BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 27th day of July 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 July 27, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 1h:20m 20s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested that Consent Agenda items 12.A.1 and 12.A.2 be pulled for further discussion. The Court motioned to 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 12.A.1 and 12.A.2, which were pulled for further discussion.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 12.A.1 and 12.A.2 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 1h:20m 47s)
payment, in the amount of $3,208,137.16 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the
City of Mission, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Mission.
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 Sanitation (prog. 001) to Pct. 1 CRC Monte Alto (prog. 272) in the amount of $700.00 to fund various operating expenses.
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 1 Sanitation (prog. 001), to Pct 1 CRC (prog. 050) in the amount of $805.00 to fund various operating expenses.
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 Rd. Maint (prog. 005) to Pct. 1 Adm. (prog. 004) in the amount of $47,553.90 to fund various operating expenses..
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Gen. Litigation Acct.(125-006) to Executive Office (125-001) in the amount of $8,000.00 for anticipated expenses
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 Sanitation (prog. 001) to Pct. 1 Parks (prog. 013) in the amount of $3,606.76 to fund interest charges for playground equipment.
a. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 29 Citrus Properties Subdivision (Mile 12 ½ Road & Citrus Drive) (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.
b. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Tex-Mex Survey Lot 7 Section 235 (Rogers Road & 10th Street) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 12” waterline west of 10th Street.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring 10th Street.
c. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 4 La Palma Subdivision (Mile 2 Road & La Homa Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” 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.
d. Applicant: Agua Special Utility District
Legal Description: 5.025 acres being the north ½ of Lot 3 Blk 13 Homeville “D” Subdivision (Mile 4 1/2 Road & Tom Gill Road) (Pct.3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Tom Gill Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Tom Gill Road.
e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 7.21 acres out of Lot 12 Blk. 88 MTL&I Co. Subdivision (Mile 20 North Road & Sunflower Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Sunflower Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Sunflower Road.
f. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 22.227 acres out of Lots 23, 25, 27 & 29 Blk. 63 Amended map of Santa Cruz Gardens No. 2 Subdivision; Proposed Pueblo De Palmas Phase 24 Subdivision (Cesar Chavez Road & Mile 19 North Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline south west corner of Cesar Chavez Road & Mile 19 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” waterline extension of approximately 770 feet running south along the east side of Cesar Chavez Road. Two 8” waterline with a 16” PVC casings crossing Cesar Chavez Road.
g. Applicant: Fiberlight LLC. (Segment #CC01289A)
Proposed location of Fiber Optic Cable:Starting at the northwest corner of Teresa Barrera Street and Owassa Road a (1) 1 ¼” HDPE SDR-11 Conduits will be extended east approximately 1,000 feet along the south side of Owassa Road and approximately 3 miles south along the west side of Tower Road ending approximately 800 feet west along the south side of Curve Road. (Pct. 4)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of July 1, 2021 - July 15, 2021 in the amount of $30,016.32 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
2. Discussion, consideration, and action to waive Section 7.61 of the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission Rules and to approve payment of certain COVID-19 related overtime hours to FLSA non-covered employees listed in Exhibit B for overtime hours worked from July 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021.
3. Discussion, consideration, and action to waive section 7.41 of the Hidalgo County Civil Service Commission Rules and increase the Annual Leave Accrual Reserve Limit for calendar year 2020 for employee number 208329 from 160 to 256 hours.
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | T1045.00.000.0034.00 | RATTIKIN TITLE ESCROW ACCOUNT | $3,412.03 |
| No | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | F1655.00.000.0001.00 | Toros Stadium LLC | $10,867.20 |
| 2 | L2450.03.003.0003.00 | Flores Domingo | $4,756.62 |
| 3 | M5200.99.000.0000.U2 | USB Leasing LT | $4,701.62 |
| No | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | C1400.00.035.0002.01 | Neuhaus & Sons | $10,744.91 |
| 2 | G8090.00.000.0061.00 | Wells Fargo | $4,517.15 |
| 3 | K2400.00.000.0093.07 | AEP Texas Inc | $18,129.76 |
| 4 | K2740.00.000.0001.00 | Corelogic Centralized Refunds | $3,054.59 |
| 5 | L6307.05.000.0181.00 | Lereta LLC | $3,000.00 |
| No. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | C8750.00.012.0005.00 | SMV EDINBURG LP C/O CAMMEBY'S INTERNATIONAL | $6,121.83 |
| 2 | H2550.00.007.0002.08 | SMV MCALLEN RETAMA LP C/O CAMMEBY'S INTERNATIONAL LTD | $6,850.02 |
| 3 | H2550.00.007.0002.08 | SMV MCALLEN RETAMA LP C/O CAMMEBY'S INTERNATIONAL LTD | $3,133.84 |
| No | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | S2950.00.000.0492.03 | Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP | $2,537.74 |
Requesting approval to reimburse Victor M. Garza for membership dues paid to the State Bar of Texas in the amount of $30.00 (Requisition #437099), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
| 07/01-07/21 | $ 690,641.32 |
| 07/08-14/21 | $ 638,089.09 |
| TOTAL | $1,328,730.41 |
(Audio Reference 1h:20m 47s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on agenda item 12.A.1. and 12.A.2. The remainder of the Court motioned to approve agenda items 12.A.1. and 12.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 12.A.1 and 12.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded back to the Regular Commissioners' Court agenda - item 6.A. (Audio Reference 1h:21m 08s)
1. Approval of changes to the 2021 Salary Schedule, effective 01/01/2021:
| FROM | TO | ||||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg | Slot | Obj. | Position Title | G/S | Adopted Budgeted Salary | G/S | Proposed Adopted Budgeted Salary | Variance |
| Budget Process Correction | 350-001 | 0211 | 113 | Custodian I | 01/07 | $24,960.00 | 01/08 | $25,834.00 | $874.00 |
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).
Requesting authority to advertise with approval of RFB procurement packet (i.e., specifications-requirements, contract etc.,) as attached hereto for: “Purchase, Removal, and Related Services-Shredded and Recyclable Material” including the re-advertising when/if necessary.
| Original Owner Allowance | Total Amount | Revised Owner Allowance | Total Amount |
| Allowance No.1 - "Repair Window Leaks" | $8,500.00 | 5/24/21 - Plaster Wall In X-Ray Room 6/22/21 - Adjustable Breakers 06/16/21 - Epoxy Flooring |
$5,953.00 $8,237.00 $1,920.00 |
| Allowance No.2 - "Asbestos Abatement | $12,000.00 | ||
| Allowance Prior to this Authorization | $20,500.00 | Allowance to decrease by this amount | $16,110.00 |
| New Owners Allowance Sum - $4,390.00 | |||
Authority to exercise the second (2nd) one (1) year extension option [as permitted in the current contract] for "Lease Office Space - Alton" for Hidalgo County WIC under the same rates, terms and conditions with Rreal LLC, [C-19-169-11-19].
Approval of alarm permit application as required from the City of Pharr Police Department with authority for Executive Officer or authorized official to sign including authority for County Treasurer to issue check, after review and audit procedures are completed by County Auditor
Ratify the purchase and the issuance of Purchase Order #835164 for the acquisition of two (2) 2021 Chevy Tahoe PPV vehicles through the County's membership/participation with the following cooperative: GoodBuy, contract #21-8F000 awarded vendor, Lake Country Chevrolet in the total amount of $69,493.00 which includes the one time administration fee of $300.00
Approval of Service Order #020950-01 under C-17-314-03-26 with Foremost Telecommunications to prepare Precinct 1 Sunset Park new building for MPLS service.
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Vendor/Project | Invoice Number | Invoice Amount |
| 7/21/2021 | 811836 | ERO Architects / P4 Mechanical Shop | 2021-0138 | $ 1,207.31 |
| 6/24/2021 | 832805 | Raba Kistner/Pueblo de Palmas Park | R030507 | $ 5,824.00 |
| 07/20/2021 | 825006 | NM Contracting/Pct.4 Maintenance Building | 6 | $ 81,499.55 |
Approval to exercise the second (2nd) of three (3) one (1) year extensions as permitted in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) C-19-293-09-10, under the same rates, terms, and conditions with (RATES) RGV Research, Applied Technology Education & Service, Inc., for "Lower Rio Grande Valley TPDES Stormwater Regional Task Force" effective September 01, 2021 - through August 31, 2022.
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 27th day of July, 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 July 27, 2021.
Signed this 28th day of July 2021
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy