ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONER'S COURTROOM, SUITE 202
July 8, 2024
9 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONER'S COURTROOM, SUITE 202
July 8, 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.
| Curtis Donaldson: Judge Cude: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action on the presentation of the Texas A&M University School of Medicine's Rural Medicine Program. The program aims to educate future physicians to meet healthcare needs in rural and medically underserved areas of Texas by expanding access through education, research, and community engagement. |
5.
| Audrey Gossett Louis: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee | Catherine Schneider | |
| Position: | Asst. District Attorney | |
| Pay Rate: | Longevity pay of $160.00 per month | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 154-400-405 | |
| Start Date: | July 8, 2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
6.
| Stephanie Brown: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action on the re-appointment of Commissioner Mark Gillespie to the Public Defender Board. |
7.
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Stephanie Brown:
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Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve Judge Stella Saxon as the At Large Member for the PDO Board. Judge Donna Rayes, has already spoken to Judge Stella Saxon, and she has agreed to the position. |
8.
| Stephanie Brown: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee | James Heath | |
| Position: | Assistant Public Defender | |
| Pay Rate: | $82,000.00 annually | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-488-403 | |
| Start Date: | 07/08/24 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
| Existing Employee: | Hilary Kustoff | |
| Position: | Assistant Public Defender | |
| Pay Rate: | $70,000.00 annually | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-488-403 | |
| Start Date: | 07/08/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
9.
| Tim Gutierrez: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Markeith J Limon | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer (Tier 1) | |
| Pay Rate: | $47,700.00 Annually / $3,975.00 Monthly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-562 | |
| Start Date: | 07/15/2024 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending | |
10.
| Laura Pawelek: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the June 2024 Treasurer's Report to be published in the newspaper and on the County website. |
11.
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Henry Dominguez:
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Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee | Sheyanne McGee | |
| Position: | Kennel Manager to Animal Control | |
| Pay Rate: | $46,000 annually | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-478-403 to 012-478-404 | |
| Start Date: | July 8, 2024 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A | |
12.
| Sheriff Soward: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the inter-local cooperation agreement between Jourdanton Independent School District and Atascosa County Sheriff's Office regarding School Resource Officer. |
13.
| Sheriff Soward: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | John Rothenbach | |
| Position: | Move to Courthouse Security | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 1: $56,000.00 Annually, $120.00 Uniform, No Holiday Pay, 40 Hour | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-440-401 | |
| Start Date: | 07/15/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
| Existing Employee: | John Mendoza | |
| Position: | Move to Patrol Sergeant | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 1: $60,000.00 Annually, $120.00 Uniform, $175.00 Holiday, 171 Fluctuating | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-440-410 | |
| Start Date: | 07/15/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
| Existing Employee: | Felipe Moreno | |
| Position: | Move to Jail Sergeant | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 1: $56,200.00 Annually, $120.00 Uniform, $150.00 Holiday, 171 Fluctuating | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-561 | |
| Start Date: | 07/08/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
| Existing Employee: | Javier Sandoval | |
| Position: | Move to Jail Corporal | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 1: $52,000.00 Annually, $120.00 Uniform, $150.00 Holiday, 171 Fluctuating | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 07/08/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Kyler Hardy | |
| Position: | Move to Jail Corporal | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 1: $52,000.00 Annually, $120.00 Uniform, $150.00 Holiday, 171 Fluctuating | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 07/08/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug: | n/a | |
| Existing Employee: | Jaime Carmona | |
| Position: | Deputy Sheriff | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 1: $58,000.00 Annually, $120.00 Uniform, $175.00 Holiday, 171 Fluctuating, Continue 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-440-410 | |
| Start Date: | 07/08/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Brandon Garcia | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 1: $51,000.00 Annually, $120.00 Uniform, $150.00 Holiday, 171 Fluctuating, Continue 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 07/15/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Megan Tripp | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 1: $51,000.00 Annually, $120.00 Uniform, $150.00 Holiday, 171 Fluctuating, Continue 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 07/15/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Javier Villarreal | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 1: $51,000.00 Annually, $120.00 Uniform, $150.00 Holiday, 171 Fluctuating, Continue 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 07/15/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| New Employee: | Alysha Martinez | |
| Position: | Deputy Sheriff | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 2: $56,000.00 Annually, $120.00 Uniform, $175.00 Holiday, 171 Fluctuating, 90-Day County Probation, 1-Year Agency Probation, Incentive Pay | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-440-410 | |
| Start Date: | 07/15/2024 | |
| Physical: | pending | |
| Drug Test: | pending |
14.
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Theresa Carrasco:
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Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval of Letter of Authorization between Atascosa County Clerk and Manatron, Inc. ("Harris Recording Solutions - Aumentum Recorder of "HRS") |
15.
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Theresa Carrasco:
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Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Danielle M. Santos | |
| Position: | Deputy Clerk | |
| Pay Rate: | $42,000.00 annually | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-408-402 | |
| Start Date: | July 8, 2024 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A | |
16.
| Tracy Barrera: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the final documents for the road and bridge equipment financing through Government Capital Corporation that was approved on 5/28/2024. The final amount was $987,928.25, for a 5-year term, annual payments beginning 07/05/2025 for $234,205.31. All documents have been reviewed and approved by Trent Rowel, Assistant County Attorney. See attached. |
17.
| Tracy Barrera: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to consider approving the purchase of the 2023 Ford F150 Crew Cab to be paid with ARPA funds, budget line 012-487-644. This purchase is through Silsbee Ford on the state BuyBoard Contract #724-23 for $55,369.00. |
18.
| Tracy Barrera: | 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 2024 4th quarter payment for services provided to Atascosa by the CSCD, as specified in the Interlocal Agreement. Payment will be released after Trent Rowell of the County Attorney's office has reviewed and approved it. |
19.
| Tracy Barrera: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the following 2024 final close-out budget line-item adjustments and / or budget amendments for the following: See attached. DEPT: County Attorney Moving funds from: 012-404-623, Bond Premiums, $240.00 To: 012-404-710, Annual Longevity, $240.00 DEPT: Justice of the Peace – PCT1 Moving funds from: 012-426-628, Postage, $120.00 To: 012-426-710, Annual Longevity, $120.00 DEPT: Jury Fund Moving funds from: 014-400-629, Petit Jurors – County, $750.00 To: 014-400-622, Petit Jurors – JP, $750.00 DEPT: Road & Bridge – PCT1 Moving funds from: 021-400-687, Insurance-General Liability, $360.00 To: 021-400-710, Annual Longevity, $360.00 DEPT: Road & Bridge – PCT2 Moving funds from: 022-400-687, Insurance – General Liability, $360.00 To: 022-400-710, Annual Longevity, $360.00 DEPT: Indigent Health Care Moving funds from: 050-400-610, Conference Expense, $120.00 To: 050-400-710, Annual Longevity, $120.00 DEPT: Juvenile Salaries & Services Moving funds from: 067-400-690, Auditing, $6,000.00 To: 067-400-635, Machine Maintenance, $6,000.00 |
20.
| Britni Van Curan: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the McCoy WSC Plant #15 Subdivision on FM 1784 in Precinct 1. |
21.
| Britni Van Curan: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Victoria Davis | |
| Position: | Rural Development Administrative Assistant | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 2: $18.27/hour ($38,000/year) | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-472-407 | |
| Start Date: | 7/8/2024 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending | |
22.
| Comm. Riley: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve a road bore permit for Straitline Well Services, LLC for a 4-inch poly line on CR 407 for 1.7 miles. This will cross 7 landowner driveways, ROW will be mowed after completion of work. A check in the amount of $1,000.00 has been turned into the Atascsoa County Treasurer's Office. |
23.
| Comm. Riley: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve a temporary water line permit for Select Water Solutions, LLC to lay 1 10-inch lay flat line on CR 411 for 5,392 feet. A check in the amount of $1,000.00 has been turned into the Atascosa County Treasurer's Office. |
24.
| Comm. Riley: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve a road bore permit for EL Oso Water Supply Corp. for a 2" steel casing with a 1" PVC on CR 401. |
25.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to accept the pay rate for the temporary internship staff. Intern Employees: Kaylee Acree, Garrett Mills, Mercedes Phillips, Ian Rodriguez, Heaven Rosales Position: Temporary Internship Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour Salary Budget: 012-436-404 |
26.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve Jessica Godinez stipend in the amount of $500.00 per month for the responsibilities serving as board Secretary to the Atascosa County Economic Development Group starting August 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. |
27.
| 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. Atascosa County Judge Weldon P. Cude completed 8 educational hours at the 2024 Judicial Roundtables in McMullen County on June 18th-19th, 2024. Atascosa County Judge Weldon P. Cude completed 4 educational hours at the V.G Young Institute of County Government South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Conference in South Padre Island on June 24th-27th, 2024. Atascosa County Judge Weldon P. Cude has completed 96.50 hours of continued education for the years 2023 and 2024. Commissioner Gillespie completed 13 hours of continuing education at the V.G Young Institute of County Government at the South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference in South Padre Island, Texas from June 24-27, 2024. Commissioner Bowen completed 13 hours of continuing education at the V.G. Young Institute of County Government at the South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference in South Padre Island, Texas from June 24-27, 2024. Commissioner Riley completed 10 hours of continuing education at the V.G. Young Institute of County Government at the South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association Conference in South Padre Island, Texas from June 24-27, 2024. |
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 and 551.074 to discuss personnel and other matters with the County Attorney's office.
29.
OPEN SESSION
30.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to authorize Chris Hajec and the Immigration Reform Law Institute to pursue potential litigation on behalf of Atascsoa County without any financial obligation for the county in matters related to the non-enforcement of immigration laws. |
31.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning item(s) discussed in executive session. |
32.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action to accept and/or approve any invoices and payroll. |
33.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action on reports submitted. |
34.
| COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT (No Action Can Be Taken). The next Commissioners Court is set for Monday, July 22, 2024. |
35.
| 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 Friday, July 5, 2024.
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Jessica Kidd, Court Coordinator