REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT  October 12, 2023 9:00 A.M.  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 oft the Brooks  County Courthouse:  OPEN MEETING -Judge Eric Ramos opened the meeting at 9:09 AM E PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-waS led by Judge Eric Ramos ROLL CALL-Judge Eric Ramos called for roll call: Present: Eric Ramos, County Judge,  Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Elvaray B. Silvas, County & District Clerk (Not voting). Absent: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3. Staff Present: Missy A Saavedra, Deputy Clerk  AGENDA  1. Public Comments  Honorable Judge Eric Ramos asked for any public comments: Blue and that they should be honored all the time.  Irma Menchaca addressed the Court in reference to her being here, and that is to Back the Fern McClaugherty, informed the Court that she is with a Group called O.W.L.S., an organization that is a voluntary group that supports all members of the Lawl Enforcement. Xavier Saenz is asking the Court to look into the resolution like the one that was passed in Hidalgo County ini reference to thel Deer disease.Judge! Ramos stated that ai resolution was approved  at a previous meeting.  2. Approve of Regular and Special Commissioners' Court minutes.  Item was passed by the Court. 3. Approve of Bills and Claims B    Motion: to approve the bills as presented, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  Motion passed unanimously. (on file)  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=3).  Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4,  Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. 4. Approve Monthly Reports E a. Treasurer's Monthly Report b.A Auditor's Monthly Report  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 ofthe Peace Precinct 1-4) iii. (Submitted by Brooks County Library Supervisor) iv. (Submitted by Ruby Allen, Landfill Supervisor)  Katy Salinas presented her HR Report to the Court for the months of. July-September. Motion: to approve thei monthly reports as] presented, Action: Approve, Moved by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2, Seconded by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner  Precinct #4. Motion passed unanimously. (on file) Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=3).  Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4,  5. Agrilife Extension Reports  Informational only.  6.1 Information from Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation  Item was passed by the Court.  7. Discuss, Consider and Act on fence replacement at the) Landfill on the Northside front of the Clean Brush disposal area located to include East towards the frontof the entrance gate of the Landfill.Total 4,040 feet. Replacing old/rusted falling down Honorable Judge Eric Ramos asked Ms. Allen to get a quote on the cost oft the replacement. Motion: to table SO that the item can be re-worded to include going out for bids, Action: Table, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Rolando  fence line. (Submitted by Ruby Allen)  Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. Motion passed unanimously.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=3).  Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, 8. Discuss, Considerand. Act on adding Election Workers & Elected officials to be eligible for workers comp benefits when injured on the job. (Submitted by Katy Salinas) DE  Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.    Katy Salinas HR addressed the Court stating that int there being a change of Administration at' TAC,  they are asking for this to be voted on by the Court.  Motion: on adding Election Workers & Elected officials to be eligible for workers comp benefits when injured on the job, Action: Approve, Moved by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2, Seconded by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4. Motion passed  unanimously.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=3).  Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, 9.] Discuss, Consider and Act on al Resolution for the 2024 Indigent Defense Grant Program.  Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  Honorable Judge Eric Ramos read resolution in open Court.  Motion: to approve resolution, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. Motion  passed unanimously. (on file)  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=3).  Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, 11. Discuss, Consider and Act on Contributions to local nonprofits from ARPA Funds. LE Honorable Judge Eric Ramos stated that the Court has a deadline ofl December 31S to spend the ARPA Funds (approximately $100,000 left off funds) $50,000 to the VFW; $37,000 tol BHOLD Ric Rubio, Commander stated that they are looking forward to the $50,000 to help with the Judge Ramos stated that these local contributions will bring the balance down to $0. Motion: to accept the contributions final expense of the ARPA, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez,  Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  and $7,500 to the Salvation Army (Local Chapter).  renovation oft the VFW.  Commissioner Precinct #2. Motion passed unanimously. Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=3).  Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4,  EXECUTIVE SESSION.-9:37 AM the Court went into Executive session to discuss personnel  issues and possible litigation.  12. Discuss Employment/ResignationsRetirements and other Personnel Issues. OPEN SESSION- The Court came back at 9:53 AM; same present as before. 13.Discuss, Consider, and Act on Employmem/Resignations/Retirements,  No discussion was made in open Court.    10. Discuss, Consider and Act on opening and awarding bids for the road repairs within the Honorable Judge Eric Ramos stated that the County received 2 bids: One from Danny's Paving with a total bid of $ 607,480.00; The other from CK Newberry LLC with a total bid of $479,820.00. Commissioner Williams suggested to table the item until all the Commissioners are present to discuss as a whole and asks that a representative be present for discussion. Motion: to table, Action: Table, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. Motion passed  city limits. E  unanimously.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=3).  Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4,  Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  14 Adjourn 25  Motion: to adjourn the meeting at 10:11 AM, Action: Adjourn, Moved by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2, Seconded by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner  Precinct #4. Motion passed unanimously. Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. The preceding minutes beginning on page Commissioners' Court Minutes Volume  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=3).  Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4,  and ending on page read and approved in the Honorable  of the  Commissioners' Court this a3rlay of Elbmery 2024,A.D.  APPROVED:  ATPESTED: County Clerk    COUNTY,  pgilw