REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT  August 10, 2023 1:30 PM  2nd FLOOR COURTROOM BROOKS COUNTY COURTHOUSE  BEITREMEMBERED, that on this day, thel Honorable Commissioners' Court ofBrooks County, Texas met inl Regular Term therein the City of] Falfurrias in the 2nd floor Courtroom ofthe Brooks  County Courthouse:  OPEN MEETING -Judge Eric Ramos opened the meeting at 1:36 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-was led by Judge Eric Ramos 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, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Elvaray B. Silvas, County & District Clerk (Not voting).  Absent: Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3. Staff Present: Missy A Saavedra, Deputy Clerk  1. Public Comments B  NONE  2. Approve of Regular and Special Commissioners' Court minutes. Motion: to approve of the minutes as presented, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner  Precinct #2. Motion passed unanimously.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=4).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct  #2.  3. Approve ofBills and Claims E  Motion: to approve the bills as presented, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner  Precinct #1. Motion passed unanimously. (on file)  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=4).    Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct  #2.  4. Approve Monthly Reports  a. Treasurer's Monthly Report b. - Auditor's Monthly Report  C. Tax Assessor Collector Chief Deputy Monthly Report d. Approve Monthly Reports by Brooks County i. (Submitted by County Foreman)  ii. (Submitted by Brooks County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1-4) iii. (Submitted by Brooks County Library Supervisor) iv. (Submitted by Ruby Allen, Landfill Supervisor)  The Court reviewed the County Treasurer's Report; Terri A. Silvas, ChiefDeputy Tax Motion: to approve the reports as presented, Action: Approve, Moved by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2, Seconded by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=4). Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct  Assessor Collector presented! her report for the month ofJuly 2023.  Precinct #1. Motion passed unanimously. (on file)  #2.  5. Agrilife Extension Reports Informational only.  6.Information on EMC National Life insurance.   Kelly Elliot with EMC National Life Insurance presented to Court a quick presentation on Group Term Life and asking the Court for permission to be placed back on open enrollment to 7. Discuss, Consider and Act on a one-time stipend in the amount of $1,219.93 to Melissa Cisneros Court Clerk for JP PCT #1. (Submitted by JPJ PCT1Rolando Garza)  Honorable Judge Eric Ramos suggested that this not be voted on, but if voted on that this 8. Discuss, Consider, and act on approving a contract with Bill Wilson II,FAIA- Architect, Motion: to approve contract will Bill Wilson, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner  offer his products to County employees. No action taken, discussion only.  would be a onetime deal. Item passed due to no motion made.  for Architectural & Engineering Services. 2  Precinct #1. Motion passed unanimously. (on file)  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes =4).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct  #2.    9. Discuss, Consider and Act on an interlocal agreement for E9-1-1 Public Safety Motion: to approve interlocal agreement, Action: Approve, Moved by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. Motion passed unanimously.  Safety Answering Point Services.   (on file)  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=4).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct 10. Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $2,500.00 from 012-5-0403-8104 Deputies: to Motion: to approve line item transfer, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct  #2.  012-5-0403-5000 Supplies. (Submitted by Elvaray B. Silyas) D  #2. Motion passed unanimously.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=4).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct 11. Discuss, Consider and Act on rescinding the awarding ofal bid fora a one-year contract for fuel and lubricant to 3L as per agenda item "12. Discuss, consider and act on opening and awarding bids a one-year contract on the following: A Fuel and Lubricants and B.] Pest Motion: to rescind the previous motion made, Action: Approve, Moved by Emesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner  #2.  for Pest Control and Termite inspection. On July 20, 2023.   Precinct #2. Motion passed unanimously.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=4 4).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct 12. Discuss, Consider and Act on awarding bid for a one-year contract on Fuel and Honorable Judge Eric Ramos stated that the bid submitted was only for fuel and would Motion: to accept the Oil Patch bid (for fuel only), Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner  #2.  Lubricants. a  check with legal counsel on the lubricants portion. Precinct #2. Motion passed unanimously. (on file)  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=4).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct  #2.  13. Budget Workshop DE  The Court discussed the following updates on the budget:    Honorable Judge Ramos stated that the Court will have a meeting on Monday for the Have over 2 million dollars in CD's and cash balance; we have over $500,000 in the cash Willl be having a debt expiring next year which will be going back into the general fund Discussed a Prosecutor grant which will increase the County secretary; a new position in the County Attorney offices; $3,000 DA Secretaries and a $7,000 increase to the DA discussed the Chiller at the Courthouse and new one to arrive in ai month discussion on the sheriff's salary which is set by law and the others on placing them on a  proposed tax rates  Not ready to make any recommendations on the retirement rates. pool; but managing the budget willl help us not be in the red  Investigator  yearly stipend basis.  EXECUTIVE SESSION-No Executive Session held.  14. Discuss mploymenvResignations/Retirements and other Personnel Issues.  OPEN SESSION  15. Discuss, Consider, and Act on EmploymenvResgnations/Retirements,  16. Adjourn R  Motion: to adjourn the meeting at 2:25 PM, Action: Adjourn, 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=4).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct  #2.  The preceding minutes beginning on page_ Commissioners' Court Minutes Volume  and ending on page read and approved in the Honorable  of the  Commissioners' Court thisa3n day of Kbnag 2024,A.D.  County Judge 37  ATFESTED:  Psf -gul IA