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County Attorney Molly Solis introduced festival representatives, including Chris Lopez, president of the festival board, and multiple growers who said the festival supports scholarships and local youth. Chris Lopez told the court the festival had made changes and hoped visitors would notice renovations at the Poteet Lions Club Rodeo grounds and refreshed entertainment and vendor areas.

Alexandra Zavala and Isabella Ortiz (festival royalty) and growers including Christelle Casa Perez of Casa Farms and others said the growers plant roughly a half-million strawberry plants collectively (about 38 growers in the county) and noted that festival proceeds support scholarships such as the Anne Marie Franklin Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Rotary Club.

“...we plant a little over half a million strawberry plants between us, which is not enough to supply the demand,” Christelle Casa Perez said, adding the association had added new growers and welcomed additional participants.

The court and festival representatives posed for photos and exchanged thanks; no formal action or funding request was recorded on the agenda for the festival presentation. The next commissioners court meeting was scheduled for April 14, the Monday following the festival.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Atascosa County Commissioners Court March 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Representatives of the Poteet Strawberry Festival and growers’ association presented to the Atascosa County court on March 24, invited the public to the festival April 10–13, and described grower participation and scholarship support.","taxTitle","Atascosa County, Texas","taxId",69397,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6101593,"Silver Haired Legislature rep urges Atascosa County to nominate a local representative and flag uncapped oil wells",154,458000,612000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2807614-9a7cfe70f47080c1d9169e62d46e7735&start=458&end=612","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2807614-9a7cfe70f47080c1d9169e62d46e7735/thumbnail_458000.jpg","/articles/6101593/Atascosa-County/Texas/Silver-Haired-Legislature-rep-urges-Atascosa-County-to-nominate-a-local-representative-and-flag-uncapped-oil-wells","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6101593-a081fcde25947680e742b77dedf5319c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775390403&Signature=R-BkSprMKgL5tJ9-An6Hcq1ErN7hwtpcwIgJ05~MHe2C9lTyt54jFxXSBweiYKnMjXh25kbhOwsPs5Gsx0iGLILQJwQPRpEfDHySvgF7QiDCSiw5mOJNlczyCD1Un-OtfshxSLok4VhMU0DpYftAgkmwcJA~CTqye46BmUgyFfTjA-6lpSdNJ-erv-blaVaueauCX9dBSxU14yAr6LsgteCUoieDXpGBLdc4RK~rRygZGd-maxEFXNQaMMORQVYinBPueOXXk0PQ0hw-kX3atjPbDRGfU7OIc5MfKMw4qboD-WAWZsHLXKBFQRrMD1sFMdGDVgcAYv5Rx-Nb1ihRjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Edward (Ed) Rogers, a resident of Boerne and deputy speaker pro tempore for the Texas Silver Haired Legislature (TSHL), addressed the Atascosa County Commissioners Court during public comments on March 24 seeking nominations for a county representative and urging attention to a resolution on uncapped oil wells.

Rogers said TSHL is a nonpartisan, volunteer nonprofit established by the Texas Legislature in 1985 to represent Texans age 60 and older. He told the court that Atascosa County did not currently have a TSHL representative and asked the court to consider nominating a local candidate.

“We were established in 1985 by the Texas legislature to serve as their voice of aging Texans,” Rogers said. He added that TSHL reaches out to county commissioner courts to identify nominees and that the organization had successfully advanced resolutions into bills at the state level.

Rogers also provided the court with a copy of a Railroad Commission report he said shows 34 uncapped oil wells in Atascosa County, and he mentioned that the Railroad Commission has requested a $100 million special budget adjustment to address uncapped wells statewide. He said 3,100 uncapped wells are on the commission’s statewide list.

Rogers asked the court to review the materials he provided, to contact state legislators about the resolutions under consideration, and to consider nominating a county representative to TSHL.

The court received Rogers’ brochure and resolution handouts and thanked him for his presentation. No formal action or vote by the court on Rogers’ requests was recorded in the meeting minutes.","Ed Rogers, representing the Texas Silver Haired Legislature, urged the Atascosa County Commissioners Court to nominate a county representative to the statewide organization and highlighted a railroad commission list identifying 34 uncapped oil wells in the county.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6101596,"Atascosa County accepts juvenile probation audit, notes state local-match issue",168,2909000,3077000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2807614-9a7cfe70f47080c1d9169e62d46e7735&start=2909&end=3077","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2807614-9a7cfe70f47080c1d9169e62d46e7735/thumbnail_2909000.jpg","/articles/6101596/Atascosa-County/Texas/Atascosa-County-accepts-juvenile-probation-audit-notes-state-local-match-issue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6101596-00eb87ac9f58c2578b58655a1f4fbacf/orig.mp4?Expires=1775390403&Signature=FUJbjZN~EW9RH95fDm5xNzbBjDG3m3FGJENIr1hrD9i~i-MNlepZFlNlCvBLuf0de5UGf8Fmpcc1yAcU36Mm34X0eV623XYwtnVYdyBGSjSa7yVcohRWWsJTzM-Cvnw85jNju7bBJ7JonlhKiZAk45HvrFbO9enV2Oh-IlbUNXVYUjweQBUtjjtj24Fuu~heY8VJBJMQPk4oeIMaL1LLDjIRUg5xCVyjPIQAiBRcdmVrJOa5x-1j6nEdDsnnskgpPUIsOMm36lhmHhxrSVLam~i6MBn6-5zVGIZmmpaFocPkSi5YA8cYikew7qk9mkqz~cOOodTUSj5B--H19FZxAw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Atascosa County Commissioners Court on March 24 accepted the county juvenile probation audit for fiscal years 2023–24 and entered the report into the minutes, while discussing a single audit finding tied to the county’s local-match calculation.

County Auditor Tracey Burrow and juvenile probation staff explained the finding stems from how the state computes the county’s required local match: the state set the calculation when the detention center was under the juvenile board, and the county later moved detention out of that structure. Burrow told the court the county reached out to the state several times but had not resolved the discrepancy when the audit was prepared.

“We cannot use what the county spends for the detention center as our county match because it's not underneath the juvenile board,” Burrow said, describing efforts to correct the record and noting the county had requested and received a waiver for the current year so the finding will not reappear on the next audit if corrected.

Commissioners moved to accept the audit and enter it into the minutes. The court recorded no objections on the motion.

Court staff said they will continue working with state officials to adjust the local-match computation and to address any downstream funding effects arising from the historical accounting treatment.

The accepted audit and the court’s discussion were recorded in the minutes for the public record.","The commissioners accepted the Atascosa County Juvenile Probation audit for fiscal years 2023–24 and discussed a finding tied to an outdated county local-match calculation; a waiver was approved for the current year.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6101601,"Atascosa County OKs $8,734 AV system to provide public access to magistrate hearings",239,1988000,2227000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2807614-9a7cfe70f47080c1d9169e62d46e7735&start=1988&end=2227","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2807614-9a7cfe70f47080c1d9169e62d46e7735/thumbnail_1988000.jpg","/articles/6101601/Atascosa-County/Texas/Atascosa-County-OKs-8734-AV-system-to-provide-public-access-to-magistrate-hearings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6101601-a8b8c22e7e418ea1c5c6149788719e07/orig.mp4?Expires=1775390403&Signature=ML4le4t6sQhXzweMx~qoePaU4PexyYQKQRco-NUn5uMBvlc1UVe6U7uE6KG3H77NSCSYfel9M-r-MITCmosgs8ePWhm9E4U5HevOQQ4oxSNxXAlby5HqrabVe1TWy6dk7qHkrkoqX56kjDRI0mT6G6jVMmc9wSKp3bivVd82LGqWVijZ90-Q~BrdiA3bqaO6TZghYJEDR7EiWnZDfqvowxCIFDtNSM8aZdjjXZdgEKgHArS7d9TbTgohhIAY1PvfcciBmh9nClL9EJXm-i7miptoNxxV~7rGHtZ5mUqkbXIsExVwG7m4FiFRiMS-AIj~lhxckbkxzjOvbPKrupQWdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Atascosa County commissioners on March 24 voted to accept an $8,734 quote from San Antonio Sound and Light to install audio-visual equipment enabling public access to magistrate hearings held at the sheriff’s booking area.

The purchase responds to concerns about public access to magistrations raised by county staff after a federal appeals decision elsewhere, court members said. Justin Vasquez of the county IT office told the court the system would supply an AV feed in the sheriff’s office lobby so the public can observe magistrate proceedings without entering secured booking areas.

“We’re coming up with a solution to be able to have audio visual coverage of where they magistrate to a video feed in the lobby of the Sheriff's Office so it can be publicly viewed,” Justin Vasquez said.

Court members discussed how to distribute costs and ongoing maintenance: the sheriff’s office would cover a portion, JP technology funds were suggested as another contributor, and county staff recommended asking municipalities that hold prisoners to contribute under interlocal agreements. County Attorney Molly Solis said an agreement would be needed if cities are to pay for maintenance or upkeep.

Commissioners approved the quote and authorized the county judge to execute the contract. The court directed staff to prepare interlocal language for city contributions and noted the system would also serve as digital signage in the lobby when not used for magistrations.

The court recorded no objections on the motion to accept the quote.

Next steps include drafting interlocal agreements and returning to commissioners if municipal partners decline to contribute.","The commissioners approved a vendor quote to add audio-visual equipment in the sheriff’s office lobby so magistrate hearings can be publicly viewed, and discussed interlocal agreements with cities to share costs and maintenance.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6101605,"Atascosa County commissioners approve personnel changes, permits and AV purchase; payroll claim cleared",1782,1582000,3364000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2807614-9a7cfe70f47080c1d9169e62d46e7735&start=1582&end=3364","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2807614-9a7cfe70f47080c1d9169e62d46e7735/thumbnail_1582000.jpg","/articles/6101605/Atascosa-County/Texas/Atascosa-County-commissioners-approve-personnel-changes-permits-and-AV-purchase-payroll-claim-cleared","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6101605-185d53d6c2985306217b3ac4b918eaea/orig.mp4?Expires=1775390403&Signature=Lp9kyXAkWZfhbIkb85-4SYF0lIHOsWoAHykTJJX3E42nUtossyYcETRPPd7spNQjnYKW4yNkxXIZY~dHj4zparsDrbFv~0x-p2YYuxJ0PARVFn4YJjSG4xmgstqqd19nvBWpMD5QtJZXQ6CJG45V~88AJhpEzyWFjFVBKzOi795r~PcuVJSgnP-B8Rvcczt~xU1om~5aIE5f3kGVERTGmoIi9mZ0M9eyxHmD-rvr8U7jecCUWQhfxSm2ZIUS8qK6YcY4RXo7817cOfdsmpglUWgzQJk2edY-KXZ3MZdzDCyEQa4nnAKmtTn6xw925JGU17yaGJN7-WUcKn~hJQDIFA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Atascosa County Commissioners Court on March 24 approved a slate of personnel appointments, temporary permits and a purchase intended to provide public access to magistrate hearings, among other routine business.

The court unanimously approved hires, pay-rate changes and status updates across several departments, accepted the juvenile probation audit for fiscal years 2023–24, approved multiple temporary waterline permits in Precincts 3 and 4, and authorized acceptance of an $8,734 quote from San Antonio Sound and Light for audio-visual equipment to allow public access to magistrate hearings.

Personnel actions included approval of Sandra Woodall as a legal assistant in the public defender’s office at $20.83 per hour; Travis Keiner and Araceli Garcia as attorneys in the public defender’s office at biweekly pay of $3,269.23; new PRN EMT hires Ryan Laird and Judith Hernandez at $15 per hour; Carlos Gomez Jr. as a juvenile supervision officer, tier 2, at $22.03 per hour; Marco Antonio Salinas as a road bridge crew employee at $22.31 per hour; and Pete Gamboa as chief investigator in the county attorney’s office (start date amended to April 4). Several internal title changes and the transfer of two staff positions from the county treasurer’s budget to the new human resources budget were approved as part of the court’s reorganization of payroll and HR functions.

On contracts and permits, the court approved temporary waterline permits for Straight Line Rentals on County Roads 335 and 332 (Precinct 3), Select Water Solutions on County Road 347 (Precinct 3), and Pillar EFS on County Road 419 (Precinct 4). The court also accepted a quote of $8,734 from San Antonio Sound and Light to install AV equipment to provide a public video/audio feed of magistrate hearings in the sheriff’s office lobby; county leaders said the cost could be apportioned among the sheriff’s office, JP technology funds and municipal partners.

The court accepted the Atascosa County Juvenile Probation audit for 2023–24, entered it into the minutes and noted one finding related to county-local-match calculations (see separate article). The court approved the December 2024 minutes and approved payroll claim number 19 in the amount of $799,943.86.

All motions recorded during the meeting carried with unanimous recorded support when votes were taken. No roll-call no votes were recorded in the transcript excerpt provided.

Votes at a glance (selected items)
- Approve Sandra Woodall, legal assistant (public defender): moved by Commissioner Gillespie; seconded by Commissioner Pavelic; outcome: approved.
- Approve Travis Keiner and Araceli Garcia, public defender attorneys (biweekly $3,269.23): moved by Commissioner Gillespie; seconded by Commissioner Riley; outcome: approved.
- Approve PRN EMT hires Ryan Laird and Judith Hernandez ($15/hr): moved by Commissioner Gillespie; seconds varied; outcome: approved.
- Approve Carlos Gomez Jr., juvenile supervision officer, tier 2 ($22.03/hr): moved by Commissioner Riley; seconded by Commissioner Pavelic; outcome: approved.
- Approve Marco Antonio Salinas, road bridge crew ($22.31/hr): moved by Commissioner Gillespie; seconded by Commissioner Pavelic; outcome: approved.
- Accept quote from San Antonio Sound and Light for AV equipment, $8,734: moved by Commissioner Gillespie; seconded by Commissioner Pavelic; outcome: approved.
- Approve temporary waterline permits for County Roads 335, 332, 347, and 419 (Precincts 3 and 4): motions moved and seconded as noted on the record; outcomes: approved.
- Accept Atascosa County Juvenile Probation 2023–24 audit report and enter into the minutes: moved by Commissioner Gillespie; seconded by Commissioner Pavelic; outcome: approved.
- Approve payroll claim number 19, $799,943.86: moved by Commissioner Gillespie; seconded by Commissioner Pavelic; outcome: approved.

The court also enacted administrative items including recording continuing-education hours for elected officials, establishing a 90-day probation period for certain HR/payroll employees transferred into the new human resources department, and making retroactive coverage effective March 10 for the new HR exempt designation.

Less-critical items and routine minutes were closed with no recorded dissent. The court set its next meeting for April 14, 2025, the Monday after the Poteet Strawberry Festival.","The Atascosa County Commissioners Court on March 24 unanimously approved multiple personnel hires and status changes, several temporary waterline permits, a quote for courtroom/magistration audiovisual equipment and accepted an audit and payroll claim.","actionData","errors"]

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