ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
August 25, 2025
9 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
August 25, 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.
| Audrey Louis: District Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Jason Michael Engquist | |
| Position: | Investigator | |
| Pay Rate: | $73,000.00 Annual | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 047-400 418- $63,000.00 and 141-401 -$10,000.00 | |
| Start Date: | September 1, 2025 | |
| Physical: | pending | |
| Drug Test: | pending | |
5.
| Courtney Gier: EMS: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Robert Mieszala | |
| Position: | PRN paramedic | |
| Pay Rate: | $22.00 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 041-400-518 | |
| Start Date: | 08/26/2025 | |
| Physical: | Complete | |
| Drug Test: | complete | |
6.
| Cathy Seiter: Elections: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve Judges for a 2 (two) year term from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2027. |
7.
| Margaret Littleton: District Clerk: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Brittney Esparza | |
| Position: | Deputy District Clerk | |
| Pay Rate: | $20.86 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-456-402 | |
| Start Date: | 08/25/2025 | |
| Physical: | pending | |
| Drug Test: | pending | |
8.
| Sarah Rhin: Animal Control: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee | Valerie Wilson | |
| Position: | Part-Time Staff | |
| Pay Rate: | $12.50 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-477-406 | |
| Start Date: | 08/25/2025 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending | |
| Existing Employee | Daniela Vasquez | |
| Position: | Kennel Manager | |
| Pay Rate: | $23.08 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-477-403 | |
| Start Date: | 08/25/25 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A |
9.
| Sheriff Guerra: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Fernanda Gonzales | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 3: $23.44 Hourly, 86 Hours Fluctuating; $120.00 Mo. Uniform; SB22 Eligible, 90-Day County Probation, 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-562 | |
| Start Date: | 08/25/2025 9:00am | |
| Physical: | complete | |
| Drug Test: | complete | |
| New Employee: | William Ramos | |
| Position: | Deputy Sheriff | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 2: $27.70 Hourly, 86 Hours 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: | 09/04/2025 | |
| Physical: | complete | |
| Drug Test: | complete |
10.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the Master Development Plan for the Lakeside Horizon Subdivision off N State Highway 16 in Precinct 1. |
11.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the variance request for a septic permit for 7708 N US Highway 281 in Precinct 1. |
12.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for the Medina Family on Cutting Horse Ln in Precinct 2. |
13.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Final Plat for the MTW Services Subdivision on W State Highway 97 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 Gonzales Family on W FM 140 in Precinct 3. |
15.
| Comm.Pawelek: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Interlocal Agreement between Atascosa County and the City of Jourdanton for Street Maintenance projects. |
16.
| Molly Solis: County Attorney: |
Discuss and/or update and take appropriate action on the legal review and corrections made to the Regional Medical Examiner Building Owner-Contractor Construction Agreement. |
17.
| Molly Solis: County Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee | Adela Martinez | |
| Position: | Assistant County Attorney | |
| Pay Rate: | $115,000.00 total annual salary (Base $83,400.00 plus SB 22 $31,600.00) | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-404-425 | |
| Start Date: | September 2, 2025 | |
| Physical: | Completed | |
| Drug Test: | Completed | |
18.
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.
19.
OPEN SESSION
20.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning item(s) discussed in executive session. |
21.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action to accept and/or approve any invoices and payroll. |
22.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action on reports submitted. |
23.
| COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT (No Action Can Be Taken). The next Commissioners Court is set for Monday, September 8, 2025. |
24.
| 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, August 22, 2025.
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Jessica Kidd, Court Coordinator