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Minutes for CC CONSENT AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

SPECIAL MEETING - OCTOBER 29, 2024

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 29th 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:
    
AGENDA
CC REGULAR CONSENT
COMMISSIONERS COURT
OCTOBER 29, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 21m:28s)

County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda Items 5.A.1., 5.A.2., and 9.E.4., for further review.

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 of the Consent Agenda, except Consent Agenda Items 5.A.1., 5.A.2., and 9.E.4.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 5.A.1. (Audio Reference 21m:54s)

 
1.
AI-97254
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.)
 
2.
 
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
AI-97255
Presentation of Fund Information Report.

(Audio Reference 51m:47s)

Commissioner David Fuentes stepped away from the meeting.

Participant Fern McClaugherty came before the Court to inform the Court that the Fund Information Report was not attached to the Agenda, and requested clarification. Mr. Valde Guerra stated that the County Auditor's Office is in charge of this report and that they were working on uploading the report to the agenda.

The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 4.A. (Audio Reference 52m:48s)
 
3.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-97204
1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
 
B.
AI-97205
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 15.00 acres being all of Lot 9 and the north 5.00 acres of Lot 10 Texas Citrus Groves Unit 1; Proposed Grapefruit Acres Phase 4 Subdivision (Grapefruit Drive and Mile 5 ½ West Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline along the north side of Grapefruit Drive.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line boring with a 16” PVC casing boring Grapefruit Drive.

b.  Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 2 Blk. 95 JC Engleman JR Subdivision and the east ½ section of 94 Texas Land & Irrigation Co. (F.M. 493 & Mile 19 North Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline along the north side of Mile 19 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 19 North Road.

c. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 8 & 9 Blk. 8 Santa Cruz Gardens Unit 3; Proposed Davis Groves at Villanueva Estates Subdivision (Doolittle Road & Davis Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 12” waterline along the west side of Doolittle Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Ashley Avenue.

d. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lots 10-12 Blk. 29 Santa Cruz Gardens Unit 2 Subdivision (Tower Road & Ramseyer Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline along the east side of Tower Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Tower Road.

e. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 1 of North Gate Manner (North Gate Avenue & F.M. 1426) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline along the south side of North Gate Avenue.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring North Gate Avenue .

f. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 4491682-SM39E
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole:  Southwest of Circle 6 Street and Austen Street. (Pct. 3)

g. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 4491682-SM40E
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole:  South of Austen Street approximately 240 feet east of Elva Street. (Pct. 3)

h. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 4787914-PA40E
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole:  East of Jesus Flores Road approximately 520 feet south of Grapefruit Drive. (Pct. 1)

i. Applicant: Agua SUD
Legal Description: 7.50 Acres out of 10.00 of Lot 1 Nick Doffing Co. No. 5 (Doffing Road & Jessica Drive) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline along the west side of Doffing Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 4” water service line with an 8” PVC casing boring Doffing Road.

j. Applicant: Agua SUD
Legal Description: All of Lot 10 of Koehn Subdivision (Brushline Road & Ariana Street) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline along the west side of Brushline Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Brushline Road.

k. Applicant: Agua SUD
Legal Description: 6 acres out of Lot  30 Nick Doffing Co. No. 1 Subdivision (Brushline Road & Brushy Lane) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline along the west side of Brushline Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Brushline Road.

l. Applicant: Agua SUD
Legal Description: 10.00 acres out of Lot 19 Blk. 10 Texan Gardens Subdivision (Western Road & Mile 6 Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline along the east side of Western Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Western Road.

m. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: .04 acres northwest of a section being a private road .22 acres net out of John H. Shary Subdivision (Taylor Road & Mile 6 North Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2.5” waterline along the north side of Mile 6 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 6 North Road.
 
 
C.
AI-97194
1. Preliminary Approval 
a. Oakview No. 1 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Los Encinos Rental Properties, LLC.) (Mile 7 North Road & Texan Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Multi-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by onsite detention at the building permit stage.
ETJ: No, Rural Area.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Mile 7 North Road is paved.

b. Oakview No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Los Encinos Rental Properties, LLC.) (Texan Road & Mile 5 North Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
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 Texan Avenue.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD
Sewer: Yes, OSSF
Paved: Yes, Texan Road is paved.

c. DLG Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Julio Leonel De La Garza) (Monmack Road & Mile 17 ½ North Road)
No. of Lots: 3 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:1
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Monmack Road.
ETJ: Has been removed from ETJ of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Monmack Road is paved and 1 internal street to be paved.

d. Sunset Acres Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Albino Trejo) (Tower Road & Mile 17 North Road)
No. of Lots: 3 Single-Family, 1 Commercial
Flood Zone: X
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 Tower Road side ditch.
ETJ: Has been removed from ETJ of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Tower Road is paved.

e. Ranchettes at McColl Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Sauls Development, LLC.) (Rio Grande Care Road & Monte Cristo Road)
No. of Lots: 5 Single-Family
Flood Zone: AE
Estimated Number of Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations: 2
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Rio Grande Care Road side ditch.
ETJ: Has been removed from ETJ of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Rio Grande Care Road is paved.

f. Gwin Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Garco, LTD.) (Benito Ramirez Road & Gwin Road)
No. of Lots: 13 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights: N/A
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Gwin Road and Benito Ramirez Road.
ETJ: Has been removed from ETJ of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Gwin Road and Benito Ramirez Road are paved.

g. Baseline Acres No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (1960 Inv., Co., LLC.) (Mile 11 ½ North Road & F.M. 491)
No. of Lots: 35 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights: 5
Filling Stations: 2
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system 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, Mile 11 ½ North Road and 1 internal street are to be paved.

h. RBR No. 6 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (RBR Dev., & Inv.) (Benito Ramirez Road & Skinner Road)
No. of Lots: 36 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights: 7
Filling Stations:3
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Has been removed from ETJ of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Benito Ramirez is paved and 1 internal street to be paved.

i. Altamura Subdivision- Pct. 1 (RD Altamura, LLC.) (Mile 12 North Road & Mile 5 West Road)
No. of Lots: 65 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights: 23
Filling Stations: 10
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, F.M. 88 is paved and 6 internal streets are to be paved.

j. Las Gaviotas Subdivision- Pct. 1 (PDP Mile 4 LTD.) (Eldora Road & Valverde Road)
No. of Lots: 54 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights: 9
Filling Stations: 5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Donna.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Valverde Road and Eldora Road are paved.Three internal streets are to be paved.
 
 
4.
 
Executive Office:
 
A.
AI-97239
Discussion, consideration and action to ratify, pursuant to Art. III, Sec 52 of the Texas Constitution, the expenditure of County funds related to the luncheon held on October 23, 2024 for the retirement of Eduardo “Eddie” Olivarez, Director of Health & Human Services, finding that the event served a public purpose in recognition of the contributions to the Health, Safety and Wellbeing of the citizens of the County of Hidalgo, Texas; with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment via manual check for costs associated with event, after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.

(Audio Reference 52m:49s)

Participant Fern McClaugherty came before the Court to request clarification on whether this event was open to the public. Mr. Valde Guerra stated that, in fact, it was.

The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 4.B. (Audio Reference 53m:08s)
 
B.
AI-97193
Request approval to process payment of invoice # 75385 in the amount of $ 141.00 from Montalvo Insurance Company for addition to the insurance coverage of one (1) drone in use from Precinct 1, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor and authority for County Executive Officer to sign all related documents.

(Audio Reference 53m:09s)

Participant, Fern McClaugherty requested clarification on how the drone will be used in Pct. 1. Mr. Valde Guerra stated that the drone is for general use of Pct. 1.

Commissioner David Fuentes rejoined the meeting at this time.

The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 9.A.1. (Audio Reference 54m:14s)
 
C.
AI-96888
Requesting authority for County Executive Officer to sign renewal applications and applicable documentation received throughout term of insurance coverage related to 2025 Property and Casualty Insurance Policies from McGriff Insurance Services, Inc. and Montalvo Insurance Agency effective January 01, 2025 through January 01, 2026.
 
5.
 
Human Resources:
 
A.
AI-97144
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,214,558.71 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 09/26/2024 to 10/16/2024.
09/26/2024 - 10/09/2024 $555,863.28
10/10/2024 - 10/16/2024 $658,695.43
Total $1,214,558.71
2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.

(Audio Reference 21m:55s)

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 on consent agenda items 5.A.1., and 5.A.2.

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, 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 Agenda Item 9.E.4. (Audio Reference 22m:13s)
 
B.
AI-97115
Self-Insured (2202):
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 10/01/2024 - 10/15/2024 in the amount of $44,751.19 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
 
6.
 
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-97131
NO ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1. H3471.00.000.0049.00 LOANCARE $4,073.83
2. N1250.00.000.0015.00 JUAN CORTEZ $6,975.08
3. P0600.99.001.0002.08 CIRION TECHNOLOGIES SOLUTIONS LLC $7,016.07
4. S6805.00.000.0006.00 NEU HAUS CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT LLC $3,771.73
 
B.
AI-97109
NO ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
1. H0850.00.003.0030.00 ANGEL WEYER $14,320.69
2. H0850.00.003.0030.00 ANGEL WEYER OR COMMERCIAL BANK $27,309.71
3. J5700.00.014.0008.00 RIO FRESH  $5,128.50
4. S6430.00.000.0080.00 LAZARO TREVINO $2,573.80
 
7.
 
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-97172
Sheriff's Office:
Requesting approval for requisition #504573 to the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association for Armando Pena and K9, Juan Moreno and K9, Juan Flores and K9, Jaime Garcia and K9, Isidro Perez and K9, Ruben Gallegos and K9, Edward Garza and K9 in the amount of $55.00 each for membership dues with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-97140
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay Intermediate Fire Inspector Certification  application for Mentor Cantu (PIN 4373831)  in the amount of $85.00 payable to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-97108
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay $335.00 to International Association of Arson Investigators for annual membership 10/02/2024 - 10/02/2025 for Homero Garza, Eric L. Sanchez, and Oscar Lopez with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-97093
County Auditor (1100):
Requesting approval to pay 2024-2025 membership dues to the Government Finance Officer's Association in the amount of $3,050.00 (REQ#00504101) for Ms. Leticia Chavez, County Auditor, Mr. Reynaldo Cantu III, First Asst. Auditor, Mrs. Merlen Munoz, Director of Accounting Division, Mr. Ray Morin, Finance Accounting Supervisor, Ms. Claudia Ortiz, Finance Accounting Supervisor, and Ms. Sandra Reyes, Accountant IV; with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
8.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-97223
Constable Pct. 3 Irrigation Districts (1285):
Approval of 2024 interfund transfer from Transfers In/Out (prog. 005, FY 5) to Transfers In/Out (prog. 020, FY 5) in the amount of $20,000.00 to properly allocate the cash match funds required for the FY 2025 interlocal agreement between Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 3, Hidalgo Co. Irrigation District No. 6, United Irrigation District, and Hidalgo Co. Irrigation District No. 16.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-97135
Various Departments (1100 / 1200):
1. Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with Hidalgo County Classification and Compensation Pay Plan effective as indicated and for calendar year 2025:
FROM TO
Action Dept/Prg. Slot Position Title G/S Budgeted Salary G/S Proposed Salary Effective Date
Budget Adjustment (Promotion) 122-006 0107 Equipment Operator II 08/01 $36,882.00 08/03 $39,509.00 10/07/2024

2. Approval of the following salary schedule changes in accordance with the Hidalgo County Law Enforcement Pay Plan effective as indicated and for calendar year 2025:
FROM TO
Action Dept/Prg. Slot Position Title R/S Budgeted Salary R/S Proposed Salary Effective Date
Budget Adjustment (Lateral) 294-001 0022 Communications Officer 02/02 $39,460.00 02/03 $40,841.00 10/21/2024
Attachments:
 
9.
 
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.
 
Hidalgo County:
 
1.
AI-97253
Requesting approval to enter into two (2), sixty (60) month lease agreements through HC's membership with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS-USA Contract No. 240502), from Enterprise Fleet Management, for a total estimated monthly lease payment of $1,832.42 with authority for HC Executive Officer or County Judge to sign all required documentation.
Quantity Year Make  Model Total Monthly Payment Status
1 2024 Chevrolet Traverse 866.31 In-Stock
1 2024 Ford F-150 4X4 966.11 In-Stock

(Audio Reference 54m:15s)

Participant Fern McClaugherty came before the Court to request clarification as to why these vehicles were being leased instead of purchased. Mr. Valde Guerra responded that it was more viable for the County to lease the vehicles instead of purchasing them due to their maintenance and depreciation.

The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 9.A.2. (Audio Reference 55m:29s)
 
2.
AI-97231
Requesting authority to exercise the ninety (90) day extension with Skyline EMS, Inc for "Emergency Ambulance Services" (C-22-0549A/B-06-09) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.  

(Audio Reference 55m:30s)

Participant Fern McClaugherty came before the Court to request clarification as to why an extension was being requested. Mr. Valde Guerra stated that this extension was to continue providing care services for the County residents.

The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 9.A.3. (Audio Reference 56m:12s)
 
3.
AI-97119
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with CTC Disaster Response, Inc. for "Brush and Vegetative Debris Removal Service" (C-23-0200C-12-12) under the same rates, terms and conditions. 

(Audio Reference 56m:13s)

Participant Fern McClaugherty came before the Court to request clarification as to why this contract is being extended if no disaster was happening at the time. Mr. Valde Guerra stated that although this contract is being extended, nothing gets paid unless services are rendered. 

Legal Counsel, Victor Garza, stated in reference to Agenda Item 2.A., that the Fund Information Report had been uploaded and attached to the Agenda. 

The Court Proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 6 - Open Forum. (Audio Reference 56m:53s)
 
B.
 
Pct. #1:
 
1.
AI-97208
Requesting approval to process payment for Invoice No. 10102 in the amount of $85,988.66 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, for engineering services rendered for Pct. 1 Wellness, Activity & Community Center with WA #1 (ARPA-24-121-358).
Attachments:
 
2.
AI-97102
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for "[ARPA-21-121-037] Pedestrian Bridge for the Hidalgo County Precinct 1 Hike & Bike Trail ", with the authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
 
C.
 
Pct. #3:
 
1.
AI-97103
Requesting approval to pay the following Invoice No. 30065, in the amount $7,330.32, for the Precinct 3 5K Mansion Linear Park Trail project, submitted by contract engineer B2Z Engineering, LLC.
Attachments:
 
2.
AI-97107
Requesting approval to pay the following Payment Application No. 002, in the amount of $368,583.71 for the Precinct 3 5k Mansion Linear Park Trail project, submitted by contractor 8/A Builders, LLC. (Contract No. C-24-0162-06-20).
 
3.
AI-97120
Requesting approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) from B2Z Engineering and Halff Associates for services in Precinct 3 El Paraiso CRC project (ARPA -22-123-075). 
Invoice No. Invoice Date PO No. Total Amount
30067 10-14-2024 872817 $3,113.78
10128337 10-11-2024 862136 $411.75
 
4.
AI-97122
Requesting approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) as submitted by the contracted project engineer, B2Z Engineering. 
Invoice No. Date Project Name PO No. Total Amount
30064 10-8-2024 Mile 3 N. Rd.  823768 $3,839.77
Attachments:
 
5.
AI-97133
Requesting approval to pay the following Payment Application No. 005, in the amount of $85,150.38 for the Precinct 3 Park Improvement Project Veterans Memorial Pavilion, submitted by contractor 8/A Builders, LLC.
Attachments:
 
6.
AI-97101
Requesting approval to pay the following Invoice No. 30068, in the amount of $3,505.02 for the Precinct 3 Park Improvement Project Veterans Memorial, submitted by contracted engineer B2Z Engineering, LLC. 
Attachments:
 
7.
AI-97099
Requesting approval to pay the following Payment Application No. 004, in the amount of $173,717.58 for the Precinct 3 Park Improvement Project Veterans Memorial Pavilion, submitted by contractor 8/A Builders, LLC.
 
D.
 
Pct. #4:
 
1.
AI-97250
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 4 in the amount not to exceed $15,840.00, as submitted by RO Engineering, PLLC., through Precinct No. 4 On-Call Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-23-0493-01-09) to provide mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering services required for HCO Elections Administration Building remodel.
 
2.
AI-97246
Requesting acceptance and approval of ARPA project invoices listed below; 
Invoice Date Project Name Vendor Name ARPA Project Number P.O. Number Invoice Number Invoice Amount
09/16/2024 NMD III Phase I The 5125 Company 22-124-095 869057 Final $76,874.20
10/10/2024 Tex-Mex Rd Rene Guerra & Sons 22-124-047 875786 5 $70,423.50
10/14/2024 Bentsen Rd SW  B2Z Engineering 22-124-094 868482 40243 $823.21
10/10/2024 J-01 Tedsi Engineering 23-124-346 875089 203033 $8,518.74

Requesting acceptance and approval of project invoices listed below; 
 
Invoice Date Project Name Vendor Name Invoice Number P.O. Number Invoice Amount
10/10/2024 Trenton Roadway Tedsi 203037 859188 $42,662.77
10/17/2024 Linn San Manuel Canopy RO Engineering 1012401 878935 $33,104.00

 
E.
 
Co. Wide:
 
1.
AI-97226
Requesting authority to ratify AI-96889, approved by HCCC on 10/01/2024, to reflect the correct 2024 Traverse payment in the total estimated monthly lease payment of $866.31 with authority for HC Executive Officer or County Judge to sign all required documentation.
 
2.
AI-97124
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with Mo-Vac Service Company for "Turnkey Water Extraction and Related Services" (C-23-0209A-12-12) under the same rates, terms and conditions.
 
3.
AI-97168
Requesting approval of twenty-two (22) Ricoh Copier sixty (60) Month Lease Agreements with Ricoh USA, Inc. through HC's membership with BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative (Contract No. 713-23) in the amount of $3,343.24 per month.
 
4.
AI-97228
Requesting approval to add/delete the following vehicles and fuel cards (drivers) from US Bank Voyager:
  Department Adding Vehicle to Issue Card Delete Vehicle to Delete Card Add a Driver Delete Driver Replaced Fuel Card
1 Constable P-1     2    
2 Constable P-2     1    
3 Constable P-3     3 13  
4 Constable P-4 3        
5 Facilities Management 15 1 10 3  
6 Adult Probation 1 3 11 8  
7 Planning Department     2 1  
8 Health & Human Services 1   19    
9 Emergency Management 4 1 1    
10 Tax Office     1 1  
11 WIC Department   2      
12 Elections Department 3   2    
13 Human Resource Department 1 1      
14 Texas A&M AgriLife     1    
15 HeadStart Program     3    
16 Purchasing Department 1   1    
17 Juvenile Department 1 2 2    
18 Sheriff's Office 2   2    
  Totals 32 10 61 26 0

(Audio Reference 22m:14s)

County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, stated that there are corrections to be made under facilities management, adding a driver,  the correct number listed should be 12, not 10, and under deleting a driver, the correct number listed should be 6, not 3.

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 item 9.E.4., with corrections made.
                                                                         
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously

The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 5. (Audio Reference 23m:22s)
 
F.
 
County Clerk:
 
1.
AI-97160
Requesting authority to exercise a month-to-month contract extension for a period not to exceed six (6) months with GovOs, Inc. for "Records Management and Document Imaging Process" (C-19-187-10-01) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
G.
 
District Attorney:
 
1.
AI-97176
A. Requesting approval to rescind action on Agenda Item 96949, approved by HCCC on 10/15/2024, due to the revision of the Data Processing Agreement.
B. Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year subscription agreement for Asset Management Program with Grokability, Inc., in the total amount of $999.99
 
H.
 
Health & Human Services:
 
1.
AI-97217
Requesting acceptance and approval of the Certificate of Construction Completion from SKO Elite Repair LLC, for the Hidalgo County Health Department "24-0238 Health Admin Office Renovations", with the final payment of $82,370.00, with the authority for County Judge or Oscar Villarreal, Facilities Director to sign all required documents. 
 
2.
AI-97199
Requesting approval to pay the following invoice for construction material testing services as submitted by B2Z Engineering in connection with the El Paraiso project.
Work Authorization # PO # Invoice # Invoice Date Amount
2 872577 30066 10/14/2024 $4,761.58
Attachments:
 
3.
AI-97200
Requesting approval to pay the following invoice as submitted by International Consulting Engineers for architectural structural MEP, civil and survey services in connection with the La Mansion Clinic: 
PO # Invoice # Invoice Date Amount
873313 3311 10/22/2024 $16,810.30
Attachments:
 
4.
AI-97169
Requesting approval to process the following invoice for professional engineering services as submitted by HALFF Associates, Inc. in connection with the Hidalgo County El Paraiso Health Clinic: 
PO # Invoice # Invoice Date Amount
853723 10128336 10/11/2024 362.34
Attachments:
 
5.
AI-97094
Requesting authority to exercise the third, one (1) year contract extension with Dr. Ivan Melendez, M.D. for "Chief Physician/Health Authority for HC Health and Human Services Department" (C-19-182-11-19) under the same rates, terms, and conditions. 
 
I.
 
Human Resources:
 
1.
AI-97184
Requesting authority to exercise the third one (1) year contract extension with Deer Oaks EAP Services LLC for "Employee Assistance Program (EAP)" (C-19-225B-12-03) under the same rates, terms and conditions.
 
2.
AI-97224
Requesting authority to enter into five (5), one (1) year software license agreements for Learning Management System (LMS) Training Course Library access and support with KnowledgeCity, Inc. with an automatic annual renewal in the total amount of $2,357.05
 
J.
 
IT Department:
 
1.
AI-97017
Requesting approval to enter into a twenty-four (24) month service agreement for one (1) dedicated fiber internet services and Static IPs with Charter Communications for HC Sheriffs' Office through HC's membership with Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR-TELE-CTSA-009) in the total amount of $ 1,775.20 per month (One time fee $280.00)
 
K.
 
Juvenile Probation:
 
1.
AI-97211
Requesting approval of the solicitation packet for “Chief Physician Services for Hidalgo County Judge Mario E. Ramirez Jr. Juvenile Justice Center Facilities” (RFQ 24-0359) with authority to advertise and re-advertise if necessary.
 
 
L.
 
Sheriff's Office:
 
1.
AI-97149
Requesting approval to rescind action taken on Agenda Item 96322, approved by Commissioners' Court on 08/20/2024, due to change in procurement.
Attachments:
 
2.
AI-97179
Requesting authority to exercise the third one (1) year contract extension with Rio Grande Valley Communications Group for "Radio Service for Law Enforcement Departments" (C-22-0233-05-03) under the same rates, terms, and conditions. 
 
3.
AI-97111
Requesting authority to exercise the first and final, one (1) year contract extension with Dorfman Milano Company for "Purchase of Straw and Felt Hats" (C-20-483-11-17) under the same rates, terms, and conditions. 
 
4.
AI-97121
Requesting authority to exercise the second one (1) year contract extension with Tropical Texas Behavioral Health, for "Screening Assessment and Psychiatric Evaluations for Inmates" (C-20-403-12-15) under the same rates, terms and conditions.
 
5.
AI-97096
Requesting authority to exercise the final, three (3) year contract extension with Dr. Ivan G. Melendez, M.D. for "Physician Services for Inmates" (C-20-401-11-17) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
 
M.
 
Tax Office:
 
1.
AI-96613
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year "Preventative Maintenance Inspection Agreement" between HC Tax Office and sole source vendor, Cummins Allison in the total amount of $1,788.72
 
N.
 
WIC:
 
1.
AI-97157
Pursuant to Tx LGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove the assets from Hidalgo County W.I.C. 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. 
 
2.
AI-97125
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year contract extension with SPI Ventures, LLP for “Lease of Office Space for Starr County WIC in Rio Grande City” (C-21-111-12-14) under the same rates, terms, and conditions.
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 29th 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 29, 2024.

Signed this 30th 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