THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TERRELL  IN COMMISSIONERS COURT REGULAR SESSION  COMMISSIONERS COURTI MINUTES, REGULAR SESSION, AUGUST 12, 2024  The Terrell County Commissioners Court met onl Monday, the 12th day of August 2024, at 9:00 A.M. in the commissioner's courtroom oft the county courthouse in the city of Sanderson, Texas. Notices oft the meeting place were posted on a site that was readily accessible to the general public at all times. They remained posted for at] least seventy-twol hours preceding the scheduled time oft this meeting, in compliance with the Open Thel Hon. Dale Carruthers, County. Judge, called the meeting to order. The following members oft this Court  Meetings Act.  and Officers oft the County were present:  Hon. Adam. Johnson Hon. Lupe Garza Hon. Arnulfo Serna Hon. Gene Chavez- Zoom Hon. Raeline Thompson Hon. Pamela Blaylock Hon. Kenneth Bellah Absent Carl Esser- Zoom  Commissioner Pct.1 Commissioner Pct. 2 Commissioner Pct. 3 Commissioner Pct. 4 County and] District Clerk County Treasurer County Attorney County Sheriff  Esser & Company Consulting, LLC  Commissioner Chavez gave the Invocation and led the commissioner's court in the Pledge of Allegiance to thel United States flag, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Republic ofTexas Flag. Public Comments on Agenda Items Mary Kay Fair spoke on the dress code and the sign-inj paperwork. Minutes from previous meetings - Commissioner Johnson motioned to approve the. July gth Regular Session, July 23rd Public Hearing, and. July 23rd Special Session. Commissioner Serna seconded the motion, calling for Terrell County ISD. Authorize Final Payment Permanent School Fund Projects - Commissioner Chavez motioned to authorize the Treasurer toj pay the final payment of $47,803.87: for the Permanent School Fund Projects. Commissioner Johnson voted nay.. Judge Carruthers seconded the motion, calling for a vote; three  avote; all members answered "aye," and the motion carried.  members answered "aye," and the motion carried.  TERRELL COUNTY I.S.D. SANDERSON SCHOOL 302N N2nd'St. POBox747 Sanderson, TX79848 PH432.452515/Fax 432-345-2404  Mrs. Tannal Lowrance Swperintendent/Pincpal owrane@lerelled8net Aug 12, 2024  Request for remaining Permanent School Fund balance of $47,803.87. The remaining  funds will got towards thet following projects for" TCISD: $13,742.15 to PPG Furnishings for science lab furniture $ 6,276.00 to Hertz for science lab tables, counter tops, sinks, fixtures  Comm.court. regulars session 08-12-2024  Page 1    $20,535.00 tol Estes Construction for science lab construction including updating propane lines, water lines, electrical in the science lab, repair tol leaking sinks /faucets  $7,250.00: for construction of CTE classroom wall ABbseks  Superintendent of Schools  Terrell County ISD Sanderson Schools  Transferring ARPA Money intol Linel Item 10-490-154 as General Governmental Services- Commissioner Serna motioned to transfer the ARPA money of$11,463.06: into Line Item 10-490-154as General Governmental Services fort the EMS Barn Construction. Commissioner Chavez seconded the motion, Grant EMS to Use Funds out ofLine Item 10-490-154 tol Finish the Building Repairs - Commissioner Chavezi motioned to grant EMS $3,457.00 out ofLine. Item 10-490-154 to finish building repairs. Commissioner Serna seconded the motion, calling for a vote; all members answered' "aye," and the motion EMS Variance-Commisioner Serna motioned to approve the signing of the EMS Variance. Commissioner Johnson seconded the: motion, calling for a vote; all members answered "aye,"andt the motion carried.  calling for a vote; all members answered" "aye,"a and the motion carried.  carried.  ADAM. JOHNSON Commissioner, Pct. 1 LUPE GARZA Commissioner, Pct2 P.O. Box 4810 Sanderson, Texas 79848 August 12, 2024  ARNULFOS SERNA Commissioner, Pc.3 GENECHAVEZ Commissioner, Pct. 4 Phone: 432-345-2421 FAX:432-345-2653  DALE CARRUTHERS Terrell County. Judge  Raul Guerrero, EMS Specialist Office of] EMS & Trauma Systems Consumer Protection Division Texas Department of Statel Health Services 401 E.1 Franklin Ave., Ste: 210 Ell Paso, Texas 79901-1206  Terrell County Emergency Medical Services requesting fora a Variance from the Texas Department of Health to operate the services while not on compliance with thel law. This Variance allows the Provider to operate Emergency Vehicles without: meeting the minimum staffing requirement ofatl least two Certified Emergency Care Attendants while responding to There are no other Emergency Medical Service Providers in' Terrell County. Ifthere are any questions on this matter, please do not hesitate to call this office at:4 432-345-  and transporting emergency patients.  2421. Sincerely, Dale Carruthers,  ala lanlhb  Comm.court.: regulars session 08-12-2024  Page 2    Terrell County. Judge  Adam Johnson, Commissioner Pct.1 - o Arnie Serna, Commissioner Pct.3  Pct.2  A  -  Kne Gene Chavez,  Mlly  E  TEXAS Healtha andl Human Services  Texas Departmento ofStateh Healths Services  JenniferA. Shuford, M.D.,M.P.H.  Commissioner  VARIANCE REQUEST GUIDELINES  This document has been prepared to serve as a guide in requesting a Variance from EMS standards with the Texas Department of State Health Services. Please read the instructions carefully. The necessary form(s) are enclosed for your convenience. Should you have any questions, please contact your respective EMS Program Specialist. The following Statute will Sec. 773.052. VARIANCES. (a) An emergency medical services provider with a specific hardship may apply to the department for a variance from a rule adopted under this chapter. The executive commissioner by rule may adopt a fee of not more (b) On receipt of a request for a variance, the department shall consider any relevant  be considered when reviewing a variance request.  than $30 for filing an application for a variance. factors, including: (1) the nearest available service; (2) geography; and (3) demograpny.  (c) The department shall grant to a sole provider for a service area a variance from the minimum standards for staffing and equipment for the provision of basic life- support emergency medical services if the provider is an emergency medical services provider exempt from the payment of fees under Section 773.0581. (d) An applicant for a variance under Subsection (c) must submit a letter to the department from the commissioners court of the county or the governing body of the municipality in which the provider intends to operate an emergency medical services vehicle. The letter must state that there is no other emergency medical services (e) The department shall grant a variance under Subsection (c) if the department determines that the provider qualifies and may deny the variance if the department determines that the provider does not qualify. The department shall give a provider whose application is denied the opportunity for a contested case hearing under (f) The department shall issue an emergency medical services license to a provider granted a variance under this section. The license is subject to annual review by the department. A provider is encouraged to upgrade staffing and equipment to meet the  provider in the service area.  Chapter 2001, Government Code.  minimum standards set by the rules adopted under this chapter. PO.E Box1 149347 Austin, Texas7 78714-9347 Phone: 888-963-7111 TTY:800-735-2889. www.dshstexasgov  1IPage  August 4, 2021  Comm.court. regulars session 08-12-2024  Page 3    EMS Provider Personnel Variance Request  Name of EMS Provider:. Terrell County EMS EMS Provider License Number: 222001  Address: PO Box 116 City: Sanderson Telephone: 4322341708  State: Tx  Zip: 79848  Email address: ems.director@co.terrel..us  Specify the personnel variance requested and reason(s): 700 character max. Ifa additional space is needed, please attach a' Word document.  Sanderson is a remote area, we are not able to staff the ambulance with 2 certified providers daily. Due to this we are in need ofay variance that allows us to staff our ambulance with once certified provider and  one driver.  Submit a letter to the department from the commissioners court of the county or the governing body of the municipality in which the provider intends to operate. There is no variance request fee. The need to continue an approved variance will be  reevaluated every six months by the Department.  dhbk  Sighature and Printed Name of the Administrator of Record  Date  Signature and Printed Name of the EMS Provider Medical Director Date  Please submit this request to your respective EMS Program Specialist to start the process.  Link to EMS Regional and Field Office Contacts:  https://www.dshs-state.tk.us/emstraumasystems/regions.shtm  2IPage  August 4, 2021  Texas DMVI Imposition of Optional Fees for FY2024-C Commissioner Serna motioned to remove the Option B Child Safety Fee by $1.50 andl keep the rest of the fees the same. Commissioner Garza seconded the  motion, calling for a vote' allr members answered "aye,"a and the motion carried  Commissioner: Pct.1 Commissioner Pct.3  - fKy Commissioner Pct.2  Adampdo mson Arnulfo Serna  G45 Gene Chavez A  Pct.4  Chasy  Imposition of Optional Feès Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Comm.court. regular session 08-12-2024  Tèxas Department of Motor Vehicles  Page 4    INSTRUCTIONS: All counties must complete: and returnt this form tot the TXDMV via email at: Pleases submit aty your earliest convenience, but nol latert than September 1, 2024.  OWML.OptoalounpeUp.ateDwV.ge.  COUNTY NAME: TERRELL SELECT ONLY ONE OPTION BELOW:  OPTION A- --Noc change. Thiscountywlcharget thersame feesi in-CY2 2025. Submit this form to TxDMV. Ad copyofocommisioners court order is NOT required.  OR  OPTION'B- The commissioners. courthasapproved: fee: changes for CY'2025. Enteramounts fore each fee, even hosetherdlénorhomge. Enterzerp@.fnecsor.  CY'2025 fees tol be collectedbyyour county: Roada and Bridge Fee: Child: Safety Fee:  $_10.00  Transportation Project Fee (applicable to Bexar, Brazos, Cameron, EIPaso, Hidalgo and Webb counties-only):  Total fee amount tot be collectedi in CY2025:. $_10.00  For OPTION B, submit thisi form anda a copy of the commissioners: court orderto TxDMV.  We appreciate your response. Thank) you.  Bids for the AC/HEATING for the Convention Center-Commisione: Serna left the Commissioner's courtroom while the Commissioners deliberated over four bids. Commissioner Johnson motioned to accept the bidi from Adrian Villal Heating & Cooling for $75,775.001 for the AC/HEATING for the Convention Center. Commissioner Serna abstained. Commissioner Chavez seconded the motion, calling for a vote; three members  answered "aye,"a and the motion carried.  ADRIAN VILLAJ HEATING & COOLING TACL# B27601E (830)765-6090 av eigdpaine&r.iwoan INVOICE: INVOICE: 060124 DATE: 06/01/24  ADRIAN VILLA Making DELZ RIO Cool Again Adrian Villa 135) Lorean) Dr. Dell Rio, Tx. 78840 (830)765-6090 TO:  Comm.court. regular session 08-12-2024  Page 5    Loyola Construction goyoloyohgmallcon POE Box 1942. Del Rio, Tx. 78840 (830)719-6803 Dancel Halll Building  SERVICELOCATION: SANDERSONT TX.  Installation of21 Roof Topu units, including: all materials, ducts, vents, and thermostats. Unit information can bea available upon agreement ofjob contract.  NOTE: Electrical isI Includedi int thisl Bid.  No.  FILEDT TIMECOAM 12 2024 CLERK,C COUNTYCOURT &EIen BY: TERAELLCO, TEXAS DEPUTY  SERVICE CALL $70000.0 PARTS ANDLABOR $70000.0 SALES TAX $5775.00 TOTALDUE $75775.0  0 0 0  Make all checks payable to ADRIAN VILLA  Ifyou! have any questions concerning this invoice, contact Adrian  Villa, (830)765-6090  THANK YOU: FOR YOUR BUSINESS.  REGULATED BY: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSE AND  REGULATION 12157 AUSTINTX. 1-800-803-9202 1-512-463-6599  Removing Burn Ban requested by Fire Chief] Bobby Brotherton - Commissioner Johnson motioned to approve the: request from Fire Chief Bobby Brotherton to remove the Burn Ban. Commissioner Garza seconded the motion, calling for a vote; all members answered "aye," and the motion carried. Terrell County Historical Commission asks to approve new member-Commisioner Johnson motioned to approve Ricker and Christine Ledoux as new Terrell County Historical Commission members. Commissioner Serna seconded the motion, calling for a vote; all members answered "aye," and the motion R&B Supervisor Fabian Orozco requests New Landfill Rates Commissioner Chavez motioned to approve the new. Landfill Rates presented by Fabian Orozco. Commissioner Garza seconded the motion,  carried.  calling for a vote; all members answered "aye,"a and the motion carried.  EFFECTIVE SEPT. 42 2024 Terrell! County Landfill) AE4 AIII load requires proof of residency Penalty fori not securingy your load $25.00  Solid' Waste Rates  Comm.court. regulars session 08-12-2024  Page 6    1. localr residents- -landfill: rates per load! Suv/Car $20.00 Pick up/utility trailer 35.00 atr residents perl load: $50.00 2. Non- local- - landfill rate per load! $100.00 3. Commercial load rate local per load $50.00 4, Commercial, load rate non-local perl load $200.00  Recycling  1. Scrap metal, NO freon/compressor per appliance Local residents- $10.00  pera appliance nonresident: $35.00  2. General scrapr métalp per load local residents- $2 20:00 General scrapr metalp per load nonresident: $50.00 1. Localr resident per tire - Small tire $5.001 Large tire $10.00 2. Nonresident per tire -Smal! $10.001 Large $20.00  Tires  Terrell County will charge a $25.00 penalty. ifther rimi isl left ont thet tire.  Terrell County does not accept batteries  Executive Session-The Commissioners entered the Executive Session at 9:44 a.m. and closedi it at 10:08 a.m. List ofl Bills, Ratify Bills, and Other Bills- - Commissioner Johnson motioned to approve thel list oft bills, ratify bills, and other bills. Commissioner Serna abstained. Commissioner Garza seconded the motion, calling Payroll and Utility bills not yet received Commissioner Johnson motioned to approve payroll and utility bills not yet received. Commissioner Serna seconded the motion, calling for a vote; all members answered Amendments and Transfers - Commissioner Serna motioned to approve the. Amendments and' Transfers. Commissioner Garza seconded the motion, calling for a vote; all members answered "aye," and the motion  fora vote; all members answered "aye," and the motion carried.  "aye," and the motion carried.  carried.  Amendments and transfers 10-490-171 Senior Bus- -200.00 10-500-2201 Extension. Agent telephone-- 400.00 10-520-252 Service Contrats-2,527.88 10-540-350: Street Lights- - 870.19 10-540-430: State Court Fees--22,164.67 10-540-430: Sales Tax- - 1943.21 30-720-336 Electricity- -3,688.19 30-720-338! Water - 153.86 40-840-650 Grand. Jury-1,000 40-840-630 Attorney Fees--4,931.00 Allf from 10-310-900 Contingency Fund 10-470-119: Summer Help- -7,152.341 from 20-635-461 10-470-200 FICA- -- 610.36 from 20-635-461 20-640-470 Repairs--68.36 from: 20-640-475 Comm.court. regulars session 08-12-2024  Page 7    Monthly Reports - Commissioner Serna motioned to approve the monthly reports. Commissioner Garza seconded the motion calling for a vote; all members answered' "aye,"a and the motion carried.  Sheriff's Department  Verbal Rosemaria Fuentez Quarterly Report  Treasurer's Investment Report andi monthly report  Pamela Blaylock Terrell County Treasurer  Pursuant to GC2256.023 1, Pamela Blaylock, Terrell County Treasurer do hereby submit The Quarterly Alli investments are in compliance with both Public Funds Investments Act and the Terrell County Investment Policy. Thei investments strategy is passive, which maintains a liquid cashi flow and safety of thei investment as priories.. As your Treasurer, Ikeep a watchful eye to ensure the "return of our Therefore, Pamela Blaylock, County Treasurer ofl Terrell County, Texas, who being fully sworn, upon oath says that within and foregoing report is true and correct to the best of her knowledge.  Investment Report.  principal" takes precedence over the' "return on our principal" (GC2256.023)  Filed with accompanying reports this gth day of August, 2024  bhllalpt  Pamela Blaylock Treasurer, Terrell County  Commissioners' Court having reviewed the Investment Quarterly Report as presented, hereby approve ther report andi request that it be filed with the official minutes of this meeting. In addition, the below signatures affirm that the Investment Report complies with statutes as referenced (GC 2256.023) and the affidavit states the ending quarterly balance of investments that arei int the custody oft the county  treasurer equals: $20,758,601.89  Aole County. Judge,  Dale Carruthers  G  Adam din,Pct1  1  Pan Ohauy  Pct3  Gene Chavez, Pct4  47  Terrell County- County. Treasurer Quarterly Report ofl Investments April- June 2024 Starting Balance $200,000.00  Interest 3.35%  Ending Balance $101,629.40  Terrell County CD  April-June  Comm.court. regular session 08-12-2024  Page 8    Lonestar Corp Overnight Lonestar Government Lonestar Corpp plus.  April May June April May June April May June May June April May June April May June April May June April May June  $242,427.48 $243,511.50 $244,634.03 $242,504.21 $243,562.74 $244,790.23 $241,915.90 $243,000.90 $244,125.02 $577.83 $582.27 $584.82 $7,681.58 $7,715.11 $7,749.89 $672.42 $675.38 $678.44 $98.66 5.32% $99.00 5.30% $99.36 5.30% $953.09 5.37% $957.29 5.37% $961.63 5.49%  5.54% 5.54% 5.48% 5.34% 5.36% 5.34% 5.53% 5.50% 5.32% 5.30% 5.30% 5.32% 5.30% 5.30%. 5.32% 5.30% 5.31% $99.00 $99.36 $99.72 $957.29 $961.63 $965.83 $848,547.48 $1,157,400.75 $1,158,066.65 $586,421.18 $587,642.89 $623,787.81 $625,069.57 $1,505,557.36 $1,505,557.36 $1,158,066.65 $2,341,600.00 $346,094.87 $346,241.86 $346,374.68 $196,004.40 $196,888.23 $197,748.27  $243,511.50 $244,634.03 $245,724.50 $243,562.74 $244,790.23 $245,859.52 $243,000.90 $244,125.02 $245,215.90 $582.27 $584.82 $587.42 $7,715.11 $7,749.89 $7,783.75 $675.38 $678.44 $681.44  TexStar- Records Preservation April  TexStar- Historical  TexStar- Taxi Note 2007, TexStar- General TexPool  Totalf fora all Countyl Investments Permanent School Fundi Investments  PCSBCD PCSBCD PCSBCD  April May June April May June April May June April May June June April May June April May June  $1,156,713.06 $1,157,400.75 $1,158,066.65 $585,161.46 $586,421.18 $587,642.89 $622,466.13 $623,787.81 2.53% $625,069.57 2.53% $1,500,244.00 $1,500,244.00 $1,500,244.00 $0.00 $345,943.21 0.50% $346,094.87 $346,241.86 $200,355.81 $196,004.40 5.32% $196,888.23  0.70% 0.70% 0.70% 2.56% 2.56% 2.56% 2.53% 5.19% 4.33% 4.33%  $0.00 Matured combined wit $0.00 Matured combined wit $0.00 Matured combined wit  PCSB CDI Monthy Cd NewF PCSBCD PCSBI Money! Market Lonestar Government  0.50% 0.50% 5.33% 5.33%  Comm.court. regulars session 08-12-2024  Page 9    TexStar TexPool  April May June April May June April May June  $745,279.02 $729,125.65 $732,412.53 $333,136.77 $334,591.84 $336,102.53 5.49% $14,327,335.55 $14,348,665.89 $12,368,610.31  5.30% 5.30% 5.31% 5.37% 5.37%  $729,125.65 $732,412.53 $735,609.69 $334,591.84 $336,102.53 $337,569.94  Hilltop Securities  4.89% $14,348,665.89 4.89% $12,368,610.31 2,000,000r matured 4.89% $14,372,587.99  Totalf for Permanent: Schoo Funds Ratifies-J July Courthouse- - July Clerk-J July Sheriff-July Road &1 Bridge-J July Animal Control Justice oft thel Peace County & District Clerk EMS Road & Bridge Senior Citizens Transportation AgriLife Extension Museum & Historical Commission Terrell County Library Visitor Center Sanitation Clinic Report Volunteer Fire Department Airport Report Food] Pantry  $19,489,557.22  $25,644.71 $2,557.44 $7,002.19 $45,993.54 $854.62 None July (Both) July Verbal July July July Verbal None None July July July July July  Adjourn Commissioner Serna motioned to adjourn. Commissioner Johnson seconded the motion, calling for  avote; all members answered "aye," and the motion carried. IRfilempr Raeline Thompson, County Clerk andl Ex-officio Clerk Terrell County Commissioners Court  ORDER' TO APPROVE MINUTES OF REGULAR SESSION  The above and preceding minutes of the meeting held on August 12t, 2024, are now approved (as amended this  day of  2024) as presented INO OPEN COURT this gth day of September, AD,2024.  Math726 Officer  Attest: hbielhoypine  County Clerk  ISsIO  Comm.court. regular session 08-12-2024  Page 10