This is a summary of formal motions and outcomes from the Cameron County Commissioners Court meeting on Jan. 2025. Where the public record did not include individual roll-call tallies, the court’s voice vote outcome is reported as recorded on the record.

- Correction to Consent Item 2o: The court approved correcting the agenda item to read “Cameron County Probate Court No. 1” (instead of County Court at Law No. 1) for a grant application to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (specialty court, mental health court program). Motion by Commissioner Gottesen; seconded by Commissioner Lopez. Outcome: Approved (voice vote).

- Tabling of Procurement Items 2WW and 2XX: The court tabled two items — demolition of two homes under the Colonial Self Help Program (Bid No. 250101) and purchase/installation of manufactured units — at the request of staff. Motion to table by Commissioner Lopez; seconded by Commissioner Benavides. Outcome: Tabled (voice vote).

- Unimproved Property Contracts (San Pedro): The court approved unimproved property contracts and authorized the county judge to sign settlement documents and the county auditor/treasurer to create and release checks for two properties: (1) Antonio Mendoza and Evelia Pinon de Martinez; (2) Edna Becerra. Motions to approve (movers/seconders recorded for each as noted in the meeting). Outcome: Approved (voice vote).

- Temporary Park Closures: The court approved temporary closure of Verano McFarland Park and Laurels Regional Park for safety during construction improvements starting Jan. 20, 2025 (Laurels closure listed through March 30, 2025, or until further notice). Motion by Commissioner Garza; seconded by Commissioner Lopez. Outcome: Approved (voice vote).

- Acknowledgment and Direction on Executive-Session Matters: After an executive session, the court authorized county legal to negotiate a resolution in cause number 2024 CCL 620 and authorized the county judge to sign the resulting agreement (motion by Commissioner Benavides; seconded by Commissioner Reese). The court also voted to acknowledge and proceed as discussed on related executive-session items. Outcome: Approved (voice vote).

- Resolution for a Sports and Community Venue Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Chapter 334: The court approved, subject to legal review, a resolution providing for a sports and community venue project under Chapter 334. Motion by Commissioner Reese; seconded by Commissioner Benavides. Outcome: Approved subject to legal review (voice vote).

- Budget Amendments, Line-Item Transfers and Salary Schedules: The court approved budget amendments and salary schedule items related to diversion court, emergency management and equipment list items; commissioners discussed adopting a policy to require departments to maintain a current fixed-asset list before receiving new equipment and directed staff to return with a policy item. Motion to approve budget items by Commissioner Garza; seconded by Commissioner Benavides. Outcome: Approved (voice vote).

- Approval of Claims: The court approved general claims ($8,160,398.24), manual claims ($899,754.35) and medical claims ($658,993.42) as presented; payroll estimates were discussed. Motion by Commissioner Lopez; seconded by Commissioner Reese. Outcome: Approved (voice vote). Noted abstention: Commissioner Benavides on warrant no. 00571090.

- Approval of Minutes: The court approved minutes for Dec. 17, 2024 and Dec. 31, 2024. Motion by Commissioner Gottesen; seconded by Commissioner Reese. Outcome: Approved (voice vote).

- Acknowledgment of Internal Audit Exit Reports: The court acknowledged internal audit exit reports for JP5.1 and JP5.3. Motion by Commissioner Benavides; seconded by Commissioner Reese. Outcome: Acknowledged (voice vote).

Where motions were moved and seconded on the record, that is reported above. Where the record only shows a voice vote of “Aye” or “Motion carries,” this summary reports the outcome as recorded in the public transcript. If exact roll-call tallies or votes by individual commissioners are required, the official minutes or clerk’s roll-call sheet should be consulted.