Minutes - Commissioners Court

BRAZORIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT

MINUTES

BE IT REMEMBERED THAT ON JULY 28, 2026, THERE WAS BEGUN AND HOLDEN A

SPECIAL SESSION OF COMMISSIONERS COURT.

CALL TO ORDER

This meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM.

ROLL CALL

Judge L.M. "Matt" Sebesta Jr.

Present:

Commissioner Jay Burridge

Commissioner Stacy L. Adams

Commissioner David R. Linder

County Clerk Joyce Hudman

Commissioner Ryan Cade

Absent:

INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY COMMISSIONER ADAMS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commissioners Court Regular Session - July 14, 2026 9:00 AM

D.1.

APPROVED

David R. Linder

Stacy L. Adams

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Adams, and Commissioner Linder

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

PUBLIC APPEARANCES

To accommodate all members of the public and ensure full public input, members of

the public may address the Court concerning any item before the Court prior to the

Court’s consideration of the item and/or any other matter of concern. Pursuant to

Commissioners Court Order 7.C.1, dated January 28, 2020, a member of the public

may address the Court for a total period of time not to exceed five (5) minutes. A

member of the public who addresses the Court through a translator may address the

Court for a total period of time not to exceed ten (10) minutes. If a member of the public

inquires about a subject for which there is not an item on the meeting agenda or for

which notice has not been given pursuant to Texas Government Code chapter 551, the

Court may furnish specific factual information or recite existing policy in response to the

inquiry. However, any deliberation or decision about the subject of the inquiry must be

limited to a proposal to place such subject on the agenda for a subsequent meeting.

PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS - NONE

FORMAL REPORTS AND APPEARANCES - NONE

CONSENT

PASSED THE CONSENT AGENDA

David R. Linder

Jay Burridge

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Adams, and Commissioner Linder

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

County Judge

Commissioners Court Meeting Dates for FY 2027

H.1.

H.2.

Brazoria County Holiday Schedule for Calendar Year 2027

County Clerk

H.3.

Deputation in the County Clerks’ Office

District Attorney

Dedication of the Completed Firefighter Training Facility to the Brazoria

H.4.

County Firefighter’s Association for the Public Purpose of Enhancing

County-Wide Fire Protection and Training

Sheriff's Office

Memorandum of Understanding

H.5.

Tax Assessor - Collector

Account Number: 5120-0015-001 Resale Meeting of: February 24, 2026

H.6.

Auditor

Auditor’s Monthly Report - June 2026

Payment of Bills

H.7.

H.8.

FY 2026: Additional Funds

FY 2026: Line Item Transfer

H.9.

H.10.

H.11.

H.12.

CDBG/HUD/Welfare Department

Brazoria County Community Development Program Year 2026 Annual

H.13.

Action Plan

Monthly Welfare Reports

H.14.

H.15.

H.16.

H.17.

Monthly Section 8 Reports

Brazoria County Rehab/Reconstruction Program

Brazoria County Rehab/Reconstruction Program - Award Engineering

Services

APPROVED

Jay Burridge

Stacy L. Adams

Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner Adams, and

Commissioner Linder

Judge Sebesta Jr.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ABSTAIN:

Engineer

H.18.

Engineering Services for the Austin Bayou De-snagging Project

Engineering Services for the City of Danbury Sewer Systems

Improvements Project

H.19.

H.20.

H.21.

H.22.

H.23.

Engineering Services for the City of Danbury Water Systems

Improvements Project

Engineering Services for the Pearland Airport Drainage Improvements

Project

Engineering Services for the City of Brazoria Inflow and Infiltration

Improvements Project

Engineering Services for the City of Brazoria Ground Storage Tank

Project

Order Setting Public Hearing - Request to Cancel a Subdivision

H.24.

PULLED FROM AGENDA

RESULT:

City of Iowa Colony Annexation (Partial County Road 81)

H.25.

H.26.

Projects Under Blanket Interlocal Agreements for Direct Assistance to

Cities and Towns

Close, Vacate, and Abandon Part of a Public Road and Its Rights-of-Way

of Record in Abstract 280 (Precinct 4)

H.27.

H.28.

Engineering Services for the Ashley Wilson Road (County Road 332)

Ditch and Shoulder Improvements Project (Precinct 4)

Engineering Services for the County Road 192 Ditch Improvements

Project (Precinct 2)

H.29.

H.30.

H.31.

H.32.

Engineering Services for the Hillcrest Village Sewer and Water

Improvements Project (Precinct 1)

Engineering Services for the City of Sweeny Fire Hydrant and Water Line

Looping Project (Precinct 4)

Engineering Services for the City of West Columbia Water Plant Number

3 Storage Facilities Improvements Project (Precinct 4)

Health

Increase Water Lab Fees

H.33.

Human Resource

Deputy Constable Appointment - Constable Precinct 3

H.34.

H.35.

H.36.

H.37.

Deputy Constable Appointment - Constable Precinct 1

Overtime Report - May 2026

Deputy Constable Appointment - Constable Precinct 2

APPROVED

Stacy L. Adams

Jay Burridge

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Adams, and Commissioner Linder

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Parks

Proposed Temporary/Partial Closure of Parks for UIL Cross Country

Meets at Resoft Park and Hanson Riverside County Park

H.38.

Purchasing Department

Sell Surplus Gaming Machines

H.39.

H.40.

Sole Source Justification for Thomson Reuters

Toll Road Authority

Treasurer’s Monthly Cash and Investment Report for Toll Road Funds for

H.41.

April 2026

Treasurer’s Monthly Cash and Investment Report for Toll Road Funds for

May 2026

H.42.

DISCUSSION

County Judge

Approval for Emergency Medical Services Provider - Guardian Angels

2026 LLC

I.1.

APPROVED

RESULT:

Stacy L. Adams

Jay Burridge

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Adams, and Commissioner Linder

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

District Attorney

Order Opening Public Hearing on Adopting Tax Abatement Guidelines

and Criteria

I.2.

APPROVED

RESULT:

Stacy L. Adams

David R. Linder

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Adams, and Commissioner Linder

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Order Closing Public Hearing on Adopting Tax Abatement Guidelines and

Criteria

I.3.

APPROVED

RESULT:

Stacy L. Adams

David R. Linder

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Adams, and Commissioner Linder

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Order Adopting Tax Abatement Guidelines and Criteria

I.4.

APPROVED

RESULT:

David R. Linder

Jay Burridge

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Adams, and Commissioner Linder

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Adoption of Revised Tax Abatement Application

I.5.

APPROVED

David R. Linder

Stacy L. Adams

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Adams, and Commissioner Linder

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Treasurer

I.6.

Treasurer’s Monthly Cash and Investment Report for May 2026

APPROVED

RESULT:

Jay Burridge

Stacy L. Adams

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Adams, and Commissioner Linder

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Auditor

I.7.

Issuance of Purchase Order After the Fact - District Clerk

APPROVED

RESULT:

David R. Linder

Jay Burridge

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Adams, and Commissioner Linder

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Engineer

I.8.

Right of Way Acquisition - CR 400 Realignment (Precinct 4)

APPROVED

RESULT:

David R. Linder

Jay Burridge

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Adams, and Commissioner Linder

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Engineering Services for the Solar Projects Road Reconstruction -

County Roads 4, 5, 772, and 23 (Precinct 4)

I.9.

APPROVED

RESULT:

David R. Linder

Jay Burridge

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Adams, and Commissioner Linder

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Contribution Agreement for Manvel Annex Parking Lot Connection Project

I.10.

APPROVED

Stacy L. Adams

David R. Linder

Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner Adams, and

Commissioner Linder

Judge Sebesta Jr.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

NAYES:

Human Resource

Non-Closure Emergency Policy

I.11.

APPROVED

RESULT:

Stacy L. Adams

Jay Burridge

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Adams, and Commissioner Linder

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Emergency Closure Policy

I.12.

APPROVED

David R. Linder

Jay Burridge

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Adams, and Commissioner Linder

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Parks

Request to Use Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) State

Funding for Fish Stocking Services

I.13.

APPROVED

RESULT:

Stacy L. Adams

Jay Burridge

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Adams, and Commissioner Linder

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Purchasing Department

Award RFSQ #26-44 Design Services for Parks Headquarters Outdoor

I.14.

Target Range

APPROVED

RESULT:

Jay Burridge

David R. Linder

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Adams, and Commissioner Linder

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Department Heads

Stacy Adams - Commissioner Pct 3

CLOSED MEETING

The Commissioners Court will conduct a closed meeting under the following section or

sections of V.T.C.A. Government Code, Chapter 551, subchapter D.; (After which the

Court will reconvene in open session and may take any action deemed necessary

based on discussion in closed meeting).

At 10:09 a.m. Commissioners Court entered into Closed Session.

At 11:36 a.m. Commissioners Court was again in open session with all members

present. Judge Sebesta adjourned this Special Session of Commissioners Court at

11:37 a.m.

Texas Govt Code 551.071

Consultation with attorney in respect to pending or contemplated litigation, settlement

offers, and matters where duty of public body's counsel to client, pursuant to code of

professional responsibility of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with this chapter.

Discuss Potential Litigation

J.1.

J.2.

J.3.

No action taken at this time

Consultation with Attorney

No action taken at this time

Discuss Settlement in Cause No. 140293-CV

No action taken at this time

Texas Govt Code 551.072

Deliberation concerning the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if

deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the

governmental body in negotiations with a third person

Discuss Lease of Airport Property

J.4.

No action taken at this time

Deliberate the Purchase of Real Property

J.5.

No action taken at this time

Texas Govt Code 551.087

Discussion or deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations

Discussion Regarding Tax Abatement

No action taken at this time

J.6.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WORKSHOP

At 11:37 a.m. Commissioners Court entered into a Workshop.

Quarterly 457(b) Voya Plan Review

L.1.

ADJOURN

As no further matters were to be had, Commissioners Court adjourned this Special

Session at 11:37 AM.

JOYCE HUDMAN, COUNTY CLERK

BRAZORIA COUNTY

EX-OFFICIO MEMBER COMMISSIONERS COURT

Joyce Hudman