BRAZORIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT

MINUTES

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BE IT REMEMBERED THAT ON OCTOBER 14, 2025, THERE WAS BEGUN AND HOLDEN

A REGULAR SESSION OF COMMISSIONERS COURT.

CALL TO ORDER

This meeting was called to order at 9:02 AM.

ROLL CALL

Judge L.M. "Matt" Sebesta Jr.

Present:

Commissioner Jay Burridge

Commissioner Ryan Cade

Commissioner Stacy L. Adams

Commissioner David R. Linder

County Clerk Joyce Hudman

INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BY JUDGE SEBESTA

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commissioners Court Special Session - September 23, 2025 9:00 AM

D.1.

APPROVED

Stacy L. Adams

David R. Linder

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Cade, 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

Proclamation - Breast Cancer Awareness Month

F.1.

APPROVED

David R. Linder

Jay Burridge

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Cade, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Linder

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Proclamation - National Colonial Heritage Month

F.2.

APPROVED

Jay Burridge

Ryan Cade

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Cade, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Linder

FORMAL REPORTS AND APPEARANCES

Drug Court Alumni - Recovery Month - Specialty Court Judge Pat Sebesta

G.1.

G.2.

Sons of the American Revolution - Rodney Weems Chairman - Presenting the

Bronze Good Citizenship Medal - Sonya Broadway

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Brazoria County Agent of Horticulture -

Kimberly Mayer - Strawberry Jamboree and Certificates of Appreciation

G.3.

CONSENT

PASSED THE CONSENT AGENDA

RESULT:

Ryan Cade

MOVER:

David R. Linder

SECONDER:

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Cade, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Linder

AYES:

County Clerk

Order of Consolidation of Election Precincts

Deputation in the County Clerk’s Office

H.1.

H.2.

District Courts

Resolution - Specialty Courts

H.3.

Justice of the Peace 1,2

Extension of Lease of Property for Justice of Peace Precinct 1 Alvin,

Texas Location

H.4.

Sheriff's Office

Position Changes

H.5.

H.6.

Consider and Revise Ordinance Regulating Incident Management Towing

and Storage Services for Brazoria County Texas

Auditor

Payment of Bills

H.7.

FY 2026: Line Item Transfers

H.8.

Resolution and Application for Indigent Defense FY 2026 Grant

FY 2026: Record Budget for Other Funds

Auditor’s Monthly Report - August 2025

FY 2026: Tax Revenue Budget Amendment

FY26 SAVNS Grant Contract

H.9.

H.10.

H.11.

H.12.

H.13.

CDBG/HUD/Welfare Department

Resolution Authorizing Local Match Funding for the Community

H.14.

Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) -CR 400 Relocation

and CR 171 Over Chocolate Bayou

Engineer

Assign the Private Road Name of Vega Road (Precinct 2)

City of Liverpool Annexation

H.15.

H.16.

H.17.

Intent to Contribute to Production of 2026 Aerial Imagery -

Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC)

Delegation of Signatory Letter

H.18.

H.19.

H.20.

Interlocal Agreement with the City of Brookside Village No. IS26-0001

Amend Court Order H.27 Dated August 26, 2025 - Clarify Extent of

County Road 798 Right-of-Way Maintenance (Precinct 1)

Projects Under Blanket Interlocal Agreements for Direct Assistance to

Cities and Towns

H.21.

H.22.

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

of Record in Abstract 40 (Precinct 4)

Environmental Health

Release of Lien

H.23.

H.24.

Release of Lien

Flood Plain

H.25.

Extend Follets Island Gulf Beach and Dune Restoration Project (Precinct

Health

H.26.

H.27.

H.28.

Out of State Travel

Interlocal Cooperation Act Contract with UTMB for STD Clinic

Interlocal Cooperation Act Contract with UTMB to Provide Local Health

Authority Services

Human Resource

Deputy Constable Appointment - Precinct 4

H.29.

H.30.

Veteran Service Officer Appointment

Parks

Renew General Land Office Coastal Lease No. CL890005

H.31.

Purchasing Department

Advertise Bids for After Market Auto Parts, Supplies and Filters

H.32.

H.33.

Renew C #07-17 Indigent Healthcare Administration Software and

Services

Cancel Court Order H.57 Dated September 23, 2025 Name Change

Affidavit and Amendment Due to Acquisition

H.34.

H.35.

Donation of Surplus Furniture and Miscellaneous Items

Amendment No. 4 for RFP #17-41 Post 65 Portion of Employee Medical,

Prescription, and Dental Plan

H.36.

Post 65 and Retiree Health Benefits Plan - RetireeFirst

H.37.

H.38.

Change Order No. 2 Computer Aided Dispatch and Record Management

System

DISCUSSION

Auditor

I.1.

Issuance of a Purchase Order After the Fact - Facilities Maintenance

APPROVED

RESULT:

David R. Linder

Jay Burridge

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Cade, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Linder

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Issuance of a Purchase Order After the Fact - Facilities Maintenance

I.2.

APPROVED

RESULT:

Jay Burridge

Ryan Cade

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Cade, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Linder

Issuance of a Purchase Order After the Fact - Sheriff’s Department

I.3.

APPROVED

RESULT:

Jay Burridge

Ryan Cade

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Cade, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Linder

Issuance of a Purchase Order After the Fact - Sheriff’s Department

I.4.

APPROVED

RESULT:

Stacy L. Adams

David R. Linder

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Cade, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Linder

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Issuance of a Purchase Order After the Fact - Sheriff’s Department

I.5.

APPROVED

Jay Burridge

David R. Linder

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Cade, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Linder

AYES:

Issuance of a Purchase Order After the Fact - Juvenile Probation

I.6.

APPROVED

RESULT:

David R. Linder

Jay Burridge

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Cade, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Linder

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Purchasing Department

Reject proposal for CSP #25-65 Replacement Bridge Hanson-Beal

I.7.

Complex for Hanson Riverside County Park

APPROVED

RESULT:

Stacy L. Adams

Jay Burridge

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Cade, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Linder

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Amend Court Order 8.X.1 Dated February 14, 2023 Advertise RFSQ for

Contractor Qualifications for Residential Elevations for Flood Mitigation

I.8.

APPROVED

RESULT:

Jay Burridge

David R. Linder

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Cade, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Linder

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Advertise for Competitive Sealed Proposal for Savannah Parkway Panel

Replacement

I.9.

APPROVED

RESULT:

David R. Linder

Ryan Cade

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Cade, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Linder

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Solicit Proposals for Debris Removal from Streambank and Shoreline

Along Oyster Creek and Bastrop Bayou

I.10.

APPROVED

RESULT:

Jay Burridge

David R. Linder

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Cade, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Linder

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Department Heads

Sonya Broadway -Veterans Service Officer

Bryan Frazier-Director of Parks

Joe Ripple- Flood Administration Director

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 9:58 a.m. Commissioners Court entered into Closed Session.

At 10:37 a.m. Commissioners Court was again in open session with all members

present 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

Pending Litigation - Cullen RV Resort, LLC

No action taken at this time

Discuss Settlement Offer in Automobile Accident - CR 45 & Highway

288B

No action taken at this time

Engagement of Counsel Regarding Benefit Trusts

J.4.

APPROVED

RESULT:

David R. Linder

Jay Burridge

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Cade, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Linder

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Engagement of Counsel by the District Attorney Regarding FLSA

J.5.

APPROVED

RESULT:

Stacy L. Adams

Ryan Cade

Judge Sebesta Jr., Commissioner Burridge, Commissioner

Cade, Commissioner Adams, and Commissioner Linder

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WORKSHOP - NONE