BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 28th day of December 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 DECEMBER 28, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 19m:21s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested that Consent Agenda items: 11.A.1, 11.A.2, 12.B.1, and 12.K.1 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. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the Consent Agenda, except for Consent Agenda items 11.A.1, 11.A.2, 12.B.1, and 12.K.1
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Consent Agenda items that were pulled for further discussion beginning with Consent Agenda items 11.A.1 and 11.A.2. (Audio Reference 19m:43s)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 12.50 acres out of Lots 9 & 16 Blk. 92 Mo-Tex Land & Irrig. Subdivision (Sharp Road & F.M. 1925) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline east of Sharp Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Sharp Road.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 2.00 acres out of 18.03 tract of land Blk. 168 Hill Halbert Subdivision (Eldora Road & Valverde Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline north of Eldora Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Eldora Road.
a. Sendero Trails Ph. 1 Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Megaware Corp.) (U.S. 281 & F.M. 490)
*Reimbursement request: $7,000.00 for (7) OSSF’S
b. Sendero Trails Ph. 2 Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Megaware Corp.) (U.S. 281 & F.M. 490)
*Reimbursement request: $2,000.00 for (2) OSSF’S
Approval of payment for invoice dated 12/14/2021 in the amount of $1,111.00 as submitted by Montalvo Insurance Agency for adjustments to the 2021 County Wide Property & Casualty 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 December 1, 2021 - December 15, 2021, in the amount of $33,714.46 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | M2240.99.000.0001.B8 | SOUTH TEXAS BACK INSTITUTE | $4,087.99 |
| 2 | M2240.99.000.0001.B8 | SOUTH TEXAS BACK INSTITUTE | $3,835.13 |
| 3 | M2350.99.001.0013.E5 | MARBRAN-USA LTD | $3,707.09 |
| 4 | M2930.00.000.0001.00 | MCDONALD'S REAL ESTATE CO | $4,554.60 |
| 5 | N6761.00.001.0006.00 | WEINGARTEN SHARY NORTH JV | $3,267.59 |
| 6 | N7700.00.010.0015.00 | WESLACO CATHOLIC FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
$4,975.76 |
| 7 | O0480.02.000.0107.00 | PINE JOSE & ALISIA | $3,480.11 |
| 8 | P3113.00.000.0010.00 | WELLIVER EDWIN D CONCEPCION O |
$3,079.64 |
| 9 | S5937.99.000.0013.00 | VAS TRANSPORTATION LLC | $3,208.63 |
| 10 | W3800.99.692.0001.16 | KNAPP SURGERY CENTER ASC LLC | $9,946.80 |
| 11 | W3800.99.692.0001.16 | KNAPP SURGERY CENTER ASC LLC | $9,921.34 |
| 12 | W3800.99.692.0001.16 | KNAPP SURGERY CENTER ASC LLC | $9,700.64 |
| 13 | W3800.99.692.0001.16 | KNAPP SURGERY CENTER ASC LLC | $9,505.03 |
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | E4251.00.000.0005.00 | FRANCISCO RUGAMA | $10,632.74 |
| 12/02-08/21 | $658,124.37 |
| TOTAL | $658,124.37 |
(Audio Reference 19m:43s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda items 11.A.1 and 11.A.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 11.A.1 and 11.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 11.A.1 and 11.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 12.B.1 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 20m:09s)
Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective 12/06/2021 and calendar year 2022.
| FROM | TO | ||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary | G/S | Proposed Salary |
| Budget Adjustment (Transfer) | 031-001 | 0001 | Bailiff | 10/01 | $40,552 | 10/06 | $48,163 |
Approval of 2021 interfund transfer from Co. Judge (1100) to Co. Judge TCA Performance Support Grant (1286) in the amount of $1,145.00 to fund cash match portion in relation to the 2nd quarter grant award for the FY 2022 TCA Performance Support Grant.
Approval of 2021 interfund transfer from Emergency Mgmt (1100) to Emergency Mgmt TCA Performance Support Grant (1286) in the amount of $998.00 to fund cash match portion in relation to the 2nd quarter grant award for the FY 2022 TCA Performance Support Grant.
Clarification to record vote of action taken on 12/14/2021 AI-83777, 27.G.3A and 27.G.3.B.1
A. Discussion, consideration, and action to approve use of ARPA Relief Funds for the Hidalgo County American Rescue Plan Act Healthcare Professionals Program to invest in local academic institutions that address the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency.
B. Discussion, consideration and action to approve the following projects under the Hidalgo County American Rescue Plan Act Healthcare Professionals Program.
1. Assistance to South Texas College Nursing Program- Project Number: ARPA-21-110-034.
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).
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Vendor / Project | Invoice Number | Invoice Amount |
| 11/22/2021 | 817986 | Raba Kistner / New Mechanic Shop | R030828 | $ 3,858.53 |
| 12/17/2021 | 825006 | NM Contracting / HC Pct.4 Maintenance Building | 11 | $ 200,174.07 |
(Audio Reference 20m:09s)
Valde Guerra stated that no action was to be taken for P.O. Number: 825006 Vendor/Project: NM Contracting/HC Pct. 4 Maintenance Building Invoice Number 11 in the amount of $200,174.07.
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval for P.O. Number 817986 Vendor/Project: Raba Kistner/New Mechanic Shop Invoice Number: R030828 in the amount of $3,858.53.
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 item 12.B.1, for Invoice No. R030828 ONLY.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 12.K.1 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 20m:52s)
Approval to declare assets as "Salvage Property" (for the purpose of destruction) and removal from Safety’s inventory list– Emergency Lights and controllers as they cannot be recycled approval for said disposition to be conducted through the HCSO.
B. Requesting authorization and approval to apply for electrical service with Gexa Energy through County contract C-20-628-12-08 for the New Elections Building located at 2015 Jackson Creek Ave, Edinburg TX 78539 with authority to execute, if applicable, req.uired documents.
B. Requesting approval for disposition and removal of assets on “EXHIBIT A 2021 JP1 PL1” for disposal via landfill, assets damaged during, but not included, on June 2017 Torrential Rain Event's Exhibit "A" list.
Approval of a 24 months lease extension with the current Copier Lease Agreement for one (1) digital copier, Ricoh MPC4504, [CC 11/03/2020 C/AI-#78069] through DIR awarded vendor, Ricoh USA, Inc. (contract DIR-CPO-4435), in the monthly amount of $235.67, effective December 28, 2021 - December 27, 2023.
| Invoice | Amount |
| 1 | $75,772.04 |
(Audio Reference 20m:52s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Cantu abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda item 12.K.1.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda item 12.K.1.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Consent Agenda item 12.K.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded back to the Regular Commissioners Court agenda - Item 6.A. (Audio Reference 21m:15s)
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 28th day of December 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 December 28, 2021.
Signed this 29th day of December 2021
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy