BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 16th day of December 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 December 16, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the exception of Items 2.V, 3.A, 3.C, 12.C, 15.E, 15.G, and 15.S to be pulled for discussion.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to General Litigation in the total amount of $59,500.00 for other professional services expenditures.
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 subject to the approval of or regular agenda Item 23.L.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 2 Parks program (008) to Pct. 2 CRC - Alamo program (082) in the amount of $500.00.
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to IT Countywide-Telephone in the amount of $37,233.72 for telephone expenditures.
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 subject to the approval of regular agenda Item 23.L.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint into Pct 2 Southfork Estates Drainage Project to fund Supplemental Agreement No. 4 (AI#47810 CC 12/16/14).
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Rd. Maint (program 007) to San Carlos CRC (program 123) in the amount of $696.46.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Admin Contingency to Co Auditor's Office to comply with Court Order approved by the Board of Judges on 11/20/14 and approved by Commissioners Court on 12/02/14, effective 01/01/15.
Approval of 2014 interfund transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200) to Pct 2 TxDot CR653BR - Las Milpas Rd over Floodway Channel Project (1315) in the amount of $ 2,500.00.
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
Fee Report for the Month of October 2014 - $540,885.09
Fee Report for the Month of November 2014 - $388,375.94
2. Authorization for County Treasurer to issue check in the amount of $351.60 after processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| A2681.00.000.0024.00 | Corelogic | $3,343.01 |
| K2400.00.000.0237.00 | First National Bank | $10,215.38 |
| N4852.00.000.0032.00 | Wells Fargo | $4,196.39 |
| P5672.00.000.0005.00 | Wells Fargo | $4,928.44 |
| V3812.00.000.0038.00 | Skaria Mani & Anne | $3,743.12 |
| V3812.00.000.0038.00 | Skaria Mani or Anneamma | $2,528.46 |
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| T4073.00.000.0007.00 | Dimart Hospital Equipment Llc | $5,322.26 |
| T4073.00.000.0007.00 | Dimart Investments Lp | $5,345.31 |
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| T6873.00.000.007B.00 | Southtez Trenton Town Center Lp | $13,893.81 |
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| M1043.00.000.0001.00 | Corelogic | $3,241.88 |
Approval to pay 2014 annual membership dues to Texas Association of Governmental Information Technology Managers in the amount of $150.00 (Requsition # 267669) with authorization for County Treasurer to issue a check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Approval to pay Annual Membership dues to the Texas Association of Local WIC Directors for Norma Longoria, WIC Director in the amount of $125.00. Req. # (267887). With authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
NWA:
Approval to pay the Annual Membership dues to National WIC Association for Norma Longoria, WIC Director in the amount of $400.00. Req. # (267888). With authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
ILCA:
Approval to pay the 2015 Annual Membership dues to the International Lactation Consultant Association for Norma Longoria, WIC Dirctor, Diana Cardona IBLC, Sandra Escamilla IBCLC & Ester Carrizalez IBCLC in the amount of $520.00. Req. #(266651). With authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval of payment for 2014 membership dues for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra to the Southwestern Border Sheriffs' Coalition in the amount of $200.00 thru requisition #267923.
Mr. Cruz explained that due to administrative error, the bill was never processed for payment. The Sheriff has been using the membership and recommends approval.
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. Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Hidalgo 2013-2014 TIRZ payment in the amount of $243,555.83 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Hidalgo, Hidalgo County, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone.
2. Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
| 11/22-28/14 | $256,911.98 |
| 12/01-05/14 | $505,411.47 |
| TOTAL | $762,323.45 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 11/16-30/2014 in the amount of $12,432.24 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
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).
1. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 11324992 for $8,400.00 submitted by L&G Engineering for the FM1925 WA #1 Project (PO# 663995).
2. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 11325001 for $25,541.86 submitted by L&G Engineering for the 10th Street Extension Project (PO# 688820).
3. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 11324986 for $40,428.26 submitted by L&G Engineering for the FM 907 Project (PO # 703928).
4. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 14-11-000020 for $7,756.61 submitted by L&G Laboratory for the Linn San Manuel Facility (PO # 713423).
2. Acceptance and approval of request for payment for Application No. 4 submitted by JCON Construction for the Linn San Manuel Emergency Service Facility.
Mr. Cruz stated that the funds will be coming from the budgeted 2015 Road and Bridge Fund, but needs approval in order to begin the process.
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 subject to funding.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioner Joseph Palacios stepped away from the meeting.
Mrs. Marty Salazar responded to the Auditor's concern by stating that the date would be corrected the final agreement. The Auditor also had a concern over a paragraph of the agreement where he questioned if the County ever planned on selling the asset to the Drainage District. Mrs. Marty referred the response to Precinct 2 where Mr. Silguero stated that the drainage project was funded with GLO funds through the Urban County Program and is not sure if it can be sold by the County to the Drainage District. The agreement is for the Drainage District to continue to maintain the ditch and other options will need to be looked into.
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
2. Acceptance & approval of Invoice No. 1148 in the amount of $3,831.45 submitted by contracted vendor, Prodigy Construction Management, LLC, 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 Project."
3. Acceptance & approval of Payment No. 31 in the amount of $6,841.88 submitted by contracted architect, Alcocer Garcia Associates, Inc., C-08-131-08-07, "Repair and Renovation for the 1st and 2nd Floors of the Former Administration Building Project."
Requesting authority to enter into a 36-month new (capital) lease copier for a Ricoh Aficio MP C4503 through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, RICOH USA / GE RICOH USA contract DIR-SDD-1674 through Requisition #266637 in the amount of $155.64/month-equipment, B/W impressions @ $17.25/month & color impressions @ $10.70/month with a total of $183.59/month, effective upon approval.
1. Invoice No. 11324988- $ 599.60 for "Mile 2 N. Inspiration to Moorefield Rd."
2. Invoice No. 11324990- $ 2,830.00 for "La Homa ROW";
3. Invoice No. 11324994- $77,050.00 for "Mile 3" ;
4. Invoice No. 11324999- $51,250.00 for "Liberty Road";
5. Invoice No. 11325000- $72,895.58 for "FM 494-Shary Road Project";
6. Invoice No. 11325003- $ 5,319.90 for "Mile 2-Moorfield Rd West to SH 364"
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 subject to receipt of current insurance from the vendor.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1) Winchester Defender 12 Gauge {Serial No. L1896334}
2) Colt AR-15 Machine Gun {Serial No. 4284827}
3) Colt AR-15 Machine Gun {Serial No. 4226615}
2. Hidalgo County WIC - fuel card
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 16th day of December, 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 December 16, 2014.
Signed this 16th day of December 2014
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy