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OPEN MEETING: (10:00 - :45) Judge Pozzi asked that the Court remain standing after the Pledge of Allegiance, to allow for a moment of silence in honor of Judge Henry A. Welfel, Jr. - Precinct No. 4. MINUTES: (10:00-1-1:30) 1. August 27, 2012. Moved by Kevin M. Janak and seconded by Kenny Spann, the Commissioners Court approved the minutes of the meeting held August 20, 2012. CITIZENS COMMUNICATION: (10:00-2-1:47) 2. August 27, 2012. Donald R. Pozzi, County Judge opened the meeting to any citizen wishing to address general County business, which was not on the meeting agenda. Judge Pozzi recognized the Employee of the Third Quarter, Betty Tovar, from the Victoria County Clerk s Office. He then continued to the next agenda item. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE: (10:00-3-7:01) 3. August 27, 2012. Moved by Clint C. Ives and seconded by Gary Burns, the Commissioners Court approved the accounts payable as presented by the County Auditor: Regular Accounts Payable 08/27/2012 $ 274,373.65 Summary Accounts 08/17-08/23/2012 $ 77,996.10 REPORTS: (10:00-4-7:46) 4. August 27, 2012. None.

BOND FORFEITURE RELEASE JUDGMENTS: (10:00-5-7:46) 5. August 27, 2012. Moved by Kenny Spann and seconded by Clint C. Ives, the Commissioners Court approved as per entry into record the release of the following bond forfeiture judgments from County Court: a. Cause No. CIV2-16079: State of Texas vs. Oscar Ray Mata, Jr., as Principal and Warren Alkek d/b/a A&A Bail Bonds, as Surety. b. Cause No. CIV2-16014: State of Texas vs. Julian Alexander Marquart, as Principal and Warren Alkek d/b/a A&A Bail Bonds, as Surety. c. Cause No. CIV2-16041: State of Texas vs. Marshall Scott Gohlke, as Principal and Warren Alkek d/b/a A&A Bail Bonds, as Surety. d. Cause No. CIV2-15872: State of Texas vs. Diana Balli Leal, as Principal and Allegheny Casualty Company Agent Mark Tamez d/b/a Bail Bond Hotline of Texas, as Surety. e. Cause No. CIV2-16042: State of Texas vs. Marshall Scott Gohlke, as Principal and Warren Alkek d/b/a A&A Bail Bonds, as Surety. f. Cause No. CIV2-16012: State of Texas vs. Crystal Lynn Arias, as Principal and Warren Alkek d/b/a A&A Bail Bonds, as Surety. g. Cause No. CIV2-16013: State of Texas vs. Seth Morgan Tuttle, as Principal and Warren Alkek d/b/a A&A Bail Bonds, as Surety. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE PERSONNEL CHANGES INTERIM VENDOR PAYMENTS CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER: (10:00-6-8:15) 6. August 27, 2012. Moved by Clint C. Ives and seconded by Gary Burns, the Commissioners Court approved the accounts payable, personnel changes and interim vendor payment dated August 23, 2012 in the amount of $1,173,765.56 as presented by Citizens Medical Center. LEADERSHIP CIRCLE GOLD MEMBER AWARD TEXAS PUBLIC COMTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS VICTORIA COUNTY: (10:00-7-8:49) 7. August 27, 2012. Judge Pozzi thanked the County Auditor, Judy McAdams and - continued -

her staff as well as the IT Department for their efforts to help achieve this award for the third year in a row for Victoria County. Moved by Kevin M. Janak and seconded by Clint C. Ives, the Commissioners Court received the 2012 Gold Leadership Circle Award from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts for financial transparency for Victoria County. RECEIVE DISCUSS EFFECTIVE AND ROLLBACK TAX RATE VICTORIA COUNTY: (10:00-8-10:18) 8. August 27, 2012. Judge Pozzi received the effective tax rate at.03706/$100 and the rollback tax rate at 0.4187/$100. He stated that the actual rate has been set at 0.3986 for the tenth year in a row. Moved by Kevin M. Janak and seconded by Clint C. Ives, the Commissioners Court received the effective and rollback tax rates. Commissioner Burns stated he would like to see some consideration to lower the tax rate and stated his opinion to shift the burden from the property tax payer to sales tax and sees opportunity to lower the rate. Judge Pozzi reviewed past history of the previous year s tax rates and the effects of each year. Discussion regarding the tax rate continued briefly between Commissioners Janak, Ives and Burns and each voiced their concerns. The Court voted as follows regarding receiving the effective and a rollback tax rate: Commissioners Kenny Spann, Kevin M. Janak, Donald R. Pozzi, Clint C. Ives voting aye and Commissioner Burns voted nay. DISCUSS PROPOSED TAX RATE RECORD VOTE VICTORIA COUNTY: (10:00-9-20:41) 9. August 27, 2012. Judge Pozzi reviewed this year s proposed tax rate of 0.3986/$100 and noted that this rate has been in effect since 2004. The Court voted as - continued -

follows regarding the proposed tax rate: Commissioners Kenny Spann, Kevin M. Janak, Donald R. Pozzi and Clint C. Ives voting aye. Commissioner Gary Burns voted nay. SET DATES PUBLIC HEARINGS ADOPTED OF PROPOSED VICTORIA COUNTY BUDGET TAX RATE 2013: (10:00-10-22:20) 10. August 27, 2012. Judge Pozzi stated the public hearing dates are set as follows: First Public Hearing Second Public Hearing: Monday, September 10, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. (Or upon adjournment of Commissioners Court meeting.) Thursday, September 13, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. Adoption of Budget and Tax Rate: Monday, September 17, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. Moved by Gary Burns and seconded by Kevin M. Janak, the Commissioners Court approved and set the dates for public hearings and the adoption of the proposed 2013 Victoria County budget and tax rate. HOPWA PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BEXAR COUNTY FY2012/2013 VCCHD-01 VICTORIA CITY/COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT: (10:00-11a-23:41) 11a. August 27, 2012. Dr. Cate was in attendance to answer any questions for the Court and stated the term of the agreement is September 1, 2012 through August 31, 2013, with an award in the amount of $71,300. Moved by Kevin M. Janak and seconded by Gary Burns, the Commissioners Court approved the Housing Opportunities for People with Aids, (HOPWA) Agreement between Bexar County and Victoria City/County Health Department for FY 2012/2013.

EXECUTED DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES (DSHS) CONTRACT NO. 2013-041444 VICTORIA CITY/COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT: (10:00-11b-25:05) 11b. August 27, 2012. Moved by Gary Burns and seconded by Clint C. Ives, the Commissioners Court received executed Contract No. 2013-041444 between Department of State Health Services and the Victoria City/County Health Department. All per Contract as filed in the minutes of this Court. DETENTION AND RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTS VICTORIA REGIONAL JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER JACKSON COUNTY: (10:00-12a-25:24) 12a. August 27, 2012. Moved by Gary Burns and seconded by Clint C. Ives, the Commissioners Court approved the Detention and Residential Contracts between Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center and Jackson County. DETENTION AND RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTS VICTORIA REGIONAL JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER HILL COUNTY: (10:00-12b-25:24) 12b. August 27, 2012. Moved by Gary Burns and seconded by Clint C. Ives, the Commissioners Court approved the Detention and Residential Contracts between Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center and Hill County. RECEIVE EXECUTED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS GRANT CONTRACT EXTENSION NO. 405-TDEM-12-23328 TEXAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT VICTORIA OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT VICTORIA COUNTY: (10:00-13-26:13) 13. August 27, 2012. Moved by Kevin M. Janak and seconded by Kenny Spann, the Commissioners Court received executed Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant Contract Extension, Contract No. 405-TDEM-12-23328 from Texas

- continued - Division of Emergency Management to extend the grant end date until September 30, 2012, for the Victoria Office of Emergency Management in Victoria County. Motion adopted. All per Contract as filed in the minutes of this Court. ORDER OF APPOINTMENT ELECTION JUDGES AND ALTERNATES ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR - VICTORIA COUNTY: (10:00-14-27:05) 14. August 27, 2012. Moved by Clint C. Ives and seconded by Gary Burns, the Commissioners Court approved the Order of Appointment and Election Judges and alternates as presented by the Elections Administrator. All per Order as filed in the minutes of this Court. LETTERS OF PERMISSION DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PURPOSES COUNTY MAINTAINED ROADS - PRIVATE PROPERTY PRECINCT NO. 2 VICTORIA COUNTY: (10:00-15-27:52) 15. August 27, 2012. Moved by Kevin M. Janak and seconded by Kenny Spann, the Commissioners Court received the letters of permission from the following: Mr. George Satterfield Mr. Nathan R. Parker 145 Forest View Drive 103 Forest View Drive to enter and work on private property in Precinct No. 2 for drainage improvement purposes on county maintained roads. BUDGET AMENDMENTS: (10:00-16-28:38) 16. August 27, 2012. Moved by Gary Burns and seconded by Clint C. Ives, the Commissioners Court approved the following Budget Amendments: a. General Fund, Various Department, Revenue & Expenditures line item transfer b. Road & Bridge Fund, Precinct No. 1, Expenditures line item transfer

2013 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE VICTORIA COUNTY: (10:00-17-29:10) 17. August 27, 2012. Moved by Kevin M. Janak and seconded by Kenny Spann, the Commissioners Court approved the following 2013 holiday schedule for Victoria County: New Year s Day Martin Luther King Day President s Day Good Friday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day observed Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas Day Tuesday, January 1 st Monday, January 21 st Monday, February 18 th Friday, March 29 th Monday, May 27 th Thursday, July 4 th Monday, September 2 nd Monday, November 11 th Thursday, November 28 th Friday, November 29 th Tuesday, December 24 th Wednesday, December 25 th PERSONNEL: (10:00-18-30:21) 18. August 27, 2012. Moved by Kevin M. Janak and seconded by Kenny Spann, the Commissioners Court approved payroll to be processed in compliance with personnel and policy changes: a. T. Michael O Connor Sheriff s Department: 1. Employment for Mario Albert Olguin, Detention Tier I at a rate of $15.52 per hour, Budget Code 100-565-1116, effective August 27, 2012. b. Cathy Stuart District Clerk: 1. Retirement of Bobbi Ellinger, Chief Deputy with 80 hours PTO due, effective August 31, 2012. 2. Position and salary change for Rhonda Stone from Assistant Chief Deputy at a rate of $15.67 per hour, Budget Code 100-450-1104 to Chief Deputy at a rate of $21.73 per hour, Budget Code 100-450-1103 effective September 8, 2012. c. Judge Henry Welfel, Jr. Justice of the Peace, Precinct No. 4: 1. Resignation of Sabrina Kelley, Clerk III with 7.10 PTO hours due, effective August 24, 2012. 2. Employment for Ann Marie Shed, Clerk III at a rate of $ 11.69 per hour, Budget Code 100-458-1105, effective September 10, 2012.

- continued - d. Pama Hencerling Juvenile Detention: 1. Resignation of Eric Trevino, Extra Help Temporary Part-time, effective August 17, 2012. 2. Salary and position change for Michael Varela, from Supervision Officer I from a rate of $14.25 per hour, Budget Code 100-573-1155 to PRN Extra Help at a rate of $11.97 per hour, Budget Code 100-573-1130, effective August 25, 2012. Other remarks: Please remove state JSO Salary Adjustment. 3. Salary and position change for Dora Elia Cruces from Extra Help at a rate of $11.97 per hour to Supervision Officer at a rate of $12.57 per hour, Budget Code 100-573-1156, effective August 25, 2012. e. Stephen B. Tyler District Attorney: 1. James Pink Dickens, Budget Code 300-475-1135 in the amount of $101.54, effective August 31, 2012 and $101.54 thereafter. Remarks: James Pink Dickens s hire date is August 20, 2012. He qualifies for longevity pay of $101.54 for August 31, 2012 payroll. 2. Edward Paul Wilkinson, Budget Code 300-475-1135 in the amount of $73.84, effective August 31, 2012 and $ 36.92 thereafter. Remarks: Edward Paul Wilkinson s hire date is August 13, 2012. He qualifies for longevity pay of $36.92 for August 17, 2012. CLOSED MEETING: (10:00-19-30:50) 19. August 27, 2012. After returning from a brief recess, the Court went into closed session at 10:50 a.m. pursuant to V.C.T.A. Government Code 551.071 to conduct private consultation with the County s attorney regarding matters protected by the Attorney-Client privilege; 551.074 to discuss Justice of the Peace personnel; 551.076 to discuss security matters and 551.072 to discuss real property. OPEN MEETING: (10:00-20-32:16) 20. August 27, 2012. The Commissioners Court returned to open meeting at 11:45 p.m., pursuant to V.T.C.A. Government Code 551.102 with no action taken.

ADJOURN: (10:00-21-34:07) 21. August 27, 2012. The Commissioners Court adjourned the meeting of Monday, August 27, 2012.