ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS' COURTROOM, SUITE 203
November 12, 2024
9 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS' COURTROOM, SUITE 203
November 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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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.
| Audrey Louis: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee | Marc Ledet | |
| Position: | Asst. District Attorney | |
| Pay Rate: | Longevity pay increase from $360 to $380 | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 047-400-405 | |
| Start Date: | November 12, 2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
5.
| Stephanie Brown: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Carrie Ellison | |
| Position: | Senior Felony Employee | |
| Pay Rate: | $106,000.00 yearly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-488-403 | |
| Start Date: | November 11, 2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
| Existing Employee: | Zayne Saadi | |
| Position: | Assistant Public Defender | |
| Pay Rate: | $103,000.00 yearly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-488-403 | |
| Start Date: | November 11, 2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
6.
| Sheriff Soward: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Luis Carmona | |
| Position: | Deputy Sheriff | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 1: $58,000.00 Annual, $120.00 Uniform, $175.00 Holiday, 171 Fluctuating, Continue 1-year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-440-410 | |
| Start Date: | 11/15/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
| Existing Employee: | Dann Garza | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 2: $49,000.00 Annually, $120.00 Uniform, $150.00 Holiday, Continue 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 11/15/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Brandon Gonzales | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 2: $49,000.00 Annual, 171 Fluctuating, $120.00 Uniform, $150.00 Holiday, Continue 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 12/15/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Christopher Rodriguez | |
| Position: | Sergeant Jailer | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 1: $56,200.00 Annually, 171 Fluctuating, $120.00 Uniform, $150.00 Holiday | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-564 | |
| Start Date: | 11/13/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Felipe Moreno | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 1: $51,000.00 Annually, 171 Fluctuating, $120.00 Uniform, $150.00 Holiday | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 11/13/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
7.
| Sheriff Soward: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action for approval of surplus equipment donation to Charlotte VFD. |
8.
| Britni Van Curan: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for Michael & Karen Egerton on PR Fect Ln off FM 3175 in Precinct 2. |
9.
| Britni Van Curan: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action approval/denial of the Commercial Driveway permit for Welsa Ranches LLC on County Road 311 in Precinct 3. |
10.
| Comm Gillespie: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the 2025 Atascosa County Holiday schedule. |
11.
| Comm.Perez: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning a road bore approximately 3/4 of a mile south of Sand Branch road on Whitley road.The road bore will be done by property owner Gary Fritz and will be used to run a fresh water line from his property on the south side of Whitley road to his property on the north side of Whitley road. The road bore will be four feet deep and the water line will be enclosed in a steel casing. |
12.
| Comm. Riley: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action for a 10" lay flat line permit for Camino Real Mineral Company starting 1.72 miles North of FM 541 on CR419 and going through a culvert to the East side of the road and continuing 1.33 miles to Lucas Rd. Continuing on Lucas Rd. for 0.62 miles. Then to Trey's Crk. Rd. for 0.7 miles to private property. A check in the amount of $3,000.00 has been turned into the Atascsoa County Treasurers' Office. |
13.
| Comm. Riley: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve a pipeline permit for Marthon Oil Company on CR 401 for 116 feet. A check in the amount of $1,170.66 has been turned into the Atascosa County Treasurers' Office. |
14.
| Comm.Riley: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve 1-10" lay- flat water line for Select Water Solutions, LLC on CR 411 on the North side and travel East. The line will temporarily exit CR ROW, Cr 411 and then the line will re-enter CR ROW. The line will be on CR 410 on the West side and travel South. For a total of 5,770 feet. A check in the amount of $1,000.00 has been turned into the Atascosa County Treasurers' Office. |
15.
| Comm. Riley: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve 1-10" lay flat line for Select Water Solutions, LLC that will enter CR ROW. The line will enter from private property onto CR 407 for 17,213 feet. A check in the amount of $2,000.00 has been turned into the Atacosa County Treasurers' Office. |
16.
| Trent Rowell: Comm. Gillespie: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning: A. Conduct a public hearing concerning posting " No Thru Truck" signs on N. US Highway 281 and Crane Rd., Intestate 37 South- bound access road and Crane Rd.,Slomchinski Rd. and Yow Rd., Yow and Shiloh Rd. and Yow and Red Barn Rd., in Pct.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 appropriate action concerning posting " No Thru Truck" signs on N. US Highway 281 and Crane Rd., Intestate 37 South- bound access road and Crane Rd.,Slomchinski Rd. and Yow Rd., Yow and Shiloh Rd. and Yow and Red Barn Rd., in Pct.1 Atascosa County, Texas, pursuant to Texas Transportation Code Section 251.152. |
17.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve appointing Martin Gonzales as the 2025-2026 County Historical Commission (CHC) for Atascosa County. |
18.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the contract with Langford Community Management Services for administrative and professional services related to the USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Grant, pending County Attorney approval, and authorize the County Judge to sign the contract. |
19.
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.
20.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: Laura Pawelek: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to issue a one-time pay adjustment equal to one-week pay per employee for the transition from monthly to bi-weekly pay. |
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 Commissioners Court is set for Monday, November 25, 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 4:45 p.m., on Friday, November 8, 2024
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___________________________________Jessica Kidd, Court Coordinator