CC REGULAR
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING
December 30, 2008
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.
Commissioners' Court 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 of Easement Deed from Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 5 to the County of Hidalgo.
C.
Appointment of Budget Officer as per Local Government Code Section 111.062
D.
Discussion, consideration and action setting Law Enforcement Policies and Procedures for Constable Pct. #4 Office
E.
Comp-Time:
Approval of Comp-Time accrual for Health Benefits Division, Budget Division, and Safety Division.
Approval of Comp-Time accrual for Health Benefits Division, Budget Division, and Safety Division.
7.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez:
A.
1. Approval to correct the budgeted salary for one (1) Eligibility Specialist position, slot no. 240-001-0029 to $29,500.00 per year.
2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
B.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and/or Expenditures
8.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
A.
Requesting authorization to extend fiscal year sub-recipient agreement with Mujeres Unidas/Women Together-ESG Program YR 20- (2007) until Feb. 28, 2009. Their agreement terminates Dec. 31, 2008.
B.
1. Public Hearing concerning a proposed Program Amendment for Urban County Program FY 18 (2005), YR 19 (2006), YR 20 (2007) & FY 21 (2008) for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2. The proposed amendment will add streets to the existing Street Improvement work plans.
2. Requesting approval of a Program Amendment for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 to add streets to the existing work plans for Urban County Program Year 18(2005), Year 19(2006), Year 20(2007) & Year 21(2008).
2. Requesting approval of a Program Amendment for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 to add streets to the existing work plans for Urban County Program Year 18(2005), Year 19(2006), Year 20(2007) & Year 21(2008).
C.
The Urban County Program is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated professional architectural service contract with VA Architecture in the amount of $ 18,000.00 utilizing Year 21 (2008) funds for a Public Facility Improvements Project (Rehabilitation of the Weslaco Library Computer Learning Commons) within the City of Weslaco.
D.
The Urban County Program is requesting the award of bid and approval of contract for the demolition and reconstruction of the following:
1. (2) Units in the Countywide area and (1) Rehabilitation in the Countywide area in the total amount of $103,200.00 to CRG Homes.
1. (2) Units in the Countywide area and (1) Rehabilitation in the Countywide area in the total amount of $103,200.00 to CRG Homes.
E.
The Urban County Program is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated professional engineering service contract with S&B Infrastructure, Ltd. in the amount of $23,125.74 utilizing Year 21 (2008) funds for a Water/Sewer Improvements Project (Installation of Sewer line) in the City of Weslaco.
F.
Discussion, consideration and approval of Resolution requesting that the Office of Rural Community Affairs (ORCA) revisit the allocation/distribution formula for the State of Texas Plan for Disaster Recovery Program
9.
Sheriff's Office - Chief Martinez:
A.
1. Approval to accept the FY2009 STEP IDM (Impaired Driving Mobilization) Grant with the Texas Department of Transportation.
2. Approval to appropriate budget for the grant award of $31,999.73.
2. Approval to appropriate budget for the grant award of $31,999.73.
10.
County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr:
A.
Approval of 2009 Elected Official Bonds:
1. Sylvia S. Handy- *Commissioner Pct. 1
2. Jose M. Flores- *Commissioner Pct. 3
3. Guadalupe "Lupe" Treviño- *County Sheriff
4. Armando Barrera Jr.- *Tax Assessor/Collector
5. Celestino Avila- Constable Pct. 1
6. Gilbert Alaniz- Constable Pct. 2
7. Larry Gallardo- *Constable Pct. 3
8. J.E. "Eddie" Guerra- Constable Pct. 4
9. Eduardo Bazan- *Constable Pct. 5
10. Gilbert Saenz- J.P. Pct. 1 Pl. 1
11. Robert Contreras- *J.P. Pct. 2 Pl. 1
12. Luis J. Garza- *J.P. Pct. 3 Pl. 1
13. Charlie Espinoza- J.P. Pct. 4 Pl.1
1. Sylvia S. Handy- *Commissioner Pct. 1
2. Jose M. Flores- *Commissioner Pct. 3
3. Guadalupe "Lupe" Treviño- *County Sheriff
4. Armando Barrera Jr.- *Tax Assessor/Collector
5. Celestino Avila- Constable Pct. 1
6. Gilbert Alaniz- Constable Pct. 2
7. Larry Gallardo- *Constable Pct. 3
8. J.E. "Eddie" Guerra- Constable Pct. 4
9. Eduardo Bazan- *Constable Pct. 5
10. Gilbert Saenz- J.P. Pct. 1 Pl. 1
11. Robert Contreras- *J.P. Pct. 2 Pl. 1
12. Luis J. Garza- *J.P. Pct. 3 Pl. 1
13. Charlie Espinoza- J.P. Pct. 4 Pl.1
11.
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
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
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
4.
A. As requested by Precinct #1, discussion and applicable action in connection with current project for: Funeral & Burial Services for Paupers-09-002-12-31, including, but not limited to, the following options:
1. Continue with current project as previously authorized by CC due to open on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 so as to have no lapse in services and thus comply with statutory bid limits;
2. Cancel the current project and modify specifications to convert the project into two parts:
a. Funeral & Burial Services (excluding coffins);
b. Purchase of coffins;
c. Other combinations of same;
B. Discussion and applicable action in connection with the current project for: Turnkey Burial Service including Cemetery Plots for Unidentified Pauper Remains including, but not limited to, the following options:
1. Proceed to award bid and approved contract on open bid for project;
2. Reject sole bid received and re-advertise project with modified specifications to convert project into two parts:
a. Burial Services including Cemetery Plots for Unidentified Pauper Remains (excluding coffins);
b. Purchase of coffins.
1. Continue with current project as previously authorized by CC due to open on Wednesday, December 31, 2008 so as to have no lapse in services and thus comply with statutory bid limits;
2. Cancel the current project and modify specifications to convert the project into two parts:
a. Funeral & Burial Services (excluding coffins);
b. Purchase of coffins;
c. Other combinations of same;
B. Discussion and applicable action in connection with the current project for: Turnkey Burial Service including Cemetery Plots for Unidentified Pauper Remains including, but not limited to, the following options:
1. Proceed to award bid and approved contract on open bid for project;
2. Reject sole bid received and re-advertise project with modified specifications to convert project into two parts:
a. Burial Services including Cemetery Plots for Unidentified Pauper Remains (excluding coffins);
b. Purchase of coffins.
B.
Pct. 1
1.
Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of request for payment for Invoice No. 01.08 EC in the amount of $31,847.78 submitted by Dos Logistics, Inc. with authority for County Auditor to review and complete processing procedures and for County Treasurer to issue payment in connection to contract #C-08-389-10-28 (PO# 613322) for: "ON-CALL for VARIOUS ROAD and BRIDGE and/or C.I.P. Projects" (on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Pct. 1.
C.
Pct. 3
1.
Presentation for consideration, discussion and approval to amend previous action taken on 12/16/08 in connection with the authority to purchase from TASB Buyboard Contract #268-07 awarded vendor Doggett Heavy Machinery Services, Ltd. to reflect replacing proposed (1) JD 624K Wheel Loader for (1) JD 624J Wheel Loader for the original cost of $171,007.60 (which includes all fees and cooperative pricing) thus permitting the immediate delivery as opposed to Precinct #3 waiting for approximately 3 months.
D.
Colonia Access Program
1.
Presentation for consideration, discussion acceptance and approval of Work Authorization #1 (with a proposed fee of $28,005.04) with Izaguirre Engineering Group LLC. to provide Engineering services to Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 for Border Colonia Access Program Round III Projects. C-CAP-08-029C-11-25.
E.
Colonia Access Program Pct. 2
1.
Please rescind action taken by Commissioner's Court on November 18, 2008 approving Inter Local Agreement between the City of San Juan and the County of Hidalgo. This agreement involves Little Street within the boundaries of Tiny Acres Subdivision which is not within the city limits of San Juan thus the requested action.
F.
Colonia Access Program Pct. 3
1.
Presentation for consideration, discussion acceptance and approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $176,364.18 from Asago, LLC dba Asago Construction contracted vendor for El Sol #1 and El Sol #2 Subdivision submitted by project engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering. C-CAP- 08-021-7-01
G.
Juvenile Probation
1.
A. Requesting authority to reject proposals received for the listed RFPs in order to amend requirements to reflect creation of "pool" for services.
RFP 2008-441-12-10-YSI Licensed Professional Psychologist- Juvenile Probation
RFP 2008-442-12-10-YSI Sex Offender Counselor - Juvenile Probation
B. Requesting approval to re-advertise for listed RFPs with modified requirements.
RFP 2009-034-01-21-YSI Licensed Professional Psychologist- Juvenile Probation
RFP 2009-035-01-21-YSI Sex Offender Counselor - Juvenile Probation
RFP 2008-441-12-10-YSI Licensed Professional Psychologist- Juvenile Probation
RFP 2008-442-12-10-YSI Sex Offender Counselor - Juvenile Probation
B. Requesting approval to re-advertise for listed RFPs with modified requirements.
RFP 2009-034-01-21-YSI Licensed Professional Psychologist- Juvenile Probation
RFP 2009-035-01-21-YSI Sex Offender Counselor - Juvenile Probation
H.
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)
12.
Budget & Management - Valde Guerra:
A.
Requesting approval to accept settlement check from Safeco Insurance Companies for the amount of $1,084.98 for an auto accident with County vehicle (Const. P4)
B.
Approval of 2008 interfund transfer from Right of Way Fund (1200) to Precinct #3 Road and Bridge (1203) in the amount of $100,000.00.
C.
TXDot Fund (1315) - Pct. 1:
Approval of 2008 interdepartmental transfer for the TXDOT Fund (1315) from FM 493, program no. 043, to US 83 Illumination, program no. 031, in the amount of $1,000.00 to fund pending project expenditures.
Approval of 2008 interdepartmental transfer for the TXDOT Fund (1315) from FM 493, program no. 043, to US 83 Illumination, program no. 031, in the amount of $1,000.00 to fund pending project expenditures.
D.
Tax Notes 2007:
Approval of 2008 appropriation of funds for Tax Notes 2007 (1302) in the amount of $300,000.00.
Approval of 2008 appropriation of funds for Tax Notes 2007 (1302) in the amount of $300,000.00.
E.
Precinct #3 Parks:
Approval of 2008 appropriation of funds for Precinct #3 Parks (1213) in the amount of $257,500.00.
Approval of 2008 appropriation of funds for Precinct #3 Parks (1213) in the amount of $257,500.00.
F.
County Clerk:
1. Approval to reclassify slot #'s 0034 thru 0061 from various salaries from Deputy Clerk to Deputly Clerk 1, new salary $27,000.00 each including the 2009 COLA as reviewed and recommended by the reclassification committee.
2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
1. Approval to reclassify slot #'s 0034 thru 0061 from various salaries from Deputy Clerk to Deputly Clerk 1, new salary $27,000.00 each including the 2009 COLA as reviewed and recommended by the reclassification committee.
2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
G.
District Attorney:
1.) Approval of 2009 D.A.'s Office Revised General Fund Salary Schedule.
2.) Approval of 2009 D.A.'s Office Bad Checks Budget and Salary Schedule.
3.) Approval of 2009 D.A.'s Office Investigation Fund Budget and Salary Schedule.
4.) Approval of Revised 2008-2009 D.A.'s State Supplement Salary Schedule.
5.) Approval of 2008-2009 HIDTA Task Force - Asset Forfetiture Budget and Salary Schedule to include overtime pay.
6.) Approval of 2009 HIDTA Grant Revised Salary Schedule.
1.) Approval of 2009 D.A.'s Office Revised General Fund Salary Schedule.
2.) Approval of 2009 D.A.'s Office Bad Checks Budget and Salary Schedule.
3.) Approval of 2009 D.A.'s Office Investigation Fund Budget and Salary Schedule.
4.) Approval of Revised 2008-2009 D.A.'s State Supplement Salary Schedule.
5.) Approval of 2008-2009 HIDTA Task Force - Asset Forfetiture Budget and Salary Schedule to include overtime pay.
6.) Approval of 2009 HIDTA Grant Revised Salary Schedule.
H.
CO Wide Adm.:
Approval of 2008 Interdepartmental transfer from Countywide Administration - Contingency to Co Wide Adm - Engineering & Architectual (1100) in the amount of $166,363.95.
Approval of 2008 Interdepartmental transfer from Countywide Administration - Contingency to Co Wide Adm - Engineering & Architectual (1100) in the amount of $166,363.95.
I.
398th DC/93rd DC:
1. Approval to remove supplemental pay from slot no.'s 009-001-0002 and 009-001-0003 (398th DC) in the amount of $1,500.00 each respectively.
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer in the amount of $3,000.00 from the 398th District Court to the 93rd District Court
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
1. Approval to remove supplemental pay from slot no.'s 009-001-0002 and 009-001-0003 (398th DC) in the amount of $1,500.00 each respectively.
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer in the amount of $3,000.00 from the 398th District Court to the 93rd District Court
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
J.
Emergency Services- Emergency Management:
1. Approval of position reclassifications for the following:
2. Approval of 2009 revised salary schedule.
1. Approval of position reclassifications for the following:
| Slot No. | Current Position Title | Current Budgeted Salary | Proposed Position Title | Proposed Budgeted Salary |
| 300-023-0003 | Public Health Liaison | $46,956.00 | Public Health Liaison II | $49,140.00 |
| 300-023-0004 | Administrative Assistant | $46,956.00 | Administrative Assistant II | $49,140.00 |
2. Approval of 2009 revised salary schedule.
K.
Human Resources:
1. Approval to create one (1) new Administrative Aide I position, slot no. 190-002-0010 budgeted at $22,000.00
2. Approval of 2009 revised salary schedule.
1. Approval to create one (1) new Administrative Aide I position, slot no. 190-002-0010 budgeted at $22,000.00
2. Approval of 2009 revised salary schedule.
L.
County Judge:
1. Approval of position reclassifications for the following:
2. Approval of 2009 revised salary schedule.
1. Approval of position reclassifications for the following:
| Slot No. | Current Position Title | Current Budgeted Salary | Proposed Position Title | Proposed Budgeted Salary |
| 110-006-0007 | Administrative Aide I | $35,000.00 | Administrative Aide II | Same |
| 110-006-0020 | Administrative Aide I | $30,581.00 | Administrative Aide II | $35,000.00 |
2. Approval of 2009 revised salary schedule.
M.
Precinct No. 3 R&B / Veteran's Services/ Health Dept/ Buildings & Grounds:
1. Approval to create one (1) Administrative Aide position, slot no. 370-001-0008 (Veteran's Services) budgeted at $45,443.00 and transfer in employee. no. 122718 from Precinct No. 3 Road & Bridge.
2. Approval to create one (1) Community Liaison position, slot no. 240-001-0033 (Human Services) budgeted at $41,081.00 and transfer in employee no. 148598.
3. Approval to create one (1) Custodian position, slot no. 220-001-0090 (B&G) budgeted at $28,000.00 and transfer in employee no. 100498 from Precinct No. 3 Road & Bridge.
4. Approval to create one (1) Maintenance I position, slot no. 220-001-0091 (B&G) budgeted at $28,000.00 and transfer in employee no. 140236 from Precinct No. 3 Road & Bridge.
5. Approval of revised salary schedules.
1. Approval to create one (1) Administrative Aide position, slot no. 370-001-0008 (Veteran's Services) budgeted at $45,443.00 and transfer in employee. no. 122718 from Precinct No. 3 Road & Bridge.
2. Approval to create one (1) Community Liaison position, slot no. 240-001-0033 (Human Services) budgeted at $41,081.00 and transfer in employee no. 148598.
3. Approval to create one (1) Custodian position, slot no. 220-001-0090 (B&G) budgeted at $28,000.00 and transfer in employee no. 100498 from Precinct No. 3 Road & Bridge.
4. Approval to create one (1) Maintenance I position, slot no. 220-001-0091 (B&G) budgeted at $28,000.00 and transfer in employee no. 140236 from Precinct No. 3 Road & Bridge.
5. Approval of revised salary schedules.
N.
District Judges:
1. Approval to adjust the auto allowance for State District Judges by $18,688.00 (increase) in FY 2009.
2. Approval to revise salary schedule.
1. Approval to adjust the auto allowance for State District Judges by $18,688.00 (increase) in FY 2009.
2. Approval to revise salary schedule.
O.
1. Acceptance of Order setting salary of Court Reporters for 2009.
2. Acceptance of Order setting salary of County Auditor, Assistant County Auditors, and Budget of County Auditor for 2009.
2. Acceptance of Order setting salary of County Auditor, Assistant County Auditors, and Budget of County Auditor for 2009.
P.
Discussion, consideration, and approval to extend 34 temporary positions approved in 2008 and needed in 2009 as listed on the attachment.
Q.
Approval to create fifty (50) vacant regular full-time contingency positions for fiscal year 2009 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 152.011.
R.
Discussion, consideration and approval of positions created adjusted and approved after September 23, 2008 ( 2009 Budget Adoption date) for the following agenda items listed below:
S.
Planning Department:
1. Supplemental Pay adjustment- Planning Administrator (slot # 210-001-0001) in the amount of 53,408.00 cost allocated to 124-007 (Precinct No. 4 R&B) approved by CC on 10-07-2008.
2. Auto Allowance adjustment - Planning Administrator (slot # 210-001-0001) adopted auto allow. $8,000.00 - new $0.00 approved by CC on 10-07-2008.
3. Approval of 2009 revised salary schedules.
1. Supplemental Pay adjustment- Planning Administrator (slot # 210-001-0001) in the amount of 53,408.00 cost allocated to 124-007 (Precinct No. 4 R&B) approved by CC on 10-07-2008.
2. Auto Allowance adjustment - Planning Administrator (slot # 210-001-0001) adopted auto allow. $8,000.00 - new $0.00 approved by CC on 10-07-2008.
3. Approval of 2009 revised salary schedules.
T.
Pct. No. 1- CRC:
1. Create one (1) new regular full time CRC Coordinator position set salary @ $30,000.00 and one (1) new regular full time Maintenance I position set salary @ $18,720.00 as previously approved by CC 6/17/2008.
2. Apply the five (5%) percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) or the $2,000.00 COLA adjustment as applicable for the positions stated above.
3. Approval of 2009 Salary Schedule.
1. Create one (1) new regular full time CRC Coordinator position set salary @ $30,000.00 and one (1) new regular full time Maintenance I position set salary @ $18,720.00 as previously approved by CC 6/17/2008.
2. Apply the five (5%) percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) or the $2,000.00 COLA adjustment as applicable for the positions stated above.
3. Approval of 2009 Salary Schedule.
U.
1. Pct. 1 Drainage Improvement Plan (121-052):
A. Create the following thirteen (13) new regular full-time positions as previously approved by CC on 10-21-08:
B. Reclassify the following two (2) regular full-time excempt positions as approved by Civil Service committee and as previously approved by CC on 11-4-08
C. Apply the five (5%) percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) or the $2,000.00 COLA adjustment as applicable for the positions stated above.
D. Approval of 2009 Revised Salary Schedule
2. Pct. 1 P/U Rd (121-005):
A. Delete two (2) vacant regular full-time Maintenance I positions, slot no.'s 0059 & 0060 budgeted at $20,345.00 per year each as previously approved by CC on 11-12-08
B. Create one new (1) regular full-time Diesel Mechanic slot no. 0078 at $40,000.00 per year as previously approved by CC on 11-12-08.
C. Apply the five percent (5%) Cost of Living Adjustment for the new Diesel Mechanic position as stated above.
D. Approval of 2009 Salary Schedule
A. Create the following thirteen (13) new regular full-time positions as previously approved by CC on 10-21-08:
| Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary | Civil Service |
| 0001 | Director of Operations | $65,000.00 | E |
| 0002 | Construction Manager | $48,500.00 | E |
| 0003 | Assistant Construction Manager | $45,000.00 | E |
| 0004 | Excavator-Heavy Equipment Operator | $38,500.00 | NE |
| 0005 | Excavator-Heavy Equipment Operator | $38,500.00 | NE |
| 0006 | Backhoe-Heavy Equipment Operator | $29,500.00 | NE |
| 0007 | Backhoe-Heavy Equipment Operator | $29,500.00 | NE |
| 0008 | Bulldozer-Heavy Equipment Operator | $29,500.00 | NE |
| 0009 | Pipe Layer/Fitter | $25,000.00 | NE |
| 0010 | Pipe Layer/Fitter | $25,000.00 | NE |
| 0011 | Laborer-Drainage/Construction | $20,000.00 | NE |
| 0012 | Laborer-Drainage/Construction | $20,000.00 | NE |
| 0013 | Drafting Technician II | $35,000.00 | NE |
B. Reclassify the following two (2) regular full-time excempt positions as approved by Civil Service committee and as previously approved by CC on 11-4-08
| Slot No. | Current Position Title | New Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| 0002 | Construction Manager | Director of Construction | $48,500.00 |
| 0003 | Assistant Construction Manager | Assistant Director of Construction | $45,000.00 |
C. Apply the five (5%) percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) or the $2,000.00 COLA adjustment as applicable for the positions stated above.
D. Approval of 2009 Revised Salary Schedule
2. Pct. 1 P/U Rd (121-005):
A. Delete two (2) vacant regular full-time Maintenance I positions, slot no.'s 0059 & 0060 budgeted at $20,345.00 per year each as previously approved by CC on 11-12-08
B. Create one new (1) regular full-time Diesel Mechanic slot no. 0078 at $40,000.00 per year as previously approved by CC on 11-12-08.
C. Apply the five percent (5%) Cost of Living Adjustment for the new Diesel Mechanic position as stated above.
D. Approval of 2009 Salary Schedule
V.
1. Pct #2- Sanitation:
A. Create three (3) regular full-time Solid Waste/Code Enforcement Officer positions:
Budgeted salary as per Law Enforcement Step & Grade Plan. Approved by CC on 10-14-08.
B. Approval of 2009 salary schedule.
2. Pct #2- P/U Rd:
A. Reclassify one (1) Inventory Clerk position in slot no. 122-006-0019 budgeted at $27,798.00 per year to Shop Foreman request to set salary at $36,000.00 per year. Review and recommended as per section 3.22 of the Civil Service Commission Rules. Approved by CC on 11-25-08.
B. Apply the five (5%) percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) or the $2,000.00 COLA adjustment as applicable for the position stated above.
C. Approval of 2009 revised salary schedule
3. Pct #2- Drainage Improvement Project:
A. Create the following eleven (11) regular full-time positions to be funded from Pct 2- 2008 C.O. Series allocation:
Approved by CC on 11-04-08.
B. Apply the five (5%) percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) or the $2,000.00 COLA adjustment as applicable for the positions stated above.
C. Approval of 2009 revised salary schedule.
A. Create three (3) regular full-time Solid Waste/Code Enforcement Officer positions:
| Slot # | Position |
| 122-001-0023 | Solid Waste/Code Enforcement Officer |
| 122-001-0024 | Solid Waste/Code Enforcement Officer |
| 122-001-0024 | Solid Waste/Code Enforcement Officer |
Budgeted salary as per Law Enforcement Step & Grade Plan. Approved by CC on 10-14-08.
B. Approval of 2009 salary schedule.
2. Pct #2- P/U Rd:
A. Reclassify one (1) Inventory Clerk position in slot no. 122-006-0019 budgeted at $27,798.00 per year to Shop Foreman request to set salary at $36,000.00 per year. Review and recommended as per section 3.22 of the Civil Service Commission Rules. Approved by CC on 11-25-08.
| Slot No. | Current Position Title | New Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| 122-006-0019 | Inventory Clerk | Shop Foreman | $36,000.00 |
B. Apply the five (5%) percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) or the $2,000.00 COLA adjustment as applicable for the position stated above.
C. Approval of 2009 revised salary schedule
3. Pct #2- Drainage Improvement Project:
A. Create the following eleven (11) regular full-time positions to be funded from Pct 2- 2008 C.O. Series allocation:
| Slot # | Position Title | Budgeted Salary | Civil Service |
| 0001 | Director of Construction | $48,500.00 | E |
| 0002 | Assistant Director of Construction | $45,000.00 | E |
| 0003 | Excavator- Heavy Equipment Operator | $38,500.00 | NE |
| 0004 | Excavator- Heavy Equipment Operator | $38,500.00 | NE |
| 0005 | Backhoe- Heavy Equipment Operator | $29,500.00 | NE |
| 0006 | Backhoe- Heavy Equipment Operator | $29,500.00 | NE |
| 0007 | Bulldozer- Heavy Equipment Operator | $29,500.00 | NE |
| 0008 | Pipe Layer/Fitter | $25,000.00 | NE |
| 0009 | Pipe Layer/Fitter | $25,000.00 | NE |
| 0010 | Laborer- Drainage/Construction | $20,000.00 | NE |
| 0011 | Laborer- Drainage/Construction | $20,000.00 | NE |
Approved by CC on 11-04-08.
B. Apply the five (5%) percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) or the $2,000.00 COLA adjustment as applicable for the positions stated above.
C. Approval of 2009 revised salary schedule.
W.
1. Drainage Improvement Project - Pct. #3:
A. Approval to create the following regular full-time positions as approved by Commissioners' Court on 11/12/08.
B. Approval to apply Cost of Living Adjustment
C. Approval of Revised Salary Schedule
2. Sanitation Pct. #3:
A. Approval to create the following regular full-time positions as approved by Commissioners' Court on 11/12/08.
B. Approval to apply Cost of Living Adjustment
C. Approval of Revised Salary Schedule
A. Approval to create the following regular full-time positions as approved by Commissioners' Court on 11/12/08.
|
Slot No.
|
Position Title
|
Budgeted Salary
|
|
001
|
Director of Construction
|
$65,000.00 |
| 002 | Backhoe/ Heavy Equipment Operator | $31,086.00 |
| 003 | Loader/ Heavy Equipment Operator | $31,086.00 |
| 004 | Heavy Equipment Operator III | $31,086.00 |
| 005 | Bulldozer/ Heavy Equipment Operator | $31,086.00 |
| 006 | Truck Driver III | $27,756.00 |
| 007 | Truck Driver III | $27,756.00 |
| 008 | Truck Driver III | $27,756.00 |
| 009 | Excavator/ Heavy Equipment Operator | $38,500.00 |
| 010 | Laborer-Drainage/ Construction | $22,880.00 |
| 011 | Laborer-Drainage/ Construction | $22,880.00 |
| 012 | Pipe Layer/ Fitter | $25,000.00 |
| 013 | Pipe Layer/ Fitter | $25,000.00 |
B. Approval to apply Cost of Living Adjustment
C. Approval of Revised Salary Schedule
2. Sanitation Pct. #3:
A. Approval to create the following regular full-time positions as approved by Commissioners' Court on 11/12/08.
| Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| 025 | Solid Waste Enforcement Officer | $38,000.00 (Per Grade & Step Pay Plan) |
| 026 | Maintenance I | $22,880.00 |
| 027 | Maintenance I | $22,880.00 |
| 028 | Maintenance I | $22,880.00 |
B. Approval to apply Cost of Living Adjustment
C. Approval of Revised Salary Schedule
X.
1. Precinct #4-Drainage Improvement Project:
A. Create the following fourteen(14) regular full-time positions as previously approved by Commissioner Court.
B. Apply Cost of Living Adjustment or the $2,000.00 COLA adjustment as applicable for the positions stated above.
A. Create the following fourteen(14) regular full-time positions as previously approved by Commissioner Court.
| Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary | CC Approval Date |
| 0001 | Director of Construction | $48,500.00 | 10/07/08 |
| 0002 | Assistant Director of Construction | $45,000.00 | 10/07/08 |
| 0003 | Excavator-Heavy Equipment Operator | $38,500.00 | 10/14/08 |
| 0004 | Excavator-Heavy Equipment Operator | $38,500.00 | 10/14/08 |
| 0005 | Backhoe-Heavy Equipment Operator | $29,500.00 | 10/14/08 |
| 0006 | Backhoe-Heavy Equipment Operator | $29,500.00 | 10/14/08 |
| 0007 | Bulldozer-Heavy Equipment Operator | $29,500.00 | 10/14/08 |
| 0008 | Pipe Layer/Fitter | $25,000.00 | 10/14/08 |
| 0009 | Pipe Layer/Fitter | $25,000.00 | 10/14/08 |
| 0010 | Laborer-Drainage/Construction | $20,000.00 | 10/14/08 |
| 0011 | Laborer-Drainage/Construction | $20,000.00 | 10/14/08 |
| 0013 | Drafting Technician II | $35,000.00 | 10/21/08 |
| 0014 | Construction Manager | $42,500.00 | 11/04/08 |
C. Approval of 2009 Revised Salary Schedule
2. Precinct #4-Road & Bridge:
A. Approval to create one (1) regular full-time Non-Exempt Office Clerk/Receptionist position slot no. 124-007-0052, budgeted at $16,640.00 per year as previously approved by Commissioners Court
B. Approval to apply the Cost of Living Adjustment or the $2,000.00 COLA adjustment as applicable for the position stated above.
C. Approval of 2009 Revised Salary Schedule
D. Approval to increase the budgeted salary for (1) custodian slot no. 124-007-0050 from $10,060.00 to $15,023.00 as approved by Commissioners Court.
E. Approval to apply the Cost of Living Adjustment
F. Approval of Revised Salary Schedule
3. Precinct #4-Parks:
A. Create two (2) regular full-time Security/Maintenance positions, slot #'s 124-009-006 and 124-009-007 budgeted at $27,000.00 as approved by Commissioners Court.
B. Approval to apply the Cost of Living Adjustment or the $2,000.00 COLA adjustment as applicable for the position stated above.
C. Approval of Revised Salary Schedule
Y.
WIC Dept.:
1. Approval of W.I.C. Salary Schedule for FY 2009 as previously approved by CC on 9-23-08
2. Approval B.F.Grant Salary Schedule as previously approved by CC on 09-23-08
3. Approval of Revised Salary Schedule.
1. Approval of W.I.C. Salary Schedule for FY 2009 as previously approved by CC on 9-23-08
2. Approval B.F.Grant Salary Schedule as previously approved by CC on 09-23-08
3. Approval of Revised Salary Schedule.
Z.
Purchasing Dept:
1. Create one (1) new regular full-time Buyer II position, slot no. 160-001-0027, budgeted at $41,949.00 per year as previously approved by CC on 10-14-08.
2. Create one (1) new regular full-time Inventory Control Specialist position, slot no. 160-001-0028, budgeted at $38,220.00 per year as previously approved by CC on 10-14-08.
3. Transfer one (1) regular full-time Buyer II position, slot no. 160-003-0001 (Purchasing Border Colonia) budgeted at $39,952.00 to slot no. 160-001-0029 (Purchasing G/F) at same salary and transfer employee no. 87823 as previously approved by CC on 10-14-08.
4. Apply the five percent (5%) Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to the positions mentioned above.
5. Approval of 2009 revised salary schedules
1. Create one (1) new regular full-time Buyer II position, slot no. 160-001-0027, budgeted at $41,949.00 per year as previously approved by CC on 10-14-08.
2. Create one (1) new regular full-time Inventory Control Specialist position, slot no. 160-001-0028, budgeted at $38,220.00 per year as previously approved by CC on 10-14-08.
3. Transfer one (1) regular full-time Buyer II position, slot no. 160-003-0001 (Purchasing Border Colonia) budgeted at $39,952.00 to slot no. 160-001-0029 (Purchasing G/F) at same salary and transfer employee no. 87823 as previously approved by CC on 10-14-08.
4. Apply the five percent (5%) Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to the positions mentioned above.
5. Approval of 2009 revised salary schedules
AA.
Buildings & Grounds:
1. Approval to create two (2) new permanent full-time Custodian positions, slot no.'s 220-001-0082 & -0083 budgeted at $20,345.00 each as previously approved by Commissioners' Court on 10/07/08.
2. Apply the five (5%) percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) or the $2,000.00 COLA adjustment as applicable for the positions stated above.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
1. Approval to create two (2) new permanent full-time Custodian positions, slot no.'s 220-001-0082 & -0083 budgeted at $20,345.00 each as previously approved by Commissioners' Court on 10/07/08.
2. Apply the five (5%) percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) or the $2,000.00 COLA adjustment as applicable for the positions stated above.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
BB.
IT Department (200-001):
1. Delete two (2) vacant regular full-time Project Specialist I positions, slot no.'s 200-001-0011 & 0016, budgeted at $33,692.00 and $31,200.00 per year, respectively as previously approved by CC on 10-14-08.
2. Create one (1) new regular full-time IT Operations Administrator position, slot no. 200-001-0028, budgeted at $64,892.00 as previously approved by CC on 10-14-08.
3. Apply the five percent (5%) Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to the new regular full-time IT Operations Administrator position as mentioned above.
4. Approval of 2009 revised salary schedule
1. Delete two (2) vacant regular full-time Project Specialist I positions, slot no.'s 200-001-0011 & 0016, budgeted at $33,692.00 and $31,200.00 per year, respectively as previously approved by CC on 10-14-08.
2. Create one (1) new regular full-time IT Operations Administrator position, slot no. 200-001-0028, budgeted at $64,892.00 as previously approved by CC on 10-14-08.
3. Apply the five percent (5%) Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to the new regular full-time IT Operations Administrator position as mentioned above.
4. Approval of 2009 revised salary schedule
CC.
Jail Commissary Fund (280-015):
1. Approval to delete one (1) vacant Senior Detention Officer Step I position(slot no. 280-015-0003) salary $35,350.00 approved by CC 11/18/08.
2. Approval to create one (1) new regular full time Supervisor (slot no. 280-015-0011) salary $27,300.00 approved by CC 11/18/08.
3. Approval to create one (1) new regular full time Inmate Intervention Specialist (slot no. 280-015-0012) salary $42,550.00 approved by CC on 12/16/08.
4. Approval of revised salary schedule
1. Approval to delete one (1) vacant Senior Detention Officer Step I position(slot no. 280-015-0003) salary $35,350.00 approved by CC 11/18/08.
2. Approval to create one (1) new regular full time Supervisor (slot no. 280-015-0011) salary $27,300.00 approved by CC 11/18/08.
3. Approval to create one (1) new regular full time Inmate Intervention Specialist (slot no. 280-015-0012) salary $42,550.00 approved by CC on 12/16/08.
4. Approval of revised salary schedule
DD.
Health and Human Services:
1. Delete one (1) vacant regular full-time TVFC Assistant Manager Position, Slot no 340-012-0009 budgeted at $22,942.00 per year as approved by commissioners court.
2. Increase the budgeted salary from $20,445.00 to $25,445 and reclassify four Community Service Aide Positions to Community Service Aide Positions II as a result of a deleted TVFC Assistant Manager Position & redistribution of this position salary as approved by commissioners court.
3. Apply the five percent (5%) Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) or the $2,000.00 COLA adjustment as applicable for the positions stated above.
4. Approval of 2009 Revised Salary Schedule
5. Continue payroll for employees on the Administrative Program Income Acct (9-1293-441-00-340-005-0-)
6. Apply the five percent (5%) Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) or the $2,000.00 COLA adjustment as applicable for the employees on the Administrative Program Income account.
7. Approval of the Revised Salary Schedule
1. Delete one (1) vacant regular full-time TVFC Assistant Manager Position, Slot no 340-012-0009 budgeted at $22,942.00 per year as approved by commissioners court.
2. Increase the budgeted salary from $20,445.00 to $25,445 and reclassify four Community Service Aide Positions to Community Service Aide Positions II as a result of a deleted TVFC Assistant Manager Position & redistribution of this position salary as approved by commissioners court.
| Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| 340-012-0010 | Community Service Aide II | $25,445.00 |
| 340-012-0011 | Community Service Aide II | $25,445.00 |
| 340-012-0012 | Community Service Aide II | $25,445.00 |
| 340-012-0013 | Community Service Aide II | $25,445.00 |
3. Apply the five percent (5%) Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) or the $2,000.00 COLA adjustment as applicable for the positions stated above.
4. Approval of 2009 Revised Salary Schedule
5. Continue payroll for employees on the Administrative Program Income Acct (9-1293-441-00-340-005-0-)
6. Apply the five percent (5%) Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) or the $2,000.00 COLA adjustment as applicable for the employees on the Administrative Program Income account.
7. Approval of the Revised Salary Schedule
EE.
Urban County:
1. Approval to delete vacant slot no. 250-001-017 Prog. & Comp. Analyst Position budgeted at $37,756.00 and vacant slot 250-001-019 JR. Accountant. budgeted at $29,054.00.
2. Approval of 2009 revised salary schedule.
1. Approval to delete vacant slot no. 250-001-017 Prog. & Comp. Analyst Position budgeted at $37,756.00 and vacant slot 250-001-019 JR. Accountant. budgeted at $29,054.00.
2. Approval of 2009 revised salary schedule.
13.
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.087 to discuss the following:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.087 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.
Claim of Deyanira Espinoza
E.
Claim of Mario Garza
F.
Cause No. 06-3794-E; Leonel Palacios, Individually, et al vs Hidalgo County
14.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Consultation with Attorney on litigation associated with New Adult Detention Facility & Law Enforcement Center Project
C.
Pending and/or potential litigation
D.
Claim of Deyanira Espinoza
E.
Claim of Mario Garza
F.
Cause No. 06-3794-E Leonel Palacios, Individually, et al vs Hidalgo County
15.
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
16.
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
17.
Adjourn