BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 25th day of February 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 JOSEPH PALACIOS |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 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 February 25,2014 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the exception of Items 11.C.2 and 11.K to be pulled for discussion.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
2. Requesting approval to pay for the Hidalgo County Baby Cafe 224 and Edinburg Baby Cafe BC277 License Renewal Fee in the amount of $150.00 (each) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor Requisition #251813.
3. Requesting approval to pay Rio Grande City Police Department Alarm permit for the Rio Grande City WIC in the amount of $25.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Fee Report for the Month of January 2014 $548,397.86
Revised November 2013 Monthly Fee Report $443,066.07
Houston Pipe Line Company LP:
* Across and under Chihuahua Road approximately 0.61 miles (approx. 3,212 feet) north of FM 1427, Military Road.
* Across and under 3 Mile Line Road approximately 0.35 miles (approx. 1,865 feet) west of Iowa Rd.
* Across and under Moorefield Road approximately 1.6 miles (8,466 feet) north of FM 681
North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
Pueblo De Palmas Subdivision No. 15
* 16" Bore 230 feet north from the centerline of Ramseyer Road- Boring East to West
* 16" Bore 500 feet north from the centerline of Ramseyer Road- Boring East to West
* 16" Bore 762 feet north from the centerline of Ramseyer Road- Boring East to West
* 16" Bore 50 feet east from the centerline of Cesar Chavez Road- Boring South to North
* 16" Bore 960 feet east from the centerline of Cesar Chavez Road- Boring South to North
Request approval of 2014 Tax Assessor-Collectors Association membership dues with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor for the following individuals: Pablo "Paul" Villarreal, Fernando Cantu, Neida S. Chavana, Sandra D. Diaz, Julio C. Espinosa, Rodolfo Flores, Joe E. Jaramillo, Melinda G. Mendoza & Eva Mireles.
Requesting approval to pay the following 2014 membership fees for District Clerk Laura Hinojosa with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor:
1) 2014 County & District Clerks' Association of Texas $110.00 (req. 248998)
2) 2014 Texas District Court Alliance (TDCA) $50.00 (req. 248983)
3) 2014 Texas Association of Domestic Relations Office (TADRO) $25.00 (req. 248996)
| 02/01-07/14 | $377,090.78 |
| 02/08-14/14 | $273,498.34 |
| TOTAL | $650,589.12 |
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. Invoice No. HC-PCT4-001-$4,675.00-01/04/12 thru 01/31/12
2. Invoice No. HC-PCT4-002-$3,390.00-02/01/12 thru 02/29/12
3. Invoice No. HC-PCT4-003-$14,365.00-03/01/12 thru 03/30/12
4. Invoice No. HC-PCT4-004-$540.00-04/01/12 thru 04/30/12
5. Invoice No. HC-PCT4-005-$1,195.00-05/01/12 thru 05/31/12
6. Invoice No. HC-PCT4-006-$1,270.00-06/01/12 thru 06/30/12
7. Invoice No. HC-PCT4-007-$2,750.00-07/01/12 thru 07/31/12
8. Invoice No. HC-PCT4-008-$2,195.00-01/02/13 thru 01/31/13
9. Invoice No. HC-PCT4-009-$7,705.00-02/01/13 thru 02/28/13
10. Invoice No. HC-PCT4-010-$3,950.00-03/01/13 thru 03/31/13
11. Invoice No. HC-PCT4-011-$2,215.00-04/01/13 thru 04/30/13
12. Invoice No. HC-PCT4-012-$4,085.00-05/01/13 thru 05/31/13
13. Invoice No. HC-PCT4-13-$3,160.00-06/01/13 thru 06/30/13
14. Invoice No. HC-PCT4-14-$915.00-07/01/13 thru 07/31/13
Total amount: $52,410.00
2. Requesting approval to exercise the second (2nd) & FINAL of the additional two (2) one (1) year option to extend with Yoder Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Advanced Paging in connection to contract# E-13-110-03-12 (C-12-017A-03-20) for the purposes of "Pager Services" for Hidalgo County, under the same rates, terms and conditions as provided in the current contract, effective, 03/20/14.
Mr. Eufracio had a concern over this Vendors expired insurance. Mrs. Marty Salazar that the vendor has been advised and recommended approval.
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 said compliance.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Authority to exercise the third (3rd) year of the additional nine (9) one (1) year options to extend/renew as provided in the current agreement in connection to contract# E-13-070-02-12 (C-11-026-03-21) with O.E. Investments, LTD., for the purposes of the: Lease of Tower Space for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, effective, 03/01/14.
Requesting authority to enter into a new 36-month (capital) lease copier agreement for a Ricoh Aficio MP5002SP through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, RICOH USA / GE RICOH USA contract DIR-SDD-1674 through Requisition #249861 in the amount of $212.13/month-equipment, B/W impressions @ $64.00/month-service with a total of $276.13/month, effective upon approval.
Requesting authority to enter into a new 36-month (capital) lease copier agreement for a Ricoh Aficio MPC4503 through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, RICOH USA / GE RICOH USA contract DIR-SDD-1674 through Requisition #252201 in the amount of $216.22/month-equipment, B/W impressions @ $48.30/month-service & color impressions @ $128.40/month-service with a total of $392.92/month, effective upon approval.
1. Recommending for HCCC to reject all bids received for “Drainage Spillway Construction for Hoehn Drive Subdivision” (RFB# CAP-13-274-09-18-YSI) as Hidalgo County ‘s agreement with TxDoT expired prior to completing procurement process;
2. Requesting authority to re-advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications, legal notice etc.) as attached hereto for the above mentioned Pct 4 BCAP project (CC approved 08-27-13) once agreement is in place.
Mr. Eufracio stated that when an item is lost, it is recommended to file a police report and in this case no police report has been provided. Mrs. Salazar explained that the items may have been surplused without the proper paperwork and nothing indicates they were lost or stolen; therefore, there is no need to file a police report. The occurance was prior to the current District Clerk's administration and there is no way of knowing an exact time or place when the items went missing. Mrs. Salazar recommended approval.
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
Requesting authority to enter into a new 36-month (capital) lease copier agreement for a Ricoh Aficio MP 301SPF through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, RICOH USA / GE RICOH USA contract DIR-SDD-1674 through Requisition #249797 in the amount of $44.45/month-equipment & B/W impressions @ $27.50/month-service with a total of $71.95/month, effective upon approval.
2. Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications - requirements, legal notice and draft contract etc.) as attached hereto for H. C. Sheriff's Office "Professional Physician Services for Inmates" RFQ No. 2014-009 including the authority to re-advertise project in the event that no packets are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
Requesting authority to enter into a 36-month new (capital) lease copier for a Ricoh Aficio MP C4503 through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, RICOH USA / GE RICOH USA contract DIR-SDD-1674 through Requisition #249560 in the amount of $193.04/month-equipment, B/W impressions @ $69.00/month & color impressions @ $175.48 = $244.48/month-service with a total of $437.52/month, effective upon approval.
A. ACT Pipe & Supply;
B. L & R PRECAST CONCRETE WORKS;
C. RIO VALLEY PIPE;
D. CONTECH PIPES;
E. FERGUSON PIPES;
F. HLD SUPPLY WATERWORKS.
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 25th day of February, 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 February 25, 2014.
Signed this 25th day of February 2014
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy