ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONER'S COURTROOM, SUITE 202
August 12, 2024
9 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONER'S COURTROOM, SUITE 202
August 12, 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.
| Stephanie Brown: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Travis Kiner | |
| Position: | Assistant Public Defender | |
| Pay Rate: | $65,000.00 Annually | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-488-403 | |
| Start Date: | August 19, 2024 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending | |
| New Employee: | Araceli Garcia | |
| Position: | Assistant Public Defender | |
| Pay Rate: | $65,000.00 Annually | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-488-403 | |
| Start Date: | August 19, 2024 | |
| Physical: | pending | |
| Drug Test: | pending |
5.
| Sheriff Soward: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Luis Carmona | |
| Position: | Deputy Sheriff | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 2: $56,000.00 annually, 171 Fluctuating, $120.00 Uniform, $175.00 Holiday, 90-Day County Probation, 1-Year Agency Probation, Incentive Pay | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-440-410 | |
| Start Date: | 08/15/2024 | |
| Physical: | pending | |
| Drug Test: | pending | |
| Existing Employee: | Malyah Sotello | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 1: $51,000.00 Annually, 171 Fluctuating, $120.00 Uniform, $150.00 Holiday, Continue 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 08/15/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug: | n/a | |
| New Employee: | Dan Garza | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 3: $47,000.00 Annually, $120.00 Uniform, $150.00 Holiday, 171 Fluctuating, 90-Day County Probation, 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 08/15/2024 | |
| Physical: | pending | |
| Drug Test: | pending |
| Existing Employee: | Emily Gonzales | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 2: $49,000.00 Annual, $120.00 Uniform, $150.00 Holiday, 171 Fluctuating, Continue 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 08/15/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
6.
| Laura Pawelek: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the July 2024 Treasurer's Report and publish in the Pleasanton Express newspaper and on the County Website. |
7.
| Theresa Carrasco: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Commissioner's Court Minutes for May 2024. |
8.
| Britni Van Curan: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the Konecny Addition Subdivision located on Duncan Rd in Precinct 1. |
9.
| Britni Van Curan: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to: A. Conduct a public hearing concerning the replat of the Whitfield Hills Subdivision Lots 15 & 16 in Precinct 4 on County Road 431. 1. Open public hearing 2. Close public hearing B. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval of the replat of the Whitfield Hills Subdivision Lots 15 & 16 in Pct. 4 on CR 431. |
10.
| Justin Vasquez: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning accepting quote from ESRI for renewal of licenses for ArcGIS for the Sheriff's Office in the amount of $2,943.30 and authorizing County Judge to sign the Texas DIR-CPO-4699 Customer Addendum pending review by County Attorney. |
11.
| Comm. Riley: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve a road bore permit for Pillar EFS, LLC at Blackhill Rd and CR 103. A check in the amount of $500.00 has been turned into the Atascosa County Treasurer's Office. |
12.
| Comm Riley: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve a lay flat line permit for Pillar EFS, LLC. The water line will enter CR 419 for 1.72 miles Northwest of the intersection of FM 541. It will run along the fence within the easement of CR 419 for 1.33 miles then in the easement of Lucas Rd. for 0.62 miles. Then turn right on Trey's Creek Rd for 0.71 miles before entering private property. A check in the amount of $1,500.00 has been turned into the Atascosa County Treasurer's Office. |
13.
| Comm Riley: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve a lay flat line for Pillar EFS, LLC. The temporary water will go through a culvert on CR 419 Northwest of the intersection of CR 419 and FM 541. It will then enter back into private property. A check in the amount of $500.00 has been turned into the Atascosa County Treasurer's Office. |
14.
| Trent Rowell: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action on approving the Interlocal Agreement Between Fort Bend County and Atascosa County for medical examiner consulting services related to the new medical examiner's facility, and authorize the County Judge to sign the same. |
15.
| Trent Rowell: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Agreement to Provide Heavy Duty Towing Service and Vehicle Storage with J Auto Rebuilder's Towing and Recovery, LLC and authorize the County Judge to sign. |
16.
| Trent Rowell: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Independent Contractor: | Megan L. Anderson | |
| Position: | Trainer and Phone Extractor | |
| Pay Rate: | $35.00 an hour/30 hours max; not to exceed remaining grant funds | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 141-400-401; County Law Enforcement Grant, SB 22 | |
| Start Date: | August 12, 2024 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A | |
17.
| Trent Rowell: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning permission to publish notice in Pleasanton Express of Public hearing related to No Thru Truck Traffic signs in Precinct One, Atascosa County, Texas. |
18.
| Tracy Barrera | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to charge the purchase of the following items from the Sheriff's office and jail to ARPA fund line 012-487-644 grand total $526,920.88: 2 (two) 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew 4WD for $52,150.00 each for a total of $104,300.00 plus $400.00 Buyboard fee: $104,700.00, Buyboard contract 724-23. 1 (one) 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew 4WD LT Trail Boss for $65,935.00 plus $400.00 Buyboard fee: $66,335.00, Buyboard contract 724-23. 4 (four) 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV 4X2 for $49,725.00 each for a total of $198,900.00 plus $400.00 Buyboard fee: $199,300.00, Buyboard contract 724-23. Purchase of lights & sirens and installation of lights, sirens, radars, cages, radios, and cameras for the above units, not to exceed $50,000.00. Purchase and installation of grill guards for 6 of the above units for $5,770.00. Stanley Steamer SO Duct Cleaning for $49,375.00. 25 (twenty-five) Jail Radios, Chargers, & Engraving for $14,037.80. 2 (two) Commercial Heavy Duty Washers for $14,446.55 each for a total of $28,893.10, Buyboard contract 682-22. 2 (two) Meal Tray Delivery Cart for $3,999.99 each for a total of $7,999.98 plus $510.00 freight for a total of $8,509.98. |
19.
| Judge Cude Jon Brauchle: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Records Management policy. |
20.
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.
21.
OPEN SESSION
22.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning item(s) discussed in executive session. |
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 Commissioner's Court meeting is set for Monday, August 26, 2024. |
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 9:00 a.m., on Friday, August 9, 2024.
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Jessica Kidd, Court Coordinator