1. CALL TO ORDER 2. OPENING PRAYER 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FLAG 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS STATE FLAG "HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE." 5. ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Presentation of Employee of the Month - November and December 2020. B. Presentation by the Montgomery County Historical Commission of the William Harley Gandy Distinguished Service Award.
COUNTY CLERK A. Consider and approve Commissioners Court minutes from regular session dated October 27, 2020 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 Payment of Accounts. 2. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.024. 3. Consider and approve request by Justice of the Peace Pct. 3 to use an amount not to exceed $2,500 from the Justice of the Peace Technology Fund. 4. Consider and accept completed audits. 5. Consider and approve the increase for County Court at Law Judges 1, 3, 4 and 5 pursuant to Government Code 25.0005(a) effective November 14, 2020. The effective date of the statute was September 1, 2019. The amount needed to effectuate this increase is $37,775.15 for the period 09/01/19 - 11/13/2020. Contingency will be the funding source. B. PURCHASING 1. Approve the renewal options for: Project #19-48 Intersection Improvements/Widening/Construction with Teamwork Construction Services, Inc., for various precincts (exercising the first of five renewal options). a. Project #18-12 Bulk Fuel with Whitener Enterprises Inc., for various departments (exercising the third of four renewal options). b. Project #20-04 Demo/Site Clearing with Inland Environments LTD., for various departments (exercising the first of five renewal options). c. Project #2017-0067 Automotive Original Equipment Manufactured Dodge Parts with Demontrond Auto Country for various departments (exercising the third of three renewal options). d. Project #2017-0064 Automotive Original Equipment Manufactured Chevrolet Parts with John Weisner Inc., for various departments (exercising the third of three renewal options). e. Project #2017-0064 Automotive Original Equipment Manufactured Ford Parts with Gullo Ford of Conroe, for various departments (exercising the third of three renewal options). f. Project #20-07 Mosquito Spraying Services with Northwest Pest Patrol Inc., for various departments (exercising the first of five renewal options). g. Project #2017-0007 Job Order Contract for Minor Construction Trades with Nash Industries, Inc., TAS Mechanical, Inc., dba Total Air Service, and EMCOR - Gowan, Inc., for various departments (exercising the third of three renewal options). 2. Approve advertising for: a. Calvary Road Culvert Crossings for Commissioner Precinct 1. b. Containerized Commercial Solid Waste Disposal Service for various departments. 3. Approve Change Order #3 to Main Lane Industries, Ltd. for Project #20-08 - Widening of Lake Woodlands Dr. (Project "A") for additional concrete found (RFI 09), signal pole relocation & hydro-excavation, quantity overruns for a reduction in the amount of $16,989.89 for Commissioner Precinct 3. 4. Consider and approve the contract with the following highly qualified provider per Government Code Chapter 2254; On-Call Engineering Services with RPS Infrastructure, Inc., for FM 1488 Magnolia Relief Route for Commissioner Precinct 2. C. RISK MANAGEMENT 1. Consider and approve changes, additions and releases on Surety Bonds. 3. Consider and approve 2021 Rates for Employee Benefit Voluntary Dental Plan. D. COUNTY CLERK 1. Acknowledge the deputation of Deana Faircloth, Deputy County Clerk. E. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Thunder Basin Parkway Dedication Plat into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. b. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in West Denali Wilderness Parkway Phase 1 Dedication Plat into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. c. Consider and approve acknowledging that the roads in Del Webb The Woodlands, Section 9 have been built to county standards and have completed the one-year maintenance period. The bond may be released at this time. These roads are private and will not be maintained by Montgomery County. d. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Crown Ranch, Section 3 into the one-year maintenance period. e. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Woodforest, Section 70 into the one-year maintenance period. f. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Woodforest, Section 89 into the one-year maintenance period. g. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Woodforest, Section 92 into the one-year g. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Woodforest, Section 92 into the one-year maintenance period. h. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Woodforest Central Pine Street Extension (Roundabout to Woodforest 102) into the one-year maintenance period. i. Consider and approve the final plat of Caddo Pines. j. Consider and approve the final plat of Woodforest, Section 83. k. Consider and approve the final plat of Woodforest, Section 84. l. Consider and approve the final plat of Woodforest, Section 85. 2. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve the final plat of Northpark Woods, Sec. 2. b. Consider and approve an Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds for right of way improvements to Highway 105 from San Jacinto County line to Liberty County line with Texas Department of Transportation and authorize County Judge Mark J. Keough to sign all related paperwork. Funding source will be RD400117. F. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Consider and accept payroll change request forms. G. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 1. Consider and approve a request for demolition on the following property that is abandoned, deemed unsafe, or unlivable: Precinct 4 1420 Sweetgum St., Conroe, Texas 77385 Estimated total cost: $5,500 Funded by: CDBG 2. Consider and approve a request for demolition on the following property that is abandoned, deemed unsafe, or unlivable: Precinct 2 222 Goodson Loop, Pinehurst, Texas 77362 Estimated total cost: $3,600 Funded by: CDBG 3. Consider and approve a request to rescind Order to Abate Nuisance for 8720 Club House Dr., Willis, Texas 77378. This property has been brought into compliance without county involvement of funds. H. COUNTY JUDGE 1. Consider, approve and appoint Jean Mann to the Montgomery County Historical Commission. This appointment was made at the request of the Montgomery County Historical Commission. I. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 2 1. Consider and accept the Monthly Collection Report for September 2020. J. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and accept the Monthly Collection Report for October 2020. K. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 5 1. Consider and accept the Monthly Collection Report for September 2020. L. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1. Consider and approve the acceptance of Supplemental Awards to the following HSGD 2018 UASI grants and amounts. Grant 3419302 2018 UASI First Responder FC Spec Team Sustainment in the amount of $170,000. a. Grant 2977003 2018 UASI LETPA First Responder LE Special Response in the amount of $91,870.31. b. M. SHERIFF 1. Consider and accept the Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement HSI Joint Operations program and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. The overtime funding is for FY 2021 and as listed below. All benefits will be funded from Sheriff's budget 6000-790920. Gang Investigation $15,000 MOCONET Task Force $8,440 Human Trafficking $2,000 2. Consider and approve Second Amended and Restated Interlocal Cooperation Agreement by and between Montgomery County and Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District (WMPID). N. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 226 for FM 1097 Road Project. b. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for escrow deposit for acquisition of property located at 400 Hilbig, Conroe, TX, tracts one and two. c. Approve Order Authorizing Notice of Public Hearing under Local Government Code 232.009(C-1) for the partial revision of Lots 62 and 64, Block 19, Walden on Lake Conroe, Section 4, a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet A, Sheet(s) 73A (formerly recorded in Volume 10, Page 40), of the Map and/or Plat Records of, Montgomery County Map Records, to be known as Walden on Lake Conroe Section 4, Replat No. 1. d. Approve Order Authorizing Notice of Public Hearing under Local Government Code 232.009(C-1) for the partial revision of Lots 2, 3 and 4 in Block 1 of Point Aquarius, Section 1, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet A, Sheet 34A of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas, to be known as Point Aquarius Section 1 Replat No. 1. e. Approve Resolution and Order for the exchange of a tract of land containing 0.158 acres between Montgomery County, Texas and Longstreet, LLP. 2. PRECINCT 4 a. Approve Roadway Improvement Agreement with Mackenzie Creek II, Ltd. for the construction of roadside drainage improvements off Creighton Road. b. Approve Resolution and Order to pay possession and use agreement of Parcel 68 for Sorters Road Project. O. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1 1. Consider and ratify Tactical Diversion Task Force Agreement with United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration. P. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3 1. Consider and accept the donation of a Pro Eagle off-road floor jack valued at $469.99 from J. and E. Enterprises Offroad L.L.C, dba Offroad Alliance. The jack will be utilized on the agency's MAP vehicle. Q. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and accept the appointment of Joseph Senn Reserve Deputy Constable for Montgomery County Constable Precinct 4. R. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5 1. Consider and approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement HSI Joint Operations Program and the Montgomery County Constable Precinct 5 Office. The overtime funding is for FY2021 in the amount of $2,000 with fringe benefits of $400 to be paid from 7500.790920. 2. Consider and approve amendment to agreement between Montgomery County and Magnolia ISD for school resource officer related to school year 2020-2021. S. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1. Consider, approve, and authorize County Judge Mark J. Keough to execute the FY2020 CDBG Grant Agreements between Montgomery County and the following non-profit agencies; Community Development Block Program (CDBG) TOMAGWA Ministries, Inc. Inspiration Ranch 2. Consider and approve the Amendment to the North MC Community Center Occupancy agreement to extend the lease for BVCAP, a non-profit organization in Montgomery County for one additional year. T. GRANTS 1. Consider and accept the Fiscal Year 2021 Airboat Project grant award from the Governor's Office of Texas Criminal Justice Division (CJD) in the amount of $85,250 for the Sheriff's Office. No match required. Grant application was approved in Commissioners Court on 2/25/2020. 2. Consider and accept the Fiscal Year 2020 Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL) grant award in the amount of $272,180 for Elections. Grant application was approved in Commissioners Court on 10/13/2020. Please authorize Suzie Harvey to accept grant award electronically on behalf of Montgomery County. END OF CONSENT
Consideration of Consent Agenda
B. PURCHASING 2. Approve advertising for: c. Cargo Van for Montgomery County Animal Services.
COUNTY JUDGE A. Consider and approve opening position 55216-5010-1 Deputy, annualized salary $56139.20 effective 11/14/2020. Total needed for remaining FY 2021 is $73,373.92 plus $7,500 for necessary equipment. Please name a funding source. B. Consider, discuss and approve a Resolution and Order renewing and extending the Declaration of Local disaster issued for a Public Health Emergency for a period of 30 days, to expire on December 10, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT A. Consider, discuss, and approve a resolution and order authorizing the IT department to make equipment and technology purchases to assist in complying with the CDC distancing and telecommuting guidelines in an additional amount not to exceed $350,000, and designate the CARES Act Fund as the funding source. B. Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action authorizing the Auditor to reimburse the county of all public safety expenses from July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020 for all public safety departments. The reimbursement shall come from the CARES Act Fund. The Auditor estimates the accrual for this period to be $22,513,211.15. C. Consider, discuss and authorize Emergency Management to purchase additional PPE and necessary supplies to address the needs of the county and external public safety agencies in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
FIRE MARSHAL A. Consider and approve update to County Fire Code. RECESS MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT. CONVENE PUBLIC HEARINGS.
PUBLIC HEARING A. PRECINCT 1 1. Consider Order Authorizing Cancellation of The Refuge in Willis, Section 1, a subdivision in Montgomery, County, Texas filed by Darryl Bayer. B. PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and approve posting all-way stop sign traffic control at the Auburn Fields Drive and Huron Bend Drive intersection and to lower the posted speed limit from 30-mph to 25-mph in the Auburn Trails at Oakhurst Subdivision. RECONVENE COURT - TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
COMMISSIONERS A. PRECINCT 3 1. Consider, discuss and take all appropriate action to name the Waterway Avenue bridge in The Woodlands to The Alex Sutton Family Bridge. Allow Commissioner Noack to execute any and all documents to effectuate the same.
16. EXECUTIVE SESSION -THE COURT WILL RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, TO WIT: CHAPTER 551, SUB-CHAPTER D; ARTICLES 551.071 A. Consultation with County Attorney regarding settlement of Claim No. PY2019-10653-A; Date of Loss 7/8/2019. (Section 551.071) 17. TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
18. CITIZENS 20. COURT ADJOURNS
Nov 10, 2020 Commissioners Court
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. OPENING PRAYER 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FLAG 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS STATE FLAG "HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE." 5. ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Presentation of Employee of the Month - November and December 2020. B. Presentation by the Montgomery County Historical Commission of the William Harley Gandy Distinguished Service Award.
COUNTY CLERK A. Consider and approve Commissioners Court minutes from regular session dated October 27, 2020 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 Payment of Accounts. 2. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.024. 3. Consider and approve request by Justice of the Peace Pct. 3 to use an amount not to exceed $2,500 from the Justice of the Peace Technology Fund. 4. Consider and accept completed audits. 5. Consider and approve the increase for County Court at Law Judges 1, 3, 4 and 5 pursuant to Government Code 25.0005(a) effective November 14, 2020. The effective date of the statute was September 1, 2019. The amount needed to effectuate this increase is $37,775.15 for the period 09/01/19 - 11/13/2020. Contingency will be the funding source. B. PURCHASING 1. Approve the renewal options for: Project #19-48 Intersection Improvements/Widening/Construction with Teamwork Construction Services, Inc., for various precincts (exercising the first of five renewal options). a. Project #18-12 Bulk Fuel with Whitener Enterprises Inc., for various departments (exercising the third of four renewal options). b. Project #20-04 Demo/Site Clearing with Inland Environments LTD., for various departments (exercising the first of five renewal options). c. Project #2017-0067 Automotive Original Equipment Manufactured Dodge Parts with Demontrond Auto Country for various departments (exercising the third of three renewal options). d. Project #2017-0064 Automotive Original Equipment Manufactured Chevrolet Parts with John Weisner Inc., for various departments (exercising the third of three renewal options). e. Project #2017-0064 Automotive Original Equipment Manufactured Ford Parts with Gullo Ford of Conroe, for various departments (exercising the third of three renewal options). f. Project #20-07 Mosquito Spraying Services with Northwest Pest Patrol Inc., for various departments (exercising the first of five renewal options). g. Project #2017-0007 Job Order Contract for Minor Construction Trades with Nash Industries, Inc., TAS Mechanical, Inc., dba Total Air Service, and EMCOR - Gowan, Inc., for various departments (exercising the third of three renewal options). 2. Approve advertising for: a. Calvary Road Culvert Crossings for Commissioner Precinct 1. b. Containerized Commercial Solid Waste Disposal Service for various departments. 3. Approve Change Order #3 to Main Lane Industries, Ltd. for Project #20-08 - Widening of Lake Woodlands Dr. (Project "A") for additional concrete found (RFI 09), signal pole relocation & hydro-excavation, quantity overruns for a reduction in the amount of $16,989.89 for Commissioner Precinct 3. 4. Consider and approve the contract with the following highly qualified provider per Government Code Chapter 2254; On-Call Engineering Services with RPS Infrastructure, Inc., for FM 1488 Magnolia Relief Route for Commissioner Precinct 2. C. RISK MANAGEMENT 1. Consider and approve changes, additions and releases on Surety Bonds. 3. Consider and approve 2021 Rates for Employee Benefit Voluntary Dental Plan. D. COUNTY CLERK 1. Acknowledge the deputation of Deana Faircloth, Deputy County Clerk. E. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Thunder Basin Parkway Dedication Plat into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. b. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in West Denali Wilderness Parkway Phase 1 Dedication Plat into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. c. Consider and approve acknowledging that the roads in Del Webb The Woodlands, Section 9 have been built to county standards and have completed the one-year maintenance period. The bond may be released at this time. These roads are private and will not be maintained by Montgomery County. d. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Crown Ranch, Section 3 into the one-year maintenance period. e. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Woodforest, Section 70 into the one-year maintenance period. f. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Woodforest, Section 89 into the one-year maintenance period. g. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Woodforest, Section 92 into the one-year g. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Woodforest, Section 92 into the one-year maintenance period. h. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Woodforest Central Pine Street Extension (Roundabout to Woodforest 102) into the one-year maintenance period. i. Consider and approve the final plat of Caddo Pines. j. Consider and approve the final plat of Woodforest, Section 83. k. Consider and approve the final plat of Woodforest, Section 84. l. Consider and approve the final plat of Woodforest, Section 85. 2. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve the final plat of Northpark Woods, Sec. 2. b. Consider and approve an Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds for right of way improvements to Highway 105 from San Jacinto County line to Liberty County line with Texas Department of Transportation and authorize County Judge Mark J. Keough to sign all related paperwork. Funding source will be RD400117. F. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Consider and accept payroll change request forms. G. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 1. Consider and approve a request for demolition on the following property that is abandoned, deemed unsafe, or unlivable: Precinct 4 1420 Sweetgum St., Conroe, Texas 77385 Estimated total cost: $5,500 Funded by: CDBG 2. Consider and approve a request for demolition on the following property that is abandoned, deemed unsafe, or unlivable: Precinct 2 222 Goodson Loop, Pinehurst, Texas 77362 Estimated total cost: $3,600 Funded by: CDBG 3. Consider and approve a request to rescind Order to Abate Nuisance for 8720 Club House Dr., Willis, Texas 77378. This property has been brought into compliance without county involvement of funds. H. COUNTY JUDGE 1. Consider, approve and appoint Jean Mann to the Montgomery County Historical Commission. This appointment was made at the request of the Montgomery County Historical Commission. I. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 2 1. Consider and accept the Monthly Collection Report for September 2020. J. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and accept the Monthly Collection Report for October 2020. K. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 5 1. Consider and accept the Monthly Collection Report for September 2020. L. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1. Consider and approve the acceptance of Supplemental Awards to the following HSGD 2018 UASI grants and amounts. Grant 3419302 2018 UASI First Responder FC Spec Team Sustainment in the amount of $170,000. a. Grant 2977003 2018 UASI LETPA First Responder LE Special Response in the amount of $91,870.31. b. M. SHERIFF 1. Consider and accept the Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement HSI Joint Operations program and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. The overtime funding is for FY 2021 and as listed below. All benefits will be funded from Sheriff's budget 6000-790920. Gang Investigation $15,000 MOCONET Task Force $8,440 Human Trafficking $2,000 2. Consider and approve Second Amended and Restated Interlocal Cooperation Agreement by and between Montgomery County and Westwood Magnolia Parkway Improvement District (WMPID). N. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 226 for FM 1097 Road Project. b. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for escrow deposit for acquisition of property located at 400 Hilbig, Conroe, TX, tracts one and two. c. Approve Order Authorizing Notice of Public Hearing under Local Government Code 232.009(C-1) for the partial revision of Lots 62 and 64, Block 19, Walden on Lake Conroe, Section 4, a subdivision in Montgomery County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet A, Sheet(s) 73A (formerly recorded in Volume 10, Page 40), of the Map and/or Plat Records of, Montgomery County Map Records, to be known as Walden on Lake Conroe Section 4, Replat No. 1. d. Approve Order Authorizing Notice of Public Hearing under Local Government Code 232.009(C-1) for the partial revision of Lots 2, 3 and 4 in Block 1 of Point Aquarius, Section 1, according to the map or plat thereof recorded in Cabinet A, Sheet 34A of the Map Records of Montgomery County, Texas, to be known as Point Aquarius Section 1 Replat No. 1. e. Approve Resolution and Order for the exchange of a tract of land containing 0.158 acres between Montgomery County, Texas and Longstreet, LLP. 2. PRECINCT 4 a. Approve Roadway Improvement Agreement with Mackenzie Creek II, Ltd. for the construction of roadside drainage improvements off Creighton Road. b. Approve Resolution and Order to pay possession and use agreement of Parcel 68 for Sorters Road Project. O. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 1 1. Consider and ratify Tactical Diversion Task Force Agreement with United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration. P. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3 1. Consider and accept the donation of a Pro Eagle off-road floor jack valued at $469.99 from J. and E. Enterprises Offroad L.L.C, dba Offroad Alliance. The jack will be utilized on the agency's MAP vehicle. Q. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and accept the appointment of Joseph Senn Reserve Deputy Constable for Montgomery County Constable Precinct 4. R. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 5 1. Consider and approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement HSI Joint Operations Program and the Montgomery County Constable Precinct 5 Office. The overtime funding is for FY2021 in the amount of $2,000 with fringe benefits of $400 to be paid from 7500.790920. 2. Consider and approve amendment to agreement between Montgomery County and Magnolia ISD for school resource officer related to school year 2020-2021. S. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1. Consider, approve, and authorize County Judge Mark J. Keough to execute the FY2020 CDBG Grant Agreements between Montgomery County and the following non-profit agencies; Community Development Block Program (CDBG) TOMAGWA Ministries, Inc. Inspiration Ranch 2. Consider and approve the Amendment to the North MC Community Center Occupancy agreement to extend the lease for BVCAP, a non-profit organization in Montgomery County for one additional year. T. GRANTS 1. Consider and accept the Fiscal Year 2021 Airboat Project grant award from the Governor's Office of Texas Criminal Justice Division (CJD) in the amount of $85,250 for the Sheriff's Office. No match required. Grant application was approved in Commissioners Court on 2/25/2020. 2. Consider and accept the Fiscal Year 2020 Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL) grant award in the amount of $272,180 for Elections. Grant application was approved in Commissioners Court on 10/13/2020. Please authorize Suzie Harvey to accept grant award electronically on behalf of Montgomery County. END OF CONSENT
Consideration of Consent Agenda
B. PURCHASING 2. Approve advertising for: c. Cargo Van for Montgomery County Animal Services.
COUNTY JUDGE A. Consider and approve opening position 55216-5010-1 Deputy, annualized salary $56139.20 effective 11/14/2020. Total needed for remaining FY 2021 is $73,373.92 plus $7,500 for necessary equipment. Please name a funding source. B. Consider, discuss and approve a Resolution and Order renewing and extending the Declaration of Local disaster issued for a Public Health Emergency for a period of 30 days, to expire on December 10, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT A. Consider, discuss, and approve a resolution and order authorizing the IT department to make equipment and technology purchases to assist in complying with the CDC distancing and telecommuting guidelines in an additional amount not to exceed $350,000, and designate the CARES Act Fund as the funding source. B. Consider, discuss, and take appropriate action authorizing the Auditor to reimburse the county of all public safety expenses from July 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020 for all public safety departments. The reimbursement shall come from the CARES Act Fund. The Auditor estimates the accrual for this period to be $22,513,211.15. C. Consider, discuss and authorize Emergency Management to purchase additional PPE and necessary supplies to address the needs of the county and external public safety agencies in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
FIRE MARSHAL A. Consider and approve update to County Fire Code. RECESS MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT. CONVENE PUBLIC HEARINGS.
PUBLIC HEARING A. PRECINCT 1 1. Consider Order Authorizing Cancellation of The Refuge in Willis, Section 1, a subdivision in Montgomery, County, Texas filed by Darryl Bayer. B. PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and approve posting all-way stop sign traffic control at the Auburn Fields Drive and Huron Bend Drive intersection and to lower the posted speed limit from 30-mph to 25-mph in the Auburn Trails at Oakhurst Subdivision. RECONVENE COURT - TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
COMMISSIONERS A. PRECINCT 3 1. Consider, discuss and take all appropriate action to name the Waterway Avenue bridge in The Woodlands to The Alex Sutton Family Bridge. Allow Commissioner Noack to execute any and all documents to effectuate the same.
16. EXECUTIVE SESSION -THE COURT WILL RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, TO WIT: CHAPTER 551, SUB-CHAPTER D; ARTICLES 551.071 A. Consultation with County Attorney regarding settlement of Claim No. PY2019-10653-A; Date of Loss 7/8/2019. (Section 551.071) 17. TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
18. CITIZENS 20. COURT ADJOURNS