MINUTES

The Uvalde County Commissioners Court met in regular session on March 14, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Uvalde County Courthouse with the following members present:

William R. Mitchell, County Judge

Randy Scheide, Commissioner #1

Mariano Pargas, Jr., Commissioner #2

Jerry W. Bates, Commissioner #3

Jesse R. Moreno, Commissioner #4

John P. Dodson, County Attorney

Viola Garcia, Chief Deputy County Clerk

ABSENT: 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 Wayne Everett.

The Court opened with the Honorable William R. Mitchell giving the invocation; the following proceedings were had:

1. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

· Upon motion of Commissioner Moreno

· Second by Commissioner Bates

The minutes, as corrected, of February 28, 2005 were unanimously approved.

2. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON CONFIRMATION OF ELECTION DATE TO SELECT DIRECTORS FOR EMERGENCY SERVICE DISTRICT:

· Upon motion of Commissioner Bates

· Second by Commissioner Moreno

The Court unanimously confirmed November 8, 2005 as the date for an election at which the directors for the multi-county Emergency Service District shall be elected.

A copy of an Order is attached to these minutes which is signed by the County Judges from Real, Medina, Bandera and Uvalde designating November 8, 2005 as date of the election as required under the Health and Safety Code.

3. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON REPORT FROM COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT DONNA WILLIAMS:

County Agent for Family Consumer Science Donna Williams gave a presentation to the Court regarding the following activities:

· Ms. Williams is a certified safety seat belt technician

· Car seat safety awareness

· Sewing project for 4-H members and adults

· Diabetes

· 4-H Information & Resources pamphlet

· Child care

No action was taken under this agenda item.

4. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE QUIT CLAIM DEED ON ABANDONED COUNTY PROPERTY:

John P. Dodson, County Attorney, will visit with Mr. Rothe pertaining to a request for a Quit Claim Deed concerning a portion of the old Sabinal/Utopia Road. No action was taken under this item.

5. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN FINANCIAL REPORTING AWARD:

The Court acknowledged the Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting Award for fiscal year ended September 30, 2003. This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. Gratitude was expressed to the Auditor and Treasurer’s office as well as all County officials and staff for this award.

6. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON ROAD ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:

No action was taken on Road Administrator Wayne Everett’s activity report:

· Blading roads

· Patching roads

· General maintenance

7. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON LINE ITEM BUDGET AMENDMENTS:

None were presented to the Court for approval.

8. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON PAYMENT OF BILLS:

· Upon motion of Commissioner Bates

· Second by Commissioner Moreno

The Court unanimously approved the bills for payment.

9. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON PAYROLL APPROVAL:

· Upon motion of Commissioner Moreno

· Second by Commissioner Bates

The Court unanimously approved the payroll.

10. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON MONTHLY REPORTS:

· Upon motion of Commissioner Pargas

· Second by Commissioner Bates

The Court unanimously approved the monthly reports.

11. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:

The Court approved resolutions in honor of the following, with the meeting being closed in their memory.

Forney Stephens

Raul Rendon

With no further business, the Honorable William R. Mitchell adjourned the meeting of March 14, 2005.