
MPH to 40
MPH
Speed Limit
40 MPH
2 Miles
North
FM 2004
South
North
2 Miles
North
FM 2004
North
South
1
Stop Sign
12' West
West
East
CR 220
1
Eliminate
Yield Sign
150' West
West
East
CR 220A
1
Stop Sign
12' East
CR 220A / CR
220
intersection
CR 220A / CR
220
intersection
CR 220
East
West
Further, that a certified copy of this order be sent to the County
Engineer’s Office.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 24
RE:
PLAT APPROVAL - THE LAKES AT COUNTRYPLACE, SECTION FIVE, ABSTRACT 503
(PRECINCT 2)
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the plat of The Lakes at Countryplace, Section Five, consisting of 13.447
acres out of the F.B. Drake Survey, Abstract 503, Brazoria County, Texas, be
approved and filed for record at the expense of the owner.
Said plat is accompanied by current tax certificates from the Brazoria
County Tax Office, Pearland Independent School District, and the Brazoria
County M.U.D. #4. The dedication, certificate of ownership, tax certificates, and
construction bond in the amount of 100 percent of the cost of the road
construction have been approved by the District Attorney's Office.
No roads are accepted at this time pending completion and approval of
construction of same.
Further, that the developer of the Lakes at Countryplace Subdivision has
previously been granted a variance to Brazoria County Subdivision
Regulations, Article VIII, B., 10., to permit the roads constructed in that
subdivision to be privately maintained with gated access under certain
conditions, and that variance is extended to this subdivision plat in accordance
with the conditions as recorded in Court Order No. 24 of February 10, 1998.
Further, that a certified copy of this order be furnished to the County
Engineer.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
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ORDER NO. 25
RE:
325
PLAT APPROVAL - THE LAKES AT COUNTRYPLACE, SECTION SEVEN, ABSTRACTS 510,
503, AND 174 (PRECINCT 2)
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the plat of The Lakes at Countryplace, Section Seven, consisting of 15.646
acres out of the F.B. Drake Survey, Abstract 510 (S. 1/2 of Sec. 2), the F.B.
Drake Survey, Abstract 503 (N. 1/2 Sec. 2), and the J. Crawley Survey,
Abstract 174, Brazoria County, Texas, be approved and filed for record at the
expense of the owner.
Said plat is accompanied by current tax certificates from the Brazoria
County Tax Office, Pearland Independent School District, and the Brazoria
County M.U.D. #4. The dedication, certificate of ownership, tax certificates, and
construction bond in the amount of 100 percent of the cost of the road
construction have been approved by the District Attorney's Office.
No roads are accepted at this time pending completion and approval of
construction of same.
Further, that the developer of the Lakes at Countryplace Subdivision has
previously been granted a variance to Brazoria County Subdivision
Regulations, Article VIII, B., 10., to permit the roads constructed in that
subdivision to be privately maintained with gated access under certain
conditions, and that variance is extended to this subdivision plat in accordance
with the conditions as recorded in Court Order No. 24 of February 10, 1998.
Further, that a certified copy of this order be furnished to the County
Engineer.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 26
RE:
PLAT APPROVAL - PALM CREST SUBDIVISION ABSTRACT 533 (PRECINCT 2)
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the plat of Palm Crest Subdivision, consisting of 157.8529 acres, out of the
C. M. Hays Survey, Abstract 533, Brazoria County, Texas, be approved and
filed for record at the expense of the owner.
Said plat is accompanied by current tax certificates from the Brazoria
County Tax Office and the Alvin Independent School District. The dedication,
certificate of ownership, tax certificates, and construction bond in the amount
of 100 percent of the cost of construction of drainage facilities have been
approved by the District Attorney's Office.
No roads are accepted at this time pending completion and approval of
construction of same.
Further, that the developer of Palm Crest Subdivision has previously been
granted a variance to Brazoria County Subdivision Regulations, Article IX.D.4.(1),
requiring drainage easements to provide top width of ditch plus 25 feet
maintenance berm for drainage ditches 0-50 feet in width. Said variance was
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granted on July 24, 2001, contingent upon approval by the Iowa Colony
Drainage District No. 5 in whose district this subdivision lies, and the District’s
approval has been granted as evidenced by their signatures on this plat.
Further, that a certified copy of this order be furnished to the County
Engineer.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 27
RE:
PLAT APPROVAL - 288/35 SUBDIVISION ABSTRACT 699 (PRECINCT 4)
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the short form plat of the 288/35 Subdivision, consisting of 34.93 acres,
out of the B.D. Jamison Estate, in the M.C. Tobin Survey, Abstract 699,
Brazoria County, Texas, be approved and filed for record at the expense of the
owner.
Said plat is accompanied by current tax certificates from the Brazoria
County Tax Office and the Angleton Independent School District. The
dedication, certificate of ownership, and tax certificates have been approved by
the District Attorney's Office.
No roads are included as all tracts have frontage on existing SH 35.
Further, that a certified copy of this order be furnished to the County
Engineer.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 28
RE:
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE - SUNCREEK RANCH
SUBDIVISION, ABSTRACT 125 (PRECINCT 2)
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the following disposition be made regarding a request from the developer
of the proposed Suncreek Ranch Subdivision, Section III, Abstract 125, for a
variance to Brazoria County Subdivision Regulations:
Request for a variance to Subdivision Regulations Article VIII.B.4.,
requiring stub streets be provided for cul-de-sac streets greater than 1,000 feet
in length.
Disposition: Upon recommendation of the County Engineer, this variance be
granted, contingent upon the following:
1. The proposed cul-de-sac road shall be constructed 24 feet in width with
five-foot shoulders.
2. Deed restrictions for Suncreek Ranch, Section III, shall contain language
as approved for Suncreek Ranch, Section I, meeting the approval of the
District Attorney’s Civil Division.
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3. Dedication on the plat of Suncreek Ranch, Section III, shall duplicate the
language contained in the plat of Suncreek Ranch, Section I, requiring lot
owners to seek County approval of any further development of Section III
which would increase the density for drainage purposes, and to state that
changes to deed restrictions would be subject to approval by
Commissioners Court.
Further, that a certified copy of this order be furnished to the County
Engineer.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 29
RE:
APPROVE PROJECTS UNDER BLANKET
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS FOR DIRECT
ASSISTANCE TO CITIES AND TOWNS
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that pursuant to provisions of Ch. 251.012, Transportation Code, as amended
by act of the State legislature on May 26, 1999, this Court hereby finds that the
County will receive benefit as a result of the work on the streets or alleys listed
below; and the following projects are approved to be completed as Road and
Bridge Department schedules permit, and with all materials furnished by the
cities, in accordance with interlocal agreements approved by the Court and the
applicable City Councils.
Further, that the County Engineer is authorized to sign acceptance
statements for the approved projects at the appropriate time and to authorize
the work.
Further, that a certified copy of this order be furnished to the County
Engineer.
CITY
Bailey’s Prairie
Jones Creek
Manvel
Sweeny
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
Re-set culvert at 225 Coleman
Pecan Lane – clean ditches
18 Burke Court – set culvert
Burke Court – patch potholes
Burke Street “
Cook Road – oil road
4610 Mustang – set culvert
Texas Avenue – re-grade ditches
Victory Lane “
APPRVD
DISAPP
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 30
RE:
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH ALVIN ISD TO
OVERLAY PARKING LOT AT ASSETS CAMPUS
(PRECINCT 3) (NO. 01-0018)
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the Interlocal Agreement with the Alvin ISD be approved to overlay a
parking lot at the District’s Assets Campus, on property owned by the school
district, pursuant to Texas Transportation Code Sec. 251.015, and the
Interlocal Cooperation Act, Tex. Gov. Code Sec. 791.001 et. seq.
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Further, that under the terms of the Agreement, attached as Exhibit A,
the County will provide labor and equipment to overlay with asphalt the
parking lot along the east side of the Assets Campus building, and all materials
will be furnished by the district. Any labor and equipment costs of the County
exceeding $5,000 shall be reimbursed by the district.
The County Judge is authorized to sign the above-referenced Interlocal
Agreement on behalf of the County.
Further that a certified copy of this order shall be forwarded to the
County Engineer.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 31
RE:
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH ALVIN ISD
TO REPAIR BASE AND OVERLAY PARKING
LOT AT R.L. STEVENSON CAMPUS
(PRECINCT 3) (NO. 01-0019)
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the Interlocal Agreement with the Alvin ISD be approved to repair and
overlay a parking lot at the R.L. Stevenson campus, on property owned by the
school district, pursuant to Texas Transportation Code Sec. 251.015, and the
Interlocal Cooperation Act, Tex. Gov. Code Sec. 791.001 et. seq.
Further, that under the terms of the Agreement, attached as Exhibit A,
the County will provide labor and equipment to make base repairs in failed
spots and overlay with asphalt the rear section of the parking lot located on the
southeast side of the R.L. Stevenson building, and all materials will be
furnished by the district. Any labor and equipment costs of the County
exceeding $5,000 shall be reimbursed by the district.
The County Judge is authorized to sign the above-referenced Interlocal
Agreement on behalf of the County.
Further that a certified copy of this order shall be forwarded to the
County Engineer.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 32
RE:
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BRAZOSPORT
ISD TO RE-CONSTRUCT PARKING AREA AT
S.F. AUSTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(PRECINCT 1) (NO. 01-0020)
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the Interlocal Agreement with the Brazosport ISD be approved to reconstruct and overlay a parking lot at the S.F. Austin Elementary School, on
property owned by the school district, pursuant to Texas Transportation Code
Sec. 251.015, and the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Tex. Gov. Code Sec. 791.001
et. seq.
Further, that under the terms of the Agreement, attached as Exhibit A,
the County will provide labor and equipment to remove asphalt, re-grade, and
overlay the parking lot at S. F. Austin Elementary School, and all materials will
be furnished by the district. Any labor and equipment costs of the County
exceeding $5,000 shall be reimbursed by the district.
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The County Judge is authorized to sign the above-referenced Interlocal
Agreement on behalf of the County.
Further that a certified copy of this order shall be forwarded to the
County Engineer.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 33
RE:
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF WEST COLUMBIA TO OVERLAY DRIVE
AND PARKING AREA AT HEADSTART FACILITY
(PRECINCT 4) (NO. 01-0021)
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the Interlocal Agreement with the City of West Columbia be approved to
overlay a driveway and parking lot at 652 South Street, on property owned by
the City and leased to the West Columbia Headstart Center, pursuant to Texas
Transportation Code Sec. 251.015, and the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Tex.
Gov. Code Sec. 791.001 et. seq.
Further, that under the terms of the Agreement, attached as Exhibit A,
the County will provide labor and equipment to overlay the driveway and
parking lot at the above-referenced location, and all materials will be furnished
by the district. Any labor and equipment costs of the County exceeding $5,000
shall be reimbursed by the district.
The County Judge is authorized to sign the above-referenced Interlocal
Agreement on behalf of the County.
Further that a certified copy of this order shall be forwarded to the
County Engineer.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 34
RE:
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
WEST COLUMBIA TO SLOPE MOW DRAINAGE
EASEMENT NEAR LARKING STREET TO
CR 701 (PRECINCT 4) (NO. 01-0022)
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris
that the Interlocal Agreement with the City of West Columbia be approved to
slope mow a drainage ditch from Rolling Meadows Subdivision in the City to CR
701, on property owned by the City, pursuant to Texas Transportation Code
Sec. 251.015, and the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Tex. Gov. Code Sec. 791.001
et. seq.
Further, that under the terms of the Agreement, attached as Exhibit A,
the County will provide labor and equipment to slope mow the ditch from near
the southeasterly terminus of Larkin Street to CR 701, and any materials will
be furnished by the district. Any labor and equipment costs of the County
exceeding $5,000 shall be reimbursed by the district.
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The County Judge is authorized to sign the above-referenced Interlocal
Agreement on behalf of the County.
Further that a certified copy of this order shall be forwarded to the
County Engineer.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
END CONSENT AGENDA
ORDER NO. 35
RE:
REQUEST FOR OUT OF STATE TRAVEL AGRICULTURE EXTENSION AGENT*
Motion to deny by Commissioner Clawson, seconded by Judge Willy that
the following action be take by the Court:
Deny request for Sandra Fry to attend the National Association of
Extension Family and Consumer Sciences meeting in Portland, Oregon on
September 30-October 3, 2001.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 36
RE:
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE BID FOR
ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE*
Motion by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Payne that
upon recommendation of the Environmental Health Department, the County
Purchasing Agent is requesting permission to advertise for bids for an
Abatement of Public Nuisance bid for contractors to demolish the building and
remove debris from the property located on County Road 101-B in Pearland.
Further, that a certified copy of this Order be sent to the County
Purchasing Agent.
Motion to amend by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Judge Willy that after
the word Pearland, add the following: , and a lien shall be attached to the
property to cover the full cost of the County’s participation in the abatement of
this nuisance, and subject to this being in the County and not in the city
limits.
Motion to amend carried, all present voting aye.
Motion as amended carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 37
RE:
RESOLUTION IN HONOR OF MARY LOU
CALDWELL*
Motion by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Clawson
that the following action be taken by the Court:
Approve the Resolution in recognition of Ms. Mary Lou Caldwell upon
her retirement from the Board of Trustees of The Gulf Coast Center.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
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ORDER NO. 38
RE:
331
APPOINTMENT TO FILL PROSPECTIVE
VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF JUSTICE OF
THE PEACE, PRECINCT 2-PLACE 1
Motion to table by Judge Willy, seconded by Commissioner Stanley until
after October 1, 2001.
Motion to table carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 39
RE:
ORDER OPENING PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX
ABATEMENT APPLICATION OF THE BOC
GROUP, INC.
Motion by Judge Willy, seconded by Commissioner Stanley that the
following action be taken by the Court:
1.
The public hearing on the tax abatement application of THE BOC
GROUP, INC. is hereby OPENED for presentation of comment for or
against the proposed tax abatement.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 40
RE:
ORDER CLOSING PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX
ABATEMENT APPLICATION OF THE BOC
GROUP, INC.
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Payne that
the following action be taken by the Court:
1.
The public hearing on the tax abatement application of THE BOC
GROUP, INC. is hereby CLOSED.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 41
RE:
THE BOC GROUP, INC. TAX ABATEMENT
APPLICATION: ORDER GRANTING TAX
ABATEMENT*
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Judge Willy that the
following action be taken by the Court:
That the application for tax abatement of THE BOC GROUP, INC.
attached hereto be granted in accordance with the Guidelines and Criteria for
Granting Tax Abatement in a Reinvestment Zone created in Brazoria County;
that the subject location described in the attached application be designated a
reinvestment zone for tax abatement purposes in accordance with the
guidelines and criteria of Brazoria County and applicable law; and further that
the County Judge is authorized to execute a tax abatement with THE BOC
GROUP, INC. in accordance with the same guidelines and criteria.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
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ORDER NO. 42
RE:
332
ORDER AUTHORIZING THIRTY PERCENT
TO BE ADDED TO DELINQUENT FINES AND
FEES
Motion by Judge Willy, seconded by Commissioner Harris, that the
following action be taken by the Court:
1.
All fines and fees that are more than 60 days past due shall be
increased by 30% of the original fine or fee due pursuant to
Art. 103.0031(b) of The Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 43
RE:
CONTRACT WITH PERDUE, BRANDON,
FIELDER, COLLINS & MOTT, L.L.P. FOR
COURT FEES AND FINES COLLECTION
SERVICES*
Motion by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Stanley,
that the following action be taken by the Court:
Approve the Contract For Court Fees and Fines Collection Services
between Brazoria County and the firm of Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins &
Mott, L.L.P. for the collection of delinquent fines and fees that are more than 60
days past due for a one year period beginning August 9, 2001, payable
pursuant to Art. 103.0031(b) of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
Further, that the County Judge be authorized to sign said Contract on behalf of
Brazoria County.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 44
RE:
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
REGULATORY SIGNS ON COLD PASS CANAL
Motion by Commissioner Payne, seconded by Commissioner Stanley,
that the following action be taken by the Court:
1.
To open a public hearing to consider posting regulatory signs stating
“No Visible Wake” on the canal at Cold Pass at locations shown on the
following map marked exhibit “A” to regulate the speed of boats.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 45
RE:
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
REGULATORY SIGNS ON COLD PASS CANAL
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, Seconded by Commissioner Payne,
that the following action be taken by the Court:
1.
To close a public hearing to consider posting regulatory signs stating
“No Visible Wake” on the canal at Cold Pass at locations shown on the
following map marked exhibit “A” to regulate the speed of boats.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
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ORDER NO. 46
RE:
333
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO
POST REGULATORY SIGNS ON COLD PASS
CANAL*
Motion by Commissioner Payne, Seconded by Commissioner Clawson,
that the following action be taken by the Court:
1.
That regulatory signs stating “No Visible Wake” are authorized to be
posted on the canal at Cold Pass at locations shown on the following
map marked exhibit “A” to regulate the speed of boats and that the
Brazoria County Sheriff’s Department be requested to enforce same.
2.
That certified copies of this Order be furnished to the Sheriff’s
Department, the Department of Public Safety and the County Engineer.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 47
RE:
COLLECTION OF TAXES FOR CITY OF
OYSTER CREEK*
Motion by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Payne, that
the following action be taken by the Court:
Approval of the Contract of Tax Collections for the assessment and
collection by the Tax Assessor-Collector of the County of Brazoria of taxes
rendered for and on behalf of the City of Oyster Creek upon the city’s
invocation of Section 6.23 of the Property Tax Code of the State of Texas.
Further, that the County Judge be authorized to sign said contract on behalf of
the County.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 48
RE:
CONCESSION AGREEMENT - THE WINDSOCK
GROUP, INC.*
Motion to table by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner
Stanley, until next Regularly scheduled Commissioners’ Court Session on
August 28, 2001.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 49
RE:
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING
Motion by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Payne, that
the County Judge open a Public Hearing regarding the following:
1)
Reallocation of $100,000 under the 1998 HOME Housing Rehabilitation
Fund and $65,000 under the 2000 CDBG Brookside Village Drainage
Project to address (a) housing rehabilitation/reconstruction needs, (b)
contaminated water wells, and (3) inoperable septic systems for victims of
Tropical Storm Allison in the City of Brookside Village
2)
The 2001 Consolidated Action Plan and authorizing the County Judge to
execute all application documents needed for its submission to HUD
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
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ORDER NO. 50
RE:
334
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FOLLOWING:
Motion by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Clawson,
that the County Judge close the Public Hearing regarding the following:
1)
Reallocation of $100,000 under the 1998 HOME Housing Rehabilitation
Fund and $65,000 under the 2000 CDBG Brookside Village Drainage
Project to address (a) housing rehabilitation/reconstruction needs, (b)
contaminated water wells, and (3) inoperable septic systems for victims of
Tropical Storm Allison in the City of Brookside Village
2)
The 2001 Consolidated Action Plan and authorizing the County Judge to
execute all application documents needed for its submission to HUD
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 51
RE:
APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING
Motion by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Payne, that
the following action be taken by the Court:
1)
The reallocation of $100,000 under the 1998 HOME Housing
Rehabilitation Fund and $65,000 under the 2000 CDBG Brookside Village
Drainage Project to address (a) housing rehabilitation/reconstruction
needs, (b) contaminated water wells, and (3) inoperable septic systems for
victims of Tropical Storm Allison in the City of Brookside Village
2)
The 2001 Consolidated Plan and authorizing the County Judge to execute
all application documents needed for its submission to HUD
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 52
RE:
LINE ITEM TRANSFERS: FY2001
Motion by Commissioner Payne, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that
the Brazoria County General Fund, Road & Bridge Fund, and various other fund
activity items listed in the detail below be amended in accordance with Local
Government Code 111.011 FY 2001:
District Clerk
420000(Supplies)
430000(Other Chgs)
100
100
225
225
JP 1, PL 2
420000(Supplies)
430000(Other Chgs)
100
100
232
232
$
($
Juvenile Probation 430000(Other Chgs)
420000(Supplies)
100
100
510
510
($ 12,500)
$ 12,500
District Attorney
125
125
125
125
125
125
125
260
260
260
260
260
260
260
($ 93,000)
($ 1,875)
($
100)
$ 18,400
$ 7,350
$ 12,300
$ 30,700
242
242
654
654
($7,673.39)
$7,673.39
341000(Other Fees)
360000(Investment Income)
370000(Misc Revenue)
400000(Salary)
410000(Benefits)
420000(Supplies)
430000(Other Chgs)
Juvenile Incentive 43000 (Other Chgs)
Block Grant
450000(Capital)
$ 4,000
($ 4,000)
900
900)
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335
JJAEP Boot Camp 335810(Alvin ISD)
335820(Angleton ISD)
335830(B’Port ISD)
335840(Col/Braz ISD)
335850(Damon ISD)
335860(Danbury ISD)
335870(Pearland ISD)
335380(Sweeny ISD)
390100(Trans/General Fund)
333800(Oth Fnds State Grants)
400000(Salaries)
410000(Benefits)
420000(Supplies)
430000(Other Chgs)
255
255
255
255
255
255
255
255
255
255
255
255
255
255
510
510
510
510
510
510
510
510
510
510
510
510
510
510
($122,526)
($ 84,969)
($194,724)
($ 16,551)
(
1.00)
($
540)
($ 36,369)
($
6,507)
($462,187)
($ 60,970)
$469,686
$129,643
$353,015
$ 33,000
Civil, Criminal, &
Probate Records
400200(Salaries)
410070(Benefits)
400200(Salaries)
410070(Benefits)
321
321
321
321
110
110
225
225
$ 29,112
$
781
$ 29,532
$
792
Beach Watch
Program
420000(Supplies)
430000(Other Chgs)
450000(Capital)
337
337
337
654
654
654
$ 6,125
($ 2,125)
($ 4,000)
Road & Bridge
400000(Salaries)
410000(Benefits)
420000(Supplies)
450000(Capital Outlay)
430000(Other Chgs)
205
205
205
205
205
610
610
610
610
610
($ 58,272)
($ 32,000)
($ 25,000)
($ 79,726)
$194,998
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 53
RE:
ADDITIONAL FUNDS: FY2001
Motion by Judge Willy, seconded by Commissioner Payne, that the
Brazoria County General Fund and various other fund activity items listed in the
detail below be amended in accordance with Local Government Code 111.011 FY
2001:
District Courts
430000(Other Chgs)
100
215
$ 5,000
Constable-Pct. 3
420000(Supplies)
Additional Postage and Office Supplies
100
413
$
Special Projects
420000(Supplies)
Surfacing Materials
215
610
$500,000
Additional Court Reporter Fees
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
500
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ORDER NO. 54
RE:
336
ADDITIONAL FUNDS: FY2001
Motion by Judge Willy, seconded by Commissioner Payne, that the
Brazoria County General Fund activity items listed in the detail below be
amended in accordance with Local Government Code 111.011 FY 2001:
Organization
Description
JP 1:2 Miller
Category
Category
Description
Account
Fund
Salaries
400000
100
Benefits
410000
100
The department incurred additional hourly expense to assist
in the absence of an employee with a long-term illness.
Org
232
232
Additional
Amount
$ 2,700
$
71
233
233
$ 1,900
$
363
Salaries
400000
100
Benefits
410000
100
For PAY111, the department paid an employee in excess of
80 hours during a holiday pay period.
237
237
$
$
150
29
JP 4:2 Snead
100
100
238
238
$
$
400
10
Salaries
400000
100
Benefits
410000
100
The County paid for prior year earnings of judicial services
erroneously omitted in prior year.
250
250
JP 2:1 Christian
Salaries
400000
100
Benefits
410000
100
YTD Overtime is $909.49. The part time position's budget is
$6,400. The YTD part time actual pay is $5835. The
department plans to spend an additional $1,540 ($280 X 5.5
pay periods) for the part time position. Therefore, the part
time position budget is short $975 ($6,400-5,835-1,540)
JP 4:1 Fox
Salaries
400000
Benefits
410000
For PAY0O1 - PAY142, the department paid
unbudgeted hourly expense.
Judicial Services
Salaries
400000
100
Benefits
410000
100
The department gave a scheduled raise to a < 1 yr longevity
employee without the budget to support
the raise.
$ 2,300
$
100
County Treasurer
310
310
$
$
600
115
Constable-Pct 1
411
411
$
$
350
72
100
100
412
412
$
$
800
165
Salaries
400000
100
Benefits
410000
100
For PAY161, the department paid an employee in excess of
80 hours during a holiday pay period.
413
413
$
$
150
31
Salaries
400000
100
Benefits
410000
100
For PAY112, the department paid an employee in excess of
80 hours during a holiday pay period.
Constable-Pct 2
Salaries
400000
Benefits
410000
The department paid overtime to an employee in
the amount of $551.03.
Constable-Pct 3
County Sheriff
Salaries
400000
100
430
$251,000
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Benefits
410000
100
The departments YTD overtime equals $258,576.55. Some
positions were vacant for part of the year and created
positive variances. Employees routinely earn overtime pay.
The difference between the two items created the additional
funds needed.
430
$ 51,759
Inmate Comm
Service
100
445
$ 21,500
100
445
($ 17,776)
Salaries
400000
Benefits
410000
The department's YTD overtime equals $316,898.24.
Employees routinely earn overtime pay.
100
100
500
500
$350,000
$ 73,048
Juvenile Probation Salaries
400000
Benefits
410000
The department paid hourly expense in excess of
the hourly budget.
100
100
510
510
$
$
8,000
1,590
555
555
$
$
1,200
31
Salaries
400000
Benefits
410000
The original budget did not consider the increased
salaries for the current year. The original budget
did not need benefits for the salaries.
Detention Center
Flood Plain
Salaries
400000
100
Benefits
410000
100
The department incurred additional hourly expense to assist
in the absence of an employee with a long-term illness.
Health
Salaries
400000
Benefits
410000
The department paid hourly expense in excess of
the hourly budget.
100
100
651
651
$ 10,500
$
306
Indigent Health
Salaries
The small variance is a result of the
accruals at year end.
400000
100
652
$
50
Quintanta Park
Salaries
400000
Benefits
410000
Department paid hourly expense in excess of the
hourly budget.
100
100
715
715
$
$
1,000
40
San Luis Park
100
100
716
716
$
$
3,750
150
Salaries
400000
Benefits
410000
Department paid hourly expense in excess of the
hourly budget.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
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ORDER NO. 55
RE:
338
VEHICLE REGISTRATION COUNTY ROAD
AND BRIDGE FEES*
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Payne,
that the following action be taken by the Court:
Approval to set the amount collected for County Road and Bridge fees at
the time of vehicle registration at $10.00 beginning calendar year 2002.
Further, that a certified copy of this Order be sent to the office of the County
Judge.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 56
RE:
RENEWAL OF MATERNITY AND FAMILY
PLANNING SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
MEDICAL BRANCH AND BRAZORIA COUNTY*
Motion by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Payne, that
the following action be taken by the Court:
Approve the Renewal of Maternity and Family Planning Services
Agreement between the University of Texas Medical Branch and The
Commissioners’ Court of Brazoria County for the term beginning Spetember 1,
2001 through August 31, 2002.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 57
RE:
RECOMMENDATION FOR RECLASSIFICATION
OF FLOODPLAIN EMPLOYEE
Motion by Judge Willy, seconded by Commissioner Payne, that the
following action be taken by the Court:
Recommendation that position number 00001142 in the Floodplain
Department be reclassified to a Full Time position as a Clerk, Grade 26, and
that $2,400 for salary and $455 for benefits to fund this position for the
remainder of fiscal year 2001 be added to the Floodplain Department budget.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
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ORDER NO. 58
RE:
339
COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT - AUTO
RENTAL BUSINESS*
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Payne,
that upon recommendation of the County Airport Director, the County
Purchasing Agent is requesting approval of a Commercial Lease Agreement
between the Brazoria County and National Car Rental System, Inc. for the
exclusive use of 250 square feet of space in the Airport “Terminal Building” for
the operation of an airport automotive rental business. The terms and
conditions are attached and have been reviewed by the Civil District Attorney’s
office. Further, that the County Judge be authorized to sign said Agreement on
behalf of Brazoria County.
Further, that a certified copy of this Order be sent to the County
Purchasing Agent.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 59
RE:
APPROVAL OF AWARD OF HAY PRODUCTION*
Motion by Commissioner Payne, seconded by Commissioner Harris, that
upon recommendation of the County Purchasing Agent approval is requested to
award the bid for Hay Production to Lester Bowles of Angleton, Texas, for a
term contract of three years beginning August 15, 2001 and ending August 14,
2004.
Further, that a certified copy of this Order be sent to the County
Purchasing Agent.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 60
RE:
CONVERSION WORK FOR BRAZORIA
COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM*
Motion by Commissioner Harris, seconded by Commissioner Stanley,
that upon recommendation of the County Purchasing Agent, approval is
requested to award the request for proposal #RFP01-32 for Conversion Work
for Brazoria County Library to MARCIV, INC. of San Antonio, Texas as per the
attached evaluation results.
Further, that a certified copy of this Order be sent to the County
Purchasing Agent.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
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ORDER NO. 61
RE:
340
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND DRAINAGE
FACILITIES FOR THE SAVANNAH PLANTATION
SUBDIVISION
Motion by Commissioner Clawson, Seconded by Commissioner Payne,
that upon recommendation of the Civil D.A’s Office, the County Purchasing
Agent is requesting permission to advertise for bids for the construction of
roads and drainage facilities in the Savannah Plantation Subdivision which
have not been completed by the developer.
Further, that a certified copy of this Order be sent to the County
Purchasing Agent.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 62
RE:
AUTHORIZATION TO OBTAIN SERVICES OF
CONSULTANT TO ANALYZE DRAINAGE AND
DETENTION SYSTEM FOR SUNCREEK RANCH
SUBDIVISION, SECTION II (PRECINCT 2)
Motion by Commissioner Clawson, seconded by Commissioner Payne,
that the County Engineer be authorized to obtain the services of a consulting
engineer to analyze the drainage and detention system as may be required for
Suncreek Ranch Subdivision, Section II, in Precinct 2 in accordance with the
Brazoria County Drainage Criteria Manual and Subdivision Regulations.
Further, that costs incurred will be paid from funds budgeted in Account
205-610-431300.
Further, that a certified copy of this order be furnished to the County
Engineer.
Motion carried, with Commissioner Payne, Commissioner Clawson,
Commissioner Harris, Commissioner Stanley, all voting aye, and Judge Willy
abstaining.
ORDER NO. 63
RE:
OPEN PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
DISCONTINUANCE, VACATION, AND
ABANDONMENT OF CR 697, ABSTRACT 139
(PRECINCT 4)
Motion by Judge Willy, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that the
public hearing be opened to consider discontinuance, vacation, and
abandonment of CR 697, Abstract 139.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
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ORDER NO. 64
RE:
341
CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER
DISCONTINUANCE, VACATION, AND
ABANDONMENT OF CR 697, ABSTRACT 139
(PRECINCT 4)
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Judge Willy, that the
public hearing be closed to consider discontinuance, vacation, and
abandonment of CR 697, Abstract 139.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 65
RE:
DISCONTINUANCE, VACATION, ABANDONMENT
OF CR 697, ABSTRACT 139 (PRECINCT 4)
Motion by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Harris,
that following a public hearing, notice of which has been duly published, and
pursuant to Chapter 251.051, Transportation Code, this Court hereby orders
that CR 697, as described in right-of-way easement deed recorded at Volume
1569, Page 423, BCDR, be discontinued, vacated, and abandoned. This Court
hereby authorizes the County Clerk to file and record in the deed records of
Brazoria County, an instrument abandoning that right-of-way in Abstract 139
so described.
It is therefore so ordered.
Further, that a certified copy of this order be furnished to the County
Engineer.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
At 10:25 A.M. Judge Willy recessed this Special Session of Commissioners’
Court and at 10:45 A.M. entered into a closed session with all members
present pursuant to V.T.C.A. Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D to
discuss the following:
1.
Consider authorizing the District Attorney’s Office to take appropriate
legal action against parties and interests as a result of the failure of
Savannah Plantation Subdivision to comply with County Subdivision
regulations
2.
Consider authorizing the District Attorney’s Office to institute
proceedings against David Lentz and other responsible parties for
damages to Cr 385 and Cr 385D.
At 10:55 A.M. Commissioners’ Court was again in open session with all
members present and the following orders were entered.
ORDER NO. 66
RE:
AUTHORIZING THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S
OFFICE TO TAKE APPROPRIATE LEGAL
ACTION
Motion by Judge Willy, seconded by Commissioner Payne, authorize the
District Attorney’s Office to take appropriate legal action against parties and
interests as a result of the failure of Savannah Plantation Subdivision to
comply with County Subdivision regulations.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ORDER NO. 67
RE:
AUTHORIZING THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S
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342
OFFICE TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS
Motion by Judge Willy, seconded by Commissioner Payne, authorize the
District Attorney’s Office to institute proceedings against David Lentz and/or
other responsible parties for damages to CR 385 and CR385D.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A.
Public hearing regarding the proposed FY2002 Budget to be held on
Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’
Courtroom.
At 11:00 A.M. Commissioners’ Court entered into a Budget Workshop to
discuss the following:
A.
FY 2002 Budget
After the Budget Workshop, Commissioners’ Court was again in open
session and the following order was entered.
ORDER NO. 68
RE:
SET SALARIES OF ELECTED OFFICIALS
Motion by Judge Willy, seconded by Commissioner Stanley, that the
salaries, expenses, and allowances for Elected Officials for Brazoria County be
set per attached as included in the proposed Fiscal Year 2002 Budget to be
adopted on Tuesday, August 28, 2001.
Motion carried, all present voting aye.
As no further matters were to be had, Judge Willy adjourned this
Workshop and Special Session of Commissioners’ Court at 11:35 A.M.
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JUDGE JOHN WILLY
ATTEST:
JOYCE HUDMAN, COUNTY CLERK
BRAZORIA COUNTY
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER COMMISSIONERS’ COURT
BY:______________________ Deputy