BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 1st day of October 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 OCTOBER 1, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 15m:33s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda Items 5.A.1., 5.A.2., and 6.A., for further discussion.
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval for the remaining Consent Agenda Items.
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 of the Consent Agenda, except Consent Agenda Items 5.A.1., 5.A.2., and 6.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 5.A.1. (Audio Reference 15m:57s)
a. Jehova-Shammah Shalom Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Guadalupe Trevino) (Aurora Road & Barb Mar Lane)
No. of Lots: 3 Single-Family
Flood Zone: AH
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Aurora Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by City of Edinburg.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Aurora Road is paved.
b. Sunflower Ranchettes Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Carmen Avila Phase 3 LLC.) (Sunflower Road & Monte Cristo Road)
No. of Lots: 8 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Sunflower Road side ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Sunflower Road is paved.
c. Grapefruit Acres Phase 4 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Garvic Properties, LP) (Mile 5 ½ West Road & Grapefruit Drive)
No. of Lots: 21 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by regrading the Counties roadside ditches and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Grapefruit Drive and Mile 5 ½ West Road to be paved.
a. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 3.00-acre tract out of Lot 36-2 West addition to Sharyland; Proposed Morales Land Subdivision (Mile 4 Line & Los Ebanos Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline along the west side of Los Ebanos Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line boring with a 16” PVC casing boring Los Ebanos Road.
b. Applicant: Vexus Fiber MCAL_09_019 Pct. 4
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new fiber optic cable, measuring 1 ½ inches, is to be installed within the right of way of the following streets: Rio Grande Circle for Rincon Del Valle Subdivision. Cortez Drive, Tolteca Drive, Marina Drive, Montezuma Drive for Aztec Phase 2 Subdivision and Aztec Phase 3 Subdivision. Presidio Circle West, Presidio Circle South, Presidio Circle East, and Cortez Drive for Presidio Estates Subdivision. Montezuma Drive for Presidio Estates Unit 2 Subdivision. Amigo Avenue for Tower Manor Estates Subdivision. Mar Circle for Tierra Bonita Phase 1 Subdivision and Tierra Bonita Phase 2 Subdivision. Minnesota Road between Alamo Road and Tower Road.
c. Applicant: Vexus Fiber MCAL_09_020-1 Pct. 4
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new fiber optic cable, measuring 1 ½ inches, is to be installed within the right of way of the following streets: Blue Jay Drive, Owassa Road, North Tower Road for Tejano Estates No. 1 Subdivision, Tejano Estates No. 2 Subdivision, and LJ No. 1 Subdivision. Teresa Barrera Street, Owassa Road, Sitio Circle for Sitio Owassa Subdivision. Owassa Road, Azure Avenue, Roman Circle, Cuevas Road, Sugar Land Drive for Azure Subdivision and Owassa Acres Subdivision. Minnesota Road, Aztec Drive for Aztec Subdivision. Santa Catarina Street, Sabinas Hidalgo Street, General Escobedo Street for Presidio Estates Unit 3 Subdivision. Minnesota Road for Angelita Ranch Subdivision.
d. Applicant: Vexus Fiber MCAL_09_020-2 Pct. 4
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new fiber optic cable, measuring 1 ½ inches, is to be installed within the right of way of the following streets: Owassa Road, Tower Road for Tejano Estates No. 1 Subdivision and Tejano Estates No. 2 Subdivision. Tower Road and LJ Drive, J Drive, Blue Jay Drive for LJ No. 1 Subdivision. Owassa Road, Teresa Barrera Street, Sitio Circle for Sitio Owassa Subdivision. Owassa Road, Azure Avenue for Azure Subdivision. Roman Circle, Sugarland Drive, Cuevas Road for Owassa Acres Subdivision. Cherokee Drive, Mohawk Drive, Cheyenne Drive for Seminole Valley No. 3 Subdivision.
e. Applicant: Vexus Fiber MCAL_09_021 Pct. 4
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new fiber optic cable, measuring 1 ½ inches, is to be installed within the right of way of the following streets: Kensington Avenue, Claire Avenue, Montclair Avenue, Darby Avenue, Riley Avenue, Chestnee Avenue, Napa Avenue, Debonair Avenue, Brazil Avenue for Monarca Estates Subdivision. South Tejano Drive, South Tower Road, Tejano Drive for Tejano Estates No. 1 Subdivision. South Tower Road, Argentine Road, Argentine Circle, Brazil Avenue for El Charro No. 2 Subdivision. Palmeras Circle North, Palmeras Circle South, Tower Road for Las Villas Del Valle Subdivision. South Tower Road, Beduino Avenue for Rincon Del Valle No. 4 Subdivision. South Tower Road, Illusivo Avenue, Owassa Road for Rincon Del Valle No. 3 Subdivision.
f. Applicant: Vexus Fiber MCAL_09_022 Pct. 4
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new fiber optic cable, measuring 1 ½ inches, is to be installed within the right of way of the following streets: La Ola Drive, Vanessa Drive, La Marea Drive, La Cima Drive for Las Olas Estates Subdivision. Wassell Circle, Wassell Street, Wassell Drive, Alberta Road for Alberta Subdivision. Sabinito Drive, Vanessa Drive for Sabinito Estates Subdivision. Alberta Road, Tulip Street, Mimosa Street, DanDeLeon Street, and Poeny Street for Alberta Springs Subdivision. Helen Street, Alberta Road, Tower Road for Alberta Terrace Subdivision, and Alberta Acres Subdivision. Haven Lane, Alberta Road for Sahara Estates Subdivision. Alberta Road, San Jose Avenue for San Jose Estates Subdivision. Alberta Road, Violeta Drive for Brenda Estates No. 3 Subdivision. Alberta Road, Mesquite Avenue for Alberta Place Subdivision. Alberta Road, Tower Road for Alberta Terrace Subdivision.
g. Applicant: Vexus Fiber MCAL_09_023 Pct. 4
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new fiber optic cable, measuring 1 ½ inches, is to be installed within the right of way of the following streets: Helen Street, West Drive, Poker Street, Tower Road for Tower North Subdivision, Vegas Tower Ranches Subdivision, Alberta Acres Subdivision. Tower Road, Trenton Road, Fe Drive, Esperanza Drive for Herencia Manor Subdivision. Grizzly Lane, Haven Lane, Trenton Road for Sahara Estates No. 2 Subdivision. Trenton Road, Carl Street for Abel No. 3 Subdivision. Trenton Road, Ham Square East, Ham Square West, Debby Avenue, Jessica Lane, Buckle Blvd., Jam Square North for Muniz Subdivision.
h. Applicant: Vexus Fiber MCAL_EDBG_202_015 Pct. 4
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: A new fiber optic cable, measuring 1 ½ inches, is to be installed within the right of way of the following streets: Rogers Road, Citation Street for The Stables Subdivision. Rogers Road, Santiago Street, La Paz Street, Barcelona Street, Alamo Road for Alamo Brisas Subdivision. Rogers Road, Penelope Drive for Guerras Acres Subdivision. Rogers Road, Alamo Road for Tierra Terrace Unit 1 Subdivision. Poinsetta Street, Petunia Street, Carnation Street, Terry Road, Mile 17 ½ North Road for Terry Meadows Subdivision. Barreda Circle, Terry Road, Sanchez Street, Barrera Circle East, Barrera Circle South for Rancho Nuevo Subdivision. Terry Road, San Antonio Street for Terry Estates Subdivision. Brandon Street, Strupie Street, Haiden Street for Prado Verde Subdivision. Terry Road, Roulette Street, Bajia Magdalena Drive, La Marina Drive, Baja Drive, Villafontana Drive for Ensenada Estates Subdivision.
Approval to submit a DVSP Grant #2931310 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
| 09/05/2024 - 09/11/2024 | $798,403.24 |
| 09/12/2024 - 09/18/2024 | $980,169.74 |
| TOTAL | $1,778,572.98 |
(Audio Reference 15m:58s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 5.A.1., and 5.A.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for consent agenda items 5.A.1., and 5.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 5.A.1., and 5.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 6.A. (Audio Reference 16m:15s)
Requesting approval to pay registration fee for Associate Judge Kristalee Guerra Mata to attend a required seminar through the Texas Center for the Judiciary scheduled on November 1, 2024, in the amount of $35.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue credit card payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (Audio Reference 16m:16s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that the correct date for the seminar is November 21, 2024, not November 1, 2024.
The Court proceeded with a vote of approval of Consent Agenda Item 6.A., with corrections made.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.A., with corrections made.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda Item - 5.A. (Audio Reference 16m:38s)
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1. | D6000.04.000.0017.00 | MONTOYA'S WELDING SERVICES | $5,005.47 |
Requesting approval to pay membership active for Texas Fire Marshal's Association in the amount of $50.00 for Deputy Fire Marshal Liza Aguirre and $50.00 for Fire Marshal Homero Garza from present until December 31, 2024 with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay Advanced Fire Inspector Certification application in the amount of $85.00 for Jose J. Perez, PIN 4999050, to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the American Jail Association for Sheriff J.E. Guerra in the amount of $60.00 ( requisition no. 502649) Chief Steve Herrera, Captain Jose Vasquez & Captain Gerardo Lopez in the amount of $60.00 each ( requisition no. 502119) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Approval of the following change in funding sources as listed below, effective 09/01/2024 and for calendar year 2025:
| FROM | TO | ||||||||
| Dept/Prg. | Obj. | Slot | Position Title | R/S | Dept/Prg. | Obj. | Slot | Position Title | R/S |
| 292-021 | 113 | 0001 | Deputy Constable | 06/01 | 292-013 | 113 | 0004 | Deputy Constable | 06/01 |
| 117 | 117 | ||||||||
| 294-021 | 113 | 0001 | Deputy Constable | 06/01 | 294-013 | 113 | 0003 | Deputy Constable | 06/01 |
| 295-021 | 113 | 0001 | Deputy Constable | 06/01 | 295-013 | 113 | 0001 | Deputy Constable | 06/01 |
| 295-021 | 113 | 0002 | Deputy Constable | 06/01 | 295-013 | 113 | 0002 | Deputy Constable | 06/01 |
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) |
| PCO 303 (CCD 14 & RFI 761) - Trash Bins and Paper Towel Receptacles |
$8,000.00 |
| PCO 238 Escalator Re-Inspections |
$11,200.00 |
| Invoice No. | Invoice Date | PO No. | Amount |
| 30062 | 9-17-2024 | 872817 | $12,455.15 |
| Invoice Date | Project Name | Vendor Name | ARPA Project Number | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 09/17/2024 | Bentsen Rd SW Project | B2Z Engineering | 22-124-094 | 40240 | 868482 | $7,079.61 |
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 Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | Period | PO# |
| Consor Engineers, LLC | 6/4/24 | D210905TX.02-3 | $20,163.66 | Jan.1-Dec.31, 2023 | 853655 |
| Quantity | Year | Make | Model | Total Monthly Payment | One-Time Capitalized Price Reduction Payment |
| 1 | 2024 | Chevrolet | Traverse | $719.31 | $0.00 |
| 1 | 2024 | Chevrolet | Traverse | $718.09 | $0.00 |
| 1 | 2024 | Ford | F-150 | $803.75 | $0.00 |
| 1 | 2024 | Ford | F-250 | $1,076.84 | $1,998.75 |
| 1 | 2024 | Ford | F-250 | $1,089.02 | $2,259.50 |
| 2 | 2024 | Ford | F-250 | $2,386.88 | $4,519.00 |
Pursuant to Tx LGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove an asset from Hidalgo County Master Court 1 inventory, declared as “Salvage Property“ listed in "Exhibit A" due to the item deemed obsolete, damaged and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
Pursuant to Tx LGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove assets from Master Court 2 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.
Requesting authorization to remove assets from the 370th District Court's inventory list identified in Exhibit "A" attached herein and determine that the items are identified as "missing" and the department cannot prove that theft occurred.
Requesting authorization to remove assets from the JP 4 PL 2 inventory list identified in Exhibit "A" attached herein and determine that the item is identified as "missing" and the department cannot prove that theft occurred.
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 1st day of October, 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 October 1, 2024.
Signed this 1st day of October, 2024
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Garza, Deputy