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REGULAR MEETING - MAY 19, 2021
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this the 19th day of May, A.D., 2021, there was begun and held a REGULAR MEETING of the Honorable Commissioners Court of Nueces County, Texas, wherein the following members thereof were present, to-wit:
 
BARBARA CANALES COUNTY JUDGE
ROBERTO G. HERNANDEZ COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1
JOE A. GONZALEZ COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2
JOHN MAREZ COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3
BRENT CHESNEY COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4

and KARA SANDS, COUNTY CLERK of Nueces County, Texas, wherein the following proceedings were had, to-wit:
____________________________________________________________________________________________

             
   1.   CALL TO ORDER
             
   A.  
Commissioner Chesney led the Invocation.
             
   B.   Commissioner Gonzalez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America and Texas Flags.
             
   C.   County Judge Canales called the Regular Meeting to order at 8:47 a.m. and certified that a quorum was present. The meeting was held in the Commissioners Courtroom located at 901 Leopard Street on the 3rd floor of the Nueces County Courthouse.
             
   D.   Safety Briefing was given by Timothy Everest, Risk Manager.
             
   E.   PUBLIC COMMENT: Was given by Commissioner Joe A. Gonzalez, Commissioner Brent Chesney, Constable Jason McCahan and County Judge Barbara Canales.
  Attachments:
  Commissioner Gonzalez's Public Comment
 
             
   F.   Adopt the following Resolution(s), Proclamation(s), and/or Order(s):
             
   1.   The Court adopted a resolution in memory of Hector Salinas Jr. (March 3, 1945 - April 30, 2021).
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Hernandez, Second by: Commissioner Chesney
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210275-5/19 1.F.1.
 
             
   2.   The Court adopted a resolution in recognition of Commander Eric W. Hass, United States Navy.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Hernandez, Second by: Commissioner Chesney
         
Commissioner Gonzalez was not present for the vote.


  Vote: 4 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210271-5/19 1.F.2.
 
             
   3.   The Court Proclaimed May 8, 2021 as "Robert Batterson Day."
             
  Motion by: County Judge Canales, Second by: Commissioner Chesney
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210272-5/19 1.F.3.
 
             
   4.   The Court adopted a resolution in recognition of the Port Aransas High School Boys Basketball Team for their successful 2020-2021 season.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: County Judge Canales
         
Commissioner Gonzalez was not present for the vote.


  Vote: 4 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210318-5/19 1.F.4.
 
             
   5.   The Court adopted a resolution in recognition of the Port Aransas High School Marlins Track Team.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: County Judge Canales
         
Commissioner Gonzalez was not present for the vote.


  Vote: 4 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210268-5/19 1.F.5.
 
             
   6.   The Court adopted a resolution in recognition of the Port Aransas High School Varsity Boys Golf team for their outstanding 2020-2021 season.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: County Judge Canales
         
Commissioner Gonzalez was not present for the vote.


  Vote: 4 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210269-5/19 1.F.6.
 
             
   7.   The Court adopted a resolution in recognition of the Port Aransas High School Tennis Team.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: County Judge Canales
         
Commissioner Gonzalez was not present for the vote.


  Vote: 4 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210270-5/19 1.F.7.
 
             
   8.   The Court adopted a resolution in support of H.R.2372/S.952 - relating to benefits for war fighters exposed to burn pits and other toxins.
             
  Motion by: County Judge Canales, Second by: Commissioner Hernandez
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210276-5/19 1.F.8.
 
             
   9.   The Court tabled the resolution in recognition of the Calallen High School Ladycats soccer team for their successful season until the next meeting.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Hernandez, Second by: Commissioner Marez
         


 
  Attachments:
  Resolution
 
             
   10.   The Court tabled the resolution in recognition of the London Boys Basketball Program until the next meeting.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: County Judge Canales
         


 
             
   11.   The Court adopted a resolution in recognition of Flour Bluff High School Baseball Coach, Ron Weikum, retiring after 39 years of service.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: County Judge Canales
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210267-5/19 1.F.11.
 
             
   12.   The Court adopted a resolution in recognition of the month of May 2021, as Foster Care Month.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: Commissioner Gonzalez
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210277-5/19 1.F.12.
 
             
   13.   The Court adopted a resolution in recognition of May 20th, as National Stop the Bleed Day.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Gonzalez, Second by: Commissioner Hernandez
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210278-5/19 1.F.13.
  Resolution
 
             
   14.   The Court adopted a resolution in recognition of May 2nd through May 8th, 2021, as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Marez, Second by: Commissioner Hernandez
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210273-5/19 1.F.14.
 
             
   15.   The Court adopted a resolution in recognition of Disabled Americans Veterans - Memorial Day 2021.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: Commissioner Gonzalez
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210266-5/19 1.F.15.
 
             
   16.   The Court adopted a resolution in recognition of the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Service Detachment Honor Guard team.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: Commissioner Marez
         





  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210274-5/19 1.F.16.
 
             
   G.   GENERAL INFORMATION REPORTS:
             
   1.   The Court received an update from District Judge Inna Klein and Kathy Ard-Blattner, Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator on COVID-19 response, alternative care sites and the Governor's Orders. 
             
   2.   The Court received an update from Kathy Ard-Blattner, Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator on Hurricane and Tropical Storm recovery, including items related to Bob Hall Pier, parking lots, roads, drainage, debris removal, and other infrastructure.
             
   3.   The Court received an update from Kathy Ard-Blattner, Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator on Severe Weather Recovery, Disaster Declarations, Utility, Electricity, and Water Supply.
             
   H.   Accept the following Minutes:
             
   1.   The Court accepted the minutes of May 5, 2021.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: Commissioner Hernandez
         
Commissioner Marez was not present for the vote.


  Vote: 4 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  05 05 2021 Minutes
 
             
   I.   BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
             
   1.   The Court appointed Angela Pena, Place 6 (Driscoll) and Rosie Collin Place 8 (at-large) to the South Texas Water Authority Board.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: Commissioner Gonzalez
         
Commissioner Marez was not present for the vote.

  Vote: 4 - 0 Approved
             
   2.   CONSENT AGENDA:
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: Commissioner Marez
         
Motion: Approve Consent Agenda Items A-G, I, O-V, X-Z and AA-CC.









  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
             
   A.   The Court authorized payment of bills - regular bill summaries dated April 23, 2021, April 30, 2021, May 6, 2021 and May 7, 2021.
  Attachments:
  CK Reg 04-23-21.pdf
  CK Reg 04-30-21.pdf
  CK Reg 05-06-21.pdf
  CK Reg 05-07-21.pdf
 
             
   B.   The Court authorized payment of bills - manual check registers dated April 20, 2021 to May 10, 2021.
  Attachments:
  Manual Ck-Reg.pdf
 
             
   C.   The Court authorized payment of bills - special motions list dated May 19, 2021.
  Attachments:
  Special Motions List.pdf
  Special Motions Backup.pdf
 
             
   D.   The Court authorized payment of bills - group health insurance claims and fees by Boon Chapman for the weeks of May 4 and May 11, 2021, and the month of April 2021.
  Attachments:
  Group Health May Wkly.pdf
  Group Health Apr Mthly.pdf
 
             
   E.   The Court approved the following Diabetes Contracts for FY 2020-2021:
1.  Focus Foundation - Total $3,000
2.  Wesley Community Center - Total $2,000
  Attachments:
  20210279-5/19 2.E.
  20210280-5/19 2.E.
 
             
   F.   The Court adopted a resolution approving the submission of an application and acceptance of award to the Office of the Governor, Homeland Security Grants Division for the FY20 Operation Stonegarden Grant.
  Attachments:
  20210281-5/19 2.F.
 
             
   G.   The Court approved an execution of lease with Enterprise Fleet Management for a 2021 Ford Police Interceptor Utility for the Sheriff's Office on contract OMS/SC7.
  Attachments:
  20210282-5/19 2.G.
 
             
   H.   The Court authorized execution of agreement with ABM Industry Groups, LLC for IFB No. 3148-20 Janitorial Services.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Hernandez, Second by: Commissioner Marez
         



  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210283-5/19 2.H.
 
             
   I.   The Court authorized an agreement with Qumpus, Inc. d/b/a Better World Books for the Keach Family Library for excess donated book sales and distribution services.
  Attachments:
  20210284-5/19 2.I.
  20210284-5/19 2.I.2.
 
             
   J.   The Court approved a finding for the method of procurement (request for competitive bids) for Courthouse and Jail Emergency Generator Infrastructure Construction; and authorized the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Hernandez, Second by: County Judge Canales
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
             
   K.   The Court approved a finding for the method of procurement (request for competitive bids) for Jail Annex Emergency Generator Infrastructure Construction; and authorized the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Marez, Second by: Commissioner Chesney
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
             
   L.   The Court approved a method of procurement (request for competitive sealed proposals) for courthouse interior ADA improvements; authorized the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice; and adopted an order delegating evaluation authority to a selection committee.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Hernandez, Second by: Commissioner Chesney
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210285-5/19 2.L.
 
             
   M.   The Court approved a finding for the method of procurement (request for qualifications) for engineering services a licensed professional Engineering firm for engineering services for the Nueces County Regional Drainage Master Plan Study - Nueces County Drainage District No. 2 (NCDD2) Service Area, which includes grant funding from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Flood Infrastructure Fund Program; authorized the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice; and adopted an order delegating evaluation authority to a selection committee.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Hernandez, Second by: Commissioner Chesney
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210286-5/19 2.M.
 
             
   N.   The Court approved a finding for the method of procurement (request for qualifications) for engineering services for the Nueces County Regional Drainage Master Plan Study, which includes grant funding from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) Flood Infrastructure Fund Program; authorized the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice; and adopted an order delegating evaluation authority to a selection committee.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Hernandez, Second by: Commissioner Chesney
         










  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210287-5/19 2.N.
 
             
   O.   The Court authorized an agreement with Certified Payments, a division of Accelerated Card Company, LLC which will provide equipment and service for credit card processing for the County Clerk department.
  Attachments:
  20210288-5/19 2.O.
  Certified Payments Service Provider Agreement
 
             
   P.   The Court approved execution of Renewal No. 3  Engagement Letter with Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. for RFP No. 3080-18 Auditing Services.
  Attachments:
  20210289-5/19 2.P.
 
             
   Q.   The Court approved a finding for the method of procurement (request for proposals) for Disaster Debris removal services; authorized the Purchasing Agent to publish a notice; and adopted an order delegating evaluation authority to a selection committee.
  Attachments:
  20210290-5/19 2.Q.
 
             
   R.   The Court approved a Supplemental Agreement extending the term of an interlocal agreement with the City of Port Aransas for the beach maintenance of Nueces County I.B. Magee Beach Park.
  Attachments:
  20210291-5/19 2.R.
  Beach Maintenance Interlocal Agreement
 
             
   S.   The Court approved the submission of a grant application to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for funding under the Community Health Workers for COVID Response and Resilient Communities opportunity.
             
   T.   The Court ratified the submission of an application to Texas Book Festival.
             
   U.   The Court ratified the suspension of the maximum accrual of vacation hours under the rule of 4.21 of the Personnel Policy Manual for the fiscal year 2020-2021 due to work interruption by COVID-19.
             
   V.   The Court approved a Renewal and Extension of Lease Agreement between Texas Boll Weevil Eradication Foundation, Inc. and Nueces County.
  Attachments:
  20210292-5/19 2.V.
 
             
   W.   The Court approved a Second Amendment to Contract with BCFS Health and Human Services for Incident Management Team Supplementation services related to support of COVID-19 vaccination operations.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Gonzalez, Second by: Commissioner Hernandez
         





  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210293-5/19 2.W.
 
             
   X.   The Court approved the following tax resale offers:

1. Lot 22, Block 6, El Rey Subdivision, Corpus Christi, (3025 Greenwood), in the amount of $1,000.00
2. Lot 7, Block 29, Original Townsite of Bishop (213 W Third St), in the amount of $10,000.00
3. Lot 25, Block 6, Seikel Addition, Corpus Christi (805 Eleanor St.), in the amount of $500.00 
4. Lot 46, Block 3, San Pedro Addition, Corpus Christi (704 Francesca St), in the amount of $500.00 
5. Lot 13, Block 2, Kosar Addition, Corpus Christi (3007 Ruth St), in the amount of $1,000.00
6. Lot 38, Block 5, Seikel Addition, Corpus Christi (814 Eleanor St) in the amount of $500.00 
7. The West 15 feet of Lot 5 and the East 45 feet of Lot 6, Block 3, City Park Addition, Bishop (103 E Joyce St), in the amount of $10,000.00 
8. 2.822 Acres, more or less, out of Fractional Section 81, George H. Paul Subdivision, Banquete ISD (3802 FM 666), in the amount of $23,030.30
9. Lot 22, Alamo Subdivision, Bishop (708 Alamo Ave), in the amount of $4,000.00 
10. Lot 9, Block 19, Original Townsite of Agua Dulce (N College Ave @ Railroad), in the amount of $3,854.00 
11. Lot 24, Block 5, Westhaven Terrace Addition No. 2, Corpus Christi (1725 Rockford Dr), in the amount of $40,000.00
  Attachments:
  Tax Resale Offers
 
             
   Y.   The Court approved an Interlocal Cooperation License Agreement with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department allowing placement of communications equipment at the Nueces County Courthouse.
  Attachments:
  TPWD License Agreement
 
             
   Z.   The Court ratified a Facilities Use Agreement with Texas A&M University Corpus Christi for use of the Antonio E. Garcia Arts & Education Center as COVID-19 vaccination site.
  Attachments:
  20210295-5/19 2.Z.
 
             
   AA.   The Court tabled until the next court the authorization of termination of Nueces County Community Care Clinic Health Services Agreement with Amistad Community Health Center; effective April 30, 2021.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: Commissioner Gonzalez
         





 
             
   BB.   The Court ratified a Fourth Amendment to Sublease Agreement with Christus Spohn Health System and Nueces County providing for sublease extension for use of Spohn Memorial parking lot and portions of Physician's Plaza West building.
  Attachments:
  20210296-5/19 2.BB.
 
             
   CC.   The Court ratified an Amendment to Short Term License Agreement with Corpus Christi Retail Venture LP for space at La Palmera mall related to COVID-19 vaccination operations.
  Attachments:
  20210297-5/19 2.CC.
 
             
   3.  
REGULAR AGENDA:
             
   A.   AGENDA ITEMS
             
   1.   The Court took no action on amending or extending the expiration date of March 17th Order by Nueces County Commissioners Court Regarding the Use of Face Coverings and COVID-19 Policies in the Courthouse, Fairgrounds, and Nueces County Operated Facilities, approving policies, and/or adopting any resolutions or Orders authorized by law related to county employees, including working remotely, citizens, and visitors of Nueces County regarding COVID-19, Coronavirus, to include any Orders related to the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds.
             
   2.   The Court tabled the hiring of attorneys Jose Garza and Rolando Rios to assist with redistricting of Commissioner and Voting Precincts in Nueces County.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: County Judge Canales
         


 
             
   3.   The Court tabled the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the General Land Office, the Veterans Land Board for management and operation services for the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery until May 25, 2021.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: Commissioner Gonzalez
         


 
             
   4.   The Court approved the selection of Hansen Engineering to complete design work for ADA accessible parking, ramp and pathway to the new Horace Caldwell Pier Observation Deck; and approved contract.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: Commissioner Gonzalez
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210309-5/19 3.A.4.
 
             
   5.   The Court approved Work Authorization No. 5 with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., related to Program Management Services for the Bob Hall Pier project.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: Commissioner Gonzalez
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210308-5/19 3.A.5.
 
             
   6.   The Court tabled the approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to Engineering Services Contract between Nueces County and Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. regarding additional services related to ABM Energy Savings Services Contract until May 25, 2021.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: Commissioner Gonzalez
         


 
  Attachments:
  Supplemental Agreement No. 3
 
             
   7.   The Court approved the selection of Armko, Industries, Inc. for professional services for a roof analysis survey related to the Nueces Courthouse, Jail, and New Jail Facilities; approved contract.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: Commissioner Gonzalez
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210310-5/19 3.A.7.
 
             
   8.   The Court approved a Contribution-In-Aid-Construction Agreement with AEP Texas for Electric Distribution related to the County Courthouse generator project; approved a Contribution-In-Aid-Construction Agreement with AEP Texas for Electric Distribution related to the County Jail Annex generator project.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: County Judge Canales
         
Commissioner Gonzalez and Commissioner Marez were not present for the vote.


  Vote: 3 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210312-5/19 3.A.8.
  20210313-5/19 3.A.8.
 
             
   9.   The Court tabled the approval of Facilities Sales Agreement with AEP Texas related to County Courthouse Generator Project; approval of Facilities Sales Agreement with AEP Texas related to County Jail Annex generator project until June 9, 2021.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: County Judge Canales
         


 
             
   10.   The Court tabled approving interlocal agreement for Medical Examiner Services with Wilson County, and related matters.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: Commissioner Hernandez
         


 
  Attachments:
  Interlocal Agreement w/ Wilson County
 
             
   11.   The Court approved the allocation of the Family Protection Fee Fund to the following agencies:  Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Children's Advocacy Center of the Coastal Bend, Family Counseling Service, Nueces County CPS Community Partners Board, The ARK Assessment Center & Emergency Shelter and The Purple Door; Approved FY20/21 Family Protection Fee Contracts.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Hernandez, Second by: Commissioner Chesney
         
Commissioner Gonzalez and Commissioner Marez were not present for the vote.


  Vote: 3 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210302-5/19 3.A.11.
  20210303-5/19 3.A.11.
  20210304-5/19 3.A.11.
  Nueces County CPS Community Partners Board - FY20/21 FPF Contract
  20210306-5/19 3.A.11.
  20210307-5/19 3.A.11.
 
             
   12.   The Court approved the authorization of premiums for a one-year policy term for Property and Casualty Insurance, per Broker of Record.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: County Judge Canales
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
             
   13.   The Court authorized a two-year extension to the County Bank Depository Agreement and the County & District Clerk Court & Registry Funds Bank Depository Agreement with Frost Bank pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 116.021 and 117.021.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: Commissioner Gonzalez
         
Commissioner Marez was not present for the vote.



  Vote: 4 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210300-5/19 3.A.13.
  20210301-5/19 3.A.13.
 
             
   14.   The Court received an update from Belinda Hinojosa-Persohn on the 87th Regular Legislative Session:
a. SB 780 - relating to the authority of a local government to enter into an intergovernmental support agreement with a branch of the armed forces of the United States
b. HB 2893 - relating to the establishment by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of colonia self-help centers in certain counties and to the representation of those counties on the Colonia Resident Advisory Committee
             
   15.   The Court approved a Supplemental Agreement between Global Spectrum, L.P., d/b/a Spectra Venue Management regarding management of Nueces County Regional Fairgrounds relating to Innovate Readiness Training mission operations.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Gonzalez, Second by: Commissioner Chesney
         
Motion: Contingent upon bringing a financial source and bring back on June 9, 2021.


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210298-5/19 3.A.15.
 
             
   16.   The Court approved a Memorandum of Understanding for services with Texas A&M University – Colonias Program regarding Innovative Readiness Training Submittals.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Gonzalez, Second by: County Judge Canales
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  MOU w/ Texas A&M University
 
             
   17.   The Court rescinded Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Corpus Christi related to Parker Pool as approved on July 29, 2020; approved an updated Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement with the City of Corpus Christi related to Parker Pool for purposes of providing a general public swim program.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: Commissioner Gonzalez
         
Motion: Rescinding Amendment No. 1.

  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: Commissioner Gonzalez
         
Motion: Approve updated Amendment No. 1.




  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210314-5/19 3.A.17.
 
             
   18.   The Court received a report from Andrew Perry of Hagerty Consulting, Inc. on COVID-19, Winter Storm Uri, and Hurricane Hanna response expenses and reimbursements to date.
             
   19.   The Court received an update from Andrew Perry of Hagerty Consulting, Inc. on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) 2021, legislation related to COVID-19 pandemic recovery; discuss and consider administration of ARPA Funds.
  Attachments:
  Quick Reference Guide
  Fact Sheet
 
             
   20.   The Court approved the execution of an award and terms and conditions with the United States Department of the Treasury related to the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, authorized under the American Rescue Plan Act.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: Commissioner Marez
         




  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  ARPA Award Partially Executed
 
             
   21.   The Court received an update on design for the Hazel Bazemore Dog Park Project.
             
   22.   The Court discussed River Acres Water Supply Corporation Waterline Project’s construction activities and obligations, if any, in Broad Acres, First Colony, and Quail Valley areas.
             
   23.   The Court tabled the course of action related to county property located at 430 N. Alister, Port Aransas, Texas until June 9, 2021.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: Commissioner Gonzalez
         


 
  Attachments:
  Letter from Port Aransas Tourism Bureau & Chamber of Commerce
 
             
   24.   The Court approved overtime pursuant to County policy for essential exempt employees during declared disasters as it relates to COVID-19, and storm preparedness and response; severe weather preparedness and response; in addition, authorized payment of overtime to essential exempt City County Health District Employees.
             
  Motion by: County Judge Canales, Second by: Commissioner Gonzalez
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  Approved Overtime Hours 5-19-2021
 
             
   B.   PUBLIC WORKS
             
   1.   The Court approved allowing county staff to initiate process of renaming Bernice Drive - Nueces County to Bernice Lane - Nueces County.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: Commissioner Gonzalez
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
             
   2.   The Court approved a Certificate of Substantial Completion for the IFB: 3126-20 McKenzie Evidence Storage Room Improvements completed by NEX Construction Inc.
             
  Motion by: County Judge Canales, Second by: Commissioner Marez
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210316-5/19 3.B.2.
  Certificate of Substantial Completion
 
             
   3.   The Court approved (1) the plat of Indian Flats Phase 1, (2) the Subdivision Construction Agreement for the subdivision and (3) Bonds for water wells and septic systems.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Gonzalez, Second by: Commissioner Chesney
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  20210317-5/19 3.B.3.
 
             
   C.   PURCHASING
             
   1.   The Court awarded RFQ No. 3152-21 Engineering Services for Rebuilding Bob Hall Pier to Jacobs Engineering Group.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: County Judge Canales
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  RFQ No. 3152-21 proposal tab
 
             
   D.   AUDITOR
             
   1.   The Court tabled the approval of the Monthly Financial Report for the month of February 2021 until the next court.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: County Judge Canales
         


 
  Attachments:
  MFR FEB 2021.pdf
 
             
   2.   The Court approved Budget Change Order No. 13 for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.
             
  Motion by: County Judge Canales, Second by: Commissioner Marez
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  BCO #13 List
  BCO #13 Backup.pdf
 
             
   3.   The Court approved Capital Project Budget Change Order No. 96.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: Commissioner Gonzalez
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  CPBCO #96 List.pdf
  CPBCO #96 Backup.pdf
 
             
   E.   HUMAN RESOURCES
             
   1.   The Court recommend to the Civil Service Commission to ratify the suspension of the maximum accrual of vacation hours under the rule of 4.21 of the Civil Service Policy Manual for the fiscal year 2020-2021 due to work interruption by COVID-19.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Gonzalez, Second by: Commissioner Chesney
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
             
   2.   The Court approved creating a new position, Pathologist Assistant (pay group 40) in Department 3890-Medical Examiner.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: County Judge Canales
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
  Attachments:
  Job Description - Pathologist Asst.
 
             
   3.   The Court approved creating a position, Deputy Director of Mental Health Programs, Pay Group 30, in Department 3094-Mental Health Services to be fully-funded by the Nueces County Hospital District.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: County Judge Canales
         


  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
             
   4.   The Court approved creating a position, Administrative Secretary II, Pay Group 19, in Department 3094-Mental Health Services to be fully-funded by the Nueces County Hospital District.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: Commissioner Gonzalez
         




  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
             
   4.   EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Court convened into Executive Session at 4:32 p.m. and reconvened into Regular Session at 5:17 p.m.
             
   A.   The Court consulted with County Attorney on IFB No.3092-18 Sale of 430 N. Alister, Port Aransas, Texas.
  Attachments:
  Letter from Port Aransas Tourism Bureau & Chamber of Commerce
 
             
   B.   The Court consulted with the County Attorney and/or outside counsel regarding legal issues related to Corpus Christi Polymers, LLC Tax Abatement agreement, pending appraisal district hearing, discuss any related proposal, and other related matters; Discuss and consider approval of any related proposal, including Amended Tax Abatement Agreement.
             
   C.   The Court approved the Settlement of Claim of Raul Flores for $209.44 in full and final settlement of his property damage claim and authorize issuance of a check in that amount.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: Commissioner Marez
         



  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
             
   D.   The Court consulted with the County Attorney regarding legal issues related to County provision of employee health insurance; workers compensation; and related matters.
             
   E.   The Court consulted with the County Attorney on Cause No. 2019DCV-1967-B, Guy Conner v. Nueces County, et al.; authorized the County Attorney to enter into settlement negotiations; consider approval of settlement; authorized County Judge to execute related settlement documents; and related matters.
             
  Motion by: Commissioner Chesney, Second by: Commissioner Marez
         
Motion: Authorize the County Judge to enter negotiations and to sign the settlement agreement.

  Vote: 5 - 0 Approved
 

The Court was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. in memory of Rene "El Cucuy" Rodriguez and Javier Torres,  

There being no further business to come before the Court, it is ordered that this meeting does now
stand adjourned, this the 19th day of May, 2021.

I, Kara Sands, County Clerk of Nueces County and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Commissioners Court, do certify that the following Regular Meeting Minutes for May 19, 2021 are a true and correct record of the proceedings.



______________________________________
Kara Sands, County Clerk
and Ex-Officio Clerk of the
Commissioners Court of Nueces County, Texas

    

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