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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 9:00 a.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE TANO E. TIJERINA, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation

3. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

4. 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, individually or in a group, will be allowed a total of Three (3) minutes within which to make any/all public comments.

CONSENT AGENDA: At most meetings, the Commissioners Court establishes a Consent Agenda. It consists of those Agenda Items which are routine or non-controversial, and which neither a member of the Commissioners court has asked to be pulled for discussion. Once the Commissioners Court has established the Consent Agenda, Agenda Items included on it will be voted upon in one vote, and will not be discussed separately unless requested by the County Judge or Commissioners. The consent agenda has been created in order to give constituents the opportunity to view any and all pertinent backup information with reference to any item in the agenda. The objective of the consent agenda is for all Webb County constituents to be familiar with everyday county business and to demonstrate the transparency and fairness of this Commissioners Court. The following Agenda Items are of a routine nature, and the Commissioners Court has received supporting materials for consideration. All of these Agenda Items will be passed with one vote without being discussed separately, unless a member of the Commissioners Court or the public requests that a particular Agenda Item be discussed. If so, that Agenda Item will be pulled from the Consent Agenda and discussed as part of the regular Agenda at the appropriate time. One vote will approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. CONSENT ITEMS

5. Honorable Oscar Hale, 406th District Court Judge

6. Building Maintenance

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

8. Community Action Agency

9. Honorable Rudy Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1

10. Honorable Mike Villarreal, Constable Pct. 2

11. Honorable Adrian Cortez, Constable Pct. 3

12. Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

13. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

14. Honorable Hugo Martinez, County Court at Law 1 Judge

15. Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

16. Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk

17. Economic Development

18. Elections Administration

19. Fire Suppression & EMS Services

20. Head Start Disclaimer: All Head Start monies are 100% Federal funds

21. Information Technology

22. Juvenile Probation Department

23. Medical Examiner

24. Planning & Physical Development

25. Pre-Trial Services

26. Public Defender

27. Purchasing

28. Risk Management

29. Road & Bridge

30. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

31. Honorable Patricia A. Barrera, Tax-Assessor- Collector

5. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

32. Discussion and possible action to authorize the continued payment of salary and fringe benefits of the Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) grant funding investigator (Slot #2830) for a period not to exceed Ninety (90) days, until possible grant award notification. A grant application for the continuation of this grant funding was approved for submission by the Webb County Commissioners Court on January 9, 2017. However, since this is a discretionary grant, there is no guarantee of continuation of grant funding. [Grant Fund #2604 (OVW)] Issue: In its grant application solicitation, the funding agency anticipated notifying all applicants of funding decisions by October 1, 2017, and the Fiscal Year 2017 awards are starting to go out on a rolling basis. However, the investigator’s current grant performance end date is scheduled for September 30, 2017, and the Webb County Sheriff’s Office has not received official notification of the funding decision regarding its 2017 Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) grant renewal application for the continued grant funding. Solution: The Webb County Commissioners’ Court approve the continued payment of salary and fringe benefits until the Webb County Sheriff’s Office receives official notice about the agency’s funding decision. Result: The investigator will be able to continue to provide necessary services to the domestic violence victims of the Laredo/Webb County community until the Webb County Sheriff’s Office is notified of the agency’s funding decision.

6. Human Resources

33. Status report from HR department regarding personnel salary changes to employee slots with additional action to approve all as budget amendments for all departments included; and any other matters incident thereto.

7. Planning

34. Discussion and possible action to grant Preliminary Plat Approval to High Caliber Estates Plat and grant a waiver from Section IX.2. of the Subdivision Regulations which call for cross streets at 1,500 feet and a maximum length of 1,000 feet for dead end streets. The Planning Advisory Board recommended approval of this item contingent upon compliance with staff comments at their meeting of September 14, 2017.

8. Budget Officers

35. Discussion and possible action to approve the county Voluntary Separation Plan and approve the Eighteen (18) contracts signed by county employees with an effective date of September 28, 2017 for a total payout amount of $269,693.61, and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Funds to be paid by the respective departments]

36. Discussion and possible action to approve and adopt the Webb County Budget & Fiscal Policies with possible action to amend if necessary; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: The budget office needed to have a set budget and fiscal policy in place to conduct county business. Solution: The approval of the policy will give elected officials and department heads direction on how funds can be used and allocated. Result: Any concerns with budget and financial information can be addressed with this policy.

9. Commissioners Court Administrator (Part 1 of 2)

37. Discussion and possible action to adopt Commissioners Court Order setting the salaries and allowances of elected county officers in compliance with Texas Local Government Code Section 152.013 as follows (No proposed increase on Elected Officials salaries): Judge Tano E. Tijerina $101,709.00 Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez $78,126.00 Commissioner Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina $78,126.00 Commissioner John C. Galo $78,126.00 Commissioner Jaime A. Canales $78,126.00 Tax Assessor Collector Patricia A. Barrera $116,027.00 Judge Jose A. Lopez $15,600.00 Judge Monica Z. Notzon $18,000.00 Judge Rebecca Ramirez Palomo $18,000.00 Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. $18,000.00 Judge Victor Villarreal $158,000.00 Judge Hugo Martinez $158,000.00 Judge Hector J. Liendo $85,075.00 Judge Oscar R. Liendo $85,075.00 Judge Ramiro Veliz, Jr. $85,075.00 Judge Danny Dominguez $85,075.00 Judge Alfredo Garcia, Jr. $85,075.00 Judge Jose “Pepe” Salinas $85,075.00 District Attorney Isidro R. Alaniz $51,244.00 County Attorney Marco A. Montemayor $144,684.00 District Clerk Esther Degollado $108,839.00 County Clerk Margie Ramirez Ibarra $108,839.00 Sheriff Martin Cuellar $134,313.00* Treasurer Delia Perales $108,839.00 Constable Rodolfo Rodriguez $91,741.00 * Constable Mike Villarreal $79,391.00 Constable Adrian Cortez $79,391.00 Constable Harold DeVally $79,391.00 Includes a supplement in the amount of $4,800 for Juvenile Board *Includes a supplement in the amount of $12,350 for Operational Allowance **Includes a supplement in the amount of $3,640 HB9 Texas Legislature PUBLIC HEARING

38. Public Hearing to consider the proposed budget pursuant to Texas Local Government code Section 111.067. At the Conclusion of the Public Hearing, the commissioners court shall take action on the proposed budget pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.068. This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year's budget by $7,885,566 (11.21%) and of that amount, $1,337,403 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

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

45. Discussion and possible action to accept the proposed personnel budget as filed and submitted by the presiding judge of the 406th Judicial District Court for FY 2018, to include the number of positions for court staff and support personnel as have been determined necessary for the county needs by the presiding judge; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by 406th District Judge, Oscar J. Hale, Jr.]

46. Discussion and possible action to include a pay increase for the court staff and support personnel of the 406th Judicial District Court for FY 2018, in the same manner as was applied to all Webb County employees, and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by 406th District Judge, Oscar J. Hale, Jr.]

9. Commissioners Court Administrator (Part 2 of 2)

37. Discussion and possible action to adopt Commissioners Court Order setting the salaries and allowances of elected county officers in compliance with Texas Local Government Code Section 152.013 as follows (No proposed increase on Elected Officials salaries): Judge Tano E. Tijerina $101,709.00 Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez $78,126.00 Commissioner Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina $78,126.00 Commissioner John C. Galo $78,126.00 Commissioner Jaime A. Canales $78,126.00 Tax Assessor Collector Patricia A. Barrera $116,027.00 Judge Jose A. Lopez $15,600.00 Judge Monica Z. Notzon $18,000.00 Judge Rebecca Ramirez Palomo $18,000.00 Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. $18,000.00 Judge Victor Villarreal $158,000.00 Judge Hugo Martinez $158,000.00 Judge Hector J. Liendo $85,075.00 Judge Oscar R. Liendo $85,075.00 Judge Ramiro Veliz, Jr. $85,075.00 Judge Danny Dominguez $85,075.00 Judge Alfredo Garcia, Jr. $85,075.00 Judge Jose “Pepe” Salinas $85,075.00 District Attorney Isidro R. Alaniz $51,244.00 County Attorney Marco A. Montemayor $144,684.00 District Clerk Esther Degollado $108,839.00 County Clerk Margie Ramirez Ibarra $108,839.00 Sheriff Martin Cuellar $134,313.00* Treasurer Delia Perales $108,839.00 Constable Rodolfo Rodriguez $91,741.00 * Constable Mike Villarreal $79,391.00 Constable Adrian Cortez $79,391.00 Constable Harold DeVally $79,391.00 Includes a supplement in the amount of $4,800 for Juvenile Board *Includes a supplement in the amount of $12,350 for Operational Allowance **Includes a supplement in the amount of $3,640 HB9 Texas Legislature PUBLIC HEARING

38. Public Hearing to consider the proposed budget pursuant to Texas Local Government code Section 111.067. At the Conclusion of the Public Hearing, the commissioners court shall take action on the proposed budget pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.068. This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year's budget by $7,885,566 (11.21%) and of that amount, $1,337,403 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

39. Discussion and possible action to adopt the county budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 pursuant to Chapter 111 of the Texas Local Government Code. The Court may make any modifications to the proposed budget that it considers warranted by law and required by the interest of the taxpayers by majority vote. 39. (A) Discussion and possible action to itemize and set fees by Order as part of the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 budget preparation process for the county’s floodplain management program including but not limited to determinations, development permits, certifications and inspections as prescribed by the provisions of Section 16.324, Texas Water Code. Staff recommends keeping the same fee schedule approved with the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 budget.

40. Discussion and possible action to ratify, adopt and approve the property tax increase reflected in the proposed budget that required raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year as required by Texas Local Government Code 111.068.

41. Discussion and possible action to designate the following meeting dates and times on which the Commissioners Court shall convene in regular term each month during Fiscal Year 2017-2018 pursuant to Section 81.005, Texas Local Government Code. All meetings shall start at 9:00 a.m. The Court may convene on any other day as deemed necessary and as authorized by law. Commissioners Court may at its discretion, re-schedule meeting dates and times if necessary. October 10, 2017 (Tuesday) October 23, 2017 November 13, 2017 November 27, 2017 December 11, 2017 January 8, 2018 January 22, 2018 February 12, 2018 February 26, 2018 March 12, 2018 March 26, 2018 April 9, 2018 April 23, 2018 May 14, 2018 May 29, 2018 (Tuesday) June 11, 2018 June 25, 2018 July 9, 2018 July 23, 2018 August 13, 2018 August 27, 2018 September 10, 2018 September 24, 2018

42. Discussion and possible action to approve the proposed holiday schedule for Fiscal Year 2017-2018; and any other matters incident thereto. Columbus Day October 9, 2017 (Monday) Veteran’s Day November 10, 2017 (Friday) Thanksgiving November 23 & 24, 2017 (Thursday & Friday) Christmas December 25, 2017 (Monday) New Year’s Day January 1, 2018 (Monday) Martin Luther King January 15, 2018 (Monday) President’s Day February 19, 2018 (Monday) Easter April 2, 2018 (Monday) Memorial Day May 28, 2018 (Monday) Independence Day July 4, 2018 (Wednesday) Labor Day September 3, 2018 (Monday) *Four (4) Personal Holidays will be approved for this fiscal year County Offices MAY BE OPERATED ON A SKELETON CREW ON DECEMBER 22nd and DECEMBER 29, 2017, MARCH 30, 2018 (Good Friday). COMPENSATORY TIME/ANNUAL LEAVE OR PERSONAL HOLIDAY (NO SICK LEAVE) MAY BE USED BY EMPLOYEES DESIRING TO TAKE LEAVE ON THESE DAYS SUBJECT TO PUBLIC OFFICIAL/DEPARTMENT HEAD DISCRETION.

10. Honorable Jesse Gonzalez, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1

43. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of furniture for El Cenizo Library in the amount of $3,993.35 from Executive Office Supply; and any other matter incident thereto. [Requested by Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez, Pct 1; Account #3060-6270-001-474501 (Library Construction - El Cenizo Library)] Issue: Furniture for El Cenizo Library needed for library operations. Solution: Approve request to properly equip the Library with new furniture. Result: New furniture for the El Cenizo Library will enhance operations of the building.

13. Closed Session/Executive Session

44. Discussion and possible action to perform an annual performance review of a Webb County Department Head who is subject to the authority of the Webb County Commissioners Court, to wit: Rio Bravo Community Center Director, Slot #2289 Action to be taken by Commissioners Court may include continuation of employment, reassignment, and modification of duties, disciplinary action, dismissal or other actions. The Commissioners Court may take such other action as may be necessary to implement its decisions including, but not limited to, appointment of interim department heads and/or permanent appointment of department heads; and any other matters incident thereto. [Closed Meeting/Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Sections 551.071 ((A)(B) Consultation with Attorney) and 551.074 (Personnel Matters)]

12. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

47. Discussion and possible action to retain outside counsel to represent the Planning Advisory Board in any legal matters that conflict with county attorney's office; and any other matters incident thereto.

48. Discussion and possible action to approve the personal injury settlement to Rosalinda Perez, as a result of a motor vehicle accident involving a Webb County employee, that occurred on September 12,2016 at the intersection of South Ejido Avenue and Santa Barbara Street, in Laredo, Texas; and any other matter incident thereto. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071(1)(B)(consultation with attorney about a settlement offer)]

Items 50 & 51

50. Communications

51. Adjourn

Sep 25, 2017 Commissioners Court Meeting

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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 9:00 a.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE TANO E. TIJERINA, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation

3. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

4. 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, individually or in a group, will be allowed a total of Three (3) minutes within which to make any/all public comments.

CONSENT AGENDA: At most meetings, the Commissioners Court establishes a Consent Agenda. It consists of those Agenda Items which are routine or non-controversial, and which neither a member of the Commissioners court has asked to be pulled for discussion. Once the Commissioners Court has established the Consent Agenda, Agenda Items included on it will be voted upon in one vote, and will not be discussed separately unless requested by the County Judge or Commissioners. The consent agenda has been created in order to give constituents the opportunity to view any and all pertinent backup information with reference to any item in the agenda. The objective of the consent agenda is for all Webb County constituents to be familiar with everyday county business and to demonstrate the transparency and fairness of this Commissioners Court. The following Agenda Items are of a routine nature, and the Commissioners Court has received supporting materials for consideration. All of these Agenda Items will be passed with one vote without being discussed separately, unless a member of the Commissioners Court or the public requests that a particular Agenda Item be discussed. If so, that Agenda Item will be pulled from the Consent Agenda and discussed as part of the regular Agenda at the appropriate time. One vote will approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. CONSENT ITEMS

5. Honorable Oscar Hale, 406th District Court Judge

6. Building Maintenance

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

8. Community Action Agency

9. Honorable Rudy Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1

10. Honorable Mike Villarreal, Constable Pct. 2

11. Honorable Adrian Cortez, Constable Pct. 3

12. Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

13. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

14. Honorable Hugo Martinez, County Court at Law 1 Judge

15. Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

16. Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk

17. Economic Development

18. Elections Administration

19. Fire Suppression & EMS Services

20. Head Start Disclaimer: All Head Start monies are 100% Federal funds

21. Information Technology

22. Juvenile Probation Department

23. Medical Examiner

24. Planning & Physical Development

25. Pre-Trial Services

26. Public Defender

27. Purchasing

28. Risk Management

29. Road & Bridge

30. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

31. Honorable Patricia A. Barrera, Tax-Assessor- Collector

5. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

32. Discussion and possible action to authorize the continued payment of salary and fringe benefits of the Office of Violence Against Women (OVW) grant funding investigator (Slot #2830) for a period not to exceed Ninety (90) days, until possible grant award notification. A grant application for the continuation of this grant funding was approved for submission by the Webb County Commissioners Court on January 9, 2017. However, since this is a discretionary grant, there is no guarantee of continuation of grant funding. [Grant Fund #2604 (OVW)] Issue: In its grant application solicitation, the funding agency anticipated notifying all applicants of funding decisions by October 1, 2017, and the Fiscal Year 2017 awards are starting to go out on a rolling basis. However, the investigator’s current grant performance end date is scheduled for September 30, 2017, and the Webb County Sheriff’s Office has not received official notification of the funding decision regarding its 2017 Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) grant renewal application for the continued grant funding. Solution: The Webb County Commissioners’ Court approve the continued payment of salary and fringe benefits until the Webb County Sheriff’s Office receives official notice about the agency’s funding decision. Result: The investigator will be able to continue to provide necessary services to the domestic violence victims of the Laredo/Webb County community until the Webb County Sheriff’s Office is notified of the agency’s funding decision.

6. Human Resources

33. Status report from HR department regarding personnel salary changes to employee slots with additional action to approve all as budget amendments for all departments included; and any other matters incident thereto.

7. Planning

34. Discussion and possible action to grant Preliminary Plat Approval to High Caliber Estates Plat and grant a waiver from Section IX.2. of the Subdivision Regulations which call for cross streets at 1,500 feet and a maximum length of 1,000 feet for dead end streets. The Planning Advisory Board recommended approval of this item contingent upon compliance with staff comments at their meeting of September 14, 2017.

8. Budget Officers

35. Discussion and possible action to approve the county Voluntary Separation Plan and approve the Eighteen (18) contracts signed by county employees with an effective date of September 28, 2017 for a total payout amount of $269,693.61, and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Funds to be paid by the respective departments]

36. Discussion and possible action to approve and adopt the Webb County Budget & Fiscal Policies with possible action to amend if necessary; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: The budget office needed to have a set budget and fiscal policy in place to conduct county business. Solution: The approval of the policy will give elected officials and department heads direction on how funds can be used and allocated. Result: Any concerns with budget and financial information can be addressed with this policy.

9. Commissioners Court Administrator (Part 1 of 2)

37. Discussion and possible action to adopt Commissioners Court Order setting the salaries and allowances of elected county officers in compliance with Texas Local Government Code Section 152.013 as follows (No proposed increase on Elected Officials salaries): Judge Tano E. Tijerina $101,709.00 Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez $78,126.00 Commissioner Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina $78,126.00 Commissioner John C. Galo $78,126.00 Commissioner Jaime A. Canales $78,126.00 Tax Assessor Collector Patricia A. Barrera $116,027.00 Judge Jose A. Lopez $15,600.00 Judge Monica Z. Notzon $18,000.00 Judge Rebecca Ramirez Palomo $18,000.00 Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. $18,000.00 Judge Victor Villarreal $158,000.00 Judge Hugo Martinez $158,000.00 Judge Hector J. Liendo $85,075.00 Judge Oscar R. Liendo $85,075.00 Judge Ramiro Veliz, Jr. $85,075.00 Judge Danny Dominguez $85,075.00 Judge Alfredo Garcia, Jr. $85,075.00 Judge Jose “Pepe” Salinas $85,075.00 District Attorney Isidro R. Alaniz $51,244.00 County Attorney Marco A. Montemayor $144,684.00 District Clerk Esther Degollado $108,839.00 County Clerk Margie Ramirez Ibarra $108,839.00 Sheriff Martin Cuellar $134,313.00* Treasurer Delia Perales $108,839.00 Constable Rodolfo Rodriguez $91,741.00 * Constable Mike Villarreal $79,391.00 Constable Adrian Cortez $79,391.00 Constable Harold DeVally $79,391.00 Includes a supplement in the amount of $4,800 for Juvenile Board *Includes a supplement in the amount of $12,350 for Operational Allowance **Includes a supplement in the amount of $3,640 HB9 Texas Legislature PUBLIC HEARING

38. Public Hearing to consider the proposed budget pursuant to Texas Local Government code Section 111.067. At the Conclusion of the Public Hearing, the commissioners court shall take action on the proposed budget pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.068. This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year's budget by $7,885,566 (11.21%) and of that amount, $1,337,403 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

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

45. Discussion and possible action to accept the proposed personnel budget as filed and submitted by the presiding judge of the 406th Judicial District Court for FY 2018, to include the number of positions for court staff and support personnel as have been determined necessary for the county needs by the presiding judge; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by 406th District Judge, Oscar J. Hale, Jr.]

46. Discussion and possible action to include a pay increase for the court staff and support personnel of the 406th Judicial District Court for FY 2018, in the same manner as was applied to all Webb County employees, and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by 406th District Judge, Oscar J. Hale, Jr.]

9. Commissioners Court Administrator (Part 2 of 2)

37. Discussion and possible action to adopt Commissioners Court Order setting the salaries and allowances of elected county officers in compliance with Texas Local Government Code Section 152.013 as follows (No proposed increase on Elected Officials salaries): Judge Tano E. Tijerina $101,709.00 Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez $78,126.00 Commissioner Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina $78,126.00 Commissioner John C. Galo $78,126.00 Commissioner Jaime A. Canales $78,126.00 Tax Assessor Collector Patricia A. Barrera $116,027.00 Judge Jose A. Lopez $15,600.00 Judge Monica Z. Notzon $18,000.00 Judge Rebecca Ramirez Palomo $18,000.00 Judge Oscar J. Hale, Jr. $18,000.00 Judge Victor Villarreal $158,000.00 Judge Hugo Martinez $158,000.00 Judge Hector J. Liendo $85,075.00 Judge Oscar R. Liendo $85,075.00 Judge Ramiro Veliz, Jr. $85,075.00 Judge Danny Dominguez $85,075.00 Judge Alfredo Garcia, Jr. $85,075.00 Judge Jose “Pepe” Salinas $85,075.00 District Attorney Isidro R. Alaniz $51,244.00 County Attorney Marco A. Montemayor $144,684.00 District Clerk Esther Degollado $108,839.00 County Clerk Margie Ramirez Ibarra $108,839.00 Sheriff Martin Cuellar $134,313.00* Treasurer Delia Perales $108,839.00 Constable Rodolfo Rodriguez $91,741.00 * Constable Mike Villarreal $79,391.00 Constable Adrian Cortez $79,391.00 Constable Harold DeVally $79,391.00 Includes a supplement in the amount of $4,800 for Juvenile Board *Includes a supplement in the amount of $12,350 for Operational Allowance **Includes a supplement in the amount of $3,640 HB9 Texas Legislature PUBLIC HEARING

38. Public Hearing to consider the proposed budget pursuant to Texas Local Government code Section 111.067. At the Conclusion of the Public Hearing, the commissioners court shall take action on the proposed budget pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 111.068. This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year's budget by $7,885,566 (11.21%) and of that amount, $1,337,403 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

39. Discussion and possible action to adopt the county budget for fiscal year 2017-2018 pursuant to Chapter 111 of the Texas Local Government Code. The Court may make any modifications to the proposed budget that it considers warranted by law and required by the interest of the taxpayers by majority vote. 39. (A) Discussion and possible action to itemize and set fees by Order as part of the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 budget preparation process for the county’s floodplain management program including but not limited to determinations, development permits, certifications and inspections as prescribed by the provisions of Section 16.324, Texas Water Code. Staff recommends keeping the same fee schedule approved with the Fiscal Year 2016-2017 budget.

40. Discussion and possible action to ratify, adopt and approve the property tax increase reflected in the proposed budget that required raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year as required by Texas Local Government Code 111.068.

41. Discussion and possible action to designate the following meeting dates and times on which the Commissioners Court shall convene in regular term each month during Fiscal Year 2017-2018 pursuant to Section 81.005, Texas Local Government Code. All meetings shall start at 9:00 a.m. The Court may convene on any other day as deemed necessary and as authorized by law. Commissioners Court may at its discretion, re-schedule meeting dates and times if necessary. October 10, 2017 (Tuesday) October 23, 2017 November 13, 2017 November 27, 2017 December 11, 2017 January 8, 2018 January 22, 2018 February 12, 2018 February 26, 2018 March 12, 2018 March 26, 2018 April 9, 2018 April 23, 2018 May 14, 2018 May 29, 2018 (Tuesday) June 11, 2018 June 25, 2018 July 9, 2018 July 23, 2018 August 13, 2018 August 27, 2018 September 10, 2018 September 24, 2018

42. Discussion and possible action to approve the proposed holiday schedule for Fiscal Year 2017-2018; and any other matters incident thereto. Columbus Day October 9, 2017 (Monday) Veteran’s Day November 10, 2017 (Friday) Thanksgiving November 23 & 24, 2017 (Thursday & Friday) Christmas December 25, 2017 (Monday) New Year’s Day January 1, 2018 (Monday) Martin Luther King January 15, 2018 (Monday) President’s Day February 19, 2018 (Monday) Easter April 2, 2018 (Monday) Memorial Day May 28, 2018 (Monday) Independence Day July 4, 2018 (Wednesday) Labor Day September 3, 2018 (Monday) *Four (4) Personal Holidays will be approved for this fiscal year County Offices MAY BE OPERATED ON A SKELETON CREW ON DECEMBER 22nd and DECEMBER 29, 2017, MARCH 30, 2018 (Good Friday). COMPENSATORY TIME/ANNUAL LEAVE OR PERSONAL HOLIDAY (NO SICK LEAVE) MAY BE USED BY EMPLOYEES DESIRING TO TAKE LEAVE ON THESE DAYS SUBJECT TO PUBLIC OFFICIAL/DEPARTMENT HEAD DISCRETION.

10. Honorable Jesse Gonzalez, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1

43. Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of furniture for El Cenizo Library in the amount of $3,993.35 from Executive Office Supply; and any other matter incident thereto. [Requested by Commissioner Jesse Gonzalez, Pct 1; Account #3060-6270-001-474501 (Library Construction - El Cenizo Library)] Issue: Furniture for El Cenizo Library needed for library operations. Solution: Approve request to properly equip the Library with new furniture. Result: New furniture for the El Cenizo Library will enhance operations of the building.

13. Closed Session/Executive Session

44. Discussion and possible action to perform an annual performance review of a Webb County Department Head who is subject to the authority of the Webb County Commissioners Court, to wit: Rio Bravo Community Center Director, Slot #2289 Action to be taken by Commissioners Court may include continuation of employment, reassignment, and modification of duties, disciplinary action, dismissal or other actions. The Commissioners Court may take such other action as may be necessary to implement its decisions including, but not limited to, appointment of interim department heads and/or permanent appointment of department heads; and any other matters incident thereto. [Closed Meeting/Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Sections 551.071 ((A)(B) Consultation with Attorney) and 551.074 (Personnel Matters)]

12. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

47. Discussion and possible action to retain outside counsel to represent the Planning Advisory Board in any legal matters that conflict with county attorney's office; and any other matters incident thereto.

48. Discussion and possible action to approve the personal injury settlement to Rosalinda Perez, as a result of a motor vehicle accident involving a Webb County employee, that occurred on September 12,2016 at the intersection of South Ejido Avenue and Santa Barbara Street, in Laredo, Texas; and any other matter incident thereto. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071(1)(B)(consultation with attorney about a settlement offer)]

Items 50 & 51

50. Communications

51. Adjourn

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 9:00 a.m.

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation

3. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

5. Honorable Oscar Hale, 406th District Court Judge

6. Building Maintenance

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

8. Community Action Agency

9. Honorable Rudy Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1

10. Honorable Mike Villarreal, Constable Pct. 2

11. Honorable Adrian Cortez, Constable Pct. 3

12. Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

13. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

14. Honorable Hugo Martinez, County Court at Law 1 Judge

15. Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

16. Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk

17. Economic Development

18. Elections Administration

19. Fire Suppression & EMS Services

20. Head Start Disclaimer: All Head Start monies are 100% Federal funds

21. Information Technology

22. Juvenile Probation Department

23. Medical Examiner

24. Planning & Physical Development

25. Pre-Trial Services

26. Public Defender

27. Purchasing

28. Risk Management

29. Road & Bridge

30. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

31. Honorable Patricia A. Barrera, Tax-Assessor- Collector

33. Status report from HR department regarding personnel salary changes to employee slots with additional action to approve all as budget amendments for all departments included; and any other matters incident thereto.

40. Discussion and possible action to ratify, adopt and approve the property tax increase reflected in the proposed budget that required raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year as required by Texas Local Government Code 111.068.

47. Discussion and possible action to retain outside counsel to represent the Planning Advisory Board in any legal matters that conflict with county attorney's office; and any other matters incident thereto.

50. Communications

51. Adjourn

Sep 25, 2017 Commissioners Court Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 9:00 a.m.

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation

3. Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

5. Honorable Oscar Hale, 406th District Court Judge

6. Building Maintenance

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

8. Community Action Agency

9. Honorable Rudy Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1

10. Honorable Mike Villarreal, Constable Pct. 2

11. Honorable Adrian Cortez, Constable Pct. 3

12. Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

13. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

14. Honorable Hugo Martinez, County Court at Law 1 Judge

15. Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

16. Honorable Esther Degollado, District Clerk

17. Economic Development

18. Elections Administration

19. Fire Suppression & EMS Services

20. Head Start Disclaimer: All Head Start monies are 100% Federal funds

21. Information Technology

22. Juvenile Probation Department

23. Medical Examiner

24. Planning & Physical Development

25. Pre-Trial Services

26. Public Defender

27. Purchasing

28. Risk Management

29. Road & Bridge

30. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

31. Honorable Patricia A. Barrera, Tax-Assessor- Collector

33. Status report from HR department regarding personnel salary changes to employee slots with additional action to approve all as budget amendments for all departments included; and any other matters incident thereto.

40. Discussion and possible action to ratify, adopt and approve the property tax increase reflected in the proposed budget that required raising more revenue from property taxes than in the previous year as required by Texas Local Government Code 111.068.

47. Discussion and possible action to retain outside counsel to represent the Planning Advisory Board in any legal matters that conflict with county attorney's office; and any other matters incident thereto.

50. Communications

51. Adjourn

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