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Brewster County commissioners approve budget fixes, road-name additions for 9-1-1 and fireworks ban
Summary
The Brewster County Commissioners Court approved a series of administrative and budget actions on June 24, 2025 — including adding two road segments to the 9-1-1 MSAG database, a county-wide fireworks ban, an advertising contract, and several financial approvals — all by unanimous 4-0 votes.
The Brewster County Commissioners Court on June 24 approved a slate of administrative measures and budget adjustments that county officials said will correct accounting errors, update 9‑1‑1 addressing, and strengthen public-safety measures.
The court approved a budget amendment to correct a typo in the Dump Day expense line and accepted two financial reports from County Treasurer Julie Morton. County Comptroller Malynda Richardson presented packets for payment of county expenses and proposed line-item adjustments; the court approved payments and adjustments by unanimous 4-0 votes.
Emergency Management Coordinator James Etchinson reported on department activities and the court approved a county-wide fireworks ban order, citing public-safety concerns. Kayse Muratori, the county’s 9‑1‑1 GIS coordinator, successfully proposed adding SOJOURNER LANE (located off West U.S. Highway 90) and extending ANTARES ROAD in the Cielo Vista Ranch subdivision in the MSAG database to improve address accuracy for emergency dispatch.
Tourism Executive Director Robert Alvarez presented a marketing and visitation update and the court approved a 2025 advertising contract and insertion order. The court also approved updates to three salvage vehicle model-year listings, and voted to vacate the SpearPoint Subdivision at Lajitas. Commissioner William “Mo” Morrow moved to update the Screwworm Resolution passed June 10; that motion also passed 4-0.
On employee benefits, the court heard a presentation from insurance broker Mindy Seahorn and Judge Greg P. Henington moved to adopt the presented "Option 2" for 2026 health and life insurance for county employees; the motion passed 4-0. The court skipped an item to amend a lease agreement adding four Xerox scanners because no agreement had been submitted.
Votes at a glance: • Approval of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes — motion by Commissioner Ruben Ortega; seconded by Commissioner William Morrow; outcome: passed 4-0 (Colando absent). • Dump Day budget amendment — moved by Judge Henington; outcome: passed 4-0. • Add SOJOURNER LANE to MSAG — moved by Commissioner Ruben Ortega; outcome: passed 4-0. • Extend ANTARES ROAD in MSAG — moved by Commissioner Ruben Ortega; outcome: passed 4-0. • Vacate SpearPoint Subdivision (Lajitas) — moved by Commissioner Ruben Ortega; outcome: passed 4-0. • Update Screwworm Resolution — moved by Commissioner William Morrow; outcome: passed 4-0. • Update salvage vehicle year models (1964 GMC 4000; 2001 Ford F250; 2015 Chevrolet 2500 HD) — moved by Commissioner Ruben Ortega; outcome: passed 4-0. • Approve fireworks ban order — moved by Commissioner Ruben Ortega; outcome: passed 4-0. • Approve 2025 advertising contract & insertion order (Tourism) — moved by Commissioner Ruben Ortega; outcome: passed 4-0. • Approve FY25 financial reports and payment-of-expenses packets — moved and seconded as noted on the record; outcome: passed 4-0. • Approve 2026 insurance Option 2 — moved by Judge Henington; outcome: passed 4-0.
The court scheduled its next regular meeting for July 8, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in Alpine and adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
