Minutes

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

Led by Sophia Rankin and National Anthem by Giselle Liendo

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 04/07/2023 - 04/21/2023, that included the Recap of Checks, and EFT's.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4. Ricardo A. Jaime to approve

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

County Treasurer, Mr. Raul Reyes presented the Payments released by general order and the Payment Ratifications.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve payment ratifications

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

County Treasurer, Mr. Raul Reyes presented the Liability Disbursements of County payroll for the periods of 03/24/2023 - 04/06/2023.

County Treasurer, Mr. Raul Reyes presented the Casa Blanca Golf Course payroll of 04/21/2023 along with the estimated payroll for the next pay period of 05/05/2023.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve the Casa Blanca estimated payroll not to exceed $40,000

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

County Treasurer, Mr. Raul Reyes presented the Treasurer's Monthly Report for the Month of March 2023.

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to accept report

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

County Auditor, Rafael Perez presented the Monthly Report for the month of March 2023 along with the Internal Audit Report.

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

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Business Office Manager, Elizabeth Ortiz presented the Monthly Report for the month of March 2023.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4. Ricardo A. Jaime 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. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve by order to accept the Wage and Pay Scale Budget Amendments

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Judicial Collections Director, Ms. Jennifer Garza presented the Monthly Report for the month of March 2023.

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

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Chief Deputy Tax Assessor Collector, Maria Elena Morales presented the Monthly Report for the month of March 2023.

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo 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 ratify and approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within Forfeiture funds. [Requested by Harold DeVally, Constable Pct. 4]

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	2202-3170-001-457006	Law Enforcement Other	$10,000	$500	$8,000.60	$7,500.60
To:	2202-3170-001-456305	Uniforms	$0	$500	$125.00	$625.00

Issue: Funds are needed to pay for uniforms needed by department.

Solution: By approving transfer of funds, department will have sufficient funds to pay such expenses.

Result: Department will be able to pay for expenses.

b.

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within LIHWAP Grant Funds. [Requested by Community Action Agency]

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Request	Current	End Bal
From:	2364-5360-521-457900	Program Services Expenditures	$40,000	$48,129.58	$8,129.58
To:	2364-5360-521-463804-102	Utility Assistance P2 Prevention	$40,000	$199,398.00	$239,398.00

Issue: Funds are needed to continue the Water Utility Assistance Program.

Solution: Approve line item transfer.

Result: Water Utility Assistance Program may continue providing services.

6.

Civil Legal Division

a.

Discussion and possible action to enter into work authorizations, pursuant to the Agreement for Tax Abatement Consulting dated March 27, 2023 with Capex Consulting Group, for the following Tax Abatement Projects and any maters incident thereto; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [No effect on the County Budget]

Work Authorization #1 for Dos Caminos LLC, not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars payable by project applicant.
Work Authorization #2 for Gransolar Texas Two LLC, not to exceed Thirty Thousand Dollars payable by project applicant.
Work Authorization #3 for Gransolar Texas There LLC, not to exceed Thirty Thousand Dollars payable by project applicant.
Work Authorization #4 Hecate Energy Outpost Solar LLC, not to exceed Thirty Thousand Dollars payable by project applicant.
Work Authorization #5 for El Molino Solar LLC, not to exceed Thirty Thousand Dollars payable by project applicant.

b.

Discussion and possible action to ratify an amendment to the Inter-Governmental Service Agreement (IGSA)70DCR18DIG00010 and 70CDCR21FIGR00212 in which ICE has adjusted the funds paid to CoreCivic (the owner of the Laredo Processing Center, in Laredo, TX) by entering into a de-obligation agreement for excess funds in the amounts as follows: Line Item 0001A is decreased from $4,642,520.73 by $399,944.11 to $4,242,576.62; Line Item 0004 is decreased from $13,291.42 by $1,130.42 to $12,161.00; and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. This will have no impact on the County's General Fund. [Requested by the Webb County Sheriffs' Office, LPC Account #1001-209250-185]

7.

Community Action Agency

a.

Discussion and possible action to approve and execute amendment for Project Grant Agreement STATE 2021- WEBB CO- 00039 for Webb County Community Action Agency - El Aguila Rural Transportation from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN DOLLARS ($182,957.00). This grant does not require a County Match. All required documentation has been submitted to the Economic Development Department for review and the solicitation is compliant with Webb County (SPOC) Single Point of Contact procedures. No Impact to the General Fund.

Issue: El Aguila Rural Transportation is grant funded agency.

Solution: Execution will benefit both operations and administrative expenses and allow for continued transportation services.

Result: Continuation of services throughout the rural areas of Webb County.

b.

Discussion and possible action to execute amendment Project Grant Agreement Federal 2021-WEBB CO- 00015 for Webb County Community Action Agency - El Aguila Rural Transportation from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in the amount of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR DOLLARS ($253,874.00). This grant does not require a County Match. All required documentation has been submitted to the Economic Development Department for review and the solicitation is compliant with Webb County (SPOC) Single Point of Contact procedures. No Impact to the General Fund.

Issue: El Aguila Transportation is a grant funded agency.

Solution: Execution of grant for federal funds will benefit administrative, operational, and capital expenses and allow for continued transportation services.

Result: Continuation of services throughout the rural areas of Webb County.

c.

Discussion and possible action to accept and execute award 5339-D-WEBB CO- 00031 and enter into agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for Webb County Community Action Agency- El Aguila Rural Transportation in the amount of ONE HUNDRED TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($110,000.00). No County match required. All required documentation has been submitted to the Economic Development Department for review and the solicitation is compliant with Webb County (SPOC) Single Point of Contact procedures.

Issue: El Aguila rural transportation is grant funded agency.

Solution: Application for funds will benefit capital purchase and allow for continued transportation services.

Result: Continuation of services throughout the rural areas of Webb County.

d.

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 April 26, 2023:

Slot #	Title	Hourly Rate

1127	Bus Operator	$19.00

Issue: The slot remains open and not filled.

Solution: A request is being made to fill slot.

Result: Filling slot #1127 will allow the department to continue to provide transportation services throughout the rural areas of Webb County.

e.

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within Grant funds.

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	2661-7110-521-410000	Payroll	$22,000	$146,395.77	$124,395.77
To:	2661-7110-521-413000	Overtime	$22,000	$-1,891.79	$20,108.21

Issue: Requesting line item transfer to fix negative balances.

Solution: Approve requested line item transfer.

Result: There will be sufficient funds in lin items which will allow the continuation of transportation services to the rural areas of Webb County.

8.

Honorable Harold Devally, Constable Pct. 4

a.

Discussion and possible action to accept Constable Pct. 4 Racial Profiling Report to be in compliance with Texas Occupations Code1701.164 and Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.1031-2.138.

Issue: Chief administrators of law enforcement agencies that meet the criteria must submit racial profiling reports to their governing body, as well as TCOLE.

Solution: Record Constable Pct. 4 Racial Profiling Report.

Result: Will be in compliance with Texas Occupations Code1701.164 and Code of Criminal Procedure Article 2.1031-2.138.

9.

Economic Development

a.

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order the following budget amendment (line-item transfers) within Grant funds contingent on funding agency (Texas Department of Agriculture) approval. This action will have no impact to the County General Fund Budget.

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	3521-1150-001-410000	Payroll	$35,0000	$15,000	$29,212.49	$14,212.49
	3521-7230-001-432001	Professional Services	$53,928.12	$30,000	$53,928.12	$23,928.12
				$45,000
To:	3521-7230-001-474502	Infrastructure	$260,000.00	$45,000	$260,000	$305,000.00

Issue: Construction services bids for this project were over budgeted. Webb County Economic Development Department smutted a Request for a Budget Amendment to the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Solution: Submit a line-item transfer to assure sufficient funds to approve and award construction contract.

Result: With additional funds available this project will be able to get completed.

b.

Discussion and possible action to accept a training grant from the Texas Forest Service: HB 2604 in the amount of $9,310.00. Grant will be utilized for firefighting personnel to attend training at the annual Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Municipal Fire School at Texas A&M in College Station, and authorizing the County Judge to act as the County’s Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County’s request for Texas Forest Service Fire Department Assistance Funding. [Requested by Fire Suppression & EMS Services]

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

Solution: Accept Texas Forest Service (HB 2604) funding for training of firefighting personnel.

Result: Firefighting personnel will be provided with online and hands-on skills training. This will also assist Webb County Fire to motivate and retain firefighting personnel.

10.

Fire Suppression & EMS Services

a.

Discussion and possible action to accept EMS County Assistance “Program and System Development Program” funds provided through the Seven Flags Regional Advisory Council (RAC) Trauma Service Area "T" in the amount of $8,362.69. Funding to be utilized in the purchase of EMS supplies, training, travel, personnel cost, membership to professional/technical organizations, public education, vehicle maintenance, and equipment for all stations of the Webb County Volunteer Fire Department. Increase of revenue account 2929-3140-357420-010; authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents, and any other matter incident thereto. [Accounts #2929-3140-357420-010; #2929-3140-001-458000; #2929-3140-001-460105; #2929-3140-001-461000]

Issue: State funding provided through Seven Flags RAC for EMS needs/operations.

Solution: Accept funds, and utilize monies for purchase of supplies, training, travel, equipment and its maintenance.

Result: Properly stocked emergency units ready for response, and well-prepared personnel.

11.

Planning & Physical Development

a.

Discussion and possible action to grant Preliminary and Final Plat Approval to a re-plat of Tract 1, Jacaman Peñitas Ranch Subdivision into Lot 1, Block 1, Margal Subdivision being a 10.01 acre tract as described in Vol. 5026, Pgs. 146-148 of the Webb County Deed Records. Planning staff recommends approval (ID 12614).

12.

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.

13.

Honorable Patricia Barrera, Tax-Assessor- Collector

a.

Discussion and possible action to enter into an annual RTS Workstation Lease Agreement with Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and Webb County Tax Office for an annual cost of Seven Hundred Eighteen Dollars ($718.00) subject to annual budget appropriation, and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Account #1001-1320-001-444500 (General Fund-Tax Assessor/Collector-Administration-Equipment Rental)]

Issue: Tax Office needs additional RTS Workstations.

Solution: Approval and execution of RTS Workstation Lease Agreement by Commissioners Court.

Result: Provide better customer service to the Public.

14.

Line Item Transfers

a.

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund. [Requested by Building & Maintenance Department]

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-1100-001-460028	Janitorial Supplies	$52,000	$5,000	$30,485	$25,485
	1001-1100-001-443000-240	Mirando Activity Center	$3,500	$2,000	$3,500	$1,500
	1001-1100-001-443000-280	Building Maintenance	$4,500	$1,000	$4,202	$3,202
				$8,000
To:	1001-1100-001-460105	Minor Tools & Apparatus	$20,000	$8,000	$40	$8,040

Issue: Line item transfer to purchase floor buffer and burnishers to be used to clean and polish floors throughout county buildings.

Solution: Approve line item transfers.

Result: Account will have sufficient funds which will allow the purchase of minor tools and apparatus.

b.

Discussion and possible action to ratify and approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General Fund. [Requested by Harold DeVally, Constable Pct. 4]

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-3170-001-461000	Materials & Supplies	$7,500	$797.96	$1,787.29	$989.33
To:	1001-3170-001-460105	Minor Tools & Apparatus	$500	$797.96	$500.00	$1,297.96

Issue: Funds are needed to pay for equipment needed by department.

Solution: By approving transfer of funds, department will have sufficient funds to pay such expenses.

Result: Department will be able to pay for expense.

c.

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General Fund. [Requested by Public Health Services]

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-5030-001-463555	Indigent Health	$30,000	$1,300	$28,579	$27,279
To:	1001-5040-001-441805	Internet Service	$0	$1,300	$0	$1,300

Issue: Line item is being requested to obtain public internet in our department to facilitate the application and appointment scheduling process for clients applying for services.

Solution: Approval by Commissioners Court will allow the department to obtain public internet services.

Result: The line item transfer will allow the department to provide public internet to clients.

d.

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund. [Requested by Fire Suppression & EMS Services]

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-3140-001-431009	Stipends	$55,000	$20,000	$48,849.00	$28,849.00

To:	1001-3140-001-443000-075	Repairs & Maint. Vehicles	$35,000	$15,000	$4,317.00	$19,317.00
	1001-3140-001-443000-035	Repairs & Maint. Equipment	$5,000	$3,000	$1,889.13	$4,889.13
	1001-3140-001-458000	Administrative Travel	$1,750	$2,000	$1,750.00	$3,750.00
				$20,000

Issue: Transfer of funds is required to cover estimated forecasted expenditures in the repair & maintenance of vehicles and equipment line items, and travel to TEEX Municipal Fire School for personnel attending training.

Solution: Approval of line item transfer to cover forecasted and possible future unforeseen expenses.

Result: Line items will have sufficient funds and fire department operations will continue uninterrupted.

e.

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund. [Requested by Judge Victor Villarreal, County Court at Law #2]

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-2070-001-464005	Books and Subscriptions	$6,000	$1,245	$2,401.70	$1,156.70
	1001-2070-001-451157	Adult Misdemeanor	$125,000	$2,000	$89,000.00	$87,000.00
				$3,245
To:	1001-2070-001-464010	Dues and Memberships	$1,000	$245	$135.00	$380.00
	1001-2070-001-451051	Evaluation Services	$3,000	$2,000	$0.00	$2,000.00
	1001-2070-001-461000	Materials & Supplies	$7,500	$1,000	$686.39	$1,686.39
				$3,245

Issue: The court is in need of the line item transfers to pay invoices and future requests.

Solution: Approve line item transfers.

Result: The court will have the monies allocated in the line items to comply with payment deadlines.

f.

Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfer) within the General fund. [Requested by Martin Cuellar, Sheriff]

	Acct. Number	Acct. Name	Adopted	Request	Current	End Bal.
From:	1001-4070-203-412000	Part-Time	$550,000	$65,000	$298,567.18	$233,567.18
To:	1001-4070-204-412000	Jail-Nurse & Medical Part-Time	$0	$65,000	$0	$65,000

Issue: Funding needed to budget part-time medical account.

Solution: Seeking authorization to transfer funds to mentioned account.

Result: Funding account will allow the Sheriff's Office to work efficiently and effectively.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve the Consent Agenda

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

REGULAR AGENDA

Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

15.

Discussion and possible action to allow an exemption and approve current and new postings of Part-Time Registered Nurse hourly rate to $40.00, higher than the rate currently allowed by the Webb County policy for part-time employees, to work at the Webb County Jail and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-4070-204-412000 (Jail Bargaining Unit Administration Nurse Part-Time)]

Issue: Due to competitive labor market in the nursing field, the Sheriff's Office is seeking a rate increase to recruit Registered Nurses to work part-time at the Webb County Jail.

Solution: Webb County Commissioner Court approval to increase the hourly rate paid to part-time Registered Nurses.

Result: The Webb County Jail will maintain sufficient staffing in the medical division.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct 4. Ricardo A. Jaime to approve and add up to $40.00

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Engineer

16.

Discussion and possible action to amend contract by deleting the refinishing of the jury chairs and upgrading of the carpet for the Webb County Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Place 1 Renovation Project; and authorize the County Judge to sign any relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-470000 (Capital Outlay)]

Issue: Credit will be of $5,200.00. There will be an upgrading of carpet with Milliken Lyceum Neutral carpet at a cost of $1,850.

Solution: Amend contract to $66,550.00.

Result: Contract amendment will continue and finish with project modifications.

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

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Human Resources

17.

Discussion and possible action regarding Section 3.1 “Applicability of Civil Service Rules and Regulations” for those positions subject to civil service addressing the authority to modify certain minimum job qualifications and job descriptions requested by county departments and officials to Human Resources Department for civil commission consideration; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Commissioner John Galo, Commissioner, Pct. 3]

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to send back to the policy committee

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Purchasing

18.

Discussion and possible action to award Invitation to Bid 2023-004 “Pueblo Nuevo Street Improvement Project Contract CDV21-0485” to the sole bidder Anderson Columbia Co., Inc. for an amount not to exceed the reduced valued engineered bid amount of $404,490.00 for the construction of new streets along West Meirs and West Paredes Avenue in the Pueblo Nuevo Colonia and to transfer the additional funds as authorized by Commissioners Court in the amount of $99,490.00 to support the total grant construction budget of $305,000.00 and to further authorize the execution of the construction contract for the awarded sum and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #3521-7230-001-474502 (TDA CDV21-0485 Street Improve-Construction In Progress-Administration-Infrastructure in Progress)]

Issue: The streets in Colonia Pueblo Nuevo are old and dilapidated, which could pose a threat to public safety and frequently cause maintenance issues. Commissioners Court authorized the acceptance of a grant award from the Texas Department of Agriculture for roadway improvements. The sole bidder Anderson Columbia’s total bid amount submitted ($464,490.00) exceeded the grant construction budget of $260,000.00, the scope of services was valued engineered to bring down the total cost of project and the Economic Development Department will initiate the transfer of grant administrative funds for construction use in the amount of $45,000.00 to increase the total grant construction budget to $305,000.00.

Solution: Consideration to authorize the final revised bid amount from sole bidder Anderson Columbia from $464,490.00 to $404,490.00 pursuant to transfer of grant and county funds to cover revised bid amount.

Result: The completion of the road renovations in Colonia Pueblo Nuevo will improve local residents' access to the roads while removing potential threats to public safety.

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

Purchasing Agent, Joe Lopez asked the court if they can include in their motion to authorize the transfer of funds out of the Road and Bridge Fund Balance due to the short fall of $99,490.00

Amended Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve funding source
Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously

Water Utilities

19.

Discussion and possible action to approve the release of retainage in the amount of $3,243.75 to Porras-Nance Engineering, (Purchase Order 2019-00003179) for the GPS Utility Survey Engineering Services for the Water Distribution and Sewer Collection System Mapping for the Rio Bravo/El Cenizo Project; and authorize the County Judge to sign any relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Funded under the 2016 Bond #7220-7270-001-432001 (Professional Services)]

Issue: Five Percent (5%) of the construction project amount is held in retainage from the contractor to ensure that any deficiencies which may arise are addressed by the contractor.

Solution: Approve and release retainage and close out project.

Result: GPS Survey Project has been complete.

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

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Commissioners Court Administrator

20.

Submission of Webb County Commissioners Court department directors performance evaluations as prepared by County Executive Administrator to the Commissioners Court; with discussion and possible action to schedule court date to accept evaluations or to further evaluate department directors; and any other matters incident thereto.

No Action Taken.

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

21.

Discussion and possible action to appoint a committee to gather data and information to potentially activate County Court at Law #3 as authorized by Texas Government Code, Section 25.2421.

Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to appoint Judge Hugo D. Martinez, Judge Victor Villarreal, Nathan Bratton, Leroy Medford, and Lalo Uribe; at a later date each member of the Commissioners Court will select an appointee to the committee to gather data and information to potentially activate a County Court at Law #3

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

22.

Discussion and possible action to cancel the regular scheduled Commissioners Court meeting of May 8, 2023 at 9:00 am and reschedule a Special Commissioners Court Meeting to May 8, 2023 at 9:30 am to be held at the Vidal M. Trevino (VMT) School of Communications and Fine Arts, 2102 E. Lyon, Laredo, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto.

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

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried

Presentations

23.

Presentation by Guillermo J. Cavazos, Jr., AIA, from Cavazos & Associates, PLLC d/b/a Cavazos Architects, for the design and opinion of cost estimate for the Webb County Southern Fire Station; and any other matters incident thereto. [Sponsored by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

Memo Cavazos, Sergio Vela and Valeria Moreno Cantu presented the design and opinion of cost estimate for the Webb County Southern Fire Station.

24.

Communications

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

25.

Adjourn

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

Vote: 5 - 0 Motion Carried