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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE
COMMISSIONERS
COURT OF DIM MIT COUNTY TEXAS
Notice is hereby given of the Regular Meeting of the Court of the above named
Commissioner's Court beginning at 10:00 AM on Monday, the 11th day of February, 2013, at
the Commissioners Courtroom at the County Courthouse, Carrizo Springs, Texas, at which time
the following subjects will be discussed, considered, passed or adopted, to wit:
1.
FI LED
ADMINISTRATIVE
1.1
Call meeting to order
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1.2
Roll Call
DATE,
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Pledge of Allegiance and, Salute to the Texas Flag
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Public Comments
MARIO Z. GARCIA
1.5
Approval of minutes of Regular Meeting of January 28, 20 13County Clerk, Dimmit County, Texas
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Approval of minutes of Special Meeting of February 5, 2013 By)'Jt"~Deputy
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PERSONNEL & POLICY
2.1
Approval of Bonds.
2.2
Discussion and appropriate action re: Monthly report from Ag Agent, Ritchie
Griffin, for the month of January, 2013 and approval of travel.
2.3
Discussion and appropriate action re: Monthly report from FCS Agent, Josie C.
Farias, for the month of January, 2013 and approval of travel.
2.4
Discussion and appropriate action re: Monthly Report from Constable Pet. 1,
Mr. Chris Castaneda, for the month of January, 2013.
2.5
Discussion and appropriate action re: Monthly report from Constable Pet. 2,
Mr. Andres Arambula, for the month of January, 2013.
2.6
Discussion and appropriate action re: Monthly report from Constable Pet, 4, Mr.
Jose Galvan, for the month of January, 2013.
2.7
Discussion and appropriate action re: Request for permission to place a cattle
guard across Barker Loop. Recent incidents of oil field traffic leaving gates
open and fence damage due to "run thru' s" by illegal alien traffic has increased
cattle escaping on to Barker Loop. Installation of cattle guard is needed to
guard against entry of cattle on to U.S. Highway 85 from Barker Loop.
2.8
Discussion and appropriate action re: Approval to purchase a Backhoe and a
Front End Loader from AGSC Buying Board for Road & Bridge, Pet, 3&6.
2.9
Discussion and appropriate action re: Approval for Dimmit County to purchase
pipe joints from Genesis Well Service.
2.10
Discussion and appropriate action re: Approval to amend Travel Policy; Last
day of Meetings, Seminars, etc., ending at 4:00 p.m. or later, allows for
additional lodging with departure the next day.
2.11
Discussion and appropriate action re: That a full Time position be added to
Treasurer's Office or that part-time position be made into a full time position.
2.12
Discussion and appropriate action re: Open bids on Fuel.
2.13
Discussion and appropriate action re: To designate a Meeting date for Dimmit
County Day at the State Capital in Austin. Texas.
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3.
Discussion and appropriate action re: a). Concerning Dimmit County Airport
Annual Inspection to trim trees on the Golf Course. in order to be in compliance
with TXDOT Aviation; b). Approval to lease Easement from Ed John and
Family to provide electricity To Dimmit County Airport.
Discussion and appropriate action re: Approval amending the Airport
Manager's Contract.
Discussion and appropriate action re: Approval to create a Monthly Newsletter
for Dimmit County.
Discussion and appropriate action re: Approval of travel request for Veronica
Espinoza and Maricela Chavez, Dimmit County Tax Office, to attend TAAO
Ethics Course on March 4-5,2013 in Austin, Texas. (Courses are required for
certification).
Discussion and appropriate action re: Approval of travel request for Richard
Griffin, AgriLife Extension Office, to attend the San Antonio Livestock Show
to assist Dimmit County Youth, on February 12 thru 20,2013, in San Antonio,
Texas.
Discussion and appropriate action re: Approval of travel request for Josephine
A. Farias, AgriLife Extension Office, to attend the South Region FCS Retreat
on February 26-28,2013, in Columbus, Texas.
Discussion and appropriate action re: Approval of travel request for Dimmit
County Officials, to attend the 2nd Annual Conference, Eagle Ford Consortium,
on March 7-8, 2013, in SaI1A....
ntonio, Texas.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
3.1
Discussion and appropriate action re: Consideration and approval to hire
Maricela Hernandez as Lieutenant for Dimmit County Jail effective January 30,
2013. Maricela will be replacing the position previously held by Maria Chaidez.
3.2
Discussion and appropriate action re: Consideration and approval to hire Diana
P. Garcia as a part-time dispatcher effective February 2, 20l3. Diana will be
replacing the position previously held by Manuel Rosas.
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Discussion and appropriate action re: Consideration and approval to hire
Rogelio Lopez, Jr. as a Full-Time Deputy effective February 8, 2013.
3.4
Discussion and appropriate action re: Consideration and approval to hire
Roberto Ibarra as a Full-Time Deputy effective February 8, 2013.
3.5
Discussion and appropriate action re: Consideration and approval to hire
Osvaldo Perez as Jail Administrator for Dimmit County Jail effective February
1, 2013. Osvaldo will be replacing the position previously held by Leticia T.
Vargas.
3.6
Discussion and appropriate action re: Approval to purchase equipment under the
2011 Stone Garden Grant.
3.7
Discussion and appropriate action re: Approval to purchase a fully equipped
2013 Chevy Truck under the 2011 Stone Garden Grant.
3.8
Discussion and appropriate action re: Approval to hire Cesar Martinez effective
on January 29, 2013 as a full time Deputy Sheriff.
3.9
Discussion and appropriate action re: Approval to hire Rodolfo Lopez as a full
time Deputy Sheriff effective February 6, 2013.
3.10
Discussion and appropriate action re: Approval to hire Octavio Sierra effective
February 6, 2013, as a full time Deputy Sheriff.
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GRANTS & PLANNING / REGULATORY
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Discussion and appropriate action re: Consideration and approval to hire a FullTime Deputy (name to be announced), effective February II. 2013.
Discussion and appropriate action re: Concerning pay increase for Sheriffs
Department.
Discussion and appropriate action re: Approval to hire a full time LVN or RN
for the Dimmit County Jail.
Discussion and appropriate action re: Approval to hire a full time
Secretary\Clerk effective February 11, 2013. (Name to be announced). Will be
replacing Samantha Diaz position.
Discussion and appropriate action re: Approval to move Alicia Sanchez as a
Part-Time Jailer to Full-Time Jailer\Sergeant effective January 30, 2013, to
replace Corina Hernandez.
Discussion and appropriate action re: Approval to move Arturo Martinez from
Part-Time Jailer to Full-Time effective February 7, 2013.
Discussion and appropriate action re: Jail Status and Sheriffs Report for the
month of January, 2013.
COMPLIANCE
Discussion and appropriate action re: Quarterly Report for Sanitation
Department.
Discussion and appropriate action re: To approve paying of overtime to Alfredo
Del.una and Gary Iturbe on Border Patrol Station work on January 26, 2013.
Discussion and appropriate action re: a). Review and approve quotes for roof
on Basketball Courts; b). Review and approve Amendment to Grants and
Planning Parking Lot.
Discussion and appropriate action re: Status Reports.
FINANCIAL
5.1
Discussion and appropriate action re: Reimbursement for Patricia Salinas, 36Sth
Judicial District Court Reporter, for travel and meals of November 13, 2012
thru December 12,2012.
5.2
Discussion and appropriate action re: Reimbursement for Debbie Guerrero,
365th Judicial District Court Assistant, for meals of November 13, 2012 thru
December 12,2012.
5.3
Discussion and appropriate action re: Budget Amendment for County
Treasurer's Office for a Part-time to Full-time employee.
5.4
Discussion and appropriate action re:
Budget Adjustment for Sheriff's
Department and Jail.
5.5
Approval of Purchase Orders and Claims.
5.6
Claim Docket.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Discussion authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act,
Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 & 551.072.
Legal Matters\Consultation with Attorney\Concerning Settlement of case
7.
Reconvene in open session to take possible action on matters addressed
Session.
Action Concerning Legal Matters.
in Executive
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RECESS OR ADJOURN
Dated this ~fI'-day of February, 2013.
~:mmissionersco]~mit
County, Texas
Francisco G. Ponce
CERTIFICATION
I, the undersigned, County Clerk, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Regular
Meeting of the Dimmit County Commissioners Court, is a true and correct copy of the Notice,
and that I posted a true and correct copy of the Notice on the bulletin board at the Dimmit
County Courthouse of Dimmit County, Texas on this the
((J4i-- day of ~
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2013, at q:'5)- o'clock~.
/ P.M. the place being readily accessible to t~public
at all times and the Notice remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the
scheduled time of the Meeting.
County Clerk of Dimmit County, Texas
By:!rr~ ~
Mario Z. Garcia
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