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Frio County commissioners approve permits, contracts and policy changes in January session
Summary
At its January 2024 regular meeting in Pearsall, the Frio County Commissioner's Court approved a series of permits, purchases and agreements, raised the elections administrative fee from 10% to 20% for contracted elections and created a county historical commission. Multiple waterline permits and service agreements also passed unanimously.
The Frio County Commissioner's Court on a January 2024 regular meeting in Pearsall approved a series of permits, contracts and policy changes affecting county operations and services.
The court unanimously approved above‑ground waterline permits for Unison Drilling & Inc., Ormentera Operations LLC and AJ's Logistics (agenda items 3–5), accepted insurance proceeds and authorized repair payments for a sheriff's patrol unit, approved the purchase of a modular office building for the Moore Yard, and adopted new county parks and pond rules and regulations.
The court also voted to increase the elections department administrative fee from 10% to 20% for entities that contract with the Frio County Elections Department; created the Frio County Historical Commission and appointed members; accepted the resignation of Constable Rene Villasano, Precinct 4, effective Dec. 31, 2024; set a Jan. 30, 2025 deadline for resumes for appointment consideration to fill the Constable, Precinct 4 vacancy; and authorized master service and medical services agreements related to cybersecurity and jail mental‑health care.
Key items and outcomes (motions as recorded in the meeting):
- Item 3 — Approve waterline permit to Unison Drilling & Inc., 4-inch poly above‑ground installation, County Road 3401 (Magnum Lane). Motion by Commissioner Carrizales; second by Commissioner Cano. Outcome: approved.
- Item 4 — Approve waterline permit to Ormentera Operations LLC, 12‑inch poly above‑ground installation, County Road 3401 (Magnum Lane). Motion by Commissioner Cano; second by Commissioner Carrizales. Outcome: approved.
- Item 5 — Approve waterline permit to AJ's Logistics, 12‑inch poly above‑ground installation crossing County Road 4670 (Hugo Road). Motion by Commissioner Carrizales; second by Commissioner Garner. Outcome: approved.
- Item 6 — Increase Frio County Elections Department administrative fee from 10% to 20% for contracted elections. Motion by Commissioner Kuttner; second by Commissioner Carrizales. Outcome: approved.
- Item 7 — Approve proposal Q81543 from Box Modular for a 12×46 modular office ($89,572) under state contract 230902; will house a constable and sheriff deputy. Motion by Commissioner Carrizales; second by Commissioner Cano. Outcome: approved.
- Items 8–9 — Accept insurance funds of $8,635.21 for patrol unit #7775 and approve repair estimate ($6,536.62) from Pete and Parnell’s Auto & Body to be charged to the insurance line item. Motion to accept and to authorize payment made and approved. Outcome: approved.
- Item 11 — Approve new construction electric service agreement with Medina Electric to augment services for Frio County Pond Park. Motion by Commissioner Cano; second by Commissioner Cano. Outcome: approved.
- Items 12.1–12.2 — Create the Frio County Historical Commission; appoint Dr. Robert Gorham (chair), Mona Joyo (vice chair), Juanita Rendon, Marianne Garrett, Everardo Castillo Jr., Richard Maldonado and Laura Rodriguez. Motion by Commissioner Carrizales; second by Commissioner Cano. Outcome: approved.
- Item 13 — Accept resignation of Constable Rene Villasano, Precinct 4 (effective 12/31/2024). Motion by Commissioner Ronald; second by Commissioner Carrizales. Outcome: accepted. Item 13.2 set a resume deadline of 01/30/2025 for consideration of appointment. Motion by Commissioner Cano; second by Commissioner Carrizales. Outcome: approved.
- Items 14.2–14.3 — Enter into medical service agreement(s) with Camino Real Community Services for provision of psychiatric/mental‑health services to inmates of the Frio County Jail (initial psychiatric evaluation fee $200; follow‑ups $80). Motion to approve entered and approved.
- Item 15 — Approve updated Frio County Parks and Pond rules and regulations, including revised fee and restroom access policies. Motion by Commissioner Cano; second by Commissioner Vela. Outcome: approved.
- Item 17 — Enter into master service agreement with Arete Advisors LLC for cybersecurity consulting and incident response services (related to an email compromise reported to the county’s insurer). Motion made and approved.
- Item 22 — Allow bills payable and proposed utility accounts. Motion approved.
Several motions were recorded as "All in favor? Motion passes." The meeting transcript did not include individual roll‑call vote tallies for most items.
Ending: The court completed the agenda after additional administrative reports and adjourned following approval of bills payable.
