REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT  March 9, 2023 3:00 P.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 of  the Brooks County Courthouse:  OPEN MEETING -Judge Eric Ramos opened the meeting at 3:08 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 Clerk (Not voting). Absent: Horacio Villarreal II, Commissioner Precinct #3. Staff Present: Missy A Saavedra, Deputy Clerk  1. Public Comments   Anna M Garcia, Elections Administrator/911 Addressing addressed the Court in reference to EXECUTIVE SESSION The Court went into Executive Session to discuss line items #8 and  an inspection done and has passed. #9, for personnel reasons at 3:141 PM  19. Discuss EmploymenuResignationsyRetirements and other Personnel Issues.  OPEN SESSION Back in open session at 3:56. PM, present same as before  20.Discuss, Consider, and Act on mpoymen/kesgnations/etirements,  Nothing discussed, discussion only.  8. Discuss, Consider and Act on deemed necessary in reference to an inventory audit completed for the County excluding the Road & Bridge Department.  (Submitted by August Patroeli) D    Honorable Judge Eric Ramos stated that this item was discussed in Executive Session and that an investigation is being done on one item that is missing, and that there are several items that are missing and suggests deleting them and if found to put them back on the list. Motion: to delete the items, 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 =4). Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct 9.] Discuss, Consider and Act on deemed necessary in reference to a complete audit on the Brooks County Attorney Trust Account. (Submitted by August Patroeli) Honorable Judge Eric Ramos stated that it was deemed necessary that an official investigation be done by law enforcement, the reason for the Executive Session and will be kept Motion: to accept the findings, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. Motion  #2.  from the public for this purpose. 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  #2.  2.Approve of Regular and Special Commissioners' Court minutes. Motion: to approve minutes as presented, 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=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 of Bills and Claims 63  Motion: to approve the bills and claims, Action: Approve, Moved by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner 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.  4. Approve Monthly Reports B  a. Treasurer's Monthly Report b. Auditor's Monthly Report  C. Tax Assessor Collector ChiefDeputy Monthly Report    11. Discuss, Consider and Act on approving a Resolution for the 79th Judicial District Drug/Alcohol Court Diversion Program. (Submitted by Albert Ramirez) 2 Motion: to approve resolution, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1.  Honorable Judge Eric Ramos read resolution in open Court.  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 12. Discuss, Consider and Act on approving payment to Exxon for missing fuel receipt of Motion: to approve payment, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1. Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, No: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. 13. Discuss, Consider and Act on purchasing 1,000 tons of caliche at $7.50 a ton totaling  #2.  $46.77. (Submitted by Sheriff's Office) >  Vote: Motion failed (summary: Yes=2, No=2, Abstain =0).  Commissioner Precinct #4.  $7,500.00 from Kingsville Materials. B (Submitted by David Guerra)  Motion: to approve purchase, 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=4).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct 14. Discuss, Consider and Act on wording ofl bidding advertisement for the Ed Rachal Motion: to approve the wording for bid advertisement, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza,  #2.  Memorial Library Roof. RE  Commissioner Precinct #1. 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.  15. Discuss demolition of structure at the Alaniz Fairgrounds.  Honorable Judge Eric Ramos informed the court that due to the process of the DPS having a deadline of] March 15th, need to start doing the work. Got two local bids for demolition    (awarded to Larry Molina $34,000) and one for moving and the remodeling (awarded to Quinten  Lee $12,000), both were under $50,000 SO didn't do any advertisement.  16. Discuss the status of the Blumer and Penly/Wilder Buildings Honorable Judge Eric Ramos informed the Court that he has a meeting with a structural engineer on the 15th to come and look at the Blumer building, to inform us of the status of the building. Judge Ramos informed the Court that the City wants to buy the Penly and Wilder 17. Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $50,000 from 012-5-0409-94991 (Ogan Motion: to approve line item transfer, Action: Approve, Moved by Eresto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct  building.  Contract) to 012-5-0409-9500 (technology). A  #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 18. Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $10,000 from 25131031ISMant Motion: to approve line item transfer, Action: Approve, Moved by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  #2.  Supervisor) to 012-5-0510-5830 AC System Maintenance) E  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.  21. Adjourn B  Motion: to adjourn the meeting at 4:33 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 this 331g day of Ebwory 2024, A.D.  APPROVED: L6  ATTESTED:  GROKS  Eypgia