ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
February 10, 2025
9 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
February 10, 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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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.
| Andrea Rathmell: Safer Path Family Violence Shelter: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the reading of the Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Proclamation presented by Safer Path Family Violence Shelter. |
5.
| Judge Cude: Sarah Evans: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action on the approval of a proclamation to officially recognize Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in Atascosa County. The proclamation is being presented by the Pleasanton High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department, with the support of its student and staff leaders, in celebration of CTE Month. |
6.
| Constable Medina: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the 2024 Racial Profiling Report for Pct. 1. |
7.
| Sarah Rihn: Shelter Director: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Craig Tallant | |
| Position: | Licensed Vet Tech | |
| Pay Rate: | $23.08 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-477-402 | |
| Start Date: | 02/10/25 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A | |
| Existing Employee: | Jarod Martinez | |
| Position: | Asst Vet Tech | |
| Pay Rate: | $21.92 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-477-404 | |
| Start Date: | 02/10/25 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A |
8.
| Cathy Seiter: Elections Administrator: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee | Nazul Gomez | |
| Position: | Elections Clerk | |
| Pay Rate: | $19.00 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-435-402 | |
| Start Date: | 2/10/2025 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending | |
9.
| Cathy Seiter: Elections Admin. |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to order a special election to be held on May 3, 2025, on the proposition of the addition of territory to Atascosa County Emergency Services District No. 1 by annexation of additional territory described in Exhibit A, "Rossville VFD Service Area," to Atascosa County ESD No.1 and authorization to impose a tax not to exceed the rate allowed by Section 48-e, Article III, Texas Constitution pursuant to Health & Safety Code and to assume its proportionate share of the outstanding debts and taxes of the Atascosa County Emergency Services District No. 1, if it is added to the District. (General Manager Matthew Dear for ACESD No. 1) |
10.
| Cathy Seiter: Elections Admin: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to Order a special election to be held May 3, 2025, on the proposition of the creation of Atascosa County Emergency Services District No. 2 and authorization to impose a tax not to exceed the rate allowed by Section 48-e, Article III, Texas Constitution pursuant to the Health & Safety Code |
11.
| Sheriff Guerra: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action on the presentation of the 2024 Racial Profiling Report |
12.
| Sheriff Guerra: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Joseph Dickey | |
| Position: | Patrol Deputy | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to tier 1: $28.62 hourly, $120.00 mo. uniform, continuing 1 Year Agency Probation. | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-440-410 | |
| Start Date: | 02/15/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
| Existing Employee: | Yancy Baez | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 1: $25.27 Hourly, $120.00 Mo. Uniform, Continuing 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 02/16/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Brandon Gonzales | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 1: $25.27 Hourly, $120.00 Mo. Uniform, Continuing 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-560 | |
| Start Date: | 02/16/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Matthew Miller, Max Peralta, Eric Kaiser, Wayne Stratton, Gavin Lindsay, Albert Garza, Robert Newman, Stephen Wilson, Tzu-Chi Chia, Timothy Challes, John Strause | |
| Position: | ||
| Pay Rate: | Move from 86 Hours Fluctuating to 80 Hours Fluctuating | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-440-410 | |
| Start Date: | 02/16/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
13.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Victoria Davis | |
| Position: | Permit Coordinator | |
| Pay Rate: | $25.96/hour | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-472-408 | |
| Start Date: | 2/10/25 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A | |
14.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval of the Trinity Acres Final Plat on Stevens Rd and Sanctuary Ln in Precinct 2. |
15.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Somerset Valley Subdivision on Sanctuary Ln in Precinct 2. |
16.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Somerset Estates Final Plat on Stevens Road in Precinct 2. |
17.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the road bore permit for SAWS on Stacy Rd. in Pct. 2. |
18.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Merrell Gomez Addition Preliminary Plat on Lozano Rd in Precinct 3. |
19.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Temporary Water Line Permit for EOG on County Road 413 for .96 miles in Precinct 4. |
20.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Temporary Water Line permit for EOG on County Road 413 (1 line) in Precinct 4. |
21.
| Justin Vasquez: IT Manager: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning enrolling in the state-mandated Cybersecurity Awareness Training course provided by TAC and authorizing the County Judge to sign the enrollment form. |
22.
| Justin Vasquez: I.T. Manager: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning accepting a quote from LiftOff LLC for Microsoft Licensing in the amount of $106,051.92 and transferring our licenses from SHI to LiftOff. Agreement has been reviewed by the County Attorney. |
23.
| Molly Solis: County Attorney: |
Clarification on the terms of the previously approved Constable vehicle lease agreements. |
24.
| Tracy Barrera: Auditor: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the trade-in of the following item from Road and Bridge PCT4: 2016 HAMM PNEUMATIC GRW180-10 ROLLER serial number H2280038, for a trade-in value of $13,725.00 to ROMCO Equipment Co. This trade will go against the purchase of a 2020 VOLVO PTR240 PNEUMATIC COMPACTOR Mfr Serial 352097 hours 440 for $63,175.00. The total cost after trade-in is $49,450.00. This purchase will be on the TX BuyBoard Contract #685-22 and will be charged to the Road and Bridge PCT4 budget. |
25.
| Tracy Barrera: Auditor: |
Discuss and or take appropriate action on approving the annual software renewal (03/05/2025 to 03/04/2026) from ESRI, quote number 26253617, in the amount of $4,618.39. This software renewal is for the Atascosa County Rural Development Department, see attached. |
26.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the present HUD Section 3 Presentation for the TXCDBG County's CDV23-0227 Grant. |
27.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the updated membership of the Courthouse Security Committee. New members include County Attorney Molly Solis, County Sheriff Jake Guerra, County Court at Law Judge Bob Brendel, and Justice of the Peace Pct. 4 Rusty Prasifka. They will join current members District Judge Jennifer Dillingham, County Judge Weldon Cude, Courthouse Security Lieutenant Norma Jordan, and IT Director Justin Vasquez. |
28.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the proposed revisions to the "Personal Leave" policy regarding the equitable distribution of personal leave hours for employees working 8-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour shifts, effective January 1, 2025. |
29.
| Judge Cude: | Update and/or take appropriate action concerning Judge, 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 need to be filed in the court records. Commissioner Gillespie completed 24.00 hours of continued education at the 2025 V.G. Young Institute of County Government Seminar for Newly Elected County Judges and Commissioners in College Station on January 14-17, 2025. Commissioner Pawelek completed 24.00 hours of education at the 2025 V.G. Young Institute of County Government Seminar for Newly Elected County Judges and Commissioners in College Station on January 14-17, 2025. |
30.
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 Consultation with Attorney, 551.074 Personnel Matters and 551.072 Deliberation regarding real property.
A. Discuss and consider the HR Director Committee recommended candidate for HR Director position.
B. Deliberate the sale of real property owned by Atascosa County.
C. Deliberate the sale of a Modular Building owned by Atascosa County.
A. Discuss and consider the HR Director Committee recommended candidate for HR Director position.
B. Deliberate the sale of real property owned by Atascosa County.
C. Deliberate the sale of a Modular Building owned by Atascosa County.
31.
OPEN SESSION
A. Discuss and Consider action to authorize the HR Director Committee Chair to begin the hiring process for the recommended candidate for the HR Director Position.
B. Discuss and Consider action regarding the sale of real property owned by Atascosa County.
C. Discuss and Consider action regarding the sale of a Modular Building owned by Atascosa County.
B. Discuss and Consider action regarding the sale of real property owned by Atascosa County.
C. Discuss and Consider action regarding the sale of a Modular Building owned by Atascosa County.
32.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action to accept and/or approve any invoices and payroll. |
33.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action on reports submitted. |
34.
| COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT (No Action Can Be Taken). The next Commissioners Court is set for Monday, February 24, 2025. |
35.
| 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, February 7, 2025.
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Jessica Kidd, Court Coordinator