1. Opening Prayer: Dan Curry (Kevin Wolff) 2. Pledge of Allegiance
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of an Hidalgo on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing Mario Hernandez' 25 years of service as the President of the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Nelson W. Wolff) b. Presentation of a Proclamation to raise awareness about the decline of the monarch butterfly and the species' need for habitat. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Nelson W. Wolff)
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Consent Items 8 - 20, 22- 26, 28 - 31, 33 - 39, 41, 43 - 44, 46 - 66
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Interlocal Agreement for the Menger Creek Drainage Project between Bexar County and the City of San Antonio, approved on November 17, 2015; b. Notice of Texas Tort Claim submitted by the Davis Law Firm, Re: Teresa Flores.
Approval of Commissioners Court minutes for December 15, 2015 and December 21, 2015.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a summary of streets and street easements in the unincorporated area of Bexar County not maintained by Bexar County Public Works.
Discussion and appropriate action for the orders necessary for the conduct of early voting for the Joint Primary to be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 and the Runoff, if necessary, on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 to include: a. An Order to Conduct Early Voting for the Primary and Runoff Election b. An Order designating the main early voting location and branch locations; c. An Order setting compensation for the deputy early voting clerks for early voting; d. An Order adopting a voting system to be used; e. An Order adopting the voting times for Saturdays and Sundays. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Jacque Callanen)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a summary of streets and street easements in the unincorporated area of Bexar County not maintained by Bexar County Public Works.
Dicussion and appropriate action regarding a request to conduct four scheduled public hearings to receive input for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program funds for the 2016-2017 Program Year as part of the Consolidated Plan process for the 1st year period of 2016-2020. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Eddie Ortega)
Presentation by the Community Venues Program of the Third Quarterly Report of Amateur Sports Facilities funded with 2008 Venue Funds, including status of the operations (facility and financial); discussion and appropriate action by Commissioners Court on the results. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Mike Sculley)
EXECUTIVE SESSION (DISCUSSION ONLY: CLOSED TO PUBLIC) (Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code) EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. 71. § 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Marita Amador, individually and as representative of the estate of Gilbert Flores and as next friend of minor R.M.F., Vanessa Flores, Marisela Flores, Carmen Flores and Rogelio Flores v. Bexar County Sheriffs Office, Greg Vasquez, Individually and in his Official Capacity, and Robert Sanchez, Individually and in his Official Capacity. b. 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: i. Creation of a local government corporation and amending an existing interlocal government agreement with the VIA Metropolitan Transit Advanced Transportation District; ii. Texas Attorney General Opinions KP-0047 and KP-0049; and iii. Weston Urban 381 Agreement.
1. Opening Prayer: Dan Curry (Kevin Wolff) 2. Pledge of Allegiance
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of an Hidalgo on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing Mario Hernandez' 25 years of service as the President of the San Antonio Economic Development Foundation (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Nelson W. Wolff) b. Presentation of a Proclamation to raise awareness about the decline of the monarch butterfly and the species' need for habitat. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 Minutes) (Court/Nelson W. Wolff)
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Consent Items 8 - 20, 22- 26, 28 - 31, 33 - 39, 41, 43 - 44, 46 - 66
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Interlocal Agreement for the Menger Creek Drainage Project between Bexar County and the City of San Antonio, approved on November 17, 2015; b. Notice of Texas Tort Claim submitted by the Davis Law Firm, Re: Teresa Flores.
Approval of Commissioners Court minutes for December 15, 2015 and December 21, 2015.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a summary of streets and street easements in the unincorporated area of Bexar County not maintained by Bexar County Public Works.
Discussion and appropriate action for the orders necessary for the conduct of early voting for the Joint Primary to be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 and the Runoff, if necessary, on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 to include: a. An Order to Conduct Early Voting for the Primary and Runoff Election b. An Order designating the main early voting location and branch locations; c. An Order setting compensation for the deputy early voting clerks for early voting; d. An Order adopting a voting system to be used; e. An Order adopting the voting times for Saturdays and Sundays. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Jacque Callanen)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a summary of streets and street easements in the unincorporated area of Bexar County not maintained by Bexar County Public Works.
Dicussion and appropriate action regarding a request to conduct four scheduled public hearings to receive input for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME, and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program funds for the 2016-2017 Program Year as part of the Consolidated Plan process for the 1st year period of 2016-2020. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Eddie Ortega)
Presentation by the Community Venues Program of the Third Quarterly Report of Amateur Sports Facilities funded with 2008 Venue Funds, including status of the operations (facility and financial); discussion and appropriate action by Commissioners Court on the results. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Mike Sculley)
EXECUTIVE SESSION (DISCUSSION ONLY: CLOSED TO PUBLIC) (Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code) EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS MAY BE DISCUSSED AND ACTED UPON, IF APPROPRIATE, IN OPEN SESSION. 71. § 551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Marita Amador, individually and as representative of the estate of Gilbert Flores and as next friend of minor R.M.F., Vanessa Flores, Marisela Flores, Carmen Flores and Rogelio Flores v. Bexar County Sheriffs Office, Greg Vasquez, Individually and in his Official Capacity, and Robert Sanchez, Individually and in his Official Capacity. b. 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: i. Creation of a local government corporation and amending an existing interlocal government agreement with the VIA Metropolitan Transit Advanced Transportation District; ii. Texas Attorney General Opinions KP-0047 and KP-0049; and iii. Weston Urban 381 Agreement.