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SPECIAL MEETING - APRIL 16, 2013

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 16th day of April 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

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
April 16, 2013
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.
 
2.
 
Pledge of Allegiance
Judge Garcia led the Court and Audience in Prayer.
 
3.
 
Prayer
Virginia Townsend led the Court and Audience in Prayer.
Judge Garcia then asked for a Moment of Silence in remembrace of those who passed away in Boston.
 
4.
 
Approval of Consent Agenda
The Court moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
 
5.
 
Open Forum
-Frank Traver informed the Court that the Veterans of Foreign War Post is losing their building and asked if anything could be done.
-Opal Billman discussed her property dispute and the outcome of her case.
-Lupe Chavez argued and explained how he believed certain laws may have been broken by a County department.
-Nina Garza discussed the benefits of Organ Sharing and asked the Court to support them by wearing blue or green on Friday.
 
6.
 
County Judge's Office:
 
A.
 
Report on bills before the Texas Legislature of interest to Hidalgo County

-Bobby Villareal discussed SB1318 which is a $10 fee on Vehicle Registration.
-Raul Sesin discussed HB 2094 as it pertains to Roadway Side Vendors.
-Ms. Townsend expressed safety concerns with roadside vendors.

The Court then took up item 16.A. out of order.

Further down the Agenda, Mr. Sesin came back to clarify some issues pertaining to HB2094. Judge Garcia requested that he get with Steve Crain, Legal Counsel, to clarify what the intent of HB 2094 is, which would determine whether or not he would go to Austin and testify on behalf of the County.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-38187
Resolution honoring Lubbock County Officials

Karina Cardoza read the Resolution into the Record.
View Agenda Item
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS 

, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
C.
AI-38202
Recognition of Hidalgo County Auditor for receiving the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Raymundo Eufracio, County Auditor, was recognized by the Court for receivng the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
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D.
AI-38220
Approval for Hidalgo County to participate in the 2013 Tech Prep Job Shadow Days Program
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
E.
AI-38222
Resolution in support of a medical school for Hidalgo County

Karina Cardoza read the Resolution into the Record.
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 5 - 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

NO ACTION taken on this item.

2) Update on Courthouse Portable Building Project, other ongoing county owned building construction and renovation repair projects
Oscar Garza provided the Court an update and explained that the completion date for the Portable Building Project should be around May 25, 2013.

3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting

NO ACTION taken on this item.
 
C.
AI-38172
Discussion and possible action on the redemption, under Texas Tax Code § 34.21. et seq., of the property “struck off” to Hidalgo County, Trustee in Cause No. T-841-09-B
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0

Attachments:
 
8.
 
Human Resources - Esther Cortez:
 
A.
AI-38056
Precinct #1 (1200)
1.  Approval to delete the following full-time positions:

Action Prgm. Slot # Position Title Budgeted Salary
Delete Road Administration 0003 Administrative Assistant IV 51,500.00
Delete Road Administration 0007 Accountant III 51,500.00
Delete Road Administration 0017 Administrative Assistant III 36,212.00


2. Approval to create the following full-time positions:

Action Program Slot # Position Title Budgeted Salary
Create Road Maintenance 0136 Construction Inspector 41,500.00
Create Road Maintenance 0137 Maintenance III 35,500.00
Create Road Maintenance 0138 Maintenance III 36,212.00
Create Road Maintenance 0139 Maintenance I 20,500.00

3.  Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
4.  Approval of revised salary schedules.

Commissioner Hector Palacios stepped away.

Clarification was made by Mr. Eufracio and Raul Lozano as to item 8.A.1. Item should read only Administration, but is under Road and Bridge.
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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 8.A.1-4.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
B.
AI-37807
Safety Division (1100)
1.  Approval of the following personnel actions:

Action Position Title Slot # Budgeted Salary
Delete Safety Officer II 0011 47,703.00
Create Planning Analyst III 0012 52,002.00
 
2.  Approval of revised salary schedule.
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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 voteto approve items 8.B.1 & 2.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
C.
AI-38144
Precinct #2 Parks (1100)
1.  Approval to create the following temporary part-time positions:

Position
Title		 Slot # Budgeted
Hourly Rate
Lifeguard T036 $9.75
Lifeguard T037 $9.75
Lifeguard T038 $9.75
Lifeguard T039 $9.75
Attendant T040 $8.90
Attendant T041 $8.90
 
2.  Approval of interdepartmental transfer.
3.  Approval of revised salary schedule.

Commissioner Flores stepped away.
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 8.C.1, 2 & 3.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
D.
AI-38159
Precinct #2 (1100 & 1200)
1.  Approval of the following personnel actions:

Action Pgrm. Position Title Slot # Budgeted Salary
Delete Road Maintenance Field Operations Director 0002 $ 69,173.00
Delete Administration Data Entry Clerk II 0009    30,110.00
Delete Parks Clerk III 0035      26,014.00  
Create Administration Director of Administrative Operations 0018    69,000.00
 Create  Administration Systems Support Analyst 0019    34,000.00
Create Parks Maintenance Custodian  0036    22,297.00

2.  Approval of interdepartmental transfer. 
3.  Approval of revised salary schedule.
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 8.D.1, 2 & 3.

Vote: 3 - 0

Attachments:
 
E.
AI-38162
Pct. 3 Drainage Improvement Project (1200):
1.  Approval of the following personnel actions:

Action Position Title Slot #   Budgeted Salary
Delete Bulldozer/Heavy Equipment Operator 0005 33,619.00
Delete Assistant Director of Construction 0014 49,440.00
Create Heavy Equipment Operator 0021 32,000.00
Create Heavy Equipment Operator 0022 32,000.00
 
2.  Approval of the revised salary schedule.

Commissioner Flores joined the meeting.
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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 8.E.1 & 2.

Vote: 4 - 0

Attachments:
 
9.
 
Sheriff's Office:
 
A.
AI-37986
Authorization and Approval to apply for the FY2013 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) with the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
10.
 
Health & Human Services Department - Eddie Olivarez
 
A.
 
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures

NO ACTION taken on this item.
 
B.
AI-38186
1.  Discussion, consideration, and approval of Hidalgo County 1115 Waiver Intergovernmental Transfer Policy.

2.  Discussion, consideration, and approval to drawdown $8,000,000.00 to the County of Hidalgo Medicaid Supplemental Program Escrow Account for Indigent Healthcare expenditures.

Mr. Eufracio, County Auditor, and Eddie Olivarez, Health Director, clarified that the monies would be going to the 1115 Waiver Uncompensated Care. Mr. Olivarez continued to state that "uncompensated part of the 1115 Waiver is the only investment Hidalgo County has".
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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 10.B.1 & 2.

Vote: 4 - 0

Attachments:
 
11.
 
Emergency Management - Oscar Montoya:
 
A.
 
Status update on the Water Irrigation Allotment

Oscar Montoya informed the Court that there have not been any changes. Mr. Montoya explained that Donna is stretching out their water, while they continue to monitor District 9. He intends to talk to the various cities in Hidalgo County to make sure they are all provided with the same information.
 
12.
 
Elections Administration - Yvonne Ramon:
 
A.
 
Approval of the appointment of members to Hidalgo County Vote Centers Committee based on recommendations from Judge & Commissioners
 

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 the list.

Vote: 4 - 0

Attachments:
 
B.
AI-37998
Requesting approval of the following claim/invoice with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment/check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.

Invoice Date Vendor Description Amount
02/12/2013 Superior Alarm Emergency Service Call $112.95
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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

Attachments:
 
13.
 
Head Start Program - Teresa Flores:
 
A.
AI-38034
Request Approval of Final Application and Certificate for Payment in the Amount of $51,735.50 Submitted by Del Sol Homes, LLC, Awarded Contractor; Pursuant to Action Taken by Commissioners’ Court on 10.23.12 for Proposed Building Relocation of Palmview I Center, and as Certified by Project Architect, Dannenbaum Engineering Company, McAllen LLC 
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
14.
 
WIC - Norma Longoria:
 
A.
AI-38192
WIC:
1. Approval to process the following Verizon ( P.O. 690482 ), AT&T (P.O. 688371) & Verizon Business invoices as claims with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.

Commissioner Hector Palacios joined the meeting.

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously



2. Approval to add the ATT & Verizon accounts to the ATT Contract DIR TEX-AN-NG-CTSA-005
Vendor # Acct.# Billing Date Amt.
ATT 512-A37-6040 - 14Accts. 1/13-2/12/13 1933.11
ATT 512-A37-6040 2/13/-3/12/13 1889.07
ATT 512-A37-6040 3/13-4/12/13 1953.24
ATT 956-783-7251 1/3-2/2/13 31.11
ATT 956-783-7251 2/3-3/2/13 31.11
ATT 956-783-7251 3/3-4/2/13 31.11
ATT 956-783-5471 1/3-2/2/13 45.69
ATT 956-783-5471 2/3-3/2/13 45.61
ATT 956-783-5471 3/3-4/2/13 45.61
ATT 956-381-8620 18 Accts. 1/9-2/8/13 534.35
ATT 956-381-8620 2/9-3/8/13 640.23
ATT 956-381-8620 18 Accts. 3/9-4/8/13 628.53
ATT 956-318-1609
956-318-1500
956-318-1564		 1/9-2/8/13 87.69
ATT 956-318-1609
956-318-1500
956-318-1564		 2/9-3/8/13 89.71
ATT 956-318-1609
956-318-1500
956-318-1564		 3/9-4/8/13 100.42
ATT 956-581-9768 1/11-2/10/13 31.22
ATT 956-581-9768 2/11-3/10/13 29.24
ATT 956-581-9768 3/11-4/10/13 29.24
ATT 956-519-8551 1/23-2/22/13 31.26
ATT 956-519-8551 2/23-3/22/13 31.29
ATT 956-519-8551 3/23-4/22/13 31.24
ATT 956-519-7161 1/23-2/22/13 31.26
ATT 956-519-7161 2/23-3/22/13 31.29
ATT 956-519-7161 3/23-4/22/13 31.24
ATT 956-702-7740 1/23-2/12/13 58.44
ATT 956-702-7740 2/13-3/12/13 58.48
ATT 956-702-7740 3/13-4/12/13 58.48
ATT 956-316-1394 1/1- 1/31/13 62.72
ATT 956-316-1394 2/1/-2/28/13 62.72
ATT 956-584-9531 1/7-2/6/13 31.28
Verizon 956-488-0500 -105475289514332403 1/28-2/27/13 359.45 
Verizon 956-488-0500-105475289514332403
 		 2/28-327/13  359.45 
 Verizon 956-849-1459-105477284012568506 1/25-2//24/13 263.34
Verizon 956-849-1459-105477284012568506 2/25-3/24/13 263.51
Verizon 956-849-1459-105477284012568506 3/25-4/24/13 266.49
Verizon 956-968-0594-105492286215112206 12/19-1/19/13 292.00
Verizon 956-968-0594-105492286215112206 1/19-2/19/13 292.01
Verizon 956-968-0594-105492286215112206 2/19-3/19/13 293.89
Verizon 956-968-3516-105492286557897606 1/16-2/15/13 290.29
Verizon 956-968-3516-105492286557897606 2/16-3/15/13 289.99
Verizon 956-968-3516-105492286557897606 3/16-4/15/13 307.54
Verizon 956-AB5-0773-105475288523452104 1/7-2/6/13 620.59
Verizon 956-AB5-0773-105475288523452104 2/7-3/6/13 620.59
Verizon 956-AB5-0773-105475288523452104 3/7-4/6/13 620.59
Verizon Y239-4668 01/01-31/13 78.92
Verizon Y239-4668 02/01-28/13 68.61
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve all items listed under item 14.A.2.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
15.
 
Planning Department - Raul Sesin:
 
A.
AI-38012
1. Preliminary Plat Approval with Variance Request.
a. Huisache Acres No. 10 Subdivision – Pct. 4 (Rick Harbison)

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the variance which would allow the escrowing of road section 24 & 28.
Vote: 5 - 0


2. Preliminary Plat Approval
a. Cohiba Subdivision – Pct. 3 (Daniel Acevedo)

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously


3. Final Plat Approval
a. Aurora Valley Phase II Subdivision – Pct. 1 (Mike Rhodes)
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
16.
 
Precinct #1 - Comm. A.C. Cuellar:
 
A.
AI-38045
Recognition in honor of Placido Salazar

Felix Rodriguez read the Resolution into the Record.
Mr. Salazar then invited the Court, audience and the general public to celebrate in his Honor on Saturday, April 27, 2013 @ 2:00 p.m. in La Villa.
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
17.
 
Precinct #2 - Comm. H. Palacios:
 
A.
AI-38020
Request Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Hidalgo and the County of Hidalgo for the construction of McColl Road from (Dicker Road to Anaya Road).
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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 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
18.
 
Budget & Management - Sergio Cruz:
 
A.
AI-38226
Presentation and status update on Operation Clean Slate.

Sergio Cruz discussed various aspects of the Operation Clean Slate, collections amount, etc.
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B.
 
Budget Appropriations:
 
1.
AI-38080
2013 Pct. 1 Rd. Maint (1200):
Approval of 2013 appropriation of funds for Pct. 1 Rd. Maintenance, program #005, in the amount of $80,000 to fund road materials & equipment/vehicle R&M supplies.
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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 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
2.
AI-38067
Precinct No.2 RD MAINT (1200):
Approval of 2013 appropriation of funds from RD MAINT unreserved fund balance into Precinct No.2 McColl Road (Dicker to Anaya) project (program 087) in the amount of $389,748.45.
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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 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
19.
 
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 19.A.1 & 2.a, b & c.
 
3.
AI-38040
As requested by Patriot Bank, Lessor, presentation for acceptance and approval of an "Amendment" to the current lease agreement with Hidalgo County (of office space to house HC's Urban County Program) to authorize a management company, Tarantino Properties, Inc. to receive said lease payments -C-13-035-12-18.
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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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
B.
 
County Judge's Office:
 
1.
AI-38090
Presentation for consideration, action and approval to accept proposal from SAIC, (through Hidalgo County's membership participation with  Cooperative Purchasing Agreement HGAC-EN06-10) for the purposes of assisting Hidalgo County in updating and developing Hidalgo County's Hazard Mitigation Plan in an amount not to exceed $ 75,000.00, with authority to issue Purchase Order for same.
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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 not to exceed $73,263.00, subject to hourly rates.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
C.
 
Pct. 1
 
1.
AI-38138
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 Date Invoice # Vendor Amount Account#
12/01/12 21323922 ASG Security $25.00 3-1200-431-00-121-004-0-413
01/01/13 21451485 ASG Security $26.50 3-1200-431-00-121-004-0-413
02/01/13 21569402 ASG Security $26.50 3-1200-431-00-121-004-0-413
03/01/13 21770441 ASG Security $26.50 3-1200-431-00-121-004-0-413
04/01/13 22015112 ASG Security $26.50 3-1200-431-00-121-004-0-413
12/01/12 21304359 ASG Security $26.50 3-1200-431-00-121-005-0-413
01/01/13 21451484 ASG Security $26.50 3-1200-431-00-121-005-0-413
02/01/13 21569401 ASG Security $26.50 3-1200-431-00-121-005-0-413
03/01/13 21770440 ASG Security $26.50 3-1200-431-00-121-005-0-413
12/01/12 21304361 ASG Security $26.65 3-1100-452-00-121-013-0-413
01/01/13 21451486 ASG Security $26.65 3-1100-452-00-121-013-0-413
02/01/13 21601284 ASG Security $26.65 3-1100-452-00-121-013-0-413
03/01/13 21804732 ASG Security $26.65 3-1100-452-00-121-013-0-413
12/01/12 21304362 ASG Security $23.45 3-1100-452-00-121-013-0-413
01/01/13 21451487 ASG Security $23.45 3-1100-452-00-121-013-0-413
02/01/13 21569403 ASG Security $23.45 3-1100-452-00-121-013-0-413
03/01/13 21770442 ASG Security $23.45 3-1100-452-00-121-013-0-413
04/01/13 22015113 ASG Security $23.45 3-1100-452-00-121-013-0-413
04/01/13 22015111 ASG Security $26.50 3-1100-431-00-121-005-0-413
Total $487.35
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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 all claims listed under 19.C.1.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
D.
 
Pct. 2
 
1.
AI-38122
Requesting authority to advertise with approval of RFB plans and specifications developed by project engineer, Raul Sesin, P.E., Hidalgo County Planning Department for:  Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 -"McColl Road Overlay & Curb and Gutter Improvements"-RFB No. 2013-139-05-08-MSS.
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
E.
 
Pct. 3
 
1.
AI-38036
Accept and approve final negotiated "On-Call" professional appraisal services agreement on an as needed basis with Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates, LLC for, "Various Projects" for Precinct No. 3 as ranked/approved for negotiations on CC 2/26/13.
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
F.
 
Pct. 4:
 
1.
AI-38110
a. Requesting approval of a "professional engineering services" agreement with HALFF ASSOCIATES INC. for: "Professional Engineering Services" in connection to "job specific" PROJECT: “US 281 and SH 186 (Linn-San Manuel) Beautification Project” located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously


b. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 ($ 6,000.00) from HALFF ASSOCIATES INC. for "Professional Engineering Services" in connection to "job specific" PROJECT: “US 281 and SH 186 (Linn-San Manuel) Beautification Project” located within Hidalgo County Precinct Number 4
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
G.
 
Health & Human Services Dept.
 
1.
AI-37991
a. Presentation  and action in connection with the sole response received for RFP No 2013-008-03-13-YZV-"Registered Pharmacist Services" for the purpose of HCCC ranking it as "qualified" in order to continue to the next phase (i.e. negotiations) of the   proposal process;


On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the sole response.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously


b. Requesting authority for Purchasing department to negotiate with the sole "qualified" proposer   Mr. David Castro    in order to finalize a contract for consideration and award.
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
H.
 
Colonia Access Program Pct. 4
 
1.
AI-38042
a. Requesting approval of "Supplemental Agreement No. 2" to C-CAP-08-031A-09-02 between Hidalgo County and Quintanilla, Headley & Associates Inc. to replace “Exhibit D1” with “Exhibit D1 REVISED” resulting in an increase of $8,840.00 in the estimated amount;

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously


b. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with a proposed fee of $8,840.00) with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates Inc. Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. to provide engineering services for Hidalgo County Pct 4 Border Colonia Access Program Round III Hoehn Drive Subdivision. 
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On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES 

, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
20.
 
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:
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to go into Closed Session.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
A.
 
Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
 
Pending and/or potential litigation
 
C.
AI-38224
Potential Litigation - Electric Service Provider (Reliant) Sales Agreement

NO ACTION taken on items 20.A, B & C.
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21.
 
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-38225
Potential Litigation - Electric Service Provider (Reliant) Sales Agreement
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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 to proceed as directed.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
22.
 
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed

NO ACTION taken on this item.
 
23.
 
Open Session:
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed

NO ACTION taken on this item.
 
24.
 
Adjourn
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to Adjourn.

Vote: 4 - 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 16th day of April, 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 April 16, 2013.

Signed this    16th    day of    April    2013




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


By: ____________________________
(Seal) Priscilla Torres, Deputy