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SPECIAL MEETING - May 20, 2014

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on thid 20th day of May 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:

    
AGENDA
CC REGULAR CONSENT
COMMISSIONERS' COURT
May 20, 2014
10:00 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 Items 3.B, 10.B, 13.G, and 13.J.1 to be pulled for discussion.

Vote: 5 - 0 Unanimously

 
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.
 
2014 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-44601
2014 - County Commissioners (1200)
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-44595
2014 - HIDTA / Justice Funds (1254)
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-44548
2014 - 139th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-44305
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. / 1115 Waiver DSRIP (1100)
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-44398
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. / T.B. Control (1293)
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-44402
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Immunization (1293)
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-44430
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. / RLSS (1293)
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-44470
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. / T.B. Control (1293)
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-44473
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. - Clinics (1100)
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-44480
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. - T.B. Elimination (1293)
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-44301
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100)
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-44488
2014 - Pct. #1 Sanitation  (1100)
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-44538
2014 - Pct. #1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-44581
2014 - Pct. #2 Adm. (1200) 
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-44579
2014 - Pct. #2 CRC Alamo (1100) 
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-44428
2014 - Pct. #2 Sanitation (1100) 
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-44530
2014 - Pct. #4 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-44529
2014 - Pct. #4 Rd. Maint. (1200)
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-44375
2014 - Pct. #4 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-44314
2014 - Planning Dept. (1100)
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-44322
2014 - Elections Department (1283)
Attachments:
 
V.
AI-44337
2014 - County Court at Law # 2 (1100) 
Attachments:
 
W.
AI-44378
2014 - Constable Pct. 3 LBSP (1284) 
Attachments:
 
X.
AI-44303
2014 - Elections (1100)
Attachments:
 
Y.
AI-44526
2014 - Elections Dept. (1100)
Attachments:
 
Z.
AI-44397
2014 - Elections Department  (1100)
Attachments:
 
AA.
AI-44405
2014 - Facilities Management (1100) 
Attachments:
 
BB.
AI-44431
2014 - Elections Dept. (1100)
Attachments:
 
CC.
AI-44439
2014 - 430th District Court (1100) 
Attachments:
 
DD.
AI-44349
2014 - Human Services (1100)
Attachments:
 
EE.
AI-44447
2014 - Hidalgo Sheriff's Office / Jail (1100)
Attachments:
 
FF.
AI-44451
2014 - WIC (1292)
Attachments:
 
GG.
AI-44460
2014 - Tax Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
HH.
AI-44462
2014 - Constable Pct. #4 (1100)
Attachments:
 
II.
AI-44457
2014 - I. T. Department (1100)
Attachments:
 
JJ.
AI-44461
2014 - I. T. Department (1100)
Attachments:
 
KK.
AI-44465
2014 - Sheriff's Office Operation Stonegarden (1284)
Attachments:
 
LL.
AI-44299
2014 - 398th DC (1100) 
Attachments:
 
MM.
AI-44475
2014 - 449th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
NN.
AI-44476
2014 - Purchasing Dept. (1100)
Attachments:
 
OO.
AI-44474
2014 - Safety Division (1100)
Attachments:
 
PP.
AI-44504
2014 - Human Services (1100)
Attachments:
 
QQ.
AI-44523
2014 -  Justice Crt Bldg Sec (1245)
Attachments:
 
RR.
AI-44467
2014 - Constable Pct. #2 (1100)
Attachments:
 
SS.
AI-44445
2014 - H.R. / Civil Services (1100) 
Attachments:
 
TT.
AI-44444
2014 - Human Resources (1100) 
Attachments:
 
UU.
AI-44298
2014 - Jail / Adult Detention Facility (1100)
Attachments:
 
VV.
AI-44102
2014 - 92nd District Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
3.
 
2014 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-44567
Human Resources (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from General Litigation to Civil Service in the amount of $20,000.00 for legal services expenditures.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-44594
Pct.1 (1315): Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from program no.096 to program no.045, in the total amount of $4,692.62.

NO ACTION taken on this Item.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-44585
Facilities Mgmt (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm.-Contingency to Facilities Mgmt in the amount of $19,695.34 for Other R&M Srv & Supplies expenditures.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-44486
Pct1 Sanitation (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Pct1 Sanitation in the amount of $2,507.47 for equipment & vehicle repair & maintenance expenditures. 
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-44531
Pct. #4 Road and Bridge Fund (1200):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer within Road and Bridge Fund (1200) from program (007) to program (005) in the amount of $3,000.00.
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-44533
Pct. #4 Parks (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Parks (program 009) to Sunflower Park (program 132) in the amount of $2,025.60 for the Sunflower Park- Urban County Project.
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-44321
Public Defender (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Public Defender in the amount of $1,200.00 for travel in county and printing & binding. 
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-44449
Sheriff's Office (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Sheriff Office (program 001) to Adult Detention Jail (program 002) in the amount of $2,000.00 to cover dry cleaning services and notary bonds expenditures.
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-44583
Human Services - 1115 Waiver UC (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to the 1115 Waiver UC to fund aid to non-govt agency expenditures. 
 
4.
 
Interfund transfers:
 
A.
AI-44574
Precinct No.3 TxDOT:

1. Approval of 2014 interfund transfer from 2001 Certificates of Obligation fund (1331) to TxDOT fund (1315) in the amount of $13,294.69

2. Approval of 2014 interfund transfer from 2010 A&B Certificates of Obligation fund (1342) to TxDOT fund (1315) in the amount of $31,745.31
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-44401
Pct. 4 Lift Station-SCCRC (1100)
Approval of 2014 interfund transfer from R&B (1200) to Pct. 4 Lift Station-SCRRC (1100) in the amount of $359,369.06.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-44403
Pct. 4 Linn San Manuel Beautification (1100)
Approval of 2014 interfund transfer from R&B (1200) to Pct. 4 Linn San Manuel Beautification (1100) in the amount of $36,963.65.
Attachments:
 
5.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-44527
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)
 
6.
 
County Treasurer:
 
A.
AI-44482
Approval of Hidalgo County Monthly Investment Reports for January, February & March 2014.
 
7.
 
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-44464
District Attorney's Office - Monthly Checks Fee Report - April 2014
Attachments:
 
8.
 
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra:
 
A.
AI-44563
Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #172456
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-44508
Right of Way:
*  LRE Operating, LLC:
3" wall seamless steel, Fusion Bond Epoxy Coated Pipeline installed by boring Schedule 80 Easement requested 2.1 miles north of the Jara Chinas Rd/ FM 2221 intersection on Jara Chinas Road.
Attachments:
 
9.
 
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-44332
Account Number Payer Amount
G7000.02.000.0014.00 Lone Star National Bank $2952.80
N3400.00.000.2293.03 Texas National Bank $4277.58
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-44441
Account Number Payer Amount
A0800.00.000.1098.03 Betts Oil & Butane  Inc $3,339.00
C2255.00.000.0002.00 Walgreens $3,473.58
E3200.99.00J.0002.13 Follett Higher Education Group $8,677.04
J5700.00.008.0007.10 Guillermo Borrego $3,595.33
K0550.99.000.0003.00 EL Gran Chaparral Auto Transportes Llc $4,160.48
M1120.99.000.0000.F4 Universal Hospital Services $2,584.43
M3920.00.005.0014.00 Corelogic $3,438.64
M3920.00.005.0014.00 Corelogic $3,452.77
P8500.00.000.0191.10 Law Office of Richard A Cantu Pc $3,579.79
S5380.02.000.0003.00 Spikes Motor Company Inc $2,572.69
S5380.02.000.0002.00 Spikes Motor Company Inc $3,716.88
S7041.02.000.0011.00 Loan Care $2,562.08
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-44440
Account Number Payer Amount
E8465.02.001.0000.00 SOUTHWEST SECURITIES,  FSB $13,005.12
Attachments:
 
10.
 
Membership Dues:
 
A.
AI-44384
Probate Court (1100):
Requesting approval to pay Licensed Court Reporter Interpreter Renewal Fees to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the amount of $50.00 for Oscar De La Cruz, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
 
B.
AI-44406
County Commissioners (1100):
Approval to pay Hidalgo County membership dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following:
Vendor Amount Year Acct. # Req. #
US/Mexico Border Counties Coalition 11,314.08 2014 4-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 255724

Mr. Eufracio, County Auditor, stated the Item should not be paid due to the County not receiving any benefit from the coalition.  Mr. valde Guerra, Executive Officer, explained that they are membership dues in which the County is a member of and are due rightfully.

     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.

     Vote: 5 -0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
 
11.
 
Headstart:
 
A.
AI-44424
Approval of Texas Department of Agriculture Meals and Snacks Monthly Report: April 2014
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-44426
Approval of the Learning Accomplishment Profile Diagnostic (LAP-D) Post Report
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-44425
Approval of Special Services Monthly Report: April 2014
 
D.
AI-44423
Approval of Children's Applications for 2014-2015
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-44422
Approval of Program Financial Report: April 2014
Attachments:
 
12.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-44296
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $753,296.88 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 04/26/14 to 05/09/14.

04/26-30/14 $210,603.14
05/01-02/14 $159,556.82
05/03-09/14 $383,136.92
TOTAL $753,296.88

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
B.
AI-44558
2014 Salary & Fringes Sweep (1100):
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries and FICA fringes from various departments to County Wide Administration- Contingency.
 
13.
 
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).
 
A.
AI-44591
Requesting authority to execute required scope of work for the purchase of 100 hours of remote technical support previously approved by CC consent agenda AI-43551 on 3/25/2014 for the County wide network through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor Calence, LLC dba Insight Networking DIR-SDD-1369.  Previously approved by vendor with a County Purchase order.
 
B.
AI-44592
1.  Requesting approval of payment for invoice # 11324809 in the amount of $120,278.88 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers in connection to C-12-126-10-16 (PO# 700265) for the 10th Street Extension Project.

2.  Requesting approval of payment for invoice # 11324803 in the amount of $39,698.61 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers in connection to C-13-336-12-10 (PO# 703928) for the FM1925 Phase II project.

3.  Requesting approval of payment for invoice #  11324816 in the amount of $12,785.00 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers in connection to C-13-178-08-20 (PO# 696996) for the FM 2220 Ware Rd. Project.
 
C.
AI-44569
I T-Information Technology Department:
Requesting authority to enter into a new 36-month (capital) lease copier agreement for a Ricoh Aficio MP C4503 through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, RICOH USA, INC contract DIR-SDD-1674 through Requisition #254822 in the amount of $159.94/month-equipment, B/W impressions @ $17.25/month-service & color impressions @ $64.20/month-service with a total of $241.39/month, effective upon approval.
 
D.
AI-44363
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's option to extend Contract #C-13-013-05-28 with Delta Specialties for the one (1) year option (final year) with the same rates, terms and conditions for the provision of " Traffic Road Signs & Misc. Equipment"-Hidalgo County.
 
E.
AI-44380
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirement agreement etc.) as attached hereto for: Judge Mario E. Ramirez, Jr. Juvenile Justice Center- "Drug Test Collection Services" -RFB NO.: 2014-120-00-00-MEG including the re-advertising of projects in the event no bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. 
 
F.
AI-44343
Approval of Invoice #3 in the amount of $1,841.00 submitted by contracted engineer, Hinojosa Engineering, Inc., in connection with professional services rendered for:  "Penitas Landfill Survey."
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-44385
Authority to exercise the one (1) year extension option as provided under current contract for "Leasing/Rental of Vehicles" for Hidalgo County under the same rates, terms, and conditions with Enterprise Renta A Car.

     On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES ,the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to vendor proving current Accord insurance certificate for compliance purposes.

     Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
 
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-44393
Acceptance & approval of Invoice Nos. 1139-$8,269.52 & #1140-$16,926.47 submitted by contracted vendor, Prodigy Construction Management, LLC- contract #C-13-276-09-10, for the provision of construction management services for: "Repair and Renovation for the 1st and 2nd Floors of the Former Administration Building".
 
I.
AI-44394
Acceptance and approval of invoice no. 19 in the amount $8,859.95 submitted by Alcocer Garcia Associates, Inc., contracted architect for the, "Remodel of Existing Old Administration Building (1st & 2nd floors)"- C-08-131-08-07.
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-44409
1.  Requesting authority to exercise the additional one (1) year option to extend/renew as provided in the current contract for: ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEM MAINTENANCE and REPAIR SERVICES (on an as needed basis)- Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, under the same rates, terms and conditions with MONTGOMERY TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS LLC.
 
Ms. Marty Salazar stated that this vendor is not required to submit insurance.

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.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

2.  Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance, and approval to exercise the automatic one (1) year renewal as stated in the current "Memorandum of Understanding" (MOU)-E-13-160-04-30 (C-07-225-05-08) for "Prenatal Health Care Services of Inmates" between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and Hidalgo County Health Department.

3.  Re-statement and notification of continuing with same rates, terms and conditions under current Intergovernmental Agreement #79-99-0211 (IA-E-13-230-05-28), between U.S. Department of Justice (DJ)-U.S. Marshals Service and Hidalgo County for the purposes of “Detention Services” at the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Adult Detention Facility (County Jail) including other Federal Agencies as set forth below:
1) U.S. Customs
2) Border Protection/Border Patrol
 
K.
AI-44452
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's option to renew the letter of engagement services with Arbitrage Compliance Specialists, Inc. the final year of the three (3)-one (1) year extension as provided in RFQ NO: 2011-070-03-16-VYG for the "Arbitrage Calculation Services" with the same rates, terms and conditions.
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-44483
Requesting approval of final payment for Invoice # 3549 in the amount of $ 500.00 for professional services rendered  submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation through Contract C-12-314-01-29 (WA#4) for the Pct 2 Gearhart Paving & Drainage Improvements project.
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-44484
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice # 3550 in the amount of $ 2,800 for professional services rendered  submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation through Contract C-14-085-04-08 (WA#1) for the Pct 2 Equipment and Maintenance Facility.
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-44499
Requesting approval of payment for Invoice #2014-0087 in the amount of $748.91 for professional services rendered, submitted by ERO Architects through Contract C-13-096-07-09 for the Pct 2 Equipment & Maintenance Facility.
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-44335
Precinct #2 New Administration Office:
Requesting authority to enter into a 36-month (2) new copiers (capital) lease for a Canon IR-C2225  Multi-Function System (Network print & scan copier) requisition #254674 in the amount of $130.26 + $ 68.10 for maintenance totaling $198.36/month
and a IR-C5235 Advance Copier in the amount of $210.76 + $72.50 for maintenance totaling $283.26/month through the County's membership/participation with (DIR) Texas Department of Information  Services awarded vendor Canon U.S.A, inc. c/o Canon Financial Services contract DIR-SDD-1662.
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-44450
Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, 263.151 (1), Roman Rodriquez, Director of Road & Bridge is formally requesting approval to declare as "Salvage Property" including authority to remove the items listed in Exhibit A from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 inventory, to dismantle and sell as scrap metal. 
 
Q.
AI-44506
Requesting approval of  Payment Application No. 2 in the amount of $99,280.76 for road and drainage construction submitted by RDH Site and Concrete, through Contract #C-13-250-01-14 for Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road Project, and certified for payment by project engineer, R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation. 
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 20th day of May, 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 May 20, 2014.

Signed this 20th day of May 2014




ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County


By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy