BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 4th day of May 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 DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
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 May 4, 2021 2:00 P.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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 17m:49s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested that Consent Agenda items 13.A.1, 13.A.2, 14.B.2 and 14.C.2 be pulled for further discussion. The court proceeded to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, 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 13.A.1, 13.A.2, 14.B.2 and 14.C.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 13.A.1 and 13.A.2 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 19m:14s)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
a. Tordillo Vegas Ranches Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Garco, LTD) (Business 83 & Tordillo Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for (1) OSSF
b. Moulin Rouge Ranches Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD) (Sioux Road & Tower Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for (1) OSSF
c. Vegas Tower Ranches Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Garco, LTD) (Trenton Road & Tower Road)
Reimbursement request: $6,000.00 for (4) OSSF’S
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 05/10/2021:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Current Allowance | Proposed Allowance | Net Change |
| Delete Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0069 | Senior Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 | $0.00 | ($500.00) |
| Delete Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0332 | Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 | $0.00 | ($500.00) |
| Delete Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0121 | Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 | $0.00 | ($500.00) |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0160 | Deputy Sheriff | $0.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0427 | Deputy Sheriff | $0.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0404 | Deputy Sheriff | $0.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
1. Judge Sonia M. Trevino purchased required bond for elected official in the amount of $177.50;
2. Clerk Maria Del Carmen Hernandez purchased required registration for new court clerk seminar in the amount of $50.00;
3. Debra Lee Gonzalez purchased the required background check to be in compliance of statue in the amount of $39.05;
after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor and authority to County Treasurer to issue checks to employees.
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | T0900.00.000.0002.00 | Cabrera Jose L & Chom Suk | $2,527.61 |
| 2 | T2100.00.274.0008.02 | Trevino Rodolfo | $2,617.94 |
| 3 | T2100.99.000.0000.Q1 | Farm Credit Lsng Svcs Corp Tax Dept | $79,828.33 |
| 4 | W0100.99.000.0000.O2 | HYG Financial Services LLC | $12,962.94 |
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | 00117.90.690.0005.10 | BADEN TAX MANAGEMENT LLC | $4,607.58 |
| 2 | 18722.83.589.6800.00 | EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION | $3,170.46 |
| 3 | H0850.99.002.0097.17 | INTERNATIONAL PAPER | $4,035.84 |
| 4 | M1120.99.005.0009.00 | HEALTH CARE UNLIMITED INC | $6,278.35 |
| 5 | S2950.00.000.0511.30 | LONE STAR NATIONAL BANK | $4,471.33 |
| 6 | S3004.99.000.011A.07 | RYAN TAX COMPLIANCE SERVICES LLC | $4,544.46 |
| 7 | T3661.00.000.0024.00 | CHAPA GROUP LTD | $8,889.77 |
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | G5100.00.000.0058.00 | LOPEZ JUAN & STACEY LYNN | $2,776.77 |
| 2 | K2400.99.000.0221.05 | WASTE MANAGEMENT INC | $3,226.12 |
| 3 | M1950.99.012.0004.08 | BONESA SNG TRADING INC | $2,556.32 |
| 4 | M3961.00.000.001A.00 | COMPLETE PACKAGING III LLC | $21,848.60 |
| 5 | T0803.01.000.0005.00 | BENTSEN PALM DEVELOPMENT LLP | $4,380.68 |
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | N5410.99.000.0001.01 | TARGET STORE #1490 | $5,078.33 |
| 2 | S2979.99.00A.0003.00 | TARGET STORE #2237 | $9,761.10 |
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | A1800.00.037.0005.01 | DOGGETT DHMS | $206,199.01 |
| 2 | P1650.02.000.0000.00 | CCC OPERATIONS LLC | $9,375.73 |
| 3 | S4755.00.000.0001.00 | DOGGETT DHMS | $22,591.55 |
| 4 | T2100.99.278.0004.11 | TEXAS ENTERPRISES INC | $2,561.53 |
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | F0330.04.000.0258.00 | EDWARDS ABSTRACT AND TITLE CO. | $4,629.85 |
| 2 | L6446.05.000.0555.00 | ISRAEL GONZALEZ | $3,800.00 |
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | M1900.02.000.0038.00 | Dominga Garcia | $2,531.52 |
Approval to pay 2021 NOVA membership dues to the National Organization for Victim Assistance in the amount of $55.00/each for Criminal District Attorney, Ricardo Rodriguez, Jr. and Interim Victims Unit Director, Sarina Rios-Scarmardo with the authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
| Department: | Qty: | Employee/ID: | Description: | Service Plan: | Equipment Cost: |
| Commissioner Pct. 3 | 2 | Office Use | New Cell Phones with Data Service | 4G CUSTOM NATIONWIDE UNL MINS + MSG UNL + EMAIL&DATA UNL $39.99 + $5.00 (taxes/fees) /ea per month | $0.00 |
| 04/08-14/21 | $ 612,588.03 |
| 04/15-21/21 | $ 864,740.67 |
| TOTAL | $ 1,477,328.70 |
(Audio Reference 19m:14s)
County Executive Officer Valde Guerra, stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda items 13.A.1 and 13.A.2..
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda items 13.A.1 & 13.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 14.B.2 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 19m:38s)
Approval of salary schedule change is in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan.
| FROM | TO | |||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary | G/S | Proposed Salary | Effective Date |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) | 350-001 | 0262 | WIC Certification Specialist I | 05/01 | $27,599.00 | 05/02 | $28,565.00 | 04/26/2021 |
| Budget Correction | 340-001 | 0063 | Program Manager III, Public Health Environmental Services | 17/02 | $71,932.00 | 17/02 | $71,933.00 | 01/01/2021 |
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).
- Rio Valley Pipe
- Act Pipe and Supply
- Aguaworks Pipe and Supply
(Audio Reference 19m:42s)
County Executive Officer Valde Guerra, stated a correction to the RFB No. on Consent Agenda item 14.B.2, in which, the number should state RFB 2021-047, and not RFB 2020-047.
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 Consent Agenda item 14.B.2., with stated correction to the RFB No.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 14.C.2 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 20m:04s)
2. Authority to advertise with approval of RFB No. 2021-182-06-02-HAG procurement packet (i.e., specifications-requirements, contract etc.,) as attached hereto for H.C. "Water Extraction Services" including the re-advertising when/if necessary or applicable..
(Audio Reference 20m:04s)
County Executive Officer Valde Guerra, stated that all appropriate documentation will be provided to the County Auditor's Office, and attached to Consent Agenda item 14.C.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of Consent Agenda item 14.C.2, with comment stated above.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The court proceeded back to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda - item 8.A (Audio Reference 20m:27s)
| P.O. No. | Invoice Date | Invoice No | Project | Amount |
| 817986 | 04/19/2021 | R030332 | New Mechanic Shop at Precinct 4 | $1,368.40 |
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, printing costs, fees and freight fees, [when/if applicable] with said items to be utilized in HR events as detailed herein under BACKGROUND.
Acceptance and approval of the following invoices as submitted by Javier Hinojosa Engineering, for Mile 5 1/2 West (Mile 10- Mile
11 1/2); Pct. 1 road projects:
| Invoice No. | Invoice Date | Amount | Purchase Order No. |
| 21036 | 04/22/21 | $15,991.50 | 824668 |
| 21037 | 04/23/21 | $16,753.00 | 824668 |
2. Approval to dispose of assets described in Exhibit "A" herein through landfill due to assets are too damaged and no longer serve the purpose they were intended for including the removal of these items from the inventory list, if applicable.
Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for a one (1) year term as provided in the current Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3, under the same rates, terms & conditions for the City of Palmhurst.
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 4th day of May, 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 May 4, 2021.
Signed this 5th day of May 2021
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy