BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 9th day of August 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 AUGUST 9, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 22m:05s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested that Consent Agenda items 6.A.1, 6.A.2, 9.A, and 10.H.4 be pulled for further discussion.
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval for the remaining agenda 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 for the Consent Agenda, EXCEPT for Consent Agenda items 6.A.1, 6.A.2, 9.A, and 10.H.4
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 6.A.1, 6.A.2, 9.A, and 10.H.4 for further discussion, commencing with Consent Agenda items 6.A.1 and 6.A.2. (Audio Reference 22m:22s)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
a. The District North Weslaco Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Dream Land Estates, LLC.) (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 5 ½ West Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for (1) OSSF
b. Sunset Valley Ph. 4 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Sandoval Development) (Stites Road & Victoria Road)
Reimbursement request: $3,000.00 for (2) OSSF’S
c. Los Novillos Subdivision - Pct. 4 (KCJC Real Estate Partnership) (US Hwy 281 & Rio Grande Floral Road )
Reimbursement request: $2,000.00 for (2) OSSF’S
d. Las Palmas Del Norte Subdivision No. 3 Phase II - Pct. 3 (Noralinda G. Garza) (5 Mile Road & La Homa Road)
Reimbursement request: $3,000.00 for (2) OSSF’S
a. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3333568-WE144)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North of Mile 22 ½ North Road approximately 923.00 feet west of Skinner Road. (Pct. 4)
b. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3412222-EM165)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North of Wesmer Street approximately 117.00 feet west of Regina Street. (Pct. 4)
c.Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3412303-EM167)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North of Destiny Avenue approximately 72.00 feet west of Infinity Street. (Pct. 4)
| 07/14/2022 - 07/20/2022 | $666,569.97 |
| 07/21/2022 - 07/27/2022 | $790,791.87 |
| 07/28/2022 - 07/29/2022 | $114,964.21 |
| Total: | $1,572,326.05 |
(Audio Reference 22m:22s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action in regard to Consent Agenda items 6.A.1 and 6.A.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 6.A.1 and 6.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 6.A.1 and 6.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 9.A for further discussion. (Audio Reference 22m:42s)
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 07/16/2022 - 07/31/2022 in the amount of $35,056.15 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | L1400.00.002.0022.00 | VILMA MARTINEZ | $3,137.24 |
| 2 | N8600.00.005.0052.00 | KANE TITLE LLC WELLS FARGO ESCROW ACCOUNT | $4,881.64 |
| 3 | S1954.00.000.0002.00 | EXPWY-FRESNO PARTNERS LTD | $14,168.42 |
| 4 | S2544.03.000.0079.00 | PO-NANA PO-NANA MGMT, LLC | $2,549.24 |
| 5 | T3820.00.000.0030.00 | ROCKET MORTGAGE | $3,147.33 |
| 6 | T6010.02.000.0184.00 | ANTONIO CANTU | $4,631.42 |
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association for four (4) attorneys in the amount of $210.00 (REQ# 00458545) with authority from County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by county auditor.
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 $235.00 (Requisition #458639), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Approval of 2022 interfund transfer from HIDTA CCP59 (1251) to DA CCP59 (1223) in the amount of $690,000.00. (Audio Reference 22m:42s)
Valde Guerra stated that no action was to be taken on Consent Agenda item 9.A
No action was taken on Consent Agenda item 9.A
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 10.H.4 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 22m:42s)
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 No. | Amount | Purchase Order |
| Mile 6 WA #2 (M14½-SH107) | 07/31/2022 | 11329027 | $77,339.76 | 815794 |
| Mile 6 WA #3 (M14½-SH107) | 07/31/2022 | 11329031 | $51,393.52 | 829916 |
| Mile 10 WA#1 | 07/31/2022 | 11329032 | $4,776.00 | 796083 |
| Invoice No. | Date | Project Name | PO No. | Amount |
| 11329033 | 7-31-22 | Liberty Rd. WA #2 | 700240 | $6,750.00 |
| 11329034 | 7-31-22 | Liberty Rd. WA #3 | 735526 | $32,680.00 |
| 11329021 | 7-31-22 | Mile 3 WA #2 | 720579 | $3,582.60 |
| 11329028 | 7-31-22 | Mile 3 WA #5 | 773904 | $11,232.00 |
| 11329025 | 7-31-22 | Mile 3 WA #6 | 784305 | $34,446.87 |
| 11329026 | 7-31-22 | Veterans WA #2 | 763269 | $6,025.00 |
| 11329029 | 7-31-22 | FM 676 WA #2 | 806793 | $17,750.00 |
| 30019 | 8-2-22 | Mile 3 N. Rd. | 823768 | $39,608.29 |
| Invoice Date | Invoice Number | Project / Vendor | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 05/26/2022 | 2022-0074 | P4 Mechanical Shop | 811836 | $2,307.31 |
| 07/28/2022 | 2022-0116 | P4 Mechanical Shop | 811836 | $1,073.16 |
| 08/01/2022 | 2022-081 | Russell Road Project | 830599 | $62,775.00 |
| 08/02/2022 | 40183 | Sunflower Park | 830040 | $16,439.28 |
| 07/31/2022 | 11329035 | FM2220 WA#1 FM676 to FM1925 | 728311 | $5,809.23 |
| 07/17/2022 | R031397 | Sunflower Park Project | 846166 | $729.57 |
| 06/22/2022 | R031315 | Pueblo de Palmas Park | 839118 | $648.73 |
| 07/26/2022 | R031443 | Pueblo de Palmas Park | 839118 | $3,075.88 |
| Work Authorization # | Description | PO # | Vendor | Invoice Period | Amount | Pay App # |
| Work Authorization #1 | Phase 1: Preparatory/Project Management Task Phase 2:Roadway Inventory/Updated Database Direct Expenses |
838888 | SAMES, Inc. | 7/1-7/31/22 | $134,701.71 | #11 |
| Vendor | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | Period |
| Consor Engineers, LLC | 4/29/22 | D210905TX.01-1 | $52,895.00 | 3/21-4/22/22 |
| Vendor | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO # |
| L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. | 7/31/22 | 11329042 | 12,599.76 | 842488 |
- (A) Butch's Oilfield Services, Inc.
- (B) Longhorn Services, Inc. (subject to 1295)
- (C) Ygreiga Environmental Services, LLC
- (D) Mo-Vac Services Company, Inc.
Pursuant to Tx.L.G.C, Chapter 263.151 (1), action to declare as "salvage property" departmental uniforms, uniform accessories, duty gear and/or equipment, vehicle equipment, stop sticks and assorted wires [items are obsolete/worn and/or fail to function and operate for the intended use in as much as most contain identifying constable logo thus in the interest of safety and security and prevention against possible misuse and approve the destruction of declared "salvage property" through the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office.
b. Requesting approval of agreement for "On-Line Research Services" with Lexis Nexis for HC District Attorney's Office for three (3) years. (Audio Reference 22m:42s)
Valde Guerra stated that no action was to be taken on Consent Agenda item 10.H.4.
No action was taken on Consent Agenda item 10.H.4.
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda - Item 5. (Audio Reference 22m:53s)
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Justice Center | 8/2/22 | 40181 | $8,958.41 | 783749 |
| Invoice Date | P.O. Number | Vendor / Project | Invoice Number | Invoice Amount |
| 7/26/2022 | 838621 | Raba Kistner / New Justice Center | R031441 | $1,519.65 |
| Work Authorization # | Description | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| Work Authorization # 2 | Construction Materials Testing | 847843 | 20341 | 08/02/2022 | $4,533.41 |
| Work Authorization # | Description | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| Work Authorization # 3 | Bio/Safety Laboratory Construction Management Services | 848232 | 40182 | 08/02/2022 | $39,465.36 |
B. Request removal of said weaponry from HCSO fixed asset inventory so as to use for the purchase of new weaponry.
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 9th day of August 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 August 9, 2022.
Signed this 9th day of August 2022
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy