Kleberg County Commissioners’ Court Minutes
Regular Session On Monday, July 22, 2013 At 1:30 P M
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this the 22nd day of July, 2013 the Commissioners’
Court of Kleberg County, Texas, met in Regular Session in the Courthouse Annex, of the
Law Enforcement Center, 1500 E. King, Kingsville, Texas with the following present:
Kleberg County Commissioners Court:
Also present were:
Hon. Juan M. Escobar, Co. Judge
David Rosse, Commissioner Pct. #1
Chuck Schultz, Commissioner Pct. #2
Roy Cantu, Commissioner Pct. #3
Romeo Lomas, Commissioner Pct. #4 (Not Present)
Leo H. Alarcon, County Clerk
Frances Garcia, Auditor’s office
Delma Rios-Salazar, County Attorney
Connie G Martinez, Deputy Clerk
COURT WAS OPENED and called to order by Judge Escobar to consider the following
agenda items, Commissioner Rosse gave the invocation and Commissioner Schultz led
the Court in the Pledge of Allegiance of the United States and Texas.
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AGENDA ITEM #1
In The Matter Of Discussing And Acting On Approving Payment Of Bills
The above matter coming on for consideration, a motion was made by
Commissioner Cantu and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to approve the bills as
presented. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously and so ordered.
Bills
Kimberly Grigg, CSR --$338.50
Hall of Frames --$157.64
Nueces County Medical Examiner --$850
C.C. Battery Co., Inc. --$400
Oriental Trading Company, --$353.88
Quill --$358.97
Kingsville Record & Bishop News --$510.52
Gemini Heating & Air Conditioning --$804
The Sherwin-Williams Co. --$597.85
Eddie Yaklin Ford Lincoln Mercury Nissan Inc. --$1,330.78
Amado De La Paz --$800
TJ Electric --$4,980
Ramirez-Salinas Funeral Home --$450
Swank Motion Pictures --$321
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AGENDA ITEM #2
In The Matter Of Discussing And Acting On Approving Budget Line-Item Transfers
The above matter coming on for consideration, a motion was made by
Commissioner Cantu and seconded by Commissioner Rosse to accept all budget line
items as presented. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously and so ordered.
Budget Line-Items
Fire Dept. 010-545-330 to 010-545-341 --$1,741.78
Fire Dept. 010-545-330 to 010-545-497 --$107.31
Fire Dept. 010-545-397 to 010-545-497 --$366.85
Fire Dept. 010-545-420 to 010-545-322 --$726.79
Fire Dept. 010-545-422 to 010-545-454 --$621.16
DA’s Office 010-476-107- to 010-476-103 --$20,000
County Clerk 010-403-315 to 010-403-452 --$1,207.52
DA’s Office 042-477-572 to 042-477-343 --$40,000
Human Services 052-632-202 to 052-632-206 --$100
Human Services 052-632-202 to 052-632-310 --$500
Human Services 052-632-186 to 052-633-201 --$600
Human Services 052-633-186 to 052-633-202 --$1,140.73
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Human Services 052-633-186 to 052-633-203 --$532.17
Human Services 052-633-186 to 052-633-206 --$100
Human Services 058-637-108 to 058-637-201 --$3,000
Human Services 058-637-108 to 058-637-206 --$300
Human Service 059-645-333 to 059-645-181 --$5,000
Human Services 059-645-333 to 059-645-185 --$3,000
Human Services 059-645-333 to 059-645-202 --$6,000
Human Services 059-645-440 to 059-645-206 --$300
Human Services 059-645-440 to 059-645-462 --$500
Human Services 059-645-440 to 059-645-493 --$2,000
Sea Wind 010-661-344 to 010-661-330 --$28
Sea Wind 010-661-331 to 010-661-496 --$870
Sea Wind 010-661-440 to 010-661-450 --$12,000
Sea Wind 010-661-108 to 010-661-132 --$2,000
Road & Bridge Pct #3 025-623-486 to 025-623-457 --$1,000
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AGENDA ITEM #3
In The Matter Of Discussing And Acting On Approving Budget Amendments
The above matter coming on for consideration, a motion was made by
Commissioner Cantu and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to approve the budget
amendments as presented. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously and so ordered.
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Human Services --$43,100 Decrease
Human Service --$43,100 increase
Human Services --$2,000
551 Const. Pct #1 --$912.65
Indigent --$3,900
DA’s Office --$42,420
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AGENDA ITEM #4
Discuss and Act on Monthly Reports
The above matter coming on for consideration, a motion was made by
Commissioner Rosse and seconded by Commissioner Cantu to accept the monthly
reports and file them as public record. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously and so
ordered.
MONTLY REPORT
Agrilife Extension Activity Report - June 2013
Airport Hangers and Op Fee Cum Rpt – June 2013
Constable Precinct 2 Monthly Activity Report – April 2013
Constable Precinct 2 Monthly Activity Report – May 2013
Constable Precinct 2 Monthly Activity Report – June 2013
County Clerk Bank Reconciliation – June 2013
County Clerk Constitutional County Courts Activity Detail – June 2013
County Clerk Special and Court Fees – June 2013
J.P. Pct # 1 Monthly Report – June 2013
J.P. Pct # 2 Monthly Report – June 2013
J.P. Pct # 3 Monthly Report – June 2013
J.P. Pct # 4 Monthly Report – June 2013
Tax Assessor-Collector Disbursement of Collections – June 2013
Treasurer’s Affidavit – May 2013
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AGENDA ITEM #5
Authorization To Award Construction Of Kleberg County Drainage Improvement
Project, GLO Contract No. 12-284-000-5632 To Donald Hubert Construction
Of Kingsville, Texas In Amount Of $706,658.30
The above matter coming on for consideration, a motion was made by
Commissioner Rosse and seconded by Commissioner Cantu to award contract to Donald
Hubert Construction in the amount of $706,658.30. Upon vote, the motion carried
unanimously and so ordered.
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AGENDA ITEM #6
Acceptance Of $2,500 Donation From District Attorney’s Chapter 59 Asset
Forfeiture Funds To Offset Expenses For Kleberg County Centennial Celebration
Kids Area (Drug Free, Bully Free Zone) Scheduled For August 31, 2013
REGULAR SESSION – July 22, 2013 @ 1:30 P. M.
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The above matter coming on for consideration, a motion was made by
Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Rosse to all DA to give a
donation in the amount of $2,500 for the Centennial Kids Area. Upon vote, the motion
carried unanimously and so ordered.
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AGENDA ITEM #7
Consider And Act On Acceptance Of Bids For Autopsy And Autopsy
Transport Services For Kleberg County
The above matter coming on for consideration, a motion was made by Judge
Escobar and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to table this agenda item until further
review. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously and so ordered.
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AGENDA ITEM #8
Approve Roof Repairs For Leaking Golf Cart Equipment Barn To Be Done By Low
Bidder Gillespie Roofing For $17,375 With Cost Sharing By L.E. Ramey Golf
Course, Kleberg County, And City Of Kingsville ($5,791.67 Each), And
Contingent Upon City Of Kingsville Approval Of Their Share
The above matter coming on for consideration, a motion was made by
Commissioner Rosse and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to approve sharing costs
on the roof repairs using Commissioner’s Court approved money in the amount of
$5,791.67. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously and so ordered.
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AGENDA ITEM #9
Approve Official Bond For Newly Appointed Kleberg County District Clerk,
Jennifer Whittington Retroactive To July 8, 2013
The above matter coming on for consideration, a motion was made by
Commissioner Rosse and seconded by Commissioner Cantu to approve the bond for
Jennifer Whittington as interim District Clerk. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously
and so ordered.
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AGENDA ITEM #10
Request By Kleberg County Sheriff’s Office (KSO) To Declare As Surplus A 2006
Ford Crown Victoria, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Ending In 0665
The above matter coming on for consideration, a motion was made by
Commissioner Schultz and seconded by Commissioner Cantu to declare as surplus a
2006 Ford Crown Victoria. Upon vote, the motion carried unanimously and so ordered.
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AGENDA ITEM #11
Request By KSO To Add One 2013 Speed Monitor Trailer VIN Ending In
7029 To Kleberg County’s Insurance Schedule
The above matter coming on for consideration, a motion was made by
Commissioner Rosse and seconded by Commissioner Schultz to add a speed monitor
trailer from the Sheriff’s office to the County’s insurance. Upon vote, the motion carried
unanimously and so ordered.
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AGENDA ITEM #12
Authorize American Electric Power (AEP) To Run/Remove Overhead
Electrical Lines On Security Lights Along Walking Trail In Dick Kleberg
Park With Parks Department And Run Underground To Be In
Compliance With Texas Parks & Wildlife Grant Guidelines
REGULAR SESSION – July 22, 2013 @ 1:30 P. M.
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No action taken after a presentation by Park Director Susan Ivy and Hoss Castillo
on funding and the easement.
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AGENDA ITEM #13
Authorize County Judge To Sign Easement For AEP To Run Electrical Lines
Underground Along Walking Trail In Dick Kleberg Park
No action taken.
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AGENDA ITEM #14
Convene Closed Meeting Under Government Code, Chapter 51, Section 551.072,
Deliberation Regarding Real Property, To Deliberate Adjutant General’s Department
Sale Of National Guard Armory Kingsville, Texas
At this time, 2:21pm, Commissioners’ Court went into closed session.
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AGENDA ITEM #15
Reconvene Regular Session And Take Action As Warranted On Deliberations
Regarding Sale Of National Guard Armory Kingsville, Texas
The Commissioners’ Court reconvened at 2:48pm. No action taken, issue still
pending.
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IN OTHER BUSINESS BROUGHT UP AT THIS TIME FOR THE PROPER
FUNCTIONING OF COUNTY BUSINESS
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None was given.
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WITH NO FURTHER BUSINESS AT HAND TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE COURT AT
THIS TIME, ADJOURNMENT WAS HAD.
Juan M. Escobar, County Judge
ATTEST:
Leo H. Alarcon
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Member
Of the Commissioners Court
Kleberg County, Texas
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REGULAR SESSION – July 22, 2013 @ 1:30 P. M.
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