ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
October 28, 2024
9 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
October 28, 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.
| Ronald Rocha: | The presentation of the following: A. Annual Delinquent Tax and Justice of the Peace Collections Report. B. Discuss and/or take appropriate action on a request that Atascosa County enter an order pursuant to §34.05 of the Texas Property Tax Code, of certain real properties previously struck off the Taxing Authorities in-trust pursuant to §34.01 of the Texas property Tax Code for delinquent ad valorem taxes assessed to said properties described in Exhibit A. C. Discuss and/or take appropriate action on a request that Atascosa County enter an Order pursuant to §34.05(i) of the Texas Property Code, through private bid process certain properties previously struck off pursuant to §34.01(c) of the Texas Property Tax Code for delinquent as valorem taxes owed to Atascosa County described in Exhibit A. 1. Cause No. 16-09-0796-CVA 2. Cause No. 22-09-0619-CVA |
5.
| Juan Cienfuegos: Judge Cude: Comm. Gillespie: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the presentation by Juan Cienfuegos with Disaster Survivor Visual Signal Systems. |
6.
| Tim Gutierrez: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Edward Flores | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer (Tier II) | |
| Pay Rate: | $45,700.00 Annually | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-403 | |
| Start Date: | 10/29/2024 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending | |
| New Employee | James Crady | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer (Tier II) | |
| Pay Rate: | $45,700.00 Annually | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-403 | |
| Start Date: | 10/29/2024 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
| New Employee | Alice Lopez | |
| Position: | Part-time Control Technician | |
| Pay Rate: | $12.00 an Hour | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-403 | |
| Start Date: | 10/29/2024 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
7.
| Sheriff Soward: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Brandi Zulaica | |
| Position: | Communications Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 1: $50,000.00 Annually, $120.00 Uniform, $150.00 Holiday, 40 Hours Flex, Continued 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-448-402 | |
| Start Date: | 11/02/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
| Existing Employee: | Esther Rosales | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 1: $51,000.00, 171 Fluctuating, $120.00 Uniform, $150.00 Holiday, Continued 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 11/01/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Emily Gonzales | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 1: $51,000.00, 171 Fluctuating, $120.00 Uniform, $150.00 Holiday, Continued 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 11/01/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Alfonso Solis | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 2: 49,000.00 Annual, 171 Fluctuating, $120.00 Uniform, $150.00 Holiday, Continued 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 11/01/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| New Employee: | Joseph Dickey | |
| 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: | 11/13/2024 | |
| Physical: | pending | |
| Drug Test: | pending |
8.
| Britni Van Curan: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the Phoenix Industrial Park Subdivision on Pullins Rd. and Interestate 37 in Precinct 4. |
9.
| Britni Van Curan | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for William Latham on County Road 340 in Precinct 4. |
10.
| Britni Van Curan | A. Conduct a public hearing concerning the replat of Lot 3 in the Granberg Subdivision in Precinct 2. 1. Open public hearing 2. Close public hearing B. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the replat of Lot 3 in the Granberg Subdivision in Precinct 2. |
11.
| Justin Vasquez: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning accepting quote from LED Electric & Lighting for uninterruptible power supply and related electrical work for the dispatch center at the Sheriff's Office in the amount of $36,850.00 pending review by County Attorney and authorizing County Judge to sign and execute. |
12.
| Comm. Gillespie: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action accepting donation of approximately 200 tons of red clay from Blade Runners Farms, Inc. to be used for road base. |
13.
| Comm. Gillespie: Trent Rowell: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval of lease between Atascosa County and the Atascosa County Amateur Radio Club and authorize County Judge to sign. |
14.
| Comm. Gillespie: Trent Rowell: |
A. Conduct a public hearing concerning posting "No Thru Truck" signs on State Highway 281 and North Crain Rd.; US IH 37 south bound access road and Crain Rd.; Slumchinski and Yow; Yow and Shilo; and Yow and Redbarn, Precinct 1, Atascosa County, Texas, pursuant to Texas Transportation Code Section 251.152. 1. Open Public Hearing 2. Close Public Hearing B. Discuss and/or take action concerning posting "No Thru Truck" signs on State Highway 281 and North Crain Rd.; US IH 37 south bound access road and Crain Rd.; Slumchinski and Yow; Yow and Shilo; Yow and Redbarn, Precinct 1, Atascosa County, Texas, pursuant to Texas Transportation Code Section 251.152. |
15.
| Comm. Riley: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve a pipeline permit for XTO Energy, Inc on CR 407 for 226.12 feet. A check in the amount of $1,000.00 has been turned into the Atascosa County Treasurer's Office. |
16.
| Tracy Barrera: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to consider approving the renovations to the County-owned building, located at 1102 Campbell Ave. Jourdanton, TX. This project will be paid for with ARPA funds, line 012-487-645, Capital Improvement and not to exceed $45,000.00. |
17.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approving the 2025 Commissioners Court Meeting Calendar. |
18.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the schedule for the Juvenile Post-Detention Board meetings for the year 2025. These meetings are proposed to be held on the second Monday of each month, following the regular Commissioner's Court Meetings. |
19.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approving the 2025 Atascosa County Holiday Schedule. |
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 : | Discuss and/or take appropriate action on County Comp. Time Policy. |
24.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action to accept and/or approve any invoices and payroll. |
25.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action on reports submitted. |
26.
| COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT (No Action Can Be Taken). The next Commissioners Court is set for Tuesday, November 12, 2024. |
27.
| 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, October 25th, 2024.
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Jessica Kidd, Court Coordinator