SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS COURT Monday, December 16, 2024 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 9:07 AM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-was led by Judge Eric Ramos ROLL CALL-Judge Eric Ramos called for roll call: Present: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2, Martin "Marty" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4. Absent: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3, Elvaray B. Silvas, County & District Clerk. Staff Present: Missy A Saavedra, Deputy Clerk AGENDA 1. Public Comments There were: no public comments at this time. 2. Approve of] Bills Motion: to approve, Action: Approve, Moved by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2, Seconded by Martin "Marty" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4. Motion passed unanimously. (on file) Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 3). Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Martin "Marty" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. 4. Discuss, Consider and Act on paying invoices to Falfurrias Publishing totaling $1,140.00 for notices published on the General Election, (Submitted by Anna Garcia) Motion: to approve, Action: Approve, Moved by Martin "Marty" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. Motion passed unanimously. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes - 3). Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Martin "Marty" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner. Precinct #2. 5. Discuss, Consider and Act on authorizing the County Judge or ofher authorized official to execute the Settlement participation and release forms regarding setflement offers from Kroger in the matter of Texas opioid multi-district) litigation for the County in the matter of Brooks County. Motion: to approve, Action: Approve, Moved by Martin "Marty" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. Motion passed unanimously. (on file) Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 3). Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Martin Marty" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. 3. Discuss, Consider and Act on approving A Resolution for FY 2024 Operation Stone Garden Grant number 3221010. (Submitted by Sheriff's Office) Honorable Judge Eric Ramos read resolution in open Court. Motion: to approve, Action: Approve, Moved by Martin "Marty" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. Motion passed unanimously. (on file) Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes - 3). Yes: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Martin "Marty" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. 6. Discuss, Consider and Act on a 90 day Burn Ban, due to recent call volume and dry drought conditions for) Brooks County, (Submitted by Ruben Ramierz) Motion: to approve, Action: Approve, Moved by Martin "Marty" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. Motion passed unanimously. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 3). Yes:) Eric. Ramos, County. Judge, Martin "Marty" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. 7. Discuss, consider and act on transferring $6,000 from 104-5-0061-8104 (Deputies) to 104-5-0061-9097 (New Account Number:) Motion: to approve, Action: Approve, Moved by Martin "Marty" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. Motion passed unanimously. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 3). Yes: Eric Ramos, County. Judge, Martin "Marty" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. 8. Adjourn Motion: to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 AM, Action: Adjourn, Moved by Martin "Marty" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. Motion passed unanimously. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 3). Yes: Eric Ramos, County. Judge, Martin "Marty" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. The preceding minutes beginning on page and ending on page of the Commissioners Court Minutes Volume read and approved in the Honorable Commissioners' Court this Bi-day of Januang 2025, A.D. APPROVED: County Judge ATPESTED: Luas County Clerk