SPECIAL MEETING - NOVEMBER 15, 2021
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 15th 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 EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE 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 HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING NOVEMBER 15, 2021 10:30 A.M. |
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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:
In accordance with Section 551.127, NOTICE is hereby given that a physical quorum, including the presiding officer/member, will be present at the specified meeting location. Some members of the governing body and/or government officials may participate via videoconference.
Members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: www.hidalgocounty.us/HClive
1.
Roll Call (Audio Reference :04s)
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 10:32 A.M.
All members of the Court were present during the roll call, except Commissioner Fuentes.
Commissioner Villarreal participated via video conferencing.
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 10:32 A.M.
All members of the Court were present during the roll call, except Commissioner Fuentes.
Commissioner Villarreal participated via video conferencing.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance (Audio Reference :32s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, led in the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance.
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, led in the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Prayer (Audio Reference :50s)
Valde Guerra offered the prayer.
Valde Guerra offered the prayer.
4.
Elections Administration:
A.
AI-83296
Official Canvassing of the Election Results for the November 2, 2021, Constitutional Amendment Election pursuant to Section 67.003 of the Texas Election Code. (Audio Reference 01m:42s)
Yvonne Ramon, with the Elections Department, read the Cumulative Report as follows:
State of Texas Proposition 1 - winning FOR with 81.98 % of the vote
State of Texas Proposition 2 - winning FOR with 71.66 % of the vote
State of Texas Proposition 3 - winning FOR with 59.03 % of the vote
State of Texas Proposition 4 - winning FOR with 64.48 % of the vote
State of Texas Proposition 5 - winning FOR with 63.62 % of the vote
State of Texas Proposition 6 - winning FOR with 84.75 % of the vote
State of Texas Proposition 7 - winning FOR with 87.88 % of the vote
State of Texas Proposition 8 - winning FOR with 88.90 % of the vote
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES to accept the report as presented, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 4.A, as presented.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Yvonne Ramon, with the Elections Department, read the Cumulative Report as follows:
State of Texas Proposition 1 - winning FOR with 81.98 % of the vote
State of Texas Proposition 2 - winning FOR with 71.66 % of the vote
State of Texas Proposition 3 - winning FOR with 59.03 % of the vote
State of Texas Proposition 4 - winning FOR with 64.48 % of the vote
State of Texas Proposition 5 - winning FOR with 63.62 % of the vote
State of Texas Proposition 6 - winning FOR with 84.75 % of the vote
State of Texas Proposition 7 - winning FOR with 87.88 % of the vote
State of Texas Proposition 8 - winning FOR with 88.90 % of the vote
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES to accept the report as presented, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 4.A, as presented.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
5.
AI-83396
Entry of resolution adopting redistricting plan approved by the Hidalgo County Commissioners Court on November 13, 2021, to approve the corresponding county commissioner precincts, justices of the peace and constables. (Audio Reference 03m:50s)
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 agenda item 5.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
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 agenda item 5.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
6.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 04m:20s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 10:36 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 10:36 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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 15th 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 15, 2021.
Signed this 15th 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
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 15th 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 15, 2021.
Signed this 15th 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