BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 25th day of September A.D., 2012, there was begun and held a SPECIAL MEETING of the Honorable Commissioners’ Court of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following members thereof were present, to-wit:
| HONORABLE RAMON GARCIA HONORABLE JOEL QUINTANILLA HONORABLE HECTOR "TITO" PALACIOS HONORABLE JOE M. FLORES HONORABLE JOSEPH PALACIOS |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4 |
and ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., COUNTY CLERK & EX-OFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following proceedings were had, to-wit:
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AGENDA CC REGULAR CONSENT COMMISSIONERS' COURT September 11, 2012 9:00 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 at the Edinburg Council Chambers 415 W. University Drive, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Commissioners' Court has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Court Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote.
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES , the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of items 3.G; 12.C; 13.U.1 & 2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
NO ACTION taken on item 3.G.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve item 12.C, subject to Auditor's Audit/Review.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 QUINTANILLA , the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve item 13.U.1., with the 60 day extension.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval with the 60 day extension.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of 2012 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 Roads, program #041, to Bar Ditches, program #087, and HCCID #9 Drain Channels, program #092, in the amount of $18,400.00 to fund the Pct. 1 Drainage Improvement labor reimbursements for the month of August 2012 (PP #16 & 17).
Approval of 2012 interdepartmental transfer within R&B Fund 1200 from program (006) to program (083) in the amount of $200,000.
Approval of 2012 interdepartmental transfer within R&B Fund 1200 from program (006) to programs (557 & 767) in the total amount of $6,408.55.
Approval of 2012 interdepartmental transfer within R&B Fund 1200 from program (006) to program (049) in the amount of $1,000.00
Approval of 2012 interdepartmental transfer from Precinct #3 Rd Maintenance to Precinct #3 Dude Hill #1 in the amount of $548.65.
Approval of 2012 interdepartmental transfer from C.O. 2009 Pct #3 Prairie View Heights Phase I, C.O. 2009 Pct #3 Bentsen Palm Drive and C.O. 2009 Pct #3 Mile 2N and Abram Road to C.O. 2009 Pct #3 Drainage Improvement in the total amount of $292,523.44.
Approval of 2012 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 4 Rd Maint. (program 007) to Pct 4 Repaving Seminary Rd (program 121) in the amount of $4,200.00
Approval of 2012 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2010A&B - Precinct #4 Drainage Improvement Project from (program 036) to Dickerson Pond (program 048 - $12,678.97), and to North Branch Drain (program 049 - $155.41) in the total amount of $12,834.38 to fund August 2012 Drainage - Fuel Reimbursements.
Approval of 2012 interdepartmental transfer within CO's 2010 A&B from (prog 044) to (prog 045) in the total amount of $121,000.00
Approval of 2012 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Contingency to Planning Dept.-Equipment & Vehicle R&M Services and Gasoline/Diesel in the total amount of $4,629.20.
Approval of 2012 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm. - Contingency to Constable Pct. #3 in the amount of $24,205.00 to fund fuel expenditures through October 2012 and to cover expenditures for pending vehicle repairs.
Approval of 2012 interdepartmental transfer within the Certificate of Obligation Series 2010 A&B, from the Mediplex Building (program 044) to the Modular Courtroom Project (program 048) in the amount of $16,500.00 to fund a portion of the finish of the interior of modular buildings.
Approval of 2012 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Co Comm. in the amount of $9,600.00 to fund membership dues.
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
491 and Mile 13 1/2N go East 1/4 mile on the North side of Mile 13 1/2N will be upgrading an existing meter from a 3/4" to a 1" meter. (Jose Sanchez)
| Acct# | Payer | Amt |
| C8535.00.000.0007.10 | Warren L. Walsh & Louella G. Barris | $ 3,498.57 |
| L2085.93.000.0001.06 | South Texas Spokes LLC | $ 5,995.31 |
| L2550.01.004.0011.00 | Alaniz Felix Jr | $ 5,666.12 |
| S0163.00.000.0002.00 | Perez Mattress Company | $ 3,735.16 |
| W0100.00.031.0011.06 | Corelogic / GMAC Mortgage | $ 2,734.39 |
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for Sergio Cruz & Dina R. Trevino to Government Finance Officers Association in the amount of $150.00 each, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and proecessing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Approval to pay annual membership dues to the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges for the 398th District Court Judge Aida Salinas Flores in the amount of $195.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay the 2012 County & District Clerks' Association of Texas, membership dues in the total amount of $110.00 for Laura Hinojosa, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor.
2. Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
Requesting approval of reimbursement of Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management in the amount of $ 43,089.44 for the period of September 1-15, 2012 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
| 09/01-07/12 | $338,050.14 |
| 09/08-14/12 | $342,830.83 |
| TOTAL | $680,880.97 |
1. Approval to deobligate cash match funds from Public Defender - Juvenile Section FY 2012 Discretionary Grant (1282) and to appropriate into Countywide Adm. Contingency in the total amount of $20,000.00.
2. Requesting authorization for County Judge to sign the Amended Statement of Grant Award.
Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(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).
1. 2009 White Ford Ranger V.I.N. 1FTYR10DX9PA35120 (Asset No. 48941)
and reinstate the following Item B, into said county department number inventory list:
2. 2010 White Ford Ranger V.I.N. 1FTKR1AD3APA66198 (Asset No. 51112)
1. Change Order #3 with final quantities adjustment reflecting a decrease of $1,150.00;
2. Application for payment No. 3 (Final) in the amount of $49,134.24;
3. Application for payment No. 4 (Retainage Release) in the amount of $18,917.56;
4. “Certificate of Construction Completion” reflecting the date of August 29, 2012.
Requesting authority/approval to purchase service with Time Warner Cable Business Class an awarded vendor through our membership/participation with R) Department of Information Resources contract # DIR-TEX-AN-NG-CTSA-008 for Fiber Ethernet Connection to different locations, $1,176.00.00 monthly charge for each of two (2) 100Mbps Ports (HUB Site), $250.88 monthly per each of two (2) 5Mbps Port (Circuit), $344.96 monthly per each (2) 10Mbps Ports & $72.80 monthly charge for each SOHO 15X2 Mbps High Speed Internet Connection, with no installation charge through requisition #223177-(2-1100-415-00-200-002-0-534).
| Department | Yearly Fee | Account Number |
| Information Technology | $5,537.38 | 2-1100-415-00-200-002-0-336 |
| Facilities Management (Maintenance Dept.) | $2,024.01 | 2-1100-415-00-200-002-0-336 |
| County Commissioner Pct. 1 | $2,024.01 | 2-1200-431-00-121-004-0-336 |
| County Commissioner Pct. 4 | $2,024.01 | 2-1200-431-00-124-007-0-336 |
Requesting authority to enter into a 36-month new copier (capital) lease for a WC7120P copier through our membership/participation with (TPASS) Texas Procurement & Support Services awarded vendor, Xerox contract 985-L2 through Requisition #222483 for JP Pct. 3 PL 2 in the amount of $233.38/month, effective upon approval.
1. Constable Pct No. 4 - Delete Driver
2. Adult Probation - Fuel Card Drivers
3. Constable Pct No. 1- Fuel Cards
1. E-11-279-10-04-Lease of Office Space in Las Milpas for the WIC Program with Antonio Esparza, M.D., Rentals;
2. C-12-039-04-03-MS-1 Emulsified Asphalt with Performance Grade Asphalt, Inc.
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 25th day of September, 2012
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Priscilla Torres, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on September 25, 2012.
Signed this _28__ day of September 2012
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Priscilla Torres, Deputy