Agenda
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INVOCATION; Commissioner Stacy
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE AMERICAN FLAG; Commissioner Bailey
[1:04]
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE TEXAS FLAG; Commissioner Bailey
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RECOGNITION OF GUESTS;
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AGENDA
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PUBLIC FORUM: (This is the public’s opportunity to address the Commissioners Court about County matters. During this meeting, the Commissioners Court will not discuss, consider or take action on any item not included on this meeting’s agenda. We respectfully ask that anyone stepping forward to speak during the Public Forum to please limit remarks to three minutes or less.)
[14:24]
Discuss/Act on approving a one-year Resolution with Meals on Wheels Senior Services and an Agreement to continue providing home-delivered meal services for homebound persons in the County who are elderly and/or have a disability, effective October 1, 2023 in the amount of $40,000.00, and all related issues; (Judge New – Auditor)
[17:54]
Discuss/Act on an update regarding soil conservation lakes: Rockwall Lake, Rainbow Lake and Lofland Lake, and all related issues; (Commissioner Bailey)
[47:09]
Discuss/Act on approving the Ordinance Regulating Junkyards and Automotive Wrecking and Salvage Yards located in the unincorporated areas of Rockwall County, and all related issues; (Commissioner Stacy)
[48:42]
Discuss/Act on naming Rockwall County Sesquicentennial Plaza, and all related issues; (Commissioner Stacy)
[50:28]
Discuss/Act on updates and progress related to the Courthouse Courtroom additions 3rd floor project, and all related issues; (Commissioner Sevier)
[52:10]
Discuss/Act on turning off non-essential lights to the County Court House from September 6, 2023, between 11 pm to 6 am, until the end of the migration period of October 29, 2023, and all related issues; (Commissioner Sevier)
[55:23]
Discuss/Act on a Public Hearing Notice Zoning Request to be held by the City of McLendon-Chisholm, and all related issues; (Judge New)
[1:00:04]
Discuss/Act on updates and progress related to the American Rescue Plan monies and the planned County Annex project, and all related issues; (Judge New)
[1:07:57]
Discuss/Act on approving a Local Match Funds Agreement, effective October 1, 2023, with the North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA) in the amount of $66,064.00, and all related issues; (Judge New – Auditor)
[1:08:47]
Discuss/Act on approving the one-year renewal Interlocal Agreements effective October 1, 2023 with the Cities of Rockwall ($65,633), Royse City ($88,419), Heath ($15,475), McLendon-Chisholm ($127,813) and Fate ($72,661) for providing fire protection services to non-incorporated areas within the County, and all related issues; (Judge New – Auditor)
[1:22:07]
Discuss/Act on approving a one-year contract renewal, effective October 1, 2023, with Medic Rescue, Inc. to provide transportation of human remains to the Medical Examiner’s Office at a cost of $425.00 per deceased, and all related issues; (Judge New – Auditor)
[1:23:50]
Discuss/Act on approving a one-year contract renewal, effective October 1, 2023, with Medic Rescue, Inc. to provide transportation of persons to a mental health facility pursuant to Chapters 573 & 574 of the Texas Health and Safety Code at the current Medicaid/Medicare rates, and all related issues; (Judge New – Auditor)
[1:24:36]
Discuss/Act on setting the daily rate for jury duty pay pursuant to HB 3474, and all related issues; (Judge New – Auditor)
[1:28:31]
Discuss/Act on approving an estimate from Foamworks to provide concrete repair services at the County Library at a cost of $7,456.76, and all related issues; (Judge New – Auditor)
[1:30:58]
Discuss/Act on approving a one-year renewal service agreement with Housewarmers for the Veterans Services office at a cost of $900.00, and all related issues; (Judge New – Auditor)
[1:32:17]
Discuss/Act on approving County membership with Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition at a fee of $8,992.50, and all related issues; (Judge New – Auditor)
[1:40:40]
Discuss/Act on approving a renewal agreement with Royse City for dispatch services provided by the Rockwall County Sheriff’s Office at an annual fee of $120,000.00, and all related issues; (Judge New – Auditor)
[1:41:41]
Discuss/Act on approving a quote from Network Sciences, Inc., for document file preparation and delivery of all PDF forms and scanned images at a cost of $3,000.00, and all related issues; (Judge New – Auditor)
[1:45:20]
Discuss/Act on approving a Non-Exclusive License Agreement with Indigent Healthcare Solutions for the software system to be used by the Indigent Health Care Department at a monthly fee of $1,865.00, and all related issues; (Judge New – Auditor)
[1:47:39]
Discuss/Act on approving a three-year renewal maintenance agreement with Affiliated Telephone, Inc., for phone system support at an annual cost of $13,247.50, effective October 1, 2023, and all related issues; (Judge New – Auditor)
[1:48:20]
Discuss/Act on approving the renewal of an Agreement for use of subscription material with Lexipol to provide a policy management service and software for law enforcement, and all related issues; (Judge New – Auditor)
[1:50:27]
Discuss/Act on awarding a contract based on the bid(s) received for generator service and inspection of four generators located at two separate County facilities, and all related issues; (Judge New – Auditor)
[1:52:58]
Discuss/Act on approving a letter of non-renewal for the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of West Tawakoni regarding housing prisoners, and all related issues; (Judge New – Auditor)
[1:53:51]
Discuss/Act on approving Amendment #2 to the agreement with HDR Architecture, Inc., to accept the proposal for a load bearing Feasibility Study of the Courthouse penthouse at a cost of $15,989.00, and all related issues; (Judge New – Auditor)
[1:55:34]
Discuss/Act on approving the FY2024 Texas SAVNS Annual Maintenance Grant Contract whereby the Attorney General?s Office will provide grant monies in the amount of $18,030.39, and all related issues; (Judge New ? Auditor)
[1:56:27]
Discuss/Act on awarding 2024 Contracts for Bids received for the following Road & Bridge Construction Materials: (1) Hot Mix Asphalt Concrete; (2) Asphalts, Oils & Emulsions; (3) Gas, Oil & Diesel; (4) Corrugated Metal Pipe; (5) Cement Treated Material, and all related issues; (Judge New – Auditor)
[1:57:26]
Discuss/Act on renewing the following annual maintenance agreements for October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, and all related issues;
[1:57:27]
AGS Landscaping Lawn Maintenance for New Courthouse, Historic Courthouse, County Library, Adult Probation, County Services Bldg., Veterans Memorial, County Jail $103,354.00
[1:57:27]
Accurate Controls Security Equipment for County Jail $44,249.17
[1:57:31]
Animoto Productions Picture/Video software for County Agent $180.00
[2:00:05]
DataBank Microfilm Reader for County Clerk $1,949.40
[2:00:27]
Davis Cable Technologies "On Call" Fiber optic contractor $3,500.00
[2:00:27]
Dell Remote Hardware Recovery $6,240.00
[2:00:59]
PUBLIC HEARING: to discuss the proposed FY2024 Budget for Rockwall County, and all related issues;
[2:05:21]
PUBLIC HEARING to discuss the proposed 2023 Tax Rate for Rockwall County, all related issues;
[2:06:16]
PUBLIC HEARING to discuss the County Clerk’s Archive Plan FY2024 for the Preservation and Restoration of the County Clerk’s Records Archives, and all related issues;
[2:07:29]
Discuss/Act on adopting the Rockwall County Budget for FY2024 and take record vote, and all related issues; (Judge New - Auditor)
[2:25:38]
Discuss/Act on adopting the Rockwall County Tax Rate for 2023 (Fiscal Year 2024) and take record vote, and all related issues; (Judge New - Auditor)
[2:26:43]
Discuss/Act on approving the County Clerk’s Archive Plan FY2024 for the Preservation and Restoration of the County Clerk’s Records Archives, and all related issues; (Judge New - County Clerk)
[2:27:06]
Discuss/Act on designating a day or days of the week on which the County Commissioners Court shall convene in a regular term each month during the next fiscal year pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §81.005(a), and all related issues; (Judge New)
[2:28:25]
Discuss/Act on approving Rockwall County Employee holidays for the calendar year 2024, and all related issues; (Judge New)
[2:31:21]
Discuss/Act on approving the FY2024 Sheriffs’ and Constables’ Fees pursuant to Tex. Local Gov’t Code §118.131(d), and all related issues; (Judge New/Sheriff)
[2:32:29]
CONSENT AGENDA:
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PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS/DISPOSITIONS: Discuss/Act on approving the following property acquisitions and dispositions of fixed assets:
[2:34:34]
NON-EMERGENCY BUDGET TRANSFER(S):
[2:35:58]
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS, BILLS, CLAIMS, AND PAYROLL(S):
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Commissioners Court of Rockwall 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 in this agenda item, in the order deemed appropriate, as authorized by Chapter 551, Open Meetings, Subchapter D, Texas Government Code, or to seek the advice of its attorney.
[2:37:56]
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION: Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.001, et seq., the Commissioners Court will reconvene into Open Session to take any action necessary on matters discussed in Executive Session.
[2:37:56]
COMMISSIONERS COURT REPORTS: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, the County Judge and the County Commissioners may report on the following items: (1) expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences; (2) information about holiday schedules; (3) recognition of individuals; (4) reminders about upcoming County events; (5) information community events; and (6) announcements involving an imminent threat to public health and safety.
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ADJOURN