ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONER'S COURTROOM, SUITE 202
May 13, 2024
9 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONER'S COURTROOM, SUITE 202
May 13, 2024
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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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.
| Carol Delgado: Judge Cude: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning reading and approving the Proclamation declaring May 2024 as Community Action Month in Atascosa County. |
5.
| Audrey Louis: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the donation of District Attorney's Office 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe to a Law Enforcement Agency within the 81st Judicial District. |
6.
| Stephanie Brown: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Edward (Eddie) Adams | |
| Position: | Assistant Public Defender | |
| Pay Rate: | $70,000.00 annually | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-488-403 | |
| Start Date: | May 13, 2024 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending | |
7.
| Cathy Seiter: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Time and a Half pay to deliver Elections Equipment on Memorial Day, May 27th. |
8.
| Courtney Grier: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee | Alec Cardenas | |
| Position: | PRN Paramedic to Full Time Paramedic | |
| Pay Rate: | $21.00/hr, $120/month Uniform Allowance | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 041-400-430, 041-400-489 | |
| Start Date: | 05/14/2024 | |
| Physical: | Complete | |
| Drug Test: | Complete | |
9.
| Laura Pawelek: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to review the revised January 2024 Treasurer's Report. See attached revised Report |
10.
| Laura Pawelek: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the April 2024 Treasurer's report to be published in the newspaper and on the County website |
11.
| Tim Gutierrez: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Adam Shearrer | |
| Position: | Corporal | |
| Pay Rate: | $50,880.00 Annually / $4,240.00 Monthly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-403 | |
| Start Date: | 5/13/2024 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A | |
| Existing Employee: | James Van Horn | |
| Position: | Corporal | |
| Pay Rate: | $50,880.00 Annually / $4,240.00 Monthly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-403 | |
| Start Date: | 5/13/2024 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A |
| New Employee: | Noelia Lopez | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer (Tier II) | |
| Pay Rate: | $45,700.00 Annually / $3,808.33 Monthly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-562 | |
| Start Date: | 5/20/2024 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
| New Employee: | Richard Alaquinez Jr. | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer (Tier III) | |
| Pay Rate: | $43,700.00 Annually / $3,641.67 Monthly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-562 | |
| Start Date: | 5/20/2024 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
| New Employee: | Joshua Mapes | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer (Tier III) | |
| Pay Rate: | $43,700.00 Annually / $3,641.67 Monthly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-562 | |
| Start Date: | 5/20/2024 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
| New Employee: | Victor Avalos | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer (Tier III) | |
| Pay Rate: | $43,700.00 Annually / $3,641.67 Monthly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-562 | |
| Start Date: | 5/20/2024 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
| New Employee: | Gregory Kalisek | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer (Tier III) | |
| Pay Rate: | $43,700.00 Annually / $3,641.67 Monthly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-562 | |
| Start Date: | 5/20/2024 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
| New Employee: | Rose Bernal | |
| Position: | Part-Time Control Technician | |
| Pay Rate: | $12.00 / Hour | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-406 | |
| Start Date: | 5/20/2024 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
12.
| Sheriff Soward: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action on NCIC Inmate Communications mail scanning agreement |
13.
| Sheriff Soward: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Rosalio Rodriguez | |
| Position: | Move to Corrections Corporal | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 1 - $52,000.00 annually, 171 Fluctuating, $120.00 mo Uniform, $150.00 mo Holiday | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 05/15/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
| Existing Employee: | Angel Ramirez | |
| Position: | Move to Corrections Sergeant | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 1 - $56,200.00 annually, 171 Fluctuating, $120.00 mo Uniform, $150.00 mo Holiday | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-561 | |
| Start Date: | 05/15/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee | Megan Tripp | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 2 - $49,000.00 annually, 171 Fluctuating, $120.00 mo Uniform, $150.00 mo Holiday, Continue 90-day County Probation, Continue 1 year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 05/15/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee | Christopher Rodriguez | |
| Position: | Move to Corrections Officer (Support) | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 1 - $51,000.00 annually, 171 Fluctuating, $120.00 mo Uniform, $150.00 mo Holiday | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 05/27/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| New Employee: | Malyah Sotello | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 2 - $49,000.00 annually, 171 Fluctuating, $120.00 mo Uniform, $150.00 mo Holiday, 90-day County Probation, 1-year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 05/13/2024 at 9:00am | |
| Physical: | Completed | |
| Drug Test: | Completed |
| New Employee: | Emily Gonzales | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 3 - $47,000.00 annually, 171 Fluctuating , $120.00 mo Uniform, $150.00 mo Holiday,90-day County Probation, 1-year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 05/15/2024 | |
| Physical: | Completed | |
| Drug Test: | Completed |
14.
| Britni Van Curan: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the release of the maintenance bond for Campbellton Acres Subdivision Unit 2 in Precinct 1. Commissioner Gillespie inspected the roads in Campbellton Acres Unit 2 and has determined that the roads meet the necessary criteria for releasing the maintenance bond. |
15.
| Britni Van Curan: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval of the amendment to the Goose Creek Subdivision plat. The only amendment is correcting the name to Goose Creek Ranch Subdivision per the developer's request. |
16.
| Theresa Carrasco: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Commissioners' Court Minutes for March 2024 |
17.
| Theresa Carrasco: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve a Project Change Request Form with Kofile for the amount of $42,584.79. This is an addendum to the current approved contract with Kofile, Under TXMAS-23-920011 and request that County Judge be authorized to sign. |
18.
| Comm. Bowen: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Julian Villanueva | |
| Position: | Road & Bridge Worker Pct.2 | |
| Pay Rate: | $46,031.99 annually | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 022-400-402 | |
| Start Date: | May 13, 2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
19.
| Comm. Perez: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Estevan Hernandez Jr. | |
| Position: | Pct. #3 road crew employee | |
| Pay Rate: | 45,205.31 annually | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 023-400-402 | |
| Start Date: | May 13, 2024 | |
| Physical: | Completed | |
| Drug Test: | Completed | |
20.
| Comm. Riley | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve 1 (one) 10 inch lay flat line for Select Water Solutions, LLC, will enter CR ROW on CR Edmond Tom Ranch Rd on the East side of CR and travel South for 7,800 feet. A check in the amount of $1,000.00 has been turned into the Atascosa County Treasurer's Office. |
21.
| Comm. Riley: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action for the approval of a permit for Straitline Water Well Services LLC, for a temporary 4-inch water line on CR 407 for 4,313 feet. A check in the amount of $500.00 has been turned into the Atascosa County Treasurer's Office. |
22.
| Comm. Riley: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve 2 (two) 12 inch-lay flat line for Select Water Solutions, LLC lines will enter CR ROW Edmond Tom Ranch Rd for 1,858 feet. A check in the amount of $500.00 has been turned into the Atascosa County Treasurer's Office. |
23.
| Comm. Riley: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve a lay flat line permit for EOG Resources entering CR 417 North of FM 791 on the East side of CR 417. Travling North on the West side of CR 417 for 3 miles and existing CR 417 ROW. |
24.
| Tracy Barrera: | Discuss and / or take appropriate action concerning the purchase of a Motorola APX8500 radio for the Fire Marshal Deputy. This will be charged to the ARPA budget line 012-487-644, Equipment. |
25.
| Tracy Barrera: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the resolution for the Indigent Defense Improvement Grant Program through Texas Indigent Defense Commission (TIDC) and authorize County Judge Weldon P. Cude to sign. |
26.
| Tracy Barrera: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the work still needing to be completed for the Road & Bridge - PCT 2 building in Lytle. |
27.
| Trent Rowell: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning Order determining Atascosa County Sherriff's Office vehicle is surplus property; permitting donation of same according to Chapter 352.002 of the Local Government Code to Poteet Volunteer Fire Department, and authorize County Judge or Sheriff, dependent on how vehicle is titled, to execute all documents necessary to transfer title. |
28.
| Trent Rowell: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Donald K. Scee | |
| Position: | County Attorney Investigator | |
| Pay Rate: | $62,864.83 annually | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-404-404 | |
| Start Date: | May 13, 2024 | |
| Physical Completed: | pending | |
| Drug Test Completed: | pending | |
29.
| Trent Rowell: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning Order determining Atascosa County Sherriff's Office vehicle is surplus property; permitting donation of same according to Chapter 352.002 of the Local Government Code to Christine Fire Department, and authorize County Judge or Sheriff, dependent on how vehicle is titled, to execute all documents necessary to transfer title. |
30.
| Trent Rowell: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel and accepting award of Rural Law Enforcement Grant, Senate Bill 22: Existing Employee: Jamison F. Reed Position: Assistant County Attorney 1 Retroactive Pay for Jan.-April 2024: $6,841.00 (one time payment) Additional Pay: $1,620.25 a month Start Date: 05/15/24 pay date Ending Date: 12/15/24 pay date Salary Budget Area: 012-404-422 Existing Employee: Michael Block Position: Assistant County Attorney 2 Retroactive Pay for Jan.-April 2024: $6,481.00 (one time payment) Additional Pay: $1,620.25 a month Start Date: 05/15/24 pay date Ending Date: 12/15/24 pay date Salary Budget Area: 012-404-403 Existing Employee: Trent Rowell Position: Assistant County Attorney 3 Retroactive Pay for Jan.-April 2024: $6,841.00 (one time payment) Additional Pay: $1,620.25 a month Start Date: 05/15/24 pay date Ending Date: 12/15/24 pay date Salary Budget Area: 012-404-424 Existing Employee: James B. Anders III Position: Assistant County Attorney 4 Retroactive Pay for January, February, March, April 2024: $6,481.00 (one time payment) Additional Pay: $1,620.25 a month Start Date: 05/15/24 pay date Ending Date: 12/15/24 pay date Salary Budget Area: 012-404-425 Existing Employee: Megan L. Anderson Position: County Atorney Investigator Retroactive Pay for Jan.-April 2024: $6,481.00 (one time payment) Start Date: 05/15/24 pay date Ending Date: 12/15/24 pay date Salary Budget Area: 012-404-404 Existing Employee: Maureen Arnold Position: Office Manager/Investigator 1 Retroactive Pay for Jan.-April 2024: $6,481.00 (one time payment) Additional Pay: $1,620.25 a month Start Date: 05/15/24 pay date Ending Date: 12/15/24 pay date Salary Budget Area: 012-404-423 Existing Employee: Shalee Arredondo Position: Case Manager/Investigator 2 Retroactive Pay for Jan.-April 2024: $6,481.00 (one time payment) Additional Pay: $1,620.25 a month Start Date: 05/15/24 pay date Ending Date: 12/15/24 pay date Salary Budget Area: 012-404-402 Existing Employee: Robbie Denson Position: Case Manager 2/Investigator 2 Retroactive Pay for Jan.-April 2024: $6,481.00 (one time payment) Additional Pay: $1,620.25 a month Start Date: 05/15/24 pay date Ending Date: 12/15/24 pay date Salary Budget Area: 012-404-402 Existing Employee: Polly B. Filson Position: Victim Assistant Coordinator Retroactive Pay for Jan.-April 2024: $6,841.00 (one time payment) Additional Pay: $1,620.25 a month Start Date: 05/15/24 pay date Ending Date: 12/15/24 pay date Salary Budget Area: 012-404-405 |
31.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to appoint a County Representative as the Management Officer for Non-Elected Government Officials and According to SLRM State Local Records Management Law. |
32.
| Tracy Barrera: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the recommendation by the hiring committee to hire Wilber (Trey) Porter for the Maintenance Supervisor position. |
33.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Wilber (Trey) Porter | |
| Position: | Maintenance Supervisor | |
| Pay Rate: | $4,833.33 monthly / $58,000.00 annual | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-460-401 | |
| Start Date: | 05/13/2024 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A | |
34.
| Judge Cude: Ronald Sanchez: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action for the County Judge to sign the agreement between Atascosa County and Poteet ISD for the use of the Communications Antenna. |
35.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the procurement of architectural services for the USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Project. |
36.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve County Judge Weldon Cude as the authorized signatory for all documents related to securing and administering USDA assistance on behalf of Atascosa County. |
37.
| 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. Theresa Carrasco has completed 17:30 hours of education at the 2024 CDCAT Winter Conference in Denton, Tx. Theresa also has completed 7:45 hours of continuing education at the 2024 Region VIII Spring Meeting. Theresa Carrasco will carry over 10:00 hours from 2023. |
38.
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 and 551.074 to discuss personnel and other matters with the County Attorney's office.
39.
OPEN SESSION
40.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning item(s) discussed in executive session. |
41.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action on reports submitted. |
42.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action to accept and/or approve any invoices and payroll. |
43.
2024 budget line-item adjustments and / or budget amendments for the following: See attached.
DEPT: Constable PCT#1
Moving funds from: 012-412-601, Deputy Maintenance, $360.00
To: 012-412-502, Insurance – Fleet, $360.00
DEPT: Fire Marshal
Moving funds from: 012-445-605, Contract Work-Fire EXR Maint., $5,000.00
To:
012-445-609, Training & Travel, $2,500.00
012-445-636, Uniform and Supplies Expense, $2,500.00
DEPT: Rural Development
Moving funds from: 012-472-647, Legal Notices, $395.00
To: 012-472-639, License/Software Fee, $395.00
DEPT: Court Expense
Moving funds from: 012-436-753, MISD in Court, $7,000.00
012-436-845, Court Appt Atty 81st District, $8,000.00
To: 012-436-739, FEL Appeal, $8,000.00
012-436-839, CT Cost Investigators, $7,000.00
DEPT: PDO
Moving funds from: 012-488-403, Salary, Attorneys, $82,000.00
To: 012-488-605, Contract Work, $82,000.00
DEPT: Juvenile Salaries & Services
Moving funds from: 067-400-690, Auditing, $5,000.00
To: 067-400-627, Medical, $5,000.00
DEPT: Constable PCT#1
Moving funds from: 012-412-601, Deputy Maintenance, $360.00
To: 012-412-502, Insurance – Fleet, $360.00
DEPT: Fire Marshal
Moving funds from: 012-445-605, Contract Work-Fire EXR Maint., $5,000.00
To:
012-445-609, Training & Travel, $2,500.00
012-445-636, Uniform and Supplies Expense, $2,500.00
DEPT: Rural Development
Moving funds from: 012-472-647, Legal Notices, $395.00
To: 012-472-639, License/Software Fee, $395.00
DEPT: Court Expense
Moving funds from: 012-436-753, MISD in Court, $7,000.00
012-436-845, Court Appt Atty 81st District, $8,000.00
To: 012-436-739, FEL Appeal, $8,000.00
012-436-839, CT Cost Investigators, $7,000.00
DEPT: PDO
Moving funds from: 012-488-403, Salary, Attorneys, $82,000.00
To: 012-488-605, Contract Work, $82,000.00
DEPT: Juvenile Salaries & Services
Moving funds from: 067-400-690, Auditing, $5,000.00
To: 067-400-627, Medical, $5,000.00
44.
| COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT (No Action Can Be Taken). The next Regular Commissioners Court is set for Tuesday, May 28, 2024. |
45.
| Judge Cude: | Adjourn. |
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Weldon P. Cude, Atascosa County Judge
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I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that this notice was posted by 9:00a.m., on Friday, May 10, 2024.
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Jessica Kidd, Court Coordinator