1. CALL TO ORDER 2. OPENING PRAYER 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FLAG 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS STATE FLAG "HONOR THE TEXAS FLAG; I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THEE, TEXAS, ONE STATE UNDER GOD, ONE AND INDIVISIBLE." 5. ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA
CITIZENS
PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Presentation of Employee of the Month - June 2022. B. Proclamation declaring May 2022 Elder Abuse Prevention Month in Montgomery County. C. Consider and approve Resolution and Order Supporting Preservation of the Natural Habitat of Cook’s Branch Conservancy. D. Presentation by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension. E. Presentation of the 2022 Montgomery County Employee Committee scholarships.
COUNTY CLERK A. Consider and approve Commissioners Court minutes from regular session dated June 14, 2022, 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 approve the request by Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 to use an amount not to exceed $4,750 from the Justice of the Peace Technology Fund. 3. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.024. 4. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.023. 5. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.025. B. BUDGET OFFICE 1. Consider, approve, and authorize transfers, adjustments, and amendments for special revenue departments and general fund departments for Fiscal Year 2022. 2. Consider, approve, and authorize line item transfers, adjustments, and amendments for the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget according to Budget Policy. 3. Memorialize previous Commissioners Court actions taken on changes to Fiscal Year 2022 Budgets for the following departments/funds: CCL 6, County Clerk, County and District Court Technology Fund, Sheriff K9, Sheriff Projects, and Commissioner PCT 1. 4. Consider, approve, and authorize transfers, adjustments, and amendments for grant departments for Fiscal Year 2022. 5. Consider and approve budget modification related to increase in fuel prices. C. TREASURER 1. Consider and accept a donation of $1,225 to the Animal Shelter from Best Friends Animal Society to be deposited into project DN0001 Animal Shelter Donation. 2. Consider and accept a donation of $1,000 to the Montgomery County Memorial Library from The Woodlands Green to be deposited into DN0003 Memorial Library Donation. 3. Consider and accept a donation of $2,119.75 to the Montgomery County Memorial Library from the South Montgomery County Friends of Library Inc., to be deposited into DN0003 Memorial Library Donation. 4. Consider and accept a donation of $10,000 to the Montgomery County Memorial Library from Friends of R.B. Tullis Library to be deposited into project DN0003 Memorial Library Donation. 5. Consider and approve the Monthly Treasurer's Report for May 2022, including: a. Monthly Statement of Balances Report for May 2022 b. Monthly Investment Report for May 2022 c. MCTRA Investment Report for May 2022 d. Interest Summary Report for May 2022 e. Investment Purchased Report for May 2022 f. Investment Matured Report for May 2022 g. Debt Report for May 2022 (Reported and Maintained by Auditor's Office) h. Check Register for May 2022 i. Manual Check Runs Processed under Authority of Resolution & Order passed February 25, 2020 for May 2022 D. PURCHASING 1. Acknowledge the proceeds from Rene Bates Auctioneers, Inc., in the amount of $146,640.47 from the Montgomery County online auction with an additional storage fee charged to and paid for by a bidder in the amount of $250 with a total in proceeds of $146,890.47. 2. Consider and approve the following change order(s) (CO): a. CO# 1 to LJA Engineering, Inc., for engineering services for the widening of FM 1484 to North of Rose Road for additional services in the amount of $40,000 for Commissioner Precinct 1. b. CO# 5 to VIS Houston for maintenance and upgrade of existing audio/visual equipment and/or new installation to add additional manufacturers for IT. c. CO#10 to Tyler Technologies for Licensed Software Implementation and Professional Services to add a Defendant Access Portal service for Information Technology. d. CO #1 to add Seal Coat for Project #21-26 Crack Seal Service with Texas Lone Star Pavement Services for various departments. 3. Approve the renewal option for the following: a. Project #2017-0050 Lawn Maintenance Services with Whitemore, Arno V dba PVW Services with an 8% increase for Airport and Convention Center (exercising the fifth of five renewal options). b. Project #19-37 Crushed Concrete with Cherry Crushed Concrete with a price increase of 12% for various departments (exercising the third of four renewal options). c. Project #18-30 All Hazards Preparedness, Planning, Consulting & Recovery Services with Hagerty Consulting, Inc., for Emergency Management (exercising the fourth of four renewal options). 4. Consider and approve the award for Project #22-29 - Permit Parking Lot for the Tax Office. 5. Approve advertising for Polyethylene Corregated Pipe & Culverts for various departments. 6. Approve granting a discretionary exemption for legal services for employment issues related to the Office of the Treasurer on an as needed basis as a personal or professional service with Littler Mendelson, P.C. Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4). E. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and approve the request from SK Law for the creation and naming of the next available Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 224. b. Consider and approve action for creating Security Project “LAKEPARK” for Lake Conroe Park located in Commissioner Precinct 1. This project will pay a flat rate of $60 per hour for certified peace officers deputies regardless of overtime status. Funds will be paid from entry fees in Department 9109. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve Plans, Specifications and Estimate for left-turn lane extensions and dedicated left-turn lanes at Research Forest Drive and Kuykendahl Road. F. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and approve a correction to the road log for 2 roads in Wood Creek subdivision as follows: “North Log Cabin Road” and “South Log Cabin Road” to match the recorded plat names from 1979 to “Log Cabin Road North” and “Log Cabin Road South”. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve the final plat of Noble Greens at Woodforest, Section 3. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. Consider and approve the final plat of Woodson's Reserve, Section 22. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in The Lakes at Crockett Martin, Section 1 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. b. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Crockett Trace Estates, Section 10 into the one-year maintenance period. c. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Crockett Trace Estates, Section 11 into the one-year maintenance period. d. Consider and approve the final plat of Johnson Living. e. Consider and approve the final plat of The Presswoods, Section 1. f. Consider and approve the final plat of The Presswoods, Section 2. g. Consider and approve the final plat of The Presswoods, Section 3. h. Consider and approve the final plat of The Presswoods, Section 4. i. Consider and approve the final plat of Woodridge Forest, Section 16. j. Consider and approve the final plat of Tavola Peach Creek Reserve. k. Consider and approve the final plat of Tavola, Section 34 Partial Replat No. 1. l. Consider and approve the final plat of Tavola, Section 45. m. Consider and approve the final plat of Voelz Addition. n. Consider and approve the final plat of Mavera, Section 4. o. Consider and approve the final plat of Mavera, Section 5. p. Consider and approve the final plat of Mavera, Section 7. q. Consider and approve the final plat of Peppervine, Section 1. r. Consider and approve the final plat of High Meadow Estates, Section 10. s. Consider and approve the final plat of Porter Heights Retail. G. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Consider and accept payroll change request forms. H. COUNTY JUDGE 1. Consider and approve fourth amendment to lease agreement between Montgomery County and Conroe Symphony Orchestra. This amendment will reduce rent payments through December 31, 2023. I. ELECTIONS 1. Consider and approve the Joint Election Agreement between Montgomery County and various political entities for the November 8, 2022 Election for the purpose of sharing polling places, voting equipment, election officials, and the related costs. J. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1. Consider and approve the updated list of vehicles designated as authorized emergency vehicles, pursuant to Texas Transportation Code, 541.201(e). 2. Consider and approve relocation, down payment, and closing cost assistance for property 25725 Pine Dr. under the 2015/2016 Storm and Flood CDBG-DR grant not to exceed $141,000 in accordance with the Housing Guidelines (Section 4, Part 1, subsection D and E). Authorize OHSEM staff to disperse funds as project milestones are reached. K. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and acknowledge the naming of private roads owned and operated by Royce Rockrose, LLC. b. Consider and take appropriate action on Reimbursement Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services between Montgomery County, Texas and Union Pacific Railroad Company. 2. PRECINCT 4 a. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of 25725 Pine Drive from Billie S. Miller in accordance with the CDBG-DR Grant 2016. b. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of 25725.5 Pine Drive from Billie S. Miller in accordance with the CDBG-DR Grant 2016. c. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of 17337 S. Lakeview Drive from Albert Thomas and Jacqueline Thomas in accordance with the CDBG-DR Grant 2016. d. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of 16623 Springfield Drive from Debra Larson in accordance with the CDBG-DR Grant 2017. e. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 3 of the David Memorial Drive Extension. f. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 154 (Unit A/1) of the Ford Road Project. g. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 154 (Unit B/2) of the Ford Road Project. L. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 2 1. Consider and accept a donation of a 1989 AMG M35 high water rescue truck VIN #104011583 from Simmons Bank to the Montgomery County Constable Precinct 2 Office with a value of $13,274.22. M. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3 1. Consider and approve the retirement of K9 Brody from Montgomery County Constable Precinct 3 effective June 28, 2022 and authorize him to live out his life with Detective Jessica Epperson. N. GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1. Consider and accept the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Veterans Treatment Court grant award from Fund for Veterans Assistance (FVA) in the amount of $200,000. Grant application was approved in Commissioners Court on October 26,2021. 2. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Swift Water Rescue Training grant application to Tri County Health Alliance in the amount of $21,570.60 for Constable Precinct 5 Office. No Match required. Please authorize Lieutenant Johnston to submit grant application on behalf of Montgomery County. 3. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2023 Forensic Facility Project grant application to United States Department of Justice in the amount of $99,360 for Forensic Services Department. No match required. Please authorize Dr. Pinneri to submit grant application electronically on behalf of Montgomery County and authorize Rebecca Ansley to be the authorized official of this grant. O. COUNTY CLERK 1. Acknowledge the receipt of $10,000 for the AKC Reunite Adopt a K-9 Cop Matching Grant awarded to Montgomery County Constable Precinct 4 for the purchase of a new K-9. Request was approved by Montgomery County Commissioners Court on March 29, 2022, agenda Item 9V1. Checks have been forwarded to the Montgomery County Treasurers Office for processing. P. DISTRICT CLERK 1. Acknowledge the deputation of District Clerk's Deputy Clerk, Jake Hinds. END OF CONSENT
Consideration of Consent Agenda
H. COUNTY JUDGE 1. Consider and approve fourth amendment to lease agreement between Montgomery County and Conroe Symphony Orchestra. This amendment will reduce rent payments through December 31, 2023. L. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 2 1. Consider and accept a donation of a 1989 AMG M35 high water rescue truck VIN #104011583 from Simmons Bank to the Montgomery County Constable Precinct 2 Office with a value of $13,274.22.
9th DISTRICT COURT A. Consider and approve increasing position 8310-2181, Court Coordinator I by $5,886.40. Annualized salary to be $61,526.40. Remainder of Fiscal Year 2022 will be paid from office supplies, total needed for the remainder of the year with benefits is $1,632.66. If approved there will be a fiscal impact in the FY 2023 budget of $7,074.86. Authorize Budget Office to effectuate all necessary changes.
COUNTY JUDGE A. Consider, discuss and approve agreement between Montgomery County and Children's Safe Harbor regarding Behavioral Health Services. This agreement will provide funding from ARPA to enhance Behavioral Health Services provided by Children's Safe Harbor due to the mental health crisis as a result of COVID-19. B. Consider and approve closing position 9400-3834, Communications Specialist- Comm 4 and opening position 2000-5524, Government Relations Specialist. Annualized salary to be $55,106.10 Transfer position funding and associated benefits from Commissioner Precinct 4's budget to County Judge’s budget. No additional funding is needed for FY2022. Authorize Budget Office to effectuate all necessary changes.
BUDGET A. Consider and approve time extension of Human Trafficking, DWI Enforcement, and Border Security funds originally set to expire July 13, 2022 to December 31, 2022. Also authorize Budget Office to effectuate budget adjustment reallocating funds to agencies, so they can continue working on this earmarked project.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 4 A. Consider and approve closing position 8540-2373, Court Clerk IV and opening position 7400- 5523, Clerk II. Annualized salary to be $48,734.40. Transfer position funding and associated benefits from Justice of the Peace Precinct 4's budget to Constable Precinct 4's budget. No additional funding is needed. Authorize Budget Office to effectuate all necessary changes.
OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION A. Consider and approve the office buildout and window install project for County Court at Law No. 6. Building Maintenance has estimated a cost of $5,389. Please name a funding source.
COMMISSIONERS A. PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and take appropriate action on Application for Tax Abatement by Husteel America, Inc.
COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 1, COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 3, SHERIFF, CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3 AND DISTRICT ATTORNEY A. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action on separating the Sheriff’s Office radio needs and functions from all other department/agency radio needs and functions.
HUMAN RESOURCES A. Consider and approve extension of time for use by county employees of remaining balance of COVID sick leave until December 31, 2022 If the employee has any remaining COVID sick leave as of June 30, 2022, the employee will be able to use that leave until December 31, 2022. Use of code CVSK for COVID sick leave will end on December 31, 2022. B. Consider and accept payroll change request form.
19. EXECUTIVE SESSION -THE COURT WILL RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, TO WIT: CHAPTER 551, SUB-CHAPTER D; ARTICLES 551.071 A. Consultation with County Attorney relating to Cause No. 4:19-CV-4259; Joshua Herridge vs Montgomery County, et al. (Section 551.071) 20. TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
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22. MISCELLANEOUS 23. COURT ADJOURNS
Jun 28, 2022 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
CITIZENS
PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS/PRESENTATIONS A. Presentation of Employee of the Month - June 2022. B. Proclamation declaring May 2022 Elder Abuse Prevention Month in Montgomery County. C. Consider and approve Resolution and Order Supporting Preservation of the Natural Habitat of Cook’s Branch Conservancy. D. Presentation by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension. E. Presentation of the 2022 Montgomery County Employee Committee scholarships.
COUNTY CLERK A. Consider and approve Commissioners Court minutes from regular session dated June 14, 2022, 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 approve the request by Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 to use an amount not to exceed $4,750 from the Justice of the Peace Technology Fund. 3. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.024. 4. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.023. 5. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.025. B. BUDGET OFFICE 1. Consider, approve, and authorize transfers, adjustments, and amendments for special revenue departments and general fund departments for Fiscal Year 2022. 2. Consider, approve, and authorize line item transfers, adjustments, and amendments for the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget according to Budget Policy. 3. Memorialize previous Commissioners Court actions taken on changes to Fiscal Year 2022 Budgets for the following departments/funds: CCL 6, County Clerk, County and District Court Technology Fund, Sheriff K9, Sheriff Projects, and Commissioner PCT 1. 4. Consider, approve, and authorize transfers, adjustments, and amendments for grant departments for Fiscal Year 2022. 5. Consider and approve budget modification related to increase in fuel prices. C. TREASURER 1. Consider and accept a donation of $1,225 to the Animal Shelter from Best Friends Animal Society to be deposited into project DN0001 Animal Shelter Donation. 2. Consider and accept a donation of $1,000 to the Montgomery County Memorial Library from The Woodlands Green to be deposited into DN0003 Memorial Library Donation. 3. Consider and accept a donation of $2,119.75 to the Montgomery County Memorial Library from the South Montgomery County Friends of Library Inc., to be deposited into DN0003 Memorial Library Donation. 4. Consider and accept a donation of $10,000 to the Montgomery County Memorial Library from Friends of R.B. Tullis Library to be deposited into project DN0003 Memorial Library Donation. 5. Consider and approve the Monthly Treasurer's Report for May 2022, including: a. Monthly Statement of Balances Report for May 2022 b. Monthly Investment Report for May 2022 c. MCTRA Investment Report for May 2022 d. Interest Summary Report for May 2022 e. Investment Purchased Report for May 2022 f. Investment Matured Report for May 2022 g. Debt Report for May 2022 (Reported and Maintained by Auditor's Office) h. Check Register for May 2022 i. Manual Check Runs Processed under Authority of Resolution & Order passed February 25, 2020 for May 2022 D. PURCHASING 1. Acknowledge the proceeds from Rene Bates Auctioneers, Inc., in the amount of $146,640.47 from the Montgomery County online auction with an additional storage fee charged to and paid for by a bidder in the amount of $250 with a total in proceeds of $146,890.47. 2. Consider and approve the following change order(s) (CO): a. CO# 1 to LJA Engineering, Inc., for engineering services for the widening of FM 1484 to North of Rose Road for additional services in the amount of $40,000 for Commissioner Precinct 1. b. CO# 5 to VIS Houston for maintenance and upgrade of existing audio/visual equipment and/or new installation to add additional manufacturers for IT. c. CO#10 to Tyler Technologies for Licensed Software Implementation and Professional Services to add a Defendant Access Portal service for Information Technology. d. CO #1 to add Seal Coat for Project #21-26 Crack Seal Service with Texas Lone Star Pavement Services for various departments. 3. Approve the renewal option for the following: a. Project #2017-0050 Lawn Maintenance Services with Whitemore, Arno V dba PVW Services with an 8% increase for Airport and Convention Center (exercising the fifth of five renewal options). b. Project #19-37 Crushed Concrete with Cherry Crushed Concrete with a price increase of 12% for various departments (exercising the third of four renewal options). c. Project #18-30 All Hazards Preparedness, Planning, Consulting & Recovery Services with Hagerty Consulting, Inc., for Emergency Management (exercising the fourth of four renewal options). 4. Consider and approve the award for Project #22-29 - Permit Parking Lot for the Tax Office. 5. Approve advertising for Polyethylene Corregated Pipe & Culverts for various departments. 6. Approve granting a discretionary exemption for legal services for employment issues related to the Office of the Treasurer on an as needed basis as a personal or professional service with Littler Mendelson, P.C. Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4). E. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and approve the request from SK Law for the creation and naming of the next available Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 224. b. Consider and approve action for creating Security Project “LAKEPARK” for Lake Conroe Park located in Commissioner Precinct 1. This project will pay a flat rate of $60 per hour for certified peace officers deputies regardless of overtime status. Funds will be paid from entry fees in Department 9109. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve Plans, Specifications and Estimate for left-turn lane extensions and dedicated left-turn lanes at Research Forest Drive and Kuykendahl Road. F. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and approve a correction to the road log for 2 roads in Wood Creek subdivision as follows: “North Log Cabin Road” and “South Log Cabin Road” to match the recorded plat names from 1979 to “Log Cabin Road North” and “Log Cabin Road South”. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve the final plat of Noble Greens at Woodforest, Section 3. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. Consider and approve the final plat of Woodson's Reserve, Section 22. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in The Lakes at Crockett Martin, Section 1 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. b. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Crockett Trace Estates, Section 10 into the one-year maintenance period. c. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Crockett Trace Estates, Section 11 into the one-year maintenance period. d. Consider and approve the final plat of Johnson Living. e. Consider and approve the final plat of The Presswoods, Section 1. f. Consider and approve the final plat of The Presswoods, Section 2. g. Consider and approve the final plat of The Presswoods, Section 3. h. Consider and approve the final plat of The Presswoods, Section 4. i. Consider and approve the final plat of Woodridge Forest, Section 16. j. Consider and approve the final plat of Tavola Peach Creek Reserve. k. Consider and approve the final plat of Tavola, Section 34 Partial Replat No. 1. l. Consider and approve the final plat of Tavola, Section 45. m. Consider and approve the final plat of Voelz Addition. n. Consider and approve the final plat of Mavera, Section 4. o. Consider and approve the final plat of Mavera, Section 5. p. Consider and approve the final plat of Mavera, Section 7. q. Consider and approve the final plat of Peppervine, Section 1. r. Consider and approve the final plat of High Meadow Estates, Section 10. s. Consider and approve the final plat of Porter Heights Retail. G. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Consider and accept payroll change request forms. H. COUNTY JUDGE 1. Consider and approve fourth amendment to lease agreement between Montgomery County and Conroe Symphony Orchestra. This amendment will reduce rent payments through December 31, 2023. I. ELECTIONS 1. Consider and approve the Joint Election Agreement between Montgomery County and various political entities for the November 8, 2022 Election for the purpose of sharing polling places, voting equipment, election officials, and the related costs. J. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1. Consider and approve the updated list of vehicles designated as authorized emergency vehicles, pursuant to Texas Transportation Code, 541.201(e). 2. Consider and approve relocation, down payment, and closing cost assistance for property 25725 Pine Dr. under the 2015/2016 Storm and Flood CDBG-DR grant not to exceed $141,000 in accordance with the Housing Guidelines (Section 4, Part 1, subsection D and E). Authorize OHSEM staff to disperse funds as project milestones are reached. K. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and acknowledge the naming of private roads owned and operated by Royce Rockrose, LLC. b. Consider and take appropriate action on Reimbursement Agreement for Preliminary Engineering Services between Montgomery County, Texas and Union Pacific Railroad Company. 2. PRECINCT 4 a. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of 25725 Pine Drive from Billie S. Miller in accordance with the CDBG-DR Grant 2016. b. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of 25725.5 Pine Drive from Billie S. Miller in accordance with the CDBG-DR Grant 2016. c. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of 17337 S. Lakeview Drive from Albert Thomas and Jacqueline Thomas in accordance with the CDBG-DR Grant 2016. d. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of 16623 Springfield Drive from Debra Larson in accordance with the CDBG-DR Grant 2017. e. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 3 of the David Memorial Drive Extension. f. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 154 (Unit A/1) of the Ford Road Project. g. Approve Resolution and Order to pay for acquisition of Parcel 154 (Unit B/2) of the Ford Road Project. L. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 2 1. Consider and accept a donation of a 1989 AMG M35 high water rescue truck VIN #104011583 from Simmons Bank to the Montgomery County Constable Precinct 2 Office with a value of $13,274.22. M. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3 1. Consider and approve the retirement of K9 Brody from Montgomery County Constable Precinct 3 effective June 28, 2022 and authorize him to live out his life with Detective Jessica Epperson. N. GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1. Consider and accept the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Veterans Treatment Court grant award from Fund for Veterans Assistance (FVA) in the amount of $200,000. Grant application was approved in Commissioners Court on October 26,2021. 2. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2022 Swift Water Rescue Training grant application to Tri County Health Alliance in the amount of $21,570.60 for Constable Precinct 5 Office. No Match required. Please authorize Lieutenant Johnston to submit grant application on behalf of Montgomery County. 3. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2023 Forensic Facility Project grant application to United States Department of Justice in the amount of $99,360 for Forensic Services Department. No match required. Please authorize Dr. Pinneri to submit grant application electronically on behalf of Montgomery County and authorize Rebecca Ansley to be the authorized official of this grant. O. COUNTY CLERK 1. Acknowledge the receipt of $10,000 for the AKC Reunite Adopt a K-9 Cop Matching Grant awarded to Montgomery County Constable Precinct 4 for the purchase of a new K-9. Request was approved by Montgomery County Commissioners Court on March 29, 2022, agenda Item 9V1. Checks have been forwarded to the Montgomery County Treasurers Office for processing. P. DISTRICT CLERK 1. Acknowledge the deputation of District Clerk's Deputy Clerk, Jake Hinds. END OF CONSENT
Consideration of Consent Agenda
H. COUNTY JUDGE 1. Consider and approve fourth amendment to lease agreement between Montgomery County and Conroe Symphony Orchestra. This amendment will reduce rent payments through December 31, 2023. L. CONSTABLE PRECINCT 2 1. Consider and accept a donation of a 1989 AMG M35 high water rescue truck VIN #104011583 from Simmons Bank to the Montgomery County Constable Precinct 2 Office with a value of $13,274.22.
9th DISTRICT COURT A. Consider and approve increasing position 8310-2181, Court Coordinator I by $5,886.40. Annualized salary to be $61,526.40. Remainder of Fiscal Year 2022 will be paid from office supplies, total needed for the remainder of the year with benefits is $1,632.66. If approved there will be a fiscal impact in the FY 2023 budget of $7,074.86. Authorize Budget Office to effectuate all necessary changes.
COUNTY JUDGE A. Consider, discuss and approve agreement between Montgomery County and Children's Safe Harbor regarding Behavioral Health Services. This agreement will provide funding from ARPA to enhance Behavioral Health Services provided by Children's Safe Harbor due to the mental health crisis as a result of COVID-19. B. Consider and approve closing position 9400-3834, Communications Specialist- Comm 4 and opening position 2000-5524, Government Relations Specialist. Annualized salary to be $55,106.10 Transfer position funding and associated benefits from Commissioner Precinct 4's budget to County Judge’s budget. No additional funding is needed for FY2022. Authorize Budget Office to effectuate all necessary changes.
BUDGET A. Consider and approve time extension of Human Trafficking, DWI Enforcement, and Border Security funds originally set to expire July 13, 2022 to December 31, 2022. Also authorize Budget Office to effectuate budget adjustment reallocating funds to agencies, so they can continue working on this earmarked project.
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 4 A. Consider and approve closing position 8540-2373, Court Clerk IV and opening position 7400- 5523, Clerk II. Annualized salary to be $48,734.40. Transfer position funding and associated benefits from Justice of the Peace Precinct 4's budget to Constable Precinct 4's budget. No additional funding is needed. Authorize Budget Office to effectuate all necessary changes.
OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION A. Consider and approve the office buildout and window install project for County Court at Law No. 6. Building Maintenance has estimated a cost of $5,389. Please name a funding source.
COMMISSIONERS A. PRECINCT 4 1. Consider and take appropriate action on Application for Tax Abatement by Husteel America, Inc.
COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 1, COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 3, SHERIFF, CONSTABLE PRECINCT 3 AND DISTRICT ATTORNEY A. Consider, discuss and take appropriate action on separating the Sheriff’s Office radio needs and functions from all other department/agency radio needs and functions.
HUMAN RESOURCES A. Consider and approve extension of time for use by county employees of remaining balance of COVID sick leave until December 31, 2022 If the employee has any remaining COVID sick leave as of June 30, 2022, the employee will be able to use that leave until December 31, 2022. Use of code CVSK for COVID sick leave will end on December 31, 2022. B. Consider and accept payroll change request form.
19. EXECUTIVE SESSION -THE COURT WILL RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, TO WIT: CHAPTER 551, SUB-CHAPTER D; ARTICLES 551.071 A. Consultation with County Attorney relating to Cause No. 4:19-CV-4259; Joshua Herridge vs Montgomery County, et al. (Section 551.071) 20. TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION
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22. MISCELLANEOUS 23. COURT ADJOURNS