Commissioners Court - July 11,2017

NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE
COMMISSIONERS COURT OF HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS


This Notice is posted pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act. (VERNONS TEXAS CODES ANN. GOV. CODE CH.551). The Hays County Commissioners Court will hold a meeting at 09:15 A.M. on the 11th day of July, in the Hays County Courthouse, Room 301, San Marcos, Texas. An Open Meeting will be held concerning the following subjects:

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag & Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time 3-MINUTE comments will be taken from the audience on Non-Agenda related topics. To address the Court,
please submit a Public Participation/ Witness Form to the County Clerk. Please Complete the Public Participation/ Witness Form in its Entirety.
NO ACTION MAY BE TAKEN BY THE COURT DURING PUBLIC COMMENTS .

CONSENT ITEMS
The following may be acted upon in one motion.
A Commissioner, the County Judge, or a Citizen may request items be pulled for separate discussion and/or action.

1. Approve payments of county invoices. VILLARREAL-ALONZO

32615

2. Approve Commissioners Court Minutes of June 27, 2017.  COBB/GONZALEZ

32616

3. Authorize the County judge to execute 2nd Amendments to the existing leases between Hays County and the City of San Marcos for the Women, Infants and Children ("WIC") Program offices located at 150 Lockhart Street in Kyle and 401C Broadway in San Marcos. COBB/INGALSBE

32617

5. Approve Utility Permits. COBB/BORCHERDING

32619

4. Authorize Commercial OSSF Permit at 1020 Pier Branch Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. WHISENANTS/MCINNIS

32618

6. Amend the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Ebola grant for Emergency Preparedness conference expenses approved by the granting agency. COBB/GARZA

32620

7. Amend the Juvenile Probation Operating and Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) grant budgets for continuing education expenses. COBB/WILLIAMS

32621

8. Approve the April-May 2017 Treasurer’s Reports and Investment Reports. COBB/TUTTLE

32622

9. Approve out of state travel for the County Auditor related to the upcoming bond sale in New York. COBB/VILLARREAL-ALONZO

32623

10. Accept the monthly financial report for fiscal year to date through May 31, 2017 as presented by the office of the County Auditor. COBB/VILLARREAL-ALONZO

32624

32624- REPORT

32624- REPORT

11. Authorize the Constable Precinct 5 Office to purchase a replacement mobile radio and vehicle graphics for the new patrol vehicle and amend the budget accordingly. JONES/ELLEN

32625

12. Authorize the Emergency Services and Grants Administration departments to post the updated draft of the Hays County Hazard Mitigation Plan to the Hays County website for public review and comment. COBB/SMITH/HAUFF

13. Release of subdivision fiscal surety bonds as identified by the Hays County Transportation Department. COBB/BORCHERDING

32627

14. Authorize the County Judge to execute the Second Amendment to the Agreement between Hays County and Turner Construction Company (the Construction Manager at Risk).  INGALSBE/CONLEY

32628

15. Authorize the County Judge to execute a Statement of Work (SOW) and updated Quotes with Taser, International for deployment and installation of the Axon In-Car Camera Products for County law enforcement vehicles. COBB

32629

ACTION ITEMS

SUBDIVISIONS

16. SUB-776 Cavallo Park Subdivision (1 Lot).  Discussion and possible action to approve preliminary plan. WHISENANT/PACHECO

32630

17. SUB-764 Abigail Meadows Subdivision (8 Lots).  Discussion and possible action to approve preliminary plan. JONES/PACHECO

32631

MISCELLANEOUS

18. Discussion and possible action to authorize the County Judge to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Mariah and Ariana Rehmet for production services related to the 2015 Memorial Day Flood Documentary and amend the budget accordingly. COBB/JOHNSON

32632

19. Discussion and possible action to consider naming two private driveways in Precinct 3, Emma Ellis Way and Gwendolyns Trl. CONLEY/GARZA

32633

20. Discussion and possible action to authorize the County Judge to execute an affiliation agreement between Hays County and Rollins Brook Community Hospital. COBB

Agenda Item # 20- PULLED

21. Discuss and possible action to approve the appointment of Tom Richey to replace Doyle Krumrey as a member of Emergency Services District #3. CONLEY

32634

22. Discussion and possible action to adopt an order by the Commissioners Court of Hays County, Texas authorizing the issuance of “Hays County, Texas Limited Tax Bonds”; levying an annual ad valorem tax, within the limitations prescribed by law, for the payment of the bonds; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, and delivery of the bonds; delegating the authority to certain members of the Commissioners Court and County staff to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; authorizing the execution of a paying agent/registrar agreement; and providing an effective date. COBB

32635

23. Discussion and possible action to adopt an order by the Commissioners Court of Hays County, Texas authorizing the issuance of “Hays County, Texas Unlimited Tax Road Bonds”; levying an annual ad valorem tax, without limit as to rate or amount, for the payment of the bonds; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, and delivery of the bonds; delegating authority to certain members of the Commissioners Court and County staff to execute certain documents relating to the sale of the bonds; authorizing the execution of a paying agent/registrar agreement; and providing an effective date. COBB

32636

24. Discussion and possible action to adopt an order by the Commissioners Court of Hays County, Texas authorizing the issuance of one or more series of “Hays County, Texas Limited Tax Refunding Bonds”; levying an annual ad valorem tax, within the limitations prescribed by law, for the payment of the bonds; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, and delivery of the bonds; delegating authority to certain County officials and County staff to execute certain documents related to the sale of the bonds; authorizing the execution of an escrow agreement and a paying agent/registrar agreement; and providing an effective date. COBB

32637

STANDING AGENDA ITEMS
The Commissioners Court utilizes Standing Agenda Items to address issues that are frequently or periodically discussed in court. This section allows the Court to open the item when a need for discussion arises.

27. Discussion of issues related to the Hays County Jail, and the planning of projects pertaining to the public safety facilities needs within the County.  Possible action may follow.  COBB/CUTLER

Agenda Item # 27- PULLED

28. Discussion and possible action related to the burn ban and/or disaster declaration.  COBB/SMITH/BROWNING

Agenda Item # 28- BURN BAN

29. Discussion of issues related to the road bond projects, including updates from Mike Weaver, Prime Strategies, Laura Harris, HNTB and Allen Crozier, HDR.  Possible action may follow.  COBB

Agenda Item # 29- PULLED

ADJOURNMENT

25. 11am-Workshop regarding Elections in Hays County, including but not limited to the use of equipment in Elections.  Discussion and possible action may follow, including but not limited to receipt of a recommendation from the Election Equipment Advisory Committee and actions thereon.  INGALSBE/CONLEY

Agenda Item # 25- WORKSHOP

ELECTION WORKSHOP- PRESENTATION

Agenda Item #25- Attachment 1

Agenda Item #25- Attachment 2

EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
The Commissioners Court will announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, to receive advice from Legal Counsel to discuss matters of land acquisition, litigation, and personnel matters as specifically listed on this agenda. The Commissioners Court may also announce it will go into Executive Session, if necessary, to receive advice from Legal Counsel regarding any other item on this agenda.

26. Executive Session pursuant to Sections 551.071 and 551.072 of the Texas Government Code: consultation with counsel and deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange or value of Right of Way along proposed FM110 in Pct. 1. Possible action to follow in open court. INGALSBE

Agenda Item # 26- PULLED




COMMISSIONERS COURT, HAYS COUNTY, TEXAS



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CLERK OF THE COURT


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