ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
November 10, 2025
9 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
November 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.
| Laura Benner: New Century Hospice Pleasanton: Judge Cude: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the proclamation recognizing November 2025 as the National Hospice and Palliative Care Month in Atascosa County. |
5.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action adopting a resolution for the Meals on Wheels County donation in relation to the Texas Department of Agriculture Texans Feeding Texans: Home Delivered Meal Grant Program and authorize the County Judge to sign. The resolution certifies that the county will make the 2026 budgeted donation of $15,000.00 to Meals On Wheels-San Antonio to be used in Atascosa County during the 2026 fiscal year to provide meals to home-bound elderly or disabled persons. |
6.
| Stephanie Brown: PDO: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Sandra Woodall | |
| Position: | Legal Assistant | |
| Pay Rate: | $20.67 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-488-402 | |
| Start Date: | November 10, 2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
7.
| Sheriff Guerra: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Nayeli Perez | |
| 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: | November 10, 2025, 9:00am | |
| Physical: | complete | |
| Drug Test: | complete | |
| New Employee: | Diego Valdez | |
| 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: | November 10, 2025 (9:00am) | |
| Physical: | complete | |
| Drug Test: | complete |
| Existing Employee: | Chien Wang | |
| Position: | Deputy Sheriff | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 1: $28.62 Hourly; 86 Hours Fluctuating; $120.00 Mo, Uniform; SB22 Eligible; Continue 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-410 | |
| Start Date: | November 16, 2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
| Existing Employee: | Fernanda Gonzales | |
| Position: | Corrections Officer | |
| Pay Rate: | Move to Tier 2: $24.36 Hourly; 86 Hours Fluctuating; SB22 Eligible; Continue 1-Year Agency Probation | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-442-564 | |
| Start Date: | November 23, 2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a |
8.
| Timothy Gutierrez: Detention Superintendent: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee | Anthony Joseph Johnson | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer III | |
| Pay Rate: | $21.11 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-562 | |
| Start Date: | November 17, 2025 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending | |
| New Employee: | Daniel Anthony Valadez | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer III | |
| Pay Rate: | $21.11 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-562 | |
| Start Date: | November 17, 2025 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending |
9.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning releasing the Construction/Maintenance Bond for the Dairy Road Subdivision Unit 1 in Precinct 1, effective November 13, 2025. |
10.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Right-of-Way Permit for Frontier Communications on Christine Road in Precinct 3. |
11.
| 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 a road bore permit for Frontier Communications on Christine Road Crossing #1 in Precinct 3. B. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for a road bore permit for Frontier Communications on Christine Road Crossing #2 in Precinct 3. C. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for a road bore permit for Frontier Communications on Christine Road Crossing #3 in Precinct 3. D. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for a road bore permit for Frontier Communications on Christine Road Crossing #4 in Precinct 3. E. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial for a road bore permit for Frontier Communications on Christine Road Crossing #5 in Precinct 3. |
12.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Certificate of Exception for the Birdwell Family on County Road 339 in Precinct 4. |
13.
| Theresa Carrasco: County Clerk: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to enter into the Archival Microfilm Vault Storage Agreement with Kofile Technologies, Inc. |
14.
| Theresa Carrasco: County Clerk: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to enter into the Microfilm Processing Agreement with Kofile Technologies, Inc. Request Commissioners' Court approval of the Microfilm Processing Agreement with Kofile Technologies, Inc. Film processing services for January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028, for $13,650.00 to be paid out of the County Clerk - Records Management Preservation Fund (066-400-607). Billing will be for the actual number of images processed. Finished rolls will be invoiced as delivered to Kofile storage. The agreement has been reviewed by the Assistant County Attorney. I request Judge Cude be authorized to sign the agreement. |
15.
| Theresa Carrasco: County Clerk: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Master Agreement for the Database Access Agreement for the Official Public Records of Atascosa County, Texas and authorize the Atascosa County Clerk to enter into agreements with persons and businesses based on these terms for the year 2026 |
16.
| Kayla Fournier: HR: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee: | Tabatha Stewart | |
| Position: | Chief HR/Payroll Clerk | |
| Pay Rate: | $27.00 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-453-402 | |
| Start Date: | November 10, 2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
17.
| Comm. Gillespie: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action regarding the letter of resignation from ACESD2 board member Laura Martinez, dated 8/14/2025, and the board's choice of replacement, Robert Rodriguez, to be effective immediately. This item is recommended for acceptance by the ACESD2 board. |
18.
| Tracy Barrera: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| County Auditor: | Existing Employee: | Stephanie Carreon |
| Position: | Assistant Auditor | |
| Pay Rate: | $21.8750 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-406-402 | |
| Start Date: | November 10, 2025 | |
| Physical: | N/A | |
| Drug Test: | N/A | |
19.
| Tracy Barrera: County Auditor: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to rescind the approval of agenda item #5 that was approved at the special called meeting on 10-06-2025, attached. |
20.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for the cost sharing of Legislative Consulting Services between Atascosa County and the County of Dewitt. |
21.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Fourth Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for the Cowboy Connect Fixed Route between Atascosa County and the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) for Fiscal Year 2026 (October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026), which sets the County's financial contribution at $135,652.00, payable in two installments of $67,826.00 each, due November 15, 2025 and April 15, 2026, and authorize the County Judge to sign the agreement. |
22.
| Judge Cude: Curtis Vickers: |
Discuss and/ or take appropriate action on the County Infrastructure Project Monthly Report. |
23.
| 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 that need to be filed in the court records. District Clerk Margaret Littleton completed 8:00 educational hours at the 2025 Region VIII Spring Meeting, and 14:45 hours at the 2025 Texas District Court Alliance. Ms. Littleton is carrying over 5:00 educational hours from 2024 to 2025 for a total of 27:45 hours for the 2025 FY. |
24.
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. Discuss sale of property to Benton City Water
2. Discuss the RFQ for appraisal services for the River Oaks Drive Project.
1. Discuss sale of property to Benton City Water
2. Discuss the RFQ for appraisal services for the River Oaks Drive Project.
25.
OPEN SESSION
1. Take appropriate action regarding the sale of property to Benton City Water, as discussed in Executive Session.
2. Take appropriate action concerning the RFQ for appraisal services for the River Oaks Drive Project, as discussed in Executive Session.
2. Take appropriate action concerning the RFQ for appraisal services for the River Oaks Drive Project, as discussed in Executive Session.
26.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning item(s) discussed in executive session. |
27.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action to accept and/or approve any invoices and payroll. |
28.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action on reports submitted. |
29.
| COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT (No Action Can Be Taken). The next Commissioners Court is set for Monday, November 24, 2025. |
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 Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
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Jessica Kidd, Court Coordinator