BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 10th day of June 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 JUNE 10, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 22m:09s)
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, requested to pull Consent Agenda Items 5.A.1&2; 11.D.4; 11.E.4; and 11.G.1, for further discussion.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to the Commissioner's Court - Consent Agenda, with the exception of items 5.A.1&2; 11.D.4; 11.E.4; and 11.G.1, for further discussion.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Items 5.A.1&2; 11.D.4; and 11.E.4.
2. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
| 5/22/2025 - 5/28/2025 | $662,363.59 |
| Total | $662,363.59 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid. (Audio Reference 22m:44s)
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. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 5.A.1&2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 11.D.4.
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 05/16/2025 - 05/31/2025 in the amount of $20,570.34 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
| NO. | ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 1. | C6750.00.002.0012.00 | MICHAEL J OR MARY JANE KELLY | $2,756.29 |
| 2. | C9800.00.001.0001.00 | MIGUEL A DE LOS SANTOS | $3,966.64 |
| 3. | F5100.00.000.0009.07 | MARK SALINAS | $3,768.55 |
| 4. | M4670.00.000.0015.00 | MARLON PEREZ | $6,387.20 |
| 5. | P7475.00.000.001B.00 | LOWE'S | $176,111.71 |
| 6. | U2000.00.000.0023.00 | VALLEY LAND TITLE COMPANY | $3,001.00 |
| 7. | W3800.99.767.0000.01 | J-III CONCRETE CO INC | $5,692.41 |
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the State Bar of Texas for District and Assistant District Attorneys employed at the Hidalgo County District Attorney's Office, totaling $148.00 (Requisition #00519200), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment 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 $1,600.00 for several District Attorney's Office Employees (Requisition #00519252), 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 2025 Hidalgo County Bar Association (HCBA) and 2025 State Bar of Texas Membership Dues for Judge Renee Rodriguez-Betancourt in the total amount of $388.00. Requisition #00519213, #00519209 with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are complete by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay annual 2025 JPCA Membership Dues for Chief Deputy Constable Horaldo Sanchez in the amount of $45.00 (req #518480) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
- Program Information Summary (PIS) Report
- Financial Report and Credit Card Log Reports
- Enrollment - Average Daily Attendance Report
- Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snack Report
| Department: | Qty: | Description: |
| Health Department | 1 | Add Hotspot Feature |
1. Approval to process payment for invoice #2065973781 from Appriss Insights, LLC in the amount of $7,798.46 in relation to the FY 2025 VINE Maintenance Fee for the 3rd quarter (3-1-2025 to 5-31-2025) after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
2. Approval to submit to the Office of the Attorney General of Texas the following documents in relation to the FY 2025 Texas VINE Program for the 3rd quarter (3-1-2025 to 5-31-2025) with authority for Co. Judge to sign required documents:
- Office of Attorney General Statewide Automated Victim Notification Services (SAVNS) Reimbursement Invoice in the amount of $7,798.46
- Texas Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) Quarterly Verification of Continuing Production Record
- Invoice Certification Required by Texas Grants Management Standards
Approval of the following salary schedule change 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 |
| Budget Adjustment (Demotion) | 080-002 | 0083 | Legal Assistant I | 06/01 | $33,200.00 | 06/02 | $34,362.00 | 05/28/2025 |
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 No. | Total Amount | Purchase Order No. |
| Mile 6 WA#2 (M14½-SH107) | 05/31/2025 | 11330086 | $5,000.00 | 815794 |
| Mile 6 WA#6 (M11-M14½) | 05/31/2025 | 11330087 | $133,917.71 | 882106 |
| Mile 10 WA#2 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) | 05/31/2025 | 11330103 | $33,937.39 | 860539 |
| Mile 10 WA#3 (Mile 6 to FM 1015) | 05/31/2025 | 11330088 | $22,690.00 | 886545 |
| Mile 1 E WA#2 (Bus83N to Mile 8N) | 05/31/2025 | 11330078 | $35,714.57 | 886869 |
| Nolana Loop WA#1 (FM 493 to FM 88) | 05/31/2025 | 11330083 | $16,361.60 | 873385 |
| Line item | Description | Monthly Rate |
| 1 | BOMAG BW211PD 84 inch PADft drum roller | $ 5,112.88 |
| 2 | BOMAG BW211D 84 inch smooth drum roller | $ 4,711.87 |
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 11.D.4.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 11.D.4.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 11.E.4.
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Nolana Loop Project (WA#4) | 05/31/25 | 11330073 | $3,717.03 | 881797 |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#3) | 05/31/25 | 11330084 | $5,593.77 | 795673 |
| SH107/Bus281 Rd. & Drain Improv. Prj. (WA#4) | 05/31/25 | 11330085 | $2,989.05 | 888077 |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#4) | 05/31/25 | 11330089 | $8,286.88 | 853336 |
| Cesar Chavez Rd. Project (WA#5) | 05/31/25 | 11330090 | $1,506.38 | 853337 |
| Eldora Road Project (WA#3) | 05/31/25 | 11330091 | $1,100.00 | 821432 |
| Project Name | Invoice Date |
Invoice # |
Amount | PO# |
| Las Milpas Road Project (WA#2) | 06/04/25 | 20496 | $13,486.93 | 856176 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project (WA#4) ARPA-21-122-040 | 06/04/25 | 20497 | $24,809.05 | 888353 |
| Recreational Trails Connectivity Project (WA#5) ARPA-21-122-040 | 06/04/25 | 20498 | $19,572.14 | 888445 |
| McAllen Health Clinic Improvement Project (WA#1) ARPA-24-340-352 | 06/04/25 | 20499 | $8,137.60 | 884219 |
| Hidalgo Health Clinic Improvement Project (WA#1) ARPA-22-340-088 | 06/04/25 | 20500 | $4,627.85 | 878531 |
| Nolana Loop Road Project (WA#1) | 06/04/25 | 20501 | $39,316.16 | 888404 |
(Audio Reference 22m:44s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 11.E.4.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 11.E.4.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 11.G.1.
| Invoice No. | Date | PO No. | Amount |
| 2025-076 | 5-27-25 | 863852 | $3,720.50 |
| Invoice No. | Date | Project Name | Amount | PO Number |
| 11330100 | 5-31-25 | Liberty Rd. WA #6 | $9,450.00 | 868845 |
| 11330102 | 5-31-25 | Mile 3 WA #6 | $3,000.00 | 868314 |
| 11330104 | 5-31-25 | Los Ebanos Rd. WA #1 | $20,840.73 | 873046 |
| 11330074 | 5-31-25 | Liberty Rd. WA #3 | $1,200.00 | 735526 |
| 11330075 | 5-31-25 | Liberty Rd. WA #5 | $1,350.00 | 818290 872310 |
| 11330092 | 5-31-25 | Veterans Blvd. WA #3 | $50,128.45 | 772041 868501 889281 |
| Invoice Date | Vendor | Project | P.O. Number | Invoice Number | Invoice Amount |
| 06/02/2025 | Brownstone | Pct.4 CRC | 884786 | 1116 | $9,084.45 |
| 06/02/2025 | Brownstone | Betts Esparza Park | 890238 | 1119 | $8,863.64 |
| 06/02/2025 | GDJ Engineering | Russell Rd Realignment | 867303 | 2025-087 | $13,550.00 |
| 05/31/2025 | L&G Engineering | FM 1925 Project WA#3 | 868045 | 11330081 | $11,772.03 |
| 05/31/2025 | L&G Engineering | Mile 5 Project | 808447 | 11330076 | $617.71 |
| 05/31/2025 | L&G Engineering | FM 1925 WA#2 | 785986 | 11330080 | $5,490.00 |
| 05/31/2025 | L&G Engineering | FM 1925 WA#2 | 854100 | 11330077 | $19,112.78 |
| 04/28/2025 | TWG | Pct.4 CRC | 887724 | 1342401-01 | $30,150.00 |
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Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda item 11.G.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 11.G.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the regular Commissioner’s Court Agenda – Item 5.
| Vendor Name | Tasks | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO # |
| L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. | RGV-MPO Policy & TAC Committee Meetings | 05/31/2025 | 11330095 | $12,599.76 | 891351 |
| Quantity | Year | Make | Model | Total Monthly Payment | Status |
| 16 | 2025 | Ford | F-150 2WD SuperCrew XL | $11,341.92 | TBD |
| 19 | 2025 | Ford | F-150 4WD SuperCrew XL | $14,883.46 | TBD |
| 1 | 2025 | Ford | F-150 2WD Reg Cab XL | $679.01 | TBD |
| 3 | 2025 | Ford | F-150 2WD Reg Cab XL | $1,967.01 | TBD |
| 4 | 2025 | Ford | F-150 4WD Reg Cab XL | $3,025.24 | TBD |
| 1 | 2025 | Ford | Ranger 2WD SuperCrew XL | $549.05 | TBD |
| 3 | 2025 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty 4WD Crew Cab XL | $2,520.60 | TBD |
| 4 | 2025 | Ford | F-250 Super Duty 2WD Crew Cab XL | $3,219.72 | TBD |
| 11 | 2025 | Ford | Explorer 2WD 4dr Wgn Active | $7,912.08 | TBD |
| 1 | 2025 | Ford | Transit Cargo Van 3dr T150 Low Roof | $835.75 | TBD |
| 2 | 2025 | Ford | Transit Cargo Van 3dr T250 Med Roof | $1,789.64 | TBD |
Pursuant to TxLGC 263.151.(1) requesting authorization to surplus and remove assets from their inventory, declared as "Salvage Property" listed in Exhibit "A" due to the items deemed obsolete, damaged and of no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
B. Requesting approval to enter into a roll-off service agreement for one (1) twenty (20) yard container, with the City of Edinburg, in the amount of $195.60 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.
| PO # | Application # | Date | Amount |
| 888513 | 5 | 05/08/2025 | $28,596.16 |
| 888513 | 6 | 05/16/2025 | $135,745.23 |
| PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 853720 | 2025-075 | 05/27/2025 | $2,296.95 |
| Work Authorization # | PO # | Invoice # | Invoice Date | Amount |
| 1 | 887985 | 06 | 05/20/2025 | $13,863.48 |
B. Requesting authority to approve Amendment No. 5 to the service contract for “Housing and Confinement of Inmates” for the HC Sheriff’s Office for a price increase to the per diem rate.
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 10th day of June, 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 June 10, 2025.
Signed this 17th 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