1. Opening prayer: (Court/Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of service pins recognizing Bexar County employees for 25 years of service: Name Date Employed Years Office/Department Maria Mendez 7/6/1993 25 Judicial Services Gloria Tamayo 7/1/1993 25 District Clerk Kathleen Woytasczyk 6/24/1993 25 Sheriff (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) b. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing September 9 through September 15, 2018 to be "Nephrology Nurse's Week" In Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez/Court) c. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing September 2018 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month". (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Kevin A. Wolff/Court)
TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S): 10:00 a.m. Public Hearing: Accept public comments regarding the proposed Bexar County Ad Valorem Tax Rate of 0.301097 per $100 valuation for Tax Year 2018 in support of its Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19. (Estimated Presentation Time: as required) (David Smith)
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Grant Agreement with Arts Consultant, LLC, approved July 10, 2018. b. Professional Services Agreement with Debra J. Dockery, Architect, P.C. for Professional Services associated with the Bexar County Parks Master Plan, approved December 19, 2017. c. Notice of Grant Award from the Texas Veterans Commission for: FVA (Fund for Veteran's Assistance) Bexar County Commissioners Court - Misdemeanor (TVC Award #VTC_18_0595). d. Notice Letters from The Henning Law Firm, Re: Reductions in Bexar County Deputy Constables and services to the community. e. Citation Directed to Bexar County by Serving County Judge, Nelson Wolff, Re: Texas Association of County Employees vs. Nelson Wolff Et Al. f. Deputy Constable Associations of Bexar County verification of organization.
10:30 a.m. Public Hearing: Accept public comments on setting the 2018 tax rate for the Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health System. (Estimated Presentation Time: As Required) (George Hernandez)
Discussion regarding the proposed Bexar County Fiscal Year 2018-19 Operating and Capital Budget to include: a. Outside Agences; and b. Juvenile Probation Department; (Estimated Presentation Time: As Required)
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. 49. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. James W. Myart, Jr. v. Nelson Wolff, et al. ii. Uvalde County Underground Water Conservation District, et al. vs. Edwards Aquifer Authority, et al. iii. Troy Meinke EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) Complaint iv. Texas Association of County Employees (TACE) vs. Bexar County, et al. v. Kane County, Utah v. United States; a Class Action Lawsuit 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. Notice received from the Deputy Constables of Bexar County, a.k.a. Deputy Constables Association of Bexar County, not associated with Texas Association of County Employees. ii. Proposed Second Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Bexar County, the Sheriff of Bexar County and the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County (DSABC);
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a professional services agreement with attorney Shannon Schmoyer and the law firm of SCHMOYER REINHARD LLP for defense of Bexar County Defendants in all present and future claims arising from the Troy Meinke EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) Complaint. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a second amendment to the collective bargaining agreement between Bexar County, the Sheriff of Bexar County and the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County.
1. Opening prayer: (Court/Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez) 2. Pledge of Allegiance: (Court/Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez)
CEREMONIAL ITEM(S): a. Presentation of service pins recognizing Bexar County employees for 25 years of service: Name Date Employed Years Office/Department Maria Mendez 7/6/1993 25 Judicial Services Gloria Tamayo 7/1/1993 25 District Clerk Kathleen Woytasczyk 6/24/1993 25 Sheriff (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) b. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing September 9 through September 15, 2018 to be "Nephrology Nurse's Week" In Bexar County. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Sergio "Chico" Rodriguez/Court) c. Presentation of a Proclamation on behalf of Commissioners Court recognizing September 2018 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month". (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Kevin A. Wolff/Court)
TIME CERTAIN ITEM(S): 10:00 a.m. Public Hearing: Accept public comments regarding the proposed Bexar County Ad Valorem Tax Rate of 0.301097 per $100 valuation for Tax Year 2018 in support of its Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-19. (Estimated Presentation Time: as required) (David Smith)
Filing for record the following legal and administrative documents and directing the Criminal District Attorney's Office to take action, if necessary: a. Grant Agreement with Arts Consultant, LLC, approved July 10, 2018. b. Professional Services Agreement with Debra J. Dockery, Architect, P.C. for Professional Services associated with the Bexar County Parks Master Plan, approved December 19, 2017. c. Notice of Grant Award from the Texas Veterans Commission for: FVA (Fund for Veteran's Assistance) Bexar County Commissioners Court - Misdemeanor (TVC Award #VTC_18_0595). d. Notice Letters from The Henning Law Firm, Re: Reductions in Bexar County Deputy Constables and services to the community. e. Citation Directed to Bexar County by Serving County Judge, Nelson Wolff, Re: Texas Association of County Employees vs. Nelson Wolff Et Al. f. Deputy Constable Associations of Bexar County verification of organization.
10:30 a.m. Public Hearing: Accept public comments on setting the 2018 tax rate for the Bexar County Hospital District d/b/a University Health System. (Estimated Presentation Time: As Required) (George Hernandez)
Discussion regarding the proposed Bexar County Fiscal Year 2018-19 Operating and Capital Budget to include: a. Outside Agences; and b. Juvenile Probation Department; (Estimated Presentation Time: As Required)
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. 49. §551.071 Consultation with Attorney for advice regarding: a. Pending or contemplated litigation or settlement offers in the following matters: i. James W. Myart, Jr. v. Nelson Wolff, et al. ii. Uvalde County Underground Water Conservation District, et al. vs. Edwards Aquifer Authority, et al. iii. Troy Meinke EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) Complaint iv. Texas Association of County Employees (TACE) vs. Bexar County, et al. v. Kane County, Utah v. United States; a Class Action Lawsuit 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. Notice received from the Deputy Constables of Bexar County, a.k.a. Deputy Constables Association of Bexar County, not associated with Texas Association of County Employees. ii. Proposed Second Amendment to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Bexar County, the Sheriff of Bexar County and the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County (DSABC);
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a professional services agreement with attorney Shannon Schmoyer and the law firm of SCHMOYER REINHARD LLP for defense of Bexar County Defendants in all present and future claims arising from the Troy Meinke EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) Complaint. (Estimated Presentation Time: 5 minutes) (Ed Schweninger)
Discussion and appropriate action regarding a second amendment to the collective bargaining agreement between Bexar County, the Sheriff of Bexar County and the Deputy Sheriffs Association of Bexar County.