CONSENT REGULAR MEETING - November 24, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 24th day of November A.D., 2020, there was begun and held a REGULAR 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 CONSENT REGULAR COMMISSIONERS' COURT November 24, 2020 2:00 P.M. |
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 19m:17s)
Valde Guerra requested that Consent Agenda item 3.T be pulled for further discussion.
The court moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda, excluding Consent Agenda item 3.T.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda, excluding Consent Agenda item 3.T.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 3.T. for further discussion. (Audio Reference 19m:48s)
1.
AI-78397
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-78398
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
B.
AI-78411
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Penitas tax year 2019 TIRZ payment, in the amount $77,453.70, respectively pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Penitas, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Penitas.
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3.
2020 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-78438
2020 - Executive Office (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-78415
2020 - CRIM DA (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-78423
2020 - DA CIVIL LITIGATION (1100)
D.
AI-78424
2020 - New Courthouse Project (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-78410
2020 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-78379
2020 - Adult Probation (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-78385
2020 - I. T. Department (1100 C.W.)
Attachments:
H.
AI-78351
2020 - Pct 2 Administration (1200)
Attachments:
I.
AI-78367
2020 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - U.S. Treasury (1228)
Attachments:
J.
AI-78369
2020 - Purchasing (1100)
Attachments:
K.
AI-78417
2020 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
L.
AI-78412
2020 - PCT 1 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
M.
AI-78335
2020 - PCT1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
N.
AI-78383
2020 - Pct.4 Endowment (1100)
Attachments:
O.
AI-78380
2020 - Pct.4 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
P.
AI-78334
2020 - DA Autopsies (1100)
Attachments:
Q.
AI-78337
2020 - Human Resources (1100)
Attachments:
R.
AI-78341
2020 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100)
Attachments:
S.
AI-78345
2020 - DA CCP59 (1223)
Attachments:
T.
AI-78360
2020 - DA FED SHRG - CCP 59 (1251) (Audio Reference 19m:48s)
Valde Guerra stated for the record that the agenda caption for Consent Agenda item 3.T. should state HIDTA CCP 59, and not DA FED SHRG - CCP 59
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Consent Agenda item 3.T, with stated correction.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda item 5 - Open Forum. (Audio Reference 20m:17s)
Valde Guerra stated for the record that the agenda caption for Consent Agenda item 3.T. should state HIDTA CCP 59, and not DA FED SHRG - CCP 59
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Consent Agenda item 3.T, with stated correction.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda item 5 - Open Forum. (Audio Reference 20m:17s)
Attachments:
U.
AI-78361
2020 - General Litigation (1100)
Attachments:
V.
AI-78346
2020 - Jail (1100)
Attachments:
W.
AI-78362
2020 - Veterans Services (1283)
Attachments:
X.
AI-78363
2020 - Probate Court (1243)
Attachments:
Y.
AI-78352
2020 - Auditor's Office (1100)
Attachments:
Z.
AI-78364
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Health Adm (1100)
Attachments:
AA.
AI-78326
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / COVID (1293)
Attachments:
BB.
AI-78328
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293)
Attachments:
CC.
AI-78329
2020 - Elections (1100)
Attachments:
DD.
AI-78332
2020 - Sheriff's CCP59 (1227)
Attachments:
EE.
AI-78333
2020 - DA FED SHRG - TREAS (1252)
Attachments:
FF.
AI-78324
2020 - Constable Pct 1 (1100)
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4.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-78349
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)
Attachments:
B.
AI-78437
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMIT
a. Applicant: Agua SUD
Legal Description: .66 acres out of lot 9-17 block 37 Citrus City subdivision (Pct. 3) (Western Road & Mile 7 Road))
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line south side of Tangerine Lane.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 2” water service line with 4” PVC casing boring Tangerine Lane.
a. Applicant: Agua SUD
Legal Description: .66 acres out of lot 9-17 block 37 Citrus City subdivision (Pct. 3) (Western Road & Mile 7 Road))
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line south side of Tangerine Lane.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 2” water service line with 4” PVC casing boring Tangerine Lane.
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5.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-78359
Pursuant to fuel policy, requesting approval to reimburse Tomas Salazar in the amount of $20.00 for the purchase of fuel for his county assigned vehicle due to fuel card not working properly with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
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6.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-78426
Requesting approval of requisition #424614 for 2020 membership dues to the Sheriff's Association of Texas for Sheriff J.E "Eddie" Guerra in the amount of $25.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-78425
Sheriff's Department:
Requesting approval of requisition #424487 for 2020 Swat Team Membership dues to the National Tactical Officers Association in the amount of $450.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue a payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval of requisition #424487 for 2020 Swat Team Membership dues to the National Tactical Officers Association in the amount of $450.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue a payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
C.
AI-78422
Sheriffs Dept (1100):
Requesting approval of requisition #424613 for 2020 team membership dues to the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (Team Leader, Captain Norberto Leal) in the amount of $200.00, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval of requisition #424613 for 2020 team membership dues to the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (Team Leader, Captain Norberto Leal) in the amount of $200.00, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
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7.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-78409
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 November 1-15, 2020 in the amount of $37,137.27 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 November 1-15, 2020 in the amount of $37,137.27 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
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8.
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-78442
County Auditor:
1. Requesting approval to purchase a training subscription from Cybrary for total price of $1,797.00;
2. Requesting authority for County Auditors to execute agreement subject to final legal review/approval as to form.
1. Requesting approval to purchase a training subscription from Cybrary for total price of $1,797.00;
2. Requesting authority for County Auditors to execute agreement subject to final legal review/approval as to form.
B.
AI-78439
Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $725,966.54 for the Pct 1 M6W (M9-M11) Project submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC.
Attachments:
C.
AI-78403
Pct. 1 (1351):
Requesting approval to pay invoice #10039233 in the amount of $6,139.20 for professional engineering services rendered in connection with the Precinct 1 Administration building-Emergency Generator-WA #2, as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc.
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D.
AI-78381
Approval to exercise the county's option to utilize the one (1) year renewal term available on C-17-330-12-19 Lease of Office Space to House County Departments {with same rates, terms and conditions} with R & L Guerra, LLC- (E-20-391-11-24).
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E.
AI-78370
New Courthouse Bus Shelter Project:
Requesting approval and authorization of payment to Noble Texas Builders for Application #1 in the amount of $12,905.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor (bus shelter project).
Requesting approval and authorization of payment to Noble Texas Builders for Application #1 in the amount of $12,905.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor (bus shelter project).
F.
AI-78365
Requesting approval and authorization to pay final invoice (payment app) for project PO #818071, JOC Buyboard RSMeans 581-19, for the Hidalgo County District Clerk Driveway for the amount of $15,778.11 submitted by Centennial Contractors, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
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 24th day of November, 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 November 24, 2020.
Signed this 25th day of November 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 24th day of November, 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 November 24, 2020.
Signed this 25th day of November 2020
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy