Legislation Details

File #: 26-0736    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Executive Session Status: Passed
File created: 1/15/2026 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 1/29/2026 Final action: 1/29/2026
Title: Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and approval of the appointments of Adrian John Thomas, Jud Coleman, Eric Finck, and Jeff Suggs to the Houston Ship Channel Security District Board of Directors for terms ending December 31, 2027.
Attachments: 1. 2026-2028 Zone Director Appointment Request.pdf
Primary Department: County Administration
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Jesse Dickerman, Interim County Administrator

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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Executive Session

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Request by the Office of County Administration for an Executive Session for discussion and approval of the appointments of Adrian John Thomas, Jud Coleman, Eric Finck, and Jeff Suggs to the Houston Ship Channel Security District Board of Directors for terms ending December 31, 2027.
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Background and Discussion:
Every year, the businesses that are members of the Houston Ship Channel Security District (HSCSD) vote to nominate individuals from each of the District's four security geographical zones, to serve on the District's Board of Directors. Then, pursuant to section 68.152(b) of the Texas Water Code, the nominated list goes before Commissioners Court for formal approval and appointment.

This year, the following individuals were nominated as directors for each security zone:
Zone 1: Adrian John Thomas, Spitzer Industries, Inc.- HSE Manager/Director/Vice President; Zone 2: Jud Coleman, Watco - Director of Safety/ FSO Watco; Zone 3: Eric Finck, Security Superintendent - Texas Plants Lubrizol Corporation; and Zone 4: Jeff Suggs, Kuraray Corp. HSES - Corporate Emergency Services & Security Management /PIO/Fire Chief.

The District's Board of Directors requests the court's consideration and approval of the appointments. If appointed, each Zone director will serve a ...

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