REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT April 11, 2024 Copreetions made per Comissioners' Court a Septenber 17, 2024, Line Item7 9:00 AM 2nd FLOOR COURTROOM BROOKS COUNTY COURTHOUSE BEI ITI REMEMBERED, that on this day, the Honorable Commissioners' Court ofBrooks County, Texas met in Regular 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 9:12. AM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-was led by Judge Eric Ramos ROLL CALL-Judge Eric Ramos called for roll call: Present: Eric Ramos, County Judge, Eduarde "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Mrup, Marty Mrten Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Elvaray B. Silvas, County & District Clerk (Not voting). Absent: Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2, Horacio Villarreal III, Commissioner Precinct #3. Staff Present: Missy A Saavedra, Deputy Clerk AGENDA 1. Public Comments 4 Aaron Trevino personally thanked the Elected Officials in working with the City on the roads in the best interest oft the citizens. 2. Approve of Regular and Special Commissioners' Courtminutes. 2 Motion: to approve minutes as presented, Action; Approve, Moved by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Seconded by Marty "Malliy" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4. Motion passed unanimously. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes =3). Martin, Xesty Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Marty." Matla" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4. 3. Approve of) Bills and Claims Martin Motion: to approve the bills and claims as presented, Action: Approve, Moved by Marty Marhk" Marty Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1. Motion passed unanimously. (on file) Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes - 3). Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Marty "Martin" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4. 4. Approve Monthly Reports a. Treasurer's Monthly Report b. Auditor's 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 of the Peace Precinct 1-4) iii. (Submitted by Brooks County Library Supervisor) iv. (Submitted by Ruby Allen, Landfill Supervisor) Katy Salinas. presented her HR Report; Terri A Silvas, Chief Deputy Tax Assessor Collector presented her reports for the months of February and March 2024. Motion: to approve the monthly reports as presented, ActigLAPAEEE. E Moved by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Seconded by Marly MMalin" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4. Motion passed unanimously. (on file) Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 3). Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Martin Marty ELy Martin" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4. 5. Agrilife Extension Reports 6 Informational item only, no action taken. 6. Information on cost-effective. Auction Services for the County. 6 Gregory Chittum addressed the Court ini reference to his business through online marketing and is wanting to add the County to their database, charging the County 10 % of the sale. No action taken discussion only. Commissioner Gutierrez joined the meeting at 9:27 AM 7. Information on Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation. Item passed by the Court. 8. Discuss, Consider and Act on request from Loma Blanca Soil & Water Conservation District #328 to Proclaim April 28, 2024, to May 5, 2024, as Soil & Water Stewardship Week. (Submitted by Sherry Garcia Loma Blanca District Clerk) 3 Honorable Judge Eric Ramos read the proclamation in open Court. Motion: to approve proclamation, Action: Approve, Moved by Mip "Maskkn" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1. Motion passed unanimously. (on file) Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 4). "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Martin, Murty Eduardo" Martim" D Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. 9. Discuss, Consider and Act on rescinding line item #8, Professional Services Contact for Forensic Pathologist to provide Autopsy and related services at contracted funeral) home facility from March 22, 2024, Special Commissioners Court. a Motion: to rescind the previous motion, Action: Approve, Moved by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Seconded by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. Motion passed unanimously. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 4). Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Mstip "Nasikn" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. 10. Discuss, Consider and Act on approving Professional Services Contact for Forensic Pathologist to provide Autopsy and related services' at contracted funeral home facility, Motion: to approve contract, Action: Approve, Moved by Muny ayinN Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1. Motion passed unanimously. (on file) Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 4). Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Martin Marty Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. 11. Discuss, Consider and Act to approve a Prociamation recognizing April 2024 AS Child Abuse Prevention Month, Honorable Judge Eric Ramos read the proclamatijon in open Court. Motion: to approve proclamation, Action: Approve, Moved by MAp "Pn" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1. Motion passed unanimously. (on file) Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes - 4). Yes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Mrtia" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. 12. Discuss status report on fees and fines collections (Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP.) Motion: to table items 12-15, Agticn Table, Moved by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Seconded by Mariy "Main" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4. Motion passed unanimously. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 4). Martin, MEAER Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Marty Martin" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. 13. Discuss, Consider and Act approving new contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP Fees and Fines Contract. This line item is in conjunction with line item #12. 14. Discuss status report on Delinquent Tax Collection report. (Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP.) This line item is in conjunction with line item #12. 15. Discuss, Consider and Act approving new contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP. Delinquent' Tax Contract. This line item is in conjunction withline item #12. 16. Discuss and possibly approve expendittirés and's salaries to be funded by the Rural Prosecufors office salary assistance. Grant awarded to the) Brooks County Attorney's office. (Submitted by David' T Garcia): 21 David T. Garcia, County Attorney suggests removing the last item of $19,753.39 (travel expense, supplies) due to any amount after $100,000.00 would have to be deducted from the Pretrial fund. Katy Salinas addressed the Court that for the two girl's salaries, it would be added to them as a stipend. Mr. Garcia stated that this is a 2-year grant. It was discussed to start at the next payroll of April 16"h. Motion: to approve,s Action Approve, Moved by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Seconded by' MMin" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4. Motion passed unanimously. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 4). Kes: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Mrtin Marty "Mathn" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. 17. Discuss, Consider and Act on approving Inyoice # 273835-1 to McIntyre for $797.27. 2 Martin "Marty" Motion: to approve Invoice, Action: Approve, Moved by Marty "Martin" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Seconded by Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1. Motion passed unanimously. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes - 4). Ves: Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Mtip "MAR" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4, Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2. The Court went back to line item #7 Aaron Delgadillo, Addressed the Court in reference to services that they can provide to Brooks County for substance use and the want of getting an Memorandum of Understanding in place. It was discussed that this is free service for the County. EXECUTIVE SESSION- The Court went into Executive session at 9:52 AM 18. Discuss Employmen/ResignationsRetirements and other Personnel Issues, OPENSESSION- The Court came back into Open Session 10:17 AM- present same as before, no discussion or action was taken. 19. Discuss, Consider, and Act on Employmen/Resignations/Retirements: 20. Adiourn Motion: to adjourn the meeting at 10:18 AM, AEONSAS Adjourn, Moved by Rolando Gutierrez, Commissioner Precinct #2, Seconded by Marty "Martin" Cabrera, Commissioner Precinct #4. Motion passed unanimously. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 4). Eduardo "Eddie" Garza, Commissioner Precinct #1, Eric Ramos, County Judge, Martin E Marty "Martin" 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_ réad and approved in the Honorable Commissioners' Court this on day ofyClg 2024, A.D. APPROVEI: Kvs County Judge ATTESTED: - Clerk pugf.gihe County e COUN a