BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 17th day of December 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 CONSENT REGULAR COMMISSIONERS COURT DECEMBER 17, 2024 2:00 P.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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 33m:10s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda Items, 3.B.1.F., and 5.A.1&2., for further discussion.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Consent Agenda Items 3.B.1.F., and 5.A.1&2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
a. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 153 Delta Orchards Co. Unit 4 Subdivision (Monte Cristo Road & Mile 3 ½ West Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Mile 3 ½ West Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One ¾” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 3 ½ West Road.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 7 Blk 79 Mo-Tex Land & Irrigation Co. Subdivision (Beef Master Road & Co. Road 21) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Beef Master Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Beef Master Road.
c. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 9 Delta Orchards Co. Unit 1 Subdivision (Sunflower Road & Mile 20 North Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline south of Mile 20 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One ¾” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 20 North Road.
d. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lots 23 & 24 Blk. 2 Capisallo Park Subdivision (Compadres Street & Guerra Street) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline west of Compadres Street.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Compadres Street.
e. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 29.26 acres out of Lots 9 and 16 Blk. 94 JC Engleman Jr. Subdivision Section 95 and the east 11/2 of Section 94 Mo-Tex Land & Irrigation Co. Proposed: Sunflower Ranchettes Subdivision (Monte Cristo Road & Sunflower Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline east of Sunflower Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Two ¾” water service lines and Three 1” dual service water lines with a 2” PVC casing boring Sunflower Road.
f. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 8.00 acres all of Lot 18 Blk. 21 Santa Cruz Gardens Unit 2 Subdivision Proposed; Gwin Ranches Subdivision (Benito Ramirez Road & Gwin Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline east of Gwin Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Benito Ramirez Road. (Audio Reference 33m:33s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that no action will be taken on Consent Agenda Item 3.B.1.f.
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Items 5.A.1&2.
g. Applicant: AAA Utilities Construction LLC.
Legal Description: Lot 12 Tiny Acres Subdivision (Little Street & “I” Road) (Pct. 2)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Proposed 1-8” HDPE storm sewer line with a 16” PVC casing boring Little Street.
| 12/02/2024 - 12/04/2024 | $814,788.54 |
| 12/05/2024 - 12/11/2024 | $647,898.29 |
| Total | $1,462,686.83 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. (Audio Reference 33m:41s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 5.A.1&2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 5.A.1&2.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 6 - Open Forum.
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1. | D6009.01.000.0014.00 | ADRIAN ORTIZ | $3,000.00 |
| 2. | E8250.02.000.0278.00 | CORELOGIC TAX SERVICES LLC | $3,627.93 |
| 3. | P7710.00.000.0025.00 | HOME TAX SOLUTIONS LLC | $3,603.98 |
| 4. | T5200.00.000.0010.00 | CORELOGIC | $3,982.68 |
| 5. | W6300.04.000.0001.00 | CHURCH'S CHICKEN | $6,444.29 |
Approval of the following change in funding source/distribution, effective as listed below:
Effective 12/09/2024 and for calendar year 2025:
| FROM | TO | ||||||||||
| Dept/Prg. | Obj. | Slot | Position Title | G/S | % Dist. | Dept/Prg. | Obj. | Slot | Position Title | G/S | % Dist. |
| 080-002 | 113 | 0126 | Coordinator II, Victims Assistance | 11/05 | 39.96% | 080-002 | 113 | 0126 | Coordinator II, Victims Assistance | 11/01 | 31.10% |
| 080-011 | 0001 | 60.04% | 080-011 | 0001 | 68.90% | ||||||
Effective 01/13/2025:
| FROM | TO | ||||||||||
| Dept/Prg. | Obj. | Slot | Position Title | G/S | % Dist. | Dept/Prg. | Obj. | Slot | Position Title | G/S | % Dist. |
| 080-002 | 113 | 0126 | Coordinator II, Victims Assistance | 11/01 | 31.10% | 080-002 | 113 | 0126 | Coordinator II, Victims Assistance | 11/01 | 34.38% |
| 080-011 | 0001 | 68.90% | 080-011 | 0001 | 65.62% | ||||||
Health Disp (1293):
Approval of the following change in funding source/distribution as listed below, effective 01/01/2025:
| FROM | TO | ||||||||||
| Sub Fun/Dept/Prg. | Obj. | Slot | Position Title | G/S | % Dist. | Sub Fun/Dept/Prg. | Obj. | Slot | Position Title | G/S | % Dist. |
| 00-340-083 | 113 | 0003 | Public Health Specialist I | 09/01 | 100% | 00-340-083 | 113 | 0003 | Public Health Specialist I | 09/01 | 85% |
| 20-340-083 | 0002 | 15% | |||||||||
Approval of Salary Schedule Changes as listed in Exhibit A, to be effective 01/01/2025.
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).
| Project Name | Invoice Date |
Invoice # |
Amount | PO# |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project (WA#4) ARPA-21-122-040 | 12/06/24 | 20449 | $9,472.88 | 888353 |
| Hidalgo County Health Clinic Improvement Project (WA#1) ARPA-22-340-088 | 12/06/24 | 20450 | $8,492.56 | 878531 |
| Nolana Loop Project (WA#1) | 12/06/24 | 20451 | $14,289.87 | 888404 |
| Invoice No. | Date | PO No. | Total Amount |
| 10132418 | 12-12-24 | 862136 | $1,647.00 |
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 17th day of December, 2024
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on December 17, 2024.
Signed this 27th day of December 2024
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy