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CONSENT AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING MARCH 7, 2023 10:00 A.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Courthouse Annex III Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Commissioners Court has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote.
Approval of 2023 Interdepartmental Transfer from CRC Monte Alto, prog. (272), object code (610) to Progreso CRC, prog. (050) object codes (610), (430) & (442) in the amount of $1,950.00.
Approval of 2023 interdepartmental transfer from program 277 to program 259 the amount of $22,006.00 to fund WA#2 for FM 88 project.
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
a. El Dorado Estates Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Tres Terrenos RGV, LP) (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 1 West Road)
Reimbursement request: $105,000.00 for (70 OSSF'S)
a. Tierra Canton Subdivision - Pct. 1 (C & N Farms, LLC) (Mile 14 ½ North Road & F.M. 493)
Reimbursement request: $46,500.00 for (31 OSSF'S)
a. T & O Ranch No. 5 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (T & O Ranch Investments LLC.) (Mile 4 West Road & Mile 11 North Road)
No. of Lots: 7 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S
Paved: Yes, Mile 4 West Road is paved.
b. Cole Crossing Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Cascabel Estates Inc.) (Ramseyer Road & Doolittle Road)
No. of Lots: 30 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:6
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF'S
Paved: Yes, Ramseyer Road is paved and 1 proposed street to be paved.
a. Applicant: The 5125 Company
Legal Description: 9.57 acre being a portion of Lot 12 Blk. 24 Amended map of Santa Cruz Gardens Unit 2; Proposed Bellawoods Ph. 2 Subdivision (Terry Road & Benito Ramirez Road) (Pct. 4)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 24" Irrigation line bore crossing Benito Ramirez Road. Two 10" sanitary sewer line bore crossing Benito Ramirez Road and One 12" storm sewer bleeder line bore crossing Benito Ramirez Road.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: The south 8.65 acres of Lot 8 Blk. 55 and the north 1.35 of Lot 9 Blk. 55 Mo-Tex Irrigation Co. (Nittler Road & Jesus Flores Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4" waterline east of Jesus Flores Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Jesus Flores Road.
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: The east ½ of the east ½ of Lot 15 Hill Halbert Subdivision (Anderson Road & Valverde Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2" waterline south of Anderson Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Anderson Road.
d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Portion of Lot 9 Section 243 Tex-Mex Railway Co. (M Road & Rogers Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2.5" waterline north of Rogers Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Rogers Road.
e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 5 Blk. 97 Mo-Tex Irrigation Co. (Jesus Flores Road & F.M. 1925) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6" waterline east of Jesus Flores Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 6" water line extension running north approximately 230.00 feet along the east side of Jesus Flores Road.
f. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 5 Blk. 76 Mo-Tex Irrigation Co. (Mile 21 North Road & Mile 7 West Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4" waterline east of Mile 7 West Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 4" water line extension running south approximately 400.00 feet along the east side of Mile 7 West Road.
g. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 4 Blk. 25 Original Townsite of Rollo (F.M. 88 & Mateo Escobar Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8" waterline north of Mateo Escobar Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4" water service line with a 2" PVC casing boring Mateo Escobar Road.
h. Applicant: Agua SUD
Legal Description: Lot 227 and 228 out of Nick Doffing Co. #1 Subdivision (Doffing Road & Mile 7 Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 12" waterline west of Doffing Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1" water service line with 2" PVC casing boring Doffing Road.
i. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1733619-WE106)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: South of Mile 14 North Road approximately 320.00 feet East of Luisa Circle East. (Pct. 1)
j. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3776374-WD101)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: South of Highland Avenue approximately 550.00 feet west Of Mile 5 ½ West Road. (Pct. 1)
Approval of payment for invoice dated 1/20/2023 in the amount of $14,059.60 as submitted by McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Texas, Inc. for 4th Qtr. adjustments to the 2022 County Wide Commercial Property Policy, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
| 02/09/2023 - 02/15/2023 | $865,765.64 |
| 02/16/2023 - 02/22/2023 | $876,652.19 |
| TOTAL | $1,742,417.83 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 02/01/2023 - 02/15/2023 in the amount of $28,493.57 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 03/13/2023:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Current Allowance | Proposed Allowance | Net Change |
| Remove Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0221 | Senior Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 | $0.00 | ($500.00) |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0119 | Senior Deputy Sheriff | $0.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | S2332.00.000.0003.00 | CAPCOR WESLACO LTD | $24,377.57 |
| NO | ACCOUNT | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | 13520.88 | T-MOBILE WEST COPORATION-27H | $2,838.15 |
| 2 | 13520.90 | T-MOBILE WEST CORPORATION-27H | $2,764.28 |
| 3 | 13520.94 | SPRINT DBA T-MOBILE | $8,097.93 |
| 4 | 13521.01 | SPRINT DBA T-MOBILE | $3,296.30 |
| 5 | 13521.07 | SOUTH TEXAS ELECTRIC COOP-27H | $5,242.55 |
| 6 | 13521.08 | SOUTH TEXAS ELECTRIC COOP-27H | $14,978.72 |
| 7 | G6953.99.000.0001.00 | CANO AND SONS TRUCKING LLC | $7,579.06 |
| 8 | W0100.00.045.0004.42 | PEREZ ROBERTO | $2,576.51 |
| NO. | ACCOUNT | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | E6680.02.000.0184.00 | MONTES CARLOS & SUSANA M | $3,639.72 |
| 2 | K3355.01.000.0023.00 | BOTELLO ANACLETO & JESSICA | $2,570.13 |
| 3 | K3355.01.000.0023.00 | BOTELLO ANACLETO & JESSICA | $2,629.41 |
| 4 | M3849.01.000.0034.00 | PRADO IRMA CANTU & MANUEL J GARZA | $4,559.52 |
| 5 | M5500.00.075.0016.05 | TISCARENO MANUEL | $2,502.90 |
| 6 | O1800.93.000.0001.01 | BERT OGDEN MOTORS INC | $14,336.73 |
| 7 | W0100.00.033.0008.06 | GARCIA JAIME E & MARIA D | $2,961.27 |
| 8 | W7650.00.000.0010.00 | GARZA MARIANO JR & MARIO & CARLOS | $4,127.35 |
| NO | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | C2243.01.000.0056.00 | DWYER CRISTINA M & WAYNE E | $4,274.14 |
| 2 | C4440.02.003.0002.00 | PENA JUAN GABRIEL & JENICA ANN | $4,906.51 |
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | D6000.01.000.0227.00 | MANO SANTA LLC | $3,163.52 |
| 2 | H0850.99.002.0096.16 | ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION | $6,406.56 |
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | L1558.00.001.0001.00 | VDC LA PALMILLA LP | $11,189.35 |
| 2 | S2979.00.00A.0002.00 | SHARY RETAIL LTD | $13,580.83 |
| 3 | S2979.00.00A.0004.00 | SHARY RETAIL LTD | $9,248.66 |
| 4 | S2979.00.00A.0005.00 | SHARY RETAIL LTD | $18,459.41 |
| 5 | S2979.00.00A.0006.00 | SHARY RETAIL LTD | $6,406.87 |
| 6 | S2979.00.00A.0011.00 | SHARY RETAIL LTD | $2,611.30 |
| 7 | S2332.00.000.0003.00 | CAPCOR WESLACO LTD | $25,072.46 |
Requesting approval to obtain memberships with the Texas Narcotic Officers Association (TNOA) in the total amount of $440.00 (Req# 00469155) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor for the following:
1. Pablo Alegria
2. Jorge Alvarez
3. Graciano Gamino
4. Genovevo Martinez
5. Carlos Mireles
6. Jose Mireles
7. Joel Quintanilla
8. Juan Sifuentes
9. Jose Solis
10. Alfonso Fuentes
11. David White
Requesting approval for payment of 2023 Membership Dues totaling $770.00 (with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor) as follows:
- 2023 Membership Dues Reimbursement to Dr. Andrea Valdez - County Extension Agent-Family & Community Health Hidalgo County Administratorfor Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) totaling $80.00.
- Texas Association of Extension 4-H Agent (TAE4HA) 2023 Membership Dues for Katarina Rodriguez - 4H & Youth Development Agent totaling $120.00.
- Texas Extension Association Family & Consumer Science (TEAFCS/NEAFCS) 2023 Membership Dues for Ashley Gregory, County Extension Agent-Horticulture; Katarina Rodriguez, County Agent 4H & Youth Development; Joanne Ureste, County Extension Agent-Family Community & Health; Dr. Andrea Valdez, County Extension Agent, Family & Community Health Hidalgo County Administrator totaling $430.00
- District 12 Texas County Agricultural Agents Association (TCAAA) 2023 Membership Dues for Vidal Saenz, County Extension Agent Agriculture totaling $140.00
Approval to pay the 2023 annual membership dues to the County Treasurers' Association of Texas (CTAT) in the amount of $175.00 for Lita L. Leo, County Treasurer, after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor's Office.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for several District Attorney's Office employees, in the amount of $240.00 (Requisition #469756), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for several District Attorney's Office employees, in the amount of $290.00 (Requisition #468858), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
1. Requesting approval to pay 2023 membership dues to the Tax Assessor Collectors Association (TACA) in the amount of $1500.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr. ($150.00), Eva Mireles ($75.00), Julio Espinosa ($75.00), Santos Castilleja III ($75.00), Rudy Flores ($75.00), Crystal Puente ($75.00), Gabriel Ochoa ($75.00) Mary Alvarado ($75.00), Esmer Ramirez ($75.00), Edgar Jaramillo ($75.00), Alejandro Bazan ($75.00), Kristi Torres ($75.00), Lucy Flores ($75.00), Joel Valdez ($75.00), Maria Isabel Guerrero ($75.00), Jaime Salinas ($75.00), Herlinda Jaime ($75.00), Erika Gracia, ($75.00), Claudia Salinas ($75.00) - (Req# 468619) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
2. Requesting approval to pay 2023 membership dues Texas School Assessors Association (TSAA) in the amount of $55.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr - (Req# 468640) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
| Department: | Qty: | Description: |
| County Clerks | 1 | New Data Service |
| Health Department | 1 | New Cell Service |
Approval of the following 2023 Salary Schedule changes in accordance with the Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated:
| FROM | TO | ||||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary | G/S | Proposed Salary | Effective Date | |
| Budget Adjustment (Correction) |
350-001 | 0238 | Custodian I | 01/07 | $25,834.00 | 01/08 | $26,738.00 | 01/01/2023 | |
| Budget Adjustment (Reassignment) |
080-002 | 0042 | Criminal Investigator II | 14/03 | $60,283.00 | 14/07 | $69,176.00 | 02/14/2023 |
| Budget Adjustment (Reassignment) |
080-002 | 0124 | Criminal Investigator II | 14/07 | $69,176.00 | 14/03 | $60,283.00 | 02/14/2023 |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) |
340-001 | 0018 | Animal Control Specialist II | 06/02 | 31,467.00 | 06/03 | 32,568.00 | 02/27/2023 |
Approval of the following salary schedule change in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated:
| FROM | TO | |||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary | G/S | Proposed Salary | Effective Date |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) | 123-008 | 0018 | Maintenance III | 07/01 | $32,835.00 | 07/03 | $35,173.00 | 02/27/2023 |
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
| Requisition | Term | Model | QTY | Monthly Equipment Lease Payment | Black/White Copies | Total Monthly Lease Payment |
| 00468659 | 36 Months | CS-3554ci | 1 | $214.08 | $20.25 | $234.33 |
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice No. | Amount | Purchase Order |
| Mile 6 WA #1 (M11-SH107) | 02/28/2023 | 11329287 | $5,021.19 | 784887 |
| Mile 6 WA #2 (M14½-SH107) | 02/28/2023 | 11329297 | $46,220.56 | 815794 |
| Mile 6 WA #3 (M14½-SH107) | 02/28/2023 | 11329288 | $11,936.22 | 829916 |
| Mile 6 WA #4 (M11-M14½) | 01/31/2023 | 11329262 | $238,530.80 | 855602 |
| Mile 6 WA #4 (M11-M14½) | 02/28/2023 | 11329292 | $99,840.00 | 855602 |
| Mile 10 WA#1 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) | 02/28/2023 | 11329289 | $8,850.00 | 796083 |
| Mile 10 WA#1 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) | 02/28/2023 | 11329309 | $283,621.70 | 860539 |
| Sunrise Hill Park Project | 01/31/2023 | 11329266 | $18,075.36 | 856381 |
| Project Name | Invoice Date |
Invoice # |
Amount | PO# |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Prj (WA#2) | 03/01/23 | 20362 | $99,751.32 | |
| Las Milpas Rd Project (WA#2) | 03/01/23 | 20364 | $7,423.46 | 856176 |
| Invoice # | Date | Project Name | Po No. | Amount |
| 21-024-3945 #6 | 03/01/2023 | Extension of Shary Road Project | 853524 | $17,320.50 |
| Invoice No. | Date | Project Name | PO No. | Amount |
| 11329290 | 2-28-23 | Liberty Rd. Project | 700240 | $3,375.00 |
| 11329301 | 2-28-23 | Liberty Rd. Project WA #4 | 735736 | $3,600.00 |
| 11329306 | 2-28-23 | Mile 3 Rd. Project WA#2 | 720579 | $1,791.30 |
| 11329302 | 2-28-23 | Mile 3 Rd. PH II WA#5 | 773904 | $11,328.00 |
| 11329296 | 2-28-23 | Veterans Blvd. WA#2 | 763269 | $1,008.00 |
| 11329303 | 2-28-23 | Veterans Blvd. WA#3 | 772041 | $5,500.00 |
| 30027 | 3-1-23 | Mile 3 N. Rd. | 823768 | $42,624.48 |
| Contract | Description | PO # | Vendor | Amount | Pay App # | Date Received |
| 22-0586-11-15 | Surveying Services | 857431 | Sames, Inc. | $10,507.50 | 1 | 02/09/2023 |
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 02/27/2023 | Terry Rd Stormwater Project | Terracon | TJ03673 | 847952 | $623.50 |
| 01/30/2023 | Terry Rd Stormwater Project | Terracon | TI04121 | 847952 | $811.50 |
| 01/03/2023 | Terry Rd Stormwater Project | Terracon | TH92914 | 847952 | $622.50 |
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | Invoice No | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 03/01/2023 | Sunflower Park | B2Z Engineering | 40204 | 830040 | $638.73 |
| 02/15/2023 | Flashing Signal Design | CobbFendley | 309279 | 856059 | $3,854.85 |
| 02/28/2023 | FM1925 WA#2 10th to McColl | L&G Engineering | 11329291 | 785986 | $10,800.00 |
| 02/27/2023 | Waste Collection Station | Terracon | TJ01715 | 852734 | $1,964.75 |
B. Requesting approval of Pay Application No. 3 submitted by Saenz Brothers Construction LLC in the amount of $27,766.80 for the Colonia Tejana Stormwater Project under contract C-22-0273-07-12 P.O. 851341.
C. Requesting approval of Pay Application Retainage submitted by Saenz Brothers Construction LLC in the amount of $64,385.40 for the Colonia Tejana Stormwater Project under contract C-22-0273-07-12 P.O. 851341
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 02/23/2023 | Flashing Beacons | The Levy Company, Inc. | 6 | 840228 | $15,120.00 |
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | Invoice Number | P.O. | Invoice Amount |
| 02/23/2023 | Milo Ponce Park | Park Place Recreation Designs, Inc. | 646353 | 844081 | $141,377.50 |
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | Invoice No | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 10/19/2022 | All Star Park | Raba Kistner | R031681 | 846166 | $4,399.26 |
| 12/20/2022 | All Star Park | Raba Kistner | R031872 | 846166 | $3,546.95 |
| 01/27/2023 | All Star Park | Raba Kistner | R031964 | 846166 | $890.87 |
| 09/28/2022 | All Star Park | Raba Kistner | R031528 | 846166 | $4,992.59 |
| 02/14/2023 | Davis Road Citizen Collection Site | Rene Guerra & Son | 2 | 857785 | $70,862.76 |
A. Pursuant to TX LGC §263.151, requesting approval to declare uniform shirts, described in attached herein, as "Salvage".
B. Requesting approval of the destruction of the salvage departmental shirts in the interest of safety and security against possible misuse of said items as they contain county logo.
| Vendor | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO # |
| L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. | 2/28/23 | 11329308 | 12,599.76 | 858581 |
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Vendor / Project | Invoice Number | Invoice Amount |
| 9/30/2022 | 838621 | Raba Kistner / New Justice Center | R031610 | $1,307.08 |
| 11/18/2022 | 838621 | Raba Kistner/New Justice Center | R031787 | $2,649.35 |
| 1/10/2023 | 838621 | Raba Kistner/New Justice Center | R031905 | $1,775.13 |
| 2/8/2023 | 838621 | Raba Kistner/New Justice Center | R031993 | $983.95 |
Requesting approval of one (1) 48 month Ricoh Copier Lease (model IMC4500) with Ricoh USA, through HC's membership with DIR Cooperative Contract (DIR-CPO-4435) in the amount of $336.28 per month.
B. Requesting acceptance and approval of purchase of plaques for employee recognition for years of service with the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
C. Requesting acceptance and approval of public purpose purchase of medals in recognition of Hidalgo County Sheriff's office for public service to Hidalgo County
All promotional items and supplies acquired will be through the County requisition to purchase order procedures with proper and available funding for said expenditures.
