MINUTES

 

 

 

The Uvalde County Commissioners Court met in regular session on October 11, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Uvalde Courthouse with the following members present:

 

                                                William R. Mitchell, County Judge

                                                Randy Scheide, Commissioner #1

                                                Mariano Pargas, Jr. Commissioner #2

                                                Jerry W. Bates, Commissioner #3

                                                Jesse R. Moreno, Commissioner #4

                                                John P. Dodson, County Attorney

                                                Lucille C. Hutcherson, County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk

                                                            of the Commissioners Court of Uvalde County

 

Also present were County Treasurer Joni Deorsam, County Tax-Assessor-Collector Maggie Del Toro, and Road Administrator Wayne Everett.

 

The Court opened with the Honorable William R. Mitchell giving the invocation; the following proceedings were had:

 

1.                  CONSIDER AND ACT UPON APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

·        Upon motion of Commissioner Moreno

·        Second by Commissioner Bates

The Minutes of September 26, 2005 were unanimously approved.

 

2.                  CONSIDER AND ACT UPON PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING COUNTY CLERK’S PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF ARCHIVED RECORDS PLAN 2005-2006:

No public comments were made during the public hearing regarding the County Clerk’s Preservation and Restoration Plan.

 

3.                  CONSIDER AND ACT UPON COUNTY CLERK’S PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION ARCHIVED RECORDS PLAN FOR 2005-2006:

·        Upon motion of Commissioner Pargas

·        Second by Commissioner Moreno

The Court unanimously approved the County Clerk’s Preservation and Restoration Archived Records Plan for 2005-2006.  Said plan is attached to these minutes.

 

4.                  CONSIDER AND ACT UPON SELECTING NOMINEES FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF UVALDE COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT:

The Court was informed that they have the opportunity to nominate two people to serve as members of the Board of Directors of the Uvalde County Appraisal District.  Nominations will be made by each of the member entities and votes will be cast by the entity per the number of votes allowed by the voting process. 

·        Upon motion of Commissioner Scheide

·        Second by Commissioner Bates

The Court unanimously nominated the following three persons to serve as members of the Board of Directors of Uvalde County Appraisal District.  These individuals plus other nominees will be voted upon by each participating taxing entity within the Appraisal District at a later date.

            Ray Henry

            Raymond Velos

            Rodger Roosa

 

5.                  CONSIDER AND ACT UPON COUNTY POLICY CONCERNING PETS IN COUNTY PARKS:

·        Upon motion of Commissioner Moreno

·        Second by Commissioner Bates

The Court unanimously adopted a policy concerning pets within Uvalde County Parks.  Said policy states that all pets in county parks shall be on a six-foot leash or inside of a vehicle; pets will not be allowed in restroom facilities, pavilions or park shelters; pet owners will be responsible for keeping animals from creating a nuisance, which includes barking.  Persons in violation of this policy shall be removed from the park grounds.

 

6.                  CONSIDER AND ACT UPON ENACTING A BAN ON OUTDOOR BURNING:

Due to recent rains, no action was taken under this agenda item.

 

7.                  CONSIDER AND ACT UPON ROAD ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:

Road Administrator Wayne Everett gave the following activity report, with no action being taken.

      -Routine Maintenance

      -Blading Roads

      -Cutting Brush

      -Patching Roads

      -Montell Bridge

 

8.                  CONSIDER AND ACT UPON LINE ITEM BUDGET AMENDMENTS:

None were presented to the Court for approval.

 

9.                  CONSIDER AND ACT UPON PAYMENT OF BILLS:

·        Upon motion of Commissioner Bates

·        Second by Commissioner Moreno

The Court unanimously approved the bills for payment.

 

10.              CONSIDER AND ACT UPON APPROVAL OF MONTHLY REPORTS:

·        Upon motion of Commissioner Bates

·        Second by Commissioner Pargas

The Court unanimously approved the monthly reports.

      Jail:  October 3, 2005; October 11, 2005

        County Clerk:  September 2005; September 23-29, 2005

        J.P. #1:  September 2005; September 12-16, 2005; September 19-23, 2005; September

                        26-29, 2005

        J.P. #2:  September 2005; September 12-16, 2005; September 19-23, 2005

        J.P. #3:  September 2005; September 12-16, 2005; September 26-30, 2005

        J.P. #4:  September 19-23, 2005; September 26-30, 2005

        J.P. #6:  September 19-23, 2005

 

 

11.              CONSIDER AND ACT UPON PAYROLL APPROVAL:

·        Upon motion of Commissioner Moreno

·        Second by Commissioner Bates

The Court unanimously approved the payroll.

 

12.              CONSIDER AND ACT UPON RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:

The Court approved resolutions in honor of the following, with the meeting being closed in their memory:

      Cruz G. Hernandez

      Ricardo M. Ballesteros

      Valeriano D. Rodriguez, Sr.

      Miguel Hernandez, Sr.

      Jesus Flores, Sr.

      Alvin Haag

 

 

With no further business, the Honorable William R. Mitchell adjourned the meeting of October 11, 2005.