BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 21st day of April A.D., 2020, 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 April 21, 2020 10:00 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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.
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 the Consent Agenda with the exception of items 9.A, 9.B, 10.D, and 10.F to be pulled for further discussion.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Javelina Drive Extension Project in the amount of $60,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Rd Maint (program 007) to Pct.4 Drain Imprv (program 036) in the amount of $50,002.05. Transfer will fund fuel expenses related to Pct.4 Drainage Department activities.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from program 201 (C.CHVZ REALIGNMENT SH107-LND) to program 193 (MECHANIC SHOP-BUILDINGS) in the amount of $7,250 to fund expenses related to Mechanic Shop.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from program 030 (10TH ST SH107-FM1925) to program 150 (N ALAMO RD FM1925-½MILE N) in the amount of $7,250 to fund expenses related to N. Alamo Rd.
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
a. Las Palmas Del Norte No. 3 Ph. II Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Noralinda G. Garza) (Mile 5 North Road & La Homa Road)
*Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for (1) OSSF.
a. Applicant: Spectrum (Dcomm Inc. Project No. 1204287-SMN5)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of Alton Spring Street approximately 130.00 feet south of Jessica Avenue. (Pct. 3)
b. Applicant: Spectrum (Dcomm Inc. Project No. 1479031-PAC6)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: South side of Minnesota Road approximately 60.00 feet west of Gina Avenue. (Pct. 1)
c. Applicant: Spectrum (Dcomm Inc. Project No. 1479031-PAC7)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: South side of Minnesota Road approximately 60.00 feet west of Olga Avenue. (Pct. 1)
d. Applicant: Spectrum (Dcomm Inc. Project No. 1204287-SMN8)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East side of Alton Spring Street approximately 150.00 feet south of Tray Leal Avenue.
(Pct. 3)
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| R3860.00.000.0001.00 | WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUSINES TRUST | $99,952.47 |
| S3003.00.000.001A.00 | WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUSINESS | $90,695.81 |
| W2630.00.001.0001.00 | WAL-MART REAL ESTATE BUS TRUST | $131,152.43 |
Approval of certification of revenues by the Co. Auditor for the DWI Grant program income and appropriation of same as follows:
| Month | Amount |
| January | $1,282.00 |
| February | $2,666.00 |
| March | $1,690.00 |
| 04/02-08/20 | $ 355,326.97 |
| 04/09-15/20 | $ 833,984.81 |
| TOTAL | $1,189,311.78 |
Valde Guerra stated for the record that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on item 9.A.
Commissioner Flores rejoined the meeting.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 9.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Valde Guerra stated for the record that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on item 9.B.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 9.B.
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).
D. Requesting authority to exercise the one (1) year extension [under the same rates, terms, and conditions] with Ygriega Environmental Services, Inc. as provided in the current contract agreement C-19-154C-06-18 - "Expansion of Water Extraction (De-Watering) Services".
Valde Guerra stated for the record approval subject to the submission of the 1295 form to the Purchasing Department and the Auditor's Office.
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 10.D subject to the 1295 form submission to the Purchasing Department and the Auditor's Office.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
1. Requesting authority to purchase from Virtru Corporation through an authorized reseller awarded vendor through OMNIA Cooperative Purchasing Program with a possible one (1) year renewal term, for email data encryption, unless either party provides written notice of its intent not to renew the agreement at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the Initial Term or the then current Renewal Term, as applicable. Subject to Legal recommended modifications and subject to compliance with Form 1295.
2. Requesting authority for Daniel Salinas, Director of Information Technology to execute agreement.
Valde Guerra stated for the record approval subject to the submission of the 1295 form to the Purchasing Department and the Auditor's 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 on item 10.F subject to the 1295 form submission to the Purchasing Department and the Auditor's Office.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 14 (Retainage Release) in the amount of $80,319.64 to NM Contracting, LLC. for the, "Hidalgo County County Wide Service Shop Project", through Contract# C-17-027-07-25, and as certified for payment by project architect, The Warren Group Architects, Inc.
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at RGV-MPO Policy & TAC Committee 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. | 3/31/20 | 11328061 | $12,577.44 | 811639 |
1. Hidalgo County Health & Human Services - Fuel card user
2. Hidalgo County Emergency Management - Fuel cards
3. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 3 - Fuel cards
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 21st day of April, 2020
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 April 21, 2020.
Signed this 23rd day of April 2020
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy