BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 25th day of June A.D., 2013, there was begun and held a REGULAR MEETING of the Honorable Commissioners’ Court of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following members thereof were present, to-wit:
| HONORABLE RAMON GARCIA HONORABLE 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:
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AGENDA CC CONSENT COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING June 25, 2013 9:30 A.M. |
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR MEETING of the Commissioners' Court will be held at the Edinburg Council Chambers 415 W. University Drive, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Commissioners' Court has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of items 3.D., 9.B., 10.A., 12.A., 13.B., 13.D., 13.I. and 13.L.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve item 3.D., with correction to read Pct. 4 Curry Estate (Program 133) and not Pct. 4 Curry Drain(Program 052).
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve item 9.B. with the signed affidavit for pament of membership dues.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
NO ACTION taken on item 10.A.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C.CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve item 12.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve item 13.B.1 & 2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve item 13.D.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve item 13.I.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve item 13.L., subject to funding.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from TxDPS to Co Wide Adm-Contingency in the amount of $4,810.00.
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to LRGVDC in the amount of $4,810.00 to fund annual dues.
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Planning Department in the amount of $717.66 to fund the purchase of telephone equipment.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve item 3.D., with correction to read Pct. 4 Curry Drain (Program 052) and not (Program 052) as listed on the Agenda.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of 2013 Interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Road Maintenance Program (006) into Pct 2 Border Rd (Ridge - El Gato) program (063) in the amount of $ 645,000.00.
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. #2 Road Maintenance fund (1200) to Pct. #2 Rancho Blanco (1/4M E. Alamo-Tower) fund (1200) in the amount of $1,000.00.
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 2 Rd Maint. to Pct. 2 Minnesota Road in the amount of $30,000.00.
Approval of 2013 interfund transfer from various Certificates of Obligation 2010 A&B Fund (1342) projects to Pct. #2 TxDot - Thomas Road (Jcksn-Stewart) Fund (1315) Road Project in the amount of $807,366.16.
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
1. Jesus Bazan Street bore road for a 4 inch sewer service.
1. Agua SUD proposes to install two waterline bores, of 1" waterlines with 2" PVC casings, 25 ft. across Jose Garcia Street in Los Ebanos, Texas, approximately 300 feet north of Federico Flores Street.
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| M0359.00.000.0003.00 | Gracy Title, A Stewart Company | $12,966.45 |
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 44516.90.000.0005.40 | Jerry Rental & Specialties Co. | $5,353.83 |
| M1950.99.000.0007.99 | Cit Group Inc. | $7,093.86 |
| M5840.01.000.0053.00 | Young Newt W & Alberta C | $2,758.46 |
| P6400.99.000.0004.20 | Cit Group Inc. | $2,525.87 |
| R3052.99.001.0001.L1 | Aeropostale Inc # 3248 | $13,083.65 |
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| A1800.00.054.0001.01 | Bac Tax Services | $4,433.47 |
| L2945.00.000.0059.00 | Corelogic | $2,829.74 |
| P8500.00.000.0215.01 | Siembre LLC | $4,664.72 |
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) in the amount of $150.00 for Leticia Chavez, Compliance Audit Supervisor, and $150.00 for Pedro Luis Ramirez, Internal Auditor II, (Requisition #238451 ) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Approval to pay 2013 membership dues to the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council in the amount of $43,810.00 (Req. #238832) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue the check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve item 9.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
NO ACTION taken on items 10.A.1 & 2.
Approval of 2013 Interfund Transfer from Pct.1 Road Maintenance (fund 1200, Program #005) to TXDOT-US83 Illumination (Fund 1315, program #031) in the amount of $12,000 to fund lighting services for expressway 83 in the Pct. 1 area.
Requesting approval of reimbursement of Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of June 1-15, 2013 in the amount of $ 33,736.57 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
| 05/25-31/13 | $972,872.94 |
| 06/01-07/13 | ($ 48,640.55) |
| TOTAL | $924,232.39 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C.CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve item 12.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FOWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
1. Fire Marshal - fuel card
2. Ratification of PO#693397 issued on 6-10-13 to Ramon Garcia, (with requisition entered on 6-7-13 so as to order) with authority for County Treasurer to issue to check in the amount of $245.00 after processing procedures completed by County Auditor.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve item 13.B.1 & 2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e.,specifications - requirements, legal notice and draft contract etc.) as attached hereto for - Hidalgo County - Facilities Management Department "Lubricants (Grease - Oil - Hydraulic Fluids - Antifreeze) RFB 2013-021. Including the authority to re-advertise project in the event that no bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve item 13.D.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
a. Application for payment No. 5 (Final) in the amount of $12,123.00;
b. Application for payment No. 6 (Retainage Release) in the amount of $37,834.53;
c. Change Order No. 4 reflecting final quantity adjustments resulting in a net decrease of $1,218.00 and an additional 12 days;
d. “Certificate of Construction Completion” reflecting the date of March 31, 2013.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve item 13.I.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Requesting authority to continue our annual support services agreement with The Percs Index Inc. through an authorized Purchase Order (requisition 238174) in the amount of $350.00/yr for the Quarter Master software, commencing upon approval.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve item 13.L., subject to funding.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 25th day of June, 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 June 25, 2013.
Signed this 2nd day of July 2013
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Priscilla Torres, Deputy