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WORKSHOP - September 22, 2020

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 22nd day of September A.D., 2020, there was begun and held a WORKSHOP of the Honorable Commissioners’ Court of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following members thereof were present, to-wit:
 
HONORABLE DAVID FUENTES

HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU

HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES
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:

WORKSHOP
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
September 22, 2020
11:00 A.M.
                                          

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a WORKSHOP 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:

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: www.hidalgocounty.us/HClive

To participate in public comment, please call: (956) 292-7630 and you will be given further instruction and be provided with a toll free number at that time.

 
1.
 
Roll Call (Audio Reference 1h:49m 51s)

Commissioner Cantu called the meeting to order at 12:35 P.M.

All members of the court were present during the roll call, with the exception of Judge Cortez and Commissioner Flores.
 
2.
AI-77387
Presentation and discussion on the 2021 Budget (Audio Reference 1h:50m 34s)

Sergio Cruz, with the Budget and Management Department, gave an update on the 2021 Budget, in conjunction with the Auditor's Office estimates. Mr. Cruz continued to explain the effect that the current COVID-19 pandemic has had on the county's revenue, as well as the past flooding events, and the upcoming expenses for the newly constructed courthouse.

No action was taken on item 2. 
 
3.
 
Adjourn (Audio Reference 2h:00m 20s)

Commissioner Cantu adjourned the meeting at 12:46 P.M.

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.

Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
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 22nd 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 22, 2020.

Signed this 28th 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