Regular Session Wednesday, September 04, 2024 09:00 AM Waller County Joe Kuciemba Annex, Hempstead, Texas

Waller County Joe Kuciemba Annex
425 FM 1488
Hempstead, Texas 77445

Said meeting will be a regular meeting for the purpose of transacting the business of the County and to discuss and take possible action on any of the agenda items listed below:

CALL TO ORDER

• 1.Approval of Agenda.

PUBLIC COMMENT

CONSENT AGENDA

Items identified within the Consent Agenda are of a routine nature and will be passed with one vote without being discussed separately. If a member of the court or public requests that a particular item be discussed, that agenda item will be pulled from the Consent Agenda and discussed as part of the regular agenda at the appropriate time. One vote will approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda.

• 2.Approval of Minutes.

• 8.21.2024.pdf (0.30 MB)

• 3.Request by County Treasurer for Approval of Payroll Disbursements.

• PR Documents.pdf (0.18 MB)

• 4.Request by County Auditor to approve 2024 budget adjustments and departmental line-item transfers.

• 5.Request by County Tax Assessor-Collector to approve refunds in excess of $500.00 in accordance with Article 31.11 State Property Tax Code.

• DOC081624-08162024111051.pdf (0.10 MB)

• 6.Approve the 2025 Sheriffs' and Contables' Fees as recommended by the County Sheriff.

• 2024 Fees.pdf (0.80 MB)

• 7.Request to approve payments on the following:

  $78,048.89 for Invoice #2401500201 to Thompson Consulting Services, LLC from line item 110-530-569311 [DR-4781] for disaster monitoring associated with Texas Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding.

• Waller County_Invoice 2401500201.pdf (1.32 MB)

• 8.$49,560.00 for Invoice #101-24-020 to DRC Emergency Services from line Item 110- 530-569311 [DR-4781] for County debris removal associated with Texas Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding.

• Waller County Invoice_DRC_101-24-020.pdf (0.07 MB)

• 9.$107,496.25 for Invoice #102-24-020 to DRC Emergency Services from line Item 110-530-569311 [DR-4781] for County debris removal associated with Texas Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding.

• Waller County Invoice_DRC_102-24-020.pdf (0.07 MB)

• 10.$87,640.00 for Invoice #103-24-020 to DRC Emergency Services from line Item 110-530-569311 [DR-4781] for County debris removal associated with Texas Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding.

• Waller County Invoice_DRC_103-24-020.pdf (0.07 MB)

• 11.Request by County Auditor to Approve and/or Ratify Accounts Payable.

• 12.Request by County Engineer for acceptance of Trails of Cochran Ranch - Section 1- Substantial Completion performed. Maintenance period starting date of July 23rd, 2024.

• TRAILS OF COCHRAN..SEC 1.pdf (0.07 MB)

• 13.Request by County Engineer to approve a Permit to Construct Utility in Waller County Right-Of-Way on Joseph Rd, Oak Hollow Blvd, and Rolling Hills Dr for AT&T (Millennium Geospatial) for installation of Fiber Optic lines 24.UP.028.

• 24.UP.028 Permit Package 08202024.pdf (1.41 MB)

• 14.Request by County Engineer to approve a Permit to Construct Utility in Waller County Right-Of-Way on Sorsby Rd, Austin Branch Rd, and Old Houston Hwy for Comcast (Quassar Inc) for installation of Fiber Optic lines 24.UP.029.

• 24.UP.029 Permit Package 08202024.pdf (2.75 MB)

• 15.Request by County Engineer to approve the Final Plat of Sunterra Section 73 and accept the Construction Bond in Precinct 3.

• Final Plat - Sunterra Sec 73.pdf (2.53 MB)

• 16.Request by County Engineer to approve the Final Plat of Sunterra Section 74 and accept the Construction Bond in Precinct 3.

• Final Plat - Sunterra Section 74.pdf (2.65 MB)

• 17.Request by County Engineer to approve the Final Plat of Sunterra Section 75 and accept the Construction Bond in Precinct 3.

• Final Plat Sunterra Section 75.pdf (2.42 MB)

• 18.Request by County Engineer to approve the Final Plat of Grange Section 1 and accept the Construction Bond in Precinct 4.

• Final Plat Grange Section 1.pdf (1.95 MB)

• 19.Request by County Engineer to approve the Final Plat of Grange Section 2 and accept the Construction Bond in Precinct 4.

• Final Plat Grange Section 2.pdf (2.80 MB)

• 20.Request by County Engineer to approve the Final Plat of Grange Franz Road Extension and Model Home Park and accept the Construction Bond in Precinct 4.

• Final Plat Grange Franz Rd Extension & Model Home Park.pdf (1.53 MB)

• 21.Request by County Engineer to approve the Final Plat of Arborwood Estates and accept the Construction Bond in Precinct 2.

• Final Plat of Arborwood Estates.pdf (2.32 MB)

• 22.Request by County Engineer to approve the Final Plat of Sunterra Lift Station No. 6 in Precinct 3.

• Final Plat of Sunterra Lift Station No. 6.pdf (1.33 MB)

• 23.Request by County Engineer to approve the Final Plat of Sunterra Section 56 and accept the Construction Bond in Precinct 3.

• Final Plat Sunterra Section 56.pdf (2.24 MB)

• 24.Request by County Engineer to authorize the Road and Bridge Department to issue a public notice in the Katy Times, for three consecutive weeks, establishing a public hearing during the regular session of Commissioners Court on October 2, 2024 Replat of West Magnolia Forest Lot 41 and East 88.5 Feet of Lot 42. The revision is to create 3 Residential Lots which will consist of two 5.000- acre lots and one 5.509-acre  lot by Khalid Khan and Nuzhat Khan.

• Public Notice_WEST MAGNOLIA FOREST LOT 41 AND EAST 88.5 FEET OF LOT 42 Updated.pdf (0.01 MB)

• 25.Request by County Engineer to authorize the Road and Bridge Department to issue a public notice in the Katy Times, for three consecutive weeks, establishing a public hearing during the regular session of Commissioners Court on October 2, 2024 Replat of Katy Elementary No. 48 Crystal Vista Drive south extension, Sunterra Shores Drive Street Dedication Section 2, by Katy Elementary School District. The revision will abandon the south extension of Crystal Vista Drive to allow the Katy Independent School District Elementary School No. 48 main entrance and exit driveway direct access to Sunterra Shores Drive.

• Public Notice Katy Times KISD ES No 48 Updated.pdf (0.01 MB)

• 26.$28,739.10 for Pay App #3 to the Lonnie Lischka Company, L.P. from line Item 241-595-561209 [ARPA Miscellaneous] for the Goya Road Drainage Improvement Project.

• Pay App No. 3.pdf (3.91 MB)

WALLER COUNTY CHILD WELFARE BOARD

• 27.Approve the appointment / re-appointment of the following Child Welfare Board members:

  Jory Chevis and Robert Goodspeed for a 1 year term beginning September 4, 2024 through December 31, 2025 and

  the re-appointment of Audrey Luther for a 2 year term beginning September 4, 2024 through December 31, 2026.   

• Board Member Appointments 2024.Ver7 (1).pdf (0.01 MB)

COUNTY ENGINEER

• 28.Discuss and take action to approve Hoover Lane Development Agreement.

• Hoover Lane Tract DA_COMBINED 09-03-24.pdf (9.60 MB)

• 29.Approve payment of $200,241.53 for Invoice #202428948 to LJA Engineering, Inc. for Professional Services rendered 05/15/2024 through 07/26/2024 (1st Invoice). Funding to be paid from line item 605-605-545405 [Prof. Services].

• Mobility Bond - LJA - 1st invoice # 202428948.pdf (0.81 MB)

• 30.Approve the proposed Waller County Thoroughfare Plan Amendment with the Realignment of F.M. 529.

• Proposed WC Thoroughfare Plan_ FM 529_20240816.pdf (0.31 MB)

SHERIFF

• 31.Approve purchase of Southern Software Command Center Web Application in the amount of $8,500.00 to be paid from ARPA funds.

• TX WALLER COUNTY SO_COMMAND CENTER_PROPOSAL_061824.pdf (0.22 MB)

• 32.Approve purchase of Southern Software CAD Response Plan application in the amount of $6,000.00 to be paid from ARPA funds.

• SS CAD Response Quote.pdf (0.19 MB)

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT 3

• 33.Approve Resolution Declaring September 17, 2024 as Waller County Voter Registration Day.

• 2024 Voter Registration Day Resolution.pdf (0.01 MB)

• 34.Discuss and take action for approval of appraisal of 5-7 acres of land in Precinct 3 by Southwest Realty Consultants.

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PRECINCT 2

• 35.Approve payment of $6,115.98 for Invoice #10758530379 to Dell Technologies. Funds to be paid from line item 119-429-581815 [Justice Court Technology Fund].

• Dell Technologies.pdf (0.22 MB)

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

• 36.Approve purchase of necessary equipment for vehicle upfitting and installation for District Attorney Investigator's vehicle. Funds to be paid from line item 241-595-561209 [ARPA Miscellaneous].

• Waller County DA EST24023_redacted.pdf (0.25 MB)

• 37.Approve Subscription Agreement with Thomson Reuters for Westlaw legal resources for the District Attorney's Office. Funds to be paid from line item 241-595-561209 [ARPA Micellaneous].

• Waller County DA - Westlaw Precision with AI Agreement 8-14-24.pdf (0.57 MB)
• Waller County DA - Westlaw addendum 8-30-24.pdf (0.19 MB)

• 38.Approve purchase of Utility Helios evidence management software. Funds to be paid from line item 241-595-561209 [ARPA Miscellaneous].

TREASURER

• 39.Approve the 2024-2025 Renewal Notice and Benefit Confirmation for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverages through Texas Association of Counties.

• Waller County Renewal CC 09.04.24.pdf (2.40 MB)

• 40.Approve Ameriprise Financial Workplace Solutions Agreement.

• Workplace Solutions Agreement 07.22.24.pdf (0.07 MB)

GRANT MANAGER

• 41.Award bid for airboat and trailer associated with RFP #240724-53.

• 42.Publicly open proposals received pursuant to RFP #240807-30: Constables, Precinct 3 and Precinct 4 Fleet Vehicles Upfitting and Installation. 

• 43.Approve Amendment No. 2 to the contract between the County and DRC Emergency Services, LLC relative to disaster debris removal.

• Amendment No.2_DRC Contract for Debris Removal_August 2024.pdf (0.07 MB)

DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES

• 44. Update on Courthouse Project.

• 45.Approve Payment of $1,590,384.32 for Application #22 to Sedalco, Inc. to be paid from the following line items:

  $33,026.91 - 604-604-545045 [Professional Services].

  $1,557,357.41 - 604-604-581000 [Bldg Purch, Const, or Improv].

• Sedalco Application #22.pdf (1.66 MB)
• 22523 Business Node Pay App #22 August 2024 (FX).pdf (0.41 MB)

• 46.Update On Modular Buildings.

• 47.Approve payment of $3,257.00 for Invoice #6 to Sedalco. Funds to be paid from line item 125-600-581620 [Justice Center Modular Building Design Fees]. 

• 23543 Pay Estimate - August (PX)_BSW Signed.pdf (1.37 MB)

MISCELLANEOUS

• 48.Approve the Agreement between Waller County and CASA for Kids of South Central Texas and payment of $10,000.00 from line item 125-411-546100 [Casa/Child Advocate] as allocated in the 2024 Budget. 

• Waller request with amount.pdf (0.02 MB)
• 2024 CASA Agreement.pdf (0.05 MB)

• 49.Approve payment of $12,000.00 for Invoice #141693 to Burditt Consultants, LLC from line item 125-401-540900 [Prof Consultant Services] for Park and County annex Candidate Site Assessment for Precinct 2.

• Burditt Consultants, LLC.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 50.Approve payment of $2,900.00 for Invoice # 24-028 to Southwest Realty Consultants for professional services rendered. Funding to be paid from line item 125-600-581901.

• Invoice 24-028.pdf (0.09 MB)

• 51.Approve payment of $19,105.71 for Project # 2021-2347-11, appraisal reports for 3 tracts of land, to Deal Sikes for professional services rendered. Funding to be paid from line item 125-600-571500.

• 2347_Invoice_20240812.pdf (0.15 MB)

• 52.Approve deliberation of business and financial issues in executive session based on determination and recommendation from the District Attorney's Office that deliberation in an open meeting regarding business and financial issues related to the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real properties would have a detrimental effect on the position of the County in negotiations with third persons.

• 53.Approve deliberation of business and financial issues in executive session based on determination and recommendation from the District Attorney’s Office that deliberation in an open meeting regarding business and financial issues related to contract negotiations for it would have a detrimental effect on the position of the County in negotiations with third persons.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

• 54.Consultation with District Attorney and outside counsel pursuant to Government Code Section 551.071.

• 55.Deliberate business and financial issues related to the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real properties pursuant to Government Code Sections 551.072 and 551.0725.

• 56.Deliberate business and financial issues related to contract negotiations pursuant to Government Code 551.0725.

• 57.Reconvene in Open Session to take any action necessary on matters discussed in Executive Session.

ADJOURN MEETING

NOTICE

The County Commissioners Court of Waller County reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 Personnel Matters, 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.086 (Economic Development).