CONSENT REGULAR MEETING - August 24, 2021
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 24th day of August 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 August 24, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 45m:23s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested that Consent Agenda items 2.B, 14.A.1, and 14.A.2. be pulled for further discussion. The Court made a vote of approval for 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 2.B, 14.A.1, and 14.A.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 2.B for further discussion. (Audio Reference 45m:46s)
1.
AI-82030
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.)
Attachments:
2.
Auditor's Office:
A.
AI-82031
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
B.
AI-82128
Approval to release the County's audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Single Audit, and Managment Letter for the year ended December 31, 2020 (Audio Reference 45m:46s)
Valde Guerra added to the caption on Consent Agenda item 2.B as follows: Approval to release the County's audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Single Audit, and Managment Letter for the year ended December 31, 2020, prior to acceptance by Commissioners' Court.
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 2.B, with added caption stated above.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 14.A.1 and 14.A.2 for further discussion (Audio Reference 46m:11s)
Valde Guerra added to the caption on Consent Agenda item 2.B as follows: Approval to release the County's audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, Single Audit, and Managment Letter for the year ended December 31, 2020, prior to acceptance by Commissioners' Court.
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 2.B, with added caption stated above.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 14.A.1 and 14.A.2 for further discussion (Audio Reference 46m:11s)
3.
2021 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-82155
2021 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
B.
AI-82154
2021 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-82156
2021 - Pct.4 Drain Imprv Prj (1200)
Attachments:
D.
AI-82153
2021 - Moody Foundation (1286)
Attachments:
E.
AI-82076
2021 - Fire Marshal (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-82080
2021 - Nuisance Abatement (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-82082
2021 - Emergency Management (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-82086
2021- JP 1-1 (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-82092
2021 - Pct. 1 Rd. Maint. (1200)
Attachments:
J.
AI-82108
2021 - IT Department (1100)
Attachments:
K.
AI-82110
2021 - CRIM DA (1100)
Attachments:
L.
AI-82065
2021 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
Attachments:
M.
AI-82042
2021 - IT Department (1242)
Attachments:
N.
AI-82034
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Health Adm (1100)
Attachments:
O.
AI-82078
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100)
Attachments:
P.
AI-82074
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHEP (1293)
Attachments:
Q.
AI-82089
2021 - Health & Human Services / TB Federal (1293)
Attachments:
R.
AI-82079
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293)
Attachments:
S.
AI-82007
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept. / COVID / Budget #1 (1293)
Attachments:
T.
AI-82008
2021 - Health & Human Services Dept. / COVID / Budget #2 (1293)
Attachments:
U.
AI-82011
2021 - Pct. 1 Rd. Maint (1200)
Attachments:
V.
AI-82010
2021 - Pct. 1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
W.
AI-81971
2021 - IT Department (1100 I.T.)
Attachments:
X.
AI-82013
2021 Planning Dept. (1100)
Attachments:
Y.
AI-82016
2021 - County Treasurer (1100)
Attachments:
Z.
AI-81959
2021- 389th DC (1100)
Attachments:
4.
2021 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-82159
CO2018B-Pct 2 Regional Park - Phase II (1353):
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from CO2018- Various Projects into CO2018B-Pct 2 Regional Park Project - Phase II in the amount of $25,002.06 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from CO2018- Various Projects into CO2018B-Pct 2 Regional Park Project - Phase II in the amount of $25,002.06 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
B.
AI-82158
Pct 2 Adm (1200):
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Adm in the amount of $11,500.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Adm in the amount of $11,500.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Attachments:
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-82157
Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
Attachments:
B.
AI-82109
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1907340-EM136)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: Northside of Mile 22 ½ North Road approximately 390 feet west of Calle Nicky. (Pct. 4)
b. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1907340-EM137)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West side of Brushline Road approximately 445 feet north of Mile 22 ½ North Road. (Pct. 4)
c. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1907340-EM138)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East side of Cibolo Road approximately ½ mile north of Mile 22 ½ North Road. (Pct. 4)
a. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1907340-EM136)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: Northside of Mile 22 ½ North Road approximately 390 feet west of Calle Nicky. (Pct. 4)
b. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1907340-EM137)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West side of Brushline Road approximately 445 feet north of Mile 22 ½ North Road. (Pct. 4)
c. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1907340-EM138)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East side of Cibolo Road approximately ½ mile north of Mile 22 ½ North Road. (Pct. 4)
C.
AI-82059
1. Pipeline and Utility Permit
a.) Applicant: Texas Gas Service (No. 409A-100 Pipe replacement at Benito Ramirez Road)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 24” coated steel pipe boring Benito Ramirez Road.
a.) Applicant: Texas Gas Service (No. 409A-100 Pipe replacement at Benito Ramirez Road)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 24” coated steel pipe boring Benito Ramirez Road.
Attachments:
D.
AI-82026
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 11.207 acres out of Lot 2 Blk. 16 La Donna Subdivision (Soderquist Road & Lott Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline east of Soderquist Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 4” water line extension running south approximately 130.00 feet along the east side of Soderquist Road.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 25.331 acres out of Lot 9 Blk. 53 Alamo Land & Sugar Co. Subdivision (Proposed Las Olas Estates Subdivision (Alberta Road & Dandelion Street) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline north of Alberta Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Two 8” PVC water lines with a 16” steel casing boring Alberta Road.
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 10.00 acres out of Lot 6 Blk. 93 MTL&I Subdivision (Uresti Street & Mile 19 North Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline east of Uresti Street.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Uresti Street.
d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 4.17 acres out of Farm Tract 271 West Tract Subdivision (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 3 ½ West Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline south of Mile 11 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 11 North Road.
e.Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 5.00 acres out of Tract 10 Blk. 187 West Tract Subdivision (Mile 17 North Road & Mile 6 West Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline north of Mile 17 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 17 North Road.
f. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 20.00 acres out of Lot 12 Blk. 45 Alamo Land & Sugar Subdivision; Proposed Cantera Hermosa Phase I Subdivision (Tower Road & Eldora Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing sanitary sewer manhole located along the southeast corner of Sedona Estates Subdivision along the north side of Sioux Road. Existing 8” waterline located along the southwest corner of Tower Road & Eldora Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” force main sewer line will be extended along the north side of Sioux Road, west of Tower Road and north of Eldora Road crossing with a 16” PVC casing boring Tower Road along the north side of Eldora Road ending at a proposed lift station. One 8” PVC waterline line extension running east along the south side of Eldora Road with a 16” steel casing boring Tower Road. One 8” PVC waterline crossing with a 16” PVC casing boring Eldora Road.
g. Applicant: Agua Special Utility District
Legal Description: Lot 107 La Homa Road North Subdivision (Graham Avenue & La Homa Road) (Pct.3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline north of Graham Avenue.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Graham Avenue.
h. Applicant: Agua Special Utility District
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Brushline Road (Pct. 3).
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Two 8” PVC water lines with a 16” PVC casing boring
Brushline Road.Three 1” HDPE water service lines with a 2” PVC casing boring Brushline Road.
i. Applicant: Fiberlight LLC. (Segment #CC023285)
Proposed location of Fiber Optic Cable:Starting at the northwest corner of Texas Road & Mile 12 North Road (1) 1 ¼” HDPE SDR-11 Conduits will be extended west approximately 300 feet along the north side of Mile 12 North Road. (Pct. 1)
j. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1724542)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of Mile 2 ½ East Road approximately 140.00 feet north of Ramiro Cavazos Road.
(Pct. 1)
k. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1921675)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of Minnesota Road approximately ½ mile north of Mile 7 North Road. (Pct. 3)
l. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 2909076)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North of Trenton Road approximately 30.00 feet east of Carl Street. (Pct. 4)
m. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1807788 SM116)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North of Mile 7 ½ North Road approximately 500.00 feet east of Stewart Road. (Pct. 3)
n. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1807788 SM117)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: Northwest corner of Glasscock Road & Mile 7 ½ North Road. (Pct. 3)
o. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1921675 SM133)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of Minnesota Road approximately 200.00 feet south of Gavilan Lane. (Pct. 3)
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 11.207 acres out of Lot 2 Blk. 16 La Donna Subdivision (Soderquist Road & Lott Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline east of Soderquist Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 4” water line extension running south approximately 130.00 feet along the east side of Soderquist Road.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 25.331 acres out of Lot 9 Blk. 53 Alamo Land & Sugar Co. Subdivision (Proposed Las Olas Estates Subdivision (Alberta Road & Dandelion Street) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline north of Alberta Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Two 8” PVC water lines with a 16” steel casing boring Alberta Road.
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 10.00 acres out of Lot 6 Blk. 93 MTL&I Subdivision (Uresti Street & Mile 19 North Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline east of Uresti Street.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Uresti Street.
d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 4.17 acres out of Farm Tract 271 West Tract Subdivision (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 3 ½ West Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline south of Mile 11 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 11 North Road.
e.Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 5.00 acres out of Tract 10 Blk. 187 West Tract Subdivision (Mile 17 North Road & Mile 6 West Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline north of Mile 17 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 17 North Road.
f. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 20.00 acres out of Lot 12 Blk. 45 Alamo Land & Sugar Subdivision; Proposed Cantera Hermosa Phase I Subdivision (Tower Road & Eldora Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing sanitary sewer manhole located along the southeast corner of Sedona Estates Subdivision along the north side of Sioux Road. Existing 8” waterline located along the southwest corner of Tower Road & Eldora Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” force main sewer line will be extended along the north side of Sioux Road, west of Tower Road and north of Eldora Road crossing with a 16” PVC casing boring Tower Road along the north side of Eldora Road ending at a proposed lift station. One 8” PVC waterline line extension running east along the south side of Eldora Road with a 16” steel casing boring Tower Road. One 8” PVC waterline crossing with a 16” PVC casing boring Eldora Road.
g. Applicant: Agua Special Utility District
Legal Description: Lot 107 La Homa Road North Subdivision (Graham Avenue & La Homa Road) (Pct.3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline north of Graham Avenue.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Graham Avenue.
h. Applicant: Agua Special Utility District
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Brushline Road (Pct. 3).
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Two 8” PVC water lines with a 16” PVC casing boring
Brushline Road.Three 1” HDPE water service lines with a 2” PVC casing boring Brushline Road.
i. Applicant: Fiberlight LLC. (Segment #CC023285)
Proposed location of Fiber Optic Cable:Starting at the northwest corner of Texas Road & Mile 12 North Road (1) 1 ¼” HDPE SDR-11 Conduits will be extended west approximately 300 feet along the north side of Mile 12 North Road. (Pct. 1)
j. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1724542)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of Mile 2 ½ East Road approximately 140.00 feet north of Ramiro Cavazos Road.
(Pct. 1)
k. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1921675)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of Minnesota Road approximately ½ mile north of Mile 7 North Road. (Pct. 3)
l. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 2909076)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North of Trenton Road approximately 30.00 feet east of Carl Street. (Pct. 4)
m. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1807788 SM116)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North of Mile 7 ½ North Road approximately 500.00 feet east of Stewart Road. (Pct. 3)
n. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1807788 SM117)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: Northwest corner of Glasscock Road & Mile 7 ½ North Road. (Pct. 3)
o. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1921675 SM133)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of Minnesota Road approximately 200.00 feet south of Gavilan Lane. (Pct. 3)
Attachments:
- 1- La Dona L-2B-16
- 2- prpo. las olas
- 3-MTL-I L-6 blk. 93
- 4-West Tract 271
- 5-WEST TRACT BLK 187
- 6-alamo land lot12 blk. 45
- 7-la homa rd lot 107
- 8-brushline rd
- 9-fiberlight cc02328s
- 10-spectrum 1724542
- 11-spectrum 1921675
- 12-spectrum 2909076
- 13-spectrum 1807788 sm116
- 14-spectrum 1807788 sm117
- 15-spectrum 1921675 sm133
E.
AI-82005
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Vista Ridge Acres Ph. 1 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (J&DMC Properties, LLC.) (FM 88 & Mile 20 N. Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for (1) OSSF
b. Vista Ridge Acres Ph. 3 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (LANDCO) (FM 88 & Mile 20 N. Road)
Reimbursement request: $3,000.00 for (2) OSSF’S
c. Weslaco Manor Subdivision - Pct. 1 (LANDCO) (Mile 2 West Road & Mile 11 North Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for (1) OSSF
d. Oakhill Ranch Ph. 2 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (J&DMC Properties, LLC.) (FM 88 & Mile 20 N. Road)
Reimbursement request: $4,000.00 for (4) OSSF’S
a. Vista Ridge Acres Ph. 1 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (J&DMC Properties, LLC.) (FM 88 & Mile 20 N. Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for (1) OSSF
b. Vista Ridge Acres Ph. 3 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (LANDCO) (FM 88 & Mile 20 N. Road)
Reimbursement request: $3,000.00 for (2) OSSF’S
c. Weslaco Manor Subdivision - Pct. 1 (LANDCO) (Mile 2 West Road & Mile 11 North Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for (1) OSSF
d. Oakhill Ranch Ph. 2 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (J&DMC Properties, LLC.) (FM 88 & Mile 20 N. Road)
Reimbursement request: $4,000.00 for (4) OSSF’S
Attachments:
6.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-82004
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2021 July
Attachments:
B.
AI-81968
District Clerk Fee Report for the month of July 2021 $409,239.51
Attachments:
7.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-82060
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 August 01, 2021 - August 15, 2021 in the amount of $30,051.33 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 August 01, 2021 - August 15, 2021 in the amount of $30,051.33 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Attachments:
8.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-82150
Insurance:
Approval of payment for invoice dated 8/10/2021 in the amount of $3,108.92 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 8/10/2021 in the amount of $3,108.92 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:
9.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-82058
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | F5100.00.000.0009.01 | HK REO, LLC | $17,996.08 |
| 2 | N8143.00.000.0021.00 | 1511 CENLAR SERVICED BY CORELOGIC TAX SERVICES LLC | $3,372.82 |
| 3 | O0600.02.000.0025.00 | SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING INC | $2,800.00 |
| 4 | O3470.01.001.0015.00 | CORELOGIC CENTRALIZED REFUNDS | $2,523.16 |
| 5 | S2765.00.000.0020.00 | CORELOGIC | $5,004.28 |
| 6 | S6825.00.000.0056.00 | PABLO B GRIMALDO | $4,316.34 |
| 7 | T0803.01.000.0140.00 | SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING INC | $4,548.79 |
| 8 | W3800.00.214.0000.00 | JIMMY CLOSNER & SONS | $4,377.28 |
| 9 | W5555.99.000.00A2.13 | VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA CHATTANOOGA | $3,061.99 |
| 10 | W7384.01.000.0072.00 | ANGELICA VELA | $4,045.77 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-82056
| No. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | B2600.99.00F.0016.01 | J & P TRUCK & HAULING LLC | $14,484.04 |
| 2 | J1800.01.000.0036.15 | STT LAND CO LTD | $9,280.13 |
| 3 | L1300.00.000.0061.01 | VALMOR SERVICE CORP C/O MOSCHEL REALTY | $7,433.91 |
| 4 | P6949.00.000.0018.00 | JAIME CASANOVA | $5,902.66 |
| 5 | S5950.00.003.0002.03 | SHAW GIN REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS CO LLC | $11,978.22 |
Attachments:
10.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-81904
Department of Budget & Management:
Requesting approval to pay membership dues in the amount of $225.00 to the Texas Chapter Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) for Diana Huallpa Trevino, Wellness Program Coordinator III, Merlen Munoz Employee Benefits, Division Manager III, Sergio Cruz, Budget Officer with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. Req# 438317
Requesting approval to pay membership dues in the amount of $225.00 to the Texas Chapter Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) for Diana Huallpa Trevino, Wellness Program Coordinator III, Merlen Munoz Employee Benefits, Division Manager III, Sergio Cruz, Budget Officer with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. Req# 438317
11.
Head Start:
A.
AI-82047
Approval of Monthly Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Reports: June 2021 and July 2021
Attachments:
B.
AI-82048
Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Reports: June 2021 and July 2021
Attachments:
C.
AI-82049
Approval of Monthly Special Services Reports: June 2021 and July 2021
Attachments:
D.
AI-82046
Approval of Monthly Financial Reports: June 2021 and July 2021
Attachments:
12.
IT Department:
A.
AI-82027
Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
| Department: | Qty: | Employee/ID: | Description: | Service Plan: | Equipment: |
| Commissioner Pct. 2 | 2 | Office Use | New Cell Phones with Service | 4G CUSTOM NATIONWIDE UNL MINS + MSG UNL + EMAIL&DATA UNL $39.99 + $5.00(taxes/fees) = $44.99/ea per month | Iphone SE 64Gb @ $0 |
Attachments:
13.
Pct. #4:
A.
AI-82023
Requesting reimbursement for Commissioner Pct. 4 Ellie Torres in the amount of $45.00 for July- August invoice paid to Switcher Studio after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
14.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-82099
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,500,030.06 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 07/29/21 to 08/11/21.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
(Audio Reference 46m:11s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda items 14.A.1 and 14.A.2.
The remaining members of the Court made a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 14.A.1 and 14.A.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 14.A.1 and 14.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court returned to the Regular Commissioners' Court agenda item 5 - Open Forum ( Audio Reference 46m:32s)
| 07/29-30/21 | $ 18,819.43 |
| 08/02-04/21 | $ 627,774.67 |
| 08/05-11/21 | $ 853,435.96 |
| TOTAL | $ 1,500,030.06 |
(Audio Reference 46m:11s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda items 14.A.1 and 14.A.2.
The remaining members of the Court made a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 14.A.1 and 14.A.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 14.A.1 and 14.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court returned to the Regular Commissioners' Court agenda item 5 - Open Forum ( Audio Reference 46m:32s)
Attachments:
B.
AI-82100
General Fund Fringe Benfits Sweep (1100):
Approval to transfer lapsed fringes from various departments into the Co. Wide Adm.- Contingency account.
Approval to transfer lapsed fringes from various departments into the Co. Wide Adm.- Contingency account.
Attachments:
C.
AI-82002
Various Departments:
Approval of salary schedule changes as per Exhibit A in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan.
Approval of salary schedule changes as per Exhibit A in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan.
Attachments:
D.
AI-82021
FY 2021 Texas VINE Grant Program (1283):
1. Approval to process payment for invoice #INV97708 from Appriss, Inc. in the amount of $7,530.62 in relation to the FY 2021 VINE Maintenance Fee for the 4th quarter (June 1, 2021 to August 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 $7,530.62 (4th 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 #INV97708 from Appriss, Inc. in the amount of $7,530.62 in relation to the FY 2021 VINE Maintenance Fee for the 4th quarter (June 1, 2021 to August 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 $7,530.62 (4th 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.
E.
AI-81999
Constable Pct. 3 FY 2022 STOP Truancy Program (1285):
Approval of 2021 interfund transfer from Transfers Out-Grants Lvl 5 and Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (1100) to STOP Truancy Mission & STOP Truancy La Joya (1285) in the amount of $106,062.92 for the correct allocation of funds and to partially fund county's cash match portion in relation to the FY 2022 STOP Truancy Program.
Approval of 2021 interfund transfer from Transfers Out-Grants Lvl 5 and Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (1100) to STOP Truancy Mission & STOP Truancy La Joya (1285) in the amount of $106,062.92 for the correct allocation of funds and to partially fund county's cash match portion in relation to the FY 2022 STOP Truancy Program.
Attachments:
F.
AI-82129
Constable Pct. 1 & Constable Pct. 3-TAMU Security (1285):
Approval of 2021 interfund transfer in the amount of $88,086.00 for Constable Pct. 1 and Constable Pct. 3 to fund overtime and related fringes in relation to the 2nd Amendment of the Interlocal Agreement with Texas A & M University-Kingsville.
Approval of 2021 interfund transfer in the amount of $88,086.00 for Constable Pct. 1 and Constable Pct. 3 to fund overtime and related fringes in relation to the 2nd Amendment of the Interlocal Agreement with Texas A & M University-Kingsville.
Attachments:
G.
AI-82072
Const Pct 2 (1100):
Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $3,616.07 from Constable Precinct No. 2 to fund a portion of the cost to repair a vehicle that was involved in an accident and appropriation of the same.
Requesting approval of the Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor in the amount of $3,616.07 from Constable Precinct No. 2 to fund a portion of the cost to repair a vehicle that was involved in an accident and appropriation of the same.
Attachments:
H.
AI-82166
Approval for County Treasurer to issue payment for Morganti Pay Application # 39, after auditing and review procedures are completed by the County Auditor, with authority to issue a manual check if applicable.
15.
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.
Hidalgo County:
1.
AI-82068
Ratification and/or approval of HC's sole option to exercise the second/one (1) year option to renew [as permitted under the terms/conditions] contract #C-19-073-08-13 for Repairs, Installation & Removal of Communications Radio Tower & Miscellaneous Emergency Equipment on all County Units (on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County with South Texas Communications through 08-12-22.
Attachments:
2.
AI-82057
Notification to and concurrence by H.C. Commissioner's Court of the automatic renewal of one (1) year term under the same terms and conditions of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between County of Hidalgo and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) for collaboration of services to help improve the self- sufficiency, health and well being of the residents he San Carlos Community.
Attachments:
3.
AI-82104
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year extension under the same rates, terms and conditions (C-20-033-09-08) with Pavement Markings, Inc., for Striping & Markings of County Roads, County Parking Lots, & Misc. County Owned Sites.
4.
AI-82022
Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension (C-18-056A1/056A2-08-28) for "Pest Control Services" with Mid Valley and Kill-A-Bug Pest Control under the same rates, terms and conditions, subject to Form 1295 compliance.
Attachments:
5.
AI-82012
Requesting approval to extend the current agreement (C-20-451-08-11) with CTC Distributing, LTD." (For off premises storage, records management, pickup, retrieval delivery and shredding services) for an additional one year under the same rates, terms, and conditions, effective October 01, 2021 - September 30, 2022
Attachments:
B.
Pct. #1:
1.
AI-81965
Requesting approval of the following Payment Applications for services rendered for Pct. 1 Sunset Park Operations Facility as submitted by E-Con Group, LLC.:
| Purchase Order | Date of Pmt App | Pmt App | Amount |
| 824628 | 6/30/2021 | #6 | $362,962.36 |
| 824628 | 7/31/2021 | #7 | $178,303.02 |
Attachments:
C.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-82018
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 4 in the amount of $393,636.06 for REIM Construction Inc., for the "Mile 3 N. Rd. Project" CSJ: 0921-02-321 through contract No. C-20-294-02-23, and as certified for payment by project engineer, B2Z Engineering.
Attachments:
D.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-82088
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for projects located in Precinct 4:
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Vendor/Project | Invoice Number | Invoice Amount |
| 07/29/2021 | 817986 | Raba Kistner / New Mechanic Shop at Precinct 4 | R030573 | $2,076.25 |
| 08/02/2021 | 830971 | Texas Cordia / Avila-Harwell Campuses Safe Walk Project | 2 | $55,557.52 |
| 08/17/2021 | 825006 | NM Contracting / Hidalgo County Pct.4 Maintenance Building | 7 | $107,624.03 |
Attachments:
E.
Auditor's Office:
1.
AI-81987
Requesting authorization to surplus and remove assets from the HC Auditors inventory list, items that cannot be located and are of no value as attached herein in exhibit "A".
F.
District Clerk:
1.
AI-82051
Approval of seven (7) 36 month Capital Copier Leases with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh USA, through HC's membership with DIR Cooperative Contract [DIR-CPO-4435]:
| Requisition # | Months | Model | Quantity | Monthly Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00436212 | 36 | IM5000 | 1 | $211.27 |
| 00436212 | 36 | IM7000 | 1 | $328.87 |
| 00436212 | 36 | P800 | 5 | $30.75 |
Attachments:
G.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-82067
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoice submitted by project manager B2Z Engineering for services rendered:
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Justice Center | 8/3/21 | 40131 | $ 1,451.72 | 783749 |
Attachments:
2.
AI-82000
Requesting approval to pay Inv. #10044017 for Work Authorization #1 (C-20-317-08-25) in the amount of $7,524.00 for Halff Associates for the Countywide Automatic Door Project.
Attachments:
H.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-82115
Requesting approval to declare assets listed in Exhibit "A" as salvage and remove them from the inventory list for disposal at a landfill as the assets have no value, as per TxLGC 263.151(1).
Attachments:
2.
AI-82017
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for professional engineering services as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc in connection with the Hidalgo County Health Clinic Generator Additions:
| Invoice # | Amount: |
| 10044160 | $95,940.00 |
| 10052036 | $20,084.00 |
Attachments:
3.
AI-81892
Notification and/or action by HCCC on the last renewal option under the same terms and conditions of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between County of Hidalgo and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley for use of the John Austin Pena Memorial Center effective 10-09-21 through 10-08-22.
Attachments:
4.
AI-82025
Requesting approval to pay the following invoice for professional engineering and surveying services as submitted by SAM Engineering and Surveying, Inc.
| Invoice # | Amount: |
| 1 | $6,673.75 |
Attachments:
I.
J.P.'s:
1.
AI-82075
Justice of the Peace 1 Place 2:
Approval of a 24 month lease extension with the current Copier Lease Agreement for one (1) digital copier, Ricoh MPC4504ex, (CC approval on 07/25/2017, AI-60573) through DIR awarded vendor, Ricoh USA, Inc. (contract DIR-CPO-4435), in the monthly amount of $143.37, effective September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2023.
Approval of a 24 month lease extension with the current Copier Lease Agreement for one (1) digital copier, Ricoh MPC4504ex, (CC approval on 07/25/2017, AI-60573) through DIR awarded vendor, Ricoh USA, Inc. (contract DIR-CPO-4435), in the monthly amount of $143.37, effective September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2023.
Attachments:
J.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-82038
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the procurement packet (RFB 21-013-09-15-YZV) for HC Sheriff's Office Service and Repair of Sky-Towers and Sky-Cops including re-advertising if applicable.
2.
AI-82102
Requesting approval to purchase keypads, card readers, and related items or services for the Sheriff's Office Headquarters and Weslaco Substation from JF Petroleum Group under Buyboard Cooperative agreement #590-19, not to exceed the amount of $21,015.00.
Attachments:
3.
AI-82044
Requesting authority to exercise the first (1) year extension under the same rates, terms and conditions with O.E Investments LTD, as permitted in the current contract (C-20-220-09-29) "Lease of Tower - Weslaco"
Attachments:
4.
AI-81989
Requesting Commissioners Court's approval, pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, Section (i), for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office to purchase consumable items and imprint the Sheriff's Office logo on said items, through our educational/instructional and training programs. Items are introduced through these programs, while promoting our educational message, helping to interact with participants, thereby instilling, strengthening, and reinforcing our partnership and commitment to the citizens of Hidalgo County.
Attachments:
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 24th day of August, 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 August 24, 2021.
Signed this 25th day of August 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 24th day of August, 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 August 24, 2021.
Signed this 25th day of August 2021
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy