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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 OCTOBER 23, 2017 9:00 a.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE TANO E. TIJERINA, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE (Part 1 of 2)

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation

30. Discussion and possible action to record into the Commissioners' Court minutes the District Clerk's certification of the appointment of Mr. Conrado M. Hein, Jr. as County Auditor for Webb County, Texas pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §84.003(b) and 152.031(b), and direct payment of the County Auditor's salary. Auditor’s Board of Judicial District Judges minutes Submitted by District Clerk Esther Degollado.

1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE TANO E. TIJERINA, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE (Part 2 of 2)

3. Discussion and possible action for Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Reports (Auditor, Treasurer, Human Resources, Business Office); and any other matters incident thereto.

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. Commissioners Court Administrator

7. Auditor

8. Civil Legal Division

9. Community Action Agency

10. Honorable Rudy Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1

11. Honorable Harold Devally, Constable Pct. 4

12. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

13. Economic Development

14. Indigent Healthcare Services

15. Purchasing

16. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

17. Medical Examiner

4. Honorable Monica Notzon, 111th District Court Judge

18. Discussion and possible action to approve and fund the purchase of Audio and Video equipment for the courtroom at the 111th District Court using Capital Outlay funds not to exceed $40,200, subject to the Webb County Purchasing Rules and Regulations and approval of purchase order. [Account #3015-7050-001-470000-075] Issue: Our courtroom has not had operating Audio and Video equipment since a power outage occurred in February. Commissioner's Court approved $15,500 that had been quoted from a vendor, but MIS realized that initial quote did not cover what the court needed. Our court has been operating on two rolling TV monitors and battery operated microphone. Solution: MIS has been working alongside the vendor for a detailed quote and has recommended we accept it so that installation can begin. Result: Working Audio and Visual equipment in the courtroom.

9. Honorable Victor Villarreal, County Court at Law 2 Judge

19. Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendment (line item transfer): Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount Bal. End Bal. From: 2356-2070-001-459020 Other - Medical Assisted Therapy $3,420.12 $22,000 $18,579.88 To: 2356-2070-001-421000 Insurance $3,420.12 $0 $3,420.12 Issue: In the current budget for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) Grant # TI-026095, DWI court, there is a deficit in funds for Insurance to cover allowances in fringe benefits for staff under the grant. Solution: Line item transfer necessary funds to cover expenses for insurances that are funded by the grant. There will be no impact to the budget for the grant that has already been previously approved, and all transferred funds stay totally within the approved budget. Result: Staff employed under the grant will be able to be fully compensated for insurance and fringe benefits provided by the grant. There will be no impact to the General Fund. [Fund #2356]

39. Closed Session/Executive Session

33. Discussion and possible action to approve full and final settlement of all claims in the case entitled Adriana Perez v. Webb County, cause number 2011CVT000305 D2, pending in the 111th Judicial District Court of Webb County, Texas, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071(1)(B)(consultation with attorney regarding a settlement offer)]

10. Economic Development

20. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2018 Formula Grant Indigent Defense Resolution. The Texas Commission on Indigent Defense has funding available for fiscal year 2017-2018, to maintain a quality, cost effective defense system that meets the needs of local communities and the requirements of the constitution and state law. This is a yearly grant resolution. There is no negative impact to the budget. [Requested by Cornell Mickley, Pre-Trial Services]

11. Medical Examiner

21. Discussion and possible action to approve One (1) Part-time Medical Death Investigator at 20 hours per week at the rate of $20.38 per hour. Therefore, waiving the $15.00 dollars maximum for part-time position. Issue: New position has been created for part-time Medical Death Investigator. Solution: Approve the new part-time Medical Death Investigator @ $20.38 dollars per hour. Result: By approving the new part-time Medical Death Investigator at this salary we will be able to fill the position with a qualified individual.

Auditor

22. Discussion and possible action to revise the auditor certified projected revenues from $14,210,000 to $18,410,000 as per the September 25, 2017 adopted rates for the Employees Health Benefit Fund for both the employer contribution and employee deductions as recommended by the insurance consultant and accepted by the Court.

Presentations

34. Presentation and Oath of Office for the 2017 - 2018 Head Start/Early Head Start/Child Care Partnership Policy Council Officers. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director]

35. Recognition and presentation of plaque to XHNOE FM Stereo 91 on their 40 year broadcasting anniversary. Stereo 91 launched in 1967 and was the first radio station to serve the sister cities of Laredo, TX and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

Engineer

23. Discussion and possible action for Webb County to grant, sell, convey and dedicate a Fifteen foot (15’) wide utility easement and utility access easement to the City of Laredo, a Texas Municipal Corporation, in order to provide for utility service and easement access to a 0.022 acre tract of land, or 977 square feet, more or less, conveyed to Webb County in a Deed recorded in Volume 209, Page 487 of the Deed Records of Webb County, Texas. Said 0.022 acre tract of land being more described by a metes and bounds description and survey sketch depicting the 15’ wide utility easement and utility access easement attached hereto as Exhibit “A” pages 1-3, and authorizing the County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents and all other matters incident thereto.

14. Purchasing

24. Discussion and possible action to approve the job description for the new Administrative Clerk position under the Purchasing Department and to approve the submittal to Civil Service Commission as presented for final certification. Issue: New Administrative Clerk position was approved and budgeted for fiscal year 2018. Currently no job description exists specific to the Purchasing Department. Solution: Approve the job description as presented by the Purchasing Agent and authorize the submittal to the Civil Service Commission to finalize certification of job description. Result: Fill vacancy and provide customer service to external and internal customers related to front office staff responsibilities and other administrative duties assigned by the Purchasing Agent.

25. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

25. Discussion and possible action to change the title and job description of Slot #2811 (Drug Court Clerk - 10/AB) to Senior Deputy County Clerk. Issue: Currently the title and job description of Slot #2811 - Drug Court Clerk is not appropriate or equivalent to that of the Webb County Clerk Office Deputies. Solution: To approve the change of tile and job description for Slot #2811. Result: The County Clerk's Office will proceed with presenting the changes to the Webb County Civil Service Commission.

26. Discussion and possible action to reclassify Slot #2748 (Administrative Assistant - 12/A) to Senior Deputy County Clerk - 12/E subject to Civil Service Commission approval and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective October 23, 2017; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: Currently the title and job description of Slot #2748 - Administrative Assistant is not appropriate or equivalent to that of the Webb County Clerk Office Deputies. Solution: To approve the change of title and job description with the discretionary increase for Slot #2748. Result: The County Clerk's Office will proceed with presenting the changes to the Webb County Civil Service Commission.

27. Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendment (line item transfer): Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount Bal. End Bal. From: 2006-259700 County Clerk Records Mgmt - Fund Balance $80,000 $900,833 $820,833 To: 2006-2310-001-470000 Capital Outlay $80,000 $0 $80,000 Issue: A total of $77,187 is needed to process the 50% payment due to Kofile Technologies at "Go Live" for the CountyFusion System approved 01-11-2016. Solution: Approval of line item transfer. Result: The County Clerk's Office will process the payment owed to Kofile Technologies.

28. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Historical Plat Collection Preservation Project Agreement between Webb County and Kofile Technologies, Inc., for the preservation, archival imaging, indexing, microfilm digitation, encapsulation and file cabinet storage of 48 Historical Webb County Plat Record Archives, Phase III Project for the Webb County Clerk’s Office in the amount of $23,834.56, pursuant to Section 271.103, Subchapter G (Purchases from Federal Schedule Sources of Supply), GSA Contract No. GS-35F-275AA and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Margie Ibarra, County Clerk; Account #3195-2310-001-470000-125 (Capital Outlay Building Improvements)] Issue: Due to the historical nature and continued physical deterioration of these 48 Webb County Plat Records, and required permanent retention period requirements as per the Texas State Library & Archives Commission, 2011, these historical plat records presently stored and located at the Webb County Clerk’s Office need these services from this to be properly preserved, remediated, protected, archived, microfilmed and stored in order to prevent any further deterioration by providing for surface cleaning, tear repairs, removing of deposits, including dust, soot, airborne particulates, sedimentation, insect detritus, and/or biological/mineral contaminants, archival imaging, indexing, storage and microfilming. Solution: Approval of this historical plat preservation agreement will provide for proper plat preservation, archival imaging and indexing, and storage. Result: Plat Records preservation and physical deterioration preventive measures will ensure that these historical plat records are properly cared for and maintained by the Webb County Clerk’s Office.

28. Honorable Harold Devally, Constable Pct. 4

29. Discussion and possible action to approve the continued payment of overtime and fringe benefits of the grant funded State and Local Overtime an Authorized Expense/Strategic Initiative Program under the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces for Thirty (30) days, until receipt of the agreement with the signature by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) or his designee. Webb County has already been notified of said agreement and returned it to OCDETF with the required signature by the authorized official for Webb County, the Webb County Judge, in reference to this agreement. OCDETF will cover $18,042.00 in overtime from Fund Source 2602. Also to increase fringe benefits accounts of $3,926.00 by Constable Pct. 4 Federal Forfeiture Fund #2202 to cover fringe benefits. Issue: Approval from Commissioners Court to continue providing fringe benefits covered by the Constable Pct. 4 Solution: Approval by Commissioners Court Result: Constable Pct. 4 continue providing fringe benefits to the designee.

32. Commissioners Court Administrator

31. Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchasing agent to solicit Request for Qualifications for the Webb County Delinquent Court Fees and Fines Collection contract; and any other matters incident thereto.

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

32. Report from county staff regarding proposed county healthcare premiums for all employees and retirees for next calendar year, with discussion and possible action to consider other cost saving measures or alternatives for more affordable healthcare; and other matters incident thereto. [Co-Sponsored by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner, Precinct 1] Issue: While a few employees may be able to sustain an increase in insurance premiums many employees simply cannot afford a 100% increase and maintain an 80-20 plan and/or sign up for a 60-40 plan because it will cause a more severe impact to their finances. Solution: Consider other cost saving measures or alternatives for more affordable healthcare in an effort to find a more attainable solution; continue meeting with employees and implementing mandatory educational healthcare presentations covering the alternatives to saving money for themselves and the county.

Items 36 & 37

36. Communications

37. Adjourn

Oct 23, 2017 Commissioners Court Meeting

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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 OCTOBER 23, 2017 9:00 a.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE TANO E. TIJERINA, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE (Part 1 of 2)

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation

30. Discussion and possible action to record into the Commissioners' Court minutes the District Clerk's certification of the appointment of Mr. Conrado M. Hein, Jr. as County Auditor for Webb County, Texas pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §84.003(b) and 152.031(b), and direct payment of the County Auditor's salary. Auditor’s Board of Judicial District Judges minutes Submitted by District Clerk Esther Degollado.

1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE TANO E. TIJERINA, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE (Part 2 of 2)

3. Discussion and possible action for Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Reports (Auditor, Treasurer, Human Resources, Business Office); and any other matters incident thereto.

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. Commissioners Court Administrator

7. Auditor

8. Civil Legal Division

9. Community Action Agency

10. Honorable Rudy Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1

11. Honorable Harold Devally, Constable Pct. 4

12. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

13. Economic Development

14. Indigent Healthcare Services

15. Purchasing

16. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

17. Medical Examiner

4. Honorable Monica Notzon, 111th District Court Judge

18. Discussion and possible action to approve and fund the purchase of Audio and Video equipment for the courtroom at the 111th District Court using Capital Outlay funds not to exceed $40,200, subject to the Webb County Purchasing Rules and Regulations and approval of purchase order. [Account #3015-7050-001-470000-075] Issue: Our courtroom has not had operating Audio and Video equipment since a power outage occurred in February. Commissioner's Court approved $15,500 that had been quoted from a vendor, but MIS realized that initial quote did not cover what the court needed. Our court has been operating on two rolling TV monitors and battery operated microphone. Solution: MIS has been working alongside the vendor for a detailed quote and has recommended we accept it so that installation can begin. Result: Working Audio and Visual equipment in the courtroom.

9. Honorable Victor Villarreal, County Court at Law 2 Judge

19. Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendment (line item transfer): Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount Bal. End Bal. From: 2356-2070-001-459020 Other - Medical Assisted Therapy $3,420.12 $22,000 $18,579.88 To: 2356-2070-001-421000 Insurance $3,420.12 $0 $3,420.12 Issue: In the current budget for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) Grant # TI-026095, DWI court, there is a deficit in funds for Insurance to cover allowances in fringe benefits for staff under the grant. Solution: Line item transfer necessary funds to cover expenses for insurances that are funded by the grant. There will be no impact to the budget for the grant that has already been previously approved, and all transferred funds stay totally within the approved budget. Result: Staff employed under the grant will be able to be fully compensated for insurance and fringe benefits provided by the grant. There will be no impact to the General Fund. [Fund #2356]

39. Closed Session/Executive Session

33. Discussion and possible action to approve full and final settlement of all claims in the case entitled Adriana Perez v. Webb County, cause number 2011CVT000305 D2, pending in the 111th Judicial District Court of Webb County, Texas, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071(1)(B)(consultation with attorney regarding a settlement offer)]

10. Economic Development

20. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2018 Formula Grant Indigent Defense Resolution. The Texas Commission on Indigent Defense has funding available for fiscal year 2017-2018, to maintain a quality, cost effective defense system that meets the needs of local communities and the requirements of the constitution and state law. This is a yearly grant resolution. There is no negative impact to the budget. [Requested by Cornell Mickley, Pre-Trial Services]

11. Medical Examiner

21. Discussion and possible action to approve One (1) Part-time Medical Death Investigator at 20 hours per week at the rate of $20.38 per hour. Therefore, waiving the $15.00 dollars maximum for part-time position. Issue: New position has been created for part-time Medical Death Investigator. Solution: Approve the new part-time Medical Death Investigator @ $20.38 dollars per hour. Result: By approving the new part-time Medical Death Investigator at this salary we will be able to fill the position with a qualified individual.

Auditor

22. Discussion and possible action to revise the auditor certified projected revenues from $14,210,000 to $18,410,000 as per the September 25, 2017 adopted rates for the Employees Health Benefit Fund for both the employer contribution and employee deductions as recommended by the insurance consultant and accepted by the Court.

Presentations

34. Presentation and Oath of Office for the 2017 - 2018 Head Start/Early Head Start/Child Care Partnership Policy Council Officers. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director]

35. Recognition and presentation of plaque to XHNOE FM Stereo 91 on their 40 year broadcasting anniversary. Stereo 91 launched in 1967 and was the first radio station to serve the sister cities of Laredo, TX and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

Engineer

23. Discussion and possible action for Webb County to grant, sell, convey and dedicate a Fifteen foot (15’) wide utility easement and utility access easement to the City of Laredo, a Texas Municipal Corporation, in order to provide for utility service and easement access to a 0.022 acre tract of land, or 977 square feet, more or less, conveyed to Webb County in a Deed recorded in Volume 209, Page 487 of the Deed Records of Webb County, Texas. Said 0.022 acre tract of land being more described by a metes and bounds description and survey sketch depicting the 15’ wide utility easement and utility access easement attached hereto as Exhibit “A” pages 1-3, and authorizing the County Judge to execute any and all relevant documents and all other matters incident thereto.

14. Purchasing

24. Discussion and possible action to approve the job description for the new Administrative Clerk position under the Purchasing Department and to approve the submittal to Civil Service Commission as presented for final certification. Issue: New Administrative Clerk position was approved and budgeted for fiscal year 2018. Currently no job description exists specific to the Purchasing Department. Solution: Approve the job description as presented by the Purchasing Agent and authorize the submittal to the Civil Service Commission to finalize certification of job description. Result: Fill vacancy and provide customer service to external and internal customers related to front office staff responsibilities and other administrative duties assigned by the Purchasing Agent.

25. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

25. Discussion and possible action to change the title and job description of Slot #2811 (Drug Court Clerk - 10/AB) to Senior Deputy County Clerk. Issue: Currently the title and job description of Slot #2811 - Drug Court Clerk is not appropriate or equivalent to that of the Webb County Clerk Office Deputies. Solution: To approve the change of tile and job description for Slot #2811. Result: The County Clerk's Office will proceed with presenting the changes to the Webb County Civil Service Commission.

26. Discussion and possible action to reclassify Slot #2748 (Administrative Assistant - 12/A) to Senior Deputy County Clerk - 12/E subject to Civil Service Commission approval and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective October 23, 2017; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: Currently the title and job description of Slot #2748 - Administrative Assistant is not appropriate or equivalent to that of the Webb County Clerk Office Deputies. Solution: To approve the change of title and job description with the discretionary increase for Slot #2748. Result: The County Clerk's Office will proceed with presenting the changes to the Webb County Civil Service Commission.

27. Discussion and possible action to approve the following budget amendment (line item transfer): Acct. Number Acct. Name Amount Bal. End Bal. From: 2006-259700 County Clerk Records Mgmt - Fund Balance $80,000 $900,833 $820,833 To: 2006-2310-001-470000 Capital Outlay $80,000 $0 $80,000 Issue: A total of $77,187 is needed to process the 50% payment due to Kofile Technologies at "Go Live" for the CountyFusion System approved 01-11-2016. Solution: Approval of line item transfer. Result: The County Clerk's Office will process the payment owed to Kofile Technologies.

28. Discussion and possible action to enter into a Historical Plat Collection Preservation Project Agreement between Webb County and Kofile Technologies, Inc., for the preservation, archival imaging, indexing, microfilm digitation, encapsulation and file cabinet storage of 48 Historical Webb County Plat Record Archives, Phase III Project for the Webb County Clerk’s Office in the amount of $23,834.56, pursuant to Section 271.103, Subchapter G (Purchases from Federal Schedule Sources of Supply), GSA Contract No. GS-35F-275AA and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Margie Ibarra, County Clerk; Account #3195-2310-001-470000-125 (Capital Outlay Building Improvements)] Issue: Due to the historical nature and continued physical deterioration of these 48 Webb County Plat Records, and required permanent retention period requirements as per the Texas State Library & Archives Commission, 2011, these historical plat records presently stored and located at the Webb County Clerk’s Office need these services from this to be properly preserved, remediated, protected, archived, microfilmed and stored in order to prevent any further deterioration by providing for surface cleaning, tear repairs, removing of deposits, including dust, soot, airborne particulates, sedimentation, insect detritus, and/or biological/mineral contaminants, archival imaging, indexing, storage and microfilming. Solution: Approval of this historical plat preservation agreement will provide for proper plat preservation, archival imaging and indexing, and storage. Result: Plat Records preservation and physical deterioration preventive measures will ensure that these historical plat records are properly cared for and maintained by the Webb County Clerk’s Office.

28. Honorable Harold Devally, Constable Pct. 4

29. Discussion and possible action to approve the continued payment of overtime and fringe benefits of the grant funded State and Local Overtime an Authorized Expense/Strategic Initiative Program under the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces for Thirty (30) days, until receipt of the agreement with the signature by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) or his designee. Webb County has already been notified of said agreement and returned it to OCDETF with the required signature by the authorized official for Webb County, the Webb County Judge, in reference to this agreement. OCDETF will cover $18,042.00 in overtime from Fund Source 2602. Also to increase fringe benefits accounts of $3,926.00 by Constable Pct. 4 Federal Forfeiture Fund #2202 to cover fringe benefits. Issue: Approval from Commissioners Court to continue providing fringe benefits covered by the Constable Pct. 4 Solution: Approval by Commissioners Court Result: Constable Pct. 4 continue providing fringe benefits to the designee.

32. Commissioners Court Administrator

31. Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchasing agent to solicit Request for Qualifications for the Webb County Delinquent Court Fees and Fines Collection contract; and any other matters incident thereto.

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

32. Report from county staff regarding proposed county healthcare premiums for all employees and retirees for next calendar year, with discussion and possible action to consider other cost saving measures or alternatives for more affordable healthcare; and other matters incident thereto. [Co-Sponsored by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner, Precinct 1] Issue: While a few employees may be able to sustain an increase in insurance premiums many employees simply cannot afford a 100% increase and maintain an 80-20 plan and/or sign up for a 60-40 plan because it will cause a more severe impact to their finances. Solution: Consider other cost saving measures or alternatives for more affordable healthcare in an effort to find a more attainable solution; continue meeting with employees and implementing mandatory educational healthcare presentations covering the alternatives to saving money for themselves and the county.

Items 36 & 37

36. Communications

37. Adjourn

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 OCTOBER 23, 2017 9:00 a.m.

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation

3. Discussion and possible action for Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Reports (Auditor, Treasurer, Human Resources, Business Office); and any other matters incident thereto.

5. Honorable Oscar Hale, 406th District Court Judge

6. Commissioners Court Administrator

7. Auditor

8. Civil Legal Division

9. Community Action Agency

10. Honorable Rudy Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1

11. Honorable Harold Devally, Constable Pct. 4

12. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

13. Economic Development

14. Indigent Healthcare Services

15. Purchasing

16. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

17. Medical Examiner

34. Presentation and Oath of Office for the 2017 - 2018 Head Start/Early Head Start/Child Care Partnership Policy Council Officers. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director]

35. Recognition and presentation of plaque to XHNOE FM Stereo 91 on their 40 year broadcasting anniversary. Stereo 91 launched in 1967 and was the first radio station to serve the sister cities of Laredo, TX and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

31. Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchasing agent to solicit Request for Qualifications for the Webb County Delinquent Court Fees and Fines Collection contract; and any other matters incident thereto.

36. Communications

37. Adjourn

Oct 23, 2017 Commissioners Court Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 OCTOBER 23, 2017 9:00 a.m.

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

2. Pledge of Allegiance/Invocation

3. Discussion and possible action for Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Reports (Auditor, Treasurer, Human Resources, Business Office); and any other matters incident thereto.

5. Honorable Oscar Hale, 406th District Court Judge

6. Commissioners Court Administrator

7. Auditor

8. Civil Legal Division

9. Community Action Agency

10. Honorable Rudy Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1

11. Honorable Harold Devally, Constable Pct. 4

12. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

13. Economic Development

14. Indigent Healthcare Services

15. Purchasing

16. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

17. Medical Examiner

34. Presentation and Oath of Office for the 2017 - 2018 Head Start/Early Head Start/Child Care Partnership Policy Council Officers. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Head Start Director]

35. Recognition and presentation of plaque to XHNOE FM Stereo 91 on their 40 year broadcasting anniversary. Stereo 91 launched in 1967 and was the first radio station to serve the sister cities of Laredo, TX and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas. [Requested by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner Pct. 1]

31. Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchasing agent to solicit Request for Qualifications for the Webb County Delinquent Court Fees and Fines Collection contract; and any other matters incident thereto.

36. Communications

37. Adjourn

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