SPECIAL MEETING - June 3, 2014
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 3rd day of June 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 June 3, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the exception of Items 3.A and 3.E 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.)
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2.
2014 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-44829
2014 - County Court #8 (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-44817
2014 - JP.Pct.3, Pl.1 (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-44814
2014 - Insurance (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-44760
2014 - TX AGRILIFE EXT (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-44761
2014 - Purchasing Dept. (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-44775
2014 - I. T. Dept. / Countywide (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-44776
2014 - District Attorney's Office / Autopsies (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-44823
2014 - Pct. #2 Alamo CRC (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-44782
2014 - Pct. #2 Administration (1200)
Attachments:
J.
AI-44752
2014 - Pct #3 Adm. (1100)
Attachments:
K.
AI-44806
2014- Pct. #4 ADM (1200)
Attachments:
L.
AI-44805
2014 - Pct. #4 Rd. Maint (1200)
Attachments:
M.
AI-44738
2014 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1100)
Attachments:
N.
AI-44731
2014 - DBM - Co Wide Adm (1100)
Attachments:
O.
AI-44736
2014 - Elections (1100)
Attachments:
P.
AI-44715
2014 - Elections Dept. (1100)
Attachments:
Q.
AI-44607
2014 - Elections Dept. (1283)
Attachments:
R.
AI-44744
2014 - Sheriff's Office Federal Sharing / U.S. Department of Justice (1229)
Attachments:
S.
AI-44628
2014 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Jail (1100)
Attachments:
T.
AI-44710
2014 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
Attachments:
U.
AI-44621
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. - Immunization (1293)
V.
AI-44683
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PPCPS (1293)
Attachments:
W.
AI-44684
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293)
Attachments:
X.
AI-44695
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. / T.B. Control (1293)
Attachments:
Y.
AI-44725
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Health Adm (1100)
Attachments:
Z.
AI-44702
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. / T.B. Control (1293)
Attachments:
AA.
AI-44724
2014 - Health & Human Services Dept. / T.B. Control (1293)
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3.
2014 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-44816
Pct.1 R&B (1200):
Approval of 201 interdepartmental transfer within R&B Fund 1200 from program (052) to program (005) in the amount of $1,000.00.
Mr. Eufracio stated that there was correction to be made on the year as the caption should read 2014, not 201.
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
Approval of 201 interdepartmental transfer within R&B Fund 1200 from program (052) to program (005) in the amount of $1,000.00.
Mr. Eufracio stated that there was correction to be made on the year as the caption should read 2014, not 201.
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
Attachments:
B.
AI-44818
Pct.1 (1200):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Drain Imprv Prj (program 052) to Adm (Program 004) in the total amount of $1,000.00 to cover anticipated expenditures.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Drain Imprv Prj (program 052) to Adm (Program 004) in the total amount of $1,000.00 to cover anticipated expenditures.
Attachments:
C.
AI-44730
Pct1 Sanitation (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm.-Contingency to Pct1 Sanitation in the total amount of $2,654.97 for equipment & vehicle repair & maintenance supplies expenditures.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm.-Contingency to Pct1 Sanitation in the total amount of $2,654.97 for equipment & vehicle repair & maintenance supplies expenditures.
Attachments:
D.
AI-44824
Pct 2 Owassa Rd (Cesar Chavez-Alamo)(1200):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint into Pct 2 Owassa Rd (Cesar Chavez-Alamo)in the amount of $6,365.00.
E.
AI-44811
Co Wide Adm (1100): Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Public Defense-Legal Services to Co Wide Adm-Contingency in the total amount of $200,000.00 to fund disposal expenditures for Pct. 1, Pct. 2, Pct. 4, and Facilities Management for an estimated three months.
Mr. Eufracio stated that the funds for this department is dwindling and may run out of funds by August if monies are continued to be transferred out. Mr. Guerra stated that the funding will be addressed and will satisfy any attorney vouchers that need to be paid under that department.
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
Mr. Eufracio stated that the funds for this department is dwindling and may run out of funds by August if monies are continued to be transferred out. Mr. Guerra stated that the funding will be addressed and will satisfy any attorney vouchers that need to be paid under that department.
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
Attachments:
F.
AI-44802
Various Departments (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Various Departments in the total amount of $180,000.00 for disposal expenditures.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Various Departments in the total amount of $180,000.00 for disposal expenditures.
G.
AI-44729
Visiting Judges (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Admin Contingency to Visiting Judges in the total amont of $75,184.64 to cover salary, related fringe benefits and court costs/ investigation expenditures.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Admin Contingency to Visiting Judges in the total amont of $75,184.64 to cover salary, related fringe benefits and court costs/ investigation expenditures.
Attachments:
H.
AI-44827
Constable Precinct No. 4 (1100):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm.-Contingency to Constable Precinct No. 4 in the amount of $5,570.16 for expenses relating to court costs, investigations and vehcile repair and maintenance services.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm.-Contingency to Constable Precinct No. 4 in the amount of $5,570.16 for expenses relating to court costs, investigations and vehcile repair and maintenance services.
4.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-44745
1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
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5.
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra:
A.
AI-44728
Right of Way:
* Melden & Hunt: (Sunflower Gardens)
a) Crossing No. 1: Proposing to cross Sunflower Road with an 6" PVC water line approximately 610' north of Monte Cristo Road. The crossing shall be bored with 12" PVC casing.
b) Crossing No. 2: Proposing to cross Sunflower Road with an 6" PVC water line approximately 1170' north of Monte Cristo Road. The crossing shall be bored with 12" PVC casing.
c) Proposing to cross Sunflower Road with an 18" R.J. RCP storm bleeder line approximately 897' north of Monte Cristo Road. The crossing shall be bored.
* Melden & Hunt: (Sunflower Gardens)
a) Crossing No. 1: Proposing to cross Sunflower Road with an 6" PVC water line approximately 610' north of Monte Cristo Road. The crossing shall be bored with 12" PVC casing.
b) Crossing No. 2: Proposing to cross Sunflower Road with an 6" PVC water line approximately 1170' north of Monte Cristo Road. The crossing shall be bored with 12" PVC casing.
c) Proposing to cross Sunflower Road with an 18" R.J. RCP storm bleeder line approximately 897' north of Monte Cristo Road. The crossing shall be bored.
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6.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-44617
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| A1800.00.045.0003.03 | Gonzalez Virginia & Victor Jr | $3,523.38 |
| S4225.02.000.0018.00 | Solida Administradora De Portafolios,S.A. | $7,289.55 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-44618
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| A0800.00.000.1038.04 | Catholic War Veterans | $3,176.24 |
| F6657.02.000.0004.00 | Ed Payne Motors | $10,465.22 |
| M1950.99.000.0000.N8 | Roche Diagnostics Corportation | $18,045.28 |
| M4230.99.000.0002.34 | Interamerica Quality Foods Inc | $47,377.21 |
| N4640.00.000.0006.00 | J Masso Ltd | $5,588.40 |
| P4654.00.000.0031.00 | Marisol G Pena | $3,244.24 |
| P7050.00.000.03A1.00 | Corelogic Commercial Real Estate Services Inc | $5,057.89 |
| R3260.02.000.0001.00 | Fernando J Rivas | $2,702.02 |
| R3800.00.047.0011.00 | Baudelio Lopez | $2,688.63 |
| S6208.02.000.0040.00 | Wells Fargo | $5,610.31 |
| T6835.2C.000.0004.00 | J L Urrutia Investments Llc | $9,910.54 |
| T6873.00.000.007A.00 | Jones,Galligan,Key&Lozano Llp | $7,853.81 |
| T6873.00.000.007B.00 | Southtex Trenton Town Center Lp | $3,732.16 |
| W3800.00.014.0000.02 | Ed Payne Motors | $16,266.86 |
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7.
Membership Dues:
A.
AI-44743
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:
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 | Account # | Req. # |
| South Texas Judges' and Commissioners' Association | $300.00 | 2014 | 4-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 | 257748 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-44638
Indigent Defense (1100):
Requesting approval to pay 2014 Texas Association for Court Administrators membership dues in the amount of $150.00 ($75.00, per member) Requisition #257393 for Isidro Sepulveda Jr and David Sinder, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor
Requesting approval to pay 2014 Texas Association for Court Administrators membership dues in the amount of $150.00 ($75.00, per member) Requisition #257393 for Isidro Sepulveda Jr and David Sinder, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor
Attachments:
8.
Urban County:
A.
AI-44619
Request for approval of one (1) applicant in the Countywide area under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Attachments:
9.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-44481
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $841,233.63 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 05/10/14 to 05/23/14.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
| 05/10-16/14 | $481,156.25 |
| 05/17-23/14 | $360,077.38 |
| TOTAL | $841,233.63 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
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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-44819
Acceptance and approval of Request for Payment Application No. 3 in the amount of $93,368.95, as submitted by NM Contracting, LLC, awarded contractor for the Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4- "Building Repairs/Renovations, Additions and/or Alterations to Restitution Center at 1124 "M" road in Edinburg, TX" and as certified for payment by project architect, Dannenbaum Engineering- contract # C-13-234A-10-22.
Attachments:
B.
AI-44773
Approval of the following invoices listed for previously approved purchase orders for operating expenditures exceeding $7,500:
| Invoice No. | Vendor | Amount |
| B394831-IN | Arguindegui Oil CO II LTD | $ 8,200.41 |
| B392867-IN | Arguindegui Oil CO II LTD | $10,372.01 |
| 389248 | Oil Patch Fuel & Supply, Inc. | $11,446.50 |
| SI-11554-1 | The Playwell Group | $ 7,435.70 |
| SI-11538-1 | The Playwell Group | $ 7,435.70 |
Attachments:
C.
AI-44659
Approval of payment for Invoice #3559 in the amount of $2,127.24 as submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation for professional services rendered through Contract C-12-314-01-29 Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to WA#1 for the Pct. 2 Rancho Blanco Road Project.
Attachments:
D.
AI-44739
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 3 in the amount of $148,979.76 for the lowering of canal crossings & road widening for Pct. 2 Eldora & Sgt. Trevino Roads project submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-13-293-12-20 and as reviewed by project engineer, Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc.
Attachments:
E.
AI-44669
Approval of Invoice #4 in the amount of $1,791.00 submitted by contracted engineer, Hinojosa Engineering, Inc., in connection with professional services rendered for: "Penitas Landfill Survey."
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F.
AI-44732
Constable Pct. 2
1. Authorization and approval to purchase through the State of Texas Surplus Property Program under Chapter 2175.001 of the Texas Government Code and Sec. 262.024 (9) c. for: Two (2) 2009 Chevy Tahoe's police interceptor model vehicles for the total amount of $20,000.00 thru requisition 257713.
2. Authorization for Purchasing Department to process a requisition and issue a purchase order and County Treasurer's to cut a check made payable to: Texas Department of Public Safety after completion of County Auditor's review procedures.
2. Authorization for Purchasing Department to process a requisition and issue a purchase order and County Treasurer's to cut a check made payable to: Texas Department of Public Safety after completion of County Auditor's review procedures.
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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 3rd day of June, 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 June 3, 2013.
Signed this 3rd day of June 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 3rd day of June, 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 June 3, 2013.
Signed this 3rd day of June 2014
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy