BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 28th day of January A.D., 2014, 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-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following proceedings were had, to-wit:
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AGENDA CC REGULAR CONSENT COMMISSIONERS' COURT January 28, 2014 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS , the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the exception of 6.A, 12.A, 12.B, 12.M, 12.O, and 12.P to be pulled for discussion.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer within CO2010A&B Program126 to Program123 in the amount of $11,965.63.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Facilities Management (Program 001) to Courts Modular (Program 048) in the amount of $499.64 to fund the purchase of baby changing tables needed.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from various accounts to Co Wide Law Enf in the amount of $5,650 to fund other services expenditures.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from RGV Food Bank (Dept 125) to Predatory Animals (Dept 125) in the amount of $6,792.00 for predatory animal control
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Texas DPS (Dept. 125) to Mailing Services (Dept. 125) in the amount of $12,000.00 to fund lease of postage machine.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Texas DPS (Dept 125) to Executive Office (Dept 125) in the amount of $17,566.28 for operational expenses
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Jury Fees to Co Wide Adm. Contingency in the amount of $90,731.65.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Admin. - Contingency in the amount of $90,731.65 to fund the property and casualty insurance paid to Montalvo Insurance.
Fee Report for the Month of December 2013 $441,934.12
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
* North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: Cliff Harbison Subdivision: Will be encasing an existing 8" waterline 75 feet east of the centerline of FM 88 on both the north and south sides of Mile 16N.
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| A5720.00.000.0001.00 | DAVID CROOK | $6,010.75 |
| M2200.10.000.0001.00 | BAC TAX SERVICES | $3,500.02 |
Approval of 2014 IRWA Membership Dues for Roy Gonzales and Danny Guzman in the amount of $ 410.00 (Req.#250283 & 250288)with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to renew the membership for the 2014 Justice of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas for the following 16 individuals: Constable Celestino Avila Jr., Chief Deputy Jose Espinosa, Sergeant Martin Blanco, Pedro Escalon, Raul Lozano Jr., John Paul Sauceda, Sara Flores, Julio Gonzales, Daniel Marichalar, Mario Cavazos, Salvador Quiroz, Diomar Glavan, Abimael Garcia, Roberto Alvarez, Rosario Aguilar and Samantha Delgadillo.
Requisition number (249510) in the total amount of $585.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor.
2. Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
| 01/04-10/14 | $515,479.75 |
| 01/11-17/14 | $351,089.50 |
| TOTAL | $866,569.25 |
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).
1. A Sign Language Company for: "Sign Language Interpreting Services (Courtroom Only)" for Hidalgo County.
2. South Texas Interpreters for the Deaf for: "Sign Language Interpreting Services (Non-Courtroom Only)" for Hidalgo County.
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 subject to compliance with insurance certificate for Items 1 and 2.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Marty Salazar stated the agenda caption should state $11,965.63 instead of $11,956.63.
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 with the correction.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Requesting acceptance and approval of final payment in the amount of $62,354.46 for installation of "Lights to South Tower Park Facility"submitted by Herrera & Hunt, Inc., awarded through HCDE - Choice Facility Partners (JOC) .
2. Acceptance and approval of "Certificate of Substantial Completion" as submitted by JOC, Herrera & Hunt, Inc. reflecting the completion date of 01/22/2014 for Project#2013-121-OGG-Project Lights to South Tower Park Facility.
1. Requesting acceptance and approval of final payment in the amount $17,043.13 for installation of "electrical to include, but not limited to, lighting/materials and any other appurtenances as may be needed at the restroom facility" at the Lopezville Baseball Park submitted by Herrera & Hunt, Inc., awarded through HCDE - Choice Facility Partners (JOC) .
2. Requesting acceptance and approval of "Certificate of Substantial Completion" as submitted by JOC, Herrera & Hunt, Inc. reflecting the completion date of 01/22/2014 for "Project #2013-249-OGG-Project Installation of "electrical to include, but not limited to, lighting/materials and any other appurtenances as need at the restroom facility" at the Lopezville Baseball Park.
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
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
2. Authority to advertise a Request for Proposal for "Title Report Services-Pool" for Hidalgo County.
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
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 28th day of January, 2014
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 January 28, 2014.
Signed this 28th day of January 2014
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy