SPECIAL MEETING - October 29, 2019
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 29th day of October 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 ELLIE TORRES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 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 October 29, 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 (Audio Reference :52s)
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:34 A.M.
All members were present, with the exception of: COMMISSIONER Joe M. Flores, PCT. 3 and COMMISSIONER, Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu, PCT.2
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:34 A.M.
All members were present, with the exception of: COMMISSIONER Joe M. Flores, PCT. 3 and COMMISSIONER, Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu, PCT.2
2.
Pledge of Allegiance (Audio Reference 1m:02s)
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Raul Silguero.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Raul Silguero.
3.
Prayer (Audio Reference 1m:32s)
Prayer was offered by Julia Sullivan
Prayer was offered by Julia Sullivan
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 1m:56s)
Valde Guerra asked to pull from the Consent Agenda Item 10.A
Court proceeded to the approval of the Consent Agenda.
Valde Guerra asked to pull from the Consent Agenda Item 10.A
Court proceeded to the approval of the Consent Agenda.
5.
Human Resources:
A.
Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed. (Audio Reference 2m:47s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 5.A
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 5.A
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
AI-72953
Pct. 4 Sanitation (1100):
Approval of the following personnel action, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval and for calendar year 2020: (Audio Reference 3m:15s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 5.B
Vote: 3- 0 - Unanimously
Approval of the following personnel action, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval and for calendar year 2020: (Audio Reference 3m:15s)
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Current Position Title | Current Grade/ Step | Proposed Position Title | Proposed Grade/ Step |
| Title Change | 124-001 | 0021 | Equipment Operator II | G08/S01 | Truck Driver III | G08/S01 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 5.B
Vote: 3- 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI-72955
Constable Pct. 5 (1100): (Audio Reference 3m:41s)
1. Approval of the following personnel action, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval and for calendar year 2020:
Valde Guerra stated for the record there was a public participation form, Ms. Fern McClaughtery: (Audio Refernce 4m:24s)
According to Ms. McClaughtery, she expressed concerned on the many approvals given to PCT. 5, and would like the Court to keep vigilant on precincts' productivity.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 5.C.1
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Cesar Gutierrez as Deputy Constable by Constable Daniel Marichalar, Constable Precinct 5 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.(Audio Reference 5m:39s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 5.C.2
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
1. Approval of the following personnel action, effective upon Commissioner's Court approval and for calendar year 2020:
Valde Guerra stated for the record there was a public participation form, Ms. Fern McClaughtery: (Audio Refernce 4m:24s)
According to Ms. McClaughtery, she expressed concerned on the many approvals given to PCT. 5, and would like the Court to keep vigilant on precincts' productivity.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 5.C.1
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Rank |
| Create | 295-001 | 0006 | Deputy Constable | 06 |
2. Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Cesar Gutierrez as Deputy Constable by Constable Daniel Marichalar, Constable Precinct 5 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.011.(Audio Reference 5m:39s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 5.C.2
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
D.
AI-72972
Health Clinics (1100)/ ZIKA HRSA (1293)/ ZIKA CMM (1293): (Audio Reference 6m:05s)
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 10/28/19 and calendar year 2020:
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 5.D
Vote: 3- 0 – Unanimously
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 10/28/19 and calendar year 2020:
| Action | Dept/Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Current Grade & Step/Allowance | Proposed Grade & Step/Allowance |
| Create Allowance Slot to Provide Longevity | 340-073 | 0010 | Community Health Worker | G05/S01 | G05/S01 |
| 340-074 | 0010 | ||||
| 340-003 | A166 | $0.00 | $540.00 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 5.D
Vote: 3- 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
Open Forum (Audio Reference 6m:43s)
Valde Guerra stated for the record, there was 3 public participation forms:
First, Ms. Fern McClaugherty stated her concern on the increase in taxes and fees, and according to Ms. McClaugherty, how these approvals will effect the citizens of Hidalgo County. (Audio Reference 7m:01s)
Mr. Brian Hackal - According to Mr. Hackal, an illegal junkyard has been operating in his sub-division, and expressed his concern on this issue. (Audio Reference 9m:29s)
Last participant, Diana Huallpa, issued an invitation to the Community Wellness Expo, November 2, 2019 from 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Hidalgo County Pct. 2 Indoor Sports Complex. (Audio Reference 13m:27s)
Valde Guerra stated for the record, there was 3 public participation forms:
First, Ms. Fern McClaugherty stated her concern on the increase in taxes and fees, and according to Ms. McClaugherty, how these approvals will effect the citizens of Hidalgo County. (Audio Reference 7m:01s)
Mr. Brian Hackal - According to Mr. Hackal, an illegal junkyard has been operating in his sub-division, and expressed his concern on this issue. (Audio Reference 9m:29s)
Last participant, Diana Huallpa, issued an invitation to the Community Wellness Expo, November 2, 2019 from 8:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Hidalgo County Pct. 2 Indoor Sports Complex. (Audio Reference 13m:27s)
Attachments:
7.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 14m:04s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting at 9:47 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting at 9:47 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 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 29th day of October , 2019
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Carolyn Thornton, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on October 29, 2019.
Signed this 29th day of October 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 29th day of October , 2019
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Carolyn Thornton, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on October 29, 2019.
Signed this 29th day of October 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy