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Minutes for CC CONSENT AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

SPECIAL MEETING - DECEMBER 20, 2022

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 20th 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
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:
    
AGENDA
CC REGULAR CONSENT
COMMISSIONERS COURT
DECEMBER 20, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 40m: 39s)

Hidalgo 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. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for t he Consent Agenda, except for Consent Agenda items 7. A. 1. and 7. A. 2. 

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 7. A. 1 and 7. A. 2. for further discussion (Audio Reference 40m: 55s)

 
1.
AI-88833
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-88834
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-88906
Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Report for the Months of January through August 2022.
Attachments:
 
3.
 
2022 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-88899
2022 - TX Agrilife Ext. (1100)  
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-88866
2022 - County Judge (1100)
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-88867
2022 PCT1 R&B (1200) 
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-88868
2022 - I.T. Department (1100 C.W.) 
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-88888
2022-J.P. Pct. 4 Pl. 1 (1100)
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-88855
2022 - CIVIL LIT (1100)
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-88853
2022 - DA - HSGD - BPU (1281)
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-88895
2022 - CRIM DA (1100)
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-88847
2022 - Jail (2022)
Attachments:
 
4.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-88871
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-88876
1. Preliminary Approval 
a. Chestnut Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Diana Guzman) (F.M. 491 & Mile 4 North Road)
No. of Lots: 2 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 F.M. 491 road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mercedes.
Water: Yes, provided by Military Highway Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, F.M. 491 is paved.

b. Garza-Lopez Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Christopher Espinoza) (Minnesota Road & Valverde Road)
No. of Lots: 2 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 Minnesota Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, Minnesota Road is paved.

c. Olmedo Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Olmedo Investments, LLC.) (Mile 5 North Road & Bentsen Palm Drive)
No. of Lots: 3 Commercial
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided at the time of building permit stage.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, Mile 5 North Road is paved.

d. Curve Crossing Subdivision- Pct. 4 (DII Management, LLC.) (Curve Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 6 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:2
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Curve Road and Texas Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, Texas Road and Curve Road are paved.

e. Santa Cruz Ranches No. 4 Phase B Subdivision - Pct. 4 (KNK Farms, LLC.) (Mile 22 ½ North Road & Valverde Road)
No. of Lots: 48 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:28
Filling Stations:7
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, Mile 22 ½ North Road is paved and 3 internal streets to be paved.

f. Las Comadres No. 11 Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Carlos G. Leal, Jr.) (Doffing Road & Mile 3 Road)
No. of Lots: 68 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:20
Filling Stations:7
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system discharging into a HCDD#1 Regional Facility.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, Doffing Road is paved and 5 internal streets to be paved.

g. La Reserva Phase II Subdivision - Pct. 4 (480 Ranch, LTD.) (F.M. 2812 & Uresti Road)
No. of Lots: 84 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:42
Filling Stations:12
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 Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S
Paved: Yes, F.M. 2812 is paved and 5 internal streets to be paved.
 
C.
AI-88835
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Villas West Phase I Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Mile Seven Ronie LLC) (Mile 7 North Road & Tom Gill Road)
Reimbursement request: $229,104.00 for (Paving Improvements)
Attachments:
 
5.
 
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-88821
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2022 November
Attachments:
 
6.
 
County Judge's Office:
 
A.
AI-88909
Discussion, consideration, and action approving the Resolution in accordance with Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code authorizing the issuance of private activity bonds by New Hope Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation to finance the acquisition of certain skilled nursing facilities located in Hidalgo County, Texas, by the Jack and Nancy Dwyer Workforce Development Center, Inc.
 
7.
 
Human Resources:
 
A.
AI-88784
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $723,195.36 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/01/2022 to 12/07/2022.
12/01/2022 - 12/07/2022 $723,195.36
TOTAL      $723,195.36 

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. (Audio Reference 40m: 55s)

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 member 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. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7. A. 1. and 7. A. 2.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda item - 6. Open Forum. (Audio Reference 41m: 33s)
 
B.
AI-88843
Self-Insured (2202):
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 11/16/2022 - 11/30/2022 in the amount of $49,995.68 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
8.
 
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-88824
NO. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1 A1771.99.000.0000.02 H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY PROPERTY TAX DEPARTMENT $12,473.19
2 H0100.99.00A.0001.02 H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY PROPERTY TAX DEPARTMENT $38,978.29
3 H0111.99.000.0001.00 HEB GROCERY COMPANY LP PROPERTY TAX DEPARTMENT $18,812.64
4 H0112.99.001.0001.04 H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY PROPERTY TAX DEPARTMENT $24,704.10
5 H0160.99.000.0002.00 H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY PROPERTY TAX DEPARTMENT $5,095.30
6 M3550.99.043.0001.06 H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY PROPERTY TAX DEPARTMENT $4,013.19
7 P2344.99.000.0001.00 H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY PROPERTY TAX DEPARTMENT $13,266.63
8 P7400.99.000.0001.02 H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY PROPERTY TAX DEPARTMENT $12,610.57
9 S2900.99.000.0001.01 H E BUTT GROCERY PROPERTY TAX DEPARTMENT $11,590.69
10 S2979.99.00A.0001.15 HEB #094 PROPERTY TAX DEPT $39,830.47
11 W0640.99.000.0001.07 HEB FOOD STORE #588 (EXPRESS) PROPERTY TAX DEPT $3,672.74
12 W1060.99.000.0001.01 H E BUTT GROCERY COMPANY PROPERTY TAX DEPARTMENT $7,375.13
13 W3800.99.544.0000.00 HEB FOOD STORE PROPERTY TAX DEPARTMENT $11,711.48
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-88823
NO. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1 M5944.00.000.0019.00 LERETA LLC $4,905.13
2 S5070.00.000.0008.00 YARDI SYSTEMS INC-MORTGAGE RELIEF FUND $2,779.38
3 S6250.99.000.0000.15 CHEP USA $2,917.63
4 T6855.00.000.0006.00 EDWARDS ABSTRACT AND TITLE CO ESCROW ACCOUNT $3,000.00
Attachments:
 
9.
 
Executive Office:
 
A.
AI-88937
Requesting authority for County Treasurer to process payment, a manual check, for Morganti’s Payment Application #055 after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
10.
 
Domestic Relations Office:
 
A.
AI-88858
Requesting approval for payment to Texas Department of Public Safety, c/o Crime Records Division 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:
 
11.
 
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-88894
Requesting approval to submit the 2023 Membership Dues for Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Belinda Alvarez to the Emergency Management Association of Texas (EMAT) in the amount of $150.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures have been completed.

 
Attachments:
 
12.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-88850
Various Departments: Approval of corrections to the 2023 Salary Schedule as listed on Exhibit A.
 
B.
AI-88872
Crim. DA (1100) / DA Check Fraud (1222):
Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective 11/07/2022 and for calendar year 2023.
FROM TO
Action Dept/Prg Slot Position Title Slot
Slot No. Correction 080-006 0001 Clerk I T001
Slot No. Correction 080-002 A120 Assistant District Attorney II 0120
Slot No. Correction 080-002 A123 Assistant District Attorney III 0123
Slot No. Correction 080-002 A136 Assistant District Attorney III 0136
 
 
13.
 
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.
 
Hidalgo County:
 
1.
AI-88854
Requesting authority to exercise the second and final, one (1) year renewal [under the same rates, terms, and conditions] with Burton, McCumber, and Longoria, LLP (BML) as provided in contract C-19-232-02-11 - "Independent Audit Services for Hidalgo County."
 
B.
 
District Attorney:
 
1.
AI-88852
A. Requesting authorization for Surplus of assets declared "Salvage Property" on Exhibit A due to items deemed as obsolete and has no value (software license has expired and no longer in use).

B. Requesting authorization for Surplus of assets to be removed from the inventory list on Exhibit B, attached herein and determined (under previous administration / not located) as detailed in supporting documentation.
 
2.
AI-88932
Requesting Commissioners Court's approval, pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, to purchase promotional items to include journals/notebooks, drawstring backpacks, plastic bottles, ceramic mugs, magnets, pencils, tent(s), lapel pins, lanyards, banners, table covers, plastic bags, customized picture/article frames, recognition plaques, recognition challenge coins, banners, presentation folders, flyers, instructional & informational booklets/pamphlets/brochures, challenge coin boxes and spin wheel(s)for the period of 01/01/2023 - 12/31/2023.
 
C.
 
Pct. #4:
 
1.
AI-88900
Requesting approval to process the final payment for the following ARPA project:   
 
Invoice Date Project / Vendor Invoice Number Invoice Amount P.O. Number
11/04/2022 Rio Grande Care Stormwater Project / 5125 Company 3 (Final) $18,174.74 851352
Attachments:
 
2.
AI-88897
Requesting approval to process payment to The 5125 Company for the following ARPA project:   
 
Invoice Date Project / Vendor Invoice Number  Invoice Amount P.O. Number
11/04/2022 Rio Grande Care Stormwater Project / 5125 Company 2 $33,926.40 851352
Attachments:
 
D.
 
Auditor's Office:
 
1.
AI-88896
Requesting authority to exercise the first (1) of two(2) one (1) year renewals with a five(5) percent increase with Lance, Soll, and Lunghard, LLP as provided in contract C-22-0106-05-03- "Professional Public Accounting Services Support for Yearly Audit."
 
E.
 
Co. Wide:
 
1.
AI-88864
Requesting approval of the procurement packet RFB 22-0710-01-06-KMG "Punched & Drawn Biaxial Geogrid Reinforcement Material" [as attached hereto] with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.  
 
F.
 
Health & Human Services:
 
1.
AI-88842
Work Authorization Invoice # Amount
Work Authorization #2 6 $322.72
Attachments:
 
G.
 
Sheriff's Office:
 
1.
AI-88744
Requesting approval to exercise the first, one (1) year extension as permitted in contract C-21-171-02-28 "Agreement to provide pharmaceutical services" with CorrectRx Pharmacy Services under the same rates, terms, and conditions. 
 
H.
 
Urban County:
 
1.
AI-88880
Requesting authority to exercise the second, and final one (1) year renewal [under the same rates, terms, and conditions] with Los Tesoros Investments I, Ltd. as provided in contract C-18-187A-12-04 - "Lease of Office Space to House Hidalgo County Urban County Program." 
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 20th 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 20, 2022.

Signed this 21st 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