SPECIAL MEETING - December 19, 2019
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 19th day of December 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 |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 |
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 December 19, 2019 9:00 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 :35s)
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
All members of the Court were present, except for Commissioner Ellie Torres and Commissioner Joe Flores.
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:00 A.M.
All members of the Court were present, except for Commissioner Ellie Torres and Commissioner Joe Flores.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance (Audio Reference :46s)
The Court recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Court recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Prayer (Audio Reference 1m:05s)
The prayer was offered by Martha Salazar.
The prayer was offered by Martha Salazar.
4.
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.
Pct. 1
1.
AI-73547
Presentation for discussion, consideration, and action on a recommendation by project engineer Strada Engineering & Consulting, LLC to award to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest and best bid [while meeting all specifications] for Bid No./Titled: 2019-295-12-18-YSS: Solar Light Project(s) in Precinct 1, commencing with Monte Alto, & Other Unincorporated Townships with a minimum population of 700 residents, Parks & Other Designated County Owned Properties. (Audio Reference 1m:53s)
Martha Salazar stated that there were 5 participants that submitted their bids. Project Engineer, Strada, recommended to contract vendor, RGV Solar Power Systems, who submitted the lowest bid of $51,750.00.
Commissioner Fuentes gave a brief background on how this project came to pass. This project commenced as an idea by Weslaco ISD students from the Migrant Department. The students reached out to the city with the idea of starting a "Colonia Lighting Project" that would be at no cost to the residents. The students then developed a solar powered light. Over the course of two years, the city and the students have been working together to make this project possible. Commissioner Fuentes thanked the students, engineers, and staff for all of their hard work and efforts towards this project.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 4.A.1
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Martha Salazar stated that there were 5 participants that submitted their bids. Project Engineer, Strada, recommended to contract vendor, RGV Solar Power Systems, who submitted the lowest bid of $51,750.00.
Commissioner Fuentes gave a brief background on how this project came to pass. This project commenced as an idea by Weslaco ISD students from the Migrant Department. The students reached out to the city with the idea of starting a "Colonia Lighting Project" that would be at no cost to the residents. The students then developed a solar powered light. Over the course of two years, the city and the students have been working together to make this project possible. Commissioner Fuentes thanked the students, engineers, and staff for all of their hard work and efforts towards this project.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 4.A.1
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
5.
Open Forum (Audio Reference 07m: 24s)
There were no Open Forum participants.
There were no Open Forum participants.
6.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 07m:28s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting at 9:07 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting at 9:07 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
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 19th day of December, 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 December 19, 2019.
Signed this 19th day of December 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 19th day of December, 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 December 19, 2019.
Signed this 19th day of December 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy