SPECIAL MEETING - OCTOBER 4, 2022
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 4th day of October 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 |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 |
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 OCTOBER 4, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 16m:35s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested that Consent Agenda items 6.A.1 and 6.A.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 6.A.1 and 6.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 6.A.1 and 6.A.2 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 16m:54s)
1.
AI-87683
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)
Attachments:
2.
Auditor's Office:
A.
AI-87684
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
3.
2022 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-87773
2022- Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-87795
2022 - HAVA Elections Security (1283)
Attachments:
C.
AI-87774
2022 - Tax Office (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-87760
2022 PCT1 Adm (1200)
Attachments:
E.
AI-87763
2022 PCT1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
F.
AI-87759
2022 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293)
Attachments:
G.
AI-87768
2022 - County Treasurer (1100) Bail Bond Board
Attachments:
H.
AI-87719
2022 - Veterans Services (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-87729
2022 - Nuisance Abatement (1100)
Attachments:
J.
AI-87705
2022 - Human Resources (Health Benefits 2201)
Attachments:
K.
AI-87681
2022 - DA BPU (1281)
Attachments:
L.
AI-87692
2022 - DA FED SHRG - DOJ (1256)
Attachments:
M.
AI-87693
2022 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100):
Attachments:
N.
AI-87671
2022 - Moody Foundation (1286)
Attachments:
4.
2022 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-87718
2022 - Colonia Streetlight Pr (1100):
Approval of 2022 interdepartmental transfer from PCT1 Parks-Other Srv to Colonia Streetlight Pr-Repair & Maint Srv in the amount of $5,052.82 to fund installation of Streetlamps for Magdalena Estates Hidalgo County Streetlight Program
Approval of 2022 interdepartmental transfer from PCT1 Parks-Other Srv to Colonia Streetlight Pr-Repair & Maint Srv in the amount of $5,052.82 to fund installation of Streetlamps for Magdalena Estates Hidalgo County Streetlight Program
Attachments:
B.
AI-87550
Pct. #1 (1303):
Approval of 2022 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.1 program 041 to program 286 in the amount of $121,308.55 for Sunrise Hill Park Improvement project.
Approval of 2022 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.1 program 041 to program 286 in the amount of $121,308.55 for Sunrise Hill Park Improvement project.
Attachments:
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-87724
Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
B.
AI-87733
1 PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3221561-SMN9)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of Abram Road approximately 400 feet south of Socrates Street. (Pct. 3)
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: The west ½ of Lot 23 Engleman Subdivision Blk. 230 La Blanca “B” (Rogers Road & FM 493) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline north of Rogers Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 4” water line extension running east approximately 280 feet along the north side of Rogers Road and One ¾” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Rogers Road.
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 37.811 acres out of lot 10 and 15 Blk. 96 Mo-Tex Irrigation Co. (Jesus Flores Road & FM 1925) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline east of Jesus Flores Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One ¾” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Jesus Flores Road.
d. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 9.24 acres out of lot 56 West Addition to Sharyland (Mile 9 Road & Los Ebanos Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline north of Mile 9 Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 9 Road.
a. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3221561-SMN9)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of Abram Road approximately 400 feet south of Socrates Street. (Pct. 3)
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: The west ½ of Lot 23 Engleman Subdivision Blk. 230 La Blanca “B” (Rogers Road & FM 493) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline north of Rogers Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 4” water line extension running east approximately 280 feet along the north side of Rogers Road and One ¾” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Rogers Road.
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 37.811 acres out of lot 10 and 15 Blk. 96 Mo-Tex Irrigation Co. (Jesus Flores Road & FM 1925) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline east of Jesus Flores Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One ¾” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Jesus Flores Road.
d. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 9.24 acres out of lot 56 West Addition to Sharyland (Mile 9 Road & Los Ebanos Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline north of Mile 9 Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 9 Road.
6.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-87675
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $425,591.38 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 09/08/2022 through 09/21/2022.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
(Audio Reference 16m:54s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding 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. 3, EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 6.A.1 and 6.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda - Item 5.A. (Audio Reference 17m:20s)
| 09/08/2022 - 09/21/2022 | $425,591.38 |
| Total: | $425,591.38 |
(Audio Reference 16m:54s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding 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. 3, EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 6.A.1 and 6.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda - Item 5.A. (Audio Reference 17m:20s)
Attachments:
B.
AI-87704
Sheriff (1100):
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 10/10/2022 and for calendar year 2023:
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 10/10/2022 and for calendar year 2023:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Current Allowance | Proposed Allowance | Net Change |
| Delete Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0050 | Senior Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 | $0.00 | ($500.00) |
| Delete Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0169 | Senior Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 | $0.00 | ($500.00) |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0049 | Senior Deputy Sheriff | $0.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0425 | Senior Deputy Sheriff | $0.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
Attachments:
7.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-87745
Constable Pct. #5:
Requesting approval of Requisition #s 461206 and 461289 for 2022 South Texas Justices of the Peace and Constables Association membership dues with the total amount of $175.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval of Requisition #s 461206 and 461289 for 2022 South Texas Justices of the Peace and Constables Association membership dues with the total amount of $175.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-87706
Human Resources:
Requesting approval to pay membership dues in the amount of $600.00 to the Texas Chapter Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) for Merlen P. Muñoz, Division Manager III, Employee Benefits and Sylvia F. Rios, Division Manager I, Human Resources with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues in the amount of $600.00 to the Texas Chapter Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) for Merlen P. Muñoz, Division Manager III, Employee Benefits and Sylvia F. Rios, Division Manager I, Human Resources with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
C.
AI-87654
Sheriff's Department:
Requesting approval of 2022 membership dues to the National Sheriff's Association for Sheriff J.E."Eddie" Guerra in the amount of $753.00. (Requisition #460677)
Requesting approval of 2022 membership dues to the National Sheriff's Association for Sheriff J.E."Eddie" Guerra in the amount of $753.00. (Requisition #460677)
Attachments:
D.
AI-87655
Sheriff's Department:
Requesting approval of 2022 membership dues to the Texas Victims Services Association for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $150.00 (Requisition #460681)
Requesting approval of 2022 membership dues to the Texas Victims Services Association for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $150.00 (Requisition #460681)
Attachments:
E.
AI-87650
Sheriff Department:
Requesting approval to pay 2022 membership dues to the American Jail Association for Sheriff J.E. Guerra in the amount of $60.00 each ( requisition no. 460683) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay 2022 membership dues to the American Jail Association for Sheriff J.E. Guerra in the amount of $60.00 each ( requisition no. 460683) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
F.
AI-87691
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay $135.00 to International Association of Arson Investigators for annual membership 08/01/22-08/01/23 for Fire Investigator, Liza Aguirre, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay $135.00 to International Association of Arson Investigators for annual membership 08/01/22-08/01/23 for Fire Investigator, Liza Aguirre, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
8.
IT Department:
A.
AI-87732
Authorization and approval to continue wireless data service for GPS units through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: Technology Solutions / OMNIA R210404 Technology with IRON BOW TECHNOLOGIES, LLC for the following:
| Department: | Qty: | Description: |
| Commissioner Pct. 2 | 15 | Cont. Data Service for GPS |
Attachments:
B.
AI-87652
Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless data service and equipment through the County's membership/participation with DIR-TELE-CTSA-002 with AT&T MOBILITY SERVICES for the following (and as detailed in Exhibit A):
| Department: | Qty: | Description: |
| Emergency Management | 14 | New Data Service |
Attachments:
9.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-87682
Presentation of Non-Agenda Transfers Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of July 1 to September 30, 2022.
Attachments:
10.
Purchasing Dept - Notes:
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).
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).
A.
Hidalgo County:
1.
AI-87638
Requesting acceptance and approval of one (1) year extension for the service of "Dead Body Pick-up and Transport Services," under the same rates, terms, and conditions as provided on contract (C-18-149-11-06 & Amendment) between Hidalgo County and Elite Transport and Clean-Up Services; commencing 12/13/2022-12/12/2023.
Attachments:
B.
Juvenile Probation:
1.
AI-87568
A. Requesting authority to advertise and re-advertise, if applicable and approval the procurement packet as attached hereto for Hidalgo County Juvenile Justice Center for "Pool of Licensed Professional Counseling Services" under the RFP 22-0556-10-26.
B. Authority for Hidalgo County Juvenile Probation Board to conduct the grading, scoring and awarding of the RFP 22-0556-10-26
B. Authority for Hidalgo County Juvenile Probation Board to conduct the grading, scoring and awarding of the RFP 22-0556-10-26
Attachments:
C.
Pct. #1:
1.
AI-87743
Requesting approval to waive the Procurement Policy for this one time; to process claim (invoice#000001) for Juana Perez Gonzalez - Yoga Instructor for the month of July 2022.
Attachments:
2.
AI-87730
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 26 in the amount of $87,483.74 for the Pct 1 Mile 6 West (Mile 9 North-Mile 11) project as submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC as reviewed by the project engineer, SAMES Engineering.
Attachments:
D.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-87721
Pct. 2 Dicker Rd. Project:
Approval of payment application No. 33 in the amount of $27,526.23 for Pct 2 Dicker Road Project submitted by the contractor, 2GS, LLC, dba Earthworks Enterprise (Contract C-19-017-11-05) and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
Approval of payment application No. 33 in the amount of $27,526.23 for Pct 2 Dicker Road Project submitted by the contractor, 2GS, LLC, dba Earthworks Enterprise (Contract C-19-017-11-05) and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
Attachments:
E.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-87722
Requesting approval of the following invoices for processing and payment:
| Invoice Date | Invoice Number | Project / Vendor | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 08/26/2022 | R031508 | Hidalgo County Pueblo De Palmas Park / Raba Kistner | 839118 | $1,126.95 |
| 09/27/2022 | 1 | Pueblo De Palmas Park / G&G Contractors | 847386 | $236,461.58 |
| 09/21/2022 | 0921-02-387 | Pct.4 Doolittle Bridge / TXDOT | 802112 | $22,950.00 |
Attachments:
F.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-87726
Requesting approval of Payment Application No.11 in the amount of $151,401.40 for services rendered for the Pct.4 Justice Center as submitted by E-Con Group, LLC. as reviewed by project architect, ROFA Architects, Inc.
Attachments:
G.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-87783
Requesting approval to accept the donation of 24 pallets of Purell hand sanitizer (combination of 16oz and 1/2 gallon) from Austin Lighthouse. Items to be delivered by October 7th to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
Attachments:
2.
AI-87707
Requesting authority to exercise the one (1) year extension with John Lung M.D., under the same rates, terms and conditions as provided under the current agreement C-20-363-11-10 for "Professional Physicians Services for Inmates".
3.
AI-87709
Requesting authority to exercise the one (1) year extension with Waukesha Pearle Industries, under the same rates, terms and conditions as provided under the current agreement C-20-222-10-20 for "Service and Maintenance Generator(s)".
4.
AI-87687
Requesting approval to exercise the final extension for C-21-035A-11-30 "DNA Testing Lab Services" with DNA Reference Lab under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
Attachments:
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 4th day of October 2022
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Karina Esparza, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on October 4, 2022.
Signed this 4th day of October 2022
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Karina Esparza, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 4th day of October 2022
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Karina Esparza, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on October 4, 2022.
Signed this 4th day of October 2022
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Karina Esparza, Deputy