CONSENT REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 23, 2023
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 23rd day of June 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 CONSENT REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT JUNE 23, 2023 2:30 P.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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 02m:00s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested that Consent Agenda items 6.A.1 and 6.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 6.A.1 and 6.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda items 6.A.1 and 6.A.2 for further discussion. (Audio Reference 02m:29s)
1.
AI-91334
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.)
Attachments:
2.
Auditor's Office:
A.
AI-91335
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
B.
AI-91281
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of McAllen 2022-2023 TIRZ #1 Tres Lagos- payment, in the amount of $934,642.11 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of McAllen, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of McAllen.
Attachments:
3.
2023 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-91321
2023 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-91295
2023 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293)
Attachments:
C.
AI-91310
2023 - Health and Human Services Department / PHHS (1293)
D.
AI-91312
2023 - Jail (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-91250
2023 - HIDTA CCP59 (1251)
Attachments:
F.
AI-91224
2023 - Veterans Services (1283)
Attachments:
4.
2023 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-91285
Approval of 2023 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Mile 17 1/2 Depot to MonMack (program 210) to Pct.4 Mile 17 1/2 Ware to Rooth (program 233) in the amount of $608.038.00.
Attachments:
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-91293
Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
Attachments:
6.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-91289
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $908,658.43 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 06/01/2023 to 06/07/2023.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
(Audio Reference 02m:29s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda items 6.A.1 and 6.A.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 6.A.1 and 6.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 6.A.1 and 6.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda, Item 5 - Open Forum. (Audio Reference 02m:50s)
| 06/01/2023 - 06/07/2023 | $908,658.43 |
| TOTAL | $908,658.43 |
(Audio Reference 02m:29s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda items 6.A.1 and 6.A.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 6.A.1 and 6.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 6.A.1 and 6.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioners' Court Agenda, Item 5 - Open Forum. (Audio Reference 02m:50s)
Attachments:
7.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-91256
District Clerk Fee report for the month of May 2023 $424,180.83
Attachments:
8.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-91272
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | N8457.00.000.0006.00 | LOZANO BRUNO IV | $2,658.61 |
| 2 | S3004.99.000.005A.00 | KOHL'S | $4,063.69 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-91273
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | H4250.01.000.0235.00 | S SI PENITAS VILLAGE LLC | $16,518.62 |
| 2 | H4250.01.000.0235.00 | S SI PENITAS VILLAGE LLC | $20,046.62 |
| 3 | H4250.01.000.0235.00 | S SI PENITAS VILLAGE LLC | $36,719.19 |
| 4 | M1919.00.000.0043.00 | MACHUCA ALBERTO & ROSARIO FLORALINDA MARQUEZ | $3,058.86 |
Attachments:
9.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-91249
County Auditor:
Requesting approval to pay 2023-2024 membership dues to The Institute of Internal Auditors for Yvonne Torres, in the amount of $190.00 (Requisition #475454), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay 2023-2024 membership dues to The Institute of Internal Auditors for Yvonne Torres, in the amount of $190.00 (Requisition #475454), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-91222
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay application for Advanced Fire Inspector Certification in the amount of $85.00 payable to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Roberto Chavez with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay application for Advanced Fire Inspector Certification in the amount of $85.00 payable to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Roberto Chavez with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
10.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-91280
Approval of clarification/correction to the grant number previously approved on 06/13/2023, AI-90859 to Grant #3172208.
11.
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. 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.
Pct. #1:
1.
AI-91229
Acceptance and approval of the following invoices as submitted by GDJ Engineering, for the Pct. 1, Beacon Lights Project.
| Invoice Date | Invoice No. | Amount | Purchase Order |
| 04/25/2023 | 2023-084 | $24,099.60 | 863479 |
| 06/01/2023 | 2023-099 | $2,292.40 | 863479 |
Attachments:
B.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-91271
Requesting approval to pay Invoice #076-05 in the amount of $7,612.20 submitted by the project engineer, Cruz-Hogan Consultants Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-17-276-11-07 (WA#1), for the Pct 2 Moore Road Project.
Attachments:
C.
Pct. #4:
1.
AI-91230
Pursuant to TLGC 263.151.(2)(C)(D) requesting authorization to declare “Surplus Property“ and remove assets from HC Precinct 4's inventory due to loss of asset(s) of items not required for the owner's foreseeable needs as listed in "Exhibit A."
D.
Adult Probation:
1.
AI-91275
Pursuant to TLGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove assets from Adult Probation’s inventory, declared as “Salvage Property“ listed in "Exhibit A" due to items deemed obsolete, damaged and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
Attachments:
E.
Budget & Management:
1.
AI-91291
Pursuant to TLGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove assets from HC Department of Budget and Management’s inventory, declared as “Salvage Property“ listed in "Exhibit A" due to items deemed obsolete, damaged and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
Attachments:
F.
Co. Wide:
1.
AI-91277
Approval of the addition of fuel card users including, but not limited to the following:
A. HC Health and Human Services - add fuel card users
B. HC Adult Probation - add fuel card
C. HC Purchasing Department - add fuel card users
2.
AI-91145
Requesting approval to exercise the first (1st) of two (2) available extensions for "Flex Base Material Crushed Caliche" with Frontera Material, Inc. (C-22-0318-08-09) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
G.
Constables:
1.
AI-91306
Pursuant to TLGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove assets from Hidalgo County Constable Precinct 2’s inventory, declared as “Salvage Property“ listed in "Exhibit A" due to items deemed obsolete, damaged and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
Attachments:
H.
Facilities Management:
1.
AI-91307
Requesting approval of one (1), 48-month Ricoh Copier Lease Agreement (Model IM4000) with Ricoh USA, Inc. through HC's membership with DIR Cooperative Contract (DIR-CPO-4435) in the amount of $143.61 per month.
Attachments:
I.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
AI-91274
Pursuant to TLGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove assets from HC Sheriff's Office inventory, declared as “Salvage Property“ listed in "Exhibit A" due to items deemed obsolete, damaged and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
Attachments:
J.
WIC:
1.
AI-91255
Pursuant to TLGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove assets from W.I.C.'s inventory, declared as "Salvage Property" listed in "Exhibit A" due to items deemed obsolete and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
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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 23rd day of June 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 June 23, 2023.
Signed this 26th day of June 2023
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 23rd day of June 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 June 23, 2023.
Signed this 26th day of June 2023
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy