ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
March 10, 2025
9 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
March 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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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: District Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Resolution of the Governing Body for the Victim Coordinator and Liaison Grant(VCLG) grant application with the Office of the Attorney General and direct the County Judge to sign the same. |
5.
| Constable Medina: | Presentation of the 2024 Racial Profiling Report for PCT. 1. |
6.
| Sarah Rihn: Animal Control: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Mai Felty | |
| Position: | Part-time assistant | |
| Pay Rate: | $13.00 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-477-406 | |
| Start Date: | 03/22/25 | |
| Physical: | Completed | |
| Drug Test: | Completed | |
| Existing Employee | Leticia Rivera | |
| Position: | Kennel Tech | |
| Pay Rate: | 19.23 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-477-405 | |
| Start Date: | 3/10/25 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A |
7.
| Cathy Seiter: Elections Admin. |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve an Election Contract with Evergreen UWCD. |
8.
| Cathy Seiter: Elections Admin. |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve an Election Contract with Atascosa Emergency Services District 1 (Lytle ESD). |
9.
| Judge Felix Herrera III: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action for approval to use Technology Funds for the Conference expenses in the amount of $920.99. |
10.
| Judge Vaughn: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve using Technology funds 010-400-684 for the 2025 Education & Technology Seminar in the amount of $1,132.86 for conference expense and hotel stay from April 14-18, 2025. |
11.
| Sheriff Guerra: | A. Discuss and or take appropriate action concerning the retirement of the ASCO canine, Kimbo. B. Discuss and or take appropriate action to approve the Agreement to transfer the retired law enforcement canine, Kimbo and his kennel to the animal's former handler, Joshua Ruiz, pursuant to the Texas Government Code Chapter 614. |
12.
| Sheriff Guerra: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action on Interlocal Agreement for Mutual Aid Law Enforcement Assistance. Approval of Interlocal Agreement between Frio County, LaSalle County, Atascosa County, Camino Real Mental Health Services, and the jurisdictional law enforcement agencies. |
13.
| Sheriff Guerra: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Logan Morse | |
| Position: | Patrol Deputy | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 2: $27.70 Hr, 86 Hrs Fluctuating, $120.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, Incentive Pay, 90-Day County Probation, 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-440-410 | |
| Start Date: | 03/10/2025 9:00am | |
| Physical: | complete | |
| Drug Test: | complete | |
| New Employee: | Cole Hannah | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 3: $23.44 Hr, 86 Hrs Fluctuating, $120.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, 90-Day County Probation, 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 03/10/2025 9am | |
| Physical: | complete | |
| Drug Test: | complete |
| Existing Employee: | Ashley Krehel | |
| Position: | Patrol Deputy | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 1: $28.62 Hourly, $120.00 Mo Uniform, 86 Fluctuating, Continue 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-440-410 | |
| Start Date: | 03/31/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Stephen Cook | |
| Position: | Civil Deputy/Bailiff | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 1: $28.62 Hr, 40 Hrs, $120.00 Mo. Uniform | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-440-410 | |
| Start Date: | 03/16/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Paul Ancira | |
| Position: | Flex Deputy | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 1: $28.62 Hr, 86 Hrs Fluctuating, $120.00 Mo. Uniform | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-440-410 | |
| Start Date: | 03/10/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
| Existing Employee: | Joe Mejia | |
| Position: | Flex Deputy | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 1: $28.62 Hr, 86 Hrs Fluctuating, $120.00 Mo. Uniform | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-440-410 | |
| Start Date: | 03/10/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Kenneth Martinez | |
| Position: | Jail Support Staff | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 1: $25.27 Hr, 86 Hrs Fluctuating, $120.00 Mo. Uniform | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 03/10/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
14.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for the Caballero Family on E North St in Precinct 1. |
15.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the road bore permit for SAWS on Stacy Rd. in Pct. 2. |
16.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for the Luna Family on County Road 300 in Precinct 3. |
17.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Temporary Water Line Permit for Select Water Solutions on County Road 442 in Precinct 4. |
18.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the following permits: A. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the road bore permit #1 for Frontier Communications on Olive St in Precinct 3. B. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the road bore permit #2 for Frontier Communications on Olive St in Precinct 3 C. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the road bore permit for Frontier Communications on Taylor Rd in Precinct 3. D. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the road bore permit #3 for Frontier Communications on County Road 430 in Precinct 4. E. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the road bore permit for Frontier Communications on Granjeno Dr in Precinct 4. F. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the road bore permit for Frontier Communications on Anaqua Dr in Precinct 4. G. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the road bore permit #1 for Frontier Communications on County Road 430 in Precinct 4. H. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the road bore permit #1 for Frontier Communications on Persimmon Dr in Precinct 4. I. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the road bore permit #2 for Frontier Communications on Persimmon Dr in Precinct 4. J. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the road bore permit #3 for Frontier Communications on Persimmon Dr in Precinct 4. K. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the road bore permit #4 for Frontier Communications on Persimmon Dr in Precinct 4. L. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the road bore permit #5 for Frontier Communications on Persimmon Dr in Precinct 4. M. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the road bore permit #6 for Frontier Communications on Persimmon Dr in Precinct 4. N. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the road bore permit #2 for Frontier Communications on County Road 430 in Precinct 4. O. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the road bore permit for Frontier Communications on Wolfberry Dr in Precinct 4. |
19.
| Laura Pawelek: County Treasurer: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action. Approve ACA Reporting and Tracking Service for 1095 Reporting and have Judge Cude sign. This is done by the Texas Association Of Counties (TAC). |
20.
| Comm. Gillespie: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee | David Pawelek | |
| Position: | Pct 1 Road Crew, Blade Operator | |
| Pay Rate: | $24.23 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 021-400-402 | |
| Start Date: | 3/10/2025 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending | |
| New Employee | Justin Cavender | |
| Position: | Road Crew Maintenance | |
| Pay Rate: | $22.31 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 021-400-402 | |
| Start Date: | 3/10/2025 | |
| Physical: | complete | |
| Drug Test: | complete |
21.
| Comm. Gillespie: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action on approving a temporary road closure on Tenth St. in Leming on March 22 10am-4pm for the Winter Garden District 15 Firefighters Competition Day. |
22.
| Comm. Pawelek: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Carl Harlos | |
| Position: | Road Crew CDL | |
| Pay Rate: | $22.31 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 023-400-402 | |
| Start Date: | 03/10/2025 | |
| Physical: | Completed | |
| Drug Test: | Completed | |
23.
| Tracy Barrera / HR Hiring Committee: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Kayla Fournier | |
| Position: | Human Resource Director | |
| Pay Rate: | Salary: $62,400.00 - $2,400.00 Bi-Weekly Travel Allowance: $18,000.00 - $692.31 Bi-Weekly |
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| Salary Budget Area: | Salary: 012-453-401 | |
| Start Date: | March 10, 2025 | |
| Physical: | Completed | |
| Drug Test: | Completed | |
24.
| Tracy Barrera: County Auditor: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the trade-in of the following items from Road and Bridge PCT4 to C.E. Littlefield Auto Sales: 2010 Ford F150 - VIN 1FTMF1CW3AKA73942 for a trade-in value of $1,500.00. 2015 Chevrolet Flat Bed - VIN 1GB4KYC8XFF134973 for a trade-in value of $6,000.00. These trade-ins will go against the purchase of a 2011 Ford F-350 Dump Truck - VIN 1FDRF3GT3BEB58048 for $24,995.00. The total cost after trade-in of $7,500.00 is $17,495.00. The items have been taken to the vendor and the new item has been received. The titles have not been released, pending court approval. |
25.
| Molly Solis: County Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action reappointed/appointed ESD Commissioners as below by the Commissioners Court. Reappointments: 1-Year Term: Dominica "Nikki" Fuentes & Lee Redoux (2026 expiration date needed) 2-Year Term: Kenneth Steffens (2027 expiration date needed) New Appointment: Gabriel Gonzalez (2027 expiration date needed) This is a replacement for Tommy Krisch who expired in January and no longer wants to serve |
26.
| Judge Cude: Medical Examiner's Committee: |
Discuss possible action on the following items concerning the Atascosa County Regional Medical Examiners Office Building project. A. Consideration and approval of construction documents B. Consideration and authorization to issue construction documents for competitive sealed proposals. |
27.
| 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 17.45 hours of continuing education at the 2025 County Clerks Association of Texas Winter Conference. County Clerk Theresa Carraso has carried over 10.00 hours from 2024. Constable Mark Medina Pct. 1 completed 40 hours as Newly Elected Constable at the Sam Houston State University Criminal Justice Center on February 24-28,2025. Commissioner Riley completed 19 continuing education hours at the 2025 V. G Young School for Commissioners in Bryan, Tx on February 18-20, 2025. |
28.
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.
1. Deliberate the sale of real property owned by Atascosa County.
2. Discuss legal options to address violation of Atascosa County Personnel Manual Policy Section 5.0 Work Conditions and Hours.
1. Deliberate the sale of real property owned by Atascosa County.
2. Discuss legal options to address violation of Atascosa County Personnel Manual Policy Section 5.0 Work Conditions and Hours.
29.
OPEN SESSION
A. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning item(s) discussed in executive session.
1. Discuss and consider action on the sale of real property owned by Atascosa County.
2. Discuss and consider action violation of Atascosa County Personnel Manual Policy Section 5.0 Work Conditions and Hours.
1. Discuss and consider action on the sale of real property owned by Atascosa County.
2. Discuss and consider action violation of Atascosa County Personnel Manual Policy Section 5.0 Work Conditions and Hours.
30.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action to accept and/or approve any invoices and payroll. |
31.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action on reports submitted. |
32.
| COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT (No Action Can Be Taken). The next Commissioners Court is set for Monday, March 24, 2025 |
33.
| 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, March 7, 2025
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Jessica Kidd, Court Coordinator