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SPECIAL MEETING - February 4, 2015

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 4th day of February 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
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3

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
February 4, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the exception of Item 4.H to be pulled for discussion.

Vote: 4 - 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.)
 
2.
 
2014 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-48320
2014 - Constable Pct. #3 (1284) 
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-48329
2014 - Constable Pct. 4 (1284)
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-48315
2014 - Sheriff's Office (1284)
Attachments:
 
3.
 
2014 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-48334
 Pct.1 CO’s (1303):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations (1303) from program (111) to program (183, 196) in the amount of $43,352.80.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-48113
CO2010A&B (1342):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from program (049) and program (078) to program (043) in the total amount of $83,170.39 for anticipated expenditures for the Former Administration project.
Attachments:
 
4.
 
2015 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-48319
 2015 - Pct.1 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-48316
2015 - Pct.1 Sanitation (1100)
 
C.
AI-48190
 2015 - Pct.1 Admin (1200)
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-48351
2015 - Pct 2 CRC San Juan (1100)
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-48348
2015 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200) 
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-48277
2015 - Pct. 2 Admin. (1200) 
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-48259
2015 - Pct. 2 CRC Alamo (1100)
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-48333
2015 - County Commissioners (1100)

Mr. Ray Eufracio, County Auditor, was concerned over the equipment to be purchased was for the Public Affairs Department and recommended funds be paid out of the Public Affairs budget, not the Commissioners budget. Mr. Valde Guerra informed Mr. Eufracio that the purpose of the equipment is for the recording of Commissioners' Court in the new Commissioners' Courtroom; therefore, should be paid from that budget.

Mr. Sergio Cruz, Budget Officer, recommended the Item be approved as presented and if there is a need, after the purchase order/requisition has been reviewed by the Auditor, to expense it out of Public Affairs funds, they will prepare an emergency transfer. 

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 as presented;  after review by Auditor, if needed, an emergency transfer will be prepared to expense the Item from the Public Affairs budget.

Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously

After review during Executive Session, the Item was further discussed during Open Session.



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 to RESCIND the previous action.

Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously

NO ACTION taken on this Item.
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-48302
2015 - J.P. Pct. #4, Pl. 1 (1100)
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-48328
2015 - DBM / Employee Benefits Division (2201)
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-48342
2015 - 139th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-48272
2015 - 430th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-48283
2015 - Public Affairs (1100) 
 
N.
AI-48196
2015 - Tax Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-48135
2015 - Fire Marshal (1100)
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-48083
2015 - Elections (1100)
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-47933
2015 - 389th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-48225
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / T.B. Control (1293) 
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-48232
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / T.B. Elimination (1293) 
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-48214
2015 - Health & Human Services / IMM (1293) 
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-48141
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHEP (1293) 
 
V.
AI-48300
2015 - County Clerk (1100)
 
W.
AI-48280
2015 - Emergency Management (1100)
Attachments:
 
5.
 
2015 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-48335
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Rd. Maint. (program 007) to Russell- M17 1/2 and ICA McAllen- Russell (program 142) in the amount of $229.00.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-48336
Facilities Mgmt (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Health Clinics to Facilities Mgmt in the amount of $3,000.00.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-48310
 Pct.1 CO’s 2009 (1339):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2009 from program (061 & 064) to program (314) in the amount of $ 17,115.94.
 
D.
AI-48284
Public Affairs (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Public Affairs in the amount of $2,555.00 to fund various operating expenditures. 
 
E.
AI-48158
Sheriff's Office - Jail (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm.-Contingency to the Sheriff's Office-Jail, program 002, in the amount of $37,000.00 for anticipated operating expenses.
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-48301
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from CRC Sunflower/SH107 (program 123) to Emergency Service- Linn San Manuel (program 136) in the amount of $6,813.27. 
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-48309
SOA PCT.4 10TH ST (1303):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Monmack (program 144) to 10th (SH107/FM1925) (program 030) in the amount of $46,200.00.
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-48330
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Parks (program 009) to Lift Station (program 149) in the amount of $21,393.35. 
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-48346
Pct 2 Administration (1200): 
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Road Maintenance to Pct 2 Administration in the amount of $28,000.00.
Attachments:
 
6.
 
Interfund transfers:
 
A.
AI-48344
Pct 2 TxDot "I" Rd Project (1315):
Approval of 2014 interfund transfer from Pct 2 1339 CO's (1339) to Pct 2 TxDot "I" Rd Project (1315) in the amount of $19,422.77. 
Attachments:
 
7.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-48289
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.
 
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-48044
District Clerk Fee Report for the Month of December 2014 - $495,360.33
 
9.
 
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra:
 
A.
AI-48340
Approval of 457 Plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #059358
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-48008
Right of Way:
North Alamo Water Supply: Milano Road: from approximately 270 L.F. South of Blue Jay to 7 Mile Road N.
A). Tesoro Drive- 40 L.F. 16" road crossing bore and PVC encasement: An 8" DR18 C-900 PVC water line. Crossing to be located on the west side of the intersection of Milano Road and Tesoro Drive.
B). Honolulu Drive- 40 L.F. 16" road crossing bore and PVC encasement: An 8" DR18 C-900 PVC water line. Crossing to be located on the west side of the intersection of Milano Road and Honolulu Drive.
C). Milano Road- 40 L.F. 16" road crossing bore and PVC encasement: An 8" DR18 C-900 PVC water line. Crossing to be located approximately 370 L.F. north of the intersection of Milano Road and West Coast Drive.
D). Milano Road- 40 L.F. 16" road crossing bore and PVC encasement: An 8" DR18 C-900 PVC water line. Crossing to be located on the south side of the intersection of Milano Road and West Coast Drive.
E). Milano Road- 40 L.F. 16" road crossing bore and PVC encasement: An 8" DR18 C-900 PVC water line. Crossing to be located on the north side of the intersection of Milano Road and Rose Lawn Drive.
F). Milano Road- 40 L.F. 16" road crossing bore and PVC encasement: An 8" DR18 C-900 PVC water line. Crossing to be located on the north side of the intersection of Milano Road and Mile 7 North.
Victoria Road: from Lott Road to Stites Road:
A). Puebla Street- 40 L.F. 16" road crossing bore and PVC encasement: An 8" DR18 C-900 PVC water line. Crossing to be located on the west side of the intersection of Victoria Road and Puebla Street.
B). Walker Road- 40 L.F. 16" road crossing bore and PVC encasement: An 8" DR 18 C-900 PVC water line. Crossing to be located on the west side of the intersection of Victoria Road and Walker Road.
C). Boyce Circle- 40 L.F. 16" road crossing bore and PVC encasement: An 8" DR18 C-900 PVC water line. Crossing to be located on the west side of the intersection of Victoria Road and Boyce Circle.
D). Boyce Circle- 40 L.F. 16" road crossing bore and PVC encasement: An 8" DR18 C-900 PVC water line. Crossing to be located on the west side of the intersection of Victoria Road and Boyce Circle.
E). Stites Road- 50 L.F. 16" road crossing bore and PVC encasement: An 8" DR18 C-900 PVC water line. Crossing to be located on the west side of the intersection of Victoria Road and Stites Road.
Victoria Road: from US HWY Business 83 to Cummings Lane, & Cummings Lane: from Victoria Road to Midway Road.
A). Cummings Lane- 35 L.F. 16" road crossing bore and PVC encasement: A 10" DR18 C-900 PVC water line. Crossing to be located on the east side of the intersection of Victoria Road and Cummings Lane.
B). Midway Road- 36 L.F. 16" road crossing bore and PVC encasement : A 10" DR18 and C-900 PVC water line. Crossing to be located on the west side of the intersection of Midway Road and Cummings Lane. General: All existing driveways and improvements found along the water lines alignments affected by the construction of the project will be replaced/ improved as required.
Attachments:
 
10.
 
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-48082
Account Number Payer Amount
B2850.00.000.0018.00 Propel Financial Services LLC $5,920.50
N1250.00.000.0017.00 Land America $3,059.51
S0162.00.000.0000.00 First Fidelity Title $2,967.99
Attachments:
 
11.
 
Membership Dues:
 
A.
AI-48292
Tax Office:
Requesting approval of membership dues payable to the Texas Association of Appraisal Districts in the amount of $150.00 for Eva Mireles with authority of the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-48222
Treasurer's Office (1100):
Requesting approval to pay the 2015 annual membership dues for the County Treasurer's Association of Texas for the County Treasurer in the amount of $150.00 (req. 270267)with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-48288
Elections Department (1100)
Requesting approval to pay the Texas Association of Elections Administrators 2015 Membership fees in the amount of $150.00 for Mrs. Yvonne Ramon Elections Administrator with the authority of the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-48249
Sheriff's Dept. (1100):
Requesting approval of requisition #270426 for 2015 membership dues to the FBI LEEDA for Sheriff Eddie Guerra, Division Chief Gabriel Castaneda and Captain Richard Ozuna in the amount of $50.00 each.
Attachments:
 
12.
 
Headstart:
 
A.
AI-48149
Approval of Financial Reports:
1. November 2014
2. December 2014
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-48150
Approval of Texas Department of Agriculture Meals and Snacks Monthly Reports:
1. November 2014
2. December 2014
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-48152
Approval of Special Services Monthly Reports:
1. December 2014
2. January 2015
 
D.
AI-48151
Approval of Children's Applications for 2014-2015:
1. December 2014
2. January 2015
 
13.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-48022
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $757,645.76 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 01/03/15 to 01/16/15.

01/01-02/15 $151,105.99
01/03-09/15 $291,818.16
01/10-16/15 $314,721.61
TOTAL $757,645.76

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
B.
AI-48230
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 01/01/2015-01/15/2015 in the amount of $45,104.12 and requesting approval of wire transfer.  
 
14.
 
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-48048
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's option to extend the  second and final extension as stipulated and provided in the following listed lease agreements for "Lease of Parcels for Citizens Collection Sites for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1" under the same rates, terms and conditions.

1) E-14-043-01-28-Ray Jones- Mercedes Area
2) E-14-043A-01-28-Richard Cohrs-Donna Area
 
B.
AI-48201
Pct. 4 Project Invoices:
1.  Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice 3103-15 for $780.55 submitted by Mata-Garcia Architects for the Linn San Manuel Emergency Service Building (PO# 701993). 
2.  Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice 3101-15(7) for $1685.52 submitted by Mata-Garcia Architects for the Linn San Manuel Emergency Service Building (PO# 701993).
3.  Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice # 15-1-000003 for $306.80 submitted by L&G Engineering Laboratory for the Sunflower Park ONSITE project (PO# 707018).
4.  Acceptance and approval of request Request for Payment No. 5 for $162,450.00 submitted by JCon Construction for the Linn San Manuel Emergency Service Building (PO# 712761).
5.  Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Invoice 3102-15 for $780.55 submitted by Mata-Garcia Architects for the San Carlos Community Resource Center (PO# 700944).
 
C.
AI-48202
Approval to exercise the option to renew/extend for the First (1st) Year of the additional two (2) one (1) year terms as provided in the current agreement (under the same rates, terms and conditions) in connection to contract # C-14-019-03-11 with Republic Services, Inc. for the purposes of "Garbage Collection at Los Ebanos Pavilion" for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3, commencing, March 11, 2015.
 
D.
AI-48203
Requesting authority to exercise the option to renew/extend the additional year for the following contracts and as provided in the current agreements (under the same rates, terms and conditions) for the following:

1. C-12-007-01-31-Lease of Office Space-City of McAllen (South) for Hidalgo County WIC Program
2. C-12-011-01-31-Lease of Office Space-City of Mercedes for Hidalgo County WIC Program
 
E.
AI-48244
1. Approval of Request for Payment-Application No. 14 in the amount of $36,088.60 from D. Wilson Construction Co. awarded contractor for the, "Repairs and Renovations-1st and 2nd Floors to the Former Administration Building", and as certified for payment by project architect, Alcocer Garcia Associates, Inc. and reviewed & initialed by construction manager, Prodigy C-12-029-10-23

2. Acceptance & approval of Invoice No. 1149 in the amount of $1,277.16 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. 32 in the amount of $684.19 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."
 
F.
AI-48260
Hidalgo County - Planning Department & All 4 Precincts:

Requesting ratification and execution of newly submitted Carson Map Lease Agreement with a zero cost for user(s) commencing with: Hidalgo County's  Planning Department (CC approved AI#36570-02-05-13) & Precincts #1, 2, 3 & 4 with a term of a minimum of twelve (12) months effective 1/1/2015 including the addition of the other Elected Offices, Departments, Programs/Agencies as agreements are received.
 
G.
AI-48261
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 -Scopes of Work-manage and complete R.O.W. Map to include an additional twelve (12) parcels for an estimated total of sixty four (64) parcels with an (increase of $ 46,200.00) in connection to contract # C-12-126-10-16 with L&G Consulting Engineering, Inc. for the purposes of (Job Specific) PROJECT: Preparation of Environment Assessmental Assessment with TxDOT, Public Involvment, Schematic, Design, ROW Mapping, Compensable Utility Management for the (Phase I)-"Extension of 10th Street (SH 107 to FM 1925)" within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4.
 
H.
AI-48307
Requesting ratification of purchase of Two (2) New 2014 Ford Expeditions through the County's membership/participation with Buyboard Caldwell Country Chevrolet/Ford (Contract #430-13) in the amount of $82,370.20 which includes shipping and administration fee's for the Sheriff's Department under PO#706513 (dated 3/20/14) pursuant to Texas Government Code 262.031.
 
I.
AI-48128
 Add Fuel Card and Fuel Card Users:

1. Constable Pct No. 1 - Fuel Card 
2. Elections - Fuel Card Users 
3. Hidalgo County HIDTA Task Force - Fuel Card - Fuel Card User 
4. Safety Division - Fuel Card 
 
J.
AI-48325
Acceptance and approval of Request for Payment Application No. 5 (Retainage) in the amount of $24,380.70, 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.
 
K.
AI-48308
Acceptance and approval to pay Invoice # 9455 for PO#716912 in the amount of $87,122.00 as submitted by AL3 Enterprises, LLC dba Starr Telecom, in connection with the project: "Turnkey Installation of Data Drops at the Old Administration Building 1st and 2nd floors" as reviewed and approved by Facilities Management.
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 4th day of February, 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 FEBRUARY 4, 2015.

Signed this 4TH day of FEBRUARY 2015




ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County


By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy