CC REGULAR
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
June 12, 2007
9:30 A.M.
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR 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.
Open Forum
5.
Approval of Consent Agenda
6.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez:
A.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and/or Expenditures
B.
1. Requesting authorization and approval to accept the attached amended Immunization Grant Legacy Contract # 7460007176A-2007-02, Contract # 2007-021278-002B in the amount of $431,970.00 for the period 9/01/2006 thru 8/31/2007.
2. Requesting authorization and approval of the attached amended Immunization Grant Budget for the period 9/01/2006 to 8/31/2007 (Account # 7-1293-441-00-340-012-7).
2. Requesting authorization and approval of the attached amended Immunization Grant Budget for the period 9/01/2006 to 8/31/2007 (Account # 7-1293-441-00-340-012-7).
7.
Buildings & Grounds - Daniel Flores:
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 occuring since last agenda meeting
8.
Human Resources - Esther Cortez:
A.
Swearing in of Civil Service Commissioner - Jaime Ortiz
9.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
A.
Requesting approval to cancel application for Carolina Robledo, due to refusal to abide by Urban County Program's policy.
B.
Resolution: Office of Rural Community Affairs (ORCA)
Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG)
2006 Colonia EDAP Fund Application.
Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (TxCDBG)
2006 Colonia EDAP Fund Application.
C.
Requesting approval for Precinct No. 1 to award a quote and approval of contract to Save On Pool Supplies in the amount of $1,899.99 for the purchase of a pool slide for the renovations to the swimming pool located in La Villa using Urban County Program Year 19 (2006) Precinct No. 1 Parks, Recreational Facilities forfeited funds from the City of La Villa.
D.
The Urban County Program is requesting the award of bids and approval of contracts for the rehabilitation of one (1) unit in the Countywide area in the amount of $19,992.00 to Quality Investments, the reconstruction including demolition of one (1) unit in the Countywide area in the total amount $41,000.00 to Rolando's General Construction and one (1) unit in the City of Mercedes in the total amount of $41,500.00 to De Leon Construction.
E.
Approval to award a Service Contract to DCC, Inc. for the purchase of swimming pool materials for the renovations to the pool house located in La Villa using Urban County Program Year 19 (2006) Precinct No. 1 Parks, Recreational Facilities forfeited funds from the City of La Villa in the amount of $2,465.17.
F.
1. Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3 is requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a) for professional engineering material testing services for the design of Year 19 (2006) Street Improvements, utilizing Precinct No. 3 funding.
2. Requesting ratification of the ranking of L & G Laboratory (highest scored/graded firm from three (3) of the County's approved "Pool") with approval of a professional engineering material testing services contract with L&G Engineering Laboratory and Precinct No. 3 for Construction Materials Testing utilizing Urban County Program Year 19 (2006) Street Improvement funds in the amount of $23,055.75.
2. Requesting ratification of the ranking of L & G Laboratory (highest scored/graded firm from three (3) of the County's approved "Pool") with approval of a professional engineering material testing services contract with L&G Engineering Laboratory and Precinct No. 3 for Construction Materials Testing utilizing Urban County Program Year 19 (2006) Street Improvement funds in the amount of $23,055.75.
G.
Approval to award a Service Contract to Home Depot for the purchase of electrical materials for the renovations to the pool house located in La Villa using Urban County Program Year 19 (2006) Precinct No. 1 Parks, Recreational Facilities forfeited funds from the City of La Villa in the amount of $1,500.56.
10.
Office of the County Judge:
A.
Approval of Proclamation for Vela Family Reunion.
B.
Approval of Resolution recognizing the Valley View High School Mariachi Group
11.
Planning Department - Raul Sesin:
A.
1. PRELIMINARY APPROVAL
A. Jo-Jo Subdivision Pct. 3 (Jose Guzman)
B. Gamez Subdivision Pct. 1 (Jaime Gamez)
C. RJF Subdivision Pct. 1 (Roy Fuentes)
D. JG Subdivision Pct. 1 (Maria Guerrero)
2. FINAL APPROVAL
A. Bendicion Subdivision Pct. 1 (Saul Valdez)
3. FINAL APPROVAL WITH FINANCIAL GUARANTEE
A. Stripes No. 2232 Subdivision Pct. 4 (Delicia Espinoza)
B. Taurus Estates No. 21 Subdivision Pct. 3 (Leonel Bazan)
C. Sahara Estates No. 2 Subdivision Pct. 4 (Richard Garza)
A. Jo-Jo Subdivision Pct. 3 (Jose Guzman)
B. Gamez Subdivision Pct. 1 (Jaime Gamez)
C. RJF Subdivision Pct. 1 (Roy Fuentes)
D. JG Subdivision Pct. 1 (Maria Guerrero)
2. FINAL APPROVAL
A. Bendicion Subdivision Pct. 1 (Saul Valdez)
3. FINAL APPROVAL WITH FINANCIAL GUARANTEE
A. Stripes No. 2232 Subdivision Pct. 4 (Delicia Espinoza)
B. Taurus Estates No. 21 Subdivision Pct. 3 (Leonel Bazan)
C. Sahara Estates No. 2 Subdivision Pct. 4 (Richard Garza)
12.
Elections Administration - Teresa Navarro:
A.
Discussion, consideration and approval to apply for the following grant agreement under the Help America Vote Act Grant Awards (HAVA):
1. TEAM Compatibility - $15,000.00
2. Polling Place Accessibility - $7,000.00
3. Opportunity for Access - $1,850.00
1. TEAM Compatibility - $15,000.00
2. Polling Place Accessibility - $7,000.00
3. Opportunity for Access - $1,850.00
B.
Election Services Agreement (leasing of equipment) between the County of Hidalgo and City of Edcouch for their June 19, 2007 Special Election
13.
Head Start Program - Teresa Flores:
A.
Discussion/Approval of Bid Award and Contract to Low Bidders Meeting all Specifications for:
1. Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repair Bid #:2007-05-009
2. Plumbing Repair - Bid #:2007-05-10
3. Lawn Care - Bid #:2007-05-011
1. Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repair Bid #:2007-05-009
2. Plumbing Repair - Bid #:2007-05-10
3. Lawn Care - Bid #:2007-05-011
B.
Discussion/Approval for Consideration and Acceptance of Providers Meeting all Specifications and Requirements for the Following Request for Qualifications (RFQs):
1. Medical and Dental RFQs #2007-03-006
2. Mental Health RFQs #2007-03-007
3. Special Services RFQs #2007-03-008
1. Medical and Dental RFQs #2007-03-006
2. Mental Health RFQs #2007-03-007
3. Special Services RFQs #2007-03-008
C.
Discussion/Approval of the Hidalgo County Head Start Program Area Distribution for 2007-2008
D.
Report of the Post LAP-D Report
E.
Discussion/Approval of Corrective Action Plan for the Child and Adult Care Food Program Review
F.
Discussion/Approval of Bid Awards and Contracts to Bidders Meeting all Specifications for the Lease of Classroom Space in the Following Areas:
1. Weslaco Area (2) Bid#2007-03-004
1. Weslaco Area (2) Bid#2007-03-004
14.
WIC - Norma Longoria:
A.
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to delete one (1) vacant Breastfeeding Consultant position, slot #350-001-007 at $48,801.
2. Approval to create one (1) new Regular full-time Nutritionist position, slot #350-001-0198 and set salary at $38,749/yr or $18.63 /hr.
3. Approval to increase the budgeted salary for (2) two vacant LVN positions, slot no. 350-001-0046 and no. 350-001-0047 to $36,000.00/yr or $17.31/hr.
4. Approval of revised salary schedule
Changes to be effective next full pay period (06-25-07)
2. Approval to create one (1) new Regular full-time Nutritionist position, slot #350-001-0198 and set salary at $38,749/yr or $18.63 /hr.
3. Approval to increase the budgeted salary for (2) two vacant LVN positions, slot no. 350-001-0046 and no. 350-001-0047 to $36,000.00/yr or $17.31/hr.
4. Approval of revised salary schedule
Changes to be effective next full pay period (06-25-07)
15.
Purchasing Department - Marty Salazar:
NOTES:
1. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE FORWARDED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
2. ANY/ALL REQUESTS FOR ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF CLAIMS/INVOICES UNDER THIS AGENDA WILL INCLUDE AUTHORITY FOR AUDITOR TO ISSUE PAYMENT AFTER REVIEW, AUDIT AND PROCESSING PROCEDURES ARE COMPLETED
1. FOR ANY CONTRACT(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE FORWARDED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
2. ANY/ALL REQUESTS FOR ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF CLAIMS/INVOICES UNDER THIS AGENDA WILL INCLUDE AUTHORITY FOR AUDITOR TO ISSUE PAYMENT AFTER REVIEW, AUDIT AND PROCESSING PROCEDURES ARE COMPLETED
A.
Hidalgo County
1.
New Hidalgo County Jail
| Total Inmate Population: | __________ |
| Physical Count: | __________ |
| Males (in house): | __________ |
| Females (in house): | __________ |
| Out of County Facility: | __________ |
| La Villa: | __________ |
| Brooks Co. | __________ |
| Frio: | __________ |
| Other (n/c): | __________ |
| Federal Prisoners: | __________ |
| Adj./Sentenced to TDC: | __________ |
| Total Paper Ready TDC: | __________ |
| No. Over 45 Days: | __________ |
| Pending Paperwork/Courts: | __________ |
| Pending Charges/Courts: | __________ |
2.
Current inter-local(s) and/or contract(s) for the "Housing of Inmates"
3.
New Adult Detention Facility and Law Enforcement Center Projects:
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
b) Construction of additional pod(s)
c) Selection and engagement of an architect for the construction of additional pods
4.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action
Including, but not limited to, the following items in connection with New Administration Building:
a) General status report by project architect (when necessary) or purchasing department
b) other related items
c) Relocation Plan/Process
Including, but not limited to, the following items in connection with New Administration Building:
a) General status report by project architect (when necessary) or purchasing department
b) other related items
c) Relocation Plan/Process
5.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action
Including, but not limited to, the following items in connection with construction of a new facility to house the Hidalgo County Adult Probation Dept.:
a) General status report by project architect (when necessary) or purchasing department
b) Other related items
a) General status report by project architect (when necessary) or purchasing department
b) Other related items
6.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action
Including, but not limited to, the following items in connection with construction of a new Hon Mario E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Detention Facility:
a) General status report by project architect (when necessary) or purchasing department
b) Other related items
a) General status report by project architect (when necessary) or purchasing department
b) Other related items
7.
Approval of Request for Payment No. 42 (Reimbursable) in the amount of $800.00, from V-A Architecture, contracted architect for "Juvenile Justice Center." C-00-117-04-10
8.
Presentation for discussion, consideration, and approval to utilize Comdata Fuel cards through their awarded contract with State Council of Competitive Government under Texas Building and Procurement Commission, (TBPC) Cooperative Program for the following departments:
Buildings & Ground and Tax Office.
Buildings & Ground and Tax Office.
9.
Recommending award of bid and approval of contract for "Auctioneer Services"to the lowest qualifiying bidder meeting all specifications and/or requirements. (2007-069-05-02-ROL)
10.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action to award to sole bid received for RFB #07-005-06-06-LRM "MS-1 EMULSIFIED ASHPALT" meeting all requirements and specifications.
11.
Requesting authority to purchase Tires through Texas Building and Procurement-Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TX-MAS) program contract awarded vendors (TX-MAS Schedule GSA-261)
12.
Approval of Request for Payment on Invoice No. 6409 in the amount of $952.33 from L&G Engineering, awarded material testing engineer for the, "Construction of Hidalgo County Adult Probation Department," and as certified for payment by project architect, Rike Ogden Figueroa Allex Architect, Inc.; C-06-096-12-20
13.
Pursuant to a directive by Commissioners Court on Tuesday, June 5, 2007, designation/appointment of a "Committee" to participate with Hidalgo County's Group Benefits Consultant, Alamo Insurance Group in the Request for Proposal process with determination of duties and responsibilities of said "Committee;
14.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and approval of Travel Card Use Policy for Hidalgo County
15.
District Clerk Office:
Acceptance and approval of invoice #...2912 in the amount of $1,034.35 from FedEx Kinkos for the printing of labels reflecting new district clerk Laura Hinojosa so as to have no delay or stoppage of juror summons process with authority for County Auditor to issue payment.
Acceptance and approval of invoice #...2912 in the amount of $1,034.35 from FedEx Kinkos for the printing of labels reflecting new district clerk Laura Hinojosa so as to have no delay or stoppage of juror summons process with authority for County Auditor to issue payment.
16.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action on the following voluntary project:
A. Proposed "implementation plan" submitted for approval by awarded vendor "Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. and Hon. Della Fay Perez-Rodriguez, Pre-Paid Legal Services Associate with determination including, but not limited to, such issues as;
1. "Mandatory" participation in the program;
2. Time and place of enrollments;
3. Method of enrollment;
4. Number of enrollments (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual);
5. Other;
B. Alternative or optional "implementation plans".
A. Proposed "implementation plan" submitted for approval by awarded vendor "Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. and Hon. Della Fay Perez-Rodriguez, Pre-Paid Legal Services Associate with determination including, but not limited to, such issues as;
1. "Mandatory" participation in the program;
2. Time and place of enrollments;
3. Method of enrollment;
4. Number of enrollments (monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual);
5. Other;
B. Alternative or optional "implementation plans".
B.
Prct. 1
1.
Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of request(s) for payment for Invoice No. 602 in the amount of $ 27,000.00 and Invoice No. 603 in the amount of $3,000.00 submitted by Leonel Garza Jr & Associates with authority for County Auditor to issue payment(s) (after review and processing procedures completed) in connection with Contract No.C-06-218-09-19 PO 580709 for Mile 2 West Project.
2.
Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of request for payment for Invoice No. 11322209 in the amount of $ 64,591.14 submitted by L & G Consulting Engineers Inc. with authority for County Auditor to issue payment (after review and processing procedures completed) in connection with FM 88 ROW Project Contract No C-06-145-03-06 PO 569911.
C.
Prct. 2
1.
Requesting authority to exercise the additional one year extension as provided in current contract for "Lease of Office Space JP Pct 2 Pl 1" for Hidalgo County, under the same rates, terms, and conditions with CMK Construction Products. C-06-127-06-06 Effective: 06/07/07-06/06/08
2.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action to award to multiple bidders meeting all requirements and specifand with approval of contract(s) for RFB #07-004-05-23-LRM Hauling Services.
3.
A. Requesting authority to advertise a request for sealed bids for the "Construction of South Tower Rd Park Project" for Precinct No. 2.
B. Presentation for consideration, discussion, acceptance, and approval of Work Authorization No. 9 for "South Tower Park " (with a estimated cost of $68,329.00) for with R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation to provide engineer services to Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2. C-06-251-08-15 (Fund 1212)
D.
Prct. 3
1.
A. Requesting authority to advertise request for bids and approval of scope of work for: "Renovations Veterans Pavilion Building at Pct 3" located 1/8 mile South Inspiration Rd. & South of Expressway 83, Mission, Tx (#07-238);
B. Presentation for consideration, discussion, acceptance and approval to solicit/request proposals from Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. a service division of Tremco Inc., (awarded contractor (#R4494) through the County's participation/membership with TCPN) for the provision of labor and materials service for: "Roof Renovation Veterans Pavilion Building at Pct 3"
B. Presentation for consideration, discussion, acceptance and approval to solicit/request proposals from Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. a service division of Tremco Inc., (awarded contractor (#R4494) through the County's participation/membership with TCPN) for the provision of labor and materials service for: "Roof Renovation Veterans Pavilion Building at Pct 3"
E.
Prct. 4
1.
Requesting authority to advertise a Request for Bids for: "Electric Power (Turnkey Solution) and Related Services at Milo Ponce Park" located in Precinct #4.
F.
IT Department:
1.
Requesting authority to purchase computer equipment and peripherals from State Awarded Vendors through our participation with
TCPN Cooperative Purchasing Program:
CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. - R4713-I. T. for District Clerk - Requisition #111250,
Acct. #7-1100-415-00-200-002-0-743 for the total of $10,210.00.
CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. - R4713-I. T. for District Clerk - Requisition #111250,
Acct. #7-1100-415-00-200-002-0-743 for the total of $10,210.00.
G.
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)
H.
Health Department
1.
A. Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval for the purposes of ranking by Hidalgo County as"Qualified", the sole response received to the RFQ in connection with "Professional Licensed Nurse Practitioner", project.
B. Requesting authority for Purchasing Department to negotiate a contract with ______________ as "Qualified" for "Professional Licensed Nurse Practitioner".
B. Requesting authority for Purchasing Department to negotiate a contract with ______________ as "Qualified" for "Professional Licensed Nurse Practitioner".
2.
Recommending of bid award and approval of contract (subject to legal review) to lowest bidder meeting all specifications as attached hereto for: "Software to Manage the Hidalgo County Indigent Health Care Program" (7-176)
I.
Buildings & Grounds
1.
Presentation for consideration, discussion, acceptance and approval to request for quotes for: "install at 4th floor new window and replace at 5th floor glass window at Administration Building" RFQ (7-242).
J.
Colonia Access Program Pct. 1
1.
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action on a recommendation by project engineer TEDSI, Infrastructure Group to award to the lowest bidder meeting all specifications and subject to TXDOT approval for the following:
Bid No CAP-07-020-05-30 Road & Drainage Construction of Mel C Gray Subdivision
Bid No CAP-07-021-05-30 Road & Drainage Construction of La Paloma Subdivision
Bid No CAP-07-020-05-30 Road & Drainage Construction of Mel C Gray Subdivision
Bid No CAP-07-021-05-30 Road & Drainage Construction of La Paloma Subdivision
K.
Colonia Access Program Pct. 3
1.
A. Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance, and approval of Request for Payment Application No. 3 & Final in the amount of $16,023.29 from Jimmy Closner & Sons Construction., contracted vendor for El Paraiso Subdivision and certified for payment by project engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineer C-CAP-06-010-01-23.
B. Requesting approval of a Certificate of Construction Completion submitted by project engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering, Inc. reflecting the substantial completion date of June 1, 2007 for El Paraiso Drainage Outfall Subdivision with contractor Jimmy Closner & Sons Construction Company, Inc. C-CAP-06-010-01-23
B. Requesting approval of a Certificate of Construction Completion submitted by project engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering, Inc. reflecting the substantial completion date of June 1, 2007 for El Paraiso Drainage Outfall Subdivision with contractor Jimmy Closner & Sons Construction Company, Inc. C-CAP-06-010-01-23
L.
Sheriff's Office:
1.
Calling of a Public Hearing/Notice on Intent of Hidalgo County to file applications with the United States Department of Agriculture's:
A. USDA Rural Development First Responder's Initiatvie Grant Program for financial assistance to purchase six (6) SUVs; and,
B. USDA Texas Community Facilities Direct Laon and Grant Program for financial assistance to puchase sixty-one (61) vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
A. USDA Rural Development First Responder's Initiatvie Grant Program for financial assistance to purchase six (6) SUVs; and,
B. USDA Texas Community Facilities Direct Laon and Grant Program for financial assistance to puchase sixty-one (61) vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
16.
Budget & Management - Valde Guerra:
A.
Discussion, consideration and action to authorize withdrawal of 457 Plan for employee #083836 due to hardship
B.
Sheriff Department:
Approval of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Agreement between Hidalgo County Sheriff Department and the City of McAllen, expiration date September 30, 2007.
Approval of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces Agreement between Hidalgo County Sheriff Department and the City of McAllen, expiration date September 30, 2007.
C.
Requesting authorization and approval to transfer lapsed funding from object code 531 (Telephone) into various departments and transfer $116,090.16 from Contingency to various departments for estimated telephone expenditures through the remainder of the year.
D.
Approval of 2007 interdepartmental transfer (1334) from C.O.,2004-Building and Grounds to C.O.,2004-Weslaco Boot Camp in the amount of $5,000.00.
E.
1. Approval of 2007 inter-departmental transfer from Buildings & Grounds - C.O's 2006 to Juvenile Probation - C.O.'s 2006 (1336) in the amount of $30,787.97.
2. Approval of Intra-departmental transfer for the Juvenille Prob. - C.O. 2006 in the amt. of $6,791.89.
2. Approval of Intra-departmental transfer for the Juvenille Prob. - C.O. 2006 in the amt. of $6,791.89.
F.
Approval of 2007 inter-departmental transfer from County Wide Administration to Veterans Services (1100) in the amount of $15,315.00.
G.
Approval of Interdepartmental transfer from C.O., 2002 - Raymondville DR. to Buildings & Grounds Dept. and IT Dept. in the amt. of $736,638.97
H.
Approval of 2007 interdepartmental transfer (1336) from Buildings & Grounds - C.O.'s 2006 to Juvenile Probation - C.O's 2006 in the amount of $195,267.41.
I.
Approval of 2007 inter-departmental transfer from County Wide Administration to Constable Precinct # 4 (1100) in the amount of $175.64.
J.
Approval of 2007 inter-departmental transfer from Countywide Administration to Buildings & Grounds (1100) in the amount of $100,000.
K.
Approval of 2007 inter-departmental transfer from County Wide Administration to Elections (1100) in the amount of $ 42,304.63.
L.
Approval of 2007 appropriation of funds for the Court Reporter Fund (1239) in the amount of $40,000.00.
M.
Workers' Comp. Division:
Presentation by Linda Dennison from The Numbers Actuarial Consulting Inc., regarding the following Hidalgo County Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Fund analysis:
1. Estimated Required Reserves
2. Workers Compensation Rates Fund Projection
for the 2007 calendar year as approved by Commissioner's Court on 10/10/2006.
Presentation by Linda Dennison from The Numbers Actuarial Consulting Inc., regarding the following Hidalgo County Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Fund analysis:
1. Estimated Required Reserves
2. Workers Compensation Rates Fund Projection
for the 2007 calendar year as approved by Commissioner's Court on 10/10/2006.
N.
Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance (2202):
1. Approval of reimbursement to the Hidalgo County Workers' Compensation Cliams paying account
for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management in the amount of $ 58,033.74 for the period of
05/15/07 - 05/31/2007.
2. Approval of wire transfer.
1. Approval of reimbursement to the Hidalgo County Workers' Compensation Cliams paying account
for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management in the amount of $ 58,033.74 for the period of
05/15/07 - 05/31/2007.
2. Approval of wire transfer.
O.
Indigent Health Care Program (UPL):
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to transfer the following amounts to the County of Hidalgo Medicaid Supplemental Program Escrow Acct. No. 1 for Indigent Health Care expenditures:
Check register 06/12/2007 amount not to exceed $147,320.30
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover the claims to be paid
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval to transfer the following amounts to the County of Hidalgo Medicaid Supplemental Program Escrow Acct. No. 1 for Indigent Health Care expenditures:
Check register 06/12/2007 amount not to exceed $147,320.30
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover the claims to be paid
P.
Budget Division:
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the Department of Media and Communication
2. Approval to transfer two slots, no. 200-001-0003 and no. 115-001-0008, to the Department of Media and Communication
3. Approval to transfer one (1) vacant Administrative Assistant slot no. 110-006-0024 from County Judge's to Department of Media and Communication
4. Approval of reassignment of employee #122319 from Veterans Services to Department of Media and Communication
5. Approval of interdepartmental transfer
6. Approval of revised salary schedules
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the Department of Media and Communication
2. Approval to transfer two slots, no. 200-001-0003 and no. 115-001-0008, to the Department of Media and Communication
3. Approval to transfer one (1) vacant Administrative Assistant slot no. 110-006-0024 from County Judge's to Department of Media and Communication
4. Approval of reassignment of employee #122319 from Veterans Services to Department of Media and Communication
5. Approval of interdepartmental transfer
6. Approval of revised salary schedules
Q.
County Judge's Office
Discussion,consideration and approval of request for funds for the South Texas Border Business Contracting Expo.
Discussion,consideration and approval of request for funds for the South Texas Border Business Contracting Expo.
R.
1. Discussion, consideration and action on the rescheduling/cancelling of the meeting of Tuesday, June 19, 2007 due to lack of quorum while court members attend conference in Corpus Christi, TX
2. Discussion, consideration and action on the rescheduling of the meeting of Tuesday, June 26, 2007 to Monday, June 25, 2007
2. Discussion, consideration and action on the rescheduling of the meeting of Tuesday, June 26, 2007 to Monday, June 25, 2007
S.
Health Insurance Division:
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to transfer $397,895.87 to the Hidalgo County Insurance claims bank account for Health claims for the periods:
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover the claims paid.
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to transfer $397,895.87 to the Hidalgo County Insurance claims bank account for Health claims for the periods:
| May 15, 2007 thru May 21, 2007 | $ 203,956.49 |
| May 22, 2007 thru May 28, 2007 | $ 193,939.38 |
| Total | $ 397,895.87 |
17.
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:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Consultation with Attorney on litigation associated with New Adult Detention Facility & Law Enforcement Center Project
C.
Pending and/or potential litigation
D.
Leonel Palacios, Individually and Luz Sena, as next friend of Dora Mae Sena vs Hidalgo County
E.
Pete J. Rivera vs Hidalgo County
F.
Gilbert Perez vs Hidalgo County Restitution Center
18.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Consultation with Attorney on litigation associated with New Adult Detention Facility & Law Enforcement Center Project
C.
Pending and/or potential litigation
D.
Leonel Palacios, Individually and Luz Sena, as next friend of Dora Mae Sena vs Hidalgo County
E.
Pete J. Rivera vs Hidalgo County
F.
Gilbert Perez vs Hidalgo County Restitution Center
19.
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
20.
Open Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
21.
Adjourn