A.D. Ibarra
-Commissioner's Court
Maverick County Commissioner's Court held their regular meeting on Monday where the decision to hire legal counsel to address the current issue with County Auditor Fidencio Ortiz.
The Law Firm of Luis Vera out of San Antonio was approved to accomplish this task, but not after lengthy discussion in reference to Item 23 which was discussion with possible action to waive policy for professional services due to time constraints, which prompted intense discussion on how Commissioner's Court can waive the requirement due to what they are calling a time constraint.
Eventually the decision was made to hire Vera as outside counsel on issues dealing with the county auditor.
Another item of importance on the agenda was that of the approval of a letter of support so that the Maverick County Hospital District could essentially receive supplemental ambulance service from Aspen Medical USA in emergency and non-emergency situations.
The $36,000.00 in contributions were also approved from the Maverick County Food Pantry & Family Services Department to Quad Counties for food distribution services.
An assistant was also approved for the Maverick County Judge's Office. Angelica Longoria will assist in the office as a secretary as the transition period arrives when Administrative Assistant Polo Vielma moves on to his new function as District Clerk.
