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Minutes for CC CONSENT AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

SPECIAL MEETING - DECEMBER 13, 2022

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 13th day of December 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:
    
AGENDA
CC REGULAR CONSENT
COMMISSIONERS COURT
DECEMBER 13, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 20m: 30s)

Hidalgo County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested that Consent Agenda item 8. A.1. and 8. 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. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the Consent Agenda, except for Consent Agenda items 8. A. 1. and 8. A. 2.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 8. A. 1. and 8. A. 2. for further discussion. (Audio Reference 20m: 52s)

The Court returned to the Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 39m: 11s)

Valde Guerra requested the court to entertain a motion to rescind the previous action taken approving Consent Agenda items, except for Consent Agenda items 8. A. 1. and 8. A. 2.

The Court proceeded with a vote of approval to rescind the previous action taken approving Consent Agenda items, except for Consent Agenda items 8. A. 1. and 8. A. 2.

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to rescind the previous action taken to approve the Consent Agenda, except for Consent Agenda items 8. A. 1. and 8. A. 2.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

Reference Consent Agenda item 8. A. 1. and 8. A. 2. for action taken. (Audio Reference 20m: 52s)

Valde Guerra requested the court to entertain a motion to approve the remaining Consent Agenda items with exception of agenda item 12. F. 3. - Invoice Number 2 for G&G Contractors.

The Court proceeded with a vote of approval on the remaining Consent Agenda items with exception of agenda item 12. F. 3. - Invoice Number 2.

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda, exception of agenda item 12. F. 3. - Invoice Number 2  for G&G Contractors.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda - Item 12. A. (Audio Reference 40m: 32s) 

 
1.
AI-88810
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.)
 
2.
 
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
AI-88811
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
 
3.
 
2022 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-88814
2022 - CW Mech Shop (1200)
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-88816
2022 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-88781
2022 - IT Department (1100 C.W.)
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-88769
2022 - Nuisance Abatement (1100)
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-88770
2022 - Tax Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-88751
2022 - Jail (2022)
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-88686
2022 - Purchasing (1100)
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-88767
2022 - Pct. 1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-88763
2022 - PCT1 SANITATION (1100)
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-88703
2022 - PCT1 Adm (1200) 
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-88669
2022 - Human Resources
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-88682
2022 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB Prev. & Cntrl Federal (1293)
 
M.
AI-88720
2022 - Health & Human Services Dept. / (1100)
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-88735
2022 - County Judge (1100)
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-88779
2022 - SHERIFF 2022 LBSP
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-88777
2022 - HCSO 2020 OPSG (1284) 
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-88666
2022 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-88708
2022 - Elections Dept (1100)
 
S.
AI-88676
2022 - County Commissioners (1100)
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-88534
2022 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-88806
2022 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200)
Attachments:
 
V.
AI-88663
2022 - DA CJD VAP (1281)
Attachments:
 
W.
AI-88645
2022 - DA LEOSE (1220)
Attachments:
 
X.
AI-88754
2022 - TVC Broken Arrow (1283)
Attachments:
 
Y.
AI-88621
2022 - Veterans Services (1100) 
Attachments:
 
Z.
AI-88608
2022 - Safety Division (1100)
Attachments:
 
4.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-88704
1.  Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
2.  Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
 
B.
AI-88641
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Salinas & Sons Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Carlos Hugo Salinas) (F.M. 493 & F.M. 2812)
Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
 
5.
 
Sheriff's Office:
 
A.
AI-88675
Requesting approval for payment to Dr. Sobia Nasir M.D. for the (attached) invoices as claims with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
6.
 
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-88683
District Clerk      Fee report for the month of November 2022      $310,106.37
 
7.
 
Executive Office:
 
A.
AI-88678
Requesting approval of payment to Escobar Law Firm, PLLC for invoice #0001 in the amount of $15,055.98 in connection with Cause #C-4049-22-A; City of Penitas, et al v. County, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor
Attachments:
 
8.
 
Human Resources:
 
A.
AI-88655
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,387,301.20 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 11/17/2022 to 11/30/2022.
 
11/17/2022 - 11/23/2022 $664,732.11
11/25/2022 - 11/30/2022 $722,569.09
TOTAL  $1,387,301.20 
2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. (Audio Reference 20m: 52s) 

Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/ to action regarding Consent Agend 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. 4, ELLIE TORRES, 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: 5 - 0 – Unanimously

The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda - Item 5. A. (Audio Reference 21m: 16s) 
 
B.
AI-88649
Sheriff (1100):
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 12/19/2022 and for calendar year 2023:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Allowance Proposed Allowance Net Change
Delete Clothing Allowance 280-001 0217 Senior Deputy Sheriff $500.00 $0.00 ($500.00)
Add Clothing Allowance 280-001 0191 Senior Deputy Sheriff $0.00 $500.00 $500.00
Attachments:
 
9.
 
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-88662
NO. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1 J1839.02.000.0022.00 YARDI SYSTEMS INC-MORTGAGE RELIEF FUND $3,994.75
2 L3074.01.000.0048.00 CORELOGIC $4,545.90
3 N4855.02.000.0142.00 WELLS FARGO $3,452.73
4 N8600.00.004.0049.00 YARDI SYSTEMS INC-MORTGAGE RELIEF FUND $7,027.16
5 S2544.01.000.0015.00 REMCO TRANSMISSION PARTS $3,000.00
6 T5438.01.003.0041.00 RENE RUIZ $6,188.55
 
B.
AI-88661
NO. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1 10049.99.016.0000.06 WONDERFUL CITRUS PACKING LLC $38,156.78
2 10049.99.016.0000.06 WONDERFUL CITRUS PACKING LLC $54,693.41
3 10049.99.016.0000.06 WONDERFUL CITRUS PACKING LLC $91,050.89
4 N3900.00.001.0002.00 CRA PROFESSIONAL PLAZA LLC $9,587.32
5 W6300.00.000.001A.00 SUN JOHN $12,429.19
Attachments:
 
10.
 
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-88674
District Attorney (1100):
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 $300.00 (Requisition #464544), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-88617
Elections Department:
Requesting approval to pay the Texas Association of Election Administrators 2023 Membership fees in the amount of $350.00.  This includes $150.00 for Hilda Salinas, Interim Elections Administrator, and $100.00 each for Melissa Alvarez, and Belinda Sagredo; with the authority of the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
11.
 
Budget & Management:
 
12.
 
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.
AI-88610
1. Requesting authorization for Surplus and removal of assets from inventory, declared as "Salvage Property" (pursuant to definition in TX. LGC 263.151(1) listed in "Exhibit A" contained herein as supporting documentation with no value for disposition.
 
2. Approval to dispose of assets described in Exhibit "A" herein through landfill due to assets are too damaged and no longer serve the purpose they were intended for.
 
B.
 
County Judge's Office:
 
1.
AI-88797
Requesting approval of an "Exception" to Hidalgo County's Accounting Procedures Manual/Non-Travel Meals, Refreshments & Related expenses as supported by the rationale presented herein [Memo attached] for the purchase of applicable supplies as detailed in the Memo through the County's established procurement protocol [i.e. Requisition and PO system] for FY 2023.
Attachments:
 
C.
 
Pct. #1:
 
1.
AI-88746
Requesting approval to process payment for invoice No.1 in the amount of $60,080.70 as submitted by J&R Engineering, LLC for engineering services rendered for Pct. 1 Gate 3 Structure Stormwater Project.
Attachments:
 
2.
AI-88724
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct. 1 Projects:
Project Name Invoice Date Invoice No. Amount Purchase Order 
Mile 6 WA #1 (M11-SH107) 11/30/2022 11329171 $8,206.38 784887
Mile 6 WA #2 (M14½-SH107) 11/30/2022 11329176  $54,254.56  815794
Mile 6 WA #3 (M14½-SH107) 11/30/2022 11329172 $37,513.32  829916
Mile 6 WA #4 (M11-M141/2) 11/30/2022 11329191 $109,502.40  855602
Mile 10 WA#1 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) 11/30/2022 11329173 $14,117.36 796083
 
3.
AI-88587
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoice to be processed as a claim with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment to Daniel Guzman, after the review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 
VENDOR INVOICE SERVICE DATE OBJECT CODE AMOUNT Requisition #
Daniel Guzman 01-212909319 11/03/2021 520 $92.90 460144
Attachments:
 
D.
 
Pct. #2:
 
1.
AI-88813
Pct. 2 Dicker Rd. Project:
Approval of payment application No. 35 (Retainage Release) in the amount of $761,284.77 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.
 
2.
AI-88795
Pct. 2 Dicker Rd. Project:
Approval of payment application No. 34 in the amount of $3,519.36 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.
 
3.
AI-88699
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice #20352 in the amount of $40,815.22 submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services, Contract C-21-0854-11-02 (WA#1) for the Stormwater Management Project in Hidalgo County Precinct 2. 
Attachments:
 
4.
AI-88684
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects:
Project Name Invoice Date Invoice #      Amount  PO#
Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#4) 11/30/22 11329177 $56,478.07 853336
Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#5) 11/30/22 11329178 $61,938.53 853337
Eldora Rd. Project (WA#3) 11/30/22 11329179 $5,497.00 821432
Nolana Loop Project (WA#2) 11/30/22 11329184 $14,022.34 826939
Nolana Loop Project (WA#1) 11/30/22 11329187 $7,942.06 760468
Nolana Loop Project (WA#3) 11/30/22 11329188 $57,135.81 841054
SH107/Bus 281 Rd & Drain Improv Prj. (WA#2) 11/30/22 11329190 $211,324.09 788634
 
E.
 
Pct. #3:
 
1.
AI-88721
Requesting approval of invoice as submitted by the contracted project engineer, Sames Engineering & Surveying for Precinct 3 project. 
Invoice No.  Date  Project Name  PO No.  Amount 
21-024-3945 #3 12/05/2022 Extension of Shary Road Project  853524 $37,343.99
 
2.
AI-88644
Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by the contracted project engineers, L&G Consulting Engineers and B2Z Engineering for Precinct 3 project. 
Invoice No. Date Project Name PO No. Amount
11329192 11-30-22 Mile 3 WA #2 720579 $1,791.30
11329170 11-30-22 Veterans Blvd. WA #2 763269 $4,308.00
11329181 11-30-22 Veterans Blvd. WA#3 772041 $1,620.00
11329180 11-30-22 Liberty Rd. WA #4 735736 $650.00 
30023 12-5-22 Mile 3 N. Rd. WA#1 823768 $52,811.06
 
3.
AI-88657
Approval of Payment Application No. 19 in the amount of $371,360.06 to REIM Construction Inc., for "Mile 3 N. Rd." CSJ:0921-02-321 with contract #C-20-294-02-23, as certified for payment by project engineer B2Z Engineering. 
 
F.
 
Pct. #4:
 
1.
AI-88809
Approval of the following invoices for processing and payment: 
 
Invoice Date Project / Vendor Invoice Number Invoice Amount P.O. 
10/31/2022 North Main Drain III Phase II / L&G  11329164 $32,313.89 855257
11/30/2022 North Main Drain III Phase II / L&G 11329189 $103,760.42 855257
07/31/2022 Tex-Mex Stormwater / Melden & Hunt 0083695 $3,422.50 847735


 
 
2.
AI-88805
Approval of the following invoices for processing and payment: 
 
Invoice Date Project / Vendor Invoice Number Invoice Amount P.O. Number
11/30/2022 Hidalgo County P4 Mechanical Shops / ERO 2022-0173 $268.29 811836
11/14/2022 Traffic Warrant Study / CobbFendley 306560 $957.60 852867
10/18/2022 Traffic Warrant Study / CobbFendley 305713 $1,596.00 852867
12/05/2022 WA#1 Sunflower Park 40195 $5,986.45 830040
Attachments:
 
3.
AI-88646
Requesting approval to process payments for the following project invoices:   
 
P.O. Project / Vendor Invoice Date Invoice Amount Invoice Number
785987 FM1925 Alamo Rd to Sharp Rd / L&G Engineering 11/30/2022 $65,427.10 11329174
785986 FM1925 WA#2 10th to McColl 11/30/2022 $25,168.61 11329175
838383 San Carlos Parking Lot Project / RO Engineering 11/28/2022 $70,737.00 11282201
843995 Precinct No. 4 All - Star Park / G&G Contractors 11/28/2022 $351,308.91 2
         

No Action was taken on Agenda item 12. F. 3. - Invoice Number 2  for G&G Contractors.
Attachments:
 
G.
 
Executive Office:
 
1.
AI-88667
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at RGV-MPO Policy & TAC Committee Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
Vendor Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO #
L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. 11/30/22 11329185 12,599.76 842488
Attachments:
 
H.
 
Co. Wide:
 
I.
 
Constables:
 
1.
AI-88660
Constable Pct 1:
Requesting authority to remove missing assets from Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 1 inventory list identified in Exhibit "A" attached herein and determined "unable to locate" as detailed in the supporting documentation.
Attachments:
 
J.
 
Emergency Management:
 
1.
AI-88734
Approval of requisition #464377 & #464712 for expenditures made after 2022 end of year purchasing deadline.
 
K.
 
Facilities Management:
 
1.
AI-88670
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoice submitted by project manager B2Z Engineering for services rendered:
Project Name        Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO#
Justice Center 12/5/22 40193 $3,610.32 783749
 
2.
AI-88623
Requesting approval to pay Invoice# 90238945 in the amount of $152,452.50 with PO#842737 for Carrier for HVAC Replacement at Admin II. 
Attachments:
 
3.
AI-88613
Requesting approval of Payment Application No.13 in the amount of $333,887.45 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:
 
L.
 
Health & Human Services:
 
1.
AI-88743
Work Authorization # Description PO # Invoice # Invoice Date Amount
Work Authorization # 3 Bio/Safety Laboratory Construction Management Services 848232 40191 11/01/2022 $41,138.16
Work Authorization # 3 Bio/Safety Laboratory Construction Management Services 848232 40194 12/05/2022 $26,577.73
 
2.
AI-88738
Requesting approval of invoice under Work Authorization #2 as listed below from B2Z Engineering Professional Construction Management Services for Testing/Bio-Safety Laboratory Facility:
Work Authorization # Description PO # Invoice # Invoice Date Amount
Work Authorization # 2 Construction Materials Testing 847843 20351 11/1/2022 $6,476.31
Work Authorization # 2 Construction Materials Testing 847843 20354 12/05/2022 $3,238.15
 
M.
 
Planning Department:
 
1.
AI-88633
A. Requesting authorization for Surplus and removal of assets from inventory, declared as “Salvage Property“(pursuant to definition in TX. LGC 263.151(1) listed in "Exhibit A" contained herein as supporting documentation with no value for disposition.
 
B. Approval to dispose of assets described in Exhibit "A" herein through landfill due to assets are too damaged and no longer serve the purpose they were intended for.
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 13th day of December, 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 December 13, 2022.

Signed this 14th day of December 2022




ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County


By: ____________________________
(Seal) Karina Esparza, Deputy