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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT EMERGENCY MEETING June 11, 2020 1:30 P.M. |
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551.045 (b)(1) (media has been contacted), Texas Government Code, that an EMERGENCY MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held due to the COVID-19 public health emergency which continues to pose an imminent threat to the public health, safety and well-being of the citizens of Hidalgo County, 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:
In accordance with section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code, Governor Abbott has suspended various provisions that require government officials and members of the public to be physically present at a specified meeting location. As a result, all or some government officials may participate via videoconference. Additionally, members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: hidalgocounty.us
In accordance with section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code, Governor Abbott has suspended various provisions that require government officials and members of the public to be physically present at a specified meeting location. As a result, all or some government officials may participate via videoconference. Additionally, members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: hidalgocounty.us
To participate in public comment, please call: (956) 362-3144 and you will be given further instruction at that time.
EMERGENCY MEETING - AMENDED
1.
Roll Call (Audio Reference :36s)
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 1:30 P.M.
All members of the court were present during the roll call.
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 1:30 P.M.
All members of the court were present during the roll call.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance (Audio Reference :58s)
Judge Cortez led the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Judge Cortez led the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Prayer (Audio Reference 01m:12s)
Judge Cortez offered the prayer.
Judge Cortez offered the prayer.
4.
Open Forum (Audio Reference 03m:00s)
There were no Open Forum participants.
The court proceeded to item 6 - Closed Session.
There were no Open Forum participants.
The court proceeded to item 6 - Closed Session.
5.
Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding: (Audio Reference 03m:58s)
a. County response to disaster/health emergency:
1. CARES Act Funds
2. Approval of CARES Act inter-local agreement with sub-recipient municipalities
Commissioner Torres made a motion to approve the CARES Act Inter-local Agreement with sub-recipient municipalities with the incorporated changes,seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 5.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Judge Cortez stated for clarification purposes, that the municipalities had questions, and a supplement will be added to the agreement, which will be answers to frequently asked questions.
The court proceeded to item 7.A.
b. Measures necessary to preserve public health and safety (Audio Reference 06m:13s)
Valde Guerra stated that no action was to be taken on item 5.B.
c. Direction regarding County government operations, including but not limited to essential functions (Audio Reference 06m:26s)
Valde Guerra stated that Hidalgo County is taking the necessary measures to continue protecting the safety of the county's constituents, as well as Hidalgo County employees.
The court proceeded to item 10 - Adjournment.
a. County response to disaster/health emergency:
1. CARES Act Funds
2. Approval of CARES Act inter-local agreement with sub-recipient municipalities
Commissioner Torres made a motion to approve the CARES Act Inter-local Agreement with sub-recipient municipalities with the incorporated changes,seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 5.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Judge Cortez stated for clarification purposes, that the municipalities had questions, and a supplement will be added to the agreement, which will be answers to frequently asked questions.
The court proceeded to item 7.A.
b. Measures necessary to preserve public health and safety (Audio Reference 06m:13s)
Valde Guerra stated that no action was to be taken on item 5.B.
c. Direction regarding County government operations, including but not limited to essential functions (Audio Reference 06m:26s)
Valde Guerra stated that Hidalgo County is taking the necessary measures to continue protecting the safety of the county's constituents, as well as Hidalgo County employees.
The court proceeded to item 10 - Adjournment.
6.
Closed Session: (Audio Reference 03m:09s)
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development) to discuss the following:
The court proceeded into Closed Session at 1:33 P.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to proceed into Closed Session.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic Development) to discuss the following:
The court proceeded into Closed Session at 1:33 P.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to proceed into Closed Session.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
Reference item 7.A.
Reference item 7.A.
B.
Private consultation and advice of counsel concerning pending, potential and/or contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and/or legal matters subject to the attorney-client priviledge under the authority of the Open Meetings Act Section 551.071, Government Code.
Reference item 7.B.
Reference item 7.B.
C.
Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Legal Action due to emergency situation
No action was taken on item 6.C.
Reference item 5.A.
No action was taken on item 6.C.
Reference item 5.A.
7.
Open Session: (Audio Reference 03m:54s)
Commissioner Cantu did not return from Closed Session.
The court proceeded to item 5.A.
Commissioner Cantu did not return from Closed Session.
The court proceeded to item 5.A.
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same (Audio Reference 05m:47s)
Valde Guerra stated that no action was to be taken on item 7.A.
Valde Guerra stated that no action was to be taken on item 7.A.
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation (Audio Reference 05m:55s)
Valde Guerra stated that no action was to be taken on item 7.B.
Valde Guerra stated that no action was to be taken on item 7.B.
C.
Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding response to public health emergency (Audio Reference 05m:57s)
Valde Guerra stated that no action was to be taken on item 7.C.
Reference item 5.A.
The court returned back to item 5.B.
Valde Guerra stated that no action was to be taken on item 7.C.
Reference item 5.A.
The court returned back to item 5.B.
8.
Closed Session: (Audio Reference 06m:52s)
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
The court did not proceed into item 8 - Closed Session.
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
The court did not proceed into item 8 - Closed Session.
9.
Open Session: (Audio Reference 06m:52s)
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
The court did not proceed into item 9 - Open Session.
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
The court did not proceed into item 9 - Open Session.
10.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 06m:57s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting at 2:15 P.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting at 2:15 P.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously