BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 16th day of May 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 MAY 16, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 20m:28s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda items 7.A.1, 7.A.2, 11.A, and 13.F.2 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, 7.A.2, 11.A, and 13.F.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 7.A.1 and 7.A.2 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 20m:58s)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
a. Rancho Nuevo Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Plata Properties Incorporated) (Mile 4 West Road & Mile 17 ½ North Road)
Reimbursement request: $105,000.00 for (70 OSSF’s)
b. Viridian Estates Subdivision - Pct. 1 (A&M Construction) (Mile 6 West Road & Mile 10 North Road)
Reimbursement request: $3,000.00 for (2 OSSF’s)
c. The District North Weslaco Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Dreamland Estates LLC) (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 5 ½ West Road)
Reimbursement request: $3,000.00 for (2 OSSF’s)
d. Montiel Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Joel J. Montiel) (Minnesota Road & Valverde Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
e. TARS NO. 1 Subdivision - Pct. 1 (TARS Development, LLC.) (Mile 1 ½ West Road & Mile 9 North Road)
Reimbursement request: $21,000.00 for (14 OSSF’S)
a. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 14 Blk. 63 Alamo Land & Sugar Co. (Doolittle Road & Texas Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline south of Texas Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Texas Road.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 7 Mary Ann Subdivision (Mile 17 ½ North Road & Kevin Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 3” waterline west of Kevin Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Kevin Road.
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 18.00 acre tract out of Lot 12 & 13 Blk. 35 Santa Cruz Gardens Unit 2 Subdivision Proposed; Cole Crossing Subdivision (Ramseyer Road & Gwin Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline south of Ramseyer Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line with a 16” steel casing boring Ramseyer Road.
d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 1 Blk. 55 Mo-Tex Land & Irrigation (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 4” PVC waterline line extension running north approximate 100 feet along the east side of Jesus Flores Road. One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Jesus Flores Road.
e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 30.02 acre tract of land being all of lot 15, 16 & 18 Texas Citrus Groves Unit 1; Proposed: Grapefruit Acres Ph. 2 Subdivision (Jesus Flores Road & Grapefruit Drive ) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline north of Grapefruit Drive.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Eight 1” dual water service lines with a 2” PVC casing boring Grapefruit Drive.
f. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 9 Blk. 62 Alamo Land & Sugar Co. (Iowa Road & Tower Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline north of Iowa Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One ¾” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Iowa Road.
g. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Tract 6 Lots 4 & 5 Section 95, Lots 1 & 8 Section 96, Turner Tract Subdivision (Co. Road 3350 & Modesta Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline south of Modesta Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Modesta Road.
h. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 3831832/WE05E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North of Mile 14 North Road approximately 180.00 feet west from Luisa Circle West. (Pct. 1)
a. Applicant: Agua SUD
Legal Description: 17.62 acres being the south 7.62 acres of lot 92 and all of lot 91 Nick Doffing Subdivision No. 1; Proposed: Brushline Meadows Subdivision (Brushline Road & Mile 7 North Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Brushline Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Eleven 1” water service lines with a 2” PVC casing boring Brushline Road.
b. Applicant: Agua SUD
Legal Description: 16.00 acres all of lot 18 Blk. 7 Texan Gardens Subdivision; Proposed Western Meadows Subdivision (Mile 5 Road & Western Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 12” waterline north of Mile 5 Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Twenty One 1” water service lines with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 5 Road and Western Road.
c. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 1.2 acres out of Lot 45 Blk. 4 La Homa Ranch Citrus Groves Unit 1 (Moorefield Road & Mile 5 Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline west of Moorefield Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Moorefield Road.
d. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 4.90 acres out of Lot 325 Bentsen Grove Addition “C” (Mile 7 Road & Bentsen Palm Drive) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline west of Bentsen Palm Drive.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Bentsen Palm Drive.
e. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: All of Farm Tract 171 Blk. 160 West Tract Subdivision Proposed; The District North Weslaco Phase 2 Subdivision (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 5 ½ West Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Mile 5 ½ West Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Two 8” water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Mile 5 ½ West Road.
f. Applicant: Nordhausen Utility Construction LLC.
Legal Description: 16.00 acres being all of lot 18 blk. 7 Texan Gardens Subdivision; Proposed; Western Meadows Subdivision (Western Road & Mile 5 Road) (Pct. 3)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 12” PVC Irrigation line with a 20” steel casing boring Mile 5 Road.
g. Applicant: DBA Trevino & Sons Septic Tanks
Legal Description: 13.488 acres out of the north 18.12 acres out of lot 133 Hall Fifield Subdivision; Proposed; Villas Paraiso Subdivision (Valverde Road & Minnesota Road) (Pct. 1)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 24” RCP Storm Sewer Line extension running east approximately 1320.00 feet along the south side of Minnesota Road.
h. Applicant: ABIMAEL Sanchez Gutierrez dba ASG Construction
Legal Description: 10.00 acres out of Lot 452 John H. Shary Subdivision; Proposed; Nemont Estates Phase II Subdivision (Glasscock Road & Mile 6 Road) (Pct. 4)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 6” Sanitary Sewer Line with a 12” PVC casing boring Mile 6 Road, Glasscock Road and Taylor Road. One Line extension running east approximately 1/2 mile east along the south side of Mile 6 Road.
i. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation (Pct. 4)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” Sanitary Sewer force main line extension and borings with a 15” steel casing along the following road right of ways: South 83rd Street, Tex-Mex Road, South 83rd Street, Curve Road, Tower Road and Canton Road.
- 1 - Brushline Meadows AGUA SUD Pipeline Utility Permit
- 2 - Western Meadows Subd AGUA SUD Pipeline Utility Permit
- 3 - Enrique Coronado Permit SWSC
- 4 - Joe Juan Cepeda Permit SWSC
- 5 - The District North Weslaco Ph2 N.A.W.S.C BORE CROSSING
- 6 - Western Meadows subd. IRRIGATION CROSSING Pipeline Utility Permit
- Villas
- 8-abimael sanchez gutierrez sewer line
- 9 - liftstation NAWSC sewer line extension
| 04/20/2023 - 04/26/2023 | $764,285.56 |
| 04/27/2023 - 04/28/2023 | $92,440.48 |
| 05/01/2023 - 05/03/2023 | $832,207.32 |
| Total: | $1,688,933.36 |
(Audio Reference 20m:58s)
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 Consent Agenda item 11.A for further discussion. (Audio Reference 21m:23s)
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 04/16/2023 - 04/30/2023 in the amount of $33,417.73 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | P4900.99.000.000A.02 | W.W. GRAINGER, INC (PT) | $4,561.26 |
| 2 | S6810.00.000.0016.00 | TEXAS COMMUNITY BANK | $7,473.99 |
| 3 | S6923.00.000.0018.00 | LERETA LLC | $3,675.27 |
| 4 | T5600.00.000.0022.01 | CHANEL L BORREGO | $3,416.49 |
| 5 | T6835.99.000.0001.38 | KOHL'S | $3,079.70 |
| 6 | Q7010.02.000.0042.00 | D' PRIME LLC | $8,250.14 |
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | T2200.99.002.0024.00 | 57 CONCRETE LLC | $3,293.66 |
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | D0442.00.000.0003.00 | KAMCO-SHARYLAND CENTER LLC | $13,339.33 |
| 2 | F6030.11.000.000C.00 | MCALLEN GSA LLC | $7,355.17 |
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the State Bar of Texas for seven (7) attorneys in the amount of $1,880.00 (Req #473138) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor,
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 #473491), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas Narcotic Officers Association (TNOA)for several employees in the total amount of $80.00(Requisition #473128), with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
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 (Lateral) |
340-003 | 0014 | Registered Nurse IV | 17/01 | $70,889.00 | 17/03 | $75,938.00 | 05/01/2023 |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) |
340-008 | 0009 | Clerk III | 05/01 | $28,151.00 | 05/04 | $33,434.00 | 05/08/2023 |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) |
350-001 | 0110 | Clerk II | 03/04 | $26,759.00 | 03/05 | $27,696.00 | 05/08/2023 |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) |
350-001 | 0123 | Clerk II | 03/04 | $26,759.00 | 03/05 | $27,696.00 | 05/08/2023 |
(Audio Reference 21m:23s)
Valde Guerra stated that the position title for Clerk III Slot 0009 should state a salary of $31,211.00, and not $ $33,434.00.
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda item 11.A with the stated correction.
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 11.A with the stated correction.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 13.F.2 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 21m:49s)
| Contract | ARPA Project # | PO# | Vendor | Amount | Pay app # | Date Received | AI # |
| 22-0586-11-15 | 21-123-0023 | 857431 | Sames | $608.50 | 4 | 05/3/2023 | 83494 |
| Invoice # | Date | Project Name | PO No. | Amount |
| Payment # 8 | 05/01/2023 | Extension of Shary Road | 853524 | $60,090.00 |
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).
| Location | QTY | Monthly Equipment Lease Amount | Monthly Service Amount (Black/White Copies) | Total Monthly Lease Amount |
| Admin | 4 | $218.94 | $115.20 | $334.14 |
| Sanitation | 1 | $54.73 | $28.80 | $83.53 |
| Progreso CRC | 1 | $54.73 | $28.80 | $83.53 |
| Total: | 6 | $328.41 | $172.80 | $501.21 |
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice No. | Amount | Purchase Order |
| Mile 6 WA #2 (M14½-SH107) | 04/30/2023 | 11329373 | $53,070.56 | 815794 |
| Mile 6 WA #3 (M14½-SH107) | 04/30/2023 | 11329381 | $15,900.84 | 829916 |
| Mile 6 WA #4 (M11-M14½) | 04/30/2023 | 11329364 | $64,056.00 | 855602 |
| Mile 6 WA #5 (M11-M14½) | 04/30/2023 | 11329393 | $47,853.40 | 862918 |
| Mile 10 WA#1 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) | 04/30/2023 | 11329363 | $5,961.36 | 796083 |
| Mile 10 WA#2 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) | 04/30/2023 | 11329382 | $173,616.47 | 860539 |
B. Acceptance and approval of Payment Application No. 1 in the amount $131,143.95 submitted by Eco Illumination LLC, in connection to the "Hargill Solar Lights Project” for Pct. 1 including authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after Auditing procedures are completed.
| Project Name | Invoice Date |
Invoice # |
Amount | PO# |
| Las Milpas Rd Project (WA#2) | 05/01/23 | 20370 | $10,548.69 | 856176 |
| Las Milpas Rd Project (WA#3) | 05/01/23 | 20371 | $23,482.42 | 862938 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Prj (WA#2) | 05/01/23 | 20372 | $85,555.49 | 861129 |
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| SH107/Bus281 Rd & Drain Improv Prj. (WA#3) | 04/30/23 | 11329366 | $61,824.18 | 862757 |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#4) | 04/30/23 | 11329374 | $87,778.00 | 853336 |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#5) | 04/30/23 | 11329375 | $7,599.97 | 853337 |
| Nolana Loop Project (WA#2) | 04/30/23 | 11329376 | $900.00 | 826939 |
| Date | Invoice No. | Amount |
| 5-1-2023 | 4098063 | $4,300.20 |
| Invoice No. | Date | Project Name | PO No. | Amount |
| 11329377 | 4-30-23 | Liberty Rd. WA #4 | 735736 | $4,600.00 |
| 11329379 | 4-30-23 | Veterans Blvd. WA #3 | 772041 | $1,800.00 |
| 11329378 | 4-30-23 | Mile 3 PH II WA #5 | 773904 | $5,935.50 |
| 11329370 | 4-30-23 | Mile 3 WA #2 | 720579 | $1,194.20 |
| 30029 | 5-2-23 | Mile 3 N. Rd. | 823768 | $39,608.29 |
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 01/31/2023 | Tex-Mex Stormwater | Melden & Hunt | 0085225 | 847735 | $5,133.75 |
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 04/13/2023 | Flashing Signal Design | Cobb Fendley | 311160 | 856059 | $3,854.85 |
| 04/30/2023 | FM1925 WA#3 Alamo Rd to Sharp Rd | L&G Engineering | 11329383 | 785987 | $4,023.00 |
| 04/19/2023 | Flashing Beacon | Raba Kistner | R032172 | 839117 | $539.28 |
| 04/25/2023 | Flashing Beacon | The Levy Company | 8 | 840228 | $2,879.58 |
| 05/01/2023 | Flashing Beacon | GDJ Engineering | 2023-077 | 831988 | $563.60 |
| Vendor | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO # |
| L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. | 4/30/23 | 11329372 | 28,873.68 | 858581 |
Requesting approval of the following invoice with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
| Vendor | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | Period | PO# |
| Consor Engineers, LLC | 1/25/2023 | D210905TX.02-1 | $426.78 | 12/1-12/31/22 | 853655 |
(Audio Reference 21m:49s)
Valde Guerra stated a correction to the invoice no.; In which, the invoice no. should state D210905TX.02-2, and not D210905TX.02-1.
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda item 13.F.2 with the stated correction.
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 item 13.F.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda - Item 5.B (Audio Reference 21m:49s)
Requesting approval of one (1) 48 month Ricoh Copier Lease (Model IMC4500) with Ricoh USA, INC through HC's Membership with DIR Cooperative Contract (DIR-CPO-4435) in the amount of $229.30 per month.
| Work Authorization # | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| Work Authorization # 3 | 848232 | 40208 | 05/02/2023 | $26,833.74 |
B. Requesting approval to remove said asset listed on "Exhibit A" from the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services inventory list.
C. Requesting authorization to Surplus and remove assets declare as “Salvage Property “on "Exhibit B" due to assets deemed obsolete and/ or with no value for disposition from the Hidalgo County Health and Human Services inventory to be destroyed and discarded via landfill pursuant to LGC Ch. 263.151.1
B. Requesting approval to enter into a 36-month Service Plan through HC's membership with DIR Cooperative contract #DIR-CPO-4437, awarded vendor Copy Graphics Inc., reseller of Canon U.S.A., for a total of 25 Copiers [model DX-527IF (24) and DX C5850i (1)] for the total amount of $403.00/month, with authority for County Judge to sign all pertinent documents.
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 16th day of May 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 May 16, 2023.
Signed this 17th day of May 2023
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy