Regular Commissioners Court Thursday, June 12, 2025 Brooks County Judge Eric Ramos - - COLN E 3 a 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, June 12, 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 ofthis meeting to discuss any ofthe matters listed, as authorized by Texas Government Code, including, but not limited to: Sections 551.07/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 June 9, 2025 at 25 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. 5 Lo'clock!. M. JUN 9 2025 Elvaray B. Silvas pounty flerk, Brgoks County, Texas By:, MM hA h Deputy REGULAR COMMISSISSIONERS COURT June 12, 2025 9:00 A.M. 2nd FLOOR COURTROOM BROOKS COUNTY COURTHOUSE OPEN MEETING PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL AGENDA 1. Public Comments a. Open to the public with limits as indicated above. 2. Approve of Regular and Special Commissioners' Court minutes. 3. Approve of Bills 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 Department Heads 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) V. (Submitted by Ana Garcia, Elections Administrator) vi. (Submitted by Philip Morones, Health and Indigent Care Coordinator) vii. (Submitted by Ruben Ramirez, Emergency Management Coordinator.) 5. Agrilife Extension Reports 6. Presentation of CACOST program(s) by Melinda Moralez from CACOST. 7. Discuss, Consider and Act on setting a date, time and location for a Publicl Hearing on the petition submitted for the creation of the Brooks County Emergency Services District No. I, Directing Notice of Public Hearing to be Provided as Required by Law under the Texas Health and Safety Code. 8. Discuss, Consider and Act on offer to purchase tax sale property Suit No. 04-08-01492- TX; City ofFalfurrias, Brooks County Independent School District and Brooks County VS. Marcos Garza, Domitila Garza, aka Domitila Gonzalez Garza, Ismael Garza, Javier Garza and Guadalupe Gaona Tract 2: Acct. No. 02900-0007-022-00, Lot 22, Block 7, Addition No. 1, City od Falfurrias, Brooks County, Texas as described in Volume 32, page 584, Deed records of Brooks County, Texas. 9. Discuss, Consider and Act on offer to purchase tax sale property Suit No. 10-06-01870- TX; Brooks County Independent School District, Brooks County and City ofFalfurrias V. Nicolas G. Lopez Acct. no. 01000001302300; Lots 23 and 24,Block 13, La Colonia Mexicana Addition, Original Townsite to the City ofFalfurrias, Brooks County, Texas, as described in Volume 4, page 554, Deed Records of Brooks County, Texas. 10. Discuss, Consider and Act on offer to purchase tax sale property Suit No. 11-05-01914- TX; Brooks County Independent School District, Brooks County and City ofFalfurrias VS. J L Barth Co Acct. No 01000002100100; Lot 21, La Colonia Mexicana Addition, an addition to the City of Falfurrias, Brooks County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 45, page 503, Deed records ofBrooks County, Texas; Save & Except however, that certain 0.120 acre tract described in Volume 328, Page 1, Official Records of Brooks County, Texas. 11. Discuss, Consider and Act on offer to purchase tax sale property Suit No. 11-08-01945- TX; Brooks County Independent School District, Brooks County and City ofFalfurrias VS. Joe Taylor and Darlene Taylor Acct. No. 02300000101500; Lot 15, Block 1, R. A. McMullin Addition, An addition to the City Of Falfurrias, Brooks County, Texas as described in Volume 89, page 107, Official Records of Brooks County, Texas. 12. Discuss, Consider and Act on offer to purchase tax sale property Suite No. 18-0802278 TAX; Brooks County Independent School District, Brooks County and City of Falfurrias VS. Bianca Regalado Acct. No. 02900000702300; Lots 23 and 24, Block7, Addition No. 1, an addition to the City of Falfurrias, Brooks County, Texas as described in Volume 324, page 429, Official Records of Brooks County, Texas. 13. Discuss, Consider and Act on offer to purchase tax sale property Suit No. 19-06023214 TAX; Brooks County Independent School District, Brooks County and City of] Falfurrias VS. Belinda Gonzalez Acct. No.0510000300400: Lot 4, Block 3, Miller Brothers Addition, an addition to the City ofFalfurrias, Brooks County, Texas, according to the map or plat thereof, recorded in Volume 1, page 33, Map Records ofE Brooks County, Texas. 14. Discuss, Consider and Act on approving the Renewal Notice and Benefits, amended interlocal agreement with COBRA services, and County Specific Incentives (CSI) programs elections form for the FY 2026 County Health Insurance, 15. Discuss, Consider and Act on paying Valero $27.48 for missing fuel receipt. (Submitted by Sheriff's Office) 16. Discuss, Consider and Act on creating a new, temporary position in the Brooks County Attorney's Office. 17. Discuss, Consider and Act on approving a Proclamation recognizing Dr. Jose M Lozano. 18. Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $8,000 from 012-5-0403-8104 (Deputies), $5,500 from 012-5-0409-5417 (Grant Matching) to 012-5-0409-5410 (Prof. Fees Acct and Auditing) 19. Discuss, Consider and Act on transferring $9,750 from 012-5-0409-9500 (Technology), $5,000 from 012-5-0440-8105 (Secretary), $6,000 from 012-5-0500-9040 (Election Expense), $5,000 from 012-5-0510-5700 (Electricity), and $4,000 from 012-5-0560-8105 (Secretary) to 012-5-0409-9020 (Property Insurance) 20. Discuss, Consider and Act on paying invoice # 1312 to Jaime's Air Conditioning and refrigeration in the amount of $2,155.00 from line item 012-5-0510-5810 A/C System- Maintenance. 21. Discuss, Consider and Act on allowing the Falfurrias Volunteer Fire Dept to use the JM Alaniz fairgrounds to cook the Briskets for the 59th Annual Watermelon Roundup. (Submitted by Ruben Ramirez) 22. Discuss, Consider and Act on allowing Road & Bridge to assist the Falfurrias Volunteer Fire Dept. on hauling the wood for the Watermelon Round up. (Submitted by Ruben Ramirez) EXECUTIVE SESSION 23. Discuss EmploymenvResignations/Retinements and other Personnel Issues. OPEN SESSION 24. Discuss, Consider, and Act on EmploymentResignations/Retirements: 25. Adjourn