MINUTES
The Uvalde County Commissioners Court met in regular session at 10 a.m. on February 11, 2008, in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Uvalde County Courthouse, with the following members present:
William R. Mitchell, County Judge
Randy Scheide, Commissioner #1
Daniel Sanchez, Commissioner #2
Jerry W. Bates, Commissioner #3
Jesse R. Moreno, Commissioner #4
Lucille C. Hutcherson, County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the
Commissioners Court of Uvalde County
Also present were County Treasurer Joni Deorsam, County Auditor Alice Chapman, and
Road Administrator Jesse Garcia.
1. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Honorable William R. Mitchell called the meeting of February 11, 2008 to order; gave the invocation; led the pledge of allegiance to the United States of America and Texas flags.
2. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
· Upon motion of Commissioner Moreno
· Second by Commissioner Bates
The Court unanimously (4-0) approved the Minutes of January 28, 2008, as written.
Commissioner Scheide yes Commissioner Sanchez yes
Commissioner Bates yes Commissioner Moreno yes
3. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON EXTENDING BAN ON OUTDOOR BURNING:
· Upon motion of Commissioner Bates
· Second by Commissioner Sanchez
The Court unanimously (4-0) approved extending the ban on outdoor burning.
This action will be good for 90 days or until the Court rescinds the matter. A copy of the Order is attached to these minutes.
Commissioner Scheide yes Commissioner Sanchez yes
Commissioner Bates yes Commissioner Moreno yes
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4. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON CONTRIBUTION FOR SWIFT WATER RESCUE UNIT:
· Upon motion of Commissioner Moreno
· Second by Commissioner Bates
The Court unanimously (4-0) approved the request of the Uvalde County Sheriff’s Department to accept a gift from the American Deputy Sheriff Association in the amount of $2,500. Said gift is designated to assist in the department’s Swift Water Rescue Unit.
Commissioner Scheide yes Commissioner Sanchez yes
Commissioner Bates yes Commissioner Moreno yes
5. CONSIDER AND ACT TO AUTHORIZE SIGNATORS AND RESOLUTIONS FOR TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CONTRACT 727397:
Judge Mitchell informed the Court that the County was awarded a 75% grant from FEMA to cover the cost of damage received in summer 2007 flooding. In addition the County has been awarded a 25% grant from the Texas Community Development Program to make up the difference in the cost of repairing the damaged roads.
· Upon motion of Commissioner Bates
· Second by Commissioner Moreno
The Court unanimously (4-0) approved a Resolution designating the County Judge, County Treasurer and County Auditor as authorized signators for the Texas Community Development Program Depository/Authorized Signatories Designation Form for Contract No 727397. The motion also included the designation of the First State Bank as the depository institution for the project funds. A copy of said resolution is attached to these minutes.
Commissioner Scheide yes Commissioner Sanchez yes
Commissioner Bates yes Commissioner Moreno yes
6. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR SOLID WASTE GRANT AS OFFERED BY TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY:
· Upon motion of Commissioner Bates
· Second by Commission Sanchez
The Court unanimously (4-0) approved a Resolution Authorizing Application For Solid Waste Grant, on behalf of Texas Hill Country River Region. A copy of said resolution is attached to these minutes.
Commissioner Scheide yes Commissioner Sanchez yes
Commissioner Bates yes Commissioner Moreno yes
7. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON AWARD OF BIDS/PROPOSALS:
Judge Mitchell informed the Court that as part of the HOME project (tornado victims) the County advertised for a qualified appraisal Firm to conduct
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appraisals of damaged properties. No proposals were submitted for approval concerning this agenda item.
8. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY HEALTH DEVELOPMENT, INC.:
Rachel Gonzales-Hanson, Chief Executive Officer of Community Health Development, Inc. gave the Court an update on the activities at the clinic. No action was taken under this agenda item.
9. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON ROAD ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:
Road Administrator Jesse Garcia gave the Court the following activity report, with no action being taken.
-Completed projects in the #400 area
-Construction is complete on the north side of the Seven Bluffs Crossing
-The department assisted the local Fire Department move equipment
during recent fires
a. Arly Crump to appear regarding his road:
Mr. Crump discussed an old road that goes through his property. After a full discussion Judge Mitchell stated that he would research this request. No action was taken under this agenda item.
-Road was maintained by the County from 1948 to the late 1970’s
-County used material from ranch in exchange for road repair
-Road goes to other properties
-Declared a private road without Mr. Crump’s approval
-Request the road be declared as a County road
-Need access to property for present and future owners
-Jeff Smith, an adjacent property owner, spoke in support of this
request
-Lou Nell Brice Bergstom, an adjacent property owner, spoke in support of this request
10. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON LINE-ITEM BUDGET AMENDMENTS:
None were presented to the Court for approval.
11. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON PAYMENT OF BILLS:
· Upon motion of Commissioner Bates
· Second by Commissioner Sanchez
The Court unanimously (4-0) approved the payment of bills, as presented.
Commissioner Scheide yes Commissioner Sanchez yes
Commissioner Bates yes Commissioner Moreno yes
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12. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON MONTHLY REPORTS:
· Upon motion of Commissioner Bates
· Second by Commissioner Sanchez
The Court unanimously (4-0) approved the following monthly reports, as presented:
County Auditor: January, 2008
County Clerk: December 31, 2007; December, 2007; January 2-10, 2008; January 11-17, 2008;
January18-24, 2008; January 25-30, 2008
Jail: January 28 – February 4, 2008
J.P. #1: January 22-25, 2008
J.P. #2: January 19-25, 2008; January 26-31, 2008
J.P. #3: January 19-25, 2008; January 26-31, 2008
J.P. #4: January 21-25, 2008; January 28-31, 2008 January 7-11, 2008 (corrected)
J.P. #6: January 28-31, 2008
Commissioner Scheide yes Commissioner Sanchez yes
Commissioner Bates yes Commissioner Moreno yes
13. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON PAYROLL APPROVAL:
· Upon motion of Commissioner Moreno
· Second by Commissioner Bates
The Court unanimously (4-0) approved the payroll, as presented.
Commissioner Scheide yes Commissioner Sanchez yes
Commissioner Bates yes Commissioner Moreno yes
14. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
The Court approved a resolution in honor of Carlos F. Rodriguez, Sr., with the meeting being closed in his memory.
With no further business, the meeting of February 11, 2008 was adjourned.
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