Regular Commissioners Court Thursday, May 8, 2025 Brooks County Judge Eric Ramos COUN Ae - 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, May 8, 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 of the 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 of Meeting 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 pyblic at-all times and said Notice was posted on the following date and time May 5, 2025 at 0.00.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 a 00 o'clock A. M. MAY 0 5 2025 aue COURT Elaray a. Silvas County er gos County, Texas Deputy By: REGULAR COMMISSISSIONERS COURT May 8, 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 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. Special recognition for Falfurrias High School students Tayana Sanchez and Elizabeth Garza. 7. Discuss, Consider and Act on approving a Resolution for Operation Lone Star alterative public defense program. 8. Discuss, Consider and Act on approving a Resolution for 89th Legislature of State of Texas to designate a portion of U.S. Highway 281 in Brooks County Between County Road 304 and Huppergate Road as the Ernesto Soliz Cantu Memorial Highway. 9. Discussion on the Collection Percentage rate from the TC 168 report from the Tax Collection system monthly report. 10. Discuss, Consider and Act on approving a Proclamation recognizing Dr. Jose M Lozano. 11. Discuss, Consider and Act on paying invoice no. 1231 to Jaime's Air Conditioning and Refiguration in the amount of $455.00. 12. Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $10,000from 013-5-0033-5865 (equipment rental) and $5,000.00 from 013-5-0033-8107 (part time), to 013-5-0033-5826 (road repair maintenance and supplies). (Submitted by David Guerra) 13. Discuss, Consider, and Act on transferring $5,000.00 from 013-5-0033 Repairs & maintenance vehicles) to 013-5-0033-9514, to 013-5-0033-95149 Capital Outlay)(Submitted by David Guerra) 14. Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $1,000.00 from 102-5-0053-5515 Radio Maint. & repairs, to 101-5-0053-9070 Miscellaneous. (Submitted by Ruby Allen) 15. Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $950.00 from 102-5-0053-5550 (out of county travel expense), to 101-5-0053-9070 Miscellaneous. (Submitted by Ruby Allen) 16. Discuss, Consider and Act on paying Valero in the amount of $50.58 for fuel on missing receipt. (Submitted by Sheriff's Office) 17. Discuss, Consider and Act on increasing the City ofFalfurrias' contribution to the Emergency Management Department. 18. Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $5,500 from 012-5-0409-5451 (Autopsy), $5,500 from 012-5-0409-9500 (Technology), $5,500 from 012-5-0512-5150 (Prisoner Medical Expense), and $5,500 from 012-5-0641-5457 (County Out Patient Expense) to 012-5-0409-9020 (Property Insurance) 19. Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $27,000 from 012-5-0409-5400 (Prof. Fees Legal) to 012-5-0409-5410 (Prof. Fees-Acct & Auditing) 20. Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $12,000 from 012-5-0512-8105 (Jailers) to 012-5-0512-8103 (Jail Administrator) 21. Discuss, Consider and Act on approving a proposed collaboration between property owners and Brooks County to continue repairs to CR 406. 22. Discuss current status of revenue and expenditures for the 2024-2025 Brooks County Budget. EXECUTIVE SESSION 23. Discuss EmploymenuResignations/Retirements and other Personnel Issues. OPEN SESSION 24. Discuss, Consider, and Act on EmploymenvResgnations/Retirements: 25.Adjourn