Regular Commissioners Court Thursday, September 14, 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  TO THEI PUBLIC- GREETINGS;  Please take notice that a Regular Commissioners' Court Meeting of] Brooks County will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, September 14, 2023, in the 2nd. Floor - Courtroom of the Brooks  County Courthouse, 1001 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 tol 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 int this Agenda. Executive Sessions; The Commissioners Court ofBrooks County,Falfurias, Texas, reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any oft the matters listed, as authorized by Texas Government Code, including, but not limited to: Sections 51.07/Consutation 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 (Bconomic 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 thej 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 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 - 325-5 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 ofMeeting 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 timesand said Notice was posted on the following date and time September 11, 2023 at (0:03(a.m. p.m. and remain sO posted continuously for at least seventy-two (72) hours preceding  the schéduled time ofs said meeting.  Filef for Record, at:03oclock M. Na SEP - 11.2023 Silvas County, Texas ms By:. Deputy    REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT  September 14, 2023 10:00 AM 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 of Regular and Special Commissioners Court minutes.  3. Approve of Bills and Claims 4. Approve Monthly Reports  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 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.I Discuss, Consider and Act on approving a Resolution authorizing County Grant Program 8.I Discuss, Consider, and act on a contribution to Halo Flight for the 2024 Fiscal Year, beginning 9.I Discuss, Consider and. Act on al Resolution for Chronic Wasting Disease. (Submitted by David 10. Discuss, Consider and Act on offer to purchase tax sale property Suit No. 11-08-01937-TX; Brooks County Independent School District and Brooks County VS. Robert C. Trevino Acct. No. 0529000205200,Lots 52, Cantu Addition to Brooks County, Texas as described in Volume 11.Discuss, Çonsider and Act on offer to purchase tax sale property Suit No. 15-10-02180-TAX; Brooks County Independent School District, Brooks County and City ofFalfurrias Vs. Mellissa O.Davila' Tract No, 1 Acct. No. 0120000F00500; Lot 5,1 Block "F", Maupin First addition, an addition to the City of Falfurrias, Brooks County Texas, as described in Volume 212, Page 281 12. Discuss, Consider and. Act on offer toj purchase tax sale property Suit No. 15-10-02180-TAX Brooks County Independent School District, Brooks County and City ofFalfurrias Vs. Melissa 0. Davila Tract No. 2: Acct. No. 01200000F00600; Lot 6, Block F, Maupin First Addition, an addiction to the City ofFalfurrias, Brooks County, Texas as described in Volume 212,  (Home Meal Grant Program) Year 2024.  January 1, 2024 TGacia)  117,page 51 deed records of] Brooks County, Texas  Official Records for Brooks County, Texas  Official records of Brooks County, Texas.  13. Discuss, Consider and. Act on offer toj purchase tax sale property Suit No. 14-02-02066-1X. Brooks County Independent SchoolDistrict, Brooks County and City ofFalfurrias Vs. Manuel Parras Acct. No. 01200000C00404; 0.092 acre, more, or less, being the North one-halfofthe West one-half ofl lot 4, Block "C"l Maupin Addition, an addition to the town ofFalfurrias, Brooks County, Texas as described indeed dated March 16, 194, from Amelia Villa de Parras to Manuel V. Parras, in Volume 31, Page 581, Deed Records of] Brooks County, Texas. 14. Discuss, Consider and Act on offer to purchase tax sale property Suitl No. 18-06-02252-TAX; Brooks County Independent School District, Brooks County and City of Falfurrias VS. Maria Del Rosario Lozano Act. No. 01200002L00300, Lot3, Block "L",Maupin 18t Addition, an addition to Brooks County, Texas as described in Volume 353, Page 667, Official records of  Brooks County, Texas    15. Discuss, Consider and Act on offer to purchase tax sale property Suit No. 04-04-01460-TX; Brooks County Independent School District and Brooks County VS. Jack) L.. Andrus' Tract No. 1: Acct. No. 00043-0000-009-00; 8.57 acres, more or less, being a14.29 percent undivided interest in that certain undivided interest in that certain 60 acres tract, more or. less, said 60 acres being of that certain 160 acres, > more or less situated in Sections 107 and 108 known as the "Encianl Pasture",A&E B Survey, Abstract 43, Brooks County, Texas (formerly Starr County), said 160 across being described dated January 20, 1911 from Bd. G Lasater to Silvestre Rodriguez, recorded in volume 11, page 295, Deed Records of) Brooks County > Texas SAVE & EXCEPT however, 100 acres more or less said 100 acres being off oft the South end ofs said 160 acers, and described in volume 14, page 153, Deed Records of Brooks County, Texas leaving herein a  residue of 60 acres more or less.  16. Discuss, Consider and Act on offer to purchase tax sale property Suit NO. 03-02-01357-TX; Brooks County, Brooks County Independent School District and City ofE Brooks VS. Ana Lee Garza Acct. No. 01200-000C-002-02; The West on-half ofthel North one-half ofl lot 2, Block "C", Maupin's Addition, Town ofFalfurrias, Brooks County, Texas, Texas, as described in  Volume 161, Page 671 Deed Records ofBrooks County, Texas.  17. Discuss, Consider and Act on Texas Department ofTransportation Airport Project Participation Agreement 2023-2024. (Submitted by Auditor's Office)  18. Discuss, Consider and Act on Loma Blanca Soil & Water Conservation District's request letter 19. Discuss, Consider and. Act on a Resolution Nomination of Appraisal District Board of  for Annual Contribution (FY2024).  Directors 2024-2025. (Submitted by Daniel Garcia)  20.Discuss, Consider and Act on approving tol have PCT. 3 Election Day voting tol be at Southern 21. Discuss, Consider and Act on an Order od Special Election. ( Submitted by Anna Garcia) 22. Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $2,000.00 from 012-5-0475-8107 General Fund to; 068-5-0055-8107 Pre- Trial Fund. (Submitted by BC. Attorney David T. Garcia) 23.Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $1,000.00 from 013-5-0033-9063 trash landfill fee; to  Style event center at 1101 S. Saint Mary's. (Submitted by Anna Garcia)  013-5-0033-5136. (Submitted By David Guerra)    24. Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $1,000 from 012-5-0510-5206 (Elevator Maintenance Expense) and $1,000 from 012-5-0510-5508 (Blumer & Hosp., Annex  Improvements) to 012-5-0510-5120 (Janitorial Supplies) Travel) to 012-5-0400-5550 (Out of County Travel) Travel) to 012-5-0665-5550 (Out of County Travel)  25. Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $1,000 from 012-5-0639-5550 (Out of County 26. Discuss, Consider and. Act on transferring $500 from 012-5-0630-5550 (Out of County  27. Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $200 from 012-5-0510-5201 (Bldg. Repairs -Annex 28. Discuss, Consider and Act on paying the County's Mastercard bill prior to the due date on a  & others) to 012-5-0510-5200 (Bldg. Maintenance Supplies).  monthly basis.  29. Discuss, Consider and. Act on transferring $5,000.00 from 012-5-0512-8105 Jailers; to 012-5- 30. Discuss. Consider and Act on transferring $3,000.00 from 012-5-0512-8105 Jailers; to 012-5- 31. Discuss, Consider and Act on approving C. Trevino the Vacation previously approved to roll  0512-8129 Overtime 0562-8129 Overtime  over.  32. Discuss, Consider and Act on on approving salary adjustments for the Brooks County elected  officials.  33.Discuss, Consider and Act on adopting the 2023-24 Brooks County Budget.  34.. Budget Workshop  EXECUTIVE SESSION  35. Discuss EmpoymenvRestgnationRetrements and other Personnel Issues.  OPEN SESSION  36. Discuss, Consider, and. Act on EmploymentResignationsRetirements    37. Adjourn