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Official Minutes for Webb County
Commissioners Court Special Meeting

Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 12:16 PM
(Approved April 28, 2014)

 
Let it be remembered that a special meeting of the Webb County Commissioners Court was held at 12:16 p.m. at the regular meeting place with the following members present to wit:

Danny Valdez,                                         County Judge
Mike Montemayor,                                   Commissioner, Pct. 1
Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina,                         Commissioner, Pct. 2
John C. Galo,                                           Commissioner, Pct. 3
Jaime Alberto Canales,                            Commissioner, Pct. 4

Thus constituting a quorum, the Commissioners Court proceeded to act upon the Agenda as posted in the meeting notice of the 31st day of March 2014. Present also were Ms. Virginia Martinez, Deputy County Clerk representing Mrs. Margie Ramirez Ibarra, Ex-officio Clerk of the Commissioners Court, various officers and others interested in the business of the Court.
             
CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE DANNY VALDEZ, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE
             
1. Roll Call by Honorable Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, Webb County Clerk
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by County Judge Danny Valdez to excuse Cmr. Canales
  Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried
 
Other: Commissioner, Pct. 4 Jaime Alberto Canales (ABSENT)
             
2. Pledge of Allegiance

Judge Valdez offered a moment of silence to the families and victims of the tragedy in Fort Hood and to the family of Benjamin Galvan, former Nuevo Laredo Mayor.
             
3. Communications

Cmr. Montemayor - No comments.
Cmr. Tijerina - No comments.
Judge Valdez - No comments.
Cmr. Galo - No comments.
             
4. 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 will be allowed a total of Three (3) minutes within which to make any/all public comments.

Alfonso Blanco, Jr., 4H Club Manager, shooting instructor, Area coordinator for the Texas Youth Hunting Program, Boys Scouts Volunteer
Mr. Blanco spoke in reference to item #7.

Polo Ruiz, III,
Mr. Ruiz spoke in reference to item #7.

Wayo Ruiz
Mr. Ruiz spoke in reference to item #7.

Anselmo "Chemo" Robledo, President of R and M Refrigeration Supply, President of Shetland Tactical, Scout Leader
Mr. Robledo spoke in reference to item #7.

Bobby Adame, Treasurer for the Laredo Rifle and Pistol Club
Mr. Adame spoke in reference to item #7.

Cmr. Canales - Present 12:27 p.m.

Hugo David Garcia, property owner behind gun range
Mr. Garcia spoke in reference to item #7.

Mitchell Roszkowski
Mr. Roszkowski spoke in reference to item #7.

Fernando Alarcon,
Mr. Alarcon spoke in reference to item #7.

Larry Norton
Mr. Norton spoke in reference to item #7.

Martin Guerra
Mr. Guerra spoke in reference to item #7.

Juan Garza
Mr. Garza spoke in reference to item #7.

Francisco Tamez
Mr. Tamez spoke in reference to item #7.
             
COURT TO DISCUSS AND ACT ON THE FOLLOWING:
             
Honorable John C. Galo, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 3
             
5. AI-924  Discussion and possible action to terminate current lease and/or license agreements and all negotiations with the Laredo Pistol and Rifle Range Club.
  Discussion on file at the Webb County Clerk's Office April 3, 2014 Commissioners Court Special Meeting DVD.

Mr. Wayo Ruiz and Mr. Bobby Adame were both present to address the court on item #5.

Antonio Garza, Jr. - President Elect of the Laredo Rifle and Pistol Club
Mr. Garza stated that he had been in San Antonio due to his wife's medical issues.
 
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to give them to the next Commissioners Court Meeting to provide sufficient evidence to the County Attorney's Office to where they fill confident moving forward
  Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried
 
Other: Commissioner, Pct. 1 Mike Montemayor (ABSTAIN)
             
6. AI-923  Discussion and possible action to authorize a month to month temporary lease agreement with 4H Clubs and the former Laredo Pistol & Rifle Range Club for practice purposes; and any other matters incident thereto.    
 
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 4 Jaime Alberto Canales to approve item #6

Cmr. Canales withdrew his motion.

Cmr. Tijerina stated that she needed to be excused.

George Gonzalez, Webb County Agricultural Agent, Texas AgriLife Extension Service was present to address the court on item #6.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 4 Jaime Alberto Canales to allow them to go in immediately

Cmr. Galo withdrew his motion.

Cmr. Canales withdrew his second.
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 4 Jaime Alberto Canales to approve the temporary right to use for the 4H Club Members only, security officers, and anyone associated
  Vote: 3 - 0 Motion Carried
 
Other: Commissioner, Pct. 1 Mike Montemayor (ABSTAIN)
  Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)
  Attachments:
  Webb Co.Certified Coaches & Letter from TAMIU System-Risk Management
 
             
7. AI-926  Discussion and possible action to solicit proposals for the lease of Webb County property on Hwy 59 formerly referred to as the Laredo Rifle and Pistol Range. 

No action taken.
 
             
8. AI-925  Discussion and possible action to approve Chamberlain Ranch and Water Service as a vendor for Webb County to sell water at the rate of .65 cents and base material at $ 2.00 a yard.

No action taken.
             
9.
Adjourn
  Motion by County Judge Danny Valdez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 4 Jaime Alberto Canales to adjourn
  Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried
 
Other: Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)

    

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