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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 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, and any other Department reports); 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.
Budget Officer PUBLIC HEARING
5. Public Hearing to consider the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 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. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
6. 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: Title Current Salary Proposed Increase New Salary for FY 2023/2024 Foot Note Total County Judge** $122,365.34 $1,529.57 $123,894.91 $4,800 $128,694.91 Commissioner Pct. 1 $100,517.55 $1,256.47 $101,774.02 Commissioner Pct. 2 $100,517.55 $1,256.47 $101,774.02 Commissioner Pct. 3 $100,517.55 $1,256.47 $101,774.02 Commissioner Pct. 4 $95,731.00 $1,196.64 $96,927.64 49th District Court ** $10,800.00 $ - $10,800.00 $4,800 $15,600.00 111th District Court ** $13,200.00 $ - $13,200.00 $4,800 $18,000.00 341st District Court ** $13,200.00 $ - $13,200.00 $4,800 $18,000.00 406th District Court ** $13,200.00 $ - $13,200.00 $4,800 $18,000.00 CCL#1 ** $193,400.00 $ - $193,400.00 $4,800 $198,200.00 CCL#2 ** $184,068.61 $2,300.86 $186,369.47 $4,800 $191,169.47 JP Pct 1, Pl 1 $85,435.92 $1,067.95 $86,503.87 JP Pct 1, Pl 2 $91,575.93 $1,144.70 $92,720.63 JP Pct 2, Pl 1 $91,575.93 $1,144.70 $92,720.63 JP Pct 2, Pl 2 $91,575.93 $1,144.70 $92,720.63 JP Pct 3 $91,575.93 $1,144.70 $92,720.63 JP Pct 4 $91,575.93 $1,144.70 $92,720.63 Constable Pct 1 $77,983.00 $974.79 $78,957.79 $78,957.79 Constable Pct 2 $85,457.59 $1,068.22 $86,525.81 $86,525.81 Constable Pct 3 $85,457.59 $1,068.22 $86,525.81 $86,525.81 Constable Pct 4 $85,457.59 $1,068.22 $86,525.81 $86,525.81 County Attorney $155,739.90 $1,946.75 $157,686.65 County Clerk $117,155.83 $1,464.45 $118,620.28 County Sheriff * $131,291.31 $1,641.14 $132,932.45 $12,350 $145,282.45 County Treasurer $117,155.83 $1,464.45 $118,620.28 District Attorney ***&**** $55,111.39 $688.89 $55,800.28 $38,640 $94,440.28 District Clerk $117,155.83 $1,464.45 $118,620.28 Tax Assessor-Collector $103,218.81 $1,290.24 $104,509.05 Footnote *Operational Allowance $12,350.00 Increase $29,727.72 **Juvenile Board Supplement $4,800.00 Fringe $8,918.32 ***State Supplement $3,640.00 Total $38,646.04 ****Jail Intake Supplement $35,000.00
7. Discussion and possible action to adopt the county budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 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. 7. (A) Discussion and possible action to itemize and set fees by Order as part of the FY 2023-2024 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 an increase to fees for residential and commercial developments in the floodplain and variance requests.
6. County Judge and Commissioners Court
8. 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 2023-2024 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, 2023 (Tuesday) October 23, 2023 November 13, 2023 November 27, 2023 December 11, 2023 January 8, 2024 January 22, 2024 February 12, 2024 February 26, 2024 March 11, 2024 March 25, 2024 April 8, 2024 April 22, 2024 (Special Meeting) May 13, 2024 May 28, 2024 (Tuesday) June 10, 2024 June 24, 2024 July 8, 2024 July 22, 2024 August 12, 2024 August 26, 2024 September 3, 2024* (Tuesday) September 9, 2024 September 16, 2024* September 23, 2024 *Meeting for budget adoption purposes if needed.
9. Discussion and possible action to approve the proposed holiday schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and any other matters incident thereto. Columbus Day October 9, 2023 (Monday) Veteran’s Day November 10, 2023 (Friday) Thanksgiving November 23 & 24, 2023 (Thursday & Friday) Christmas Holiday December 25, & 26, 2023 (Monday & Tuesday) New Year’s Holiday January 1, & 2, 2024 (Monday & Tuesday) Martin Luther King January 15, 2024 (Monday) President’s Day February 19, 2024 (Monday) Easter March 29 & April 1, 2024 (Friday & Monday) Memorial Day May 27, 2024 (Monday) Juneteenth Day June 19, 2024 (Wednesday) Independence Day July 4, 2024 (Thursday) Labor Day September 2, 2024 (Monday) *Four (4) Personal Holidays will be approved for this fiscal year
10. Discussion and possible action to approve the FY 2023 County Voluntary Separation Program contracts signed by 24 county employees, including pending contracts, for a total payout amount up to $449,304.96 with additional action to authorize a budget amendment from the Operational Reserve (Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010) to cover the difference to payout the eligible employees; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-015 (Operational Reserve Wage Classification Study and Payroll Savings)]
11. Communications
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PUBLIC NOTICE COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE 1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR LAREDO, TEXAS 78040 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 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, and any other Department reports); 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.
Budget Officer PUBLIC HEARING
5. Public Hearing to consider the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 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. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING
6. 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: Title Current Salary Proposed Increase New Salary for FY 2023/2024 Foot Note Total County Judge** $122,365.34 $1,529.57 $123,894.91 $4,800 $128,694.91 Commissioner Pct. 1 $100,517.55 $1,256.47 $101,774.02 Commissioner Pct. 2 $100,517.55 $1,256.47 $101,774.02 Commissioner Pct. 3 $100,517.55 $1,256.47 $101,774.02 Commissioner Pct. 4 $95,731.00 $1,196.64 $96,927.64 49th District Court ** $10,800.00 $ - $10,800.00 $4,800 $15,600.00 111th District Court ** $13,200.00 $ - $13,200.00 $4,800 $18,000.00 341st District Court ** $13,200.00 $ - $13,200.00 $4,800 $18,000.00 406th District Court ** $13,200.00 $ - $13,200.00 $4,800 $18,000.00 CCL#1 ** $193,400.00 $ - $193,400.00 $4,800 $198,200.00 CCL#2 ** $184,068.61 $2,300.86 $186,369.47 $4,800 $191,169.47 JP Pct 1, Pl 1 $85,435.92 $1,067.95 $86,503.87 JP Pct 1, Pl 2 $91,575.93 $1,144.70 $92,720.63 JP Pct 2, Pl 1 $91,575.93 $1,144.70 $92,720.63 JP Pct 2, Pl 2 $91,575.93 $1,144.70 $92,720.63 JP Pct 3 $91,575.93 $1,144.70 $92,720.63 JP Pct 4 $91,575.93 $1,144.70 $92,720.63 Constable Pct 1 $77,983.00 $974.79 $78,957.79 $78,957.79 Constable Pct 2 $85,457.59 $1,068.22 $86,525.81 $86,525.81 Constable Pct 3 $85,457.59 $1,068.22 $86,525.81 $86,525.81 Constable Pct 4 $85,457.59 $1,068.22 $86,525.81 $86,525.81 County Attorney $155,739.90 $1,946.75 $157,686.65 County Clerk $117,155.83 $1,464.45 $118,620.28 County Sheriff * $131,291.31 $1,641.14 $132,932.45 $12,350 $145,282.45 County Treasurer $117,155.83 $1,464.45 $118,620.28 District Attorney ***&**** $55,111.39 $688.89 $55,800.28 $38,640 $94,440.28 District Clerk $117,155.83 $1,464.45 $118,620.28 Tax Assessor-Collector $103,218.81 $1,290.24 $104,509.05 Footnote *Operational Allowance $12,350.00 Increase $29,727.72 **Juvenile Board Supplement $4,800.00 Fringe $8,918.32 ***State Supplement $3,640.00 Total $38,646.04 ****Jail Intake Supplement $35,000.00
7. Discussion and possible action to adopt the county budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 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. 7. (A) Discussion and possible action to itemize and set fees by Order as part of the FY 2023-2024 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 an increase to fees for residential and commercial developments in the floodplain and variance requests.
6. County Judge and Commissioners Court
8. 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 2023-2024 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, 2023 (Tuesday) October 23, 2023 November 13, 2023 November 27, 2023 December 11, 2023 January 8, 2024 January 22, 2024 February 12, 2024 February 26, 2024 March 11, 2024 March 25, 2024 April 8, 2024 April 22, 2024 (Special Meeting) May 13, 2024 May 28, 2024 (Tuesday) June 10, 2024 June 24, 2024 July 8, 2024 July 22, 2024 August 12, 2024 August 26, 2024 September 3, 2024* (Tuesday) September 9, 2024 September 16, 2024* September 23, 2024 *Meeting for budget adoption purposes if needed.
9. Discussion and possible action to approve the proposed holiday schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-2024; and any other matters incident thereto. Columbus Day October 9, 2023 (Monday) Veteran’s Day November 10, 2023 (Friday) Thanksgiving November 23 & 24, 2023 (Thursday & Friday) Christmas Holiday December 25, & 26, 2023 (Monday & Tuesday) New Year’s Holiday January 1, & 2, 2024 (Monday & Tuesday) Martin Luther King January 15, 2024 (Monday) President’s Day February 19, 2024 (Monday) Easter March 29 & April 1, 2024 (Friday & Monday) Memorial Day May 27, 2024 (Monday) Juneteenth Day June 19, 2024 (Wednesday) Independence Day July 4, 2024 (Thursday) Labor Day September 2, 2024 (Monday) *Four (4) Personal Holidays will be approved for this fiscal year
10. Discussion and possible action to approve the FY 2023 County Voluntary Separation Program contracts signed by 24 county employees, including pending contracts, for a total payout amount up to $449,304.96 with additional action to authorize a budget amendment from the Operational Reserve (Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010) to cover the difference to payout the eligible employees; and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-431007-015 (Operational Reserve Wage Classification Study and Payroll Savings)]
11. Communications
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