SPECIAL MEETING - June 30, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 30th day of June 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 June 30, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. (Audio Reference 14m:25s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Consent Agenda items 6.A & 8.B to be pulled for further discussion.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
1.
AI-76166
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)
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2.
Auditor's Office:
A.
AI-76167
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
B.
AI-76186
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Hidalgo 2018-2019 TIRZ payment in the amount of $593,315.03 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Hidalgo, Hidalgo County, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1.
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3.
2020 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-76224
2020 - Jail (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-76230
2020- Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-76223
2020 - Co. Comm. (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-76192
2020 - Human Resources (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-76191
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-76195
2020 - Health & Human Services (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-76196
2020 - Pauper Burials (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-76197
2020 - Enhanced Indigent Health Program (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-76171
2020 - Indigent Defense (1100)
Attachments:
J.
AI-76176
2020 - Law Library (1247)
Attachments:
K.
AI-76161
2020 - Pct 1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
L.
AI-76162
2020 - PCT1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
M.
AI-76155
2020 - Safety Division (1100)
Attachments:
N.
AI-76157
2020 - Sheriff's CCP59 (1227)
Attachments:
O.
AI-76154
2020 - 398th DC (1100)
Attachments:
P.
AI-76156
2020 - 449th DC (1100)
Attachments:
Q.
AI-76150
2020 - 275th DC (1100)
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4.
2020 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-76189
Health (1100)
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Health Administration (program 001) to Health Clinics (program 003) in the amount of $10,000.00 to fund anticipated expenditures through 12/31/20.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Health Administration (program 001) to Health Clinics (program 003) in the amount of $10,000.00 to fund anticipated expenditures through 12/31/20.
Attachments:
B.
AI-76160
Pct1 Adm (1200)
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct1 R&B to Pct1 Adm in the total amount of $3,000.00 for general supplies.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct1 R&B to Pct1 Adm in the total amount of $3,000.00 for general supplies.
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5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-76182
1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
6.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-76181
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| A1800.00.034.0009.06 | ARCE JUAN NOE & BELIA | $3,011.49 |
| B3725.99.000.0008.04 | CARR'S DELIVERY SERVICE | $4,910.14 |
| M5200.99.000.0000.W3 | COCA-COLA SOUTHWEST BEVERAGES | $3,042.73 |
| P6400.99.000.0000.Z3 | COCA-COLA SOUTHWEST BEVERAGES | $4,556.52 |
| S3000.99.000.0000.T1 | JP MORGAN CHASE BANK NA | $13,465.92 |
| S4840.99.000.0004.01 | MAXIMUS INC | $24,238.57 |
| W2300.99.000.0000.Z7 | COCA-COLA SOUTHWEST BEVERAGES | $4,773.30 |
(Audio Reference 14m:25s)
Commissioner Flores rejoined the meeting.
Valde Guerra stated a correction to W2300.99.000.0000.Z7 COCA-COLA SOUTHWEST BEVERAGES, in which the corrected amount should read $4,779.30 and not $4,773.30.
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 the corrected amount of $4,779.30 for W2300.99.000.0000.Z7 COCA-COLA SOUTHWEST BEVERAGES.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The court continued to Consent Agenda item 8.B.
Attachments:
B.
AI-76178
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| M1950.99.000.0000.17 | DL PETERSON TRUST | $4,226.03 |
| M2360.00.000.0001.00 | TARGET CORPORATION | $9,930.56 |
| M5070.00.000.0001.00 | AS-135 HWY 83-BRYAN RD LP | $39,139.10 |
| N5410.00.000.0001.00 | TARGET CORP | $12,157.40 |
| S2979.00.00A.0003.00 | TARGET CORPORATION | $11,951.26 |
| T2500.00.003.0000.00 | ADELANTE MOBILE PARKS LTD | $9,488.95 |
| W1400.99.008.0009.00 | GELCO FLEET TRUST | $5,167.25 |
| W2300.99.000.0000.P4 | GELCO FLEET TRUST | $2,934.80 |
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7.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-76151
Health & Human Services:
Approval to pay the Texas Association of City & County Health Officials (TACCHO) membership for 2020-2021 year with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Approval to pay the Texas Association of City & County Health Officials (TACCHO) membership for 2020-2021 year with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
8.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-76179
Elections Contract sect. 31.100 (1100):
Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds from the General Fund Elections Contract restricted fund balance in the amount of $30,000.00 to fund purchase of a vehicle.
Approval of 2020 appropriation of funds from the General Fund Elections Contract restricted fund balance in the amount of $30,000.00 to fund purchase of a vehicle.
Attachments:
B.
AI-76188
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,060,313.70 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 06/11/20 to 06/24/20.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
(Audio Reference 15m:31s)
Valde Guerra stated for the record that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda 8.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 8.B. 1 & 2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The court continued to the regular Commissioner Court agenda item 5 - Open Forum.
| 06/11-17/20 | $ 505,715.38 |
| 06/18-24/20 | $ 554,598.32 |
| TOTAL | $1,060,313.70 |
(Audio Reference 15m:31s)
Valde Guerra stated for the record that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda 8.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 8.B. 1 & 2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The court continued to the regular Commissioner Court agenda item 5 - Open Forum.
Attachments:
C.
Interfund transfers:
1.
AI-76216
Pct.4 TxDOT MILE 5(1315):
Approval of 2020 interfund transfer from CO2019A into Pct.4 TxDOT (1315) in the amount of $65,000.00 to reclassify funds for Mile 5 RD(Taylor-Ware) as this has become a TXDOT project.
Approval of 2020 interfund transfer from CO2019A into Pct.4 TxDOT (1315) in the amount of $65,000.00 to reclassify funds for Mile 5 RD(Taylor-Ware) as this has become a TXDOT project.
Attachments:
2.
AI-76218
Pct.4 TxDOT Mile 5:
Approval of 2020 interfund transfer from R&B (1200) into TxDOT (1315) in the amount of $817,367.96 to reclassify funds for Mile 5 Rd(Taylor-Ware) as this has become a TxDOT project.
Approval of 2020 interfund transfer from R&B (1200) into TxDOT (1315) in the amount of $817,367.96 to reclassify funds for Mile 5 Rd(Taylor-Ware) as this has become a TxDOT project.
Attachments:
3.
AI-76214
TxDOT Pct.4 FM1925 (1315):
Approval of 2020 interfund transfer from CO2017 & CO2018B into Pct. 4 (1315) TxDOT in the amount of $181,861.52 to reclassify funding as FM1925 (Wallace - 10th) has become a TxDOT project.
Approval of 2020 interfund transfer from CO2017 & CO2018B into Pct. 4 (1315) TxDOT in the amount of $181,861.52 to reclassify funding as FM1925 (Wallace - 10th) has become a TxDOT project.
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9.
Purchasing Dept - Notes:
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).
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).
A.
AI-76180
Requesting approval of One (1) 36 Month (Copier) Capital Lease with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh USA, through Hidalgo County's Participation/Membership with DIR Cooperative Contract [DIR-CPO-4435];
| Requisition# | Months | Model | Monthly Payment |
| 00417251 | 36 | IMC4500 | $295.69 |
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B.
AI-76193
Requesting approval of Application Payment No. 8 in the amount of $80,393.34 for services rendered in connection with the "Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Pct. 1 Tax Office Project GMP Amendment #1" as submitted by Erickson Construction, LLC.
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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 30th day of June, 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 June 30, 2020.
Signed this day of July 1, 2020
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 30th day of June, 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 June 30, 2020.
Signed this day of July 1, 2020
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy