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SPECIAL MEETING - DECEMBER 28, 2012

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 28th day of December 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:
 AGENDA
CC REGULAR
HIDALGO COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
December 28, 2012
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 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:

 
1.
 
Roll Call
All members of the Court were counted present, with the exception of Commissioner Hector Palacios.
 
2.
 
Pledge of Allegiance
Judge Garcia led the Court and Audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
 
3.
 
Prayer
Commissioner Quintanilla led the Court and Audience in Prayer.
 
4.
 
Approval of Consent Agenda
The Court moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
 
5.
 
Open Forum
-Fern McClaugherty discussed item 24.A - the appointment of members to the Emergency Services District and taxes on homes.
-Opal Billman discussed her false imprisonment.
 
6.
 
County Judge's Office:
 
A.
AI-35968
1. Approval of Interlocal Agreement by and among City of La Villa, Hidalgo County, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of La Villa, allowing for Hidalgo County to participate in the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone.

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to, subject to final review by legal counsel and the auditor.
Vote: 4 - 0

2. Appointment of board member(s) to represent the County of Hidalgo on the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One, City of La Villa Board of Directors.

Judge Garcia did not have an appointment for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, but would be brought back on January 8, 2013 Commissioners' Court Meeting.
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to appoint the Commissioner Pct. 1 and the Drainage District Director to the Tax Increment Reinvestement Zone.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
B.
AI-35969
Discussion, consideration, and approval of Tax Abatement Agreement between Hidalgo County and Grand Rapids Foam Technologies
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval sugject to legal and auditor review.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
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" and authority to submit letter of engagement

NO ACTION taken on items 7.A.1 & 2.
 
B.
 
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action (if necessary) including, but not limited to the following:
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.
 
C.
AI-35853
Discussion, consideration and action approving Resolution 2012-01 Annexing and De-Annexing property from the Tax Increment Re-investment Zone (TIRZ) #1 in City of Hidalgo
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
D.
AI-35937
Request for use of Hidalgo County Courthouse for 2013 Mock Trail Competition to be held on Saturday, January 26, 2013 and Monday, January 28, 2013 (evening)
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
E.
AI-35950
Approval to process payment of claims from Ricardo Palacios, Attorney at Law totaling $ 6,535.00 in connection with legal representation of indigent defendants; (due to statute of limitations to bill county have expired), with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval. Commissioner Joseph Palacios Abstained.

Vote: 3 - 0

 
F.
AI-35914
Texas Agrilife Extension:
1.  Requesting permission to allow Brad Cowan to travel to San Antonio, Texas to attend the Beltwide Cotton Conference on January 07-10, 2013 
2.  Requesting permission to allow Barbara Storz to travel to College Station, Texas to attend the 2013 Texas A & M AgriLife Conference on January 07-09, 2013
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 7.F.1 & 2.

Vote: 4 - 0

 
G.
AI-35980
Executive Office/Pct. 4 Rd Maint./Pct. 4 BCAP (1100/1200):
1. Approval to create one (1) full-time Administrative Assistant V position, Slot No. 0015 (Executive Office), budgeted salary $49,020.00, effective 01/01/2013.
2. Approval to transfer the following employee as follows:
  FROM TO
Emp. # Dept Slot # Position Title Budgeted Salary Dept Slot # Proposed Position Title Budgeted Salary
026174 Pct. 4 Rd Maint/Pct. 4 BCAP 0003 &0001 Sp/Proj Coord $54,381.00 Executive Office 0015 Administrative Asst V $49,020.00

3. Approval to delete one (1) full-time Sp/Proj Coord position, Slot No. 0003 (Pct. 4 Rd Maint) & 0001 (Pct. 4 BCAP), budgeted salary $54,381.00, effective 01/01/2013.
4. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
5. Approval of revised salary schedules.
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 7.G.1-5.

Vote: 4 - 0

 
8.
 
Constables:
 
A.
AI-35939
Constable Pct. #2 (1100):
1. Approval to reset the salary to the following regular full-time position (effective 1/1/2013):

Slot No. Position Title Current Step Reset Step
0002 Chief Deputy Constable I S2 S6

2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.

NO ACTION taken on items 8.A.1, 2 & 3.
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B.
AI-35956
Constable Pct. #2:
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY 2013 Grant with the Texas Ranger Division, Texas Department of Public Safety.
2. Approval of Resolution
3. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents
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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 items 8.B.1, 2 & 3.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
C.
AI-35750
Constable Pct. 3:
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval of resolution authorizing the submission of application and allowing participation in the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) FY 2013.
2. Authorization and approval for the County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents.

Sergio Cruz, Budget Officer, for the Record: The Resolution authorizing the Constables to be paid the overtime would also be used for Pct. 3.
 
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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 items 8.C.1 & 2.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
D.
AI-35756
Constable Pct. 3:
Texas 1033 Surplus Program
1. Discussion, consideration, and approval for Constable Pct. 3 to apply for Texas 1033 Surplus Program.

2. Authorization and approval for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign required documents.

3. Authorization and approval to participate, select and received equipment under Texas 1033 Surplus Program, with the selection list to be submitted prior to receipt.
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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 items 8.D.1, 2 & 3.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
E.
AI-35753
Constable Pct. 3:
Discussion, consideration, and approval for FSLA Exempt, Constable Pct. 3 Chief Deputy Constable employee to participate and receive cash payment - compensation for overtime hours worked in Operation Border Star (LBSP) and Operation Stone Garden GRANT funded operations, fiscal year 2013. Action to be limited to the grantor agency/institution providing Hidalgo County 100% reimbursement of overtime salaries / wages and applicable fringe benefits as set forth on grant specifications.
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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 of approval.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
F.
AI-35785
Constable Pct. #4:
Requesting approval to process the following invoices as claims with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor:

Vendor Invoice No. Invoice Date Invoice Amount
Video Sound & Lights 11-3950 7/7/2011 $59.90
Video Sound & Lights 11-4009 7/8/2011 $89.95
Video Sound & Lights 11-4047 8/1/2011 $95.90
Video Sound & Lights 11-4143 8/25/2011 $29.95
Video Sound & Lights 11-4182 9/1/2011 $514.75
Video Sound & Lights 11-4237 10/13/2011 $89.85

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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
9.
 
District Courts:
 
A.
AI-35974
370th District Court (1100):

1.  Approval of salary adjustments for the following positions, effective 1/1/2013:

Slot No. Position Title 2013
Budgeted Salary		 Proposed
Budgeted Salary		 Total Adjustment
0002 Court Coordinator 63,860.00 67,000.00 3,140.00
0003 Assistant Coordinator 61,800.00 65,000.00 3,200.00
0004  Bailiff  55,064.00  56,500.00 1,436.00 

2.  Approval of revised salary schedule.

NO ACTION taken on items 9.A.1 & 2.
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10.
 
County Courts at Law:
 
A.
AI-35973
County Court At Law #8:
1.  Approval to set the salaries for the following full-time positions, effective 01/01/2013: 
 
Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary
0003 Court Coordinator 55,000.00
0004 Assistant Court Coordinator 45,000.00
0005 Bailiff 55,000.00

2.  Approval to authorize interpreter pay to one (1) Bailiff position, slot no. 0005, in the amount of $3,000.00.
3.  Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
4.  Approval of revised salary schedule.

NO ACTION taken on items 10.A.1-4.
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11.
 
Justices of the Peace:
 
A.
AI-35747
J.P. 4/1:
Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code section 157.903, requesting approval of indemnification in the amount of $100.00 for the receipt of a counterfeit $100 bill.
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
12.
 
District Attorney's Office - Roy Cazares:
 
A.
AI-35931
DA State Supplement (1281):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months:

Slot No. Position Title Budgeted
Salary/Rate of Pay
 T007 Clerk I $17,636./yr
$8.48/hr
T008 Clerk I $18,564.00/yr
$8.925/hr
T009 Clerk I $18,564.00/yr
$8.925/hr

2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.
3. Approval of intradepartmental transfer. 

Refer to item 12.G.4.
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B.
AI-35854
HIDTA Task Force Grant (1291)/ HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251)/ HIDTA US Treasury (1252)/ HIDTA US Justice (1254):
1.  Approval of 2013 HIDTA Task Force - US Treasury Asset Forfeiture Fund Budget (1252) and approval of overtime pay.
2.  Approval of 2013 HIDTa Task Force - US Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund Budget (1254).
3.  Approval of 2013 HIDTA Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Fund Budget (1251).
4.  Approval to delete the following positions, effective 01/01/2013:
Action Program Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary
Delete HIDTA Grant (1291) G005 Criminal Investigator II $44,600.00
Delete HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251) G005 Criminal Investigator II $9,421.00
Delete HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251) G012 Administrataive Assistant III $36,271.00

5.  Approval of salary increases and redistribution of funds, as listed on Exhibit A.
6.  Approval of the revised salary schedules.

Refer to item 12.G.4.
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C.
AI-35932
Approval to rescind, effective today, the collection of the $2.00 administrative fee being collected under the Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 102.072 "Administrative Fee" by the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office on cash bonds.

Refer to item 12.G.4.
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D.
AI-35898
DA- Border Prosecution Grant (BPU) (1281):
1.  Approval to accept the Border Prosecution Grant in the amount of $145,000.00, effective 01/01/13 to 08/31/13.
2.  Approval of appropriation of the BPU Grant funds.
3.  Approval of personnel actions as listed on Exhibit A
4. Approval of the 2013 salary schedule

Refer to item 12.G.4
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E.
AI-35860
Crim DA's (1100)/ Civil Litigation (1100):
1. Approval of personnel actions as listed on exhibit "A."
2. Approval of revised salary schedules.

Refer to item 12.G.4.
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F.
AI-35871
DA- HB 65 (1223)/ Crim DA (1100):
1. Approval of 2013 District Attorney's Office Investigation HB65 Fund Budget.
2. Approval of certification of revenues for the BPU Grant.
3. Approval of appropriation of funds under the DA Investigation HB65 Fund (1223).
4. Approval of personnel actions as listed on exhibit "A" or exhibit "B".
5. Approval to create the following temporary part time positions not to exceed six (6) months:
Slot No. Position Title Budgeted
Salary/ Rate of Pay
T075 Clerk I $20,800.00 pr yr/
$10.00 pr hr
T076 Clerk I $20,800.00 pr yr/
$10.00 pr hr
T077 Clerk I $20,800.00 pr yr/
$10.00 pr hr
T078 Clerk I $20,800.00 pr yr/
$10.00 pr hr
T079 Clerk I $20,800.00 pr yr/
$10.00 pr hr
T080 Clerk IV $41,600.00 py yr
$20.00 pr hr
6. Approval of 2013 salary schedule.

Refer to item 12.G.4.
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G.
AI-35868
DA's Bad Checks (1222):
1. Approval of the 2013 District Attorney's Office Bad Checks budget.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds for the D.A. Bad Checks budget.
3. Approval to of the following personnel action(s):

Action Pgrm Slot
No.		 Position
Title		 Adopted
Budgeted
Salary		 Adopted
%
Allocation		 Proposed
Salary
Proposed
Increase
 Proposed
%
Allocation
Increase Bad Checks 0003 Developer & System Engineer $75,594.00 100% $77,000.00 $1,406.00 100%
Increase Bad Checks 0007 Administrative Assistant V $44,583.00 100% $47,800.00 $3,217.00 100%
                 
Increase/ % Change Distrib. Crim DA 0098 Assistant District Attorney III $51,117.00 82.79% $68,500.00 $5,783.00 100.%
Delete/ % Change Distrib. Bad Checks 0025 $11,660.00 17.21% 0.00 $0.00 0%
4. Approval of salary schedule.

NO ACTION taken on items 12.A through G.1-4.

Roy Cazarez, with the District Attorney's Office requested approval on items 12.A-G.1-4, but the Court requested these items be placed on January 1, 2013 Commissioners' Court Meeting for review.  
 
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13.
 
County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.:
 
A.
AI-35689
County Clerk (1100)
1.   Approval to create the following full-time positions, effective 01/01/2013:

Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary
0074 Deputy County Clerk I $26,014.00
0075 Deputy County Clerk I $26,014.00

2.   Approval of revised salary schedule.

NO ACTION taken on items 13.A.1 & 2.

Mrs. Annette Muniz, County Clerk's Chief Deputy, came before the Court to discuss this item. The Court requested this item be put back on January 08, 2013 Commissioners' Court Agenda for review.
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B.
AI-35769
County Clerk Record Archive (1100):
1.  Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary full time position(s) effective 01/01/13, not to exceed six (6) months:

Slot No. Position Title Budgeted
Salary/Rate of Pay
T016 Assistant Deputy County Clerk $20,800.00 per yr/
$10.00 per hr

2.  Approval of appropriation of funds.

NO ACTION taken on items 13.B.1 & 2.

The Court requested this item be brought back for review on January 8, 2013 Commissioners' Court Meeting. 
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C.
AI-35850
Requesting Approval of 2013 Elected Official Bonds:
PABLO VILLARREAL for the following, payable to Public Official Bond for Hidalgo County Tax Assessor/Collector in the amount of $100,000.00, Governor of the State of Texas in the amount of $100,000.00, and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 in the amount of $50,000.00.  
A.C. CUELLAR - County Commissioner Precinct No. 1
GILBERTO SAENZ - Justice of the Peace Precinct No. 1 Place 1
EDUARDO GUERRA - Constable Precinct No. 4
LAZARO GALLARDO JR. - Constable Precinct No. 3
MARTIN CANTU - Constable Precinct No. 2
LUIS J. GARZA - Justice of the Peace Precinct No. 3 Place 1
GUADALUPE "LUPE" TREVINO, Sheriff
JOE M. FLORES, County Commissioner Precinct No. 3
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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 2013 Elected Official Bonds.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
D.
AI-35979
Co Clerks (1100):
1. Approval of the following salary adjustments effective 1/01/2013:

Slot Position Title 2013 Budgeted Salary Proposed Salary Increase
0031 Deputy County Clerk I  26,014.00 27,000.00  986.00
0034 Deputy County Clerk I  26,014.00 27,000.00  986.00
0035 Deputy County Clerk I  26,014.00 27,000.00  986.00
0037 Deputy County Clerk I  26,014.00 27,000.00  986.00
0040 Deputy County Clerk I  26,924.00 27,000.00  76.00
0044 Deputy County Clerk I  26,014.00 27,000.00  986.00
0045 Deputy County Clerk I  26,014.00 27,000.00  986.00
0047 Deputy County Clerk I  26,014.00 27,000.00  986.00
0051 Deputy County Clerk I  26,014.00 27,000.00  986.00
0052 Deputy County Clerk I  26,014.00 27,000.00  986.00
0054 Deputy County Clerk I  26,014.00 27,000.00  986.00
0057 Deputy County Clerk I  26,014.00 27,000.00  986.00
0061 Deputy County Clerk I  26,014.00 27,000.00  986.00

2.  Approval of revised salary schedule

County Clerk Record Archive (1100):
1.  Approval of the following salary adjustments effective 1/01/2013:

Slot Position Title 2013 Budgeted Salary Proposed Salary Increase
0002 Deputy County Clerk I 26,014.00 27,000.00 986.00
0005 Deputy County Clerk I 26,014.00 27,000.00 986.00
0006 Deputy County Clerk I 26,014.00 27,000.00 986.00
0008 Deputy County Clerk I 26,014.00 27,000.00 986.00
0009 Deputy County Clerk I 26,014.00 27,000.00 986.00

2.  Approval of revised salary schedule.


NO ACTION taken on items 13.D.1 & 2.

The Court requested this item be brought back for review on January 8, 2013 Commissioners' Court Meeting.
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14.
 
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez
 
A.
 
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and/or Expenditures

NO ACTION taken on this item.
 
B.
 
Discussion and approval of 1115 Waiver Documents and/or 1115 Waiver Plan

NO ACTION taken on this item.
 
C.
AI-35978
Health Adm/Pct. 4 Rd Maint. (1100/1200):
1. Approval to create one (1) full-time Executive Assistant IV position, Slot No. 0050, budgeted salary $60,655.00, effective 01/01/2013.
2. Approval to transfer the following employee as follows:

  FROM TO
Emp. # Dept Slot # Position Title Budgeted Salary Dept Slot # Proposed Position Title Budgeted Salary
185663 Pct. 4 Rd Maint 0069 Exec. Asst. for Community & Intergovernm'tl Rela $60,655.00 Health Adm 0050 Executive Asst IV $60,655.00
 
3. Approval to delete one (1) full-time Exec. Asst. for Community & Intergovernm'tl Rela., Slot No. 0069, budgeted salary $60,655.00, effective 01/01/2013.
4. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
5. Approval of revised salary schedules.
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 14.C.1-5.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
15.
 
WIC - Norma Longoria:
 
A.
AI-35904
WIC- March of Dimes:
1. Approval and acceptance of grant check from March of Dimes Community Award funds, in the amount of $2000.00.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for (July1, 2012 - December 31,2012) for the March of Dimes Community Funds.
3. Approval of Appropriation of funds.  
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 15.A.1-3.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
16.
 
IT Department - Renan Ramirez
 
A.
AI-35857
1.  Approval to delete one (1) full-time Administrative Assistant II position, slot no. 0018, budgeted salary $33,013.00, effective 01/01/2013.
2.  Approval to change the title of one (1) full-time CJIS Administrator position to Technical Operations Administrator, slot no. 0032, same salary. (Title change only)
3.  Approval of the following salary increases, effective 01/01/2013:

Slot No. Position Title Current
Adopted/Budgeted Salary		 Proposed
Budgeted Salary		 Variance
0006 Application Developer III 57,462.00 64,462.00  7,000.00
0009 Technician III 32,769.00 37,769.00  5,000.00
0017 Technician II 28,094.00 30,594.00  2,500.00
0019 Technician I 24,087.00 26,587.00  2,500.00
0020 Technician I 24,087.00 26,587.00  2,500.00
0021 Technician I 24,087.00 26,587.00  2,500.00
0022 Technical Specialist II 44,583.00 49,583.00  5,000.00
0025 GIS Operator IV 52,132.00 55,632.00  3,500.00
0027 Technician II 28,094.00 30,594.00  2,500.00

4.  Approval of revised salary schedule.

NO ACTION taken on items 16.A.1-4.
These items will be brought back on January 8, 2013.
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B.
AI-35770
Information Technology (1100):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months:

Slot No. Position Title Budgeted
Salary/ Rate of Pay
T037 GIS Clerk $18,720.00/yr
$9.00/hr
T038 GIS Clerk $18,720.00/yr
$9.00/hr

2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.

NO ACTION taken on items 16.B.1 & 2.
This item will be brought back on January 1, 2013.
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17.
 
Indigent Defense - Isidro Sepulveda:
 
A.
AI-35981
Indigent Defense (1100):
1.  Approval to reclassify the following full time position effective 1/01/2013:
Slot Emp# Current Position Title 2013 Budgeted Salary Proposed Position Title Proposed Salary
0001 033871 Program Manager 62,646.00 Indingent Defense Director 70,000.00

2.  Approval of revised salary schedule

NO ACTION taken on items 17.A.1 & 2.
These items will be brought back on January 8, 2013.
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18.
 
Urban County - Diana Serna:
 
A.
AI-35685
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for professional engineering services;


On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0

2.  Presentation of the scoring grid for the purposes of ranking by CC of at least three (3) engineering firms from the County’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of Penitas, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 25 (2012) Penitas Street Improvement funds.
Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked
L&G Engineering 92.34  1
Javier Hinojosa Engineering 91.34  2
SAMES, Inc. 89.67  3

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the scoring grid as presented. .
Vote: 4 - 0

3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of   L & G Engineering  for the provision of engineering services for an Urban County Program Year 25 (2012) City of Penitas, Street Improvements project located on Park Avenue in Penitas, Texas.
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0

 
B.
AI-35731
Requesting approval to cancel the award bid for the demolition and reconstruction of an existing structure in the City of Weslaco in the amount of $53,740.00 to G & G Contractors.

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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0

 
C.
AI-35727
Urban County Program, on behalf of the City of La Joya, is requesting consideration and action to award and enter into a construction contract with JCON Construction, LLC. for the La Joya Public Facilities Improvements project in the amount of $358,500.00, utilizing funds from UCP Years 19, 21, 22, & 24 (2006, 2008, 2009, & 2011), Urban County Public Facilities Improvements line item.
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0

 
D.
AI-35716
Requesting approval of a budget and program amendment for the City of Progreso to its Urban County Program FY 25 (2012) work plan. The amendment will delete Parks, Recreational Facilities line item by $40,000.00 and increase the Street Improvements line item and add the following streets: Martinez St., Arroyo Street and Maritza St. all streets located within Colonia Las Palmas, Obregon St., Pine Street, Oak Street, CPL JR. Becerra St., and S. SGT. SW Daily.
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
E.
AI-35713
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for architectural services.

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the exemption.
Vote: 4 - 0

2. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioner’s Court of at least three (3) architectural firms from the county’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the City of Weslaco, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 24 (2011) City of Weslaco, Public Facility Improvements project (library).
Professional Service Firm Grade Ranked
Alcocer Garcia Associates, Inc. 93%  
GIGNAC Associates 89.67%  
Gomez Mendez Saenz, Inc. 88.33%  

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve in the order of the scores. 
Vote: 4 - 0

3. Authority to negotiate a architectural service contract with the highest ranked firm of
for architectural services for Urban County Program Year 24 (2011) City of Weslaco, Public Facility Improvements project (library).
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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 Alcocer Garcia Associates, Inc.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
19.
 
Elections Administration - Yvonne Ramon:
 
A.
AI-35879
Ratification of Lease Contract for Election Services between Hidalgo County and the City of Alamo for their election held on December 15, 2012.
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
B.
AI-35773
Elections (1100):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months:

Slot No. Position Title Budget Salary/
Rate of Pay
T146 Data Entry Clerk I $17,636.00/ yr
$8.4788/hr
T147 Data Entry Clerk I $17,636.00/yr
$8.4788/hr
T148 Data Entry Clerk I $17,636.00/yr
$8.4788/hr
T149 Data Entry Clerk I $17,636.00/yr
$8.4788/hr
T150 Data Entry Clerk I $17,636.00/yr
$8.4788/hr

2.  Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.

NO ACTION taken on items 19.B.1 & 2.
These items will be placed on January 1, 2013 Comm. Court Meeting.
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20.
 
TX. Agri-Life Extension Services:
 
A.
AI-35827
TX Citrus Mutual (1287):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary positions not to exceed 03/31/2013 and or upon exhaustion of grant funds:

Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary/
Rate of Pay
T002 Coordinator I $32,642.00/yr
$15.6933/hr

2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.

NO ACTION taken on items 20.A.1 & 2.
These items will be placed on January 1, 2013 Comm. Court Meeting.
View Agenda Item
 
21.
 
Public Defender's Office - Jaime Gonzalez:
 
A.
AI-35946
Approval to advertise/hire for the following vacant position Clerk I at $18,564.00.
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
22.
 
Right of Way - Joe Pena:
 
A.
AI-35941
1.  Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the County of Hidalgo and the United Irrigation District for road improvements on the FM 681 Road Project.

2.  Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Project: Road improvements on FM 681 with authorization for County Judges to sign all pertinent documents.
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 22.A.1 & 2.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
B.
AI-35919
Discussion and authorization for the County Judge to execute Settlement Agreement and General Release of Claims for condemnation case CCD-0061-B, Hidalgo County v. Southern Anchor, LTD. for the FM 681/FM 2221 Road Project.
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
C.
AI-35912
Discussion and authorization for the County Judge to execute Possession and Use Agreement for Drainage Purposes on the Minnesota Drainage Project (Parcel 20) and request County Treasurer to issue manual check in the amount of $7,438.00 after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
23.
 
Planning Department - Raul Sesin:
 
A.
AI-35911
1. Final Approval
a. Presidio Estates Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Kyndel Bennett)

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0

b. RBA (Peach St.) McAllen Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Juan Martinez)

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0

c. Pueblo de Palmas Phase 14 Subdivision – Pct. 4 (J.Gary Frisby)

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0

2. Final Approval with Financial Guarantee
a. Cardinal Lake Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Franz Schamberger)
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
24.
 
Precinct #1 - Comm. Quintanilla:
 
A.
AI-35940
Approval of appointment of members to the Emergency Services District #2 for the term of January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 pursuant to Texas Health & Safety Code Section 775.034.

NO ACTION taken on this item.
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25.
 
Precinct #2 - Comm. H. Palacios:
 
A.
AI-35958
Resolution in honor of Gilbert “Chato” Alaniz
Karina Cardoza read the Resolution into the record.
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
B.
AI-35851
Pct. 2 (1200):
Approval of the following personnel actions for 2013 Budget Year:
1. Delete the following positions:

Department Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary
Road Maintenance 0009 Assistant Field Operations Director $  40,765.00
Administration 0005 Executive Assistant $  70,298.00
    Total $111,063.00
 
2. Create the following position:
 
Department Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary
Road Maintenance 0090 Director, Field Operations $79,750.00
    Total $79,750.00

3.  Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
4.  Approval of the revised salary schedule.

NO ACTION taken on items 25.B.1-4.
These items will be brought back on January 8, 2013.
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C.
AI-35665
Pct. 2 Rd Maint. (1200):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months:

Slot No. Position Title Budgeted
Salary/Rate of Pay
T091 Heavy Equipment Operator III $ 34,360.00/ yr
$16.5192/hr
T092 Heavy Equipment Operator III $ 34,360.00/yr
$16.5192/hr
T093 Mechanic I $23,385.00/yr
$11.2428/hr

2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.
3. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.

NO ACTION taken on items 25.C.1-3.
This item will be brought back on January 1, 2013.
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D.
AI-35923
Approval of revision to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of San Juan, Hidalgo County and Drainage District No.1 for the Minnesota Drainage Project.  Revision to item #2 (paragraph 31) to read as follows:

The Drainage Improvements are located or to be located in an area approximately seventy five percent (75%) of which is in the municipal limits of San Juan and the remaining portion of the Drainage Improvements are to be located in the rural areas of the County.

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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES 

, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve, subject to correction.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
26.
 
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
 
A.
AI-35921
Discussion and Approval of LPA Standard Utility Agreement FM 681 Sharyland Water Supply Corporation Water Line Adjustment, Removal, and/or Replacement.
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
B.
AI-35776
Pct. 3 Rd Maintenance (1200):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months:

Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary/
Rate of Pay
T093 Office Clerk $18,720.00 per yr
$9.00 per hr
T094 Office Clerk $18,720.00 per yr
$9.00 per hr

2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.
3.  Approval of intradepartmental transfer.

NO ACTION taken on items 26.B.1, 2 & 3.
These items will be brought back on January 1, 2013.
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27.
 
Precinct #4 - Comm. J. Palacios:
 
A.
AI-35723
Requesting approval of the following claims/invoices with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment/check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.

Invoice # Vendor Amount
3174717490 Staples $59.99
3174717492 Staples $9.43

NO ACTION taken on this item.
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B.
AI-35855
Approval of application/water tap work order to obtain water meter for FM 186 & FM 1017 project with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment in the amount of $1,235.00 to the City of Edinburg after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
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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

 
28.
 
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz:
 
A.
AI-35714
Jail Landmark (1100):
Approval to designate the amount of $4,149,673.30 in the year 2012 for expenditures related to repairs and maintenance of the County Jail in connection with the Landmark case settlement agreement, case#C-3123-03-I.
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 3 - 0

 
B.
AI-35766
2013 Budget Process:
1. Approval of the 2013 Budget at the Department level.
2. Designate the Budget Officer, subject to conditions and directions provided by Commissioners' Court, to transfer amounts from certain budgeted items to other budgeted items as per Texas Local Government Code Section 111.070C(2).
3. Designate the General Fund and Special Revenue Funds as the salary fund for their respective accounts as per Texas Local Government Code Section 154.042.

NO ACTION taken on items  28.B.1, 2 & 3.
This item will be brought back on January 1, 2013.
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C.
AI-35676
Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of January through December 2012. 
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
D.
AI-35777
Juvenile Department (1100/ 1294):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following part-time temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months:

Pgm. Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary/
Rate of Pay
Juvenile Probation (1100) T076 JCCC Monitor $5,850.00/yr
$7.50/hr
Juvenile Probation (1100) T077 JCCC Monitor $5,850.00/yr
$7.50/hr
Juvenile Probation (1100) T078 JCCC Monitor $5,850.00/yr
$7.50/hr
Juvenile Probation (1100) T079 JCCC Monitor $5,850.00/yr
$7.50/hr
TJJD-A (1294) T092 JCCC Monitor $5,850.00/yr
$7.50/hr
TJPC-A/ TJJD (1294) T093 JCCC Monitor $5,850.00/yr
$7.50/hr

2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.

NO ACTION taken on items 12.D.1 & 2.
These items will be brought back on January 1, 2013.
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E.
AI-35943
Approval of any changes to compensation to be effective December 31, 2012. 
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 3 - 0

 
F.
AI-35623
1.  Approval and acceptance of Order dated October 30, 2012 setting salary of Court Reporters for 2013.
2.  Approval and acceptance of Order dated October 30, 2012 setting salary of County Auditor, Assistant County Auditors, and Budget of County Auditor for 2013.
3.  Approval of Interdepartmental transfer.
4.  Approval of revised salary schedule(s).

NO ACTION taken on items 28.F.1-4.
These items will be brought back on January 1, 2013.
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G.
 
Budget Appropriations:
 
1.
AI-35669
Pct. #4 Drainage Improvement Project (1200):
a. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for Pct. #4 Drainage Improvement Project Labor Reimbursements.
b. Approval of 2012 appropriation of funds for Pct. #4 Drainage Improvement Project (program 036) in the amount of $66,145.95 (Labor Reimbursements - September & October 2012).
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 28.G.1.a & b.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
2.
AI-35690
Sheriff Investigation HB65 (1227):
Approval of 2013 appropriation of funds into Sheriff Investigation HB65 Fund (1227) in the amount of $26,000.00 to fund 2013 Budget.

NO ACTION taken on this item.
These items will be brought back on January 1, 2013.
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3.
AI-35948
Pct. 4 Rd Maint (1200):
Approval of 2012 appropriation of funds for Pct. 4 Road Maintenance program#007 from the unreserved R & B fund balance in the amount of $47,000.00 to fund fuel expenditures.
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
H.
 
Salary Schedule Changes:
 
1.
AI-35954
Approval to collect,  within a period of 90 days, the overpayment of clothing allowance paid to employee no. 056448.
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
2.
AI-35836
General Fund - Various Dept. (1100)
a.  Approval to create the following cost allocations to cover the 3% COLA increase and one step increase, if applicable,  from general fund under the following grants, effective 12/31/2013:

1.  Public Defender (1100)/ Public Defender - Juvenile Section (1282):

Dept. Slot No. Position Title 2013 Adopted
Budgeted Salary		 Proposed
Budgeted Salary		 %
Distribution
Public Defender - Juvenile Section (1282) G001 Public Defender III 60,655.00 58,888.00 0.97%
Public Defender (1100) 0014 0.00 1,767.00 0.03%
           
Public Defender - Juvenile Section (1282) G002 Public Defender II 52,002.00 50,487.00 0.97%
Public Defender (1100) 0015 0.00 1,515.00 0.03%
           
Public Defender - Juvenile Section (1282) G003 Social Worker 41,280.00 40,078.00 0.97%
Public Defender (1100) 0016 0.00 1,202.00 0.03%
           
Public Defender - Juvenile Section (1282) G004 Adminstrative Assistant I 24,087.00 23,385.00 0.97%
Public Defender (1100) 0017 0.00 702.00 0.03%


On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 28.H.2.a.1.
Vote: 4 - 0


2.  Constable Pct. 3 (1100)/Stop Truancy (1285)

Dept. Slot No. Position Title 2013 Adopted
Budgeted
Salary		 Proposed
Budgeted Salary		 %
Distribution
Stop Truancy (1285) 0001 Deputy Constable Step II 40,510.00 38,000.00 0.94%
Constable Pct. 3 (1100) 0020 0.00 2,510.00 0.06%
           
Stop Truancy (1285) 0002 Deputy Constable Step II 40,510.00 38,000.00 0.94%
Constable Pct. 3 (1100) 0021 0.00 2,510.00 0.06%
           
Stop Truancy (1285) 0003 Sr. Deputy Constable Step II 44,561.00 41,800.00 0.94%
Constable Pct. 3 (1100) 0022 0.00 2,761.00 0.06%

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0


3.  COPS Universal Hiring 13 (1284)/ Sheriff's Office (1100):
Dept. Slot No. Position Title 2013 Adopted
Budgeted Salary		 Proposed
Budgeted Salary		 %
Distribution
COPS HIRING 13 (1284) 0001 Deputy Sheriff II 40,510.00 38,000.00 0.94%
Sheriff (1100) 0380 0.00 2,510.00 0.06%
           
COPS HIRING 13 (1284) 0002 Deputy Sheriff II 40,510.00 38,000.00 0.94%
Sheriff (1100) 0381 0.00 2,510.00 0.06%
           
COPS HIRING 13 (1284) 0003 Deputy Sheriff I 39,140.00 38,000.00 0.97%
Sheriff (1100) 0382 0.00 1,140.00 0.03%
           
COPS HIRING 13 (1284) 0004 Deputy Sheriff II 40,510.00 38,000.00 0.94%
Sheriff (1100) 0383 0.00 2,510.00 0.06%
           
COPS HIRING 13 (1284) 0005 Deputy Sheriff II 40,510.00 38,000.00 0.94%
Sheriff (1100) 0384 0.00 2,510.00 0.06%
           
COPS HIRING 13 (1284) 0006 Deputy Sheriff II 40,510.00 38,000.00 0.94%
Sheriff (1100) 0385 0.00 2,510.00 0.06%
           
COPS HIRING 13 (1284) 0007 Deputy Sheriff I 39,140.00 38,000.00 0.97%
Sheriff (1100) 0386 0.00 1,140.00 0.03%
           
COPS HIRING 13 (1284) 0008 Deputy Sheriff II 40,510.00 38,000.00 0.94%
Sheriff (1100) 0387 0.00 2,510.00 0.06%
           
COPS HIRING 13 (1284) 0009 Deputy Sheriff II 40,510.00 38,000.00 0.94%
Sheriff (1100) 0388 0.00 2,510.00 0.06%
           
COPS HIRING 13 (1284) 0010 Deputy Sheriff II 40,510.00 38,000.00 0.94%
Sheriff (1100) 0389 0.00 2,510.00 0.06%
           
COPS HIRING 13 (1284) 0011 Deputy Sheriff II 40,510.00 38,000.00 0.94%
Sheriff (1100) 0390 0.00 2,510.00 0.06%
           
COPS HIRING 13 (1284) 0012 Deputy Sheriff II 40,510.00 38,000.00 0.94%
Sheriff (1100) 0391  0.00 2,510.00 0.06%
           
COPS HIRING 13 (1284) 0013 Deputy Sheriff II 40,510.00 38,000.00 0.94%
Sheriff (1100) 0392 0.00 2,510.00 0.06%

b.  Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
c.  Approval of revised salary schedule(s).
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 3.b & c.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
3.
AI-35661
a. Approval to correct the salary and/or allowances for various positions due to an error during the budget process. (See Attached Exhibit A)
b. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
c. Approval of revised salary schedule.

NO ACTION taken on items 3.a, b & c.
These items will be brought back on January 1, 2013.
View Agenda Item
 
4.
AI-35545
a.  Discussion, consideration and approval of all personnel actions approved after September 25, 2012 (2013 Budget Adoption date) as listed below, to be effective 01/01/2013:

1.  Pct. 1 Road Maintenance (1200)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 10/09/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):

Action Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary
Delete 0031 Maintenance III $32,126.00
Create 0129 Maintenance III $35,192.00

2.  Pct. 2 Road Maintenance (1200)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 11/13/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):

Action Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary
Create 0089 Engineering Technician IV $41,280.00
 
3. Pct. 3 Road Maintenance & Pct. 3 BCAP (1200)
Approval to authorize supplemental pay to one (1) Assistant Field Operations Director position, slot no. 0079 (R&B), in the amount of $3,167.00 from Pct. 3 BCAP (slot no. A006) and pay allowance to employee no. 160814, as previously approved by CC on 10/30/2012.

4. Pct. 4 Road Maintenance (1200)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 10/16/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
 
Action Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary
Delete 0070 Director of Construction $49,955.00
Create 0075 Safety Coordinator $49,955.00

5.  Health & Human Services (1100)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 10/16/12 & 11/13/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
 
Action Dept. Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary
Delete Human Services 0028 Eligibility Specialist II $28,094.00
Delete Human Services 0031 Billing Specialist II $25,426.00
Create Human Services 0035 Coordinator III $48,149.00
Delete Health Adm. 0029 Eligibility Specialist I $24,929.00
Delete Health Adm. 0043 Eligibility Specialist I $24,087.00
Create Health Adm. 0048 Clerk II $22,303.00
Create Health Adm. 0049 Clerk II $22,303.00

6.  Child Protective Court (1100)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 11/06/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
 
Action Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary
Create 0001 Court Bailiff $37,574.00

7.  Tax Office (1100)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 10/23/12 & 11/13/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
 
Action Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary
Delete 0043 Bookkeeper I $30,062.00
Delete 0050 Deputy Clerk I $27,835.00
Create 0140 Accounting Clerk II $32,769.00
Create 0141 Deputy Clerk II $30,342.00
Create 0142 Deputy Clerk II $30,342.00
Create 0143 Deputy Clerk II $30,342.00
 
8.  District Attorney (1100) & DA Bad Cks (1222)
a.  Approval to create the following part-time position, as previously approved by CC on 11/20/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
 
Pgm. Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary
DA. Bad Cks 0031 Coordinator I $35,391.00

b.  Approval to transfer auto allowance pay in the amount of $3,600.00 from slot no. 0099 Criminal Investigator II to slot no. 0053, Criminal Investigator I, as previously approved by CC on 10/23/12.
c.  Approval to transfer auto allowance pay in the amount of $3,600.00 from slot no. 0100 Criminal Investigator II to slot no. 0087, Criminal Investigator I, as previously approved by CC on 12/11/12.
 
9.  Urban County - CDBG (1288)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 10/23/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
 
Action Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary
Delete 0007 Compliance Monitor $49,834.00
Create 0031 Internal Auditor III $48,149.00
 
10.  Drug Court (1100)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 11/20/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
 
Action Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary
Create 0002 Clerk I $22,660.00
 
11.  DWI Court Grant (1297)
Approval to authorize a decrease in supplemental pay allowance for the following employees, as previously approved by CC on 11/06/12:
 
Dept. Slot No. Emp No. Position Title Current
Allowance Amt.		 Proposed
Allowance Amt.
Crim. DA
(1100)		 0026 127531 Assistant D.A. III $10,035.00 $9,910.00
           
139th DC
(1100)		 0002 020524 Court Coordinator $4,955.00 $4,895.00
           
139th DC
(1100)		 0004 088439 Assistant Court Coord. $4,955.00 $4,895.00
 
 12.  Juvenile Probation (1100)/ TJJD- A (1294)/ IV-E ENHANCED ADM (1296):
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 11/20/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
 
Action Slot No. Position Title Current
Budgeted Amt.		 Proposed
Budgeted Amt.		 Total
Increase/Decrease
Salary Decrease 330-032-G001 Probation Officer $36,611.00 $36,611.00 $0.00
330-002-G059 $8,211.00 $3,862.00 ($4,349.00)
           
Salary Increase
 		 330-002-0014 Probation Officer $38,110.00 $42,459.00 $4,349.00
330-010-G043 $2,364.00 $2,364.00 $0.00

13.  Sheriff (1100)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 12/04/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
 
Action Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary
Create 0371 Deputy Sheriff Step I $39,140.00
Create 0372 Deputy Sheriff Step I $39,140.00
Create 0373 Deputy Sheriff Step I $39,140.00
Create 0374 Deputy Sheriff Step I $39,140.00
Create 0375 Deputy Sheriff Step I $39,140.00
Create 0376 Deputy Sheriff Step I $39,140.00
Create 0377 Deputy Sheriff Step I $39,140.00
Create 0378 Deputy Sheriff Step I $39,140.00

b. Discussion, consideration and approval of positions not included in the 2013 Adopted Salary Schedule as listed below, effective 01/01/2013:
 
1.  WIC BF (1292)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 09/25/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
 
Action Slot No. Position Title Budgeted Salary
Delete 0019 Peer Counselor I $20,650.00
Delete 0024 Peer Counselor I $20,650.00
Delete 0029 Assistant BF Coordinator $49,834.00
Delete 0034 Lactation Consultant $52,002.00
Create 0035 Lactation Specialist $32,769.00
 
c.  Approval of interdepartmental and/or intradepartmental transfers.

d.  Approval of revised salary schedules.

NO ACTION taken on items a.1-13.b, c & d.
These items will be brought back on January 1, 2013.
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5.
AI-35886
Sheriff's Office (1100):
a.  Approval to authorize longevity, supplemental and clothing allowances for various Law Enforcement positionsas listed on Exhibit A.
b . Approval to reset salaries for various Law Enforcement positions as listed on Exhibit Ac
c.  Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
d.  Approval of revised salary schedule.
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
29.
 
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.
 
Presentation for acceptance and approval of 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

NO ACTION taken on items 29.A.1 & 2. a, b & c.
 
3.
AI-35859
Approval and acceptance of a rebate check from Staples in the amount of  $ 25,572.03 for the participation for 2012 fiscal year.
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
4.
AI-35761
Acceptance a rebate transaction from CITIBANK in the amount of $2,287.45 for transactions from July 4, 2011 through Sept 3, 2012.
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
5.
AI-35856
a.  Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Tx. Local Government Code, Chapter 262, Sections-.024(a)(3)-"an item necessary because of unforeseen damage to public property;", and (7)-"an item that can be obtained from only one source, including"-(D) "captive replacement parts or components for equipment;" and (11) "vehicle and equipment repairs"; (B) films, manuscripts, or books:

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTNAILLA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the exemption.
Vote: 3 - 0

b.  Requesting authority to purchase repairs only (excludes maintenance for vehicles or equipment) for County-owned vehicles and equipments from the vendors identified and detailed revised list attached hereto through the established and approved procedures for the requisition and purchase order process with said authority to extend through December 31, 2012;

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTNAILLA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval, with correction of extension date of December 31, 2013.
Vote: 3 - 0

c.  Requesting authority to purchase parts for County-owned heavy equipment and machinery from the vendors identified and detailed revised list attached hereto through the established and approved procedures for the requisition and purchase order process with said authority to purchase through December 31, 2013;

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTNAILLA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0

d.   Requesting authority to purchase parts for vendors that provide books, publications, films and manuscripts as detailed in attachments herein for those applicable Elected Offices, Departments, Programs and/or Agencies as well as Specialized Local Entities through all funding sources;

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0

e.  Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Tx. Local Govn.Code, Chapter 262, Section .024(a)(8)(d)"an item of food for Sheriff Office, Adult Detention Facility, aka, County Jail), Texas Agrilife Extension Service including all other Hidalgo County Elected Offices, Departments, Programs and/or Agencies as well as Specialized Local Entities (i.e. Adult & Juvenile) through all funding sources;

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0

f.  Pursuant to same statute, specifically 262.024(d), action the following:
     1.  Solicitation of at least three (3) quotes by: 
     2.  Telephone;
     3.   Written quotations;

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to obtain written quotes. .
Vote: 3 - 0

g.  Set the intervals for the solicitation of quotes for:
     1. Current & historic time frame is 30 days;
     
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTNAILLA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0


2. Other as approved ________________;

NO ACTION taken on this item.

h.  Presentation for approval of the proposed draft solicitation quote/bid form including, terms, conditions, requirements, as detailed on Hidalgo County Purchase Order document.
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
6.
AI-35889
Presentation for discussion, consideration and action to authorize the Purchasing Department to approve and process requisition No. 0221474 dated August 8, 2012, into a Purchase Order for Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $91,882.94 for the proposed Roof Repairs Services for the Hidalgo County Former Administration Building as previously approved by C.C. on September 11, 2012 (AI-33962), in as much as the TCPN contract No. R4812 utilized for this award expired on September 30, 2012 with approval to proceed in this manner approved by TCPN with recommended documention.
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
B.
 
Pct. 1
 
1.
AI-35511
a.  Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount $148,818.45 thru requisition #227697 amid Contract #C-08-226-09-30 with TEDSI Infrastructure Group to provide engineering services to Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 for "Mile 2W from US-83 to 0.44 miles north of US-83" project; and

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0

b.  Approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Mercedes and Hidalgo County in connection to Contract #C-08-226-09-30 with TEDSI Infrastructure for the "Mile 2 West Road (from US 83 to 0.44 miles north of US 83)"
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
C.
 
Pct. 2
 
1.
AI-35910
a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional service;

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTNAILLA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the exemption.
Vote: 3 - 0

b. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of CC ranking the sole member of the County’s approved “pool” of professional review appraisal services providers as quaified to continue to the next step of the process(on call and as needed basis) for Precinct No. 2;
 
Evaluators HLH Appraisal Services
Score 100
Ranking  1

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0


c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional (review appraisal services) contract with the sole "qualified" firm of    HLH Appraisal Services__ for: the provision of professional review appraisal services, for (on call and as needed basis) for Precinct No. 2.
 
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
2.
AI-35869
Recommendation by project engineer Raul Sesin, P.E., Hidalgo County Planning Dept., to award -Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 “Minnesota Road West of I Road Paving and Drainage Improvements Project" to the lowest bidder meeting all specifications, REIM Construction, Inc., in the total amount of $122,158.25 (base bid only). Bid No. 2012-273-11-21-MSS
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
D.
 
Pct. 3
 
1.
AI-35724
a.  Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional surveying services;

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1JOEL QUINTANILLA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0

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 surveying services, for Road and Bridge, and other projects in general (on call and as needed basis) for Precinct No. 3
 
Evaluators ROD'S Quintanilla Headley & Associates CVQ land Surveyors
Evaluator 1  100  88  91
Ranking  1 3 2 

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve in the order of their sscores. 
Vote: 3 - 0

c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional (Engineering Services) contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of      ROD'S      for: the provision of professional surveying services, for Road and Bridge, and Other Projects in general (on call and as needed basis) for Precinct No. 3.
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
2.
AI-35735
Requesting approval and authorization to purchase One (1) New  12x44 Modular Office Building through Hidalgo County's membership/participation in TASB-BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program's awarded vendor, Ramtech Building Systems-Project through Contract #335-10-Project #2012-306-OGG:

a. Option I, without ADA Ramp in the total amount of $32,865.00 which includes a 12.53% (decrease) of $4,710.00  from original Buyboard Price due to requested specifications;

b. Option II, to include the Wood Landing and handicap assembly (ADA Compliant) with an additional cost of $4,255.00 for a combined total of $37,120.00;

NO ACTION taken on this item.

with the proposed modular office building to be located at West Hwy 107 where existing Drainage Office currently is located and has been modified/customized to accomodate (2) offices and RR  as requested by Pct. #3 Commissioner Joe M. Flores.
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve Option I.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
3.
AI-35553
Presentation of sole bid received from Starr Feedyards, LTD as further detailed in tabulation sheet contained herein meeting all specifications and/or requirements for the purpose of award and approval of contract for Request for Bid titled: Hidalgo County Pct 3-" Lease of Land (appr 960 +/- acres) within Pct 3 for the purpose of Farming" through project No.: 2012-218-11-07-MEG.
 
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
4.
AI-35934
Approval of a professional engineering services contract/agreement for the provision of general engineering services for, "Road & Bridge Projects, Drainage Improvements Projects and All Other Projects for Precinct No. 3," with Javier Hinojosa Engineering as authorized & approved for negotiations by CC on 10/30/12.
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
E.
 
Facilities Management:
 
1.
AI-35963
Acceptance and approval to award proposal received from CAS Companies in the amount of $92,723.67 (through Hidalgo County's membership/participation with Tips/Taps Contract #6072612) for the provision of labor, to include materials but not limited to any appurtenances,as may be needed for repair and renovations to County Clerks Roof project #12-315-OGG and evidenced by a properly executed purchase order.
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
F.
 
Sheriff's Office
 
1.
AI-35472
a. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to C-08-223-11-04, for current contract with Dos Logistics, Inc. for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Substation in the Precinct No. 1 Area, to reflect Finished Floor Elevation Certificate;

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0

b. Pursuant to contract with Dos Logistics, (article 12) to C-08-223-11-04 a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of Dos Land Surveying, LLC in connection with Supplemental No. 2-Finish Floor Elevation for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Substation in the Precinct No. 1 Area. 
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
30.
 
Closed Session:

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: 3 - 0

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.
 
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C.
AI-35900
Claim of Rogelio Vera 
View Agenda Item
 
D.
AI-35902
Claim of Leticia Chavez 
View Agenda Item
 
E.
AI-35908
Claim of Rolando Pedraza 
View Agenda Item
 
F.
AI-35959
Claim of Fabian Ybarra and Felix Ramos
View Agenda Item
 
G.
AI-35961
Charge No. 451-2012-02591; Charge of Maria E. Webber

NO ACTION taken on items 30.A through G.
View Agenda Item
 
31.
 
Open Session:
 
A.
 
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same

NO ACTION taken on this item.
 
B.
 
Pending and/or potential litigation

NO ACTION taken on this item.
 
C.
AI-35901
Claim of Rogelio Vera 
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the settlement offer in teh amount of $216.48.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
D.
AI-35903
Claim of Leticia Chavez 
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the settlement offer in the amount of $1,700.00.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
E.
AI-35909
Claim of Rolando Pedraza 
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve in the amount of $95.00.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
F.
AI-35960
Claim of Fabian Ybarra and Felix Ramos

Proceed as directed.
View Agenda Item
 
G.
AI-35962
Charge No. 451-2012-02591; Charge of Maria E. Webber
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 JOEL QUINTANILLA, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve in the amount of $5,000.00.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
32.
 
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed

NO ACTION taken on this item.
 
33.
 
Open Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed

NO ACTION taken on this item.
 
34.
 
Adjourn
 

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

There being no further business to come before said

Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the

Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.


Dated this the 28th day of December, 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 December 28, 2012.

Signed this   14th   day of   January   2012




ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County


By: ____________________________
(Seal) Priscilla Torres, Deputy