1. Opening prayer: Mark Boyd (Court/Kevin A. Wolff) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Kevin A. Wolff)
9:00 a.m.: Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of a partnership between BiblioTech and the San Antonio Independent School District for the creation and launch of the Rolling Readers pilot program to coincide with the 2017-2018 academic year; and for the in-kind donation of equipment and internet service for the term of the pilot program in the amount of $7,161.16. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Laura Cole)
b. Public Hearing on the proposed allocation of the U.S. Department of Justice, Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funds in the amount of $681,485 for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 to be shared between Bexar County and the City of San Antonio. c. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the FY 2017-2018 JAG program recommended allocations and submission of the final application to the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ); permission to apply the digital signature of the Bexar County Judge to the electronic application; and to accept the grant funding upon award. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Audrey Cavazos)
Public Hearing 10:00 a.m.: Accept public comments regarding the proposed Bexar County Ad Valorem Tax Rate of $0.30895 per $100 value for 2017 Tax Year in support of its Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18. (Estimated Time: As Required by Citizens that attend) (Seth McCabe)
Consent Items 8 - 40
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Order of District Judges Approving County Auditor Budget and Salary of County Auditor, Assistant County Auditors, and Court Reporters. b. U.S. District Court - Waiver of the Service of Summons to Judge Nelson W. Wolff as Bexar County Judge, Re: Gregorio Amador et al v. B. Wolfe ET at. c. Notice of Citation Directed to Bexar County Texas by Serving Nelson W. Wolff, Bexar County Judge, Re: USAA General Indemnity Co. vs. Ricardo Fernandez et al. d. Notice of Claim submitted by Chris O'Bryant regarding incident on July 22, 2017 in the construction zone between Galm Road and 1560 on Culebra Road. e. Letter submitted by the Law Offices of Roger A. Perez, Re: Gabriel Lira injuries sustained on or about April 7,2017 while in custody of the Bexar County Sheriff at the Magistrate office. f. Fax letters from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, Re: Grievance 2017-DSABC-Class-01 and Grievance 2017 DSABC-Class-02 Notice of Intent to Submit Arbitration.
Approval of Commissioners Court minutes for August 22, 2017.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the proposed Bexar County Fiscal Year 2017-18 Operating and Capital Budget to include: a. Juvenile; and b. Sheriffs Office; and c. Constable Offices; and d. Vehicle Policy. (Estimated Presentation Time: 4 hours) (Seth McCabe)
Presentation and approval to accept a donation from the Hidalgo Foundation of Bexar County to the Early Intervention Program to provide funding for program operating and services. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tracy Wolff)
Public Hearing 10:00 a.m.: Accept public comments regarding the proposed Bexar County Ad Valorem Tax Rate of $0.30895 per $100 value for 2017 Tax Year in support of its Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18. (Estimated Time: As Required by Citizens that attend) (Seth McCabe)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the proposed Bexar County Fiscal Year 2017-18 Operating and Capital Budget to include: a. Juvenile; and b. Sheriffs Office; and c. Constable Offices; and d. Vehicle Policy. (Estimated Presentation Time: 4 hours) (Seth McCabe)
Public Hearing 10:30 a.m.: Accept public comment on setting the 2016 tax rate for the Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health System. (Estimated Time: As Required by Citizens that attend) (George Hernandez)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the proposed Bexar County Fiscal Year 2017-18 Operating and Capital Budget to include: a. Juvenile; and b. Sheriffs Office; and c. Constable Offices; and d. Vehicle Policy. (Estimated Presentation Time: 4 hours) (Seth McCabe)
11:00 a.m.: Discussion and appropriate action regarding the proposed Bexar County Fiscal Year 2017-18 Operating and Capital Budget related to the Justice of the Peace Offices. (Estimated Presentation Time: 30 minutes) (Seth McCabe)
Discussion and approval of Bexar County's 2018 calendar year required contribution rate, basic benefits, provision, and any plan changes for the County's Retirement Plan with Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS). (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Susan Yeatts)
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. 46. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Susie S. Castillo v. Joeris General Contractors, Ltd., Joeris Group, Inc., Curtis Hunt Restorations, Inc., Bexar County and Builders Equipment & Tools d/b/a Betco Scaffolds; In the 285th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas. 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. CMAR Agreement between Sundt/Davila JV and San Antonio River Authority relating the San Pedro Creek Improvement Project; and ii. Terms of Office for appointed public officials.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a settlement proposal in the following litigation: Susie S. Castillo v. Joeris General Contractors, Ltd., Joeris Group, Inc., Curtis Hunt Restorations, Inc., Bexar County and Builders Equipment & Tools dft/a Betco Scaffolds; In the 285th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger)
1. Opening prayer: Mark Boyd (Court/Kevin A. Wolff) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Kevin A. Wolff)
9:00 a.m.: Discussion and appropriate action regarding the approval of a partnership between BiblioTech and the San Antonio Independent School District for the creation and launch of the Rolling Readers pilot program to coincide with the 2017-2018 academic year; and for the in-kind donation of equipment and internet service for the term of the pilot program in the amount of $7,161.16. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Laura Cole)
b. Public Hearing on the proposed allocation of the U.S. Department of Justice, Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funds in the amount of $681,485 for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 to be shared between Bexar County and the City of San Antonio. c. Discussion and appropriate action regarding the FY 2017-2018 JAG program recommended allocations and submission of the final application to the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ); permission to apply the digital signature of the Bexar County Judge to the electronic application; and to accept the grant funding upon award. (Estimated Presentation Time: 15 minutes) (Audrey Cavazos)
Public Hearing 10:00 a.m.: Accept public comments regarding the proposed Bexar County Ad Valorem Tax Rate of $0.30895 per $100 value for 2017 Tax Year in support of its Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18. (Estimated Time: As Required by Citizens that attend) (Seth McCabe)
Consent Items 8 - 40
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Order of District Judges Approving County Auditor Budget and Salary of County Auditor, Assistant County Auditors, and Court Reporters. b. U.S. District Court - Waiver of the Service of Summons to Judge Nelson W. Wolff as Bexar County Judge, Re: Gregorio Amador et al v. B. Wolfe ET at. c. Notice of Citation Directed to Bexar County Texas by Serving Nelson W. Wolff, Bexar County Judge, Re: USAA General Indemnity Co. vs. Ricardo Fernandez et al. d. Notice of Claim submitted by Chris O'Bryant regarding incident on July 22, 2017 in the construction zone between Galm Road and 1560 on Culebra Road. e. Letter submitted by the Law Offices of Roger A. Perez, Re: Gabriel Lira injuries sustained on or about April 7,2017 while in custody of the Bexar County Sheriff at the Magistrate office. f. Fax letters from Deputy Sheriffs' Association of Bexar County, Re: Grievance 2017-DSABC-Class-01 and Grievance 2017 DSABC-Class-02 Notice of Intent to Submit Arbitration.
Approval of Commissioners Court minutes for August 22, 2017.
Communications from citizens who signed the register to speak.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the proposed Bexar County Fiscal Year 2017-18 Operating and Capital Budget to include: a. Juvenile; and b. Sheriffs Office; and c. Constable Offices; and d. Vehicle Policy. (Estimated Presentation Time: 4 hours) (Seth McCabe)
Presentation and approval to accept a donation from the Hidalgo Foundation of Bexar County to the Early Intervention Program to provide funding for program operating and services. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Tracy Wolff)
Public Hearing 10:00 a.m.: Accept public comments regarding the proposed Bexar County Ad Valorem Tax Rate of $0.30895 per $100 value for 2017 Tax Year in support of its Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18. (Estimated Time: As Required by Citizens that attend) (Seth McCabe)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the proposed Bexar County Fiscal Year 2017-18 Operating and Capital Budget to include: a. Juvenile; and b. Sheriffs Office; and c. Constable Offices; and d. Vehicle Policy. (Estimated Presentation Time: 4 hours) (Seth McCabe)
Public Hearing 10:30 a.m.: Accept public comment on setting the 2016 tax rate for the Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health System. (Estimated Time: As Required by Citizens that attend) (George Hernandez)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding the proposed Bexar County Fiscal Year 2017-18 Operating and Capital Budget to include: a. Juvenile; and b. Sheriffs Office; and c. Constable Offices; and d. Vehicle Policy. (Estimated Presentation Time: 4 hours) (Seth McCabe)
11:00 a.m.: Discussion and appropriate action regarding the proposed Bexar County Fiscal Year 2017-18 Operating and Capital Budget related to the Justice of the Peace Offices. (Estimated Presentation Time: 30 minutes) (Seth McCabe)
Discussion and approval of Bexar County's 2018 calendar year required contribution rate, basic benefits, provision, and any plan changes for the County's Retirement Plan with Texas County and District Retirement System (TCDRS). (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Susan Yeatts)
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. 46. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. Susie S. Castillo v. Joeris General Contractors, Ltd., Joeris Group, Inc., Curtis Hunt Restorations, Inc., Bexar County and Builders Equipment & Tools d/b/a Betco Scaffolds; In the 285th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas. 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. CMAR Agreement between Sundt/Davila JV and San Antonio River Authority relating the San Pedro Creek Improvement Project; and ii. Terms of Office for appointed public officials.
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a settlement proposal in the following litigation: Susie S. Castillo v. Joeris General Contractors, Ltd., Joeris Group, Inc., Curtis Hunt Restorations, Inc., Bexar County and Builders Equipment & Tools dft/a Betco Scaffolds; In the 285th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger)