BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 10th day of September 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 September 10, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 items 3.E., 5.A., 7.A.2., 9.A.,10.R., and 10.S. to be pulled for further discussion.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
No action to be taken on this item.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from fund (1200) program (004) to (005) in the amount of $8,694.21, needed to purchase parts for repairs and maintenance of equipment/trucks.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation (prog. 001) to Pct 2 Parks (prog. 008) in the amount of 673.76 to fund operating expenditures.
A. Valadez #2 Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Adolfo Valadez) (Mile 20 Road & Val Verde Road)
*Reimbursement request: $6,000.00 for (4) OSSF’s
Judge Richard Cortez seeks clarification on the amount ($1,500) for the septic tanks. Mr. Olivarez was not present for clarification; however, Valde Guerra stated he would follow up to assure the amount was correct.
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: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
a. Lexington Insurance in the amount of $79,031.64
b. Westchester Insurance in the amount of $52,687.76
2. Approval of 2019 certification of revenues by County Auditor of funds received from partial insurance settlement checks in the total amount of $ 131,851.40 related to storm damages to County property (Precinct 1) during the June rain event and appropriation of the same.
Correction on amount: $131,719.40 not $131,851.40.
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: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Requesting approval to pay membership dues in the amount of $75.00 to the Texas Association for Court Administration for Pete Lobato, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (Req. #401046)
Requesting approval to pay for an Active Membership for the International Association of Arson Investigators for Oscar Lopez, Deputy Fire Marshal, for 10/1/19-10/1/20, in the total amount of $100.00 for the year, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Requisition# 400963.
Requesting approval to pay required certification renewal fees in the total amount of $600.00 payable to Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Hidalgo County Fire Marshal's Office employees and Auxiliary Deputies with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Requisition# 400764
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
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).
Requesting approval to pay invoice #00028031 in the amount of $19,950.12 for professional engineering services rendered in connection with the Precinct 1 Administration building-Emergency Generator-WA# 2, as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc.
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Regional Linear Park Project (WA#6) | 08/31/19 | 11327743 | $ 1,195.05 | 745253 |
| Regional Linear Park Project (WA#8) | 08/31/19 | 11327744 | $ 7,519.90 | 759102 |
| Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#1) | 08/31/19 | 11327757 | $ 5,543.59 | 732294 |
| Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#2) | 08/31/19 | 11327758 | $ 67,719.03 | 796794 |
| Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#3) | 08/31/19 | 11327759 | $ 27,055.46 | 795673 |
| SH 107/BUS 281 Roadway & Drainage Improvement Project |
08/31/19 | 11327760 | $ 19,785.90 | 750481 |
| Regional Linear Park Project (WA#10) | 08/31/19 | 11327779 | $ 6,135.10 | 779803 |
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project | 09/03/19 | 20167 | $ 1,825.57 | 767363 |
| Las Milpas Road Project | 09/03/19 | 20168 | $24,595.74 | 777422 |
| Off-System Bridge Traffic Devices Project | 09/03/19 | 20169 | $ 1,082.39 | 782931 |
| N. San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project | 09/03/19 | 20170 | $ 7,324.75 | 782815 |
| Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II | 09/03/19 | 20171 | $45,791.36 | 790326 |
| Valle Alto Park Youth Facility Project | 09/03/19 | 20173 | $ 3,009.98 | 792886 |
| Dicker Road Project | 09/03/19 | 20174 | $14,102.43 | 803856 |
- Agreement Executed
- Requisition #00399421
- 1295 Canon LC 650i (Auto License)
- Copy Graphics Fax Service Agreement ( Auto License-Canon LC650i)
- 1295 Canon LC 2050P Tax Dept
- Copy Graphics Fax Service Agreement ( Tax Dept.-Canon LC 2050P)
- 1295 Canon LC 2050P Auto License
- Copy Graphics Fax Service Agreement ( Auto License- Canon Lc 2050P)
- SAM.gov
- Legal Review
| Project | PO Number | Inv. Date | Inv. Number | Inv. Amt. |
| WA#1 | 764347 | 08/31/19 | 11327776 | $11,784.00 |
| WA#2 | 779197 | 08/31/19 | 11327777 | $4,030.40 |
| Project | PO Number | Inv. Date | Inv. Number | Inv. Amount |
| WA#1 | 785461 | 08/31/19 | 11327767 | $53,552.37 |
| WA#2 | 793535 | 08/31/19 | 11327769 | $15,328.01 |
| Invoice No. | Invoice Date | Project | Invoice Amount | P.O. Number |
| 40072 | 09/3/2019 | Memorial Park | $4,190.30 | 767241 |
| 11327762 | 08/31/2019 | FM 1925 WA#1 | $5,232.01 | 739761 |
| 11327761 | 08/31/2019 | FM1925 (10th to McColl) | $2,046.83 | 725312 |
| 11327748 | 08/31/2019 | 10th St Extension Project | $18,306.58 | 700265 |
| 11327752 | 08/31/2019 | Mile 5 Project WA#1 | $7,200.00 | 740893 |
| 11327763 | 08/31/2019 | FM2220 Ware Rd. Project | $6,134.44 | 728311 |
| 11327774 | 08/31/2019 | Cesar Chavez Re-Alignment WA#1 | $695.00 | 783997 |
| Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO # |
| 09/03/19 | 40074 | $1,107.22 | 802409 |
| Invoice No. | Date | Project | PO No. | Amount |
| 11327751 | 8-31-19 | FM 676 (SH 107 to Taylor Rd.) | 745880 | $7,200.00 |
| 11327773 | 8-31-19 | Veterans Blvd. WA #3 | 772041 | $60,087.50 |
| 11327756 | 8-31-19 | Veterans Blvd. WA #2 | 763269 | $510.00 |
| 11327754 | 8-31-19 | Mile 3 Project WA #6 | 784305 | $28,350.00 |
| 11327747 | 8-31-19 | Mile 3 Section II WA #5 | 773904 | $9,000.00 |
| 11327772 | 8-31-19 | Mile 3 Project WA #4 | 771660 | $15,782.50 |
| 11327753 | 8-31-19 | Mile 3 Project WA #2 | 720579 | $13,100.00 |
| 11327771 | 8-31-19 | FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #4 | 779844 | $21,452.00 |
| 11327770 | 8-31-19 | FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #3 | 772303 | $7,553.00 |
| 11327746 | 8-31-19 | FM 681 Project | 625225 | $433.02 |
| 11327745 | 8-31-19 | FM 681 Project | 625224 | $662.26 |
| 11327782 | 8-31-19 | Liberty Rd. Project WA #4 | 735736 | $13,982.50 |
Requesting the removal of fixed assets in Exhibit A from the Hidalgo County's Inventory List. All supporting documents are attached.
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at HCMPO Policy & HCMPO Technical Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
| Vendor | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. | 8/31/19 | 11327764 | $12,577.44 | 793270 |
Judge Richard Cortez seeks clarification on this item. Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu informs the Court this is just an invoice.
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: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Judge Richard Cortez questions why employees are only given a day for access to this service. Ms. Martha Salazar clarifies the day renovation is for renewals only; new employees are allowed to access this when they get hired.
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: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
- Hidalgo County Planning Department
- Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 4
Requesting authority to recycle metals as listed on Exhibit A.
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 10th day of September, 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 September 10, 2019.
Signed this 10th day of September 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy