SPECIAL MEETING - JANUARY 1, 2013
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 1st day of January A.D., 2013, 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 A.C. CUELLAR, JR. HONORABLE HECTOR "TITO" PALACIOS HONORABLE JOE M. FLORES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 |
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 January 1, 2013 1:10 P.M. |
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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 the Commissioners' Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 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 Joseph Palacios.
All members of the Court were counted present, with the exception of Commissioner Joseph Palacios.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
Judge Garcia led the Court and Audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Judge Garcia led the Court and Audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Prayer
Valde Guerra, Executive Officer, led the Court and Audience in Prayer.
Valde Guerra, Executive Officer, led the Court and Audience in Prayer.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
The Court moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
The Court moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
5.
Open Forum
No presentations made.
No presentations made.
6.
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra:
A.
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation."
2. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement
NO ACTION taken on items 6.A.1 & 2.
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 6.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 6.B.1-3.
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 6.B.1-3.
C.
AI-36054
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:
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.
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.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 6.C.1-5. .
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
7.
County Courts at Law:
A.
AI-36021
County Court At Law #8:
1. Approval to set the salaries for the following full-time positions, effective 01/01/2013:
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.
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 | 50,000.00 |
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.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 7.A.1-4.
Vote: 4 - 0
8.
District Attorney's Office - Roy Cazares:
A.
AI-36006
DA State Supplement (1281):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary part-time positions not to exceed six (6) months:
2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.
3. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary part-time positions not to exceed six (6) months:
| Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary/Rate of Pay |
| T007 | Clerk I | $17,636.00/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.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 8.A.1-3, subject to review of salary schedule on January 1, 2013.
Vote: 4 - 0
B.
AI-36015
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.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0
2. Approval of certification of revenues for the BPU Grant.
3. Approval of appropriation of the BPU Grant funds.
4. Approval of the following salary increases:
1. Approval to accept the Border Prosecution Grant in the amount of $145,000.00, effective 01/01/13 to 08/31/13.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0
2. Approval of certification of revenues for the BPU Grant.
3. Approval of appropriation of the BPU Grant funds.
4. Approval of the following salary increases:
| Program | Slot No. | Position Title | Adopted Budgeted Salary |
Proposed Salary | Proposed Increase |
| Border Pros Grnt | 0001 | Assistant District Attorney III | $61,236.00 | $63,588.00 | $2,352.00 |
| Border Pros Grnt | 0004 | Assistant District Attorney IV | $70,748.00 | $73,224.00 | $2,476.00 |
5. Approval of the 2013 salary schedule
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 8.B.2-5.
Vote: 4 - 0
C.
AI-36020
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 of salary schedule.
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 of salary schedule.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 8.C.1, 2 & 3, subject to revision/correction on January 8, 2013.
Vote: 4 - 0
D.
AI-36019
DA- HB 65 (1223):
1. Approval of 2013 District Attorney's Office Investigation HB65 Fund Budget.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds under the DA Investigation HB65 Fund (1223).
3. Approval of the following personnel actions:
1. Approval of 2013 District Attorney's Office Investigation HB65 Fund Budget.
2. Approval of appropriation of funds under the DA Investigation HB65 Fund (1223).
3. Approval of the following personnel actions:
| Action | Slot No. |
Position Title |
2013 Approved Budgeted Salary |
Proposed Budgeted Salary |
| Salary Increase | 0058 | Criminal Investigator I | $23,995.00 | $35,000.00 |
| Salary Increase | 0060 | Assistant District Attorney III | $7,910.00 | $11,698.00 |
| Create Cost Allocation slot/ Salary Increase |
0081 | Assistant District Attorney IV *allocation to slot 080-012-0004 (BPU Grant) |
-0- | $7,973.00 |
4. Approval to create the following temporary part time position(s) 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 |
5. Approval of 2013 salary schedule.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 8.D.1-5, with the Revised 2013 Budget Salary in the amount of $627,800.26
Vote: 4 - 0
9.
County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.:
A.
AI-36028
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:
2. Approval of appropriation of funds.
Valde Guerra, Executive Officer, stated that the revision of the Salary Schedule would be brought back on January 8, 2013, per recommendation of Ray Eufracio, County Auditor.
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.
Valde Guerra, Executive Officer, stated that the revision of the Salary Schedule would be brought back on January 8, 2013, per recommendation of Ray Eufracio, County Auditor.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 9.A.1 & 2.
Vote: 4 - 0
10.
Tax Office:
A.
AI-36060
Tax Office (1100):
1. Approval of auto allowance in the amount of $1,500.00 for one (1) Accountant IV, slot no. 0008, and pay allowance to employee no. 101982.
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
1. Approval of auto allowance in the amount of $1,500.00 for one (1) Accountant IV, slot no. 0008, and pay allowance to employee no. 101982.
2. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 10.A.1-3, subject to Auditor's review.
Vote: 4 - 0
11.
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez
A.
AI-36055
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:
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.
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.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 11.A.1-5.
Vote: 4 - 0
12.
IT Department - Renan Ramirez
A.
AI-36035
Information Technology (1100):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months:
2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.
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.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval, subject to emergency transfer/funding, Auditor's review, and salary schedule on January 8, 2013.
Vote: 4 - 0
13.
HIDTA - Task Force - Dora Munoz:
A.
AI-36008
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).
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 13.A.1-3.
Vote: 4 - 0
4. Approval to delete the following positions, effective 01/01/2013:
5. Approval of salary increases and redistribution of funds, as listed on Exhibit A.
6. Approval of the revised salary schedules.
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).
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 13.A.1-3.
Vote: 4 - 0
4. Approval to delete the following positions, effective 01/01/2013:
| Program | Slot No. | Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| HIDTA Grant (1291) | G005 | Criminal Investigator II | $44,600.00 |
| HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251) | G005 | Criminal Investigator II | $9,421.00 |
| HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251) | G012 | Administrative 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.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 13.A.4, 5 & 6.
Vote: 4 - 0
14.
Elections Administration - Yvonne Ramon:
A.
AI-36032
Elections (1100):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months:
2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.
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.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 14.A.1 & 2, subject to emergency transfer and salary schedule on January 8, 2013.
Vote: 4 - 0
15.
TX. Agri-Life Extension Services:
A.
AI-36036
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:
2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.
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.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 15.A.1 & 2, subject to revised salary schedule.
Vote: 4 - 0
16.
Precinct #2 - Comm. H. Palacios:
A.
AI-36038
Pct. 2 Rd Maint. (1200):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months:
2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.
3. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
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.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 16.A.1, 2 & 3, subject to revised salary schedule.
Vote: 4 - 0
17.
Precinct #3 - Comm. Flores:
A.
AI-36039
Pct. 3 Rd Maintenance (1200):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months:
2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.
3. Approval of intradepartmental transfer.
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.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 17.A.1, 2 & 3, subject to salary schedule on January 8, 2013.
Vote: 4 - 0
18.
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz:
A.
AI-36044
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.
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.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 18.A.1, 2 & 3.
Vote: 4 - 0
B.
AI-36037
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).
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).
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 18.B.1-4.
Vote: 4 - 0
C.
Budget Appropriations:
1.
AI-36041
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.
Approval of 2013 appropriation of funds into Sheriff Investigation HB65 Fund (1227) in the amount of $26,000.00 to fund 2013 Budget.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0
D.
Salary Schedule Changes:
1.
AI-36005
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):
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):
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):
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):
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):
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.
12. Sheriff (1100)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 12/04/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 18.D.1.a.1-12..
Vote: 4 - 0
b. Discussion, consideration and approval of positions not included in the 2013 Adopted Salary Schedule as listed below, 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):
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):
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. Drug Court (1100)
Approval of the following personnel action(s), as previously approved by CC on 11/20/12 (includes 3% COLA Adjustment):
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 |
10. 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 |
11. 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):
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 |
12. 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 |
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 18.D.1.a.1-12..
Vote: 4 - 0
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):
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.
d. Approval of revised salary schedules.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 18.D.1.b.1.c & d.
Vote: 4 - 0
2.
AI-36016
General Fund - Various Depts. (1100)
a. Approval to create general fund cost allocations to cover the 3% COLA increase and one step increase, if applicable, for the following grants effective 1/1/2013 as listed on exhibit A:
Public Defender - Juvenile Section (1282)
COPS Universal Hiring 13 (1284)
Stop Truancy (1285)
b. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
c. Approval of revised salary schedule(s).
a. Approval to create general fund cost allocations to cover the 3% COLA increase and one step increase, if applicable, for the following grants effective 1/1/2013 as listed on exhibit A:
Public Defender - Juvenile Section (1282)
COPS Universal Hiring 13 (1284)
Stop Truancy (1285)
b. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
c. Approval of revised salary schedule(s).
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 18.D.2.a, b & c.
Vote: 4 - 0
3.
AI-36040
Juvenile Department (1100/ 1294):
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary part-time positions not to exceed six (6) months:
2. Approval to waive posting, hiring, and enrollment procedures.
Sergio Cruz, Budget Officer, informed the Court that approval of the Revised Salary Schedule would be brought back on January 8, 2013.
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to create the following temporary part-time 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.
Sergio Cruz, Budget Officer, informed the Court that approval of the Revised Salary Schedule would be brought back on January 8, 2013.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 18.D.3.1 & 2. 1 & 2.
Vote: 4 - 0
4.
AI-36042
Budget Corrections - Various Depts.
a. Approval to correct the salary and/or position titles for various positions due to a data entry error during the budget process. (See Attached Exhibit A)
b. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
c. Approval of revised salary schedule.
a. Approval to correct the salary and/or position titles for various positions due to a data entry error during the budget process. (See Attached Exhibit A)
b. Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
c. Approval of revised salary schedule.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve 18D.4.a, b & c., subject to emergency transfer.
Vote: 4 - 0
5.
AI-36043
Sheriff's Office (1100)/ Jail (1100)/ Courthouse Security (1241):
a. Approval to authorize a change in position title, longevity, supplemental and clothing allowances for various Law Enforcement positions, as listed on Exhibit A.
b . Approval to reset salaries for various Law Enforcement positions as listed on Exhibit A.
c. Approval of interdepartmental/interfund transfer(s).
d. Approval of revised salary schedule(s).
a. Approval to authorize a change in position title, longevity, supplemental and clothing allowances for various Law Enforcement positions, as listed on Exhibit A.
b . Approval to reset salaries for various Law Enforcement positions as listed on Exhibit A.
c. Approval of interdepartmental/interfund transfer(s).
d. Approval of revised salary schedule(s).
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 18.D.5.a-d, subject to funding.
Vote: 4 - 0
19.
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
NO ACTION taken on items 19.A & B.
NO ACTION taken on items 19.A & B.
20.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
NO ACTION taken on items 20.A & B.
NO ACTION taken on items 20.A & B.
21.
Closed Session:
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 Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
NO ACTION taken on this item.
22.
Open Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Open 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.
23.
Adjourn
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to Adjourn.
Vote: 4 - 0
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 1st day of January, 2013
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 1, 2013.
Signed this 11th day of January 2013
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Priscilla Torres, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 1st day of January, 2013
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 1, 2013.
Signed this 11th day of January 2013
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Priscilla Torres, Deputy