BRAZORIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT  
MINUTES  
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT ON APRIL 9, 2024, THERE WAS BEGUN AND HOLDEN A  
REGULAR SESSION OF COMMISSIONERS COURT.  
A.  
CALL TO ORDER  
This meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM.  
ROLL CALL  
B.  
Judge L.M. "Matt" Sebesta Jr.  
Present:  
Commissioner Donald "Dude" Payne  
Commissioner Ryan Cade  
County Clerk Joyce Hudman  
Commissioner Stacy L. Adams  
Commissioner David R. Linder  
Absent:  
C.  
D.  
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY JUDGE SEBESTA  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
Commissioners Court Special Session - March 26, 2024 9:00 AM  
D.1.  
APPROVED  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Ryan Cade  
Judge Sebesta, Commissioner Payne, and Commissioner  
Cade  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
E.  
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.  
F.  
PROCLAMATIONS/RESOLUTIONS  
Proclamation - VOW22 Day  
F.1.  
F.2.  
F.3.  
F.4.  
F.5.  
APPROVED  
Ryan Cade  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Judge Sebesta, Commissioner Payne, and Commissioner  
Cade  
Proclamation - Crime Victims' Rights Week  
APPROVED  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Ryan Cade  
Judge Sebesta, Commissioner Payne, and Commissioner  
Cade  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Resolution - Aviation Day in Brazoria County  
APPROVED  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Ryan Cade  
Judge Sebesta, Commissioner Payne, and Commissioner  
Cade  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Proclamation - Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week  
APPROVED  
Ryan Cade  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Judge Sebesta, Commissioner Payne, and Commissioner  
Cade  
Proclamation - Public Safety Telecommunicator Week  
APPROVED  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Ryan Cade  
Judge Sebesta, Commissioner Payne, and Commissioner  
Cade  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
G.  
H.  
FORMAL REPORTS AND APPEARANCES - NONE  
CONSENT  
PASSED THE CONSENT AGENDA  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Ryan Cade  
Judge Sebesta, Commissioner Payne, and Commissioner  
Cade  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
County Clerk  
Deputation in the County Clerk’s Office  
District Attorney  
Change Signature Authority on Prior Approved Receipt of Grant Funds  
Sheriff's Office  
H.1.  
H.2.  
Acceptance of Donation for the Sheriff’s Office - Marine Patrol Team  
Out of State Travel  
H.3.  
H.4.  
Tax Assessor - Collector  
Account Number: 0118-0204-000 Resale Meeting of February 27, 2024  
H.5.  
H.6.  
H.7.  
Account Number: 0196-0011-000 Resale Meeting of February 27, 2024  
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for the Assessment and Collection of  
Taxes and / or PID Assessments  
Airport  
H.8.  
Out of State Travel  
Auditor  
H.9.  
CDBG/HUD/Welfare Department  
Payment of Bills  
Monthly Welfare Reports  
H.10.  
H.11.  
H.12.  
Monthly Section 8 Reports  
Program Year (PY) 2020 Action Plan Minor Amendment  
Engineer  
Projects Under Blanket Interlocal Agreements for Direct Assistance to  
Cities and Towns  
H.13.  
Flood Plain  
H.14.  
Beachfront Construction Permit - 4723 Bluewater Hwy, Freeport  
(Treasure Island), Abstract 29 S.F. Austin Lot 7, Block 7, San Luis Beach  
(Precinct 1)  
PULLED FROM AGENDA  
RESULT:  
Health  
DSHS Contract No. HHS001019500005, Amendment No. 3 Vaccination  
Capacity Grant Contract  
H.15.  
DSHS Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) Contract No. HHS001439300008  
H.16.  
H.17.  
DSHS Contract No. HHS001439500015 Public Health Emergency  
Preparedness (PHEP) Agreement  
Information Systems  
Terms of Use for Public Internet Portal  
H.18.  
Purchasing Department  
Renew ITB #23-14 Mowing with Hay Production  
H.19.  
H.20.  
Renew with Price Increase for ITB #21-31 Road Materials - Patching  
Materials  
Transfer of Surplus Vehicles  
H.21.  
H.22.  
Renew with a Price Increase ITB #21-33 Road Materials - Stabilizing  
Materials  
Sell Surplus Vehicles and Equipment  
H.23.  
H.24.  
H.25.  
Job Order Contract for 5 Ton Package Unit and Duct Work  
Professional Service Agreement with LJA  
Renew with Price Increase for ITB #21-32 Road Materials - Surface  
Courses  
H.26.  
I.  
DISCUSSION  
District Attorney  
Order Regarding Public Hearing  
I.1.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Ryan Cade  
Judge Sebesta, Commissioner Payne, and Commissioner  
Cade  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Engineer  
I.2.  
Engineering Services for Pavement Repairs to Silverlake Subdivision  
Phase 1 - Construction Material Testing  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Ryan Cade  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Judge Sebesta, Commissioner Payne, and Commissioner  
Cade  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Engineering Services for Pavement Repairs to Silverlake Subdivision  
Phase 1 - Construction Engineering and Inspection  
I.3.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Ryan Cade  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Judge Sebesta, Commissioner Payne, and Commissioner  
Cade  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Engineering Services for Pavement Repairs to Silverlake Subdivision  
Phase 2  
I.4.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Ryan Cade  
Judge Sebesta, Commissioner Payne, and Commissioner  
Cade  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Open Public Hearing for Regulatory Signs for the Road and Bridge  
Department (Precincts 2 and 4)  
I.5.  
APPROVED  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Ryan Cade  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Judge Sebesta, Commissioner Payne, and Commissioner  
Cade  
Close Public Hearing for Regulatory Signs for the Road and Bridge  
Department (Precincts 2 and 4)  
I.6.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Ryan Cade  
Judge Sebesta, Commissioner Payne, and Commissioner  
Cade  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Accept Posting of Regulatory Signs for the Road and Bridge Department  
(Precincts 2 and 4)  
I.7.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Ryan Cade  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Judge Sebesta, Commissioner Payne, and Commissioner  
Cade  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Information Systems  
Purchase of Network Infrastructure for Justice Center  
I.8.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Ryan Cade  
Judge Sebesta, Commissioner Payne, and Commissioner  
Cade  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Purchasing Department  
Advertise Request for Proposal for Consultant Services for 5 Year  
I.9.  
Consolidated Plan  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Ryan Cade  
Judge Sebesta, Commissioner Payne, and Commissioner  
Cade  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Amend Court Order I.9 Dated December 12, 2023 Advertise Request for  
Proposal for On-Call Grant Administration  
I.10.  
APPROVED  
Ryan Cade  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Judge Sebesta, Commissioner Payne, and Commissioner  
Cade  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Award ITB #24-01 Pavement Repairs to Silverlake Subdivision Phase 1  
I.11.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Ryan Cade  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Judge Sebesta, Commissioner Payne, and Commissioner  
Cade  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Award RFP #24-14 Drug and Alcohol Testing Services for CSCD  
I.12.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Ryan Cade  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Judge Sebesta, Commissioner Payne, and Commissioner  
Cade  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Solicit Statement of Qualifications for Design and Engineering Services  
for Boat Ramp Repair  
I.13.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Ryan Cade  
Judge Sebesta, Commissioner Payne, and Commissioner  
Cade  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Department Heads  
Jeffrey Bilyeu - Airport Director  
Bryan Frazier - Parks Director  
J.  
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 9:44 a.m. Commissioners Court entered into Closed Session.  
At 10:42 a.m. Commissioners Court was again in open session with all members  
present with the exception of Commissioner Adams and Commissioner Linder, and the  
following orders were had:  
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  
Discuss Offer of Settlement for Automobile Accident  
No action taken at this time  
Access Agreement with Patiri Legend, LLC  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Ryan Cade  
Judge Sebesta, Commissioner Payne, and Commissioner  
Cade  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Consult with Attorney Regarding Property Damage  
J.4.  
J.5.  
No action taken at this time  
Order Requesting Authorization to File Suit  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Ryan Cade  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Judge Sebesta, Commissioner Payne, and Commissioner  
Cade  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Discuss Lease of Airport Property  
No action taken at this time  
J.6.  
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  
Discussion of Purchase or Sale of Real Property  
No action taken at this time  
J.7.  
Texas Govt Code 551.076  
A government body may meet in closed session to deliberate the deployment or  
specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices as security.  
Deliberation Regarding Courthouse Security Procedures  
No action taken at this time  
J.8.  
K.  
L.  
ANNOUNCEMENTS  
WORKSHOP - NONE  
RECESS  
M.  
As no further matters were to be had, Commissioners Court recessed this Regular  
Session at 10:43 AM.  
JOYCE HUDMAN, COUNTY CLERK  
BRAZORIA COUNTY  
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER COMMISSIONERS COURT  
Joyce Hudman