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Commissioners Court Meeting

Monday, July 8, 2019 at 9:00 AM

 
Let it be remembered that a special meeting of the Webb County Commissioners Court was held at 9:00 a.m. at the regular meeting place with the following members present to wit:
 
Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge
Jesse Gonzalez,     Commissioner, Pct. 1
Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina,   Commissioner, Pct. 2
John C. Galo, Commissioner, Pct. 3
Cindy Liendo, Commissioner, Pct. 4

Thus constituting a quorum, the Commissioners Court proceeded to act upon the Agenda as posted in the meeting notice of the 3rd day of July 2019. Present also were Ms. Vanessa Zapata, 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 TANO E. TIJERINA, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE
             
1.   Roll Call by Honorable Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, Webb County Clerk
             
2.   Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation
             
3.   Discussion and possible action for Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Reports (Auditor, Treasurer, Human Resources, Risk Management); and any other matters incident thereto.
  County Treasurer, Mr. Raul Reyes presented the Recap of Checks and Ratification of Checks.
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to approve
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
  County Treasurer, Mr. Raul Reyes presented the Liability Disbursements of County Payroll, and the Actual/Estimated Requirements for Casa Blanca Golf Course.
  Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to approve payroll estimate in the amount of 26 thousand and change
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
  HR Director, Mr. Ernesto Guajardo presented the Wage and Pay Scale Budget Amendments Report.
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to approve by order the Wage and Pay Scale Budget Amendments
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
  Risk Management Director, Dr. Pedro Alfaro presented the Safety Specialist Status Report.
  Attachments:
  RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL 6-28-19
  RECAP OF CHECKS
 
             
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, individually or in a group, will be allowed a total of Three (3) minutes within which to make any/all public comments.
  No one signed up for Public Comment.
             
COURT TO DISCUSS AND ACT ON THE FOLLOWING:
             
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
             
5.   Auditor
             
a.   AI-9166    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within Grant funds; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Jose "Pepe" Salinas, Justice of the Peace Pct. 4]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 2733-2180-001-422000 FICA Co. Share $3,234.00 $77.40 $757.20 $679.80
             
To: 2733-2180-001-410000 Payroll Cost $40,755.00 $17.50 $7,559.62 $7,577.12
  2733-2180-001-421000 Health Insure. $10,349.00 $31.00 $1,894.00 $1,925.00
  2733-2180-001-423000 Retirement Co. Share $4,920.00 $2.90 $1,050.55 $1,053.45
  2733-2180-001-425000 Unemployment $306.00 $21.00 $43.04 $64.04
  2733-2180-001-426000 Worker's Compensation $61.00 $5.00 -$0.42 $4.58
        $77.40    

Issue: There is excess funding in the FICA fringe benefits and all other payroll/fringe benefit categories are underfunded. 

Solution: Seek a budget adjustment to move excess funds from FICA fringe benefits  to other payroll/fringe benefit categories. 

Result: There will be sufficient funds for the other eligible fringe benefits.
  Attachments:
  BA Form- Grant 2733
 
             
b.   AI-9211    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within Forfeiture funds. [Requested by Rudy Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Request Current End Bal.
From: 2180-259700 Federal Forfeiture $1,400 $72,966 $71,566
           
To: 2180-3150-001-422000 FICA/Medi $300 $449 $ 749
  2180-3150-001-423000 Retirement $500 $0 $500
  2180-3150-001-425000 Unemployment $300 $0 $300
  2180-3150-001-426000 W/Comp $300 $0 $300
      $1,400    

Issue: Funds needed to cover straight OT (OCDEFT) fringe benefits. 
 
Solution: Transfer of funds.

Result: Balanced line items.
             
c.   AI-9214    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within Forfeiture funds. [Requested by Rudy Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Request Current End Bal.
From: 2724-259700 Fund Balance $2,006 $2,006 $0
To: 2724-3150-001-456205 Training & Education $2,006 $0 $2,006

Issue: Funds needed to cover training and education expenses.

Solution: Transfer of funds.

Result: Balanced line items.
             
d.   AI-9212    Discussion and possible action to approve, by order, a budget amendment to the District Attorney State forfeiture fund by increasing the expenditure budget by $10,000; said amount is available from seized funds pursuant to Chapter 59 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. [Requested by Isidro "Chilo" Alaniz, District Attorney; Fund #2160-2260]
 
  Account Name Account Number Amount
From: Fund Balance 2160-259700 $10,000
       
To: Payroll Cost 2160-2260-001-410000 $8,000
  Part Time 2160-2260-001-412000 $2,000
      $10,000

Issue: New proceeds under Chapter 59.06 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure have been awarded and may be spent by the attorney representing the State after a budget for the expenditure of the proceeds has been submitted to the Governing Body.

Solution: Submit a budget to the Governing Body that clearly list and defines the categories of expenditures.

Result: The attorney representing the State can utilize the new proceeds for the official use of his Office.
  Attachments:
  Budget Amendment - Forfeiture Fund
 
             
e.   AI-9194    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within Grant funds. [Requested by Adrian Cortez, Constable Pct. 3]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 2730-3160-001-462605 Fuel & Lubricants $1,000 $1,000 $1,000.00 $0
             
To: 2730-3160-001-413000 Overtime $16,000 $814 $1,772.11 $2,586.11
  2730-3160-001-422000 Fica/Med $993 $65 $133.31 $198.31
  2730-3160-001-423000 Retirement $1,513 $90 $209.10 $299.10
  2730-3160-001-425000  Unemployment $94 $6 $13.97 $19.97
  2730-3160-001-462605 Workers Comp $390 $25 $52.86 $77.86
        $1,000    

Issue: Overtime funding is needed to allow deputies to work extra hours to continue to deter criminal activity
within Pct. 3 and Webb County.

Solution: Approve line item transfer request.

Result: Additional funds will allow deputy to work extra overtime hours to deter criminal activity within Pct. 3 and Webb County.
             
f.   AI-9165    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within Forfeiture funds. [Requested by Rodolfo "Rudy" Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Request Current End Bal.
From: 2180-259700 Federal Forfeiture $5,000 $77,966 $72,966
To: 2180-3150-001-456205 Training & Education (Federal Forfeiture) $5,000 $100 $5,100

Issue: Federal Forfeiture Training & Education line item account has minimal funds in it, transfer needed to cover future expenses.

Solution: Transfer of funds.

Result: Balanced accounts.
             
g.   AI-9193    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within Forfeiture funds. [Requested by Adrian Cortez, Constable Pct. 3]
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Request Current End Bal.
From: 2190-3160-001-461000 Materials & Supplies $1,600 $6,683.50 $5083.50
To: 2190-3160-001-443000-075 Repair & Maint. Vehicle $1,600 $425.44 $2,025.44

Issue: Funds are needed for maintenance of patrol vehicles.

Solution: Approve requested line item transfer.

Result: Sufficient funds will be available for vehicle maintenance.
             
h.   AI-9209    Discussion and possible action to approve the following expenditure reclassifications incurred under Operational Reserve account and into each respective department; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rafael Perez, Auditor]
 
Reclassification to Acct. Number Acct. Name Request
1001-1130-001-432001 Professional Services $44,600.00
1001-1010-001-461000 Materials & Supplies $359.37
1001-1050-001-461000 Materials & Supplies $1,913.42
1001-1060-001-461000 Materials & Supplies $8,274.30
1001-1100-001-443000-020 Repairs and Maint - Building $19,500.00
1001-1230-001-460105 Minor Tools and Apparatus $19,528.75
1001-1320-001-443000-035 Repairs and Maint. Equip. $12,515.40
1001-1320-001-443000-110 Repairs and Maint - Software $27,776.00
1001-1320-001-460105 Minor Tools and Apparatus $8,062.96
1001-2010-001-461000 Materials & Supplies $55,520.00
1001-2040-001-461000 Materials & Supplies $7,295.66
1001-2170-001-461000 Materials & Supplies $6,211.00
1001-3010-001-443000-020 Repairs and Maint - Building $107,673.70
2007-1070-001-460105 Minor Tools and Apparatus $1,299.95
2007-1190-001-443000-035 Repairs and Maint. Equip. $7,180.00
2007-7150-001-470000 Capital Outlay $78,893.47
7100-3080-001-461000-030 Materials & Supplies Golf $1,798.00

Issue: Line item transfer needed to cover expenditures authorized under operational reserve account and properly reclassify expenditures to respective fund and departmental account.

Solution: Transfer will allow expenditures to be properly classified for financial reporting purposes.

Result: There will be sufficient funds in all budgeted line items to reclassify expenditures.
  Attachments:
  Support OprRrv Exp
 
             
6.   Casa Blanca Golf Course
             
a.   AI-9197    Discussion and possible action to approve a disbursement request in the amount of $48,758.57 from Webb County to fund equipment purchases for Casa Blanca Golf Course, including but not limited to a new ProGator utility vehicle, a new equipment lift, a new sod cutter and a used walking greens mower. Any remaining funds after bids are obtained and purchase orders issued would be used for continued irrigation system repairs until the remaining funds are expended. The previous request for funds for an artificial tee on hole #4 are being withdrawn; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #7110-6040-001-474501, Construction in Progress (Bond Series 2013)]
 
Issue: The golf course is in need of equipment for the golf course to continue to improve.
 
Solution: Allowing Touchstone Golf, as manager of the golf course, to use the disbursement to provide funding for the requested items.
 
Result:  It is anticipated that the remaining bond funds will be fully utilized with the acquisition of the equipment and continued irrigation repairs.
             
b.   AI-9223    Discussion and possible action to ratify, by Order, the following budget amendments (line item transfers) within the Golf Course Fund; and any other matters incident thereto:
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 7100-6080-001-461000-030 Materials & Supplies Golf $20,500 $6,266 $17,539.61 $11,273.61
  7100-6120-001-456105 Licenses & Permits $0.00 $300 $1,422.60 $1,122.60
        $6,566    
To: 7100-6130-001-452001 Insurance Other $0 $5,786 $0 $5,786
  7100-6140-001-441905 Utilities Sanitation Fees $1,800 $480 $90 $570
  7100-6120-001-460105 Minor Tools & Apparatus $0 $300 $45.50 $345.50
        $6,566    

Issue: (1) Funds are needed for insurance costs required under the management agreement including workers compensation, general liability, and umbrella coverages.  The County's insurance program does not specifically insure Touchstone's actions.  The requested amount funds the balance of the fiscal year through 09/30/19. (2) The budget for Utilities Sanitation Fees was budgeted short by $480 and needs to be funded to adequately pay bills through the end of the year. (3) There is also a small additional amount needed to fund a change order in Minor Tools & Apparatus (F&B).

Solution: Transfer out from Materials & Supplies Golf to fund the first two items and from Licenses and Permits to fund the third. There is still adequate funding for course accessories needed in the fiscal year.

Result: There will be sufficient funds in all budget line items to pay requested items.
             
7.   Civil Legal Division
             
a.   AI-9178    Discussion and possible action by Webb County to approve a Foreign Trade Zone Designation with minor boundary modification and usage driven designation application for expansion of City of Laredo’s Foreign Trade Zone (F.T.Z.) No. 94, with the Foreign Trade Zone Board/U.S. Dept. of Commerce as requested by Specialized Custom Services, Inc., (S.C.S.-Inc.) Applicant & City of Laredo, Lot 1, Block 1, N.D. Hachar Industrial Park Phase III, Laredo, Texas, also known as 13710 I.H. 35 Frontage Road, on F.T.Z. No. 94, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by City of Laredo & Applicant]
  Attachments:
  Foreign Trade Zone Designation - City of Laredo - Executed
  S.C.S.-Inc.-FTZ
 
             
b.   AI-9226    Discussion and possible action to approve a Management Control Agreement between the Webb County Information Technology Department and the Webb County District Attorney, the Webb County Sheriff, the Webb County Juvenile Probation Department,  the Webb County Constable, Precinct 1, Precinct 2, Precinct 3, and Precinct 4 to establish and enforce Security Control of the access and use of the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System and associated DPS, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other systems in a location where access to and/or use of that system is accomplished by a criminal justice agency with the assistance of a non-criminal justice governmental agency; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rafael Pena, Information Technology Director]
  Attachments:
  Agreement
 
             
c.   AI-9231    Discussion and possible action to enter into a twelve month (12) month (June 11, 2019 through June 10, 2020) Maintenance Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and Webb County for the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1 for a Toshiba E-Studio 3530C printer at a quarterly cost of Eighty Six Dollars and Sixteen Cents ($86.16), and a total cost of Three Hundred Forty Four Dollars and Sixty-Four Cents ($344.64), subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Hector Liendo, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 1; Account #1001-2140-001-443000-035 (Repairs and Maintenance)]
  Attachments:
  Maintenance Contract - Toshiba Business Solutions - Executed
  Maintenance Agreement
 
             
8.   Honorable John C. Galo, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 3
             
a.   AI-9222    Discussion and possible action to appoint Jose Luis Rodriguez to the Webb County Community Action Agency Advisory Board as Representative for Commissioner, Precinct 3.
             
9.   Community Action Agency
             
a.   AI-9189    Discussion and possible action to approve conducting Category "B" Election to fill current vacancy as per the Governing Regulations of the Advisory Board of the Webb County Community Action Agency. (The Advisory Board shall be composed of membership that complies with the Community Services Block Grant- Texas Administrative Code Rule 5.215). Election will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 for a Representative and Alternate for the Area IX- Rio Bravo in the Rio Bravo Community Center,1600 Orquidia Lane from 9:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m.

Issue: To hold Election to fill current vacancy for Representative and Alternate for Area IX- Rio Bravo.

Solution: The Advisory Board shall be composed of membership that complies with the Community Services Block Grant- Texas Administrative Code Rule 5.215.

Result: Once the Election is held CAA will comply with the Texas Administrative Code Rule 5.215.
             
10.   Economic Development
             
a.   AI-9167    Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of grant application to the Office of Texas Attorney General in the amount estimated at $3,110 as prepared and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff's Office for technology, supplies, and equipment for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC), authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant requires no match, and thus is at no cost to the Webb County budget. All required documents were sent to the Economic Development Department and were found in compliance with the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) policy. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff]

Issue:  The psychological, emotional, and physical damage caused by child predators and inflicted on innocent victims, their families, and communities can be deeply destructive and have far-reaching consequences that can last a lifetime. Furthermore, throughout the United States, criminal cases built against child predators can be extremely complex, technologically challenging, and legally complicated.

Solution:  The Webb County Sheriff’s Office cybercrimes law enforcement unit has successfully worked with multiple federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, including the Office of the Attorney General, to arrest child predators in the Laredo/Webb County area. Grant application to supplement the successful endeavors of the Webb County Sheriff’s Office cyber crimes against children task force to protect the children and youth of the Laredo/Webb County community against child predation.


Result: The Webb County Sheriff’s Office will continue to enhance its ability to work proactively not only to catch individual child predators, but to produce an overall inhospitable environment for cyber crimes against children in Laredo/Webb County for the further prevention of child predation in our community.
             
b.   AI-9179    Discussion and possible action to approve the 2019-2020 budget for the 406th District Adult Drug Court Program associated with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grant Award Number 1H79TI081059-01, Funding Opportunity Number TI-18-008, authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents, and all other matters incident thereto.  There is no impact to the County budget. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department and the budget and award are compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (SPOC) procedures.  The total grant award will be budgeted into fund account number 2353 with sub-accounts for Payroll, Health Insurance, FICA, Retirement, Unemployment, Workers Compensation, Professional Services, Contractual (PILLAR and La Familia), Administrative Travel, Materials & Supplies, and Other (MAT-Medically Assisted Therapy and Drug Testing) (See attached budget approved by SAMHSA on 06/18/19). Amounts are subject to change according to changes in Webb County rates.  In the event of such changes, line item transfers will be requested and executed, and a new detailed budget will be submitted for the Commissioners Court review and approval.  [Requested by 406th Judicial District Court]

Issue: The approval of the budget by the Commissioners Court is required in order to have the Auditor’s Office key in amounts under the corresponding fund account and sub-accounts.

Solution: The Commissioners Court approving the budget as submitted to, and approved by, SAMHSA.

Result: The 406th District Adult Drug Court Program will be able to continue to provide services and operate fully.
  Attachments:
  Drug Court - Agenda Items
  Drug Court - Agenda Items
 
             
c.   AI-9205    Discussion and possible action to submit application on Project Grant Agreement STATE-R- 2019- WEBB CO- 00113 for Webb County Community Action Agency El Aguila Rural Transportation to the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of TWO HUNDRED NINETY SEVEN THOUSAND TWENTY TWO DOLLARS ($297,022.00) wherein Webb County El Aguila Rural Transportation will be applying by meeting desired deadlines and authorizing Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents. All required documentation has been submitted to the Economic Development Department and the solicitation is compliant with Webb County (SPOC) Single Point of Contact procedures.  No Impact to the General Fund. [Requested by Robert Martinez Jr., CAA El Aguila Rural Transit Program Manager]

Issue: El Aguila Rural Transportation is a grant funded agency.

Solution: Application for State funds will benefit both operations and administrative expenses and allow for continued transportation services to the rural areas of Webb County.

Result: Continuation of services throughout the rural areas of Webb County.
  Attachments:
  Letter of Intent to Apply
 
             
d.   AI-9220    Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of the Texas Forest Service - Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program (HB 2604) for training, a voucher in the amount of $6,125.00 for tuition of 10 firefighting personnel to attend Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Municipal Fire School July 21-26, 2019, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Fire Suppression & EMS Services]

Issue: To provide firefighting personnel with reputable and cost effective fire training.

Solution: Accept Texas Forest Service funding for training of firefighting personnel.

Result: Firefighting personnel will be provided with hands-on skills training. This will also assist Webb County Fire to motivate and retain firefighting personnel.
  Attachments:
  TFS Approval letter
 
             
e.   AI-9221    Discussion and possible action to accept the grant award from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for year two of the T.I.D.C. F.Y. 2020 Discretionary Grant for the Webb County Integrated Defense Project for $116,006 in grant funds requiring a cash match of $77,337, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. All required documents were sent for review through the Economic Development Department, and the solicitation is compliant with the Webb County Single Point of Contact (S.P.O.C.) policy. [Requested by Virginia Aranda, Public Defender; Cash Match Account #1001-1160-001-463909]

Issue: Acceptance of the Statement of Grant Award for year two of the Webb County Integrated Defense Project is required by the Texas Indigent Defense Commission for the continuation of the grant funded project.

Solution: By accepting this award, the Public Defender’s Office will be able to continue with the Webb County Integrated Defense Project through year two.

Result: The Public Defender’s Office will be able to continue servicing clients with mental health needs and immigration issues through the Webb County Integrated Defense Project.
  Attachments:
  Discretionary Grant Statement - T.I.D.C - Executed
  TIDC 2020 Grant Award Letter
 
             
11.   Elections Administration
             
a.   AI-9203    Discussion and possible action to approve a payment to VOTEC Corporation (VOTEC Election Management and Compliance Systems) in an amount for Forty-One Thousand Forty Eight Dollars and Fifty-Eight Cents ($41,048.58) for Field System Software Support and Oracle License Support. The amount is for the payment of the 2018-19 support period, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents: and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1110-001-443000-035 (Repairs & Maint. Equipment]

Issue: Election voting equipment requires to have maintenance and support services.

Solution: Obtain Court approval to release payment to VOTEC Corporation (VOTEC Election Management and Compliance Systems).

Result: Vendor will be paid for services provided.
  Attachments:
  agreement 2018-2019
  Order Resolution
  past due invoice
  GRP previously requested
 
             
b.   AI-9204    Discussion and possible action to approve, by order, a budget amendment by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $51,400 for revenues received for the Election Service Contracts in accordance with Texas Local Government Code, Section 111.07075 (Special Budget for Revenue Received after Start of Fiscal Year) and Texas Election Code, Section 31.100. [Fund #2010 (Election Service Contracts Fund)]
 
Election Contractual Fees 2010-1110-341100 $51,400
Election Expense 2010-1110-001-451201 $51,400

Issue: Increase budget for revenue receipts received and budgeted expenditures to cover future election expenditures.

Solution: Appropriate new revenues and expenditures to be used for the purpose of program expenditures.
Result: Finalize special budget using proceeds for the purpose stated on this agenda item.
  Attachments:
  order resolution
 
             
12.   Honorable Roberto "Bobby" Quintana, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Pl. 1
             
a.   AI-9196    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund:
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-1130-001-431007-010 Operational Reserve   $1,750    
To: 1001-1100-001-443000-270 Repairs and Maintenance $950 $1,750 $759.39 $2,509.39

Issue: Department is in need of replacement of office countertops.

Solution: Replace of countertop through the funding available to have sufficient funds to cover purchase.

Result: Transfer will cover expense to replace countertops.
             
13.   Larga Vista Community Center
             
a.   AI-9173    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-6190-001-462605 Fuel & Lubricants $1,000 $237 $419.48 $183.34
  1001-6190-001-443000-075 Repairs & Maint. Vehicles $625 $501 $591.50 $91.36
  1001-6190-001-461003 Goods for Public Events $2,5000 $236 $559.89 $323.89
        $974    
To: 1001-6190-001-460105  Minor Tools & Apparatus $0.00 $974 $0.00 $974.00

Issue: Line Item Transfer is needed to purchase office fax machine and printer that are not working model 2005 and model 2011. 

Solution: Transfer of Funds are needed to purchase office equipment.

Result: Larga Vista Community Center will have the necessary equipment to efficiently run the center.
  Attachments:
  2 and 1 Quote from I.T.
 
             
14.   Planning & Physical Development
             
a.   AI-9180    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within Road & Bridge funds:
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 2007-7030-001-432001 Professional Services $10,000 $5,000 $10,000.00 $5,000.00
  2007-7030-001-442502 Env. Health & Vector Cont. $10,000 $5,000 $10,000.00 $5,000.00
        $10,000    
To: 2007-7030-001-460105 Minor Tool & Apparatus $1,000 $10,000 $916.02 $10,916.02

Issue: Additional funding needed to replace obsolete, inoperable and out-of-warranty computers.

Solution: Authorize the transfer of funds to be able fund computer and software purchases.

Result:  The department will be able to operate more efficiently and computer systems will be compatible with the County's network and mapping software.
             
15.   Purchasing
             
a.   AI-9190    Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Request for Proposals for Substance Abuse Aftercare Treatment Services for Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD).
 
Issue: The current contract for these services is set to expire on August 31, 2019.
 
Solution: Solicit Request for Proposals.
 
Result: Compliance of State Grant requirements.
             
b.   AI-9208    Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit formal bids for the following contracts for fiscal year 2019-2020.
 
Annual Contract for Outdoor Advertising
Annual Contract for Auto Parts
Annual Contract for Auto, Truck, Bus & Heavy Equipment Mechanical Repairs
Annual Contract for Electrical Repair Service for Webb County Vehicles
Annual Contract for Electrical Supplies
Annual Contract for Flexible Base
Annual Contract for Fuel & Lubricants for Webb County Vehicles
Annual Contract for Janitorial Supplies
Annual Contract for Machine Shop Repair
Annual Contract for Milk, Bread, Meat
Annual Contract for Motor Rewinds
Annual Contract for Office Supplies
Annual Contract for Paint, Body Work & Decals for Webb County Vehicles
Annual Contract for Pharmaceutical Supplies
Annual Contract for Processed Foods
Annual Contract for Produce
Annual Contract for Refuse Collection
Annual Contract for Uniforms (Civilian Personnel Only)
Annual Contract for Water Plant Chemicals
 
Issue:  The contracts listed above are set to expire 09/30/2019.
 
Solution:  Authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit formal bids.
 
Result:  Annual Contracts will provide stable, lowest available and cost efficient prices from responsible bidders for Webb County.
             
c.   AI-9210    Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to process surplus and/or salvage property in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Section 263.152 (Disposition) and to publish notice to public as per Local Government Code Section 263.153 (Notice) for surplus and/or salvage property being auctioned.
 
Issue: Excess County property that either is salvage property because of time, accident, or any other cause is so worn, damaged, or obsolete that it has no value for the purpose it was originally intended for and/or surplus property that that is no longer needed by the department and may have some usefulness for the purpose it was intended and would be transferred for use by another County department or auctioned online to the general public.
 
Solution: Attempt to sell the County surplus or salvage property by competitive bids or auction, dispose or destroy property that cannot be sold through auction and/or competitive bids because it has deemed worthless or dispose through and/or competitive bids because it has deemed worthless or dispose through a recycling program under which property is collected, separated, or processed and returned to use in the form of raw materials of new products.

Result: Generate revenue from sale of property, reduce County expenditures by transferring surplus property to other departments and make room for future assets turned in by County departments. Excess County property that either is salvage property because of time, accident, or any other cause is so worn, damaged, or obsolete that it has no value for the purpose it was originally intended for and/or surplus property that may have some usefulness for the purpose it was intended. The Purchasing agent will attempt to sell the County surplus or salvage property by competitive bids or auction, dispose or destroy property that can't be sold through auction and/or competitive bids because its deemed worthless or dispose through a recycling program under which property is collected, separated, or processed and returned to use in the form of raw materials of new products.
  Attachments:
  Item 15.c backup
  Disposal of Equipment
 
             
d.   AI-9213    Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Request for Qualifications for the following professional services in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254 (Professional and Consulting Services); Sub-Chapter A. Professional Services.

3 year contract for Medical Doctor/Pediatrician
3 year contract for a Dentist
3 year contract for a Psychologist
3 year contract for a Neurologist
3 year contract for a Cardiologist
3 Year contract for an Optometrist
3 year contract for an Audiologist
3 year contract for Counseling Services
3 year contract for a Registered Dietitian
3 year contract for Mental Health Care

Issue: The current contracts are set to expire September 30, 2019.

Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit for qualified professionals in their respective fields. 

Result: Secure a pool of qualified proposals, evaluate and recommend to Commissioners Court for award.
             
e.   AI-9216    Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Request for Proposals (RFP) for UA (Urinalysis) Testing for  Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD).

Issue: There is currently no contract in place for these services.

Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Request for Proposals.

Result: Secure a pool of proposals, evaluate and recommend to Commissioners Court for award.
             
16.   Risk Management
             
a.   AI-9176    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-1180-001-456005 Postage & Courier Services $850 $400 $606.27 $206.27
  1001-1180-001-462605 Fuel & Lube $2,500 $200 $2,285.00 $2,085.00
        $600    
To: 1001-1180-001-443000-075 Repairs & Maint. Vehicles $1,500 $600 $(71.72) $528.28

Issue: Line item transfer is needed to enhance the vehicle performance for safety calls.

Solution: Transfer of funds are needed to cover expenditures.

Result: Funds will be available for vehicle modifications.
  Attachments:
  Vehicle Repair
 
             
b.   AI-9191    Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective July 8, 2019:
 
Slot # Title Salary
 
1381 Employee Benefits Coordinator $38,402.54 - 16/A-E

Issue: The employee that was in slot #1381 resigned effective June 20, 2019.

Solution: Request to post and fill this vacant slot.

Result: The filling of the position will allow the department to run on full staff, if the court grants approval.
  Attachments:
  Job Description
 
             
c.   AI-9218    Discussion and possible action to approve the repairs to a county unit in the amount of Eleven Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty One Dollars and Forty-Six Cents ($11,961.46) as a result of motor vehicle collision which occurred on June 4, 2019 involving a Webb County Head Start vehicle. Webb County has a $5,000.00 deductible under the Auto Liability Insurance coverage; therefore will be reimbursed funds less the deductible.  [Account #1001-1180-001-452007-185 (Claims Paid)]

Issue: A two vehicle collision involving a Head Start unit #28-111 and a 2006 Lincoln Mark LT on the 1400 block of Jacaman Rd.

Solution: Vehicle appraised by contracted vendor and will be repaired  pending court approval.

Result: Once approved vehicle will be repaired with no further issue.
  Attachments:
  Auto Collison
 
             
17.   Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff
             
a.   AI-9181    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-4080-001-413000-015 Overtime Nurses $75,000 $60,000 $71,789.76 $11,789.76
             
To: 1001-3010-001-413000-010 Overtime CBA $35,000 $30,000 $19,309.40 $49,309.40
  1001-4070-001-413000-010 Overtime CBA $35,000 $30,000 $6,812.43 $36,812.43
        $60,000    

Issue:  The overtime account listed above requires a line item transfer to cover estimates forecasted expenditures.

Solution: Utilize the savings from selected account to cover overtime operations in process and to avoid a deficit in OT account

Result:  This requested line item will cover estimated expenditures.
  Attachments:
  LIT backup
 
             
b.   AI-9217    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund:
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-3010-001-460140 Fire Arms and Ammo $70,000 $20,000 $40,742.71 $20,742.71
  1001-4070-001-450001-030 Contract Services Jim Hogg $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $-0-
  1001-4070-001-450001-035 Contract Services Maverick $200,000 $27,000 $50,790.40 $23,790.40
  1001-4070-001-450001-020 Contract Services Zapata $200,000 $41,000 $61,062.40 $13,197.64
  1001-4090-001-460028 Janitorial Supplies $45,000 $9,320 $22,517.64 $13,197.64
        $102,320    
To: 1001-4070-001-461000 Materials & Supplies $35,000 $8,000 $9,492.07 $17,492.07
  1001-4070-001-460105 Minor Tools $7,500 $8,000 $5,294.19 $13,294.19
  1001-3010-001-460105 Minor Tools $30,000 $35,000 $1,468.82 $36,468.82
  1001-4070-001-456305 Uniforms $115,000 $2,000 $-0- $2,000
  1001-3010-001-456305 Uniforms $70,000 $10,000 $-0- $10,000
  1001-3010-001-443000-075 Repair Maint. Vehicle $210,000 $15,000 $8,744.44 $23,744.44
  1001-4090-001-461000 Materials & Supplies $115,000 $24,320 $1,307.16 $25,627.16
        $102,320    

Issue: Medical and jail staff need of filing cabinets, chairs and desk. Purchase of projector for training Officers.

Solution: Items can be put to use.

Result: PO's can be issued.
  Attachments:
  back up
 
             
c.   AI-9117    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, Retro Pay for employees ID #9025, 9109, 7679, 7848, 7277, 6413 using the Payroll Reserve Account with Auditor's approval, breakdown is as follows:
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-1130-001-431007-005 Payroll Reserve Account   $20,568.38    
             
To: 1001-4070-001-410000 Payroll $8,822,749.00 $16,734.51 $2,854,081.92 $2,870,816.43
  1001-4070-001-422000 FICA $779,309.00 $1,280.19 $298,240.25 $299,520.44
  1001-4070-001-423000 Retirement $1,199,015.00 $1,934.51 $421,575.53 $423,510.04
  1001-4070-001-425000 Unemployment $77,422.00 $502.03 $23,745.78 $24,745.78
  1001-4070-001-426000 Workers Comp $305,612.00 $117.14 $122,349.08 $122,466.22
        $20,568.38    

Issue: Requesting retro pay for hours paid with incorrect rate for the following Employees with ID #9025, 9109, 7679, 7848, 7277, 6413.

Solution: With court approval employee will receive money owed on hours work.

Result: Court action will resolve pending issue.
  Attachments:
  Payout Back up
 
             
18.   Honorable Rosie Cuellar, Tax-Assessor- Collector
             
a.   AI-9182    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund:
 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 1001-1320-001-444500 Equipment Rental $31,000 $2,500 $4,944.52 $2,444.52
To: 1001-1320-001-464005 Books & Subscriptions $4,000 $2,500 $77 $2,577

Issue: Authorize line item transfer to be able to pay LexisNexis monthly subscription.

Solution: Transfer funds from Account 1001-1320-001-444500 (Equipment Rental) to Account 1001-1320-001-464005 (Books & Subscriptions).

Result: Pay LexisNexis monthly subscription.
             
19.   Water Utilities
             
a.   AI-9183    Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slots, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective July 8, 2019:
 
Slot # Title Hourly Rate
 
1304 Heavy Equipment Operator $15.92-13/A
1748 Operator 1 $15.15-12/A
 
Issue: Slots 1304 and 1748 became vacant on May 20, 2019.

Solution: Obtain authorization to advertise and fill the positions with qualified candidates.

Result: Provide continuous operation for Water Utilities.
             
b.   AI-9185    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within Water Utilities fund:

 
  Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal.
From: 7200-7050-001-443000-020  Repair & Maint. Building $42,750 $35,000 $41,064 $6,064
             
To: 7200-7080-001-443000-035 Repair & Maint.Equipment $33,400 $27,500 $31,710 $59,210
  7200-7080-001-443000-020 Repair & Maint. Building $12,750 $7,500 $6,729 $14,229
        $35,000    

Issue: Pump repairs are needed for our Lift Stations in order to have backup pumping capacity with existing pumps fail.  Additional levels of security are needed at the wastewater plant in order to secure our facilities and employees.

Solution: Funding for improvements at the Administration Building to include lobby modifications have been delayed due to a significant increase in cost with private contractors.  We can work with Building Maintenance to provide the needed repair.  These funds can be made available for the needs at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Result: With the approval of the transfer the purchase of cameras and fence/gate improvements can be requested and repair of existing failed pumps repaired.
  Judge Tano Tijerina pulled out item # 14.b from Consent Agenda.
  Budget Officer, Lalo Uribe stated for the record on Item #6.a calls for an expense of $48,758.57. Mr. Uribe also stated to the court that there is a balance and will be getting the difference from the new bond series 2019-A. 
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve Consent Agenda except Item #14.b and to reflect what Mr. Uribe stated to court regarding item #6.a
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
             
REGULAR AGENDA
             
Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff
             
20.   AI-9207    Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of a vacant part-time Nurse/Paramedic at the hourly rate of $20.00 to work at the Webb County Jail for the Webb County Sheriff's Office; and any other matters incident thereto. The operational general order states that pay for part-time employees cannot exceed $15/hr. unless specific approval to pay more is authorized by Commissioners Court. [Account #1001-4070-001-412000 (Jail Bargaining Unit Administration Part-Time)]

Issue: The part-time nurse/paramedic, who previously held this position at the pay rate of $20/hour, transferred to another dept. This leaves the Webb County Jail without 1 of the part-time nurses needed to maintain medical staffing levels. However, due to competitive labor market forces, nurses are paid at a higher rate (at the aforementioned rate) than the rate currently allowed by Webb County policy to pay part-time employees.

Solution:  Seek approval from the Webb County Commissioners' Court to pay this part-time employee at the effective pay rate needed to recruit a nurse to work part-time at the Webb County Jail. 

Result:  The Webb County Jail will maintain sufficient staffing in its medical division.
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
             
Auditor
             
21.   AI-9225    Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment from available funds within the Planning Budget, Fund 2029, by increasing expenditures in the amount of $30,761.50; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Planning]
 
Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount
2029-1070-001-460105 Minor Tools & Apparatus $30,761.50

Issue: Increase budget to cover future expenditures.

Solution: Appropriate new expenditures to be used for the purpose of program expenditures.

Result: Finalize special budget using proceeds for the purpose stated on this agenda item.
  Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
             
14.   Planning & Physical Development
             
b.   AI-9195    Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of Fourteen (14) computers and software to replace obsolete, inoperable and/or out-of-warranty computers in the Planning Department (see inventory list in agenda backup) in the amount of $37,808.58, in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program, Sections 271.101, 271.102 (Cooperative Purchasing Participation DIR-TSO-3763, DIR-TSO-4092 and DIR-TSO-4052) and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2007-7030-001-460105 (Environmental Health & Sanitation Minor Tools & Apparatus) and #2029-1070-001-460105 (Planning & Physical Development Minor Tools & Apparatus)]
 
Issue: The Planning Department staff is currently working with obsolete computers, out-of-date operating systems and software which are impacting the day to day operations. The obsolete operating systems are causing networking issues with the County’s network. The computers proposed for replacement range in age from 5 to 10 years.
 
Solution: Authorize the purchase of new computers with up-to-date operating systems and updated software.
 
Result: The Planning Department will be able to operate more efficiently and computer systems will be compatible with mapping software updates and the County’s network.
  Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
             
Civil Legal Division
             
22.   AI-9233    Discussion and possible action to solicit Request for Qualifications for residential substance use disorder treatment services for the Webb County Youth Village Rehabilitation Center. Services will be provided to adolescent males aged 13-17 years of age and will consist of screening, assessment, individual counseling, group counseling, and drug education and any other matters incident thereto.
  Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
             
23.   AI-9234    Discussion and possible action to approve the Webb County Voluntary Separation Plan and any contracts signed and submitted by Webb County Employees who qualify pursuant to the terms of the Plan and any other matters incident thereto; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Funds to be paid by the respective departments] [Requested by Commissioners Court Executive Administrator, Leroy R. Medford]
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
             
24.   AI-9235    Discussion and possible action to approve and identify a funding source for the Voluntary Separation Plan for FY 2019-2020; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Commissioners Court Executive Administrator, Leroy R. Medford]
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to continue the same process
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
             
Purchasing
             
25.   AI-9206    Discussion and possible action to approve the leasing of one (1) 2019 Minivan from Enterprise Fleet Management in an amount not to exceed the terms and pricing approved by Commissioners Court based on the options provided below in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Section 271.102 (Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation)(C.)(TIPS Contract No. 2072816); and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Melissa Mojica, Juvenile Director; Account #1001-1310-001-469001-005 (Operating Lease Principal)]

Issue: Minivan requested by Juvenile Director.

Solution:  Requires approval by Commissioners Court.

Results: Lease 1- Minivan for Juvenile Department operation as per Court order.
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve for 48 months
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
  Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to bring up item #24
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
  Attachments:
  Lease Rate Quote - Enterprise Fleet Managment - Executed
 
             
Civil Legal Division
             
24.   Discussion and possible action to approve and identify a funding source for the Voluntary Separation Plan for FY 2019-2020; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Commissioners Court Executive Administrator, Leroy R. Medford]
  Civil Legal Division, Mr. Nathan Bratton stated a correction is needed on Item #24 and should read FY 2018-2019 not FY 2019-2020.
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
             
Purchasing
             
26.   AI-9230    Status report with discussion and possible action to purchase the Medical Examiner's refrigeration unit to address current needs of the department. [Account #3871-3100-001-474501 (Building Medical Examiner Series 2019A - Construction in Progress)]
  No action taken.
             
Water Utilities
             
27.   AI-9198    Discussion and possible action to award a Professional Service Contract in an amount not to exceed $85,000.00 to Porras Nance Engineering for engineering to prepare design plans, specifications, and project oversight of La Presa Community Water Dispenser Project, and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents; and other matters incident thereto; Texas Local Government Code under 262.024 Discretionary Exemptions section (a) (4) a personal or professional service. [Account #3869-7230-001-474500-025 (Utility Improvements Series 2019A)]

Issue: Commissioners Court authorized the formal negotiations of the agreement for engineering services.

Solution: Engineering proposed fee was reviewed and found to be acceptable and an agreement has been created for approval. 

Result: Approve agreement and issue a notice to proceed.
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve along with correct account #3869-7230-001-474501-025
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
  Attachments:
  Professional Services Agreement - Porras Nance Engineering -Executed
  Porras Nance La Presa Water Proposal
  Porras Nance La Presa Water Design
 
             
Honorable Jesse Gonzalez, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1
             
28.   AI-9228    Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchasing agent to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Engineering Consultant services for the re-alignment of Wormser Road; and any other matters incident thereto.
  Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve with regards that the property owners will give property to Webb County  
  Vote: 4 - 1 Motion Carried
 
NAY: Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to bring up the presentations before executive session
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
             
Presentations
             
31.   AI-9192    Presentation of Certificates of Achievement to the newly crowned 2019 Miss Laredo Texas Pageant winners. [Requested by Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2]

- Miss Chelsea Morgensen - 2019 Miss Laredo USA;
- Miss Fazia Landrau - 2019 Miss Laredo Teen USA;
- Miss Ana Regina Guerra - 2019 Miss Little Laredo;
- Miss Mia Leyendecker - Miss Junior Laredo;
- Miss Regina Torres - Miss Pre-Teen Laredo.
Miss Morgensen and Miss Landrau will advance to compete in the Miss Texas and Miss Texas Teen competitions.
  The Commissioners Court presented Certificates of Achievement to the newly crowned 2019 Miss Laredo Texas Pageant Winners.  
             
32.   AI-9219    Recognition of the Escaramuza Charra Reales Del Mayoral on their recent state competition accomplishments. [Requested by Cindy Liendo, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4]
  Item was tabled.
             
34.   AI-9232    Recognition and presentation of plaque to Isla Castillo for receiving 1st Place  in Mr. Laredo 2019 Contest. On June 30th, Mrs. Castillo was named Ms. Laredo 2019 in categories Bikini Novice and Bikini Overall.  Two weeks before, she also competed in Corpus Christi’s Battle on the Bay placing 5th in the same categories. It took her 16 weeks of discipline, good diet and multi hours of cardio among other workouts to accomplish what she had set to do six years ago. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]
  The Commissioners Court presented a plaque to Isla Castillo for receiving 1st place in Mr. Laredo 2019 contest.
             
33.   AI-9229    Presentation by The Laredo Chamber of Commerce and PMDG Marketing Communications, Inc on the “You’d Be Surprised” marketing campaign for Webb County to encourage and stimulate tourism in Webb County, with discussion and possible action to allocate funding for said campaign; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]
  A presentation was made to the Commissioners Court by the Laredo Chamber of Commerce and PMDG Marketing Communication, Inc. on the " You'd Be Surprised" marketing campaign.
             
 
(Recess 11:01 - 11:04 a.m.)
             
Webb County Healthcare Funding District Commission (Notice of Meeting)
             
1.   Roll Call by the Honorable Margie Ramirez- Ibarra, Webb County Clerk
  Roll Call by Mrs. Vanessa Zapata, Recording Secretary on behalf of the Honorable Margie Ramirez Ibarra, Webb County Clerk.
             
2.   Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Treasurer to submit an Application for Texas Identification Number (TIN) to the Texas Comptroller for Public Accounts for the Webb County Healthcare Funding District Commission/ Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF), and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue: This action is needed since the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is requiring that LPPFs have separate TIN for intergovernmental transfer (IGT) payments.
             
3.   Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Treasurer create a TexNet Electronic Payment Network Account with the Texas Comptroller for Public Accounts for the Webb County Healthcare Funding District Commission/ Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF), and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue: This action is needed since the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is requiring that LPPFs have separate TexNet account for intergovernmental transfer (IGT) payments.
             
4.   Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Treasurer to update the current Webb County Healthcare Funding District Commission / Local Provider Participation Fund (LPPF) bank accounts from the Webb County TIN to the new LPPF TIN once it has been assigned by Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, and any other matters incident thereto.
             
5.   Discussion and possible action to approve an affiliation agreement between the Webb County Healthcare Funding District and the following Universal Health System affiliate hospitals; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents, including but not limited to the Certifications of Hospital Participation; and other matters incident thereto.

Hospital Providers Hospital Providers
- Austin Lakes Hospital - Kingwood Pines Hospital
- Austin Oaks Hospital - Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
- Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire - Mayhill Hospital
- Cypress Creek Hospital - Millwood Hospital
- El Paso Behavioral Health System - River Crest Hospital
- Garland Behavioral Hospital - Texas NeuroRehab Center
- Glen Oaks Hospital - University Behavioral Health of Denton
- Hickory Trail Hospital - West Oaks Hospital






             
6.   Discussion and possible action to approve resubmission of Affiliation Agreements and Certifications of Hospital Participation for the Webb County Healthcare Funding District that were previously approved under Webb County for the following hospital providers, and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents, including but not limited to the Certifications of Hospital Participation; and other matters incident thereto. The hospital providers are as follows:

Affiliated Hospital Providers Affiliated Hospital Providers
- Abilene Regional Medical Center - Lake Granbury Medical Center
- Brownwood Regional Medical Center - Laredo Medical Center
- Cedar Park Regional Medical Center - Longview Medical Center LP
- College Station Medical Center - Navarro Regional Hospital
- Detar Hospital - Northwest Texas Hospital
- Doctors Hospital of Laredo - San Angelo Community Medical Center
- Edinburg Regional Medical Center - Texoma Medical Center
- Fort Duncan Regional Medical Center - Woodland Heights Medical Center
- Hill Regional Hospital
             
7.   Discussion and possible action to approve the Certification of Governmental Entity Participation required by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents, and any other matters incident thereto.
  Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to approve item #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, & #7
  Vote: 3 - 0 Motion Carried
 
Other: Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)
  Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)
             
8.   Adjourn
  Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to adjourn the Funding District Commission
  Vote: 3 - 0 Motion Carried
 
Other: Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)
  Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)
             
Closed Session/Executive Session
             
29.   AI-9215    Discussion and possible action to authorize the Civil Legal Division and TRISTAR Risk Management to negotiate the settlement of a personal injury claim brought by the Law Office of Patrick Monahan regarding an automobile incident that occurred on January 29, 2019, between a county vehicle and his client; and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071(1)(A) (Consultation with Attorney regarding pending litigation)] [Requested by Civil Legal Division] 
             
30.   AI-9224    Status report by Ms. Melissa Morales Fletcher (retained outside legal counsel) regarding Cause No. 2018CVI001385 D4, styled Ricardo “Rick” Manuel Romo vs. Webb County, Texas and Marco Montemayor, Individually; and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071(1)(A) (Consultation with Attorney regarding pending litigation)] [Requested by Civil Legal Division]
  Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to go into Executive Session
  Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried
 
Other: Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)
             
 
(Executive Session 11:05 – 11:41 a.m.)
  No action taken in Executive Session.
             
29.   Discussion and possible action to authorize the Civil Legal Division and TRISTAR Risk Management to negotiate the settlement of a personal injury claim brought by the Law Office of Patrick Monahan regarding an automobile incident that occurred on January 29, 2019, between a county vehicle and his client; and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071(1)(A) (Consultation with Attorney regarding pending litigation)] [Requested by Civil Legal Division]
  Civil Legal Division, Mr. Ramon Villafranca recommended to the Court to give Tristar  Risk the actual settlement authority not to exceed the number that was discussed in executive session.
  Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
             
30.   Status report by Ms. Melissa Morales Fletcher (retained outside legal counsel) regarding Cause No. 2018CVI001385 D4, styled Ricardo “Rick” Manuel Romo vs. Webb County, Texas and Marco Montemayor, Individually; and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071(1)(A) (Consultation with Attorney regarding pending litigation)] [Requested by Civil Legal Division]
  Civil Legal Division, Mr. Ramon Villafranca recommended to the Court to give Melissa Fletcher retained outside legal counsel  in cause #2018CVI001385 D4 the settlement authority discussed in Executive Session.
  Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried
             
35.   Communications
  No Communications were made.
             
36.   Adjourn
  Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to adjourn
  Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

    

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