BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 23rd day of September 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 23, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the exception of Items 3.O and 12.J.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments to the Countywide Adm.-Contingency account.
Approval of 2014 Interdepartmental transfer from Fire Marshal various programs (002 to 026)- Fire Calls to Co Wide Admin Contingency in the total amount of $406,483.48 to sweep lapsed funds.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to IT Countywide in the amount of $8,257.45 for various expenditures.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Planning Dept in the total amount of $3,445.05 for various expenditures.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Co Clerk in the total amount of $6,000.00 for postage and minor software expenditures.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Childrens Advocacy Center (019) to Safety Division (003) in the amount of $31,946.00 for operational expenses.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Childrens Advocacy Center (019) to Civil Service (001) in the amount of $ 11,619.70 to fund legal services.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Tax Office in the amount of $118,238.00 for postage and computer services expenditures.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Insurance in the total amount of $50,000.00 for claims & judgements not covered expenditures.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Info Tech Dept in the amount of $5,469.76 for various expenditures.
Approval on 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Various Departments in the amount of $14,555.27 to fund life insurance expenditures.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Visiting Judges in the total amount of $50,000.00 for FICA and salaries expenditures.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from CO2009-Pct 2 Cesar Chvz(1M E Tower) into CO2009 - Pct 1 Sioux Rd(Tower-Val Verde) Road Project in the amount of $55,200.54.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from SOA-Pct 2 Tower(Moore-Balli) into CO2009-Pct 1 Sioux Rd(Tower-Val Verde) Road Project in the amount of $330,688.46.
Mr. Sergio Cruz, Budget Officer, stated the caption read incorrectly and should read "Sale of Assets 1339" instead of "CO2009".
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval with correction.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Gen. Fund-Appraisal Fees in the amount of $367,783.00 to fund appraisal fees.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 3 RD MAINT and Pct 3 BCAP to DRAIN IMPRV PRJ (1200) in the total amount of $21,298.44.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Juvenile Probation in the total amount of $309,281.00 for room & board and food expenditures.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer within Health Benefits from program 009 to program 010, 086 and 087 in the total amount of $307,424.00.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Parks (program 009) to Sanitation (program 001) in the amount of $1,000.00.
Approval of 2014 interfund transfer from the Road & Bridge unassigned fund balance (1200) to the Jail Landmark & Co. Wide Adm. (1100) in the amount of $659,186.67.
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| E3300.00.255.0014.00 | Lone Star National Bank | $3,556.90 |
| L0450.99.106.0002.00 | Barry E Jones | $4,473.08 |
| L0770.00.000.0001.00 | Lone Star National Bank | $5,149.79 |
| L2450.02.000.0007.00 | Corelogic | $2,555.15 |
| W3800.99.115.0000.25 | Mountain Glacier LLC | $5,023.05 |
Approval to pay membership dues to South Texas Fire Investigators Association in the amount of $350.00 for the following individuals: Juan Martinez, Tommy Ureste, Eric Sanchez, Victor Ramirez, John D. Franz, Medardo Villarreal & Kyle Pulley; with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after reviewing and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Req. 258357)
Approval to pay annual membership dues to the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges for Judge Aida Salinas Flores, 398th District Court Judge, in the amount of $195.00 (req # 262761) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by county auditor.
Requesting approval to pay the 2014-2015 (PRIA) Property Records Industry Association membership dues in the amount of $385.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., County Clerk, and $50.00 for Associate membership dues for Annette Muñiz, Chief Deputy, in the combined amount of $435.00 (req. #263639) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay the 2014-2015 County & District Clerks' Association of Texas (CDCAT) Membership Dues in the amount of $125.00 (req. #263640)for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 09/01-15/2014 in the amount of $ 49,020.72 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
| 09/01-05/14 | $264,031.47 |
| 09/06-12/14 | $417,205.76 |
| TOTAL | $681,237.23 |
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).
2. Authorization for Hidalgo County Judge Ramon Garcia to sign agreement as approved as to form on March 21, 2014 by Mr. Michael Garza, Asst DA.
Requesting authority to purchase staff portraits (2) 8"x10" at $25.00/each, (1) 5"x7" (set of 2) at $25.00/pair, (1) CD of Image at $50.00 plus a sitting fee at $35.00/each with Treviño's Digital Photography through requisition # 262905.
Mr. Eufracio stated the quote/documentation submitted was not clear and requested clarification on the number of sitting fees. Ms. Betancourt stated that it was for one sitting fee.
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 authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications - requirements, legal notice and draft contract etc.) as attached hereto for H.C. Health & Human Services -"Indigent Health Care Computer Software Services-RFP 2014-276" 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 Regional Insertion Order Agreement and approval to execute required Regional Insertion Order Agreement with National Cine Media for the Hidalgo County Health & Human Services Department for On Screen Regional Segment Advertisement "Immunization for Pertussis" from 10/24/2014 - 12/18/2014 through the following requisition #262866 in the total amount of $15,656.00 (4-1293-441-00-340-012-5-540).
1. Invoice No. 11324911- $52,480.00 for "Liberty Road Project";
2. Invoice No. 11324913- $3,400.00 for "La Homa ROW"
3. Invoice No. 11324917- $24,730.00 for "Mile 3"
4. Invoice No. 11324918- $54,093.60 for "Shary Road Project
5. Invoice No. 11324923- $1,702.40 for "FM 681 Project, From FM 2221/FM 492;
6. Invoice No. 11324926- $200.40 for "Mile 2 N."
7. Invoice No. 11324927- $270.00 for "Mile 2 Moorfield Rd West to SH364";
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 23rd day of September, 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 SEPTEMBER, 2014.
Signed this 23rd day of SEPTEMBER 2014
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy