BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 23rd day of July 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 JOSEPH PALACIOS |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 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 23, 2013 9:30 A.M. |
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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:
All members of the Court were counted present, with the exception of Commissioner Flores.
Judge Garcia led the Court and Audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Virginia Townsend led the Court and Audience in Prayer.
The Court moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
-Opal Billman discussed her Constitutional Rights, ownership of property, etc.
-Fern McClaugherty expressed concerns on the purchase/lease of various buildings in the County.
Karina Cardoza read the Resolution into the Record.
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.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Karina Cardoza read the Resolution into the Record.
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
NO ACTION taken on this item.
-Bobby Villareal informed the Court that the Texas Transportation Commission graciously accepted the County's invitation to conduct a meeting at the McAllen Convention Center on September 26, 2013.
-Mario Jorge provided the Court further details pertaining to the Texas Transportation Commission.
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 Claim of Leonarda Rodriguez-Serna.
Vote: 4 - 0
2. Requesting engagement with the firm of Rick Palacios & Associates for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve as it pertains to the Claim of Leonarda Rodriguez-Serna.
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.
Valde Guerra, Executive Officer, asked the Court to "acknowledge the electronic version of all our documents...to be the official form of Minutes for Commissioners' Court". If approved, Mr. Guerra explained that he would come back to Court for clarification/approval.
Ray Eufracio, County Auditor, expressed concerns and explained that "sometimes the electronic version as, for example, a draft contract...so if you allow that to be the official record it's not an executed document that you can consider an official record".
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, subject to legal review.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval of payment to Tropical Texas Behavioral Health for FY 2013 county allocation of required local match in the amount of $700,663.00 plus $ 6,027.00 for Texas Dept. of Aging and Disability Services Contract - 2013; in accordance with Texas Health & Safety Code Section 534.066 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor
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
2. Approval of payment to Tropical Texas Behavioral Health for FY 2013 county allocation match in the amount of $159,333.00 for psychiatric emergency crisis services - DSHS Contract #2012-039599.002 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor
TOTAL PAYMENT AMOUNT $ 866,023.00
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.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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 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 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
Requesting approval to process payment of the following invoice as claim due to auditor concern regarding attendance list not being signed by attendees:
| Vendor | Invoice date/# | PO #/ date | Amount |
| D & M Coffee Company, Inc. | 4/9/13 - #040913czdel | 690645 - 4/8/13 | 230.78 |
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. 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. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval of amendment to overtime program agreement (M-13-D79-O-000774) between the United States Marshals Service (USMS) and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office reducing the award amount from $31,000.00 to $27,000.00.
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 unappropriate funds in the amount of $4,000.00 in order to comply with the amended overtime agreement as stated above.
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
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. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval to redistribute cost allocations as follows, effective March 11, 2013:
| Position Title | Slot No. |
Dept/ Program |
Current Cost Allocation Distribution (%) |
Proposed Cost Allocation Distribution (%) |
| Assistant District Attorney III | 0001 | Border Prosec. Initiat. (080-012) |
79.64% | 100% |
| 0018 | Bond Forfeiture Comm. (080-016) |
20.36% | -0- | |
| Assistant District Attorney IV | 0004 | Border Prosec. Initiat. (080-012) |
90.68% | 100% |
| 0081 | HB 65 (080-007) |
9.32% | -0- |
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
Eddie Olivarez, Chief Administration Officer, informed the Court that the nine (9) Hospitals to be impacted due to the SB 1623 are: Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance, Knapp Medical Center, Mission Regional Medical Center, Cornerstone Regional Hospital, LifeCare Hospital of South Texas, Weslaco Rehab Hospital, Solara Hospital McAllen, Rio Grande Regional Hospital and Edinburg Regional Hospital. He further clarified that .8255 is based on the maximum amount on draw down based on revenue. Discussion continued and Carlos Sefarini, Legal Counsel to the Hospitals, explained that statute requires that the dollars collected, as part of the mandatory payment rate, be seperate and apart from the county funds so that they don't get co-mingled with the other funds.
-Judge Garcia opened the Public Hearing.
-Judge Garcia clarified that this is not a Taxing District.
-Virginia Townsend expressed concerns on whether or not the Health Care Funding District would become an indipendent entity and questioned who whould be handling the funds coming in.
-Mr. Seferini explained that this is statutorily a mandatory payment that that is assessed on the hospitals that operates somewhat like a tax and the county is entrusted with that in it's role as the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District. Mr. Seferini then provided a brief history on the creation of the safety net hospitals were created, it's benefits, etc.
-Mr. Olivarez discussed various aspects of health care, funds,
-Commissioner H. Palacios asked if there would be an impact on the amount of money the county is putting into the indigent health care.
Sergio Cruz, Budget Officer, replied there is "no impact on the current budget".
-Raul Silguero, Hidalgo County resident, questioned if this would provide additional coverage for indigent residents ir wether there would be a reduction in cost of services for individuals with insurance.
Mr. Olivarez for the Record: the law is very clear, 1623 is very clear, this is not...NOT part of the expansion program or any way related to affordable care act or expansion.
-Fern McClaugherty asked if the County will we be hiring additional staff to manage these funds? Judge Garcia expressed that he did not feel that additional staff would be hired.
-There being no one else come forward for comments, Judge Garcia closed the Public Hearing.
b. Consideration and Possible Approval of mandatory payment to be assessed quarterly by the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District on the net patient revenue of an institutional health care provider and how the revenue derived from those payments is to be spent.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to set the current rate at .8255% of net revenue assessed.
Vote: 4 - 0
c. Consideration and Possible Approval for the Hidalgo County Tax Assessor/Collector to collect the mandatory payments required by Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to authorize the Tax Assessor/Collector to collect the mandatory payments as required by the Hidalgo County Health Care District.
Vote: 4 - 0
d. Consideration and approval to assess mandatory payment & set assessment date
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to asses the mandatory payment in the amount of $10,535.300 with an assessment date of July 23, 2013.
Vote: 4 - 0
e. Consideration and Possible Approval to designate Lone Star National Bank as the depository for the Hidalgo County Health Care Funding District.
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, subject to Auditor's review.
Vote: 4 - 0
b. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for Demonstration Year 2 IGT drawdown.
NO ACTION taken on this item.
c. Approval of 2013 appropriation of funds for Demonstration Year 2 IGT drawdown in the amount of $6,113,326.00.
NO ACTION taken on this item.
NO ACTION taken on this item.
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, subject to receipt & verification of insurances and correction of date to reflect July 23, 2013.
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
| VENDOR | ACCOUNT # | BILLING DATE | AMOUNT OF INVOICE | AMOUNT TO PAY |
| Verizon Wireless | 442010695-00001 | April-May | $2,309.73 | $2,309.73 |
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.
Authorization and approval to purchase wireless service and equipment through the County's membership/participation with Contract: DIR-SDD-1779 with Verizon Wireless for the following:
| Descrption: | User: | Service Plan: | Equipment Total: | MDN: |
| Cell Phone | Deputy EMC | America's Choice II 1000 Share Email&Data + N&W + TXT + IN UNL @ $74.98 + $5.00/taxes&fees = $79.98/mo X 5 (Aug.-Dec.2013) = $399.90 | Apple iPhone5 4G LTE-16GB @ $199.99 (onetime charge) | 956-328-9129 |
| Cell Phone | Deputy EMC | America's Choice II 1000 Share Email&Data + N&W + TXT + IN UNL @ $74.98 + $5.00/taxes&fees = $79.98/mo X 5 (Aug.-Dec.2013) = $399.90 | Apple iPhone5 4G LTE-16GB @ $199.99 (onetime charge) | 956-720-2165 |
| Cell Phone | Deputy EMC | America's Choice II 1000 Share Email&Data + N&W + TXT + IN UNL @ $74.98 + $5.00/taxes&fees = $79.98/mo X 5 (Aug.-Dec.2013) = $399.90 | Apple iPhone5 4G LTE-16GB @ $199.99 (onetime charge) | 956-457-1080 |
| Cell Phone | EMC | America's Choice II 1000 Share Email&Data + N&W + TXT + IN UNL @ $74.98 + $5.00/taxes&fees = $79.98/mo X 5 (Aug.-Dec.2013) = $399.90 | Apple iPhone5 4G LTE-16GB @ $199.99 (onetime charge) | 956-289-6549 |
| Cell Phone | Office Use | America's Choice II 1000 Share Email&Data + N&W + TXT + IN UNL @ $74.98 + $5.00/taxes&fees = $79.98/mo X 5 (Aug.-Dec.2013) = $399.90 | Apple iPhone5 4G LTE-16GB @ $199.99 (onetime charge) | 956-227-5914 |
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. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval, subject to review & approval by Bond Counsel.
Vote: 3 - 0
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.
Commissioner H. Palacios stepped away from the Court.
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 15.A.1 & 2.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Discussion, consideration, and approval to apply for additional funding for FY2014 Discretionary Grant due to availability of state funds with authority for the County Judge to submit budget request.
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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
| Invoice Date | Invoice No. | Vendor | Amount | Account No. |
| 05/01/2013 | 22192936 | ASG Security | $26.50 | 3-1200-431-00-121-005-0-413 |
| 06/01/2013 | 22351931 | ASG Security | $26.50 | 3-1200-431-00-121-005-0-413 |
| 07/01/2013 | 22510170 | ASG Security | $23.45 | 3-1100-452-00-121-013-0-413 |
| 07/01/2013 | 22510169 | ASG Security | $26.50 | 3-1200-431-00-121-004-0-413 |
| 07/01/2013 | 22510168 | ASG Security | $26.50 | 3-1200-431-00-121-005-0-413 |
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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Acceptance and approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Project pursuant to the approval of the Interlocal Agreement as stated above.
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 17.B.1 & 2.
Vote: 3 - 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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
This item was discussed during Executive Session.
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 settlement demand in the amount of $43,150.00.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Valde Guerra for the Record: I will confirm that it has been cleared for 911 services.
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: 3 - 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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Authorization to accept Right of Way Donation Deed from Sharyland ISD for 6 1/4 Line Rd. Project.
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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioner H. Palacios joined the meeting.
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, subject to funding.
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 by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve Triple R Medical Facilities of Alamo@ $1.15 per square foot.
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. 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 geo-technical services providers "on call " for Pct No. 1;
| Evaluators | MEG Engineering | Terracon | PSI, Inc |
| Evaluator | 87 | 86 | 82 |
| Ranking | 1 | 2 | 3 |
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to rank in the order of their scores.
Vote: 4 - 0
C. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional geo-technical services contract with the No. 1 ranked firm of MEG Engineering for: "on call" services for Pct No. 1.
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
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:
_______________________________;
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 21.D.1.A, B & C.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the exemption.
Vote: 4 - 0
b. Acceptance and approval of a "Sole Source Declaration" with Cardinal Tracking Inc. and authority to purchase the continuation of the "Software License Agreement and Total System Support Service"with said sole source designation remaining in effect as long as HIDTA possesses and utilizes the hardware and software commencing 10-01-2013.
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.
Vote: 4 - 0
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.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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 Adapco.
Vote: 4 - 0
NO ACTION taken on this item.
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. Requesting approval of Change Order (reduction) No. 1 in connection with the "Construction of the Sheriff's Office Substation in the Precinct No. 1 Area," in the amount of ($17,455.92) from contracted vendor, D. Wilson construction, Inc., and as recommended by project architect, Gignac Architects LLP, with authority for County Judge to execute document. C-11-032-01-20.
Vote: 4 - 0
c. Approval of Request for Payment-Application No. 14 in the amount of $16,741.85 from D. Wilson Construction Co. awarded contractor for the, "Construction of the Sheriff's Office Substation in the Pct. 1 Area", and as certified for payment by project architect, Gignac Architects, LLP. C-11-032-01-20.
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
d. Approval of Request for Payment Application No. Final (Retainage) in the amount of $881.16 from D. Wilson construction Co. awarded contractor for the "Construction of the Sheriff's Office Substation in the Pct 1. Area," and as certified for payment by project architect, Gignac Architects, LLP. C-11-032-01-20
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, subject to receipt of certification indicating that the materials are asbestos free.
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. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to go into Closed Session.
Vote: 4 - 0
NO ACTION taken on items 22.A, B & C.
The Court proceeded with #18 prior to continuing with the remainder of the Agenda.
NO ACTION taken on this item.
NO ACTION taken on this item.
Refer to item 7.A.1 & 2.
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 23rd 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 23, 2013.
Signed this 25th 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