Votes at a glance: Maverick County Commissioners approve replat, hires, grant submissions, positions and contracts

Here are the key formal actions taken by the Maverick County Commissioners Court on Jan. 30, 2025. All motions below were approved by unanimous voice vote as recorded in the meeting transcript unless otherwise noted.

Votes at a glance

- Replat approved: Motion to approve replat of Lot 3139, Chula Vista Subdivision Unit 2 ETJ (agenda item 7). Motion by Commissioner Rios, second by Commissioner Ramos. Outcome: approved (unanimous voice vote).

- Intergovernmental agreement renewed: Motion to renew IGA with Kickapoo Tribe of Texas (agenda item 40). Motion by Commissioner Ramos, second by Commissioner Rios. Outcome: approved (see separate article).

- Elected official bonds approved: Motion to approve elected official bonds (agenda item 30) for Sheriff Tom Schmerberg, County Attorney Jaime Recheta (name listed among officials), Commissioner Precinct 1 Geraldo Morales, County Tax Assessor-Collector Ruben Montemayor, and multiple constables. Motion by Commissioner Ramos, second by Commissioner Rios. Outcome: approved (unanimous). One bond (commissioner 3) was noted as already approved through 2026 and not resubmitted.

- Recreational trails grant resolution adopted: Motion to adopt a resolution to submit a recreational trails grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (agenda item 31). Motion by Commissioner Ramos, second by Commissioner Rios. Outcome: approved (unanimous). Maximum grant amount and match discussed in meeting.

- Authorization to negotiate catalytic-converter grant: Motion to authorize the county judge to enter negotiations with the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority for a catalytic converter grant (agenda item 32). Motion by Commissioner Reese, second by Commissioner…