SPECIAL MEETING - January 12, 2021
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 12th day of January A.D., 2021, 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 EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL 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 January 12, 2021 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 24m:14s)
Valde Guerra requested that the court pull Consent Agenda items 6.A., 11.A.1, & 11.A.2. for further discussion.
The court move to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda.
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 remainder of the Consent Agenda.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 6.A for further discussion. (Audio Reference 24m:43s)
1.
AI-79111
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.
Presentation of Fund Information Report
B.
AI-78992
Discussion, consideration, and approval for the County Auditor's Office to conduct an audit of the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report prepared by the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, HIDTA, Constable Precinct 1, Constable Precinct 2, Constable Precinct 3, Constable Precinct 4, Constable Precinct 5, and Hidalgo County Fire Marshal for fiscal year 2020 and the District Attorney's Office for fiscal year 2021 pursuant to the Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report requirements.
3.
2020 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-79074
2020 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-79070
2020 - Tax Office (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-79064
2020 - JUST CRT ASSIST&TECH (1242)
Attachments:
D.
AI-79012
2020 - Pct 2 Administration (1200)
Attachments:
E.
AI-79053
2020 - Pct.4 Emergency Srv (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-79057
2020 - Pct.4 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-79058
2020 - Pct.4 Rd Maintenance (1200)
Attachments:
H.
AI-79054
2020 - Pct.4 Admin (1200)
Attachments:
I.
AI-79052
2020 - Pct.4 Endowment (1100)
Attachments:
J.
AI-79014
2020 - Pct.4 ICA UT Health (1100)
Attachments:
K.
AI-79003
2020 - Constable Precinct 4 (1284)
Attachments:
L.
AI-79001
2020 - District Clerk (1100)
Attachments:
4.
2021 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-79100
2021 - DA Autopsies (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-79076
2021 PCT 1 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-79045
2021- Health & Human Services (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-79063
2021 - I.T. Department (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-78974
2021 - District Clerk (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-78975
2021 - Domestic Relations Office (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-79036
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept. - PHEP Hazards (1293)
H.
AI-78996
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHEP (1293)
Attachments:
I.
AI-78984
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept./ COVID-19 (1293)
Attachments:
J.
AI-78976
2021 - Pct 1 CRC (1100)
Attachments:
K.
AI-78979
2021 Pct 1 CRC Monte Alto (1100)
Attachments:
L.
AI-78983
2021 - Pct 1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
M.
AI-78973
2021 - Pct 1 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
N.
AI-78964
2021 - Executive Office (1100)
Attachments:
O.
AI-78965
2021 - 389th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
P.
AI-78971
2021 - WIC-BF(1292)
Attachments:
Q.
AI-78959
2021 - Human Resources (1100)
Attachments:
5.
2020 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-79004
Pct. #1 (1351):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from program 246 to program 268 in the amount of $83,381.00 to fund M12N (M1W-M2W).
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from program 246 to program 268 in the amount of $83,381.00 to fund M12N (M1W-M2W).
Attachments:
B.
AI-79018
CO2017-Pct 2 Hidalgo CRC Yth Facility Prj (1351):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from CO-2017 Various Pct 2 Projects into CO2017-Pct 2 Hidalgo CRC Youth Facility Project in the amount of $17,369.82 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from CO-2017 Various Pct 2 Projects into CO2017-Pct 2 Hidalgo CRC Youth Facility Project in the amount of $17,369.82 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
C.
AI-79067
TxDOT - Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project - Phase II (1315):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from TxDOT-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project - Phase I into TxDOT-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project - Phase II in the total amount of $40,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from TxDOT-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project - Phase I into TxDOT-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project - Phase II in the total amount of $40,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
6.
2021 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-79039
2021 Pct 1 CRC:
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 1 Sanitation (013) (610) to Pct 1 CRC Monte Alto (272) (610) in the amount of $2000.00, to cover the purchase a refrigerator and stove for the CRC Monte Alto facility.
(Audio Reference 24m:43s)
Valde Guerra stated a correction to the Precinct 1's sanitation, in which the program number should state 001.
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 6.A, with stated correction.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 11.A. (Audio Reference 25m:09s)
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 1 Sanitation (013) (610) to Pct 1 CRC Monte Alto (272) (610) in the amount of $2000.00, to cover the purchase a refrigerator and stove for the CRC Monte Alto facility.
(Audio Reference 24m:43s)
Valde Guerra stated a correction to the Precinct 1's sanitation, in which the program number should state 001.
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 6.A, with stated correction.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 11.A. (Audio Reference 25m:09s)
Attachments:
B.
AI-79002
2021 PCT1 CRC (1100):
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 1 Sanitation (001) (610), to Pct 1 CRC (050) (442) in the amount of $359.04 to cover rental of copier.
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 1 Sanitation (001) (610), to Pct 1 CRC (050) (442) in the amount of $359.04 to cover rental of copier.
Attachments:
C.
AI-79038
Pct 2 Javelina Drive (Jcksn)-Prj. (1200):
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Road Maint. into Pct 2 Javelina Drive (Jcksn Rd)-Prj. in the amount of $30,702.36 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Road Maint. into Pct 2 Javelina Drive (Jcksn Rd)-Prj. in the amount of $30,702.36 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
7.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-79017
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:
8.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-79031
District Clerk Fee Report for the Month of December 2020 $325,399.36
Attachments:
9.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-78999
Indigent Health:
Approval of 2021 Texas Indigent Health Care Association (TIHCA) membership dues in the amount of $200.00, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Approval of 2021 Texas Indigent Health Care Association (TIHCA) membership dues in the amount of $200.00, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
B.
AI-78969
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 $600.00 (Requisition #426368), 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 $600.00 (Requisition #426368), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
10.
Urban County:
A.
AI-78986
Requesting approval of two (2) applicants in the Countywide area and one (1) in the City of Progreso and one (1) in the City of Alamo and one (1) in the City of San Juan under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Attachments:
11.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-78980
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,192,613.11 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/17/20 to 12/30/20.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
(Audio Reference 25m:09s)
Valde Guerra stated for the record, that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action related to Consent Agenda items 11.A.1 & 11.A.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Consent Agenda items 11.A.1 & 11.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda item 5 - Open Forum. (Audio Reference 25m:43s)
| 12/017-23/20 | $ 428,078.39 |
| 12/24-30/20 | $ 764,534.72 |
| TOTAL | $ 1,192,613.11 |
(Audio Reference 25m:09s)
Valde Guerra stated for the record, that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action related to Consent Agenda items 11.A.1 & 11.A.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Consent Agenda items 11.A.1 & 11.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda item 5 - Open Forum. (Audio Reference 25m:43s)
B.
AI-78970
Presentation of Non-Agenda Transfers Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of July 1 through December 30, 2020.
Attachments:
12.
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-79072
Approval of Application for Payment No. 22 in the amount of $2,185.00 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project - Phase II submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-18-199-02-12 and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
Attachments:
B.
AI-79024
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 10 (C-18-199-02-12) with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC for the Hidalgo County Precinct #2 -Regional Linear Park Project - Section 2 (from Ridge Road to Hall Acres Road) as recommended by project engineer, Saul Muñoz, P.E..
Attachments:
C.
AI-79066
Approval of Application for Payment No. 13 in the amount of $277,503.62 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.
Attachments:
D.
AI-79056
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for geotechnical engineering services of a bus barn for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, through the current Agreement Contract# C-18-228-10-09 Work Authorization No. 3 (PO# 821942).
| Invoice | Amount |
| 20-11-000004 | $1,162.60 |
| 20-12-000002 | $824.34 |
Attachments:
E.
AI-79050
Acceptance and approval of invoice as submitted by B2Z Engineering for professional engineering services under Work Authorization #2 Contact # C-19-251-07-16. Services: provide program of spaces and preliminary design for the Vicksburg Facility renovation and addition (P.O. #820813)
| Invoice | Amount |
| 40094 | $9,144.84 |
Attachments:
F.
AI-79025
Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contacted architect-ERO Architects, contractor-Synergy Builders of Texas & engineers-B2Z Engineering, L&G Engineering for projects located in Precinct 4 and listed below:
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Vendor/Project | Invoice No. | Invoice Amount |
| 12/31/2020 | 728311 | L&G/FM2220 - Mile 5 to FM1925 | 11328423 | $ 11,463.46 |
| 12/31/2020 | 785986 | L&G/ FM1925 -10th to McColl | 11328421 | $ 48,785.08 |
| 12/31/2020 | 725312 | L&G/ FM1925 - 10th to McColl | 11328420 | $ 1,966.46 |
| 12/31/2020 | 785987 | L&G/ FM1925 Alamo Rd to Sharp Rd. | 11328419 | $ 14,038.00 |
| 12/31/2020 | 703928 | L&G/FM907 East to East SH68 | 11328424 | $ 3,919.20 |
| 12/31/2020 | 808447 | L&G/Mile 5 - Taylor to Ware Rd. | 11328431 | $ 23,616.40 |
| 01/04/2021 | 811749 | B2Z/ Mechanical Shop | 40098 | $ 6,288.31 |
| 12/14/2020 | 811836 | ERO/Mechanical Shop | 2020-0211 | $ 3,353.64 |
| 12/20/2020 | 820055 | Synergy Builders/ LSMV Park | 5 | $221,888.65 |
Attachments:
G.
AI-79007
Restatement of "Public Purpose" approved HCCC [01/05/2021 - R/AI-78920] with approval to include the attached list as supporting documentation as requested by Pct. 4 for fiscal year 2021.
Attachments:
H.
AI-79013
Approval to exercise the county's option to utilize the one (1) year renewal term available under contract [C-20-015-03-10 and C-20-015A-03-10] for Title Company Service Pool (under the same rates, terms and conditions) with Sierra Title Of Hidalgo County, Inc and Valley Land Title Services.
Attachments:
I.
AI-79000
Acceptance and approval of project invoices submitted by Herrcon, for services of the Annex IV Emergency Management Buildings B & C Renovations located at the 123 W. Mahl St., Edinburg, Tx. as follows: BuyBoard Cooperative JOC Contract # 581-19 for Application #2 in the amount of $36,957.20 dated 12/31/2020.
Attachments:
J.
AI-79005
Pct. #1 (1351):
Requesting approval of Payment Application No.1 in the amount of $7,200.00 for services rendered in connection with the Sunset Park Operations as submitted by E-Con Group, LLC.
Requesting approval of Payment Application No.1 in the amount of $7,200.00 for services rendered in connection with the Sunset Park Operations as submitted by E-Con Group, LLC.
Attachments:
K.
AI-78993
PCT. #1 (1351):
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for engineering services rendered for Sunset Park Operations Facility, as submitted by project professional services provider, B2Z Engineering, LLC.:
| Project | PO | Inv. Number | Inv. Date | Inv. Amt. |
| WA#1 | 778432 | 10055 | 01/04/2021 | $3,164.79 |
| WA#2 | 789711 | 10056 | 01/04/2021 | $2,315.07 |
Attachments:
L.
AI-78982
Acceptance and approval of invoice 2020-82 in the amount of $23,191.00 as submitted by GDJ Engineering, for Hutto Rd. and Mile 9; Pct. 1 road projects.
Attachments:
M.
AI-78977
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects:
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project | 01/04/21 | 20271 | $ 2,031.61 | 767363 |
| Regional Linear Park Project Phase II (WA#1) | 01/04/21 | 20272 | $ 3,451.84 | 790326 |
| Valle Alto Park Youth Facility Project | 01/04/21 | 20273 | $ 3,865.02 | 792886 |
| Dicker Road Project | 01/04/21 | 20274 | $69,600.90 | 803856 |
| Regional Linear Park Project - Ph I&II (WA#2) | 01/04/21 | 20275 | $ 1,508.93 | 813382 |
N.
AI-78972
Requesting approval payment for invoice #40099 under Work Authorization #4 submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided under C-19-251-07-16 for the Emergency Management Warehouse in the amount of $5,128.75.
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 12th day of January, 2021
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 January 12, 2021.
Signed this 13th day of January 2021
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 12th day of January, 2021
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 January 12, 2021.
Signed this 13th day of January 2021
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy