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SPECIAL MEETING - January 20, 2015

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:

    
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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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

 
1.
AI-48191
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.)
 
2.
 
2014 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-48147
2014 - District Attorney's Office - DA Bad Check (1222)
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-47965
2014 - Tax Office (1100) 
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-48156
2014 - Pct.1 C.O.'s (1303) 
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-48119
2014 - Pct.1 BCAP (1312) 
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-48084
2014 - Elections (1100)
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-48137
2014 - Pct. 4 Sanitation (1100) 
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-48117
2014 - Pct. #4 Adm. (1200) 
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-48050
2014 - Pct 4 Rd. Maint (1200) 
Attachments:
 
3.
 
2014 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-48134
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from Rd. Maint (program 007) to McAllen ISD Parking Lot (program 134) in the amount of $10,510.00. 
Attachments:
 
4.
 
2015 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-48080
 2015 - Pct.1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-48171
2015 - Pct. 2 Road Maintenance (1200) 
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-48176
2015 - Pct. 2 Sanitation (1100) 
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-47982
2015 - Pct. 2 Road Maintenance (1200) 
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-47981
2015 - Pct. 2 CRC Alamo (1100) 
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-48167
2015 - Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (1200) 
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-48181
2015 - Pct. 4 Sanitation (1100) 
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-47962
2015 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100)
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-47966
2015 - Constable Pct.2 (1100)
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-48018
2015 - Constable Pct. 4 (1100) 
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-47957
2015 - WIC (1292)
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-47955
2015 - Treasurer's Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-47952
2015 - Purchasing Dept. (1100) 
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-47969
2015 - Health & Human Services (1100)
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-48015
2015 - I. T. Department (1100)
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-48054
2015 - 332nd District Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-48065
2015 - Probate Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-48091
2015 - Human Resources (1100) 
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-48144
2015 - County Judge (1100)
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-48079
2015 - J.P. Pct. 4 Pl. 2 (1100)
 
U.
AI-47949
2015 - J.P. 4, PL 1 (1100)
Attachments:
 
5.
 
2015 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-48182
Co. Wide Adm (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Tropical TX Center MHMR to Co. Wide Adm - Contingency in the amount of $104,419.00.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-48188
Executive Office (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Executive Office in the amount of $14,750.00 for anticipated operating expenses.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-48179
Humane Society (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm - Contingency to Humane Society in the amount of $33,825.00.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-48183
Environmental Compliance (1100):
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.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-48185
DPS License & Weight (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to DPS License & Weight in the amount of $500.00 for anticipated operating expenses.
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-48055
Tax Off (1100):
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.
Attachments:
 
6.
 
Interfund transfers:
 
A.
AI-48170
TxDOT (1315):
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. 
Attachments:
 
7.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-48103
1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)

2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
 
8.
 
Membership Dues:
 
A.
AI-48068
County Auditor (1100):
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.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-47919
County Auditor (1100):
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.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-47946
Tax Office (1100):
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.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-47977
Health and Human Services Dept. (1100):
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.
 
E.
AI-47948
Purchasing Department (1100):
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.
 
9.
 
Urban County:
 
A.
AI-47999
Request for approval of one (1) applicant in the Countywide area and one (1) applicant in the City of Mercedes under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
 
10.
 
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
AI-47976
1. Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Report for the Month of November 2014.
2. Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
 
11.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-47844
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $542,088.58 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/20/14 to 12/31/14.

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.
 
B.
AI-47945
Self-Insured (2202)
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.
 
12.
 
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).
 
A.
AI-47964
Approval to declare as “surplus” (for the purpose of destruction) Bullet-Proof Vest from HIDTA Task Force inasmuch as Bullet-Proof Vest cannot be re-cycled (with approval for said disposition through the HC Sheriff’s Department).
 
B.
AI-47972
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., legal notice, specifications, draft contract etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County - "Drug & Alcohol Testing for H. C. Employees" - RFB 2015-022 including the re-advetisement of project in the event no bids are received & project is still required.
 
C.
AI-47973
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirement agreement etc) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County (All funding sources, programs & entities) - " Type D Hot Mix Asphalt (Gravel & Limestone)" -RFB No.: 2015-026-00-00-SGS.  Including the re-advertising of project in the event "no Bid" responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-47681
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirement agreement etc)as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County-"Pipes"-RFB: 2015-013-00-00-MEG. Including the re-advertising of project in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
 
E.
AI-48093
1. Authority to exercise the fourth (4th) year of the additional nine (9) one (1) year option to extend/renew as provided in the current lease agreement in connection to contract# E-14-075-02-25 (C-11-026-03-21) with O.E. INVESTMENTS, LTD., for the purposes of the: "Lease of Tower Space" for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, effective, 03/01/15.

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
 
2. 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-14-018-03-05 with PURPOSE POLYGRAPH INVESTIGATIVE CONSULTANTS, LLC for the purposes of: "Polygraph Examiner for (Pre-Employment, Criminal, Suitability)" for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, effective, 03/05/15.

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.
 
F.
AI-48092
Requesting authority to advertise (including the authority to re-advertise the project in the event that not bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required) and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications, legal notice etc.) as attached hereto for Workers’ Compensation Loss and Funding Projects Actuarial Study.

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
 
G.
AI-48081
1. Correction of VENDOR/CONTRACTOR NAME under AI-47373 (CC approved 12-02-14) of a copier lease agreement with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor identified as, Kyocera Mita America, Inc. / Nevill Business Machines, Inc., DBA: Nevill Imaging Solutions-contract #DIR-SDD-1664 (w/PO #718001) to CORRECT NAME OF, Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. / Nevill Business Machines, Inc., DBA: Nevill Imaging Solutions as per confirmed on attached W-9 & official name change notification for Kyocera.

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.
 
H.
AI-48078
Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extensions as provided in current agreements for the provision of Title Report Services:

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).
 
I.
AI-48071
Acceptance and approval of Invoice #11325010 in the amount of $3,788.64 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. contracted engineer for HCMPO Policy Meeting-C-13-225-07-09.
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-48061
Pursuant to contract with L&G Engineering, (article 14) to C-13-305-10-07, a request for approval by engineer to permit the subcontracting of R.O.W. Surveying Services, LLC and ETSI, in connection with "Mile 3."
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-48063
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (estimated cost of $1,348,400.00) for the provision of engineering services for the preparation of the Phase II PS&E Development for the Mile 3 project from Tom Gill Rd to FM 492, required by Pct #3 with L&G Consulting Engineers under contract No. C-13-305-10-07.
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-48057
Acceptance & approval of the following invoices submitted by contracted/project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.:
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";
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-48056
Pct. #4 Project Invoices-
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).
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-48047
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #3731 in the amount $44,980.00 as submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation, in connection with professional engineering services provided under Contract C-07-358-09-04 (WA#12), for Pct. 2 Southfork Drainage Lateral project.
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-48049
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #20142191 in the amount of $113,500.47 submitted for professional services rendered by TEDSI Infrastructure Group, under contract C-12-119-07-31 (WA# 3) in connection with Pct. 2 Dicker Road Project.
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-47974
PCT. #1:
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.
 

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
 
Q.
AI-47993
Court At Law #7:
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.
 
R.
AI-48006
Executive Office:
Requesting approval to remove fixed assets from the County's inventory listing. (Supporting documentation is attached.)
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-48012
The Honorable Espiridion "Speedy" Jackson, Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 1, is formally requesting the removal of a fixed asset from the inventory listing detailed in the supporting documentation attached.
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-47963
Requesting authority to advertise (including the authority to re-advertise the project in the event that not bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required) and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications, legal notice etc.) as attached hereto for Licensed Sex Offender Treatment Providers.

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

 
U.
AI-48023
Acceptance and approval to continue to utilize through the Department of Information Resources (DIR) Contract #DIR-SDD-1647 between State of Texas ( as previously approved by CC - 1/28/14-AI 42653) , acting by and  through the Department of Information Resources and Xerox State & Local Solutions, Inc., as successor to ACS State & Local Solutions, Inc (As per Amendment No 2) in order to finalize the transition of the Record Management and Imaging System.
Attachments:
 
V.
AI-48034
Approval to exercise the option to renew/extend for a one (1) year extension (as permitted in contracts) under same rates, terms and conditions with several vendors:

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
 
W.
AI-47958
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 1 in the amount of $75,299.85 for the Roadrunner Subdivision Paving & Drainage Improvements project for Pct. 2 submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-14-285-09-15 and as reviewed by project engineer, Raul Sesin, P.E.
 
X.
AI-48046
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 10 in the amount of $74,179.80 to Holchemont, LTD. for the, "Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Equipment & Maintenance Facility", through Contract# C-13-096A-12-20, and as certified for payment by project architect, ERO Architects.
 
Y.
AI-48035
Approval to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension (as permitted in contract) with Central Plumbing & Electric Supply Co., under the same terms and condition for: "Electrical Material & Supplies" for Hidalgo County to allow the completion of the procurement process.
Attachments:
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 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