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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 MARCH 12, 2018 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. Discussion and possible action for Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Reports (Treasurer, Human Resources, Tax-Assessor-Collector); 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. Casa Blanca Golf Course

7. Civil Legal Division

8. Community Action Agency

9. Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

10. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

11. Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

12. Economic Development

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

14. Purchasing

Civil Legal Division

15. Discussion and possible action to authorize Webb County to execute an Order of Acceptance for the dedication of Two (2) Roadway Right-of-Way easements out of Ranchitos Los Arcos subdivision and Eight (8) Roadway Right-of-Way easements out of Ranchitos Los Mesquites subdivision for the purpose of acquiring these necessary easements to perform road maintenance and improvements to facilitate transportation needs for residents including emergency medical services and school bus pickups for students, and to authorize the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Luis Perez Garcia, Webb County Engineer] Ranchitos Los Mesquites Property Grantor(s) Lot 21 Julia Cantu, Trustee Lot 25 Jose Carlos Chapa Lots 28 & 29 Alan Gamboa Lot 30 Evangelina Villegas, Trustee Lot 31 J. Pedro Castilleja Lot 35 Pablo Lemos, Jr. Lot 53 Juan Jose Cervantes and Tanila Cervantes Ranchitos Los Arcos Property Grantor(s) Lot 31 Anita L. Pederson Lot 36 Jose E. Lopez, Jr. and Vanessa N. Lopez

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

16. Discussion and possible action to convert Slot #1830 (Full Time Kitchen Aide) with an hourly rate of $9.41 to one (1) Part-time Classroom Aide and one (1) Part-time Substitute Teacher, each with an hourly rate of $8.73 for 20 Pay Periods, and to post and fill these two (2) new slots, subject to availability of payroll funds.

7. Human Resources

17. Discussion and possible action to select a permanent or interim Risk Management Director; and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session may be requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5 Subchapter D, Section 551.075 (Personnel Matters)]

18. Discussion and possible action to authorize the transfer of employee from Sheriff’s department #4070 (Slot #463) to Constable Pct. 1 department #3150 (Slot #2373) at same rate of pay, with further action to clarify personnel policies regarding the transfer of law enforcement officers from Collective Bargaining Association (CBA) positions to wage and pay classification scale; and any other matters incident thereto.

8. Engineer

19. Discussion and possible action to accept a reimbursement in the amount of $33,345.87 for a Supplemental Joint Agreement between Webb County, Texas and the Texas Mexican Railway Company and the Kansas City Southern Railway Company approved October 5, 2016 to permanently close the existing Vaquillas Road crossing railroad track and to route motor vehicle traffic to Jennings Road. With further action to assign an account number and a contact person to receive funds and distribute accordingly and; authorize the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: Due to public safety this railroad crossing had to be closed. Solution: Completed project for the safety of community. Receive reimbursement and apply accordingly to assigned account. Result: Enhanced safety.

9. Purchasing

20. Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of Seven (7) scanners, Two (2) computers and software from Connection, Dell & SHI to be used for Justice of the Peace Pct. 4, Judge Jose R. Salinas, pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing program NCPA 01-44, DIR-TSO-3763, DIR-SDD-2503 respectively in the amount of Thirty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Nine Dollars and Eighty-Six cents ($33,869.86). [Account #2009-2180-001-460105 (Technology Fund)] Issue: Department is in need of additional updated computers and scanners for their department court operations. Solution: By using available Technology funds, the department can procure computer equipment and scanners needed for daily court operation. Result: Obtained equipment will better equip department for all court needs.

21. Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of routers with accessories, installation and network support from Insight to be used for Justice of the Peace Pct. 3, Judge Alfredo Garcia, pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing program DIR-TSO-2542 in the amount of Seven Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and Thirty-Six cents ($7,649.36). [Account #2009-2170-001-460105 (Technology Fund)] Issue: Department is in need for adequate internet access in order for better communication with other departments within Webb County. Solution: Purchase and installation of routers will provide the tools needed to obtained faster and more reliable internet access in order to facilitate more efficient operations and communication. Result: Faster internet services will be available with the hardware tools obtained and installed.

22. Discussion and possible action to award Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #2017-003 "Hachar Reuthinger Road Project" to Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation for preliminary engineering services under Contract Number CSJ: 0922-33-166; Hachar Reuthinger Road Project - Northern N.D. Hachar Tract Boundary to I-35 and authorize the Civil / Legal division to negotiate contractual terms and conditions and all related engineering fees pursuant to the award of the RFQ. [Requested by Commissioners Court; Account No. 3721-7230-001-432001 Hachar RD Extension - Construction In Progress - Administration - Professional Services] Issue: The multiphase process to evaluate the firms who submitted a proposal for this project is complete. The top three (3) engineering firms were interviewed by the assigned evaluation team and final scores have been submitted to the Purchasing Agent. The top firm scored is Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation. Solution: Award the engineering contract in accordance with the adopted procurement rules for projects funded by the US Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration and monitored by TXDOT. Result: Authorize legal staff to negotiate contractual terms and conditions and all related engineering fees prior to securing Commissioners Court approval on contract dollar amount.

10. Commissioners Court Administrator

23. Status report regarding the proposed corrective action plan in response to the Office of Court Administration's technical assistance report, with requested action to approve a task force committee comprised of key officials and departments who will work together to develop and implement a revised county Collections Improvement Program; and any other matters incident thereto.

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

24. Discussion and possible action to to approve the following Clean-Up Campaigns on the indicated dates and to authorize the Road & Bridge Department to operate their equipment. La Presa Clean-Up March 13, 2018 Rio Bravo Clean-Up April 10, 2018 El Cenizo Clean-Up April 17, 2018 Mirando City Clean-Up May 8, 2018

16. Honorable Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 2

25. Discussion and possible action regarding an Interlocal Government Agreement between the City of Laredo and Webb County which provides for water and waste water services for certain designated colonia subdivisions along State Highway 359 and F.M. 1472 (Mines Rd.); with further action to direct county staff and civil legal division to resolve certain customer application requests that appear to qualify for the program but are not being honored by the City of Laredo; and any other matters incident thereto.

Items 26 & 27

26. Communications

27. Adjourn

Mar 12, 2018 Commissioners Court Meeting

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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 MARCH 12, 2018 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. Discussion and possible action for Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Reports (Treasurer, Human Resources, Tax-Assessor-Collector); 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. Casa Blanca Golf Course

7. Civil Legal Division

8. Community Action Agency

9. Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

10. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

11. Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

12. Economic Development

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

14. Purchasing

Civil Legal Division

15. Discussion and possible action to authorize Webb County to execute an Order of Acceptance for the dedication of Two (2) Roadway Right-of-Way easements out of Ranchitos Los Arcos subdivision and Eight (8) Roadway Right-of-Way easements out of Ranchitos Los Mesquites subdivision for the purpose of acquiring these necessary easements to perform road maintenance and improvements to facilitate transportation needs for residents including emergency medical services and school bus pickups for students, and to authorize the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Luis Perez Garcia, Webb County Engineer] Ranchitos Los Mesquites Property Grantor(s) Lot 21 Julia Cantu, Trustee Lot 25 Jose Carlos Chapa Lots 28 & 29 Alan Gamboa Lot 30 Evangelina Villegas, Trustee Lot 31 J. Pedro Castilleja Lot 35 Pablo Lemos, Jr. Lot 53 Juan Jose Cervantes and Tanila Cervantes Ranchitos Los Arcos Property Grantor(s) Lot 31 Anita L. Pederson Lot 36 Jose E. Lopez, Jr. and Vanessa N. Lopez

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

16. Discussion and possible action to convert Slot #1830 (Full Time Kitchen Aide) with an hourly rate of $9.41 to one (1) Part-time Classroom Aide and one (1) Part-time Substitute Teacher, each with an hourly rate of $8.73 for 20 Pay Periods, and to post and fill these two (2) new slots, subject to availability of payroll funds.

7. Human Resources

17. Discussion and possible action to select a permanent or interim Risk Management Director; and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session may be requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5 Subchapter D, Section 551.075 (Personnel Matters)]

18. Discussion and possible action to authorize the transfer of employee from Sheriff’s department #4070 (Slot #463) to Constable Pct. 1 department #3150 (Slot #2373) at same rate of pay, with further action to clarify personnel policies regarding the transfer of law enforcement officers from Collective Bargaining Association (CBA) positions to wage and pay classification scale; and any other matters incident thereto.

8. Engineer

19. Discussion and possible action to accept a reimbursement in the amount of $33,345.87 for a Supplemental Joint Agreement between Webb County, Texas and the Texas Mexican Railway Company and the Kansas City Southern Railway Company approved October 5, 2016 to permanently close the existing Vaquillas Road crossing railroad track and to route motor vehicle traffic to Jennings Road. With further action to assign an account number and a contact person to receive funds and distribute accordingly and; authorize the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. Issue: Due to public safety this railroad crossing had to be closed. Solution: Completed project for the safety of community. Receive reimbursement and apply accordingly to assigned account. Result: Enhanced safety.

9. Purchasing

20. Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of Seven (7) scanners, Two (2) computers and software from Connection, Dell & SHI to be used for Justice of the Peace Pct. 4, Judge Jose R. Salinas, pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing program NCPA 01-44, DIR-TSO-3763, DIR-SDD-2503 respectively in the amount of Thirty-Three Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Nine Dollars and Eighty-Six cents ($33,869.86). [Account #2009-2180-001-460105 (Technology Fund)] Issue: Department is in need of additional updated computers and scanners for their department court operations. Solution: By using available Technology funds, the department can procure computer equipment and scanners needed for daily court operation. Result: Obtained equipment will better equip department for all court needs.

21. Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of routers with accessories, installation and network support from Insight to be used for Justice of the Peace Pct. 3, Judge Alfredo Garcia, pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing program DIR-TSO-2542 in the amount of Seven Thousand Six Hundred Forty-Nine Dollars and Thirty-Six cents ($7,649.36). [Account #2009-2170-001-460105 (Technology Fund)] Issue: Department is in need for adequate internet access in order for better communication with other departments within Webb County. Solution: Purchase and installation of routers will provide the tools needed to obtained faster and more reliable internet access in order to facilitate more efficient operations and communication. Result: Faster internet services will be available with the hardware tools obtained and installed.

22. Discussion and possible action to award Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #2017-003 "Hachar Reuthinger Road Project" to Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation for preliminary engineering services under Contract Number CSJ: 0922-33-166; Hachar Reuthinger Road Project - Northern N.D. Hachar Tract Boundary to I-35 and authorize the Civil / Legal division to negotiate contractual terms and conditions and all related engineering fees pursuant to the award of the RFQ. [Requested by Commissioners Court; Account No. 3721-7230-001-432001 Hachar RD Extension - Construction In Progress - Administration - Professional Services] Issue: The multiphase process to evaluate the firms who submitted a proposal for this project is complete. The top three (3) engineering firms were interviewed by the assigned evaluation team and final scores have been submitted to the Purchasing Agent. The top firm scored is Dannenbaum Engineering Corporation. Solution: Award the engineering contract in accordance with the adopted procurement rules for projects funded by the US Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration and monitored by TXDOT. Result: Authorize legal staff to negotiate contractual terms and conditions and all related engineering fees prior to securing Commissioners Court approval on contract dollar amount.

10. Commissioners Court Administrator

23. Status report regarding the proposed corrective action plan in response to the Office of Court Administration's technical assistance report, with requested action to approve a task force committee comprised of key officials and departments who will work together to develop and implement a revised county Collections Improvement Program; and any other matters incident thereto.

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

24. Discussion and possible action to to approve the following Clean-Up Campaigns on the indicated dates and to authorize the Road & Bridge Department to operate their equipment. La Presa Clean-Up March 13, 2018 Rio Bravo Clean-Up April 10, 2018 El Cenizo Clean-Up April 17, 2018 Mirando City Clean-Up May 8, 2018

16. Honorable Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 2

25. Discussion and possible action regarding an Interlocal Government Agreement between the City of Laredo and Webb County which provides for water and waste water services for certain designated colonia subdivisions along State Highway 359 and F.M. 1472 (Mines Rd.); with further action to direct county staff and civil legal division to resolve certain customer application requests that appear to qualify for the program but are not being honored by the City of Laredo; and any other matters incident thereto.

Items 26 & 27

26. Communications

27. Adjourn

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 MARCH 12, 2018 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 (Treasurer, Human Resources, Tax-Assessor-Collector); and any other matters incident thereto.

5. Honorable Oscar Hale, 406th District Court Judge

6. Casa Blanca Golf Course

7. Civil Legal Division

8. Community Action Agency

9. Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

10. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

11. Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

12. Economic Development

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

14. Purchasing

17. Discussion and possible action to select a permanent or interim Risk Management Director; and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session may be requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5 Subchapter D, Section 551.075 (Personnel Matters)]

26. Communications

27. Adjourn

Mar 12, 2018 Commissioners Court Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 MARCH 12, 2018 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 (Treasurer, Human Resources, Tax-Assessor-Collector); and any other matters incident thereto.

5. Honorable Oscar Hale, 406th District Court Judge

6. Casa Blanca Golf Course

7. Civil Legal Division

8. Community Action Agency

9. Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

10. Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

11. Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

12. Economic Development

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

14. Purchasing

17. Discussion and possible action to select a permanent or interim Risk Management Director; and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session may be requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5 Subchapter D, Section 551.075 (Personnel Matters)]

26. Communications

27. Adjourn

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