ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
June 22, 2026
9 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
June 22, 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 regarding the recognition and presentation of the Employee of the Quarter for Quarter 2 of 2026. |
5.
| Kayla Fournier: H.R: Kari Gilbert: Global Life: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to allow payroll processing of employee-paid premium costs associated with their Global Life Family Heritage coverage. |
6.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action by reading the Disaster Declaration for the Threat of New World Screwworm. |
7.
| Audrey Louis: District Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Jeffrey C. Dugi | |
| Position: | Investigator | |
| Pay Rate: | $73,000.00 annually | |
| Salary Budget Area: | $11,000.00(141-400-401) $62,000.00(047-400-418) |
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| Start Date: | July 6, 2026 | |
| Physical: | pending | |
| Drug Test: | pending | |
8.
| Constable Rutherford: Pct. 4: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Local Partnership agreement between the Constable Precinct No. 4 Office with The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). |
9.
| Courtney Grier: EMS: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Agreement between Atascosa County EMS and South Texas Blood & Tissue Center for whole blood provider services. |
10.
| Cathy Seiter: Elections: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to adopt a Resolution authorizing acceptance of the 2025 Help America Vote Act (HAVA) Election Security Subgrant. Additionally, request approval to designate Cathy Seiter as the single point of contact (SPOC) for all matters related to the administration and implementation of the grant. |
11.
| Timothy Gutierrez: Detention Superintendent : |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee : | Joseph Alaniz | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer (Tier III) | |
| Pay Rate: | $21.11 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 139-400-403 | |
| Start Date: | June 29,2026 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending | |
| New Employee | Cielo Saenz | |
| Position: | PT Control Technician (Days) | |
| Pay Rate: | $12.00 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-406 | |
| Start Date: | June 29,2026 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
| New Employee | Luis Tijerina | |
| Position: | PT Control Technician (Nights) | |
| Pay Rate: | $12.00 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-406 | |
| Start Date: | June 29,2026 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
| New Employee | Nancy Moreno | |
| Position: | Post: ASAP Case Manager | |
| Pay Rate: | $25.9615 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 139-400-404 | |
| Start Date: | June 7,2026 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
| Existing Employee | Donna Hohenstein | |
| Position: | Move from PT Control Tech to Juvenile Supervision Officer (Tier III) | |
| Pay Rate: | $21.11 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-562 | |
| Start Date: | June 29,2026 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A |
12.
| Sheriff Guerra: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | James Benavides | |
| 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: | June 22,2026 | |
| Physical: | complete | |
| Drug Test: | complete | |
13.
| Sheriff Guerra: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action for vehicles marked as excess and approve them for auction. Please see the listed ACSO vehicles below that are marked in excess and available for auction with approval. Twelve vehicles total.
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14.
| Kayla Fournier: H.R: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the 2026-2027 Atascosa County Insurance Plan Renewal with TAC and authorize County Judge Weldon Cude to sign the renewal agreement. The plan coverage is from October 1, 2026 - September 30, 2027. Atascosa County cost increase for the 2026-2027 plan year is 4.0%. The previous plan year cost increase was 1.7%. |
15.
| Kayla Fournier: H.R: Molly Solis: County Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve and implement the Grant Funded Pay Acknowledgment and Agreement for County employees paid or partially paid with grant funds. |
16.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Dvelopment: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the amended Right-of-Way Permit for Spectrum Gulf LLC on Box House Rd. in Precinct 2. |
17.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for 10+ acre tracts for Andrew Toscano & Luis Apolinar off Patton Rd and Hickman Rd in Precinct 2. |
18.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the Final Plat of the Poteet Crossing Subdivision on W. Gates Valley Rd. in Precinct 3. |
19.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for the Cruz Family on S. State Highway 16 in Precinct 4. |
20.
| Theresa Carrasco: County Clerk: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Commissioners' Court Minutes for May 2026. |
21.
| Theresa Carrasco: County Clerk: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the Database Access Agreement between Atascosa County and OE Minerals II, LLC to move forward with the FPT site for access to the database and request permission for Judge Cude to sign the agreement. |
22.
| Tracy Barrera: County Auditor: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the application for a grant /donation for sponsorship from Conoco Phillips to provide a meal for the high school internship program participants on July 17, 2026. |
23.
| Tracy Barrera: County Auditor: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval of disbursement of pre-trial diversion funds as authorized by Art. 102.0121 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and approval of a check to be written from the Pre-Trial Miscellaneous Fund line item 053-400-625, in the amount of $10,500.00 for FY 2026 4th quarter payment for services provided to Atascosa by the CSCD, as specified in the Interlocal Agreement. This has been sent to the County Attorney for review and approval. |
24.
| Tracy Barrera: County Auditor: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the review, acceptance and selection of the bids that were received in the Auditors' office by the deadline for the Water System Improvements at the Fashing-Peggy Water Plant for the El Oso Water Supply Corporation, TxCDBG Contract No. CDV23-0227. |
25.
| Tracy Barrera: County Auditor: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee | Stephanie Graham-Esparza | |
| Position: | Chied Public Defender | |
| Pay Rate: | $5,192.31 Bi-weekly (FI Rate $5,192.3077) | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-488-401 | |
| Start Date: | June 22,2026 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A | |
26.
| Justin Vasquez: I.T: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning appointing members to the I.T. Advisory Committee. As per the charter, the membership will consist of:
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27.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the renewal contract for professional services for autopsy services with Dr. Ray Fernandez, M.D. |
28.
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.
A. Discuss the Purchase and/or Sale of Real Property, or legal matters related to real property.
B. Discuss and Update on pending litigation matters.
C. Discuss and Consider pending Personnel Matters.
A. Discuss the Purchase and/or Sale of Real Property, or legal matters related to real property.
B. Discuss and Update on pending litigation matters.
C. Discuss and Consider pending Personnel Matters.
29.
OPEN SESSION
30.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning item(s) discussed in executive session. A. Discuss and consider appropriate action on Purchase and/or Sale of Real Property, or legal matters related to real property. B. Discuss and consider appropriate action on pending litigation matters. C. Discuss and consider appropriate action on personnel matters. |
31.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action to accept and/or approve any invoices and payroll. |
32.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action on reports submitted. |
33.
| COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT (No Action Can Be Taken). The next Commissioners Court is set for Monday,July 13, 2026. |
34.
| 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, June 17, 2026.
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_____________________________________Jessica Kidd, Court Coordinator