BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 28th day of November A.D., 2023, there was begun and held a REGULAR 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 NOVEMBER 28, 2023 2:00 P.M. |
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 18m:26s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull consent agenda items 7.A.1., 7.A.2., and 16.A., 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 7.A.1., 7.A.2., and 16.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 7.A.1. for further discussion. (Audio Reference 18m:43s)
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: Lot 5 Blk. 51 Hargill Townsite (McKinley Street & 4th Street) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline east of McKinley Street.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring McKinley Street.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 7.12 acres out of lot 10 RB Curry Subdivision No. 3 (Curry Road & 83rd Street) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline west of 83rd Street.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One ¾” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring 83rd Street.
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: .0489 acres out of Farm Tract 242 West and Adams Tract Subdivision (Mile 12 North Road & Mile 5 ½ West Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 16” waterline north of Mile 12 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One ¾” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 12 North Road.
d. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 1869025-SM35E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole:East of Mayberry Road approximately 2,040.00 feet north of State SHY 107. (Pct. 3)
e. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314104
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 2” conduit fiber optic line being installed along Sylvia Handy Street, George Busch Street, Abraham Lincoln Street, John F. Kennedy Street, and Jimmy Carter Street for Puesta Del Sol Subdivision and bore crossing Mile 12 North Road and Mile 3 ½ West Road.
f. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314117
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 2” conduit fiber optic line being installed along Marlen Street, Hermosillo Street, Isaac Street, Jaime Street, and Calhua Street for Colonia Del Noreste Subdivision.
g. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5314118
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 2” conduit fiber optic line being installed along Nogales Street, Esperanza Drive, Lopez Drive, Alondra Drive, Phoebie Drive, Blue Sky Drive, and Cardinal Drive for Eagles Nest Unit 1 Subdivision and Eagles Nest Unit 2 Subdivision.
h. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5321584
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 2” conduit fiber optic line being installed along Mile 6 ½ West Road approximately 1/2 mile south from Nogales Street.
i. Applicant: Housley Group FTR# 5321585
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 2” conduit fiber optic line being installed along Mile 11 North Road, Ida Street, Mile 12 North Road, Mile 12 ½ North Road and Mile 13 ½ North Road approximately 1 mile east and west from F.M 88.
| Vendor: | Station #: | Amount: |
| JJ's Commercial and Auto Inspection | 3P056884 | $7.00 |
| 11/02/2023 - 11/08/2023 | $366,413.53 |
| 11/09/2023 - 11/15/2023 | $674,811.77 |
| TOTAL | $1,041,225.30 |
(Audio Reference 18m:43s)
Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 7.A.1., and 7.A.2. (Audio Reference 18m:46s)
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 agenda items 7.A.1., and 7.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 16.A. (Audio Reference 19m:06s)
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 11/01/2023 - 11/15/2023 in the amount of $59,696.91 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 12/04/2023 and for calendar year 2024:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Current Allowance | Proposed Allowance | Net Change |
| Remove Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0028 | Sergeant | $500.00 | $0.00 | ($500.00) |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0038 | Sergeant | $0.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| NO | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | B4965.04.000.0334.00 | ABBORENO FRANK R DIANA N | $2,515.24 |
| 2 | G5900.01.004.0060.01 | CYNTHIA HINOJOSA | $3,999.53 |
| 3 | E5656.02.000.0004.00 | CAPITAL TITLE OF TEXAS LLC | $8,824.46 |
| 4 | T0807.02.000.0019.00 | CORELOGIC | $3,259.97 |
| 5 | L3149.00.002.0014.00 | CORELOGIC | $8,206.74 |
Requesting approval to pay the renewal membership dues for 2023-2024 (iGO) International Association of Government Officials, in the amount of $200.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr. and $125.00 for Deputy Member, Annette Muñiz, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
1. Program Information Summary (PIS)
2. Financial and Credit Card Log
3. Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance (ADA)
4. Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks
| Vendor | Date | Amount |
| Eptura | 07/24/2022 | $15,099.84 |
| Eptura | 07/24/2023 | $16,609.82 |
Approval to rescind action taken by Commissioners Court on November 14, 2023 (AI-93217) in relation to the FY 2023 Constable Pct. 3 Operation Slowdown grant.
Approval of the following Salary Schedule change in accordance with the Hidalgo County Classification & Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated and for calendar year 2024:
| FROM | TO | |||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg. | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary | G/S | Proposed Salary | Effective Date |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) | 180-001 | 0088 | Deputy County Clerk II | 07/01 | $32,835.00 | 07/02 | $33,984.00 | 11/06/2023 |
1. Approval of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF Silver Heron NFZ) Agreement for FY 2024 (10/01/2023 to 09/30/2024) between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration McAllen District Office OCDETF Strike Force Group D-81.
2. Requesting authorization to pay overtime reimbursable under the grant terms and conditions.
3. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the FY 2024 OCDETF "Silver Heron NFZ" grant agreement award in the amount of $10,000.00 (in reference to Investigation Number SW-TXS-1317 and appropriation of same amount.
| Invoice Date | Invoice No. | Invoice Amount |
| 03/31/2023 | 35136595 | $116.78 |
| 05/31/2023 | 86068851 | $125.12 |
| 06/30/2023 | 36899841 | $129.30 |
(Audio Reference 19m:06s)
Valde Guerra stated that for Invoice No. 86068851 the correct invoice number should read Invoice No. 36295768.
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval as corrected.
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 agenda item 16.A., as corrected.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 5. (Audio Reference 19m:36s)
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).
C. Requesting authority to enter into (1) new 36-month (capital) lease with Canon Financial Services, Inc for Copier Model DX C3935i through our membership/participation with Department of Information (DIR) contract DIR-CPO-4437 through requisition #478905 in the amount of $200.92 per month-equipment, maintenance service agreement 2,000 B/W copies per month @ $21.20/month with overages billed @ $0.0106 per copy, 600 color copies per month @ $35.52/month with overages billed @ $0.0592 per copy for a total monthly cost of $257.64; effective upon approval and delivery & installation and subject to compliance with HB-1295.
Requesting approval of one (1) 48 month Ricoh Lease (Model IMC4510) with Ricoh USA, INC through HC's Membership with DIR Cooperative Contract (DIR-CPO-4435) for the amount of $235.14 per month.
Requesting approval to purchase Promotional Items for the Justice of the Peace JP5-1, in the amount of $2,774.20 (Purchase Requisition No. 00483909), Items are to be used at Community Events.
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 28th day of November, 2023
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Daniela E. Garza, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on November 28, 2023.
Signed this 29th day of November 2023
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Garza, Deputy