BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 16th day of April A.D., 2024, 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 APRIL 16, 2024 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 1h:08m:25s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda items 5.A., 7.B., 8.A.1. & 8.A.2., 12.A., and 13.C.4.
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 Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda, except Agenda items 5.A., 7.B., 8.A.1. & 8.A.2., 12.A., and 13.C.4.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 5.A. (Audio Reference 1h:09m:12s)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
a. Milanos Estates Phase II Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Garvic Properties, LP) (Mile 6 ½ West Road & Mile 5 North Road)
Reimbursement Request: $11,697.50 for (Subdivision Improvements)
Requesting approval of reimbursement to Cynthia Cavazos, Court Reporter for expenses incurred for seminar and certification renewal in the amount of $403.76, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (Audio Reference 1h:09m:13s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra stated that this item was subject to the purchasing agent review and approval.
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 5.A., subject to the purchasing agent review and approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 7.B. (Audio Reference 1h:09m:24s)
Reference Agenda Item 7.B., for action taken.
| Event | Date | Event | Date |
| Cora Fest | April 13 | Summer Concert | June 28 |
| We Are One Concert | April 19 | Summer Concert | July 12 |
| Mother's Day Concert | May 11 | Frida Fest | July 27 |
| Culture Fest | May 18 | Summer Concert | August 9 |
| Juneteenth Festival | June 15 |
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Judge Cortez, requested clarification as to who will be covering liability for these events. Mr. Valde Guerra stated that the City of Edinburg provides the security and Hidalgo County provides the maintenance by making sure that the parking lots are accessible.
Commissioner David Fuentes entered a motioned to approve Agenda Items 7.A., and 7.B.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 7.A., and 7.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 8.A. (Audio Reference 1h:10m:25s)
| 03/21/2024 - 03/27/2024 | $963,810.92 |
| TOTAL | $963,810.92 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
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Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding 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 Item 8.A.1., and 8.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 agenda items 8.A.1., and 8.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 12.A. (Audio Reference 1h:10m:43s)
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 03/16/2024 - 03/31/2024 in the amount of $48,214.89 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Approval of the following actions, effective next full pay period 04/22/2024:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Current Allowance | Proposed Allowance |
| Remove Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0393 | Lieutenant | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| Remove Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0142 | Senior Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 | $0.00 |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0018 | Lieutenant | $0.00 | $500.00 |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0026 | Sergeant | $0.00 | $500.00 |
| NO | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | B1612.01.000.0015.00 | LERETA LLC | $4,271.79 |
| 2 | H1960.00.000.0001.00 | CORELOGIC COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SERVICE | $12,031.72 |
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1. | R2426.00.000.0007.00 | VANTAGE BANK TEXAS | $6,683.32 |
| 2. | R3316.99.000.0001.00 | RYAN TAX COMPLIANCE SERVICES, LLC | $8,393.75 |
Requesting approval of requisition #492572 for 2024 membership dues for Captain Steven Cortez to the FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. in the amount of $135.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay 2024 Sheriff's Association of Texas membership dues (req. #492574) for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra, Chief Deputy Mario Lopez, Division Chiefs Oscar Montoya, Gabriel Castaneda, Ricardo Enriquez, Steve Herrera and Captains Steven Cortez, Omar Jasso, Noberto Leal, Rocky Serna, Rene Garza and Jose Vasquez, in the amount of $25.00 each, 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 membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for several District Attorney's Office employees, in the amount of $85.00 (Requisition #492197), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay the 2024 (GCAT) Governmental Collectors Association of Texas membership renewal fees in the amount of $50.00 for five (5) members for a total amount of $250.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
1. Approval of the following salary schedule changes 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) | 122-006 | 0033 | Maintenance I | 03/04 | $27,830.00 | 03/07 | $30,855.00 | 04/08/2024 |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) | 350-001 | 0234 | Custodian II | 03/05 | $28,804.00 | 03/06 | $29,812.00 | 03/25/2024 |
2. Approval of the following salary schedule change in accordance with the Hidalgo County Law Enforcement Pay Plan effective as indicated:
| FROM | TO | |||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg. | Slot | Position Title | R/S | Budgeted Salary | R/S | Proposed Salary | Effective Date |
| Budget Adjustment (Promotion) | 280-001 | 0020 | Lieutenant | 13/01 | $73,405.00 | 13/03 | $78,633.00 | 03/25/2024 |
Approval of the following change in funding sources as listed on "Exhibit A", effective on 01/01/2024.
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 12.A.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda item 12.A.
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 12.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 13.C.4. (Audio Reference 1h:11m:05s)
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).
| Description | Total Amount (Not to Exceed) |
| CCEA 80 (PCO 282) Additional Scope Needed at Vestibule (PCO 289) Monument Sign Material Changes (PCO 293) Flagpole Holders in Courtroom Credit |
$3,595.00 |
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice No. | Amount | Purchase Order No. |
| Mile 6 WA #2 (M14½-SH107) | 03/31/2024 | 11329709 | $7,100.00 | 815794 |
| Mile 6 WA #3 (M14½-SH107) | 03/31/2024 | 11329702 | $7,200.00 | 829916 |
| Mile 6 WA #5 (M11-M14½) | 03/31/2024 | 11329715 | $78,664.14 | 862918 |
| Mile 10 WA#1 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) | 03/31/2024 | 11329703 | $5,800.01 | 796083 |
| Mile 10 WA#2 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) | 03/31/2024 | 11329704 | $175,706.88 | 860539 |
| Mile 1 E WA#1 (Bus83N-M8N) | 03/31/2024 | 11329705 | $61,032.78 | 868315 |
| Nolana Loop WA#1 (FM493-FM88) | 03/31/2024 | 11329716 | $64,002.00 | 873385 |
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Regional Linear Park Project Phase II | 02/08/24 | 12005 | $9,265.00 | 873420 |
| All Inclusive Park Project | 02/08/24 | 12006 | $22,230.00 | 873421 |
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 13.C.4.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda item 13.C.4.
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 13.C.4.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Comissioner's Court Agenda Item 6. (Audio Reference 1h:11m:25s)
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Regional Linear Park - Parking Lot (WA#1) | 04/01/24 | 113-03 | $7,792.68 | 875593 |
| Regional Linear Park - Parking Lot (WA#2) | 04/01/24 | 113-02B | $1,750.00 | 876886 |
| Project Name | Invoice Date |
Invoice # |
Amount | PO# |
| Las Milpas Road Project (WA#3) | 04/03/24 | 20416 | $11,373.70 | 862938 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Prj. (WA#2) | 04/03/24 | 20417 | $8,796.01 | 861129 |
| Las Milpas Road Project (WA#2) | 04/04/24 | 20418 | $10,031.60 | 856176 |
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#4) | 03/31/24 | 11329710 | $56,643.35 | 853336 |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#5) | 03/31/24 | 11329711 | $8,359.94 | 853337 |
| Eldora Road Project (WA#3) | 03/31/24 | 11329712 | $1,100.00 | 821432 |
| Invoice No. | Date | Project Name | PO No. | Amount |
| 11329718 | 3-31-2024 | Los Ebanos Rd. WA#1 | 873046 | $144,454.87 |
| 11329713 | 3-31-2024 | Veterans Blvd. WA#3 | 772041 & 868501 | $6,890.00 |
| 11329717 | 3-31-2024 | Mile 3 WA#6 | 784305 & 868314 | $15,474.38 |
| 11329699 | 3-31-2024 | Mile 3 WA #2 | 720579 | $1,194.20 |
| 11329706 | 3-31-2024 | Liberty Rd. WA#6 | 868845 | $32,000.00 |
| 11329700 | 3-31-2024 | Liberty Rd. WA#5 | 818290 & 872310 | $57,000.00 |
| 30047 | 4-4-2024 | Mile 3 N. WA#1 | 823768 | $6,601.39 |
| Invoice No. | Date | PO No. | Amount |
| 30046 | 4-3-2024 | 872817 | $1,393.57 |
| Invoice No. | Invoice Date | PO No. | Amount |
| 4155086 | 4-1-2024 | 861908 | $5,547.01 |
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor Name | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 03/27/2024 | NMD III, PH II | Raba-Kistner | R033066 | 869938 | $2,235.10 |
| 03/25/2024 | NMD III,PH I | Terracon | TK92460 | 869055 | $1,362.75 |
| 04/08/24 | NMD III,PH I | TEDSI | 202930 | 855577 | $2,017.36 |
| Invoice Date | Vendor Name / Project Description | P.O. | Invoice No. | Invoice Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/31/24 | L&G Engineering *FM 1925 WA#2 (1500 W of FM 2220 (Ware Rd. to 10th) |
854100 | 11329708 | $1,800.00 |
| 03/31/24 | L&G Engineering *FM1925 WA#3 10th to McColl |
868045 | 11329707 | $1,800.00 |
| 04/01/24 | GDJ Engineering *Russell Rd. Realign Proj-WA#2 |
867303 | 2024-068 | $10,509.00 |
| 04/02/24 | GDJ Engineering *Russell Rd. Proj.-WA#1 |
830599 | 2024-076 | $12,150.00 |
| 04/08/24 | TEDSI *Trenton Roadway Imps.(US 281(1-69C) to FM907 (AlamoRd) |
859188 | 202929 | $ 42,211.89 |
| Vendor Name | Tasks | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO # |
| L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. | RGV-MPO Policy & TAC Committee Meetings | 03/31/2024 | 11329698 | $12,599.76 | 874949 |
| L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. | Supplemental #4 to WA1 - Cat 7 Projects& UTP Eval. Forms (1st Qtr.) |
03/31/2024 | 11329698 | $8,163.04 | 858581 |
| Quantity | Year | Make | Model | Monthly Payment |
| 2 | 2024 | Chevrolet | Silverado 1500 2WD Crew Cab | $1,617.36 |
| 1 | 2024 | Chevrolet | Traverse | $729.91 |
| WA # | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 1 | 823464 | 24-000-0233 | 2/29/2024 | $4,808.00 |
| PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 873282 | 2404-004 | 4/9/2024 | $71,117.66 |
| PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 872577 | 30045 | 04/03/2024 | $5,959.59 |
| Work Authorization # | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 1 | 853570 | 4155089 | 04/01/24 | $8,320.51 |
| Description | Total Amount |
| Change Directive No. 32 - Walk-In Cooler Additional Repairs | $18,970.00 |
B. Requesting authority to enter into two (2) new service agreements for waste management services and purchase of lock bars with Republic Services, Inc., for the following Hidalgo County Departments:
| WIC Dept- ELSA location | 708 E Edinburg Ave, Elsa, Texas |
| WIC Dept- ALTON location | 3513 E Main Ave, Alton, Texas |
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 16th day of April, 2024
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 April 16, 2024.
Signed this 18th day of April 2024
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Garza, Deputy