MINUTES

The Uvalde County Commissioners Court met in regular session on August 14, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Uvalde County Courthouse with the following 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

Lucille C. Hutcherson, County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the

Commissioners Court of Uvalde County

ABSENT: John P. Dodson, County Attorney

Also present were County Treasurer Joni Deorsam, County Tax Assessor-Collector Maggie Del Toro, Sheriff Terry Crawford, County Auditor Alice Chapman, and Road Administrator Wayne Everett.

1. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON CALL TO ORDER, PRAYER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

The Honorable William R. Mitchell gave the invocation; led the pledge of allegiance to the United States of America and Texas flags.

The following proceedings were had:

2. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A TEXAS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS:

· Upon motion of Commissioner Moreno

· Second by Commissioner Pargas

The Court unanimously approved a RESOLUTION authorizing the submission of a Texas Community Development Program Application to the office of Rural Community Affairs for the Community Development Fund and authorizing the County Judge to act as the County’s Executive Officer.

Said application is requesting funding which will be used in construction of the County Health Care Clinic improvements. A copy of said resolution is attached to these minutes.

3. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON ADOPTING RIVER ACCESS PLAN:

Due to Commissioner Moreno’s absences at the June 26, 2006 meeting when the Court took action on this item, he requested it be placed on this agenda again so his vote could be recorded.

· Upon motion of Commissioner Moreno

· Second by Commissioner Pargas

The motion to approve the submission of the River Access Plan to the Texas Parks and Wildlife failed 2-3-0. Judge Mitchell, Commissioners Scheide and Bates voted “Nay”, with Commissioners Moreno and Pargas voting “Aye”.

4. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED SUBDIVISION RULES AND REGULATIONS:

The Court conducted the first of three scheduled public hearings on the proposed Subdivision Rules and Regulations, with no action being taken.

-Vic Hilderbran discussed size of lots and water quality. He also

suggested that the committee review Bandera and Medina Co. rules.

-Rafael Pineda discussed size of lots, sewage and water.

5. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON DISTRICT CLERK CONTRACT WITH TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL:

· Upon motion of Commissioner Moreno

· Second by Commissioner Bates

The Court unanimously approved the Contract between District Clerk and Texas Attorney General concerning protective orders, family violence cases, and suits affecting parent-child relationships. A copy of said contract is attached to these minutes.

6. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON OPENING OF BIDS/PROPOSALS:

The Court acknowledged receipt of the following bids/proposals, with action to be taken at the next scheduled meeting.

Office Supplies:

Rio Office Supply

Quill Corp

Printit Office Suppliers

Corporate Express

County Morgue:

Rushing-Estes-Knowles Mortuary

Pharmacy:

Uvalde Rexall Drug

Inmate Telephone:

Inmate Communications Corp.

Securus Tech

Infinity Group

Synergy Telecom

Road Department Uniforms:

Unifirst

Cintas

Sheriff’s Department Uniforms:

Unifirst

Petroleum Products:

Maxey Energy

Tandum Petroleum

Pico Petroleum

7. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON TAX RATE; IF PROPOSED TAX RATE WILL EXCEED THE ROLLBACK RATE OR THE EFFECTIVE TAX RATE (WHICHEVER IS LOWER). TAKE A RECORD VOTE AND SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING:

· Upon motion of Commissioner Scheide

· Second by Commissioner Pargas

The Court voted to accept the following proposed 2006/2007 Tax Rate, as presented by the County Auditor, and schedule public hearings on the same with Judge Mitchell, Commissioners Scheide, Pargas, Bates and Moreno voting “Aye”.

2006/2007 2005/2006 VARIANCE

General Fund M&O .43 .3785 .0515

FM/Flood M&O .075/.008 .0719 .0111

General Fund Debt .0091 .0091 0.00

Road & Bridge Debit .0212 .0212 0.00

TOTAL RATE .5433 .4807 .0626

Public Hearings:

August 28, 2006 at 10:00 a.m.

September 11, 2006 at 10:00 a.m.

Adopt 2006/2007 Tax Rate:

September 25, 2006 at 10:00 a.m.

8. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON BAN ON OUTDOOR BURNING:

Due to lack of rain, no action was taken on this agenda item.

9. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON ROAD ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:

Road Administrator Wayne Everett gave the Court the following activity report, with no action being taken:

-Routine maintenance

-Cutting brush

-Blading roads

10. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON LINE-ITEM BUDGET AMENDMENTS:

None were presented to the Court for approval.

11. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON MONTHLY REPORTS:

· Upon motion of Commissioner Moreno

· Second by Commissioner Bates

The Court unanimously approved reports submitted by different departments, as written.

12. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON APPROVAL OF BILLS:

· Upon motion of Commissioner Bates

· Second by Commissioner Pargas

The Court unanimously approved payment of the bills.

13. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON PAYROLL APPROVAL:

· Upon motion of Commissioner Moreno

· Second by Commissioner Bates

The Court unanimously approved the payroll.

14. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:

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

Eleazar “Lee” Lugo, Jr.

Jose Carrasco

Samuel Fernandez

15. EXECUTIVE SESSION:

a. Discuss contemplated litigation with attorney

Upon request of Uvalde County Appraisal District Board Chairman Vicente Gonzales this item was tabled.

16. CONVENE IN REGULAR SESSION AND TAKE ACTION, IF ANY:

No action taken.

17. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:

See item #14 for action.

With no further business, the Honorable William R. Mitchell adjourned the meeting of August 14, 2006.