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. Special Presentation from Interfaith of The Woodlands. B. Presentation of Employee of the Month - September 2022. C. Presentation of the National 4-H Week Proclamation. D. Consider and approve resolution proclaiming October 2-8, 2022 as Mental Illness Awareness Week.
COUNTY CLERK A. Consider and approve Commissioners Court Minutes from regular session dated September 13, 2022.
CONSENT AGENDA (ONE MOTION WITH MODIFICATIONS, IF APPLICABLE, APPROVES FOR ACTION, ALL ITEMS CONTAINED WITHIN THE CONSENT AGENDA). A. AUDITOR 1. Consider and approve the request by Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 to use an amount not to exceed $2,500 from the Justice of the Peace Technology Fund. 2. Consider and approve Payment of Accounts. 3. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.025. 4. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.024. 5. Memorialize the discussion from budget workshop regarding warehouse lease on 400 Conroe location and approve ARPA as funding source for 50% of the lease payment and associated utilities for the periods effective 10/1/2022 and through 9/30/2023. Authorize a not to exceed budget of $480K from ARPA for the same, and also authorize issuance of manual check to meet payment deadlines on the lease as necessary. 6. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.023. B. BUDGET OFFICE 1. Consider, approve, and authorize transfers, adjustments, and amendments for grant 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. Consider, approve, and authorize transfers, adjustments, and amendments for special revenue departments and general fund departments for Fiscal Year 2022. 4. Memorialize previous Commissioners Court actions taken on changes to Fiscal Year 2022 Budget for the following departments/funds: Information Technology and Justice of the Peace Precinct 4. C. TREASURER 1. Consider and approve the Monthly Treasurer's Report for August 2022, including: a. Monthly Statement of Balances Report for August 2022 b. Monthly Investment Report for August 2022 c. MCTRA Investment Report for August 2022 d. Interest Summary Report for August 2022 e. Investment Matured Report for August 2022 f. Debt Report (Reported and Maintained by Auditor's Office) g. Check Register for August 2022 Manual Check Runs Processed under the authority of Resolution & Order passed February 25, 2020 h. D. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR 1. Consider and acknowledge acceptance of the Indefinite Continuation of Surety Bond #105329863 for AAA Texas LLC in the amount of $25,000. Montgomery County has no responsibility for payment of this bond. 2. Acknowledge the Tax Assessor-Collector's 2022 deputation of Ana Silva & Christine Kirk, Deputy Tax Assessor-Collectors. E. PURCHASING 1. Approve the renewal options for: On-Call Construction Material Testing and Inspection Services with Geoscience Engineering & Testing, Inc., for Commissioner Precinct 3 (exercising the second of five renewal options). a. On-Call Inspection Services with GCP Technologies, LLC., for Commissioner Precinct 3 (exercising the second of five renewal options). b. Project #19-48 Intersection Improvements/Widening/Construction with Teamwork Construction Services, Inc., with a 15% increase for various precincts (exercising the second of five renewal options). c. Project #18-62 Bulk Road Materials with Vulcan Material Company with a 10% average price increase and removal of one item for various precincts (exercising the fourth of four renewal options). d. Project #21-23 Budget, Project Financial Management and Reporting Software Solution with Cherry Road Technologies Inc. (exercising the first of four renewal options). e. Motorist Assistance Program with Buckalew Chevrolet, L.P., for various departments (exercising the 1st of five renewal options). f. Project RFQ #21-33 External Auditor Services with Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. (PB&H) (exercising the first of four renewal options). g. Project #2017-0041 Security Guard Services with American Sentry Security System, Inc., with changes effective 10/01/22 for various departments (cancel month to month and exercise the fifth of six renewal options). h. Project #2016-0008 Catering and Concessions with Facility Concessions Services, Inc., dba Spectrum Catering for The Lone Star Convention and Expo Center (exercising the second of five renewal options). i. Project #19-19 Land Surveying Services with Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, Inc., dba Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc., with a 5.07% average price increase effective 10/08/22 for Emergency Management (exercising the third of four renewal options). j. Project #20-17 Internet Protocol Telephony (VoIP) Services with Consolidated Communications for Information Technology (exercising the second of five renewal options). k. 2. Consider and approve the following change order(s) (CO): CO #5 to Triple B. Services, L.L.P., for Project #21-05 Community Drive Reconstruction and Widening for driveway drainage improvements and additional three (3) calendar days with an increase in the amount of $17,221.65 for Commissioner Precinct 4. a. CO #1 to Bey Commercial Construction, LTD., for Project #21-24 Family Promise Renovation for a deduction in the amount of $5,840.44 for Community Development. b. CO #1 to Randy Roan Construction, Inc., for the Clearwater Cove - Clearwater West project for additional work in the amount of $1,100 for Commissioner Precinct 1. c. CO #2 to Rebel Contractors, Inc., for Project #21-19 Oak Forest Neighborhood Draining Improvements on River Oaks Drive east of Needham Road - MC GLO Contract No. 19-076-018-B367 to relocate approximately 500 LF of waterline, reconcile over & under estimated quantities, add additional ten (10) calendar days for a deduction in the amount of $1,183 for MCCD. d. 3. Approve Independent Contractor's Agreement and Release with James and Associates Forensic Consultants, Inc., for bloodstain pattern analysis casework and testimony services for the Sheriff's Office/Crime Laboratory. 4. Consider and approve the contract with the following highly qualified providers per Government Code Chapter 2254: Materials Testing and Inspection Services for Walden Road - From SH 105 to 2.63 miles north from Geoscience Engineering & Testing, Inc., in the amount of $71,995 for Commissioner Precinct 1. a. Property Acquisition Services for Kesem Blvd. from Halff Associates, Inc., in the amount of $174,400 for Commissioner Precinct 2. b. Professional Service Consulting for a radio shop and LMR system needs assessment in the amount of $74,360 for Commissioner Precinct 1. c. 5. Approve granting a Discretionary Exemption for: Audiobooks, eBooks and other digital content as an item that can only be obtained from one source, OverDrive, Inc., for various departments. Local Gov't Code §262.024(a)(7)(A). a. Dark Fiber & Gigabit Ethernet Maintenance as an item that can be obtained from only one source, from Wavemedia, LLC., for various departments. Local Government Code §262.024(a)(7)(A). b. Contract with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP., for Fines and Fees Collection Services for JP #3, et al. per Local Government Code §262.024 (a)(4). 6. Approve the selection and retention of Insurance Broker, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., per Local Government Code Sec. 262.036. 7. Approve advertising for Moving of Voting Equipment for Elections. F. RISK MANAGEMENT 1. Consider and accept FY22 report on Self-Insurance programs to include Medical Plan, Property and Casualty and Workers' Compensation. 2. Consider and approve changes, additions and releases on Surety Bonds. G. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and approve a use agreement with Montgomery Knights to use the baseball fields at West Montgomery Park for practices as scheduled by Montgomery Little League through December 31, 2022. b. Consider and approve a use agreement with Triple Threat Athletics/Softball to use the softball fields at West Montgomery Park for practices as scheduled by M.G.S.A. through December 31, 2022. 2. ALL PRECINCTS a. Consider and approve the relocation of the Montgomery County Treasurer’s Department from Suite 201 to Suite 204 effective October 1, 2022 which has been constructed to specifications previously provided by the County Treasurer. Authorize all applicable county employees and county departments to facilitate and effectuate this move. Further, designate the County Judge’s office to approve related expenditures at a cost not to exceed $20,000. Funding to come from Contingency. H. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and approve acceptance of Warm Spring Road in Walnut Cove, Section 1 into the county road maintenance system upon finding of prescriptive right based on public use. b. Consider and approve the final plat of Oakwood Ranch, Section 1. c. Consider and approve the final plat of Bluejack National Phase 1B Partial Replat No. 3. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Rivers Edge Old Conroe Road Street Dedication into a two-year maintenance period. b. Consider and approve the final plat of First Community Credit Union Research Forest. c. Consider and approve the final plat of Rivers Edge, Section 3. d. Consider and approve the final plat of Magnolia Springs, Section 6. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. Set a public hearing date of October 25, 2022 to consider and approve establishing multiway stop sign control at the Timber Trail Street and Arendale Lane intersection. b. Consider and approve the final plat of Reserve at Nursery Road. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Artavia, Section 10 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. b. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Montgomery Creek Ranch, Section 22 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. c. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in The Highlands, Section 6 into the one-year maintenance period. d. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in The Highlands, Section 8 into the one-year maintenance period. e. Consider and approve the final plat of Artavia, Section 17. f. Consider and approve the final plat of Artavia, Section 22. g. Consider and approve the final plat of Kingwood Elite Storage. h. Consider and approve the final plat of Porter Storage Partners. i. Consider and approve the final plat of Caney Mills, Section 5. j. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Deer Pines, Section 3 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. 5. PRECINCT 1 AND 4 a. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Deer Pines, Section 2 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. I. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Consider and accept payroll change request forms. J. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 1 1. Consider and accept the monthly collections report for August 2022. K. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 5 1. Consider and accept the monthly collections report for August 2022. L. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1. Consider and approve relocation, down payment, and closing cost assistance for property 17483. S Lakeview Dr. under Hurricane Harvey CDBG-DR Grant, contract #20-066-001-B956, not to exceed $115,000 in accordance with the Housing Guidelines. (Section 4, Part 1, subsection D & E). Authorize OHSEM staff to disperse funds as project milestones are reached. 2. Consider and approve the updated list of vehicles designated as authorized Emergency Vehicles, pursuant to Texas Transportation Code, 541.201(e). M. MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1. Consider and approve Resolution and Order approving use of R.F. Meador Branch Library and Stewart-West Branch Library parking lots for fire truck related events during October 2022. N. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Approve Interlocal Cooperation agreement between City of Montgomery, Texas and Montgomery County, Texas for repair of bridge on Lone Star Parkway. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Approve Order Authorizing Notice of Public Hearing under Local Government Code 232.009(C-1) for a partial replat of Foster's Ridge Section 19 as recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheets 7694-7700 in the Montgomery County Map Records, to be known as Fosters Ridge, Section 19, Replat No. 1. The purpose of the proposed partial replat is to adjust the boundary line of Lot 1 (formally Lot 48) and Reserve "A" (formally Reserve "B"). b. Approve Order Authorizing Advance Funding Agreement between Montgomery County and Texas Department of Transportation for Stinson Lane at Mound Creek Draw. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. Consider and approve Agreement between Montgomery County and Kids in Action – Spring, LLC. regarding Improvements to be Constructed with Right of Way of Imperial Promenade Drive and Guadalupe River Blvd. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. Accept and record fully executed Tax Abatement Agreement between Husteel America, Inc. and Montgomery County, Texas approved in commissioners court on August 23, 2022. b. Consider and approve Petition for Acceptance of certain roads in Kings Colony Subdivision into the Montgomery County Road Maintenance system upon finding of Prescriptive Right based on public use. c. Approve order declaring the existence of a public necessity and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings for Parcel 112 for the Ford Road Expansion Project. d. Approve Resolution and Order to pay Special Commissioners Award and Payment of Special Commissioner Fees of Parcel 158 of the Ford Road Project. O. COUNTY ATTORNEY - MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FACILITY 1. Consider and accept quarterly minutes of the April 27, 2022 MCMHTF Advisory Board meeting. 2. Consider and accept the Quarterly Performance Improvement Report March 1, 2022-May 30, 2022 as recommended by MCMHTF Advisory Board. 3. Consider and accept the nomination of De’Andre Guin as a candidate for membership to the MCMHTF’s Advisory Board replacing board member Joe Smith who resigned April 27, 2022 as approved by the MCMHTF Advisory Board members on July 20, 2022. 4. Consider and approve the Melissa Dimerson, APRN for reappointment status as reviewed by the Medical Executive Committee and recommended to the MCMHTF Advisory Board on July 20, 2022. 5. Consider and approve Dr. James Pitman, PsyD, and Psychology for reappointment status as reviewed by the Medical Executive Committee and recommended to the MCMHTF Advisory Board on July 20, 2022. 6. Consider and approve Dr. Flavia Pitman, PsyD, and Psychology for initial appointment status as reviewed by the Medical Executive Committee and recommended to the MCMHTF Advisory Board on July 20, 2022. P. COUNTY CLERK 1. Acknowledge the deputation of Kiarra V. Flores. 2. Consider and approve the CY 2023 Sheriff's and Constables' Fees as required by Texas Local Government Code, Section 118.131. No changes from the 2022 fee structure were submitted for 2023. Q. GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1. Consider, approve, and authorize County Judge Mark J. Keough to execute the First Amendment to the GY2019, FY2020 CDBG Grant agreement between Montgomery County and Habitat for Humanity. 2. Consider, approve, and authorize County Judge Mark J. Keough to execute the First Amendment to the GY2021, FY2022 HESG Grant agreement between Montgomery County and The Salvation Army. 3. Consider, approve, and authorize County Judge Mark J. Keough to execute the First Amendment to the GY2021, FY2022 HESG Grant agreement between Montgomery County and Campus of Hope. 4. Consider, approve, and authorize County Judge Mark J. Keough to execute the First Amendment to the GY2021, FY2022 HESG Grant agreement between Montgomery County and Montgomery County Youth Services. 5. Consider and approve the grant extension of the Law Enforcement Based Victim Specialist grant #2019-V3-GX-0244 for the Sheriff's Office. Grant extension was approved to be extended to 12/31/2022. 6. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2023 Formula Indigent Defense grant application/resolution to Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) for Indigent Defense. Grant amount is determined by formula. Please authorize Rebecca Ansley to submit grant application/resolution electronically on behalf of Montgomery County. 8. Consider and approve authorizing Rebecca Ansley as Certifying Officer for Environmentals conducted as required by 24 C.F.R Part 50 and 24 C.F.R part 58 that are carried out in accordance with requirements from U.S, Department of Housing of Urban Development (HUD) funding. 9. Consider and accept Fiscal Year 2020 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAPP) grant award in the amount of $251,291 for the Sheriff’s Office. Grant application was approved in Commissioners Court on 1/26/2021. Please authorize Lieutenant Richards to accept SCAPP award electronically on behalf of Montgomery County. R. COUNTY JUDGE 1. Consider and approve the buy down of vacation time over 200 hours for the following employees at the Animal Shelter and OHSEM, utilizing vacancy savings in each department to fund the payments necessary. Animal Services employee numbers: 13696, 13766, 12722, 13274, 9755, 13292, 13454, 12728, 12895. OSHEM employee numbers: 11915. S. OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION 1. Consider and approve 43 contracts for the Felony Contract Defender program, 2022-2023 term. Please authorize County Judge Mark J. Keough to sign contracts on behalf of Montgomery County.
Consideration of Consent Agenda
E. PURCHASING 4. Consider and approve the contract with the following highly qualified providers per Government Code Chapter 2254: c. Professional Service Consulting for a radio shop and LMR system needs assessment in the amount of $74,360 for Commissioner Precinct 1. Q. GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 7. Consider and approve authorizing Rebecca Ansley to endorse check number 53983 from American Risk Insurance Company. This is for HOME Down Payment Assistance IDIS project number 451.
COUNTY JUDGE A. Consider, discuss, and approve Misty Perinne to fill a vacancy to replace Montgomery Central Appraisal District’s (MCAD) Board of Director, Adam Simmons, who resigned on August 22, 2022, for the 2022-2023 term.
BUDGET A. Consider, accept and approve salary schedule for FY 2023, effective October 1, 2022. RECESS MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT. CONVENE PUBLIC HEARINGS.
PUBLIC HEARING A. PRECINCT 2 1. Consider the partial replat of Reserve A, Block 1, The Woodlands FM 2978 Commercial Tract, Replat No. 1, a subdivision recorded under Cabinet Z, Sheets 6252-6254 of the map records of Montgomery County, Texas, to be known as The Woodlands FM 2978 Commercial Tract Replat No. 2. The purpose of the proposed partial replat is to create an unrestricted reserve. B. PRECINCT 3 1. Consider and approve establishing a no parking zone for placement of “No Parking, No Stopping, No Standing” “Any Time” signs on both sides of Pruitt Road between Budde Road and the Interstate 45 frontage road. C. PRECINCT 4 1. Consider the partial replat of an Unrestricted Reserve Track and Lot 108 in Deerwood, Section 1 recorded in Cabinet D, Sheet 29A in the Montgomery County Map Records, to be known as Deerwood Norte, Section 3 Partial Replat. The purpose of the proposed partial replat is to incorporate undescribed Reserve and Lot 108 of Deerwood Section 1 into this plat. 2. Consider the partial replat of a portion of Reserve E, Pinewood at Grand Texas, Section 1, a subdivision recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheet 7047 through 7051 of the Montgomery County Map Records, to be known as Pinewood at Grand Texas, Section 1, Partial Replat No. 1. The purpose of the proposed partial replat is to create a 60' Right of Way in Reserve E. 3. Consider the partial replat of Lot 8, Block 4 of Peach Creek Plantation, Section Three, as recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheet 1479 of the map records of Montgomery County, Texas, to be known as Final Subdivision Plat of Peach Creek Plantation, Section Three, Replat of Lot 8. The purpose of the proposed partial replat is to subdivide 1 lot into 2 lots.
COUNTY ENGINEER A. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands FM 2978 Commercial Tract Replat No. 2. B. Consider and approve the final plat of Peach Creek Plantation, Section 3 Replat of Lot 8.
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION -THE COURT WILL RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, TO WIT: CHAPTER 551, SUB-CHAPTER D; ARTICLES 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 A. Consider, discuss, and deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, restructuring, duties, discipline, or dismissal related to the Traffic Operations and IT Department. (Section 551.074) B. Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. (Section 551.072) C. Consultation with County Attorney regarding claim number 800.6205. (Section 551.071) 16. TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 19. COURT ADJOURNS
Sep 27, 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. Special Presentation from Interfaith of The Woodlands. B. Presentation of Employee of the Month - September 2022. C. Presentation of the National 4-H Week Proclamation. D. Consider and approve resolution proclaiming October 2-8, 2022 as Mental Illness Awareness Week.
COUNTY CLERK A. Consider and approve Commissioners Court Minutes from regular session dated September 13, 2022.
CONSENT AGENDA (ONE MOTION WITH MODIFICATIONS, IF APPLICABLE, APPROVES FOR ACTION, ALL ITEMS CONTAINED WITHIN THE CONSENT AGENDA). A. AUDITOR 1. Consider and approve the request by Justice of the Peace Precinct 4 to use an amount not to exceed $2,500 from the Justice of the Peace Technology Fund. 2. Consider and approve Payment of Accounts. 3. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.025. 4. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.024. 5. Memorialize the discussion from budget workshop regarding warehouse lease on 400 Conroe location and approve ARPA as funding source for 50% of the lease payment and associated utilities for the periods effective 10/1/2022 and through 9/30/2023. Authorize a not to exceed budget of $480K from ARPA for the same, and also authorize issuance of manual check to meet payment deadlines on the lease as necessary. 6. Consider and accept the report that complies with Local Government Code Section 114.023. B. BUDGET OFFICE 1. Consider, approve, and authorize transfers, adjustments, and amendments for grant 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. Consider, approve, and authorize transfers, adjustments, and amendments for special revenue departments and general fund departments for Fiscal Year 2022. 4. Memorialize previous Commissioners Court actions taken on changes to Fiscal Year 2022 Budget for the following departments/funds: Information Technology and Justice of the Peace Precinct 4. C. TREASURER 1. Consider and approve the Monthly Treasurer's Report for August 2022, including: a. Monthly Statement of Balances Report for August 2022 b. Monthly Investment Report for August 2022 c. MCTRA Investment Report for August 2022 d. Interest Summary Report for August 2022 e. Investment Matured Report for August 2022 f. Debt Report (Reported and Maintained by Auditor's Office) g. Check Register for August 2022 Manual Check Runs Processed under the authority of Resolution & Order passed February 25, 2020 h. D. TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR 1. Consider and acknowledge acceptance of the Indefinite Continuation of Surety Bond #105329863 for AAA Texas LLC in the amount of $25,000. Montgomery County has no responsibility for payment of this bond. 2. Acknowledge the Tax Assessor-Collector's 2022 deputation of Ana Silva & Christine Kirk, Deputy Tax Assessor-Collectors. E. PURCHASING 1. Approve the renewal options for: On-Call Construction Material Testing and Inspection Services with Geoscience Engineering & Testing, Inc., for Commissioner Precinct 3 (exercising the second of five renewal options). a. On-Call Inspection Services with GCP Technologies, LLC., for Commissioner Precinct 3 (exercising the second of five renewal options). b. Project #19-48 Intersection Improvements/Widening/Construction with Teamwork Construction Services, Inc., with a 15% increase for various precincts (exercising the second of five renewal options). c. Project #18-62 Bulk Road Materials with Vulcan Material Company with a 10% average price increase and removal of one item for various precincts (exercising the fourth of four renewal options). d. Project #21-23 Budget, Project Financial Management and Reporting Software Solution with Cherry Road Technologies Inc. (exercising the first of four renewal options). e. Motorist Assistance Program with Buckalew Chevrolet, L.P., for various departments (exercising the 1st of five renewal options). f. Project RFQ #21-33 External Auditor Services with Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. (PB&H) (exercising the first of four renewal options). g. Project #2017-0041 Security Guard Services with American Sentry Security System, Inc., with changes effective 10/01/22 for various departments (cancel month to month and exercise the fifth of six renewal options). h. Project #2016-0008 Catering and Concessions with Facility Concessions Services, Inc., dba Spectrum Catering for The Lone Star Convention and Expo Center (exercising the second of five renewal options). i. Project #19-19 Land Surveying Services with Pape-Dawson Consulting Engineers, Inc., dba Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc., with a 5.07% average price increase effective 10/08/22 for Emergency Management (exercising the third of four renewal options). j. Project #20-17 Internet Protocol Telephony (VoIP) Services with Consolidated Communications for Information Technology (exercising the second of five renewal options). k. 2. Consider and approve the following change order(s) (CO): CO #5 to Triple B. Services, L.L.P., for Project #21-05 Community Drive Reconstruction and Widening for driveway drainage improvements and additional three (3) calendar days with an increase in the amount of $17,221.65 for Commissioner Precinct 4. a. CO #1 to Bey Commercial Construction, LTD., for Project #21-24 Family Promise Renovation for a deduction in the amount of $5,840.44 for Community Development. b. CO #1 to Randy Roan Construction, Inc., for the Clearwater Cove - Clearwater West project for additional work in the amount of $1,100 for Commissioner Precinct 1. c. CO #2 to Rebel Contractors, Inc., for Project #21-19 Oak Forest Neighborhood Draining Improvements on River Oaks Drive east of Needham Road - MC GLO Contract No. 19-076-018-B367 to relocate approximately 500 LF of waterline, reconcile over & under estimated quantities, add additional ten (10) calendar days for a deduction in the amount of $1,183 for MCCD. d. 3. Approve Independent Contractor's Agreement and Release with James and Associates Forensic Consultants, Inc., for bloodstain pattern analysis casework and testimony services for the Sheriff's Office/Crime Laboratory. 4. Consider and approve the contract with the following highly qualified providers per Government Code Chapter 2254: Materials Testing and Inspection Services for Walden Road - From SH 105 to 2.63 miles north from Geoscience Engineering & Testing, Inc., in the amount of $71,995 for Commissioner Precinct 1. a. Property Acquisition Services for Kesem Blvd. from Halff Associates, Inc., in the amount of $174,400 for Commissioner Precinct 2. b. Professional Service Consulting for a radio shop and LMR system needs assessment in the amount of $74,360 for Commissioner Precinct 1. c. 5. Approve granting a Discretionary Exemption for: Audiobooks, eBooks and other digital content as an item that can only be obtained from one source, OverDrive, Inc., for various departments. Local Gov't Code §262.024(a)(7)(A). a. Dark Fiber & Gigabit Ethernet Maintenance as an item that can be obtained from only one source, from Wavemedia, LLC., for various departments. Local Government Code §262.024(a)(7)(A). b. Contract with Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP., for Fines and Fees Collection Services for JP #3, et al. per Local Government Code §262.024 (a)(4). 6. Approve the selection and retention of Insurance Broker, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., per Local Government Code Sec. 262.036. 7. Approve advertising for Moving of Voting Equipment for Elections. F. RISK MANAGEMENT 1. Consider and accept FY22 report on Self-Insurance programs to include Medical Plan, Property and Casualty and Workers' Compensation. 2. Consider and approve changes, additions and releases on Surety Bonds. G. COMMISSIONERS 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and approve a use agreement with Montgomery Knights to use the baseball fields at West Montgomery Park for practices as scheduled by Montgomery Little League through December 31, 2022. b. Consider and approve a use agreement with Triple Threat Athletics/Softball to use the softball fields at West Montgomery Park for practices as scheduled by M.G.S.A. through December 31, 2022. 2. ALL PRECINCTS a. Consider and approve the relocation of the Montgomery County Treasurer’s Department from Suite 201 to Suite 204 effective October 1, 2022 which has been constructed to specifications previously provided by the County Treasurer. Authorize all applicable county employees and county departments to facilitate and effectuate this move. Further, designate the County Judge’s office to approve related expenditures at a cost not to exceed $20,000. Funding to come from Contingency. H. COMMISSIONERS - COUNTY ENGINEER 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Consider and approve acceptance of Warm Spring Road in Walnut Cove, Section 1 into the county road maintenance system upon finding of prescriptive right based on public use. b. Consider and approve the final plat of Oakwood Ranch, Section 1. c. Consider and approve the final plat of Bluejack National Phase 1B Partial Replat No. 3. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in Rivers Edge Old Conroe Road Street Dedication into a two-year maintenance period. b. Consider and approve the final plat of First Community Credit Union Research Forest. c. Consider and approve the final plat of Rivers Edge, Section 3. d. Consider and approve the final plat of Magnolia Springs, Section 6. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. Set a public hearing date of October 25, 2022 to consider and approve establishing multiway stop sign control at the Timber Trail Street and Arendale Lane intersection. b. Consider and approve the final plat of Reserve at Nursery Road. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Artavia, Section 10 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. b. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Montgomery Creek Ranch, Section 22 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. c. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in The Highlands, Section 6 into the one-year maintenance period. d. Consider and approve the acceptance of the roads in The Highlands, Section 8 into the one-year maintenance period. e. Consider and approve the final plat of Artavia, Section 17. f. Consider and approve the final plat of Artavia, Section 22. g. Consider and approve the final plat of Kingwood Elite Storage. h. Consider and approve the final plat of Porter Storage Partners. i. Consider and approve the final plat of Caney Mills, Section 5. j. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Deer Pines, Section 3 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. 5. PRECINCT 1 AND 4 a. Consider and approve acceptance of roads in Deer Pines, Section 2 into the county road maintenance system and release the bond. I. HUMAN RESOURCES 1. Consider and accept payroll change request forms. J. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 1 1. Consider and accept the monthly collections report for August 2022. K. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 5 1. Consider and accept the monthly collections report for August 2022. L. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 1. Consider and approve relocation, down payment, and closing cost assistance for property 17483. S Lakeview Dr. under Hurricane Harvey CDBG-DR Grant, contract #20-066-001-B956, not to exceed $115,000 in accordance with the Housing Guidelines. (Section 4, Part 1, subsection D & E). Authorize OHSEM staff to disperse funds as project milestones are reached. 2. Consider and approve the updated list of vehicles designated as authorized Emergency Vehicles, pursuant to Texas Transportation Code, 541.201(e). M. MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1. Consider and approve Resolution and Order approving use of R.F. Meador Branch Library and Stewart-West Branch Library parking lots for fire truck related events during October 2022. N. COUNTY ATTORNEY 1. PRECINCT 1 a. Approve Interlocal Cooperation agreement between City of Montgomery, Texas and Montgomery County, Texas for repair of bridge on Lone Star Parkway. 2. PRECINCT 2 a. Approve Order Authorizing Notice of Public Hearing under Local Government Code 232.009(C-1) for a partial replat of Foster's Ridge Section 19 as recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheets 7694-7700 in the Montgomery County Map Records, to be known as Fosters Ridge, Section 19, Replat No. 1. The purpose of the proposed partial replat is to adjust the boundary line of Lot 1 (formally Lot 48) and Reserve "A" (formally Reserve "B"). b. Approve Order Authorizing Advance Funding Agreement between Montgomery County and Texas Department of Transportation for Stinson Lane at Mound Creek Draw. 3. PRECINCT 3 a. Consider and approve Agreement between Montgomery County and Kids in Action – Spring, LLC. regarding Improvements to be Constructed with Right of Way of Imperial Promenade Drive and Guadalupe River Blvd. 4. PRECINCT 4 a. Accept and record fully executed Tax Abatement Agreement between Husteel America, Inc. and Montgomery County, Texas approved in commissioners court on August 23, 2022. b. Consider and approve Petition for Acceptance of certain roads in Kings Colony Subdivision into the Montgomery County Road Maintenance system upon finding of Prescriptive Right based on public use. c. Approve order declaring the existence of a public necessity and authorizing the institution of eminent domain proceedings for Parcel 112 for the Ford Road Expansion Project. d. Approve Resolution and Order to pay Special Commissioners Award and Payment of Special Commissioner Fees of Parcel 158 of the Ford Road Project. O. COUNTY ATTORNEY - MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FACILITY 1. Consider and accept quarterly minutes of the April 27, 2022 MCMHTF Advisory Board meeting. 2. Consider and accept the Quarterly Performance Improvement Report March 1, 2022-May 30, 2022 as recommended by MCMHTF Advisory Board. 3. Consider and accept the nomination of De’Andre Guin as a candidate for membership to the MCMHTF’s Advisory Board replacing board member Joe Smith who resigned April 27, 2022 as approved by the MCMHTF Advisory Board members on July 20, 2022. 4. Consider and approve the Melissa Dimerson, APRN for reappointment status as reviewed by the Medical Executive Committee and recommended to the MCMHTF Advisory Board on July 20, 2022. 5. Consider and approve Dr. James Pitman, PsyD, and Psychology for reappointment status as reviewed by the Medical Executive Committee and recommended to the MCMHTF Advisory Board on July 20, 2022. 6. Consider and approve Dr. Flavia Pitman, PsyD, and Psychology for initial appointment status as reviewed by the Medical Executive Committee and recommended to the MCMHTF Advisory Board on July 20, 2022. P. COUNTY CLERK 1. Acknowledge the deputation of Kiarra V. Flores. 2. Consider and approve the CY 2023 Sheriff's and Constables' Fees as required by Texas Local Government Code, Section 118.131. No changes from the 2022 fee structure were submitted for 2023. Q. GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1. Consider, approve, and authorize County Judge Mark J. Keough to execute the First Amendment to the GY2019, FY2020 CDBG Grant agreement between Montgomery County and Habitat for Humanity. 2. Consider, approve, and authorize County Judge Mark J. Keough to execute the First Amendment to the GY2021, FY2022 HESG Grant agreement between Montgomery County and The Salvation Army. 3. Consider, approve, and authorize County Judge Mark J. Keough to execute the First Amendment to the GY2021, FY2022 HESG Grant agreement between Montgomery County and Campus of Hope. 4. Consider, approve, and authorize County Judge Mark J. Keough to execute the First Amendment to the GY2021, FY2022 HESG Grant agreement between Montgomery County and Montgomery County Youth Services. 5. Consider and approve the grant extension of the Law Enforcement Based Victim Specialist grant #2019-V3-GX-0244 for the Sheriff's Office. Grant extension was approved to be extended to 12/31/2022. 6. Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2023 Formula Indigent Defense grant application/resolution to Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) for Indigent Defense. Grant amount is determined by formula. Please authorize Rebecca Ansley to submit grant application/resolution electronically on behalf of Montgomery County. 8. Consider and approve authorizing Rebecca Ansley as Certifying Officer for Environmentals conducted as required by 24 C.F.R Part 50 and 24 C.F.R part 58 that are carried out in accordance with requirements from U.S, Department of Housing of Urban Development (HUD) funding. 9. Consider and accept Fiscal Year 2020 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAPP) grant award in the amount of $251,291 for the Sheriff’s Office. Grant application was approved in Commissioners Court on 1/26/2021. Please authorize Lieutenant Richards to accept SCAPP award electronically on behalf of Montgomery County. R. COUNTY JUDGE 1. Consider and approve the buy down of vacation time over 200 hours for the following employees at the Animal Shelter and OHSEM, utilizing vacancy savings in each department to fund the payments necessary. Animal Services employee numbers: 13696, 13766, 12722, 13274, 9755, 13292, 13454, 12728, 12895. OSHEM employee numbers: 11915. S. OFFICE OF COURT ADMINISTRATION 1. Consider and approve 43 contracts for the Felony Contract Defender program, 2022-2023 term. Please authorize County Judge Mark J. Keough to sign contracts on behalf of Montgomery County.
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E. PURCHASING 4. Consider and approve the contract with the following highly qualified providers per Government Code Chapter 2254: c. Professional Service Consulting for a radio shop and LMR system needs assessment in the amount of $74,360 for Commissioner Precinct 1. Q. GRANTS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 7. Consider and approve authorizing Rebecca Ansley to endorse check number 53983 from American Risk Insurance Company. This is for HOME Down Payment Assistance IDIS project number 451.
COUNTY JUDGE A. Consider, discuss, and approve Misty Perinne to fill a vacancy to replace Montgomery Central Appraisal District’s (MCAD) Board of Director, Adam Simmons, who resigned on August 22, 2022, for the 2022-2023 term.
BUDGET A. Consider, accept and approve salary schedule for FY 2023, effective October 1, 2022. RECESS MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT. CONVENE PUBLIC HEARINGS.
PUBLIC HEARING A. PRECINCT 2 1. Consider the partial replat of Reserve A, Block 1, The Woodlands FM 2978 Commercial Tract, Replat No. 1, a subdivision recorded under Cabinet Z, Sheets 6252-6254 of the map records of Montgomery County, Texas, to be known as The Woodlands FM 2978 Commercial Tract Replat No. 2. The purpose of the proposed partial replat is to create an unrestricted reserve. B. PRECINCT 3 1. Consider and approve establishing a no parking zone for placement of “No Parking, No Stopping, No Standing” “Any Time” signs on both sides of Pruitt Road between Budde Road and the Interstate 45 frontage road. C. PRECINCT 4 1. Consider the partial replat of an Unrestricted Reserve Track and Lot 108 in Deerwood, Section 1 recorded in Cabinet D, Sheet 29A in the Montgomery County Map Records, to be known as Deerwood Norte, Section 3 Partial Replat. The purpose of the proposed partial replat is to incorporate undescribed Reserve and Lot 108 of Deerwood Section 1 into this plat. 2. Consider the partial replat of a portion of Reserve E, Pinewood at Grand Texas, Section 1, a subdivision recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheet 7047 through 7051 of the Montgomery County Map Records, to be known as Pinewood at Grand Texas, Section 1, Partial Replat No. 1. The purpose of the proposed partial replat is to create a 60' Right of Way in Reserve E. 3. Consider the partial replat of Lot 8, Block 4 of Peach Creek Plantation, Section Three, as recorded in Cabinet Z, Sheet 1479 of the map records of Montgomery County, Texas, to be known as Final Subdivision Plat of Peach Creek Plantation, Section Three, Replat of Lot 8. The purpose of the proposed partial replat is to subdivide 1 lot into 2 lots.
COUNTY ENGINEER A. Consider and approve the final plat of The Woodlands FM 2978 Commercial Tract Replat No. 2. B. Consider and approve the final plat of Peach Creek Plantation, Section 3 Replat of Lot 8.
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION -THE COURT WILL RECESS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, TO WIT: CHAPTER 551, SUB-CHAPTER D; ARTICLES 551.071, 551.072, 551.074 A. Consider, discuss, and deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, restructuring, duties, discipline, or dismissal related to the Traffic Operations and IT Department. (Section 551.074) B. Discuss the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. (Section 551.072) C. Consultation with County Attorney regarding claim number 800.6205. (Section 551.071) 16. TAKE ACTION ON MATTERS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION 19. COURT ADJOURNS