REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT  April 13, 2023 3:00 P.M.  2nd FLOOR COURTROOM BROOKS COUNTY COURTHOUSE  BEIT REMEMBERED, that on this day, the Honorable Commissioners' Court ofBrooks County, Texas meti 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 3:17 PM B PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-was led by Judge Eric Ramos ROLL CALL-Judge Eric Ramos called for roll call: Present: Eric Ramos, County Judge,  Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Elvaray B. Silvas, County Clerk (Not voting). Absent: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. StaffPresent: Missy A Saavedra, Deputy Clerk  AGENDA  1.  Public Comments  Honorable Judge Eric Ramos asked for any public comments for items that were not on Celeste Huff with the office of Monica de la Cruz stated that they will be coming to their  the agenda:  office in Brooks County starting in April and will be open to the public.  Honorable Judge Eric Ramos asked for any public comments for items on the agenda: Elisa Torres and Gregory Sharp addressed the Court on, line item #7 and not just their county roads but all the other roads and have not been able to get these roads fixed. She has had these issues since 2022; and has not been able to get a hold of her commissioner. Mrs. Torres expressed her issues due to this; causing damage to her vehicle, FedEx not wanting to drop off  packages.  2.  Approve of Regular and Special Commissioners' Court minutes.  None presented, item passed.    3.  Approve of] Bills and Claims   Motion: to approve the bills and claims as presented, Action: Approve, Moved by Eresto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner  Precinct #3. Motion passed unanimously. (on file) Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3. Approve Monthly Reports 2 a. Treasurer's Monthly Report b. Auditor's Monthly Report  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=3).  Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4,  4.  Tax. Assessor Collector ChiefDeputy Monthly Report d. Approve Monthly Reports by Brooks County 1. (Submitted by County Foreman)  ii. (Submitted by Brooks County Justice ofthel Peace Precinct 1-4) iii. (Submitted by Brooks County Library Supervisor) iv. (Submitted by Ruby Allen, Landfill Supervisor)  The Court reviewed the monthly report for the County Treasurer for the months of February and March 2023; Teresa A. Silvas, Chief Deputy Tax Assessor Collector presented her Motion: to approve the monthly reports as presented, Action: Approve, Moved by Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3, Seconded by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams,  report for the month ofl March 2023;  Commissioner Precinct #4. Motion passed unanimously. (on file)  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=3).  Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4,  Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3.  5. Agrilife Extension Reports B Informational purposes only.  6. Discuss, Consider and Act on approving a Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Motion: to approve proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Horacio Villarreal  Month. BE  III, Commissioner Precinct #3. Motion passed unanimously. (on file)  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=3).  Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Eresto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, 7. Discussion on scheduling ofr maintenance ofCounty Roads, including County roads Elisa Torres and Homar Perez addressed the Court on the above matter. Mr. Perez on his concern and the fire department that some of these roads need some fixing. David Guerra also addressed the Court stating that he only has 15 men and has a schedule he follows to do county  Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3.  308 & 309    maintenance. Road and Bridge Foreman David Guerra informed the Court that they will be fixing all: roads in Encino and won'tleave until they are done. Discussion only, no action taken.  8.  Discuss, Consider and Act on paying the Sheriff's Office gas cards prior to Commissioners Court and prior to the due date. (Submitted by Sheriff's Office) * Motion: to approve agenda item #8, Action: Approve, Moved by Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3, Seconded by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4.  Motion passed unanimously.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=3).  Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $10,000.00 from line item 012-5-0512- 8105. Jailers; to line item 012-5-0512-8129 (Overtime) to cover payroll for time worked. Motion: to approve line item transfer, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct  Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3.  9.  (Submitted by Sheriff's Office)  #3. Motion passed unanimously.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=3).  Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, 10. Discuss, Consider and Act on paying Exxon receipt for $46.77 from one of the Sheriff's Office special accounts. (Submitted by Sheriff's Office) Motion: to pay the $46.77, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3. (on  Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3.  file)  Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes=2,No=1, Abstain= 0).  Yes: Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III,  Commissioner Precinct #3.  No: Eric Ramos, County Judge.  11. Discuss status ofGrants   Commissioner Williams addressed the Court ini reference to the GrantWorks grant for road repairs, Judge Ramos stated that a bid posting will be placed and will be scheudleing for opening 12. Discuss, Consider and act on approving going out for bids for the foundation work Honorable Judge Eric Ramos stated that his project will exceed the $50,000, sO will be Motion: to go out for bids for the foundation work at the Blumer Building, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Horacio  ofbids.  at the Blumer Building  going out for bids.  Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3. Motion passed unanimously.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=3).    Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, 13. Discuss, Consider, and act on approving to go out for roof bids at the Blumer Honorable Judge Eric Ramos informed the Court that he spoke with an Architect in Motion: to go out for roof bids at the Blumer Building, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Horacio Villarreal III,  Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3.  1  Building.  reference to the roof and would like to continue to go with them. Commissioner Precinct #3. Motion passed unanimously. Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=3). Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4,  14. Discuss, Consider and Act on approving the state mileage rate of $0.65 cents per mile Motion: to approve state mileage rate, Action: Approve, Moved by Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3, Seconded by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4.  for Out of County Travel. (Submitted by Auditors Office) BE  Motion passed unanimously.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=3).  Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Eresto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4,  Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3.  Addedum  1. Discuss, Consider and Act on using Fund 31 to support a Pilot First Responders Ruben Ramirez Emergency Management Coordinator/Fire Chief addressed the Court stating that that this person will be under the Ambulance Department but funded by the County and stationed at the fire department with an annual salary of $35,000. It was discussed that this person will also be the safety person for the county and will be able to offer CPR classes to county employees; this person will be able to respond to 911 calls that don'trequire transportation and be Motion: using Fund 31 to support a Pilot First Responders Program with a cap of $50,000, Action: Approve, Moved by Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3, Seconded by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4. Motion passed unanimously. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=3).  Program. a  able to do triage.  Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4,  Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3.  2. Addendum  1. Discuss, Consider and Act on the Authorization ofa Surplus/Salvage Property sale on May 13,2023, at Brooks County Road & Bridge, 326 W. Travis St. Falfurrias, Texas Motion: to authorize surplus sale, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3.  55  Commencing at 10:00 AM (Submitted by the Auditor's Office)  Motion passed unanimously.    Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=3).  Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, 2. Discuss, Consider and Act on a Resolution for FY 2024 Border Star Grant number  Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3.  30001908. (Submitted by Sheriff's Office)  Honorable Judge Eric Ramos read resolution in open Court.  Motion: to approve the resolution, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3.  Motion passed unanimously. (on file)  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=3).  Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, 3. Discuss, Consider and Act on a Resolution for the FY2024 Operation Stone Garden Grant number 3221008 to be operated for the 2023-2024. (Submitted by Sheriff's Office)  Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3.  Honorable Judge Eric Ramos read resolution in open Court. Precinct #4. Motion passed unanimously. (on file) Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3.  Motion: to approve Addendum #2 line item 3, Action: Approve, Moved by Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3, Seconded by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=3).  Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, 4. Discuss, Consider and Act on an Interlocal Agreement between Brooks County, Brooks County Sheriff's Office, and the Falfurrias Police Department. (Submitted by Commander Jorge Esparza addressed the Court on how this will allow the City ofFalfurrias Motion: to approve interlocal agreement between Brooks County, Brooks County Sheriff's Office and the Falfurrias Police Department, Action: Approve, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct  Sheriff's Office)  toa apply for Stone Garden Funds under the Counties grant.  #3. Motion passed unanimously. (on file)  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=3).  Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4,  Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3.  5. Discussion ofaudit on Vacation and Comp. time  August Patroelj, County Auditor addressed the Court on the above matter stating that the County has some issues and that the County policy isn't being followed. It was discussed that solution be made and talk to the department heads and see what reprecisussion can be held if they  are not met.  EXECUTIVE SESSION-No Executive Session, item passed.    15.  Discuss mploymenvResgnattions/Retirements and other Personnel Issues.  OPEN SESSION  16. Discuss, Consider, and Act on. Employmen/Resignations/Retirements.  17. Adjourn BE  Motion: to adjourn the meeting 4:38 PM, Action: Adjourn, Moved by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct  #3. Motion passed unanimously.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=3).  Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4,  Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3. 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 a3day of EbangAAD  APPROVED: County Z  ATTESTED:  OUNT  ERg 5 ilus