Regular Commissioners Court Thursday, May 11, 2023 Brooks County Judge Eric Ramos  O UN  URRIAS  Brooks County Commissioners Precinct #1 Eddy Garza Precinct #2 Rolando Gutierrez Precinct #3 Horacio Villarreal III Precinct #4 Ernesto "Pepe" Williams    NOTICE BROOKS COUNTY  REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT  TOTHE PUBLIC- GREETINGS;  Please take notice that a Regular Commissioners' Court Meeting of Brooks County will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 11, 2023, in the 2nd. Floor = Courtroom of the Brooks County  Courthouse, 100 E. Miller in Falfurrias, Texas.  Agenda Items Commissioners may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed on this Agenda. One Agenda item will be discussed at at time, unless logic andj practical considerations. allow similar topics to be considered together for purposes of convenience and efficiency. Consent items are considered to be non-controversial and will be voted on in one motion unless a Commissioner asks for separate discussion. The Court may vote and/or act upon each of the items listed in this Agenda. Executive Sessions; The Commissioners Court of Brooks County, Falfurrias, Texas, reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course oft this meeting to discuss any ofthe matters listed, as authorized by' Texas Government Code, including, but notl limited to: Sections 51.07/Consutation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 661.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), 551.087 (Economic Development), 418.183 (Deliberations about Homeland Security Issues), and as authorized by the Texas Tax Code, including, but not limited to, Section 321.3022 (Sales Tax Information), whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under Open Meetings Act. As authorized by Section 551.071 (2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting may be convened into Executive Session for the purpose ofs seeking confidential legal advice from the County Attorney on any agenda item listed herein. Council may act in open session on items listed for executive session. Accommodations: The County ofBrooks encourages compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) in the conduct of all public meetings. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting, and who may need additional accommodations, are requested to contact the County Judge's office at 361 - 325 - 5604 ext. 157, two working days prior to the meeting sO that appropriate arrangements can be made. Braille is not available. Certification: I, theu undersigned authority, do hereby certify that thel Noticeof/Meeting was posted on the official bulletin board of the County Courthouse of Falfurrias, Brooks County, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public atalltimes and said Notice was posted on the following date and time May 8,2023 at 153 a.m.(p.m.nd remain SO posted continuously for at least seventy-two (72) hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.  Filef for Record) M. atl5odck MAY -8 2023  BSilvas County, Texas Deputy  By:  L    REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT  May 11,2023 2:00 PM  2nd FLOOR COURTROOM BROOKS COUNTY COURTHOUSE  OPEN MEETING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL AGENDA  1.1 Public Comments  a. Open to the public with limits as indicated above. 2. Approve of Regular and Special Commissioners' Court minutes.  3. Approve of Bills and Claims 4. Approve Monthly Reports  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) iii. (Submitted by Brooks County Library Supervisor) iv. (Submitted by Ruby Allen, Landfill Supervisor)  5. Agrilife Extension Reports  6.1 Discuss, Consider and Act on a Proclamation for Children's Mental Health Acceptance  Month. (Submitted by Coastal Plains Community Center) 7.1 Discussion of Precinct 3 Revenue (Submitted by Joe R. Escalante)    8.1 Discuss, Consider and Act on approving the 4H Club to use the Alaniz Fair Grounds on July 1, 2023, to host a rodeo, and possible carnival, music, and vendors. (Submitted by Nikolo  Guerra)  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. (Submitted by Ruben 10. Discuss, Consider and Act on allowing Road & Bridge to assist the Falfurrias Volunteer Fire Dept. on hauling the wood for the Watermelon Round up. (Submitted by Ruben Ramirez)  Ramirez)  11. Discuss, Consider and Act on1 transferring $2,500.00 from line item 012-5-0403-8104 Deputies; 12. Discuss, Consider and Act on a MOU Between Cameron County and Brooks County and The 13. Discuss, Consider and Act on the updated status of previous Inventory audit for the County, 14. Discuss, Consider and Act on the! Inventory audit completed for the County, Road and Bridge 15. Discuss, consider, and select an engineering firm to complete application and project implementation for the Texas Infrastructure Fund program through the Texas Department of 16.Discuss, Consider and Act on Transferring $12,000.00 from line item 012-5-0512-8105 Jailers; 17.I 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) 18. Discuss, Consider and Act on accepting bids for the Ed Rachal Library.  t0012-5-0403-5000 Supplies. (Submitted by Elvaray Silvas) LRGV TPDES Stormwater Task Force Partnership.  excluding Road and Bridge Department (Submitted by August Patroelj)  Department. (Submitted by August Patroelj)  Transportation.  to0 012-5-0512-8129 Overtime. (Submitted by Jorge Esparza)  19. Discuss, Consider and Act on the purchase of1 1,500 yards of caliche from L.O Construction for 20. Discuss, Consider and Act on paying invoice #47511 to Shoreline Plumbing Company for  $19,440.00 delivered to the Road and Bridge. $235.00 to be paid out of AARP funds.    21. Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $12,000 from 012-5-0510-8115 (Maint Supervisor) to 22. Discuss, Consider, Act on approving the 2019-2020 Brooks County Audit as presented by  012-504090-5410 (Prof. fees- ACCT & Auditing)  independent auditor. EXECUTIVE SESSION  23. Discuss Employmen/Resignations/Retirements and other Personnel Issues.  OPEN SESSION  24.Discuss, Consider, and Act on Emp.oymentesignationsyRetirements,  25. Adjourn