Regular Commissioners Court Thursday, February 13, 2025 Brooks County Judge Eric Ramos COLNN E 9 E Brooks County Commissioners Precinct #1 Eddy Garza Precinct #2 Rolando Gutierrez Precinct #3 Nora Salinas Precinct #4 Aaron Trevino NOTICE REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT BROOKS COUNTY TO THE PUBLIC - GREETINGS; Please take notice that a Regular Commissioners' Court Meeting of Brooks County will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 13, 2025 in the 2nd. Floor = Courtroom of the 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 of Brooks County, Falfurrias, Texas, reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any ofthe matters listed, as authorized by Texas Government Code, including, but not limited to: Sections 51.07/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 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 - 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, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times and said Notice was posted on the following date and time February 10, 2025 at a.m. /p.m. and remain SO posted continuously for at least seventy-two (72) hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. File for Record at y 39 o'clock A M. GROOKS CCS FEB 1 0 2025 Elvaray B. Silvas County Clerk, Brooks County, Texas By: A. Goko Deputy REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT February 13, 2025 9:00 A.M. 2nd FLOOR COURTROOM BROOKS COUNTY COURTHOUSE OPEN MEETING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL AGENDA 1. Public Comments (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 a. Treasurer's Monthly Report b. Auditor's Monthly Report C. 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) 5. Agrilife Extension Reports 6. Presentation by Michael Gonzalez. Executive Director - Rural School Innovation Zone (Submitted by Aaron Trevion Commissioner PCT #4) 7. Presentation by Alice Mendoza, Pharmacist - Falfurrias Family Pharmacy. 8. Discussion on Inspection pit for the North bound weigh station. (Submitted by Sgt.James Braswell) 9. Discussion of proposed salary increase for Brooks County Dispatcher. (Submitted by Sheriff Urbino Martinez) 10. Discussion of Brooks County facilities. 11. Discuss, Consider and Act on setting a place, date, and time for a public hearing to consider a petition to establish the Brooks County Emergency District #1. 12. Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $1,500 from 012-5-055-9040 (Election Expense) to 012-5-0510-5201 (Bldg Repairs-Annex & Other.) 13. Discuss, Consider and Act on award to selected engineering/architectura/surveying service provider(s) for grant pre-application, application and project implementation for Brooks County's 2025-2026 Texas Community Development Block Grant Program funded and administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture. 14. Discuss Consider and Act on a MOU between Trusted Driver, Inc. and Brooks County. 15. Discuss, Consider and Act on lifting of the beer ban for the BCFA Fair at the JM Alaniz Fair Grounds February 22, 2025 - March 1, 2025. (Submitted by Arnold Mireles, BCFA President) 16. Discuss Consider and Act on paying invoice E511372 Texas A & M Agrilife Extension in the amount of $1,995.05 from line item 012-5-0409-9500 Technology. 17. Discuss, Consider and Act on paying invoices to HART in the amount of $5,013.50 from line item 012-5-0500-9040 Elections Expense. (Submitted by Anna Garcia) 18. Discuss, Consider and Act on paying invoice to R. Trevino Electric in the amount of $916.09 from line item 012-5-0665-5209 JM Alaniz Fairgrounds. (Submitted by Nikolo Guerra) 19. Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $1,633.00 from 012-5-0510-5508 Blumer Hospital, Annex to 012-5-0510-5201 Bldg Repairs Annex-Other 20. Discuss, consider and act on transferring $169,000 from 013-5-0033-5511 (Principal for Debt) and $100,000 from 013-5-0033-9514 (Capital Outlay) to 013-5-0033-5826 (Road Repairs/Maint. & Supplies). 21. Discuss, Consider and Act on paying invoice to Jaime's Air Conditioning & refrigeration in the amount of$1,632.00 from line item 012-5-0510-5201 Bldg Repairs Annex-Other. 22. Discuss, Consider and Act on paying invoice to Jaime's Air Conditioning & refrigeration in the amount of$1,965.00 from line item 012-5-0510-5830. 23. Discuss, Consider and Act on paying Oil Patch in the amount of $5,177.59 (Submitted by Jorge Esparza) 24. Discuss, Consider and Act on paying Oil Patch in the amount of $4,497.79 (Submitted by Jorge Esparza) 25. Discuss, Consider and Act on paying Neessen Automotive INC in the amount of $423.20. (Submitted by Jorge Esparza) 26. Discuss, Consider and Act on a Memorandum of Agreement between Texas Animal Health Commission and Brooks County Sheriff's Office. (Submitted by Jorge Esparza) 27. Discuss, Consider and Act on awarding a contract to Dura-Last as the manufacturer and contractor to repair the Ed Rachal Memorial Library roof. 28. Discuss, Consider and Act on selecting a bid and awarding a contract to repair the Ed Rachal Memorial Library roof. 29. Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $14,095 from 012-5-0409-9500 (Technology) to 012-5-0510-5201 (Bldg Repairs-Annex & Other.) EXECUTIVE SESSION 30. Discuss mpioymenukesgnattions/ketrements and other Personnel Issues. OPEN SESSION 31. Discuss, Consider, and Act on Employmen/Resgnations/Retirements: 32. Adjourn