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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING December 22, 2017 11:00 A.M. |
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 Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
1.
Roll Call
Commissioner Joe M. Flores was not present during the meeting.
Commissioner Joe M. Flores was not present during the meeting.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
Judge Garcia led the courtroom in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Judge Garcia led the courtroom in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Prayer
Oliver De La Garza led the courtroom in prayer.
Oliver De La Garza led the courtroom in prayer.
4.
County Clerk:
A.
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1. Approval of Official Bond - Precinct 5 Interim Justice of the Peace, Place 1.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Approval of Official Bond - Precinct 5 Interim Constable.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Valde Guerra reported that come January 9, 2018, they'll have the balance of the slots for the creation of the two offices. For the office of Constable Marichalar, there will be a formality as to the transfer from the two deputies from constable precinct 1, along with the transfer of all the gear and equipment that goes with them. One clerk position will be created and also the creation of other slots for Justice of the Peace Judge Peña.
Judge Garcia emphasized to the new constable that they were made aware of the increase of criminal cases that occur in the Delta area from the time precinct 5 was done away with. The judge noted that some constables believe that investigating criminal cases is not part of their responsibilities. However, the judge indicated that in this case, this will be a large part of his new responsibility as constable.
Commissioner Fuentes thanked the court for approving this item and allowing to expand services to county residents.
Commissioner Joseph Palacios expressed content for reestablishing the precinct.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Approval of Official Bond - Precinct 5 Interim Constable.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Valde Guerra reported that come January 9, 2018, they'll have the balance of the slots for the creation of the two offices. For the office of Constable Marichalar, there will be a formality as to the transfer from the two deputies from constable precinct 1, along with the transfer of all the gear and equipment that goes with them. One clerk position will be created and also the creation of other slots for Justice of the Peace Judge Peña.
Judge Garcia emphasized to the new constable that they were made aware of the increase of criminal cases that occur in the Delta area from the time precinct 5 was done away with. The judge noted that some constables believe that investigating criminal cases is not part of their responsibilities. However, the judge indicated that in this case, this will be a large part of his new responsibility as constable.
Commissioner Fuentes thanked the court for approving this item and allowing to expand services to county residents.
Commissioner Joseph Palacios expressed content for reestablishing the precinct.
5.
Adjourn
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously