Printed Agenda

COURT TO DISCUSS AND ACT ON THE FOLLOWING:

Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

Presentation by Veronica Castillon, President of the Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association (WBCA), regarding the upcoming WBCA events with presentation of the 2015 WBCA poster to the Webb County Judge and Commissioners Court.

Presentation by Victor M. Garcia, President of Laredo Main Street Organization, regarding the upcoming UETA Jamboozie Festival with personal invitations for the Webb County Judge and Commissioners Court along with discussion and possible action to proclaim the day of January 31, 2015 as “UETA Jamboozie Day” in Webb County, Texas.

Discussion and possible action to adopt by Resolution and Order an amendment to Webb County’s 2015 State Legislative Agenda to include a request for support of legislative initiatives to eliminate abuses of the “Dealer’s Heavy Equipment Inventory; Value” promulgated by Section 23.1241, Tax Code to ensure such exceptions are constitutional, equitable, and do not result in undue burdens to local property taxpayers nor local governments whose budgets are primarily restricted to property tax revenue streams.

10.

Discussion and possible action to collaborate with the City of Laredo and jointly develop a Memorandum of Understanding in an effort to work in partnership and provide services that will promote the health, safety and welfare of the community; and any other matters incident thereto. [Co-Sponsored by John Galo, Commissioner Pct. 4]

11.

Discussion and possible action to approve changes to the commissioners court meeting agenda item format by scheduling all presentation and recognition items at the end of the agenda or in an afternoon session. This will allow the Court to address all county business items first and will help streamline the agenda meeting for elected officials and department heads.

12.

Discussion and possible action to formally accept the letter of resignation of Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Pl. 2 Ricardo Rangel, effective January 1, 2015; and to discuss and initiate a process in which to designate a replacement; and any other matters incident thereto.

13.

Discussion and possible action to authorize County Fire chief and staff to enter into discussions for possible request for assistance from Jim Hogg County for Emergency Medical Services; and any other matters incident thereto.

14.

Discussion and possible action to approve the appointment of Mr. Onyx Benavides to the Planning Advisory Board, effective January 12, 2015 as the County Judge's representative.

Honorable Frank J. Sciaraffa, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1

15.

Discussion and presentation regarding a possible pilot program to allow credit card payments on utility bills at the Webb County Water Utilities Department. [Co-Sponsored by Luis Perez-Garcia, Webb County Engineer]

16.

Discussion and possible action on progress of reconstruction of Community Supervision and Corrections Department/Police Athletic League, (CSCD/PAL) Building in South Laredo including information on designation of areas of responsibility of each contractor, subcontractor or anyone involved in this project. Proposed action may include whatever action may be necessary to assure this project moves along at a faster rate toward timely completion.

17.

Discussion and possible action to authorize County Attorney's office to initiate discussions with the Tex Mex Railway Company for possible purchase of property known as Block 213, Western Division, Laredo. [Co-Sponsored by Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge]

18.

Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer of $15,000.00 to pay for part time assistance at the Rio Bravo Activity Center; and any other matters incident thereto.

From:	001-0109-6203-5	Wage Classification Study	$15,000
To:	001-6305-5005	Part Time	$15,000

Honorable Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 2

19.

Status report by the Webb County Engineering Department regarding the proposed Splash Parks for Larga Vista Community Center and Bruni Community Center; and any other matters incident thereto.


Honorable John C. Galo, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 3

	20.	Discussion and possible action to update and revise the finance committee members for Webb County.

	21.	Report by the county purchasing agent regarding the current policies and procedures in place for the procurement of materials and supplies for county departments and elected officials; with discussion and possible action to make recommended changes in order to expedite the process; and any other matters incident thereto.

	22.	Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchasing agent to prepare a Request for Qualifications for a county budget consultant that will assist in providing a complete review of the current county budget preparation process and make recommendations and improvements in anticipation of the next fiscal year budget process; and any other matters incident thereto.

Honorable Jaime A. Canales, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4

	23.	Discussion and possible action to accept the recommendation to the Webb County Historical Commission (WCHC) nominations committee and approve the following individuals for appointment/reappointment to the Webb County Historical Commission; and any other matters incident thereto, including an Annual Report regarding WCHC activities for 2014: Douglas M. Alford Dr. Elizabeth Alford, Ph.D. Frank Gonzalez, new appointee Jeanette Hatcher Eva Hernandez, new appointee Alice Herrera Alfredo Gutierrez,new appointee Lily Perez Juan Ruiz, new appointee Jorge Santana, new appointee Dr. Corinne Stern, M.D. Mary F. Trevino

MEDIA BREAK


Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

	24.	Discussion and possible action to enter into a lease agreement for Five (5) years from January 8, 2015 to January 7, 2020 between Webb County Head Start Program and the City of Laredo for the property known as 2802 McDonnell Ave. for a monthly amount of FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS ($550.00) and a total amount of THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($33,000.00), subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros; Webb County Head Start Director; Account #903-4208-6012]

	25.	Discussion and possible action to enter into an amended agreement with Sames Motor company to act as an agent of the Tax Assessor-Collector in the issuance of motor vehicle license validation stickers and license plates and for application for new vehicle titles. The agreement shall commence on receipt by Webb County of bond or cash deposit and continue for Three (3) years, and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents.

	26.	Discussion and possible action to enter into an amended agreement with HEB Grocery Company, LP to act as an agent of the Tax Assessor-Collector in the issuance of motor vehicle license validation stickers and license plates and for application for new vehicle titles. The agreement shall commence on receipt by Webb County of bond or cash deposit and continue for Three (3) years, and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents.

	27.	Discussion and possible action to enter into an amended agreement with Paul Young Company/Family Nissan of Laredo to act as an agent of the tax assessor-collector in the issuance of motor vehicle license validation stickers and license plates and for application for new vehicle titles. The agreement shall commence on receipt by Webb County of bond or cash deposit and continue for three (3) year, and authorizing the County judge to sign all relevant documents.

28.

Discussion and possible action to approve a contract between Webb County, on behalf of Webb County Community Action Agency and Capluck, Inc. (CAP60) for purchase and implementation of client-tracking software for social services and case management services at the Webb County Community Action Agency. The contract price is Five Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($5,300) and includes the purchase of the software, installation, licensing of the software and on-line training. Funding shall be provided from the Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA) 2014 Community Social Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program and authorize the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Requested by Juan Vargas, Executive Director Economic Development/CAA; Account #920-4202-8402]

29.

Discussion and possible action to approve a Five (5) year commercial property lease agreement for the use of a portion of the Webb County Golf Course Clubhouse Restaurant/Bar Area, at a flat monthly rental rate of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) per month, commencing January 13, 2015, by and between Webb County, Texas and Blue Chip Catering, Inc., Webb County, Texas, as Lessee.

30.

Discussion and possible action to approve an engineering contract (Request for Qualifications #2014-008) between Webb County and Porras Nance Engineering for the Webb County Hwy 59 Colonias - Hydrologic & Hydraulic Analyses and Master Drainage Plan and to provide professional engineering and surveying services to prepare a detailed Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) study on the sections of the Becerra Creek that traverse the local Colonias in the amount of $332,160. [Requested by Rhonda Tiffin, Webb County Planning Director; Account #748-0102-8706]

31.

Discussion and possible action to enter into a Subscription Agreement and Plan Amendment for the Webb County Law Library with Lexis Nexis (April 6, 2015 to May 31, 2016) with no monthly payments due under the contract until June 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016 at a monthly rate of ONE THOUSAND TWENTY-SIX DOLLARS ($1,026.00), subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Requested by Yolanda Carrillo, Webb County Law Library; Account #001-1130-6010]

32.

Discussion and possible action to enter into a Forty-Eight (48) month (January 8, 2015 thru January 7, 2017) Maintenance Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and Webb County for the Law Library for a Toshiba E-Studio 457 at a quarterly cost of $0.0062, excess per unit charge, pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Subchapter F; Cooperative Purchasing Program; Texas Local Government Code, TEXAS DIR CONTRACT #DIR-SDD-1686, subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Yolanda Carrillo, Webb County Law Library; Account #001-1130-6402]

33.

Discussion and possible action to enter into a Forty-Eight (48) month (January 8, 2015 thru January 7, 2017) Fair Market Value Lease Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and Webb County for the Law Library for a Toshiba Digital Copier E-Studio 457 at a cost of One Hundred Eighteen Dollars and Twenty-Five Cents ($118.25) per month for a total amount of Five Thousand Six Hundred Seventy-Six Dollars ($5,676.00) over the term of the agreement, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Subchapter F., Cooperative Purchasing Program; Sections 721.101 and 271.102, DIR-SDD Contract No. 1686, subject to annual budget appropriating and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Yolanda Carrillo, Webb County Law Library; Account #001-1130-6402]

Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

34.

Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) grant award (OAG Grant No. 1557131) from the Office of the Texas Attorney General (OAG) in the amount of $6,218 for needed supplies for the Webb County Sheriff's Office cyber crimes unit and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any match.

35.

Discussion and possible action to approve an advertising contract with Lamar Advertising of Laredo (RFP #2015-31) for service dates January 27, 2015 through July 3, 2015 for a monthly amount of $1,500.00 per month and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [State Forfeiture Account #168-2001-6707]

36.

Discussion and possible action to approve an intergovernmental agreement renewal between Webb County and Zapata County for the housing of Webb County inmates at a rate of $40.00 per day per inmate effective January 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015 and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #001-2060-6023-04]

37.

Discussion and possible action to approve an intergovernmental agreement renewal between Webb County and Jim Hogg County for the housing of Webb County inmates at a rate of $39.00 per day per inmate effective January 1, 2015 through September 30, 2015 and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #001-2060-6023-06]

38.

Discussion and possible action to approve an advertising agreement between Entravision Communications Corp. and the Webb County Sheriff's Office in an amount not to exceed $2,500 per month, effective January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015 for law enforcement service announcements in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 262.024 (Discretionary Exemptions)(7)(A). [State forfeiture Account #168-2001-6707]

39.

Discussion and possible action to rescind lease agreement between OD Security North America and Webb County and award a Finance Contract between Government Capital Corporation (GCC) and Webb County for the acquisition of a 2014 Full Body Security Scanning System for the Webb County Jail for an amount not to exceed $115,282.95 to be paid on a monthly basis at $2,175.15 per month, effective February 1, 2015 and terminating on June 1, 2019 and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #001-2060-6014]


	40.	Discussion and possible action to authorize the office of the County Auditor to approve the continued payment of salary and fringe benefits for the Webb County Sheriff's Office investigator working on the City of Laredo High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Financial Task Force pending the receipt of grant continuation award by the funding agency to the City of Laredo; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #295]

Honorable Patricia A. Barrera, Tax-Assessor- Collector

	41.	Discussion and possible action to approve the following refunds: a) The amount of $4,373.32 to Texas Community Bank, Account #9343001010 as per Supplement 4 Certified 2014 Protest 2014-11008 resolved on November 20, 201411/20/14, adjust value per settlement and waiver for 2014; b) The amount of $4,057.95 to IBC, Accounts #92590004090, #90940001070, #54801222040, #11000461011, and #10800363050 due to overpayment made with Check #51815918 for tax year 2014; c) The amount of $2,734.12 to Lereta LLC, Accounts #33300497080 through #98583002070 due to overpayment of mortgage accounts for tax year 2014.

	42.	Discussion and possible action to accept the filing of the transcript/certificate as per Senate Bill 546 of the 83rd Regular Legislative session requires the County Tax Assessor-Collector to successfully complete 20 hours of continuing education annually. This transcript/certificate is evidence of compliance with Texas Property Tax Code Section 6.231 (d), and MUST be filed for record with Commissioners Court.

Administrative Services

	43.	Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Seventy (70) gift cards in the amount of $25.00 each to be given out to employees, as incentive for the Wellness Program to promote county employee health and morale. Purchase not to exceed a total of One Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($1,750.00). [Account #001-0114-6701 (Health Education Program)]

	44.	Discussion and possible action to approve amendment to Personnel Policy (Section 5.01), relative to definition of full-time employees (meaning 30 hours per week), and as mandated by the Affordable Care Act, effective January 1, 2015; and any other matters incident thereto.

	45.	Presentation with discussion and possible action to approve Plan of Action from Safety Committee, with specific regard to planned Emergency Evacuation drills and building inspections; and any other matters incident thereto.

Community Action Agency

	46.	Discussion and possible action to request an extension to Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for continuing Community Action Agency operations for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Fiscal Year 2014 up to April 30, 2015, and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents.

	47.	Discussion and possible action to approve Community Action Agency Request for Payment #1 in the amount of One Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Dollars and Eighty Cents ($1,940.80) to Gateway Air Conditioning for replacement of HVAC components in accordance with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) - Program Year 2014 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)- Crisis Heating and Cooling Component " Service Provider" contract. This payment will have no impact on the General Fund.

	48.	Discussion and possible action to enter into contract amendment Number One (1) to the Rural Transportation State fund grant agreement No. RUR 1502 (22) with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation, wherein Webb County accepts transfer of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED TWO DOLLARS ($127,402.00) from project administration to operating; replacing budget page with no adjustment on original grant amount of TWO HUNDRED SIXTY THOUSAND SIXTEEN DOLLARS ($260,016.00) for the El Aguila Rural Transportation Program and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents.

49.

Discussion and possible action to pass a Resolution designating the Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge and the Honorable Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Precinct 2, as "Depository/Authorized Signatories" for draw requests for Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, Self-Help Center Program, Contract Number 712003. This Resolution will have no impact to the General Fund.

50.

Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following vacant Slot:

Slot #	Title	Hourly Rate

1149	Food Transporter	$9.00 - 29 hours per week

Engineer

51.

Discussion and possible action to approve the following transfer for the Community Supervision & Corrections Department/Police Athletic League (C.S.C.D./PAL) Building Renovation Project. This transfer will cover payment for roof replacement, Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC), lighting and fire protection:

From:	741-7501-8801-5	Road Improvement Pct. 1 - Series 2013	$600,748.16
To:	742-8001-8801-12	Rebuild Restitution Center - Series 2013	$600,748.16

52.

Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase and installation of a Fire Protection System for the Community Supervision & Corrections Department/Police Athletic League (C.S.C.D./PAL) Building on Hwy 83 S, from TYCO SimplexGrinnell in the amount of $55,296.30 pricing schedule: Texas State (on contract). TYCO SimplexGrinnell’s quote was the lowest of the three quotes provided to the Current Contractor. [Account #742-8001-8801-12 (Rebuild Restitution Center - Series 2013)]

Fire Suppression & EMS Services

53.

Presentation by Webb County Fire/EMS department and Angel Care regarding end of year report and outlook for 2015.

Head Start

54.

Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slots:

Slot #	Title	Hourly Rate	Pay Periods

1105	Part Time Substitute	$8.38	20
1799	Part Time Substitute	$8.38	20

55.

Discussion and possible action to change Slot #2157 from Full Time Classroom Aide ($8.38 per hour) to Two (2) Part Time Substitute positions ($8.38 per hour).

Larga Vista Community Center

56.

Discussion and possible action to accept a donation in the amount of $200.00 from Imagine Dental to Webb County for the Larga Vista Community Center, to be deposited into Account #001-6103-6219-2, Goods for Public Events, to be used for a Spring Break Camp to be held from March 9th - 12th, 2015.

Medical Examiner

57.

Discussion and possible action to accept a County Essentials Program grant from the Office of the Governor – Criminal Justice Division in the amount of Fifty-Four Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Dollars and Twenty-One Cents ($54,820.21), effective January 12, 2015 for the purchase of necessary equipment for the Webb County Medical Examiner’s Office; and designating the County Judge as the County’s Chief Executive Officer and authorized representative to act in all matters in connection with this project. This action will have no impact on the County’s General Fund.

Purchasing

58.

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to extend the following Annual Contract:

Bid 2014-35 Annual Contract for Vivitrol
(Besse Medical - Primary Vendor)

59.

Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following vacant Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective January 12, 2014:

Slot #	Title	Hourly Rate

0116	Buyer	$15.15 - 12/A

60.

Discussion and possible action to change title for Slot #2069 from Central Store Coordinator to Central Store Coordinator/Senior Buyer. Title change will not impact pay grade or salary.

61.

Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of One (1) 2015 Tahoe with police package from Holiday Ford and Holiday Chevrolet (DBA Johnson Grayson Automotive, Inc.) in the amount of $60,752.75 in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Section 271.102 Cooperative Purchasing program participation, State Contract No. 071-A1-2014/15. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Account #168-2001-8801 (State Forfeiture funds)]

62.

Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of a hydraulic stacker from Grainger in the amount of $4,644.33 under the COPS Grant/ DPS Crime Lab equipment; Grant No. 2010-CKWX0572. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Grant Account #299-2001-8801]

63.

Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of a Hydrogen Gas Generator from Fisher Scientific in the amount of $7,133.15 under the COPS Grant/DPS Crime Lab equipment; Grant No. 2010-CKWX0572. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Grant Account #299-2001-8801]

64.

Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of a Gas Chromatograph System from Shimadzu Scientific Instruments in the amount of $24,958.70 in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Section 271.102 Cooperative Purchasing program under the COPS Grant/DPS Crime Lab equipment; Grant No. 2010-CKWX0572, State Contract No. TXMAS-8-66010. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Grant Account #299-2001-8801]

65.

Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of a ThermoMixer from Biomedical Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $25,251.74 under the COPS Grant/DPS Crime Lab equipment; Grant No. 2010-CKWX0572. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Grant Account #299-2001-8801]

66.

Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Nineteen (19) Smart UPS systems from Austin Ribbon Computer Solutions in the amount of $12,089.43 in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code; Section 271.102 Cooperative Purchasing programunder the COPS Grant/DPS Crime Lab equipment; Grant No. 2010-CKWX0572, DIR-SDD 1934. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Grant Account #299-2001-6224]

Road & Bridge

67.

Slot #	Title	Hourly Rate


646	Accounting Technician	$15.15 - 12/A

Veteran's Office

68.

Discussion and possible action to purchase One (1) 2013 Dodge Caravan for Veterans Service Office in the amount not to exceed $40,000 to be used for the Veterans Transportation Assistance Program from Wheelchair Vans LLC. DBA Wheelinit. [Account #603-0101-8801]

69.

Discussion and possible action to allocate $52,000 to be used for payment of the personnel costs and operational expenses for the Veterans Assistance Transportation Program for the remainder of this fiscal year. [Funding to be determined by the County Auditor]

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The Webb County Commissioners Court hereby reserves the right to go into closed session at any time during this public meeting, if such is requested by the County Attorney or other legal counsel for the County, pursuant to his or her duty under Section 551.071(2) of the Government Code, to consult privately with his or her client on an item on the agenda, or on a matter arising out of such item.

DISABILITY ACCESS STATEMENT

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aid of service such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, or need large print are requested to contact the court administrator at (956) 523-4622.

DATED THIS ____ DAY OF JANUARY, 2015

By: ______________________________

Melinda Mata
Court Administrator

CERTIFICATION OF NOTICE AND POSTING

I, the undersigned, County Clerk, do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the Webb County Commissioners Court, is a true and correct copy of said notice, and that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at the Courthouse door of Webb County, Texas, at a place readily accessible to the general public at all times on the___ day of January, 2015 and said notice remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

DATED THIS ____ DAY OF JANUARY, 2015

MARGIE RAMIREZ IBARRA, COUNTY CLERK, WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS

BY: ______________________________________________

Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, County Clerk


Closed Session/Executive Session

	70.	Discussion and possible action to approve settlement offer as a result of a motor vehicle accident that occurred on February 9, 2012 at the intersection of US Highway 59 and Remington road, in the case entitled Blanca Lopez v. Webb County, et el, cause number 2012CVT001085 D3, pending in the 341st Judicial District Court of Webb County, Texas and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071(1)(B)(Consultation with attorney regarding a settlement offer)]

	71.	Status report regarding the case entitled Sara Alicia Davila vs. Webb County, Texas, et al., Civil Action No. 5:12-CV-42, pending in the United States District Court, Southern District, Laredo Division; with discussion and possible action to consider and approve recommendations from outside counsel; 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 about pending or contemplated litigation)]

	72.	Adjourn



PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 JANUARY 12, 2015 9:00 a.m.


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

	3.	Approval of Minutes for December 8, 2014

	4.	Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

	5.	Communications

	6.	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.