SPECIAL MEETING - December 1, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 1st day of December 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 ELIIE 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 December 1, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 08m:46s)
Valde Guerra requested that Consent Agenda items 9.A.1 & 2 be pulled for further discussion.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on the Consent Agenda, excluding items 9.A.1 & 9.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 9.A.1 & 9.A.2. for further discussion. (Audio Reference 09m:12s)
1.
AI-78399
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-78400
Presentation of Fund Information Report
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3.
2020 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-78511
2020 - DA Autopsies (1100)
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B.
AI-78493
2020 - CCL#3 Probate Court (1100)
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C.
AI-78478
2020 - Elections Department - CTCL Grant (1283)
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D.
AI-78472
2020 - Planning Dept. (1100)
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E.
AI-78413
2020 - County Judge (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-78476
2020 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-78480
2020 - Pct 1 TXDOT (1315)
Attachments:
H.
AI-78468
2020 - Pct 1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
I.
AI-78492
2020 - PCT 1 R&B (1200)
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J.
AI-78475
2020 - Constable Pct. 2 (1284)
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K.
AI-78458
2020 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100)
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L.
AI-78452
2020 - D.A. CJD DVSP (1281)
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4.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-78479
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)
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B.
AI-78466
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Los Feliz Phase 1 Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Valley Right of Way Services LLC) (Brushline Road & Mile 22 ½ North Road)
*Reimbursement request: $21,000.00 for (14) Ossf’s
a. Los Feliz Phase 1 Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Valley Right of Way Services LLC) (Brushline Road & Mile 22 ½ North Road)
*Reimbursement request: $21,000.00 for (14) Ossf’s
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C.
AI-78489
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: Fiberlight (Segment #CC01076A)
Proposed location of Fiber Optic Cable:Starting at the northwest corner of Dicker road and Cesar Chavez Road a (2) 1 ¼” HDPE SDR-11 Conduits will be extended south of Dicker Road approximate ½ mile along the west side of Cesar Chavez Road. (Pct. 2)
b. Applicant: Fiberlight (Segment #CC01545B)
Proposed location of Fiber Optic Cable:Starting at the northeast corner of Doolittle Road and Curve Road a (2) 1 ¼” HDPE SDR-11 Conduits will be extended east of Doolittle Road approximate ¼ mile along the south side of Curve Road. (Pct. 4)
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 12.50 acre tract of land out of Lot 16 Block 92 Missouri Texas Land & Irrigation Co. (Pct. 4)
(F.M. 1925 & Sharp Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” water line east of Sharp Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Sharp Road.
d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 29.834 acre out of Lot 16 Block 45 Alamo Land & Sugar Co. (Proposed; Sedona Estates Subdivision) (Pct. 2) (Sioux Road & Alamo Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line south of Sioux Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Two 8” PVC water lines with a 16” steel casing boring Sioux Road.
e. Applicant: Jacobs (MRSTX 039234)
Proposed location of Fiber Optic Cable:A (2) 1 ¼” HDPE SDR-11 Conduits located east of Cesar Chavez Road will be extended south approximately 400.00’ from the north east intersection of Curve Road and Cesar Chavez Road. From said intersection another (2) 1 ¼” HDPE SDR-11 Conduits will bore west crossing Cesar Chavez Road (Pct. 4)
a. Applicant: Fiberlight (Segment #CC01076A)
Proposed location of Fiber Optic Cable:Starting at the northwest corner of Dicker road and Cesar Chavez Road a (2) 1 ¼” HDPE SDR-11 Conduits will be extended south of Dicker Road approximate ½ mile along the west side of Cesar Chavez Road. (Pct. 2)
b. Applicant: Fiberlight (Segment #CC01545B)
Proposed location of Fiber Optic Cable:Starting at the northeast corner of Doolittle Road and Curve Road a (2) 1 ¼” HDPE SDR-11 Conduits will be extended east of Doolittle Road approximate ¼ mile along the south side of Curve Road. (Pct. 4)
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 12.50 acre tract of land out of Lot 16 Block 92 Missouri Texas Land & Irrigation Co. (Pct. 4)
(F.M. 1925 & Sharp Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” water line east of Sharp Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Sharp Road.
d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 29.834 acre out of Lot 16 Block 45 Alamo Land & Sugar Co. (Proposed; Sedona Estates Subdivision) (Pct. 2) (Sioux Road & Alamo Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” water line south of Sioux Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Two 8” PVC water lines with a 16” steel casing boring Sioux Road.
e. Applicant: Jacobs (MRSTX 039234)
Proposed location of Fiber Optic Cable:A (2) 1 ¼” HDPE SDR-11 Conduits located east of Cesar Chavez Road will be extended south approximately 400.00’ from the north east intersection of Curve Road and Cesar Chavez Road. From said intersection another (2) 1 ¼” HDPE SDR-11 Conduits will bore west crossing Cesar Chavez Road (Pct. 4)
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5.
Texas AgriLife Extension Service:
A.
AI-78457
Reimbursement to Andrea Valdez, County Extension Agent-Family & Community Health in the amount of $12.95 for CANVA computer software used for developing flyers and signs for our department's many classes/presentations/programs offered for the month of November, 2020 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
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6.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-78484
District Clerk Fee report for the month of October 2020 $358,866.11
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7.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-78486
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | A3710.01.000.0010.00 | JESUS MOLINA | $2,900.00 |
| 2 | F4650.00.000.0015.00 | KEILA VIANNEY IBARRA | $3,915.02 |
| 3 | J2120.00.000.0149.00 | CORELOGIC | $5,491.42 |
| 4 | L1953.00.000.0001.10 | THE TIPPIT LAW FIRM | $4,108.24 |
| 5 | S0229.00.000.0047.00 | MONICA M RODRIGUEZ GARZA | $3,068.14 |
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AI-78482
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | A1750.03.000.0403.00 | WEBSTER JUDITH A & THOMAS CLAYTON | $3,339.60 |
| 2 | C0640.99.000.0000.00 | ENGS COMMERCIAL FINANCE CO | $3,397.45 |
| 3 | J5700.71.000.0010.00 | FILEGONIA SITE CONTRACTORS LLC | $3,070.55 |
| 4 | L6225.04.000.0183.00 | LOPEZ NICANOR | $3,178.98 |
| 5 | L6225.04.000.0183.00 | LOPEZ NICANOR | $3,689.14 |
| 6 | R0409.00.000.0048.00 | ROGERS PAUL SCOTT O & MIRNA B | $2,777.09 |
| 7 | R1320.00.000.0001.00 | LOPEZ MARIA S & JOSE A JR | $2,970.87 |
| 8 | R1320.00.000.0001.00 | LOPEZ MARIA S & JOSE A JR | $2,619.47 |
| 9 | R1341.00.000.0032.00 | MEDINA LUCIA | $2,615.57 |
| 10 | R3255.00.000.000A.00 | RONEY GLEN E | $10,006.56 |
| 11 | S2973.01.000.0007.00 | VALDEZ JOSE A & YOLANDA | $2,971.16 |
| 12 | S2973.01.000.0007.00 | VALDEZ JOSE A & YOLANDA | $3,118.12 |
| 13 | S3575.00.000.0028.00 | MARTINEZ LUIS JR | $2,657.43 |
| 14 | S5950.99.023.0006.09 | LA QUINTA USED AUTO PARTS & AUTO SALES | $6,789.63 |
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8.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-78498
District Attorney (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for several District Attorney's Office employees, in the amount of $2,545.00 (Requisition #422092), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for several District Attorney's Office employees, in the amount of $2,545.00 (Requisition #422092), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
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B.
AI-78373
Domestic Relations Office (1100):
Approval of 2021 membership dues for the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC REQ #424465) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor's Office for the following:
1). Institutional Membership cost is $390 (for all staff members)
2). Texas Chapter Dues - Institutional cost is $40 (for all staff members)
Approval of 2021 membership dues for the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC REQ #424465) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor's Office for the following:
1). Institutional Membership cost is $390 (for all staff members)
2). Texas Chapter Dues - Institutional cost is $40 (for all staff members)
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Budget & Management:
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AI-78449
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $637,974.88 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 11/12/20 to 11/18/20.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Valde Guerra stated that for the record that Commissioner Fuentes would abstain from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda items 9.A.1 & 2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by JUDGE, RICHARD CORTEZ, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Consent Agenda items 9.A.1 & 2.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
The court proceeded to Regular Agenda item 5 - Open Forum (Audio Reference 09m:45s)
| 11/12-18/20 | $637,974.88 |
| TOTAL | $637,974.88 |
Valde Guerra stated that for the record that Commissioner Fuentes would abstain from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda items 9.A.1 & 2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by JUDGE, RICHARD CORTEZ, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Consent Agenda items 9.A.1 & 2.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
The court proceeded to Regular Agenda item 5 - Open Forum (Audio Reference 09m:45s)
10.
IT Department:
A.
AI-78494
Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless devices with service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
| Department: | Qty: | Description: | Employee/ID: | Service Plan: | Equipment/Cost: |
| District Attorney | 10 | New Mifi with Service | Office Use | Custom 4G Unlimited MB Plan w/ MBP for National Security, Public Safety, & First Responders @ $37.99 ea. per month | Mifi 88000 @ $0 |
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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-78477
Pct. 1 is requesting approval of payment on invoice #17B3 in the amount $19,047.65 submitted by Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC., in connection with engineering services provided under Contract C-17-290-11-21 (WA#1), for Midway Rd. improvement project.
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B.
AI-78453
Approval of Application for Payment No. 11 in the amount of $1,026,976.85 for the Pct 2 Dicker Road Project submitted by the contractor, 2GS, LLC through Contract C-19-017-11-05 and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
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C.
AI-78465
Requesting approval to correct cost proposal amount (previously approved on 9/29/20-AI 77578) for WILLSCOT resulting in an increase of $1.00
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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 1st day December, 2020
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Victoria Brewster, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on December 1st, 2020
Signed this 2nd day of December 2020
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Victoria Brewster, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 1st day December, 2020
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Victoria Brewster, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on December 1st, 2020
Signed this 2nd day of December 2020
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Victoria Brewster, Deputy