REGULAR COMMISSISSIONERS COURT  December 14, 2023 9:00 A.M.  2nd FLOOR COURTROOM BROOKS COUNTY COURTHOUSE  BE ITI REMEMBERED, that on this day, the Honorable Commissioners' Court ofBrooks 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 9:11 AM  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 & District Clerk (Not voting).  Absent: Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3. StaffPresent: Missy A Saavedra, Deputy Clerk  AGENDA  1.  Public Comments  Evan Huff, Vested Networks Owner/CEO addressed the Court stating that he had spoken with the County Auditor/Judge ini reference to some phone issues the County is having and will be backi in Angela Ramirez addressed the Court on behalf of! her niece and sister-in-law, having to deal with aj janitor-which is a County Employee being arrested for sexual assault and still employed by the  January.  County, with no disciplinary action taken.  2.  Approve of] Regular and Special Commissioners' Court minutes.  Item passed by the Court. Approve of Bills B  3.  County Auditor addressed the Court in reference to a bill of$44,000 from the Appraisal District.    Motion: to approve the bills as presented Action: Approve, Moved by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Seconded by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct  #4. 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 BE a. Treasurer's Monthly Report b. 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 oft the Peace Precinct 1-4) iii. (Submitted by Brooks County Library Supervisor) iv. (Submitted by Ruby Allen, Landfill Supervisor)  August Patroelj, County Auditor presented his monthly report for the month of September 2023; Terri A. Silvas, Chief Deputy Tax Assessor Collector presented her monthly report for the month Motion: to approve the monthly reports as] presented, Action: Approve, Moved by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Seconded by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner  ofNovember 2023.  Precinct #4. 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.  5. Agrilife Extension Reports BE Information item, no action taken.  6. Discuss, Considerand. Acton: approvingpayment for lost or missing receipts of3 gas receipts for a total of $146.55 to be paid from Brooks County Sheriff's Office special funds.  (Submitted by Jorge Esparza)  Breakdown of Valero Credit Card-  1. 11/08/23$15.00 2. 10/20/23$46.55 3. 10/20/23 $85.00  Motion: to pay the gas receipts, Action: Approve, Moved by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. Motion  passed unanimously.  Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes-=3,No=1 1,Abstain= 0). Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams,  No: Eric Ramos, County Judge.    7.  Discuss, Consider and Act on Retired deputy Garcia purchasing a Ruger Minil 14 Serial # 184-63963 from Brooks County pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 614.051 Purchase of] Firearm by Honorably Retired Peace Officer for 36 Years of service to Motion: to approve the purchase, Action: Approve, Moved by Eresto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1.  the County. (Submitted by Jorge Esparza) D  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 8. Discuss, Consider and Act on removing from inventory item # 4367 described as Ruger Honorable Judge Eric Ramos questioned the serial number, being different from the last line item. Jorge Esparaza, Commander stated that the Serial number on this line is the correct serial number. Motion: toi remove from inventory, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1.  #2.  Mini 14 Serial # 184-6396. (Submitted by Jorge Esparza)  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 rebidding for the roof at the Blumer Building. B Honorable Judge Eric Ramos informed the Court that Mr. Wilson wanted to be here to address the court on the above matter, and that the two bids that was previously received were to high sO is Motion: to table until the next meeting, Action: Table, Moved by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. Motion  #2.  needing to rebid. 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.  EXECUTIVE SESSION -the Court went into Executive at 9:3 36 AM 10. Discussion of Disciplinary Action for County Employee(s)  OPEN SESSION- the Court came back into open session at 9:57. AM: present same as before, No  action or discussion taken on Executive Session.  11. Adjourn B    Motion: to adjourn the meeting at 9:57 AM, Action: Adjourn, Moved by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2, Seconded by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  Precinct #1. Motion passed unanimously.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=4).  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 a3rday of Pbnang 2024, A.D.  APPRQVE  Judge  ATTESTED:  ZE  E Ey3 Sepelins