ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
April 28, 2025
9 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
April 28, 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: Safer Path Family Violence Shelter: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Proclamation Reading designating April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month |
5.
| Cathy Setier: Elections: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Kasey Bowers | |
| Position: | Deputy Elections Administrator | |
| Pay Rate: | $22.35 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-435-402 | |
| Start Date: | 04/28/2025 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | ||
6.
| Ronald Sanchez: Fire Marshal: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the extension of the burn ban effective on January 27, 2025, for a period of an additional 90 days (until July 27, 2025) and allow the Fire Marshal to end the burn ban without returning to the Commissioner's Court for approval when the Fire Marshal determines that the circumstances present in the unincorporated areas of the County no longer create a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning. |
7.
| Sheriff Guerra: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Alexis Hernandez | |
| Position: | Patrol Deputy | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 1: $28.62 Hourly; 86 Hrs Fluctuating; $120.00 Mo Uniform; SB22 Eligible; Continue 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-440-410 | |
| Start Date: | 05/11/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
8.
| Sheriff Guerra: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve payment of $369.00 to land/property owner Greg Brown for property damage during a law enforcement pursuit, under Section 683.015(f) of the Texas Transportation Code line item 012-440-750. See attached. |
9.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the following permits: A. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Right-of-Way Permit for Spectrum/Charter on Old Pleasanton Rd from Oak Krest Blvd to Bruce Rd in Precinct 1, B. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for the Right-of-Way Permit for Spectrum/Charter on Bruce Rd from the corner of Old Pleasanton Rd in Precinct 1. |
10.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Final Plat for the Camarillo Addition subdivision on Broom Rd in Precinct 1. |
11.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the release of the bond for Clearwater Dr. located in the Poteet Family Dollar/Dollar Tree Subdivision in Precinct 1. |
12.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for Liberation Ranches on W State Highway 97 and County Road 321 in Precinct 3. |
13.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for Robert & Tammy Ducote on County Road 422 in Precinct 3. |
14.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for the Foulds Family on County Road 329 in Precinct 3. |
15.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Commercial Driveway Permit for Marathon Oil Corporation on County Road 407 in Precinct 4. |
16.
| Kayla Fournier: HR: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to adopt the use of Essential Screens Background Check Services. |
17.
| 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: | 04/28/2025 | |
| Physical: | complete | |
| Drug Test: | complete | |
18.
| Comm. Bowen: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Frank Alaquinez Jr. | |
| Position: | Road & Bridge Pct. 2. Worker | |
| Pay Rate: | $22.59 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 022-400-402 | |
| Start Date: | 05/05/2025 | |
| Physical: | pending | |
| Drug Test: | pending | |
19.
| Tracy Barrera: Auditor: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve an agreement with Cintas for 5 new First-Aid Kits, 5 Bloodborne Pathogens Infection and Bodily Fluids Control Kit (BBP Kit), 6 small Trauma Bags, and 7 Automated External Defibrillators (AED). The initial set up for the First-Aid Kits, BBP Kits, and Trauma Bags will be $3,104.71, and monthly re-stock costs as items are needed. The AEDs will be a monthly charge of $117.00 each, a monthly total of $819.00. This agreement has been submitted to the County Attorney, Molly Solis, for approval. Items will be located at the following locations: Animal Shelter/Control - 1 First-Aid Kit, 1 BBP Kit, 3 Small Trauma Bags, 1 AED Courthouse - 1 First-Aid Kit, 1 BBP Kit, 1 Small Trauma Bag, 2 AEDs Justice Center - 1 First-Aid Kit, 1 BBP Kit, 1 Small Trauma Bag, 2 AEDs Leming Buildings - 2 First-Aide Kits, 2 BBP Kits, 1 Small Trauma Bag, 2 AEDs |
20.
| Tracy Barrera: Auditor: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to accept and certify the grant funds received by Atascosa County Sheriff, a total of $4,712.40 from The NRA Foundation, Inc. to purchase supplies for law enforcement equipment and amend the Atascosa County 2025 Budget to increase by $4,712.40 the revenue account Miscellaneous Receipts 012-300-392 to receipt the funds and increase the Atascosa County Sheriffs 2025 Budget line expense, Law Enforcement Equipment, account 012-440-698 by the same amount. |
21.
| Tracy Barrera: Auditor: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to accept and certify the general grant/donation received by the Atascosa County Fire Marshal, in the amount of $2,600.00 from ConocoPhillips Company to provide an appreciation luncheon for individuals involved in suppressing the Duke Road fire and amend the Atascosa County 2025 Budget to increase the revenue account, Donations 012-300-346 by $2,600.00 to receive the funds and increase the Atascosa County 2025 Budget line expense, Miscellaneous, 012-468-625 account by the same amount. |
22.
| Tracy Barrera: Auditor: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to accept and approve the attached Texas Association of Counties (TAC) Billing and Payment Policies. There is a late fee assessed of $5.00 per employee, per month if the payment is 60 days late. If approved, allow Judge Weldon P Cude to sign the acknowledgment form. |
23.
| Judge Cude: Curtis Vickers: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve Running M Land Services, LLC to install a Aerobic Septic System at Pct. 2. The cost will be $9,400.00. This will be paid out of the budget line item 012-460-633. Permit number 0125-0025 has been issued by Atascosa County. |
24.
| Judge Cude: Tabitha Garza: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to adopt the resolution regarding Civil Rights policies for the GLO Community Development Block Grant Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Method of Distribution (MOD) Program, Contract # 24-065-123-E965. |
25.
| Judge Cude: Tabitha Garza: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the resolution designating authorized signatories for contractual and financial documents pertaining to the GLO Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Method of Distribution (MOD) Program, Contract # 24-065-123-E965. |
26.
| Judge Cude: Tabitha Garza: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action declaring April as Atascosa County's Fair Housing Month. |
27.
| Judge Cude: Tabitha Garza: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve Amendment #1 for the Grant Administration Services contract for the Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Method of Distribution (MOD) Program Contract Number # 24-065-123-E965. |
28.
| Judge Cude: Tabitha Garza: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve Amendment #1 for the Engineering Services contract for the Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Method of Distribution (MOD) Program Contract Number #24-065-123-E965. |
29.
| Judge Cude: Tabitha Garza: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to adopt Local Procurement Policies & Procedures pertaining to the GLO Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Method of Distribution (MOD) Program, Infrastructure Contract Number # 24-065-123-E965 |
30.
| Judge Cude: Tabitha Garza: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve and adopt Local Financial Policy & Procedures pertaining to the GLO Community Development Block Grant - Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) Method of Distribution (MOD) Program, Infrastructure Contract Number # B24-065-123-E965 |
31.
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.
1. Discuss pending litigation matters with the County Attorney.
2. Discussion on Public Defenders Office.
1. Discuss pending litigation matters with the County Attorney.
2. Discussion on Public Defenders Office.
32.
OPEN SESSION
33.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning item(s) discussed in executive session. 1. Pending litigation matters. 2. Public Defenders Office. |
34.
| Stephanie Brown: PDO: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | James Anders | |
| Position: | Assistant Public Defender | |
| Pay Rate: | $100,000.00 Annually | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-488-403 | |
| Start Date: | 5/5/25 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
35.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action to accept and/or approve any invoices and payroll. |
36.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action on reports submitted. |
37.
| COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT (No Action Can Be Taken). The next Commissioners Court is set for Monday, May 12, 2025. |
38.
| 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, April 24, 2025
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Jessica Kidd, Court Coordinator