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Minutes\December 4, 2007-Regular\Page 1
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF CAMERON § BE IT REMEMBERED on the 4th day of December 2007, there was conducted a
REGULAR Meeting of the Honorable Commissioners’ Court of Cameron County, Texas, at the Courthouse thereof, in the City of Brownsville, Texas, for the purpose of transacting any and all business that may lawfully be brought before the same.
THE COURT MET AT: PRESENT: 5:30 P.M.
COUNTY JUDGE
SOFIA C. BENAVIDES COMMISSIONER PRECINCT NO. 1
JOHN WOOD COMMISSIONER PRECINCT NO. 2
DAVID A. GARZA COMMISSIONER PRECINCT NO. 3
EDNA TAMAYO COMMISSIONER PRECINCT NO. 4
JOE G. RIVERA COUNTY CLERK
Aide A. Trejo Deputy Clerk
ABSENT: CARLOS H. CASCOS, CPA
The meeting was called to order by Judge Pro-Tem David A. Garza at 5:30 P.M. He asked Pastor Andreas
Lewis for the invocation. Mr. David Gonzales then led the Court and audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
and the Pledge of Allegiance to the State Flag.
The Court considered the following matters as posted and filed for Record in the Office of the County
Clerk on November 30, 2007 at 9:39 A.M.:
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(1) PUBLIC COMMENTS. Commissioner Garza informed the audience that the Texas Department of Transportation has included the
upgrade of US-77, from Victoria to Brownsville, as part of the TTC-69 bid award.
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ALL ITEMS UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE HEARD COLLECTIVELY UNLESS OPPOSITION IS PRESENTED, IN WHICH CASE THE CONTESTED ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED, DISCUSSED, AND APPROPRIATE ACTION TAKEN SEPARATELY.
DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONSENT ITEMS: Consent Item No. 4: Commissioner Garza asked to TABLE this item. Commissioner Tamayo moved to approve the “Consent Items”, tabling Consent Item No. 4.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Benavides and carried unanimously.
(2) CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE COUNTY’S SPONSORSHIP AND MEMBERSHIP IN THE BORDER TRADE ALLIANCE. (PSJ-ADMINISTRATOR) The Documentation is as follows:
(3) CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEM (TIPS), REGION #8, MICO-BORDER BY DESIGN FOR THE CAMERON COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ACID STAINING MATERIALS AND LABOR. (RL-BUILDING MAINTENANCE)
The Documentation is as follows: (4) CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF CONTRACT FOR EDUMUND K. CYGANIEWICZ, A
LICENSED ATTORNEY IN THE STATE OF TEXAS, TO ACT AS A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR ON BEHALF OF THE CAMERON COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE. (AV-DISTRICT ATTORNEY) (Contract No. 2007C12411) (TABLED)
(5) CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO PAY LICENSE RENEWAL AND MEMBERSHIP FEES
FOR DANIEL ORIVE, COUNTY SURVEYOR. (EH-CCDOT) The Documentation is as follows: (6) CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF TIME EXTENSION FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 TO
SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 FOR PROVIDING SEWER FACILITIES (SEPTIC SYSTEMS) AT LA PALOMA CUT-OFF ROAD SUBDIVISION. (EH-CCDOT)
(7) CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF TIME EXTENSION FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 TO
SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 FOR PROVIDING SEWER FACILITIES (SEPTIC SYSTEMS) AT SANTA ROSA GARDENS SUBDIVISION. (EH-CCDOT)
(8) CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF TIME EXTENSION FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 TO
SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 FOR PROVIDING SEWER FACILITIES (SEPTIC SYSTEMS) AT LA RESACA COUNTRY ESTATES SUBDIVISION PHASE I. (EH-CCDOT)
(9) CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF TIME EXTENSION FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 TO
SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 FOR PROVIDING SEWER FACILITIES (SEPTIC SYSTEMS) AT COTTON ACRES SUBDIVISION. (EH-CCDOT)
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(10) CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF TIME EXTENSION FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 TO SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 FOR PROVIDING SEWER FACILITIES (SEPTIC SYSTEMS) AT POMELO-THOMSON ROAD ESTATES SUBDIVISION. (EH-CCDOT)
(11) CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF TIME EXTENSION FROM SEPTEMBER 30, 2007 TO
SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 FOR PROVIDING SEWER FACILITIES (SEPTIC SYSTEMS) AT TAMM LANE II SUBDIVISION. (EH-CCDOT)
(12) CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR
TIO PANCHO GARZA SUBDIVISION, PCT. 4, BEING A 11.91 ACRES, SITUATED IN THE NORTH ½ OF THE NORTH ½ OF BLOCK 33 F.Z. BISHOP SUBDIVISION, RANGERVILLE, CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS. (EH-CCDOT)
The Documentation is as follows: (13) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF DISTRICT CLERK’S JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER’S 2007
MONTHLY FEE, FINES AND CRIMINAL REPORTS. (AdelaG-DISTRICT CLERK) The Reports are as follows: (14) CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAMERON COUNTY TO
APPLY TO THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR THE 2008 ILLEGAL DUMPING EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROJECT, AND CONTINUING CAMERON COUNTY’S PARTNERSHIP WITH THE VALLEY PROUD ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL. (FB-PD&M) (Resolution No. 2007R11202) The Resolution is as follows:
(15) CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN CAMERON
COUNTY, TEXAS AND HOUSING PLUS, INC. TO IMPLEMENT A HOME REPAIR PROGRAM IN RURAL CAMERON COUNTY (CONTRACT NO. 2007C10389). (FB-PD&M) (Contract No. 2007C11408) The Contract is as follows:
(16) CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE TIPS – REGION 8 INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT VIA SOUTH TEXAS MOULDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF CARPENTRY MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES. (MF-PURCHASING)
(17) CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD BIDS/RFPS/RFQS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
(MF-PURCHASING) (A) AUTOMOTIVE O.E.M. PARTS CHRYSLER BID #1996C (DON JOHNSON) (B) AUTOMOTIVE O.E.M. PARTS FORD BID #1996F (L.T. BOSWELL) (C) AUTOMOTIVE O.E.M. PARTS GENERAL MOTORS #1996G (LUKE FRUIA)
The Tabulation is as follows: (18) CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD BIDS/RFPS/RFQS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
(MF-PURCHASING) (A) MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL – COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS #1965 (STERICYCLE)
The Tabulation is as follows: (19) CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD BIDS/RFPS/RFQS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
(MF-PURCHASING) (A) SIGNS, POSTS & MISC. FOR ROADS BID #2630 (VULCAN SIGNS)
The Tabulation is as follows: (20) CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM FUND 90 TO
COMPENSATE FOR CLOTHING ALLOWANCE. (OL-SHERIFF) The Documentation is as follows: (21) CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ALLOW TEXAS STATE BANK TO RELEASE
SECURITIES HELD BY THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK ON THE COUNTY’S BEHALF. (DAB-TREASURER) The Documentation is as follows:
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(2) CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE COUNTY’S SPONSORSHIP AND MEMBERSHIP IN THE BORDER TRADE ALLIANCE. (PSJ-ADMINISTRATOR)
The Documentation is as follows:
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(3) CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEM
(TIPS), REGION #8, MICO-BORDER BY DESIGN FOR THE CAMERON COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING ACID STAINING MATERIALS AND LABOR. (RL-BUILDING MAINTENANCE)
The Documentation is as follows:
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(5) CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO PAY LICENSE RENEWAL AND MEMBERSHIP FEES
FOR DANIEL ORIVE, COUNTY SURVEYOR. (EH-CCDOT) The Documentation is as follows:
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(12) CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR
TIO PANCHO GARZA SUBDIVISION, PCT. 4, BEING A 11.91 ACRES, SITUATED IN THE NORTH ½ OF THE NORTH ½ OF BLOCK 33 F.Z. BISHOP SUBDIVISION, RANGERVILLE, CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS. (EH-CCDOT)
The Documentation is as follows:
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(13) ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF DISTRICT CLERK’S JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER’S 2007
MONTHLY FEE, FINES AND CRIMINAL REPORTS. (AdelaG-DISTRICT CLERK) The Reports are as follows:
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(14) CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CAMERON COUNTY TO
APPLY TO THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR THE 2008 ILLEGAL DUMPING EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROJECT, AND CONTINUING CAMERON COUNTY’S PARTNERSHIP WITH THE VALLEY PROUD ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL. (FB-PD&M) (Resolution No. 2007R11202)
The Resolution is as follows:
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(15) CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN CAMERON
COUNTY, TEXAS AND HOUSING PLUS, INC. TO IMPLEMENT A HOME REPAIR PROGRAM IN RURAL CAMERON COUNTY (CONTRACT NO. 2007C10389). (FB-PD&M) (Contract No. 2007C11408)
The Contract is as follows:
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(17) CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD BIDS/RFPS/RFQS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
(MF-PURCHASING) (A) AUTOMOTIVE O.E.M. PARTS CHRYSLER BID #1996C (DON JOHNSON) (B) AUTOMOTIVE O.E.M. PARTS FORD BID #1996F (L.T. BOSWELL) (C) AUTOMOTIVE O.E.M. PARTS GENERAL MOTORS #1996G (LUKE FRUIA)
The Tabulation is as follows:
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(18) CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD BIDS/RFPS/RFQS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
(MF-PURCHASING) (A) MEDICAL WASTE DISPOSAL – COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS #1965 (STERICYCLE)
The Tabulation is as follows:
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(19) CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD BIDS/RFPS/RFQS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
(MF-PURCHASING) (A) SIGNS, POSTS & MISC. FOR ROADS BID #2630 (VULCAN SIGNS)
The Tabulation is as follows:
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(20) CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM FUND 90 TO
COMPENSATE FOR CLOTHING ALLOWANCE. (OL-SHERIFF) The Documentation is as follows:
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(21) CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ALLOW TEXAS STATE BANK TO RELEASE
SECURITIES HELD BY THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK ON THE COUNTY’S BEHALF. (DAB-TREASURER)
The Documentation is as follows:
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________________ (30) CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CAMERON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT A CONTINUATION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR THE 2008 SHERIFF’S SOLID WASTE LOCAL ENFORCEMENT PROJECT AND DESIGNATION OF FUNDING SOURCE FOR REQUIRED MATCH. (FB-PD&M) (Resolution No. 2007R11203)
Commissioner Benavides motioned to approve the Resolution Authorizing the Cameron County Sheriff’s
Department to Submit a Continuation Grant Application to the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council for
the 2008 Sheriff’s Solid Waste Local Enforcement Project with Option #1, subject to the identification of a funding
source.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tamayo and carried unanimously.
The Resolution is as follows:
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_______________ ACTION ITEMS
(25) BUDGET AMENDMENTS, LINE ITEM TRANSFERS AND/OR SALARY SCHEDULES.
Upon motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Benavides and carried unanimously, the
Budget Amendments, Line Item Transfers and/or Salary Schedules were approved.
The Budget Amendments, Line Item Transfers and/or Salary Schedules are as follows:
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(26) APPROVAL OF CLAIMS. Commissioner Tamayo motioned to approve the Claims, inclusive of the late claims.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Wood and carried unanimously.
The Claims are as follows:
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(27) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR: (A) NOVEMBER 6, 2007 – REGULAR MEETING (B) NOVEMBER 13, 2007 – REGULAR MEETING
Upon motion by Commissioner Tamayo, seconded by Commissioner Wood and carried unanimously, the
Minutes for the November 6, 2007-Regular Meeting and the November 13, 2007-Regular Meeting were approved.
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(28) CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL FIRE DEVICES UTILIZING TEXAS MASTER AGREEMENT SCHEDULE (TxMAS)/JOHNSON CONTROL INC. AND TO DESIGNATE FUNDING SOURCE. (RL-BUILDING MAINTENANCE) (Contract No. 2007C12410)
Mr. Robert Lopez, Administrative Services Director, stated that the fire devices are needed to comply with
Local and State fire codes for the 3rd and 4th floor of the Administrative Building for the District Attorney
Renovation project.
Commissioner Garza inquired as to the funding for this purchase.
Mr. Pete Sepulveda, County Administrator, replied that the settlement proceeds are the source of funds for
the Renovation of the 3rd and 4th floor of the Administrative Building and recommended that the budget be amended
to utilize the settlement proceeds for the purchase of the additional fire devices.
Upon motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Benavides and carried unanimously,
Authorization to Purchase Additional Fire Devices Utilizing Texas Master Agreement Schedule (TxMAS)/Johnson
Control Inc. was approved.
The Documentation is as follows:
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(29) CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE CCTV CAMERA REPLACEMENTS AND UPS/SURGE PROTECTORS UTILIZING THE INTER-LOCAL PURCHASE SYSTEM (TIPS)/KLC VIDEO AND DESIGNATE FUNDING SOURCE. (RL-ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
Mr. Robert Lopez, Administrative Services Director, informed the Court that (8) cameras are being
replaced at the Carrizales-Rucker Detention Center.
Mr. Pete Sepulveda, County Administrator, noted that the Maintenance & Operation Budget can be utilized
to fund the remaining $5,000 for the purchase.
Upon motion by Commissioner Tamayo, seconded by Commissioner Benavides and carried unanimously,
Authorization to Purchase CCTV Camera Replacements and UPS/Surge Protectors Utilizing the Inter-Local
Purchase System (TIPS)/KLC Video was approved.
The Documentation is as follows:
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________________ (31) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE
COUNTY’S STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA. (PSJ-ADMINISTRATOR)
Mr. David Garcia, Deputy County Administrator, reported that the County will be receiving $50,000 in
reimbursements from the General Land Office regarding the CIAP grant. He noted that the County will now be
required to submit quarterly reports to the General Land Office.
Upon motion by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Benavides and carried unanimously,
Mr. David Garcia’s Report regarding the County’s State and Federal Legislative Agenda was acknowledged.
_____________________ EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon motion by Commissioner Tamayo, seconded by Commissioner Benavides and carried unanimously,
the Court met in Executive Session at 6:05 P.M. to discuss the following matters:
(23) EXECUTIVE SESSION:
(A) CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS’ COURT LEGAL COUNSEL CONCERNING ARNULFO HUERTA VS. CAMERON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT; EEOC CHARGE NO. 451-2008-00211, FOR AUTHORIZATION TO REPRESENT THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT AND POSSIBLE MEDIATION, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071(1) (A) & (2).
(B) CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS’ COURT LEGAL COUNSEL FOR AUTHORITY FOR THE
CIVIL LEGAL DIVISION TO REPRESENT THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT AND TO FILE APPROPRIATE PLEADINGS AND MOTIONS TO PROTECT THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS WITH ITS ATTORNEY IN THE CRIMINAL CASES AGAINST MARK YATES, ON A MATTER IN WHICH THE DUTY OF THE ATTORNEY TO THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY UNDER THE TEXAS DISCIPLINARY RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OF THE STATE BAR OF TEXAS CLEARLY CONFLICTS WITH THIS CHAPTER, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (1)(A) & (2).
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Upon motion by Commissioner Tamayo, seconded by Commissioner Wood and carried unanimously, the
Court reconvened into Regular Session at 6:16 P.M. to discuss the following matters:
(24) ACTION RELATIVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION:
(A) CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS’ COURT LEGAL COUNSEL CONCERNING ARNULFO HUERTA VS. CAMERON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT; EEOC CHARGE NO. 451-2008-00211, FOR AUTHORIZATION TO REPRESENT THE SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT AND POSSIBLE MEDIATION, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071(1) (A) & (2).
Commissioner Wood motioned to approve the Cameron County Civil Division to represent the
County in the EEOC complaint filed by Arnulfo Huerta and to entertain mediation if deemed appropriate.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Benavides and carried unanimously.
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(B) CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS’ COURT LEGAL COUNSEL FOR AUTHORITY FOR THE CIVIL LEGAL DIVISION TO REPRESENT THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT AND TO FILE APPROPRIATE PLEADINGS AND MOTIONS TO PROTECT THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS WITH ITS ATTORNEY IN THE CRIMINAL CASES AGAINST MARK YATES, ON A MATTER IN WHICH THE DUTY OF THE ATTORNEY TO THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY UNDER THE TEXAS DISCIPLINARY RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OF THE STATE BAR OF TEXAS CLEARLY CONFLICTS WITH THIS CHAPTER, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (1)(A) & (2).
Commissioner Benavides motioned to grant authority to the Civil Division of the Commissioners’
Court to represent the Commissioners’ Court and file any appropriate pleadings and motions to protect the
Commissioners’ Court confidential information and privileged communications with its attorneys in the
criminal cases filed against Mark Yates.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tamayo and carried as follows:
AYE: Commissioner Benavides, Commissioner Tamayo and Commissioner Garza
NAY: Commissioner Wood
_______________ TRAVEL ITEMS
Commissioner Wood motioned to approve the “Travel Items”.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Tamayo and carried unanimously.
(22) CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO TRAVEL/OR APPROVAL OF TRAVEL EXPENSE FOR THE FOLLOWING (PLEASE NOTE: TRAVEL REQUESTS ARE SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE COUNTY POLICIES):
(A) 107TH DISTRICT COURT STAFF (1) TO TRAVEL TO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, ON 12/11 TO
12/13/07, TO ATTEND THE COURT SECURITY TRAINING SEMINAR.
(B) COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR AND/OR DEPUTY COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO TRAVEL TO HOUSTON, TX, ON 12/6 TO 12/7/07, TO ATTEND THE ALLIANCE FOR I-69 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING.
(C) COUNTY AUDITOR STAFF (1) TO TRAVEL TO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, ON 11/25 TO
11/27/07, TO ATTEND FINANCIAL TRAINING.
(D) DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE STAFF (1) TO TRAVEL TO NEW BERLIN, TEXAS, ON 12/2 TO 12/8/07, TO ATTEND FORENSIC RECOVERY OF EVIDENCE DEVICE (FRED) SYSTEMS TRAINING TO CONDUCT FORENSIC COMPUTER EXAMINATIONS.
(E) DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE STAFF (1) TO TRAVEL TO DEL RIO, TEXAS, ON 12/12 TO
12/13/07, TO ATTEND THE SOUTH TEXAS (STX) HIDTA QUARTERLY INTELLIGENCE MEETINGS.
(F) ENGINEERING STAFF (1) TO TRAVEL TO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, ON 12/20/07, TO ATTEND
THE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE NEEDED FOR LICENSE RENEWAL – TEXAS BOUNDARY LAW AND LANDOWNER DISPUTES.
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(G) HEALTH DEPARTMENT STAFF (2) TO TRAVEL TO ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, ON 12/11 TO 12/13/07, TO ATTEND THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL HEALTH OFFICIALS (TALHO) MEETING.
(H) JUVENILE PROBATION STAFF (3) TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TX, ON 12/2 TO 12/3/07, TO
ATTEND “DO APPLICATION FOR CHARTER SCHOOL FOR CAMERON COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT”.
(I) SHERIFF’S OFFICE STAFF (4) TO TRAVEL TO HIDALGO COUNTY, ON 11/13 TO 11/14/07,
TO ATTEND THE TRAINING ACADEMY INTERMEDIATE USE OF FORCE IN A JAIL SETTING.
(J) SHERIFF’S OFFICE STAFF (2) TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TX, ON 11/14 TO 11/15/07, TO
ATTEND A MEETING WITH AGUIRRE CORPORATION ON JAIL EXPANSION ISSUES.
(K) SHERIFF’S OFFICE STAFF (4) TO TRAVEL TO HIDALGO COUNTY, ON 11/29 TO 11/30/07, TO ATTEND TRAINING ACADEMY INTERMEDIATE INMATE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES.
(L) SHERIFF’S OFFICE STAFF (2) TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TX, ON 12/9 TO 12/14/07, TO
ATTEND A SEX OFFENDERS REGISTRATION CONFERENCE.
(M) SHERIFF’S OFFICE STAFF (3) TO TRAVEL TO GARLAND, TX, ON 12/11 TO 12/15/07, TO ATTEND A TACTICAL TEAM LEADER COURSE.
(N) TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR STAFF (2) TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TX, ON 11/27 TO 11/28/07,
TO VISIT THE TRAVIS COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTOR’S OFFICE AND OBSERVE TRAINING PROGRAM AS WELL AS RECEIVE MATERIALS FROM THE TRAINING COORDINATOR.
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___________________________ There being no further business to come before the Court, upon motion by Commissioner Tamayo,
seconded by Commissioner Benavides and carried unanimously, the meeting was ADJOURNED at 6:20 P.M.
APPROVED this 11th day of December 2007
___________________________________ CARLOS H. CASCOS, CPA
COUNTY JUDGE
ATTEST: ________________________________________ JOE G. RIVERA, COUNTY CLERK AND EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT OF CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS