MINUTES
The Uvalde County Commissioners Court met in regular session at 10 a.m. on February 25, 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
John P. Dodson, County Attorney
Lucille C. Hutcherson, County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the
Commissioners Court of Uvalde County
Also present were County Treasurer Joni Deorsam, County Tax Assessor-Collector Maggie Del Toro, 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 25, 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 February 11, 2008, as written.
Commissioner Scheide yes Commissioner Sanchez yes
Commissioner Bates yes Commissioner Moreno yes
3. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON DECISION OF JURY OF VIEW:
Judge Mitchell stated that the Jury of View, which consists of Chairman Nick Fohn, Frank Hidalgo, Mario Quintanilla, Bob Lester, C. E. Davis, and Ben Hidalgo, had been meeting with the public regarding the proposed County Road Map and were prepared to give their decision to the Court. Judge Mitchell informed the Court that they may vote to approve the entire decision or may vote to reject the entire decision, but can not amend the decision of the Jury of View.
Chairman Nick Fohn reported that the Jury of View had reviewed the roads in question and that their determination was based on facts whether the County has a vested interest in said roads since 1981. Mr. Fohn also stated that if a
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road had been abandoned, by approval of Commissioners Court, this made a
difference in their decision. The following roads were approved as drawn on the proposed road map and the committee recommended they be accepted as such: CR #348 CR #346 CR #372 CR #429
CR #429B CR #406 CR #312
The following roads were recommended to be accepted, with minor adjustments: CR #109 CR #364
· Upon motion of Commissioner Moreno
· Second by Commissioner Sanchez
The Court unanimously (4-0) approved the recommendation of the Jury of View concerning the above mentioned roads. A copy of the Jury of View minutes are attached to these said minutes. Judge Mitchell stated that the committee will not be discharged at this time.
Commissioner Scheide yes Commissioner Sanchez yes
Commissioner Bates yes Commissioner Moreno yes
4. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON CALLING ELECTION FOR LEGAL SALE OF BEER AND WINE IN JP PCT. 3:
Election Official Maggie Del Toro certified the receipt of an application/petition for a local option election to be held in Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3 to allow for the legal sale of beer and wine.
· Upon motion of Commissioner Scheide
· Second by Commissioner Bates
The Court unanimously (4-0) approved the application/petition for a local option election in JP #3 for the legal sale of beer and wine. Said election shall be conducted on May 10, 2008. A copy of the application/petition and Order of Election are attached to these minutes.
Commissioner Scheide yes Commissioner Sanchez yes
Commissioner Bates yes Commissioner Moreno yes
5. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON FINAL PLAT OF RIVER OAKS SUBDIVISION:
· Upon motion of Commissioner Moreno
· Second by Commissioner Scheide
The Court unanimously (4-0) approved the final plat of River Oaks Subdivision. Upon the Court’s approval, said subdivision was filed in the County Clerk’s office under file #2008000690 and recorded in plat cabinet #2 slides 245B, 246A, and 246B.
Commissioner Scheide yes Commissioner Sanchez yes
Commissioner Bates yes Commissioner Moreno yes
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6. CONSIDER AND ACT ON PRELIMINARY PLAT OF CANYON OAKS RE-SUBDIVISION:
· Upon motion of Commissioner Bates
· Second by Commissioner Moreno
The Court unanimously (4-0) approved the preliminary plat of Canyon Oaks re-subdivision.
Commissioner Scheide yes Commissioner Sanchez yes
Commissioner Bates yes Commissioner Moreno yes
7. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON REQUEST OF FUTURO TO FUND REVOLVING LOAN FUND APPLICATION:
FUTURO CEO Tammye Trevino presented the Court with an outline of the organizations application for funding assistance for the proposed Stardust Addition.
· Upon motion of Commissioner Moreno
· Second by Commissioner Bates
The Court unanimously (4-0) approved the request of FUTURO for a loan in the amount of 5% of the total construction cost of the proposed Stardust Addition. The County’s Revolving Loan Fund will be used as the source for the 5% funding of this development. A copy of Ms. Trevino’s presentation is attached to these minutes.
Commissioner Scheide yes Commissioner Sanchez yes
Commissioner Bates yes Commissioner Moreno yes
8. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON PRESENTATION OF FAMILY/CONSUMER SCIENCE AGENT PAT RASOR:
The Extension Service has recently changed its name to Texas AgriLife Extension Service. Pat Rasor is the Family-consumer Science Agent for the service and she gave the Court an update on some of the activities of said department. No action was taken under this agenda item.
9. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON APPROVING INDIGENT DEFENSE GRANT PROGRAM:
· Upon motion of Commissioner Bates
· Second by Commissioner Moreno
The Court unanimously (4-0) approved an Indigent Defense Grant Program Resolution. A copy of said resolution is attached to these minutes.
Commissioner Scheide yes Commissioner Sanchez yes
Commissioner Bates yes Commissioner Moreno yes
10. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON PRESENTATION OF THE CAFR AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING:
Judge Mitchell informed the Court that for the 11th consecutive year, the County of Uvalde has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United
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States and Canada for our comprehensive annual financial report. The award is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. No action was taken under this agenda item.
11. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON ROAD ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:
Road Administrator Jesse Garcia gave the Court the following activity report, with no action being taken.
-Construction of CR #348 bridge complete
-Conducting road repairs
12. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON LINE ITEM BUDGET AMENDMENTS:
None were presented for the Court’s approval.
13. 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
14. 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
15. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON MONTHLY REPORTS:
· Upon motion of Commissioner Bates
· Second by Commissioner Sanchez
The Court unanimously approved the monthly reports, as presented.
Jail: February 11-19-2008; February 15-29, 2008
County Clerk: January 31, 2008; January 2008
County Treasurer: January 2008
J.P. #1: February 1-8, 2008
J.P. #2: February 1-8, 2008; February 9-15, 2008
J.P. #3: February 1-8, 2008; February 9-15, 2008
J.P. #4: February 1-8, 2008; February 11-15, 2008
J.P. #6: February 1-8, 2008; February 11-15, 2008
Commissioner Scheide yes Commissioner Sanchez yes
Commissioner Bates yes Commissioner Moreno yes
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16. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
The Court approved resolutions in honor of the following, with the meeting being closed in their memory.
R. S. “Bob” Crawford
Del Harp
Julia G. Hernandez
Cleo W. Estes
William Claude Estes
Marsh “Shorty” Walker
With no further business, the meeting of February 25, 2008 was adjourned.
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