SPECIAL MEETING - AUGUST 6, 2013
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 6th day of August 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 |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 |
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 HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COURT MEETING August 6, 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:
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being discussed separately unless requested by a Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the Consent Agenda, with the exception of item 4.A.
Vote: 3 - 0
NO ACTION taken on item 4.A.
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Bad Check Processing Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)
2.
2013 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-40024
2013 - County Commissioners (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-39932
2013 - Tax Office (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-39977
2013 - Emergency Management (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-39931
2013 - Master Court #1 (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-39888
2013 - Sheriff's Office Operation Stonegarden FY 2012 (1284)
Attachments:
F.
AI-39885
2013 - District Attorney's Office (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-39882
2013 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1293)
Attachments:
H.
AI-39778
2013 - Planning Dept. (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-39780
2013 - Constable Pct. #4 (1100)
Attachments:
J.
AI-39820
2013 - Fire Marshal's Office (1100)
Attachments:
K.
AI-39812
2013 - Civil Service (1100)
Attachments:
L.
AI-39811
2013 - Human Resources (1100)
Attachments:
M.
AI-40012
2013 – Pct. #1 Administration (1200)
Attachments:
N.
AI-40016
2013 - Pct. 2 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
O.
AI-39863
2013 - Pct #3 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
P.
AI-40008
2013 - Pct. 4 Rd. Maint. (1200)
Attachments:
Q.
AI-39826
2013 - Human Services (1100)
Attachments:
R.
AI-39880
2013 - Justice of the Peace Pct. 5 Pl. 1 (1100)
Attachments:
S.
AI-39901
2013 - Facilities Management (1100)
Attachments:
T.
AI-39892
2013 - WIC (1292)
Attachments:
U.
AI-39890
2013 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1100)
Attachments:
3.
2013 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-39871
Co Wide Adm (1100):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Constable Pct. 5 to Co. Wide Adm-Contingency in the amount of $124.73.
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Constable Pct. 5 to Co. Wide Adm-Contingency in the amount of $124.73.
Attachments:
B.
AI-40025
Pct.1 (1100):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Parks program no.013 to Sanitation, program no.001, in the total amount of $4,500.00.
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Parks program no.013 to Sanitation, program no.001, in the total amount of $4,500.00.
Attachments:
C.
AI-39912
Pct.1 CO’s 2006 (1336):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2006 from program (041) to program (107) in the amount of $ 15,000.
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2006 from program (041) to program (107) in the amount of $ 15,000.
Attachments:
D.
AI-39803
Pct #2 (1200): Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Rd Maint, program no. 006 to ICA W/SJ-C. Chvz (Carroll-Bus83), program no. 090 in the amount of $2,000.00 to fund survey expenditures.
E.
AI-39877
Pct 2 ICA W/SJ-Eldora & Sgt Treviño Rd (1200):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Adm to Pct 2 ICA W/SJ-Eldora & Sgt Treviño Rd in the amount of $177,510.56.
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Adm to Pct 2 ICA W/SJ-Eldora & Sgt Treviño Rd in the amount of $177,510.56.
Attachments:
F.
AI-39875
Pct 2 ICA W/SJ-Eldora & Sgt Treviño Rd (1200):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 ICA W/SJ-Eldora & Sgt Treviño Rd (Prg 091) in the amount of $322,489.44.
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 ICA W/SJ-Eldora & Sgt Treviño Rd (Prg 091) in the amount of $322,489.44.
G.
AI-40011
2013 Pct. 4 ICA McAllen ISD Parking Lot (1200):
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from CW-Contingency program #030, to Pct. 4 ICA McAllen ISD Parking Lot, program #134, in the amount of $100,000.00 to fund parking lot paving improvements expenditures.
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from CW-Contingency program #030, to Pct. 4 ICA McAllen ISD Parking Lot, program #134, in the amount of $100,000.00 to fund parking lot paving improvements expenditures.
Attachments:
H.
AI-40021
Executive Office (1100):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Texas DPS to Executive Office in the amount of $9,500.00 to fund the purchase of computer equipment/travel expenses and fuel costs.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Texas DPS to Executive Office in the amount of $9,500.00 to fund the purchase of computer equipment/travel expenses and fuel costs.
Attachments:
I.
AI-40022
County Commissioners (1100):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Children's Advocacy Center to County Commissioners in the amount of $48,500.00 for commissioners court broadcasting
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Children's Advocacy Center to County Commissioners in the amount of $48,500.00 for commissioners court broadcasting
Attachments:
J.
AI-40023
County Commissioners (1100):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Humane Society to County Commissioners in the amount of $ 21,500.00 to pay for rental of council chambers to City of Edinburg
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Humane Society to County Commissioners in the amount of $ 21,500.00 to pay for rental of council chambers to City of Edinburg
Attachments:
4.
Interfund transfers:
A.
AI-39915
CO2010 A&B (Fund 1342):
Approval of 2013 interfund transfer from TxDot - Thomas Road (Jcksn-Stewart) (Fund 1315) to CO2010 A&B - Courthouse (Fund 1342) in the amount of $935,539.68.
Approval of 2013 interfund transfer from TxDot - Thomas Road (Jcksn-Stewart) (Fund 1315) to CO2010 A&B - Courthouse (Fund 1342) in the amount of $935,539.68.
Attachments:
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-39969
1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
6.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-39878
| Account # | Payer | Amount |
| S3003.00.000.005A.00 | KOHL'S | $21,896.60 |
| S3003.00.000.005A.00 | KOHL'S | $47,654.71 |
| S3003.00.000.005A.00 | KOHL'S | $43,591.85 |
| S3003.00.000.005A.00 | KOHL'S | $36,087.67 |
| T6835.2B.000.0001.00 | The Law Office Of Mark Freeland | $27,946.94 |
| T6835.2C.000.0001.00 | KOHL'S | $22,277.37 |
| T6835.2C.000.0001.00 | KOHL'S | $20,462.56 |
| T6835.2C.000.0001.00 | KOHL'S | $19,554.95 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-39883
| Account # | Payer | Amount |
| 52522.90.000.0005.00 | M-I LLC | $7,225.42 |
| E0460.01.000.0001.00 | Gerber Manufacturing Co | $2,703.90 |
| H3944.00.000.0002.00 | BBVA Compass | $2,843.28 |
| K2400.00.000.0169.04 | Briggs Equipment | $5,823.14 |
| K2400.99.000.0098.02 | Doggett | $12,159.18 |
| P6400.99.037.0005.01 | Glick Twins | $2,664.87 |
| W3800.00.473.0000.05 | Ocwen Loan Service LLC | $2,604.52 |
Attachments:
C.
AI-39879
| Account # | Payer | Amount |
| B3678.03.000.0008.00 | JP Morgan Chase Bank NA | $3,193.94 |
| E6000.00.002.0007.00 | Corelogic | $6,297.02 |
| H2550.99.006.0003.H7 | Western Flyers Air Service | $9,452.04 |
| M1120.99.001.006A.00 | Entravision Communications LLC | $31,825.72 |
| M3810.00.000.0001.00 | Mex Flores Produce Co., Inc. | $3,681.12 |
| S1000.00.043.0003.00 | Perkins Larry & Maria D Lopez | $3,011.19 |
| T2100.99.244.0004.09 | Flo TV | $22,346.84 |
| T5454.00.000.0047.00 | Lone Star National Bank | $2,617.84 |
| W1710.01.000.0001.00 | Peterson John & Jan | $6,183.98 |
Attachments:
7.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-39768
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $700,282.65 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 07/06/13 to 07/19/13.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
| 07/06-12/13 | $324,061.26 |
| 07/13-19/13 | $376,221.39 |
| TOTAL | $700,282.65 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Attachments:
8.
Purchasing Dept:
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).
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).
A.
AI-39787
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirement agreement etc.) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County( all funding sources, programs & entities)-"Purchase of Sand and Bedding Material" RFB No.: 2013-116-MEG including the re-advertising of project in the event no bid responses are received and/or are rejected and the project is still required.
B.
AI-39948
Acceptance and approval of request for payment for the following invoices below as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group-Contract #C-10-062-03-16-PO#636565-Work Authorization No. 1-Professional General Engineering Services-"Design & Right Of Way Mapping for HCMDS Phase II-J09 Lateral Drain from North Main To County Road 3601 (Approx. 8 Miles)" Project:
1. Invoice No. 2012-1360 in the amount of $599.34-Services from October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012;
2. Invoice No. 2012-1442 in the amount of $4,032.69-Services from November 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012.
1. Invoice No. 2012-1360 in the amount of $599.34-Services from October 1, 2012 to October 31, 2012;
2. Invoice No. 2012-1442 in the amount of $4,032.69-Services from November 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012.
Attachments:
C.
AI-39918
Acceptance and approval of "Certificate of Substantial Completion" as submitted by contractor, Herrera & Hunt Inc., reflecting the date of May 29, 2013 for: "PROJECT NUMBER 2012-274-OGG-Project Lopezville Baseball Park Lights.
Attachments:
D.
AI-39889
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $407,281.98) as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group, for the Mile 6 West project, through contract C-08-227-02-09.
Attachments:
E.
AI-39847
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice No. 8292 in the amount of $1,700.00 (Pct 1, 3rd Call, Ash Country Subdivision) as submitted by project engineer Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. (C-CAP-12-272-11-13.)
F.
AI-39846
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice No. 13055 in the amount of $5,469.64 (Pct 3, 3rd Call, Acevedo Subdivisions) as submitted by project engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering (C-CAP-08-030A-10-28.)k
Attachments:
G.
AI-39966
Acceptance and approval of payment for Invoice #R024150 in the amount of $1,399.48 for consulting services provided & submitted by Raba Kistner, Inc. under Contract C-12-212-09-11 for the Thomas Road project.
Attachments:
H.
AI-39978
Acceptance and approval of payment for Invoice #3372 in the amount of $58,980.75 for professional services rendered & submitted by Ramiro Gutierrez Engineering Corporation through Contract C-12-314-01-29 (WA #2) for Thomas Road project.
Attachments:
I.
AI-39982
Approval of Invoice #13054 in the amount of $20,460.00 from Javier Hinojosa Engineering, contracted engineer for "Paving Improvements of Marisol Street, Ojo De Agua Street, and Regency Acres Street".
Attachments:
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 6th day of August, 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 August 6, 2013.
Signed this 6th day of August 2013
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Priscilla Torres, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 6th day of August, 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 August 6, 2013.
Signed this 6th day of August 2013
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Priscilla Torres, Deputy