BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 7th day of January A.D., 2025, 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 JANUARY 7, 2025 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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:15s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda Items 6.A.1&2., and 12.D.1., for further discussion.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the Consent Agenda, except for items 6.A.1&2., and 12.D.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Items 6.A.1&2.
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
- Certificate of Plat - Executed
- TJ&CJ LAN D URI ESTATES #2 LOTS 1-22
- ROBERTO & LUCIA VALLADARES GROVES SUBDIVISION LOTS 1-16
- CARLOS LEAL JR LAS COMADRES #10 LOTS 1-56
- ALBERT HANKS CURVE CROSSIONG LOTS 1-6
- JULIO MONTEMAYOR MONTREAL ESTATES PHASE 2 LOTS 88-97
- DIANA GUZMAN CHESTNUT LOTS 1-2
- PENA CHAPA DEV. EL CORDERO SUBD LOTS 1-33
- DAVID DIAZ DIAZ GAME FARM SUBD LOTS 1-2
- ANGEL PALACIOS
- SUNNI JO MILLER LAKEHURST PH II LOTS 1-3
- KEVIN NEUHAUS EBONY WIND SUBD LOTS 1-103
- RICHARD W RUPPERT BORDER TOWN PH 4 LOTS 1-98
- DAVID GARCIA HIGHLAND MANOR #3 LOTS 1-19
- PENA CHAPA DEV EL CRUCERO III LOTS 1-22
- SAN JACINTO ENTERPRISE LLC SAN JACINTO ESTATES #15 LOTS 1-44
- JEFFERSON ROAD PROP. CARMEN AVILA PH 5 LOTS 500-635
- JUAN A. SAN MIGUEL VILLAS SAN MIGUEL LOTS 1-30
- FERNANDO GARZA JR SANTA CRUZ GARDENS LOT 10,11,12
- FRANCISCO J GARZA MORENO PH3 LOT 8
- ESMERALDA VARGAS PALOMA DEL VALLE PH2 LOT 110
a. El Farito Estates Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Mile 13 North Road & Mile 6 West Road) Reimbursement Request:$1,500.00 for (1 OSSF)
a. The District North Weslaco Ph. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Mile 11 North Road & Mile 5 ½ West Road) Reimbursement Request:$3,000.00 for (2 OSSF’S)
Approval to submit a BPU Grant #2537811 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
Saturday, Feb. 1, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Community Day
Saturday, Feb. 8, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Ranch Fest
Saturday, Feb. 22, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Vanguard Family Day
Saturday, March 8, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Farm Life in South Texas
Saturday, April 12, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - ¡Cascarón!
Thursday, June 26, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Summer Nights
Thursday, July 10, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Summer Nights
Thursday, July 17, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. – Summer Nights
Saturday, Oct. 4, 8 a.m. to midnight – ¡Fandango!
Saturday, Dec. 7, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Fiesta de Nochebuena
| 12/12/2024 - 12/18/2024 | $802,170.57 |
| 12/19/2024 - 12/26/2024 | $819,534.12 |
| 12/27/2024 - 12/31/2024 | $(1,962,788.17) |
| TOTAL | $(341,083.48) |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. (Audio Reference 15m:32s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 6.A.1&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 6.A.1&2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 12.D.1.
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 12/01/2024 - 12/15/2024 in the amount of $46,156.87 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Approval of the following actions, effective upon Commissioners Court approval:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Proposed Amount |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-108 | 0001 | Sergeant | $500.00 |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-108 | 0002 - 0003 | Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 |
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1 | E2060.00.000.002A.00 | JESUS RAMIREZ | $7,000.00 |
| 2 | E2060.04.000.0002.00 | JESUS RAMIREZ | $11,700.00 |
| 3 | E5560.00.000.0015.00 | RAYMUNDO ROJAS | $3,059.81 |
| 4 | H0407.00.000.0003.00 | ELIZABETH ALMANZA | $8,826.57 |
| 5 | L0450.00.056.0001.00 | AWIN MANAGEMENT INC | $4,681.13 |
| 6 | M3920.00.014.0009.00 | ELIZABETH ALMANZA | $3,496.38 |
Requesting approval to pay 2025 membership dues for Texas Association of Appraisal Districts (TAAD) in the amount of $150.00 for Eva Mireles - (Req# 507890)
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 $580.00 (Requisition #00507444), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and 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 |
| Step Adjustment (Promotion) | 122-001 | 0021 | Sanitation Attendant III | 07/01 | $34,150.00 | 07/03 | $36,582.00 | 12/16/2024 |
| Step Adjustment (Lateral Transfer) | 026-001 | 0006 | Bailiff II | 13/03 | $60,950.00 | 13/04 | $63,083.00 | 01/01/2025 |
CSLFRF-Pub Hlth-El Paraiso (1290) / Health Clinics (1100):
2. Approval of the following salary schedule changes, effective as indicated:
| FROM | TO | |||||||
| Action | Dept/Prg | Slot | Position Title | G/S | Budgeted Salary/Allowance | G/S | Proposed Salary/Allowance | Effective Date |
| Create Allowance Slot (Longevity) | 115-215 | 0007 | Clerk III | 05/04 | $32,462.00 | 05/04 | $32,462.00 | 12/02/2024 |
| 340-003 | A199 | $0.00 | $300.00 | |||||
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 312 Green Girt Stamped Shop Drawings |
$10,466.00 |
(Audio Reference 11m:29s)
A Public Participation Form was submitted by Fern McClaugherty for agenda item 12.A.1. Mrs. Fern McClaugherty wanted to know what are the Green Girt Stamped Shop Drawings. Mr. Valde Guerra stated that it is a specification sheet for the courthouse.
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 12.D.2.
| Invoice No. | Date | Project Name | PO No. | Amount |
| 11329953 | 12-31-2024 | Los Ebanos Rd. WA #1 | 873046 | $41,029.25 |
| 11329959 | 12-31-2024 | Veterans Blvd. WA #3 | 889281 | $41,346.20 |
| 11329945 | 12-31-2024 | Liberty Rd. WA #6 | 868845 | $5,100.00 |
| 11329944 | 12-31-2024 | Liberty Rd. WA #2 | 700240 | $6,750.00 |
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 01/02/2025 | Precinct 4 CRC | Brownstone | 1076 | 884786 | $9,084.45 |
| 12/31/2024 | Mile 5 Project WA#2 | L&G Engineering | 11329938 | 808447 | $2,676.75 |
| 12/30/2024 | Landfill Gas Monitoring | APTIM | 658493 | 875898 | $5,812.82 |
| 12/30/2024 | Landfill Gas Monitoring | APTIM | 657405 | 889120 | $22,290.20 |
| 01/02/2025 | 2023 HSIP Call | GDJ Engineering | 2024-265 | 885315 | $3,200.00 |
(Audio Reference 15m:58s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Ever Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 12.D.1.
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 12.D.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 5.
B. Requesting acceptance and approval of payment invoice 203066 submitted by TEDSI in the amount of $36,310.62; Trenton Rd Project, P.O. 859188 dated 12/04/2024. (Audio Reference 12m:04s)
A Public Participation Form was submitted by Fern McClaugherty for agenda item 12.D.2. Mrs. Fern McClaugherty expressed her concerns on the different amounts listed on items A and B. Mr. Ignacio Amezcua clarified that the first amount was a mistake, but has now been revised and approved by the team.
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 12.F.1.
A Public Participation Form was submitted by Fern McClaugherty for agenda item 12.F.1. Mrs. Fern McClaugherty expressed her concerns about the funds that are being used to purchase these promotional items.
The Court proceeded with the discussion and approval of the Consent Agenda.
See the consent agenda for the action taken.
| PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 853723 | 10132415 | 12/12/2024 | $1,647.00 |
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 7th day of January, 2025
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 January 7, 2025.
Signed this 17th day of January 2025
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy