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• Item 4 — Approval of minutes from previous meeting: Approved by voice vote.

• Item 5 — Consent agenda: Approved by voice vote (consent items not discussed separately).

• Item 7 — Declare county equipment and furniture surplus and authorize sale/auction pursuant to Texas Local Government Code §263 Subchapter D: Approved by voice vote. (Agenda referenced Orange Grove office surplus including desks, old fax machines and copy machines.)

• Item 8 — Enroll Jim Wells County employees in Texas DIR-certified cybersecurity awareness training for FY 2024 and 2025: Approved by voice vote; training includes a module on artificial intelligence and the county must send a training report by Aug. 30 for state reporting.

• Item 9 — Approve resolution to apply for Victim Coordinator and Liaison grant from the Office of the Attorney General (grant program referenced, longstanding grant used for personnel; transcript cited a grant number in discussion): Court approved resolution by voice vote and designated the 79th Judicial District Attorney Carlos Omar Garcia as authorized official.

• Item 13 — Approve payroll and bills as submitted by County Auditor (with exceptions noted for several funds): Approved by voice vote.

Each of the above passed by voice vote with “motion, second, all in favor, aye” recorded in the transcript; individual roll-call tallies were not recorded.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","JWC Commissioners Court Meeting - March 10th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of routine votes and consent items approved by the commissioners court on March 10, 2025.","taxTitle","Jim Wells County, Texas","taxId",69536,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6289346,"Jim Wells County discusses nuisance abatement procedures, emphasizes education before citations",688,3358000,4046000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532367-a7004ceb869b4c84412b0ec18df75d89&start=3358&end=4046","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532367-a7004ceb869b4c84412b0ec18df75d89/thumbnail_3358000.jpg","/articles/6289346/Jim-Wells-County/Texas/Jim-Wells-County-discusses-nuisance-abatement-procedures-emphasizes-education-before-citations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6289346-3411a7fa8d41d9bc397edaa5da6dea66/orig.mp4?Expires=1775493187&Signature=ocMWnluh6~4BXo8jn6re4PR7m94gAMolkG4HhMttWGolggsgbBiTIeu~J2Xa74wQj9zaQDiDiGttTPiLQelK7rN~NBRP-XaXtQrlj2nc3FBDl1g5MYaVPfMUWDuC4LCWmbbhM7XgYZIcKZvMFOJFngoD1Z5s7NhFiz4mUOW-2tUqNMgX4sHNfQxLlHEPjsJov-QwfFr2GhmkezHxnYWDK3VOi9VV-snrfOv2ZYvPh4i8Lyd8RhYsTa0mCU2m~1UCojHBs-I6qKCjBRfbUeUcnNzF8oPZEUwx4pJrX7h72BJxbAC6iO9LR1MaPaTxaXDtFzsmT3~AAuK3HW02~ATC~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jim Wells County Commissioners Court on March 10 revisited the county’s nuisance abatement order and discussed outreach and enforcement steps to address illegal dumping, tire piles and overgrown lots that county officials said are creating fire hazards and degrading neighborhoods.

Commissioner Gonzales (identified by several speakers) said many residents in unincorporated areas do not know the county’s ordinance exists and urged an education-first approach. “A lot of people are not aware that this ordinance is in place…we wanna make them aware that it’s there before we start giving out tickets,” he said. County safety staff displayed photos of problem properties and said staff had already issued verbal 30-day requests to several property owners; if voluntary compliance does not occur, the abatement officer can issue citations and, ultimately, the county can abate and seek fines or court remedies.

Jose Gonzalez of the county safety department described the planned enforcement sequence: education and verbal notice, written notice, abatement officer action and citation as a last resort. He said the department is concentrating initial efforts in densely platted neighborhoods where homes are close together and the risk to nearby houses is greatest. He also noted there are ongoing regional efforts to bring sewer service to nearby areas, and that some parcels might later be eligible for different infrastructure options.

Speakers urged making the nuisance ordinance easier to find on the county website and suggested posting notices at community hubs and on social media. The court did not adopt new penalties at the meeting; officials said they would emphasize outreach and coordination with city partners and volunteer personnel to address the problem proactively.","Commissioners discussed a previously adopted nuisance abatement order and directed staff to publicize the ordinance and focus on education and voluntary compliance before issuing citations; county safety staff described enforcement steps and potential fines if abatement is not done voluntarily.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6289351,"Court approves fronting $138,797.75 for Ben Bolt Volunteer Fire Department truck, to be reimbursed by grant",233,3085000,3318000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532367-a7004ceb869b4c84412b0ec18df75d89&start=3085&end=3318","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532367-a7004ceb869b4c84412b0ec18df75d89/thumbnail_3085000.jpg","/articles/6289351/Jim-Wells-County/Texas/Court-approves-fronting-13879775-for-Ben-Bolt-Volunteer-Fire-Department-truck-to-be-reimbursed-by-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6289351-1f49eb93f025b868d016246e42461845/orig.mp4?Expires=1775493187&Signature=NYFaI6sSK~9t5H5Z~xkm3OfMPXF5jq82CmmhaylJdkP7nOwVUYVx3SRLvrp1HRjTMAATmBJMa3PcOaLhoe92u3IAjx1j-vD5nZT6Hx8K2zUP-wWsb9gAqxfBx7gi3OaOoip6LIIFZ6VTx6MlNG15qRIfIiD1wIYYhUFZ5GVsYTokofnz4KI3Rcr-hJsXnSTkHYhyQSWL1W5y8oEMjPat~2M6ZbbGfJa1TQeJ2xGdLckl8rltf2dbnGx6~xjhcqWaBy9r6F14ZlAWClpcKqDH57hNB08YKOA8ihgWQ-g~hjoXlAO~b~L5vlxfgnWKF9usGZCVJh0Py5pbQHTNtmhTXA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Jim Wells County Commissioners Court on March 10 approved a memorandum of understanding to provide up-front funds to the Ben Bolt Volunteer Fire Department for purchase of a 2025 Ford F-650 straight frame super cab fire truck costing $138,797.75. The fire department will reimburse the county for the full purchase price if it receives the reimbursable truck grant administered through the Texas A&M Forest Service.

County officials discussed reimbursement mechanics and precedent. One commissioner asked whether volunteer departments could keep advance funds; the county’s standard practice, as described in the meeting, has been to front the cost and then receive reimbursement into the county accounts. The county judge and other commissioners said reimbursing the county is the intent stated in the agenda item. The county auditor’s office indicated the funds would come from the county general fund balance allocated for volunteer fire assistance.

A motion to approve the MOU and front the money for the purchase was made and seconded; the court approved the item by voice vote. Officials noted the department is appreciative of the county’s willingness to front funds while the grant award is pending. The transcript records the amount ($138,797.75) and that the purchase will be reimbursed to the county upon award of the grant; the court did not modify the repayment terms during the meeting.","Jim Wells County agreed to provide funds up front for purchase of a 2025 Ford F-650 fire truck for the Ben Bolt Volunteer Fire Department; the department will reimburse the county if it receives a Texas Forest Service reimbursable grant.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6289356,"Commissioners accept preliminary plat for 36.386-acre Jim Wells Springs subdivision for review",525,2553000,3078000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532367-a7004ceb869b4c84412b0ec18df75d89&start=2553&end=3078","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532367-a7004ceb869b4c84412b0ec18df75d89/thumbnail_2553000.jpg","/articles/6289356/Jim-Wells-County/Texas/Commissioners-accept-preliminary-plat-for-36386-acre-Jim-Wells-Springs-subdivision-for-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6289356-e5c132343acf04524004e676633972d5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775493187&Signature=WtSeHSbmt0H2U8KgkdD6yWavVahfG3PmBb8wRG4qN7gfWmVGOD-zrYz1Q8OtFwyn25FcwOEfxpaRsUAii64q2D-m5fxcXLJ3bLqcl7g7M3FeDcKgjCRswsIbmNdJDHLcHMYD6ihKVYuxOmVVdj4S5BmSNInq1TalPX3LBV4wAbdakaGT2bTKimtBY0J0A4DFFSPys-PA~LDnHEZwtjIjN2Wi6o1JZm7~6Dz3YazfU6plyvcpnscvY4wqxka4gzkV9zIYql8Jp2TMqWrtWWuAvp8N6DSbQYpQQmVz6kfeywxBtgeFelYTPwMB4uqsK7e3BTZ-e0jcwQ7lKIawtwG8sw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Jim Wells County Commissioners Court on March 10 accepted for review a preliminary plat for a 36.386-acre tract to be called Jim Wells County Springs subdivision, located on County Road 461 east of County Road 463.

Edgar Garcia, who identified himself as representing “the Nevada firm of the Solvadum Mountain Center,” presented the filing and said the proposed lots are approximately 1.3 acres each and about 101 feet wide. County staff and officials raised multiple conditions that must be resolved before the court will grant final approval.

County Attorney Michael Guerra asked how water service would be provided; Garcia said there are no existing water lines and the developer is arranging a meeting with the local fresh water supply district to explore options. Guerra said any agreement with the water district must be a written instrument signed by both the developer and the district before final approval can be granted.

On wastewater, county staff said the developer indicated septic systems (onsite sewage facilities) are expected but that the specific plan would be reviewed at permitting. A representative from the county safety department said a larger sewer project is in preliminary planning stages in the area and that the developer might be able to connect if the project reaches his parcel.

County staff also said floodplain and engineering studies required by the county’s subdivision rules remain outstanding. The court accepted the preliminary plat as the first step in the two-stage review process; staff will identify missing items and required corrections and the developer will return for final approval once those issues are resolved.

A motion to approve the preliminary plat for filing was made and seconded; the court approved the preliminary plat by voice vote.","A developer filed a preliminary plat for a 36.386-acre subdivision near County Road 461; commissioners accepted the preliminary filing and county staff outlined outstanding issues including water, wastewater and flood studies that must be resolved before final approval.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6289359,"Jim Wells County approves MOU with ICE to allow one jailer to perform 287(g) duties",193,1910000,2103000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532367-a7004ceb869b4c84412b0ec18df75d89&start=1910&end=2103","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532367-a7004ceb869b4c84412b0ec18df75d89/thumbnail_1910000.jpg","/articles/6289359/Jim-Wells-County/Texas/Jim-Wells-County-approves-MOU-with-ICE-to-allow-one-jailer-to-perform-287g-duties","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6289359-5f1765d92e1e3f4c8ff8032cdea64df7/orig.mp4?Expires=1775493187&Signature=GkCi36R00YJ2aaIVwippBkBRDzQ6mqNv5yUGklW8tORvFHZBaHYrwCoT6lrO1N0JUyoE4doSSI3paFeEvTH8~owzjBIoS78TGAJAyulUpy-yJxWZvPy2gc3Y4~SxJOsvmqQzwzSlqsOMFLg4UYNw88OsY~95-0Z~2ClU~~lXand~wwa1r0OysYwScTRc-waHWC2d5wJJSbQK7xyeNpe-DiM9JO~tD91pnYdCo6kE8KXeEE9zsX9CUdnYfFNbMqo1v9KAR04FI4iFv4AaVyPfQSojCxBX3xz-bSfzQ~ht~JROy1GQuHx8fiur0OaUPWBCItqA58v-Z~-ts8fPdvyNhQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jim Wells County Commissioners Court on March 10 approved a memorandum of understanding with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that will allow the county to assign one jailer to perform certain immigration enforcement duties under a 287(g)-style arrangement.

Sheriff Joseph Godbaker told the court the agreement is needed because “a lot of our federal funding is gonna be tied to what they call a 287 g county.” He said the county is not currently a 287(g) jurisdiction and described the MOU as a step to permit one trained jailer to act in an immigration-officer capacity when a criminal noncitizen is booked. “This agreement would allow one of our jailers…to basically deputize that jailer as an immigration officer so that we require that that all of the law that allows him to be questioned as to citizenship and in those type of regards, that were covered in that aspect legally,” the sheriff said.

Court members asked logistical questions about staffing and availability. The sheriff said the assigned employee would perform the immigration-related duties as a collateral duty while working his regular jail shift and would receive training to comply with federal and state law. A commissioner asked specifically whether the named jailer would be available through the week; the sheriff responded the jailer would continue his regular shift and carry out the duties when relevant arrests occurred.

A motion to approve item number 6 as presented was made from the bench and seconded; the court approved the MOU by voice vote. Following the vote, Sheriff Godbaker said he would provide the signed agreement and would like the court also to sign it.

The court did not specify a timetable for implementing the training or identify the jailer by full name in the public minutes during the discussion recorded in the transcript. The MOU and related paperwork will determine training schedule, specific duties, and any conditions attached to federal funding eligibility.","The commissioners court approved a memorandum of understanding with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement that would allow one Jim Wells County jailer to receive training and perform certain immigration-related interviews and functions; county officials said federal funding is tied to 287(g) participation.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Jim Wells County Commissioners Court, March 10, 2025

Jim Wells County discusses nuisance abatement procedures, emphasizes education before citations

Court approves fronting $138,797.75 for Ben Bolt Volunteer Fire Department truck, to be reimbursed by grant

Commissioners accept preliminary plat for 36.386-acre Jim Wells Springs subdivision for review

Jim Wells County approves MOU with ICE to allow one jailer to perform 287(g) duties