SPECIALCOMMISSIONERS COURT Thursday, April 6, 2023 2nd FLOOR COURTROOM BROOKS COUNTY COURTHOUSE  BEITREMEMBERED, that on this day, thel Honorable Commissioners' Court ofBrooks County, Texas met in Special Term therein the City of Falfurrias in the 2nd floor Courtroom ofthe Brooks  County Courthouse:  OPEN MEETING -Judge Eric Ramos opened the meeting at 3:04 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, 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 comments.  1. Public Comments  Honorable Judge Eric Ramos asked the audience if anyone would like to make any public Irma Menchaca addressed the Court in reference tol loose dogs and made reference to an Amended  ordinance that is in place, but it is not being enforced.  11. Discuss, Consider and Act on selecting boundaries of properties on County Both parties addressed the Court with their concerns on this issue and their suggestions on Motion: to go with the 6 feet proposal west of lot 5 and to go up and down, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded' by Rolando  Road 222A to sell to the public.  the dividing oft the county property. Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes-=3,No=1, Abstain = 1). Commissioner Precinct #3, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  Yes: Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III,  No: Eric Ramos, County Judge.    Abstain: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1.  12. Discuss, Consider and act on determining a fair market value for County Honorable Judgel Eric Ramos stated that each party should turn in al bid for their prospective 13. Discuss, Consider and act on selecting a method for selling county owned land. Honorable Judge Eric Ramos that in speaking with two attorneys will be going through a Motion: to go through an open bid process to settle a land dispute, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Horacio Villarreal  owned property in preparation for sale. 2  part to his office. No action made discussion only.  bid process and a notice will be placed in the newspaper.  III, Commissioner Precinct #3.  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.  2. Approve of Bills and Claims 2  Motion: to approve the bills and claims as presented, Action: Approve, Moved by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2, Seconded by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza,  Commissioner 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.  3. Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $10,000.00 from 012-5-0409-5400. Legal Motion: to approve line item transfer, Action: Approve, Moved by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  fees; to line item 012-5-0409-5410 Prof. FeesAcct. & Auditing.  (Submitted by August Patroeli)  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 4. Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $100.00 from 012-5-0512-8105. Jailers: to Motion: to approve line item transfer, Action: Approve, Moved by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct? #1, Seconded' by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct  Precinct #3, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  012-5-0665-5209 JM Alaniz Fairgrounds.   #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, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner  Precinct #3, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  5. Discuss, Consider and Act on paying Erasmo Munoz for $3,150.00 for completing fence work beyond the quoted price at the Brooks County Landfill. D Motion: to approve payment, 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, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner  Precinct #3, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4 stepped out and stepped in with 6. Discuss Consider and Act on transferring $1,000.00 from 01254512-105Jaller: Motion: to approve line item transfer, Action: Approve, Moved by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2, Seconded by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4.  seconds of the voting process 3:44 PM.  t0012-5-0510-5820 Vehicle Maint. Repairs.  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 7. Discuss, Consider and Act on approving a resolution authorizing the submission ofa Texas Community Development Grant Program Application The' Texas Department of Motion: on approving a Resolution authorizing the submission of a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1.  Precinct #3, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  Agriculture for the 2023-2024 Community Development Program.  (Submitted by BC. Judge Eric Ramos) DE  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 8. Discuss, Consider and Act on approving a Resolution authorizing thes submission of a Texas Community Development Block Grant program application to' The Texas Department of Agriculture for the State Urgent need (SUN)P Program Fund.  Precinct #3, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  (Submitted by BC Judge Eric Ramos)     Motion: to approve the 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=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.  9. Discuss, Consider and Act on approving a Resolution authorizing the submission of aTexas Community Development Block Grant program application to' The Texas Department of Agriculture for the for the Colonia Fund- Construction (CFC) Program Fund. (Submitted by BC. Judge Eric Ramos) BE Motion: to approve resolution (County Road 212 and house repairs), Action: Approve, Moved by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2, 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 #3, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  10. Discuss, Consider and act on paying invoice of $785.80 to Resources Mobility Associates, Inc for travel and general grant development services from 012-5-0409- Motion: to approve line item 10, toj pay the invoice, Action: Approve, Moved by Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3, Seconded by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner  5417(Grant Matching) B  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, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal II, Commissioner  Precinct #3, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  11. Adjourn  Motion: to adjourn the meeting at 4:00 PM, Action: Adjourn, 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 II, Commissioner  Precinct #3, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.    The preceding minutes beginning on page_ Commissioners' Court Minutes Volume  and ending on page  of the  read and approved in the Honorable  Commissioners' Court this a3ayofplnmarg 2024,A.D.  APPROVED: 2 County Judge  ATTESTED: County AY  COUNTI  oih n