MINUTES

 

 

The Uvalde County Commissioners Court met in regular session on December 11, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. in the Uvalde County Commissioners Courtroom, 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

                                                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 Auditor Alice Chapman, and Road Administrator Wayne Everett

 

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

The Honorable William R. Mitchell called the meeting of December 11, 2006 to order; gave the invocation; led the pledge of allegiance to the United States of America and Texas flags.

 

2.                  CONSIDER AND ACT UPON REQUEST OF FUTURO, INC. TO FUND APPLICATION OF ROMELIA PEREZ UTILIZING REVOLVING LOAN FUND:

Phyllis R. Varnon, FUTURO Revolving Loan Fund Manager, requested the Court approve the application for funding of a four-unit apartment complex for Romelia Perez.

 

·         Upon motion of Commissioner Scheide

·         Second by Commissioner Moreno

The Court voted in favor 3-0-1 to approve a loan application in the amount of $60,000 from Romelia Perez.  The loan is to be funded utilizing the County’s revolving loan fund.   A copy of the request from FUTURO is attached to these minutes.

      Commissioner Scheide yes                   Commissioner Pargas  abstained

      Commissioner Bates    yes                   Commissioner Moreno            yes

 

 

 

 

Commissioners Court Minutes                                                   Page 1 of 5                                              December 11, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.                  CONSIDER AND ACT UPON PRELIMINARY PLAT OF VALLEY VISTA ESTATE SUBDIVISION:

Tim Kirkpatrick, developer, presented the preliminary plat of the Valley Vista Estate Subdivision to the Court.

 

·         Upon motion of Commissioner Bates

·         Second by Commissioner Pargas

The Court unanimously (4-0) approved the preliminary plat of the Valley Vista Estate Subdivision.

     Commissioner Scheide yes                               Commissioner Pargas  yes

     Commissioner Bates    yes                               Commissioner Moreno            yes

 

4.                  CONSIDER AND ACT UPON TEXAS HILL COUNTRY RIVER REGION BUDGET APPROVAL AND TWO YEAR OPERATING AGREEMENT:

Ken Cave, interim Executive Director of the Texas Hill Country River Region, presented their proposed 2007 budget for the Court’s approval.

 

·         Upon motion of Commissioner Moreno

·         Second by Commissioner Pargas

The Court unanimously (4-0) approved the Texas Hill Country River Region’s budget for 2007, the motion also included approval of a one year operating contract.  Copies of the budget and contract are attached to these minutes.

     Commissioner Scheide yes                               Commissioner Pargas  yes

     Commissioner Bates    yes                               Commissioner Moreno            yes

 

5.                  CONSIDER AND ACT UPON REGULATING FIREWORKS IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF THE COUNTY:

·         Upon motion of Commissioner Pargas

·         Second by Commissioner Scheide

The Court unanimously (4-0) approved an ORDER PROHIBITING CERTAIN FIREWORKS IN UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF UVALDE COUNTY, TEXAS.

A copy of said order is attached to these minutes.

     Commissioner Scheide yes                               Commissioner Pargas  yes

     Commissioner Bates    yes                               Commissioner Moreno            yes

 

 

 

 

Commissioners Court Minutes                                             Page 2 of 5                                                    December 11, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.                  CONSIDER AND ACT UPON ITEMS SOLD AT AUCTION ON NOVEMBER 18:

·         Upon motion of Commissioner Bates

·         Second by Commissioner Scheide

The Court unanimously (4-0) approved the report on surplus items sold at auction by Charlie Waller & Associates on November 18, 2006.  A copy of the report is attached to these minutes.

      Commissioner Scheide yes                               Commissioner Pargas  yes

      Commissioner Bates    yes                               Commissioner Moreno            yes

 

7.                  CONSIDER AND ACT UPON OFFICE SPACE CONTRACTS FOR JP 2, JP 3, AND JP 4:

·         Upon motion of Commissioner Bates

·         Second by Commissioner Moreno

The Court unanimously (4-0) approved two contracts and rejected one contract for office space to be utilized by the following departments.  Copies of the approved contracts are attached to these minutes.

JP #2 –  award to Michael Story

JP #3 –  award to Bill Schaefer

JP #4 –  reject bids and re-advertise

                        Commissioner Scheide yes                               Commissioner Pargas  yes

                        Commissioner Bates    yes                               Commissioner Moreno  yes

 

8.                  CONSIDER AND ACT UPON PRESENTATION OF LASALLE MANAGEMENT REGARDING PROPOSED JAIL:

William K. McConnell of LaSalle Management Company, LLC.,  discussed with the Court the possibilities of constructing, equipping and operating a new 500-600 minimum and medium security correctional facility for Uvalde County.  No action was taken under this agenda item, as the Court will take the presentation under advisement.

 

9.                  CONSIDER AND ACT UPON ROAD ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:

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

      -Installed bump gate on CR# 405

      -Cutting brush in Montell area

      -Routine maintenance

 

 

 

 

 

Commissioners Court Minutes                                                   Page 3 of 5                                              December 11, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Scheide

The Court unanimously (4-0) approved the payment of bills.  A copy of said bills are attached to these minutes.

                        Commissioner Scheide yes                               Commissioner Pargas  yes

                        Commissioner Bates    yes                               Commissioner Moreno            yes                  

12.              CONSIDER AND ACT UPON PAYROLL APPROVAL:

·         Upon motion of Commissioner Moreno

·         Second by Commissioner Pargas

The Court unanimously (4-0) approved the payroll, as presented.

      Commissioner Scheide yes                               Commissioner Pargas  yes

      Commissioner Bates    yes                               Commissioner Moreno            yes

 

13.              CONSIDER AND ACT UPON APPROVAL OF MONTHLY REPORTS:

·         Upon motion of Commissioner Pargas

·         Second by Commissioner Bates

The monthly reports were unanimously (4-0) approved, as presented.

      Commissioner Scheide yes                               Commissioner Pargas  yes

      Commissioner Bates    yes                               Commissioner Moreno            yes

 

14.              CONSIDER AND ACT UPON RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:

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

      Eutimio Torres, Jr.                                           Lesesne Sutherland

      Arnold Gonzales                                             Tony Mendez, Jr.

      Elinna Bella Morales                                       Nina Eva Haby

      Minerva Hernandez                                        Elizabeth Woodley

 

 

With no further business, the meeting of December 11, 2006 adjourned.

 

 

 

 

 

Commissioners Court Minutes                                                   Page 4 of 5                                              December 11, 2006