ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
June 23, 2025
9 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
June 23, 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: Policy & Procedure Committee: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to recognize the Atascosa County Employee of the Quarter for Quarter two. |
5.
| Comm. Bowen: Blue Bonnet Fiber: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action regarding a presentation by Blue Bonnet Fiber. |
6.
| Audrey Louis: District Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee | Lorena Whitney | |
| Position: | Asst. District Attorney | |
| Pay Rate: | Longevity Pay increase from $360.00 to $380.00 | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 047-400-405 | |
| Start Date: | June 23, 2025 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A | |
| Existing Employee: | Audrey Vasquez | |
| Position: | Asst. District Attorney | |
| Pay Rate: | Longevity Pay increase from $120.00 to $140.00 | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 047-400-405 | |
| Start Date: | June 23, 2025 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A |
| Existing Employee | Kenny Lam | |
| Position: | Asst. District Attorney | |
| Pay Rate: | Longevity Pay increase from $180.00 to $200.00 | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 154-400-405 | |
| Start Date: | June 23, 2025 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A |
7.
| Constable Rutherford: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Atascosa County Child Safety Program. |
8.
| Courtney Grier: EMS: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Brandon Johnson | |
| Position: | PRN EMT | |
| Pay Rate: | $15.00 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 041-400-518 | |
| Start Date: | 06/24/2025 | |
| Physical: | Complete | |
| Drug Test: | Complete | |
| New Employee: | Nicola Sarale | |
| Position: | PRN EMT | |
| Pay Rate: | $15.00 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 041-400-518 | |
| Start Date: | 06/24/2025 | |
| Physical: | Complete | |
| Drug Test: | Complete |
| New Employee: | Casey Tomlin | |
| Position: | PRN EMT | |
| Pay Rate: | $15.00 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 041-400-518 | |
| Start Date: | 06/24/2025 | |
| Physical: | Complete | |
| Drug Test: | Complete |
9.
| Jon Brauchle: Deputy Fire Marshal Environmental Crimes: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve J&M Truck Shop, Inc. to deliver up to three (3) 48-foot trailers, at a cost of $2,300.00 per trailer (excluding tax), for the purpose of tire disposal at 5959 FM 2146, the former Atascosa County Landfill. |
10.
| Sheriff Guerra: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Rosa Morales | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 2: $24.36 Hourly, 86 Hrs Fluctuating, $120.00 Mo Uniform; SB22 Eligible; Continue 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 07/06/2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
11.
| Laura Pawelek: Treasurer: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Public Funds Collateral and Pledge Agreement with Prosperity Bank, authorize Commissioner's Court approval, and authorize Judge Cude to sign the agreement. |
12.
| Laura Pawelek: Treasurer: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Public Funds Collateral and Pledge Agreement with Prosperity Bank, authorize Commissioner's Court approval, and authorize Judge Cude to sign the agreement. |
13.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Crown East Subdivision Plat on FM 1333 and W County Road 308 in Precinct 3. |
14.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for Joel Bracewell & Jana Bracewell on W FM 476 and McCaughan Rd in Precinct 3. |
15.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Commercial Driveway Permit for Tillman Infrastructure on W County Road 315 in Precinct 3. |
16.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the Final Plat of the Hernandez Acres Subdivision on County Road 426 in Precinct 4. |
17.
| Justin Vasquez: I.T. |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning form completion for iNet services in order to purchase portable Starlink satellite terminals for usage in the field by the Emergency Management and Sheriff's offices and authorizing County Judge to sign. |
18.
| Tracy Barrera: Auditor: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval of disbursement of pre-trial diversion funds as authorized by Art. 102.0121 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure and approval of a check to be written from the Pre-Trial Miscellaneous Fund line item 053-400-625, in the amount of $10,500.00 for FY 2025 4th quarter payment for services provided to Atascosa by the CSCD, as specified in the Interlocal Agreement. This has been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney, Molly Solis. |
19.
| Tracy Barrera: Auditor: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Stephanie Ann Carreon | |
| Position: | Assistant Auditor 4 | |
| Pay Rate: | $20.00/hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-406-402 | |
| Start Date: | Pending | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | ||
20.
| Judge Cude: Policy and Procedure Committee: Kayla Fournier: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the updated Atascosa County Personnel Manual. |
21.
| 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 needs to be filed in the court records. Judge Weldon P. Cude completed 8 continuing education hours at the 91st Annual South Texas County Judges and Commissioners V.G. Young Institute in Corpus Christi, Tx on June 2, 2025 - June 5, 2025. Commissioner Riley completed 12 continuing education hours at the 91st Annual South Texas County Judges and Commissioners V.G. Young Institute in Corpus Christi, Tx on June 2, 2025 - June 5, 2025 |
22.
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.
1. Update on Litigation matters.
1. Update on Litigation matters.
23.
OPEN SESSION
24.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning item(s) discussed in executive session. |
25.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action to accept and/or approve any invoices and payroll. |
26.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action on reports submitted. |
27.
| COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT (No Action Can Be Taken). The next Commissioners Court is set for Monday, July 14, 2025. |
28.
| Judge Cude: | Open 2026 Budget Workshop |
29.
| Judge Cude: | Close 2026 Budget Workshop |
30.
| 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, June 20, 2025.
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Jessica Kidd, Court Coordinator