SPECIAL MEETING - August 6, 2019
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 6th day of August 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 HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING August 6, 2019 9:30 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 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
Judge Richard Cortez called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m.
Commissioner Ellie Torres was not present during roll call.
Judge Richard Cortez called the meeting to order at 10:02 a.m.
Commissioner Ellie Torres was not present during roll call.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
The court was led by United States Army Veteran, Felix Rodriguez, the entire court recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The court was led by United States Army Veteran, Felix Rodriguez, the entire court recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Prayer
Opening prayer was offered by Julia Sullivan. A moment of silence was offered for those who lost their lives in the recent mass shootings.
The Court moved to recess Commissioners Court and return to Workshop at 10:05 a.m.
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
Opening prayer was offered by Julia Sullivan. A moment of silence was offered for those who lost their lives in the recent mass shootings.
The Court moved to recess Commissioners Court and return to Workshop at 10:05 a.m.
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
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
The Court moved to reconvene Commissioners Court at 10:21 a.m.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The court moved to approve the entire consent agenda.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court moved to reconvene Commissioners Court at 10:21 a.m.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The court moved to approve the entire consent agenda.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
5.
Constable Pct. #1:
A.
AI-71548
Requesting consideration and approval on the acceptance of one (1) canine, for the Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 1 Office donated by K9's 4 COPS, as a replacement for canine.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, 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. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
Urban County:
A.
AI-71576
The Hidalgo County Urban County Program is requesting acceptance and approval for the City of Donna to be included in the Hidalgo County Urban County Program Consortium for federal fiscal years 2019 and 2020 and approval of the Cooperative Agreement.
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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-71595
Various Departments:
Approval of salary schedule changes as per Exhibit A in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Approval of salary schedule changes as per Exhibit A in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI-71541
Health Clinics (1100) / PHHS (1293) / Prenatal/Maternity (1293) / Medicaid Admin (1293):
1. Approval of the following change in funding source as listed on Exhibit A.
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
1. Approval of the following change in funding source as listed on Exhibit A.
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
Purchasing Department - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(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).
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(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).
A.
Hidalgo County:
1.
AI-71601
Discussion of Aggregation Pools as an additional procurement option available to Hidalgo County for the contracting of a new electric energy provider.
Ms. Marty Salazar updates the Court on the option of Aggregation Pools for new electric energy provider. If the Court decides to go this route then an RFP and consultants would not be necessary.
Judge Richard Cortez requests the Court to add a Workshop on Aggregation Pools for next weeks court. Ms. Salazar stated she would add this agenda item to the Workshop for next week.
Ms. Marty Salazar updates the Court on the option of Aggregation Pools for new electric energy provider. If the Court decides to go this route then an RFP and consultants would not be necessary.
Judge Richard Cortez requests the Court to add a Workshop on Aggregation Pools for next weeks court. Ms. Salazar stated she would add this agenda item to the Workshop for next week.
B.
Precinct #1:
1.
AI-71359
Acceptance and approval to execute final AIA Document A133-2009 Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment No. 1 between Hidalgo County and contractor, Erickson Construction, LLC. for the "Construction of Tax Office Substation" in the Precinct No. 1 Area, for the amount of $1,199,600.00 including authority to issue a Notice to Proceed [NTP].
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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Subject to receiving bond.
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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Subject to receiving bond.
C.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-71579
Acceptance and approval of "First Amendment" to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement [C-18-191-07-17- Housing of Inmates] between Hidalgo County and Starr County to reflect increase of (Daily Prisoner-Housing Fee) to a rate of $60.00 dollars per inmate/per day.
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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES
Vote: 4 - 1
Attachments:
9.
Open Forum
Fern McClaughtery informs the Court of her concerns with the Elections Building. She challenges the Commissioners and the Judge to visit the Elections Building. She informed the Court the building is in bad shape and the employees are frequently sick because of the rodent infestation.
Jerusalem Flores is appealing for property tax relief for the people of Hidalgo County.
Fern McClaughtery informs the Court of her concerns with the Elections Building. She challenges the Commissioners and the Judge to visit the Elections Building. She informed the Court the building is in bad shape and the employees are frequently sick because of the rodent infestation.
Jerusalem Flores is appealing for property tax relief for the people of Hidalgo County.
Attachments:
10.
Adjourn
Chairman Judge Richard Cortez adjourned the meeting at 10:44 a.m.
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
Chairman Judge Richard Cortez adjourned the meeting at 10:44 a.m.
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
There being no further business to come before said
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 6th day of August, 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 August 6, 2019.
Signed this 6th day of August 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 6th day of August, 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 August 6, 2019.
Signed this 6th day of August 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy