ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
January 13, 2025
9 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
January 13, 2025
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.
| Judge Cude: County Court at Law Judge Bob Brendel: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to accept the resolution of the Atascosa County Commissioners' Court supporting legislation to expand the jurisdiction of the Atascosa County Court at Law. |
5.
| Brandi Royal: Central Appraisal District: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve a resolution authorizing the purchase of real property for the Central Appraisal District of Atascosa County. |
6.
| Dale Rankin: A&M Agrilfe County Extension Agent |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the annual report and interpretation presented by the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service of Atascosa County. |
7.
| Audrey Louis: 81st Judicial District Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Ryan Wright | |
| Position: | Asst. District Attorney | |
| Pay Rate: | Longevity pay increase from $260.00 to $280.00 per month | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 047-400-405 | |
| Start Date: | January 13, 2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
| Existing Employee: | John William Richmond | |
| Position: | Asst. District Attorney | |
| Pay Rate: | Longevity pay increase from $180.00 to $200.00 per month | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 047-400-405 | |
| Start Date: | January 13, 2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee | Catherine Schneider | |
| Position: | Asst. District Attorney | |
| Pay Rate: | Longevity pay increase from $160.00 to $180.00 | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 154-400-405 | |
| Start Date: | January 13, 2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
8.
| Felix Herrera III: Justice of the Peace Pct. 1: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the presentation of the Atascosa County Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Youth Diversion Plan. |
9.
| Willie Leal: Justice of the Peace Pct. 3 |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the presentation of the Atascosa County Justice of the Peace Pct. 3 Youth Diversion Plan. |
10.
| Tim Gutierrez: Detention Superintendent |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee | Olivia Nicole Garza | |
| Position: | Part-Time Control Technician | |
| Pay Rate: | $12 an Hour | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-406 | |
| Start Date: | 01/21/2025 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending | |
| New Employee: | Simon Huerta Davila III | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer (Tier III) | |
| Pay Rate: | $21.11 an Hour | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-403 | |
| Start Date: | 01/21/2025 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
| Existing Employee: | Refugia Valadez | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer (Tier II) | |
| Pay Rate: | $22.03 an Hour | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 139-400-403 | |
| Start Date: | 01/21/2025 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A |
11.
| Sarah Rihn: Animal Control Director: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Elizabeth Porter | |
| Position: | Receptionist | |
| Pay Rate: | $19.23 per hour | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-477-407 | |
| Start Date: | 01/13/2025 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A | |
12.
| Sheriff Guerra: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Israel Cuebas | |
| Position: | Jail Lieutenant | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 1: $31.92 Hourly, 40 hours, $120.00 Mo. Uniform | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-570 | |
| Start Date: | 01/13/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
| Existing Employee: | Jussiah Lopez | |
| Position: | Jail Sergeant | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 1: $27.66 Hourly, 86 Fluctuating, $120.00 Mo. Uniform | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-561 | |
| Start Date: | 01/13/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Juan Benites | |
| Position: | Jail Corporal | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 1: $25.73 Hourly, 86 Fluctuating, $120.00 Mo. Uniform | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 01/13/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
13.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the Somerset Estates Preliminary Plat on Stevens Road in Precinct 2. |
14.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for Liberation Ranches on County Road 300 in Precinct 3. |
15.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for the Anderson Family on W State Highway 97 in Precinct 3. |
16.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Amended Plat for the Christine Road Acres Subdivision on County Road 422 in Precinct 3. |
17.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development:: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the commercial driveway permit for EOG Resources on Thompson Rd in Precinct 4. |
18.
| Comm. Gillespie: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve a $50.00 per child per month stipend for Justice Court, Precinct 4 Juvenile Case Manager Irene Torres. Stipend will be paid from the Local Truancy Prevention and Diversion Fund. |
19.
| Theresa Carrasco: County Clerk: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to enter into the Archival Microfilm Vault Storage agreement with Kofile Technologies, Inc. Request Commissioners' Court approval of the Archival Microfilm Vault Storage Agreement with Kofile Technologies, Inc. The price for the storage for 2025 is $6,198.50 to be paid out of the Records Management Preservation Fund (101-400-607). Please note that the price will go up every year due to the increase in film being stored. I request Judge Cude be authorized to sign the agreement pending approval of the County Attorney. |
20.
| Theresa Carrasco: County Clerk: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action for approval of Commissioners' Court Minutes for October 2024 |
21.
| Tracy Barrera: County Auditor: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to add Molly Solis, County Attorney, to the committee that will be interviewing the applicants for the Human Resources Position and making a recommendation to Commissioners Court. |
22.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the agreement between Atascosa County and Tegrity Contractors for the addition and renovation of the Atascosa County Sheriff's Office pending the review and approval of the County Attorney. |
23.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the agreement between Atascosa County and Holtz/Adams Construction and Consulting for the remodel of the Atascosa County Tax Office pending review and approval of the County Attorney. |
24.
| Judge Cude: | Present retirement plaques to retiring elected officials in recognition of their dedicated service to the citizens of Atascosa County. |
25.
| Judge Cude: | Update and/or take appropriate action concerning Judges, 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 Clerk Theresa Carraso has completed 14.30 at the 2024 CDCAT Annual Summer Conference from July 8, 2024-July 11, 2024. Theresa Carrasco has also completed 7.30 hours at the 2024 LGS users Conference on November 21, 2024 and November 22, 2024. |
26.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Regular Session of the Atascosa County Commissioners' Court will now convene in Executive Session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 Consultation with Attorney; 551.072 Deliberations about Real Property to discuss the following items:
- Deliberate the sale of real property owned by Atascosa County.
27.
OPEN SESSION
28.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning item(s) discussed in executive session. |
29.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action to accept and/or approve any invoices and payroll. |
30.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action on reports submitted. |
31.
| COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT (No Action Can Be Taken). The next Commissioners Court is set for Monday, January 27, 2025. |
32.
| 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, January 10, 2025
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Jessica Kidd, Court Coordinator