BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 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:
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AGENDA CC REGULAR HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING May 20, 2014 10:00 A.M. |
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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:
All members of the Court were counted present.
Judge Garcia led the Court and Audience in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Jaime Longoria led the Court and Audience in Prayer. Judge Garcia led the Court and Audience in a moment of silence to recognize National Police Officers Memorial Day observed on May 15th.
At this time, the Court proceeded to Item 16.A.
The Court moved to approve the Consent Agenda for the exception of Items 3.B, 10.B, 13.G, and 13.J.1 to be pulled for discussion.
Maria Champion commented on statistics stating that Hidalgo County is the eighth out of fifteen of the poorest counties in Texas and that Hidalgo County is one of the most expensive. She commented on monies spent by the County that make it more difficult for taxpayers to keep up with their property taxes.
Opal Billman stated that she comes to court to express her rights. She stated that she has been restrained from her rights for the last 17 years. She commented that the only authority the court had during her divorce was the division of community property in which was never done.
Ramiro Trevino wanted to commend Sheriff Guerra and his second in command for their hard work coming into the Sheriff’s Department. There have been changes he has implemented which reflects change and would like to see them be given authority to make changes to their administration.
Frank Traver commented on a news column on the Sheriff’s ban on Deputy’s from working at bars and nightclubs in order to tighten regulations. He stated that these areas are commonplace for illegal activity. He believes the presence of officers is a deterrent.
Ricardo Contreras, representing South Texas Literacy Coalition, wanted to invite all to a special event held at the Edinburg City Hall Courtyard on June 7, 2014. This is a fundraising event that will include food, live music and games.
Yolanda Chapa, Hidalgo County Chief Administrator, introduced Julia Benitez Sullivan as the new Director of Public Affairs. Mrs. Sullivan brings over 25 years of public relations experience and is known for rebranding the image of the University of Texas-Pan American.
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.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Requesting approval to appropriate the MAC budget in the amount of $70,604.00.
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.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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. Requesting approval to submit the grant renewal application for the Tuberculosis Federal program for FY 15 in the amount of $428,212.00. This grant requires a twenty percent local funding match.
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Approval of the Certification of Revenue as certified by the County Auditor.
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.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
3. Approval of the Budget Appropriation in the amount of $3,250.00.
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
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
Ms. Dairen Sarmiento, Health and Human Services, was present to request the contribution amount to report to the State regarding the 1115 Waiver. Mr. Cruz stated that from the 9 million dollars the County committed to contributing, they currently have 6.6 million available. Mr. Cruz stated that they will make efforts to short fund other items and possibly delete vacancies and will present the line item transfers next week to be able to fund the entire 9 million dollars. Senator Hinojosa added that for every dollar the County contributes, there is a Federal match of a dollar and a half.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES , the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to report to the State with the amount the County intends to fund on June 2nd.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
At this time, the Court proceeded to Item 6.A.
2. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement
NO ACTION taken on Items 1 and 2.
1) Renovations to Former Administration Building 1st and 2nd Floors
Alex Palacios, Prodigy, gave the court and audience an update on the renovations.
2) Update on other ongoing county owned building construction and renovation repair projects
3) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
NO ACTION taken on Items 2 and 3.
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
Approval of application for credit with Pro-Build, needed in order to purchase supplies from vendor, with authority for Valde Guerra, Executive Officer to sign documents
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Discussion, consideration and approval to enter into an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County and Tropical
Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH) for participation in the Mental Health Officer Program.
2. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor.
3. Approval to create the following positions:
| Action | Slot# | Position Title | Salary |
| Create | 001 | Deputy Constable Step I | $39,140.00 |
| Create | 002 | Deputy Constable Step I | $39,140.00 |
4. Approval of appropriation of funds.
5. Approval of salary schedule.
NO ACTION taken on Items 1 - 5.
At this time, Commissioner Hector "Tito" Palacios stepped away from the meeting.
Discussion, consideration, and approval for Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 2 for the participation in Texas 1033 Surplus Property Program.
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
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Noe Garza, Jr. as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable Lazaro Gallardo, Jr., Constable Precinct 3, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
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
Discussion, consideration, and approval to appoint Julie Cavazos as Reserve Deputy Constable by Constable Lazaro Gallardo, Jr., Constable Precinct 3, in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 86.012.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Requesting approval to reimburse JP Rosa Trevino, in accordance with Elected Official Exiting Policy procedures, the amount of $ 100.00 for registration fees that were omitted on 4/22/14 reimbursement request for seminar attended on March 23-26, 2014
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Requesting approval to process the following invoices for payment through their County Contracts but inadvertently not requisitioned by Court for a Purchase Order under the HC-PP&P:
| Vendor | Invoice No. | Account No. | Object Code | Date of Period | Totaling |
| Mountain Glacier | Various Invoices | 4-1100-412-00-001-001-0 | 631 | 11/22/2012 - 4/22/2014 | 63.00 |
| Mountain Glacier | Various Invoices | 4-1100-412-00-001-001-0 | 442 | 12/10/2013 - 4/08/2014 | 15.00 |
| Xerox Corporation | Various Invoices | 4-1100-412-00-001-001-0 | 780 | 12/05/2013 - 4/05/2014 | 529.60 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective next full pay period, 06/02/2014:
| Action | Slot# | Position Title | Budgeted/ Allowance Amount |
| Delete Clothing Allowance | 0142 | Deputy Sheriff (Step II) | $500.00 |
| Add Clothing Allowance | 0031 | Sergeant (Step I) | $500.00 |
2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
Mr. Valde Guerra, Executive Officer, inquired on whether Items such as these could be placed on the Consent Agenda due to these items being commonplace. Mr. Eufracio stated that there is no issue placing them on the Consent Agenda.
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 of Items 1 and 2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval to delete a regular vacant full time position as follows:
| Slot# | Dept/ Program |
Position Title | Budgeted Salary |
| 0001 | 280-015 | Inmate Intervention Specialist | $46,143.00 |
2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of Items 1 and 2.
Vote: 4 - 0
1. Approval to create two (2) new part time temporary positions not to exceed six (6) months, as follows:
| Action | Position Title | Slot # | Dept/Program | Proposed Budgeted Salary |
| Create | Maintenance I | T036 | 121-001 | $11,539.00 |
| Create | Maintenance I | T145 | 121-005 | $11,539.00 |
2. Approval of revised salary schedule.
Ms. Cortez made a correction to the caption stating that it should state "full time" positions.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of Items 1 and 2 with correction.
Vote: 4 - 0
1. Approval to change employment status from regular full-time to regular part-time for the following position, effective 6/02/2014:
| Action | Position Title | Slot# | Dept/ Program |
Current Rate of Pay |
Proposed Rate of Pay |
| Change Status (from FT to PT) |
Maintenance I | 0005 | 122-008 | $12.599 | $12.599 |
2. Approval of transfer.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
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 of Items 1 - 3.
Vote: 4 - 0
Slot # Position Title Budgeted Salary/Rate of Pay
T120 Clerk I $3,460.00 Annual/$10.00 Hrly
T121 Clerk I $3,460.00 Annual/$10.00 Hrly
T122 Clerk I $3,460.00 Annual/$10.00 Hrly
T123 Clerk I $3,460.00 Annual/$10.00 Hrly
T124 Clerk I $3,460.00 Annual/$10.00 Hrly
2. Approval of appropriation of funds.
3. Approval of revised salary schedule.
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 of Items 1, 2, and 3.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
| Vendor | Invoice No. | Account No. | Amount |
| Co. Wide Shop | |||
| Verizon Wireless | 9724121762 | 4-1200-431-00-122-004-0-532 | $64.05 |
| Verizon Wireless | 9724121762 | 4-1200-431-00-122-004-0-532 | $10.39 |
| Total | $74.44 | ||
| Administration | |||
| Verizon Wireless | 9724121752 | 4-1200-431-00-122-005-0-532 | $44.13 |
| Verizon Wireless | 9724121752 | 4-1200-431-00-122-005-0-532 | $66.39 |
| Total | $110.52 |
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of appropriation of funds for the Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force in the amount of $225.00
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Commander Roy Rivera read the proclamations that commend Deputy Hugo Cesar Rodriguez and Senior Deputy Manuel Morales for their service and dedication to Hidalgo County. Texas State Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa presented the Proclamations honoring the heroic acts of two Hidalgo County Sheriff's Deputies. Along with the proclamation, Deputy Rodriguez was awarded a Purple Heart for suffering serious bodily injury in the line of duty and both deputies were awarded the Medal of Valor by Hidalgo County Sheriff Eddie Guerra. The Medal of Valor was in recognition of their heroism above and beyond the call of duty, and exhibiting exceptional service beyond the normal demands of police service, and for bringing honor and services to themselves and Hidalgo County.
1. Approval of authorization for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office to continue participation in the Texas 1033 Surplus Property Program.
At this time, Commissioner Hector "Tito" Palacios joined the meeting.
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. Authorization for County Judge, as authorized official, to sign the required documents.
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
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Requesting consideration and authorization to allow Oscar Montoya, as the current licensee, to sign any and all document related to the 800 MHz transition process as required by the FCC.
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
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.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Requesting consideration and authorization for the County Judge to sign all related documents.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
| Date | Vendor | Invoice# | Amount |
| 4/1/14 | Waste Management | 4916592-1177-6 | $ 105.91 |
| 4/1/14 | Waste Management | 4916594-1177-2 | $ 130.16 |
| 4/1/14 | Waste Management | 4916593-1177-4 | $ 123.76 |
| 5/1/14 | Waste Management | 4918875-1177-3 | $ 105.73 |
| Total: | $ 465.56 |
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
1. (1) Unit in the City of San Juan, (1) unit in the City of Edcouch and (2) units in the Countywide Area in the amount of $192,800.00 to A-One Insulation.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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
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.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Presentation of Responses Received for the Purpose of Commissioners' Court Accepting the Providers as "Qualified" in Order to Proceed to the Next Phase of the Procurement Process- Negotiating Contracts:
Medical and Dental RFQ #2014-001-04-11
MEDICAL
Nuestra Clinica Del Valle, Inc. Dr. Bose, Industrial & Family Medicine, PLLC, dba/Industrial Health Works
DENTAL
The Children's Dentist Nuestra Clinica Del Valle, Inc.
MENTAL HEALTH RFQ #2014-002-04-11
Anita Sandoval Generations Growing Together, Inc., dba/Growing Generations of South Texas
Tony Guzman, dba/ Guzman & Associates
Blanca B. Robles
Armando O. Gonzalez
Maribel Corona
Esmeralda Meave, LPC-S
Ileana E. Castro
Maricela Medrano
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
3. Approval for Head Start to Negotiate Contracts (in a form approved by Legal Counsel) for all the Professional Service Providers as Requested through the Hidalgo County Head Start Program's RFQ for said Services and as Detailed above Attached Hereto
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.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Child Nutrition Services
2. Education Services
3. Family Services
4. Health Services
5. Human Resources
6. Mental Health Services
7. Special Services
8. Transition Services
9. Transportation Services
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 of Items 1 - 9.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues as certified by the County Auditor for the Edinburg Effluent Line and Faysville Drain Project.
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
2. Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds for the Edinburg Effluent Line and Faysville Drain Project in the amount of $22,309.68 for pay period 17, 18, and 19.
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.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval of Certification of Revenues by the County Auditor for the Mile 17 1/2- Russell Road project (Russell Road to Ware Road).
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
2. Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds in the amount of $314,259.75 for the Mile 17 1/2- Russell Road Project.
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
Approval to pay Texas Association of Counties (TAC) the amount of $215,428.54 to cover unemployment claims for the fourth quarter of 2013 and the annual reserve requirement, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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 Auditor's review.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $45,040.00 to cover the County's estimated remaining share of preliminary engineering, Right of Way and Construction Direct State Costs and with the County Treasurer to issue check after review and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Mr. Sergio Cruz, Budget Officer, requested for the Auditor to issue the check by next week prior to the full execution of the AFA, otherwise there will be a delay of the project. Mr. Eufracio stated that so long as there is a Commissioners' Court meeting next week to approve the check, that would be fine.
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 .
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Authorization and approval to apply for the FY 2014 Edward Byrne Memorial - Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program with the U.S. Department of Justice.
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Public Hearing on the FY 2014 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Application/Strategies/Narrative.
Judge Garcia opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Eufracio asked if this grant was for the Courts. Mr. Cruz stated that the grant is for the salary of the Court Coordinator for the Auxillary Courts. The grant is approximately $40,000, is effective October 1st, and is for a three year period. With no further comments or questions, Judge Garcia closed the Public Hearing.
3. Discussion, consideration, review, and approval of the program application/strategies/narrative of the FY 2014 Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant.
4. Authorization for County Judge to sign the required documents.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES , the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of Items 3 and 4.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds for Court Reporter in the amount of $79,438.62 to fund court costs & investigation.
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds in the amount of $1,750.00.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds for the Pct. 4 Restitution - 1124 M Rd. in the amount of $144,703.12.
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
Approval of interfund transfer from CO's 2002 & CO's 2004 (funds 1432 & 1434) to Refunding Bonds 2014A (fund 1443) in the amount of $102,386.25 to fund bond interest & advance refunding escrow expenditures.
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Refunding Bonds 2014B (1444):
Approval of interfund transfer from Refunding Bonds 2005 (fund 1435) to Refunding Bonds 2014B (fund 1444) in the amount of $771,250.00 to fund bond interest & advance refunding escrow expenditures.
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds from the R & B unreserved fund balance for Pct. 1 Rd. Maint (fund 1200, program 005) in the amount of $90,432.00 to fund various operating expenditures.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds in the amount of $4,794,485.15 in relation to bond proceeds & related costs for the Refunding Bonds, 2014A.
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Refunding Bonds, 2014B (1444):
Approval of 2014 appropriation of funds in the amount of $32,845,000.00 in relation to bond proceeds & related costs for the Refunding Bonds, 2014B.
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.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
At this time, Commissioner Joseph Palacios stepped away from the meeting.
Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(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).
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.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
| Program | Req. No. | Vendor | Amount | Item |
| Pct. 2 Administration | 256822 | AL3 Enterprises | $10,501.00 | Access control for side gates |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Authority for Purchasing Department and/or other county Staff to negotiate a professional physician services contract with the qualified participant Dr. Gumaro Garza, MD for the provision of "Professional Physician Services for Inmates" for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Mrs. Marty Salazar recommended Pavement Markings.
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.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Mrs. Marty Salazar recommended Unifirst.
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.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
NO ACTION on Items 25.A - 25.F.
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
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 to tender the balance of the self-insured retention to Travelers Insurance in the amount of $12, 641.54.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
At this time, Commissioner Hector "Tito" Palacios joined the meeting.
Mr. Valde Guerra stated for the record that Guerra, Leeds is to continue representing the County in this case.
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 settlement authority in the amount of $540.45.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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 Josephine Ramirez's office to handle the subrogation claim.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
At this time, the Court proceeded to Item 8.C.
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
Commissioners' Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
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.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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
