Orders of Commissioners Court Bexar County, Texas TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2007 Court met at 11:00 a.m. A Regular Meeting was held by the Honorable Commissioners Court, in and for said State and County, met at the Courthouse, of thereof, in Bexar County on Tuesday,. Present at roll call: Nelson W. Wolff, County Judge; Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez, County Commissioner Precinct No. 1; Paul Elizondo, County Commissioner Precinct No. 2; Lyle Larson, County Commissioner Precinct No. 3; Tommy Adkisson, County Commissioner Precinct No. 4; Tommy J. Tompkins, County Auditor; Gerard Rickhoff, County Clerk (Rep. by Leonor Salazar); Susan Reed, District Attorney (Rep. by Ed Schweninger); Keith L. Charlton, Executive Director - Criminal Justice Planning & Coordination Department; David Marquez, Executive Director of Economic Development; Joe Aceves, Executive Director - Infrastructure Services Department; David J. Morgan, Chief Information Officer - Information Services Department (Rep. by Carmella Guerrero); David Smith, Executive Director - Planning & Resource Management Department/Budget Officer; Aurora Sanchez, Executive Director Community & Development Programs Department; and Gary O'Bar, Purchasing Agent. When the following proceedings were had to-wit: Father Tony Posada from Mission San Jose gave the invocation at today's meeting. County Commissioner Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez led the Pledge of Allegiance. A letter of condolence is to be sent to the family of Fred F. Farias expressing to them the sympathy of the court on the loss of their loved one. Mr. Farias was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He was a founding partner in San Antonio Coors Distributors, the Coors beer distributor in San Antonio, Texas. He was also a founding partner of L&F Distributors, an Anheuser-Busch beer distributor in South Texas. He is survived by his wife, Mamie A. Farias; sons, Dr. Fred Farias III, George L. Farias, and Matthew A. Farias, and numerous nieces and nephews. A letter of condolence is to be sent to the family of Fred L. Rodriguez expressing to them the sympathy of the court on the loss of their loved one. Mr. Rodriguez was a graduate from Brackenridge High School, Class of 1974. He was an All-Star Athlete, participating in football and Track/Field. After he graduated he began working at San Antonio Water Systems as a sewer maintenance worker. After working for SAWS for 30 years, he retired in March 2003 from his position as Director of Dos Rios Recycling Treatment Plant. He is survived by his wife, Blanca E. Rodriguez; children, Lisa G. Rodriguez, Tammy G. Rodriguez, and Fred G. Rodriguez, Jr.; one grandson and numerous nieces and nephews. A letter of condolence is to be sent to the family of Eulogio Lloyd Garza, Jr. expressing to them the sympathy of the court on the loss of their loved one. He graduated in 1964 from San Antonio High with a scholarship to Southern Baptist Convention, and in 1967 graduated from Baylor University with a B.S. in Economics. He worked as a manager in retail lumber business before returning to Baylor to pursue his law degree, which he received in 1972. Mr. Garza had a private law practice in Waco and Killeen from 1972 until 1979 when he joined the Killeen Police Department as the Legal Advisor. From 1981 to 1987 he was the City Attorney for the City of Killeen and from 1987 to 1997 he was the City Attorney for the City of San Antonio. In 1997 he opened his practice in Austin and San Antonio before returning to Killeen in 1999 to serve as Assistant
Attorney until his retirement in 2001. He is survived by his wife, Judy Garza, children Tracy L. Schwend and Derek B. Roberts and 2 grandchildren. A letter of condolence is to be sent to the family of Marianna Chandler Jones expressing to them the sympathy of the court on the loss of their loved one. She was a devoted wife, mother, educator and influential community leader who actively furthered the causes of women in education as well as preservation of San Antonio s unique cultural heritage. With a BS in Library Science from N. Texas State Teachers College, and an MS in Library Science from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, she had a long and influential career as a librarian at South San Antonio H.S. and Randolph Field ISD. In addition to traveling the world upon retirement, she continuously served multiple offices in such public-spirited local, national and international organizations as: The Women s Club of San Antonio, Delta Kappa Gamma Society, National Library Assn., Texas State Teachers Assn., Super Adults of Laurel Heights Methodist Church, Society for the Preservation of Old Ft. Sam Houston, San Antonio Historic Design and Review Committee, and President of the San Antonio Conservation Society. She is survived by her son, Richard Chandler Jones; daughter, Nora Ellen Boling and 4 grandchildren. A letter of condolence is to be sent to the family of Genevieve Zaiontz Bongiovi expressing to them the sympathy of the court on the loss of their loved one. She is survived by her husband, John and her daughter Lucy Clothier, 3 grandsons and numerous nieces and nephews. A letter of condolence is to be sent to the family of Joe Lee Stubblefield expressing to them the sympathy of the court on the loss of their loved one. He graduated from Sunset High School in 1962 and went to college at the University of Texas in Austin, where he graduated in 1968 with a bachelor of architecture. He continued his studies at UT and in 1972 earned a master of science in community and urban planning. He established his architectural practice in 1974 in San Antonio, where he worked briefly as an intern for O Neil Ford, San Antonio s legendary architect, during the halcyon days of Ford Powell and Carson when the firm was working on such signature projects as Trinity University and the Strand in Galveston. After he s internship was complete, the partners in the firm, recognizing Joe s sunny nature and love of a good joke, sent him off into his own practice by throwing banana cream pies at him, something sweet that he always remembered about his treasured internship. He is survived by his two children, Samuel Culberson Stubblefield and Kathanne Rochelle Stubblefield. A letter of condolence is to be sent to the family of Hannelore Ordway expressing to them the sympathy of the court on the loss of their loved one. She was born in Karlsruhe, Germany and moved to the United States in 1962 and became a citizen of the United States of America in 1966. She managed several restaurants in the San Antonio area; maintained the books for her husband s Law Practice and worked as a sales person in the Clothes Hanger located at the S.A. Airport for 17 years. She is survived by her husband, Sidney Ordway; sons, Roland and Terry Ordway and daughter, Andrea Rand and 6 grandchildren. A letter of condolence is to be sent to the family of Gloria Villa Cadena expressing to them the sympathy of the court on the loss of their loved one. She was a recognized scholar in Texas history throughout the state and Mexico and a primary source for professional historians, who relied on her comprehensive knowledge of Texas history and meticulous research for their own work. As the historian Oakah Jones, Jr. explained to his university history class, the first thing he learned when he came to San Antonio was that all roads (to Texas history) led to Gloria Cadena s house. With Angel Sepulveda Brown, she complied and published the San Antonio Parish of Laredo: Abstracts of Marriage, Book I: 1790-1857 in 1987 and San Augustine Parish of Laredo: Abstracts of Marriage, Book II, 1858-1881 in 1993. She founded Los Bejarenos Genealogical Society, an organization dedicated to promoting Hispanic history through genealogical research and educational programs. An active member of El Patronatos, she was a tireless sponsor of it s scholarship fund and programs. She was a member of the Texas Historical Commission and the Bexar County Historical Commission. She is survived by her children, Mary Elizabeth Galvan, Robert A. Galvan, Jr., Carmen Martin, Catherine A. Meaney, Rebecca Galvan, Laura J. Galvan, David Galvan, Tracy L. Colborn and Sara Katz; 34 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. A letter of condolence is to be sent to the family of Aziz Shihab expressing to them the sympathy of the court on the loss of their loved one. He was a reporter and editor for several newspapers, including the San Antonio 2
Express; lecture on Middle East affairs; and author of two memoirs. He is survived by his wife, Miriam Allwardt Shihab; son, Adlai Shihab; daughter, Naomi Shihab Nye and 3 grandchildren. Commissioners Court will adjourn today s meeting in honor and memory of: Fred F. Farias Fred L. Rodriguez Eulogio Lloyd Garza, Jr. Marianna C. Jones Genevieve Zaiontz Bongiovi Joe Lee Stubblefield Hannelore Ordway Gloria Villa Cadena Aziz Shihab Item 3 a-e Commissioners Court Ceremonial items The Court recognized Bexar County Sheriff Rolando Tafolla and the Bexar County Sheriff s Office Cycling Team for the Team s participation in the Valero MS 150 Ride for the fight against Multiple Sclerosis over the past four years. Sheriff Rolando Tafolla introduced his new appointments: Ruben Garcia, Chief Deputy Manuel Longoria, Deputy Chief, Criminal Investigations Dale Bennett, Deputy Chief, Criminal Warrants Brian Menges, Director, Jail Administrator Morris Munoz, Jail Population Monitor The Court presented a Proclamation recognizing and proclaiming Veterans Day November 11, 2007 as A Day to Honor, Remember, and Give Thanks to all Veterans and Their Families. The Court presented a Proclamation declaring December 5, 2007 as Small, Minority, and Women-owned Business Enterprise Day in Bexar County which celebrates the many valuable contributions of minority business to our economy. County Judge Nelson W. Wolff left the meeting at this time. County Commissioner Paul Elizondo is presiding officer. The Court presented an Hidalgo to Amelia Mellie Cardona-Flores, Chief Bailiff for 25 years of service with Bexar County. Item 4a 3
Planning and Resource Management A Presentation regarding the 2007 United Way Community Street Fair and the Bexar County Employee Health Fair on Monday, November 19, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Central Jury Room and Justice Center parking lot. (Record) There being no objections agenda item 57 will be heard at this time. Item 57 District Clerk s Office The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving a request from the District Clerk s Office to hire two Central Magistrate Criminal Court Clerks, Non Exempt-04 (Salary Range $24,852-$34,800) at the salaries listed as follows: Rose Mary Romero $33,219 and Peter Slusarski $33,106, effective November 1, 2007. (Record) A motion was presented by County Commissioner Sergio Chico Rodriguez, duly seconded by County Commissioner Lyle Larson, which motion was voted on as follows: Commissioners Rodriguez, Elizondo, Larson, and Item 6 Commissioners Court The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving the Consent Agenda (items 10-56) with the exception of agenda item 31, which will be heard separately and agenda item 46 which will be pulled at this time. Item 10 Commissioners Court The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving a request by County Judge Nelson W. Wolff to reappoint Christina Rodriguez to the Alamo Regional Mobility Authority for a term to begin upon appointment and expire February 1, 2009. (Record) Item 11 4
Commissioners Court The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving a request by Commissioner Lyle Larson, Precinct 3 to re-appoint Robert Engberg to the Bexar County Hospital District Board of Mangers for a term to begin upon appointment and expire August 31, 2008. (Record) Item 12 Fire Marshal s Office The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving a grant application to be submitted to the Texas Association of Regional Councils, 2007 Citizen Corps Program through the Alamo Area Council of Governments for a project entitled, Alamo Area Regional Citizen Corps in an amount not to exceed $58,798, with no County cash match, for the grant term of November 2007 through February 2009; and acceptance of funds, if awarded. (Record) Item 13 Fire Marshal s Office The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving a request to refund $3,586.38 to Mr. Mike Vogt, a contractor who obtained a building permit that was not required by law. The project is a residential structure, which does not require a building permit. (Record) Item 14 Juvenile Department The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving three contracts with Family Services Association of San Antonio, Inc., Center for Family Relations, Inc., and Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc., for professional services to be rendered to the Bexar County Safe Havens Collaborative project during the period of November 1, 2007 through October 31, 2009, and funded by a grant awarded to Bexar County by the Office on Violence Against Women of the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of $247,225. No County cash match is required. (Record) 5
Item 15 District Attorney s Office The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving a request from the Criminal District Attorney s Office and Family Justice Center to receive, with appreciation, a modification and extension of a grant award from the Bexar County Family Justice Center Foundation in the amount of $140,000; and acceptance of funds, designated for rental, telephone, and cell phone expense for the Bexar County Family Justice Center for the period of August 1, 2007 to November 30, 2008. No County cash match is required. (Record) Item 16 Criminal District Courts The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving a request from the Criminal District Court Judges to rehire Edward F Shaughnessy, a Bexar County retiree, as a part-time Bexar County Magistrate (T-99), at a rate of $43 per hour, effective November 1, 2007. (Record) Item 17 Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving a request from the Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2 Office to rehire Teresa C. Sanchez, a Bexar County retiree, as an Assistant Court Clerk (NE, Grade-01) at a monthly salary range of $1,691.00 to$1,846.00, effective November 7, 2007. (Record) Item 18 6
County Auditor The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving accounts and authorizing checks be drawn totaling: (Record) $ 4,109,067.77 (Checks printed October 24, 2007) $ 880,863.00 (Checks printed October 26, 2007) $11,927,111.52 (Checks printed October 31, 2007) $ 386,361.00 (Checks printed November 02, 1007) Item 19 County Auditor The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion authorizing the County Auditor to pay bills through Friday, November 16, 2007. The list of bills paid will be presented to the Court on Tuesday, November 20, 2007. (Record) Item 20 County Auditor The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving the payment of payrolls, including overtime, auto allowances to be paid Thursday, November 15, 2007. (Record) Item 21 County Auditor The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving the payment of cellular telephone bills over $75 for the period of September 2007 for AT&T (Cingular) and Sprint, and August 2007 for Nextel. (Record) 7
Item 22 County Auditor The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving the Tax Assessor-Collector s Report of Taxes Collected in September 2007 and approving an Order transferring tax collections for the month of September 2007 from Unallocated Receipts. (Record) Item 23 Elections Office The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving a request to submit a budget for the Elections Department as required by the Texas Election Code, Chapter 19, Financing Voter Registration Fund, Sections 19.002, 19.0025, and 19.006. (Record) Item 24 Purchasing Department The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion awarding a delivery order on a requirements contract basis to Instant Data Technologies, dba Indatatech, Incorporated for the purchase of Fixed Asset Inventory and Management Services as requested by the Bexar County Purchasing Department for an eleven-month period, beginning upon award and ending September 30, 2008 for an estimated amount of $35,000; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file appropriate award documents for record. (Record) Item 25 Purchasing Department 8
The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion awarding a delivery order to Borroughs Corporation, c/o Professional Filing Systems, for the purchase of storage units as requested by the Bexar County Records Management & Technology Center in the amount of $68,736.98; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file appropriate award documents for record. (Record) Item 26 Purchasing Department The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion awarding a contract to the lowest and best bid submitted by ABM Janitorial Services to provide custodial services in various County owned and leased facilities in the amount of $445,600 for the period December 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008 as requested by the Bexar County Infrastructure Services Department; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file appropriate award documents for record. (Record) Item 27 Purchasing Department The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion awarding the renewal of a requirements contract with The Levy Company, L.P. to provide for the maintenance of traffic signals and school zone flashers for a one-year period under the same pricing, terms and conditions at the request of the Bexar County Infrastructure Services Department for an estimated annual amount of $39,500; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute contract modifications and file appropriate award documents for record. (Record) Item 28 Purchasing Department 9
The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion awarding the renewal of a service contract with Tootsie s Fine Foods, dba Weary Traveler, Incorporated to provide cafeteria concession services at the Bexar County Justice Center as requested by the Bexar County Cafeteria Committee for a one year period, beginning December 1, 2007 and ending November 30, 2008, under the same pricing, terms and conditions with an estimated annual revenue of approximately $28,000; and authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute contract modification and file appropriate award documents for record. (Record) Item 29 Purchasing Department The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise an Invitation for Bids for the purchase of construction services for the Jungman Road High Water Detection System at Medina River as requested by the Bexar County Infrastructure Services Department. (Record) Item 30 Purchasing Department The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion authorizing the Purchasing Agent to advertise a Request for Proposals for Arbitrage Services as requested by the Bexar County Auditor s Office. (Record) Item 32 Community Investment The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving execution of the Management Agreement between Bexar County and Christian Senior Services for payment of meals for nutritionally at-risk seniors through their Meals on Wheels program for a one-year period beginning October 1, 2007 and ending September 30, 2008, in the amount of $29,322.60 from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Funds. (Record) Item 33 10
Criminal Justice Planning & Coordination The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving the appointment of the following individuals recommended by the San Antonio Bar Association to serve on the Advisory Board of the Bexar County Dispute Resolution Center for terms of office to begin upon appointment and expire on November 30, 2009. (Record) Nominee Rene Diaz Glenn W. Cunningham Representing San Antonio Bar Association San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association Item 34 Criminal Justice Planning & Coordination The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving the Bexar County Criminal Justice Community Plan 2007 2008 for submission to the Alamo Areas Council of Governments (AACOG). (Record) Item 35 Information Services The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion authorizing the County Judge to sign agreements between Bexar County and Oscar Munoz, Lordwyn Management Group, ABSO and Professional Civil Process for the purpose of allowing access to the Bexar County Public Information Network for records limited to information obtained by the public under the provisions of Rule 12 of the Rules of Judicial Administration: (Record) Item 36 Infrastructure Services The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving an Engineering Services Agreement between Bexar County and TEDSI Infrastructure Group for professional civil engineering design services in an amount not to 11
exceed $174,858.30 for design fees related to the Babcock Road Phase V Project, BC 2007-346. Precinct 3. (Record) Item 37 Infrastructure Services The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion authorizing the County Judge to execute Field Alteration Number 1 to the contract between Bexar County and EE Hood and Sons, Inc., in connection with Woodlake Parkway Reconstruction Project, BC 2007-99, increasing the contract amount by $17, 255.94. Precinct 4. (Record) Item 38 Infrastructure Services The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion authorizing the County Judge to execute Field Alteration Number 4 to the contract between Bexar County and San Antonio Constructor, Ltd, in connection with Wiseman Road Talley Road to Loop 1604 Project, BC 2005-136, decreasing the contract amount by $23,583.82. Precinct 1. (Record) Item 39-45 Infrastructure Services/Public Works Division The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving the following Subdivision Plats located within the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of San Antonio, subject to all County Regulations: (Record) 12
Replat and subdivision plat establishing Amber Creek Unit 2, owner: Fieldstone Homes Texas, LLC, located southeast of Pue Road and Kriewald Road, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct 1. Subdivision plat of Redbird Ranch Unit 2C, owner: Continental Homes of Texas L.P., located north of Potranco Road and Redbird Chase, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct 1. Subdivision plat of Westwinds East Unit 3 Planned Unit Development, owner: AR Development, Inc., located northwest of Ginger Rise and Wild Pine, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct 1. Subdivision plat establishing Stillwater Ranch Unit 7, owner: JSL Development Corporation, located northwest of Culebra Road and FM 1560, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct 2. Replat establishing Shavano Park Unit 16A2, owner: Shavano Creek Commercial Ltd, located north of Huebner Road and Lockhill Selma, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct 3. Subdivision plat of Silverado Hills Unit 3, owner; Centex Real Estate, located southwest of Borgfeld and Canyon Golf Road, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct 3. Subdivision plat of Silverado Hills Units 5 and 6, owner: Centex Real Estate, located northeast of Canyon Golf Road and Bluewater Way, not within the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. Precinct 3. Item 47 Infrastructure Services/Public Works Division The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving a variance request to Article 4, Section D(4) and Article 4, Section D(5)(d) of the Bexar County Flood Damage Prevention Court Order for Stillwater Ranch Unit 9, subdivision plat number 070012. Precinct 2. (Record) Item 48 Infrastructure Services/Public Works Division The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion authorizing the purchase of right-of-way, Parcel Number 6, Borgfeld Drive, being 0.030 of an acre of land from Bruce M. Szabo and wife, Rebecca L. Szabo for total consideration of $2,400. Precinct 3. (Record) 13
Item 49 Infrastructure Services/Public Works Division The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion authorizing the purchase of right-of way, Parcel Number 32, Borgfeld Drive, being 0.007 of an acre of land from Richard Hui for total consideration of $1,500. Precinct 3. (Record) Item 50 Infrastructure Services/Public Works Division The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion accepting the following streets and drains in the identified subdivisions for County maintenance to begin : (Record) Subdivision Alamo Ranch Unit 4 (Precinct Number 1) Escondido Meadows Subdivision (Precinct Number 4) Road/Drain Dawson Circle (894.19 lf) Lantana Cove (793.75 lf) Kimble Mill (471.58 lf) Big Ben Cove (507.68 lf) Gambels Quail (1,926.52 lf) Badland Beacon (1,632.09 lf) Ludlow Cove (148.85 lf) Spotted Owl (656.58 lf) Turtle Back (355.63 lf) Afton Canyon (241.25 lf) Joshua Tree (391.74 lf) Item 51 Infrastructure Services/Public Works Division The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion establishing the following stop and speed zones: (Record) 14
Stop zones: Precinct Number 1 Bear Canyon at intersection with Indian Canyon (Stop at Bear Canyon) Brook Canyon at intersection with Hickory Canyon (Stop at Brook Canyon) Inner Canyon at intersection with Hickory Canyon (Stop at Inner Canyon) Hickory Canyon at intersection with Bear Canyon (Stop at Hickory Canyon) Bear Canyon at intersection with Alamo Canyon (Stop at Bear Canyon) Fox Canyon at intersection with Indian Canyon (Stop at Fox Canyon) Brook Canyon at intersection with Blonde Canyon (Stop at Brook Canyon) Blonde Canyon at intersection with Moonlit Canyon (Stop at Blonde Canyon) Circle Canyon at intersection with Moonlit Canyon (Stop at Circle Canyon) Turkey Canyon at intersection with Cagnon Road (Stop at Turkey Canyon) Turkey Canyon at intersection with Moonlit Canyon (Stop at Turkey Canyon) Speed zones: Precinct Number 1 Bear Canyon from Alamo Canyon to Indian Canyon shall be 30 mph Turkey Canyon from Cagnon Road to Moonlit Canyon shall be 30 mph Wiseman Road from Talley Road to FM 1604 shall be 45 mph Precinct Number 4 Raintree Grove from the north intersection to the south intersection of FM 1604 shall be 30 mph Item 52 Infrastructure Services The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving amendment to the Bexar County On-site Sewage Facilities regulations adding Sections Q and R, which disallows homeowner maintenance of residential on-site aerobic treatment units unless they receive appropriate licensing and training. (Record) Item 53 Infrastructure Services The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving the First Amendment to the contract with Carter and Burgess for producing 35 percent Design-Build Bridging documents for the Justice Center Expansion Project, in the 15
amount of $1,395,895, which includes $10,000 reimbursable expense funding. (Record) Item 54 Infrastructure Services The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion authorizing the County Judge to execute agreements (at no cost to the Bexar County) related to the March 12, 2007 contract with Carter Burgess, Inc. for County consent to a possible change of ownership of the firm of over 10 percent as required by Article XXVI, Section 26.01 of the contract. (Record) Item 55 Planning & Resource Management The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving the First Amendment to an Interlocal Agreement between Bexar County and VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority for bus services provided to County employees and Bexar County residents summoned to jury duty by the County. Modifications to the existing agreement have been determined based on cost analysis, data used by VIA and Bexar County. (Record-agreement to be filed later) Item 56 Planning & Resource Management The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving the following budgetary transfer(s): (Record) Office/Department BT# Amount From To Community Investment BT08-009 $11,471 Regular, Salary Volunteer Stipend Justice of the Peace BT08-010 $100,000 Non-Departmental, Justice of the Peace Technology 16
Technology Fund Appropriated Fund Balance Fund, Computer Parts Community Investment BT08-012 $75,000 Community Investment, various line items Community Health, various line items County Buildings Capital Improvement Fund BT08-014 $500,000 Building Improvements, Gondek Refurbish Project Building Improvements, Cadena- Reeves Justice Center Roof Replacement Project Commissioners Court recessed at this time. 12:15 p.m. Commissioners Court reconvened at this time. 2:00 p.m. County Commissioner Lyle Larson is presiding officer Item 5 a-c Commissioners Court Commissioners Court recessed at 2:00 p.m. and the meeting of the Board of Directors, for the Bexar County Housing Finance Corporation was called to order by County Commissioner Lyle Larson. Meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m. and the meeting of the Board of Directors, for the Bexar County Health Facilities Development Corporation was called to order by County Commissioner Lyle Larson, president. Meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m. and the meeting of the Board of Directors, for the Bexar County Industrial Development Corporation was called to order by County Commissioner Lyle Larson. Meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m. and Commissioners Court reconvened. Item 7 Commissioners Court Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents, and directing the Criminal District Attorney to take action, if necessary: City/County Interlocal Agreement for Animal Care Services, approved September 18, 2007; City/County Interlocal Agreement for Library System Services, approved September 18, 2007; 17
Software Licenses, Maintenance and Professional Services Agreement with Accela, Inc., approved September 18, 2007; Modification of Contract with Swarco Reflex, Inc., approved September 18, 2007; FY 2008 Baseline Budgets for the District Attorney s Office for LEOSE Funds and Comptroller Funds; FY 2008 Budgets for the Sheriff s Office for Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund-710 and State Asset Forfeiture Fund-860; FY 2008 Budgets for Constable, Precinct 4 for LEOSE-Fund 024, State Asset Forfeiture-Fund 840, and Federal Asset Forfeiture-Fund 850; Citation directed to Bexar County: Richard Agueros, et al vs. Mark Vargas, et al; Citation directed to Bexar County Constable s Office: Jesse J. Garcia vs. Bexar County Constables Office, et al; Citation directed to Bexar County: Jesse J. Garcia vs. Bexar County Constable s Office, et al. Item 8 Commissioners Court The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving Commissioners Court minutes for Tuesday, October 23, 2007 as printed. (Record) A motion was presented by County Commissioner Tommy Adkisson, duly seconded by County Commissioner Sergio Chico Rodriguez, which motion was voted on as follows: Commissioners Rodriguez, Larson, and County Commissioner Paul Elizondo joined the meeting at this time. Item 31 Purchasing Department The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion awarding a contract to the most responsive proposal from Davila Construction, Inc. for the purchase of construction services for the Adult Detention Center Kitchen Ceiling Replacement Project as requested by the Bexar County Infrastructure Services Department in the contract amount of $764,883, contingent upon contract negotiations and execution; authorizing the Purchasing Agent to execute and file appropriate award documents for record; and approving the appropriate budgetary transfer. (Record) 18
A motion was presented by County Commissioner Sergio Chico Rodriguez, duly seconded by County Commissioner Tommy Adkisson, which motion was voted on as follows: Commissioners Rodriguez, Elizondo, Larson, and There being no objections Consent Agenda will be reconsidered at this time. County Commissioner Paul Elizondo is presiding officer. Sergio Chico Rodriguez, to reconsider the vote by which agenda items 44 and 45 was approved. Motion was voted on as follows: Commissioners Rodriguez, Elizondo, Larson, and Motion carried and Consent Agenda items 44 and 45 be and hereby are reconsidered. Item 58 Sheriff's Office Discussion was held regarding a status report on jail population monitoring and mitigation strategies, including the processing of paper ready inmates and mentally ill inmates relating to the Bexar County Adult Detention Facility: (Record) No action was taken. County Judge Nelson W. Wolff joined the meeting at this time. Item 59 Infrastructure Services The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving execution of Professional Services Agreement for Program Management of Flood Control Capital Improvement Program between Bexar County and Turner, Collie, & Braden, Inc. (TCB, Inc.) in an amount not to exceed $2,877,891.18 for the first year of the 2007-2017 Bexar County 10 Year Flood Control Program. (Record) Tommy Adkisson, which motion was voted on as follows: Commissioners Rodriguez, Elizondo, Larson, Adkisson and Judge Wolff voting Aye. Item 60 Economic Development Discussion was held regarding a presentation on recent economic development activities within Bexar County suburban cities. (Record) 19
No action was taken. Item 61 Economic Development Discussion was held regarding a status report on the AT&T Center / Arena Venue project. (Record) No action was taken. There being no objections Consent Agenda items 44 & 45 will be reconsidered at this time. A motion was presented by County Commissioner Lyle Larson, duly seconded by County Commissioner Sergio Chico Rodriguez, to approve Consent Agenda items 44 and 45. Motion was voted on as follows: Commissioners Rodriguez, Elizondo, Larson, Adkisson and Judge Wolff voting Aye. Motion carried and Consent Agenda items 44 and 45 be and hereby are approved. Item 62 Commissioners Court The Court hereby ordered and approved a motion approving a five-signature letter to Bexar County Officials and Department Heads regarding holiday donations for deployed military members from Bexar County based units. A motion was presented by County Commissioner Tommy Adkisson, duly seconded by County Commissioner Sergio Chico Rodriguez, which motion was voted on as follows: Commissioners Rodriguez, Elizondo, Larson, Adkisson and Judge Wolff voting Aye. Commissioners Court met in Executive Session at this time pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code and the following items were discussed: 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Legal issues pertaining to the following matters in which the duty of the attorney for Bexar County under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act: 20
3:45 p.m. iii. An Amendment to the Jail Food Services Agreement with Aramark Commissioners Court returned to Open Session at this time and the following action was taken. 4:00 p.m. A motion for adjournment was presented by County Commissioner Tommy Adkisson, duly seconded by County Commissioner Lyle Larson, which motion was voted on as follows: Commissioners Rodriguez, Elizondo, Larson, Adkisson and Judge Wolff voting "Aye." It is ordered by the Court that Commissioners Court of Bexar County, Texas be, and hereby stands, adjourned, In honor and memory of Fred F. Farias, Fred L. Rodriguez, Eulogio Lloyd Garza, Jr., Marianna C. Jones, Genevieve Zaiontz Bongiovi, Joe Lee Stubblefield, Hannelore Ordway, Gloria Villa Cadena, and Aziz Shihab, until Wednesday, November 20, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. 4: 05 P.M. NELSON W. WOLFF, COUNTY JUDGE BEXAR COUNTY, TEXAS ATTEST: GERARD RICKHOFF COUNTY CLERK BEXAR COUNTY, TEXAS 21