ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS' COURTROOM, SUITE 203
November 25, 2024
9 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS' COURTROOM, SUITE 203
November 25, 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.
| Judge Cude: Travis Pruski: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Atascosa County Resolution to support the Neuces River Authority's Harbor Island Desalination project in the 89th Legislative Session. |
5.
| Margaret Littleton: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning accepting and entering the Orders Setting Compensation of Court Reporter. An open public meeting was held on November 13, 2024, after which the Orders were signed by the 81st and 218th Judicial District Judges. See attached Orders for the 81st District Courts Court Reporter and 218th District Courts Court Reporter. |
6.
| Margaret Littleton: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning entering the Order Setting Annual Compensation of County Auditor and Assistants. An open public meeting was held on November 13, 2024, after which the Order was signed by the 81st and 218th Judicial District Judges. See attached Order. |
7.
| Courtney Grier: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Victoria Navarro | |
| Position: | PRN EMT | |
| Pay Rate: | $15.00 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 041-400-518 | |
| Start Date: | 12/08/2024 | |
| Physical: | Complete | |
| Drug Test: | Complete | |
| New Employee: | Luis Enriquez | |
| Position: | Full Time EMT | |
| Pay Rate: | $19.40 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 041-400-430; 041-400-489 Uniform Allowance | |
| Start Date: | 12/01/2024 | |
| Physical: | Complete | |
| Drug Test: | Complete |
8.
| Sheriff Soward: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Alfonso Solis | |
| 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: | 012-442-561 | |
| Start Date: | 12/01/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
| Existing Employee: | Dann Garza | |
| 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: | 11/24/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Brandon Gonzales | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 2: $49,000.00 Annually, $120.00 Uniform, $150.00 Holiday, 171fluctuting, Continue 90-Day County Probation, Continue 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 11/24/2024 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
9.
| Britni Van Curan: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for the Velazquez family on Mendiola Ln in Precinct 3. |
10.
| Britni Van Curan: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for the Hernandez Family on Bruce Rd in Precinct 1. |
11.
| Britni Van Curan: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for the Jordan Family on Private Road D92 in Precinct 2. |
12.
| Judge Cude: Jon Brauchle: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the interlocal agreement for environmental investigatory services with the Evergreen Under Water Conservation District, pending County Attorney approval and have the County Judge sign the agreement. |
13.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Interlocal Agreement between the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) and Atascosa County for the Cowboy Connect Fixed Route. |
14.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the following invoices from DRG Architects: a. Invoice # 1925: for the professional services rendered pursuant to the agreement for architectural services for the Medical Examiner's Building. b. Invoice # 1926: for the professional services rendered pursuant to the agreement for architectural services for the Medical Examiner's Building. |
15.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve invoice # 1927 from DRG Architects for architectural services related to the Sheriff's Office Addition. |
16.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the contract with DRG Architects for professional architectural services related to the USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Grant, pending County Attorney approval and authorize the County Judge to sign the contract. |
17.
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.
18.
OPEN SESSION
19.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning item(s) discussed in executive session. |
20.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action to accept and/or approve any invoices and payroll. |
21.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action on reports submitted. |
22.
| COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT (No Action Can Be Taken). The next Commissioners Court is set for Monday, December 9, 2024. |
23.
| 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, November 22, 2024
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Jessica Kidd, Court Coordinator