2. ALL ITEMS UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE HEARD COLLECTIVELY UNLESS OPPOSITION IS PRESENTED, IN WHICH CASE THE CONTESTED ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED, DISCUSSED, AND APPROPRIATE ACTION TAKEN SEPARATELY. A. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE THE DRAWING PROCESS ON LETTER OF CREDIT NO. 821 FOR ARROYO COLORADO ESTATES SUBDIVISION FOR REQUIRED MAINTENANCE ON ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PCT. 3. (EH-CCDoT-ENG) B. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO UPGRADE 20 SPRINT AIR CARDS AND 90 DELL LAPTOPS WITH SPRINT AIR CARDS EMBEDDED TO 110 DELL LATITUDE 3340'S WITH SPRINT AIR CARDS EMBEDDED AND ADD 10 NEW BOARD BAND SERVICE LINES FOR 10 DELL 3340'S (FOR A TOTAL OF 120 LAPTOPS) WITH SPRINT AIR CARDS EMBEDDED FOR THE ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT VIA HOUSTON AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT (HGAC) CONTRACT NO. CW-10-14. (RG-ELECTIONS) C. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO 3 TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH VENSER CONTRACTORS LLC, FOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BLXBY AND ALTO REAL COLONIAS IN THE CITY OF LA FERIA SERVICE AREA (TDA CONTRACT NO. 713061). (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) D. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ALSAY INCORPORATED FOR A WATER WELL FOR THE NORTH CAMERON REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION (TDA CONTRACT NO. 713107). (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) E. ELECTIONS OFFICE STAFF (2): ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY JANE REYNA AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT MARVELIA SANDOVAL TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 8/30 TO 9/3/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE 33RD ANNUAL ELECTION LAW SEMINAR. F. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT. 2-3 JUDGE MARY ESTHER SOROLA AND OFFICE STAFF (1): COURT COORDINATOR GRISELDA ARAMBURO TO TRAVEL TO SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TEXAS, ON 8/24/15 TO ATTEND THE 2015 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE WORKSHOP. G. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT. 3-1 JUDGE GUADALUPE AYALA AND OFFICE STAFF (2): COURT ADMINISTRATOR BRENDA JALOMO AND COURT ASSISTANT I MANDY BARRIOS TO TRAVEL TO SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TEXAS ON 8/24/15 TO ATTEND THE 2015 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE WORKSHOP. H. JUVENILE COURT OFFICE STAFF (1): COURT COORDINATOR ELVIRA LEAL TO TRAVEL TO GALVESTON, TEXAS ON 10/31 TO 11/4/15 TO ATTEND THE 39TH TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR COURT ADMINISTRATORS EDUCATION CONFERENCE. (PRO FORMA APPROVAL) I. JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICE STAFF (4): DEPUTY CHIEF ROSE GOMEZ, JUVENILE PROBATION SUPERVISOR GRACIE GRACIA, SPECIAL NEED DIVERSITY PROGRAM (SNDP) OFFICERS AMANDA DRASH AND VICTORIA NEWTON TO TRAVEL TO SAN MARCOS, TEXAS ON 10/13 TO 10/16/15 TO ATTEND THE 11TH ANNUAL STRENGTHENING YOUTH & FAMILIES CONFERENCE. (PRO FORMA APPROVAL)
H. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROCUREMENT METHOD FOR THE OLD COUNTY JAIL PLUMBING UPGRADES PROJECT. (DV- CCDoT-CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT) I. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE JOB ORDER CONTRACT NO. 2015C08187 WITH HUNT AND ASSOCIATES INC./SCOGGINS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS INC. FOR OLD COUNTY JAIL PLUMBING UPGRADES PROJECT. (DV- CCDoT-CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT)
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT (CONTRACT NO. 2015C07175) WITH PETER A. 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 EXECUTE CONCESSION AGREEMENT (CONTRACT NO. 2015C07179) BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY (PARKS AND RECREATION) AND DIRTY AL'S 1, INC. D/B/A DIRTY AL'S-SOUTH PADRE ISLAND LOCATED AT ISLA BLANCA PARK. (JEV-PARKS)
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE BROKERAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES, INC. (BWH-LEGAL). D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AMEND OR OTHERWISE SEPARATE THE MAJOR MEDICAL AND STOP LOSS RFP PROVISIONS FROM OTHER INSURANCE, CAFETERIA PLAN AND ANCILLARY PRODUCTS, PROVISIONS FOR SEPARATE RFP OR CANCEL THE COUNTY'S HEALTH CARE RFP FOR MAJOR MEDICAL, STOP LOSS AND CAFETERIA AND ANCILLARY PRODUCTS. (BWH-LEGAL) E. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPOINT AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ASSIST THE COURT IN EVALUATING RESPONSES TO THE COUNTY'S HEALTH CARE RFP FOR MAJOR MEDICAL, STOP LOSS AND CAFETERIA AND ANCILLARY MEDICAL INSURANCE PRODUCTS. (BWH-LEGAL) F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL TO GIVE NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF THE BROKERAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT TO GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES, INC. (BWH-LEGAL) G. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RENEW THE COUNTY'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN WITH TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR. (BWH-LEGAL)
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE PUBLISHING OF ELECTED OFFICIALS MAXIMUM COMPENSATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR. (MG-AUDITOR)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE SCHEDULING OF PUBLIC HEARING DATES TO SET COUNTY TAX RATES FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR. (MG-AUDITOR)
A. CONFER WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING LEGAL ISSUES ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE CURRENT RFP, THE CONSULTING CONTRACT WITH GALLAGHER AND THE CURRENT HEALTH CARE RFP, AND THE MODIFICATION, AMENDMENT OR TERMINATION THEREOF AS PERMITTED BY GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (2). B. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING THE TOMPKINS VS. CAMERON COUNTY CASE, CAUSE NO. 2009-10-5624-B, IN THE 138TH DISTRICT COURT, POSSIBLE SETTLEMENT OF THE CASE, 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).
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE BROKERAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES, INC. (BWH-LEGAL). D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AMEND OR OTHERWISE SEPARATE THE MAJOR MEDICAL AND STOP LOSS RFP PROVISIONS FROM OTHER INSURANCE, CAFETERIA PLAN AND ANCILLARY PRODUCTS, PROVISIONS FOR SEPARATE RFP OR CANCEL THE COUNTY'S HEALTH CARE RFP FOR MAJOR MEDICAL, STOP LOSS AND CAFETERIA AND ANCILLARY PRODUCTS. (BWH-LEGAL) E. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPOINT AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ASSIST THE COURT IN EVALUATING RESPONSES TO THE COUNTY'S HEALTH CARE RFP FOR MAJOR MEDICAL, STOP LOSS AND CAFETERIA AND ANCILLARY MEDICAL INSURANCE PRODUCTS. (BWH-LEGAL) G. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RENEW THE COUNTY'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN WITH TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR. (BWH-LEGAL)
2. ALL ITEMS UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE HEARD COLLECTIVELY UNLESS OPPOSITION IS PRESENTED, IN WHICH CASE THE CONTESTED ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED, DISCUSSED, AND APPROPRIATE ACTION TAKEN SEPARATELY. A. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO INITIATE THE DRAWING PROCESS ON LETTER OF CREDIT NO. 821 FOR ARROYO COLORADO ESTATES SUBDIVISION FOR REQUIRED MAINTENANCE ON ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PCT. 3. (EH-CCDoT-ENG) B. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO UPGRADE 20 SPRINT AIR CARDS AND 90 DELL LAPTOPS WITH SPRINT AIR CARDS EMBEDDED TO 110 DELL LATITUDE 3340'S WITH SPRINT AIR CARDS EMBEDDED AND ADD 10 NEW BOARD BAND SERVICE LINES FOR 10 DELL 3340'S (FOR A TOTAL OF 120 LAPTOPS) WITH SPRINT AIR CARDS EMBEDDED FOR THE ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT VIA HOUSTON AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT (HGAC) CONTRACT NO. CW-10-14. (RG-ELECTIONS) C. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO 3 TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH VENSER CONTRACTORS LLC, FOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BLXBY AND ALTO REAL COLONIAS IN THE CITY OF LA FERIA SERVICE AREA (TDA CONTRACT NO. 713061). (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) D. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ALSAY INCORPORATED FOR A WATER WELL FOR THE NORTH CAMERON REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION (TDA CONTRACT NO. 713107). (RG-PLANNING DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) E. ELECTIONS OFFICE STAFF (2): ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY JANE REYNA AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT MARVELIA SANDOVAL TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 8/30 TO 9/3/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE 33RD ANNUAL ELECTION LAW SEMINAR. F. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT. 2-3 JUDGE MARY ESTHER SOROLA AND OFFICE STAFF (1): COURT COORDINATOR GRISELDA ARAMBURO TO TRAVEL TO SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TEXAS, ON 8/24/15 TO ATTEND THE 2015 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE WORKSHOP. G. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT. 3-1 JUDGE GUADALUPE AYALA AND OFFICE STAFF (2): COURT ADMINISTRATOR BRENDA JALOMO AND COURT ASSISTANT I MANDY BARRIOS TO TRAVEL TO SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TEXAS ON 8/24/15 TO ATTEND THE 2015 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE WORKSHOP. H. JUVENILE COURT OFFICE STAFF (1): COURT COORDINATOR ELVIRA LEAL TO TRAVEL TO GALVESTON, TEXAS ON 10/31 TO 11/4/15 TO ATTEND THE 39TH TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR COURT ADMINISTRATORS EDUCATION CONFERENCE. (PRO FORMA APPROVAL) I. JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICE STAFF (4): DEPUTY CHIEF ROSE GOMEZ, JUVENILE PROBATION SUPERVISOR GRACIE GRACIA, SPECIAL NEED DIVERSITY PROGRAM (SNDP) OFFICERS AMANDA DRASH AND VICTORIA NEWTON TO TRAVEL TO SAN MARCOS, TEXAS ON 10/13 TO 10/16/15 TO ATTEND THE 11TH ANNUAL STRENGTHENING YOUTH & FAMILIES CONFERENCE. (PRO FORMA APPROVAL)
H. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE JOB ORDER CONTRACT PROCUREMENT METHOD FOR THE OLD COUNTY JAIL PLUMBING UPGRADES PROJECT. (DV- CCDoT-CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT) I. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE JOB ORDER CONTRACT NO. 2015C08187 WITH HUNT AND ASSOCIATES INC./SCOGGINS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS INC. FOR OLD COUNTY JAIL PLUMBING UPGRADES PROJECT. (DV- CCDoT-CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT)
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO EXECUTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT (CONTRACT NO. 2015C07175) WITH PETER A. 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 EXECUTE CONCESSION AGREEMENT (CONTRACT NO. 2015C07179) BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY (PARKS AND RECREATION) AND DIRTY AL'S 1, INC. D/B/A DIRTY AL'S-SOUTH PADRE ISLAND LOCATED AT ISLA BLANCA PARK. (JEV-PARKS)
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE BROKERAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES, INC. (BWH-LEGAL). D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AMEND OR OTHERWISE SEPARATE THE MAJOR MEDICAL AND STOP LOSS RFP PROVISIONS FROM OTHER INSURANCE, CAFETERIA PLAN AND ANCILLARY PRODUCTS, PROVISIONS FOR SEPARATE RFP OR CANCEL THE COUNTY'S HEALTH CARE RFP FOR MAJOR MEDICAL, STOP LOSS AND CAFETERIA AND ANCILLARY PRODUCTS. (BWH-LEGAL) E. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPOINT AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ASSIST THE COURT IN EVALUATING RESPONSES TO THE COUNTY'S HEALTH CARE RFP FOR MAJOR MEDICAL, STOP LOSS AND CAFETERIA AND ANCILLARY MEDICAL INSURANCE PRODUCTS. (BWH-LEGAL) F. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL TO GIVE NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF THE BROKERAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT TO GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES, INC. (BWH-LEGAL) G. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RENEW THE COUNTY'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN WITH TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR. (BWH-LEGAL)
CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE PUBLISHING OF ELECTED OFFICIALS MAXIMUM COMPENSATION FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR. (MG-AUDITOR)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE SCHEDULING OF PUBLIC HEARING DATES TO SET COUNTY TAX RATES FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR. (MG-AUDITOR)
A. CONFER WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING LEGAL ISSUES ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE CURRENT RFP, THE CONSULTING CONTRACT WITH GALLAGHER AND THE CURRENT HEALTH CARE RFP, AND THE MODIFICATION, AMENDMENT OR TERMINATION THEREOF AS PERMITTED BY GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (2). B. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING THE TOMPKINS VS. CAMERON COUNTY CASE, CAUSE NO. 2009-10-5624-B, IN THE 138TH DISTRICT COURT, POSSIBLE SETTLEMENT OF THE CASE, 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).
C. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE BROKERAGE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES, INC. (BWH-LEGAL). D. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO AMEND OR OTHERWISE SEPARATE THE MAJOR MEDICAL AND STOP LOSS RFP PROVISIONS FROM OTHER INSURANCE, CAFETERIA PLAN AND ANCILLARY PRODUCTS, PROVISIONS FOR SEPARATE RFP OR CANCEL THE COUNTY'S HEALTH CARE RFP FOR MAJOR MEDICAL, STOP LOSS AND CAFETERIA AND ANCILLARY PRODUCTS. (BWH-LEGAL) E. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPOINT AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ASSIST THE COURT IN EVALUATING RESPONSES TO THE COUNTY'S HEALTH CARE RFP FOR MAJOR MEDICAL, STOP LOSS AND CAFETERIA AND ANCILLARY MEDICAL INSURANCE PRODUCTS. (BWH-LEGAL) G. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RENEW THE COUNTY'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN WITH TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR. (BWH-LEGAL)