Notice of Meeting and Agenda May 29, 2018 Dean T. Crooks, County Judge Johnny A. Trahan, Commissioner, Precinct One Barry M. Burton, Commissioner, Precinct Two John H. Gothia, Commissioner, Precinct Three Jody E. Crump, Commissioner, Precinct Four SPECIAL COURT SESSION NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF ORANGE COUNTY, TEXAS MAY 29, 2018 Notice is hereby given that the Commissioners Court of Orange County, Texas, will meet on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom located at 123 S. 6 th Street for the following purposes to-wit: SPECIAL COURT SESSION AGENDA Invocation U.S. Pledge Texas Pledge Approve minutes of the Special Court Session held on May 22, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., as circulated. 1. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of the monthly reports from the County Treasurer for month ending April 30, 2018 and recording in the minutes of the court: a. Approval of Investments in the amount of $17,281.18. b. Approval of Interest Earned to date in the amount of $120,272.79. c. Treasurer s Report of revenues received and disbursed in accordance with the Local Government Code 114.026(d) and an affidavit of approval by the court. This report will be available on the county's web site for viewing. d. Pledged Security Collateral for a total of $99,848,472.15, summary as follows: Wells Fargo Bank $ 88,447,027.93 First Financial Bank $ 11,401,444.22 (Christy Khoury, Treasurer)
CONTINUE AGENDA FOR MAY 29, 2018-PAGE TWO 2. Discussion and possible action regarding filing in the minutes of the court revenue received from the City of Rose City, check #16066, for $104.55. These funds are reimbursement for road materials. (Christy Khoury, Treasurer) 3. Discussion and possible action regarding signing the 2018 Load Management Measurement Customer Agreement between Entergy and Orange County. (Dean Crooks, County Judge) 4. Discussion and possible action regarding payment of bills approved by the County Auditor as per attested listings and also specifically as follows: (Pennee Schmitt, Auditor) 5. Discussion and possible action for the Orange County Sheriff s Office and Orange County to amend the Interlocal Cooperation Contract with Spindletop Center for the purpose of funding a Mental Health Liaison Deputy that was entered into on May 22, 2018. The agreement is being amended to include the $132,000 to be awarded by Spindletop to Orange County for the current fiscal year, and to change the term of the agreement to commence on May 1, 2018. The agreement will automatically renew on September 1 of each year unless either party chooses to terminate the Agreement. This Agreement is 100% funded by Spindletop Center for supplying law enforcement services, including salaries, benefits, deferred liabilities, training, equipment, vehicle fuel and any additional expenses the County may incur in providing the services of the Mental Health Deputy for the term of the Agreement. Action by the court shall include approval for Orange County Judge or Judge Pro Tem to execute the same. (Keith Merritt, Sheriff) 6. Discussion and possible action adopting a special budget of $132,000 for grant funding awarded by Spindletop Center to the County of Orange for the purpose of funding a mental health liaison program through August 31, 2018, that automatically renews on September 1, 2018. I hereby certify that the expenditures scheduled as follow may be considered for adoption as a Special Budget for FY 2017-18 pursuant to Local Government Code 111.0106. 001-744-54590 Program Operating Expenditures 52,000 001-744-57590 General Machinery & Equipment 10,000 001-744-57595 Mach & Equip < $5000 70,000 TOTAL EXPENDITURES: $132,000 (Pennee Schmitt, Auditor)
CONTINUE AGENDA FOR MAY 29, 2018-PAGE THREE 7. Discussion and possible action regarding a line item transfer: 128 th JUDICIAL COURT From: 001-210-52260 (Books & Publications)... ($10.00) To: 001-210-54130 (Contracted Services & Maintenance)... $10.00 Purpose: To provide funds for the remainder of the year. (Courtney Arkeen, Judge, 128 th District Court) 8. Discussion and possible action regarding a line item transfer: From: 001-111-53835 (Contingency Emergency/Disaster)...($1,032.25) To: 001-111-53190 (Insurance Claims-Repairs)... $1,032.25 Purpose: To pay for Hurricane Harvey repairs to Dispatch Flooring at Sheriff s Office. 9. Discussion and possible action regarding a line item transfer: From: 001-111-53835 (Contingency Emergency/Disaster)...($45,304.97) To: 001-111-53190 (Insurance Claims-Repairs)... $45,304.97 Purpose: To pay for Hurricane Harvey repairs to Vidor Sub-Courthouse. 10. Discussion and possible action regarding a line item transfer: From: 001-111-53835 (Contingency Emergency/Disaster)...($14,455.62) To: 001-111-53190 (Insurance Claims-Repairs)... $14,455.62 Purpose: To pay for Hurricane Harvey repairs to Constable, Precinct 3 roof.
CONTINUE AGENDA FOR MAY 29, 2018-PAGE FOUR 11. Discussion and possible action regarding a line item transfer: From: 001-111-53835 (Contingency Emergency/Disaster)...($11,861.70) To: 001-111-53190 (Insurance Claims-Repairs)... $11,861.70 Purpose: Pay for Hurricane Harvey repairs to Mosquito Control Office & Storage Room. 12. Discussion and possible action regarding a line item transfer: SHERIFF S OFFICE From: 001-740-52260 (Books & Publications)...($100.00) To: 001-740-54570 (Registration/Seminars & Conferences).. $100.00 Purpose: To pay for Registration and Class Charges. (Keith Merritt, Sheriff) 13. Discussion and possible action regarding a line item transfer: SHERIFF S OFFICE From: 001-743-52190 (Medical & Drug Supplies)...($2,000.00) To: 001-743-54551 (Travel/Education)... $2,000.00 Purpose: To pay for Instructional Class for Don Harmon. (Keith Merritt, Sheriff) 14. Discussion and possible action regarding the transfer of the following items. ASSET DESCRIPTION FROM TO 17485 IBM WHEELWRITER 17544 FILE CABINET 17543 FILE CABINET 17517 IBM WHEELWRITER (Connie Cassidy, CPPB, Purchasing Agent)
CONTINUE AGENDA FOR MAY 29, 2018-PAGE FIVE 15. Discussion and possible action regarding the deletion of the following item. Asset 17042 - Taser From: Constable Pct 1 (Connie Cassidy, CPPB, Purchasing Agent) 16. Discussion and possible action regarding allowing the Orange Chamber of Commerce to use the parking lots that Orange County has leased from the Port of Orange on Pier Road for parking during the Bass Master Event being held the week of June 4-10, 2018. (John Gothia, Commissioner, Precinct Three) 17. Discussion and possible action regarding the Raymond Gould Center rental regulations changes. (Sabrina Gray, Event Coordinator) 18. Open up Court session for comments from Court and citizens on items which may or may not need to be placed on the following week(s) agenda for consideration. Each person addressing the Court may be limited to three (3) minutes. 19. Closed meeting, held pursuant to Tex. Gov. Code 551.074, to deliberate the appointment of a health authority pursuant to Chapter 121 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. (Dean Crooks, County Judge) 20. Return to open meeting. Take any action deemed necessary based upon deliberation in closed meeting. (Dean Crooks, County Judge) 21. Closed meeting, held pursuant to Tex. Gov. Code 551.071, to discuss with Assistant County Attorney pending, threatened, or contemplated litigation. (Denise I. Gremillion, Assistant County Attorney) 22. Return to open meeting. Take any action deemed necessary based upon discussion in closed meeting. (Denise I. Gremillion, Assistant County Attorney) 23. Discussion and possible action regarding adjourning Commissioners Court meeting.
CONTINUE AGENDA FOR MAY 29, 2018-PAGE SIX THE MEETING WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETINGS LAW AS REQUIRED BY V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551. THIS NOTICE SHALL BE POSTED FOR AT LEAST SEVENTY-TWO (72) HOURS PRECEDING THE SCHEDULED TIME OF SUCH MEETING. THE ORANGE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONVENE A CLOSED SESSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY ITEM LISTED ON THE AGENDA WHERE ANY EXCEPTION EXISTS UNDER THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT. THE RIGHT TO CONVENE SUCH A CLOSED SESSION SHALL EXIST REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE AGENDA ITEM OR ITEMS EXPRESSLY STATE THAT A CLOSED MEETING WILL BE CONVENED. Dated this 29 th day of May, 2018. Posted at 10:30 a.m. DEAN T. CROOKS, COUNTY JUDGE ORANGE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT