BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 11th day of January A.D., 2022, 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 JANUARY 11, 2022 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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:52s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested that Consent Agenda items 13.A.1, 13.A.2, 14.F.3, and 14.H.2 be pulled for further discussion. The Court proceeded with a vote of approval for the remaining Consent Agenda items.
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 for the Consent Agenda, except for Consent Agenda items 13.A.1, 13.A.2, 14.F.3, and 14.H.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Consent Agenda items that were pulled for further discussion, beginning with Consent Agenda items 13.A.1 and 13.A.2. (Audio Reference 20m:19s)
Approval of 2021 interdepartmental transfer from CO2019A-Pct 2 Lopezville Park Project into CO2019A-Pct 2 in the total amount of $300,103.06 to fund purchase of equipment.
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 December 16, 2021 to December 31, 2021 in the amount of $24,884.36 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | L6255.01.001.0050.00 | BANDA REYES & CLEMENCIA | $2,900.00 |
| 2 | V3830.00.000.0023.00 | INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES OF TX LLC | $7,832.56 |
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for several District Attorney's Office employees, in the amount of $480.00 (Requisition #445715), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
| Department: | Qty: | Description: | Employee/ID: | Service Plan: | MDN: |
| Public Affairs Div. | 2 | Continue wireless service for MiFis | Office Use | Custom 4G Unlimited MB Plan w/ MBP for National Security, Public Safety, & First Responders @ $37.99/ea per month | (956) 310-1305 & 249-2031 |
| Nuisance Abatement | 6 | Continue wireless service for Tablets | Office Use | Custom 4G Unlimited MB Plan w/ MBP for National Security, Public Safety, & First Responders @ $37.99/ea per month | (956) 609-5061, 609-5571, 609-5576, 609-5611, 609-5612 & 221-0112 |
| 12/09-22/21 | $ 519,745.81 |
| 12/23-29/21 | $ 1,093,902.95 |
| 12/30-31/21 | $ 36,039.87 |
| TOTAL | $ 1,649,688.63 |
(Audio Reference 20m:19s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda items 13.A.1 and 13.A.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 13.A.1 and 13.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 Consent Agenda items 13.A.1 and 13.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 14.F.3 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 20m:38s)
Approval of 2022 interfund transfer from Pct4 Memorial Park CO2017 (1351) and CO2020 (1357) to Pct4 TPWD Sunflower Park (1286) in the amount of $1,223,357.00 to fund cash match portion in relation to the Pct4 Memorial Park (Sunflower) grant award from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Recreation Grant.
Approval of 2022 interfund transfer from Pct. 1 Rd. Maint (1200) to Pct. 1 TXDOT US 83 Illumination (1315) in the amount of $15,000.00 to fund electricity expenses.
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).
- C-20-503-12-08 - "Procurement and Installation of Moveable Furniture and Other Items" [Texas Wilson]
- C-20-504-12-15 - "Procurement and Installation of Signage and Other Items" [GraphTec, Inc.]
- C-20-505-12-08 - "Procurement and Installation of AV/Court Technology and Other Items" [Telepro Communications]
- C-20-506-12-08 - "Procurement and Installation of Digital Signage and Other Items" [Netsync Network Solutions]
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice No. | Amount | Purchase Order |
| Mile 6 (M9-M11) | 12/31/2021 | 11328803 | 4,536.12 | 779197 |
| Mile 6 (M11-SH-107) | 12/31/2021 | 11328810 | 6,266.60 | 784887 |
| Mile 6 (M14½-SH107) | 12/31/2021 | 11328825 | 3,555.59 | 815794 |
| Mile 6 (M14½-SH107) | 12/31/2021 | 11328811 | 27,661.68 | 829916 |
| Mile 10 (M6-FM 1015) | 12/31/2021 | 11328812 | 12,363.51 | 796083 |
| FM 493 | 12/31/2021 | 11328804 | 450.00 | 727479 |
B. Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 10 in the amount of $6,332.55 for services rendered for Pct. 1 Sunset Park Operations Facility as submitted by E-Con Group, LLC.
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Dicker Road Project | 01/03/22 | 20310 | $25,089.23 | 803856 |
| Stormwater Management Prj. | 01/03/22 | 20311 | $16,917.76 | 841458 |
| Invoice # | Date | Project | PO No. | Amount |
| 11328802 | 12-31-21 | Mile 3 WA #2 | 720579 | $1,791.30 |
| 11328808 | 12-31-21 | Veterans Blvd WA #2 | 763269 | $7,345.00 |
| 11328828 | 12-31-21 | Liberty Rd. WA #4 | 735736 | $3,000.00 |
| 11328829 | 12-31-21 | Veterans Blvd. WA #3 | 772041 | $19,502.44 |
| 11328830 | 12-31-21 | FM676 WA #2 | 806793 | $34,740.00 |
| 30012 | 1-3-22 | Mile 3 N. Rd | 823768 | $44,737.06 |
B. Precinct Project Updates and Expos;
C. Endowment Center (on Sunflower Road) -Numerous Events;(Tu Salud Si Cuenta)
D. Employee/Public Recognition Plaques;
E. Pictures, Displays, Frames, Banners, Tables Cloth Covers/Skirts and other related items.
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Vendor / Project | Invoice Number | Invoice Amount |
| 12/30/2021 | 834803 | Texas Cordia / N Alamo Road Realignment | 5 | $139,514.06 |
| 11/30/2021 | 807788 | MEG / CEI N. Alamo Road Realignment | 9 | $29,010.00 |
| 12/31/2021 | 808447 | L&G Engineering / Mile 5 Project | 11328805 | $21,505.37 |
| 12/31/2021 | 785987 | L&G Engineering / FM1925 WA#3 | 11328813 | $7,984.62 |
| 12/31/2021 | 739761 | L&G Engineering / FM1925 Wallace Rd to 10th | 11328815 | $1,162.20 |
| 12/31/2021 | 728311 | L&G Engineering / FM2220 WA#1 FM676 to FM1925 | 11328816 | $15,138.00 |
| 12/31/2021 | 785986 | L&G Engineering / FM1925 WA#2 10th to McColl | 11328814 | $16,360.20 |
| 01/03/2021 | 830599 | GDJ Engineering / Russell Road Project WA#1 | 2022-003 | $39,962.90 |
| 01/03/2022 | 825006 | NM Contracting / Pct.4 Maintenance Building | 11 | $188,755.13 |
(Audio Reference 20m:38s)
Valde Guerra stated that the revised certificate of insurance would be attached and sent to the appropriate departments, as well as to the Auditor's Office.
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval with said statement.
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 14.F.3, with comment stated above.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 14.H.2 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 20m:58s)
(Audio Reference 20m:58s)
Valde Guerra stated that the correct agreement number should state C-21-219-02-16 on Consent Agenda 14.H.2, and not C-21-219-02-06.
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda item 14.H.2 with stated correction.
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 14.H.2, with stated correction.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded back to the Regular Commissioners' Court agenda item 5 - Open Forum. (Audio Reference 21m:25s)
| Department | Location | Term | Monthly Amount |
| Elections | Elections Warehouse | 36 Months | $37.00 |
| Elections | Elections Training House | 36 Months | $37.00 |
| Invoice | Amount |
| 1 | $ 139,303.77 |
| Invoice | Amount |
| 1 | $11,200.00 |
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 11th day of January, 2022
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 January 11, 2022.
Signed this 11th day of January 2022
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy