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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 JULY 22, 2019 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 (Auditor, Treasurer, Human Resources, Risk Management); 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. Auditor

6. Child Welfare

7. Civil Legal Division

8. Community Action Agency

9. Economic Development

10. Purchasing

11. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

12. Honorable Rosie Cuellar, Tax-Assessor- Collector

13. Honorable Raul Reyes, Treasurer

14. Santa Teresita Community Center

5. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

15. Discussion and possible action to approve the job description modification, posting, and filling of the following Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective July 22, 2019; and any other matters incident thereto: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 562 Fleet Coordinator $18.46 - 16/A Issue: In order to obtain a larger pool of applicants, the Webb County Sheriff's Office is requesting modifications to the job description as follows: years of experience changed to 1 year; high school or GED preferred; and ability to speak English and Spanish preferred. Solution: Seek authorization from the Webb County Commissioners Court to make these changes to the job description. Result: The Webb County Sheriff's Office will be able to obtain a larger pool of applicants.

16. Discussion and possible action to authorize the allocation of general fund monies in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00, to be used for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office helicopter concrete pad; and any other matters incident thereto. The pad will be used for the building of a hanger and helipad along with sidewalks. The building “ hanger “ will be funded from the Sheriff’s forfeiture fund. Issue: Approve the request for funds to proceed with this request. Solution: The building of this building “hanger“ will be a cost savings for the county of approximately $12,000.00 annually. Result: Funds will be available to build a helicopter concrete pad.

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

17. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund: Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal. From: 1001-2070-001-443000-075 Repairs & Maint. Vehicles $750 $250 $471.38 $221.38 1001-2070-001-451159 Juvenile Felony $15,000 $2,500 $8,745.00 $6,245.00 1001-2070-001-460105 Minor Tools & Apparatus $500 $500 $500.00 $0.00 1001-2070-001-462605 Fuel & Lubricants $750 $500 $654.46 $154.46 1001-1130-001-431007-010 Operational Reserve $33,750 $37,500 To: 1001-2070-001-433001 Court Appointed Attorney $10,000 $2,500 $2,675.00 $5,175.00 1001-2070-001-433011 Visiting Judge $5,800 $2,500 $471.04 $2971.04 1001-2070-001-451157 Adult Misdemeanor $100,000 $30,000 $875.00 $30,875.00 1001-2070-001-458000 Administrative Travel $10,800 $2,500 $1,901.68 $4,401.68 $37,500 Issue: Line item transfer is needed to cover line item accounts within the department that do not have enough funding to cover expenses. Solution: With court approval of line item transfers, expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year will be covered. Result: Payment of incoming expenses for fiscal year 2018-2019.

7. Juvenile Probation Department

18. Discussion and possible action to approve proposed adjustments in classifications and salaries to the current wage and pay scale for certain employee position slots from the Webb County Juvenile Department as recommended by the Segal Waters Employee Wage Study Report and approved by the Webb County Juvenile Board. New rates will be effective July 22, 2019, and to further authorize a budget amendment into the Juvenile Department to cover the additional payroll and fringe benefits expense through September 30, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $20,200.00, and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-015 - Wage Classification Study]

8. Purchasing

19. Discussion and possible action to approve hourly rate adjustments for the five (5) positions as recommended by the Segal Water Employee Wage Study Report and approved by the Webb County Purchasing Board on July 3, 2019, and to further authorize a budget amendment into the Purchasing Department payroll line items to cover the additional payroll and fringe benefit expense effective July 22, 2019 through September 30, 2019 in an amount not to exceed $6,500.00 and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-015 (Wage Classification Study)]

20. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchase Agent to purchase the required quantities of concrete for the Emergency Evacuation and Drainage project in Las Lomas Sub-Division in accordance with the recommended specifications from the project engineer in an amount of $47,475.00 for approximately 350 cubic yards of Class A concrete and approximately 75 cubic yards of 2-sack cement grout. [2019A Bond Series; 3875-7230-001-474501 Las Lomas Drainage Series-Construction in Progress] Issue: Concrete is required for the Emergency Evacuation and Drainage project in Las Lomas Sub-division. Solution: Order concrete in accordance with recommended quantities and specifications as per County and Project Engineers. Result: Authorization to order quantities required to complete project scope utilizing Bond money.

Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

21. Discussion and possible action to enter into an agreement between Webb County and Kofile Technologies, Inc., for the integration of birth, death and discharge records into the Webb County Clerk's Office County Fusion System in the amount of $49,000.00 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 271.103, (a) &(b) (Purchases from Federal Schedule Sources of Supply), Kofile Technologies, Inc., GSA Schedule 70, 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 #2006-2310-001-432001 Records Management (Professional Services)]

10. Commissioners Court Administrator

22. Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of a congratulatory advertisement for WBCA's 123rd year Celebration festivities in the amount of $500.00. The Webb County Commissioners Court would be featured on the official WBCA Program Book. [Account #2004-1010-001-463526 (Community Promotions)]

23. Discussion and possible action to accept a Voluntary Separation Agreement signed by a Webb County employee in the payout amount of FOURTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE DOLLARS AND TWELVE CENTS ($14,589.12) and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Leroy Medford, Commissioners Court Executive Administrator, Account #1001-1130-001-431007-005 (Payroll Reserve)]

24. Discussion and possible action to authorize the solicitation of applicants for the position of Community Action Agency Director, with additional action to designate an interim department head; and any other matters incident thereto.

11. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

25. Discussion and possible action to, by Order, declare as waste and of no value to the County fill dirt generated as a result of the construction of the Las Lomas Emergency Evacuation and Drainage Improvement Project and authorizing the disposal of same in a manner that is of least cost to Webb County and any matters incident thereto.

26. Discussion and possible action to approve the re-appointment of Commissioner Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina and Commissioner Cindy Liendo to the Border Region MHMR Community Center d/b/a Border Region Behavioral Health Center Board of Trustees for a Two (2) year term, effective September 1, 2019. [Requested by Border Region Behavioral Health Center]

12. Closed Session/Executive Session

27. Discussion and possible action to approve and enter into a bilateral agreement with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regarding EEOC Charge Number 451-2018-00080 and any other matters thereto. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071(1)(A) (Consultation with Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation)]

13. Presentations

28. Discussion and possible action to proclaim the week of July 21 – 27, 2019 as "Probation, Parole, and Community Supervision Week”. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

29. Communications

30. Adjourn

Jul 22, 2019 Commissioners Court Meeting

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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 JULY 22, 2019 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 (Auditor, Treasurer, Human Resources, Risk Management); 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. Auditor

6. Child Welfare

7. Civil Legal Division

8. Community Action Agency

9. Economic Development

10. Purchasing

11. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

12. Honorable Rosie Cuellar, Tax-Assessor- Collector

13. Honorable Raul Reyes, Treasurer

14. Santa Teresita Community Center

5. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

15. Discussion and possible action to approve the job description modification, posting, and filling of the following Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective July 22, 2019; and any other matters incident thereto: Slot # Title Hourly Rate 562 Fleet Coordinator $18.46 - 16/A Issue: In order to obtain a larger pool of applicants, the Webb County Sheriff's Office is requesting modifications to the job description as follows: years of experience changed to 1 year; high school or GED preferred; and ability to speak English and Spanish preferred. Solution: Seek authorization from the Webb County Commissioners Court to make these changes to the job description. Result: The Webb County Sheriff's Office will be able to obtain a larger pool of applicants.

16. Discussion and possible action to authorize the allocation of general fund monies in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00, to be used for the Webb County Sheriff’s Office helicopter concrete pad; and any other matters incident thereto. The pad will be used for the building of a hanger and helipad along with sidewalks. The building “ hanger “ will be funded from the Sheriff’s forfeiture fund. Issue: Approve the request for funds to proceed with this request. Solution: The building of this building “hanger“ will be a cost savings for the county of approximately $12,000.00 annually. Result: Funds will be available to build a helicopter concrete pad.

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

17. Discussion and possible action to approve, by Order, the following budget amendment (line item transfers) within the General fund: Acct. Number Acct. Name Adopted Request Current End Bal. From: 1001-2070-001-443000-075 Repairs & Maint. Vehicles $750 $250 $471.38 $221.38 1001-2070-001-451159 Juvenile Felony $15,000 $2,500 $8,745.00 $6,245.00 1001-2070-001-460105 Minor Tools & Apparatus $500 $500 $500.00 $0.00 1001-2070-001-462605 Fuel & Lubricants $750 $500 $654.46 $154.46 1001-1130-001-431007-010 Operational Reserve $33,750 $37,500 To: 1001-2070-001-433001 Court Appointed Attorney $10,000 $2,500 $2,675.00 $5,175.00 1001-2070-001-433011 Visiting Judge $5,800 $2,500 $471.04 $2971.04 1001-2070-001-451157 Adult Misdemeanor $100,000 $30,000 $875.00 $30,875.00 1001-2070-001-458000 Administrative Travel $10,800 $2,500 $1,901.68 $4,401.68 $37,500 Issue: Line item transfer is needed to cover line item accounts within the department that do not have enough funding to cover expenses. Solution: With court approval of line item transfers, expenses for the remainder of the fiscal year will be covered. Result: Payment of incoming expenses for fiscal year 2018-2019.

7. Juvenile Probation Department

18. Discussion and possible action to approve proposed adjustments in classifications and salaries to the current wage and pay scale for certain employee position slots from the Webb County Juvenile Department as recommended by the Segal Waters Employee Wage Study Report and approved by the Webb County Juvenile Board. New rates will be effective July 22, 2019, and to further authorize a budget amendment into the Juvenile Department to cover the additional payroll and fringe benefits expense through September 30, 2019, in an amount not to exceed $20,200.00, and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-015 - Wage Classification Study]

8. Purchasing

19. Discussion and possible action to approve hourly rate adjustments for the five (5) positions as recommended by the Segal Water Employee Wage Study Report and approved by the Webb County Purchasing Board on July 3, 2019, and to further authorize a budget amendment into the Purchasing Department payroll line items to cover the additional payroll and fringe benefit expense effective July 22, 2019 through September 30, 2019 in an amount not to exceed $6,500.00 and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-015 (Wage Classification Study)]

20. Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchase Agent to purchase the required quantities of concrete for the Emergency Evacuation and Drainage project in Las Lomas Sub-Division in accordance with the recommended specifications from the project engineer in an amount of $47,475.00 for approximately 350 cubic yards of Class A concrete and approximately 75 cubic yards of 2-sack cement grout. [2019A Bond Series; 3875-7230-001-474501 Las Lomas Drainage Series-Construction in Progress] Issue: Concrete is required for the Emergency Evacuation and Drainage project in Las Lomas Sub-division. Solution: Order concrete in accordance with recommended quantities and specifications as per County and Project Engineers. Result: Authorization to order quantities required to complete project scope utilizing Bond money.

Honorable Margie Ibarra, County Clerk

21. Discussion and possible action to enter into an agreement between Webb County and Kofile Technologies, Inc., for the integration of birth, death and discharge records into the Webb County Clerk's Office County Fusion System in the amount of $49,000.00 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 271.103, (a) &(b) (Purchases from Federal Schedule Sources of Supply), Kofile Technologies, Inc., GSA Schedule 70, 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 #2006-2310-001-432001 Records Management (Professional Services)]

10. Commissioners Court Administrator

22. Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of a congratulatory advertisement for WBCA's 123rd year Celebration festivities in the amount of $500.00. The Webb County Commissioners Court would be featured on the official WBCA Program Book. [Account #2004-1010-001-463526 (Community Promotions)]

23. Discussion and possible action to accept a Voluntary Separation Agreement signed by a Webb County employee in the payout amount of FOURTEEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE DOLLARS AND TWELVE CENTS ($14,589.12) and authorizing the Webb County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Leroy Medford, Commissioners Court Executive Administrator, Account #1001-1130-001-431007-005 (Payroll Reserve)]

24. Discussion and possible action to authorize the solicitation of applicants for the position of Community Action Agency Director, with additional action to designate an interim department head; and any other matters incident thereto.

11. Honorable Tano E. Tijerina, Webb County Judge

25. Discussion and possible action to, by Order, declare as waste and of no value to the County fill dirt generated as a result of the construction of the Las Lomas Emergency Evacuation and Drainage Improvement Project and authorizing the disposal of same in a manner that is of least cost to Webb County and any matters incident thereto.

26. Discussion and possible action to approve the re-appointment of Commissioner Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina and Commissioner Cindy Liendo to the Border Region MHMR Community Center d/b/a Border Region Behavioral Health Center Board of Trustees for a Two (2) year term, effective September 1, 2019. [Requested by Border Region Behavioral Health Center]

12. Closed Session/Executive Session

27. Discussion and possible action to approve and enter into a bilateral agreement with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regarding EEOC Charge Number 451-2018-00080 and any other matters thereto. [Executive Session is requested pursuant to Texas Government Code, Title 5, Subchapter D, Section 551.071(1)(A) (Consultation with Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation)]

13. Presentations

28. Discussion and possible action to proclaim the week of July 21 – 27, 2019 as "Probation, Parole, and Community Supervision Week”. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

29. Communications

30. Adjourn

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 JULY 22, 2019 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, Risk Management); and any other matters incident thereto.

5. Auditor

6. Child Welfare

7. Civil Legal Division

8. Community Action Agency

9. Economic Development

10. Purchasing

11. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

12. Honorable Rosie Cuellar, Tax-Assessor- Collector

13. Honorable Raul Reyes, Treasurer

14. Santa Teresita Community Center

24. Discussion and possible action to authorize the solicitation of applicants for the position of Community Action Agency Director, with additional action to designate an interim department head; and any other matters incident thereto.

28. Discussion and possible action to proclaim the week of July 21 – 27, 2019 as "Probation, Parole, and Community Supervision Week”. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

29. Communications

30. Adjourn

Jul 22, 2019 Commissioners Court Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 JULY 22, 2019 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, Risk Management); and any other matters incident thereto.

5. Auditor

6. Child Welfare

7. Civil Legal Division

8. Community Action Agency

9. Economic Development

10. Purchasing

11. Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

12. Honorable Rosie Cuellar, Tax-Assessor- Collector

13. Honorable Raul Reyes, Treasurer

14. Santa Teresita Community Center

24. Discussion and possible action to authorize the solicitation of applicants for the position of Community Action Agency Director, with additional action to designate an interim department head; and any other matters incident thereto.

28. Discussion and possible action to proclaim the week of July 21 – 27, 2019 as "Probation, Parole, and Community Supervision Week”. [Requested by Tano E. Tijerina, County Judge]

29. Communications

30. Adjourn

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