Call to Order PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - UNITED STATES AND TEXAS PLEDGE. INVOCATION. Public Comments
C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT A COURT ORDER TO EMPLOY SPECIAL COUNSEL TO PROSECUTE LITIGATION AGAINST VOLKSWAGEN. (AD-COMMISSIONER PCT. 2) D. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH MITHOFF LAW, ABRAHAM, WATKINS NICHOLS, SORRELS, AGOSTO & FRIEND, BAKER WOTRING, L.L.P.; THE DAVENPORT LAW FIRM PC; RODRIGUEZ & ASSOCIATES PC; AND PATRICIA E. GARZA LAW FIRM PLLC, TO PROSECUTE LITIGATION AGAINST VOLKSWAGEN. (AD-COMMISSIONER PCT. 2)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO TYLER TECHNOLOGIES FOR ODYSSEY MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017. (JS-COMPUTER CENTER)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE COMMISSIONERS' COURT OF CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS, CAMERON COUNTY SHERIFF OMAR LUCIO, THE ELECTED DISTRICT AND CAMERON COUNTY COURT AT LAW JUDGES AND APPOINTED MASTER'S COURT AND CHILD PROTECTION COURT JUDGES AND CAMERON COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 2, ABELARDO GOMEZ, JR., FOR PROVIDING FOR INDIVIDUAL COURTROOM BAILIFFS FOR EACH COURT, PRISONER HANDLING AND COURTHOUSE SECURITY AT THE 974 E. HARRISON STREET, BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS JUDICIAL BUILDING. (AG-CONSTABLE PCT. 2)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH KOFILE TECHNOLOGIES TO DIGITALLY ARCHIVE REPLACE WORN BINDERS AND UTILIZE QUICKLINK SOFTWARE TO PROVIDE ONLINE ACCESS TO INDEXES FOR CRIMINAL CASES, INDEXES TO CIVIL CASE DEFENDANTS AND PLAINTIFFS AND TO INDEXES AND DOCUMENTS OF HISTORICAL NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,489.62 TO BE PAID FROM THE RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION FUND 100-0000-2400. A ONETIME QUICKLINK SITE SET UP FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,111.94 AND A MONTHLY QUICKLINK LICENSING, MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $122.70 PER MONTH BILLED ANNUALLY STARTING ON THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF ITS GO-LIVE AND EACH YEAR AFTER TO BE PAID FROM THE COUNTY AND DISTRICT COURT TECHNOLOGY FUND 100-0000-2416, PURSUANT TO TXMAS-13-36010. (EG-DISTRICT CLERK)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE THE $1.00 FEE CHARGED FOR COPIES THROUGH KOFILE'S QUICKLINK SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS TO BE USED TOWARDS FUTURE RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROJECTS IN THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT CLERK.(EG-DISTRICT CLERK)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ARGIO ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT AT THE CAMERON COUNTY SAN BENITO ANNEX, AS PER TCPN CONTRACT NO. R132205-TX-8282, TREMCO INC. AND CAMERON COUNTY CONTRACT NO. 2016C12355. (DV-FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO THE ENTRY OF A COMMISSIONERS COURT ORDER TO APPROVE EXEMPTION TO BOND REQUIREMENT TO BRING AN ACTION ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY AS ALLOWED BY TEXAS CIVIL PRACTICE REMEDIES CODE, SECTION 6.001(c) WITH RESPECT TO ADAMS ROAD. (FJM-LEGAL)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE PARKS DIRECTOR TO EXTEND THE PARK OPERATIONS HOURS AS NEEDED BASED ON ANY FUTURE AGREEMENTS THAT REQUIRE THE USE OF THE PARKING AREA. (JEV-PARKS)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 2016 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (MBJ-CONSTABLE PCT. 4)
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 4 (CONTRACT NO. 2016C12358) TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT (CONTRACT NO. 2015C07175) WITH PETER RAVELLA CONSULTING, LLC (PARC) TO ASSIST WITH THE CREATION AND PRESENTATION OF THE CAMERON COUNTY EROSION RESPONSE PLAN FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE FOR REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION. (JEV-PARKS)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD 2ND LOW BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,795,010 TO H20 CONSTRUCTION FOR CAMERON COUNTY AND CAMERON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3, RANCHO GRANDE DRAINAGE DIVERSION PHASES I AND II PROJECT (GLO CONTRACT NO. 12-361-000-6127). (MAY-PROGRAM, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT WITH ARGYLE INC. FOR THE JAIL CAMERA AND DOOR PROJECT AT THE CARRIZALES-RUCKER DETENTION CENTER. (OL-SHERIFF)
EXECUTIVE SESSION. A. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS' COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING THE TOMPKINS VS. CAMERON COUNTY CASE, CAUSE NO. 2009-10-5624-B, IN THE 138TH DISTRICT COURT, THE LEGAL STATUS OF THE CASE, RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTINUED HANDLING, AND LEGAL ISSUES PERTAINING THERETO, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (1 )(A)(B) AND (2). B. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS' COURT LEGAL COUNSEL AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING LEGAL ISSUES PERTAINING TO THE SEA RANCH RESTAURANT LEASE AGREEMENT AND CURRENT REPAIR CONTRACT WITH NOBLE TEXAS BUILDERS, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (2). C. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS' COURT LEGAL COUNSEL ON LEGAL ISSUES RELATIVE TO INCOME TAX, SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE TAX WITHHOLDING, PROPER CLASSIFICATION OF WORKERS AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS OR EMPLOYEES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTINUED HANDLING, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A., GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (1 )(A) & (B) AND (2). D. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS' COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING STATUS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTINUED HANDLING OF LETICIA PEREZ VS. CAMERON COUNTY; IN THE 103RD DISTRICT COURT; CAUSE NO. 2014-DCL-07082, INCLUDING MEDIATION, SELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVE AND POSSIBLE SETTLEMENT, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (1 )(A)&(B). E. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS' COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING POSSIBLE ENTRY OF A COMMISSIONERS COURT ORDER TO APPROVE EXEMPTION TO BOND REQUIREMENT TO BRING AN ACTION ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY AS ALLOWED BY TEXAS CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE SECTION 6.001(c) WITH RESPECT TO ADAMS ROAD, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071(1)(A).
Consideration of Consent (Part 2 of 3)
*DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES THE AUDIO IS LOW FOR THIS ITEM* 2H
*DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES THE AUDIO IN THIS ITEM IS LOW* DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO THE ENTRY OF A COMMISSIONERS COURT ORDER TO APPROVE EXEMPTION TO BOND REQUIREMENT TO BRING AN ACTION ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY AS ALLOWED BY TEXAS CIVIL PRACTICE REMEDIES CODE, SECTION 6.001(c) WITH RESPECT TO ADAMS ROAD. (FJM-LEGAL)
*DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES THE AUDIO IN THIS ITEM IS LOW* ACTION RELATIVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION. A. POSSIBLE ACTION. B. POSSIBLE ACTION. C. POSSIBLE ACTION. D. POSSIBLE ACTION. E. POSSIBLE ACTION.
*DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES THE AUDIO IN THIS ITEM IS LOW* CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 2016 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (MBJ-CONSTABLE PCT. 4)
Call to Order PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - UNITED STATES AND TEXAS PLEDGE. INVOCATION. Public Comments
C. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT A COURT ORDER TO EMPLOY SPECIAL COUNSEL TO PROSECUTE LITIGATION AGAINST VOLKSWAGEN. (AD-COMMISSIONER PCT. 2) D. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH MITHOFF LAW, ABRAHAM, WATKINS NICHOLS, SORRELS, AGOSTO & FRIEND, BAKER WOTRING, L.L.P.; THE DAVENPORT LAW FIRM PC; RODRIGUEZ & ASSOCIATES PC; AND PATRICIA E. GARZA LAW FIRM PLLC, TO PROSECUTE LITIGATION AGAINST VOLKSWAGEN. (AD-COMMISSIONER PCT. 2)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO TYLER TECHNOLOGIES FOR ODYSSEY MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017. (JS-COMPUTER CENTER)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE COMMISSIONERS' COURT OF CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS, CAMERON COUNTY SHERIFF OMAR LUCIO, THE ELECTED DISTRICT AND CAMERON COUNTY COURT AT LAW JUDGES AND APPOINTED MASTER'S COURT AND CHILD PROTECTION COURT JUDGES AND CAMERON COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 2, ABELARDO GOMEZ, JR., FOR PROVIDING FOR INDIVIDUAL COURTROOM BAILIFFS FOR EACH COURT, PRISONER HANDLING AND COURTHOUSE SECURITY AT THE 974 E. HARRISON STREET, BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS JUDICIAL BUILDING. (AG-CONSTABLE PCT. 2)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH KOFILE TECHNOLOGIES TO DIGITALLY ARCHIVE REPLACE WORN BINDERS AND UTILIZE QUICKLINK SOFTWARE TO PROVIDE ONLINE ACCESS TO INDEXES FOR CRIMINAL CASES, INDEXES TO CIVIL CASE DEFENDANTS AND PLAINTIFFS AND TO INDEXES AND DOCUMENTS OF HISTORICAL NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,489.62 TO BE PAID FROM THE RECORDS MANAGEMENT AND PRESERVATION FUND 100-0000-2400. A ONETIME QUICKLINK SITE SET UP FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,111.94 AND A MONTHLY QUICKLINK LICENSING, MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $122.70 PER MONTH BILLED ANNUALLY STARTING ON THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF ITS GO-LIVE AND EACH YEAR AFTER TO BE PAID FROM THE COUNTY AND DISTRICT COURT TECHNOLOGY FUND 100-0000-2416, PURSUANT TO TXMAS-13-36010. (EG-DISTRICT CLERK)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE THE $1.00 FEE CHARGED FOR COPIES THROUGH KOFILE'S QUICKLINK SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS TO BE USED TOWARDS FUTURE RECORDS MANAGEMENT PROJECTS IN THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT CLERK.(EG-DISTRICT CLERK)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ARGIO ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT AT THE CAMERON COUNTY SAN BENITO ANNEX, AS PER TCPN CONTRACT NO. R132205-TX-8282, TREMCO INC. AND CAMERON COUNTY CONTRACT NO. 2016C12355. (DV-FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO THE ENTRY OF A COMMISSIONERS COURT ORDER TO APPROVE EXEMPTION TO BOND REQUIREMENT TO BRING AN ACTION ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY AS ALLOWED BY TEXAS CIVIL PRACTICE REMEDIES CODE, SECTION 6.001(c) WITH RESPECT TO ADAMS ROAD. (FJM-LEGAL)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO AUTHORIZE PARKS DIRECTOR TO EXTEND THE PARK OPERATIONS HOURS AS NEEDED BASED ON ANY FUTURE AGREEMENTS THAT REQUIRE THE USE OF THE PARKING AREA. (JEV-PARKS)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 2016 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (MBJ-CONSTABLE PCT. 4)
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO EXECUTE AMENDMENT NO. 4 (CONTRACT NO. 2016C12358) TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT (CONTRACT NO. 2015C07175) WITH PETER RAVELLA CONSULTING, LLC (PARC) TO ASSIST WITH THE CREATION AND PRESENTATION OF THE CAMERON COUNTY EROSION RESPONSE PLAN FOR SUBMITTAL TO THE TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE FOR REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION. (JEV-PARKS)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD 2ND LOW BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,795,010 TO H20 CONSTRUCTION FOR CAMERON COUNTY AND CAMERON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 3, RANCHO GRANDE DRAINAGE DIVERSION PHASES I AND II PROJECT (GLO CONTRACT NO. 12-361-000-6127). (MAY-PROGRAM, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT WITH ARGYLE INC. FOR THE JAIL CAMERA AND DOOR PROJECT AT THE CARRIZALES-RUCKER DETENTION CENTER. (OL-SHERIFF)
EXECUTIVE SESSION. A. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS' COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING THE TOMPKINS VS. CAMERON COUNTY CASE, CAUSE NO. 2009-10-5624-B, IN THE 138TH DISTRICT COURT, THE LEGAL STATUS OF THE CASE, RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTINUED HANDLING, AND LEGAL ISSUES PERTAINING THERETO, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (1 )(A)(B) AND (2). B. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS' COURT LEGAL COUNSEL AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING LEGAL ISSUES PERTAINING TO THE SEA RANCH RESTAURANT LEASE AGREEMENT AND CURRENT REPAIR CONTRACT WITH NOBLE TEXAS BUILDERS, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (2). C. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS' COURT LEGAL COUNSEL ON LEGAL ISSUES RELATIVE TO INCOME TAX, SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE TAX WITHHOLDING, PROPER CLASSIFICATION OF WORKERS AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS OR EMPLOYEES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTINUED HANDLING, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A., GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (1 )(A) & (B) AND (2). D. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS' COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING STATUS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONTINUED HANDLING OF LETICIA PEREZ VS. CAMERON COUNTY; IN THE 103RD DISTRICT COURT; CAUSE NO. 2014-DCL-07082, INCLUDING MEDIATION, SELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVE AND POSSIBLE SETTLEMENT, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (1 )(A)&(B). E. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS' COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING POSSIBLE ENTRY OF A COMMISSIONERS COURT ORDER TO APPROVE EXEMPTION TO BOND REQUIREMENT TO BRING AN ACTION ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY AS ALLOWED BY TEXAS CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE SECTION 6.001(c) WITH RESPECT TO ADAMS ROAD, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071(1)(A).
Consideration of Consent (Part 2 of 3)
*DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES THE AUDIO IS LOW FOR THIS ITEM* 2H
*DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES THE AUDIO IN THIS ITEM IS LOW* DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO THE ENTRY OF A COMMISSIONERS COURT ORDER TO APPROVE EXEMPTION TO BOND REQUIREMENT TO BRING AN ACTION ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY AS ALLOWED BY TEXAS CIVIL PRACTICE REMEDIES CODE, SECTION 6.001(c) WITH RESPECT TO ADAMS ROAD. (FJM-LEGAL)
*DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES THE AUDIO IN THIS ITEM IS LOW* ACTION RELATIVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION. A. POSSIBLE ACTION. B. POSSIBLE ACTION. C. POSSIBLE ACTION. D. POSSIBLE ACTION. E. POSSIBLE ACTION.
*DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES THE AUDIO IN THIS ITEM IS LOW* CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 2016 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (MBJ-CONSTABLE PCT. 4)