ATASCOSA COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
February 24, 2025
9 a.m.
COMMISSIONERS COURT
REGULAR MEETING
COMMISSIONERS COURTROOM, SUITE 203
February 24, 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.
| Molly Solis: County Attorney: Judge Dillingham: District Judge: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action on approving the resolution for the 81st Judicial District Mental Health Court, including submission of the grant application to the Office of the Governor and designation of District Judge Jennifer Dillingham as the authorized official. |
5.
| Audrey Louis: District Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Resolution of the Governing Body for the Border Prosecution grant application with the Office of the Governor and direct the County Judge to sign the same |
6.
| Audrey Louis: District Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the Resolution of the Governing Body for the Operation Lone Star Grant Program grant application and direct the County Judge to sign the same |
7.
| Audrey Louis: District Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| Existing Employee | Erika Price | |
| Position: | Asst. District Attorney | |
| Pay Rate: | Longevity pay increase from $200.00 to $220.00 per month | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 047-400-405 | |
| Start Date: | March 1, 2025 | |
| Physical: | n/a | |
| Drug Test: | n/a | |
8.
| Loretta Holley: Tax Assessor: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve opening another bank account for Motor Vehicle Web Deals. |
9.
| Sarah Rihn: Animal Control: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Mark Narvaez | |
| Position: | Kennel Tech | |
| Pay Rate: | $17.31 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-477-405 | |
| Start Date: | 02/25/25 | |
| Physical: | Complete | |
| Drug Test: | Complete | |
10.
| Tim Gutierrez: Detention Superintendent: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee | Melissa Ramirez | |
| Position: | Juvenile Supervision Officer (Tier II) | |
| Pay Rate: | $22.03 Hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 039-400-562 | |
| Start Date: | 3/03/2025 | |
| Physical: | Pending | |
| Drug Test: | Pending | |
11.
| Sheriff Guerra: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Justin Benavidez | |
| Position: | Deputy Sheriff | |
| Pay Rate: | Tier 2: $27.70 Hourly, 86 Hrs Fluctuating, $120.00 Mo. Uniform, SB22 Eligible, 90-County Probation, 1-Year Agency Probation, Incentive Pay | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-440-410 | |
| Start Date: | 03/01/2025 | |
| Physical: | complete | |
| Drug Test: | complete | |
12.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the variance request for the Replat of the Green Oaks Subdivision Lot 16 on Stevens Rd in Precinct 2. |
13.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the temporary water line permit for Top Gun Energy on County Road 347 in Precinct 3. |
14.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Merrell Gomez Final Plat on Lozano Road in Precinct 3. |
15.
| Britni Van Curan: Rural Development: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval/denial of the Commercial Driveway Permit on County Road 407 in Precinct 4 for Marathon Oil Corporation. |
16.
| 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 utility right-of-way permit for Frontier Communications on Anaqua Dr. in Precinct 4. B. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the utility right-of-way permit for Frontier Communications on Coma Dr. in Precinct 4. C. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the utility right-of-way permit for Frontier Communications on County Road 430 in Precinct 4. D. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the utility right-of-way permit for Frontier Communications on County Road 438/Olive St. in Precinct 4. E. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the utility right-of-way permit for Frontier Communications on Granjeno Dr. in Precinct 4. F. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the utility right-of-way permit for Frontier Communications on Hidden Ln. in Precinct 4. G. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the utility right-of-way permit for Frontier Communications on Lost Ln. in Precinct 4. H. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the utility right-of-way permit for Frontier Communications on Persimmon Dr. in Precinct 4. I. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the utility right-of-way permit for Frontier Communications on Wolfberry Dr. in Precinct 4. J. Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning the approval/denial of the utility right-of-way permit for Frontier Communications on Taylor Rd in Precinct 3. |
17.
| Theresa Carrasco: County Clerk: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning approval of Commissioners' Court Minutes for November 2024. |
18.
| Justin Vasquez: I.T. Manager: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning accepting a quote from LiftOff LLC for Microsoft Licensing in the amount of $106,051.92 and transferring our licenses from SHI to LiftOff. Agreement has been reviewed by the County Attorney. |
19.
| Tracy Barrera: County Auditor: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to declare County-owned property as salvage property located at the Gillespie Annex storage building, 25 E 5th St. Leming, Texas, pursuant to LGC Chapter 263, Subchapter D, Section 263.152, (4) (A). The items that need to be declared salvage and disposed of are listed in the attached list, but these items include approximately 25 file cabinets that are damaged or do not work, approximately 15 broken/unsafe desks along with parts/pieces of desks, and several broken/unsafe chairs. These items are not suitable or safe for sale in the County Auction. This item has been reviewed and approved by the County Attorney Molly Solis. |
20.
| Molly Solis: County Attorney: |
Discuss and/or take appropriate action to approve the purchase agreement for the sale of a modular building by Atascosa County to Atascosa Health Center, Inc. and authorize the County Judge to execute the agreement. |
21.
| Judge Cude: | Discuss and/or take appropriate action concerning personnel: | |
| New Employee: | Curtis Vickers | |
| Position: | Economic Development/Project Manager | |
| Pay Rate: | $28.85 hourly | |
| Salary Budget Area: | 012-424-404 | |
| Start Date: | 03/01/2025 | |
| Physical: | complete | |
| Drug Test: | complete | |
22.
| Judge Cude: | Update and/or take appropriate action concerning Judge, 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. Margaret Littleton has completed 20 continuing education hours at the County & District Clerks Association of Texas. |
23.
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 continued violation of Atascosa County Personnel Manual Policy Section 5.0 Work Conditions and Hours.
3. Discuss the distribution of duties and personnel for the Treasurer's Office and the new HR Department.
1. Deliberate the sale of real property owned by Atascosa County.
2. Discuss legal options to address continued violation of Atascosa County Personnel Manual Policy Section 5.0 Work Conditions and Hours.
3. Discuss the distribution of duties and personnel for the Treasurer's Office and the new HR Department.
24.
OPEN SESSION
25.
| Judge Cude: | 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 on legal options to address continued violation of Atascosa County Personnel Manual Policy Section 5.0 Work Conditions and Hours. 3. Discuss and consider action on the distribution of duties and personnel for the Treasurer's Office and the new HR Department. |
26.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action to accept and/or approve any invoices and payroll. |
27.
| Judge Cude: Tracy Barrera: |
Discuss, review and take action on reports submitted. |
28.
| COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSIONERS COURT (No Action Can Be Taken). The next Commissioners Court is set for Monday, March 10, 2025. |
29.
| 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, February 21, 2025.
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Jessica Kidd, Court Coordinator