SPECIAL MEETING - April 2, 2014
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 2nd day of April 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 September 11, 2012 9:00 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the exception of Item 10.G to be pulled for discussion.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
1.
AI-43882
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.)
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2.
2014 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-43863
2014 - Tax Office (1100)
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B.
AI-43853
2014 - Facilities Management (1100)
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C.
AI-43826
2014 - HIDTA (1252)
Attachments:
D.
AI-43803
2014 - 1115 Waiver DSRIP (1100)
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E.
AI-43668
2014 - I. T. / Info Tech Dept. (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-43673
2014 - 275th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-43672
2014 - WIC (1292)
Attachments:
H.
AI-43727
2014 - Dept of Budget & Management (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-43679
2014 - Co. Wide Adm (1100)
Attachments:
J.
AI-43749
2014 - Safety Division (1100)
Attachments:
K.
AI-43774
2014 - Executive Office (1100)
Attachments:
L.
AI-43691
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1100)
Attachments:
M.
AI-43678
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. - Immunization (1293)
N.
AI-43658
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. - PPCPS / BDS (1293)
Attachments:
O.
AI-43667
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. / T.B. Control (1293)
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P.
AI-43787
2014 - Pct. #1 Parks (1100)
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Q.
AI-43771
2014 - Pct. #1 Sanitation (1100)
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R.
AI-43847
2014 - Pct 2 San Juan CRC (1100)
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S.
AI-43636
2014 - Pct. #3 Parks (1100)
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T.
AI-43817
2014 - Pct. 4 Rd. Maint. (1200)
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3.
2014 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-43851
Constable Pct. 4 (1100): Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm to Constable Pct. 4 in the total amount of $30,000 to fund anticipated expenditures.
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B.
AI-43850
Executive Office (1100): Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from General Litigation to Executive Office in the total amount of $26,975.00 to fund a vehicle purchase and deficit balances.
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C.
AI-43848
Pct 2 San Juan CRC (1100): Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Parks to Pct 2 San Juan CRC in the amount of $3,300.00.
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D.
AI-43681
Constable Pct. 1 (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Constable Pct. 1 in the amount of $4,320.00 to fund data cards for the constable vehicles.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Constable Pct. 1 in the amount of $4,320.00 to fund data cards for the constable vehicles.
Attachments:
E.
AI-43683
Constable Pct. 2 (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Constable Pct. 2 in the amount of $4,320.00 to fund data cards for the constable vehicles.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Constable Pct. 2 in the amount of $4,320.00 to fund data cards for the constable vehicles.
Attachments:
F.
AI-43684
Constable Pct. 3 (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Constable Pct. 3 in the amount of $4,320.00 to fund data cards for the constable vehicles.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Constable Pct. 3 in the amount of $4,320.00 to fund data cards for the constable vehicles.
Attachments:
G.
AI-43685
Constable Pct. 4 (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Constable Pct. 4 in the amount of $8,640.00 to fund data cards for the constable vehicles.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Constable Pct. 4 in the amount of $8,640.00 to fund data cards for the constable vehicles.
Attachments:
H.
AI-43686
Insurance (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Admin. - Contingency in the amount of $364.00 to fund the invoice by Montalvo Insurance for changes done throughout the 2013 property and casualty insurance policy.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Admin. - Contingency in the amount of $364.00 to fund the invoice by Montalvo Insurance for changes done throughout the 2013 property and casualty insurance policy.
Attachments:
I.
AI-43767
Info Tech Dept (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Info Tech Dept in the amount of $1,709.14.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Info Tech Dept in the amount of $1,709.14.
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4.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-43783
1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
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5.
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra:
A.
AI-43769
Right of Way:
North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
* Campbell Subdivision
Roosevelt Road bore from North to South: 2" bore 1,371 feet East from the centerline of Valverde Road and 2" bore 1,697 feet East from the centerline of Valverde Road.
North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
* Campbell Subdivision
Roosevelt Road bore from North to South: 2" bore 1,371 feet East from the centerline of Valverde Road and 2" bore 1,697 feet East from the centerline of Valverde Road.
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B.
AI-43739
Approval of payment for revised invoice dated 3/11/2014 in the amount of $364.00 as submitted by Montalvo Insurance Agency for additional adjustments to the 2013 County Wide Commercial Property Policy #35834670, as listed below, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
| Coverage Change | Effective date of Change |
Property Address |
| Added Buildings | 1/31/2013 | 8310 W. State Hwy 107, Mission, Texas (Pct 3 Motor Pool) |
| Delete Building | 2/1/2013 | 1916 Tesoro Blvd., Pharr, Texas (Urban County) |
| Delete Building | 2/12/2013 | 515 Palmview Commercial Dr., Palmview, Texas (Palmview Annex) |
| Added Buildings | 2/12/2013 | 1208 Paula Dr., Palmview, Texas (Head Start Bldg #3) |
| Added Contents | 2/19/2013 | 111 S. 9th Ave., Edinburg, Texas (Lease property for 430th D.C.) |
| Delete Building | 2/28/2013 | 2800 W. Mile 7 Rd., Mission, Texas (demo. bldg. @ Pct 3 Drainage) |
| Reduced Contents | 8/29/2013 | 9805 N. 10th St., McAllen, Texas (Safety Division) |
| Added Contents | 10/2/2013 | N. 10th & McIntyre St., Edinburg, Texas (Judicial Modular Complex) |
| Added Contents | 10/3/2013 | 3003 E. Mile 11 N., Weslaco, Texas (Sheriff Substation) |
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C.
AI-43844
Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #122335
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6.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-43655
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| H0900.99.040.0022.02 | Rgv Preventative Care | $2,509.21 |
| J2260.02.000.0001.00 | Corelogic Commercial Real Estate | $13,599.77 |
| J5700.70.000.0007.00 | Transmaritime Inc | $2,720.67 |
| K2400.00.000.0100.02 | Auto Zone | $23,260.03 |
| S2332.00.000.0002.00 | Capcor Weslaco Ltd | $3,913.61 |
| T4545.00.001.0005.00 | Corelogic Commercial Real Estate | $2,790.18 |
| T4545.00.001.0007.00 | Corelogic Commercial Real Estate | $2,757.73 |
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B.
AI-43832
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| E3300.00.291.0006.00 | BAC TAX SERVICES | $3,423.70 |
| E5662.00.000.0003.00 | MR OR MRS OTON GUERRERO JR | $2,853.17 |
| M5200.00.157.0010.00 | LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON | $26,889.02 |
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Membership Dues:
A.
AI-43693
Public Defenders:
Requesting approval to pay 2014 Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association membership dues in the amount of $250.00 ($50.00, per member) Requisition #254028 for the following Public Defender's employees listed below, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Employee Name - Title
Gina Vela - Public Defender II
Christina L. Conway - Public Defender II
Lawrence Esparza - Public DefenderII
Jennifer A. Narvaez - Public Defender III
Michael S. Parson - Public Defender II
Requesting approval to pay 2014 Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association membership dues in the amount of $250.00 ($50.00, per member) Requisition #254028 for the following Public Defender's employees listed below, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Employee Name - Title
Gina Vela - Public Defender II
Christina L. Conway - Public Defender II
Lawrence Esparza - Public DefenderII
Jennifer A. Narvaez - Public Defender III
Michael S. Parson - Public Defender II
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8.
Headstart:
A.
AI-43627
Approval of Program Financial Monthly Report
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B.
AI-43631
Approval of Special Services Monthly Report
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C.
AI-43630
Approval of Texas Department of Agriculture Meals and Snacks Monthly Report
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D.
AI-43629
Approval of Children's Applications for Program Year 2013-2014
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9.
IT Department - Renan Ramirez:
A.
AI-43425
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Authorization and approval to deactive wireless service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-1779 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
Authorization and approval to deactive wireless service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-1779 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
| Description: | Employee Name / Employee ID: | MDN: |
| Cell Phone | Luis F. Izaguirre / 149063 | 956-578-5834 |
| Cell Phone | Robert Vela / 176311 | 956-292-6208 |
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10.
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-43741
Acceptance and approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $54,665.64 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC, contracted vendor for Regal Estates Subdivisions (Pct. 3) as submitted & reviewed by project engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering- (C-CAP-13-192-07-30).
B.
AI-43755
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice #3514 in the amount of $66,056.55 for professional services rendered as submitted by project engineer, R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation through Contract C-03-167-06-03 (Supplemental Agreement #5) for Nolana Loop Road.
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C.
AI-43514
Acceptance of Invoice #3504 in the amount of $10,366.55 as submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation with approval of payment for professional services rendered through Contract C-12-314-01-29 Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to WA#1 for the Rancho Blanco Road Project.
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D.
AI-43737
Approval of Invoice #05-196(A2) in the amount of $1,973.00 from Hinojosa Engineering, Inc., contracted engineer for "Penitas Landfill Survey".
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E.
AI-43635
Acceptance and approval to enter into a 36-months waste services (non-hazardous) agreements Allied Waste Services through assigned requisition #253557 for the following locations/sites:
1. La Mansion-2401 N. Moorefield Rd.;
2. Pct. 3 JPS & Constable's Office-730 Breyfogle;
3. Precinct 3 Multiplex-722 Breyfogle;
all located within the Pct. #3-Mission area including the executing of any applicable documents by County Judge or CC member.
2. Pct. 3 JPS & Constable's Office-730 Breyfogle;
3. Precinct 3 Multiplex-722 Breyfogle;
all located within the Pct. #3-Mission area including the executing of any applicable documents by County Judge or CC member.
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F.
AI-43565
Requesting approval to exercise the sixty (60) day extension option as provided under the current contract between Hidalgo County and Pavement Markings, Inc. for "Striping/Marking of County Parking Lots, Etc. for Hidalgo County, under the same rates, terms and conditions, so as to have no lapse in services while the procurement process is completed.
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G.
AI-43660
Roy Cazares, HR Coordinator for the District Attorney's Office, is formally requesting the removal of Fixed Assets listed in Exhibit A. All pertinent and back up information is attached.
Mr. Eufracio, County Auditor, explained that this Item was to have police reports attached as requested by his office at a previous meeting. There were no police reports attached; therefore, he recommended no action. NO ACTION was taken at that time.
This Item was brought back during regular session, Commissioner Hector "Tito" Palacios was not present.
Mrs. Marty Salazar commented that there was no reason for a police report to be attached because there are no allegations of theft. The wherabouts are unknown of the particular item. She recommended approval.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Mr. Eufracio, County Auditor, explained that this Item was to have police reports attached as requested by his office at a previous meeting. There were no police reports attached; therefore, he recommended no action. NO ACTION was taken at that time.
This Item was brought back during regular session, Commissioner Hector "Tito" Palacios was not present.
Mrs. Marty Salazar commented that there was no reason for a police report to be attached because there are no allegations of theft. The wherabouts are unknown of the particular item. She recommended approval.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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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 2nd day of April, 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 April 2, 2014.
Signed this 2nd day of April 2014
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 2nd day of April, 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 April 2, 2014.
Signed this 2nd day of April 2014
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy