Regular Commissioners Court Thursday, October 12, 2023 Brooks County Judge Eric Ramos  COU  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 9:00 AM on Thursday, October 12, 2023, in the 2nd. Floor - Courtroom ofthe 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 a time, unless logic and 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 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 551.07/(Consultation 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 of 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 ofall 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, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the Notice of Meeting was posted on the official bulletin board of the County Courthouse of Falfurrias, Brooks County, Texas, aj place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times and said Notice was posted on the following date and time October 6, 2023 at3.18a.m. p.m.jandi remain so] posted continuously for at least seventy-two (72)h hours preceding the scheduled  time ofs said meeting.  Filefor Recordo at. 3ocOkL.M. OCT -6 2023 EvarayB,Sivas CountyClerk, Bfodks,PRuny) Tpxas By 1401  COUNT  eputy    REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT  October 12, 2023 9:00 A.M.  2nd FLOOR COURTROOM BROOKS COUNTY COURTHOUSE  OPEN MEETING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLLCALL AGENDA  1. Public Comments  a. Open to the public with limits as indicated above. 2. Approve ofl 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 . (Submitted by County Foreman)  ii. (Submitted by Brooks County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1-4) iii. (Submitted by Brooks County Library Supervisor) iv. (Submitted by Ruby Allen, Landfill Supervisor)  5. Agrilife Extension Reports  6. Information from Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation    7. Discuss, Consider and Act on fence replacement at the Landfill on the Northside front of the Clean Brush disposal area located to include East towards the front of the entrance gate of the Landfill.Total 4,040 feet. Replacing old/rusted falling downi fence line. (Submitted by Ruby Allen) 8.1 Discuss, Consider and Act on adding Election Workers & Elected officials to be eligible for 9.Discuss, Consider and Act on a Resolution for the 2024 Indigent Defense Grant Program. 10. Discuss, Consider and Act on opening and awarding bids for the road repairs within the city 11. Discuss, Consider and Act on Contributions to. local nonprofits from ARPA Funds.  workers comp benefits when injured on the job. (Submitted by Katy Salinas)  limits.  EXECUTIVESESSION  12. Discuss mploymenvResgnattions/Retrements and other Personnel Issues.  OPENS SESSION  13.Discuss, Consider, and Act on EmploymenuResignations/Retirements:  14 Adjourn