CC REGULAR
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
February 14, 2011
9:30 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:
1.
Roll Call
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Prayer
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5.
Open Forum
6.
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra:
A.
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation."
2. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation"
2. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation"
B.
Approval to authorize Ramon Garcia, Hidalgo County Judge, to sign Power of Attorney forms for title purposes to settle claim with Travelers Insurance Company.
C.
Jail (2010):
1. Approval to designate the amount of $3,901,047.80 in the year 2010 for expenditures related to repairs and maintenance of the County Jail in connection to the Landmark case settlement agreement, case #C-3123-03-I.
2. Approval to un-designate the amount of $31,711.57 in the year 2010 to issue payment to S & B Infrastructure, LTD for repairs to the County Jail building.
3. Approval of 2010 appropriation of funds in the amount of $31,711.57 to issue payment for Invoice #U1189.100-01 to S & B Infrastructure, LTD.
1. Approval to designate the amount of $3,901,047.80 in the year 2010 for expenditures related to repairs and maintenance of the County Jail in connection to the Landmark case settlement agreement, case #C-3123-03-I.
2. Approval to un-designate the amount of $31,711.57 in the year 2010 to issue payment to S & B Infrastructure, LTD for repairs to the County Jail building.
3. Approval of 2010 appropriation of funds in the amount of $31,711.57 to issue payment for Invoice #U1189.100-01 to S & B Infrastructure, LTD.
7.
County Judge's Office:
A.
1. Approval of the following personnel actions:
2. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
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Action
|
Slot No.
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Employment Status
|
Position Title
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Budgeted Salary
|
|
Delete
|
0020
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Full-time
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Administrative Aide II
|
($35,000.00)
|
|
Create
|
0033
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Part-time
|
Administrative Aide II
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$17,500.00
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Create
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0034
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Part-time
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Administrative Aide II
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$17,500.00
|
2. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
B.
Presentation, discussion, and approval of 2011/2012 Membership Dues to the U.S./Mexico Border Counties Coalition with authority for Auditor to issue payment after review and audit procedures are completed with authority for County Treasurer to issue check.
C.
Resolution in support of Slot Machines at Racetracks
D.
Historical Commission:
1. Presentation of report from the Hidalgo County Historical Commission.
2. Approval for the appointment/reappointment of members to the Hidalgo County Historical Commission.
1. Presentation of report from the Hidalgo County Historical Commission.
2. Approval for the appointment/reappointment of members to the Hidalgo County Historical Commission.
8.
Constables:
A.
Constable Pct. #5:
Approval to submit revised FY 2010 Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Audit Reporting Form to Office of the Attorney General, previously approved by court on 2/1/11.
Approval to submit revised FY 2010 Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Audit Reporting Form to Office of the Attorney General, previously approved by court on 2/1/11.
9.
Sheriff's Office - Chief Martinez:
A.
Pursuant to Hidalgo County Cellular Telephone Policy, presentation, acceptance and approval of Wireless Device Request Form (Cell Phone Upgrades and Cell Phone Line Additions) for the following:
1. Approval of Requisition #189723 for cell phone upgrades. Purchase consist of 28 Sanyo Taho (Rugged, flip, water resistant) phones at $0.99 each and 28 LG Optimus S (Android) - PDA phones at $0.99 each for a total of $55.44.
2. Approval of Requisition #189734 for cell phone line additions. Purchase consist of 3 Sanyo Taho (rugged, flip, water resistan) phones at $0.99 each and 4 LG Optimus S (Android)-PDA phones at $0.99 each for a total of $6.93
1. Approval of Requisition #189723 for cell phone upgrades. Purchase consist of 28 Sanyo Taho (Rugged, flip, water resistant) phones at $0.99 each and 28 LG Optimus S (Android) - PDA phones at $0.99 each for a total of $55.44.
2. Approval of Requisition #189734 for cell phone line additions. Purchase consist of 3 Sanyo Taho (rugged, flip, water resistan) phones at $0.99 each and 4 LG Optimus S (Android)-PDA phones at $0.99 each for a total of $6.93
10.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez:
A.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and/or Expenditures
B.
Discussion, consideration and approval to transfer $2,125,000 to the County of Hidalgo Medicaid Supplemental Program Escrow Account for Indigent Health Care expenditures for the 1st Quarter of Fiscal Year 2011.
11.
Fire Marshal's Office - Juan Martinez:
A.
Discussion and action on Burn Ban for 90 days.
12.
I.T. Department - Renan Ramirez:
A.
Hidalgo County WIC:
Authorization to purchase through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-604 (Requisition#187716) with awarded vendor VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
Authorization to purchase through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-604 (Requisition#187716) with awarded vendor VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
| Qty: | Description: | Department: | User: | Service Total: | Equipment Total: |
| 1 | Data Card | Hidalgo County WIC | Office Use | Unlimited Plan $37.99/mo + Taxes/Fees $5.00/mo=$42.99/mo | $0 |
B.
Planning Dept.:
Authorization to upgrade cell phone plans through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-604 (REQUISITION#189600) with awarded vendor VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
Authorization to upgrade cell phone plans through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-604 (REQUISITION#189600) with awarded vendor VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
| Qty: | Department: | User: | Plan Upgrade: | Phone Number: |
| 1 | Planning | Jose R. Tovar | Nationwide Unlimited Talk & Text @ $72.89 + $5.00 Taxes/Fees = $77.89/mo | 956-648-7780 |
| 1 | Planning | Humberto Garza | Nationwide Unlimited Talk & Text @ $72.89 + $5.00 Taxes/Fees = $77.89/mo | 956-648-7857 |
| 1 | Planning | Roy Cantu | Nationwide Unlimited Talk & Text @ $72.89 + $5.00 Taxes/Fees = $77.89/mo | 956-648-7860 |
| 1 | Planning | Rodolfo Rios | Nationwide Unlimited Talk @ $56.69 + $5.00 Taxes/Fees = $61.69/mo | 956-648-7923 |
| 1 | Planning | Gilberto Pecina | Nationwide Talk Small Business Plan Share 4000 mins. @ $39.15 + $5.00 Taxes/Fees = $44.15/mo | 956-648-7053 |
| 1 | Planning | Edgar Isidro | Nationwide Talk Small Business Plan Share 4000 mins. @ $39.15 + $5.00 Taxes/Fees = $44.15/mo | 956-648-7812 |
| 1 | Planning | Efrain Ceballos | Nationwide Talk Small Business Plan Share 4000 mins. @ $39.15 + $5.00 Taxes/Fees = $44.15/mo | 956-648-7006 |
| 1 | Planning | Jonathan Isidro | Nationwide Talk Small Business Plan Share 4000 mins. @ $39.15 + $5.00 Taxes/Fees = $44.15/mo | 956-515-6020 |
| 1 | Planning | Arturo A. Hernandez | Nationwide Talk Small Business Plan Share 4000 mins. @ $39.15 + $5.00 Taxes/Fees = $44.15/mo | 956-515-6860 |
13.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
A.
1. Public Hearing concerning a proposed Program Amendment for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4. The proposed amendment will add additional streets to the Urban County Program work plan Years 20, 21 & 22 (2007, 2008 & 2009).
2. Requesting approval of a Program Amendment for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, Years 20, 21 & 22 (2007,2008 & 2009) Urban County Program work plan. The proposed amendment will add additional streets to its street improvements activity.
2. Requesting approval of a Program Amendment for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, Years 20, 21 & 22 (2007,2008 & 2009) Urban County Program work plan. The proposed amendment will add additional streets to its street improvements activity.
B.
Urban County Program is requesting approval of a program amendment for the City of Weslaco Urban County Program Years 19 - 21 (2006-2008). The amendment will include a new water/sewer improvements project.
C.
Requesting authorization to dispose of Community Development Block Grant records for Program Years 1992 through 1998.
14.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Quintanilla:
A.
1. Approval to make payment of claim, invoice #EE-07394A, for $5,600.00 for period of 10/8/10 thru 11/4/10 from Nueces Power for rental of equipment that was extended by 30 days without acquiring a purchase order for the extension by the previous administration, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor (refer to PO # 645285).
2. Approval to make payment of claim, invoice #E152, for $6,131.60 from Pavement Markings (E-10-46-03-16) for striping of road located on Mile 13 from Fm 88 to Mile 6 West that was authorized by the previous administration, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
2. Approval to make payment of claim, invoice #E152, for $6,131.60 from Pavement Markings (E-10-46-03-16) for striping of road located on Mile 13 from Fm 88 to Mile 6 West that was authorized by the previous administration, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
15.
Precinct #2 - Comm. H. Palacios:
A.
Resolution to approve the designation of roadways within Hidalgo County that are part of the Hidalgo County Non-Radioactive Hazardous Materials Movement Routes.
16.
Precinct #4 - Comm. J. Palacios:
A.
Pct. 4 P/U RD (1200):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions:
2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
1. Approval of the following personnel actions:
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Action
|
Slot No.
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Position Title
|
Budgeted Salary
|
|
Delete
|
0005
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Heavy Equipment Operator III
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($38,205.00)
|
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Delete
|
0029
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Heavy Equipment Operator II
|
($26,090.00)
|
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Create
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0065
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Heavy Equipment Operator II
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$31,500.00
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Create
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0066
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Heavy Equipment Operator II
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$31,500.00
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Cost Savings:
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($1,295.00)
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2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
17.
Budget & Management - Raul Silguero Jr.:
A.
Budget Appropriations:
1.
Self-Funded Health Benefits (2201):
Approval of 2011 appropriation of funds for DBM-Health Insurance Administration, program #009, in the amount of $40,000.00 to fund Conexis administrative services agreement for C.O.B.R.A.
Approval of 2011 appropriation of funds for DBM-Health Insurance Administration, program #009, in the amount of $40,000.00 to fund Conexis administrative services agreement for C.O.B.R.A.
2.
Special Revenue & Internal Service Funds:
Approval of 2011 appropriation of funds to fund various open PO rollovers
Approval of 2011 appropriation of funds to fund various open PO rollovers
B.
Salary Schedule Changes:
1.
DBM Workers Comp. Division (2202) & Executive Office (1100):
a. Approval of the following personnel actions:
b. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
c. Approval of revised salary schedules.
a. Approval of the following personnel actions:
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Action
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Department (Program)
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Slot No.
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Position Title
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Grade & Step
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Salary
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|
Delete
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DBM W/C Division
(115-065) |
0012
|
Claims Investigator II
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13, 7
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($56,563.00)
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Create
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Executive Office
(125-001) |
0009
|
Administrative Assistant IV
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10, 1
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37,109.00
|
b. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
c. Approval of revised salary schedules.
18.
Purchasing Department - Marty Salazar:
Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(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 FOWARDED 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).
Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(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 FOWARDED 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).
A.
Hidalgo County
1.
Current inter-local(s) and/or contract(s) for the "Housing of Inmates"
2.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action
Including, but not limited to, the following items in connection with New Adult Detention Center:
a) Detention Facility Law Enforcement Center Design- Build Contract with including action regarding Landmark Application for payment, final punch list and release of retainage
b) Construction of additional pod(s)
c) Selection and engagement of an architect for the construction of additional pods
Including, but not limited to, the following items in connection with New Adult Detention Center:
a) Detention Facility Law Enforcement Center Design- Build Contract with including action regarding Landmark Application for payment, final punch list and release of retainage
b) Construction of additional pod(s)
c) Selection and engagement of an architect for the construction of additional pods
3.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action (if necessary) including, but not limited to the following:
a) Renovations of administration building
b) Other ongoing county owned building construction, renovation repair projects
c) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
a) Renovations of administration building
b) Other ongoing county owned building construction, renovation repair projects
c) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
B.
Pct. 1
1.
Recommending award of bid and approval of contract to low bidder (Universal Truckers, Inc.) meeting all specifications for: Hauling Services of Millings Material - Bid No. 2010-386-12-29-ERT.
C.
Pct. 2
1.
a. Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval to pay United Rental Northwest, Inc. invoice(s) #87000282-001 for the amount only of $1,322.97 with date of 04/12/2010 & #90844954-001 for $3,243.23 with date of 11/15/2010.
b. Requesting payment by authorizing exemption from County Purchasing Policy.
b. Requesting payment by authorizing exemption from County Purchasing Policy.
D.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
Approval of Amendment to Service Contract #C-10-290-12-07 with ITW Food Equipment Group LLC d/b/a HOBART SERVICE for the "MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES" for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (approved by CC-12/07/10) reflecting the correct commencement date of contract as 1-1-11 and expiration as 12-31-11.
E.
Co. Wide
1.
HIDALGO COUNTY RE: REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS-
Requesting authority to obtain and approval of (when applicable), including, but not limited to, the following items necessary in anticipation of real property/estate acquisition(s): fair market value appraisals, inspections, surveys, all phases-environmental assessments, title reports or title policies services, commercial contracts (improved property) or option contracts with authority for County Auditor to issue required earnest money payment(s) or option payment(s) and County Judge or Presiding Officer to execute necessary/required document(s)
Requesting authority to obtain and approval of (when applicable), including, but not limited to, the following items necessary in anticipation of real property/estate acquisition(s): fair market value appraisals, inspections, surveys, all phases-environmental assessments, title reports or title policies services, commercial contracts (improved property) or option contracts with authority for County Auditor to issue required earnest money payment(s) or option payment(s) and County Judge or Presiding Officer to execute necessary/required document(s)
19.
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Cause No. C-3123-03-I; Hidalgo County, Texas v. Landmark Organization, L.P. et al
C.
Pending and/or potential litigation
D.
Cause #CL-10-0436-D; Jose Rodriguez v. County of Hidalgo
E.
Cause #709-CV-00316; Alma Sanchez v. Hidalgo Co. Sheriff's Dept.
F.
Cause No. C-2483-10-B; Joel Quintanilla, et al v. Rene A. Ramirez, et al
G.
C-1135-10-G; Jose Luis Salas, et al v. County of Hidalgo
H.
CL-09-3518-F; Guadalupe Guzman, individually and as next friend of Angelli Nahomi Martinez and Anay Yiselle Garcia v. County of Hidalgo
20.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Cause No. C-3123-03-I; Hidalgo County, Texas v. Landmark Organization, L.P. et al
C.
Pending and/or potential litigation
D.
Cause #CL-10-0436-D; Jose Rodriguez v. County of Hidalgo
E.
Cause #709-CV-00316; Alma Sanchez v. Hidalgo Co. Sheriff's Dept.
F.
Cause No. C-2483-10-B; Joel Quintanilla, et al v. Rene A. Ramirez, et al
G.
C-1135-10-G; Jose Luis Salas, et al v. County of Hidalgo
H.
CL-09-3518-F; Guadalupe Guzman, individually and as next friend of Angelli Nahomi Martinez and Anay Yiselle Garcia v. County of Hidalgo
21.
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
22.
Open Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
23.
Adjourn