Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Delinquent Tax Collections topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Brewster County approves single firm for delinquent tax collections after 3-2 roll-call
Summary
The commissioners voted 3-2 to engage Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP as the county's law firm of record for delinquent tax collections; the decision followed public opposition and split commissioner votes.
County Judge Greg P. Henington and a majority of Brewster County commissioners voted Dec. 9 to consolidate delinquent-tax collection work with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP, a move the judge said would simplify payment for constituents.
The motion to engage Perdue was made by County Judge Greg P. Henington and seconded by Commissioner William "Mo" Morrow. The court recorded a roll-call vote: Morrow Aye; Ruben Ortega No; Sara Allen Colando No; Jim Westermann Yes; Judge Henington Yes. The motion passed 3-2.
During public comment earlier in the meeting, Alpine resident Oscar Cobos stated his opposition to changing delinquent tax firms. The transcript provided no verbatim quotes from the public comment period; reporting in this article paraphrases the substance of remarks as attributed in the meeting record.
Proponents on the court said consolidating to one firm would make tax-suit payments simpler for residents and streamline administration. Opponents on the dais raised objections during the roll-call (the transcript records the No votes by Commissioner Ruben Ortega and Commissioner Sara Allen Colando) but the record does not include extended debate transcripts or detailed reasons in the public record.
The court's approval establishes Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott, LLP as Brewster County's law firm of record for delinquent tax collections going forward; the motion's text in the minutes is limited to the firm's engagement and does not specify implementation details such as timeline for transition or anticipated costs.
