1. Opening Prayer: Dr.J.MalcomPhipps,Jr.,Pastorofthe Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church (Rebeca Clay-Flores) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Rebeca Clay-Flores)
Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing November 9th, 2021 as a day of Remembrance of November Pogrom (Kristallnacht). (Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Nelson Wolff)
Presentation of a proclamation recognizing November 9th, 2021 as a "Bruce Hendin Health and Fitness Day" in Bexar County. (Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Nelson Wolff)
Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing the Romph Pou Agency's 40th Anniversary and celebrating the 7th Anniversary of the San Antonio office. (Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tommy Calvert)
In observance of Veterans Day 2021, a celebration in honor of all of our nation's military veterans.
Military and Veterans Services Center FY 20-21 End of Year Report. (Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Nancy Taguacta)
10:00 a.m. - Discussion and appropriate action concerning an appointment to fill the interim vacancy of Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2; the approval of a public official's bond for the appointee to the interim Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2 in the amount of $5,000; and the approval of payment for that bond. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court)
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: All items under the Consent Agenda are heard and acted upon collectively unless opposition is presented, in which case the contested item will be considered, discussion, and appropriate action taken separately. Items 10 - 57
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Request for Arbitration submitted by Ben M. Sifuentes, Jr., P.C., Re: Termination of Deputy Sean Knott, Employee #36674. b. Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds (Fixed Price) between Bexar County and Texas Department of Transportation, approved April 20, 2021. c. Letter from the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, Re: Notice of Khigh Pease's Appeal of his Order of Dismissal to an Independent Arbitrator pursuant to Article 19 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement in lieu of Bexar County Sheriff's Civil Service Commission. d. Citation directed to Bexar County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, Plaintiff's Original Complaint, Re: Elizabeth Schultz, et al, Jr vs. Lindsey Ercole, Do, et al, Case No. 5:21-CV-01043-XR.
Commissioners Court minutes for Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of an order adopting the Bexar County Commissioners Court Canvassing Authority Report for the purpose of certifying the results of the Joint Constitutional Amendment, General, Special and Bond Election and Bexar County Emergency Services District #9 Special Election held on November 2, 2021 in Bexar County, Texas. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Jacque Callanen)
Commissioners Court Canvassing Authority Report for the purpose of certifying the results of Special State Representative Election in Texas House District 118 Runoff Election held on November 2, 2021 in Bexar County, Texas. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Jacque Callanen)
10:30 a.m. - Discussion and appropriate action regarding the adoption of redistricting map to revise Bexar County Commissioners Court precinct boundaries as necessary to comply with the United States Constitution and Voting Rights Act as a result of the 2020 United States Census data. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the meeting and participate in the 2021 Bexar County redistricting process. (Presentation Time: 20 minutes) (Court)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding requests from Central Jury Room for additional funding and the appropriate budgetary amendment. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ron Rangel)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of a Real Estate Purchase Agreement authorizing the purchase of a property, located at 7838 Barlite Boulevard, being approximately 2.00 acres of land, said property being known as Lot 3, Block 2, New City Block 13401, as recorded in Volume 9564, Page 105 of the Deed and Plat Records of Bexar County, Texas, from Baptist University of the Americas for a total consideration of $6,500,000 including $100,000 in Earnest Money, plus applicable closing costs. Precinct Number 1. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Awarding delivery orders to various suppliers for the purchase of computer equipment, software, and supply items including: desktop software license renewals, wiring and cabling, computer parts, cell phones, pager services and related technology peripherals on a requirements contract basis in the estimated combined annual amount of $21.8 million utilizing the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Alliance; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent and file appropriate award documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Patricia Torres)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the creation of the Managed Assigned Counsel Department and appropriate budget transfer. a. Authorization of Managed Assigned Counsel Program Director position and appropriate budget transfer to include position cost and Year 1 Startup costs. b. Consent and Approval of the Managed Assigned Counsel (MAC) Oversight Board's selection of Managed Assigned Counsel Program Director, Jim Bethke. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court
Ratification of a submission of an electronic grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for the "Urban Park" (UP) grant program for the development of the Hilltop Acres County Park in the amount of $5,332,584 with $1,500,000 in TPWD funding and $3,832,584 as an in-kind County match requirement, and acceptance of funds if awarded. The term of the grant is from March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025. (Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Betty Bueche)
EXECUTIVE SESSION (DISCUSSION ONLY: CLOSED TO PUBLIC) (Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code) EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. 64. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. In the matter of Aramark Correctional Services, LLC 65. §551.0725 Deliberation regarding contract being negotiated: (Upon receipt of written authorization from the Criminal District Attorney, the Commissioners Court must vote unanimously that deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of Commissioners Court in negotiations with a third person.) a. Collective Bargaining negotiations with the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County under Chapter 174 of the Local Government Code.
1. Opening Prayer: Dr.J.MalcomPhipps,Jr.,Pastorofthe Ephesus Seventh-day Adventist Church (Rebeca Clay-Flores) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Rebeca Clay-Flores)
Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing November 9th, 2021 as a day of Remembrance of November Pogrom (Kristallnacht). (Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Nelson Wolff)
Presentation of a proclamation recognizing November 9th, 2021 as a "Bruce Hendin Health and Fitness Day" in Bexar County. (Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Nelson Wolff)
Presentation of a proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing the Romph Pou Agency's 40th Anniversary and celebrating the 7th Anniversary of the San Antonio office. (Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tommy Calvert)
In observance of Veterans Day 2021, a celebration in honor of all of our nation's military veterans.
Military and Veterans Services Center FY 20-21 End of Year Report. (Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Nancy Taguacta)
10:00 a.m. - Discussion and appropriate action concerning an appointment to fill the interim vacancy of Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2; the approval of a public official's bond for the appointee to the interim Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2 in the amount of $5,000; and the approval of payment for that bond. (Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court)
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: All items under the Consent Agenda are heard and acted upon collectively unless opposition is presented, in which case the contested item will be considered, discussion, and appropriate action taken separately. Items 10 - 57
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Request for Arbitration submitted by Ben M. Sifuentes, Jr., P.C., Re: Termination of Deputy Sean Knott, Employee #36674. b. Agreement to Contribute Right of Way Funds (Fixed Price) between Bexar County and Texas Department of Transportation, approved April 20, 2021. c. Letter from the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas, Re: Notice of Khigh Pease's Appeal of his Order of Dismissal to an Independent Arbitrator pursuant to Article 19 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement in lieu of Bexar County Sheriff's Civil Service Commission. d. Citation directed to Bexar County Judge Nelson W. Wolff, Plaintiff's Original Complaint, Re: Elizabeth Schultz, et al, Jr vs. Lindsey Ercole, Do, et al, Case No. 5:21-CV-01043-XR.
Commissioners Court minutes for Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding approval of an order adopting the Bexar County Commissioners Court Canvassing Authority Report for the purpose of certifying the results of the Joint Constitutional Amendment, General, Special and Bond Election and Bexar County Emergency Services District #9 Special Election held on November 2, 2021 in Bexar County, Texas. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Jacque Callanen)
Commissioners Court Canvassing Authority Report for the purpose of certifying the results of Special State Representative Election in Texas House District 118 Runoff Election held on November 2, 2021 in Bexar County, Texas. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Jacque Callanen)
10:30 a.m. - Discussion and appropriate action regarding the adoption of redistricting map to revise Bexar County Commissioners Court precinct boundaries as necessary to comply with the United States Constitution and Voting Rights Act as a result of the 2020 United States Census data. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the meeting and participate in the 2021 Bexar County redistricting process. (Presentation Time: 20 minutes) (Court)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding requests from Central Jury Room for additional funding and the appropriate budgetary amendment. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ron Rangel)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of a Real Estate Purchase Agreement authorizing the purchase of a property, located at 7838 Barlite Boulevard, being approximately 2.00 acres of land, said property being known as Lot 3, Block 2, New City Block 13401, as recorded in Volume 9564, Page 105 of the Deed and Plat Records of Bexar County, Texas, from Baptist University of the Americas for a total consideration of $6,500,000 including $100,000 in Earnest Money, plus applicable closing costs. Precinct Number 1. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Dan Curry)
Awarding delivery orders to various suppliers for the purchase of computer equipment, software, and supply items including: desktop software license renewals, wiring and cabling, computer parts, cell phones, pager services and related technology peripherals on a requirements contract basis in the estimated combined annual amount of $21.8 million utilizing the State of Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Purchasing Alliance; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent and file appropriate award documents for record. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Patricia Torres)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the creation of the Managed Assigned Counsel Department and appropriate budget transfer. a. Authorization of Managed Assigned Counsel Program Director position and appropriate budget transfer to include position cost and Year 1 Startup costs. b. Consent and Approval of the Managed Assigned Counsel (MAC) Oversight Board's selection of Managed Assigned Counsel Program Director, Jim Bethke. (Estimated Presentation Time: 10 minutes) (Court
Ratification of a submission of an electronic grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for the "Urban Park" (UP) grant program for the development of the Hilltop Acres County Park in the amount of $5,332,584 with $1,500,000 in TPWD funding and $3,832,584 as an in-kind County match requirement, and acceptance of funds if awarded. The term of the grant is from March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2025. (Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Betty Bueche)
EXECUTIVE SESSION (DISCUSSION ONLY: CLOSED TO PUBLIC) (Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code) EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. 64. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. In the matter of Aramark Correctional Services, LLC 65. §551.0725 Deliberation regarding contract being negotiated: (Upon receipt of written authorization from the Criminal District Attorney, the Commissioners Court must vote unanimously that deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of Commissioners Court in negotiations with a third person.) a. Collective Bargaining negotiations with the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County under Chapter 174 of the Local Government Code.