BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 20th 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 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 August 20, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve all items listed on the Consent Agenda for the exception of Items 9.b, 9.d, and 9.f.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Juvenile Detention in the amount of $25,511.95 to fund electricity expenditures (Reliant inv. #1170036918340).
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Constable Pcts 2 & 3 in the total amount of $11,100.00 to fund fuel expenditures through August 2013.
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Countywide Law Enforcement in the amount of $16,500.00 to fund purchase of Breath Alcohol Analyzer equipment.
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Countywide Adm. -Contingency to Sheriff Substation in the amount of $29,773.00 to fund landscaping and fuel pump system expenditures.
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from Countywide Adm.- Contingency to Tax Office in the amount of $22,000.00 to fund the lease of a folder/inserter machine from Pitney Bowes & for the lease of the Opex machine from RTLawrence.
Approval of 2013 interdepartmental transfer from RD Maint. program no.005 to Mile 17 N. (FM88-FM1015), program no.085, in the total amount of $5,963.20.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Administration- Contingency to I.T. Countywide in the total amount of $ 13,995.00.
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
Huisache Acres Subd. No.10:
1. Bore a 1" service connection with 2" PVC casing 1,450 feet west of Val Verde Rd on the North and South side of Minnesota Rd.
2. Bore a 1" service connection with 2" PVC casing 1,600 feet west of Val Verde Rd on the North and South side of Minnesota Rd.
3. Bore a 1" service connection with 2" PVC casing 1,687 feet west of Val Verde Rd on the North and South side of Minnesota Rd.
4. Bore a 1" service connection with 2" PVC casing 2,000 feet west of Val Verde Rd on the North and South side of Minnesota Road.
5. Bore a 1" service connection with 2" PVC casing 2,117 feet west of Valverde Rd on the North and South side of Minnesota Road.
La Victoria Subd. Phase II:
1. Bore an 8" waterline with a 16" PVC casing 600 feet North of the centerline of Lott Road on the West and East side of Victoria Road.
2. Bore a 1" service connection with a 2" PVC casing 725 feet North of the centerline of Lott Road on the West and East side of Victoria Road.
3. Bore a 1" service connection with a 2" PVC casing 840 feet North of the centerline of Lott Road on the West and East side of Victoria Rd.
4. Bore a 1" service connection with a 2" PVC casing 950 feet North of the centerline of Lott Road on the West and East side of Victoria Road.
5. Bore a 3/4" service connection with a 2" PVC casing 1, 050 feet North of the centerline of Lott Road on the West and East side of Victoria Road.
Loma Verde Subd. No.3:
1. Bore an 8" waterline with a 16" PVC casing 36 feet east of the centerline of Sunflower Road on the North and South side of Mile 21 North Road.
MUD #1:
The contractor shall install an 6" water line crossing Showers Rd approximately 525 feet North of U.S. Business Highway 83 and just South of Ida Boulevard. The contractor shall bore Showers Rd installing a 12" PVC casing for the 6" water line.
1. Drainage Ditch (Crossing): A 12" PVC waterline to be encased within a 20" steel casing to be located approximately 951 ft. north of the intersection of FM 494 and Mile 6 RD.
Requesting approval to pay the 2013 County & District Clerks' Association of Texas, membership dues in the total amount of $110.00 for Laura Hinojosa, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor.
| 07/20-26/13 | $516,608.81 |
| 07/27-31/13 | $223,839.96 |
| 08/01-02/13 | $190,282.70 |
| TOTAL | $930,731.47 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
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).
Purchasing Department - Add fuel card users
Safety Department - Add fuel card users
Department of Health & Human Services - Delete fuel card users
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval with the provision that Valde Guerra sign the document.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Requesting approval & authority to enter into a three (3) year commercial alarm monitoring services and execute vendor's required commercial alarm monitoring agreement with Alan Yoder Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Superior Alarms for the following departments through the requisitions noted below, effective upon approval:
Note: *-Denotes vendor's discount from awarded amount of $20.00/mo.
| Department's | Req #'s | Location | Monthly Rate | Account Number |
| Treasurer's | 240526 | 2810 S. Hwy 281 Edinburg, Texas | $15.00* | 3-1100-415-16-150-001-0-413 |
| Elections | 239885 | 101 S. 10th Ave. Edinburg, Texas | $15.00* | 3-1100-414-00-130-001-0-413 |
Requesting authority to add 1 fax lan line to a previously approved 36-month copier (capital) lease agreement consent agenda on 3/26/2013 AI-37672 through our membership/participation with (TPASS) Texas Procurement & Support Services awarded vendor, Xerox Corporation contract number 985-L2 through requisition #236796 in the amount of $19.27. This agreement modifies the current copier lease with a total copier lease payment of $263.86/month.
NO ACTION taken on this item.
1. Invoice No. 11324492-$2,117.76 "Tom Gill/Liberty Road Project"-C-12-246-10-16;
2. Invoice No. 11324496-$3,300.00 "La Homa"-C-08-031-02-12;
3. Invoice No. 11324501-$10,613.00 "La Homa ROW-WA#1 Limits SH 495 to FM 1924";
4. Invoice No. 11324505-$5,850.00 "Mile 2 WA#1 Moorefield Rd West to SH 364";
5. Invoice No. 11324506-$2,959.20 "Mile 2 N. WA#2 Inspiration to Moorefield Rd"
Mr. Eufracio noted that there was an error on item 4, yet all items needed to be addressed according to Legal Counsel.
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 for items 1-5.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Requesting authority to enter into a 36-month new copier (capital) lease through our membership/participation with (TPASS) Texas Procurement and Support Services awarded vendor, Xerox Corporation contract 985-L2 with authorized dealer Dahill for use at the New Hidalgo County Sheriff Sub-Station located in Precinct #1 through the following requisitions: 241463 and 241465.
1. Previous Agenda Item #33837 on September 4, 2012: To allow the continuation of the RTK Agreement (legal has reviewed and approved document) with North American Western Data d/b/a Western Data Systems for the Satellite and Cellular Phone Systems Service in connection with the existing "Trimble Rover Kit" equipment/system through the life term of the equipment/software/hardware/maintenance/support services in place for the user department including the approval to pay this annual continuous service fee in the amount of $250.00 through assigned requisition #235861; and
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 20th day of August, 2013
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Virginia Jones, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on August 20, 2013.
Signed this 20th__ day of August, 2013
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy