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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 DECEMBER 8, 2014 9:00 a.m.

Item 1

CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE DANNY VALDEZ, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE

Special Recognition

1. Roll Call by Honorable Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, Webb County Clerk

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of Minutes for November 24, 2014

4. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

Item 22

Veteran's Office

55. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective December 8, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2260 Administrative Secretary $13.73-$14.43 Grade 10/A-E

56. Discussion and possible action to accept a donation in the amount of $1,000 from Volunteer Serving the Need to be used for the Veterans Transportation Assistance Program fuel cost.

57. Discussion and possible action to approve funding in an amount not to exceed $50,000, in order to continue providing the Ve

Item 4.13

Honorable Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 2

13. Recognition and presentation of Certificates of Achievement to the 2014-2015 Bruni Badgers Football Team.

Items 1.5 & 1.6

5. Communications

6. Public Comment - This section provides the public the opportunity to address the Commissioners Court on any items on the Agenda. Members of the public wishing to participate must complete a Witness Card specifying which agenda item they wish to comment on. Each public member will be allowed a total of Three (3) minutes within which to make any/all public comments.

Item 3

Honorable Frank J. Sciaraffa, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1

7. Discussion and possible action to re-appoint Rosie Centeno to the CAA Advisory Board as the designee of Commissioner Precinct 1.

8. Discussion and possible action to instruct Economic Development Department to commence research to assist the Mirando City Rural Water Supply Corporation in securing grants to assist with water system needs.

9. Discussion and possible action on status report from Engineering Department regarding the Las Presas water dispenser.

10. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective December 8, 2014: Slot Title Hourly Rate 2142 Community Center Assistant $13.07 Grade 9/A/A

11. Discussion and possible action on changes to Commissioner Pct. 1 part time budget to allow increase of weekly hourly limit from 24 to 29 and to grant an exemption to the general order by approving an increase of hourly rate from $15 to $20 per hour.

12. Discussion and clarification from county staff regarding procedures which led to title change to Slot #2290 "Director of Precinct 1 Community Centers" to "Community Events Coordinator" and granting of civil service coverage to the previously excluded position. Discussion should include the process or authority for a department head or elected official to request that the Webb County Civil Service Commission not only change position titles but determine without Commissioners Court approval or knowledge whether a position previously granted an exclusion from civil service coverage can now be reclassified as covered by civil service.

Items 4.14 & 4.15

14. Discussion and possible action to accept a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from UnitedHealthCare to the Larga Vista Community Center, to be deposited into Account #001-6103-6219-2, Goods for Public Events, for use for a Christmas Toy Giveaway, scheduled for December 18th, 2014. [Requested by Greg Araiza, Director, Larga Vista Community Center]

15. Discussion and possible action to authorize a tax abatement agreement under the Webb County Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ), Number One Program for the following residential and commercial properties as approved by the City of Laredo, and in accordance to the previously adopted NEZ Webb County Policy and Basic Incentive Guidelines. This agreement will be for abating taxes on new improvements only, for the purpose of economic development. Tax abatement amount will be determined on total construction costs; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Requested by Juan Vargas, Executive Director, Economic Development Department] Address Term of Abatement 916 Houston St. 10 years 3113 San Bernardo Ave. 10 years 1901 Fremont St. 5 years 902 Laredo St. 5 years 2215 Musser St. 5 years 2219 Gustavus St. 5 years 1010 Juarez Ave. 5 years 1920 San Bernardo Ave. 5 years 901 Iturbide St. 10 years 820 Laredo St. 5 years

Item 5

Honorable Jaime A. Canales, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4

16. Discussion and possible action to issue a “Certificate of No Plat Required” pursuant to Section 232.0015(f), Texas Local Government Code and Section XVI.1.B (2), Webb County Subdivision Regulations to that certain tract of land subdivided into tracts known as the Simeon Park Partition, Phases I and II containing approximately 558.28 acres more or less, being out of and part of an 819.16 acre tract contained in that certain deed recorded in Volume 3661, Pages 155-66 of the Official Public Records of Webb County; as reviewed and recommended for approval by the Webb County Planning Director.

Item 6

Commissioners Court Administrator

17. Discussion and possible action to cancel the Commissioner’s Court meeting scheduled for December 22, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. due to scheduling conflicts and holiday; and any other matters incident thereto.

18. Discussion and possible action to adopt the State Legislative Agenda 2015 for Webb County as recommended by the Legislative Affairs Committee; and to authorize the County Judge to execute a Resolution recognizing the official action of Commissioners Court; and any other matter incident thereto.

Item 8

Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

19. Discussion and possible action to approve a Memorandum of Agreement between Laredo Independent School District and Webb County Head Start/Early Head Start to improve the quality of services for Webb County children ages 0 through age 5 and their families. There will be no impact on the County budget. Children impacted will be Laredo, El Cenizo and Rio Bravo Texas and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Webb County Head Start Director]

20. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Three (3) year (June 13, 2014 thru June 12, 2016) NetIQ Corporation maintenance/support renewal agreement with NetIQ Corporation in the amount of THREE THOUSAND TWENTY-FOUR DOLLARS ($3,024.00) to provide maintenance for the iSeries 400, subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rafael Pena, Webb County MIS Director, Account #001-0500-6411]

Item 9

Honorable Monica Notzon, 111th District Court Judge

21. Discussion and possible action to approve a Subcontract Agreement between Webb County and Serving Children and Adults in Need, Inc. (SCAN) to fund the Safe Haven Program in an amount not to exceed $91,667 for the initial Ten (10) month period; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #001-0110-7499]

Items 10 & 11

10. Honorable Hector Liendo, Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Pl. 1

11. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

Item 12

Honorable Patricia A. Barrera, Tax-Assessor- Collector

26. Discussion and possible action to approve a refund in the amount of $5,243.83 to Inter National Bank, Accounts #90510001012 and #94738001101, for over payment on 2014 taxes.

Item 13

Honorable Delia Perales, Treasurer

27. Discussion and possible action to record only in the minutes of Webb County the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) 2015 Plan; and any other matters incident thereto. There were no changes for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

28. Discussion ad possible action to authorize the Treasurer to approve bills and payroll that will become due after the meeting of December 8, 2014; and any other matters incident thereto. This authorization will ensure that scheduled payments will be made even though the Court may not have a meeting on December 22, 2014 due to cancellation.

Item 14

Administrative Services

29. Discussion and possible action to approve the following new bond for Commissioner Francisco J. Sciaraffa elected to the Commissioner Pct. 1 position and officially taking office on November 18, 2014: Name: Francisco J. Sciaraffa - Commissioner Pct. 1 $3,000.00 (Three Thousand Dollars) Public Official [Account #001-0114-6033 (Bonds & Insurance)]

30. Discussion and possible action to approve repairs to Unit #10-38 in the amount of $28,363.57 (Twenty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Three Dollars and 57 Cents) and Unit #1048 in the amount of $8,888.88 (Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Eight Dollars and Eighty-Eight Cents) for a total of $37,252.45 (Thirty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Two Dollars and Forty-Five Cents) as a result of a rear end collision involving both units which occurred on November 19, 2014, involving Two employees from the Road and Bridge Department. Vendor, "Rush Truck Center". [Requested by Jose Luis Rodriguez, Road & Bridge Director, Account #001-0114-9201 (Claims Paid)]

Item 15

Building Maintenance

31. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following vacant Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective December 8, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2195 HVAC Technician $16.73 14/A-E

Item 16

Community Action Agency

32. Discussion and possible action to award bid 2014-5 "Reconstruction of Homes Webb County Self-Help Center" to the lowest and best qualified bidder for the Self-Help Center Program, (Contract #712003) and authorize the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. This activity is grant funded and will have zero impact to the County's General Fund. SHC BID ID Address Low Bidder Bid Amount SHC Recon-07 101 E. Maria Elena AA Builders $ 46,247.90 SHC Recon-08 262 Los Altos AA Builders $ 55,336.42

33. Discussion and possible action to approve conducting Category "B" Elections to fill current vacancy as per the Governing Regulations of the Advisory Board of the Webb County Community Action Agency. (The Advisory Board shall be composed of membership that complies with the Community Services Block Grant-Texas Administrative Code Rule-Chapter 5 Rule 5.215). Election will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2014, for a Representative and Alternate for Area IV-Azteca-Guadalupe in 4420 Santa Maria Road from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

34. Discussion and possible action to authorize the release of the 10% retainage payment ($6,000) to Habitat for Humanity of Laredo for the construction project located at 2319 Severita Lane, Tierra Prometida, HWY 359, under the Self-Help Center New Construction Program. To be paid from grant funds, Account #508-2311. This action will not impact the County's General Fund.

35. Discussion and possible action to accept the recommendation of the Webb County Community Action Agency (CAA) Advisory Board Program Evaluation Committee to approve the following Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs-Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program client tracking system software Service Provider bids and authorize the County Judge to sign all relevant documents pertaining to this contract. This action will not impact the General Fund.

36. Discussion and possible action to accept the recommendation of the Webb County Community Action Agency (CAA) Advisory Board Program Evaluation Committee to approve/deny the "Service Provider" contractor for the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)-Program Year 2015 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)-Crisis Heating and Cooling Component and authorize the County Judge to sign all relevant documents pertaining to this contract; and any other matters incident thereto. This action will not impact the General Fund.

Item 17

Economic Development

37. Discussion and possible action to authorize the development and submission of a Texas Community Development Block Grant application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the Community Developmnent (CD) Program in an amount not to exceed Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) for water system improvements for rural areas located along US Highway 59; 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.

Item 18

Engineer

38. Discussion and possible action to designate Laura Govea as the Webb County Americans with Disabilities Act/Emergency Management Coordinator as Chair of the Emergency Management Committee that was formed by Commissioners Court on October 27, 2014.

39. Discussion and possible action requesting title change and declassification of Slot #1901-Water Plant Supervisor to Slot #1901-Plant Operator I; and any other matters incident thereto. Proposal for Civil Service consideration. [Account #801-3002-5001]

40. Discussion and possible action to approve a Fifteen foot (15') Utility Easement and access to the City of Laredo, for a water line that completes the required fire loop for this site. Easement is contained in Lot 1 of Block 1 of Las Blancas Subdivision Unit 2; and authorizing the County Judge to execute all necessary documents.

41. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to procure Circular Charts and required instrumentation from Sendero South, in the amount of $16,500.00 to be used as secondary backup in case the Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) system fails at the Rio Bravo Water Plant. [Sec. 262.024. DISCRETIONARY EXEMPTIONS. (a) A contract for the purchase of any of the following item is exempt from the requirement established by Section 262.023 if the commissioners court by order grants the exemption: (11) vehicle and equipment repairs]. [Account #745-3001-8801-8]

42. Discussion and possible action to approve the closeout and acceptance of the Repair, Refurbish and Remodeling of the Casa Blanca Golf Course Clubhouse and Restaurant Project; and the release of the 10% retainage in the amount $18,954.32 to J-Starr Construction; and to authorize the County Treasurer to issue and release check. [746-2311 (Bond Series 2013)]

43. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Requests for Proposals for "Colorado Acres Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant Improvements" thereby obtaining interested parties to provide for the engineering, construction and/or installation, and maintenance of the treatment system at Las Lomas providing for consistent delivery of water.

44. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to procure a 2015 International Prostar+ 122 6x4 (LF687) Tractor from Santex Truck Dealer Co., in the amount of $110,000.00 (approximate amount) to haul water to the Colorado Acres Water Dispenser at Las Lomas. HGAC CONTRACT #HT06-14. [Account #603-0101-8801]

45. Discussion and possible action to reduce the retainage for Zertuche Construction on the completion of the Fernando Salinas Community Center Project to Five (5%) percent; and any other matters incident thereto. [Co-Sponsored by Jaime Canales, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4]

Item 19

Indigent Healthcare Services

46. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following vacant Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines and the Wage and Classification Plan, effective December 8, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 1292 Eligibility Caseworker $15.15 12/A-E/A

Items 20 & 21

20. Information Technology

21. Purchasing

58. Adjourn

Dec 08, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting

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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 DECEMBER 8, 2014 9:00 a.m.

Item 1

CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE DANNY VALDEZ, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE

Special Recognition

1. Roll Call by Honorable Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, Webb County Clerk

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of Minutes for November 24, 2014

4. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

Item 22

Veteran's Office

55. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective December 8, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2260 Administrative Secretary $13.73-$14.43 Grade 10/A-E

56. Discussion and possible action to accept a donation in the amount of $1,000 from Volunteer Serving the Need to be used for the Veterans Transportation Assistance Program fuel cost.

57. Discussion and possible action to approve funding in an amount not to exceed $50,000, in order to continue providing the Ve

Item 4.13

Honorable Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 2

13. Recognition and presentation of Certificates of Achievement to the 2014-2015 Bruni Badgers Football Team.

Items 1.5 & 1.6

5. Communications

6. Public Comment - This section provides the public the opportunity to address the Commissioners Court on any items on the Agenda. Members of the public wishing to participate must complete a Witness Card specifying which agenda item they wish to comment on. Each public member will be allowed a total of Three (3) minutes within which to make any/all public comments.

Item 3

Honorable Frank J. Sciaraffa, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1

7. Discussion and possible action to re-appoint Rosie Centeno to the CAA Advisory Board as the designee of Commissioner Precinct 1.

8. Discussion and possible action to instruct Economic Development Department to commence research to assist the Mirando City Rural Water Supply Corporation in securing grants to assist with water system needs.

9. Discussion and possible action on status report from Engineering Department regarding the Las Presas water dispenser.

10. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective December 8, 2014: Slot Title Hourly Rate 2142 Community Center Assistant $13.07 Grade 9/A/A

11. Discussion and possible action on changes to Commissioner Pct. 1 part time budget to allow increase of weekly hourly limit from 24 to 29 and to grant an exemption to the general order by approving an increase of hourly rate from $15 to $20 per hour.

12. Discussion and clarification from county staff regarding procedures which led to title change to Slot #2290 "Director of Precinct 1 Community Centers" to "Community Events Coordinator" and granting of civil service coverage to the previously excluded position. Discussion should include the process or authority for a department head or elected official to request that the Webb County Civil Service Commission not only change position titles but determine without Commissioners Court approval or knowledge whether a position previously granted an exclusion from civil service coverage can now be reclassified as covered by civil service.

Items 4.14 & 4.15

14. Discussion and possible action to accept a donation in the amount of $1,000.00 from UnitedHealthCare to the Larga Vista Community Center, to be deposited into Account #001-6103-6219-2, Goods for Public Events, for use for a Christmas Toy Giveaway, scheduled for December 18th, 2014. [Requested by Greg Araiza, Director, Larga Vista Community Center]

15. Discussion and possible action to authorize a tax abatement agreement under the Webb County Neighborhood Empowerment Zone (NEZ), Number One Program for the following residential and commercial properties as approved by the City of Laredo, and in accordance to the previously adopted NEZ Webb County Policy and Basic Incentive Guidelines. This agreement will be for abating taxes on new improvements only, for the purpose of economic development. Tax abatement amount will be determined on total construction costs; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Requested by Juan Vargas, Executive Director, Economic Development Department] Address Term of Abatement 916 Houston St. 10 years 3113 San Bernardo Ave. 10 years 1901 Fremont St. 5 years 902 Laredo St. 5 years 2215 Musser St. 5 years 2219 Gustavus St. 5 years 1010 Juarez Ave. 5 years 1920 San Bernardo Ave. 5 years 901 Iturbide St. 10 years 820 Laredo St. 5 years

Item 5

Honorable Jaime A. Canales, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4

16. Discussion and possible action to issue a “Certificate of No Plat Required” pursuant to Section 232.0015(f), Texas Local Government Code and Section XVI.1.B (2), Webb County Subdivision Regulations to that certain tract of land subdivided into tracts known as the Simeon Park Partition, Phases I and II containing approximately 558.28 acres more or less, being out of and part of an 819.16 acre tract contained in that certain deed recorded in Volume 3661, Pages 155-66 of the Official Public Records of Webb County; as reviewed and recommended for approval by the Webb County Planning Director.

Item 6

Commissioners Court Administrator

17. Discussion and possible action to cancel the Commissioner’s Court meeting scheduled for December 22, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. due to scheduling conflicts and holiday; and any other matters incident thereto.

18. Discussion and possible action to adopt the State Legislative Agenda 2015 for Webb County as recommended by the Legislative Affairs Committee; and to authorize the County Judge to execute a Resolution recognizing the official action of Commissioners Court; and any other matter incident thereto.

Item 8

Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

19. Discussion and possible action to approve a Memorandum of Agreement between Laredo Independent School District and Webb County Head Start/Early Head Start to improve the quality of services for Webb County children ages 0 through age 5 and their families. There will be no impact on the County budget. Children impacted will be Laredo, El Cenizo and Rio Bravo Texas and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Webb County Head Start Director]

20. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Three (3) year (June 13, 2014 thru June 12, 2016) NetIQ Corporation maintenance/support renewal agreement with NetIQ Corporation in the amount of THREE THOUSAND TWENTY-FOUR DOLLARS ($3,024.00) to provide maintenance for the iSeries 400, subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rafael Pena, Webb County MIS Director, Account #001-0500-6411]

Item 9

Honorable Monica Notzon, 111th District Court Judge

21. Discussion and possible action to approve a Subcontract Agreement between Webb County and Serving Children and Adults in Need, Inc. (SCAN) to fund the Safe Haven Program in an amount not to exceed $91,667 for the initial Ten (10) month period; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #001-0110-7499]

Items 10 & 11

10. Honorable Hector Liendo, Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Pl. 1

11. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

Item 12

Honorable Patricia A. Barrera, Tax-Assessor- Collector

26. Discussion and possible action to approve a refund in the amount of $5,243.83 to Inter National Bank, Accounts #90510001012 and #94738001101, for over payment on 2014 taxes.

Item 13

Honorable Delia Perales, Treasurer

27. Discussion and possible action to record only in the minutes of Webb County the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) 2015 Plan; and any other matters incident thereto. There were no changes for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

28. Discussion ad possible action to authorize the Treasurer to approve bills and payroll that will become due after the meeting of December 8, 2014; and any other matters incident thereto. This authorization will ensure that scheduled payments will be made even though the Court may not have a meeting on December 22, 2014 due to cancellation.

Item 14

Administrative Services

29. Discussion and possible action to approve the following new bond for Commissioner Francisco J. Sciaraffa elected to the Commissioner Pct. 1 position and officially taking office on November 18, 2014: Name: Francisco J. Sciaraffa - Commissioner Pct. 1 $3,000.00 (Three Thousand Dollars) Public Official [Account #001-0114-6033 (Bonds & Insurance)]

30. Discussion and possible action to approve repairs to Unit #10-38 in the amount of $28,363.57 (Twenty-Eight Thousand Three Hundred Sixty-Three Dollars and 57 Cents) and Unit #1048 in the amount of $8,888.88 (Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-Eight Dollars and Eighty-Eight Cents) for a total of $37,252.45 (Thirty-Seven Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Two Dollars and Forty-Five Cents) as a result of a rear end collision involving both units which occurred on November 19, 2014, involving Two employees from the Road and Bridge Department. Vendor, "Rush Truck Center". [Requested by Jose Luis Rodriguez, Road & Bridge Director, Account #001-0114-9201 (Claims Paid)]

Item 15

Building Maintenance

31. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following vacant Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective December 8, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2195 HVAC Technician $16.73 14/A-E

Item 16

Community Action Agency

32. Discussion and possible action to award bid 2014-5 "Reconstruction of Homes Webb County Self-Help Center" to the lowest and best qualified bidder for the Self-Help Center Program, (Contract #712003) and authorize the County Judge to sign all relevant documents. This activity is grant funded and will have zero impact to the County's General Fund. SHC BID ID Address Low Bidder Bid Amount SHC Recon-07 101 E. Maria Elena AA Builders $ 46,247.90 SHC Recon-08 262 Los Altos AA Builders $ 55,336.42

33. Discussion and possible action to approve conducting Category "B" Elections to fill current vacancy as per the Governing Regulations of the Advisory Board of the Webb County Community Action Agency. (The Advisory Board shall be composed of membership that complies with the Community Services Block Grant-Texas Administrative Code Rule-Chapter 5 Rule 5.215). Election will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2014, for a Representative and Alternate for Area IV-Azteca-Guadalupe in 4420 Santa Maria Road from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

34. Discussion and possible action to authorize the release of the 10% retainage payment ($6,000) to Habitat for Humanity of Laredo for the construction project located at 2319 Severita Lane, Tierra Prometida, HWY 359, under the Self-Help Center New Construction Program. To be paid from grant funds, Account #508-2311. This action will not impact the County's General Fund.

35. Discussion and possible action to accept the recommendation of the Webb County Community Action Agency (CAA) Advisory Board Program Evaluation Committee to approve the following Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs-Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program client tracking system software Service Provider bids and authorize the County Judge to sign all relevant documents pertaining to this contract. This action will not impact the General Fund.

36. Discussion and possible action to accept the recommendation of the Webb County Community Action Agency (CAA) Advisory Board Program Evaluation Committee to approve/deny the "Service Provider" contractor for the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA)-Program Year 2015 Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)-Crisis Heating and Cooling Component and authorize the County Judge to sign all relevant documents pertaining to this contract; and any other matters incident thereto. This action will not impact the General Fund.

Item 17

Economic Development

37. Discussion and possible action to authorize the development and submission of a Texas Community Development Block Grant application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the Community Developmnent (CD) Program in an amount not to exceed Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) for water system improvements for rural areas located along US Highway 59; 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.

Item 18

Engineer

38. Discussion and possible action to designate Laura Govea as the Webb County Americans with Disabilities Act/Emergency Management Coordinator as Chair of the Emergency Management Committee that was formed by Commissioners Court on October 27, 2014.

39. Discussion and possible action requesting title change and declassification of Slot #1901-Water Plant Supervisor to Slot #1901-Plant Operator I; and any other matters incident thereto. Proposal for Civil Service consideration. [Account #801-3002-5001]

40. Discussion and possible action to approve a Fifteen foot (15') Utility Easement and access to the City of Laredo, for a water line that completes the required fire loop for this site. Easement is contained in Lot 1 of Block 1 of Las Blancas Subdivision Unit 2; and authorizing the County Judge to execute all necessary documents.

41. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to procure Circular Charts and required instrumentation from Sendero South, in the amount of $16,500.00 to be used as secondary backup in case the Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) system fails at the Rio Bravo Water Plant. [Sec. 262.024. DISCRETIONARY EXEMPTIONS. (a) A contract for the purchase of any of the following item is exempt from the requirement established by Section 262.023 if the commissioners court by order grants the exemption: (11) vehicle and equipment repairs]. [Account #745-3001-8801-8]

42. Discussion and possible action to approve the closeout and acceptance of the Repair, Refurbish and Remodeling of the Casa Blanca Golf Course Clubhouse and Restaurant Project; and the release of the 10% retainage in the amount $18,954.32 to J-Starr Construction; and to authorize the County Treasurer to issue and release check. [746-2311 (Bond Series 2013)]

43. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Requests for Proposals for "Colorado Acres Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant Improvements" thereby obtaining interested parties to provide for the engineering, construction and/or installation, and maintenance of the treatment system at Las Lomas providing for consistent delivery of water.

44. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to procure a 2015 International Prostar+ 122 6x4 (LF687) Tractor from Santex Truck Dealer Co., in the amount of $110,000.00 (approximate amount) to haul water to the Colorado Acres Water Dispenser at Las Lomas. HGAC CONTRACT #HT06-14. [Account #603-0101-8801]

45. Discussion and possible action to reduce the retainage for Zertuche Construction on the completion of the Fernando Salinas Community Center Project to Five (5%) percent; and any other matters incident thereto. [Co-Sponsored by Jaime Canales, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4]

Item 19

Indigent Healthcare Services

46. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following vacant Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines and the Wage and Classification Plan, effective December 8, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 1292 Eligibility Caseworker $15.15 12/A-E/A

Items 20 & 21

20. Information Technology

21. Purchasing

58. Adjourn

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 DECEMBER 8, 2014 9:00 a.m.

Item 1 CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE DANNY VALDEZ, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE

1. Roll Call by Honorable Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, Webb County Clerk

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of Minutes for November 24, 2014

4. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

Item 22 Veteran's Office

55. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective December 8, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2260 Administrative Secretary $13.73-$14.43 Grade 10/A-E

56. Discussion and possible action to accept a donation in the amount of $1,000 from Volunteer Serving the Need to be used for the Veterans Transportation Assistance Program fuel cost.

57. Discussion and possible action to approve funding in an amount not to exceed $50,000, in order to continue providing the Ve

Item 4.13 Honorable Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 2

13. Recognition and presentation of Certificates of Achievement to the 2014-2015 Bruni Badgers Football Team.

5. Communications

Item 3 Honorable Frank J. Sciaraffa, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1

7. Discussion and possible action to re-appoint Rosie Centeno to the CAA Advisory Board as the designee of Commissioner Precinct 1.

8. Discussion and possible action to instruct Economic Development Department to commence research to assist the Mirando City Rural Water Supply Corporation in securing grants to assist with water system needs.

9. Discussion and possible action on status report from Engineering Department regarding the Las Presas water dispenser.

10. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective December 8, 2014: Slot Title Hourly Rate 2142 Community Center Assistant $13.07 Grade 9/A/A

11. Discussion and possible action on changes to Commissioner Pct. 1 part time budget to allow increase of weekly hourly limit from 24 to 29 and to grant an exemption to the general order by approving an increase of hourly rate from $15 to $20 per hour.

Item 5 Honorable Jaime A. Canales, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4

Item 6 Commissioners Court Administrator

17. Discussion and possible action to cancel the Commissioner’s Court meeting scheduled for December 22, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. due to scheduling conflicts and holiday; and any other matters incident thereto.

18. Discussion and possible action to adopt the State Legislative Agenda 2015 for Webb County as recommended by the Legislative Affairs Committee; and to authorize the County Judge to execute a Resolution recognizing the official action of Commissioners Court; and any other matter incident thereto.

Item 8 Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

Item 9 Honorable Monica Notzon, 111th District Court Judge

10. Honorable Hector Liendo, Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Pl. 1

11. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

Item 12 Honorable Patricia A. Barrera, Tax-Assessor- Collector

26. Discussion and possible action to approve a refund in the amount of $5,243.83 to Inter National Bank, Accounts #90510001012 and #94738001101, for over payment on 2014 taxes.

Item 13 Honorable Delia Perales, Treasurer

27. Discussion and possible action to record only in the minutes of Webb County the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) 2015 Plan; and any other matters incident thereto. There were no changes for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

Item 14 Administrative Services

Item 15 Building Maintenance

31. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following vacant Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective December 8, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2195 HVAC Technician $16.73 14/A-E

Item 16 Community Action Agency

Item 17 Economic Development

Item 18 Engineer

38. Discussion and possible action to designate Laura Govea as the Webb County Americans with Disabilities Act/Emergency Management Coordinator as Chair of the Emergency Management Committee that was formed by Commissioners Court on October 27, 2014.

39. Discussion and possible action requesting title change and declassification of Slot #1901-Water Plant Supervisor to Slot #1901-Plant Operator I; and any other matters incident thereto. Proposal for Civil Service consideration. [Account #801-3002-5001]

45. Discussion and possible action to reduce the retainage for Zertuche Construction on the completion of the Fernando Salinas Community Center Project to Five (5%) percent; and any other matters incident thereto. [Co-Sponsored by Jaime Canales, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4]

Item 19 Indigent Healthcare Services

20. Information Technology

21. Purchasing

58. Adjourn

Dec 08, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 DECEMBER 8, 2014 9:00 a.m.

Item 1 CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE DANNY VALDEZ, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE

1. Roll Call by Honorable Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, Webb County Clerk

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of Minutes for November 24, 2014

4. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

Item 22 Veteran's Office

55. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective December 8, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2260 Administrative Secretary $13.73-$14.43 Grade 10/A-E

56. Discussion and possible action to accept a donation in the amount of $1,000 from Volunteer Serving the Need to be used for the Veterans Transportation Assistance Program fuel cost.

57. Discussion and possible action to approve funding in an amount not to exceed $50,000, in order to continue providing the Ve

Item 4.13 Honorable Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 2

13. Recognition and presentation of Certificates of Achievement to the 2014-2015 Bruni Badgers Football Team.

5. Communications

Item 3 Honorable Frank J. Sciaraffa, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1

7. Discussion and possible action to re-appoint Rosie Centeno to the CAA Advisory Board as the designee of Commissioner Precinct 1.

8. Discussion and possible action to instruct Economic Development Department to commence research to assist the Mirando City Rural Water Supply Corporation in securing grants to assist with water system needs.

9. Discussion and possible action on status report from Engineering Department regarding the Las Presas water dispenser.

10. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective December 8, 2014: Slot Title Hourly Rate 2142 Community Center Assistant $13.07 Grade 9/A/A

11. Discussion and possible action on changes to Commissioner Pct. 1 part time budget to allow increase of weekly hourly limit from 24 to 29 and to grant an exemption to the general order by approving an increase of hourly rate from $15 to $20 per hour.

Item 5 Honorable Jaime A. Canales, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4

Item 6 Commissioners Court Administrator

17. Discussion and possible action to cancel the Commissioner’s Court meeting scheduled for December 22, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. due to scheduling conflicts and holiday; and any other matters incident thereto.

18. Discussion and possible action to adopt the State Legislative Agenda 2015 for Webb County as recommended by the Legislative Affairs Committee; and to authorize the County Judge to execute a Resolution recognizing the official action of Commissioners Court; and any other matter incident thereto.

Item 8 Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

Item 9 Honorable Monica Notzon, 111th District Court Judge

10. Honorable Hector Liendo, Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Pl. 1

11. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

Item 12 Honorable Patricia A. Barrera, Tax-Assessor- Collector

26. Discussion and possible action to approve a refund in the amount of $5,243.83 to Inter National Bank, Accounts #90510001012 and #94738001101, for over payment on 2014 taxes.

Item 13 Honorable Delia Perales, Treasurer

27. Discussion and possible action to record only in the minutes of Webb County the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) 2015 Plan; and any other matters incident thereto. There were no changes for Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

Item 14 Administrative Services

Item 15 Building Maintenance

31. Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following vacant Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective December 8, 2014: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 2195 HVAC Technician $16.73 14/A-E

Item 16 Community Action Agency

Item 1

CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE DANNY VALDEZ, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE

Item 22

Veteran's Office

Item 4.13

Honorable Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 2

Item 3

Honorable Frank J. Sciaraffa, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1

Item 5

Honorable Jaime A. Canales, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4

Item 6

Commissioners Court Administrator

Item 8

Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

Item 9

Honorable Monica Notzon, 111th District Court Judge

Item 12

Honorable Patricia A. Barrera, Tax-Assessor- Collector

Item 13

Honorable Delia Perales, Treasurer

Item 14

Administrative Services

Item 15

Building Maintenance

Item 16

Community Action Agency

Item 17

Economic Development

Item 18

Engineer

Item 19

Indigent Healthcare Services

Item 1

CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE DANNY VALDEZ, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE

Item 22

Veteran's Office

Item 4.13

Honorable Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 2

Item 3

Honorable Frank J. Sciaraffa, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1

Item 5

Honorable Jaime A. Canales, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4

Item 6

Commissioners Court Administrator

Item 8

Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

Item 9

Honorable Monica Notzon, 111th District Court Judge

Item 12

Honorable Patricia A. Barrera, Tax-Assessor- Collector

Item 13

Honorable Delia Perales, Treasurer

Item 14

Administrative Services

Item 15

Building Maintenance

Item 16

Community Action Agency

Item 17

Economic Development

Item 18

Engineer

Item 19

Indigent Healthcare Services