BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 20th day of January A.D., 2015, 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 EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU 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 January 20, 2015 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the exception of Items 12.E.1, 12.F, 12.T, and 12.V to be pulled for discussion.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Tropical TX Center MHMR to Co. Wide Adm - Contingency in the amount of $104,419.00.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Executive Office in the amount of $14,750.00 for anticipated operating expenses.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm - Contingency to Humane Society in the amount of $33,825.00.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm. - Contingency to Environmental Compliance in the amount of $6,500.00 to establish an operating budget for the department.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to DPS License & Weight in the amount of $500.00 for anticipated operating expenses.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Tax Off in the total amount of $22,040.00 for capital leases expenditures.
Approval of 2014 interfund transfer from CO Series 2009 (1339) to TxDOT projects (1315) in the amount of $1,700.00 to fund Hidalgo County's estimated share of engineering for CR229 (Mile 17 1/2 Road) at the drainage ditch bridge project.
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
Requesting approval to pay 2015 membership dues to the Texas Association of County Auditors (TACA) in the amount of $505.00 (Requisition 00269519) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue the check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners for Raymundo Eufracio, CPA, Hidalgo County Auditor, in the total amount of $150.00 (Requisition #268763) with authority for County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval of member ship dues payment to Texas School Assessors Association in the amount of $55.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal Jr. with authority of the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Approve payment of 2015 Texas Indigent Health Care Association membership dues in the total amount of $200.00, (req. 268734) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Approval to pay the following memberships for 2015 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
1. Texas Public Purchasing Association - $ 75.00 pending invoice req #268676
2. Texas Comptroller of Public - $ 100.00 pending invoice req #268708
3. The American Institute of Architects - $ 3,449.00 pending invoice req #268725
Note: Items still pending invoices but need approval for req # 's.
2. Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
| 12/20-26/14 | $365,939.83 |
| 12/27-31/14 | $176,148.75 |
| TOTAL | $542,088.58 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Requesting approval of reimbursement of Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 12/16/2014-12/31/2014 in the amount of $30,362.56 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).
Mr. Eufracio, County Auditor had a concern over the vendor not providing their current insurance. Mrs. Salazar stated they would not execute the contract without having received the acord insurance form from the vendor, yet Mr. Eufracio noted that the vendor continues services even if the new contract is not executed and/or not having provided updated insurance documents. Mrs. Salazar stated that is a risk that must be taken in order to avoid a lapse in services because of importance of the particular service. She stated that staff does their due diligence to obtain all required documentation.
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. Authority to exercise the first (1st) year of the additional two (2) one (1) year options to extend/renew as provided in the current agreement (under the same rates, terms and conditions) in connection to contract# C-14-001-02-11 with SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNICATIONS, INC., for the purposes of: Repairs, Installation & Removal of Radios, Computers and Other Emergency Miscellaneous Equipment (on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, effective, 03/12/15.
4. Authority to exercise the second (2nd & Final) year of the additional two (2) one (1) year option to extend/renew as provided in the agreement (under the same rates, terms and conditions) in connection to contract # E-14-104-03-18 (C-12-016-03-20) with LONESTAR UNIFORMS, INC. for the purposes of the "Purchase of New Bullet Proof Vests (Soft Body Armour)" for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, effective, 03/24/15.
Mr. Eufracio stated the contract did not have legal approval, but Mrs. Salazar explained that it is a draft agreement that is included in the a procurement packet. She stated that they will not distribute packets until legal counsel has reviewed them.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Approval of Appendix D to DIR Contract No. DIR-SDD-1664 as required by contract Page 4 Section 7.B. - Service Agreement (CC lease approval of 12-02-14) including authority to execute document and processing of 2015 fiscal year's requisition #268578.
1. Contract #E-14-039-01-28 (C-12-013-02-21) with Jorge A. Lopez d/b/a South Texas Land Investigations;
2. Contract #E-14-039A-01-28 (C-12-013A-02-21) with Valley Land Title Company, LTD d/b/a Valley Land Title Company;
(on an as needed basis), effective, 02/24/15, expiring, 04/25/15 or (upon completion of the procurement process which ever comes first and/or is most advantageous to Hidalgo County).
1. Invoice No. 11325012- $ 24,046.00 for "Liberty Road";
2. Invoice No. 11325018- $24,730.00 for "Mile 3" ;
3. Invoice No. 11325021- $41, 019.60 for "FM 494-Shary Road Project";
4. Invoice No. 11325022- $5,125.00 for "La Homa ROW";
1. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice # T600793 for $229.00 submitted by Terracon for the Mile 17.5 (between Ware and Rooth Road) project (PO# 705563).
2. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice # 11325024 for $2,100.00 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers for the FM 1925 Project WA#1 (limits: Kenyon Rd. to FM 907) project (PO # 663995).
3. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice # 11325019 for $9,824.46 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers for the FM1925 (Phase II) WA#1 (limits: FM907 East to East SH68) project (PO# 703928).
Acceptance and approval of the following invoices for total amount of $181.83 from Verizon Wireless for cell phone bills due to the difference of type of plan and rate which verification of pricing was not possible but have been grandfathered into new plans by the IT Department as an agenda item was placed (AI#47772) back on 12/16/14 for the approval of cell phone plan change with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment/check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the the County Auditor.
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Acct. Number |
Invoice | Service Date | Amount |
| 822603189-00024 | 9730954053 | July 24 - August 23 | $36.36 |
| 822603189-00024 | 9732651705 | August 24 - September 23 | $36.36 |
| 822603189-00024 | 9734352741 | September 24 - October 23 | $36.37 |
| 822603189-00024 | 9736059255 | October 24 - November 23 | $36.37 |
| 822603189-00024 | 9737777442 | November 24 - December 23 | $36.37 |
Requesting authority to enter into a 48-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 #269529 in the amount of $127.84/month-equipment, 5,000 B/W impressions @ $34.50/month & 750 color impressions @ $32.10/month with a total of $194.44/month, effective upon approval.
Requesting approval to remove fixed assets from the County's inventory listing. (Supporting documentation is attached.)
Mr. Eufracio stated the draft contract had not been reviewed by legal counsel, but understood the process as Mrs. Salazar clarified on 12.F.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
1. A Sign Language Company for: "Sign Language Interpreting Services (Courtroom Only)";
2. South Texas Interpreters for the Deaf for: "Sign Language Interpreting Services (Non-Courtroom Only)";
3. Sierra Title of Hidalgo County, Inc. for, " Title Policy Related Services";
4. Valley Land Title Co. for, "Title Policy Related Services."
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to receipt of certificate of insurance and legal review.
Vote: 5 - 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 JANUARY, 2015
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 JANUARY 20, 2015.
Signed this 20TH day of JANUARY 2015
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy