BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 17th day of July 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:
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AGENDA CC REGULAR HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING July 17, 2013 9:30 A.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 Edinburg Council Chambers 415 W. University Drive, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
All members of the Court were counted present.
Judge Garcia led the Court and Audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Virginia Townsend led the Court and Audience in Prayer.
The Court then proceeded with item 6.A. and Executive Session/Open Session.
The Court moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
-Virginia Townsend made some clarifications to last week's presentation on the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District, discussed the Hospital District and reiterated that she does not want more taxes.
-Opal Billman discussed the beneficiary of her property, false imprisonment on her own property, etc.
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Karina Cardoza and Eddie Olivarez informed the Court and Audience of Operation Lone Star. Cardoza and Olivarez asked that the community to attend and receive various free medical and dental services, vision & health screenings, immunizations, etc. Services will be provided from July 29 through August 1, 2013 at the PSJA High School (San Juan) and Palmview High School (La Joya).
Karina Cardoza encouraged all employees and dependants to apply for the scholarship prior to the deadline of August 16, 2013 @ 5:00 p.m.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the exemption as it pertains to CL-13-2016-D; Mario Herrera, III and Roxana Gonzalez v Hidalgo County and Eduardo Martinez.
Vote: 4 - 0
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the exemption as it pertains to Hidalgo County v. Del Sol Construction (Re: Palmview Headstart).
Vote: 3 - 0
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
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to engage the services of Preston Henrichson as it pertains to CL-13-2016-D; Mario Herrera, III and Roxana Gonzalez v Hidalgo County and Eduardo Martinez.
Vote: 4 - 0
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to engage the services of Rick Gonzalez as it pertains to Hidalgo County v. Del Sol Construction (Re: Palmview Headstart).
Vote: 3 - 0
1) Renovations to Former Administration Building 1st and 2nd Floors
2) Update on Courthouse Portable Building Project, other ongoing county owned building construction and renovation repair projects
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
NO ACTION taken on items 7.B.1, 2 & 3.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to allow the Edinburg Pro-Life Committee to utilize the Open Forum Area for a Prayer Rally.
Vote: 4 - 0
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
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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
Discussion, consideration and approval to appoint Adam Daniel Gomez as Reserve Deputy Constable by Martin Cantu, Constable Pct. 2 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
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 the appointment of Adam Daniel Gomez as Reserve Deputy Constable.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of 2013 appropriation of funds in the amount of $1,302.14 into the Constable Pct 4 Investigation HB65 Fund to purchase police gear.
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
Requesting approval to process payment of the following invoice:
| Vendor | Invoice date | Invoice # | Amount |
| A Sign Language Company | 4/20/12 | 8335 | 285.00 |
with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor
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
1. Approval to remove clothing allowance as follows, effective next full pay period, 7/29/2013.
| Slot # | Position Title | Budgeted Amount (Allowance) |
| 0057 | (Sr.) Deputy Sheriff (Step IV) | $500.00 |
| 0065 | Deputy Sheriff (Step II) | $500.00 |
Vote: 4 - 0 Unanimous
2. Approval to authorize clothing allowance as follows, effective next full pay period.
| Slot # | Position Title | Budgeted Amount (Allowance) |
| 0029 | Sergeant (Step I) | $500.00 |
| 0041 | Sergeant (Step III) | $500.00 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 10.A.2 & 3.
Vote: 4 - 0
1. Approval to create the following temporary full time positions:
| Slot # | Position Title | Proposed Budgeted Salary |
| T151 | Elections Clerk | $8,818.00 per year/$8.4788 per hour |
| T152 | Elections Clerk | $8,818.00 per year/$8.4788 per hour |
| T153 | Elections Clerk | $8,818.00 per year/$8.4788 per hour |
| T154 | Elections Clerk | $8,818.00 per year/$8.4788 per hour |
| T155 | Elections Clerk | $8,818.00 per year/$8.4788 per hour |
| T156 | Elections Clerk | $8,818.00 per year/$8.4788 per hour |
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
Ray Eufracio, County Auditor, expressed concerns whether or not this action would be in compliance with the policy. Sergio Cruz, Budget Officer, explained that there were some clarifying statements made last week during Commissioners' Court that this would not apply to special purpose funds or grant funds. Mr. Cruz clarified to the Court that there is a need for the Election positions and that this would be would be within the scope of the policy.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 10.B.1, 2 & 3.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval to create the following temporary part time position:
| Slot # | Position Title | Proposed Budgeted Salary |
| T079 | Heavy Equipment Operator II | $ 8,393.00 per year/$15.60 per hour |
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
Mr. Cruz reiterated that the Court made some clarifying statments pertaining to the policy and is pending further review by legal before it can be brought back to Court. He explained that the restrictions on the policy only applies to the General Fund Departments and that this is a Road & Bridge account and the policy does not apply to this.
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 10.C.1, 2 & 3.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
| Account Number: | Billing Date: | Amount: |
| 956-383-0373-003-3 | 5-19-2013 | $-182.68 |
| 956-383-0373-003-3 | 6-19-2013 | $40.39 |
| 512-151-5019-861-4 | 6-01-2013 | $6,678.70 |
| 956-381-7900-050-3 | 6-09-2013 | $1,499.97 |
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, subject to submittal of letter by the Sheriff's Department verifying that the calls made are for business/investigative use.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
| Invoice Date: | Amount: |
| June 14, 2013 | $2,035.00 |
| June 18, 2013 | $185.00 |
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
Eddie Olivarez, Chief Administrative Officer, informed the Court and Audience that they are scheduled to have a Hearing on July 23, 2013 pertaining to the Health Care Funding District.
| Vendor | Account No. | Billing Date | Amount |
| ATT | 956-387-0118-710-9 | 06/15/13 | $139.09 |
| ATT | 956-383-0111-942-9 | 06/19/13 | $203.97 |
| ATT | 956-787-1531-073-5 | 06/09/13 | $1,491.44 |
| ATT | 956-585-2461-751-2 | 06/17/13 | $174.65 |
| ATT | 956-843-7463-001-7 | 06/29/13 | $615.85 |
| ATT | 956-262-1141-273-7 | 06/23/13 | $937.24 |
| Total | $3,562.24 |
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
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
2. Requesting approval to appropriate the MAC budget in the amount of $128,033.40.
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 13.D.1 & 2.
Vote: 4 - 0
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0
2. Requesting authorization and approval to replenish the Environmental Division Food Handler's Certificate fund account.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0
3. Requesting authorization and approval to direct Ms. Norma Garcia, Hidalgo County Treasurer, to generate a check in the amount of $10.00 payable to Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Dept. in order to adhere to the above action.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
NO ACTION taken on this item.
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
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0
2. Approval to appropriate funds in the amount of $50,000.000 in the 2013 HIDTA Task Force-U.S. Department of Treasury Assets Forfeiture Fund Budget (fund 1252)
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.
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 the exemption.
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 Edcouch, Urban County Program and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program FY 24 & 25 (2011 & 2012) Edcouch – Water/Sewer Improvements.
| Professional Service Firm | Grade | Ranked |
| Fulcrum Consulting Services | 94.66% | 1 |
| Quintanilla, Headley and Associates, Inc. | 92.33% | 2 |
| R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation | 91.33% | 3 |
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve in the order of their scores.
Vote: 4 - 0
3. Authority to negotiate a professional service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm for an Urban County Program – City of Edcouch – Water/Sewer improvements project.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
| # | Sub-Recipient Agency | Total Contract Amount |
| 1 | Advocacy Resource Center for Housing, Inc. | $111,500.00 |
| 2 | Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley | $149,500.00 |
| 3 | Women Together Foundation, Inc. | $178,900.00 |
| 4 | The Salvation Army | $ 80,217.00 |
| TOTAL: | $520,117.00 |
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
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0
2. Approval of Resolution regarding the funding from the Texas General Land Office(GLO) Disaster Recovery Program and local funds to be committed by Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 for a total project cost of $ 2,427,185.60
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
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., 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) testing firms from the county’s approved “pool” as graded and evaluated by the Precinct No. 1, Urban County Program, and Hidalgo County Purchasing Department, in connection with and funded through Hidalgo County Urban County Program Year 23 (2010) Precinct No.1 - Street Improvements funds.
| Professional Service Firm | Grade | Ranked |
| TERRACON | 92% | 1 |
| MEG Engineers | 90.33% | 2 |
| Professional Services Industries, Inc. | 88.66% | 3 |
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve in the order of the scores.
Vote: 4 - 0
3. Authority to negotiate a professional engineering service contract with the highest ranked firm of
for construction material testing for Urban County Program Year 23 (2010) Precinct No.1 - Street Improvements funds.
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
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
2. Discussion and approval of Appointment of Republican Presiding Election Judges and Alternate Election Judges for the August 1, 2013 through the July 31, 2015 term.
NO ACTION taken on items 18.A.1 & 2.
Vidal Saenz was recognized by Ms. Barbara Storz and the Court for his efforts in getting programing and loans for farmers in the Rio Grande.
| Agency/ Employer | Date of Employment |
| Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (under a one month training program) | August 1, 2013 |
| Hidalgo County Extension Services office | September 1, 2013 |
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 to appoint Andrea Valdez as the new Family Resources Agent.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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
NO ACTION taken on this item.
2. Consideration and approval on “Waiver of Appraisal Report” on a certain tract of land described as Parcel No.1 – J.C. Engelman Subdivision, Sections 262 and 263, Lots 4 and 5 for the Delta West Subdivision Drainage Improvement Project.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the Waiver of Appraisal Report.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0
2. In Accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval to reconstruct a portion of Cesar Chavez Road in Alamo, TX.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0
3. Approval of Interlocal agreement between the City of Alamo and the County of Hidalgo, TX to negotiate the acquisition of real property required for the reconstruction of Cesar Chavez Road.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of 2013 appropriation of funds from Certificates of Obligation 2010 A&B unreserved fund balance to program (035) Courthouse Facility in the amount of $88,093.18
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 to appropriate funds for the construction of a new courthouse.
Vote: 4 - 0
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).
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
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0
B. Approval of a "Sole Source Declaration" for Time Warner for the provision of telephone services for Hidalgo County Elected Offices, Departments, Programs and/or Agencies (all funding sources);
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0
C. Approval for Hidalgo County Elected Offices, Departments, Programs and/or Agencies to purchase telephone related services from Time Warner thus allowing such services to be rendered.
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
Commissioner Hector Palacios requested an update/standing item on the agenda so as to discuss the status of the new courthouse. Commissioner Joseph Palacios felt that a Workshop is needed to discuss the financial processes, debt capacity, etc. Sergio Cruz, Budget Officer, also agreed with the Court on having a Workshop so that hey may discuss financial restraints, taxes, projections on increases, etc. Discussion continued, during which the Court expressed the need to be more agressive on obtaining and earmarking funds for the new Courthouse, discussed the privitization of solid waste collection, $1 million commitment to the medical school, fund balance, jail needs, etc.
Joseph Palacios for the Record: My comments were merely just so that the Court would be agressive and making sure we breach the funding gap we, obviously, are projecting so that we can realize the Courthouse project.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the final AIA Agreement with ERO for the new Hidalgo County Courthouse.
Vote: 4 - 0
1. Prodigy Construction Managemenat, LLC
2. Braudus & Associates ___
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the nominations.
Vote: 4 - 0
B. Selection/designation/assignment of evaluation committee to score, grade and evaluate the firms nominated so as to have CC rank and proceed with negotiation process for final contract for: Construction Services for the Renovations/Remodeling of the first and second floors-former Administration Bldg. located at 100 E. Cano, Edinburg, Tx:
1. Jesse Ozuna - Pct. 4 __________
2. Yolanda Chapa - Co. Judge's Office
3. Raul Lozano - Pct. 1 __________
4. Raul Silguero - Pct. 2 ________
5. Mingo Villareal, Jr. - Pct. 3 _____
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 the evaluation committee.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
a. "cease" AIA Architectural Agreement negotiations with the #1 ranked firm as selected (on 11/13/2012) for "professional architectural services" with ERO Architects;
Martha Salazar, Purchasing Agent, clarified that thia building is located at 9805 North 10th Street, McAllen.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to cease negotiations, following Valde Guerra's recommendations.
Vote: 4 - 0
b. cancel the project in it's present form with future changes/modifications in route, specifications and requirements and thus no further attempts to negotiate with the other ranked firms will be necessary.
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
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the exemption.
Vote: 4 - 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 surveyors for Cesar Chavez Road project in Pct No. 2.
| Evaluators | Sames | Barrera Land Surveying | Quintanilla, Headley and Associates |
| Evaluator | 94 | 83 | 97 |
| Ranking | 2 | 3 | 1 |
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve in the order of their scores.
Vote: 4 - 0
C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional surveyor’s service contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of Quintanilla, Headley & Associates for: the Cesar Chavez project in Pct No. 2.
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
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COUNTY JUDGE RAMON GARCIA, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1) "Dickerson Pond" Drainage Improvement Project and real property including establishing of a total fair market value:
_______________________________;
2) "Aguilar Pond" Drainage Improvement Project and real property including establishing of a total fair market value:
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B. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 272.001 (b) acceptance and approval by Hidalgo County Commissioners Court evidenced by an "ORDER" authorizing the sale of certain property (as described in attachments herein) to Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 for the amount approved as the Fair Market Value.
C. Requesting authority to remove said Property and Drainage Improvements from the Hidalgo County inventory/financial list after finalizing the sale of improvements and property.
NO ACTION taken on items 24.D.2. A, B & C.
Vote: 4 - 0
b. Authority to enter into a negotiated professional services contract with Dr. Thomas G. Allen, Ph.D. for the provision as an expert in connection with death penalty prosecution cases.
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
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
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0
B. Clarification of Betterment Allowance entry on previous request of AIA Document G701-2001 Change Order #002 erroneously reflected $3,313.89 and has been changed to $3,013.89 which is the corrected amount.
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
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. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to go into Closed Session.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
NO ACTION taken on items 25.A through G.
Commissioner Flores was not present during Open Session discussion.
NO ACTION taken on this item.
Proceed as directed.
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 in the amount of $526.86.
Vote: 4 - 0
Refer to item 7.A.1 & 2.
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 tender the deductible in the amount of $25,000 with the stipulation that the insurance carrier provide the County with the reconciliation or any expenses that fall within that deductible.
Commissioner Joseph Palacios Abstained.
Vote: 3 - 0
Assigning this claim to Mr. Rick Gonzalez, Attorney assigned to HeadStart.
The Court then referred to item 7.A.1 & 2 for the exemption.
Proceed as directed.
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
NO ACTION taken on this item.
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
NO ACTION taken on this item.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 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 - Unanimously
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 17th day of July, 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 July 17, 2013.
Signed this 17th 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