BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 8th day of September 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 September 8, 2020 9:45 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 18m:58s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve all items of the Consent Agenda with the exception of items 7.A., 10.A., 11.A.1, 11.A.2, 12.A. & 12.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 7.A. (Audio Reference 20m:25s)
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct1 Sanitation (001) (430) to Pct1 Parks (013) (610) in the total amount of $3,000.00 to purchase supplies for the repair of Delta Lake Park office.
Valde Guerra, of the Executive Office, informed the court that he has received the Moody Foundation approval, and will be forwarding the approval to the Auditor's Office. Mr. Guerra also ensured that the document will be attached to the agenda item.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval as stated above by Valde Guerra for Consent Agenda item 7.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 10.A. (Audio Reference 20m:55s)
2. Requesting approval of partial permit fee refund to Rolando Badillo in the amount of $50.00.
Approval of certification of revenues, by Co. Auditor, for the DWI Court Grant program income and appropriation of same for the month of August 2020 in the amount of $884.00
Requesting approval to pay 2020 Hidalgo County Bar Association Membership Dues in the total amount of $75.00 with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Audio Reference 20m:55s)
Valde Guerra stated that the affidavit for the membership dues was inadvertently attached, and clarified that the Bar Association Dues will be attached, and the affidavit will be corrected.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval, as stated above by Valde Guerra for Consent Agenda item 10.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 11.A.1 & 11.A.2. (Audio Reference 21m:34s)
| 08/20-26/20 | $ 498,081.58 |
| 08/27-31/20 | $ 307,830.02 |
| 09/01-03/20 | $ 270,357.23 |
| TOTAL | $1,076,268.83 |
(Audio Reference 21m:34s)
Valde Guerra stated for the record, that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action as it pertains to Consent Agenda items 11.A.1 & 11.A.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 11.A.1 & 11.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained.
The court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 12.A.1 & 12.A.2. (Audio Reference 22m:14s)
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).
(Audio Reference 22m:14s)
Judge Cortez stated that at the last meeting the court put a parameter on the amount of money that the court wanted to spend to advertise all the programs that they have, and requested clarification on Consent Agenda item 12.A.1 & 12.A.2, and how it can be used.
Martha Salazar, from the Purchasing Department, clarified that Commissioner Torres had acknowledged that this was part of the campaign & strategy that was approved by the court last week.
Commissioner Eddie Cantu stated that he had not seen this item, and requested for further discussion before any action was taken. Commissioner Ellie Torres was in agreement to postpone any action on Consent Agenda items 12.A.1 & 12.A.2.
No action taken on Consent Agenda items 12.A.1 & 12.A.2.
The court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 12.B. (Audio Reference 24m:12s)
(Audio Reference 24m:12s)
Martha Salazar, from the Purchasing Department, requested approval subject to legal counsel’s final review, and approval as to form.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to legal counsel’s final review, and approval as to form.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The court returned back to Regular Agenda item 5 - Open Forum (Audio Reference 24m:47s)
| Project | PO Number | Inv. Date | Inv. Number | Inv. Amount |
| WA#1 | 785461 | 8/31/2020 | 11328284 | 4,263.58 |
| WA#2 | 793535 | 8/31/2020 | 11328282 | 3,100.00 |
Requesting acceptance & approval of invoice #11328259 in the amount of $600.00 for FM 493 South project - WA#1, as submitted by contracted/project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Dicker Road Project (WA#2) | 08/31/20 | 11328260 | $ 2,297.33 | 778854 |
| Dicker Road Project (WA#1) | 08/31/20 | 11328261 | $ 1,992.32 | 762740 |
| Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#2) | 08/31/20 | 11328285 | $38,344.77 | 796794 |
| Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#3) | 08/31/20 | 11328286 | $15,968.25 | 795673 |
| Nolana Loop Project | 08/31/20 | 11328287 | $31,328.52 | 760468 |
| Eldora Road Project | 08/31/20 | 11328288 | $12,218.98 | 764302 |
| SH107/Bus 281 Rd & Drain Improv Prj (WA#2) | 08/31/20 | 11328289 | $50,384.42 | 788634 |
| Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#1) | 08/31/20 | 11328294 | $15,556.69 | 732294 |
| SH107/Bus 281 Rd & Drain Improv Prj (WA#1) | 08/31/20 | 11328295 | $15,947.07 | 750481 |
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project | 09/01/20 | 20245 | $ 9,437.13 | 767363 |
| Military Highway Extension Project (WA#2) | 09/01/20 | 20246 | $15,891.78 | 770537 |
| Military Highway Extension Project (WA#4) | 09/01/20 | 20247 | $ 9,223.15 | 818820 |
| Regional Linear Park Project Phase II (WA#1) | 09/01/20 | 20248 | $ 6,814.98 | 790326 |
| Valle Alto Park Youth Facility Project | 09/01/20 | 20249 | $ 3,865.03 | 792886 |
| Dicker Road Project | 09/01/20 | 20250 | $69,335.69 | 803856 |
| Regional Linear Park Project - Ph I&II (WA#2) | 09/01/20 | 20251 | $ 6,273.01 | 813382 |
| Invoice No. | Date | Project | PO No. | Amount |
| 11328269 | 8-31-2020 | Veteran Blvd. WA #3 | 772041 | $19,672.50 |
| Invoice No. | Date | Project | PO No. | Amount |
| 11328268 | 8-31-2020 | Liberty Rd. WA #4 | 735736 | $ 36,200.00 |
| 11328262 | 8-31-2020 | Liberty Rd. WA #3 | 735526 | $ 37,547.53 |
| 11328258 | 8-31-2020 | Liberty Rd. WA #5 | 818290 | $ 53,700.00 |
| 11328280 | 8-31-2020 | Mile 3 WA#2 | 720579 | $ 22,290.50 |
| 11328271 | 8-31-2020 | Mile 3 WA#4 | 771660 | $ 21,309.79 |
| 11328270 | 8-31-2020 | FM 676 WA #2 | 806793 | $212,160.00 |
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Project | Invoice # | Invoice Amount |
| 8/31/2020 | 785986 | FM1925 10th to McColl WA#2 | 11328265 | $ 8,559.71 |
| 8/31/2020 | 739761 | FM1925 Wallace Rd to 10th | 11328240 | $14,266.02 |
| 8/31/2020 | 725312 | FM1925 10th to McColl WA#1 | 11328264 | $ 6,564.10 |
| 8/31/2020 | 728311 | FM2220 Ware Rd Project FM676 to FM1925 | 11328267 | $ 6,355.86 |
| 8/31/2020 | 703928 | FM1925 - FM907 E. to SH68 | 11328256 | $ 4,750.00 |
| 8/31/2020 | 785987 | FM 1925 WA#3 Alamo Rd to Sharp | 11328263 | $ 9,468.00 |
| 9/1/2020 | 811749 | Mechanical Shop | 40092 | $ 4,115.96 |
| Vendor | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. | 8/31/20 | 11328273 | $12,577.44 | 811639 |
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 8th day of September, 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 September 8, 2020.
Signed this 14th day of September 2020
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy