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Minutes for CC CONSENT AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

SPECIAL MEETING - MARCH 7, 2023

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 7th day of March 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:
    
AGENDA
CC REGULAR CONSENT
COMMISSIONERS COURT
MARCH 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 24m:14s)

County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested that Consent Agenda items 9.A.1, 9.A.2, and AI-89896 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 of the Consent Agenda, except for Consent Agenda items 9.A.1, 9.A.2, and AI-89896.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously


The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 9.A.1 and 9.A.2 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 24m:48s)

(Audio Reference 1h:38 20s)

Valde Guerra revisted the Consent Agenda after the Court returned from closed session to correct the agenda item in which Commissioner Villarreal requested abstention. Mr Guerra stated that the correct agenda item was AI-89935, and that Commissioner Villarreal did not participate in any discussion or voting on AI-89935.

The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda item AI-89935 to vote accordingly with Commissioner Villarreal's abstention. (Audio Reference 1h:39m:10s)

 
1.
AI-89600
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-89601
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
 
3.
 
2023 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-89962
2023 - County Clerk (1100)
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-89963
2023 - County Clerk (1100)
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-89909
2023 - District Clerk (1100)
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-88614
2023 - Pct. 1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-89887
2023 - PCT1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-89895
2023 - PCT1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-89890
2023 - Pct. 1 Adm. (1200)
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-89751
2023 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-89813
2023 - Pct 2 CRC San Juan (1100) 
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-89893
2023 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-89877
2023 - Elections Dept (1100)
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-89954
2023 IT Department (1100 I.T.) 
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-89930
2023 - IT Department (1242)
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-89852
2023 - IT Department (1100 C.W.)
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-89918
2023 - Health & Human Services / Clinics (1100)
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-89916
2023 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293)
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-89828
2023 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Health Adm (1100)
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-89815
2023 - County Commissioners (1100)
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-89785
2023 - DA CCP59 (1223)
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-89776
2023 - TX Agrilife Extension (1100)
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-89773
2023 - JP 2-1 (1100)
 
V.
AI-89732
2023 - Pct.4 Admin (1200)
Attachments:
 
W.
AI-89739
2023 - CW Mech Shop (1200)
Attachments:
 
X.
AI-89745
2023 - AUTOPSIES (1100)
Attachments:
 
Y.
AI-89931
2023 - DA Civil Litigation (1100)
Attachments:
 
Z.
AI-89804
2023 - CRIM DA (1100)
Attachments:
 
AA.
AI-89910
2023 - HIDTA CCP59 - (1251)
Attachments:
 
BB.
AI-89729
2023 - Border Prosecution Unit (1281)
Attachments:
 
CC.
AI-89717
2023 - Tax Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
4.
 
2023 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-89899
PCT1 (1100):
Approval of 2023 Interdepartmental Transfer from CRC Monte Alto, prog. (272), object code (610) to Progreso CRC, prog. (050) object codes (610), (430) & (442) in the amount of $1,950.00. 
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-89754
Pct. #1 (1353):
Approval of 2023 interdepartmental transfer from program 277 to program 259 the amount of $22,006.00 to fund WA#2 for FM 88 project.
Attachments:
 
5.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-89882
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-89853
1.  Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. El Dorado Estates Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Tres Terrenos RGV, LP) (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 1 West Road)
Reimbursement request: $105,000.00 for (70 OSSF’S)
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-89836
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Tierra Canton Subdivision - Pct. 1 (C & N Farms, LLC) (Mile 14 ½ North Road & F.M. 493)
Reimbursement request: $46,500.00 for (31 OSSF’S)
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-89793
1. Preliminary Approval
a. T & O Ranch No. 5 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (T & O Ranch Investments LLC.) (Mile 4 West Road & Mile 11 North Road)
No. of Lots: 7 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation 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 4 West Road is paved.

b. Cole Crossing Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Cascabel Estates Inc.) (Ramseyer Road & Doolittle Road)
No. of Lots: 30 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:6
Filling Stations:3
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, Ramseyer Road is paved and 1 proposed street to be paved.
 
E.
AI-89943
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: The 5125 Company
Legal Description: 9.57 acre being a portion of Lot 12 Blk. 24 Amended map of Santa Cruz Gardens Unit 2; Proposed Bellawoods Ph. 2 Subdivision (Terry Road & Benito Ramirez Road) (Pct. 4)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 24” Irrigation line bore crossing Benito Ramirez Road.  Two 10” sanitary sewer line bore crossing Benito Ramirez Road and One 12” storm sewer bleeder line bore crossing Benito Ramirez Road.

b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: The south 8.65 acres of Lot 8 Blk. 55 and the north 1.35 of Lot 9 Blk. 55 Mo-Tex Irrigation Co. (Nittler Road & Jesus Flores Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline east of Jesus Flores Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Jesus Flores Road.

c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: The east ½ of the east ½ of Lot 15 Hill Halbert Subdivision (Anderson Road & Valverde Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline south of Anderson Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Anderson Road.

d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Portion of Lot 9 Section 243 Tex-Mex Railway Co. (M Road & Rogers Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2.5” waterline north of Rogers Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Rogers Road.

e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 5 Blk. 97 Mo-Tex Irrigation Co. (Jesus Flores Road & F.M. 1925) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline east of Jesus Flores Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 6” water line extension running north approximately 230.00 feet along the east side of Jesus Flores Road.

f. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 5 Blk. 76 Mo-Tex Irrigation Co. (Mile 21 North Road & Mile 7 West Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline east of Mile 7 West Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 4” water line extension running south approximately 400.00 feet along the east side of Mile 7 West Road.

g. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 4 Blk. 25 Original Townsite of Rollo (F.M. 88 & Mateo Escobar Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline north of Mateo Escobar Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mateo Escobar Road.

h. Applicant: Agua SUD
Legal Description: Lot 227 and 228 out of Nick Doffing Co. #1 Subdivision (Doffing Road & Mile 7 Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 12” waterline west of Doffing Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with 2” PVC casing boring Doffing Road.

i. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1733619-WE106)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole:  South of Mile 14 North Road approximately 320.00 feet East of Luisa Circle East. (Pct. 1)

j. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3776374-WD101)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole:  South of Highland Avenue approximately 550.00 feet west Of Mile 5 ½ West Road. (Pct. 1)
 
6.
 
County Judge's Office:
 
A.
AI-89951
Approval of Texas Department of Agriculture Affidavit certifying Hidalgo County issued a grant payment to Amigos Del Valle in the amount of $117,577 to be used between 3/27/2020 and 11/30/2020.
Attachments:
 
7.
 
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-89594
District Attorney's Office Check Fraud Fees Monthly Report - 2023 January
Attachments:
 
8.
 
Executive Office:
 
A.
AI-89825
Insurance (1100):
Approval of payment for invoice dated 1/20/2023 in the amount of $14,059.60 as submitted by McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Texas, Inc. for 4th Qtr. adjustments to the 2022 County Wide Commercial Property Policy, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
9.
 
Human Resources:
 
A.
AI-89807
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,742,417.83 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 02/09/2023 to 02/22/2023.
02/09/2023 - 02/15/2023 $865,765.64
02/16/2023 - 02/22/2023 $876,652.19
TOTAL  $1,742,417.83 
2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.

(Audio Reference 24m:48s)

Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on agenda items 9.A.1 and 9.A.2.

The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 9.A.1 and 9.A.2.

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 items 9.A.1 and 9.A.2.

Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously 

The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda item - AI-89896 (Audio Reference 25m:08s)
 
B.
AI-89761
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 02/01/2023 - 02/15/2023 in the amount of $28,493.57 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
C.
AI-89850
Sheriff (1100):
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 03/13/2023:
Action Dept./Prg. Slot # Position Title Current Allowance Proposed Allowance Net Change
Remove Clothing Allowance 280-001 0221 Senior Deputy Sheriff $500.00 $0.00 ($500.00)
Add Clothing Allowance 280-001 0119 Senior Deputy Sheriff $0.00 $500.00 $500.00
 
Attachments:
 
10.
 
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-89848
NO. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1 S2332.00.000.0003.00 CAPCOR WESLACO LTD $24,377.57
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-89849
NO ACCOUNT PAYER AMOUNT
1 13520.88 T-MOBILE WEST COPORATION-27H $2,838.15
2 13520.90 T-MOBILE WEST CORPORATION-27H $2,764.28
3 13520.94 SPRINT DBA T-MOBILE $8,097.93
4 13521.01 SPRINT DBA T-MOBILE $3,296.30
5 13521.07 SOUTH TEXAS ELECTRIC COOP-27H $5,242.55
6 13521.08 SOUTH TEXAS ELECTRIC COOP-27H $14,978.72
7 G6953.99.000.0001.00 CANO AND SONS TRUCKING LLC $7,579.06
8 W0100.00.045.0004.42 PEREZ ROBERTO  $2,576.51
 
C.
AI-89647
NO. ACCOUNT PAYER AMOUNT
1 E6680.02.000.0184.00 MONTES CARLOS & SUSANA M $3,639.72
2 K3355.01.000.0023.00 BOTELLO ANACLETO & JESSICA $2,570.13
3 K3355.01.000.0023.00 BOTELLO ANACLETO & JESSICA $2,629.41
4 M3849.01.000.0034.00 PRADO IRMA CANTU & MANUEL J GARZA $4,559.52
5 M5500.00.075.0016.05 TISCARENO MANUEL $2,502.90
6 O1800.93.000.0001.01 BERT OGDEN MOTORS INC $14,336.73
7 W0100.00.033.0008.06 GARCIA JAIME E & MARIA D $2,961.27
8 W7650.00.000.0010.00 GARZA MARIANO JR & MARIO & CARLOS $4,127.35
 
D.
AI-89915
NO ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1 C2243.01.000.0056.00 DWYER CRISTINA M & WAYNE E $4,274.14
2 C4440.02.003.0002.00 PENA JUAN GABRIEL & JENICA ANN $4,906.51
 
E.
AI-89917
NO. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1 D6000.01.000.0227.00 MANO SANTA LLC $3,163.52
2 H0850.99.002.0096.16 ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION $6,406.56
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-89919
NO. ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1 L1558.00.001.0001.00 VDC LA PALMILLA LP $11,189.35
2 S2979.00.00A.0002.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $13,580.83
3 S2979.00.00A.0004.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $9,248.66
4 S2979.00.00A.0005.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $18,459.41
5 S2979.00.00A.0006.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $6,406.87
6 S2979.00.00A.0011.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $2,611.30
7 S2332.00.000.0003.00 CAPCOR WESLACO LTD $25,072.46
 
11.
 
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-89778
HIDTA:
Requesting approval to obtain memberships with the Texas Narcotic Officers Association (TNOA) in the total amount of $440.00  (Req# 00469155) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor for the following:
1. Pablo Alegria 
2. Jorge Alvarez
3. Graciano Gamino 
4. Genovevo Martinez
5. Carlos Mireles 
6. Jose Mireles 
7. Joel Quintanilla 
8. Juan Sifuentes 
9. Jose Solis 
10. Alfonso Fuentes
11. David White
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-89763
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1100):
Requesting approval for payment of 2023 Membership Dues totaling $770.00 (with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor) as follows:
  1. 2023 Membership Dues Reimbursement to Dr. Andrea Valdez - County Extension Agent-Family & Community Health Hidalgo County Administrator for Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) totaling $80.00.
  2. Texas Association of Extension 4-H Agent (TAE4HA) 2023 Membership Dues for Katarina Rodriguez - 4H & Youth Development Agent totaling $120.00.
  3. Texas Extension Association Family & Consumer Science (TEAFCS/NEAFCS) 2023 Membership Dues for Ashley Gregory, County Extension Agent-Horticulture; Katarina Rodriguez, County Agent 4H & Youth Development; Joanne Ureste, County Extension Agent-Family Community & Health; Dr. Andrea Valdez, County Extension Agent, Family & Community Health Hidalgo County Administrator totaling $430.00
  4. District 12 Texas County Agricultural Agents Association (TCAAA) 2023 Membership Dues for Vidal Saenz, County Extension Agent Agriculture totaling $140.00 
 
C.
AI-89720
County Treasurer:
Approval to pay the 2023 annual membership dues to the County Treasurers' Association of Texas (CTAT) in the amount of $175.00 for Lita L. Leo, County Treasurer, after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor's Office.
 
D.
AI-89907
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 $240.00 (Requisition #469756), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-89743
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 $290.00 (Requisition #468858), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-89714
Tax Office:
1. Requesting approval to pay 2023 membership dues to the Tax Assessor Collectors Association (TACA) in the amount of $1500.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr. ($150.00), Eva Mireles ($75.00), Julio Espinosa ($75.00), Santos Castilleja III ($75.00), Rudy Flores ($75.00), Crystal Puente ($75.00), Gabriel Ochoa ($75.00) Mary Alvarado ($75.00), Esmer Ramirez ($75.00), Edgar Jaramillo ($75.00), Alejandro Bazan ($75.00), Kristi Torres ($75.00), Lucy Flores ($75.00), Joel Valdez ($75.00), Maria Isabel Guerrero ($75.00), Jaime Salinas ($75.00), Herlinda Jaime ($75.00), Erika Gracia, ($75.00), Claudia Salinas ($75.00) - (Req# 468619) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
2. Requesting approval to pay 2023 membership dues Texas School Assessors Association (TSAA) in the amount of $55.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal, Jr - (Req# 468640) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
12.
 
IT Department:
 
A.
AI-89760
Authorization and approval to purchase new wireless service and equipment through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TELE-CTSA-003 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following (and as detailed in Exhibit A):
Department: Qty: Description:
County Clerks 1 New Data Service
Health Department 1 New Cell Service
 
13.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-89752
Various Departments:
Approval of the following 2023 Salary Schedule changes in accordance with the Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated:
FROM TO
Action Dept/Prg Slot Position Title G/S Budgeted Salary G/S Proposed Salary Effective Date
Budget
Adjustment (Correction)
350-001 0238 Custodian I 01/07 $25,834.00 01/08 $26,738.00 01/01/2023
Budget Adjustment
(Reassignment)
080-002 0042 Criminal Investigator II 14/03 $60,283.00 14/07 $69,176.00 02/14/2023
Budget Adjustment
(Reassignment)
080-002 0124 Criminal Investigator II 14/07 $69,176.00 14/03 $60,283.00 02/14/2023
Budget Adjustment
(Promotion)
340-001 0018 Animal Control Specialist II 06/02 31,467.00 06/03 32,568.00 02/27/2023
 
B.
AI-89884
Pct. 3 Parks (1100):
Approval of the following salary schedule change in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated:
FROM TO
Action Dept/Prg Slot Position Title G/S Budgeted Salary G/S Proposed Salary Effective Date
Budget Adjustment (Promotion) 123-008 0018 Maintenance III 07/01 $32,835.00 07/03 $35,173.00 02/27/2023
Attachments:
 
14.
 
Pct. #3:
 
A.
AI-89771
Requesting approval for payment of a claim for Progress Times, for Invoice 5374 in the amount of $1,000.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing proceudres are completed by the County Auditor. 
Attachments:
 
15.
 
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-89888
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet as attached hereto for Hidalgo County RFB No. 23-0081-03-29-ABV for the Purchase of Concrete Mix and Delivery, and authority to re-advertise if applicable. 
 
2.
AI-89827
Requesting authority to exercise the one (1) year renewal with Edwards Abstract and Title Company as provided under the current contract for "Title Company Services" with the same rates, terms and conditions (C-21-0790-05-03). 
 
B.
 
Pct. #1:
 
1.
AI-89934
Requesting approval to enter into one (1) 36 month copier capital lease with Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. through Hidalgo County's membership with DIR Cooperative (DIR-CPO-4428) with delivery and service to be provided by local authorized reseller Montano Investments, INC. DBA Digital Office Systems, with authority for County Judge to sign any required documentation.
 
Requisition Term Model QTY Monthly Equipment Lease Payment Black/White Copies Total Monthly Lease Payment
00468659 36 Months CS-3554ci 1   $214.08 $20.25  $234.33
 
2.
AI-89901
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) 02/28/2023 11329287 $5,021.19  784887
Mile 6 WA #2 (M14½-SH107) 02/28/2023 11329297  $46,220.56  815794
Mile 6 WA #3 (M14½-SH107) 02/28/2023 11329288 $11,936.22  829916
Mile 6 WA #4 (M11-M14½) 01/31/2023 11329262 $238,530.80 855602
Mile 6 WA #4 (M11-M14½) 02/28/2023 11329292 $99,840.00 855602
Mile 10 WA#1 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) 02/28/2023 11329289 $8,850.00  796083
Mile 10 WA#1 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) 02/28/2023 11329309 $283,621.70 860539
Sunrise Hill Park Project 01/31/2023 11329266 $18,075.36 856381
 
3.
AI-89925
Requesting approval to process payment for invoice 10086 in the amount of $66,509.72 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC for engineering services rendered for Pct. 1 Hike & Bike Trail Work Authorization #2.
Attachments:
 
4.
AI-89777
Restatement of "Public Purpose" approved HCCC [1/17/2023AI# 89240] for HC Pct. #1, specifically for the purchase of the following promotional items: Tire Gauge with Keychain, Hand Sanitizer Pen Sprayer with Alcohol: Lemon Scented, Bandage dispenser, Retractable Badge Reel & Badge Holder w/ clip, cell phone Wallet, 16oz. Good Values Stadium Cups, Neoprene Key Wristband with Key Ring, Mini LED Flashlight Keychain with carabiner, Cell Phone Holder, 3/4: Polyester Custom Printed Lanyard, The Sunset Pen, Lip Balm and set up fees and charges. 
Attachments:
 
5.
AI-89783
Restatement of "Public Purpose" approved HCCC [1/17/2023AI# 89240] for HC Pct. #1, specifically for the purchase of the following promotional items: Thermal Non-Woven Snack Tote Bag (screen print), 24oz Tritant Water Bottle, 16oz Smooth Stadium Cup, Non-Woven Drawstring Bags, Multi-Measure Plastic Spoon, Oregon Ballpoint Pen with Stylus, Yoga Resistance Exercise Band, Portion Plate, and all the charges and set up fees. In connection with public awareness education, engaging/encouraging participation in the benefits of good nutrition, health and wellness at events to promote the initiative/program titled Tu Salud Si Cuenta. 
Attachments:
 
6.
AI-89812
Requesting approval of payment application #35 in the amount of $547.00 submitted by Sames Engineering and Surveying for Pct. 1 Mile 6 West Road (Mile 9 to Mile 11) project.
Attachments:
 
C.
 
Pct. #2:
 
1.
AI-89935
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided to Pct 2 Projects:
Project Name Invoice 
Date
Invoice 
#
Amount PO#
Recreational Trails Connectivity Prj (WA#2) 03/01/23 20362 $99,751.32  
Las Milpas Rd Project (WA#2) 03/01/23 20364 $7,423.46 856176

(Audio Reference 1h:39m:10s)

Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda item AI-89935, and requested action by the Court to recognize the clarification.

The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda item AI-89935, as well as for the clarification.

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 AI-89935

Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously

The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court agenda - Agenda item 11.A.  (Audio Reference 1h:39m:40s)
Attachments:
 
2.
AI-89933
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice #2023-047 in the amount of $3,307.65 submitted by GDJ Engineering for engineering services rendered under Contract C-21-0554-08-10 (WA#1) for the Pct 2 Administration Complex Parking Lot Improvement Project.  
Attachments:
 
D.
 
Pct. #3:
 
1.
AI-89896
Requesting approval of invoice as submitted by the contracted project engineer, Sames Engineering & Surveying for Precinct 3 Project. 
Invoice # Date  Project Name  Po No.  Amount 
21-024-3945 #6 03/01/2023 Extension of Shary Road Project  853524 $17,320.50

(Audio Reference 25m:08s)

Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda item AI-89896

The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda item AI-89896

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item
            
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously

The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner Court Agenda - Agenda Item 5.A. (Audio Reference 25m:30s)

(The correct Consent Agenda item in which Commissioner Villarreal abstained was Consent Agenda item AI-89935. See Consent Agenda item AI-89935 for the correct action taken)
 
Attachments:
 
2.
AI-89880
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 projects. 
Invoice No. Date Project Name PO No. Amount
11329290 2-28-23 Liberty Rd. Project 700240 $3,375.00
11329301 2-28-23 Liberty Rd. Project WA #4 735736 $3,600.00
11329306 2-28-23 Mile 3 Rd. Project WA#2 720579 $1,791.30
11329302 2-28-23 Mile 3 Rd. PH II WA#5 773904 $11,328.00
11329296 2-28-23 Veterans Blvd. WA#2 763269 $1,008.00
11329303 2-28-23 Veterans Blvd. WA#3 772041 $5,500.00
30027 3-1-23 Mile 3 N. Rd.  823768 $42,624.48
 
3.
AI-89854
Approval of Payment Application No. 22 in the amount of $313,694.61 to REIM Construction Inc., for "Mile 3 N.Rd." CSJ: 0921-02-321 with contract #C20-294-02-23, as certified for payment by project engineer, B2Z Engineering. 
 
4.
AI-89740
Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $10,507.50 to Sames, Inc. for Professional Surveying Services (Contract C-22-0586-11-15) for Professional Surveying Services Work Authorization No. 1.
Contract Description PO #  Vendor Amount Pay App # Date Received
22-0586-11-15 Surveying Services  857431 Sames, Inc. $10,507.50 1 02/09/2023
Attachments:
 
E.
 
Pct. #4:
 
1.
AI-89945
Requesting approval of ARPA invoices listed below for processing and payment: 
 
Invoice Date Project Vendor Invoice Number P.O. Number Invoice Amount
02/27/2023 Terry Rd Stormwater Project Terracon TJ03673 847952 $623.50
01/30/2023 Terry Rd Stormwater Project Terracon TI04121 847952 $811.50
01/03/2023 Terry Rd Stormwater Project Terracon TH92914 847952 $622.50
 
2.
AI-89947
Requesting approval of the invoices listed below for processing and payment: 
 
Invoice Date Project Vendor Invoice No P.O. Number Invoice Amount
03/01/2023 Sunflower Park B2Z Engineering 40204 830040 $638.73
02/15/2023 Flashing Signal Design CobbFendley 309279 856059 $3,854.85
02/28/2023 FM1925 WA#2 10th to McColl L&G Engineering 11329291 785986 $10,800.00
02/27/2023 Waste Collection Station Terracon TJ01715 852734 $1,964.75
Attachments:
 
3.
AI-89942
A. Requesting authority to rescind action taken by Commissioners Court on January 17, 2023 (AI-89248) Final Invoice in the amount of $92,152.20 for Saenz Brothers Construction LLC for the Colonia Tejana Stormwater Project.
B. Requesting approval of Pay Application No. 3 submitted by Saenz Brothers Construction LLC in the amount of $27,766.80 for the Colonia Tejana Stormwater Project under contract C-22-0273-07-12 P.O. 851341.
C. Requesting approval of Pay Application Retainage submitted by Saenz Brothers Construction LLC in the amount of $64,385.40 for the Colonia Tejana Stormwater Project under contract C-22-0273-07-12 P.O. 851341
Attachments:
 
4.
AI-89803
Requesting approval of the following invoice: 
Invoice Date Project Vendor  Invoice Number P.O. Number  Invoice Amount
02/23/2023 Flashing Beacons The Levy Company, Inc. 6 840228 $15,120.00
Attachments:
 
5.
AI-89805
Requesting approval to pay the following ARPA project invoice: 
Invoice Date Project Vendor Invoice Number P.O.  Invoice Amount
02/23/2023 Milo Ponce Park Park Place Recreation Designs, Inc. 646353 844081 $141,377.50
Attachments:
 
6.
AI-89800
Requesting approval of payment for project invoices listed below. 
Invoice Date Project Vendor Invoice No P.O. Number Invoice Amount
10/19/2022 All Star Park Raba Kistner R031681 846166 $4,399.26
12/20/2022 All Star Park Raba Kistner R031872 846166 $3,546.95
01/27/2023 All Star Park Raba Kistner R031964 846166 $890.87
09/28/2022 All Star Park Raba Kistner R031528 846166 $4,992.59
02/14/2023 Davis Road Citizen Collection Site Rene Guerra & Son 2 857785 $70,862.76
Attachments:
 
F.
 
Executive Office:
 
1.
AI-89610
Requesting approval to exercise the second (2) of three (3) one (1) year extensions with Gregory Strategies, LLC, for "Consulting services to seek grant funding for Hidalgo County" under the same rates, terms and conditions (C-21-392-03-16). 
 
2.
AI-89792
Safety Division:
A. Pursuant to TX LGC §263.151, requesting approval to declare uniform shirts, described in attached herein, as "Salvage".
B. Requesting approval of the destruction of the salvage departmental shirts in the interest of safety and security against possible misuse of said items as they contain county logo.
 
3.
AI-89923
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. 2/28/23 11329308 12,599.76 858581
Attachments:
 
G.
 
Co. Wide:
 
1.
AI-89780
Requesting approval to exercise and ratify the retroactive final extension for C-21-076A-08-24 "Type D Hot Mix (Limestone Only) with Upper Valley Materials, Inc. under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
H.
 
Emergency Management:
 
1.
AI-89747
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet as attached hereto for Hidalgo County Emergency Management Project No. 23-0054 to Purchase five (5) Emergency Response Units including re-advertising if applicable. 
 
I.
 
Facilities Management:
 
1.
AI-89939
Requesting approval of Payment Application No.16 in the amount of $154,197.92 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:
 
2.
AI-89810
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices as submitted by Raba Kistner for the New Justice Center located in Precinct 4. 
Invoice Date P.O. Number Vendor / Project Invoice Number Invoice Amount
9/30/2022 838621 Raba Kistner / New Justice Center R031610 $1,307.08
11/18/2022 838621 Raba Kistner/New Justice Center R031787 $2,649.35
1/10/2023 838621 Raba Kistner/New Justice Center  R031905 $1,775.13
2/8/2023 838621 Raba Kistner/New Justice Center  R031993 $983.95
 
J.
 
J.P.'s:
 
1.
AI-89814
JP4 PL2:
Requesting approval of one (1) 48 month Ricoh Copier Lease (model IMC4500) with Ricoh USA, through HC's membership with DIR Cooperative Contract (DIR-CPO-4435) in the amount of $336.28 per month. 
 
K.
 
Sheriff's Office:
 
1.
AI-89847
Requesting authority to exercise the first of two (2) one (1) year renewals with Calera Inc. dba/ Rio Grande Valley Mobile X-Rays as provided under the current contract for H.C. Sheriffs' Office "Radiological Diagnostic & Related Mobile Services for Inmates" with the same rates, terms and conditions (C-21-0497-03-22).
 
2.
AI-89712
A. Requesting Commissioner's Court approval, pursuant to Article 3, Section 52(a) of the Texas Constitution, Section (i), for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office to purchase consumable items and imprint the Sheriff's Office logo on said items, to purchase picture frames and portraits (to identify/display Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Staff at facility) which will serve a public purpose, through our educational/instructional and training programs. Items are introduced through these programs, while promoting our educational message, helping interact with participants, thereby instilling, strengthening and reinforcing our partnership and commitment to the citizens of Hidalgo County.

B. Requesting acceptance and approval of purchase of plaques for employee recognition for years of service with the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.

C. Requesting acceptance and approval of public purpose purchase of medals in recognition of Hidalgo County Sheriff's office for public service to Hidalgo County

All promotional items and supplies acquired will be through the County requisition to purchase order procedures with proper and available funding for said expenditures.
Attachments:
 
3.
AI-89731
Requesting authorization to surplus and remove assets declare as “Salvage property “on "Exhibit A" due to assets deemed obsolete and/ or with no value for disposition from the Hidalgo County JAIL inventory to be destroyed and discarded via landfill pursuant to LGC Ch. 263.151.1
Attachments:
 
L.
 
Tax Office:
 
1.
AI-89861
Requesting approval of one (1) 36 month Ricoh Copier Lease (Model IM 430F) with Ricoh USA, through HC's membership with DIR Cooperative Contract (DIR-CPO-4435) in the amount of $81.90 per month.
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 7th day of March 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 March 7, 2023.

Signed this 7th day of March 2023




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


By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy