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>> JUDGE CORTEZ: GOOD MORNING, EVERYONE, I CALL THE DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETING TO TO ORDER.
. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: COUNTY JUDGE.
PLEASE LEAD US IN PRAYER. >> CERTAINLY WILL GOOD MORNING, JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS. LET US PRAY.
FATHER GOD WE CONTINUE TO SEEK YOUR CLARITY AND PEACE WHAT IS IN YOUR COUNTRY. YOU ARE WITH US AS WE GATHER TO SEEK YOUR COUNCIL. WE PRAY FOR THE JUDGE AND FOUR COMMISSIONERS THAT YOU CHOSEN TO LEAD OUR GREAT COUNTY.
PRAY FOR THE MAYOR, SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, DISTRICT ATTORNEYS AND ALL THAT SERVE. AND GRANT THEM GRACE WITH THE HEAVY BURDEN. MAY THEY MANAGE THEIR TEAMS WITH LOVE. AND KEEP THEIR HEARTS PURE.
AND WE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND CONTINUE TO LIFT THEM UP TO YOU.
WE ASK FOR YOUR GRACE, LOVE, MERCY AND WISDOM TO THE DOCTORS AND NURSES. AND WE ASK FOR YOUR PEACE OF COMFORT OVER THEM. WE LIFT UP TO YOU ALL OF THOSE BATTLING ILLNESSES AND CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR ALL.
WE ASK FOR YOUR HEALING HAND OVER THEM.
PROVIDE THEIR FAMILY WITH THE PEACE THAT YOU CAN ONLY BRING THROUGH THEIR SON, JESUS. AND WE CONTINUE TO PRAISE YOU THROUGH THE HEALING THAT COMES THROUGH YOU.
PRAY FOR THE STHULS MAY HAVE PASSED AND MAY THEY BE AT YOUR SIDE RESTING IN PEACE. AND MAY YOU CARE THEM WITH YOUR GRACE, LOVE AND MERCY. FATHER GOD, WE PRAY FOR THE THOSE INVOLVED IN THE TRAGIC EVENTS OF VALVERDE.
AND PRAY FOR PEACE AND COMFORT OVER THE FAMILIES, FIRST RESPONDERS. AND WE PRAY FOR UNITY OVER TOWER STATE AND COUNTRY. LORD WE BELIEVE NEW IN ALL THAT YOU REVEALED FOR YOUR SALVATION. WE BELIEVE NEW BECAUSE OF YOUR OVERWHELMING MERCY. YOU ARE SENT INTO HEAVEN BEFORE THE EYES OF THE APOSTLE INSPIRE US TO HOPE ONE DAY OF JOINING YOU THERE. WE LOVE AND WISH YOU TO MAKE LITTLE PROGRESS WE HAVE THE SAME STRUGGLES AND DIFFICULTIES EVERY DAY. WE ARE OVERWHELMED BY THE EVIL WE SEE IN THE WORLD AND IT CAN BE HARD TO SEE YOUR VICTORY IN MANY PLACES. MANY FAMILIES AND HOMES AS WELL AS, FATHER GOD. GIVE US THE HOPE WE NEED TO SEEK YOUR WILL IN ALL THINGS. GIVE US UNWAVERING CONFLICT OVER SIN AND EVIL IN THE WORLD. FATHER GOD, THE MORE WE SEEK YOU, THE MORE WE FIND YOU. MAY WE SEEK YOU IN EVERYTHING THAT YOU DO AND WE ASK THIS IN YOUR SON JESUS'S NAME, AMEN.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: DO WE HAVE ANYBODY SIGNED UP FOR OPEN F M
>> THERE ARE ZERO PARTICIPANTS, SIR.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: NO PART T PARTICIPANTS?
>> NO, SIR, NO PARTICIPANTS. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: NEXT GO OVER
APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. >> YES THE DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER ITEMS VETTED BY MY TEAM, SIR. EVERYTHING IS IN ORDER.
WE DO RECOMMEND APPROVAL. >> SO MOVED.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: A MOTION AND A SECOND TO APPROVE. ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
>> ITEM 1 A DISCUSSION AND UPDATE AS IT RELATES TO HIDALGO COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT HURRICANE SEASON PREPAREDNESS AND PUMP MOBILIZATION. HURRICANE SEASON STARTS TOMORROW AND WE STARTED TO MOBILIZE OUR EQUIPMENT TO THE PUMPS AND EVERYTHING IN PLACE. AND PRIMARILY ON THE LEVEE SIDE.
WE HAD PREPAREDNESS LAST WEEK AND THE LITTLE EVENT THAT CAME THROUGH OUR AREA. THE WESTERN SIDE WAS HIT WITH SEVEN INCHES AND EASTERN SIDE FIVE AND A HALF TO THREE INCHES OR SO. SO, YOU KNOW, WE ARE ALREADY IN THAT MODE. TOMORROW WE WILL START ISSUING OR ALLOWING OUR VIP VEEZERS TO TAKE THEIR TRUCKS HOME.
WE TRADITIONALLY DO THAT DURING HURRICANE SEASON SO THEY CAN BE THE FIRST RESPONDERS IF WE GET HIT WITH AN EVENT.
MY OFFICE WILL BE COMMUNICATING WITH THE JUDGE'S OFFICE AND THE COMMISSIONERS OFFICE IF THERE IS AN EVENT AT THAT TAKES PLACE.
AND WE APPRECIATE THE BOARD SUPPORTING COMMUNICATING WITH THE CITY. A LOT OF TIMES WE GET A LOT OF CITIES OUT THERE AND THE BEST MEANS OF COMMUNICATION IS FROM MY OFFICE THROUGH YOUR OFFICE AND THROUGH THE CITIES AS WELL.
WE GET A LOT OF REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE AND THINGS LIKE THAT DURING EVENTS AND WE HAVE FOUND HISTORICALLY THAT IT IS BEST TO GO THROUGH ELECTED OFFICIAL OFFICES AND COMMUNICATE WITH THE CITIES WHEN THEY ARE REQUESTING ASSISTANCE AND SO FORTH AND WE HELP TO SUPPORT THE PRECINCTS AS WELL.
THE PRIMARY GOAL TO MAKE SURE MAIN SYSTEM IS OPERATING AT OPTIMAL CAPACITY. AND STRUCTURE AND EVERYTHING
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ELSE. SECONDARY WE STEP IN AND ASSIST LATERAL, YOU KNOW, HELP TO CITIES, COUNTIES, TO THE PRECINCTS AND SO FORTH. TO LET YOU KNOW, WE ARE ALREADY.IN THAT PREPAREDNESS MODE AND IN MOVING FORWARD WITH THAT.
I DON'T KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS.
>> I DO. SO, JUDGE, REAL QUICK.
TOMORROW IS HURRICANE SEASON, RIGHT, THE OFFICIAL START, JUNE 1. AND AS IT PERTAINS TO PREPAREDNESS, WE HAVE A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT THE ANA QUITAS SITE IN MERCEDES. A GROUNDBREAKING TOMORROW.
WE WILL BE DOING IT CERE Y CEREMONIALLY.
THE WORK HAS ALREADY BEGUN AND WE WILL DO IT ON THE START OF HURRICANE SEASON SO WE CAN KIND OF USE IT AS A WAY TO COMMUNICATE NOT ONLY THE WORK THAT THE COUNTY IS DOING TO PREPARE FOR HURRICANES BUT ALSO TO OFFICIALLY GET PEOPLE NOTICED THAT HURRICANE SEASON IS UPON US AND WE NEED TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO GET READY SO WE DON'T GET CAUGHT UNPREPARED.
SO WE WILL SEND OUT THE PRESS RELEASE A LITTLE BIT LATER BUT GOES HAND IN HAND WITH OUR PREPAREDNESS AND THE START OF
HURRICANE SEASON. >> TO CONTINUE WITH THAT THOUGHT, WE HAVE A BURN BAN IN PLACE.
>> YES, SIR. >> WE ARE APPROACHING HURRICANE SEASON. BETTER FOR US TO BURN THE BRUSH? OR LEAVE IT -- WHAT -- WHAT ARE THE -- WHAT ARE THE PRECINCTS
DOING WITH THAT, IF ANYTHING? >> I BELIEVE YOU CAN STILL GET A PERMIT AND CALL AND SEE IF THE WEATHER PERMITS TO BURN THAT PARTICULAR DAY. I KNOW THAT WE HAVE BEEN ACCEPTING BRUSH IN OUR SITES THAT PEOPLE CAN BRING THEM IN.
BUT, YOU KNOW, I MEAN, JUST GO GET A PERMIT AND I AM
RECOMMENDING BURN. >> THAT IS REALLY WHERE I WAS GOING. WE NEED TO NOTIFY THE PUBLIC THAT EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE A BURN BAN, THAT YOU CAN GET A PERMIT -- YOU CAN BURN SOMETHING RESPONSIBLY AND WE PREFER FOR YOU TO MAYBE DO THAT SO WE CAN GET RID OF -- GET RID OF ALL THE STUFF AND NOT HAVE IT AS A MISSILE IF A HURRICANE HITS.
I WILL LET THE PRECINCTS WORK ON THAT.
>> YES, SIR. >> ITEM B, IF I MAY, SIR.
REQUESTING APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN HIDALGO COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 AND THE HIDALGO COUNTY HEAD START PROGRAM AS IT RELATES TO THE PLANNING PROCESS FOR THE HEAD START OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND DISCOVERY CLASSROOM PROJECT PENDING LEGAL REVIEW.
LOOKING FOR ENGINEERING PLANNING THE SITE FOR THE HEAD START.
>> APPRECIATE THAT. MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR,
SAY AYE. >> ITEM 5 C, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BY HIDALGO COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT
AND THE CITY OF PALMVIEW. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION AND A SECOND. MOTION CARRIES.
>> ITEM 5 D, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN HIDALGO COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND WEST PALM BEACH WITH THE MAINTENANCE RIGHTS AND IDENTIFIED LSF-G-288 PENDING LEGAL REVIEW. THIS STRUCTURE IS SOUTH OF FM 9 491, MILE 10 IN THAT AREA. ONE OF THE PROJECTS THAT WE HAVE WITH THE FIFTH AND ALSO A BOND. THAT STRUCTURE WREN WE SUBMITTED THE APPLICATION, IT WAS PERMITTED TO WESLACO.
WE SPOKE WITH WESLACO, AND THEY ARE VERY ACCEPTABLE OF US TAKING OVER THE STRUCTURE AND THIS WILL WORK TOWARD GETTING THAT DONE
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIES.
>> D REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR HIDALGO COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT FOR BATES LATERAL FOR $19 2 $19,703.42.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CA S CARRIES.
>> ITEM F, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE UTILITY RELOCATION COST FOR M & H ENGINEERING FOR $ $135,880 TO HCRMA 365 TOLLWAY OUTFALL DRAINAGE PARCEL. ALL REIMBURSABLE TO US.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM G 1, REQUESTING APPROVAL TO ACCEPT C SSHTION SP RESPONSE AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR BEST AND FINAL OFFER FOR THE MID VALLEY AIRPORT DITCH BOND REFERENDUM TO MOR-WIL IN THE AMOUNT OF 1,218 969.71 AS APPROVED FOR NETWORKS BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AGENDA 85718.
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>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: IN FAVOR SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM 2, PURSUANT TO TXLGC 262.031 INTEREST OF EXPEDITING A PROJECT'S PROGRESS, GOING DRAINAGE DISTRICT GENERAL MANAGER ALL ARE SESIN TO INCREASE OR DECREASE IN THE COST OF $50,000.
>> MOTION AND SECOND. MOTION CARRIED.
>> AND H, REQUESTING AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE AND APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR BIDS PACKAGE FOR REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION OF MAIN FLOOD WATER CHANNEL WEIR OF THE WILLA SEE COUNTY, TEXAS, AND RECEIVED AND REJECTED PROJECT IS STILL REQUIRED.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: FALL FAVOR SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM NUMBER 1, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 7 REFLECTING INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,109.36, 90 ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION CALENDAR DAYS. WITH CASTLE ENTERPRISES LLC WITH
PROJECT ENGINEER LNG. >> MOTION.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CA S
IF I MAY, ITEM 1, APPROVAL PAYMENT INVOICE 03-2022 RD IN THE AMOUNT OF $15 776 FROM HIDALGO PRECINCT NUMBER 4 FOR REIMBURSEMENT. ITEM 2, APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF INVOICE 4-6-2022 RS IN THE AMOUNT OF $27 327 BE 72 FOR REIMBURSEMENT. AND ITEM 3, APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF INVOICES 5-6-2022 RD IN THE AMOUNT OF $102,858.29 FOR PAY
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: FALL FAVOR SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIES.
>> 6 A, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN HIDALGO COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF PHARR.
>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CA S CARRIES.
>> ITEM 6 B, REQUESTING APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE AND APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR PROJECT ENGINEER B 2 Z ENGINEERING FOR THE WEST SIDE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING THE READVERTISED RESPONSES ARE RECEIVED AND ARE REJECTED AND
THE PROJECT IS STILL REQUIRED. >> SO MOVED.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR,
SAY AYE. >> ITEM C, REQUESTING AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE REQUEST FOR REQUEST FOR BIDS PACKET BY B2 Z ENGINEERING LLC NUMBER ONE PROJECT SOUTH I. ROAD EAST SIDE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT BOND REFERENDUM PROJECT 33.
INCLUDING ADVERTISING THE PROJECT AND RECEIVED OR REJECTED AND THE PROJECT IS STILL REQUIRED.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM D, REQUESTING AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE AND APPROVAL OF PROCUREMENT PACKET FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE VERTICAL MIXED FLOW PUMP FOR HIGHWAY 281 AND F M 88-2018 BOND REFERENDUM PROJECT INCLUDING THE READVERTISEMENT IN THE EVENT BIDS ARE REJECTED AND BID ARE RECEIVED AND PROJECT IS STILL REQUIRED.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CA S CARRIES.
>> ITEM E, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF CLOSING DOCUMENT PARCEL 13-17 RELATES TO PROJECT 13 OF THE 2018 DRAINAGE BOND PROGRAM.
>> MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM F, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NUMBER 2, REFLECTING $328 637.20 AND 120 ADDITIONAL CONSTRUCTION CALENDAR DAYS.
AND PROJECT NUMBER 34 CASTLE ENTERPRISES AND RECOMMENDED PROJECT HE THINKS LEER LNG WITH HOUSE BILL 1295.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CA D
CARRIED. >> JUST FOR THE RECORD ADDITIONAL WORK THAT WE ARE DOING TO ADDRESS SOME FLOODING
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SOUTH. G 1.IN THE AMOUNT OF 500,000. >> ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
>> ITEM 2 R NUMBER 8 $74,177.33 FROM MOR-WIL PER SANG TO CONSTRUCTION. PACKAGE 2, RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CA S CARRIES.
>> ITEM 3, IN THE AMOUNT OF $ $04,974.94 FROM MOR-WIL
RECOMMEND APPROVAL. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CA D
CARRIED. >> ITEM 4, APPROVAL FOR APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $82 206 FOR MOR-WIL PERTAINING TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT SUNFLOWER DRAIN ENGINEERING GROUP.
EVERYTHING IS IN ORDER. >> SO MOVED.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CA D
CARRIED. >> WE HAVE CLOSED SESSION,
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: JUDGE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 551 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, WE WILL BE RETIRING TO CLOSED SESSION FOR 5 55.1. DO I HAVE A MOTION TO DO SO.
. >> WE HAVE SOME ACTION ITEMS TO TAKE. SORRY FOR THE DELAY.
A LOT OF THINGS TO DISCUSS. >> ITEM A, REAL PROPERTY.
SUGGEST A MOTION TO ASK FOR MR. CEASEEN TO CONTINUE WITH REAL
>> SECOND. >> ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> ASK FOR MOTION FOR LEGAL COUNSEL TO PROCEED AS DIRECTED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> THE ONLY ACTION ITEMS JUDGE JUDGE CONCLUDES ALL OF OUR AGENDA ITEMS.
A MOTION TO ADJOURN. >> MOTION MADE.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE MOTION CARRIED. BEFORE WE BEGIN TODAY'S BUSINESS ON THE COMMISSIONERS COURT. I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE A MOMENT OF SILENCE TO HONOR THE PEOPLE OF U VA LVE.
WE MOURN WITH THEM AND PRAY THAT THEIR HEALING CAN
[1. Roll Call]
. THANK YOU, AND GOD BLESS THE PEOPLE OF UVALVE. I NOW CALL THE MEETING OF THE HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT TO ORDER.START WITH A ROLL CALL. .>COMMISSION
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: RICHARD C Z CORTEZ, COUNTY JUDGE.
THAT CON CITY TUESDAY A QUORUM. TODAY WE ARE HONORED TO HAVE ANTONIO. HE WAS A SERGEANT AT THE U.S.
ARMY. DATE OF SERVICE FROM 1992 TO 2010. HE SERVED IN OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM FROM 2005 TO 2006. AND WE REALLY THANK HIM FOR HIS SERVICE. ANTONIO, YOU PLEASE LEAD US IN
THE PLEDGE. >> I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS. ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE, WITH I CAN LIBERTY AND JUST FOR ALL.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: THANK YOU. WE ARE ALSO HONORED TO HAVE TODAY MISS CLARISSA RAMIREZ. WITH THE WOMEN, INFANT AND CHILDREN'S. THE DIRECTOR FOR THE WIC PROGRAM LAND BE LEADING US INTO TODAY'S PRAYER.
>> GOOD MORNING, LET US BOW OUR HEADS.
DEAR HEAVENLY FATHER WE PRAISE YOU AND THANK YOU FOR TODAY AND FOR ALL OUR BLESSINGS AS WE COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY IN THE HEALING OF OUR COUNTRY. WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE REMAIN WITH ALL OF US WHO HAVE LOST LOVED ONES THROUGHOUT THIS PANDEMIC. THOSE WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES WHILE SERVING OUR COUNTRY AND THE MOST RECENT TRAGIC EVENTS
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THAT OCCURRED IN UVALVE. WE ASK THAT YOU PLEASE BE WITH THESE FAMILY MEMBERS AND COMFORT THEM AS WE NAVIGATE OUR OWN PAIN AND SUFFERING. WE PRAY AND ASK FOR HEALING FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK AND PROTECT OUR VULNERABLE POPULATION.PLEASE GIVE US THE WISDOM AND RESOURCES, LORD, TO PROVIDE THE BEST CARE FOR OUR COMMUNITY. AS WE GUIDE TODAY FOR COME COME, WE COMMISSIONERS COURT. YOU GUIDE US AND MAKE THE BEST DECISION FOR THE RESIDENTS OF HIDALGO COUNTY.
WE ASK THAT YOU SHIELD PROTECTION OF TROOPS, FIRST RESPONDERS, HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS, EDUCATORS, LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL AND ALL OF US WHO HAVE SACRIFICED SO MUCH DURING THIS TIME. THANK YOU, LORD, FOR YOUR GUIDANCE AND INSPIRATION TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES AND TO KEEP MOVING FORWARD. IN YOUR HOLY NAME WE PRAY.
AMEN. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: THANK YOU,
[4. Approval of Consent Agenda]
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: NEXT THE APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.
>> JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS I WOULD LIKE TO PULL FROM CONSENT A A AGENDA, CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 7 7-A-1-2.
>> MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE REST OF THE CONSENT.
>>.SEC FAI >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR,
SAY AYE. >> ARE RESPECT TO AGENDA ITEM 7.1 AND 2, COMMISSIONER FUENTES WILL BE ABSTAINING FROM ANY ACTION. CAN I HAVE A MOTION.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: LET THE RECORD SHOW THAT COMMISSIONER FUENTES
[5. Open Forum]
ABSTAINED FROM ANY DISCUSSION OF THOSE ITEMS. WE HAVE SOME PEOPLE SIGN UP FOR OPEN FORUM.MR. MAGNUS. >> YES, FIRST UP WE HAVE BLANCA DELOPES. AND PRIOR TO US GETTING STARTED FOR OPEN FORUM, I WOULD LIKE TO REMIND THE PUBLIC THAT THEY ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC FORUM.
THEY NEED TO BE FAMILIAR WITH THE RULES OF DECORUM THAT PROHIBITS DIRECT AND INDIRECT PERSONAL ATTACKS OF MEMBERS OF THE COURT AND ANY OTHER COUNTY OFFICIALS.
THE COMMENTS SHOULD REMAIN TO COUNTY BUSINESS AND CANNOT BE THREATENING IN NATURE.
>> MR. MAGNUS, OUR NEXT PRESENTER.
>> GERALDO PAS. >> NEXT PRESENTER MR. MAGNUS.
>> NEXT UP FERN MCCLARITY. >> THERE IS A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMIT. I WILL ADVISE IF THERE IS ONE MINUTE AND START WHERE YOU S T START.
>> COMMISSIONERS, IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THE COUNTY IS CONSIDERING GOING TO A FOUR-DAY WORKWEEK.
THIS WOULD MAKE SENSE BECAUSE THIS WOULD MAKE THEM CONSISTENT WITH OUR JUDGES AT THE COURTHOUSE.
I THOUGHT THAT COMMENT WOULD WAKE SOME OF YOU UP AND AS YOU MOVE THROUGH THIS AGENDA. SERIOUSLY COMMISSIONERS, DIFFICULT TO KNOW HOW MANY ACTIONS THAT YOU HAVE TAKEN WILL PROVE THE LIVES OF THE PEOPLE OF HIDALGO COUNTY.
40% OF OUR POPULATION LIVE IN POVERTY AND NUMBER IS GROWING.
$400 MILLION IN BONDS MOST OF WHICH HAVE GONE TO CONSTRUCT THE NEW COURTHOUSE IN AN AREA THAT IS EXTREMELY FLOOD PRONE.
WE KNOW THE FLOODS BECAUSE WE LIVE HERE AND WE HAVE SEEN IT.
THE LAST PHASE OF THIS PROJECT IS THE INSTALLATION OF A 72-INCH DRAIN LINE DOWN THE MIDDLE OF THE EAST UNIVERSITY DRIVE.
THE ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION TIME IS TWO YEARS AND WE ALREADY KNOW IT IS LONGER THAN THAT. WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN AN OUTREACH FOR THOSE BUSINESSES DESTROYED BY THIS ACTION.
I SUBMITTED A REQUEST FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION THAT OUR INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS PROJECT IS CONNECT.
AND I AM SURE NOW THAT YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED THE HIDALGO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY SENT MY REQUEST TO THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO MAKE SURE THAT THE DISCLOSURE INCLUDING A PUBLIC PROJECT WOULD NOT VIOLATE THE LAW.
THAT COULD NEVER HAPPEN BECAUSE THE COUNTY IS SO IS TRANSPARENT.
THE COUNTY DOESN'T WANT NEGATIVE PUBLICITY UNTIL AFTER THE NOVEMBER ELECTION. MY OBJECTIVE TO GIVE BUSINESSES
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BE GIVEN MORE TIME TO HELP KEEP THEIR BUSINESSES ALIVE WHILE THIS CONSTRUCTION IS GOING ON. THIS WILL BE AT THEIR FRONT DOORS. HOW TO HANDLE THE VALUE IN THE DISTRICT DURING THE CONS N CONSTRUCTION.DURING A PREVIOUS COUNTY MEETING A PRESENTATION USING ZOOM.
IT WOULD BE WONDERFUL OF HOW YOU ADVERTISED IT.
OUR ASSUMPTION WAS THAT THE COUNTY IS GEARING UP FOR MORE FAMILIES TO LOSE THEIR HOMES AND BUSINESSES.
THIS MAY BE A FINANCIAL IDEA, BUT FOR US, IT SHOWS THAT YOU DO NOT CARE ABOUT THE PEOPLE. IN YOUR MIND, THE GROWTH OF POVERTY IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS. ALSO TODAY, I HAVE NINE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA. 11 E, F, H, I, J, 20 C, 20 C 3, 23 B. THREE OF FOUR OF THEM ARE, AGAIN, CREATING JOBS. I NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT IN MY LIFE. SO I DO HAVE QUESTIONS.
I SEE THAT WE ARE GIVING $60,000 TO MISSION ISD AND $100,000 TO LA HOYA ISD AND PRECINCT 3 HAS A WELLNESS -- AN A ATHLETIC -- AND
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY. >> MR. MAGNUS.
>> NEXT UP WE HAVE JUAN RODRIGUEZ.
>> MR. RODRIGUEZ. MR. RODRIGUEZ, A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMIT. I WILL ADVISE WHEN THERE IS ONE MINUTE. I WILL START WHEN YOU START, R SIR.
>> GOOD MORNING, MY NAME IS JUAN RODRIGUEZ AND ADDRESS TO COMMISSIONER. WE ARE HEAR FROM COLONIA AND I AM A MEMBER OF LUPE. WE ARE HERE FOR THE PUBLIC LIGHTING OF THE COLONIA AND WE HAVE NOT SEEN ANY TYPE OF WORK DONE IN THIS MATTER AND WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE REASON SINCE WE WERE HOPING IT WOULD ALREADY BEEN AT THE COLONIA.
PEOPLE GO OUT WALKING AND KIDS GO OUT THERE TOO AND IT HAS BEEN DARK, AND WE KNOW SINCE VA N VACATION.
THEY STARTED CHARGING US A PAYMENT FOR PUBLIC LIGHTING AND I WANT TO KNOW WHY NO JOB HAS BEEN DONE ON THIS PUBLIC LIGHTING OF THIS COLONIA, THANK YOU.
>> MR. MAGNUS. >> NEXT UP WE HAVE ARTURO F S
FLORES. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MR. FLORES.
FLORIDA FLOREZ. A THREE-MINUTE TIME LIMIT AND I WILL ADVISE YOU WHEN THERE IS ONE MINUTE.
AND I WILL START WHEN YOU START, SIR.
>> THANK YOU, GENTLEMAN. BEFORE I START, I WANT TO MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT THAT THIS EVENING AT 6:00 AT STD COLLEGE IN MCALLEN, A MEMORIAL SERVICE, A -- AN HONOR GUARD BY MCALLEN
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PD AND THEY WILL HAVE THEIR BAGPIPES.THIS IS FOR MEMORIAL DAY, AND YOU ARE ALL INVITED.
THANK YOU FOR HAVING THE PUBLIC COMMENTS AT THE BEGINNING SO WE HAVE AN AUDIENCE TO LISTEN TO S US.
I WANT TO TALK TO YOU, FIRST OF ALL, ABOUT DR. MENGELE.
I WANT TO REMIND EVERYBODY THAT YOU SHOULD HAVE A COPY OF THE OMEGA BRIEF. WE PRESENT THIS TO YOU NINE MONTHS AGO. YOU SHOULD ALREADY KNOW WHAT THIS IS ABOUT, BECAUSE WE ACTUALLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU READ IT. YOU CAN GO TO THE OMEGABRIEF.COM AND YOU CAN ACTUALLY HAVE IT READ TOO YOU WHILE YOU DRINK YOUR COFFEE AND EAT YOUR LUNCH. OUR FRIEND RECORDED ON THIS WEB SITE THE OMEGABRIEF.COM AND YOU CAN SEE THE VIDEO OF HER PRESENTING IT TO YOU NINE MONTHS AGO.
COVID IS A PLAN-DEMIC. AND THERE IS IRREFUTABLE, UNDENIABLE EVIDENCE THAT IN THERE, IN THE -- IN THE OMEGA BRIEF THAT THIS IS FRAUD. ARE YOU READY TO BE ACCOUNTABLE WHEN THE TIME COMES AND WERE YOU COMPLICIT IN THIS CONSPIRACY? BY THE WAY IT IS SIX MONTHS UNTIL THE NOVEMBER ELECTION, SO WE ARE GOING TO BE READY FOR THE NEXT PLANNED VARIANT OR MAYBE IT WILL BE MONKEYPOX AND YOU CAN USE THAT TO GET OUT THOSE AGAIN AND ALL THE MAIL-IN BALLOTS. DR. JOSEPH MENG ELE -- I AM SORRY. IT WASN'T THE CONCENTRATION CAMP MONSTER WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEATH OF OUR EDINBURGH FRIEND MR., I MIRES RE, JR. -- RAMIREZ, JR.
THIS 14-YEAR-OLD BOY DIED FIVE DAY AFTER TAKING THE PFIZER SHOT IN EDINBURGH. THIS HAPPENED A YEAR AGO IN APRIL 2021. HE WAS ONE OF 28 300 VACCINE-CAUSED DEATH AND I WANT TO PLAY THIS MUSIC FOR YOU FOR A SECOND. ♪ ♪ ♪.
I GOT THIS BEAUTIFUL MUSIC FROM YOUR WEB SITE, JUDGE, WHERE YOU SO NICELY COMMEMORATE THE CO COVID-RELATED DEATHS.
I WOULD LIKE TO REMIND YOU THAT YOU SHOULD TELL OUR COUNTY RESIDENTS THAT THEY DID NOT DIE OF COVID, BUT WITH COVID.
FOR EXAMPLE, IF SOMEONE DIES OF A HEART ATTACK AND CANCER AND THEY TEST HIM AND THEY HAPPEN TO HAVE THE COVID VIRUS IN THEM, THAT IS COUNTED AS A COVID DEATH, NOT A CANCER OR HEART
>> SAID A MINUTE NOTICE. >> I SAID A MINUTE.
>> OKAY. >> MY QUESTION IS HOW MANY PEOPLE DIED OF THE VACCINE AND NOT JUST DIED COVID?
COMMEMORATE THOSE PEOPLE TOO. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MR. MAGNUS.
>> NO MORE PRESENTERS. COMMISSIONER TORREZ, ARE WE
[19. Precinct #4 - Comm. Torres (Part 1 of 2)]
READY FOR YOUR PROCLAMATION? OKAY.WE WILL MOVE TO ITEM 19 A. >> GOOD MORNING, JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS, REPRESENTING PRECINCT 4.
NUMBER 19 A, AGENDA ITEM 85912 REQUESTING APPROVAL AND PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION AND HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF JUNETEENTH DAY. MAY I READ THE PROCLAMATION?
>> PLEASE. >> WHEREAS JUNETEENTH OR JUNETEENTH INDEPENDENCE DAY COMMEMORATES THE TRADITIONAL OBSERVANCE OF THE END OF SLAIP SLAVERY IN THE UNITED STATES AND OBSERVED ANNUALLY JUNE 19. WHEREAS, PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN DECLARED GIVING FREEDOM TO THE SLAVE WE HAVE FREEDOM TO THE FREE. HONORABLE ALIKE OF WHAT WE GIVE AND PRESERVE. WE SHOULD NOBLY SAVE OR LOSE THE LAST BEST HOPE OF EARTH. WHEREAS, PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN SIGNED THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION ON JANUARY 1, 1863 DECLARING THE SLAVES IN CONFEDERATE TERRITORY FREE P PAVING THE WAY FOR THE PASSING OF THE 13TH AMENDMENT THAT FORMALLY ABOLISHED SLAVERY IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
PARDON ME. WHEREAS, PRESIDENT LINCOLN CORRECTLY BELIEVED THAT SLAVERY IS IN VIOLATION WITH THE
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PRINCIPLES OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AND REPRESENTED THE NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM FOR THE UNITED STATES.WHEREAS, MORE THAN TWO YEARS WOULD PASS BEFORE THE NEWS REACHED AFRICAN-AMERICANS LIVING IN TEXAS WHEN ON JUNE 19, 1865, UNION MAJOR GENERAL GORDON GRANGER AND HIS REGIMENT ARRIVED IN GALVESTON AND SPREAD THE WORD THAT SLAVERY HAS BEEN ABOLISHED.
JUNE 19 IS A SPECIAL MEANING IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY AND JUNETEENTH CONSPIRING THE WORDS JUNE AND 19TH AND CELEBRATED BY THE BLACK COMMUNITY FOR OVER 150 YEARS.
AND, WHEREAS, JUNETEENTH IS THE OLDEST NATIONALLY CELEBRATED COMMEMORATION OF THE ENDING OF SLAVERY.
AND WHEREAS, JUNETEENTH IS THE OFFICIAL STATE OF TEXAS 1980 AND FEDERAL 2021 HOLIDAY AND CELEBRATED IN HIDALGO COUNTY SINCE THE EARLY 1900S TO HONOR THE LEGACY OF BLACK AMERICANS PAST AND PRESENT. AND WHEREAS, JUNETEENTH IS AN IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITY TO HONOR THE PRINCIPLES OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AND CELEBRATE THE ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS THAT AFRICAN-AMERICANS HAVE MADE AND CONTINUE TO MAKE IN HIDALGO COUNTY.
THE STATE OF TEXAS AND ACROSS OUR NATION.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT BE PROCLAIMED THAT THE HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT TO ENCOURAGE ALL COUNTY RESIDENTS TO COME FORGET IN THE FREEDOM LEGACY OF BLACK AMERICANS, THEIR IMPORTANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BETTERMENT OF TEXAS LIFE AND TO REAFFIRM OUR COMMITMENT TO ACHIEVE AN EVER-ADVANCING
PROSPERITY FOR ALL PEOPLE. >> REQUEST APPROVAL.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. CONGRATULATIONS.
>> I PRESENT SABRINA WALKER TO SAY A FEW WORDS.
>> HELLO, COMMISSIONERS. I HOPE EVERYONE IS HAVING A GOOD START OF YOUR DAY. I KNOW OFF GREAT JOB TO DO.
AND SO, WITH THAT, I WILL SAY, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THE PROC N PROCLAMATION.
I DO WANT TO ADD THAT -- PASTOR GATLIN AND I ARE WITH VIVA, VILLAGE IN THE VALLEY. A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT HAS STARTED TO REALLY EDUCATE PEOPLE ON THE BLACK CULTURE, NOT ONLY THE BLACK CULTURE BUT OTHER CULTURES THAT EXIST IN THE VALLEY ONE OF THE THINGS ON JUNE 11 IS TO HAVE AN EVENT.
DR. GUARHADO WILL BE PRESENTING ON THE SOUTHERN UNDERGROUND L RAILROAD WHICH A LOT OF US ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH AT ALL.
WE HEAR THE JACKSON FAMILY. WE HEAR THE WEBER FAMILY, BUT WE DON'T THEY WERE PEOPLE THAT TRAVELED IN FROM AGRICULTURE, MISSISSIPPI COMING HERE TO ESCAPE SLAVERY, AND ONE GENERATION IN I WILL TELL YOU -- MY KIDS -- I AM MARRIED TO A HISPANIC MAN. AND MY KIDS LOOK -- DON'T LOOK LIKE ME AND MY GRANDCHILDREN DON'T LOOK LIKE ME EITHER.
THEY LOOK LIKE YOU, RIGHT. SO WE LOSE THAT IN OUR GENERATION IT IS PEOPLE DON'T TALK ABOUT THAT WE TEND TO THINK THAT THE VALLEY IS ALL HISPANIC OR LARGE PERCENT HISPANICS BUT WE HAVE A LOT OF PRESENCE HERE AND I AM VERY HAPPY THAT WILL BE DOCUMENTED. ON JUNE 18, WE WILL BE HAVING A JUNETEENTH JAMBOREE THE CEMETERY WHERE MY COUSIN HAPPENS TO BE BURIED. LEWIS CALLUS WHO WAS THE POSTMAN FROM EDINBURGH WAS MY THIRD COUSIN.
ELLIE AND HAD A CONVERSATION ABOUT THAT.
PASTOR GATLIN WILL TALK ABOUT WHAT IS HAPPENING ON BROW E
BROWNSVILLE. >> ON A JUNE 16, THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE IS HOSTING ITS JUNETEENTH OBSERVANCES WITH A SPONSORED EVENT BY AARP AT THE BROWNSVILLE EVENTS CENTER.
A SEATED DINNER THAT IS OPEN FOR THE PUBLIC.
SORRY, I HAPPEN TO BE A LITTLE TALLER THAN SHE IS.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. ALONG WITH THAT, SHE MENTIONED OUR EVENT ON THE 11TH. A COUPLE OF SEATS STILL AI VAILTABLE. THANK YOU FOR THE COMMISSIONERS WHO ARE SUPPORTING US. WE APPRECIATE IT.
PLEASE COME OUT AND ENJOY US. ANY NUMBER OF WAYS YOU CAN BE INVOLVED YOU CAN BE A PART AND HELP US EDUCATE.
>> SO AGAIN, JUST TO CALL OUT NAMES -- THANK YOU.
ELLIE TORRES PRECINCT 4, THANK YOU SO MUCH.
AND COMMISSIONER EDDIE CANTU AND ANYBODY THAT TACK MY CALL AND HEARD ME OUT. I DO APPRECIATE THAT SO MUCH.
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[APPLAUSE][18. Precinct #1 - Comm. Fuentes]
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: COMMISSIONER IF A WHEN TEASE.
READY TO MOVE 18. >> ITEM 18 A, PRESENTATION OF RIO GRANDE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION.
JUDGE, I HAD THE PRIVILEGE OF BEING ON THIS BOARD FOR SEVERAL MONTHS NOW AND THEY HAVE TAKEN SIGNIFICANT ACTION OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS AND I WANTED TO GET THE DIRECTOR OF THE RGV MPO TO GIVE A QUICK SUMMARY WHAT IS GOING ON.
WE HAVE A LOT OF FEDERAL DOLLARS THAT WE ASSIGNED THAT ARE COMPLETED AND OR UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
WE HAVE A LOT OF PROJECTS IN THE TIP OR VERY CLOSE TO THE TIP WHICH IS BASICALLY THE FOUR-YEAR PLAN WHERE FEDERAL DOLLARS OR CONSTRUCTION DOLLARS ARE AS ASSIGNED TO THE PROJECTS.
IT IS, YOU KNOW, A CRITICAL PART OF THE ROLL THAT WE TO DO INCREASE MOBILITY AND DIFFERENT WAYS FOR PEOPLE TO TRAVEL AROUND OUR AREA. AND THERE WAS -- WE HAD A MEETING THIS LAST WEEK. AND THERE WERE SOME -- SOME IMPORTANT THINGS THAT TOOK PLACE.
I WANTED TO HAVE ANDREW GIVE US A QUICK SUMMARY.
AND WE WANTED TO -- I ALSO SEE PETE IS HERE WITH TXDOT.
I AM NOT SURE SURE IF THEY ARE HERE FOR IN PARTICULAR PRESENTATION, BUT TRAFFIC CHANGES THAT WILL OCCUR AROUND THE INTERCHANGE WHERE ALL THE CONSTRUCTION IS HAPPENING AND I THOUGHT IT WAS IMPORTANT FOR ALL OF US TO KNOW BECAUSE WE WILL HAVE TO MODIFY I THINK THE WAY WE TRAVEL AROUND HERE AND BETTER TO GET THE INFORMATION OUT AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.
THANK YOU, ANDREW, THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE.
>> AND PETE AND R EX ARE HERE. I AM THE WARM ANDREW CANNON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE RGV MPO.
WE WERE COMING UP ON THREE YEARS SINCE THE MERGER AND HOPEFUL THAT THINGS WOULD BE FRUITFUL AND BENEFICIAL SINCE THE MERGER AND I THINK THAT HAS DEFINITELY COME TO LIGHT THAT THAT IS HAPPENING HERE REGIONALLY. I AM HAPPY TO SAY THAT JUST IN HIDALGO COUNTY ALONE ON OUR R FOUR-YEAR PLAN, WE HAVE $102 MILLION IN PROJECTS FOR HIDALGO COUNTY ON THE PLAN THAT ARE MOVING FORWARD. SO THAT IS DEFINITELY OF AN IMPROVEMENT. WE ARE PRETTY EXCITED.
FOR THE REMAINING SIX YEARS OF OUR TEN-YEAR PLAN, ANOTHER $97 MILLION. OF COURSE AMPLE OPPORTUNITY FOR MORE DOLLARS. I AM GLAD TO SAY THAT MY STAFF WAS ABLE TO BE A SMALL PART OF ASSISTANCE TO COMMISSIONER FUENTES AND HIS STAFF TO ASSIST AND I KNOW THEY ARE MOVING FORWARD WITH GRANT APPLICATION FOR $36 MILLION THROUGH THE PROGRAMS. WE ARE EXCITED AND DONE THIS FOR OTHER LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND EXCITED TO HAVE COMMISSIONER FUENTES AND HIS STAFF OUT FOR SEEKING THAT.
I DON'T WANT TO FORGET THAT THE COUNTY IS COMMITTED IT $315,000 FOR THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AND TOURISM PLAN THAT IS BEING HEADED UP BY THE LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL. IT IS ALL ENCOMPASSING.
WE HAVE SEVERAL DIFFERENT MODES OF TRANSPORTATION, ADDED CAPACITY. SIDEWALKS, TRAILS.
WE ARE VERY EXCITED ABOUT THAT. OKAY, I FAILED TO MENTION THAT MY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR IS HERE WITH ME TODAY.
WE ARE VERY EXCITED ABOUT THE GROWTH, THE ADDITIONAL DOLLARS.
WE ARE WORKING WITH TXDOT NOW ON THE UTP, THE TEN-YEAR PLAN.
A NEW PLAN THAT WILL BE ADOPTED WE ARE HOPEFUL AT THE END OF AUGUST. SOME ADDITIONAL DOLLARS ON THERE. SOME ADDITIONAL WHAT WE CALL CATEGORY 7 LOCAL DOLLARS. OFF THE TOP OF MY HEAD, $50
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MILLION OVER TEN YEARS. SO NOT A HUGE WINDFALL AND MORE MONEY AND MORE CATEGORY 2 COMING OUR WAY.THE OPPORTUNITIES ARE THERE. I THINK THE FRUIT FROM THE MERGER AND THE WISDOM SEEN THROUGH THAT AND THE COOP N COOPERATION, OF COURSE, WITH OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS, TXDOT AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR MERGING THE MPO HAVE COME TO BE FRUITFUL
FOR US. >> GIVE ME ONE MORE SECOND.
WE KNOW THAT BIDEN HAS ISSUED OR PUT OUT -- THE LEGISLATION HAS PUT OUT MONEY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND THERE IS GOING TO BE A LOT OF MONEY ASSIGNED TO TRANSPORTATION.
AS OF RIGHT NOW WE DON'T HAVE ANY CLEAR DIRECTION ON THAT, IS
THAT CORRECT? >> NOT ON ALL OF IT, NO, SIR.
>> EVERYBODY THAT IS MORE SHOVEL READY -- CLOSER TO SHOVEL READY USUALLY GET PRIORITY IN THAT. JUST AN ENCOURAGEMENT TO KEEP DEVELOPING YOUR PROJECTS. I KNOW WE USE A LOT OF OUR CO MONIES TO PARTICIPATE FROM THE LOCAL SIDE AND WE GET TO THE CONSTRUCTION AND USE FEDERAL DOLLARS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION.
SO I ENCOURAGE EVERYBODY TO KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR WHEN THOSE.
WHEN THAT DIRECTION COMES OUT AND ANDREW HAS BEEN REAL GOOD ABOUT IT. BUT IF YOU EVER HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THAT, FEEL FREE TO CALL ME OR ANDREW DIRECTLY TO SEE IF THERE IS ANY FURTHER DIRECTION.
WE WILL MAKE SURE WE ADVISE THE COURT ACCORDINGLY WHEN THAT
DIRECTION COMES OUT. >> YES, SIR, ON SEVERAL OF THOSE FEDERAL HIGHWAYS, THEY ARE DOING WHAT THEY CALL RULE MAKING ON A LOT OF THOSE GRANTS. WE ARE WAITING TO SEE WHAT COMES OUT OF THAT. THE NOFOS.
N NOTICE OF NO FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES.
I TRY TO CIRCULATE THAT. THERE ARE CONSIDERABLE PROJECTS IN THE REGION THAT ARE APPLYING FOR SOME OF THESE GRANTS.
WE HAVE MEGA GRANTS WHICH ARE 1 $100 MILLION -- I THOUGHT THEY WERE SET AT $500 MILLION, BUT I THINK WE CAN GO A LITTLE BIT LOWER WITH SOME OF THOSE. THAT IS GREAT FOR SOME OF THE PROJECTS THAT WE HAVE. THERE IS ALSO -- I THINK WHAT THE COMMISSIONER IS DOING, PLANNING GRANT OPPORTUNITIES WHICH ARE JUST GOING TO LEAD INTO CONSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FUTURE, BECAUSE THEN YOU ARE GOING TO BE ABLE TO COME BACK -- SORT OF LIKE WHAT WE DO IF OUR ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM. YOU CAN COME AND GET PLANNING DOLLARS YOU SUCCESSFULLY SEEK THE PLAN AND HAVE THE DOLLARS AND MOVE FORWARD WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF IT.
WE ARE VERY EXCITED ABOUT IT. >> THANK YOU.
ANY QUESTIONS FOR ANYBODY? >> ONE QUESTION.
ANDREW, WHAT IS THE BIGGEST PROJECT, TAP PROJECT THAT YOU HAVE UNDER CONSTRUCTION OR IN THE PLANS THAT IS BEING DEVELOPED JUST OUT OF CURIOSITY? ARE THEY ALL SMALL LIKE A
MILLION HERE, TWO MILLION THERE? >> BROWNSVILLE HAS SOME
SIGNIFICANT ONES. >> I HAVE SEEN THEIR.
>> THAT WE MOVED FORWARD WITH THE SOUTHMOST TRAIL PROJECT JUST BROKE GROUND. THEY ARE SEEKING FUNDING FOR THEIR CONNECTIVITY TO THE TRAIL GROUNDS.
THEY HAVE A SYSTEM THAT WILL CONNECT TO THE AREA WITH
CANOEING, KAYAKING. >> NOBODY IN HIDALGO COUNTY -- NOT NOBODY, BUT PROJECTS IN HIDALGO COUNTY.
>> THE ONES IN HIDALGO, COMMISSIONER, IS MORE OF COMPLETION OF CONNECTIVITY. THEY ARE NOT THE LARGER ONES LIKE YOU UNDERTOOK WITH YOUR PROJECT.
>> HOW CLOSE IS THE ONE THAT CONNECTS SECOND TO JACKSON?
>> WE ARE GETTING CLOSER EVERY DAY.
WE ARE TRYING TO WORK OUT DETAILS.
LAST GET TOGETHER WITH TXDOT AND THE CITY, THERE IS A RAIL CROSSING. AND WE HAVE TO BE VERY CAREFUL AND WE HAVE TO NEGOTIATE -- OR THEY HAVE TO NEGOTIATE AND WORK WITH THE RAILROAD COMPANY FOR A PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AND I THINK THAT SORT OF THREW IN AN ADDED HE CAN PENCE THAT THEY WEREN'T THINKING THROUGH. AND WE WENT THROUGH A SIMILAR SITUATION WITH DONNA AS WELL ON A PROJECT THEY HAVE.
I THINK WE ARE JUST ABOUT THERE. THE EXCITING THING ABOUT THAT PROJECT I WILL SAY THAT IT IS CONNECTING UP TO ALREADY IMPLEMENTED PROJECTS THAT ARE THERE.
PEOPLE ARE USING TODAY. AND IT DOES HAVE A PRIVATE FACILITY FACET TO IT. A CONTRACT THEIR IS COMING IN AND DEVELOPING A SUBDIVISION. AND HE AGREED TO FILL IN THE P GAP, IF YOU WILL, ON A LARGE PORTION OF THE TRAIL SYSTEM.
SO THAT IS REALLY GREAT THAT WE HAVE PRIVATE DOLLARS GOING INTO
THE COMPLETION OF THAT SYSTEM. >> AWESOME.
TELL THEM TO GO UNDER THE RAILROAD.
>> I DON'T EVEN WANT TO THINK ABOUT THAT.
YOU WERE A BRAVE MAN TO GO UNDER ROADWAYS.
I THINK THAT IS GREAT. >> THANK YOU.
>> YES, SIR. >> I THINK NOW WILL BE THE APPROPRIATE TIME TO HAVE PETE AND STAFF COME UP AND KIND OF EXPLAIN WHAT THE TRAFFIC FLOWS ARE GOING TO LOOK LIKE HERE IN THE NEXT 30 TO 60 DAYS ALONG THE INTERCHANGE, SPECIFICALLY AROUND THE SOUTHBOUND AND EAST -- YOU KNOW TRANSITIONING TO EAST, WEST. PETE, THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE.
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APPRECIATE IT. WE BROUGHT -- ANDREW WAS NICE ENOUGH TO BRING OUT A MAP. WE HAVE A DISPLAY TO PUT ON THE TV FOR EVERYBODY TO REFERENCE. IF YOU CAN GO AHEAD AND EXPLAINWHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN. >> GOOD MORNING, COMMISSIONERS, JUDGE. THANK YOU FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.
LAST WEEK AT THE MPO MEETING, STAFF MEMBER GAVE A PRESENTATION OF THE UPCOMING CHANGES THAT WE ARE FORESEEING FOR THE INTERCHANGE PROJECT OVER I-69 C AND I-2.
COUPLE OF THINGS TO NOTE, AND I JOTTED DOWN SOME NOTES TO MAKE SURE I REITERATED THE IMPORTANCE OF THIS.
NO LANE REDUCTION AS PART OF THIS -- THESE CHANGES.
-- TRAFFIC CONTROL CHANGES. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? OUR DIRECT CONNECTORS, BRIDGES CURRENTLY HAVE ONE LANE THAT WILL REMAIN ONE LANE TO ALLOW MANEUVERS, EAST, WEST, NORTH AND SOUTH. ONE OF THE THINGS THAT IS OF IMPORTANCE HERE WE ARE ALMOST COMPLETING DIRECT CONNECTOR NUMBER 4. THAT IS THE SOUTH -- SOUTHWEST CORNER. THE NEW BRIDGE THAT IS ALMOST COMPLETE. THAT BRIDGE IS GOING TO HAVE TWO
LANES AS ARE THE REST -- >> EXCUSE ME, THE ONE THAT CONNECTS SECOND TO THE MCALLEN AREA?
>> SOUTH TO WEST. THANK YOU, COMMISSIONER.
THANK YOU FOR THAT CLARI N CLARIFICATION.
THIS BRIDGE -- THE SCOPE OF THE PROJECT FROM ONE-LANE TO T TWO-LANE BRIDGES AND ENHANCE IMPROVEMENTS AS A WHOLE.
THOSE TWO LANES ON THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED BRIDGE WILL SERVE AS CONNECTIVITY POINTS FOR NOT ONLY THE SOUTH TO WEST, BUT ALSO THE SOUTH TO EAST. THERE WILL BE A SLIGHT DETOUR THAT WILL BE IMPLEMENTED UTILIZING THE SUGAR ROAD UNDERPASS TO GO SOUTH. GO EAST.
WEST A LITTLE BIT. CAST A U-TURN AND MERGE WITH THE EASTBOUND MAIN LANES AND BE ON THEIR WAY.
LASTLY -- >> TRAFFIC LIGHTS PREVIOUSLY -- I AM GOING TO ASK. ARE YOU GOING TO SYNCHRONIZE
DIFFERENTLY OR STAY THE SAME. >> THERE WILL BE NO TRAFFIC LIGHTS. THIS IS THE BEAUTY --
>> UNDERNEATH THE ROAD? >> NO TRAFFIC LIGHTS.
THE BEAUTIFUL OF THE PLAN. AT THE END OF THE DAY CONTINUOUS MOVEMENT. THE ALTERNATIVE TO NOT DO WHAT WE ARE PROPOSING HERE FOR PEOPLE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITH A TRAFFIC LIGHT THAT WILL CAUSE MAJOR DELAYS.
THE BEAUTY OF THIS INITIATIVE, IF YOU WILL, PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CONTINUOUS MOVEMENT.
ALTHOUGH A LITTLE LONGER IN ROUTE, IT IS CONTINUOUS MOVEMENT AT THE END OF THE DAY. TRAFFIC GOING EAST TO WANT TO HEAD NORTH TOWARD EDINBURGH, FOR EXAMPLE.
IN THE FUTURE DURING PHASED CONSTRUCTION, THEY WILL EXIT TO LONGORIA, CATCH THE FRONTAGE ROAD, MAKE A U-TURN AND GO BACK INTO THE MAIN LANES AND CATCH DIRECT CONNECTOR NUMBER 1.
THE ONE THAT GOES WEST TOO NORTH.
THAT IS ALSO GOING TO BE A CONTINUOUS MOVEMENT WHERE NO SIGNAL LIGHTS ARE INTRODUCED. THE KEY COMPONENT OF THIS WHOLE PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT WE WILL MINIMIZE THE DELAYS OVERALL.
WHAT IS THE BENEFIT? AT THE END OF THE DAY OUR GOAL IS TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT -- SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETE THIS PROJECT -- LET ME CORRECT MYSELF -- IN THE FALL OF 2023.
SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION MEANS THE MAIN LANES IN THE FRONL FRONTAGE ROAD WILL BE OPEN. PAPERWORK AND THINGS LIKE THAT WILL BE CLOSING OUT 2024. THESE TRAFFIC CONTROL CHANGES ARE NEEDED AS A WHOLE IN ORDER TO HELP CONTINUE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS PROJECT. WHEN TALL SAID AND DONE.
, WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE MAP T E THERE, THE THREE RED DIRECT CONNECTORS. THREE EXISTING DIRECT CONNECTORS WILL BE DEMOLISHED AND NEW DIRECT CONNECTORS TWO AND THREE WILL BE CONSTRUCTED. TWO LANE CONNECTORS BRIDGES WILL BE CONSTRUCTED AT THAT POINT. WE WOULD LIKE TO ADVISE YOU THAT WE INTEND TO HAVE A PRESS RELEASE NEXT WEEK TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NOT ONLY TO YOU, THE ELECTED OFFICIALS, BUT THE TRAVELING PUBLIC AS A WHOLE TO GET COMMUNICATION OUT TO THE FOLK. COMMUNICATION IS KEY.
WE WORK VERY WELL WITH OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, THE MMPO, RMAS. WE ARE WORKING TO HAVE PROJECTS IN THE REGION. THAT PRESS RELEASE WILL BE FORTH COMING WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS FAR AS THIS PROJECT IS CONCERNED. OUR INTENT IS TO FOLLOW UP WITH ANY QUESTIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE. AT THIS TIME, I WILL PAUSE TO ANSWER ANY GENERAL QUESTIONS THIS MORNING.
>> JUST A COMMENT, PETE. FOR THE SIZE OF THE PROJECT, I THINK THAT THE CONTRACTOR AND YOUR STAFF HAS DONE A GREAT, GREAT JOB. I KNOW IT'S DISCOMFORTING, RIGHT, TO HAVE TO DO THIS TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION, BUT OVERALL, WHAT THEY HAVE DONE IN THE PARAMETERS THAT THEY HAD, THOSE BRAIDED -- THEY ARE CALLED BRAIDED HE CAN ITS AND WHATEVER THEY ARE DOING. TO SEE THEM ALREADY UP IS PRETTY AMAZING THAT THEY MADE THAT MUCH PROGRESS.
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I THINK WE ARE LUCKY THAT WE HAVE THAT TYPE OF CONTRACTORWORKING ON THAT PROJECT. >> APPRECIATE THOSE COMMENTS, COMMISSIONER. THE CONTRACTORS ARE WORKING 7 24-7. I SEE THEM WORKING DAY AND N T NIGHT. I PASS BY THERE LATE EVENING AND THEY ARE WORKING AND WHAT HAVE YOU TRYING TO EXPEDITE.
I WANT TO REASSURE YOU ANY LOCATION AVAILABLE FOR CONSTRUCTION, THEY ARE PUTTING THEIR FOLKS TO WORK.
I ALSO WOULD LIKE TO REITERATE THIS CONTRACTOR EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE OUT OF TOWN. 90% OF THE WORKFORCE IS FROM THIS COMMUNITY AND WE ARE VERY EXCITED ABOUT THIS BECAUSE IT
PROVIDES JOBS IN THE REGION. >> THIS EFFECTS ME ON A DAILY BASIS. WHERE I LIVE, THIS AFFECTS ME EVERY DAY AND THE DETOURS WE TAKE, THEY STILL MOVE, YOU KNOW.
IT FEELS DIFFERENT. PROBABLY TAKES THREE MORE MINUTES, FOUR MORE MINUTES, BUT AT THE END OF THE DAY YOU ARE ABLE TO GET TO WHERE YOU NEED TO GET TO TIMELY.
>> I APPRECIATE THOSE COMMENTS, COMMISSIONERS.
>> THE OTHER THING THAT CAME UP DURING THE MPO MEETING BECAUSE THERE WILL BE A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN TRAFFIC FLOW, WE ASKED FOR ANY INFORMATION, PRESENTATIONS, ANIMATION BE SHARED WITH US TO SHARE IT ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE, PUT IT ON OUR WEB SITE AND DISSEMINATE OUR INFORMATION TO ALL OF OUR CONSTITUENTS. PROBABLY 30 DAY AWAY FROM THIS KIND OF CHANGE HANG IMPORTANT PART OF EDUCATING OUR
CONSTITUENTS. >> THE PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE SHARED.
I WOULD LIKE TO CLARIFY ONE THING.
WE ARE LOOKING AT MAKING THREE CHANGES IN THE SUMMER.
MID TO LATE JUNE WILL BE DIRECT CONNECTOR NUMBER 4 WILL BE OPIOIDS UP SOUTH TO WEST TOWARD MCALLEN.
LATTER PART OF JULY WILL BE DIRECT CONNECTOR NUMBER 2 WHICH IS SOUTH TO EAST TOWARD HARLINGEN, FOR EXAMPLE.
AND DIRECT CONNECTOR NUMBER 3, EAST TO NORTH WOULD BE IN THE LATTER PART OF AUGUST. SO WE ARE NOT GOING TO DO IT ALL IN ONE SHOT. WE NEED TO MAKE SURE THAT THE TRAVELING PUBLIC MID-JUNE, MID-JULY AND MIDAUGUST.
LOOKING FORWARD TO THAT PRESS RELEASE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. >> ALL OF THESE CHANGES ARE TO CONTINUE AND EXPEDITE THE PROCESS.
A SMALL INCONVENIENCE. LIKE YOU SAID IN THE FALL OF 2023, WE SHOULD SEE A MUCH GREATER MOBILITY POTENTIAL.
YES, SIR. >> ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
>> I APPRECIATE YOU ALL BEING HERE, ALL OF FROM YOU THE MPO SIDE AND TXDOT SIDE. A LOT OF IMPORTANT INFORMATION
[6. District Attorney's Office]
TO SHARE. THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE TODAY.>> THANK YOU FOR THE OPPO Y OPPORTUNITY.
>> THANK YOU, JUDGE. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: GO BACK TO REMEMBER AGAIN ITEM 6 A, DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
>> GOOD MORNING, JUDGE CORTEZ AND COMMISSIONERS.
DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE. 6 A, REQUESTING CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE OPERATION UNDERGROUND RAILROAD DOMESTIC LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORT MUTUAL AGREEMENT FOR THE DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF 36,49 5.50 FOR PURCHASE OF SOFTWARE LICENSE.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CA D CARRIED.
>> 6 B, WE WILL BE TAKE NOTHING ACTION AT THIS TIME.
TIE SELL 6 C, THE DA CHECK FRAUD PLAN.
APPROVAL OF 2022 APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR DA CHECK FRAUD FUND FOR THE A.$5,000 TO FUND SOFTWARE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
[7. HIDTA - Task Force]
INVESTIGATIONS. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> ITEM 7 A. FY 2020 HIDTA TASK FORCE.
ASKING FOR APPROVAL FOR SECOND HE CAN TENSION REQUEST FOR CASE Y'ALL YEAR 2020 GRANT NUMBER 20 SS 0002 A HIDTA TASK FORCE FROM
6/20 TO 12/31, 2022. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.
[8. Sheriff's Office]
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
8 A, SHERIFF'S OFFICE. >> GOOD MORNING, JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS. AGENDA ITEM 8 A IN THREE PARTS.
PART ONE, REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL TO ACCEPT GRANT AWARD FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS DIVISION IN RELATION TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 OPERATIONS STONEGARDEN GRANT. GRANT NUMBER 3172207 IN THE
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AMOUNT OF $1 817,000 WITH AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY JUDGE AS AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL TO STEP AWARD ELECTRONICALLY.PART 2, AUTHORIZATION TO PAY OVERTIME REIMBURSABLE UNDER THE GRANT TERM AND CONDITIONS. PART 3, APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATION OF REVENUES AS CERTIFIED BY THE AUDITOR FOR STONEGARDEN GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,817,000.
>> MOTION TO APPROVE 81-3. >> SECOND.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> 8 B, TWO PARTS, PART ONE, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATION OF REVENUES CERTIFIED BY A YOU HAD FOR VOCA IN THE AMOUNT OF $6400 AND APPROPRIATION OF THE SAME. PART TWO, APPROVAL TOED A JUST GRANT BUDGET FOR MORE FUNDS FROM CONTINGENCY LINE ITEM TO FUND SUPPLIES FOR VOCA LIAISON IN THE AMOUNT OF $6400.
[9. Constable Pct. #4]
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CA D CARRIED.
ITEM 9 A, CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4. >> GOOD MORNING, JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS. 91, APPROVAL TO RESCIND ACTION TAKEN ON 4/19/22, REGARDING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN HIDALGO CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4 AND LEARNING FOR E LIFE. 9 A 2, DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION AND ACTION TO APPROVE THE REVISED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN HIDALGO COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4 AND LEARNING FOR LIFE EXPLORE PROGRAM WITH AUTHORIZE COUNTY
JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ. >> MOTION.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR,
[10. Tax Office - Paul Villarreal]
SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.TAX OFFICE, MR. VILLARREAL. >> GOOD MORNING, COMMISSIONERS.
I HAVE ITEM 10 A. DISCUSSING AND APPROVAL TO EX-CUTE A DEALER DEPUTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF HIDALGO AND ELLIFF MOTORS HGN, AND ELLIFF MOTORS GDN NUMBER 5
115712, AND DBAELLIFF METER. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> 10 B, DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL TO EXECUTE A DEALER DEPUTY AGREEMENT BETWEEN COUNTY OF HIDALGO AND BERT AGO AGAIN CADILLAC AND BERT OGDEN CA C CADILLAC.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: SO THE PUBLIC IS AWARE.
WHAT IS THE DEALER DEPUTY AGREEMENT.
>> THE CONTRACT AGREEMENT THAT ALLOW THEM TO PRETTY MUCH ISSUE LICENSE PLATE AT THE TIME OF SALE.
ASSISTS IN THE TITLE PROCESS AS WELL.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MAKES IT FASTER?
>> YES, SIR. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION AND A
[24. Closed Session]
SECOND TOOY PROVE. ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.WE WILL BE GOING TO CLOSED SESSION.
PURSUANT TO 55.1. WE WILL BE RETIRING TO DISCUSS ITEMS IN CODE SECTION 551, 7.1, 7.2 AND 7.4.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: BACK FROM CLOSED SESSION.
[26. Open Session]
WE HAVE ACTION ITEMS TO TAKE. >> THANK YOU, JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS, IF I MAY GO TO OPEN ROAR 26 A NO SPECIFIC TO BE OKAY. ITEM B, NO SPECIFIC ACTION.
6-C. THERE IS AN AGENDA ITEM THAT I WILL REFER TO LATER. IF I MAY, I WILL GO TO MY C S CLAIMS. 26 E, CLAIMS WOULD LIKE SETTLEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF 0 $160.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> ITEM 26-F, CLAIM OF ROSE LEE DORSEY. SETTLEMENT OFFER $1066.79.
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>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> IN THE AMOUNT OF $4.11.35.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIES. >> ITEM -- LET ME GO BACK TO 26-D, DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND ACTION INVOLVING APPOINTMENT OF BUDGET OFFICER WHICH IS THE DIRECTOR OF BUDGET AND
[11. Human Resources]
MANAGEMENT. I WILL REFER BACK TO AGENDA ITEM 11, WHICH IS UNDER -- THROUGH HUMAN RESOURCES.WE WILL NOW GO BACK TO ITEM 11. >> GOOD AFTERNOON, COMMI S COMMISSIONERS, YOU THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES.
REQUESTING WAIVER OF THE FOLLOWING IF APPLICABLE FOR PERSONNEL ITEMS. NUMBER 2, POLICY MANUAL 6.27 AND NUMBER 3, BUDGET AMENDMENT POLICY PERSONNEL RELATED
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> ITEM 11-B FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT.
B-1, DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND ACTION TO APPOINT OR EMPLOYEE THE HIDALGO COUNTY BUDGET OFFICER IN ACCORDANCE WITH TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 111.062 A.
THE APPOINTEE MR. MEDRA IN. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIES.
>> ITEM B 2, APPROVAL AND ALL APPROPRIATE APPLICANT ACTION TO SET THE COMPENSATION FOR THE HIDALGO COUNTY BUDGET OFFICER AT
GRADE 21-STEP 5. >> JUDGE, WITH THAT ACTION BEING TAKEN. FOR THE RECORD, MY STATUS AS INTERIM BUDGET OFFICER IS NO LONGER.
>> EFFECTIVE TODAY OR THE DAY HE STARTS?
>> IT IS BE EFFECTIVE THE DAY THAT HE STARTS.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: GO ON TO THE NEXT ONE.
>> ITEM 11 C, FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.
APPROVAL TO AWARD DISCRETIONARY STEP FOR THE EMPLOYEE LISTED BELOW WITH SECTION 8.03 FOR THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN EFFECTIVE NEXT FULL PAY PERIOD 6/6/22 FOR DISCRETIONARY STEP 2 AND APPLICATION DEVELOPER III.
EVERYTHING IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY.
I DO RECOMMEND APPROVAL. >> SO MOVED.
>> ITEM 11 D, FOR, APPROVAL TO AWARD A DISCRETIONARY STEP FOR THE EMPLOYEE LISTED BELOW FOR APPROVAL OF HR CRITERIA OF SECTION 8.03 OF THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN. AND ALSO A DISCRETIONARY STEP 2 FOR SLOT 0012 CURRENTLY WORKING ON ARPA PROJECTS.
EVERYTHING IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICIES.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> ITEM 11-E FOR THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL ACTIONS EFFECTIVE UPON COMMISSION'S COURT APPROVAL.
THE HR DEPARTMENT IS UNDERTAKING NEW INVESTIGATIONS.
JOB AUDITS, JOB ANALYSIS, REVIEW OF ALL COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTIONS, EXIT INTERVIEWS, TURNOVER ANALYSIS AND VARIOUS WEB-BASED PROGRAMS. GIVEN THIS, I AM REQUESTING AUTHORIZATION TO DELETE A VACANT SLOT 0005, CLAIM INVESTIGATE FOR 1, GRADE 11. AND CREATE A NEW SLOT AT 00020, HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST GRADE III, GRADE 10.
TO HELP US ADDRESS ALL OF THE NEW SERVICES THAT ARE BEING
PROVIDED. >> JUDGE, COMMISSIONER, BEFORE ANY SANG TAKEN. FERN MCCLARTY.
BECAUSE SHE HAD SOME PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FORM, BUT SHE IS
NOT PRESENT. >> I AM REQUESTING APPROVAL.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> ITEM 11-F FOR PRECINCT 2
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PARKS, PART-TIME POSITION FOR 11 WEEKS BEGINNING 5-31 AND ENDING 8/14. TO CREATE A SLOT 077 ATHLETIC TRAINER AND HELPING WITH CURRENT WORKLOAD.I AM RECOMMENDING APPROVAL. >> FOR THE RECORD WE RECEIVED A PUBLIC PARTICIPATING FORM FROM MISS FERN MCCLARTY BUT SHE IS
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> ITEM G, FOR PRECINCT 3 ROAD EMAIL MAINTENANCE, DELETE 007 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT 2RB II GRADE 13 AND CREATE 0126, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, GRADE 11. RESULT IN A COST SAVING.
>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> ITEM NUMBER H WITH THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL ACTIONS.
FULL PAY PERIOD 6/6-22. DELETING 0015, PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALIST 1. AND 0024, ANIMAL CONTROL SPECIALIST 1. AND CREATE A 0068, ACCOUNTING CLERK 1, GRADE 6, TO BETTER ADDRESS THE DEPARTMENT'S NEEDS.
>> ORDER TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> WE DID HAVE A PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST FROM FERN MCCLARDY BUT SHE IS NOT PRESENTLY.
>> ITEM NUMBER 11, APPROVAL FOR HEALTH ADMINISTRATION.
TWO-TIME 0010 AND 0011, COVID-19 CLERK 1, ADDED GRADE ONE AND THESE CLERKS ARE NECESSARY TO ASSIST WITH OUR OPERATIONS AT THE COUNTY COURTMOUNTAINS I DO RECOMMEND APPROVAL.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> AGAIN, COMMISSIONERS, JUDGE, A PUBLIC PARMING FORM FROM MISS FERN MCCLARTY BUT SHE IS NOT
APPROVAL TO EXTEND THE FOLLOWING TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITIONS 7/10 AND ENDING 12/31/22. TO EXTEND TWO TEMPORARY F FULL-TILE POSITIONS SLOT T 010-T 011, ELIGIBILITY SPECIALIST, GRADE 6, AND THEY WILL CONTINUE TO ASSIST WITH JAIL CASES.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> A PUBLIC INFORMATION FORM
SUBMITTED BY MISS FERN MCCLARTY. >> ITEM K, APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL ACTION EFFECTIVE OF COMMISSIONERS C T COURT'S APPROVAL. RECLASSIFICATION OF 006 BAILIFF FROM CURRENT GRADE OF 10 PROPOSED POSITION TITLE OF BAILIFF 1, GRADE 11. THE EMPLOYEE HAS NOW MET THE REQUIREMENTS AND WE DO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THIS
RECLASSIFICATION. >> SO MOVED.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> ITEM I, APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL ACTIONS EFFECTIVE UPON COMMISSIONERS COURT APPROVAL.
REMOVE SUPPLEMENTAL ALLOWANCE OF 0027 ASSISTANT DISTRICT AT Y ATTORNEY, GRADE 17 CURRENT ALLOWANCE 10,051.
AND ADD SUPPLEMENTAL ALLOWANCE ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY 5,
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CA S CARRIES.
>> ITEM 2, REQUESTING TO DELETE THE POSITION AND AUTO ALLOWANCE FOR ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY 3 AS A GRADE 17 WITH A $900 ALLOWANCE AMOUNT. AND SLOT 0171, ALSO AN ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY III, WITH THE SAME GRADE AND ALLOWANCE AND TO CREATE SLOT 0219, 0041 AND ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY 4 AT A GRADE 19 WITH AN AUTO ALLOWANCE OF $900 AND SLOT 220.
SAME TITLE. GRADE AND ALLOWANCE.
I DO RECOMMEND APPROVAL. THESE WILL ASSIST THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WITH THE MANAGEMENT OF MORE COMPLEX C S
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR,
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SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.[12. Urban County]
>> THANK YOU, HAVE A GREAT AFTERNOON.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: 12 A. >> 12-A, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE 2020 HOME COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION PROGRAM WITH HIDALGO COUNTY AND AZTECA,INC. FOR A 12-MONTH CONTRACT
EXTENSION. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> ITEM 12 B, APPROVAL OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 2022 HOME OWNERSHIP MONTH WITH THE COUNTY OF HIDALGO.
[13. Health & Human Services Department]
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> THANK YOU, JUDGE,
COMMISSIONERS. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: 11-13.
>> GOOD MORNING, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
ITEM 13 A-1 DISCUSS AND APPROVAL TO DRAW DOWN FUNDS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE HOSPITAL INCREASE REIMBURSEMENT PAYMENT PROGRAM YEAR TWO ADVANCED IGT IN THE AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED BY THE HUMAN HEALTH SERVICE COMMISSION. INSTRUCTION FROM THE LOCAL PROVIDER PARTICIPATION FUND WITH TRAJS OFFICER OF JUNE 15 AND
SETTLEMENT OF JUNE 16. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> ITEM B IS APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATION OF REVENUES FROM THE LPPF AS BY HHSC INST S INSTRUCTIONS.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> ITEM C APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE LPPF.
>> ITEM 132 A, DISCUSSION TO DRAW DOWN FUNDS FOR DEMONSTRATION YEAR 11, ROUND 1, DSRIP IN AN AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED BY HHSC INSTRUCTIONS OF JUNE 14 AND SETTLEMENT DATE
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> ITEM B, APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATION OF REVENUES AS CERTIFIED BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR OF THE LPPPF FROM HHSC FINAL
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> ITEM C, APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE LPPPF IN THE AMOUNT TO BE DETERMINED BY THE HHSC FINAL
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR,
[14. Head Start Program]
SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.POLICE FLOREZ, HEAD START PROGRAM.
>> YES, DISCUSSION APPROVAL OF THE PROGRAM CALENDARS FOR PROGRAM YEARS 2022-2023. NINE OF THE CALENDARS ARE SUBMITTED FOR YOUR APPROVAL AND ANOTHER WILL BE COMING AT A
LATER MEETING. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> ITEM B IS DISCUSSION APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE HIDALGO COUNTY HEAD START PROGRAM FOR SELECTION AND ENROLLMENT.
HAS TO DO WITH CHILDREN, SNAP PROGRAM.
AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFYING FOR HEAD START.
WE RECOMMEND FOR APPROVAL. >> MOTION.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> THE THIRD ONE, C, DISCUSSION TO SUBMIT SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION FOR THE COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS COLA AND QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FUNDS, QI FUNDS.
667,400 FOR COLA AND $192 040 FOR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT.
WE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2.28 COLA ACROSS THE BOARD AND THAT IS BEING SUBMITTED AND WE HAVE FOUR POSITIONS THAT WE ARE INCREASING INSTEAD OF 2.28, THEY WILL GET 4 4.6%. THOSE POSITIONS ARE TEACHERS, ASSISTANT TEACHERS, SUPPORT SERVICE ASSISTANTS AND DISABILITY CLASSROOM AIDES AT THE CENTER BECAUSE WE DID HAVE SHORTAGES OF TEACHERS, ASSISTANT TEACHERS, DISABILITY AIDES AND WE FOUND THIS IS A WAY TO KEEP OUR TEACHERS.
WE HAD LARGE PERCENTAGES OF TURNOVER.
THIS APPLICATION IS DUE TO THE OFFICE OF HEAD START TOMORROW.
I DON'T KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS, BUT THAT IS WHERE ALL THE FUNDING WENT THAT WE RECEIVED FOR THIS
PURPOSE. >> MAKE MOTION TO APPROVE.
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>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> THE NEXT ONE DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THE HEAD START P S PLANS. PLANS THAT WE MUST SUBMIT TO THE OFFICE OF HEAD START AND HAVE TO HAVE THEM REVIEWED BY YOU AND THE POLICY COUNCIL. EDUCATION, FAMILY SERVICES, HEALTH, HUMAN RESOURCES, TRANSITION SERVICES, FAMILY SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> AND REQUEST APPROVAL OF ACTION FOR PAYMENT OF $24 800 FOR LAURA WARREN GROUP ARCHITECT THROUGH CONTRACT C-21-063-08-24 FOR THE HIDALGO COUNTY HEAD START PROGRAM OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND DISCOVERY
CLASSROOMS. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> SECOND JUDGE JUDGE ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> THE NEXT ONE IS DISCUSSION APPROVAL OF REQUEST TO ENTER INTO A FIVE-YEAR REVISED -- RESTATED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP MODEL BETWEEN HIDALGO COUNTY AND WEST PALM BEACH INDEPENDENT DISTRICT. TWO SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
AND SO WE ARE RECOMMENDING OF THIS NEW MOU.
>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: WHAT WAS THE REVISION AGAIN?
REVISED FOR WHAT? >> THE MOU -- THE CLASSROOMS ARE GOING TO BE HELD ON CAMPUSES THAT BELONG TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. FOR EXAMPLE, WE ARE MOVING FROM OUR SULLIVAN HEAD START CENTER IN SULLIVAN.
AND THEN IN SEGUIN FROM WESTERN ROAD.
>> DOES THAT MEAN YOU ARE ABANDONING THE BUILDING WE HAVE
>> I HEARD THAT MAYBE YOU WERE MOVING INTO REQUIRING CAMERAS IN
THE CLASSROOM, THAT'S CORRECT? >> YES, SIR, WE ALWAYS HAD CAMERAS IN OUR CLASSROOMS AT THE HEAD START BUILDINGS BUT DIFFICULT TO GET THEM INSTALLED IN CAMPUSES THAT WE ARE WITH THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. WE ARE TRYING TO PUT IT INTO TOWER CONTRACTS INTO OUR MOU S THAT WE ARE ABLE TO RECORD WHAT IS IN THE CLASSROOMS. IT IS THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO FINALIZE THAT WE CAN MOVE IN THERE AND GET THE CAMERAS INSTALLED. BUT THAT IS PART OF THE PROCESS WE ARE WORKING ON TO MAKE SURE WE HAVE CAMERAS IN EVERY CLASSROOM INCLUDING THOSE THAT ARE HELD -- CLASSROOMS THAT ARE IN CAMPUSES THAT BELONG TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
>> MISS FLORES, DID YOU SEND THIS NOTIFICATION ON THE BUILDING YOU WERE USING HERE IN OUR OFFICES IN SULLIVAN CITY THAT YOU ARE NOT GOING TO USE IT ANYMORE.
>> WE HAVE TWO BUILDINGS. ONE OF THEM IS BEING USED AND THE OTHER ONE WE HAVE SUPPLIES AND OUR MAINTENANCE WORKERS DO THAT. WE HAVE NOT SENT NOTIFICATION OF ABANDONING THAT. WE HAVE NOT ABANDONED THAT YET.
YOUR INTENTION IS TO ABANDON THIS BUILDING, RIGHT?
>> OKAY, THE BUILDING THAT WE ARE PLANNING TO ABANDON IS THE ONE IN SULLIVAN AND THE ONE OF THE EXPRESSWAY.
>> RIGHT ARE YOU ARE ASKING ABOUT THAT?
>> BY APPROVING THE MOU THAT YOU ARE REQUESTING, YOUR INTENTION IS TO. USE THE FACILITY THAT BELONGS TO
THE COUNTY. >> RIGHT, A FACILITY AT THIS PARTICULAR POINT WE DON'T HAVE PLANS TO DO IT.
TO GO THROUGH THE PROCESS TO BE ABLE TO DO THAT.
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>> HOW WILL THAT BETTER SERVE OUR CHILDREN BY MOVING FROM THE EXPRESSWAY THAT MIGHT BE A LITTLE BIT MORE CONVENIENT TO THAT OTHER LOCATION. GOING FOR --
>> A COUPLE OF BLOCKS AWAY FROM THE EXPRESSWAY?
>> YES. >> WHAT HAPPENS THERE IS THE AND TO HELP WITH CHILDREN AND TO TRANSITION INTO THE REGULAR SCHOOL SETTING. WHERE WE ARE MOVING IS A NEWER BUILDING. A BUILDING THAT IS VERY WELL-EQUIPPED FOR OUR CHILDREN AND WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE THE TRANSPORTATION THAT IS NECESSARY TO BRING THE CHILDREN OVER.
AND SO IT WOULD HELP US IN THAT WE NO LONGER WOULD HAVE TO BE DEALING WITH -- MAINTAINING THAT PARTICULAR BUILDING AS WELL AS HAVING TO REPAIR IT AND PUT IT UP TO STANDARDS.
A SECTION IN THERE THAT IS IN REALLY BAD SHAPE THAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED IF WE WERE TO DO ANYTHING WITH IT.
>> NOW THE -- THE -- THE -- YOUR INTENTION WITH THE -- IT IS AT
NO COST TO THE HEAD START. >> EXACTLY.
NO UTILITIES COSTS. WE HAVE OUR OWN CUSTODIAN TO CLEAN THE BUILDING BUT NO MAINTENANCE COSTS TRANSFER OVER TO THE DISTRICT. AND SO THAT IS GOING TO BE ALSO A SAVINGS THAT HAPPENS AT EVERY TIME WE MOVED INTO A PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDING. YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT.
IT IS A BIG SAVINGS TO US. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: OKAY.
UP I BELIEVE WE HAD A MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> I WILL SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIES.
>> NEXT ONE REQUEST TO MOVE INTO A FIVE-YEAR REVISED AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SCHOOL READINESS PARTNERSHIP SRPM WITH THE HEAD START PROGRAM AND WEST PALM BEACH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. RUDY SILVA ELEMENTARY AND MARGO ELEMENTARY CAMPUSES. WE CONSOLIDATE BUILDING.
WE HAVE A BUILDING THAT WE HAVE BEEN RENTING FOR A BIG AMOUNT OF MONEY. $3500 A MONTH.
THE OLD BUILDING BY THE HIGHWAY. THE DISTRICT APPROACHED US AND IN MOVING INTO RUDY SILVA AND MARGO WITH THE COMMITMENT TO HELP US WITH TRANSPORTATION TO BE ABLE TO MOVE THE CHILDREN INTO THESE PLACES. THE ONE OTHER BUILDING THAT WE WOULD BE IN THERE IS A BUILDING THAT WE PAY A LITTLE BIT OF T RENT. IT IS HOUSING AND THIS PARTICULAR ONE IS IN -- NOT IN BAD PLACE AND THE DISTRICT IS INVITING US TO BE A PART OF THE DISTRICT AND MOVING THE CHILDREN INTO CLASSROOMS SO WE WILL HAVE TWO CAMPUS.
ONE WILL BE SMALLER THAN THE CURRENT ONE WE HAVE IN WESLACO.
AND THE OTHER WILL BE TWO CLASSROOMS. I BELIEVE WE WILL HAVE FOUR CLASSROOMS EACH.
IT WILL HELP US. I THINK WE ARE PAYING $500 A MONTH FOR OTHER BUILDINGS, BUT THIS ONE THAT WE PAY BIG CHUNK OF MONEY WILL HELP US SAVE A LOT OF MONEY.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> NEXT ONE APPROVAL DISPERSE A LUMP SUM SUMMER PAYCHECK TO STAFF WHO RESIGN OF THE LAST SUMMER LEAVE DAY, LAST WORKING DAY.
HELPS FUSS A TEACH WE ARE PLANNING TO RESIGN COME THE FIRST DAY OF THE SCHOOL, IT WILL HELP US TO LET US KNOW IN THE WAY TO WORK ON THE VACANCY IN A TIMELY MANNER.
THIS IS TO HELP US TO KEEP OUR STAFFING.
>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
>> THANK YOU VERY MUCH. >> 15-A.
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HAD JAIME THERE? OKAY, LET'S GO TO ELECTIONS.SEASON CALL THEM, PLEASE. >> DO I GO AHEAD?
[16. Elections Administration]
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: YES, GO AHEAD. >> GOOD AFTERNOON, JUDGE AND COMMISSIONERS. ITEM 16-A DISCUSSION ON LINK UPDATES. SO WE HAVE GOT SO MUCH HAPPENING RIGHT NOW WITH ELECTIONS. SO IF ANY OF YOU OR THE COMMUNITY THAT IS LISTENING, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, THE FIRST PLACE TO START IS ON OUR WEB SITE, VISIT WWW.HIDALGO COUNTY/ELECTIONS. THERE YOU CAN VIEW SAMPLE BALLOTS BY USING OUR SAMPLE BALLOT LOOK-UP TOOL.
IF OUR MAILBOATER, YOU CAN LOOK AT THE MAIL ACTIVITY LOOK-UP TOOL. THEY ARE USER FRIENDLY AND PROVIDE VITAL. VERY, VERY VITAL INFORMING.
IF YOU ARE SAYING I DON'T HAVE COMPUTER ACCESS 318-2570.
WE WILL ASSIST YOU AND HELP YOU BY PROVIDING ANY INFORMATION THAT YOU MAY NEED OR COME ON BY THE@213 SOUTH FOSTER BOULEVARD IN EDINBURGH. AS I MENTIONED SO MANY DIFFERENT ELECTIONS HAPPENING AND HAPPENING SOON.
SO I AM GOING TO DIVIDE UP THE COUNTY INTO TWO SECTIONS FOR EASIER UNDERSTANDING. WE WILL START OFF WITH THE WESTERN PART OF OUR COUNTY. WE HAVE TWO LOCAL RUNOFF ELECTIONS THAT STARTED TODAY. WE HAVE GOT THE CITY OF MISSION THAT HAS A MAYORAL RACE AND A COUNCILMEMBER PLACE 1 RACE.
AND THEN WE HAVE THE CITY OF PALMVIEW.
ALSO HAS A MAYORAL RACE. EARLY VOTES STARTED TODAY AND IT IS GOING TO RUN SEVEN DAYS. STARTS TODAY AND RUNS THROUGH TUESDAY, JUNE 7 WITH ELECTION DAY ON SATURDAY, JUNE 11.
NOW YOU KNOW WE ARE COUNTYWIDE AND WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR THE TWO RACES? IT MEANS IF YOU WERE A VOTER FROM THE CITY OF PALM VIEW AND YOU FIND YOURSELF IN MISSION, YOUR PALMVIEW BALLOT WILL BE IN I ANY OF THE LOCATIONS IN MISSION. VICE VERSA, IF YOU ARE A MISSION VOTER AND FIND YOURSELF IN PALMVIEW, YOUR BALLOT WILL BE THERE AS WELL. THREE EARLY VOTE AND FIVE ELECTION DAY LOCATIONS WITH THESE TWO LOCAL ELECTIONS THAT ARE TAKING PLACE. HEAD OVER TO THE EASTERN PART OF HIDALGO COUNTY. WE KNOW THAT GOVERNOR ABBOTT CALLED A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 34.
THIS WAS TO FILL THE VACANCY THAT WAS CREATED BY THE RESIGNATION OF HONORABLE VELA. AND THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AND I MENTIONED IT TWO WEEKS AGO AND SENT OUT THE PRESS RELEASE, BUT THOSE WHO DON'T UNDERSTAND OR HEARD WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE SPECIAL LINK. THOSE VOTERS REGISTERED IN THIS DISTRICT WHILE VILAMON VELA WAS ELECTED.
THOSE ARE THE VOTERS THAT CAN VOTE IN THIS ELECTION.
THE GOVERNOR ORDERED US TO REDRAW INT JURISDICTIONAL AREA THAT RIGHT NOW DOESN'T EXIST ANYMORE BECAUSE 2022 CHANGED THOSE BOUNDARY LINES BUT WE HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO REDRAW IT AND WE HAVE APPROXIMATELY 58,000 BOAT VOTERS THAT QUALIFIED TO VOTE IN THIS ELECTION.
I CHECKED 30 MINUTES AGO AND UNDER 30 VOTERS THAT PARTICIPATED THUS FAR. PERHAPS PEOPLE ARE NOT AWARE THIS IS HAPPENING AND IMPORTANT THAT ANYONE THAT HAS A QUESTION CALL US AND FIND OUT. DO I QUAW PHI TO VOTE THE BEST WAY TO DESCRIBE IT, IF YOU HAVE YOUR OLD ORANGE CARD.
IT IS ALREADY EXPIRED. BUT IF YOU HAVE THIS ORANGE CARD AND SHOW IT IS REGISTERED AT 34, MORE THAN LIKELY YOU CAN VOTE.
IF YOU HAVE YOUR NEW BLUE CARD AND NOT REGISTERED IN 34 FRIAR JANUARY 2022, YOU MAY NOT QUALIFY TO VOTE.
EVEN THOUGH YOUR NEW CARD SHOW 34.
IF YOU WERE NOT QUALIFIED. CALL US TO FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY AND WE HAVE GOT EARLY VOTING HAPPENING RIGHT NOW AND VERY, VERY IMPORTANT THAT EVERYONE GET OUT TO VOTE.
NOW THOSE DAYS FOR EARLY VOTING GO ON A LITTLE LONGER.
THEY START TODAY, TUESDAY, MAY 31, BUT THEY DON'T END UNTIL FRIDAY -- LET ME GET THAT IN FRONT OF ME.
JUNE 10 WITH ELECTION DAY HAPPENING ON TUESDAY JUNE 14.
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DIFFERENT SCHEDULES AND DIFFERENT TYPES OF ELECTIONS.BEST THING IS TO GO ON OUR WEB SITE AND FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY TO VOTE IN ANY OF THESE EL N ELECTIONS.
SO ANY QUESTIONS SO FAR? OKAY.
LET'S GO AHEAD AND TALK ABOUT POLLING LOCATIONS.
I HAD SEVERAL CALLS OF THE POLLING LOCATIONS FOR DISTRICT 34. IN GENERAL WHEN WE START TO LOOK FOR RECOMMENDATION OF POLLING SITES TO TAKE TO KOPZ COMMISSIONER, WE START WITH OUR BASE.
24 VOTE LOCATIONS THAT OUR COMMUNITY IS USED TO GOING TO.
THEY HAVE BEEN ASSESSED AND DEEMED TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL VOTERS AND WE HAVE GREAT RAPPORT WITH THOSE LOCATIONS.
WHAT WE FOUND OUT RIGHT OFF THE BAT THAT TWO OF OUR VERY, VERY MAIN POLLING SITES IN WESLACO AND MERCEDES WERE POLLING LOCATIONS THAT WERE NOT LONGER IN THE OLD DISTRICT.
TEXAS CODE STATES THAT IN ORDER TO BE A POLLING LOCATION WITHIN A DISTRICT LIKE 34, THE POLLING LOCATION MUST BE IN THAT DISTRICT AND WITHIN THE BOUNDARY LINES AND THOSE WERE NOT.
THE MAJORITY OF THE VOTERS, OF THOSE 58,000 VOTERS ARE LOCATED SOUTH OF THE EXPRESSWAY, SOUTH -- IN THE SOUTH PART OF THE EASTERN PART OF THE COUNTY, NOT ALL VOTERS BECAUSE SAN JUAN IN.
SO MY TEAM THAT SPECIALIZES IN FINDING AND ASSESSING POLLING SITES SELECTED AND RECOMMEND TO YOU STEVEN F. AUSTIN WHICH BY THE WAY IS ONE OF OUR SITES FOR ELECTION DAY THAT WE USUALLY E USE. AND THIS IS A FAMILIAR ELECTION DAY SITE FOR OUR VOTERS. COULD WE HAVE USED STEVEN F.
AUSTIN FOR EARLY VOTING? THE ANSWER IS, YES.
IT COULD HAVE BEEN RECOMMENDED TO COMMISSIONERS COURT TO SELECT THAT AS WELL SO WHY WASN'T IT? WELL, THE TEAM THAT RECOMMENDED THESE CONSOLIDATIONS EXPRESSED TO ME IT WAS BECAUSE IT HAS VERY LITTLE PARKING. THE AREA AROUND THE POLLING LOCATION IS MAINLY PRIVATE PROPERTY, AND THAT CREATES SECURITY CONCERN OF MIGRANT CHILDREN WHO ATTEND STEVEN F.
AUSTIN. THEY FELT THAT ELECTION DAY ONE WHOLE DAY THAN THE VOTING PERIOD WILL BE THE RECOMMENDATION AS HAS BEEN IN THE PAST. HISTORICALLY WE USED STEVEN F.
AUSTIN FOR ELECTION DAY AND THAT IS HOW IT WAS RECOMMENDED TO OUR COURT MERCEDES IN THIS OLD DISTRICT HAS 600 VOTERS WHO QUALIFY TO VOTE IN THIS ELECTION AND PROGRESSO IS SEVEN MILES AWAY FROM THIS AREA AND THEY FELT THEY COULD BE SERVED WITH VOTERS GOING INTO THE PROGRESSO AREA.
WESLACO DURING EARLY VOTE IS NOT EVEN FOUR MILES AWAY FROM DONNA.
WE HAVE ALA MO, THE LIBRARY IN DONNA.
WE HAVE OUR PROGRESSO FAMILY COMMUNITY CENTER.
SAN JUAN HAS A SAN JUAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY.
AND FOR LINK DAY, WE ADDED IN THE STEVEN F. AUSTIN.
SO THE TEAM FELT THOSE FOUR EARLY VOTE LOCATIONS COULD SERVE THE COMMUNITY WELL. AND THAT WAS THE RECOMMENDATIONS WE SUBMITTED AND THESE ARE THE REASONS WHY.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO POINT OUT THAT WESLACO AND MERCEDES IS VERY WELL-KNOWN POLLING LOCATIONS.
WE DO HAVE SIGNAGE NOT JUST BECAUSE IT IS REQUIRED BY LAW BUT WE ALWAYS HAVE DONE IT. THE INFORMATION ON THE SIGNAGE IS LEADING THEM TO THE OTHER LOCATIONS WHICH THEY ARE ABLE TO VOTE SO TO RECAP. VERY IMPORTANT 25 VOTERS THUS FAR. WE NEED PEOPLE THE 58,000 VOTERS TO KNOW IF THEY DO QUALIFY TO VOTE AND WHERE THE EARLY VOTE LOCATIONS AND KEEP IN MIND ELECTION DAY WILL BE TUESDAY JUNE 14. WE START TODAY AND WE GO THROUGH EARLY VOTE. LINK SAY JUNE 14 NOT THE SAME AS THE LOCAL RACES TAKING PLACE RIGHT NOW.
I AM AVAILABLE FOR ANY QUESTIONS THAT THE COMMISSIONERS AND JUDGE
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MAY HAVE. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ANY QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU VERY MUCH. >> THANK YOU.
[15. Community Service Agency]
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: BACK TO 15-A. MISS LONGORIA.
>> WE HAVE MR. LONGORIA. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: GO AHEAD.
>> WE HAVE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ACCEPT AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 COMMUNITY SERVICE BLOCK GRANT.
DISASTER RELIEF SUPPLEMENT. CONTRACT 6120003565 FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS WITH AUTHORIZATION FOR JAIME LONGORIA TO SIGN ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS.
[17. Planning Department]
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED 17-A. >> TJ WITH THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT. ITEM 17 A, B, C AND D.
AJ VASQUEZ SUBDIVISION, $1500. HIGHLAND MANOR, $28 500.
AND KINGDOM ESTATES SUBDIVISION FOR $66,000.
AND D, CARRIZALES FOR $18,000. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: 112 LOTS.
ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE MOTION CARRIED.
>> T SM OVALLE, ONE LOT. IVALEK SUBDIVISION PRECINCT 3, ONE LOT CENTER POINT AT ALAMO ROAD DUB HAVE I SIGNIFICANCES PRECINCT 4, ONE LOT. NUMBER 19 PRECINCT NUMBER 3.
PLEASANT VIEW ESTATES, 51 LOTS. AND
WE RECOMMEND APPROVAL FOR ALL 2 12.
>> I NEED TO ABSTAIN. >> YES, JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS.
COMMISSIONER VILLARREAL WILL ABSOLUTELY STAINING FROM ANY ACTION REGARDING THE SUBD N SUBDIVISION.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: WHICH ONE? >> F.
>> I MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIES. YOU WANT TO MOVE FOR ITEM F?
>> MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE F. >> SECOND.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. LET THE RECORD REFLECT THAT COMMISSIONER VILLARREAL ABSTAINED.
>> JUST FOR THE RECORD TO APPROVE ITEMS 2 A--- K? L? SORRY.
EXCEPT FOR ITEM F AND NEXT ITEM FOR ITEM F AND COMMISSIONER
VILLARREAL ABSTAINED. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: YES.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: I THINK THAT CONCLUDES EVERYTHING?
>> YES, SIR, THANK YOU. >> 19-B, I BELIEVE.
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>> JUDGE CORTEZ: OKAY, THAT'S RIGHT.
19-B. >> REQUESTING APPROVAL TO NAME 30-FOOT PRIVATE ROAD ACCESS EASEMENT ALONG LOT 8, BLOCK 238, TEXAS-MEXICAN SURVEY, HIDALGO COUNTY AS MERCY SERVICE ROAD FOR 911 PURPOSES FOR THE 911 DEPARTMENT.
>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> IS SECOND.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> GOOD MORNING -- GOOD
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AFTERNOON, COMMISSIONERS, DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT. ITEM 20 A, IF I MAY HAVE AUTHORITY -- APPROVAL TO SUBMIT A REQUEST FOR UNCLAIMED CAPITAL CREDITS FROM THE TEXAS COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS AUTHORIZED UNDER SECTION 74.602 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY WITH THE JUDGE TO SIGN THE LETTER RE T REQUEST.>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> ITEM 20 B, DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CONTRIBUTION IN AID OF CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT OF ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SERVICES WITH AEP FOR THE QUIETUD SUBDIVISION.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CA S CARRIES.
>> ITEM C, ARPA GRANT, USE ARPA RELIEF FUNDS FOR ACCESSORY AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SOFTWARE THAT WILL PROVIDE VISIBILITY OF NETWORK TO ASSIST WITH THE COUNTY WITH THE ONGOING CO 9
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> ITEM 20 C-2, CONSIDERATION AND ACTION TO APPROVE THE USE OF ARPA RELIEF FUNDS FOR THE MISSION ISD YOUTH WELLNESS C S CAMPS. INTENDS TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL WELLNESS OF STUDENTS AND CAUSED BY THE ONGOING COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. ARPA PROJECT 22-110-086.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS, FOR THE RECORD A PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FORM SUBMITTED BY MISS FERN MCCLARTY. AND SHE IS NOT PRESENT.
>> THANK YOU, ITEM 20 C-3 TO REQUEST FOR THE LOUISIANA JOYA YOUTH WELLNESS KAHN CAMP. TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL WELLNESS.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> A PUBLIC INFORMATION FORM SUBMITTED BY MISS FERN MCCLARTY BUT SHE IS NOT PRESENT.
>> ITEM 20-C-4, DISCUSSION TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING OF MEDCARE EMS. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> SECOND JUDGE JUDGE MOTION CARRIES.
>> THANK YOU, ITEM 20 D 1, CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4.
APPROVAL FOR FUND BALANCE FOR CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4, CHAPTER 59 IN THE AMOUNT OF $156 THOUSAND IN.
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>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> MAY INVEST A DRUM ROLL FOR
THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT. >> GOOD AFTERNOON, JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS. 21 A-1, REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR SUPPLEMENTAL NUMBER 1 FOR 0435 WITH SAMES, INC. TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT TO CLARIFY THE METHOD OF PAYMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE
WORK AUGHT AWE AUTHORIZATION. >> SO MOVED.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> 21 A-2, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL NUMBER 2, WORK AUTHORIZATION TO B 2 Z ENGINEERING.
FEE SCHEDULE WITH THE REVISED DOCUMENT AS ATTACHED.
>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> ITEM 21-A-3-A REQUESTING APPROVAL FOR THE CHANGE ORDER FOR PROCUREMENT AND INSTALLATION OF MOVABLE FURNITURE CHANGE ORDER NUMBER CO 005 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $104,795.48. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIES.
>> ITEM B, REQUEST AUTHORITY FOR THE COUNTY JUDGE AND VA LDE
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CA D CARRIED. AND ITEMS B, REQUESTING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN REQUIRED DOCUMENT.
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>> B, PRESENTATION OF SCORING GRID FOR THE PURPOSE OF RANKING BY COMMISSIONERS COURT OF THE FIRMS GRADED WITH AGENDA ITEM 5 85860 FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES.
RANKING, B 2 Z ENGINEERING, 0 380.
AND SAMES, INC. AND PEREZ CONSULTING ENGINEERING.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: >> FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE FEASIBILITY AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR AN ANIMAL
CONTROL FACILITY. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING CHANGE ORDER AS RECOMMENDED BY PROJECT MANAGER B2Z ENGINEERING WITH THE PRECINCT 4 JUSTICE CENTER.
THE FOLLOWING IS THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT WITH $4,026,100 WITH A CHANGE ORDER OF $140. TOILET TISSUE DISPENSER AND BALANCE OF UPGRADE FOR EMERGENCY GENERATOR $6486.10.
TOTAL IS $6 3466.10 TO A NEW OF $4032 446.10.
>> B, REQUESTING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN REQUIRED
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> FOR THE RECORD, STATE THAT ITEM 21 B-1, THE RANKING AND THE SCORES THAT WERE READ OUT, THE SCORES WERE UPDATED AS THERE WAS ONE -- ONE DOCUMENT THAT WAS -- THAT WAS LEFT OUT.
WE DID RECEIVE IT FRIDAY. SO, AGAIN -- BUT THE RANKINGS DID NOT CHANGE OR THE SCORES DID NOT CHANGE THE RANKINGS.
THAT IS WHY -- THAT IS WHY THERE IS UPDATED SCORES.
>> AS A MATTER OF CLARIFICATION. >> YES, AS A MATTER OF
CLARIFICATION. >> SORRY ABOUT THAT.
>> THANK YOU. >> 21 B 3 A REQUESTING ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL FROM JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. $78 702.60 THROUGH TIPS COOPERATIVE CONTRACT 22010601 FOR THE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR THE NEW JUSTICE CENTER LOCATED PRECINCT
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> AND B, REQUESTING NORTH TO SUBMIT JOHNSON CONTROLS RIDERS TO H VA C INSTALLATION FOR $250,000 AS REQUESTED TO MAKE SURE THAT THEY ARE EQUITABLE, REASONABLE AND CONSISTENT WITH
THE MARKET PLACE. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> C 1 A, REQUESTING EXEMPTION FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT, UNDER TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE 262.024.
>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> AND B, ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF PERSONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT AND FEE SCHEDULE RELATING TO COUNTY PLANNING AND ECONOMIC SERVICES WITH -- I WILL MAKE A CORRECTION. REPLACE MIKE PETTIS TO MIKE PEREZ
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: MOTION CA D CARRIED.
. >> 21 D 2 A REQUEST THOR TO REJECT FOR BIDS FOR LEASE OF PARCEL CITIZENS COLLECTION SITE
MERCEDES AREA. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> B, REQUESTING AUTHORITY TO ADVERTISE WITH APPROVAL OF RFB PROCUREMENT PACKET FOR LEASE OF PARCEL FOR CITIZEN COLLECTION
SIGHT INCLUDING READVERTISING. >> MOTION.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR,
SAY AYE, MOTION. >> 21 E-1 A REQUESTING EXEMPTION
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FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> B, PRESENTING SCORING GRID FOR PURPOSE OF RANKING FROM COMMISSIONERS COURT OF THE COUNTY APPROVED POOL FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR PROJECTS LOCATED WITHIN PRECINCT NUMBER 2. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE RANKING, KANE LINDSEY, AND QUINTANILLA HEADILY.
SAMES, INC. DOES THE COURT WISH TO DO IT AS
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> AND C, REQUESTING THE NUMBER ONE FIRM FOR KANE LINDSEY FOR
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: FAR FAR.
MOTION CARRIED. >> PRECINCT 3, PRESENTATION OF QUALIFIED SEOUL RESPONSE FROM BIG D TRACTOR AND DBA BLUE CAT
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: FAR FAR.
MOTION CARRIED. >> GI FINAL NEGOTIATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH L & G CONSULTING ENGINEERS.
>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> B, OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH L & G CONSULTING WORTH AUTHORIZATION IN $5 4,976.64 TO PRO REED IS ENGINEERING SERVICES.
>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> PURSUANT TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AGREEMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> B, PRESENTATION AND APPROVAL FOR THE SCORING GRID BY COMMISSIONERS COURT.
FIRMS EVALUATED FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR GEOTECHNICAL.
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE RANKINGS. RABA KISTNER, 294.
EARTH COMPANY LLC, 281. AND HVJ, A 279.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> C, AUTHORITY FOR THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT TO NEGOTIATE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE WITH THE NUMBER ONE RANKED FIRM RABA KISTNER FOR THE ROAD PROJECT LOCATED IN PRECINCT NUMBER 4.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> ITEM BIDDING, I'M FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> B, PRESENTATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SCORING GRID FOR PURPOSES OF COMMISSIONERS COURT AS COUNTIES APPROVED FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES FOR COLONIA TEJANO STORMWATER PROJECT.
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE RANKINGS. MILLENNIUM GROUP, 294.
TERRACON, 286. AND L AND G ENGINEERS 280.
RANKED AS PRESENTED. >> MOTION.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> AND ITEM C, FOR THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT FOR NEGOTIATE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FOR MILLENIAL.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> G 4, REQUESTING ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL FOR NEGOTIATED AGREEMENTS TO AWARD THE NUMBER RANKED FIRM THE 5125 COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,888 888 AS THE TERRY ROAD STORMWATER PROJECT IN LOWE KATEED IN PRECINCT NUMBER 4
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> 21-A-4 REQUESTING ACCEPTANCE FOR FINAL NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT, THE FOLLOWING ARE THE VENDORS, AADAPCO LLC, CLARK E MOSQUITO CONTROL, ES O PC O, AND RENTOKIL.
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A MULTIPLE AWARDS CONTRACT. >> SO MOVED.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> 21-H-2, PRESENTATION OF QUALIFIED SEOUL RESPONSE FOR QUEST DIAGNOSTICS CLINICAL LABORATORY.
>> MOTION TO APPROVE. >> SECOND.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> 21 I-1, RECOMMEND AWARD TO LOWEST OR MOST RESPONSIVE BIDDER VAZALDUA AND ASSOCIATE FOR
ONLINE CREDIT RECOVERY. >> SO MOVED.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> J 1, REQUEST APPROVAL FOR FIRE ALARM AND SECURITY MONITORING SERVICES TO SUPERIOR ALARM WITH THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE VENDOR MEETING ALL QUALIFICATIONS.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> 21 K 1, REQUESTING ACCEPTANCE APPROVAL TO AWARD JOB ORDER CONTRACT HERRCON LLC WITH BUY BOARD IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED FOR THE SHERIFF PERIMETER
FENCE REPAIRS. >> MOTION TO APPROVE.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> K-2, REQUESTING APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT TO LEASE SPACE HCSO BRAVO SUBSTATION TO TEXAS ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION WITH THE OPTION TO
RENEW A ONE-YEAR TERM. >> IN FAVOR.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> FOR THE RECORD WE HAVE A PUBLIC INFORMATION FORM FROM FERN MCCLARTY BUT SHE IS NOT PRESENT.
>> ADDITIONAL SIX MONTH AGREEMENT WITH MM S LABS PRESENTED AND FEE SCHEDULE. SERVICES INCLUDE VERY POST MORATORIUM, TOCKCOLOGY REPORTS THROUGH SUB MIG OF ANALYSIS AND CHAIN OF CUSTODY FORM AS PROVIDED AND REQUESTED BY THE VENDOR SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE OF HB 1295.
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>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
>> THANK YOU. >> ITEM 22 A EXECUTIVE PRESENTATION FOR DISCUSSION OF THE FOLLOWING.
THERE IS NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN ON ONE NEW COURTHOUSE PROJECT UPDATES. TWO, UPDATE ON COUNTY OWNED BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, RELOCATION AND RENOVATION REPAIR PROJECTS. NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN.
ABOUT, EMERGENCY SITUATION OCCURRING SINCE THE LAST AGENDA MEETING. NO ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN THIS WEEK.
22-B, DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION AND ACTION TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY JUDGE OR EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO SIGN LETTER OF INTENT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY. >> SO MOVED.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
>> 22-B-2, DISCUSSING CONSIDERING AND ACTION TO SIGN A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT OR CONTRACTS.
>> SO MANUFACTURED. >> SECOND.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS FOR THE RECORD, A PUBLIC PARTICIPATING FORM ON ITEM 22 B 1-2 BY MISS FERN MCCLARTY BUT SHE IS NOT PRESENT.
ITEM 22 C, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF EASEMENT AND RIGHT-OF-WAY WITH AEP FOR THE NEW JUSTICE CENTER IN EDINBURGH AND AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY JUDGE TO SIGN DOCK SPUMS.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> 22-D, DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF TEXAS BORDER COALITION MEMBERSHIP.
COMMISSIONERS, WE DID RECEIVE CORRESPONDENCE WITH RESPECT TO THE COALITION AND MEMBERSHIP ON BEHALF OF HIDALGO COUNTY.
JUDGE, WOULD YOU LIKE TO ELABORATE? ONE JUDGE I RECOMMEND MEM P MEMBERSHIP.
I RECOMMEND MEMBERSHIP AT A REDUCED RATE OF 10.
>> JUDGE CORTEZ: ALL IN FAVOR, SAY AYE.
MOTION CARRIED. >> JUDGE, FOR THE RECORD MEMBERSHIP IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000.
[23. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding: A. County response to disaster/health emergency: 1. CARES Act and American Rescue Plan Act Funds B. Measures necessary to preserve public health and safety C. Direction regarding County government operations, including but not limited to essential functions]
>> ITEM 22--- SORRY, 23, DISCUSSION CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A, COUNTY RESPONSE TO DISASTER HEALTH EMERGENCY. 1, CARES ACT.
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NO SPECIFIC ACTION. B, MEASURES TO PRESERVE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY. NO ACTION ON THIS ITEM.AND C, DIRECTION REGARDING COUNTY GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
JUDGE, WE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW RECOMMENDED CDC GUIDELINES WITH ANY ISSUES RELATED TO THE PANDEMIC.
WE CONTINUE TO WORK WITH FACILITIES MANAGEMENT TO ADDRESS ANY FACILITIES ISSUES. AND THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF OUR RESIDENTS FOR THE COUNTY OF HIDALGO COUNTY.
AND THE EMPLOYEES THAT PROVIDE THAT VALUABLE SERVICE.
JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS. WE HAVE GONE TO CLOSED SESSION.
AND WE HAVE ADDRESSED ALL THE OPEN SESSION ITEMS BY WAY OF 26 A, B, C, D, E, F AND G FOR THE RECORD.
NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN ON -- ON AGENDA ITEM 25 A AND 25 B.
AND THERE IS NO ACTION TO BE TAKEN ON ITEM 27 AND NO ACTION ON ITEM 28. JUDGE, COMMISSIONERS, WE HAVE
ADJOURNMENT. >> JUDGE CORTEZ: I HAVE A
MOTION TO ADJOURN. >> MOTION MADE.
>> SECOND. >> JUDGE CORTEZ:
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