SPECIAL MEETING - February 2, 2021
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 2nd day of February 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 February 2, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 50m:30s)
Valde Guerra requested that the Court pull Consent Agenda items 8.D., 9.B.1. & 2., & 10.I. for further discussion.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on the Consent Agenda excluding items 8.D., 9.B.1. & 2., & 10.I.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to item 8.D. for further discussion. (Audio Reference 51m:20s)
1.
AI-79426
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-79427
Presentation of Fund Information Report
B.
AI-79293
Pursuant to Local Government Code §115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters
Attachments:
C.
AI-79296
Pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collection reports.
Attachments:
D.
AI-79306
Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Reports for the Months of October and November of 2020.
3.
2021 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-79351
2021 - CW Mech Shop (1200)
Attachments:
B.
AI-79384
2021 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-79364
2021 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-79323
2021 - Constable Pct 1 (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-79304
2021 - DA CCP59 (1223)
Attachments:
F.
AI-79302
2021 - DA Federal Sharing DOJ (1256)
Attachments:
G.
AI-79320
2021 - IT Countywide (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-79324
2021 - Elections (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-79338
2021 - Jail (1100)
Attachments:
J.
AI-79286
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept./ Title V Prenatal (1293)
Attachments:
K.
AI-79285
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Child Health (1293)
Attachments:
L.
AI-79281
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept / IMM (1293)
Attachments:
M.
AI-79321
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept. / ZIKA CMM (1293)
N.
AI-79274
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Adm (1100)
Attachments:
4.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-79361
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:
5.
Pct. #4:
A.
AI-79352
Requesting reimbursement for Commissioner Pct. 4 Ellie Torres in the amount of $75.00 for December- January invoice paid to Switcher Studio after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
6.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-79266
Property Insurance:
Approval of payment for invoice dated 1/20/2021 in the amount of $85.13 as submitted by McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Texas, Inc. for adjustments to the 4th quarter for the 2020 County Wide Commercial Property Policy, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Approval of payment for invoice dated 1/20/2021 in the amount of $85.13 as submitted by McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Texas, Inc. for adjustments to the 4th quarter for the 2020 County Wide Commercial Property Policy, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
7.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-79282
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | K2400.00.000.0377.07 | Vantage Bank | $5,178.25 |
| 2 | M0618.99.000.00C2.06 | Tu Vida Medical Transport Inc | $8,801.49 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-79287
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | C7883.02.000.0004.00 | WEINGARTEN LAS TIENDAS JV | $18,553.69 |
| 2 | E3200.99.00C.0007.04 | PRODUCE NATION HO ENTERPRISES LLC | $5,148.62 |
| 3 | E3200.99.00C.0007.04 | PRODUCE NATION HO ENTERPRISES LLC | $5,044.24 |
| 4 | S7041.01.000.0005.00 | FLORES OMAR | $2,798.80 |
| 5 | W0100.00.032.0009.01 | MORALES ROBERTO A | $4,307.99 |
Attachments:
C.
AI-79278
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | A1800.00.036.0006.05 | Alamo Bank of Texas | $57,268.31 |
| 2 | D0447.00.000.003A.00 | Ziwa Holdings LTD | $2,717.42 |
| 3 | H2550.99.002.0014.B4 | Unimex Logistics LLC | $104,449.71 |
| 4 | K2730.93.000.0001.00 | South Texas Buick GMC C S Auto LTD | $20,965.62 |
| 5 | K3355.02.000.0041.00 | Watts Kyle | $2,566.23 |
| 6 | K3355.02.000.0041.00 | Watts Kyle | $2,676.26 |
| 7 | W3800.00.164.0000.04 | Ramirez Rojelio | $3,452.47 |
| 8 | W3800.00.164.0000.04 | Ramirez Rojelio | $3,476.17 |
Attachments:
8.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-79394
Sheriff Department:
Requesting approval for requisition #427794 to the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association for Armando Pena and K9, Juan Moreno and K9, Oscar Elizondo and K9, Jaime Garcia and K9, and Isidro Perez and K9 in the amount of $55.00 each for membership dues with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval for requisition #427794 to the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association for Armando Pena and K9, Juan Moreno and K9, Oscar Elizondo and K9, Jaime Garcia and K9, and Isidro Perez and K9 in the amount of $55.00 each for membership dues with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-79271
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 $415.00 (Requisition #426925), 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 $415.00 (Requisition #426925), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
C.
AI-79350
Pct. 4 (1200):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for International Right of Way Association in the amount of $225.00 for Jose Alejandro Ochoa, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for International Right of Way Association in the amount of $225.00 for Jose Alejandro Ochoa, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
D.
AI-79180
Constable Pct. 2 (1100):
Requesting approval for annual 2021 JPCA Membership Dues for all Constable Employees in the amount of $725.00 ( req #427335) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Audio Reference 51m:20s)
Valde Guerra stated for the record, that the action taken will be subject to all of the Affidavits being attached and sent to the proper departments.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 8.D.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to item 9.B.1 & 2. (Audio Reference 51m:42s)
Requesting approval for annual 2021 JPCA Membership Dues for all Constable Employees in the amount of $725.00 ( req #427335) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Audio Reference 51m:20s)
Valde Guerra stated for the record, that the action taken will be subject to all of the Affidavits being attached and sent to the proper departments.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 8.D.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to item 9.B.1 & 2. (Audio Reference 51m:42s)
Attachments:
9.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-79327
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 January 1-15, 2021 in the amount of $68,778.14 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 January 1-15, 2021 in the amount of $68,778.14 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Attachments:
B.
AI-79326
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,154,379.72 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 1/7/21 to 1/20/21.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. (Audio Reference 51m:42s)
Commissioner Torres returned to the meeting.
Commissioner Fuentes stepped away from the meeting.
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes would abstain from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda items 9.B.1. & 2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on items 9.B.1. & 2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to item 10.I. for further discussion. (Audio Reference 52m:09s)
| 1/7-13/21 | $ 566,389.83 |
| 1/14-20/21 | $ 587,989.89 |
| TOTAL | $ 1,154,379.72 |
Commissioner Torres returned to the meeting.
Commissioner Fuentes stepped away from the meeting.
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes would abstain from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda items 9.B.1. & 2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on items 9.B.1. & 2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to item 10.I. for further discussion. (Audio Reference 52m:09s)
Attachments:
10.
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-79411
Requesting approval of Change Order No 7 [a Decrease under #C-19-017-11-15] with 2GS, LLC dba Earthworks Enterprise for the Hidalgo County Precinct #2 - Dicker Road Reconstruction Project from (23rd Street to Jackson Road) as recommended by the project engineer, Saul Muñoz, P.E.
Attachments:
B.
AI-79365
Hidalgo County Court at Law No. 9:
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 #427763, 48 Months, Model #IMC4500, Monthly Payment $257.78.
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 #427763, 48 Months, Model #IMC4500, Monthly Payment $257.78.
Attachments:
C.
AI-79303
Hidalgo County Court at Law No. 10:
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 through Requisition #427229, 48 Months, Model #IMC4500, Monthly Payment $236.25.
Attachments:
D.
AI-79309
Hidalgo County Dept. of Health & Human Services:
Requesting approval to exercise the final one (1) year extension [as permitted under agreement] with Quest Diagnostics for Laboratory Services under the same rates, terms and conditions.
E.
AI-79298
District Attorney's Office
Requesting authority to enter into a (24) month subscription agreement for the (Online Services) with Thomson Reuters-West Publishing Corporation with a monthly charges of $360.00 per month and a 5% increase year over year during minimum term and a 7% thereafter including authority for County Judge to sign all required documents.
Requesting authority to enter into a (24) month subscription agreement for the (Online Services) with Thomson Reuters-West Publishing Corporation with a monthly charges of $360.00 per month and a 5% increase year over year during minimum term and a 7% thereafter including authority for County Judge to sign all required documents.
Attachments:
F.
AI-79329
County Judge's Office/OEM:
Requesting approval to enter a 35-month Monitoring Service Agreement with JSJ security, Inc. DBA Safeguard Security, for fire monitoring services for the Hidalgo County Emergency Management Warehouse located at 7517 N. Expressway 281 through requisition 428103 with a monthly rate of $37.00.
Requesting approval to enter a 35-month Monitoring Service Agreement with JSJ security, Inc. DBA Safeguard Security, for fire monitoring services for the Hidalgo County Emergency Management Warehouse located at 7517 N. Expressway 281 through requisition 428103 with a monthly rate of $37.00.
Attachments:
G.
AI-79331
PCT. #1 (1315):
Acceptance and approval of invoice # 11328440 in the amount of $ 47,281.81 as submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Mile 6 Project (Mile 9 to Mile 11) - WA #2.
Attachments:
H.
AI-79336
Pct. 1 (1315):
Requesting approval to pay invoice # 10047328 in the amount of $34.94 for professional engineering services rendered in connection with the Sunset Park Operations Facility WA# 1, as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc.
Attachments:
I.
AI-79354
County Wide:
Requesting approval of Application # 1 in the amount of $ 527,384.00 through PO # 824181 for with ProSound, Inc, dba MOOD for "Automatic Door Project" / "Automatic Door Opener Installations", located in various Hidalgo County buildings. (Audio Reference 52m:09s)
Valde Guerra made a clarification stating that the caption should have referenced Application #2. The correct application is Application #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 item 10.I. with the correction.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to item 6.A. on the Regular Agenda. (Audio Reference 52m:42s)
Requesting approval of Application # 1 in the amount of $ 527,384.00 through PO # 824181 for with ProSound, Inc, dba MOOD for "Automatic Door Project" / "Automatic Door Opener Installations", located in various Hidalgo County buildings. (Audio Reference 52m:09s)
Valde Guerra made a clarification stating that the caption should have referenced Application #2. The correct application is Application #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 item 10.I. with the correction.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to item 6.A. on the Regular Agenda. (Audio Reference 52m:42s)
Attachments:
J.
AI-79357
Facilities Management/County Project:
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: |
| 10047227 | $ 2,385.00 |
Attachments:
K.
AI-79371
Hidalgo County:
Approval to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided in the contract for Hidalgo County "Purchase of Concrete Mix and Delivery" with Magic Valley Concrete, LLC, under the same rates, terms and conditions so as not to have any lapse in services while specifications are reviewed and updated, if necessary.
Approval to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided in the contract for Hidalgo County "Purchase of Concrete Mix and Delivery" with Magic Valley Concrete, LLC, under the same rates, terms and conditions so as not to have any lapse in services while specifications are reviewed and updated, if necessary.
Attachments:
L.
AI-79372
Hidalgo County:
Requesting approval/ratification of the sixty (60) day grace period extension [provided in C-20-211-07-21] between HC and Matt's Building Materials for "Construction Building Materials & Related Supplies," so as to have no lapse in service,
Requesting approval/ratification of the sixty (60) day grace period extension [provided in C-20-211-07-21] between HC and Matt's Building Materials for "Construction Building Materials & Related Supplies," so as to have no lapse in service,
Attachments:
M.
AI-79270
Requesting approval and authorization of payment to Noble Texas Builders for invoice No. 20-0480-00, Date: 1/14/2021 in the amount of $56,933.28 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor (Ct. House Annex III Roof Repairs).
N.
AI-79260
County Wide:
Requesting authority to exercise the first (1st) one year extension [as permitted/3 possible in the current contract] under the same rates, terms and conditions with Gallagher Benefit Service, Inc. [as provided in the current contract] agreement #C-19-221-02-11 "Consulting Services for Self Funded Insurance Group Health" extension E-20-552-02-02 effective 03/10/21 - 03/09/22;
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 2nd day of February, 2021
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 February 2, 2021.
Signed this 3rd day of February, 2021
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 2nd day of February, 2021
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 February 2, 2021.
Signed this 3rd day of February, 2021
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Victoria Brewster, Deputy