MINUTES

The Uvalde County Commissioners Court met in regular session on November 22, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Uvalde County Courthouse with the following members present:

William R. Mitchell, County Judge

Randy Scheide, Commissioner #1

Mariano Pargas, Jr., Commissioner #2

Rodney Reagan, 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 was Road Administrator Wayne Everett.

The Court opened with the Honorable Rodney Reagan giving the invocation; the following proceedings were had:

1. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

· Upon motion of Commissioner Moreno

· Second by Commissioner Reagan

The Minutes of the regular meeting held November 8, 2004 and the Minutes of the special meeting held on November 10, 2004 were unanimously approved.

2. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON AWARD OF BIDS:

Road Administrator Wayne Everett recommended that the Court reject all bids that had been submitted for two cabs and chassis to be used in the Road Department due to incorrect specifications. Mr. Everett requested permission to advertise again for bids on these items

· Upon motion of Commissioner Reagan

· Second by Commissioner Pargas

The Court unanimously rejected all bids submitted for two cabs and chassis for the Road Department. The motion also included allowing Mr. Everett to re-advertise for this equipment.

3. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON RENEWAL OF LEASE AGREEMENT FOR PROBATION DEPARTMENT OFFICE SPACE:

· Upon motion of Commissioner Scheide

· Second by Commissioner Pargas

The Court unanimously approved a five (5) year $3060.00 per month renewal lease agreement between the County of Uvalde and David R. White, Jr. for office space on two locations used by the Probation Department.

Commissioner Moreno requested that the County Attorney review the lease contract. No action was taken on this request.

4. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON PROPOSAL TO ALLOW FUTURO, INC. TO ADMINISTER AND SERVICE COUNTY’S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND:

· Upon motion of Commissioner Moreno

· Second by Commissioner Reagan

The Court approved 3-0-1 the proposal from FUTURO to administer and service the County’s Economic Development Fund (a/k/a revolving loan fund). The motion also included that one member of the Court serve on the Board of Directors of FUTURO. Commissioners Scheide, Reagan, and Moreno voted in favor of the motion, with Commissioner Pargas abstaining.

A copy of the proposal is attached to these minutes.

Judge Mitchell will temporarily serve on the FUTURO Board of Directors until the December 2004 Commissioners Court meeting when a permanent appointment will be made.

5. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON ROAD ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:

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

The following roads have been repaired due to damage caused by the recent rains:

· CR#336

· CR#334

· CR#348

· CR#414

· CR#408

· CR#405

6. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON LINE ITEM BUDGET AMENDMENTS:

None were presented to the Court.

7. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON PAYMENT OF BILLS:

· Upon motion of Commissioner Scheide

· Second by Commissioner Pargas

The Court unanimously approve the payment of the bills.

8. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON PAYROLL APPROVAL:

· Upon motion of Commissioner Moreno

· Second by Commissioner Reagan

The Court unanimously approved the payroll.

9. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON MONTHLY REPORTS:

· Upon motion of Commissioner Pargas

· Second by Commissioner Moreno

The Court unanimously approved the monthly reports.

10. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON RESOLUTIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:

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

Army Specialist Travis Babbitt

Jan Phillips

With no further business, the Honorable William R. Mitchell adjourned the meeting of November 22, 2004.