SPECIAL MEETING - October 20, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 20th day of October 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 October 20, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 13m:35s)
Valde Guerra requested that Consent Agenda items 6.A.1 & 6.A.2 be pulled for further discussion.
The court moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda, excluding Consent Agenda items 6.A.1 & 6.A.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, action was taken by JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to approve the Consent Agenda, excluding Consent Agenda items 6.A.1 & 6.A.2.
Vote: 4- 0 – Unanimously
Commissioner Flores did not participate in the approval of the Consent Agenda.
The court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 6.A for further discussion. (Audio Reference 14m:25s)
1.
AI-77928
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.)
Attachments:
2.
Auditor's Office:
A.
AI-77930
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
3.
2020 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-77900
2020 - Pct.3 TXDOT (1315)
Attachments:
B.
AI-77866
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-77868
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Health Adm (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-77885
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHEP (1293)
Attachments:
E.
AI-77886
2020 - County Court-At-Law No. 1 (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-77890
2020 - HAVA CARES ACT (1283)
Attachments:
G.
AI-77884
2020 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-77860
2020 - I. T. Department (1100 C.W.)
Attachments:
I.
AI-77476
2020 - 275th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
J.
AI-77824
2020 - WIC ADM (1292)
Attachments:
K.
AI-77829
2020 - Constable Pct 1 (1100)
Attachments:
L.
AI-77831
2020 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100)
Attachments:
M.
AI-77761
2020 - D.A. State Supplement (1281)
Attachments:
4.
2020 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-77848
Pct.4 CO 2017 (1351):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Warehouse Storage Mezzanine Bldg. to Pct. 4 Mechanic Shop in the amount of $227,349.77
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Warehouse Storage Mezzanine Bldg. to Pct. 4 Mechanic Shop in the amount of $227,349.77
Attachments:
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-77833
Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
Attachments:
B.
AI-77852
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: Spectrum (Project# 2165471/WESA)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole installation: East side of Chevy Street approximately 150 feet north of Mile 13 ½ North Road. (Pct. 1)
b. Applicant: Spectrum (Project# 1443656/WES7)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole installation: North of Mile 11 North Road approximately 600 feet west of Mile 1 West Road. (Pct. 1)
c. Applicant: Spectrum (Project# 2401654/WES8)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole installation: North of Monte Cristo Road approximately 445 feet west of Tower Road. (Pct. 4)
d. Applicant: Spectrum (Project# 1688863/SM104)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole installation: East of Bensen Palm Drive approximately 300 feet south of Mile 6 ½ North Road. (Pct. 3)
e. Applicant: Bernardo Chapa
Legal Description: 13.72 acre tract of land out of the west 16.66 acres of the east 31.60 acres out of Lot 7 Section 266 Texas Mexican Railway Co. Subdivision; (Valverde Commercial Acres Subdivision) (Pct. 4) (Valverde Road & Tex-Mex Road)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 24” HP Storm sewer line boring south of Tex-Mex Road and extending west approximately 1,320 feet from Valverde Road discharging to an existing drain ditch canal.
f. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: .34 acres tract of land out of a 4.839 tract of land out of Farm tract 100 West and Adams Tract Subdivision (Pct. 1) (Rancho Viejo Street & Mile 4 ½ West Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” water line south of Rancho Viejo Street.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Rancho Viejo Street.
g. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Delta Orchards No. 1 Lot 64 north east 9.19 acres out of all lots 66 && 68 (Pct. 4) (F.M. 2812 & Mile 21 North Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” water line south of Mile 21 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 21 North Road.
h. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 2.5 acres tract of land out of Lot 1 Engleman Resubdivision of Block 30-B La Blanca (Pct. 1) (Mile 11 North Road & Old La Blanca Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” water line west of Old La Blanca Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 4” water line extension south of Mile 11 North Road approximately 1,230 feet west of Old la Blanca Road.
a. Applicant: Spectrum (Project# 2165471/WESA)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole installation: East side of Chevy Street approximately 150 feet north of Mile 13 ½ North Road. (Pct. 1)
b. Applicant: Spectrum (Project# 1443656/WES7)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole installation: North of Mile 11 North Road approximately 600 feet west of Mile 1 West Road. (Pct. 1)
c. Applicant: Spectrum (Project# 2401654/WES8)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole installation: North of Monte Cristo Road approximately 445 feet west of Tower Road. (Pct. 4)
d. Applicant: Spectrum (Project# 1688863/SM104)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole installation: East of Bensen Palm Drive approximately 300 feet south of Mile 6 ½ North Road. (Pct. 3)
e. Applicant: Bernardo Chapa
Legal Description: 13.72 acre tract of land out of the west 16.66 acres of the east 31.60 acres out of Lot 7 Section 266 Texas Mexican Railway Co. Subdivision; (Valverde Commercial Acres Subdivision) (Pct. 4) (Valverde Road & Tex-Mex Road)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 24” HP Storm sewer line boring south of Tex-Mex Road and extending west approximately 1,320 feet from Valverde Road discharging to an existing drain ditch canal.
f. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: .34 acres tract of land out of a 4.839 tract of land out of Farm tract 100 West and Adams Tract Subdivision (Pct. 1) (Rancho Viejo Street & Mile 4 ½ West Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” water line south of Rancho Viejo Street.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Rancho Viejo Street.
g. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Delta Orchards No. 1 Lot 64 north east 9.19 acres out of all lots 66 && 68 (Pct. 4) (F.M. 2812 & Mile 21 North Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” water line south of Mile 21 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 21 North Road.
h. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 2.5 acres tract of land out of Lot 1 Engleman Resubdivision of Block 30-B La Blanca (Pct. 1) (Mile 11 North Road & Old La Blanca Road) Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” water line west of Old La Blanca Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 4” water line extension south of Mile 11 North Road approximately 1,230 feet west of Old la Blanca Road.
Attachments:
C.
AI-77861
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMIT
a. Applicant: Agua SUD
Legal Description: 1.00 acre tract of land being the east 1.00 acre of a 2.00 acre parcel out of a 349.15 acres tract in 126 out of porciones 39 & 40 and share 3 of porcion 41 an ancient jurisdiction to Reynosa Mexico now Hidalgo County Texas.(Pct. 3)
(Mesquite Lane & El Pinto Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” water line south of Mesquite Lane and existing 6” sanitary sewer line west of Fresnos Street.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: 3-1” water service lines with a 2” PVC casing boring Mesquite Lane and 1-8” sewer line with a 16” casing crossing Mesquite Lane.
a. Applicant: Agua SUD
Legal Description: 1.00 acre tract of land being the east 1.00 acre of a 2.00 acre parcel out of a 349.15 acres tract in 126 out of porciones 39 & 40 and share 3 of porcion 41 an ancient jurisdiction to Reynosa Mexico now Hidalgo County Texas.(Pct. 3)
(Mesquite Lane & El Pinto Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” water line south of Mesquite Lane and existing 6” sanitary sewer line west of Fresnos Street.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: 3-1” water service lines with a 2” PVC casing boring Mesquite Lane and 1-8” sewer line with a 16” casing crossing Mesquite Lane.
Attachments:
6.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-77826
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,392,637.04 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 10/01/2020 to 10/14/2020.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
(Audio Reference 14m:25s)
Valde Guerra stated for the record that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda items 6.A.1 & 6.A.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Consent Agenda item 6.A.1 & 6.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
The court proceeded back to the Regular Agenda to item 5 - Open Forum (Audio Reference 15m:09s)
| 10/01-07/20 | $ 696,644.77 |
| 10/08-14/20 | $ 695,992.27 |
| TOTAL | $ 1,392,637.04 |
(Audio Reference 14m:25s)
Valde Guerra stated for the record that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda items 6.A.1 & 6.A.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Consent Agenda item 6.A.1 & 6.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
The court proceeded back to the Regular Agenda to item 5 - Open Forum (Audio Reference 15m:09s)
Attachments:
B.
AI-77828
Self-Insured (2202):
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of October 1-15, 2020 in the amount of $53,905.20 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of October 1-15, 2020 in the amount of $53,905.20 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Attachments:
C.
AI-77836
Requesting approval to reimburse Ms. Diana Huallpa, Wellness Program Coordinator, In the amount of $140.25 for invoice 704403433 which Ms. Huallpa paid in order to launch the Hidalgo County Wellness Program website by the announced launch date due to Wix.com’s payment terms, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Requisition #422672
Attachments:
7.
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-77880
Requesting approval of Application Payment No. 10 in the amount of $52,944.57 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.
Attachments:
B.
AI-77758
Acceptance and approval of payment app. #7 in the amount of $49,076.68 submitted by Sam Engineering and Surveying for the Pct. #1 Mile 6 West Road (Mile 9 to Mile 11) project.
Attachments:
C.
AI-77857
Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $828,677.68 for the Pct 1 M6W (M9-M11) Project submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC.
Attachments:
D.
AI-77822
Approval to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided in the multiple award contract (C-17-150-07-25) with Waukesha Pearce Industries, Inc. and (C-17-150A-07-25) Holt Texas, for Hidalgo County - "Service Repair & Maintenance to County Generators", under the same rates, terms and conditions.
Attachments:
E.
AI-77830
Executive Office-Code Enforcement:
Approval of one (1) 48 month Capital Copier Lease with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh USA, through HC's membership/participation with DIR Cooperative Contract [DIR-CPO-4435]:
| Requisition # | Months | Model | Monthly Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 421008 | 48 | IMC6000 | $291.35 |
Attachments:
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 20th day of October, 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 October 20, 2020.
Signed this 22nd day of October 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 20th day of October, 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 October 20, 2020.
Signed this 22nd day of October 2020
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy