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NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA
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BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY WILL MEET
IN REGULAR SESSION ON APRIL 11, 2017 AT 10:00 AM IN THE
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 200 SOUTH TEXAS AVE., SUITE 106,
BRYAN, TX 77803
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
- U.S. and Texas Flag - Chaplain G.H. Jones and Commissioner Berry
2. Call for Citizen input and/or concerns
Consider and take action on agenda items 3-12:
3. Proclamation 17-019 declaring April 2017 as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention
Month,
4. Payment Authorization to Tharp's Printing Service in the amount of $116.00 for business
cards for Justice of the Peace Pct. 4; a purchase order was not obtained in advance.
5. The Final Plat of The Hollow Phase 1 & 2 (Private); 28.267 Acres; Thomas Henry
Survey, Abstract 130; Diadem Millican Survey, Abstract 178; City of College Station
ETJ, Brazos County, Texas. Site is located in Precinct 1.
6. Consider and take action on the Wellborn Special Utility District cost estimate of
$33,000.00 for the lowering and encasement of an 8 -inch waterline a distance of 200
feet and a cost estimate of $9,000.00 for the lowering and encasement of a 2 -inch
waterline a distance of 150 feet. Wellborn Special Utility District will bill the County for
actual cost when the work is completed. This work is needed in order to accommodate
the extension of Mesa Verde Drive. Site is located in Precinct 1.
Tax Refund Applications for the following:
• a. Richard Turpen - Overpayment $7.59
• b. Terry Barron. - Overpayment $44.55
• c. First Western Title -Overpayment $6.15
8. Budget Amendments.
Budget Amendments FY 16/17 28.1
9. Personnel Change of Status.
Personnel Action Forms
10. Payment of Claims.
11. Convene into Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.087 to
discuss or deliberate economic development negotiations.
12. Consider and possible action on executive session.
13. Acknowledgement of monthly reports submitted in March 2017.
14. Sheriff's report on inmate population.
15. Announcement of interest items and possible future agenda topics.
16. Call for Citizen input and/or concerns
17. Adjourn.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public Comment during the Commission Meeting may be for all matters, both on and off the agenda, and be limited to four
minutes per person. Persons are invited to submit comments in writing on the agenda items and/or attend and make comment at
the Commission meeting. Members of the public are reminded that the Brams County Commissioners Court is a Constitutional
Court, with both judicial and legislative powers, created under Article V, Section 1 and Section 18 of the Texas Constitution. As a
Constitutional Court, the Brams County Commissioners Court also possesses the power to issue a Contempt of Court Citation
under Section 81.024 of the Texas Local Government Code. Accordingly, members of the public in attendance at any Regular,
Special and/or Emergency meeting of the Court shall conduct themselves with proper respect and decorum in speaking to,
and/or addressing the Court; in participating in public discussions before the Court; and in all actions in the presence of the
Court. Those members of the public who are inappropriately attired and/or who do not conduct themselves in an orderly and
appropriate manner will be ordered to leave the meeting. Refusal to abide by the Court's Order and/or continued disruption of
the meeting may result in a Contempt of Court Citation,
it is not the intention of the Brams County Commissioners Court to provide a public forum for the demeaning of any individual or
group. Neither is it the intention of the Court to allowa member (or members) of the public to insult the honesty and/or integrity
of the Court, as a body, or any member or members of the Court, or County employees, individually or collectively. Accordingly,
profane, insulting or threatening language directed toward the Court and/or any person in the Court's presence and/or racial,
ethnic or gender slurs or epithets will not be tolerated. Violation of these rules may result in the following sanctions:
1. cancellation of a speaker's time;
2. removal from the Commissioners Court;
3. a Contempt Citation; and/or
4. such other and/or criminal sanctions as may be authorized
under the Constitution, Statutes and Codes of the State of Texas.
The County Commissioners Court can deliberate or take action only if a matter has been listed on an agenda properly posted
prior to the meeting. During the public comment period, speakers may address matters not listed on the published agenda. The
Open Meeting Lawdoes not expressly prohibit responses to public comments by the Commissioners Court. However, responses
from the County Judge or Commissioners to unlisted public comment topics could become deliberation on a matter without
notice to the public. To ensure the public has notice of all matters the Commissioners Court will consider, the County Judge
and/or Commissioners may choose not to respond to public comments, except to correct factual inaccuracies, recite existing
policy in response to an inquiry or to ask that a matter be listed on a future agenda. See Texas Open Meetings Act Section
551.042.
INVOCATION
Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Court meeting shall be to and for the benefit of the Court. The
views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or approved by the Court and do not
necessarily represent the religious beliefs or views of the Court in part or as a whole. No member of the community is required
to attend or participate in the invocation and such decision will have no Impact on their right to actively participate in the
business of the Court.
The Commissioners Courtroom of the County Administration Building, 200 South Texas Ave., Suite 106, Bryan, TX77803 is
wheelchair accessible. Handicap parking spaces are available. Any request for sign interpretive services must be made two
working days before the meeting. To make arrangements, please call (979) 361-4102.
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MINUTES
APRIL 11, 2017
BRAZOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
A regular meeting of the Commissioners' Court of Brazos County, Texas was held in the
Brazos County Commissioners Courtroom in the Administration Building, 200 South
Texas Avenue, in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday,
April 11, 2017 with the following members of the Court present:
Duane Peters, County Judge, Presiding;
Steve Aldrich, Commissioner of Precinct 1;
Sammy Catalena, Commissioner of Precinct 2, Absent;
Nancy Berry, Commissioner of Precinct 3;
1 rma Cauley, Commissioner of Precinct 4;
Karen McQueen, County Clerk.
The attached sheets contain the names of the citizens and officials that were in
attendance.
1. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
- U.S. and Texas Flag - Chaplain G.H. Jones and Commissioner Berry
2. Call for Citizen input and/or concerns
There was no citizen's input.
Consider and take action on agenda items 3-12:
3. Proclamation 17-019 declaring April 2017 as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention
Month.
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The County Judge read aloud Proclamation 17-019 designating the month of April as
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month. The Court asked that members of
the community unite to remove the stigma of rape and to continue the dialogue by the
Sexual Assault Resource Center in their places of work, schools, and homes. The
Court also recognizes the many services and educational resources provided by the
Sexual Assault Resource Center and rape crisis centers across the state. The
proclamation was presented to Brazos County Attorney, Rod Anderson and Sexual
Assault Resource Center Executive Director, Martha Opersteny.
Ms. Opersteny thanked the Court for the proclamation and said that without the support
of the Commissioners' Court they would not be able to help others. She stated that in
2016 they had 550 clients and that 256 of those were new clients. The Resource
Center has a great staff of counselors and educators. Ms. Opersteny said they have
been able to offer 393 presentations on how to protect yourself and awareness in
schools for ages kindergarten to college.
A copy of the proclamation is attached.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner
Nancy Berry. Passed. 4-0. Ayes: Aldrich, Berry, Cauley, Peters. Absent: Catalena.
4. Payment Authorization to Tharp's Printing Service in the amount of $116.00 for business
cards for Justice of the Peace Pct. 4; a purchase order was not obtained in advance.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner
Nancy Berry. Passed. 4-0. Ayes: Aldrich, Berry, Cauley, Peters. Absent: Catalena.
5. The Final Plat of The Hollow Phase 1 & 2 (Private); 28.267 Acres; Thomas Henry
Survey, Abstract 130; Diadem Millican Survey, Abstract 178; City of College Station
ETJ, Brazos County, Texas. Site is located in Precinct 1.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Steve Aldrich, Seconded by Commissioner
Nancy Berry. Passed. 4-0. Ayes: Aldrich, Berry, Cauley, Peters. Absent: Catalena.
6. Consider and take action on the Wellborn Special Utility District cost estimate of
$33,000.00 for the lowering and encasement of an 8 -inch waterline a distance of 200
feet and a cost estimate of $9,000.00 for the lowering and encasement of a 2 -inch
waterline a distance of 150 feet. Wellborn Special Utility District will bill the County for
actual cost when the work is completed. This work is needed in order to accommodate
the extension of Mesa Verde Drive. Site is located in Precinct 1.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Steve Aldrich, Seconded by Commissioner
Irma Cauley. Passed. 4-0. Ayes: Aldrich, Berry, Cauley, Peters. Absent: Catalena.
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Tax Refund Applications for the following:
• a. Richard Turpen - Overpayment $7.59
• b. Terry Barron. - Overpayment $44.55
• c. First Western Title - Overpayment $6.15
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Nancy Berry, Seconded by Commissioner
Irma Cauley. Passed. 4-0. Ayes: Aldrich, Berry, Cauley, Peters. Absent: Catalena.
8. Budget Amendments.
Budget Amendments FY 16/17 28.1
28.1 Transfer funds from Non -Departmental to Information Technology.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner
Nancy Berry. Passed. 4-0. Ayes: Aldrich, Berry, Cauley, Peters. Absent: Catalena.
9. Personnel Change of Status.
Personnel Action Forms
A copy of the Personnel Change of Status requests is attached.
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Irma Cauley, Seconded by Commissioner
Nancy Berry. Passed. 4-0. Ayes: Aldrich, Berry, Cauley, Peters. Absent: Catalena.
10. Payment of Claims.
Claims 7154468-7154681
Motion: Approve, Moved by Commissioner Nancy Berry, Seconded by Commissioner
Irma Cauley. Passed. 4-0. Ayes: Aldrich, Berry, Cauley, Peters. Absent: Catalena.
11. Convene into Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.087 to
discuss or deliberate economic development negotiations.
At this point, the County Judge announced the Court would consider items 13 through
16 then return to convene into Executive Session.
Having considered the previously noted agenda items, at 10:14 a.m. the County Judge
stated that the Court would convene into Executive Session to deliberate pursuant to
Texas Government Code 551.087 as stated above.
The following individuals were asked to stay for the meeting:
Candy Gallego, Executive Assistant
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Bill Ballard, Civil Counsel
Bethany Jones, Administrative Assistant
Irene Jett, Budget Officer
12. Consider and possible action on executive session.
At 10:45 a.m. the County Judge announced the meeting open to the public and
announced that no action would be taken on the Closed Executive Session.
13. Acknowledgement of monthly reports submitted in March 2017.
The Court acknowledged receipt of the Extension Service reports submitted in March
2017 and acknowledged receipt of reports from the following County and Precinct
Offices showing revenues collected and remitted to the County Treasurer:
County Clerk
District Clerk
Justice of the Peace Precinct 1
Justice of the Peace Precinct 2
Justice of the Peace Precinct 3
Justice of the Peace Precinct 4
Constable Precinct 1
Constable Precinct 2
Constable Precinct 3
Constable Precinct
14. Sheriff's report on inmate population.
Chief Deputy Jim Stewart stated there were 665 inmates in jail, 579 inmates are male
and 86 are female, 77 have electronic monitors and 19 are pending for monitors.
15. Announcement of interest items and possible future agenda topics.
There were no announcements.
16. Call for Citizen input and/or concerns
There was no citizen's input.
17. Adjourn.
The foregoing minutes of the Commissioners Court meeting held April 11, 2017 have
been examined and are approved in open Court this 211V day of
2017, in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas.
Duane Peters
County Judge
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County Clerk
Steve Aldrich
Commissioner, Precinct 1
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Commissioner, Precinct 3
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WHEREAS: the effects of sexual assault go far beyond the physical and victims often
develop a number of psychological conditions, such as post traumatic stress
disorder and depression effecting families, friends and Texas communities,
spurring fear, anger and a sense of vulnerability; and,
WHEREAS: few survivors of sexual violence seek help immediately after victimization due
to shame or the fear of not being believed. To end sexual assault, we must
alleviate these fears and begin by believing; and,
WHEREAS: as members of a caring society, members of communities across the state of
Texas must unite to remove the stigma of rape and the Brazos Valley
community must continue the dialogue started by the Sexual Assault Resource
Center in their places of work, schools and homes; and,
WHEREAS: each year, the month of April provides an opportunity for the Sexual Assault
Resource Center and rape crisis centers across the state to renew their
commitments to serve their communities. Educational efforts also intensify,
which ensures that Texans are aware of the sexual assault services available in
their area; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, we as the Commissioners Court of Brazos County, do hereby
designate April 2017 as
SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH
in Brazos County
Honor Duane Peters, County Judge
Commissioner Steve Aldrich, Pct. I Commissioner Nancy Berry, Pct. 3
Commissioner Sammy Catalena, Pct. 2 Commissioner
BRAZOS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT
ACTION FORM
DEPARTMENT Road and Bridge DEPT. NUMBER 56001000
DATE OF COURT MEETING: April 11, 2017
ITEM: Consider and take action on the Final Plat of The Hollow Phase 1 & 2 (Private): 28.267
Acres• Thomas Henry Survey Abstract 130: Diadem Millican Survey, Abstract 178: City of
College Station ETJ Brazos County, Texas. Site is located in Precinct 1.
SOURCE OF FUNDS: N/A
NOTES/REQUIREMENTS:
• Owner: Rock Bam Conservation Partners, LP
• Engineer/Surveyor: McClure & Browne Engineering/Surveying, Inc.
SUBMITTED BY:
R. AIan Munger, P. .
County Engineer
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
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Commissioner Steve Aldrich
Precinct 1
This Request is [�PP D / DE ] y Commissioners' Court
E. Duane Peters, County Judge
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BRAZOS COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT
ACTION FORM
DEPARTMENT: Road & Bridge
MEE'T`ING DATE: April 11, 2017
SUBJECT: Utility Adjustment — Mesa Verde Drive
Consider and take action on the Wellborn Special Utility District cost estimate of
$33,000.00 for the lowering and encasement of an 8 -inch waterline a distance of 200
feet and a cost estimate of $9,000.00 for the lowering and encasement of a 2 -inch
waterline a distance of 150 feet. Wellborn Special Utility District will bill the County
for actual cost when the work is completed. This work is needed in order to
accommodate the extension of Mesa Verde Drive. Site is located in Precinct 1.
SUBMITTED BY:
Darrell W. Kolwes
Right of Way Agent
ACKNOWLEDGED BY:
Steve Aldrich
Commissioner Precinct 1
This request is VJ APPROVED / 0 DENIED by Commissioners' Court
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Duane Peters, County Judge
DATE:
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ELLIOTT CONSTRUCTION, LLC
P.O. BOX 510 WELLBORN, TX. 77881
WELLBORN SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT
4118 GREENS PRAIRIE RD
COLLEGE STATION TX. 77845
RE: LOWER 8" AT M,&SA VERDE
NO. OESCRIPTIDN
IO" CASING WITH 8" LOCKING PIPE BACKFILL WITH
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UTY UN UNIT PRICE
200 LF IG5.00
TOTAL
March 28, 2017
AMOUNT
33000.00
33000.00
ELLIOTT CONSTRUCTION, LLC
P.O. BOX 510 WELLBORN, TX. 77881
WELLBORN SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT
4118 GREENS PRAIRIE RD
COLLEGE STATION TX. 77845
March 28, 2017
RE: LOWER 2" LINES AT NARROW WAY AT- Me;-, Vete
NO. DESCRIPTION 0TY UN UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
B" PVC CASING WITH 2" SCH 40 STABILIZED
I BACKFILL ISO LF SO.00 9000.00
TOTAL 9DOO.D0
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AIMENDMENT(S) FOR THE 2016-2017 BUDGET YEAR
NO. 16/17 28.1
On this the 11th day of April 2017 at a regular meeting of the Commissioners' Court, the following
members were present:
A. Duane Peters, County Judge, Presiding
B. Steve Aldrich, Commissioner, Precinct I
C. Sammy Catalena, Commissioner, Precinct 2
D. Nancy Berry, Commissioner, Precinct 3
E. Irma Cauley, Commissioner, Precinct 4
F. Karen McQueen, County Clerk
The following proceedings were held:
THAT WHEREAS, on 11th day of April 2017 the Court heard and approved a budget amendment
for the 2016-2017 budget year for Brazos County, Texas; and
WHEREAS, expenditure is necessary due to the necessity to meet unusual and unforeseen conditions
which could not be reasonably included in the original budget adopted 6 September 2016, the following
amendment(s) to the original budget are hereby authorized, as described on the attached page(s).
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the 11th day of April 2017.
THE COMVHSSIONERS COURT OF BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS.
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Duane Peters, County Judge
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BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
No. 16117-28.1
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FUND DEPARTMENT DIVISION
CATEGORY DESCRIPTION
Increase Decrease
General Fund Commissioners Court Non -Departmental
Minor Acquisitions
9097.02
General Fund Information Technology
Departmental Support
912.27
General Fund Information Technolo
Minor Acquisitions
8.184.75
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Minor Com utcr Hardware
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91227
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8184.75
PERSONNEL
CHANGE OF STATUS REQUESTS
Commissioner Court Date: April 11, 2017
Department Submitting Information: Human Resources
Purpose of Submissions: Consider and Take Action on Change Requests
Department Submitting Employee Request Action Requested
Request(s) Applies To
Facilities Services Flowers, Ada Separation
Juvenile Services —Admin.
Road & Bridge
Tax Office
Approved in Commissioners' C
Martinez, Maria
Kasberg, Stacey
Coborn, Jesse
Corral, Higinio
Robles, Josephina
County Judge's or Commissioner's Signature:
(This Copy to be attached to minutes)
Employment
Change of Status
Separation
Separation
Change of Status
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