MINUTES

The Uvalde County Commissioners Court met in regular session on October 25, 2004 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

Rodney Reagan, Commissioner #3

Jesse R. Moreno, Commissioner #4

John P. Dodson, County Attorney

Lucille C. Hutcherson, County Clerk

ABSENT: Mariano Pargas, Commissioner #2

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

The Court opened with the Honorable Rodney Reagan giving the invocation; the following proceedings were had:

1. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

· Upon motion of Commissioner Reagan

· Second by Commissioner Scheide

The Minutes of October 12, 2004 were approved, with Commissioners Scheide, and Reagan voting in favor of the same and Commissioner Moreno abstaining.

2. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON FINAL APPROVAL OF AMENDED MOUNTAIN VALLEY SUBDIVISION:

· Upon motion of Commissioner Reagan

· Second by Commissioner Moreno

The Court unanimously approved the final plat of Amended Mountain Valley Subdivision.

3. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF MOUNTAIN VALLEY SUBDIVISION PHASE II:

· Upon motion of Commissioner Reagan

· Second by Commissioner Scheide

The Court unanimously approved the preliminary plat of Mountain Valley Subdivision Phase II.

4. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CDBG GRANT APPLICATION:

Judge Mitchell informed the Court that the County had participated in the Middle Rio Grande Development Council “gentlemen’s agreement” for years. As a result, the County will receive $299,000 for a grant. A public hearing was held to seek input form citizens regarding usage of the funds. The comments from citizens indicated we should use the grant money to construct an Emergency Operating Center. Plans call for the building to be built on property located at Garner Field.

· Upon motion of Commissioner Scheide

· Second by Commissioner Moreno

The Court unanimously approved the grant money being used for construction of an Emergency Operating Center at Garner Field. The motion also included approval of 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 and authorized representative in all matters pertaining to the County’s participation in the Community Development Program.

5. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES:

· Upon motion of Commissioner Scheide

· Second by Commissioner Moreno

The Court unanimously approved the appointment of Mary Garcia as “temporary” Election Judge for Precinct #15 for the November 2, 2004 General Election.

6. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON ROAD ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:

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

-General Maintenance

-Mowing

-Blading Roads

-Cutting Brush

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

· Upon motion of Commissioner Scheide

· Second by Commissioner Reagan

The Court unanimously approved line-item budget amendments, as presented by the County Auditor.

8. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON PAYMENT OF BILLS:

· Upon motion of Commissioner Scheide

· Second by Commissioner Reagan

The Court unanimously approved the payment of bills.

9. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON PAYROLL APPROVAL:

· Upon motion of Commissioner Moreno

· Second by Commissioner Reagan

The Court unanimously approved the payroll.

10. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON MONTHLY REPORTS:

· Upon motion of Commissioner Reagan

· Second by Commissioner Scheide

The monthly reports were approved, with Commissioners Scheide and Reagan voting in favor of the same and Commissioner Moreno abstaining.

11. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:

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

Bobby Wayne Hatley

Martin William Schawe

Glenn Pringle

Refugio G. Reyes

With no further business, the Honorable William R. Mitchell adjourned the meeting of October 25, 2004.