SPECIAL MEETING - JANUARY 16, 2025
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 16th 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 16, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 14m:15s)
Monica Salinas requested to pull Consent Agenda Items 2.A., 5.A., and 6.A., 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 items 2.A., 5.A., and 6.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 2.A.
1.
AI-97880
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-97881
Presentation of Fund Information Report (Audio Reference 14m:27s)
A Public Participation Form was submitted by Fern McClaugherty for Consent Agenda Item 2.A. Mrs. McClaugherty came before the Court to express her concerns about the report not being attached. Mrs. Monica Salinas clarified that the report has been attached.
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 5.A.
A Public Participation Form was submitted by Fern McClaugherty for Consent Agenda Item 2.A. Mrs. McClaugherty came before the Court to express her concerns about the report not being attached. Mrs. Monica Salinas clarified that the report has been attached.
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 5.A.
3.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-97946
District Clerk - Fee report for the month of December 2024 - $315,570.48
Attachments:
4.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-97978
Emergency Management (1100):
Requesting approval to submit the 2025 Membership Dues for Emergency Management Coordinator Ricardo Saldana and Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Belinda Saenz-Alvarez to the Emergency Management Association of Texas (EMAT) in the amount of $150.00 each, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures have been completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to submit the 2025 Membership Dues for Emergency Management Coordinator Ricardo Saldana and Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Belinda Saenz-Alvarez to the Emergency Management Association of Texas (EMAT) in the amount of $150.00 each, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures have been completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-97976
Sheriff's Department:
Requesting approval of requisition #508919 for 2025 Major County Sheriff's of America Membership dues in the amount of $5,182.50 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval of requisition #508919 for 2025 Major County Sheriff's of America Membership dues in the amount of $5,182.50 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
C.
AI-97957
Constable Pct 2 (1100):
Requesting approval to pay annual 2025 JPCA Membership Dues for all Constable Employees in the amount of $835.00 (req #508456) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay annual 2025 JPCA Membership Dues for all Constable Employees in the amount of $835.00 (req #508456) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
D.
AI-97955
District Attorney (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Hidalgo County Bar Association in the total amount of $6,000.00 for several District Attorney's Office Employees (Requisition #508701), with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Hidalgo County Bar Association in the total amount of $6,000.00 for several District Attorney's Office Employees (Requisition #508701), with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
E.
AI-97933
County Commissioners/Amigos Del Valle (1100):
Approval to pay 2025 membership dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue checks once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following:
Approval to pay 2025 membership dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue checks once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following:
| Vendor | Amount | Acct. # |
| NACO | $13,780.00 | 5-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 |
| Texas Conference of Urban Counties | $32,338.00 | 5-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 |
| Amigos Del Valle | $5,000.00 | 5-1100-444-00-125-018-0-810 |
Attachments:
F.
AI-97928
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay Master Fire Marshal Certification application for Eric L. Sanchez in the amount of $85.00 to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay Master Fire Marshal Certification application for Eric L. Sanchez in the amount of $85.00 to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
G.
AI-97938
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay 3 TCFP Certifications for Deputy Fire Marshal Jose J. Perez in the amount of $85.00 each totaling $255.00 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 3 TCFP Certifications for Deputy Fire Marshal Jose J. Perez in the amount of $85.00 each totaling $255.00 payable to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
H.
AI-97950
District Clerk (1100):
Requesting approval to pay the 2025 Texas District Court Alliance (TDCA) membership dues in the total amount of $50.00 for Laura Hinojosa, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor. 2025 Texas District Court Alliance (TDCA) $50.00 (req. no.508657)
Requesting approval to pay the 2025 Texas District Court Alliance (TDCA) membership dues in the total amount of $50.00 for Laura Hinojosa, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor. 2025 Texas District Court Alliance (TDCA) $50.00 (req. no.508657)
Attachments:
I.
AI-97945
District Clerk (1100):
Requesting approval to pay the following 2025 membership fees for the District Clerk Laura Hinojosa, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor: 1) 2024 County District Clerks' Association of Texas (CDCAT) $150.00 (req. no. 508642)
Requesting approval to pay the following 2025 membership fees for the District Clerk Laura Hinojosa, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor: 1) 2024 County District Clerks' Association of Texas (CDCAT) $150.00 (req. no. 508642)
Attachments:
5.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-97948
Adult Probation Drug Court & AIP Programs (1289):
Approval of interfund transfer in the amount of $671,845.34 to provide for the 2nd partial funding for salaries, fringes, & operating expenses in relation to the FY 2025 interlocal agreements. (Audio Reference 15m:10s)
Mrs. Monica Salinas stated that there is a correction to the amount on consent agenda item 5.A. The correct amount should read as $671,844.74.
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 5.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 6.A.
Approval of interfund transfer in the amount of $671,845.34 to provide for the 2nd partial funding for salaries, fringes, & operating expenses in relation to the FY 2025 interlocal agreements. (Audio Reference 15m:10s)
Mrs. Monica Salinas stated that there is a correction to the amount on consent agenda item 5.A. The correct amount should read as $671,844.74.
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 5.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 6.A.
Attachments:
6.
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. 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.
Pct. #1: (Audio Reference 15m:26s)
No action was taken on Consent Agenda Item 6.A.
The Court proceeded to Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 5.
No action was taken on Consent Agenda Item 6.A.
The Court proceeded to Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 5.
1.
AI-97733
Requesting approval to enter into a forty-eight (48) month lease agreement for one (1) John Deere 320 P-tier Backhoe Loader through HC's membership with Sourcewell (Contract No. 011723-JDC), from Doggett Heavy Machinery Services, LLC. in the total amount of $124,168.00
Attachments:
2.
AI-97952
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided to Pct. 1 Projects:
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice No. | Amount | Purchase Order No. |
| Mile 6 WA #2 (M14½-SH107) | 12/31/2024 | 11329946 | $2,800.00 | 815794 |
| Mile 6 WA #5 (M11-M14½) | 12/31/2024 | 11329947 | $2,600.00 | 862918 |
| Mile 6 WA #6 (M11-M14½) | 12/31/2024 | 11329954 | $66,226.90 | 882106 |
| Mile 10 WA#2 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) | 12/31/2024 | 11329960 | $78,286.25 | 860539 |
| Mile 10 WA#3 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) | 12/31/2024 | 11329955 | $85,010.00 | 886545 |
| Mile 1 E WA#1 (Bus83N to Mile 8N) | 12/31/2024 | 11329941 | $7,460.00 | 868315 |
| Mile 1 E WA#2 (Bus83N to Mile 8N) | 12/31/2024 | 11329942 | $115,122.18 | 886869 |
| Nolana Loop WA#1 (FM 493 to FM 88) | 12/31/2024 | 11329948 | $37,071.65 | 873385 |
Attachments:
3.
AI-97960
Requesting a declaration of public purpose pursuant to the Texas Constitution, Art. 3 Sec. 52 for the purchase of promotional items as listed in the attached document for FY 2025.
Attachments:
B.
Pct. #2:
1.
AI-97935
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices as submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided to Pct. 2 projects:
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#3) | 12/31/24 | 11329949 | $15,335.19 | 795673 |
| SH107/Bus281 Rd & Drain Improv. Prj. (WA#2) | 12/31/24 | 11329950 | $3,300.00 | 788634 |
| SH107/Bus281 Rd & Drain Improv. Prj. (WA#3) | 12/31/24 | 11329951 | $1,040.31 | 862757 |
| SH107/Bus281 Rd & Drain Improv. Prj. (WA#4) | 12/31/24 | 11329952 | $89,544.59 | 888077 |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#4) | 12/31/24 | 11329956 | $8,412.13 | 853336 |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#5) | 12/31/24 | 11329957 | $3,620.53 | 853337 |
Attachments:
2.
AI-97941
Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $160,785.37 for the Pct. 2 Regional Linear Park - Parking Lot and Amenities Project submitted by the contractor, Venser Contractors, LLC (Contract C-24-0202-08-20) and reviewed by the project engineer, Ronnie Cruz, P.E., CFM.
Attachments:
C.
Pct. #3:
1.
AI-97940
Requesting approval of payment to Brownstone Consultants for professional services for Precinct 3 El Paraiso CRC Project ARPA #22-123-075.
| Invoice No. | Invoice Date | PO No. | Amount |
| 4228965 | 01-02-2025 | 861908 | $5,790.34 |
Attachments:
2.
AI-97949
Requesting approval of the following payment request as submitted by the project Engineer, Sames Inc.
| Payment No. | Date | Project Name | PO No. | Amount |
| 3 | 12-31-2024 | Liberty Blvd. | 886756 | $29,290.77 |
Attachments:
3.
AI-97906
Requesting approval to reimburse the following invoice/receipt no. 28609-10, in the amount of $64.00, for the Precinct 3 El Paraiso Project (County Health Clinic and Precinct Community Resource Center) right of way easement fee, submitted and incurred by Chief of Staff/Administrator Jorge Arcaute with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed.
Attachments:
D.
County Courts:
1.
AI-97947
County Court at Law No. 1 (1100):
Requesting authority to ratify Purchase Order No. 890274, for the purchase of a one (1) year TrialBook Basic subscription service renewal with Gigatron Software Corporation, in the total amount of $298.00.
Requesting authority to ratify Purchase Order No. 890274, for the purchase of a one (1) year TrialBook Basic subscription service renewal with Gigatron Software Corporation, in the total amount of $298.00.
Attachments:
E.
Health & Human Services:
1.
AI-97956
Requesting approval to pay the following invoice as submitted by Texas Infrastructure Development Group, LLC (TXIDG) for professional construction management services in connection with the La Mansion Health Clinic Improvement Project.
| Work Authorization # | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 1 | 887985 | 01 | 01/08/2025 | $7,588.92 |
Attachments:
2.
AI-97958
Requesting approval to pay the following invoice as submitted by Brownstone Consultants for construction project management services in connection with the Hidalgo County El Paraiso Health Clinic Project.
| Work Authorization # | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 1 | 853570 | 4228966 | 01/02/2025 | $8,864.18 |
Attachments:
3.
AI-97931
Requesting approval to process the following invoice from SKO Elite Repair LLC for the Pulmonary Health Center renovations project;
| PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 888647 | 7012 | 01/03/2025 | $54,998.04 |
Attachments:
4.
AI-97953
Requesting approval to process payment application #1 dated 12/30/2024 (PO # 888513) in the amount of $255,383.47 as submitted by A&A Villa Construction, LLC for construction services in connection with the La Mansion Health Clinic Improvement Project.
Attachments:
F.
Human Resources:
1.
AI-97939
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year subscription with Pryor Learning, LLC. dba Fred Pryor Seminars/CareerTrack, in the total amount of $1,374.00
Attachments:
G.
IT Department:
1.
AI-97964
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year service agreement for Adobe Sign Annual Subscription through HC's membership with Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR-CPO-5237), from SHI Government Solutions, Inc. in the total amount of $2,266.21.
Attachments:
H.
WIC:
1.
AI-97951
Requesting approval to accept donation of 2024 Starcraft Allstar vehicle from South Plains Community Action Association, Inc., with authority for HC Executive Officer or County Judge to sign all required documentation.
Attachments:
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 16th 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 16, 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
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 16th 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 16, 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