BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 12th day of November 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 NOVEMBER 12, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 20m:19s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda Items 7.A.1., 7.A.2., and 11.E.2., 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 7.A.1., 7.A.2., and 11.E.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 7.A.1. (Audio Reference 28m:40s)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
| 10/17/2024 - 10/23/2024 | $770,449.91 |
| 10/24/2024 - 10/30/2024 | $858,826.83 |
| 10/31/2024 | $7,551.19 |
| Total | $1,636.827.93 |
(Audio Reference 28m:41s)
Mr. 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.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for 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 11.E.2. (Audio Reference 29m:02s)
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 10/16/2024 - 10/31/2024 in the amount of $63,713.36 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Requesting approval to pay two (2) TFMA/CFM Memberships for Certified Floodplain Manager for Anthony Uresti and Fernando Garza payable to TFMA in the total amount of $570.00 for both applicants with authority for County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor
Requesting approval to renew one (1) 2025 TFMA/CFM Membership for (Certified Floodplain Manager) Member: Cynthia Hernandez in the amount of $100.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor
Requesting approval to pay for Advanced Fire Marshal Certification application for Eric L. Sanchez 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.
Requesting approval to pay National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) annual membership services in the amount of $225.00 for Marshal Homero Garza with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay the State Bar of Texas membership dues for Assistant District Attorneys employed at the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office in the amount of $98.00/each (REQs: 504985, 504986 & 504988), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Approval of the following change in funding sources as listed on "Exhibit A".
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 (Lateral) | 121-005 | 0012 | Community Resource Center Coordinator | 09/01 | $39,833.00 | 09/02 | $41,227.00 | 10/28/2024 |
| Budget Adjustment (Demotion) | 080-017 | 0020 | Court Advocate | 08/01 | $36,882.00 | 08/05 | $42,323.00 | 11/04/2024 |
| Budget Adjustment (Demotion) | 330-001 | 7021 | Clerk I | 01/08 | $27,040.00 | 01/10 | $28,966.00 | 11/04/2024 |
| Budget Adjustment (Lateral) | 115-215 | 0003 | Licensed Vocational Nurse II | 11/01 | $46,462.00 | 11/02 | $48,088.00 | 11/11/2024 |
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).
B. Pursuant to Article 14 of the agreement (C-22-0013-03-08), requesting authority for Chanin Engineering, LLC to engage subcontractor Trinity MEP Engineering, LLC.
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#2) | 10/31/24 | 11329887 | $9,045.44 | 796794 |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#3) | 10/31/24 | 11329888 | $22,127.96 | 795673 |
| SH107/Bus281 Rd & Drain Improv. Prj. (WA#3) | 10/31/24 | 11329889 | $1,040.30 | 862757 |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#4) | 10/31/24 | 11329901 | $6,600.00 | 853336 |
| Project Name | Invoice Date |
Invoice # |
Amount | PO# |
| Las Milpas Road Project (WA#2) | 11/08/24 | 20445 | $3,343.86 | 856176 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project (WA#2) ARPA-21-122-040 | 11/08/24 | 20446 | $78,974.22 | 861129 |
| Payment No. | Date | Project Name | PO No. | Amount |
| 1 | 09/25/2024 | Liberty Blvd. (US 83 to Mile 3) | 886756 | $52,378.82 |
| Invoice No. | Date | Project Name | PO No. | Amount |
| 11329890 | 10-31-2024 | Mile 3 WA #6 | 784305 & 868314 | $3,000.00 |
| 11329891 | 10-31-2024 | Los Ebanos WA #1 | 873046 | $52,420.80 |
| 11329894 | 10-31-2024 | Liberty Rd. WA #2 | 700240 | $900.00 |
| 11329895 | 10-31-2024 | Liberty Rd. WA #6 | 868845 | $13,100.00 |
| 11329902 | 10-31-2024 | Liberty Rd. WA #4 | 735736 | $2,700.00 |
| Invoice No. | Date | PO No. | Amount |
| 2024-261 | 10-31-2024 | 863852 | $3,720.50 |
| 4212295 | 11-01-2024 | 861908 | $5,909.45 |
2. Requesting acceptance and approval of payment for Pay App 4 submitted by The 5125 Company in the amount of $133,807.51; NMD III Phase I SW Project, P.O. 869057 dated 9/16/2024.
| Invoice Date | Project Name | Vendor Name | P.O. Number | Invoice Number | Invoice Amount |
| 11/01/2024 | Precinct 4 CRC | Brownstone | 884786 | 1064 | $9,084.45 |
| 11/01/2024 | HSIP 2023 Call | GDJ Engineering | 885315 | 2024-222 | $1,843.60 |
| 10/31/2024 | FM1925 WA#3 | L&G Engineering | 868045 | 11329896 | $1,080.00 |
| 10/31/2024 | FM1925 WA#4 | L&G Engineering | 864922 | 11329897 | $8,100.00 |
| 10/31/2024 | Mile 5 WA#2 | L&G Engineering | 808447 | 11329898 | $617.71 |
(Audio Reference 29m:03s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 11.E.2.
The remaining members of the Court proceeded with a vote of approval for Agenda Item 11.E.2.
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 11.E.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda Item 5. (Audio Reference 29m:15s)
| Invoice Date | Project Name | Vendor Name | ARPA Project Number | P.O. Number | Payment Application | Invoice Amount |
| 11/07/2024 | Tex-Mex SW Project | Rene Guerra & Son Hauling | 22-124-047 | 875786 | 6 | $22,800.00 |
| Vendor Name | Tasks | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO # |
| L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. | RGV-MPO Policy & TAC Committee Meetings | 10/31/2024 | 11329905 | $12,599.76 | 874949 |
| Quantity | Year | Make | Model | Total Monthly Payment | Status |
| 1 | 2024 | Ford | F-150 4X4 5.5 ft. box | $968.83 | In-Stock |
| 1 | 2024 | Ford | F-150 4X4 6.5 ft. box | $968.83 | In-Stock |
| Work Authorization # | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 1 | 853570 | 4212297 | 11/01/2024 | $8,864.19 |
| PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 853720 | 2024-260 | 10/31/2024 | $2,296.87 |
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 12th day of November, 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 November 12, 2024.
Signed this 13th day of November, 2024
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Garza, Deputy