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Minutes for CC REGULAR

 
 
Minutes Packet
 
1.
 
Roll Call
 
2.
 
Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.
 
Prayer
 
4.
 
Approval of Consent Agenda
 
5.
 
Open Forum
 
6.
 
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra:
 
A.
 
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation."

2. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation"
 
B.
AI-28616
I.T. Dept (1100):
1. Approval to create the following temporary full-time positions:

Classification slot no. Position Title Salary/ Hourly rate
Non-classified 0033 LUCA Program Clerk $18,720.00/yr ($9.00/hr)
Non-Classified 0034 LUCA Program Clerk $18,720.00/yr ($9.00/hr)

2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
 
C.
AI-28642
Status update regarding Operation Clean Slate
 
D.
AI-28557
Approval to accept a settlement check from State Farm Insurance in the amount of $1,418.85 to settle auto accident with County vehicle. (Constable Precinct 3)
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-28554
Approval to accept a settlement check from Travelers Insurance in the amount of $36,126.44 to settle property loss of County vehicle. (Sheriff's Office)
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-28591
Facilities Management:
Approval of request and authorization for AEP, Transmission Distribution Utility (TDU) to release minimum energy usage data, including kWh, kVA or kW, associated costs and interval data (if applicable) of county facilities to Energy Knowledge Group, LLC, State of Texas certified Aggregator No. 80074 with authority for Executive Officer to sign document
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-28533
Health & Human Services Dept.:
Requesting Travel Approval for employees # 033731, 095923, & 093661  to attend the  OSSF Designated Representative Course in Austin, Texas from October 11, 2011 - October 14, 2011 .  All travel documentation is attached.
 
H.
AI-28453
Health Department:
Requesting Travel Approval for employee # 161845 from 9/27/11 – 9/28/11 to attend the Euthinazation Course for Animal Control in San Benito, Texas. All travel documentation is attached.
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-28619
Texas Agrilife Extension:
Requesting approval/permission to allow employee to travel to San Antonio, Texas to attend the Canning and Food Preservation Courses on 9/21/11 and 10/14/11 (no expenses other than fuel for county vehicle)
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-28620
Proclamation announcing September 2011 as Hispanic Heritage Month in Hidalgo County.
 
7.
 
County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.:
 
A.
AI-28552
Requesting approval of Amended Bonds for the following individuals:

County Probate Court Judge Homero Garza
Tax Assessor Armando Barrera
 
B.
AI-28558
Approval to select the names for the 2011 Grievance Committee, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 152.015.
Attachments:
 
8.
 
Sheriff's Office - Chief Martinez:
 
A.
AI-28521
Sheriff's Dept. (1100):
1. Approval of deletions, creations and reclassifications of various regular full-time positions. Reviewed and recommended by the Classification Committee, as per section 3.22 of the Civil Service Commission Rules, effective 09/26/2011.

    Current Proposed
Action Slot No. Position Title Grade Position Title Grade
Reclassify 0244 Communications Officer 7 Communications Supervisor 9
Reclassify 0246 Communications Officer 7 Communications Supervisor 9
Delete 0245 Communications Officer 7 - -
Delete G313 Crime Victim Liaison (cost allocation) 10 - -
Create 0363     Communications Supervisor 9

2.  Approval to add the Communications Supervisor classification to the Hidalgo County position inventory.
3.  Approval of revised salary schedule.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-28537
Approval of Sheriff/Constable Fee Schedule for Year 2012.
Attachments:
 
9.
 
Tax Office - Armando Barrera:
 
A.
AI-28578
1.   Requesting approval of Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement for Tax Assessment and Collection between COUNTY OF HIDALGO and HIDALGO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, effective October 1st, 2011.

2.   Requesting approval of Inter-Local Cooperation Agreement for Tax Assessment and Collection between COUNTY OF HIDALGO and CITY OF HIDALGO, effective October 1st, 2011.
 
10.
 
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez
 
A.
 
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and/or Expenditures
 
B.
AI-28517
Approval of County Indigent Health Care Program Confidentiality Agreement for the following Human Services Division staff: Employee ID 138657
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-28524
Prenatal Services (1293):
1.  Requesting authorization to accept the attached Prenatal Services grant contract # 2012-039363-001 in the amount of $165,909.00 for the period of 09/01/2011 to 08/31/2012. 

2.  Approval of the Certification of Revenue as certified by the County Auditor.

3.  Approval of the attached Prenatal Grant Budget Appropriation.

4.  Approval to change the funding source to the following positions/ employees as stated below: 

      Current Proposed
Empl. No. Position Title Grade Slot # Program/Acct. No. Slot # Program / Acct. No.
026263 Maintenance II 3 G011 SDI
1-1293-441-00-340-018-1-113
0001 Prenatal Services
1-1293-441-00-340-052-2-113
102792 Clerk III 5 G013 SDI
1-1293-441-00-340-018-1-113
0002 Prenatal Services
1-1293-441-00-340-052-2-113
177083 Clinic Aide II 3 G018 SDI
1-1293-441-00-340-018-1-113
0003 Prenatal Services
1-1293-441-00-340-052-2-113

5.  Approval of the revised salary schedules. 
 
11.
 
IT Department - Renan Ramirez
 
A.
AI-28570
Commissioner Pct. #3:
Authorization to upgrade and purchase wireless device through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-604 (Requisition # 201760 & 201738) with awarded vendor VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:

1. Approval of requisition# 201760 for new activation of one (1) Samsung Convoy with Nationwide Talk Unlimited Anytime Minutes and four (4) plan upgrades to the Nationwide Talk Unlimited Anytime Minutes.
2. Approval of requisition# 201738 to upgrade three (3) cell phones to the Nationwide Talk Unlimited Anytime Minutes.   

Description: Employee Name/#: Plan Description: Plan Cost: Cell Phone #:
New Activation Robert Salazar 160814 Nationwide Talk Unlimited Anytime $56.69 + $5.00 taxes/fees X 4 months = $246.76 New Activation
Plan Upgrade Daniel Hernandez 103608 Nationwide Talk Unlimited Anytime $56.69 + $5.00 taxes/fees X 4 months = $246.76 956-587-1622
Plan Upgrade Saul Ramirez 051527 Nationwide Talk Unlimited Anytime $56.69 + $5.00 taxes/fees X 4 months = $246.76 956-929-0063
Plan Upgrade Gilbert Cavazos 106038 Nationwide Talk Unlimited Anytime $56.69 + $5.00 taxes/fees X 4 months = $246.76 956-929-0049
Plan Upgrade Sabas Sandoval 143847 Nationwide Talk Unlimited Anytime $56.69 + $5.00 taxes/fees X 4 months = $246.76 956-929-0140
Plan Upgrade Eduardo Martinez 084891 Nationwide Talk Unlimited Anytime $56.69 + $5.00 taxes/fees X 4 months = $246.76 956-587-1165
Plan Upgrade Sergio Saenz 069442 Nationwide Talk Unlimited Anytime $56.69 + $5.00 taxes/fees X 4 months = $246.76 956-929-0694
Plan Upgrade George O'cana 133493 Nationwide Talk Unlimited Anytime $56.69 + $5.00 taxes/fees X 4 months = $246.76 956-587-1171
Attachments:
 
12.
 
Urban County - Diana Serna:
 
A.
AI-28543
Urban County Program on behalf of Precinct No.3 is requesting approval to purchase four (4) septic tanks from Robert Nava Backhoe Services, LLC. in the amount of $15,170.00 to include pumping, cleaning and the crushing of existing septic tanks, installation of the four (4) septic tank systems, backfill tanks lines to grade, and clean up. Precinct No.3 UCP Year 22 (2009) funds will be utilized.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-28589
Public Hearing to consider public comments on the County of Hidalgo’s Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) prior to submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
 
C.
AI-28580
Urban County Program on behalf of the Precinct No. 1 is requesting authority to purchase Fire Station Equipment through Hidalgo County’s membership and participation with Buy Board, approved vendor Grande Truck Center (contract #358-10) in the amount of $76,325.00 (quote attached hereto) to include delivery fees and buyboard discount as requested by the Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1.  UCP Year 24 (2011) Precinct No. 1 Fire Station Equipment funds will be utilized.
 
D.
AI-28572
The Hidalgo County Urban County Program (UCP) is requesting approval for the final settlement between Hidalgo County vs. Sara Ellen and family Partnership, L.P. and Sara Ellen and Samuel Children’s Partnership L.P. Parcel Eleven (11) of Fifty-five thousand dollars and zero cents ($55,000.00) for a Flood Drainage Improvements project known as “Trenton Drain” in Precinct No.4. The project has been funded through the Disaster Recovery Program DRS 010068 and the Texas General Land Office Contract No. 10-5287-000-5293 (Acct. #1-1288-463-00-250-006-1-899).
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-28545
Discussion, consideration, and authorization that all bank fees be charged to the County of Hidalgo General Fund for the following Urban County Program accounts:
 
Accounts Payable Acct #14010143 Hidalgo/Willacy Housing  Acct #14010178
Revolving Loan Acct #10010521 Hidalgo Co Housing Finance Acct #14021102
Rio Grande Valley OIC Acct #14008203 Retirement Acct #14010119
Home Program Acct #14010135 Self Help Acct #14010046
Section 108 Custodial Acct #14010151 Industrial Development Acct #14010194
Section 108 Repayment Acct #14010070 Water Development Acct #14010038
Attachments:
 
13.
 
Elections Administration - Yvonne Ramon:
 
A.
AI-28566
1. Discussion and approval of Appointment of Democratic Presiding Election Judges and Alternate Election Judges for the August 1, 2011 through the July 31, 2012 term.

2. Discussion and approval of Appointment of Republican Presiding Election Judges and Alternate Election Judges for the August 1, 2011 through the July 31, 2012 term.
 
14.
 
Planning Department - Raul Sesin:
 
A.
AI-28555
1. Discussion and Possible Action to waive $30 Utility Certificate Fee for Hidalgo County Pct. 4
For a 2nd meter for irrigation on Jr Milo Ponce Park (Lot 7, Block 5, Santa Cruz Gardens Unit No. 2)

2. Requesting permission for Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, Planning Administrator to travel to San Antonio, Texas
On September 21 – 23, 2011 for Texas Floodplain Management Association Fall Conference
(expenses to be paid by Raul E. Sesin).
 
15.
 
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz:
 
A.
AI-28629
2012 Budget Process:
1. Presentation of Fiscal Year 2012 Proposed Budget to be filed with the County Clerk and County Auditor as per Local Government Code - Section 111.066.
2. Presentation of Tax Assessor-Collector's Fiscal Year 2012 Special Funds Budget filed with the County Budget Officer as per Local Government Code - Section 111.095.
3. Set date, time, and place to adopt the 2011 Tax Rate.
4. Set date, time, and place to adopt the 2012 Annual Budget.
Attachments:
 
B.
 
Budget Appropriations:
 
1.
AI-28608
Approval of 2011 appropriation of funds from new source General Fund revenue, previously certified by Co. Auditor on 8/30/11, to the Co. Wide Adm-Contingency account in the amount of $1,854,548.99.
 
16.
 
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).
 
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
 
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
 
4.
AI-28506
Appointment and/or designation by Commissioners' Court to select/assign an evaluation committee to evaluate and score RFP-2011-149-09-07-YZV "Consulting Services for Self-Funded Insured Group Health", as referenced in the procurement packet.
Attachments:
 
5.
AI-28622
a.  Acceptance and approval of final negotiated AIA Forms of Agreement between Hidalgo County and ERO International, dba, ERO Architects in connection with the following projects:

1.  Hidalgo County Master Plan and Related Issues;
2.  Pct. #3-Anzaldua's Reconstruction of Boat Ramp;
3.  Pct. #4-Design and Construction of an Additional/Supplement Administration Building;
4.  Hidalgo County's Design & Construction of an Additional Administration Building-North Parking Lot/Robert's Chevrolet.

b.  Approval of a clarification to AI#26894 (approved by CC 06-03-11 captions b & c) to reflect the correct caption in connection with design and construction of new administration office building and not construction material testing as confirmed and verified by supporting documentation provided with agenda item 
 
B.
 
Pct. 1
 
1.
AI-28592
a. Status report and recommendations related to negotiations with the number one ranked firm of G.A.S. Enterprises, Inc.; and

b.  Acceptance and approval of final negotiated contract document including the best and final offer with G.A.S.  Enterprises, Inc. (authorized for negotations by CC on 07/12/11) for the provision of the Construction Management Services For Design And Construction Of A New Constable Building-Precinct One OR in the the alternative;

c.  Authority to cease negotiations with the number one ranked firm; and

d.  Authority to commence negotiations with the number two ranked firm of Dannebaum Engineering for the provision of the Construction Management Services For Design And Construction Of A New Constable Building-Precinct One.
Attachments:
 
2.
AI-28556
Acceptance of proposal received from awarded vendor, Facility Solutions Group in the amount of $318,711.12 through the County's participation/membership with Buy Board for the "Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Solar Powered Lights for Precinct No. 1" as per plans and specifications drafted and developed by Mr. Raul Sesin, P.E., Hidalgo County Planning Department, in connection with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Functions/Activities with authority to process requisition when submitted through Procurement Project#2011-119A-MSS.
 
C.
 
Pct. 2
 
1.
AI-28615
Approval to purchase Three (3) New 2012 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado  Extended Cab SWB through the County's membership/participation with HGAC (Houston-Galveston) awarded vendor, Caldwell Country Chevrolet (Contract #VE03-06) in the amount of $61,995.00 which includes a $600.00 HGAC administration fee and delivery for ( Project #2011-255-OGG).
Attachments:
 
D.
 
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.
 
2.
AI-27456
a.  Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 263.151, discussion and approval to declare as "surplus" a 2009 Caterpillar 324DL Excavator (asset #48422) including establishing a  fairmarket value in the amount of $185,894.00;
 
b.  Discussion and approval of an "ORDER" by the County of Hidalgo-Commissioner's Court authorizing the sale of certain personal property to the Hidalgo County Drainage District Number One ("Drainage District") for the amount approved by CC in Item one (1) herein;
 
c.  Approving purchase terms made payable by the Drainage District from available funds of the Drainage District. 
 
E.
 
Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1.
AI-28583
Approval of the final negotiated contract with the sole participant "SCAN, INC. for "Substance Abuse Treatment and Primary Care Services for Adolescents".  RFQ No.: 2011-141-06-15CGA.
 
F.
 
District Courts
 
1.
AI-28582
a.  Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional service;

b.  Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of professional consultants to seek funding and assistance through Federal, State, Private Sector(s) and other Sources in connection with the following crimes:  Human Trafficking and Violence Against Women;

Consultants 
Evaluators Vazaldua and Associates Arnold Mata Leadership  Resources Dos Legislative Services  
Evaluator 1 100 80 75  
Evaluator 2 100 80 75  
Evaluator 3 100 80 75  
Total Scores 300 240 225  
Average 100 80 75  
 
c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional consultants services contract to seek Funding and Assistance through Federal, State, Private Sectors(s) and other Sources in connection with Human Trafficking and Violence Against Women initiative and/or program and thus assisting the Court in addressing those types of crimes more efficiently.
Attachments:
 
G.
 
Community Service Agency
 
1.
AI-28285
Recommending award of bid and approval of contract to lowest vendor meeting specifications and/or requirements as detailed and attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Community Service Agency Lease of Office Space-RFB No. 2011-145a-08-24-MEG.
 
H.
 
Colonia Access Program Pct. 2
 
1.
AI-28516
Requesting approval of “Amendment to Work Authorization No. 3” to C-CAP-08-023a-09-02 between Hidalgo County and Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., to replace Exhibit “D” with the Revised Exhibit “D” resulting in an increase of $1,406.00 in the estimated amount.
 
I.
 
Sheriff's Office
 
1.
AI-28510
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 2011 or newer Ford Expeditions in the amount of $89,542.00 which includes an administrative fee of $400.00 for a total of $89,942.00 -Project #2011-253-OGG); OR, in the alternative,

b. Authority to advertise sealed competitive procurement for the purchase of: Two (2) New 2011 or newer Ford Expeditions in an amount not to exceed $89,542.00 to include pricing and delivery fees for -Project #2011-253-OGG); to include options as described on attached specifications or equivalent.
Attachments:
 
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.
 
Cause No. C-3123-03-I; Hidalgo County, Texas v. Landmark Organization, L.P. et al
 
C.
 
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
D.
AI-28559
Claim on Santos Ramirez
 
E.
AI-28562
Claim on Verizon
 
F.
AI-28564
Claim on Juan Stillman
 
G.
AI-28567
Claim on Monica De La Rosa
 
18.
 
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-28561
Claim on Santos Ramirez
 
E.
AI-28563
Claim on Verizon
 
F.
AI-28565
Claim on Juan Stillman
 
G.
AI-28569
Claim on Monica De La Rosa
 
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