BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 27th day of November A.D., 2012, there was begun and held a REGULAR 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 HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING November 27, 2012 9:30 A.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR 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:
All members of the Court were counted present, with the exception of Commissioner Quintanilla. Commissioner Quintanilla joined the meeting shortly after commencement.
Judge Garcia led the Court and Audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Virginia Townsend led the Court and Audience in Prayer.
The Court moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
-Opal Billman disagreed with the way her property and Court case were handled by the 275th District Court.
-Gil Peñalosa came before the Court to discuss the benefits of having school parks.
2. Approval of 2012 annual dues for the Rio Grande Valley Mobility Task Force (I-69 Alliance) in the amount of $7,500.00
NO ACTION taken on items 6.A.1 & 2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to appoint Ms. Graciela Camargo to the South Texas I.S.D.Board of Directors.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Mr. Jim Edge provided the Court information on alternate modes of transportation and funding.
2. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement
NO ACTION taken on items 7.A.1 & 2.
1) Renovations to Former Administration Building 1st and 2nd Floors
2) Update on Courthouse Portable Building Project, other ongoing county owned building construction and renovation repair projects
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
NO ACTION taken on items 7.B.1, 2 & 3.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
NO ACTION taken on this item.
NO ACTION taken on this item.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval in the amount of $520.00 per month.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
NO ACTION taken on this item.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the amounts as suggested by the Budget Officer, being $1,500.00 for M&O, $5,000.00 for utilities and $500.00 for travel.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Pursuant to the Hidalgo County fuel policy, requesting approval to reimburse Jose Jackson for the purchase of fuel in the amount of $43.00 for county vehicle, with authority for the County Treasurer's Office to issue payment/check after the Auditor's Office processing procedures are completed.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Authorization for County Judge to sign the required documents.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 11.D.1 & 2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
a. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for revenues received by Five L Development Ltd. for road improvements of Mile 1 South Road (from Tordillo Rd. 900 feet East).
b. Approval of 2012 appropriation of funds into Precinct #3 Mile 1 South Rd in the amount of $23,203.50 to fund road improvements of Mile 1 South Road (from Tordillo Rd. 900 feet East).
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 11.E.1.a & b.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
a. Approval of certification of revenues as certified by the County Auditor for Pct. 1 Drainage Improvement Project labor reimbursements.
b. Approval of 2012 appropriation of funds for the Pct. 1 Drainage Improvement Project (program 052) in the amount of $21,711.40 to fund payroll expenditures.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 11.E.2.a & b.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
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).
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
NO ACTION taken on items 12.A.1 & 2. a, b & c.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve Elite Transportation of McAllen.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
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On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to create a pool of eleven Architects (as listed).
Vote: 4 - 0
or in the alternative;
b. Request authority to advertise a Request for Qualification for Professional Architectural Services, in connection with, the Design and Construction of a New Courthouse Complex and possible Renovations/Additions to Existing Courthouse Facility for Hidalgo County.
NO ACTION taken on this item.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to create the pool and nominate of all eleven (11) Architects as listed.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to go into Closed Session.
Vote: 4 - 0
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
NO ACTION taken on items 13.A, B & C.
NO ACTION taken on items 14.A, B & C.
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
NO ACTION taken on this item.
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
NO ACTION taken on this item.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to Adjourn.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 27th day of November, 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 November 27, 2012.
Signed this 27th day of November 2012
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Priscilla Torres, Deputy