BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 7th day of February A.D., 2023, 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 FEBRUARY 7, 2023 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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:37s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested that agenda items 4.M, 8.A.1, 8.A.2, 10.C.1, and 7.A 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. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the Consent Agenda, EXCLUDING Consent Agenda items 4.M, 8.A.1, 8.A.2, 10.C.1, and 7.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 4.M for further discussion. (Audio Reference 17m:22s)
Consent Agenda item 7.A was discussed and approved at a later time.
Valde Guerra stated that no action was to be taken on Consent Agenda item 4.M.
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 8.A.1 and 8.A.2 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 17m:32s)
Approval of 2023 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation to Pct 2 Various GF Accounts in the amount of $20,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 31.00 acre tract of land more or less being out of the southern portion of Farm Tract 216 The West & Adams Tract Subdivision; Proposed: La Sienna Subdivision (Mile 6 ½ West Road & Mile 11 North Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline east of Mile 6 ½ West Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” waterline with a 16” steel casing boring Mile 6 ½ West Road.
b. Applicant: Vexus Fiber
Proposed location of Fiber Optic Cable: 8- Proposed crossings of 1 ¼” HDPE SDR-11 Conduits with a 4” casing boring Owassa Road onto the existing subdivisions of Seminole Valley and Seminole Valley Ph. 2 Subdivision.
Alfredo Zamarripa, with the Hidalgo County Treasure's Office, presented an overview of the Hidalgo County 2022 4th Quarter Investment Report.
Commissoner Fuentes and Commissioner Villarreal stepped away from the meeting.
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval for the report as presented.
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 item 7.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda - Item 10.B.1 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 53m:39s)
| 01/19/2023 - 01/25/2023 | $649,919.93 |
| 01/26/2023 - 01/31/2023 | $490,324.84 |
| TOTAL | $1,140,244.77 |
(Audio Reference 17m:32s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda 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. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Consent Agenda items 8.A.1 and 8.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 10.C.1 for further discussion (Audio Reference 17m:51s)
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the International Right of Way Association in the amount of $225.00(Req.#468161)for Jose Alejandro Ochoa, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor
Approval to pay 2023 membership dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following:
| VENDOR | AMOUNT | ACCT. # |
| TAC | $2,440.00 | 3-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 |
| LRGVDC | $45,944.00 | 3-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 |
Request approval to pay membership dues to Texas Illegal Dumping Resource Center -TIDRC in the amount of $600 (6-10 people) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay Annual Membership Dues to the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association (JPCA) in the amount of $70.00 (Req. 767373), with the authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the JPCA, in the amount of $70.00 (Requisition #00467171), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Approval to pay the FY2023 Annual Membership dues to the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA) in the amount of $1,550.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for Damaris San Miguel & Rey Salazar, with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. Req#467851
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).
B. Requesting approval for Dr. Ivan Melendez to authorize the purchase of prescription drugs and/or medical devices through his medical license by signing the required medical directors and pharmacists in charge form.
(Audio Reference 53m:39s)
Valde Guerra requested to confirm, although it is stated on both Consent Agenda items, 10.B.1.A and 10.B.1.B, that he, Valde Guerra, would have the authority to sign the credit application, and secondly, that Dr. Ivan Melendez would be authorized to make purchases by signing the required medical directors and pharmacists in charge form.
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval as requested and confirmed.
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 agenda items 10.B.1.A and 10.B.1.B.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda - Item 7.A. (Audio Reference 55m:10s)
(Audio Reference 17m:51s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda item 10.C.1.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda item 10.C.1.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Consent Agenda item 10.C.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda - Item 5.A. (Audio Reference 18m:10s)
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice No. | Amount | Purchase Order |
| Mile 6 WA #1 (M11-SH107) | 01/31/2023 | 11329257 | $3,311.46 | 784887 |
| Mile 6 WA #2 (M14½-SH107) | 01/31/2023 | 11329247 | $79,012.56 | 815794 |
| Mile 6 WA #3 (M14½-SH107) | 01/31/2023 | 11329258 | $25,047.06 | 829916 |
| Mile 10 WA#1 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) | 01/31/2023 | 11329259 | $11,245.32 | 796083 |
| Invoice # | Date | Project Name | PO No. | Amount |
| 21-024-3945 #5 | 02/01/2023 | Extension of Shary Road Project | 853524 | $48,058.00 |
| Invoice No. | Date | Project Name | PO No. | Amount |
| 30026 | 2-1-2023 | Mile 3 N. Rd. | 823768 | $42,624.49 |
| Invoice No. | Date | Project Name | PO No. | Amount |
| 11329250 | 1-31-2023 | Liberty Road WA #4 | 735736 | $900.00 |
| 11329256 | 1-31-2023 | Mile 3 WA #2 | 720579 | $1,194.20 |
| 11329265 | 1-31-2023 | Veterans Blvd WA #2 | 763269 | $7,033.00 |
| 11329271 | 1-31-2023 | FM 676 WA #2 | 806793 | $4,200.00 |
| 11329251 | 1-31-2023 | Veterans Blvd. WA #3 | 772041 | $4500.00 |
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 02/03/2023 | Davis Road Citizen Collection Site | Rene Guerra & Son Hauling LLC | 1 | 857785 | $112,500.67 |
| 01/26/2023 | Pueblo De Palmas | Raba Kistner | R031943 | 839118 | $526.35 |
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 02/02/2023 | Trenton Roadway Improvements - US281 to FM907 | Tedsi Infrastructure Group | 202581 | 859188 | $43,067.00 |
| 02/02/2023 | Trenton Roadway Improvements - US281 to FM907 | Tedsi Infrastructure Group | 202600 | 859188 | $79,070.10 |
| 02/02/2023 | Trenton Roadway Improvements - US281 to FM907 | Tedsi Infrastructure Group | 202631 | 859188 | $189,499.85 |
| 02/01/2023 | Sunflower Park | B2Z Engineering | 40201 | 830040 | $2,363.54 |
| 01/11/2023 | P4 Maintenance Building | NM Contracting | 15-Ret | 825006 | $160,990.85 |
| 01/16/2023 | Traffic Warrant Study | CobbFendley | 308434 | 852867 | $319.20 |
| 01/31/2023 | FM1925 WA#3 Alamo Rd to Sharp Rd | L&G Engineering | 11329260 | 785987 | $3,307.50 |
| 01/31/2023 | FM1925 WA#2 10th to McColl | L&G Engineering | 11329261 | 785986 | $4,050.00 |
| 02/01/2023 | Russell Road WA#1 | GDJ Engineering | 2023-035 | 830599 | $4,050.00 |
Requesting approval of requisition no. 467983 for a (48) month Capital Copier Lease with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, DBA, Ricoh USA, Inc., through DIR cooperative Contract DIR-CPO-4435 (exp. 9/25/2024) for the Hidalgo County 430th District Court in the amount of $279.58/month.
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Justice Center | 2/1/2023 | 40199 | $3,722.84 | 783749 |
B. Requesting authorization and approval to apply for electrical service with Gexa Energy through County contract C-20-628-12-08 for the new Facilities Management Building located at 1920 SE Industrial Drive, Edinburg, TX 78539 and if applicable, authority to execute required documents.
| Location | Description | Monthly Amount |
| Tax Office Edinburg Main Line | ImageRUNNER ADVANCE DX 617iFZ | $114.72 |
| Tax Office Pharr | ImageRUNNER ADVANCE DX 617iFZ | $114.72 |
| Tax Office Mission | ImageRUNNER ADVANCE DX 617iFZ | $114.72 |
| Tax Office Edinburg (MV) | ImageRUNNER ADVANCE DX 617iFZ | $114.72 |
| Tax Office Edinburg Tax Assessing | ImageRUNNER ADVANCE DX 617iFZ | $114.72 |
| Service Plan for all 5 copiers 25,000 copies/month | $245.00 | |
| Total | $818.60 |
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 7th day of February 2023
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 February 7, 2023.
Signed this 7th day of February 2023
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy