REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT  May 11, 2023 2:00 PM  2nd FLOOR COURTROOM BROOKS COUNTY COURTHOUSE  BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this day, the Honorable Commissioners' Court of Brooks County, Texas met in Regular Term therein the City of Falfurrias in the 2nd floor Courtroom of the Brooks  County Courthouse:  OPEN MEETING -Judge Eric Ramos opened the meeting at 2:10 PM 2  ROLL CALL-Judge Eric Ramos called for roll call: Present: Eric Ramos, County Judge,  Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Elvaray B. Silvas, County Clerk (Not voting).  Staff] Present: Missy A Saavedra, Deputy Clerk  AGENDA  1. Public Comments  Homor Perez, addressed the Court in reference to an item that was supposed to be on the agenda but was not. Mr. Perez thanked Commissioner Williams, Commissioner Villarreal and Judge Ramos for going out there and seeing the streets. Mr. Perez informed the Court that the Road and Bridge has been fixing the streets but doesn'tlike the way the work is being done.  Beltrando Soliz lives on FM 755, he addressed the Court in reference to the streets that he Elisa Torres who lives on CR 308 addressed the Court in reference to her requests for the road log and accounting reports for Precinct 3 and still hasn't received anything. Mrs. Torres complained to the Court ini reference to the work being done on her road and the big rocks being left  uses a lot on CR310.  behind.  2. Approve of Regular and Special Commissioners' Court minutes.  Items passed the Court.  3. Approve of Bills and Claims B    Motion: to approve the bills and claims as presented, Action: Approve, Moved by Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3, Seconded by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner  Precinct #4. Motion passed unanimously. (on file)  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=5).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct 13. Discuss, Consider and Act on the updated status of previous Inventory audit for the County,excluding Road and Bridge Department (Submitted by August Patroeli) Esmeralda Alaniz addressed the Court in reference to update on unaccounted items at the Motion: to approve updated status of previous Inventory audit for the County, excluding the Road and Bridge Department, Action: Adjourn, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner) Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3, Rolando 14. Discuss, Consider and Act on the Inventory audit completed for the County, Road and Esmeralda Alaniz presented an audit to the Court informing them that 6 items have not been Motion: to approve the recommendations as provided by the auditor, Action: Approve, Moved by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Seconded by Horacio Villarreal III,  #3, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  Sheriff's Office being found.  Precinct #4, Seconded by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=5).  Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  Bridge Department. (Submitted by August Patroeli) 2  accounted for.  Commissioner Precinct #3. Motion passed unanimously.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=5).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct 22. Discuss, Consider, Act on approving the 2019-2020 Brooks County Audit as presented by Raul Hernandez CPA addressed the Court on the above matter stating that the audit is an unmodified audit (clean). Mr. Hernandez stated the reason for being behind was due to the new system acquired by the auditors offices and the fixes that were needing to be done, in order for him to do this audit. Mr. Hernandez reviewed with the Court the following pages: 22,23. Motion: to approve the audit, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=5).  #3, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  independent auditor.  Motion passed unanimously.  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3,  Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.    21. Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $12,000 from 012-5-0510-8115 (Maint  Supervisor)to  012-504090-5410 (Prof. fees- ACCT & Auditing)  Motion: to approve line item transfer, Action: Approve, Moved by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. Motion  passed unanimously.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=5 5).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1,E Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3,  Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. 4. Approve Monthly Reports B a. Treasurer's Monthly Report b. Auditor's Monthly Report  Tax Assessor Collector ChiefDeputy Monthly Report d. Approve Monthly Reports by Brooks County i. (Submitted by County Foreman)  ii. (Submitted by Brooks County Justice oft the Peace Precinct 1-4) ili. (Submitted by Brooks County Library Supervisor) iv. (Submitted by Ruby Allen, Landfill Supervisor)  Terri A. Silvas, Chief] Deputy Tax Assessor Collector presented her monthly report for the month of April 2023; Mrs. Silvas informed the Court in reference to the Preliminary values (with an Motion: to approve the monthly reports as presented, Action: Approve, Moved by Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3, Seconded by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner  estimated total increase of $24,355.26).  Precinct #4. Motion passed unanimously. (on file)  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=5).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner. Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct  #3, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  5. Agrilife Extension Reports B Informational only, no action taken.  6. Discuss, Consider and Act on a Proclamation for Children's Mental Health Acceptance Month. (Submitted by Coastal Plains Community Center) Honorable Judge Eric Ramos read the proclamation in open Court; Motion: to approve the proclamation, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3. Motion passed unanimously. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=5).  (on file)  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3,  Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.    7. Discussion of] Precinct 3 Revenue (Submitted by Joe R. Escalante)  Honorable Judge Eric Ramos informed the public that he hasn't found a way to separate revenue for just Precinct 3, that our accounting system doesn't allow us to do that. But, that he will find a way to get this information as: requested. Judge Ramos stated that he was, just handed a report to help him figure out some numbers and will get something available soon. The Court discussed 8.] Discuss, Consider: and Act on approving the 4H Club to use the Alaniz Fair Grounds on  several aspects ofhow revenue is used within the County.  July 1, 2023, to host a rodeo, and possible carnival, music, and vendors. Motion: to allow the usage of the fairgrounds, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct  (Submitted by Nikolo Guerra) 2  #1. Motion passed unanimously.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=5).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner. Precinct 9. Discuss, Consider and Act on allowing the Falfurrias Volunteer Fire Dept to use the. JM Alaniz fairgrounds to cook the Briskets for the 57th Annual Watermelon Roundup. Motion: to allow the usage ofthe fairgrounds, Action: Approve, Moved by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Seconded by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct  #3, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  (Submitted by Ruben Ramirez) DE  #4. Motion passed unanimously.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=5 5).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner. Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct 10. Discuss, Consider and Act on allowing Road & Bridge to assist the Falfurrias Volunteer  #3, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  Fire Dept. on hauling the wood for the Watermelon Round up.  (Submitted by Ruben Ramirez)  Motion: to allow Road and Bridge to assist in hauling of wood, Action: Approve, Moved by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez,  Commissioner Precinct #2. Motion passed unanimously.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes= 5).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1,E Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3, 11. Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $2,500.00 from line item 012-5-0403-8104 Deputies: to 012-5-0403-5000 Supplies. (Submitted by Elvaray Silvas) E Motion: to approve line item transfer, Action: Approve, Moved by Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3, Seconded by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4.  Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  Motion passed unanimously.    Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=5).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner. Precinct 12. Discuss, Consider and Act on al MOU Between Cameron County and Brooks County and Motion: to accept the MOU, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1.  #3, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  The LRGVTPDES Stormwater Task Force Partnership.  Motion passed unanimously.(on file)  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=5).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct 15. Discuss, consider, and select an engineering firm to complete application and project implementation for the Texas Infrastructure Fund program through the Texas Department Honorable Judge Eric Ramos informed the Court that he would like to table the line item. Motion: to table, Action: Table, Moved by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Seconded by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4. Motion passed unanimously. Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto Pepe" Williams, Commissioner: Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct 16. Discuss, Consider and Act on' Transferring $12,000.00 from line item 012-5-0512-8105 Jailers: to 012-5-0512-8129 Overtime. (Submitted by Jorge Esparza) 2 Motion: to approve linei item transfer, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=5).  #3, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  pfTransportation, E  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=5).  #3, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  Motion passed unanimously.  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal II, Commissioner Precinct #3, 17. Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring! $8,000.00 from line item 012-5-0512-8105 Jailers; to line item 012-5-0560-5820 Repair and Maintenance. (Submitted by Jorge Esparza) Motion: to: approve line item transfer, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes =5).  Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.    Motion passed unanimously.  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3,  Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.    18. Discuss, Consider and Act on accepting bids for the Ed RachalLibrary. Honorable. Judge Eric Ramos, did call Mr. Zambrano in reference to the bid turned in and the Motion: to approve bid from Zambrano Roofing, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner  amount bidded was for the entire work.  Precinct #1. Motion passed unanimously. (on file)  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=5).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3,  Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  19. Discuss, Consider and Act on the purchase of1,500 yards of caliche from L.O Construction for $19,440.00 delivered to the Road and Bridge. BE Motion: to approve purchase of caliche, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct  #1. Motion passed unanimously.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=5).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3, 20. Discuss, Consider and Act on paying invoice #47511 to Shoreline Plumbing Company for Motion: to pay invoice, Action: Approve, Moved by Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. Motion passed  Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  $235.00 to be paid out of AARP funds. B  unanimously.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=5).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3,  Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  EXECUTIVE SESSION- At3:14) PM the Court went into Executive Session 23. Discuss Employmen/Resignations/Retrements and other Personnel Issues.  OPENS SESSION- At 3:26 PM1 the Court came back in Open Session; Present same as before. No  action taken, discussion only.  24.Discuss, Consider, and Act on Employmenvkesignations/Retirements,  25. Adjourn B  Motion: 3:27 PM, Action: Adjourn, Moved by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Seconded by Ernesto Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4. Motion passed  unanimously.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=5).    Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Eresto Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct  #3, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. The preceding minutes beginning on page_ Commissioners' Court Minutes Volume Commissioners' Court this jOhh day of Qugun  and ending on page read and approved in the Honorable 2023,A.D.  of the  APPROVED: County. 2s  ATTESTED:  Ey4