BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 29th day of May 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 |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 |
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 MAY 29, 2025 1:00 P.M. |
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 02m:10s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda Items, 7.A.1,2,&3., 13.B.1&3., 13.C.8., 13.D.7,8,&9., and 13.C.4., 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 of approval on the Consent Agenda, with the exception of items 7.A.1,2,&3., 13.B.1&3., 13.C.8., 13.D.7,8,&9., and 13.C.4.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Items 7.A.1,2,&3.
2. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
a. DG Tower Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Everardo Trevino) (Owassa Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Commercial
Flood Zone: AH & C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by drainage onsite detention at the building permit stage.
ETJ: No, Rural Area
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Paved: Yes, Tower Road is paved.
b. Hacienda La Lejua Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Erika De La Torre) (Military Road & Abram Road)
No. of Lots: 1 Commercial
Flood Zone: B
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:1
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Military Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Mission.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Military Road is paved.
c. De Leon Ranch Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Florentino Deleon) (Mile 12 North Road & Mile 4 ½ North Road)
No. of Lots: 2 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Mile 12 North Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Weslaco.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Mile 12 North Road is paved.
d. A. Saenz Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Abel Saenz) (Canton Road & Tower Road)
No. of Lots: 3 Single-Family
Flood Zone: B
Estimated Number of Streetlights:N/A
Filling Stations:N/A
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by natural perculation and surface runoff will drain into Tower Road side ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Tower Road and Canton Road are paved.
e. Macleo Ranchettes Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Leo Villarreal) (Jackson Road & Monte Cristo Road)
No. of Lots: 14 Single-Family
Flood Zone: X
Estimated Number of Streetlights:6
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Rio Grande Care Road and Jackson Road are paved. 1 internal street to be paved.
f. RBR No. 7 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (RBR Dev., & Inv., LLC.) (Canton Road & Valverde Road)
No. of Lots: 53 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:9
Filling Stations:5
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by widening the existing drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of Edinburg.
Water: Yes, provided by North Alamo Water Supply Corporation.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Canton Road is paved.3 internal streets to be paved.
g. Era Monte II Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Pena Chapa Dev., LLC.) (El Quelite Road & Circle 6 West Street)
No. of Lots: 121 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:23
Filling Stations:10
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a proposed drain ditch.
ETJ: Yes, City of La Joya.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, Circle 6 West Street is paved.El Quelite Road and 4 internal streets to be paved.
h. Era Monte III Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Pena Chapa Dev., LLC.) (El Quelite Road & Circle 6 West Street)
No. of Lots: 78 Single-Family
Flood Zone: C
Estimated Number of Streetlights:15
Filling Stations:7
Drainage: Yes, Drainage will be provided by storm sewer system and detention will be provided by a new drain ditch to be constructed in Era Monte II Subdivision.
ETJ: Yes, City of La Joya.
Water: Yes, provided by Agua SUD.
Sewer: Yes, OSSF’S.
Paved: Yes, El Quelite Road and 3 internal streets to be paved.
a. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 29.00 acres out of Farm Tract 655 West & Adams Tract Subdivision; Magnolia Ridge Subdivision (Mile 7 North Road & Mile 6 ½ West Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Mile 6 ½ West Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Two 8” PVC casing water lines boring Mile 6 ½ West Road.
b. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 4 Blk. 45 Alamo Land Sugar Co. (Tower Road & Earling Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 2” waterline north of Earling Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Earling Road.
c. Applicant: North Alamo Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 11 Weather Heights Subdivision (Mile 10 North Road & Mile 4 West Road) (Pct. 1)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline east of Mile 4 West Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 4 West Road.
d. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 20 La Palma Subdivision (Farmosa Ave. & Datil Ave.) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 4” waterline east of Farmosa Ave.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” HDPE casing boring Farmosa Ave.
e. Applicant: Sharyland Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: Lot 121 Ramseyer Gardens No. 2 Subdivision (Mile 13 North Road & Big 5 Road) (Pct. 4)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 6” waterline west of Big 5 Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” water service line with a 2” HDPE casing boring Big 5 Road.
f. Applicant: Ortiz All Sites Construction
Legal Description: Lot 1 Blk. 6 La Donna Irrigation Co.; Proposed Midway Estates Subdivision (Pct. 1)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 12” sewer line boring Midway Road.
g. Applicant: Quintanilla Headley & Associates
Legal Description: Lot 10 Blk. 27 Capisallo District Subdivision; Proposed Mirasol Country Estates Subdivision (Pct. 1)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” sanitary sewer line boring, Mile 2 ½ East Road.
h. Applicant: Spectrum (Project No. 5841476-PA26E)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole:North of Mile 19 North Road approximately ¼ mile east of Doolittle Road. (Pct. 4)
a. Applicant: S2 Engineering, LLC
Legal Description: Lot 17 Blk. 7 Texan Gardens Subdivision; Proposed Los Naranjos Subdivision (Texan Road & Mile 5 Road) (Pct. 3)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: Existing 8” waterline west of Texan Road and north of Mile 5 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Twenty-One 1” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 5 North Road and Texan Road.
Approval to submit a FET Grant #4430803 budget adjustment to the Office of the Governor (OOG).
| 05/08/2025 - 05/14/2025 | $1,006,989.26 |
| 05/15/2025 - 05/21/2025 | $1,394,126.13 |
| Total | $2,401,115.39 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
3. Approval to make payment to AETNA Insurance Company in relation to administrative and stop loss fees (invoice J2408371) for the month of June 2025 in the amount of $302,396.46 with authority for County Treasurer to process wire transfer after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Audio Reference 02m:33s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 7.A.1,2,&3.
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 7.A.1,2,&3.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Items 13.B.1&3.
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 05/01/2025 - 05/15/2025 in the amount of $27,023.64 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Requesting approval to pay 2025 South Texas Police Cheif's Association membership dues (req. #518398) for Chief Deputy Mario Lopez and Division Chief Oscar Montoya, in the amount of $50.00, $25.00 for each, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Crystallus Inc DBA AP Now for Leticia Chavez, County Auditor in the total amount of $1,357.00 (Requisition #00517320) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
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 $425.00 (Requisition #00518268), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to obtain memberships with the Texas Narcotic Officers Association (TNOA) $40.00 each for the following: Atanacio Gaitan, Romeo Pena, Horaldo Sanchez, Edwardo Sanchez, David Salinas, and Juan Avila in the total amount of $240.00 (Req# 517687) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
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).
| Department/Office | Adding Vehicle to Issue Card | Delete Vehicle to Delete Card | Add a Driver | Delete Driver | |
| 1. | Adult Probation | 1 | 7 | ||
| 2. | Constable P2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| 3. | Constable P3 | 2 | |||
| 4. | Executive Office | 1 | 1 | ||
| 5. | Facilities Mgmt. | 3 | |||
| 6. | Health & Human Services | 16 | 1 | ||
| 7. | Juvenile Dept. | 2 | 1 | ||
| 8. | Purchasing Dept. | 1 | 1 | 44 | |
| 9. | Safety Division | 2 | 2 | ||
| Total | 27 | 3 | 7 | 51 |
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 13.B.1.
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 item 13.B.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 13.B.3.
| Project | Invoice # | PO# | Invoice Amount |
| C-24-0211-07-09 WA#1 | 10114 | 884169 | $16,864.45 |
| C-24-0211-07-09 WA#2 | 10115 | 894671 | $1,949.98 |
(Audio Reference 02m:40s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 13.B.3.
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 item 13.B.3.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 13.C.8.
County Executive Officer Mr. Valde Guerra noted a correction to Consent Agenda Item 13.C.4, clarifying that the correct ARPA number is 22-122-109.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 13.C.4.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the Regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 25.
| Project Name | Invoice Date |
Invoice # |
Amount | PO# |
| Las Milpas Road Project (WA#2) | 05/08/25 | 20488 | $24,547.60 | 856176 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project (WA#4) ARPA-21-122-040 | 05/08/25 | 20489 | $6,202.26 | 888353 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project (WA#5) ARPA-21-122-040 | 05/08/25 | 20490 | $12,304.97 | 888445 |
| McAllen Health Clinic Improvement Project (WA#1) ARPA-24-340-352 | 05/08/25 | 20491 | $24,624.62 | 884219 |
| Nolana Loop Road Project (WA#1) | 05/08/25 | 20492 | $42,567.71 | 888404 |
| Palmer Pavilion Park Improvement Project (WA#1) | 05/08/25 | 20493 | $3,420.19 | 895747 |
(Audio Reference 02m:43s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 13.C.8.
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 item 13.C.8.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 13.D.7,8,&9.
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 13.D.7.
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 item 13.D.7.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 13.D.8.
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 13.D.8.
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 item 13.D.8.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 13.D.9.
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 13.D.9.
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 item 13.D.9.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 13.C.4.
| Invoice Date | Project | Vendor Name | Invoice Number | P.O. Number | Invoice Amount |
| 05/08/2025 | HSIP | CobbFendley | 347514 | 880981 | $16,699.80 |
Requesting approval to purchase Video Manager EL Cloud through HC' membership with Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR-CPO-5433), from Motorola Solutions Inc., in the total amount of $8,540.00.
1. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152 (4)(B) discussion and approval to declare as "surplus" Vehicles as listed on Exhibit "A" contained herein including authority to remove said property from the HC Constables Precinct No. 4 inventory list;
2. In accordance with Texas Government Code 791.001-791.003 (2)(3) requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between HC Constables Precinct No.4 and City of Alton for the mutual benefit and assistance in connection with surplus vehicles, with authority for HC Constable Precinct No. 4 and County Judge to sign all required documentation.
A. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 263.152 (4)(B) discussion and approval to declare as "surplus" Vehicles as listed on Exhibit "A" contained herein including authority to remove said property from the HC Constables Precinct No. 4 inventory list;
B. In accordance with Texas Government Code 791.001-791.003 (2)(3) requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between HC Constables Precinct No.4 and Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council-Regional Police Academy for the mutual benefit and assistance in connection with surplus vehicles, with authority for HC Constable Precinct No. 4 and County Judge to sign all required documentation.
B. Requesting approval to enter into a roll-off service compactor agreement for one (1), thirty (30) yard compactor container with the City of Edinburg, in the amount of $293.40 per load and a daily rental rate of $3.00 with authority for HC Facilities Management Director or County Judge to sign all required documentation.
| Work Authorization # | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 2 | 895944 | 25-01-0032 | 01/31/2025 | $1,510.00 |
| PO # | Application # | Date | Amount |
| 888513 | 4 | 05/07/2025 | $9,455.49 |
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 29th day of May, 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 May 29, 2025.
Signed this 4th day of June 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