Minutes Packet
Attachments:
1.
Roll Call
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Prayer
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5.
Open Forum
6.
AI-28498
Appointment of Judge to the Office of County Court at Law #7
7.
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.
AI-28437
Approval to accept a settlement check from Allstate Insurance Company in the amount of $931.21 to settle auto accident with County vehicle. (HIDTA)
Attachments:
C.
AI-28435
Approval to accept a settlement check from State Farm Insurance Company in the amount of $588.60 to settle auto accident with County vehicle. (Sheriff's Office)
Attachments:
D.
AI-28481
Texas Cooperative Extension:
Requesting permission for one (1) employee to travel to Austin, Texas on September 13-16, 2011 for Texas Obesity Awareness Week - 2011 Texas Health Champion Award (expenses to be paid by the Dell Center)
Requesting permission for one (1) employee to travel to Austin, Texas on September 13-16, 2011 for Texas Obesity Awareness Week - 2011 Texas Health Champion Award (expenses to be paid by the Dell Center)
Attachments:
E.
AI-28485
1. Presentation by Texas Organ Sharing Alliance regarding the Hidalgo County’s “Tree of Hope” Planting Ceremony on Friday, September 16, 2011
2. Presentation by United Blood Services regarding Hidalgo County Employee Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
2. Presentation by United Blood Services regarding Hidalgo County Employee Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
F.
AI-28491
Status update regarding Operation Clean Slate.
Attachments:
G.
AI-28488
Request from the Rio Grande Regional Water Authority for a Local Match Pledge in the amount of $18,966.89 to fund an Alternative Regional Water Supply Feasibility Study
Attachments:
8.
Constables:
A.
AI-28405
Constable Pct. #3 - Border Security Crime Reduction Operation Grant (1284):
Requesting approval to submit a request to the Office of the Governor to transfer all funds budgeted in the Bulletproof Vests (obj. codes 668 or 748) and Vehicle Operating Costs (obj. code 672) line items into the New Vehicle Purchase (obj. code 741) line item.
Requesting approval to submit a request to the Office of the Governor to transfer all funds budgeted in the Bulletproof Vests (obj. codes 668 or 748) and Vehicle Operating Costs (obj. code 672) line items into the New Vehicle Purchase (obj. code 741) line item.
Attachments:
9.
County Judge's Office:
A.
AI-28402
Discussion, consideration, and ratification of appointees to the Courthouse Planning Committee:
| APPOINTEE | DEPARTMENT/ORGANIZATION | |
| 1 | Juan Pena | County Judge - Community At-Large Appointee |
| 2 | Yolanda Chapa | County Judge |
| 3 | Juan Medina | Precinct 1 - Community At-Large Appointee |
| 4 | Eduardo Gonzalez | Precinct 1 |
| 5 | Virginia Townsend | Precinct 2 - Community At-Large Appointee |
| 6 | Raul Silguero | Precinct 2 |
| 7 | Precinct 3 - Community At-Large Appointee | |
| 8 | Precinct 3 | |
| 9 | Cullen Looney | Precinct 4 - Community At-Large Appointee |
| 10 | Marcos Lopez | Precinct 4 |
| 11 | Sergio Cruz | Budget and Management Office |
| 12 | Oscar Garza | Purchasing Department |
| 13 | Homer Vasquez | District Attorney's Office |
| 14 | Rene Rangel | District Clerk's Office |
| 15 | Arturo Guajardo Jr. | County Clerk's Office |
| 16 | Board of Judges | |
| 17 | Board of Judges | |
| 18 | Lt. Gabriel Castaneda | Sheriff's Office |
| 19 | Isidro Sepulveda, Jr. | Indigent Defense Office |
| 20 | Jimmy Gonzalez | Public Defender's Office |
| 21 | Richard Sunday | Facilities Management Department |
| 22 | Paul Wilson | Hidalgo County Bar Association |
| 23 | Rey Merino | Hidalgo County Bar Association |
| 24 | Valde Guerra | Executive Officer |
B.
AI-28426
Approval to appoint one (1) Representative and one (1) Alternate to the Amigos Del Valle Board.
Attachments:
10.
County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.:
A.
AI-28417
1. Public Hearing regarding the County Clerk's Record Archive Plan as required by Section 118.025 of the Texas Local Government Code;
2. Approval/acceptance of County Clerk's Record Archive Plan as required by Section 118.025 of the Texas Local Government Code.
2. Approval/acceptance of County Clerk's Record Archive Plan as required by Section 118.025 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Attachments:
11.
Sheriff's Office - Chief Martinez:
A.
AI-28398
Approval and Acceptance of extension for the Texas Rangers Local Border Security Program Grant. New termination date is 08/31/12. (Prior termination date was 08/31/11.)
Attachments:
B.
AI-28470
Authorization and Approval of Budget Appropriation for the Texas Border Sheriff's Coalition (TBSC) Operation Linebacker grant.
Attachments:
12.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez
A.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and/or Expenditures
B.
AI-28379
TB Control Grant (1293)
1. Requesting authorization to accept the attached Tuberculosis Prevention and Control grant contract #2012-039064-001 in the amount of $455,507.00 for the period of 09/01/2011 to 08/31/2012.
2. Approval of the Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor.
3. Approval of the attached TB Grant Budget Appropriation.
4. Approval of the attached TB Program Income Budget Appropriation.
5. Approval to create one (1) full-time Clerk III position, slot no. G009, grade 5.
6. Approval to create one (1) full-time Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist position, slot no. G010, grade 9.
7. Approval to add the Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist classification to the Hidalgo County position inventory.
8. Approval of salary schedule.
1. Requesting authorization to accept the attached Tuberculosis Prevention and Control grant contract #2012-039064-001 in the amount of $455,507.00 for the period of 09/01/2011 to 08/31/2012.
2. Approval of the Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor.
3. Approval of the attached TB Grant Budget Appropriation.
4. Approval of the attached TB Program Income Budget Appropriation.
5. Approval to create one (1) full-time Clerk III position, slot no. G009, grade 5.
6. Approval to create one (1) full-time Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist position, slot no. G010, grade 9.
7. Approval to add the Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist classification to the Hidalgo County position inventory.
8. Approval of salary schedule.
Attachments:
13.
Adult Probation - Arnold K. Patrick:
A.
AI-28400
Requesting approval/permission to apply for the continuation of the DWI Court Grant and designate Rodolfo Perez as the grantee's authorized official
Attachments:
B.
AI-28477
Requesting approval to include the Hidalgo County DWI/Drug Court Program on the Jury Summons as an option for jury members to be able to donate their jury compensation as allowed under Sec. 61.003 (A) and (B) Government Code
14.
Emergency Management - Oscar Montoya:
A.
AI-28411
Discussion, consideration, and approval of the following documents as required by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM):
1. Annex D - Radiological Protection
2. Annex F - Firefighting
3. Annex H - Health & Medical Services
4. Annex K - Public Works
1. Annex D - Radiological Protection
2. Annex F - Firefighting
3. Annex H - Health & Medical Services
4. Annex K - Public Works
B.
AI-28507
Approval of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between The Texas Forest Service and Regional Incident Management Team Member and Hidalgo County with authority for the County Judge to sign all required forms related to possible creation of Incident Management Teams(IMT) on an as needed basis.
Attachments:
15.
IT Department - Renan Ramirez
A.
AI-28160
1. Approval of the Letter of Understanding between Hidalgo County and Tyler Technologies.
2. Approval of the revised software service agreement with Tyler Technologies.
2. Approval of the revised software service agreement with Tyler Technologies.
Attachments:
16.
Urban County - Diana Serna:
A.
AI-28301
Consideration and approval of a Program Amendment for Urban County Program Workplan for the City of Progreso Years 23 & 24 (2010 & 2011). The proposed program amendment will add streets into their existing work plan which includes the reconstruction of streets, curb & gutter, sidewalk improvements, advertisements, engineering fees, material testing fees and related appurtenances for project completion.
Attachments:
B.
AI-28357
Requesting approval to authorize County Judge as the County's Chief Executive Officer to act in all matters in connection with this Grant and the County's participation in the Texas General Land Office "GLO" Contract No 10-5287-000-5293.
Attachments:
C.
AI-28464
Urban County Program on behalf of the Precinct No. 1 is requesting authority to enter into contract with GAS Enterprises, Inc. for a construction contract for the Parks, Recreational Facility Improvements to the Precinct No. 1 (Elsa) Mario Leal Park in the amount of $456,189.00 to include the construction of baseball field, bathroom facilities, walking trail and complete preparation of fields utilizing the Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1. UCP Year 21 (2008) Precinct No. 1 Parks Recreational Facility Improvement funds will be utilized along with City of Elsa UCP Year 22 (2009) Elsa Parks, Recreational Facility Improvement funds.
Attachments:
D.
AI-28430
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Single Family Housing Property Surveys.
2. Presentation of the scoring grid of at least three (3) engineering firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department for the purposes of ranking by Commissioners' Court in connection with and Urban County Program Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation project for single family housing property surveys.
| Grade | Rank | |
| Guzman & Munoz Engineering | 91.34% | |
| Halff Associates, Inc. | 93.67% | |
| Rio Delta Surveying | 91.67% |
3. Authority to negotiate a one (1) year professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm ______________________ for the provision of single housing property surveys.
Attachments:
E.
AI-28307
The Urban County Program is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract with Milnet Architectural Services, in the amount of $6,560.00, utilizing Year 23 (2010) funds for Architectural Services for Palmview Municipal Park located in the City of Palmview.
17.
Elections Administration - Yvonne Ramon:
A.
AI-28445
1. Discuss, amend and approve Early Voting poll site changes:
a. Addition of Sharyland Fire Station, 1804 N. Shary Road, Mission;
b. Substitute Elections Annex, 317 North Closner, Rear, Edinburg (due to construction) with Firemen’s Training Room, 210 West McIntyre, Edinburg;
2. Discuss, amend and approve Election Day poll site changes:
a. Substitute Elections Annex, 317 North Closner, Rear, Edinburg (due to construction) with Firemen’s Training Room, 210 West McIntyre, Edinburg;
b. Substitute Administration Tax Office, 2800 S. Business 281, Edinburg with Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library, 1906 South Closner, Edinburg;
a. Addition of Sharyland Fire Station, 1804 N. Shary Road, Mission;
b. Substitute Elections Annex, 317 North Closner, Rear, Edinburg (due to construction) with Firemen’s Training Room, 210 West McIntyre, Edinburg;
2. Discuss, amend and approve Election Day poll site changes:
a. Substitute Elections Annex, 317 North Closner, Rear, Edinburg (due to construction) with Firemen’s Training Room, 210 West McIntyre, Edinburg;
b. Substitute Administration Tax Office, 2800 S. Business 281, Edinburg with Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library, 1906 South Closner, Edinburg;
Attachments:
B.
AI-28422
1. Approval to extend ten (10) temporary full time Data Entry Clerk I positions, slot no.'s T123 - T132, Grade 1, not to exceed six (6) months and/or 12/31/2011.
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
Attachments:
18.
Right of Way - Joe Pena:
A.
AI-28433
Consideration and approval to purchase a certain tract of land also known as Parcel 1 Tower Road Corner Clips Project (Sara Ellen and Samuel Childrens Family and Partnership, L.P.) in the amount of $1,000.00 as approved by C.C. on 09/06/11.
Attachments:
19.
Planning Department - Raul Sesin:
A.
AI-28440
Discussion and Possible Action to waive $30 Utility Certificate Fee for Hidalgo County Pct. #4 for the below listed flashing beacons:
Intersection of Trenton Road and Northwest Lopez Dr.
Intersection of Trenton Road and Northwest Lopez Dr.
Attachments:
20.
Precinct #1 - Comm. Quintanilla:
A.
AI-28459
Requesting approval to rename road on the East side of FM 1015, South side of Mile 6 1/2 & before approaching Mile 2 1/2 West to Encanto SR for 9-1-1 purposes only.
Attachments:
B.
AI-28457
Approval of order of the Commissioners' Court of Hidalgo County authorizing an application for a General Obligation Loan from the State Infrastructure Bank.
Attachments:
C.
AI-28499
Approval of order of the Commissioners' Court of Hidalgo County authorizing an application for a General Obligation Loan from the State Infrastructure Bank for FM 1015.
Attachments:
21.
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz:
A.
AI-27820
Discussion, consideration, and approval of an Order of the County of Hidalgo authorizing the sale of certain personal property to the Hidalgo County Drainage District Number One (“Drainage District”); approving purchase terms made payable by the Drainage District from available funds of the Drainage District.
Attachments:
B.
Salary Schedule Changes:
1.
AI-28484
Sheriff's Dept. - Jail:
a. Approval to correct the classification of the following vacant position, approved during the Classification & Compensation Pay Plan - Phase II on 07/13/2011:
b. Approval of revised salary schedule.
a. Approval to correct the classification of the following vacant position, approved during the Classification & Compensation Pay Plan - Phase II on 07/13/2011:
| Slot No. | Position Title | Current Grade |
Corrected Grade |
| 0002 | Registered Nurse IV | 17 | 16 |
b. Approval of revised salary schedule.
Attachments:
22.
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.
Budget & Management
1.
AI-28364
DBM - Workers' Comp. Division:
a. Authorization to purchase through Hidalgo County's membership and participation with TASB/Buyboard's awarded vendor, Philpott Motors-Contract No. 358-10), Two (2) New or newer 2011 Ford F-150 with Extended Cab upgrade in the amount of $34,804.50 to include a one time administrative fee of $400.00 for a total of $35,204.50 -Project #2011-244-OGG);or in the alternative,
b. Authority to advertise sealed competitive procurement for the purchase of: Two (2) New or newer 2011 or newer Ford F-150 with Extended cab upgrade in the amount of $34,804.50 to include pricing and delivery fees for -Project #2011-244-OGG); to include options as described on attached specifications or equivalent.
a. Authorization to purchase through Hidalgo County's membership and participation with TASB/Buyboard's awarded vendor, Philpott Motors-Contract No. 358-10), Two (2) New or newer 2011 Ford F-150 with Extended Cab upgrade in the amount of $34,804.50 to include a one time administrative fee of $400.00 for a total of $35,204.50 -Project #2011-244-OGG);or in the alternative,
b. Authority to advertise sealed competitive procurement for the purchase of: Two (2) New or newer 2011 or newer Ford F-150 with Extended cab upgrade in the amount of $34,804.50 to include pricing and delivery fees for -Project #2011-244-OGG); to include options as described on attached specifications or equivalent.
Attachments:
C.
Pct. 4
1.
AI-28482
Discussion and action related to the selection/ranking of engineering services in connection with the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) grant project received by Hidalgo County and partnering with Edinburg ISD and the City of Edinburg.
Attachments:
2.
AI-28500
a. Approval of the final negotiated Engineering Services Contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of L & G Engineering for the provision of Engineering Services for the widening and reconstruction of the FM 1925 project in the general vicinity of Kenyon Road to the general vicinity of FM 907 in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4;
b. Authorization and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $429,600.00 from L & G Engineering in connection with Engineering Services for the widening and reconstruction of the FM 1925 project in the general vicinity of Kenyon Road to the general vicinity of FM 907 in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4
b. Authorization and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $429,600.00 from L & G Engineering in connection with Engineering Services for the widening and reconstruction of the FM 1925 project in the general vicinity of Kenyon Road to the general vicinity of FM 907 in Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4
D.
District Courts
1.
AI-28483
a. Approval to proceed to provide Hon. Noe Gonzalez, Presiding Judge, 370th State District Court the three nominated firms for the scoring/grading/evaluating of said firms for presentation to CC for ranking and thereafter proceed with negotiation process for engagement to: Seek funding sources for assistance and efficiency of the 370th State District Court as it pertains to Human Trafficking and Violence against Women;
b. Recommendation by Hon. Noe Gonzalez for CC to assign/designate himself and his court staff to score/grade and evaluate the firms for presentation of grid to CC for ranking.
b. Recommendation by Hon. Noe Gonzalez for CC to assign/designate himself and his court staff to score/grade and evaluate the firms for presentation of grid to CC for ranking.
23.
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.
AI-28427
Claim of Gilberto Saenz
E.
AI-28439
Claim of Maria Zumaya
F.
AI-28474
CL-10-0436-D; Jose A. Rodriguez v. County of Hidalgo
G.
AI-28479
EEOC Charge No. 451-2011-01873; Oscar Leyva v. County of Hidalgo
24.
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.
AI-28428
Claim of Gilberto Saenz
E.
AI-28441
Claim of Maria Zumaya
F.
AI-28475
CL-10-0436-D; Jose A. Rodriguez v. County of Hidalgo
G.
AI-28480
EEOC Charge No. 451-2011-01873; Oscar Leyva v. County of Hidalgo
25.
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
26.
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
27.
Adjourn