BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 30th day of July A.D., 2019, there was begun and held a SPECIAL MEETING of the Honorable Commissioners’ Court of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following members thereof were present, to-wit:
| HONORABLE RICHARD F. CORTEZ HONORABLE DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE JOE M. FLORES HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4 |
and ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., COUNTY CLERK & EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following proceedings were had, to-wit:
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AGENDA CC REGULAR CONSENT COMMISSIONERS' COURT July 30, 2019 9:30 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:
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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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.
The court moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of item 10. A. 1 and 2, 10. B., 11. A. and 11. E. to be pulled for further discussion.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CO2018B-Pct 2 Hdlg CRC Youth Facility Prj into CO2018B-Pct 2 Las Milpas Park CRC Youth Facility Prj in the amount of $557,023.74 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation (prog. 001) to Pct 2 Parks (prog. 008) in the amount of 13,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CO2017-Pct 2 Indoor Baseball Park Project (prog. 155) into CO2017-Pct 2 N SJ Park Swimming Pool Project (prog. 148) in the amount of $3,290.94 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CO2016-Pct 2 (prog. 112), into CO2016-Pct 2 N SJ Park Swimming Pool Project (prog. 148) in the amount of $7,195.00 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from WIC Department 350, Program 022 to Program 025 in the amount of $8,000 to budget cost on the SNAP-BF grant that ends 9-30-19.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from fund 1200 program 220 to program 005 in the amount of $2,720.66 to pay pending invoice.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 CRC, (prog. 050) to Pct. 1 Parks, (prog 013), in the amount of $2,000.00 to fund general supplies expenses.
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| C7883-01-000-0001-00 | CIELO PASO TIENDAS LP | $12,182.05 |
| C7883-01-000-0001-00 | CIELO PASO TIENDAS LP | $12,091.95 |
| D8170-00-000-0001-00 | PHILLIPS THOMAS F | $2,541.78 |
| D8170-00-000-0002-00 | PHILLIPS THOMAS F | $3,855.18 |
| H1960-00-000-0001-00 | THE HEIGHTS APARTMENTS | $52,764.90 |
| P7413-01-000-0003-00 | PUENTE PARTNERS LP | $8,204.38 |
| P7413-01-000-0002-00 | PUENTE PARTNERS LP | $10,027.60 |
| T2100-00-274-0007-14 | NATIONAL TAX SEARCH LLC | $13,885.50 |
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| M0150-00-076-0001-03 | GIRASOL DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC | $3,376.78 |
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| E8465-99-000-0001-45 | SOUNDSTREAM LAREDO INC | $3,658.60 |
| G1400-00-000-0030-02 | CORELOGIC | $2,842.92 |
| J2120-00-000-0135-00 | CORELOGIC | $7,151.80 |
| T3820-00-000-0022-00 | CORELOGIC | $6,937.67 |
| T8310-00-000-0038-00 | CORELOGIC | $3,287.32 |
| W0100-00-027-0007-13 | DE ALBA BAKERY CONWAY, LLC | $2,632.05 |
| W3800-00-031-0000-05 | FALCON INTERNATIONAL BANK | $6,026.60 |
Requesting approval to pay the 2019 NATOA Membership fee for Jaclyn Trevino in the amount of $725.00 (Requisition is #00397065) with the authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Approval to pay the Texas Association of City & County Health Officials (TACCHO) membership for 2019-2020 year with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval for annual 2019 JPCA membership dues in the amount of $60.00 for Juan "J.J." Pena, Jr., Justice of the Peace, with authority of County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay the following 2019 membership fees for District Clerk Laura Hinojosa, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor:
1) 2019 County & District Clerks' Association of Texas (CDCAT) $125.00 (req. no.398115)
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association for Jose L. Bravo, First Asst. Public Defender; Sofia Kamal, Public Defender II; and Ashley Denise Mariscal, Public Defender II, in the total amount of $180.00 ($60.00 ea.) Requisition #397772, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Discussion, consideration, and approval of the Hidalgo County Small Town Economic Development Program's disbursement of payment in the amount of $20,000.00 to awarded recipient Cappadona Ranch.
| 07/05-10/19 | $585,979.75 |
| 07/11-17/19 | $346,447.02 |
| TOTAL | $932,426.77 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 –Unanimously
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from all discussions and/or actions on this item.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 –Unanimously
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from all discussions and/or actions on this item.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 –Unanimously
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from all discussions and/or actions on this item.
Approval of interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (1100) to Court Reporter Services (1239) in the amount of $30,000.00 to fund other professional services expenses.
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).
Correction: for the record they will be attaching the current Court Certificate to the agenda and will also send a copy to the auditors office.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year extension [under the same rates, terms and conditions] with Terra Firma Materials, LLC as provided in the current contract agreement C-18-101-07-31- "Hot Mix Cold Laid"(On an as needed basis).
Correction: Court Certificate of Liability Insurance was added to the Drainage District agenda instead of Commissioners Court agenda correction will be made and will also be sent to the auditors office.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
| Requisition# | Months | Model | Monthly Payment |
| 397482 | 48 | IMC4500 | $281.68 |
2. Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day extension at the same rates, terms and conditions for “Hidalgo County SS-1 Emulsified Asphalt and Delivery Services contract #C-18-100-06-05 with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. [from 08-20-19 to 10-19-19] so as to have no lapse in services while procurement process is completed.
2.Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year extension term [two (2) possible] under the same rates,terms and conditions with Robert Sanchez d/b/a Kill- A-Bug Pest Control as provided in the current contract agreement C-18-056A2-08-28- "Pest Control Services" (On an as needed basis).
Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided in the current service contract E-18-109-07-31 with Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation for the purposes of "Maintenance & Repair for Elevators Located In County Owned Buildings" under the same rates, terms and conditions effective 08/15/19 and expires 10/13/19 while procurement process is completed.
2. Hidalgo Country Adult Probation Department - delete fuel card user
3. Hidalgo County Head start Program - add fuel card users
1. Hidalgo County Adult Probation Department - fuel card user
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 30th day of July, 2019
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on July 30, 2019.
Signed this 30th day of July 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy