Regular Commissioners Court Thursday, November 9, 2023 Brooks County Judge Eric Ramos  COUN;  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 COMMISSIONERSCOURT  TO' THE PUBLIC-C GREETINGS;  Please take notice that a Regular Commissioners' Court Meeting of] Brooks County will be held at 9:00 AM on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in the 2nd. Floor Courtroom of the Brooks County  Courthouse, 100 E. Miller inl 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 a time, unless logic and practical considerations allow similar topics to be considered together for purposes ofconvenience and efficiency. Consent items are considered to be non-controversial and will be voted oni 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 ofBrooks County, Falfurrias, Texas, reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed, as authorized by Texas Government Code, including, but not limited to: Sections 51.071(Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 661.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076( (Deliberations sabout 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 of Brooks 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 -3 325 - 5604 ext. 157, two working days prior tot the meeting SO that appropriate arrangements can be made. Braille is not available. Certification: I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the Notice of Meeting was posted on the official bulletin board of the County Courthouse ofl Falfurrias, Brooks County, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times and said Notice was posted on the following date and time November 6, 2023 atBi4 a.m. /p.m. and remain sO posted continuously for at least  seventy-two (72) hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.  File for RecordA Ko'clock. A.M. NOV -62 2023 Elvaray B. Silyas Coupty R    REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT  November 9,2023 9:00 A.M.  2nd FLOOR COURTROOM BROOKS COUNTY COURTHOUSE  OPEN MEETING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL AGENDA  1. Public Comments  a. Open to the public with limits as indicated above. 2. Approve ofI Regular and Special Commissioners' Court minutes.  3. Approve of] Bills 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. Discuss, Consider and Act on offer to purchase tax sale property, Suit No. 15-10-02186-TX: Brooks County Independent School District, Brooks County and City ofFalfurrias Vs Eusebio Martinez. Jr. Acct. No. 01200000H00400; Lot 4, Block H', Maupin Addition, an addition to the Town of] Falfurrias, Brooks County, Texas, as described in Volume 156, page681,Official  Records of Brooks County, Texas.  7. Discuss, Consider and Act on offer to purchase tax sale property, Suit No. 04-10-01532-TX; Brooks County, Brooks County Independent School District and City of Falfurrias VS Nieves Calderon, Estate et al Acct. No. 0716000-001-00,151 acres, more or less, situated in the Nieves Calderon Survey, Abstract 713, Brooks County, Texas, as described in Patent #308 dated December 13, 1943 from Governor of the State ofTexas tol Nieves Calderon, in Volume  21,1 Page 348, Deed records of Brooks County, Texas.  8. Discuss, Consider and Act on a Resolution, Election of Appraisal District Board of Directors  2024-2025.  9. Discuss, Consider and Act on approving the 2024 Holiday Calendar. 10. Discuss, Consider and Act on opening and awarding bids for the Landfill fence. 11.1 Discuss, Consider and Act on raising the salary of three law enforcement officers and one vacant position to minimum salary of$45,000 as per SB22 (Law Enforcement Grant). 12. Discuss, Consider and Act on determining compensation for employees who are off on  holiday(s). EAECUTIVESESSION  13. Discuss mploymen/ResgnattionsRetirements and other Personnel Issues.  OPEN SESSION  14.Discuss, Consider, and Act on mploymenvResignations/Retirements:  15. Adjourn