BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 15th day of November 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 NOVEMBER 15, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 12m:59s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested that Consent Agenda items 7.A.1 and 7.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. 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 7.A.1 and 7.A.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 7.A.1 and 7.A.2 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 13m:20s)
Approval of 2022 interdepartmental transfer from CIVIL LIT, Program 013, to CRIM DA, Program 002, in the amount of $2,414.17.
Approval of 2022 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.1 fund 1353 program 259 to program 276 and 277 in the amount of $66,761.71 for Hutto and Mile 9 Road improvements.
Approval of 2022 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.1 program 041 to program 286 in the amount of $19,500.00 for Sunrise Hill Park Improvement project.
Approval of 2022 interdepartmental transfer from CO2021-Pct 2 Military Hwy Extension Project (Prg 139) into CO2021-Pct 2 Las Milpas(10th St-McColl Rd) Rd Project (Prg 147) in the total amount of $200,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
a. The Woods Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Noemi Briseño) (Hernandez Street & FM 1015)
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 Hernandez Street road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Paved: Yes, Hernandez Street is paved.
b. Replat of Lot 3 Owens Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Liman Ventures, Ltd.) (I-2 & Main Blvd.)
No. of Lots: 1 Multi-Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:2
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention with a proposed 8” bleeder line connecting onto a TXDOT system.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by H.C.M.U.D.1
Sewer: Yes, provided by City of Mission
Paved: Yes, I-2 is paved.
c. Sienna Ridge Subdivision- Pct. 1 (DII Management, LLC.) (Mile 6 ½ West Road & Mile 10 North Road)
No. of Lots: 52 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:5
Filling Stations:6
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, Mile 6 ½ West Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved.
d. Caza Landing Subdivision- Pct. 1 (RK Development, LLC.) (Mile 15 North Road & FM 493)
No. of Lots: 61 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X & AE (FEMA CLOMR)
Estimated Number of Streetlights:11
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a proposed drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, FM 491 is paved.Mile 15 North Road and 3 internal streets to be paved.
e. Sunshine Estates No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Girasol Development Group, LLC.) (Mile 7 West Road & Monte Cristo Road)
No. of Lots: 119 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:41
Filling Stations:15
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, Monte Cristo Road is paved.Mile 7 West Road and 3 internal streets to be paved.
f. Vista Ridge Acres Phase VIII Subdivision- Pct. 1 (J&DMC Management, LLC.) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 20 North Road)
No. of Lots: 149 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:28
Filling Stations:10
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a new drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, Mile 5 ½ West Road is paved and 5 internal streets to be paved.
g. Vista Ridge Acres Phase IX Subdivision- Pct. 1 (J&DMC Management, LLC.) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Mile 20 North Road)
No. of Lots: 198 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:35
Filling Stations:13
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a new drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, Mile 5 ½ West Road is paved and 4 internal streets to be paved.
h. Santa Cruz Ranches No. 4 Phase A Subdivision- Pct. 4 (KNK Farms, LLC.) (Mile 22 ½ North Road & FM 493)
No. of Lots: 167 Single-Family
Flood Zone: B
Estimated Number of Streetlights:53
Filling Stations:26
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a new drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, Mile 22 ½ North Road and 6 internal streets to be paved.
| DATE | Vendor Number & Name | Invoice # | Amount |
| 4/21/22 | #94633 -University of Austin Office of Professional Development Steve Hicks of Social Work | 042022-46407 Clarissa Ramirez | $200.00 |
| 4/21/22 | #94633 -University of Austin Office of Professional Development Steve Hicks of Social Work | 042022-46410 Graciela Requenez | $200.00 |
| 4/21/22 | #94633 -University of Austin Office of Professional Development Steve Hicks of Social Work | 042022-46408 Diana Cardona | $200.00 |
| 4/21/22 | #94633 -University of Austin Office of Professional Development Steve Hicks of Social Work | 042022-46409 Kassandra Suarez | $200.00 |
| 4/21/22 | #94633 -University of Austin Office of Professional Development Steve Hicks of Social Work | 042022-46411 Blanca Castilla | $200.00 |
| 10/20/2022 -10/26/2022 | $633,404.10 |
| 10/27/2022 - 10/31/2022 | $587,939.34 |
| 11/01/2022 - 11/02/2022 | $262,695.68 |
| Total: | $1,484,039.12 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
(Audio Reference 13m:20s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda items 7.A.1 and 7.A.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 7.A.1 and 7.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 7.A.1 and 7.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda - Item 21.B. (Audio Reference 13m: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 10/16/2022 - 10/31/2022 in the amount of $40,147.38 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | K3353.00.000.0008.00 | ARGENTARIA REAL ESTATE LLC | $10,237.61 |
| 2 | K3353.00.000.0014.00 | RODRIGUEZ JOSE ALFREDO & LAURA M LEMUS | $18,058.52 |
| 3 | P5324.01.000.0001.00 | WAREHOUSE SPACE REALTORS | $45,740.98 |
Requesting to renew two (2) 2023 TFMA/CFM Membership dues for (Certified Floodplain Managers) CFM Members: Jorge J. Garcia and Cynthia Perez. The membership dues are $100.00 each totaling $200.00 with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor with the Requisition 463545 and using NIGP Code 96348.
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 $180.00 (Requisition #463250), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
| Department: | Qty: | Description: |
| Health & Human Services | 9 | New Cell Service |
| Health & Human Services | 8 | Cont. Phone Service |
| Health & Human Services | 23 | Cont. Data Service |
Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective 11/21/2022 and in the calendar year 2023:
| FROM | TO | ||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary | G/S | Proposed Salary |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) | 350-001 | 0166 | Clerk II | 03/03 | $26,234.00 | 03/05 | $27,152.00 |
Approval of corrections to slot numbers for the created positions as approved by court for the following:
| Agenda | DEPT/PRG | FROM SLOT | CORRECT SLOT# |
| 88158 | 080-006 | 0001 | T001 |
| 88105 | 115-101 | 0024 | 0038 |
| 88105 | 115-101 | 0025 | 0039 |
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) | 10/31/2022 | 11329130 | $99,923.84 | 815794 |
| Mile 6 WA #3 (M14½-SH107) | 10/31/2022 | 11329140 | $48,123.36 | 829916 |
| Mile 6 WA #4 (M11-M141/2) | 10/31/2022 | 11329163 | $160,419.80 | 855602 |
| Mile 10 WA#1 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) | 10/31/2022 | 11329126 | $39,980.14 | 796083 |
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#5) | 10/31/22 | 11329128 | $10,223.23 | 853337 |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#4) | 10/31/22 | 11329129 | $85,479.17 | 853336 |
| Invoice No. | Date | Project Name | PO No. | Amount |
| 11329131 | 10-31-22 | Liberty Rd. WA #4 | 735736 | $900.00 |
| 11329127 | 10-31-22 | Mile 3 WA #2 | 720579 | $1,791.30 |
| 11329132 | 10-31-22 | Veterans Blvd. WA #3 | 772041 | $2,339.94 |
| 11329133 | 10-31-22 | FM 676 WA #2 | 806793 | $7,900.00 |
| 30022 | 11-1-22 | Mile 3 N. Rd. | 823768 | $33,073.49 |
| P.O. | Vendor / Project | Invoice No. | Invoice Date | Invoice Amount |
| 855266 | Terracon / Precinct 4 Relocation Tank | TH64554 | 11/07/2022 | $1,072.50 |
| P.O. Number | Vendor / Project | Invoice Date | Invoice Amount | Invoice Number |
| 830040 | B2Z Engineering / WA#1 Sunflower Park | 11/01/2022 | $9,385.04 | 40192 |
| 830599 | GDJ Engineering / Russell Road Project WA#1 | 11/01/2022 | $8,100.00 | 2022-134 |
| 785987 | L&G Engineering / FM1925 WA#3 Alamo to Sharp | 10/31/2022 | $22,158.00 | 11329141 |
| 728311 | L&G Engineering / FM2220 WA#1 FM676 to FM1925 | 10/31/2022 | $3,975.62 | 11329143 |
| 785986 | L&G Engineering / FM1925 WA#2 10th to McColl | 10/31/2022 | $8,100.00 | 11329142 |
| Vendor | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO # |
| L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. | 10/31/22 | 11329137 | 12,599.76 | 842488 |
B. Pursuant to TxLGC 262.024(a)(3)(11), requesting authority to purchase parts and repairs (excluding maintenance) for county-owned vehicles and equipment from the vendors identified in the attached Exempt Vendors List through the established and approved requisition and purchase order process with said authority to extend through December 31, 2024;
C. Pursuant to TxLGC 262.024(a)(8)(d), requesting authority to require the solicitation of at least three (3) bids by telephone or written quotation every 30 days.
| Model | Term | Monthly Payment |
| B405DN | 48 Month | $137.26 |
| B405DN | 48 Month | $137.26 |
| C8170H | 48 Month | $453.82 |
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Justice Center | 11/1/22 | 40190 | $7,233.28 | 783749 |
B. Approval to dispose of assets described in Exhibit "A" herein through landfill due to assets being damaged and no longer serve the purpose they were intended for.
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 15th day of November 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 November 15, 2022.
Signed this 15th day of November 2022
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Karina Esparza, Deputy