On this the 26 th day of March A. D., 2013, the Commissioners Court of Chambers County, with the following members present, to-wit: Mark Huddleston Commissioner, Precinct No. 1 David A. Bubba Abernathy Commissioner, Precinct No. 2 Gary Nelson Commissioner, Precinct No. 3 A. R. Rusty Senac Commissioner, Precinct No. 4 Heather H. Hawthorne County Clerk and the following member absent, to-wit: Jimmy Sylvia County Judge met in a CALLED MEETING at which time the following items were discussed, considered, passed or adopted, to-wit: --- Judge Pro Tem Huddleston according to law at 9: 30 a.m., opened Court. --- Rev. Landry offered prayer and then Judge Pro Tem Huddleston led those attending Court today in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag and to the Texas flag.
Agenda item 1.1 - Citizens comments were made by Greg Angel regarding possible industrial waste by HPP in sand pit; Scott Blanchard, representative of APAC-Texas, Inc. regarding bids for Ranches of Turtle Bayou road; Judge Pro Tem Huddleston regarding Road & Bridge employee, Charlie Odom to keep him in their prayers; and other comments will be made when the Agenda items are brought before the Court for consideration. Judge Pro Tem Huddleston skipped down to Agenda item 1.5 regarding a presentation of Hart Netbooks and Absentee Ballot software by Ken Tretheway of Hart Graphics. 13-03-141 Motion by Nelson and seconded by Abernathy to authorize the purchase of the Hart Netbooks and to table the Absentee Ballot software. Subsidiary motion made to rescind and table until next Court in order to find all funds necessary for purchase. Receive into the Record continuing education certificate issued to Commissioner Nelson from County Judges & Commissioners; and continuing education certificate issued to Sheri L. Hemphill from V. G. Young Institute of County Government for County and District Clerks. -
13-03-142 Motion made by Senac and seconded by Abernathy and Nelson to approve the Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 12, 2013 and Called Meeting of February 26, 2013. ---------------------------------------- 13-03-143 Motion made by Nelson and seconded by Abernathy to approve the Official Bond and Oath of Ryan Holzaepfel. ---- 13-03-144 Motion made by Nelson and seconded by Senac to renew the 312 Tax Abatement guidelines. ---------------------------------------- Presentation and update on United Way work to establish an ongoing presence in Chambers County by David Mohlman, Executive Director. --------------------------------------- At this time, Judge Pro Tem Huddleston skipped down to Agenda item 16.1 regarding a donation from Shane Detwiler Foundation. ----------------------------------------
13-03-145 Motion made and seconded by all members of Court to accept the donation of $12, 500.00 from the Shane Detwiler Foundation for a K-9 patrol/narcotics dog with training. -------------------------------------- Judge Pro Tem Huddleston skipped down to Agenda item 17.1 regarding payroll changes. -------------------------------------- 13-03-146 Motion made by Nelson and seconded by Abernathy to approve the reclassification of Angie Broussard from part time library technician to relief clerk for various offices; employment of Albert Dwayne Wright and Jay Lynn Hammes (SO); reclassification of Robby Bridwell (SO); open part time position for County Auditor s office; part time employment of Robert Carter Dunn (DClk); and part time custodial employment of Patrick Hulsey and Reyna Gonzales (Maint/Judge). Subsidiary motion made that the payroll request for Albert Dwayne Wright is contingent upon the Auditor s review of the budget amount for CID. -- Court recessed at 10:42 a.m. in order to change the CD recorder and reconvened at 10:57 a.m. into Open Session. --
At this time, Judge Pro Tem Huddleston returned to the Agenda item under Airport. ---------------------------------------- 13-03-147 Motion made by Nelson and seconded by Abernathy to appoint members to the Airport Advisory Board. ---------------------------------------- Judge Pro Tem Huddleston returned back to the Agenda item under Safety and Emergency Management at this time. Citizen comments were made David Thruston, Jeff Steadham and Andy Maloy regarding the request from the City of Old River-Winfree to use the Mont Belvieu Emergency Fire Department for fire and EMS services within the City of Old River-Winfree. 13-0-3-148 Motion made by Nelson and seconded by Senac to table the request of the City of Old River-Winfree to use the Mont Belvieu Emergency Fire Department for fire and EMS services within the City of Old River-Winfree. ----------------------------------------
At this time, Judge Pro Tem Huddleston returned to Agenda item 1.4 regarding County and District Clerk s court data on the internet. - 13-03-149 Motion made by Abernathy and seconded by Senac to enter into a Contract with idocket.com, LLC to provide internet access to provide service to the public of the County and District Clerk s court docket data at no cost to the County. 13-03-150 Motion made by Senac and seconded by Abernathy to adopt a Resolution authorizing Jefferson County to seek funding to restore the dunes in Chambers County. --------------------------------------- Agenda item 1.9 - Consideration of Johnson Controls to conduct at no cost to County a preliminary review of county facilities to determine potential efficiency measures and costs savings - tabled until next Court 13-03-151 Motion made by Senac and seconded by Nelson to approve the claim docket beginning with check 75459 and ending with check 75816.
--- 13-03-152 Motion made by Abernathy and seconded by Senac to approve the travel reimbursements and miscellaneous expenditures in the amount of $3,820.07. --- 13-03-153 Motion made by Senac and seconded by Nelson to approve budget amendments. --- 13-03-154 Motion made by Senac and seconded by Nelson to approve the Treasurer s Report for January 2013. -- Agenda item 2.5 - Auditor Report - none --- 13-03-155 Motion made by Senac and seconded by Nelson to approve the 2013 Chambers County Investment Policy.
Agenda item 2.7 - Consideration of current and future billings on the Oak Island Volunteer Fire Department - tabled -- 13-03-156 Motion made by Senac and seconded Abernathy to amend the utility construction permit issued to HSC Pipeline Partners for crossing East Needlepoint Road. -- 13-03-157 Motion made by Senac and seconded by Abernathy to table allowing DCP Sand Hills Pipeline to access their pipeline construction by crossing county tracts of land adjacent to Hatcherville Road and the Enterprise ditch in order to allow Bobby Hall and Commissioner Nelson to discuss and negotiate the matter. 13-03-158 Motion made by Nelson and seconded by Abernathy to accept and record the final plat of Sellers Station, Section 1, Phase 1 Subdivision. (Clerk s Note: See map in Map Cabinet) ---------------------------------------
13-03-159 Motion made by Nelson and seconded by Abernathy to vacate the plat of Pine Oak Village Section 2, Block 1 Subdivision, contingent upon not having to have a Public Hearing. 13-03-160 Motion made by Nelson and seconded by Abernathy to grant a utility permit to SAFE Chemicals to install water lines crossing Kilgore Parkway, Segment 2A, east of SH 99. 13-03-161 Motion made by Abernathy and seconded by Nelson to deny the request for a variance regarding additional driveway for Kirk Austin s duplex in Winnie and to amend the driveway policy pertaining to duplexes. 13-03-162 Motion made by Nelson and seconded by Abernathy to take in right-of-way on W. Elm in Winnie as a secondary road. ---
13-03-163 Motion made by Nelson and seconded by Senac to waive the rental and inspection fees for Brent Barnett to use the old building at McLeod Park for the next twelve (12) weeks (March 27 through June 12, 2013) on Wednesday nights from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. to hold interest level meetings for Cowboy Church being started in Baytown/Mont Belvieu area if they clean up each time. 13-03-164 Motion made by Nelson and seconded by Abernathy to approve the cell phone allowance for Kate-Lynn Byal. - Agenda item 17.2 - Vacation carryover - none Agenda item 17.3 - Extended sick leave - none Agenda item 18 - Executive Session - none -- The following visitors attended Court today: Bobby Hall County Engineer Tony Sims County Treasurer Tanya Lowrance County Auditor s Office Geri Weaver County Judge s office Nita Kirkham Purchasing Scott Peal County Attorney
Gilbert Phillips Chief Deputy Sheriff Sgt. Lonnie Griffey Sheriff s Office Carlton Carrington Sheriff s Office Ryan Holzaepfel O.E.M. Scott Blanchard APAC-Texas David Mohlman United Way David Thruston Oak Island Bruce Oliphant City of Mont Belvieu Larry S. Marr Dannenbaum Engineers Andrew Maloy Old River-Winfree Kal Kincaid APAC-Texas Mary Clark RTB/WACC Greg Angel Royal Purple Raceway Konna McKey R&B Department Todd Foules JCI Kevin Speer SPI Larry Daniels JCI Armando Balderrana idocket.com J. F. Steadham Old River Bryan Easum City of Mont Belvieu Nathan Watkins City of Mont Belvieu Arnold Peters City of Mont Belvieu Marcus Rutgers Airport Manager Mark Fleming Baytown Sun Leshia Fisher CPS
Sheri Hemphill Mike Wheat Cheryl Railsback Tim Krizal Don Fisher Keith Jannise Jeffrey Leger John Feist Rev. Landry Ken Tretheway Yvonne R. degraffenried Deputy County Clerk Courthouse Security Detwiler Foundation 344 th Court Bailiff Mayor Old River Hart ---------------------------------------- Chief Deputy Co. Clerk There being no further business, Court adjourned at 12:10 p.m. ******************************************** ATTEST: Heather H. Hawthorne, County Clerk APPROVED: Jimmy Sylvia, County Judge
COMMISSIONERS COURT MINUTES CALLED MEETING March 26, 2013 Agenda item 1.1 - Citizens comments 13-03-141 Motion to authorize purchase of Hart Netbooks and table Absentee Ballot software Subsidiary motion to rescind & table until next Court in order to find all funds necessary for purchase Receive into Record continuing education certificates issued to Commissioner Nelson and Sheri L. Hemphill 142 Motion to approve Minutes of February 12, 2013 and February 26, 2013 143 Motion to approve Official Bond & Oath of Ryan Holzaepfel 144 Motion to renew 312 Tax Abatement guidelines
Presentation and update on United Way work to establish ongoing presence in Chambers County 13-03-145 Motion to accept donation from Shane Detwiler Foundation for K-9 patrol/narcotics dog with training 146 Motion to approve payroll requests Subsidiary motion that payroll request for Albert Dwayne Wright is contingent upon Auditor s review of budget amount for CID 147 Motion to appoint members to Airport Advisory Board Citizen comments 148 Motion to table request of City of Old River-Winfree to use Mont Belvieu Emergency Fire Department for fire and EMS services within city limits 149 Motion to enter into Contract with idocket.com to provide internet access to provide service to public of County & District Clerk s court docket data at no cost to County
13-03-150 Motion to adopt Resolution authorizing Jefferson County to seek funding to restore dunes in Chambers County Agenda item 1.9 - Johnson Controls to conduct preliminary review of county facilities - tabled until next Court 151 Motion to approve claim docket 75459-75816 152 Motion to approve travel reimbursements & miscellaneous expenditures 153 Motion to approve budget amendments 154 Motion to approve Treasurer s Report Agenda item 2.5 - Auditor Report - none 155 Motion to approve 2013 Chambers County Investment Policy Agenda item 2.7 - Current & future billing on Oak Island VFD - tabled
13-03-156 Motion to amend utility construction permit issued to HSC Pipeline Partners for crossing East Needlepoint Road 157 Motion to table allowing DCP Sand Hills Pipeline to access pipeline construction by crossing county tracts adjacent to Hatcherville Road and Enterprise ditch in order to allow Bobby Hall & Commissioner Nelson to discuss & negotiate matter 158 Motion to accept & record final plat of Sellers Station, S-1 Phase 1 159 Motion to vacate plat of Pine Oak Village S-2 B-1, contingent upon not having to have Public Hearing 160 Motion to grant utility permit to SAFE Chemicals to install water lines crossing Kilgore Parkway, Segment 2A, east of SH 99 161 Motion to deny request for variance of additional driveway for Kirk Austin s duplex in Winnie and to amend driveway policy pertaining to duplexes
13-03-162 Motion to take in right-of-way on W. Elm in Winnie as secondary road 163 Motion to waive rental & inspection fees for Brent Barnett to use old building at McLeod Park for next twelve weeks on Wednesday nights to hold interest level meetings for Cowboy Church being started in Baytown/Mont Belvieu area if they clean up each time 164 Motion to approve cell phone allowance Agenda item 17.2 - Vacation carryover - none Agenda item 17.3 - Extended sick leave - none Agenda item 18 - Executive Session - none