CC REGULAR
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
April 19, 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 accept settlement check from Fred Loya Insurance Agency in the amount of $517.00 to settle auto accident with County vehicle. (Budget & Mgmt Office)
7.
Constables:
A.
Constable Pct. #3 (1220):
1. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the 2011 LEOSE (Peace Officer Allocation) received from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts office.
2. Approval of 2011 appropriation of funds for the Constable Precinct No. 3- LEOSE (1220) in the amount of $1,690.56 and 2010 LEOSE interest earned in the amount of $1.96 for a total amount of $1,692.52.
1. Approval of certification of revenues, as certified by the County Auditor, for the 2011 LEOSE (Peace Officer Allocation) received from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts office.
2. Approval of 2011 appropriation of funds for the Constable Precinct No. 3- LEOSE (1220) in the amount of $1,690.56 and 2010 LEOSE interest earned in the amount of $1.96 for a total amount of $1,692.52.
8.
County Judge's Office:
A.
1. Appointment of temporary Justice of the Peace in accordance with Section 27.055 (b) of Texas Government Code to serve for the duration of disability of Justice of the Peace Pct. 4, Pl. 2
2. Approval of Official's Bond
3. Administer Oath of Office
2. Approval of Official's Bond
3. Administer Oath of Office
9.
County Courts at Law:
A.
County Court At Law No. 1 (1100):
1. Approval to create one (1) temporary full-time Court Clerk position, slot no. T006, budgeted salary $24,960.00/yr (hourly rate $12.00), position not to exceed six (6) months.
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
1. Approval to create one (1) temporary full-time Court Clerk position, slot no. T006, budgeted salary $24,960.00/yr (hourly rate $12.00), position not to exceed six (6) months.
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
10.
Sheriff's Office - Chief Martinez:
A.
Sheriff & Jail (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions:
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfers.
3. Approval of revised salary schedules.
1. Approval of the following personnel actions:
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SHERIFF (1100):
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Action
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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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0017
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Senior Crime Analyst
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14, 1
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$50,487.00
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Create
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0361
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Budget Manager II
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17, 1
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$63,599.00
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Create
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0362
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Procurement Specialist
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12, 1
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$43,284.00
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Action
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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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0399
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Community Service Specialist
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7, 2
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$30,489.00
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2. Approval of interdepartmental transfers.
3. Approval of revised salary schedules.
B.
Sheriff's- Click It or Ticket Mobilization Grant (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to accept the 2011 Click It or Ticket (CIOT) Mobilization Grant with the Texas Department of Transportation.
2. Authorization for County Judge to sign grant agreement as authorized official.
3. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Click It or Ticket (CIOT) Mobilization Grant.
4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $11,980.47.
1. Authorization and approval to accept the 2011 Click It or Ticket (CIOT) Mobilization Grant with the Texas Department of Transportation.
2. Authorization for County Judge to sign grant agreement as authorized official.
3. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Click It or Ticket (CIOT) Mobilization Grant.
4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $11,980.47.
C.
Sheriff's- Local Border Security Program Grant (1284):
1. Authorization and approval to accept the Local Border Security Program Grant from the Texas Border Sheriff's Coalition (TBSC).
2. Authorization for County Judge to sign grant award notice as authorized official.
3. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by County Auditor for the Local Border Securty Program FY2010/2011 Grant.
4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $242,771.53.
1. Authorization and approval to accept the Local Border Security Program Grant from the Texas Border Sheriff's Coalition (TBSC).
2. Authorization for County Judge to sign grant award notice as authorized official.
3. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by County Auditor for the Local Border Securty Program FY2010/2011 Grant.
4. Approval of appropriation of funds in the amount of $242,771.53.
11.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez:
A.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and/or Expenditures
B.
Authorization to add Agnete M. Antons as an On Site Activity Reporting System (OARS) Designee to allow her access to the TCEQ OARS Program to be able to complete the monthly activity reports.
12.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
A.
The Urban County Program requests approval of Resolution authorizing the County Judge to act as the County's Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County's participation in the following Texas Department of Rural Affairs (TDRA) Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) Program fund applications.
2011-2012 TDRA TxCDBG Colonia Construction Fund Application
2010 Colonia Economically Distress Area Program (CEDAP)
2011-2012 TDRA TxCDBG Colonia Construction Fund Application
2010 Colonia Economically Distress Area Program (CEDAP)
13.
Planning Department - Raul Sesin:
A.
Discussion and Possible Action regarding Legislative Issues for 2011.
14.
Elections Administration - Yvonne Ramon:
A.
Approval of Contract for Lease Election Services between Hidalgo County and the City of La Joya for their election to be held on May 14, 2011
B.
Approval of Full Contract for Election Services between Hidalgo County and the City of Weslaco for their election to be held on May 14, 2011
15.
Right of Way - Joe Pena:
A.
Consideration and approval to purchase a certain tract of land described as Parcel #24 & 25 South Fork Drain Project.
16.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Quintanilla:
A.
Approval of order of the Commissioners' Court of Hidalgo County authorizing an application for a General Obligation Loan from the State Infrastructure Bank.
B.
Approval of order of the Commissioners' Court of Hidalgo County authorizing an application for a General Obligation Loan from the State Infrastructure Bank.
17.
Precinct #2 - Comm. H. Palacios:
A.
1. Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the McAllen Public Utility Board in connection with the McColl road improvement project.
2. Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Project between the County of Hidalgo and Mcallen Public Utility Board for the construction and installation of a water line along the McColl Road improvement project.
2. Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Project between the County of Hidalgo and Mcallen Public Utility Board for the construction and installation of a water line along the McColl Road improvement project.
18.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
A.
Requesting approval to name new roads for a new development located in Precinct #3 as requested by 9-1-1 Department as the following:
AIRCRAFT DR., LANDING DR., RUNWAY DR., WINGS ST., HANGAR ST., JET ST.
B.
Requesting approval to rescind action taken by Commissioners' Court on April 12, 2011 for approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and Agua Special Utility District. (AI - 26124 19.A.)
19.
Budget & Management - Raul Silguero Jr.:
A.
Salary Sweep (1100):
Approval to transfer General Fund lapsed salaries from various departments to the County Wide Administration Contingency account.
Approval to transfer General Fund lapsed salaries from various departments to the County Wide Administration Contingency account.
20.
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.
Approval to rescind action taken on agenda item #15390 (approved by CC-May 12, 2009) in as much as document was never executed by either party and thus is void and unenforceable.
2.
Requesting approval of contract document for On-Call Professional Engineering Services with "Guzman & Munoz Engineering And Surveying, Inc." for various Road and Bridge, CIP, Drainage Projects located within Precinct #1.
C.
Pct. 4
1.
Recommending award of bid (through sealed quotes) and approval of lease agreement to sole bidder Vicky I. Flores, meeting all specifications and/or requirements as attached hereto for "Citizens Collection Station in the San Manuel Area" for Pct. 4.
D.
Sheriff's Office
1.
Recommending award of bid and approval of contract document to the lowest bidder meeting all specifications and/or requirements as attached hereto for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office- "Service & Maintenance of Generators located @ Jail & Law Enforcement Cntr - Etc." RFB No. 2011-016-03-02-MEG.
21.
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.
Claim of Elizabeth Ponce
E.
C-1135-10-G; Jose Luis Salas, et al v. County of Hidalgo
22.
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.
Claim of Elizabeth Ponce
E.
C-1135-10-G; Jose Luis Salas, et al v. County of Hidalgo
23.
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
24.
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
25.
Adjourn