ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
May 11, 2026
9 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
May 11, 2026
9 a.m.
If after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Commissioners Court should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Court is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., will be held by the Court. Purposes for a closed or executive meeting or session permitted by the Act include the following:
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551.071 551.072 551.073 551.074 551.076 551.0785 551.084 551.087 551.088 |
Consultation with Attorney. Deliberation regarding real property. Deliberation regarding prospective gifts. Personnel Matters. Deliberation regarding security devices or security audits. Deliberation involving medical or psychiatric records of individuals. Investigation; exclusion of witness from hearing. Deliberation regarding economic development negotiation. Deliberation regarding test item. |
AGENDA
1.
| Judge Cude: | Call to Order. |
2.
| Judge Cude: | Prayer; Pledge of Allegiance. |
3.
| Public Comments: |
4.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning reading and approving the Proclamation declaring May 2026 as Community Action month in Atascosa County. |
5.
| Ronald Sanchez:
Fire Marshal:
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Discuss and/or take appropriate action adopting an order restricting outdoor burning (Burn Ban), effective on May 11, 2026, for a period of 90 days (until August 9, 2026) and allowing the Fire Marshal to end the Burn Ban without returning to Commissioners Court for approval when the Fire Marshal determines that the circumstances present in the unincorporated areas of the County no longer create a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning. |
6.
| Matthew Dear:
ESD# 1:
Judge Cude:
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Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve one new ESD Board Member for ESD #1 from the following submissions, the approved individual will serve a 2 (two) year term.
Bonita Green
David Schulze
Eddie Solis
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7.
| Mike Pansza: EMC/OEM: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve a revised Texas Department of State Health Services FY2026 Statement of Work for July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, AND a contract with the Texas Department of State Health Services and Atascosa County for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with funding provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services-Cities Readiness Initiative Grant. If approved, authorize County Judge Weldon P. Cude to sign the above-described instruments electronically. |
8.
| Tim Gutierrez:
Detention Superintendent:
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Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee | Dominique Cruz | |
| Position: | Move from Corporal / JSO I | |
| Pay Rate: | $22.94 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-562 | |
| Start Date: | May 11,2026 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A | |
9.
| Sarah Rihn:
Animal Control:
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Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee | Skyler Sandlin | |
| Position: | Kennel Technician | |
| Pay Rate: | $19.00 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-477-405 | |
| Start Date: | May 11,2026 | |
| Physical: | Complete | |
| Drug Test: | Complete | |
10.
| Sheriff Guerra: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Tyler Martinez | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 3: $23.44 Hourly, 86 Hours Fluctuating, $200.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, 90-Day County Probation, 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | May 11,2026, 9 a.m. | |
| Physical: | complete | |
| Drug Test: | Complete | |
11.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Deveolpment: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Right of Way Permit for CPS Energy on South View in Precinct 2. |
12.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Right-of-Way Permit on Wild Flower Dr. for CPS Energy in Precinct 2. |
13.
| Britni Van Curan:
Rural Development:
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Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Final Plat of the Sierracruz Addition subdivision on PR Ben Ln in Precinct 2. |
14.
| Britni Van Curan:
Rural Development:
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Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Right-of-Way permit for CPS Energy on Allen Ave., W. Leslie Ann Ln., E. Leslie Ann Ln., and Laura Lee Ln. in Precinct 2. |
15.
| Britni Van Curan:
Rural Development:
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Discuss and/or take appropriate action approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for InstaEquity, LLC on Enchanted Dr. in Precinct 2. |
16.
| Theresa Carrasco:
County Clerk:
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Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Commissioners' Court Minutes for March 2026. |
17.
| Molly Solis:
County Attorney:
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Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee | Delanie De La Fuente | |
| Position: | Atascosa County Attorney's Office Summer Intern- Part-time Temporary | |
| Pay Rate: | $15.00 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-404-425 | |
| Start Date: | May 11, 2026 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
18.
| Judge Cude: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Cheyenne Vyvlecka | |
| Position: | Chief of Staff | |
| Pay Rate: | $27.6923 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-424-402 | |
| Start Date: | May 13, 20296 | |
| Physical: | complete | |
| Drug Test: | complete | |
19.
| Judge Cude: Curtis Vickers: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the County Infrastructure Project Monthly Report. |
20.
| Judge Cude: | Update and/or take appropriate action concerning Judge, Commissioners, and Other County Elected Officials' training course certifications, record any hours and certificates into Commissioners Court minutes and other documents not related to education needing to be filed in the court records. Constable John Rutherford of Pct. 4 completed 20 hours for continuing education hours for Civil Process from April 6, 2026, to April 9, 2026. |
21.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Regular Session of Atascosa County Commissioners Court will now recess in order to convene in Executive Session according to Texas Government Code 551.071 Consultation with Attorney,
551.072 Deliberation regarding real property, 551.074 Personnel Matters; and other applicable sections as announced.
1. Discuss the Purchase and/or Sale of Real Property
2. Discuss Monthly Financial Reports.
3. Discuss and Update on pending litigation matters.
4. Discuss the AAAPDO Public Defenders' Office Independent Personnel Policies and PDO Board Member Conduct and Action.
22.
OPEN SESSION
1. Discussion and/or take action on items discussed regarding Real Property.
2. Discussion and or take action on pending litigation matters.
3. Discuss and or take action on Monthly Financial Reports.
4. Discuss and/or take action on the AAAPDO Public Defenders' Office Independent Personnel Policies and PDO Board Member Conduct and Action.
23.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action to accept and/or approve any invoices and payroll. |
24.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action on reports submitted. |
25.
| COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT (No Action Can Be Taken). The next Commissioners Court is set for Tuesday, May 26, 2026. |
26.
| Judge Cude: | Adjourn. |
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____________________________________Weldon P. Cude, Atascosa County Judge
I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that this notice was posted by 9:00a.m., on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
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Jessica Kidd, Court Coordinator