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| CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE TANO E. TIJERINA, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE |
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Roll Call by Honorable Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, Webb County Clerk |
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Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation |
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Led by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, followed by a Prayer. |
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Discussion and possible action for Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Reports (Auditor, Treasurer, and any other Department reports); and any other matters incident thereto. |
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None at this time. |
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Public Comment - This section provides the public the opportunity to address the Commissioners Court on any items on the Agenda. Members of the public wishing to participate must complete a Witness Card specifying which agenda item they wish to comment on. Each public member, individually or in a group, will be allowed a total of Three (3) minutes within which to make any/all public comments. |
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No one signed up for Public Comment. |
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| COURT TO DISCUSS AND ACT ON THE FOLLOWING: |
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CONSENT AGENDA: At most meetings, the Commissioners Court establishes a Consent Agenda. It consists of those Agenda Items which are routine or non-controversial, and which neither a member of the Commissioners court has asked to be pulled for discussion. Once the Commissioners Court has established the Consent Agenda, Agenda Items included on it will be voted upon in one vote, and will not be discussed separately unless requested by the County Judge or Commissioners.
The consent agenda has been created in order to give constituents the opportunity to view any and all pertinent backup information with reference to any item in the agenda. The objective of the consent agenda is for all Webb County constituents to be familiar with everyday county business and to demonstrate the transparency and fairness of this Commissioners Court.
The following Agenda Items are of a routine nature, and the Commissioners Court has received supporting materials for consideration. All of these Agenda Items will be passed with one vote without being discussed separately, unless a member of the Commissioners Court or the public requests that a particular Agenda Item be discussed. If so, that Agenda Item will be pulled from the Consent Agenda and discussed as part of the regular Agenda at the appropriate time. One vote will approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT ITEMS
NONE
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REGULAR AGENDA
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Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to open Public Hearing
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Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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Budget Officer
PUBLIC HEARING
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AI-15290 |
Public Hearing to consider the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.067. At the Conclusion of the Public Hearing, the Commissioners Court shall take action on the proposed budget pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.068.
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The following Elected Officials, Department Heads, and Webb County personnel expressed concerns regarding the proposed budget.
- Judge Victor Villarreal, County Court At Law #2
- Dr. Pedro Alfaro, Risk Management Director
- Virginia Aranda - Public Defenders' Office
- Raul Reyes, Treasurer
- Kassandra Cavazos, County Clerk Chief Deputy
- Guadalupe Gomez, Constable Pct. 1
- Anthony Stahl, Fire Department Chief
- Patricia Barrera, Tax Assessor Collector
- Molly Higgins - Laredo Philharmonic
- Monica Flores, Human Resources Director
- Tomas Sanchez, Water Utilities Director
- James Flores, Economic Development Director
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Judge Tano E. Tijerina asked if anyone was for or against three times. No one answered. |
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CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
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Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to close Public Hearing
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Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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Discussion and possible action to adopt Commissioners Court Order setting the salaries and allowances of elected county officers in compliance with Texas Local Government Code Section 152.013 as follows:
| Title |
Current Salary |
Proposed Increase |
New Salary for FY 2023/2024 |
Foot Note |
Total |
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| County Judge** |
$122,365.34 |
$1,529.57 |
$123,894.91 |
$4,800 |
$128,694.91 |
| Commissioner Pct. 1 |
$100,517.55 |
$1,256.47 |
$101,774.02 |
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| Commissioner Pct. 2 |
$100,517.55 |
$1,256.47 |
$101,774.02 |
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| Commissioner Pct. 3 |
$100,517.55 |
$1,256.47 |
$101,774.02 |
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| Commissioner Pct. 4 |
$95,731.00 |
$1,196.64 |
$96,927.64 |
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| 49th District Court ** |
$10,800.00 |
$ - |
$10,800.00 |
$4,800 |
$15,600.00 |
| 111th District Court ** |
$13,200.00 |
$ - |
$13,200.00 |
$4,800 |
$18,000.00 |
| 341st District Court ** |
$13,200.00 |
$ - |
$13,200.00 |
$4,800 |
$18,000.00 |
| 406th District Court ** |
$13,200.00 |
$ - |
$13,200.00 |
$4,800 |
$18,000.00 |
| CCL#1 ** |
$193,400.00 |
$ - |
$193,400.00 |
$4,800 |
$198,200.00 |
| CCL#2 ** |
$184,068.61 |
$2,300.86 |
$186,369.47 |
$4,800 |
$191,169.47 |
| JP Pct 1, Pl 1 |
$85,435.92 |
$1,067.95 |
$86,503.87 |
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| JP Pct 1, Pl 2 |
$91,575.93 |
$1,144.70 |
$92,720.63 |
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| JP Pct 2, Pl 1 |
$91,575.93 |
$1,144.70 |
$92,720.63 |
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| JP Pct 2, Pl 2 |
$91,575.93 |
$1,144.70 |
$92,720.63 |
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| JP Pct 3 |
$91,575.93 |
$1,144.70 |
$92,720.63 |
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| JP Pct 4 |
$91,575.93 |
$1,144.70 |
$92,720.63 |
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| Constable Pct 1 |
$77,983.00 |
$974.79 |
$78,957.79 |
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$78,957.79 |
| Constable Pct 2 |
$85,457.59 |
$1,068.22 |
$86,525.81 |
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$86,525.81 |
| Constable Pct 3 |
$85,457.59 |
$1,068.22 |
$86,525.81 |
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$86,525.81 |
| Constable Pct 4 |
$85,457.59 |
$1,068.22 |
$86,525.81 |
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$86,525.81 |
| County Attorney |
$155,739.90 |
$1,946.75 |
$157,686.65 |
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| County Clerk |
$117,155.83 |
$1,464.45 |
$118,620.28 |
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| County Sheriff * |
$131,291.31 |
$1,641.14 |
$132,932.45 |
$12,350 |
$145,282.45 |
| County Treasurer |
$117,155.83 |
$1,464.45 |
$118,620.28 |
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| District Attorney ***&**** |
$55,111.39 |
$688.89 |
$55,800.28 |
$38,640 |
$94,440.28 |
| District Clerk |
$117,155.83 |
$1,464.45 |
$118,620.28 |
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| Tax Assessor-Collector |
$103,218.81 |
$1,290.24 |
$104,509.05 |
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*Operational Allowance |
$12,350.00 |
Increase |
$29,727.72 |
| **Juvenile Board Supplement |
$4,800.00 |
Fringe |
$8,918.32 |
| ***State Supplement |
$3,640.00 |
Total |
$38,646.04 |
| ****Jail Intake Supplement |
$35,000.00 |
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Motion by County Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina to approve
Amended motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina to approve and exclude County Court At Law #1 and #2 from proposed adjustment increase
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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7. (A) Discussion and possible action to itemize and set fees by Order as part of the FY 2023-2024 budget preparation process for the county’s floodplain management program including but not limited to determinations, development permits, certifications and inspections as prescribed by the provisions of Section 16.324, Texas Water Code. Staff recommends an increase to fees for residential and commercial developments in the floodplain and variance requests. |
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Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to approve
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Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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Discussion and possible action to adopt the county budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 pursuant to Chapter 111 of the Texas Local Government Code. The Court may make any modifications to the proposed budget that it considers warranted by law and required by the interest of the taxpayers by majority vote.
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Amended Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to adopt the proposed budget with the amendments and subject to any future amendments
Record Vote:
Commissioner Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez - For
Commissioner Pct. 2 Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina - For
County Judge Tano E. Tijerina - For
Commissioner Pct. 3 John C. Galo - For
Commissioner Pct. 4 Ricardo A. Jaime - For
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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Motion by Commissioner Pct. 2 Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina to increase Third Party Funding for the Laredo Cancer Society an additional $5,000
Record Vote:
Commissioner Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez - For
Commissioner Pct. 2 Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina - For
County Judge Tano E. Tijerina - For
Commissioner Pct. 3 John C. Galo - For
Commissioner Pct. 4 Ricardo A. Jaime - For
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to fund the Utilities Director's request for a Master Electrician position at $100 and transfer funds from the Payroll Reserve once the cost is figured out
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Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to approve all requests other than the admin clerk for Constable Pct. 1, the reclassification for Virginia Aranda and to approve one (1) slot of each position requested for the tax office.
Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo withdrew his motion
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Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve the Treasurer's request for a Chief Principal Accountant position with the appropriate pay grade
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Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4. Ricardo A. Jaime to approve the Public Defenders' Legal Assistant slot funded for half-year beginning on April 1st
Amended Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 4 Ricardo A. Jaime to approve the Public Defenders' Legal Assistant slot funded half-year subject to the majority of vacancies being filled
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to approve the County Clerk's request for a Deputy Clerk position at grade 12
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Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina to approve the request for $4,500 by Guadalupe Gomez, Constable Precinct 1
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Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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Motion by Commissioner, Pct 4. Ricardo A. Jaime, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve a Clerk position at grade 9 requested by Guadalupe Gomez, Constable Precinct 1
Vote: 4 - 1 Motion Carried
VOTING AGAINST: Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo |
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Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to approve the County Fire Department's request for 9 Deputy positions with a $443,000 financial impact
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Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina to approve 1 Administrative Clerk position, 1 Scanner position, and 1 Bookkeeper position
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Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4. Ricardo A. Jaime to approve the Human Resources Department's request for an HR Clerk at grade 10
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Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve a Project Coordinator position requested by Economic Development
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Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina to approve all grades to be verified by Human Resources and the Commissioners Court Administrator's office
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Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to sever Economic Development from Community Action Agency allowing Meals On Wheels, El Aguila Rural Transit System, and other programs to fall under Mr. Leroy Medford, Commissioners Court Administrator temporarily until the position for the Community Action Agency is filled
Vote: 4 - 1 Motion Carried
VOTING AGAINST: Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez
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Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina to go into Executive Session
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Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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Executive Session (10:52 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
No action taken in Executive Session.
Civil Legal, Nathan Bratton stated that the matter was the reduction of the salary that was posted in the newspaper for County Court At Law #2, Judge Victor Villarreal.
County Court At Law #2, Judge Victor Villarreal waived any notice requirements and stated he is in full agreement with the adoption of this budget as proposed.
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Budget Officer, Lalo Uribe presented the Proposed Budget for FY 2023- 2024.
Judge Tano E. Tijerina brought up a request of an update for the Webb County Website. |
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Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4. Ricardo A. Jaime to include an additional 3.75% pay increase across the board excluding elected officials, CBA, and slots that were already improved by the Committee in the past 6-12 months
Amended Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4. Ricardo A. Jaime to approve a pay increase across the board structured in steps equaling to 1.25% each and to be distributed upon the following pay grade tiers:
- Grade 9-12: 3 steps
- Grade 13-16: 2 steps
- Grade 17 and over: 1 step
Excluding Elected Officials, CBA, Grant funded employees, and anyone else excluded by law
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to bring up item #7
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Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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Floodplain
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9-18-2023 Item #7a - Order Setting Fees for Floodplain - Executed
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Item #7 - Budget Office Backup (1 of 2)
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Item #7 - Budget Office Backup (2 of 2)
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Discussion and possible action to adopt the county budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 pursuant to Chapter 111 of the Texas Local Government Code. The Court may make any modifications to the proposed budget that it considers warranted by law and required by the interest of the taxpayers by majority vote. |
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Record Vote:
Commissioner Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez - For
Commissioner Pct. 2 Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina - For
Commissioner Pct. 3 John C. Galo - For
Commissioner Pct. 4 Ricardo A. Jaime - For
Judge Tano E. Tijerina - For
with any technical correction that may arise
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously |
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Discussion and possible action to designate the following meeting dates and times on which the Commissioners Court shall convene in regular term each month during Fiscal Year 2023-2024 pursuant to Section 81.005, Texas Local Government Code. All meetings shall start at 9:00 a.m. The Court may convene on any other day as deemed necessary and as authorized by law. Commissioners Court may at its discretion, re-schedule meeting dates and times if necessary.
October 10, 2023 (Tuesday)
October 23, 2023
November 13, 2023
November 27, 2023
December 11, 2023
January 8, 2024
January 22, 2024
February 12, 2024
February 26, 2024
March 11, 2024
March 25, 2024
April 8, 2024
April 22, 2024 (Special Meeting)
May 13, 2024
May 28, 2024 (Tuesday)
June 10, 2024
June 24, 2024
July 8, 2024
July 22, 2024
August 12, 2024
August 26, 2024
September 3, 2024* (Tuesday)
September 9, 2024
September 16, 2024*
September 23, 2024
*Meeting for budget adoption purposes if needed.
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Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve as amended with meeting date changed from Monday June 24, 2024 to Friday June 21, 2024
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Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the proposed holiday schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and any other matters incident thereto.
| Columbus Day |
October 9, 2023 (Monday) |
| Veteran’s Day |
November 10, 2023 (Friday) |
| Thanksgiving |
November 23 & 24, 2023 (Thursday & Friday) |
| Christmas Holiday |
December 25, & 26, 2023 (Monday & Tuesday) |
| New Year’s Holiday |
January 1, & 2, 2024 (Monday & Tuesday) |
| Martin Luther King |
January 15, 2024 (Monday) |
| President’s Day |
February 19, 2024 (Monday) |
| Easter |
March 29 & April 1, 2024 (Friday & Monday) |
| Memorial Day |
May 27, 2024 (Monday) |
| Juneteenth Day |
June 19, 2024 (Wednesday) |
| Independence Day |
July 4, 2024 (Thursday) |
| Labor Day |
September 2, 2024 (Monday) |
*Four (4) Personal Holidays will be approved for this fiscal year
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Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve plus any wellness days that are approved by the Wellness Program
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Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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Discussion and possible action to approve the FY 2023 County Voluntary Separation Program contracts signed by 24 county employees, including pending contracts, for a total payout amount up to $449,304.96 with additional action to authorize a budget amendment from the Operational Reserve (Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010) to cover the difference to payout the eligible employees; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-015 (Operational Reserve Wage Classification Study and Payroll Savings)]
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Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4. Ricardo A. Jaime to approve
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Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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Communications |
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Communications were made by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, Commissioner, Pct 4. Ricardo A. Jaime, Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, and County Judge Tano E. Tijerina. |
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Adjourn |
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Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to adjourn
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Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |