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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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| COURT TO DISCUSS AND ACT ON THE FOLLOWING: |
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| Emergency Management |
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Discussion with possible action regarding the imminent threat to public health and safety as a result of the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), as declared by the World Health Organization as a pandemic on March 11, 2020. Matters to be discussed are as follows:
- Suspension of all County-related travel for a period of thirty (30) days.
- Suspension of all Community Center services for a period of thirty (30) days.
- Discussion by Judge Joe Lopez, Administrative Judge, regarding the suspension of civil and criminal trials and jury duty.
- Authorize Emergency Management Coordinator and Risk Management Director to develop policies that address epidemics and/or pandemics.
- Retain the professional services of a cleaning and custodial company to assist the County's Building Maintenance Department in sanitizing all county buildings to reduce the exposure of germs and airborne viruses; and any other matters incident thereto.
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Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to suspend all County related travel for the departments under the purview of Commissioners Court, from today forward; for the next thirty (30) days
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Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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Judge Tijerina announced that a COVID-19 work screening questionnaire will be provided to all county employees by HR. |
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Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to keep the community centers in operation; but hold the participation of prolong periods of time in the centers
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Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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Discussion was made by Administrative Judge, Joe Lopez regarding the suspension of civil/criminal trials and jury duty. He also provided recommendation that was given to him by the Office of Court Administration (OCA). |
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Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina to pass a resolution to follow the recommendation of the Office of Court Administration
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Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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HR Director, Mr. Ernesto Guajardo and Risk Management Director, Dr. Pedro Alfaro discussed protocols regarding employees who are sick and/or who get tested for COVID-19. |
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Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to provide paid leave for employees when they or a member of their household tests positive for COVID-19; accruals must be used when an employee has tested negative for COVID-19
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Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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The following Department Heads, and Elected Officials discussed and/or expressed their concerns within their department regarding COVID-19.
1. Webb County Medical Examiner, Dr. Stern
2. Webb County Clerk, Margie R. Ibarra
3. Webb County Treasurer, Raul Reyes
4. Webb County Tax-Assessor Collector, Rosie Cuellar
5. Webb County District Clerk, Esther Degollado |
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Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina to purchase one-thousand (1000) bottles of Lysol
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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 4 Cindy Liendo to hire twenty-five (25) temporary custodial personnel, and atleast two (2) custodial companies to clean after hours
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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 use professional services as a funding source
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Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |
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Attachments: |
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Item #3 backup
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Adjourn
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Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to adjourn
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Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried |