SPECIAL MEETING - March 9, 2021
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 9th day of March 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 March 9, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 10m:31s)
Executive Officer, Valde Guerra requested to pull Consent Agenda items 11.G and 11.H for further discussion. The court proceeded to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda.
Commissioner Cantu stepped away from the meeting.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, 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 11.G and 11.H.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 11.G. (Audio Reference 10m:56s)
1.
AI-79794
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-79795
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
B.
AI-79802
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of McAllen TIRZ #2 payment for tax years 2017, 2018, and 2019 TIRZ payment, in the amounts of $54,297.94, 671,542.53, and $910,739.56, respectively pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of McAllen, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 2, City of McAllen.
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3.
2020 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-79812
2020 - Constable Pct. 3 (1285)
Attachments:
B.
AI-79800
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / IMM (1293)
Attachments:
4.
2021 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-79803
2021 - Pct 2 Administration (1200)
Attachments:
B.
AI-79850
2021 - 430th DC (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-79832
2021 - Pct.4 Road & Maint (1200)
Attachments:
D.
AI-79744
2021 - 93rd DC (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-79799
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept./ COVID-19 (1293)
F.
AI-79801
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept./ COVID-19 (1293)
G.
AI-79808
2021 - DA Federal Sharing DOJ (1256)
Attachments:
H.
AI-79791
2021 - Co. Comm. (1100)
Attachments:
5.
2021 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-79790
2021 - Executive Office (1100)
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co. Comm (125-004) to Executive Office (125-001) in the amount of $9,000.00 to fund annual service for GPS units
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co. Comm (125-004) to Executive Office (125-001) in the amount of $9,000.00 to fund annual service for GPS units
Attachments:
6.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-79830
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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7.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-79816
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 February 16-28, 2021 in the amount of $26,589.91 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 February 16-28, 2021 in the amount of $26,589.91 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
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8.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-79839
County Commissioners (1100):
Approval to pay 2021 membership dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following:
Approval to pay 2021 membership dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following:
| VENDOR | AMOUNT | ACCT. # | REQ# |
| South Texas County Judges & Comm. Association | $300.00 | 1-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 | 430121 |
| County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas | $3120.00 | 1-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 | 430166 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-79814
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 $180.00 (Requisition #430012), 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 $180.00 (Requisition #430012), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
C.
AI-79686
County Clerk:
Requesting approval to pay the 2021 (GCAT) Governmental Collectors Association of Texas membership renewal fees in the amount of $250.00 for five (5) individuals, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay the 2021 (GCAT) Governmental Collectors Association of Texas membership renewal fees in the amount of $250.00 for five (5) individuals, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
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9.
Urban County:
A.
AI-79804
"Subject to compliance with HB 1295, when and if applicable." The Urban County Program is requesting the award of bids and the approval of contracts with R G Enterprises, LLC, dba G & G Contractors & A-One Insulation for the demolition and reconstruction of the following:
1. (1) Unit in the Countywide area, (1) unit in the City of Alton and (1) unit in the City of Progreso in the total contract amount of $234,200.00 to R G Enterprises, LLC, dba G & G Contractors
2. (1) Unit in the Countywide area and (1) unit in the City of San Juan in the total contract amount of $158,100.00 to A-One Insulation.
1. (1) Unit in the Countywide area, (1) unit in the City of Alton and (1) unit in the City of Progreso in the total contract amount of $234,200.00 to R G Enterprises, LLC, dba G & G Contractors
2. (1) Unit in the Countywide area and (1) unit in the City of San Juan in the total contract amount of $158,100.00 to A-One Insulation.
Attachments:
10.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-79768
Facilities Management (1100):
Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan, ffective 03/01/2021:
Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan, ffective 03/01/2021:
| FROM | TO | ||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary | G/S | Proposed Salary |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) | 220-001 | 0134 | Maintenance II | 05/01 | $27,599.00 | 05/02 | $28,565.00 |
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11.
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-79858
County Judge-Office of Emergency Management
Acceptance and approval of invoice as provided by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Texas [as attached herein] in the amount of $3,258.34 for construction services; with authority for County Treasurer to issue pre-payment check required [as AT&T will not accept PO or Credit Card payment] after HC Auditor completes the review/audit process in connection with the remodeling of two buildings on Mahl St. for use as EOC and Call Centers.
Acceptance and approval of invoice as provided by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Texas [as attached herein] in the amount of $3,258.34 for construction services; with authority for County Treasurer to issue pre-payment check required [as AT&T will not accept PO or Credit Card payment] after HC Auditor completes the review/audit process in connection with the remodeling of two buildings on Mahl St. for use as EOC and Call Centers.
B.
AI-79745
Requesting approval of First Amendment to Master Agreement for Tax Collection Services between Hidalgo County and Linebarger Goggan & Sampson, LLP Contract #C-18-219-11-06, to clarify & correct the termination date to December 31, 2021.
Attachments:
C.
AI-79828
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# |
| Regional Linear Park Project (WA#1) | 03/01/21 | 20282 | $ 3,622.64 | 790326 |
| Valle Alto Park Youth Facility Project | 03/01/21 | 20283 | $ 1,824.99 | 792886 |
| Dicker Road Project | 03/01/21 | 20284 | $47,238.01 | 803856 |
| Regional Linear Park Project - Ph I&II (WA#2) | 03/01/21 | 20285 | $ 435.86 | 813382 |
D.
AI-79838
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects:
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Dicker Road Project (WA#1) | 02/28/21 | 11328489 | $ 398.46 | 762740 |
| Dicker Road Project (WA#2) | 02/28/21 | 11328490 | $ 2,774.36 | 778854 |
| Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#1) | 02/28/21 | 11328492 | $ 19,486.89 | 732294 |
| Eldora Road Project (WA#3) | 02/28/21 | 11328502 | $107,493.33 | 821432 |
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E.
AI-79796
1. Requesting approval to enter into a thirty-six (36) month Commercial Alarm Monitoring Agreement for monitoring services with Superior Alarms and authority for County Judge to execute agreements for the following offices:
2. Requesting approval to add wireless fire cell communicator to existing fire panel for wireless monitoring with Superior Alarms through our membership/participation with Buyboard contract # 574-18, with authority of County Judge to execute agreements for the following Locations:
| Edinburg Clinic | 3105 E. Richardson Rd, Edinburg, Texas |
Burglar, Panic and Fire | $75.00 Monthly |
| Elsa Clinic | 708 Edinburg Street, Elsa, Texas |
Burglar and Panic | $25.00 Monthly |
| McAllen Clinic | 300 W. Hackberry, McAllen, Texas |
Burglar and Panic | $25.00 Monthly |
| Pharr Clinic | 300 W. Hall Acres, Pharr, Texas |
Burglar and Panic | $25.00 Monthly |
| Weslaco Clinic | 1901 N. Bridge, Weslaco, Texas |
Burglar, Panic and Fire | $75.00 Monthly |
| Central Office | 1304 S. 25th Ave Edinburg, Texas |
Burglar, Panic, Pulmonary and Bio | $50.00 Monthly |
| Mission Clinic | 211 N. Schurbach, Mission, Texas |
Burglar and Panic | $25.00 Monthly |
2. Requesting approval to add wireless fire cell communicator to existing fire panel for wireless monitoring with Superior Alarms through our membership/participation with Buyboard contract # 574-18, with authority of County Judge to execute agreements for the following Locations:
| Requisition# | Installation Address | Amount |
| 00429502 | 3105 E. Richardson, Edinburg,Texas | $670.00 |
| 00429071 | 1901 N. Bridge, Weslaco, Texas | $670.00 |
Attachments:
F.
AI-79765
Authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet for "Avila-Harwell Campuses Safe Walk Community Project" - 2021-331-03-31-HGO - with authority to re-advertise when/if necessary.
Attachments:
G.
AI-79856
Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted engineer and contractor, MEG Engineers, Halff Associates, L&G Engineers, NM Contracting LLC, & B2Z Engineering for projects located in Precinct 4 and listed below:
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Vendor / Project | Invoice No. | Invoice Amount |
| 03/01/2021 | 812902 | Halff / HC P4 Storage | 10048897 | $ 857.00 |
| 12/31/2020 | 821512 | MEG Engineers / Linn- San Manuel Veterans Park | 20-12-0083 | $ 957.50 |
| 02/28/2021 | 728311 | L&G Engineers / FM2220 FM676 to FM1925 | 11328497 | $35,618.78 |
| 2/28/2021 | 739761 | L&G Engineers / FM1925 Wallace Rd to 10th | 11328496 | $ 5,520.00 |
| 2/28/2021 | 785986 | L&G Engineers / FM1925 WA#2 10th to McColl Rd. | 11328495 | $46,731.12 |
| 2/28/2021 | 725312 | L&G Engineers / FM1925 10th St to McColl Rd. | 11328494 | $ 1,850.00 |
| 2/28/2021 | 785987 | L&G Engineers / FM1925 WA#3 Alamo Rd to Sharp Rd. | 11328493 | $45,624.00 |
| 2/28/2021 | 703928 | L&G Engineers / FM1925 - FM907 to East SH68 | 11328491 | $ 1,484.60 |
| 2/28/2021 | 808447 | L&G Engineers / Mile 5 Taylor Rd to Ware Rd. | 11328483 | $ 8,098.02 |
| 3/1/2021 | 811749 | B2Z Engineering / P4 Mechanical Shop | 40103 | $ 5,095.50 |
| 2/26/2021 | 825006 | NM Contracting / P4 Maintenance Building | 1 | $89,847.22 |
(Audio Reference 10m:56s)
Valde Guerra stated a correction to Invoice. #40103 to vendor B2Z Engineering, in which the invoice number should state Invoice #40108.
Commissioner Cantu rejoined the meeting.
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 11.G and stated correction.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 11.H. (Audio Reference 11m:38s)
Attachments:
H.
AI-79763
Requesting approval of Invoice / Change Order #1 for Hidalgo County ADO Installation Project – Adm. Bldg. II door # 7 in the amount of $714.14 through PO #824181 with ProSound, Inc, dba MOOD for "Automatic Door Project/Opener Installations". (Audio Reference 11m:38s)
Valde Guerra stated that agenda item 11.H was an invoice, #138740, in the amount of $600.00, and not Change Order #1.
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 Consent Agenda item 11.H with stated correction above.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The court proceeded back to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda - Open Forum (Audio Reference 12m:17s)
Valde Guerra stated that agenda item 11.H was an invoice, #138740, in the amount of $600.00, and not Change Order #1.
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 Consent Agenda item 11.H with stated correction above.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The court proceeded back to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda - Open Forum (Audio Reference 12m:17s)
Attachments:
I.
AI-79827
Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $290,254.57 for the Pct 1 M6W (M9-M11) Project submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC. and reviewed by the project engineer, SAMES Engineering.
Attachments:
J.
AI-79805
Requesting acceptance and approval of the following invoices as submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct. 1 Projects:
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice No. | Amount | Purchase Order |
| FM 493 South | 02/28/2021 | 11328488 | $450.00 | 727479 |
| Mile 6 (M9-M11) | 02/28/2021 | 11328501 | $48,854.41 | 779197 |
| Mile 6 (M11-SH107) | 02/28/2021 | 11328482 | $4,328.10 | 784887 |
| Mile 6 (M14 1/2-SH107) | 02/28/2021 | 11328509 | $14,933.38 | 815794 |
Attachments:
K.
AI-79819
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 | 10059 | 03/01/2021 | $3,414.64 |
| WA#2 | 789711 | 10060 | 03/01/2021 | $1,473.49 |
Attachments:
L.
AI-79852
Pct. #1 (1357):
Requesting approval of Payment Application No.2 in the amount of $241,004.55 for services rendered in connection with the Sunset Park Operations as submitted by E-Con Group, LLC.
Attachments:
M.
AI-79815
1. Hidalgo County Precinct 1 is requesting authorization for the disposition by destruction of the assets listed on "Exhibit A" due to items deemed as obsolete and no longer suitable for their intended purpose, with destruction to be conducted by the Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Sanitation Department/Landfill;
2. Requesting approval to remove said assets listed on "Exhibit A" from the Hidalgo County inventory list for Precinct 1.
2. Requesting approval to remove said assets listed on "Exhibit A" from the Hidalgo County inventory list for Precinct 1.
N.
AI-79821
Requesting approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted professionals service providers L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., and B2Z Engineering.
| Invoice No. | Date | Project | PO No. | Amount |
| 11328498 | 2-28-2021 | FM 676 WA#5 | 806793 | $86,042.50 |
| 11328499 | 2-28-2021 | Veterans Blvd. WA#3 | 772041 | $2,700.00 |
| 30001 | 2-1-2021 | Mile 3 N. Rd. | 823768 | $4,083.20 |
Attachments:
O.
AI-79750
Authority to exercise the one (1) year extension of C-20-025-03-10 as provided in the current contract agreement with Purpose Driven Polygraph Investigative Consultants, LLC under the same rates, terms, and conditions for "Polygraph Examiner - Pre-Employment."
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 9th day of March, 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 March 9, 2021.
Signed this 9th day of March 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 9th day of March, 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 March 9, 2021.
Signed this 9th day of March 2021
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy