BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 2nd day of November 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 NOVEMBER 2, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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:20s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested that Consent Agenda items 14.A.1, 14.A.2, 15.I.1, 15.J.1, 15.K.1, and 15.K.2 be pulled for further discussion. The Court proceeded with a vote of approval for the remaining items on 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, EXCEPT for Consent Agenda items 14.A.1, 14.A.2, 15.I.1, 15.J.1, 15.K.1, and 15.K.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Consent Agenda items that were pulled for further discussion; Commencing with Consent Agenda items 14.A.1 and 14.A.2. (Audio Reference 19m:51s)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
a. Oakhill Ranch Phase 2 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (J&DMC Properties, LLC.) (F.M. 88 & Mile 20 North Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for (1) OSSF
| Date | Event | Time |
| Saturday, November 6, 2021 | Edinburg Veterans Parade | 7am-1pm |
Approval of payment for invoice dated 10/26/2021 in the amount of $1,053.62 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.
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of October 1, 2021 - October 15, 2021 in the amount of $30,622.05 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period 11/8/2021 and for calendar year 2022:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Current Allowance | Proposed Allowance | Net Change |
| Delete Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0218 | Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 | $0.00 | ($500.00) |
| Delete Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0213 | Senior Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 | $0.00 | ($500.00) |
| Delete Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0132 | Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 | $0.00 | ($500.00) |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0211 | Deputy Sheriff | $0.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0173 | Deputy Sheriff | $0.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0133 | Deputy Sheriff | $0.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | N3020.3A.000.001A.01 | KE ANDREWS & CO AD VALOREM TAX SERVICE | $11,227.64 |
| 2 | T4060.00.000.0402.00 | DONALD J KILLELEA | $39,188.81 |
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | H4800.00.000.0079.00 | WARE EXPWY PARTNERS LTD | $11,203.03 |
Requesting approval to pay membership dues in the amount of $150.00 to the Government Finance Officers Association for 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.
Requesting approval of 2021 membership dues to the National Sheriff's Association for Sheriff J.E."Eddie" Guerra in the amount of $717.00. (Requisition #442384)
Requesting approval to pay 2021 Texas Association of Assessing Officers (TAAO) membership dues in the amount of $270.00 (Req. 441497) for: Pablo Villarreal Jr., Eva Mireles, Edgar Jaramillo with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
| Department: | Qty: | Employee/ID: | Description: | Equipment: |
| County Judge | 1 | Office Use | New cell phone | iPhone 13 Pro Max 256GB @ $749.99 |
| 10/07-13/21 | $ 734,481.61 |
| 10/14-20/21 | $ 575,248.69 |
| TOTAL | $ 1,309,730.30 |
(Audio Reference 19m:51s)
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 proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 14.A.1 and 14.A.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Consent Agenda items 14.A.1 and 14.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 15.J.1 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 20m:10s)
Approval to transfer lapsed fringes from various departments into the Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency account.
1. Approval of 2021 interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (fund 1100, prog. 002) to Adult Probation Drug Court & AIP Programs (fund 1289, prog. #014 & 034) in the amount of $40,666.65 to partially fund operating expenses in relation to the FY 2022 interlocal agreement.
Approval of 2021 interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (fund 1100, prog. 002) to DA's Office Victim Assistance Program, Domestic Violence Specialty Prosecutor, and Victims Unit Court Advocate grants, (fund 1281, prog. 017, 018, & 020) in the amount of $66,935.73 to partially fund cash match requirement.
Approval of 2021 interfund transfer from Sheriff Asset Forfeiture CCP 59 Unassigned Fund Balance (fund 1227) to Sheriff Victim Assistance Program Grant (fund 1284, prog. 100) in the amount of $14,249.57 to fund cash match portion required for grant.
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).
B. Requesting approval to declare as “surplus” the office furniture listed in Exhibit A to donate to the City of Alamo Police Department, and remove assets from the County Judge's inventory list.
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Vendor / Project | Invoice Number | Invoice Amount |
| 10/27/2021 | 825006 | NM Contracting / Pct.4 Maintenance Building | 9 | $70,609.55 |
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Vendor / Project | Invoice Number | Invoice Amount |
| 10/03/2021 | 817986 | Raba Kistner / New Mechanic Shop at Precinct 4 | R030689 | $ 2,240.70 |
| 10/20/2021 | 836058 | Raba Kistner / Sunflower Park Project | R030686 | $ 37,240.00 |
| Work Authorization # | Description | PO # | Vendor | Invoice Period | Amount | Pay App # |
| Work Authorization #1 | Phase 1: Preparatory | 838888 | Sames, Inc. | 9/21/21 - 9/30/21 | $33,610.00 | # 1 |
| Invoice # | Amount: |
| 10060672 | $12,122.40 |
(Audio Reference 21m:18s)
Dina Trevino, with the Purchasing Department, stated a correction to the amount noted on Consent Agenda 15.I.1, in which the caption should have stated $264,130.65, and not $284,943.60. Martha Salazar recommended approval with the corrected amount.
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda item 15.I.1 with the corrected amount.
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 15.I.1, with the corrected amount.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded back to the Regular Commissioners' Court agenda - Item 6.A (Audio Reference 22m:56s)
(Audio Reference 20m:45s)
Martha Salazar, with the Purchasing Department, recommended approval for Consent Agenda item 15.J.1.
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 15.J.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
After stating that no action was to be taken on Consent Agenda items 15.K.1 and 15.K.2, the Court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 15.I.1 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 21m:18s)
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Martha Salazar, with the Purchasing Department, stated that no action was to be taken on Consent Agenda item 15.K.1.
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Martha Salazar, with the Purchasing Department, stated that no action was to be taken on Consent Agenda item 15.K.2.
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 2nd day of November, 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 November 2, 2021.
Signed this 3rd day of November 2021
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy