BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 3rd day of May 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 MAY 3, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 53m:43s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested that Consent Agenda items 4.C, 7.A, 8.A.1, and 8.A.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 4.C, 7.A, 8.A.1, and 8.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 4.C for further discussion. (Audio Reference 54m:03s)
Approval of 2022 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.1 program 253 to program 237 in the amount of $13,156.60.
Approval of interfund transfer from Hidalgo County HIDTA CCP59 fund (1251) to DA's CCP59 fund (1223) in the amount of $5,000.00. (Audio Reference 54m:03s)
Valde Guerra stated that no action was to be taken on Consent Agenda item 4.C.
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 8.A.1 and 8.A.2. (Audio Reference 54m:12s)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
a. Centerpoint at Alamo Road Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Samuel Gomez) (Alamo Road & Alberta Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single-Family
Flood Zone: B
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Alamo Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Alamo Road is paved.
b. S&J Subdivision- Pct. 3 (JIM-ACE LLC.) (Doffing Road & Mile 7 North Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Doffing Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Doffing Road is paved.
c. T & O Ranch No. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (T & O Ranch Investments, LLC.) (Mile 1 East Road & Mile 4 North Road)
No. of Lots: 4 Single Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Mile 1 East Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mercedes.
Water: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 1 East Road is paved.
Alfredo Zamarripa, with the Treasurer's Office, presented the 2022 Hidalgo County 1st Quarter Investment Report to the Court.
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval to accept and approve the report.
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 7.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda item 5 - Open Forum (Audio Reference 1:00m:03s)
| 04/07/22 - 4/13/22 | $651,074.61 |
| 04/14/22 - 4/20/22 | $674,265.91 |
| Total: | $1,325,340.52 |
(Audio Reference 54m:12s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action in regard to Consent Agenda items 8.A.1 and 8.A.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 8.A.1 and 8.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 8.A.1 and 8.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 7.A. (Audio Reference 54m:38s)
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of April 1, 2022 - April 15, 2022 in the amount of $51,893.41 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1. | C8220.03.000.0132.00 | FOYTEK ELHART V & JESSICA | $3,216.59 |
| 2. | E2300.00.002.0031.05 | KIESEWETTER NELDA D INDP EXEC | $5,260.66 |
| 3. | L2845.06.000.0015.00 | ZAMORA ALEJANDRO & NOELIA D | $3,566.96 |
| 4. | M2650.99.013.0004.07 | S & O MARTINEZ AUTO SALES & USED AUTO PA | $4,334.87 |
| 5. | M4725.00.000.001C.00 | DOMAIN DEVELOPMENT CORP | $4,835.36 |
| 6. | M7200.00.000.0005.01 | WILKINS THOMAS W TRUSTEE | $4,212.25 |
| 7. | P6190.99.000.0058.46 | FORTUNE GROUP & METAL TEXAS LLC | $51,042.08 |
| 8. | Q0910.00.000.0065.00 | GARCIA MARY JANE | $4,793.04 |
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1. | C1626.03.000.0032.00 | BMS TRADER GROUP, LLC | $4,452.25 |
| 2. | P2945.00.00A.0002.00 | TEJAS HOUSING GROUP XL LIMITED PARTNERSH | $2,688.40 |
| 3. | R3113.00.004.0003.00 | SECURITY SERVICE TITLE COMPANY LLC | $3,762.04 |
| 4. | S1700.02.032.0015.00 | LA HACIENDA BRANDS INC | $2,977.20 |
| 5. | T6353.00.000.0079.00 | XOCHYTL ROSSETTE | $3,000.00 |
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | E8465.05.000.0001.00 | STAG IND MISSION LP | $5,170.40 |
| 2. | R1953.00.000.0001.00 | AARONSON LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | $3,603.42 |
| No. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1. | S2400.00.000.0098.00 | ESCOBEDO ARTURO | $2,802.99 |
| 2. | T0803.01.000.0019.00 | SILVA JESSICA NICHOLLE | $5,951.32 |
| 3. | T6010.01.000.0096.00 | DIMAS ROBERTO & SANDRA | $4,492.64 |
| 4. | T6010.01.000.0096.00 | DIMAS ROBERTO & SANDRA | $4,422.21 |
| 5. | V3697.00.000.0007.00 | PEREZ GILBERT MORIN | $3,087.40 |
| 6. | W6005.00.000.0011.00 | BLACKWELL AMY JO & COLLIN KYLE | $7,579.95 |
Approval to pay 2022 membership dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following:
| VENDOR | AMOUNT | ACCT. # | REQ# |
| Border Trade Alliance (BTA) | $10,000.00 | 2-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 | 447900 |
Approval to pay 2022 membership dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following:
| VENDOR | AMOUNT | ACCT. # | REQ# |
| Lower Rio Grande Valley Dev. Council (LRGVDC) | $45,347.00 | 2-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 | 447899 |
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 $60.00 (Requisition #453335), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Approval of the following salary schedule change in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated:
| FROM | TO | |||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary | G/S | Proposed Salary | Effective Date |
| Budget Adjustment (Lateral) | 080-020 | 0009 | Court Advocate | 08/01 | $34,767.00 | 08/02 | $35,984.00 | 04/18/2022 |
| Budget Adjustment (Demotion) | 140-001 | 0049 | Deputy Clerk I | 05/01 | $27,599.00 | 05/02 | $$28,565.00 | 04/13/2022 |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) | 340-001 | 0066 | Health Inspector II | 09/01 | $37,548.00 | 09/06 | $44,595.00 | 05/09/2022 |
Approval of 2022 interfund transfer from Pct.1 CO2017 program 195, 239, 242 to TXDOT F1315 prog 039 for M6W Phase1 (M9-M11) in the amount of $123,512.35.
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).
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Nolana Loop Project (WA#2) | 03/31/22 | 11328905 | $10,450.29 | 826939 |
| Eldora Road Project (WA#3) | 03/31/22 | 11328910 | $5,547.50 | 821432 |
Approval of payment application No. 28 in the amount of $90,346.72 for Pct 2 Dicker Road Project submitted by the contractor, 2GS, LLC (Contract C-19-017-11-05) and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
Invoice #2022-0047 in the amount of $100,000.00
B. Requesting authority to advertise the Automated Tax Collection System for the HC Tax Office (Project No. 22-0188-KMG), including re-advertising, if applicable, subject to purchasing and legal approval.
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 3rd day of May 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 May 3, 2022.
Signed this 4th day of May 2022
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy