BRAZORIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT  
MINUTES  
BE IT REMEMBERED THAT ON MAY 28, 2024, THERE WAS BEGUN AND HOLDEN A  
SPECIAL SESSION OF COMMISSIONERS COURT.  
A.  
CALL TO ORDER  
This meeting was called to order at 9:00 AM.  
ROLL CALL  
B.  
Commissioner Donald "Dude" Payne  
Present:  
Commissioner Ryan Cade  
Commissioner Stacy L. Adams  
Commissioner David R. Linder  
County Clerk Joyce Hudman  
Judge L.M. "Matt" Sebesta Jr.  
Absent:  
C.  
D.  
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY COMMISSIONER ADAMS  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
Commissioners Court Regular Session - May 14, 2024 9:00 AM  
D.1.  
APPROVED  
David R. Linder  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Commissioner Payne, Commissioner Cade, Commissioner  
Adams, and Commissioner Linder  
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 - NONE  
FORMAL REPORTS AND APPEARANCES  
G.  
Honor Officers of the Year - The Exchange Club of Angleton  
G.1.  
H.  
CONSENT  
PASSED THE CONSENT AGENDA  
Ryan Cade  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Commissioner Payne, Commissioner Cade, Commissioner  
Adams, and Commissioner Linder  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
District Attorney  
Second Modification of Tax Abatement Agreement with Freeport LNG  
Development L.P., and FLNG Liquefaction 4, LLC, in Brazoria County  
Reinvestment Zone No. 21-01, Approved March 23, 2021, Court Order  
7.M.5, Modified August 9, 2022, Court Order 6.C.2.  
H.1.  
Commissioner Adams pulled item from Consent Agenda to add to a  
future meeting.  
PULLED FROM AGENDA  
RESULT:  
Justice of the Peace 1,2  
Extension of Lease of Property for Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Alvin,  
Texas Location  
H.2.  
Tax Assessor - Collector  
Monthly Collections Report for April 2024  
H.3.  
H.4.  
H.5.  
Account Number: 0058-0068-120 Resale Meeting of: April 23, 2024  
Interlocal Cooperation Agreement(s) for the Assessment and Collection  
of Taxes and/or PID Assessments  
Treasurer  
H.6.  
Adopt the "Resolution to Participate" in Texas Class (Texas Local  
Government Investment Pool) for Brazoria County District Clerk  
Adopt the "Resolution to Participate" in Texas Class (Texas Local  
Government Investment Pool) for Brazoria County Clerk  
H.7.  
Airport  
H.8.  
Retain Services of Real Estate Broker  
Auditor  
Payment of Bills  
H.9.  
FY 2024: Record Budget for Other Funds  
FY 2024: Line Item Transfers  
Auditor’s Monthly Report  
H.10.  
H.11.  
H.12.  
CDBG/HUD/Welfare Department  
Community Development Department Income Limits  
H.13.  
H.14.  
Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation Grant (CDBG-MIT)  
Engineer  
Temporary Use of CR 428 for the City of Angleton “2024 Freedom  
Fireworks Celebration” (Precinct 1)  
H.15.  
H.16.  
H.17.  
Projects Under Blanket Interlocal Agreements for Direct Assistance to  
Cities and Towns  
Cell Phone Stipend  
Environmental Health  
Order Authorizing the Abatement of a Public Nuisance at 8116 County  
H.18.  
Road 929, Brazoria, Texas in Precinct 4  
Flood Plain  
H.19.  
Beachfront Construction Permit - 8012 Bluewater Hwy, Freeport  
(Treasure Island), Abstract 29 S.F. Austin Lot 14, Blk 4, San Luis Beach  
(Precinct 1)  
Health  
H.20.  
DSHS Contract No. HHS001308700001, Amendment No. 2  
Human Resource  
Deputy Constable Appointment - Constable Precinct 4  
H.21.  
Commissioner Payne pulled item from Consent Agenda to discuss in  
Closed Session.  
PULLED FROM AGENDA  
RESULT:  
Juvenile Justice  
General Contract Provisions between Brazoria County and Houston  
Galveston Area Council (H-GAC)  
H.22.  
H.23.  
Parks  
Authorize Application for Trees for Texans Grant - Hanson Riverside Park  
Authorize Application for Trees for Texans Grant - Quintana Xeriscape  
Park  
H.24.  
H.25.  
H.26.  
Authorize 2025 Beach Cleaning and Maintenance Assistance Program  
Application  
Beach Vendor Permit  
Purchasing Department  
Renew ITB #23-68 Disaster Landfill Services  
H.27.  
H.28.  
H.29.  
H.30.  
H.31.  
Disposal of Surplus Items  
Job Order Contract for Camp Mohawk Residence Stair Reconstruction  
Name Change Affidavit and Amendment Due to Acquisition  
Amendment No.1 for RFSQ #23-31Quintana Beach Park-Damage  
Assessment and Reconstruction Design  
Amend Court Order H.39 Dated May 14, 2024 - Purchase of Poll Pad  
Cases and Accessories  
H.32.  
H.33.  
Purchase of Non-Standardized Chairs  
Toll Road Authority  
Treasurer’s Monthly Cash and Investment Report for Toll Road Funds for  
H.34.  
April 2024  
I.  
DISCUSSION  
Sheriff's Office  
Interlocal Agreement between Brazoria County and the Gulf Coast Center  
for Employment of a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor  
I.1.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Ryan Cade  
Commissioner Payne, Commissioner Cade, Commissioner  
Adams, and Commissioner Linder  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Treasurer  
I.2.  
Treasurer’s Monthly and Investment Report for April 2024  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
David R. Linder  
Ryan Cade  
Commissioner Payne, Commissioner Cade, Commissioner  
Adams, and Commissioner Linder  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Engineer  
I.3.  
Open Public Hearing for Regulatory Signs for the Road and Bridge  
Department (Precincts 2, 3, and 4)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
David R. Linder  
Commissioner Payne, Commissioner Cade, Commissioner  
Adams, and Commissioner Linder  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Close Public Hearing for Regulatory Signs for the Road and Bridge  
Department (Precincts 2, 3, and 4)  
I.4.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Ryan Cade  
Commissioner Payne, Commissioner Cade, Commissioner  
Adams, and Commissioner Linder  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Accept Posting of Regulatory Signs for the Road and Bridge Department  
(Precincts 2, 3, and 4)  
I.5.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
David R. Linder  
Ryan Cade  
Commissioner Payne, Commissioner Cade, Commissioner  
Adams, and Commissioner Linder  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Purchasing Department  
Advertise Request for Proposal for Fieldseeker Complete System  
I.6.  
Software  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Donald "Dude" Payne  
Ryan Cade  
Commissioner Payne, Commissioner Cade, Commissioner  
Adams, and Commissioner Linder  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Department Heads  
CLOSED MEETING  
J.  
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 9:18 a.m. Commissioners Court entered into Closed Session.  
At 10:14 a.m. Commissioners Court was again in open session with all members  
present. As no further matters were to be had, Commissioner Adams adjourned this  
Special session of Commissioners Court at 10:14 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.  
No action taken at this time  
Discuss Potential Litigation  
J.2.  
No action taken at this time  
Texas Govt Code 551.087  
Discussion or deliberation regarding Economic Development Negotiations  
Discussion of Tax Abatement  
No action taken at this time  
J.3.  
K.  
L.  
ANNOUNCEMENTS  
WORKSHOP - NONE  
ADJOURN  
M.  
As no further matters were to be had, Commissioners Court adjourned this Special  
Session at 10:14 AM.  
JOYCE HUDMAN, COUNTY CLERK  
BRAZORIA COUNTY  
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER COMMISSIONERS COURT  
Joyce Hudman