SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS COURT  October 20, 2023 10:00 AM  2nd FLOOR COURTROOM BROOKS COUNTY COURTHOUSE  BE: IT REMEMBERED, that on this day, the Honorable Commissioners' Court of Brooks County, Texas met in Special Term therein the City of Falfurrias in the 2nd floor Courtroom of the Brooks  County Courthouse:  OPEN MEETING-Judge Eric Ramos opened the meeting at 10:08 AM E 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, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4.  Absent: Elvaray B. Silvas, County & District Clerk. Staff Present: Missy A Saavedra, Deputy Clerk  AGENDA  1. Public Comments  Elissa Torres addressed the Court in reference to the Grant(road repairs) and wondering if 2. Discuss, Consider and Act on a Memorandum flmdmtamdnASBet between Motion: to table, Action: Table, Moved by Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. Motion passed unanimously. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=5). Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct 3. Discuss, Consider and Act on a Resolution authorizing the submission ofA DR#4705 Severe Winter Storm Application under the Texas Division of Emergency Management. DE Honorable Judge Eric Ramos stated that this grant would be to purchase water tanks and to  there is any warranty as far as any repairs for any pot holes.  Brooks County and Costal Bend Wellness Center. BE  #3, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  place them in certain locations to help for rural wildfires.    Motion: to approve resolution, 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=5).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct 4. Discuss, Consider and Act on going out for bids to repair the Blumer Building roof. a Honorable Judge Eric Ramos stated that through the OLS Grant we will be doing roof and Motion: to go out for bids, Action: Approve, Moved by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Seconded by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4.  #3, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  electrical repairs.  Motion passed unanimously.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=5).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct 5. Discuss, Consider and Act on awarding previously opened bids for the road repairs within The court compared both bids in open court; in discussion, it was discussed that the bids be divided by project. Andy Garcia, City Administrator addressed the Court in reference to the local agreement with the City and the County and how the City would contribute to this project. Mr. Garcia and AB Pena stated that the City would come in and scrap the edges and would later come Motion: to award bid to lower bidder as follows Danny's Paving (Vargas St, Center St. and CR 209) and CK Newberry, LLC (Noble St, Rachal St, Terrell St, Center/Hise and Pineda St), Action: Approve, Moved by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2, Seconded by Horacio  #3, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  the city limits.  back in ai fill the areas needed.  Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3. Motion passed unanimously. (on file) Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=5 5).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal II, Commissioner Precinct 6. Discuss, Consider and Act on going out for bid on fence repair at the Brooks County Motion: to go out for bids, Action: Approve, Moved by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Seconded by Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4.  #3, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  Landfill. BE  Motion passed unanimously.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=5).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct  #3, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2.  7.Adiourn E    Motion: to adjourn at 10:43 AM, Action: Adjourn, Moved by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2, Seconded by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1.  Motion passed unanimously.  Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes=5).  Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Ernesto "Pepe" Williams, Commissioner Precinct #4, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct  #3, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. 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 Eeoarg 2024,A.D.  APPROVED: County Judge  R  ATTESTED:  Ehy4