Minutes

CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE TANO E. TIJERINA, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE

1.

Roll Call by Honorable Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, Webb County Clerk

Roll Call by Mrs. Leslie Speer, Supervisor on behalf of the Honorable Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, Webb County Clerk.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to excuse Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo.

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

2.

Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation

Led by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo.

3.

Discussion and possible action for Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Reports (Auditor, Treasurer, Business Office, Human Resources, Judicial Collections, Risk Management, Tax Assessor-Collector; and any other Department reports); and any other matters incident thereto.

County Treasurer, Mr. Raul Reyes presented the Bills and Disbursements for the period of 11/11/22 - 11/22/2022, that included the Recap of Checks, EFT's and Payment Ratifications.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve the payment ratifications of the seven(7) invoices

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve the Bills and Disbursements

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

County Treasurer, Mr. Raul Reyes presented the Liability Disbursements of County payroll for the period of 11/04/2022 - 11/17/2022 along with the Casa Blanca Golf Course payroll of 11/18/2022 and estimated payroll for 12/02/2022.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve the Casa Blanca Golf Course estimated payroll not to exceed $40,000.00

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

County Treasurer, Mr. Raul Reyes presented the Treasurer's Monthly Report for the month of October 2022.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to accept report

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

County Auditor, Rafael Perez presented the Monthly Report for the month of October 2022.

Judge Tano E. Tijerina, stated for the record that Commissioner, Pct. 4 Cindy Liendo was present.

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve report

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Business Office Manager, Elizabeth Ortiz presented the Monthly Report for the month of October 2022.

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to accept report

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Human Resources Director,Mr. Ernesto Guajardo presented the Wage and Pay Scale Budget Amendments.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve the Wage and Pay Scale Budget Amendments by order

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Judicial Collections Director, Ms. Jennifer Garza presented the Monthly Report for the month of October 2022.

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to accept report

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Tax Assessors Collector's Office, Ms. Adriana Martinez presented the Monthly Report for the month of October 2022.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to accept report

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

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.

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, a budget amendment to the Sheriff's Office Forfeiture Funds by increasing the expenditure budget by $21,230; said amount is available from seized funds pursuant to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) equitable sharing agreement; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Forfeiture Funds #2152]

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Request
From:	2152-259700	Fund Balance	$21,230
To:	2152-9080-001-485005	Transfer Out	$21,230

Issue: This transfer out was originally approved on 4/25/2022 for a grant awarded in Spring 2022. However, due to the ongoing global logistical supply chain issues, the grant-funded Body Worn Cameras (BWCs) have been encumbered since Spring 2022, but are not due to be delivered until December 2022. Thus, an agenda item was needed to be placed for the new fiscal year in anticipation of receipt of the grant-funded equipment.

Solution: Place an agenda item for the new fiscal year.

Result: The required cash match will be available during the current fiscal year.

b.

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within Grant funds. [Requested by Economic Development]

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Amount
From:	2364-5360-521-410000	Payroll Cost	$6,195.20
	2364-5360-521-421000	Health and Life Insurance	$356.70
	2364-5360-521-422000	FICA	$434.31
	2364-5360-521-423000	Retirement County	$1,306.98
	2364-5360-521-426000	Worker Comp.	$47.56
	2364-5360-521-457900	Program Service Expenditures	$24,000.00
	2364-5360-521-463804-101	Utility Assistance P1 Restoration	$20,749.79
			$53,090.54
To:	2364-5360-521-463804-102	Utility Assistance P2 Prevention	$53,090.54

Issue: Funds are need to continue the water assistance program. Therefore, money is being allocated from the administrative account to the direct service account.

Solution: Approve line item transfer.

Result: Water Assistance Program may continue providing services.

6.

Civil Legal Division

a.

Discussion and possible action to approve a minor boundary modification 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 UNI-TRADE BROKERS, LLC., as (Lessee-Tenant) and 4G Investments, LLC., (Owner/Landlord) & the City of Laredo by adding Lot Number 4, Block 1, North America Industrial Park, Phase 1., Laredo, Webb County, Texas and commonly known as 101 North America Industrial Park, Laredo, Webb County, Texas 78045, to F.T.Z. No. 94, for approval by Webb County, and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by UNI-TRADE BROKERS, LLC.-Tenant/4G Investments, LLC.,/Owner-Landlord/City of Laredo]

b.

Discussion and possible action to authorize Webb County to execute an Order of Acceptance for the dedication of One (1) Roadway Right-of-Way, Utility and Drainage Easement out of Lot/Tract No. 81, Ranchitos Los Mesquites Subdivision to Webb County, by Jose C. Luna, Grantor, for the purpose of acquiring these necessary easements to perform road maintenance, utilities, and/or drainage improvements to facilitate transportation needs for residents including emergency medical services and school bus pickups for students, and to authorize the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Luis Perez Garcia, Webb County Engineer]

c.

Discussion and possible action to approve a reimbursement agreement between Webb County on behalf of the Webb County Sheriff's Office and the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) during the performance period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023 for an amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($10,200.00) to lease a vehicle at a rate of Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars ($850 dollars monthly and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by the Webb County Sheriff's Office, Account #2600-3010-001-444200, OCDETF Fund #2600]

Issue: Collaboration between federal, state and local law enforcement agencies is necessary to pursue and dismantle organized crime organizations within Webb County and along the Texas international border.

Solution: Enter into contractual agreement for to offset cots of leasing vehicles.

Result: Disruption of organized crime activity along the Texas border and in Webb County.

d.

Discussion and possible action to approve a One year (1yr.) Wedeco U.V. water treatment disinfection system service support and maintenance agreement between Webb County and Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc., for the Utilities Department, at the annual subscription rate of $13,742.00 per year, commencing January 1, 2023 thru December 31st, 2023, and authorizing the Webb County Judge so sign any relevant documents, and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Tomas Sanchez, Webb County Water Utilities Director; Account #7200-7050-001-443000-035 (Repairs & Maintenance of Equipment)]

7.

Community Action Agency

a.

Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, Part-Time Temporary Caseworker - with no benefits, to be funded from the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Account #2368-5170-521-410000. This position will be 100% grant funded and there will be no impact to the General Fund.

Slot #	Title	Hourly Rate

2769	Temporary-Caseworker	$10.81

Issue: Vacant Temporary Part-Time Caseworker.

Solution: Post and fill vacant slot.

Result: Filling the position will allow the department to effectively continue the flow of work.

8.

Economic Development

a.

Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a grant award from the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division in the amount of $35,815.92 as developed, written, and submitted by and for the Webb County Sheriff's Office for overtime and applicable fringe benefits for members of the Mental Health Unit to provide mental health services; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any type of match; and, thus will have no impact to the general fund. 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 (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff; Grant Fund #2738]

Issue: The local Laredo/Webb County community continues to constitute a medically and mental health underserved area, which requires mentally ill youth and adults to travel to out-of-town facilities in order to receive these needed mental health services.

Solution: Grant award to provide training and consultant services to provide supplemental instruction on responding to crisis intervention/mental health matters for the officers of the Webb County Sheriff's Office as well as overtime and applicable fringe benefits for the Mental Health Unit to transport mental health patients to these out-of-town facilities so that they may receive the care that they require.

Result: Grant funding will allow officers of the Sheriff's Office to receive supplemental training on crisis intervention and members of the Mental Health Unit to undertake complex and time consuming activities and requirements, including execution of court orders, mental health commitments, and the actual transports to out-of-town mental health facilities, so that the mentally ill patients, their families, and the overall community can be better served.

b.

Discussion and possible action to accept a Violent Crimes Against Women Criminal Justice and Training (VAWA) grant award as developed, written, presented, and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff’s Office to the Criminal Justice Division (CJD) Office of Governor (OOG) in the amount of $7,000 for training, travel, and supplies for investigators and patrol officers working at the Webb County Sheriff’s Office serving victims of violent crimes and authorizing the County Judge to enter into the grant agreement and to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant requires a Thirty (30%) percent cash match, or a $3,000 cash match, which will be met by the Webb County Sheriff's Office forfeiture funds. Thus, this grant will have no impact to the general fund. 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, Sheriff; Grant Fund #2605; Cash Match Account #2151-9080-001-485005 (Transfer out from State Forfeiture Funds)]

Issue: Violence against women is among the most intractable and deadliest criminal justice problems in the United States, especially domestic violence and in the South Texas area. According to published statistics, the number of American women between 2001-2012 who were murdered by current or ex male partners in the United States was 11,766. That's almost double the amount of casualties lost during wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Women who will be victims of severe violence by an intimate partner in their lifetimes number 1 in 4. (“30 Shocking Domestic Violence Statistics That Remind Us It’s An Epidemic” Vagianos 10/23/2014).
Solution: Grant award to enhance the tools, techniques, and training to those investigators who follow-up to calls for assistance, conduct interviews with these victims, file incident reports, provide these victims information/referrals to service providers, initiate arrests of perpetrators, refer cases for prosecution, and prepare testimony/evidence for trial in cases of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.

Result: Enhanced law enforcement services, including investigative techniques, to deal with emergent criminal trends, such as cyber stalking, and improved efficacy of the law enforcement response to the needs of victims of violent crime.

c.

Discussion and possible action to authorize the acceptance of a Criminal Justice grant award from the Office of the Governor Criminal Justice Division in the amount of $35,815.92 for equipment, minor tools, supplies for the Webb County Sheriff's Office Code Enforcement Unit and as developed, written, and submitted by the Webb County Sheriff's Office Grant Writer; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any type of match; and, thus will have no impact to the general fund. 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 (SPOC) procedures. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Webb County Sheriff]

Issue: Environmental degradation is a critical and widespread problem throughout the world, including Webb County.

Solution: Grant award to provide supplemental resources for equipment, minor tools, and supplies in support of the Webb County Sheriff’s Office Code Enforcement Division.

Result: Grant funding will allow members of the Code Enforcement to be equipped with supplemental resources.

9.

Elections Administration

a.

Discussion and possible action to approve the execution of an upgraded Field System Software Maintenance, Warranty and Oracle sublicense Support agreement between Webb County and VOTEC Corporation (VOTEC Election Management and Compliance Systems) in the amount of Forty Nine Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Eight Dollars and Fifty-Five Cents ($49,338.55) with the Oracle sub-license, plus the sum of Twelve Thousand Two Hundred Forty Dollars ($12,240.00) for the Field System Software Support for a combined total of Sixty One Thousand Five Hundred Seventy Eight Dollars and Fifty-Five Cents ($61,578.55). The payment is for the October 1, 2022 thru September 30, 2023 fiscal year support coverage period, and to approve by order a discretionary exemption in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (Discretionary Exemptions)(a.)(7) an item that can be obtained from only one source and to further authorize the County Judge to execute all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1110-001-443000-110 (Elections Administration – Administration-Repairs & Maintenance Software)]

b.

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 November 28, 2022:

Slot #	Title	Hourly Rate

0046	Elections Technician	$13.73 - $14.43 10/A-E

Issue: Our office has a vacant position since October 1, 2022.

Solution: Filling the slot will have our department operating with the staff necessary.

Result: Full functional staff to operate our department efficiently and effectively.

10.

Fire Marshal

a.

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 November 28, 2022:

Slot #	Title	Hourly Rate

3015	Inspector	$22.50 - $24.54 - 20/A-H
3016	Inspector	$22.50 - $24.54 - 20/A-H

Issue: Two new inspector positions for newly formed Fire Marshal's Department.

Solution: Request to fill vacant slots.

Result: Filling of slots will allow department to develop and provide additional services for Webb County.

11.

Head Start
Disclaimer: All Head Start monies are 100% Federal funds

a.

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

Slot #	Title	Hourly Rate	Pay Periods
1842	Teacher	$17.85	20

12.

Information Technology

a.

Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General Fund to cover invoice for Dell Financial Service payment for fiscal year 2023; and any other matters incident thereto.

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-1280-001-470000	Repairs & Maint Software	$150,000	$136,936.30	$150,000.00	$13,063.70
To:	1001-1280-001-443000-110	Repairs & Maint. Software	$1,130,000	$136,936.30	$138,127.18	$275,063.48

Issue: Funding for Software was not included in our upcoming fiscal year.

Solution: Approve transfer to pay invoice for fiscal year 2023.

Result: Payment will be processed.

13.

Planning & Physical Development

a.

Discussion and possible action to issue a “Certificate of No-Plat Required” pursuant to Section 232.0015(a), Texas Local Government Code and the provision of the Webb County Subdivision Regulations Section XVI.1.A (1) to a 5.00 acre tract of land on Survey No. 2149, Abstract 594 of the RH Rains Survey, Webb County, Texas and Porcion 35, Abstract 546, of the Laureano Salinas Survey, Webb County, Texas, the same also being a portion of a 393.7 acre tract of land known as Share No. 2 as described in a Deed of Partition recorded in Volume 579, Page 483, Deed Records, Webb County, Texas, and being that certain “Share No. 4” recorded in Volume 3599, Page 548, Deed Records, Webb County, Texas, as described in Volume 5303, Pages 0596 - 0610 (ID 12334).

b.

Discussion and possible action to grant Preliminary and Final Plat Approval to a re-plat of Tract 7A, Four Points Subdivision, being 9.8271 acres, more or less, as further described in Vol. 5010, Pg. 860 of the Webb County Deed Records.

14.

Public Defender

a.

Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot as well as any remaining vacant slot created by promoting from within, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, as well as any and all Wage Plan Policies, effective November 28, 2022:

Slot #	Title	Salary

2616	Supervising Attorney	$90,108.04 - $100,767.12 (25/N-W)

Issue: Slot number 2616 will become vacant on December 1, 2022. This slot may be filled from within, thus, creating a vacant Assistant Public Defender II slot.

Solution: Request is being made to post and fill the vacant Supervising Attorney slot (#2616), and to post and fill any remaining vacant Assistant Public Defender II slot created by promoting from within.

Result: This action will allow our department to promote from within and fill the remaining vacant slot, and will allow us to continue to function efficiently and effectively.

b.

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, as well as any and all Wage Plan Policies, effective November 28, 2022.

Slot #	Title	Salary

1884	Assistant Public Defender II	$73,955.87 - $81,683.23 (23/N-V)

Issue: Slot number 1884 is vacant.

Solution: Request is being made to post and fill the vacant slot.

Result: This action will allow our department to continue to function efficiently and effectively.

15.

Purchasing

a.

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 is either by definition salvage or surplus property because of time, accident, or any other cause such as, wear and deterioration, damaged, or obsolete that has no value and/or usefulness for the intended purpose and is no longer needed by the department.

Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to attempt to sell the County surplus or salvage property through public auction, dispose or destroy property that cannot be sold through public auction 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 and/or donate as permitted by state law.

Result: Generate auction revenue from sale of county property, reduce county expenditures by transferring surplus property to other departments and make room for future assets replacing salvage or surplus items no longer needed.

b.

Discussion and possible action to approve the payment of membership for a non-profit state association as required by Local Government Code Section §89.002 for the Webb County Purchasing Department in the amount of Seventy Five ($75.00) Dollars for one membership to the Texas Public Purchasing Association (TXPPA). [Account #1001-1310-001-464010 (Dues & Membership)]

Issue: Local Government Code Section §89.002 requires that (a) the Commissioners Court may spend, in the name of the county, money from the county's general fund for membership fees and dues of a nonprofit state association of counties if:

(1) a majority of the court votes to approve membership in the association;
(2) the association exists for the betterment of county government and the benefit of all county officials;
(3) the association is not affiliated with a labor organization;
(4) neither the association nor an employee of the association directly or indirectly influences or attempts to influence the outcome of any legislation pending before the legislature, except that this subdivision does not prevent a person from providing information for a member of the legislature or appearing before a legislative committee at the request of the committee or the member of the legislature; and
(5) neither the association nor an employee of the association directly or indirectly contributes any money, services, or other valuable thing to a political campaign or endorses a candidate or group of candidates for public office.

(b) If any association or organization supported wholly or partly by payments of tax receipts from political subdivisions engages in an activity described by Subsection (a)(4) or (5), a taxpayer of a political subdivision that pays fees or dues to the association or organization is entitled to appropriate injunctive relief to prevent any further activity described by Subsection (a)(4) or (5) or any further payments of fees or dues.

Solution: Obtain court approval as required by State Law to pay for membership dues.

Result: General Request for Payment for non-profit state association fee will be processed for payment.

16.

Water Utilities

a.

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 November 28, 2022:

Slot #	Title	Hourly Rate

2872	Maintenance Supervisor	$17.57-18.47 15/A-E
2712	Truck Driver	$14.42-15.16 11/A-E
1301	Wastewater Supervisor	$19.40-21.16 17/A-H

Issue: Request to fill vacant slots.

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

Results: Provide continuous operation for the Water Utilities Department.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve Consent Agenda

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

REGULAR AGENDA

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to bring up item #20

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Commissioners Court Administrator

20.

Presentation by Lineage Logistics, LLC regarding possible economic incentives available to build a cold storage facility in Webb County with further discussion and possible action to direct staff to negotiate an incentive package; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Webb County Judge Tano E. Tijerina]

Item #20 moved due to technical difficulties.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to move up item #22

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Presentations

22.

Presentation of plaque to Guillermo David Salinas, for being the first Hispanic Yell Leader at Texas A&M. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

Guillermo David Salinas was recognized and presented with a plaque for being the first Hispanic Yell Leader at Texas A&M.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina to go back to item #20

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Commissioners Court Administrator

20.

Presentation by Lineage Logistics, LLC regarding possible economic incentives available to build a cold storage facility in Webb County with further discussion and possible action to direct staff to negotiate an incentive package; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Webb County Judge Tano E. Tijerina]

Dave Matson and Nate Beckman from Ernst & Young were in attendance along with Bridget Green, Senior Manager from Lineage Logistics LLC was in attendance via-zoom and gave a presentation regarding the possible economic incentives available to build a cold storage facility.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to give Civil Legal authorization to open dialogue with them and Mr. Mendiola and his team

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to bring up item #23

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Presentations

23.

Presentation by Enrique Marks from the United States Marine Corps Reserve to invite the Commissioners Court and County Departments to partake in the Toys for Tots initiative with possible action to place a toy donation box at county buildings/departments; and any other matters incident thereto. The Marine Corp distributes toys to the less fortunate children across the country in hopes to make the holidays brighter for many families. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

United States Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Armando Velasco spoke regarding the Toys for Tots initiative.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to allow for the toy donation boxes to be placed at the various County buildings/departments

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo to bring up item #21

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Commissioners Court Administrator

21.

Presentation by Project Acorn regarding possible economic incentives available with further discussion and possible action to direct staff to negotiate an incentive package; and any other matters incident thereto.

Michael Latore on behalf of Kroll representing Dos Caminos was in attendance via-zoom and gave a presentation on Project Acorn.

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to authorize Civil Legal to negotiate

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Engineer

17.

Discussion and possible action to approve Change Order in the amount of $40,468.50 to QUANTCORP Construction, LLC., for the Webb County Medical Examiner's Renovation Project; with further approval to transfer $28,395.00 from Account #3874 Interest Income; and have the County Judge sign any relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #3871-3100-001-474501 (Construction in Progress)]

No.	Description of work	Amount
#016	Skylight Credit	$920
#017	Access control for gates, electrical work, saw cut and asphalt patching and protection of bollards	$31,970
#018	Relocation of exhaust fans (large / small autopsy rooms	$6,578
#019	Replacement of grilles (large / small autopsy rooms	$1,920
#020	Time	$ -0-
	Total	$40,468

Issue: Additional changes have been requested from the Medical Examiner for the Renovation Project.

Solution: Approval of the new proposed changes.

Result: Approval of change order wll continue and finish with project modifications.

County Engineer, Luis Perez Garcia notified the court that the Skylight is credited, and the correct amount should be $39,548.00.

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to approve

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Other:

Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)

Information Technology

18.

Discussion and possible action to purchase computers/monitors from Dell (DIR-TSO-3763) in an amount not to exceed $231,137.97 and software from SHI Government (DIR-TSO-4092) in an amount not to exceed $68,796.12 for county offices based on the survey performed by Information Technology pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code; Sections 271.101, 271.102, Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-460105 (Minor Tools & Apparatus)]

Issue: There are PC's throughout Webb County in need of replacement

Solution: Authorize the purchase for new computers under the DIR cooperative contracts.

Result: Employees will have updated PC's.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Other:

Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)

Purchasing

19.

Discussion and possible action to award Request for Qualifications RFQ 2023-008 “Self Help Center Model Home Plans – TCDP# 7220013 to the sole respondent, SLAY Architecture, LLC to develop new model home plans consisting of two (2) floor plan options that will meet or exceed current TDHCA housing standards, including energy efficiency requirements, to be made available to the residents of the Administrator’s Colonia Self Help Center’s target areas in accordance with Texas Government Code – Professional Services Procurement Act and if applicable with the Code of Federal Regulations §200.318 - §200.327 (General Procurement Standards) and to further authorize General Counsel to negotiate the terms and conditions of the professional service agreement and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2529-6360-521-443-058-020 (Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Public Service Model House Plans)]

Issue: Architectural services are required to develop new model home plans consisting of two (2) floor plan options that will meet or exceed current TDHCA housing standards, including energy efficiency requirements, to be made available to the residents of the Administrator’s Colonia Self Help Center’s target areas.

Solution: Accept the proposal provided by the sole respondent.

Result: If approved, authorize General Counsel to negotiate the terms and conditions of the professional services agreement.

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Other:

Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)

24.

Communications

Communications were made by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo and County Judge Tano E. Tijerina.

25.

Adjourn

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina to adjourn

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Other:

Commissioner, Pct 4 Cindy Liendo (OUT OF THE COURTROOM)