SPECIAL MEETING - June 1, 2021
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 1st day of June 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 June 1, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 19m:45s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested that Consent Agenda items 10.A.1 and 10.A.2 be pulled for further discussion. The court proceeded to the approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda.
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 of the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Consent Agenda items 10.A.1 and 10.A.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 10.A.1 and 10.A.2 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 20m:00s)
1.
AI-81050
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-81051
Presentation of Fund Information Report
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B.
AI-80962
Pursuant to Local Government Code §114.044, requesting approval of the attached monthly collection reports.
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C.
AI-80960
Pursuant to Local Government Code §115.0035, requesting approval of the attached County Auditor's review/audit letters.
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3.
2021 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-81077
2021 - Autopsies (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-81039
2021- Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-80986
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TECE (1293)
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D.
AI-81009
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB State (1293)
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E.
AI-80997
2021 - Pct 1 Adm (1200)
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F.
AI-81021
2021 - Pct. 1 Rd. Maint. (1200)
Attachments:
G.
AI-81025
2021 - Pct. 1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-80993
2021 - Pct 2 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-81023
2021 - Pct4 Emergency Srv Linn-SM (1100)
Attachments:
J.
AI-81031
2021 - HIDTA CCP59 - (1251)
Attachments:
K.
AI-81042
2021 - FY 2020 HIDTA Task Force (1291)
Attachments:
L.
AI-80980
2021- Domestic Relations Office (1100)
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M.
AI-80965
2021 - IT Department (1100 C.W.)
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N.
AI-80998
2021 - I. T. Department (1242)
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4.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-81000
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-81032
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 14.29 acres out of Block 229 Hall Fifield Tract (Moore Road & Whalen Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Whalen Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line with a 2” PVC casing boring Whalen Road.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Tract no. 2, Delta Orchards Co. Unit 6 (FM 1015 & Mile 21 North Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline on Mile 21 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 4” water line extension of approximately 290 feet running east to west along the south side of Mile 21 North Road.
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: All of Lot 6 Blk. 57 Alamo land & Sugar Co. Subdivision; Proposed Del Rey Estates Unit 4 Subdivision (Wisconsin Road & Tower Road) (Pct. 4)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Three 8” water lines with a 16” PVC casing boring Tower Road. One 6” sanitary sewer force main with a 12” PVC casing boring Tower Road and Wisconsin Road. One 24” HPP storm sewer line extension of approximately 1,000 feet running north along the east side of Tower Road.
d. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: La Homa Ranch Citrus Groves Subdivision Unit no. 2 Lot 121 Blk. 2 (La Homa Road & Mile 10 Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline west of La Homa Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring La Homa Road.
e. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Citrus Properties Subdivision Lot 30 (Citrus Drive & 1 Mile Line Road ) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline west of Citrus Drive.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Citrus Drive.
f. Applicant: Agua Special Utility District
Legal Description: Lot 16 Blk 8 Texan Gardens Subdivision (Western Road & 5 Mile Line) (Pct.3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Western Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Western Road.
g. Applicant: Agua Special Utility District
Legal Description: Lot 15 Blk 20 Texan Gardens Subdivision (Iowa Road & 8 Mile Line) (Pct.3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline east of Iowa Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Iowa Road.
h. Applicant: Agua Special Utility District
Legal Description: Lot 77 Carlos Acres Subdivision (Los Charcos Road & Bus. 83) (Pct.3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline west of Los Charcos Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Los Charcos Road.
i. Applicant: Agua Special Utility District
Legal Description: Lot 231 The Nick Doffing Co. Subdivision No. 1 (Doffing Road & 7 Mile Line) (Pct.3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Doffing Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Doffing Road.
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 14.29 acres out of Block 229 Hall Fifield Tract (Moore Road & Whalen Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Whalen Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line with a 2” PVC casing boring Whalen Road.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Tract no. 2, Delta Orchards Co. Unit 6 (FM 1015 & Mile 21 North Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline on Mile 21 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 4” water line extension of approximately 290 feet running east to west along the south side of Mile 21 North Road.
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: All of Lot 6 Blk. 57 Alamo land & Sugar Co. Subdivision; Proposed Del Rey Estates Unit 4 Subdivision (Wisconsin Road & Tower Road) (Pct. 4)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Three 8” water lines with a 16” PVC casing boring Tower Road. One 6” sanitary sewer force main with a 12” PVC casing boring Tower Road and Wisconsin Road. One 24” HPP storm sewer line extension of approximately 1,000 feet running north along the east side of Tower Road.
d. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: La Homa Ranch Citrus Groves Subdivision Unit no. 2 Lot 121 Blk. 2 (La Homa Road & Mile 10 Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline west of La Homa Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring La Homa Road.
e. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Citrus Properties Subdivision Lot 30 (Citrus Drive & 1 Mile Line Road ) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline west of Citrus Drive.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Citrus Drive.
f. Applicant: Agua Special Utility District
Legal Description: Lot 16 Blk 8 Texan Gardens Subdivision (Western Road & 5 Mile Line) (Pct.3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Western Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Western Road.
g. Applicant: Agua Special Utility District
Legal Description: Lot 15 Blk 20 Texan Gardens Subdivision (Iowa Road & 8 Mile Line) (Pct.3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline east of Iowa Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Iowa Road.
h. Applicant: Agua Special Utility District
Legal Description: Lot 77 Carlos Acres Subdivision (Los Charcos Road & Bus. 83) (Pct.3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline west of Los Charcos Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Los Charcos Road.
i. Applicant: Agua Special Utility District
Legal Description: Lot 231 The Nick Doffing Co. Subdivision No. 1 (Doffing Road & 7 Mile Line) (Pct.3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Doffing Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Doffing Road.
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5.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-80948
Requesting approval for County Treasurer to process payment for fuel reimbursement in the amount of $52.74 to Deputy Jose Lopez after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Deputy Jose Lopez paid for fuel expense with personal credit card due to County Fuel Card not working properly.
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6.
Pct. #4:
A.
AI-81003
Requesting reimbursement for Commissioner Pct. 4 Ellie Torres in the amount of $45.00 for May-June invoice paid to Switcher Studio after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
7.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-81040
Insurance:
Approval to process payment of invoices from Wright National Flood Insurance Company for flood insurance policies of county locations (as attached) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor and authority for County Executive Officer to sign all related documents.
Approval to process payment of invoices from Wright National Flood Insurance Company for flood insurance policies of county locations (as attached) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor and authority for County Executive Officer to sign all related documents.
Attachments:
B.
AI-80985
Insurance:
Approval of payment for invoice dated 4/27/2021 in the amount of $8,294.57 as submitted by McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Texas, Inc. for adjustments to the 2021 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 4/27/2021 in the amount of $8,294.57 as submitted by McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Texas, Inc. for adjustments to the 2021 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:
C.
AI-80973
Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (1100):
1. Approval of payment for FY 2021 county allocation of required local match in the amount of $1,152,179.00 for HHSC Contract #HHS000537200015 for MH & BH Services & Contract #HHS000659700001 for IDD Services, in accordance with Texas Health & Safety Code Section 534.066 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
2. Approval of payment for FY 2021 county allocation match in the amount of $256,032.00 for psychiatric emergency crisis services - HHSC Contract #HHS000537200015-A06 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
1. Approval of payment for FY 2021 county allocation of required local match in the amount of $1,152,179.00 for HHSC Contract #HHS000537200015 for MH & BH Services & Contract #HHS000659700001 for IDD Services, in accordance with Texas Health & Safety Code Section 534.066 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
2. Approval of payment for FY 2021 county allocation match in the amount of $256,032.00 for psychiatric emergency crisis services - HHSC Contract #HHS000537200015-A06 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
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8.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-80999
| No. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | P6321.01.000.001A.00 | LCN ATH GULFPORT (MULTI) LLC | $50,707.30 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-80984
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | T8238.00.000.0001.00 | CAPITAL TITLE OF TEXAS LLC | $4,794.29 |
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9.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-81002
Requesting approval to pay FY 2021-2022 State Bar of Texas Membership dues with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
10.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-80958
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,602,267.33 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 05/06/21 to 05/19/21.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
(Audio Reference 20m:00s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action relating to Consent Agenda items 10.A.1 and 10.A.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 agenda items 10.A.1 and 10.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court agenda item 5 - Open Forum. (Audio Reference 20m:25s)
| 05/06-12/21 | $ 720,401.06 |
| 05/13-19/21 | $ 881,866.27 |
| TOTAL | $ 1,602,267.33 |
(Audio Reference 20m:00s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action relating to Consent Agenda items 10.A.1 and 10.A.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 agenda items 10.A.1 and 10.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court agenda item 5 - Open Forum. (Audio Reference 20m:25s)
B.
AI-80995
FY 2021 Texas VINE Grant Program (1283):
1. Approval to process payment for invoice #INV93621 from Appriss, Inc. in the amount of $7,530.63 in relation to the FY 2021 VINE Maintenance Fee for the 3rd quarter (March 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021) after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
2. Approval to submit to the Office of Attorney General of Texas the FY 2021 Texas VINE Grant reimbursement maintenance invoice in the amount of $7,530.63 (3rd quarter) and the Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) Quarterly Verification of Continuing Production Record with authority for the County Judge to sign the required documents.
1. Approval to process payment for invoice #INV93621 from Appriss, Inc. in the amount of $7,530.63 in relation to the FY 2021 VINE Maintenance Fee for the 3rd quarter (March 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021) after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
2. Approval to submit to the Office of Attorney General of Texas the FY 2021 Texas VINE Grant reimbursement maintenance invoice in the amount of $7,530.63 (3rd quarter) and the Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) Quarterly Verification of Continuing Production Record with authority for the County Judge to sign the required documents.
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-81074
Requesting approval of Site Plan Review application and payment of fee in the amount of $250.00 to the City of Edinburg, in connection with the construction of the New Bio-Safety Lab Project, with authority for County Judge and/or Executive Officer to sign
Attachments:
B.
AI-81079
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 EOC located at 123 W. Mahl St. Edinburg 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 EOC located at 123 W. Mahl St. Edinburg with a monthly rate of $37.00.
Attachments:
C.
AI-81014
Authority to amend the current list of vendors attached hereto [under applicable exemption under TxLGC, 262.024(A)(3),(7),(B),(D),(11)] in connection with authority to purchase parts and repairs only for County owned vehicles and equipment through the established and approved procedures for the requisition and purchase order process.
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D.
AI-81019
Hidalgo County Forensic Center:
Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $26,685.50 for the “Hidalgo County Forensic Center Generator, X-Ray and Renovations" Project submitted by contractor, Noble Texas Builders, LLC and reviewed by the project engineer, Halff Associates, Inc.
Attachments:
E.
AI-81015
Authority to advertise and approval of Procurement Packet (i.e., Legal Notice, Specifications, Draft Contract, etc.,) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 for "Hauling Services for Millings" - RFB 2021-064-06-23-JAG including the re-advertising if/when applicable/necessary.
Attachments:
F.
AI-81007
Precinct No. 1 Sunset Operations Facility:
Requesting approval of Payment Application No.4 in the amount of $276,780.78 for services rendered in connection with the Sunset Park Operations Facility as submitted by E-Con Group, LLC.
Attachments:
G.
AI-81044
Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $270,221.48 to REIM Construction, Inc. for the "Mile 3 N. Rd. Project", through Contract No. C-20-294-02-23, and as certified for payment by project engineer, B2Z Engineering.
Attachments:
H.
AI-81004
Acceptance and approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by project engineer and contractor: Synergy Builders of Texas and Raba Kistner for projects located in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 and listed below:
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Vendor / Project | Invoice Number | Invoice Amount |
| 05/20/2021 | 820055 | Synergy Builders of Texas / LSMV Park | 8 | $309,770.54 |
| 03/15/2021 | 817986 | Raba Kistner / New Mechanic Shop at Precinct 4 | R030255 | $260.70 |
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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 1st day of June, 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 June 1, 2021.
Signed this 1st day of June 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 1st day of June, 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 June 1, 2021.
Signed this 1st day of June 2021
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy