CONSENT REGULAR MEETING - January 26, 2021
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 26th day of Januray A.D., 2021, 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 EVERARDO 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 CONSENT REGULAR COMMISSIONERS' COURT January 26, 2021 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 17m:40s)
The court proceeded to the approval of the Consent Agenda. Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested that Consent Agenda items 7.A and 7.B, be pulled for further discussion. The court moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Consent Agenda items 7.A & 7.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 7.A & 7.B for further discussion. (Audio Reference 18m:20s)
1.
AI-79316
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-79317
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
B.
AI-79276
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the University of Texas System 2020 support payment, in the amount of $1,000,000.00 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between Hidalgo County and the University of Texas System.
Attachments:
3.
2020 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-79218
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-79216
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / IMM (1293)
Attachments:
4.
2021 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-79261
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept / PHEP (1293)
Attachments:
B.
AI-79263
2021 - Tax Office (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-79255
2021 Pct 1 Adm (1200)
Attachments:
D.
AI-79256
2021 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-79208
2021 - Safety Division (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-79222
2021 - 430th DC (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-79251
2021 - I.T. Department (1242)
Attachments:
H.
AI-79252
2021 - I.T. Department (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-79182
2021 - Pct 2 Administration (1200)
Attachments:
5.
2021 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-79214
2021 PCT 1 R&B (1200):
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 1 Admin (004) (610) to Pct 1 R&B (005) (610), in the amount of $40,000.00 to cover future expenditures.
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 1 Admin (004) (610) to Pct 1 R&B (005) (610), in the amount of $40,000.00 to cover future expenditures.
Attachments:
B.
AI-79181
Pct 2 Administration (1200):
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Road Maintenance (prog. 006) to Pct 2 Administration (prog. 005) in the amount of $16,000.00 to fund expenditures.
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Road Maintenance (prog. 006) to Pct 2 Administration (prog. 005) in the amount of $16,000.00 to fund expenditures.
Attachments:
6.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-79243
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-79247
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMIT
a.Applicant: AEP (WO# 42806610-08)
Proposed location of Fiber Optic Cable:Starting approximately 200.00 feet east from the south east corner of Santo Cielo Street and F.M. 493 intersection a (1) 1” 48 count ADSS fiber line conduits will be extended west along the south side of Santo Cielo Street approximately 702.00 feet.
a.Applicant: AEP (WO# 42806610-08)
Proposed location of Fiber Optic Cable:Starting approximately 200.00 feet east from the south east corner of Santo Cielo Street and F.M. 493 intersection a (1) 1” 48 count ADSS fiber line conduits will be extended west along the south side of Santo Cielo Street approximately 702.00 feet.
Attachments:
C.
AI-79187
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMIT
a. Applicant: Spectrum (Project# 2198303-WES6)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole installation: North side of Picnic Drive approximately 100.00 east of Mile 4 West Road. (Pct. 1)
a. Applicant: Spectrum (Project# 2198303-WES6)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole installation: North side of Picnic Drive approximately 100.00 east of Mile 4 West Road. (Pct. 1)
Attachments:
D.
AI-79168
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Bon Viejo Phase 5 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (Mile 13 ½ North Road & FM 493)
*Reimbursement request: $12,500.00 for Drain ditch & Lot grading
a. Bon Viejo Phase 5 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Kyndel W. Bennett) (Mile 13 ½ North Road & FM 493)
*Reimbursement request: $12,500.00 for Drain ditch & Lot grading
Attachments:
E.
AI-79265
1. Release of Letter of Credit
a. Valverde Commercial Acres Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Bernardo Chapa) (Valverde Road & Tex-Mex Road)
*Release of Letter of Credit No. 200434: $127,278.00 for Water, Paving & Drainage
a. Valverde Commercial Acres Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Bernardo Chapa) (Valverde Road & Tex-Mex Road)
*Release of Letter of Credit No. 200434: $127,278.00 for Water, Paving & Drainage
7.
Texas Agri-Life Extension Service:
A.
AI-79210
Reimbursement to Andrea Valdez, County Extension Agent-Family & Community Health in the amount of $12.95 for CANVA computer software used for developing flyers, certificates and signs for our department's many classes/presentations/programs offered for the month of December, 2020, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Audio Reference 18m:20s)
Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, stated that no action was to be taken on Consent Agenda item 7.A.
Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, stated that no action was to be taken on Consent Agenda item 7.A.
Attachments:
B.
AI-79267
Reimbursement to Andrea Valdez, County Extension Agent-Family & Community Health in the amount of $12.95 for CANVA computer software used to create flyers, certificates and signs for our department's many classes/presentations/programs offered for the month of January, 2021, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Audio Reference 18m:20s)
Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, stated that no action was to be taken on Consent Agenda item 7.B.
The court proceeded back to the Regular Agenda, item 5 - Open Forum. (Audio Reference 18m:27s)
Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, stated that no action was to be taken on Consent Agenda item 7.B.
The court proceeded back to the Regular Agenda, item 5 - Open Forum. (Audio Reference 18m:27s)
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8.
IT Department:
A.
AI-79250
Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless device 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: |
| Executive Office - Nuisance Abatement | 1 | New Tablet w/ service | Office Use | Mobile Broadband Unl. + Unl. DTL 25GB @ $37.99/mo | Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e @ $379.99 |
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9.
J.P. Pct. #4, Pl. 2:
A.
AI-79233
Requesting approval to Reimburse Judge Homer Jasso in the amount $1,875.00 (P.O 825111) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
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10.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-79157
County Auditor:
Requesting approval to pay 2021 membership dues to the Texas Association of County Auditor's (TACA) in the amount of $460.00(req#427191) with the Authority of the County Treasurer to issue the check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay 2021 membership dues to the Texas Association of County Auditor's (TACA) in the amount of $460.00(req#427191) with the Authority of the County Treasurer to issue the check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-78968
Constable Pct 1 (1100):
Requesting approval for the annual 2021 JPCA Membership dues for all constable employees in the amount of $725.00 (Req#426236) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval for the annual 2021 JPCA Membership dues for all constable employees in the amount of $725.00 (Req#426236) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
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11.
Head Start:
A.
AI-79196
Approval of Monthly Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Reports:
1. ADA Report - October 2020
2. ADA Report - November 2020
3. ADA Report - December 2020
1. ADA Report - October 2020
2. ADA Report - November 2020
3. ADA Report - December 2020
Attachments:
B.
AI-79197
Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Reports:
1. TDA Report - October 2020
2. TDA Report - November 2020
3. TDA Report - December 2020
1. TDA Report - October 2020
2. TDA Report - November 2020
3. TDA Report - December 2020
Attachments:
C.
AI-79198
Approval of the following Monthly Financial Reports:
1. Financial Report - October 2020
2. Financial Report - November 2020
3. Financial Report - December 2020
1. Financial Report - October 2020
2. Financial Report - November 2020
3. Financial Report - December 2020
Attachments:
D.
AI-79195
Approval of Monthly Financial Reports:
1. Financial Report - October 2020
2. Financial Report - November 2020
3. Financial Report - December 2020
1. Financial Report - October 2020
2. Financial Report - November 2020
3. Financial Report - December 2020
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12.
Adult Probation:
A.
AI-79275
Adult Probation - DWI Court (1289):
Approval of certification of revenues, by Co. Auditor, for the DWI Court Grant program income and appropriation of same for the month of December 2020 in the amount of $1306.00
Approval of certification of revenues, by Co. Auditor, for the DWI Court Grant program income and appropriation of same for the month of December 2020 in the amount of $1306.00
13.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-79262
Salary Sweep (1100):
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries, fringe benefits, and allowances from various departments into the Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency account.
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries, fringe benefits, and allowances from various departments into the Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency account.
14.
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-79269
Re-statement of "Public Purpose" approved HCCC [12-29-20-C/AI#78800] for HC Pct. #1 specifically for the purchase of disposable wristbands with imprinted Pct. 1 information for identification purposes of constituents/patients attending future [dates TBD] vaccination events that are hosted and/or coordinated by Pct. 1 promotional items will be compliant w/standards acceptable and set forth by both HCCC and HC Auditor].
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B.
AI-79268
Requesting approval of a Public Purpose Declaration pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, to purchase promotional items as detailed in Exhibit "A" attached herein including, logo setup, and printing costs, fees, and freight fees, [when/if applicable] with said items to be utilized in Pct's events as detailed herein under BACKGROUND.
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C.
AI-79137
Approval to exercise the county's option to utilize the one (1) year renewal term available under C-18-046-01-30 for Consultant Services for Grant Application for the H.C. Park and Recreation System (under same rates, terms and conditions) with P, R & S. LLC
D.
AI-79159
Acceptance and approval to pay invoices for professional engineering services as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc in connection with the Hidalgo County Juvenile Youth Village Demolition -WA# 1:
| Invoice# | Amount: |
| 10042291 | $ 1,685.00 |
| 10045794 | $ 1,865.00 |
E.
AI-79209
F.
AI-79235
Hidalgo County Fire Marshal Office:
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] with the following information:
Requisition #426731, 48 Months, Model #IMC4500, Monthly Payment $239.59.
Requisition #426731, 48 Months, Model #IMC4500, Monthly Payment $239.59.
Attachments:
G.
AI-79236
Pct. #1:
Acceptance and approval of payment app. #10 in the amount of $54,497.80 submitted by Sam Engineering and Surveying for the Pct. #1 Mile 6 West Road (Mile 9 to Mile 11) project.
Attachments:
H.
AI-79155
Sheriff's Office:
Clarification of contract term date for C-20-097-03-10 for Hemodialysis Services with USRC Valley Weslaco, LP (approved by CC 03/10/2020, AI-74799) to terminate upon discharge or until the patient no longer requires the services.
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 26th 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 26, 2021.
Signed this 27th 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 26th 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 26, 2021.
Signed this 27th 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