EMERGENCY MEETING - APRIL 3, 2025
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 3rd day of April A.D., 2025, there was begun and held an EMERGENCY 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 EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 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 HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING APRIL 3, 2025 11:00 A.M. |
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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:
In accordance with Section 551.127, NOTICE is hereby given that a physical quorum, including the presiding officer/member, will be present at the specified meeting location. Some members of the governing body and/or government officials may participate via videoconference.
Members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: www.hidalgocounty.us/HClive
1.
Roll Call (Audio Reference 00m:04s)
Judge Richard F. Cortez called the meeting to order at 11:04 A.M.
All members of the Court were present during the roll call, except Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu.
Commissioner Cantu was absent from this meeting.
Judge Richard F. Cortez called the meeting to order at 11:04 A.M.
All members of the Court were present during the roll call, except Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu.
Commissioner Cantu was absent from this meeting.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance (Audio Reference 00m:41s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, led the Court in the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance.
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, led the Court in the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Prayer (Audio Reference 01m:01s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, offered the prayer.
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 5.A.
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, offered the prayer.
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 5.A.
4.
Open Forum (Audio Reference 02m:34s)
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 6.
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 6.
Attachments:
5.
Emergency Management:
A.
AI-98957
1. Presentation, discussion, and necessary action to approve the Order Continuing Local State of Disaster for the County of Hidalgo due to widespread and severe property damage due to widespread flooding, damaging wind, and heavy rainfall that affected the county on March 27, 2025. (Audio Reference 01m:43s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.A.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Presentation, discussion and authorization for the County Judge to sign the required documentation. (Audio Reference 02m:15s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Victor Garza, Legal Counsel, requested a clarification for the record regarding Agenda Item 4. The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 4.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.A.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Presentation, discussion and authorization for the County Judge to sign the required documentation. (Audio Reference 02m:15s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Victor Garza, Legal Counsel, requested a clarification for the record regarding Agenda Item 4. The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 4.
Attachments:
6.
AI-98965
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills (Audio Reference 02m:51s)
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 6.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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 6.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
Health & Human Services:
A.
AI-98959
1. Authority for the County Auditor to process invoices and the Treasurer's Office to issue checks for the Immunization/COVID (Program# 079-081 & 084), Epidemiology Laboratory Capacity (ELC/COVID-Program# 077), and Health Disparities/COVID (Program# 083) grants on April 4, 2025. (Audio Reference 03m:00s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.A.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Authority for the Treasurer's Office to process payroll on April 4, 2025, a non-payroll date, for employees terminated due to the conclusion of the following grants:
A. Immunization/COVID (Program# 079-081 & 084)
B. Epidemiology Laboratory Capacity (ELC/COVID-Program# 077)
C. Health Disparities/COVID (Program# 083).
Grant funding ended on March 24, 2025; days worked from March 25-26 will be covered under the General Fund. (Audio Reference 03m:39s)
Valde Guerra stated that this was as a result of correspondence from the federal government. Judge Cortez explained that the action was necessary due to issues that arose following the cancelation of grants effective March 24, which significantly impacted a large number of employees.
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 7.A.2.A-C.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.A.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Authority for the Treasurer's Office to process payroll on April 4, 2025, a non-payroll date, for employees terminated due to the conclusion of the following grants:
A. Immunization/COVID (Program# 079-081 & 084)
B. Epidemiology Laboratory Capacity (ELC/COVID-Program# 077)
C. Health Disparities/COVID (Program# 083).
Grant funding ended on March 24, 2025; days worked from March 25-26 will be covered under the General Fund. (Audio Reference 03m:39s)
Valde Guerra stated that this was as a result of correspondence from the federal government. Judge Cortez explained that the action was necessary due to issues that arose following the cancelation of grants effective March 24, which significantly impacted a large number of employees.
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 7.A.2.A-C.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
8.
Human Resources:
A.
AI-98970
1. Approval to create the slots listed in Exhibit A as Time Limited Positions effective upon Commissioners Court approval through July 4, 2025.
2. Approval to waive posting requirements in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules, Section 3.49. (Audio Reference 04m:44s)
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 8.A.1&2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Approval to waive posting requirements in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules, Section 3.49. (Audio Reference 04m:44s)
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 8.A.1&2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
9.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 05m:17s)
Judge Richard F. Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 11:10 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Judge Richard F. Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 11:10 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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 3rd day of April, 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 April 3, 2025.
Signed this 8th day of April 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 3rd day of April, 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 April 3, 2025.
Signed this 8th day of April 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