CONSENT REGULAR MEETING - February 23, 2021
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 23rd day of February 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 "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 CONSENT REGULAR COMMISSIONERS' COURT February 23, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 10m:40s)
Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested that Consent Agenda items 8.A through 8.D be pulled for further discussion. The court proceeded to the approval of the Consent Agenda. The court moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Consent Agenda items 8.A through 8.D.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Consent Agenda items 8.A through 8.D.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 8.A through 8.D for further discussion. (Audio Reference 11m:07s)
1.
AI-79626
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-79627
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
3.
2020 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-79606
2020 - Constable Pct. 2 (1285)
Attachments:
B.
AI-79604
2020 - Constable Pct. 2 (1285)
Attachments:
C.
AI-79614
2020 - Constable Precinct 4 (1285)
Attachments:
D.
AI-79613
2020 - Constable Precinct 4 (1285)
Attachments:
E.
AI-79616
2020 - Constable Precinct 4 (1285)
Attachments:
4.
2021 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-79652
2021 - Pct.4 Road & Maint (1200)
Attachments:
B.
AI-79642
2021 - Jail (1100)
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5.
2020 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-79590
Pct. #1 (1350):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from program 236 and 251 to program 282 in the amount of $2,679.74 to fund expenditures for PFC Martinez(Waterfall St.-North) reconstruction projects.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from program 236 and 251 to program 282 in the amount of $2,679.74 to fund expenditures for PFC Martinez(Waterfall St.-North) reconstruction projects.
Attachments:
B.
AI-79584
Pct. #1 (1347):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from program 207,213,221,262, to program 282 in the amount of $1,431.28 to fund expenditures for PFC Martinez(Waterfall St.-North) reconstruction projects.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from program 207,213,221,262, to program 282 in the amount of $1,431.28 to fund expenditures for PFC Martinez(Waterfall St.-North) reconstruction projects.
Attachments:
6.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-79657
Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
Attachments:
B.
AI-79620
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Baseline Heights Subdivision Unit 3 - Pct. 1 (Baseline Properties, LLC) (Mile 12 ½ North Road & F.M. 491)
*Reimbursement request: $33,000.00 for (22) ossf’s
a. Baseline Heights Subdivision Unit 3 - Pct. 1 (Baseline Properties, LLC) (Mile 12 ½ North Road & F.M. 491)
*Reimbursement request: $33,000.00 for (22) ossf’s
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7.
IT Department:
A.
AI-79649
Authorization and approval to purchase wireless 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: |
| Facilities Management | 11 | New iPad activations | Office Field Use | Custom 4G Unlimited MB Plan w/ MBP for National Security, Public Safety, & First Responders @ $37.99/ea per month | (1)12.9" Apple iPad Pro 2020 128GB @ $1,049.99 (10) iPad 8th Generation 32GB @ $359.99/ea (1) Pencil 2nd Generation @ $84.49 (10) Otterbox Cases @ $58.49 ea (10) Screen Protectors @ $38.99/ea (1) Magic Keyboard Case for 12.9" iPad Pro @ $348.97 (1) USB Type C Digital AV Adaptor @ $64.97 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-79607
Authorization and approval to purchase wireless service and continue with existing 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: |
| Elections | 35 | Adding 13 new activations to existing 22 lines | Office Use | Custom 4G Unl. MB Plan w/ MBP for National Security, Public Safety, & First Responders @ $37.99/ea per month |
| Elections | 90 | Adding 5 new activations to existing 85 lines | Office Use | State of Texas Local Flat Rate Calling $0.06 per min. @ $4.99/ea per month |
| Elections | 8 | Adding 4 new activations to existing 4 lines | Office Use | 4G Custom Nationwide Unl. Mins + MSG Unl + EMail&Data Unl. @ $39.99/ea per month |
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8.
Head Start:
A.
AI-79594
Approval of Monthly Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Report: January 2021 (Audio Reference 11m:07s)
Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, stated that no action was to be taken on Consent Agenda item 8.A.
Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, stated that no action was to be taken on Consent Agenda item 8.A.
Attachments:
B.
AI-79596
Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Meals/Snacks Report: January 2021 (Audio Reference 11m:07s)
Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, stated that no action was to be taken on Consent Agenda item 8.B.
Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, stated that no action was to be taken on Consent Agenda item 8.B.
Attachments:
C.
AI-79597
Approval of Monthly Special Services Report: January 2021 (Audio Reference 11m:07s)
Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, stated that no action was to be taken on Consent Agenda item 8.C.
Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, stated that no action was to be taken on Consent Agenda item 8.C.
Attachments:
D.
AI-79593
Approval of Financial Report: January 2021 (Audio Reference 11m:07s)
Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, stated that no action was to be taken on Consent Agenda item 8.D.
The court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda item 5 - Open Forum. (Audio Reference 11m:28s)
Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, stated that no action was to be taken on Consent Agenda item 8.D.
The court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda item 5 - Open Forum. (Audio Reference 11m:28s)
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9.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-79665
Sheriff (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 03/01/2021:
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 03/01/2021:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Current Allowance | Proposed Allowance | Net Change |
| Delete Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0345 | Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 | $0.00 | ($500.00) |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0046 | Deputy Sheriff | $0.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
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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-79648
Precinct #4:
Acceptance and approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted engineer and contractor; Synergy Builders of Texas, B2Z Engineering, and Raba Kistner for projects located in Precinct No. 4 listed below:
Acceptance and approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted engineer and contractor; Synergy Builders of Texas, B2Z Engineering, and Raba Kistner for projects located in Precinct No. 4 listed below:
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Vendor/Project | Invoice No. | Invoice Amount |
| 1/31/2021 | 820055 | Synergy Builders / Linn San Manuel Veterans Park | 6 | $222,236.06 |
| 2/16/2021 | 781240 | B2Z Engineering / Mile 17 1/2 | 40103 | $ 27,100.00 |
| 1/9/2021 | 823219 | Raba Kistner / P4 Storage | R030125 | $ 380.05 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-79650
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet RFB: 2020-543-03-24 for the project titled: "Purchase of Concrete Mix & Delivery," including re-adverting when/if applicable subject to HC/DA/Civil Section approval as to legal form.
Attachments:
C.
AI-79643
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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D.
AI-79662
Precinct #2:
Approval of Application for Payment No. 23 in the amount of $37,130.95 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.
Approval of Application for Payment No. 23 in the amount of $37,130.95 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.
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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 23rd day of February, 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 February 23, 2021.
Signed this 24th day of February 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 23rd day of February, 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 February 23, 2021.
Signed this 24th day of February 2021
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy