BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 15th 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:
|
AGENDA CC REGULAR CONSENT COMMISSIONERS COURT June 15, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 18m:01s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested that Consent Agenda items 13.A.1 and 13.A.2 be pulled for further discussion. The Court proceeded to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda.
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 the Consent Agenda, excluding Consent Agenda items 13.A.1 and 13.A.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 13.A.1 and 13.A.2 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 18m:27s)
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Various TxDOT Projects into the Pct Regional Linear Park Project- Phase I & II in the amount of $335,846.52 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from CO2017-Pct 2 Las Milpas CRC Yth Fac to CO2017-Pct 2 Regional Park -Phase I in the amount of $966.00 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from TXDOT Pct. 1 M6W Phase 1 (M9-M11) to TXDOT Pct. 1 M6W (US83-SH107) in the amount of $7,973.40 to fund road project expenses.
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
a. Los Venados Ph. V Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Garco LTD.) (FM 186 & Hwy 281)
Reimbursement request: $850.00 for (1) OSSF
b. MGM Platinum Ranches Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Garco LTD.) (Curry Road & Alamo Road)
Reimbursement request: $4,500.00 for (3) OSSF’s
a. Las Palmas Del Norte Subdivision No. 3 Phase II - Pct. 3 ( Noralinda G. Garza) (Mile 5 North Road & La Homa Road)
*Reimbursement request: $4,500.00 for (3) OSSF’s
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of May 16-31, 2021 in the amount of $32,961.01 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
• MGM Grand Ranches Phase II
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | P7055.00.000.0001.00 | MISSION SPORTS CENTER L P | $5,445.00 |
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | T1013.00.000.0001.00 | CANTU ALONZO | $2,812.14 |
| 2 | W7700.04.000.0035.04 | GAC 2004 GRAT NO 1 & YRC 2004 GRAT NO 1 | $3,039.72 |
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | S4755.99.000.0001.01 | DHMS | $25,295.73 |
| No. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | W0100.00.012.0007.00 | HUNT VALLEY INDUSTRIAL I LP | $6,961.60 |
| 2 | W0100.00.012.0008.01 | HUNT VALLEY INDUSTRIAL I LP | $4,538.08 |
| 3 | W0100.00.012.0009.00 | HUNT VALLEY INDUSTRIAL I LP | $5,636.71 |
| 4 | W0100.00.013.0007.00 | HUNT VALLEY INDUSTRIAL I LP | $3,854.24 |
| 5 | W0100.00.013.0011.00 | HUNT VALLEY INDUSTRIAL I LP | $2,708.30 |
| No. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | A6510.00.000.0001.00 | JUAN J SAENZ | $4,000.00 |
| 2 | V0560.00.000.0097.00 | VALLEY LAND TITLE CO. | $5,081.45 |
| No. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | C7883.02.000.0004.00 | WEINGARTEN LAS TIENDAS JV | $83,944.64 |
| 2 | C7883.02.000.0004.00 | WEINGARTEN LAS TIENDAS JV | $78,424.96 |
| 3 | H0360.01.000.0050.00 | HI-LO SALES INC | $3,282.38 |
| 4 | L3354.00.002.0002.00 | CANO JOSE A & JESSICA URESTI | $4,947.81 |
| 5 | P5380.00.000.0018.00 | LIMON JUAN CARLOS & MARIANA | $2,871.77 |
| 6 | P6200.99.00K.0000.05 | BRAND INDUSTRIAL SERVICES INC. | $8,246.90 |
| 7 | P8400.00.000.0160.00 | GALINDO PEDRO & MARICELA RODRIGUEZ | $2,850.70 |
| 8 | S1000.99.000.0000.L6 | VW CREDIT LEASING LTD | $22,958.55 |
| 9 | S2950.00.000.0246.15 | CAGE I PLAZA LLC | $5,101.24 |
| 10 | S3000.99.000.0000.P6 | VW CREDIT LEASING LTD | $2,668.54 |
| 11 | S6853.00.000.0027.00 | BARAHONA JOSE A & SUZANNA M | $4,471.63 |
| 12 | T2200.00.011.0014.00 | GONZALEZ MIGUEL ANGEL & BRENDA P | $2,875.60 |
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association for Mr. James O. Alaniz, Assistant Public Defender, and Jose D. Ozuna, Assistant Public Defender, in the total amount $120.00 ($60.00 ea.), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to obtain memberships with the Texas Narcotic Officers Association (TNOA) for Pablo Alegria, Jorge Alvarez, Kimberly Echavarria, Alfonso Fuentes, Graciano Gamino, Genovevo Martinez, Carlos Mireles, Jose Mireles, Joel Quintanilla, Juan Sifuentes, Jose Solis Jr, and Hunter Steadman (Req. No. 00434432) in the total amount of $480.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor.
| 05/20-26/21 | $ 584,281.16 |
| 05/27-28/21 | $ 24,818.79 |
| 06/01-02/21 | $ 529,550.23 |
| TOTAL | $ 1,138,650.18 |
(Audio Reference 18m:27s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action relating to Consent Agenda items 13.A.1 and 13.A.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a 4 - 0 vote of approval on agenda item 13.A.1 and 13.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the regular Commissioners' Court Agenda item 5 - Open Forum (Audio Reference 18m:47s)
| FROM | TO | ||||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary | G/S | Proposed Salary | Effective Date | |
| Budget Adjustment (Lateral Transfer) | 122-005 | 0027 | Program Manager I | 13/01 | $51,084.00 | 13/02 | $52,872.00 | 06/07/2021 | |
| Budget Adjustment (Lateral Transfer) | 280-015 | 0019 | Detention Officer | 01/01 | $35,940.00 | 01/02 | $37,198.00 | 05/24/2021 | |
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).
- E-20-038A-04-21 - Longhorn Services Inc.
- E-20-038B-04-21 - Mo-Vac Environmental, Inc.
- E-20-038C-04-21 - Ygriega Environmental Services, Inc.
- C-19-154A-06-18 - Longhorn Services, Inc.
- C-19-154B-06-18 - Mo-Vac Environmental, Inc.
- C-19-154C-06-18 - Ygriega Environmental Services
- [1295 Form] - Longhorn Services Inc.
- [1295 Form] - Ygriega Environmental
- [60 Day Extension Notice] - Longhorn Services Inc.
- [60 Day Extension Notice] - Mo-Vac Environmental, Inc.
- [60 Day Extension Notice] - Ygriega Environmental
2. Requesting approval for disposition and removal of assets on “EXHIBIT A 2021” for disposal via landfill, assets damaged during, but not include, on June 2017 Exhibit “A” rain event’s list.
| Work Authorization # | Description | PO# | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount | Pay App # |
| Work Authorization #2 | Design & Bidding Phase | 828387 | 40121 | 6/1/2021 | $12,299.60 |
- E-2020-054A-04-21 Erica Ann Perez, Ph.D.
- E-2020-054B-04-21 International & Multicultural Psychological Services Mary Elizabeth De Ferreiere, Ph.D.
- E-2020-054C-04-21 Ramiro R. Ramirez, Ph.D.
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at RGV-MPO Policy & TAC Committee Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
| Vendor | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO # |
| L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. | 5/31/21 | 11328594 | $12,577.44 | 827814 |
| Work Authorization # | Description | PO# | Invoice# | Invoice Date | $ Amount | Pay App # |
| #1 | Electrical Assessment | 830021 | 10052985 | 5/25/2021 | $2,490.00 | #1 |
1. Hidalgo County Precinct 1 is requesting declaration of "stolen asset(s)" listed on "Exhibit A" due to loss of asset through theft (police report attached);
2. Requesting approval to remove said asset listed on "Exhibit A" from the Hidalgo County Precinct 1 inventory list.
| Purchase Order | Inv. Date | Inv. Number | Inv. Amt. |
| 783681 | 06/04/2021 | 171807 | $7,000.00 |
| Project | PO | Inv. Number | Inv. Date | Inv. Amt. |
| WA#1 | 778432 | 10064 | 06/01/2021 | $3,414.65 |
| WA#2 | 789711 | 10066 | 06/01/2021 | $1,473.49 |
2. Requesting approval for disposition and removal of assets on “EXHIBIT A 2021” for disposal via landfill, assets damaged during, but not included, on June 2017 Torrential Rain Event's Exhibit "A" list.
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice No. | Amount | Purchase Order |
| Mile 6 (M9-M11) | 05/31/2021 | 11328579 | $9,072.24 | 779197 |
| Mile 6 (M11-SH107) | 05/31/2021 | 11328589 | $1,728.00 | 784887 |
| Mile 6 (M14 ½ SH107) | 05/31/2021 | 11328601 | $42,031.24 | 829916 |
| Mile 10 (M6-FM 1015) | 05/31/2021 | 11328581 | $6,532.80 | 796083 |
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# |
| Eldora Road Project (WA#3) | 05/31/21 | 11328578 | $ 86,576.25 | 821432 |
| Regional Linear Park Project (WA#8) | 05/31/21 | 11328580 | $ 50,773.62 | 759102 |
| Dicker Road Project (WA#2) | 05/31/21 | 11328595 | $ 1,820.27 | 778854 |
| Nolana Loop Project (WA#2) | 05/31/21 | 11328596 | $ 84,777.67 | 826939 |
| Eldora Road Project (WA#2) | 05/31/21 | 11328597 | $ 33,416.64 | 764302 |
| Cesar Chavez Project (WA#2) | 05/31/21 | 11328602 | $159,847.20 | 796794 |
| Cesar Chavez Project (WA#3) | 05/31/21 | 11328603 | $ 18,627.10 | 795673 |
| SH107/Bus 281 Rd & Drain Improv Prj. (WA#2) | 05/31/21 | 11328604 | $ 33,746.66 | 788634 |
Approval of Application for Payment No. 18 in the amount of $153,973.47 for the Pct 2 Dicker Road Project submitted by the contractor, 2GS, LLC through Contract C-19-017-11-05 and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
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) | 06/01/21 | 20293 | $ 3,679.40 | 790326 |
| Dicker Road Project | 06/01/21 | 20294 | $35,401.88 | 803856 |
| Invoice No. | Date | Project | PO No. | Amount |
| 11328588 | 5-31-2021 | Veterans Blvd. WA #3 | 772041 | $8,750.00 |
| 11328600 | 5-31-2021 | Veterans Blvd. WA #2 | 763269 | $6,025.00 |
| 11328599 | 5-31-2021 | Mile 3 Project WA #2 | 720579 | $2,985.50 |
| 30005 | 6-1-2021 | Mile 3 N. Rd. | 823768 | $40,022.61 |
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Vendor / Project | Invoice Number | Invoice Amount |
| 05/24/2021 | 817986 | Raba Kistner / New Mechanic Shop at Precinct 4 | R030419 | $ 1,276.55 |
| 02/01/2021 | Req#435240 | Halff / HC Pct 4 Storage Addition | 10047768 | $ 1,714.00 |
| 03/23/2021 | 814687 | Halff / Precinct 4 Flood Master Plan | 10049823 | $33,722.50 |
| 02/20/2021 | 814687 | Halff / Precinct 4 Flood Master Plan | 10048490 | $20,562.50 |
| 06/04/2021 | 830971 | Texas Cordia Construction / Avila-Harwell Campuses Safe Walk Community Project | 1 | $48,942.48 |
| Invoice Date | Invoice Amount | Project | Invoice Number | P.O. |
| 06/10/2021 | $149,882.70 | The Hidalgo County Maintenance Building | 5 | 825006 |
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Vendor / Project | Invoice Number | Invoice Amount |
| 06/02/2021 | 830599 | GDJ Engineering / Russell Road Project WA#1 | 2021-35 | $74,394.80 |
| 05/31/2021 | 739761 | L&G Engineers / FM1925 WA#1 Wallace Rd to 10th | 11328586 | $18,120.00 |
| 05/31/2021 | 728311 | L&G Engineers / FM2220 WA#1 FM676 to FM1925 | 11328585 | $6,721.24 |
| 05/31/2021 | 785986 | L&G Engineers / FM1925 WA#2 10th to McColl | 11328584 | $23,803.00 |
| 05/31/2021 | 725312 | L&G Engineers / FM1925 WA#1 10th to McColl | 11328583 | $4,950.00 |
| 05/31/2021 | 785987 | L&G Engineers / FM1925 WA#3 Alamo Rd to Sharp Rd. | 11328582 | $41,904.00 |
| 05/31/2021 | 808447 | L&G Engineers / Mile 5 Project WA#2 from Taylor to Ware Rd | 11328590 | $44,792.46 |
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Vendor / Project | Invoice Number | Invoice Amount |
| 06/01/2021 | 830040 | B2Z Engineering / Sunflower Park | 40124 | $3,551.54 |
| 06/01/2021 | 811749 | B2Z Engineering / Mechanical Shop | 40120 | $5,246.63 |
| Invoice No. | Amount |
| 40111 | $3,123.70 |
| Invoice No. | Amount |
| 40123 | $1,663.21 |
b. Requesting approval to declare items in “Exhibit B” as surplus, to include the destruction and removal the items from the assets inventory list.
| Invoice | Amount |
| 40122 | $1,224.99 |
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 15th 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 15, 2021.
Signed this 16th 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