BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 11th day of August 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 ELLIE TORRES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 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 August 11, 2020 9:30 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. (Tracking # 11:13)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2 EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve all items listed on the Consent Agenda with the exception of items 8.B.1&2, 9.A., 9.X. and 9.Y.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
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Mr. Valde Guerra stated for the Record that Commissioner Fuentes will be abstaining from discussion and/or action as it pertains to Consent Agenda Items 8.B.1 & 2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court moved to approve Consent Agenda Items 8.B.1 & 2.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Commissioner David Fuentes Abstained.
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Items 9.A., 9.X. and 9.Y were taken up individually.
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Mr. Valde Guerra requested that the Court go back and rescind the action taken on approving the Consent Agenda.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to rescind the action taken on approving the Consent Agenda.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Mr. Valde Guerra then requested that the Court pull Consent Agenda Item 7.C. and approve the balance of the Consent Agenda. He explained to the Court that they had already taken action on items 9.X., 9.A & 9.Y and the abstention of 8.B.1 & 2 so now he’s asking to pull out Consent Agenda Item 7.C. and then approve the balance of the consent Agenda.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the Consent Agenda as recommended by Mr. Valde Guerra.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Road Maintenance (prog. 006) to Pct 2 Administration (prog. 005) in the amount of $8,091.68 to fund expenditures.
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments into the Co. Wide Adm.- Contingency account.
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | B2950.00.000.0002.05 | WALGREEN CO | $9,084.30 |
| 2 | L6556.00.000.0001.00 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS INC | $17,213.01 |
| 3 | L6560.00.000.0004.00 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS INC | $25,245.18 |
| 4 | P6300.00.000.0016.10 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS INC | $33,219.04 |
| 5 | P7475.00.000.001B.00 | LOWE'S HOME CENTERS INC | $24,099.38 |
| 6 | S2695.00.000.0001.00 | WALGREEN CO | $5,134.93 |
| 7 | S5950.00.011.0002.05 | BOX FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP LTD | $2,880.22 |
| 8 | S5950.00.011.0002.05 | BOX FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP LTD | $2,672.02 |
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | P4404.01.000.0073.00 | NOE LOPEZ | $3,911.45 |
Requesting approval to pay membership dues in the amount of $225.00 to the Texas Chapter Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) for Diana Huallpa Trevino, Wellness Program Coordinator III, Flora Vazquez Employee Benefits, Division Manager III, Sergio Cruz, Budget Officer with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. Req# 418982
Renewing the 2020-2021 Texas Narcotic Officers Association (TNOA) membership dues for the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney HIDTA Task Force in the total amount of $40.00 ($40.00 per member - one (1) HIDTA Agent)
Mr. Guerra stated for the record : I would like to Correct a requisition that was posted. Requisition number that is posted is 0049111 and that should actually be requisition number 4191111.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the correction of requisition # from #0049111 to the correct # 419111.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
| 07/23-29/20 | $ 542,965.46 |
| 07/30-31/20 | $ 21,429.37 |
| 08/01-05/20 | $ 462,134.90 |
| TOTAL | $1,026,529.73 |
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).
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval, subject to final legal review of the packet.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Approval of New account information required by Merry X-Ray Corporation for all new buyers (awarded vendor for C-20-172-07-28) for the purchase and installation of one (1) X-Ray Machine with with authority for Executive Officer, Purchasing Agent, or Assistant Purchasing Agent to sign.
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of RFB No. 2020-220-09-02-JJR for the project titled: "LEASE OF TOWER WESLACO," including re-adverting when/if applicable.
| Requisition# | Months | Model | Monthly Payment |
| 418498 | 36 | ImageRUNNER ADVANCE DX-4725i | $148.90 |
| Weekend (Based on min of 8 hours of usage per day) | $680.00 Per Day |
| Holidays (Based on min of 8 hours of usage per day) | $680.00 Per Day |
| Emergency (Based on min of 8 hours of usage per day) | $680.00 Per Day |
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Dicker Road Project (WA#2) | 07/31/20 | 11328225 | $ 2,297.32 | 778854 |
| Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#1) | 07/31/20 | 11328244 | $21,094.61 | 732294 |
| SH107/Bus 281 Rd & Drain Improv Prj (WA#1) | 07/31/20 | 113282445 | $15,558.72 | 750481 |
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Military Highway Extension Project | 08/03/20 | 20240 | $ 15,891.79 | 770537 |
| Regional Linear Park Project Phase II (WA#1) | 08/03/20 | 20241 | $ 49,453.46 | 790326 |
| Valle Alto Park Youth Facility Project | 08/03/20 | 20242 | $ 1,932.51 | 792886 |
| Dicker Road Project | 08/03/20 | 20243 | $102,241.93 | 803856 |
| Regional Linear Park Project - Ph I&II (WA#2) | 08/03/20 | 20244 | $ 4,432.84 | 813382 |
| Vendor | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. | 7/31/20 | 11328237 | $12,577.44 | 811639 |
| Invoice No. | Date | Project | PO No. | Amount |
| 11328249 | 7-31-2020 | Veterans Blvd. WA #3 | 772041 | $47,518.07 |
| 11328229 | 7-31-2020 | FM 676 (Mile 5) WA #2 | 806793 | $260,450.00 |
| 11328248 | 7-31-2020 | Mile 3 WA #6 | 784305 | $46,774.92 |
| 11328228 | 7-31-2020 | Mile 3 WA #4 | 771660 | $36,585.80 |
| 11328236 | 7-31-2020 | Mile 3 WA #2 | 720579 | $20,121.00 |
| 11328242 | 7-31-2020 | Liberty Rd. WA #5 | 818290 | $75,150.00 |
| 11328243 | 7-31-2020 | Liberty Rd. WA #3 | 735526 | $38,750.97 |
| 11328227 | 7-31-2020 | Liberty Rd. WA #4 | 735736 | $97,300.00 |
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Project | Invoice # | Invoice Amount |
| 07/31/2020 | 812902 | HC. Pct.4 Storage Addition | 10040658 | $1,860.00 |
| 05/01/2020 | 811749 | Mechanical Shop | 40088 | $3,073.40 |
| 08/03/2020 | 811749 | Mechanical Shop | 40090 | $2,233.68 |
| 07/31/2020 | 816337 | FM1925 N. Alamo | 11328224 | $6,006.60 |
| 07/31/2020 | 739761 | FM1925 WA#1 Wallace to 10th | 11328240 | $13,186.53 |
| 07/31/2020 | 725312 | FM1925 10th to McColl | 11328239 | $12,134.15 |
| 07/31/2020 | 703928 | FM1925 907 East to East SH68 | 11328222 | $1,900.00 |
| 07/31/2020 | 808447 | Mile 5 Project WA#2 | 11328234 | $57,136.05 |
| 07/31/2020 | 728311 | FM2220 - FM676 to FM1925 | 11328241 | $8,688.71 |
Martha Salazar made a correction to the contract number to read C-19-123-07-30 and not C-19-123-07-03 as posted on the Agenda.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval with the correction made to the contract number, subject to the 1295.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval, subject to the 1295.
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 11th day of August, 2020
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Priscilla Torres, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on August 11, 2020.
Signed this 12th day of August 2020
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Priscilla Torres, Deputy