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AGENDA HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT EMERGENCY MEETING JULY 8, 2025 11:30 A.M. |
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551.045 (b)(1) (media has been contacted), Texas Government Code, that an EMERGENCY MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held due to Central Texas Flooding Event and Governor Abbott's severe weather and flooding emergency declaration on July 5, 2025 which continues to pose an imminent threat to the public health, safety and well-being of the citizens of Central Texas Counties, will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Courthouse Annex III Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
EMERGENCY MEETING
1.
Roll Call (Audio Reference 1h:18m:02s)
Judge Richard F. Cortez called the meeting to order at 11:30 A.M.
All members of the Court were present during the roll call, except Commissioner Everardo Villarreal. Commissioner Villarreal joined the meeting at a later time.
Judge Richard F. Cortez called the meeting to order at 11:30 A.M.
All members of the Court were present during the roll call, except Commissioner Everardo Villarreal. Commissioner Villarreal joined the meeting at a later time.
2.
Open Forum (Audio Reference 1h:18m:19s)
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
3.
Community Service Agency:
A.
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Discussion, consideration, and possible action to authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with Concho Valley Community Action Agency, Inc. for the use of Hidalgo County CSA equipment and personnel in support of disaster response efforts following Governor Greg Abbott's severe weather and flooding emergency declaration on July 5, 2025 within their service areas within affected Central Texas counties. (Audio Reference 1h:18m:24s)
Commissioner Villarreal rejoined the meeting at this time.
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 3.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioner Villarreal rejoined the meeting at this time.
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 3.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
4.
Emergency Management:
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Discussion, consideration, and action to authorize the County Auditor to issue manual checks for meal per diem expenses to employees of the Hidalgo County Emergency Management Division assigned to assist other counties, cities, or the State of Texas in response to Governor Greg Abbott's severe weather and flooding emergency declaration on July 5, 2025 affecting Central Texas counties. (Audio Reference 1h:20m:04s)
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 4.A.
Vote: 5 - 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 4.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
5.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 1h:21m:00s)
Judge Richard F. Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 11:33 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 26.
Judge Richard F. Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 11:33 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to the regular Commissioner's Court Agenda - Item 26.