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SPECIAL MEETING - February 17, 2015

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 17th 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 17, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 13.I to be pulled for discussion.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
1.
AI-48530
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 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-48485
Precinct No.3 (1315) TxDOT:
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer from TxDOT fund 1315 programs (033,044) to program (030) in the total amount of $1,303.85 
Attachments:
 
3.
 
2015 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-48492
2015 - 398th DC (1100)
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-48494
2015 - Elections (1100)
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-48503
2015 - Master Court #2 (1100)
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-48516
2015 - District Attorney (1100)
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-48483
2015 - District Attorney (1100)
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-48421
2015 - Pct. 2 Adm. (1200) 
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-48420
2015 - Pct. 2 Sanitation (1100) 
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-48317
2015 - Pct. 2 Parks (1100) 
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-48383
2015 - Pct #3 Parks (1100) 
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-48384
2015 - Pct #3 Sanitation (1100) 
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-48366
2015 - Pct.3 BCAP (1312) 
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-48423
 2015 - Pct #3 Rd. Maint. (1200)
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-48433
2015 - Pct. 4 Rd. Maint. (1200) 
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-48356
2015 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100)
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-48197
2015 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-48370
2015 - JP 1 PL 2 (1100) 
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-48251
2015 - 398th DC (1100)
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-48270
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. (1100) 
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-48385
2015 - Health & Human Services / Clinics (1100)
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-48464
2015 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-48401
2015 - Sheriff's Dept / Jail (1100)
Attachments:
 
V.
AI-48247
2015 - Adult Detention Facility (1100)
Attachments:
 
W.
AI-48299
2015 - Co. wide Adm (1100)
Attachments:
 
X.
AI-48410
2015 - Safety Division (1100)
Attachments:
 
Y.
AI-48372
2015 - Fire Marshal (1100) 
Attachments:
 
Z.
AI-48033
2015 - HIDTA Task Force (1291)
Attachments:
 
AA.
AI-48434
2015 - County Auditor's Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
BB.
AI-48429
2015 - County Judge (1100)
Attachments:
 
CC.
AI-48426
2015 - District Clerk (1100) 
Attachments:
 
DD.
AI-48424
2015 - 332nd District Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
EE.
AI-48419
2015 - Co Wide Comm Syst (1100)
Attachments:
 
FF.
AI-48389
2015 - CCL# 6 (1100)
Attachments:
 
GG.
AI-48415
2015 - Tax Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
4.
 
2015 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-48514
2015 Historical Museum (1100): 
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Historical Museum-Aid To Nongovt Agency in the amount of $90,000.00
 
B.
AI-48245
Constable Precinct No.1 (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Countywide Administration- Contingency to Constable Precinct No. 1 in the total amount of $11,238.75 to fund a portion of the cost of a new replacement vehicle.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-48364
Co. Comm (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from LRGVDC, program 007, and TAC, program 008 to Co Comm, program 004, in the amount of $46,250.00 to fund appropriate expenditure account for membership dues.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-48500
2015 WIC Ineligible Costs (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to WIC Ineligible Costs in the amount of $950.00.
 
E.
AI-48478
Pct 2 BCAP Las Fuentes Subdivision (1200):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 BCAP Las Fuentes Subdivision in the amount of $7,772.44. 
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-48449
Pct 2 ICA SJ-Eldora & Sgt Trevino Rd (1200):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 ICA SJ-Eldora & Sgt Trevino Rd Project in the amount of $60,611.25 to fund change order no. 4. 
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-48488
Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (1200)-
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Rd. Maint (007) to New Shop-Doolittle (program 075) and New Admin#2 Doolittle (program 078) in the amount of $4,500.00. 
Attachments:
 
5.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-48463
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)
 
6.
 
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-48417
District Clerk Fee Report for the Month of January 2015 $480,676.09
 
7.
 
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra:
 
A.
AI-48399
Right of Way:
OXY USA Inc. OXY USA Inc. would like to cross (cut) the unnamed county road shown on the attached aerial. The cut would be 2,150 feet south of FM 490 west of McCook, Texas.

Agua Special Utility District (AGUA SUD): This project includes the abandonment of approximately 800 linear feet (LF) of 12-inch PVC waterline located along Mile 2 North Road between La Homa Road and 700 feet east of La Homa Road. While this existing waterline is to remain in place, approximately 879 LF of 12-inch diameter PVC pipe are to be installed along new alignments shown on sheets 5 and 6 of the attached plans. This portion of waterline (879 LF) shall be located outside the proposed Mile 2 North roadway pavement that will be constructed under TxDot Project No. CSJ 0921-02-323. The remaining 12-inch PVC waterline located east of Station 16+70 shall remain in place and part of AGUA SUD's active water system. However, seven other waterline locations between Station 16+70 and Moorefield Road shall also be adjusted vertically to accommodate the proposed storm drain facilities under the said TxDot Project No. CSJ 0921-02-323. These locations are shown on the attached plans and shall take place at the following locations along Mile 2 North Road:
1). Sta: 18+85 (Plan Sheet 6): Remove 40 LF of existing waterline and Replace with 40 LF of 12-inch HDPE.
2). Sta: 21+50 (Plan Sheet 7): Remove 40 LF of existing waterline and Replace with 40 LF of 12-inch HDPE.
3). Sta: 23+00 (Plan Sheet 7): Remove 40 LF of existing waterline and Replace with 40 LF of 12-inch HDPE.
4). Sta: 28+00 (Plan Sheet 8): Remove 40 LF of existing waterline and Replace with 40 LF of 12-inch HDPE.
5). Sta: 31+00 (Plan Sheet 9): Remove 40 LF of existing waterline and Replace with 40 LF of 12-inch HDPE.
6). Sta: 33+75 (Plan Sheet 9): Remove 40 LF of existing waterline and Replace with 40 LF of 12-inch HDPE.
7). Sta: 36+00 (Plan Sheet 10): Remove 40 LF of existing waterline and Replace with 40 LF of 12-inch HDPE.
The open cut of existing roadway pavement will not be allowed; all waterline proposed under roadway pavement will be installed by bore and jack, and encased within a steel casing.
Attachments:
 
8.
 
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-48216
Account Number Payer Amount
T4073.00.000.0007.00 Martinez Jorge & Velia $5,305.91
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-48394
Account Number Payer Amount
B2035.00.000.0008.00 Skaria Mani $5,398.24
B2035.00.000.0008.00 Skaria Mani / Skaria Diagnostics Inc. $5,239.97
B2035.00.000.0008.00 Skaria Mani $3,953.01
W3800.00.683.0000.10 Knapp Medical Center $11,493.42
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-48248
Account Number Payer Amount
N2650.02.000.004A.00 Inter National Bank $2,806.20
P2810.00.000.0001.00 Inter National Bank $12,093.59
T3659.00.000.0029.00 Garza Juan M & Juanita A $3,345.28
Attachments:
 
9.
 
Membership Dues:
 
A.
AI-48428
398th District Court (1100):
Approval to pay annual renewal membership dues to the Texas Association for Court Administration for Ester Cantu, 398th Criminal Court Coordinator, in the amount of $75.00 (req# 271412) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-48195
County Clerk (1100):
Requesting approval to pay the 2015 (ASPA) American Society For Public Administration membership fees in the amount of $110.00 (req # 270467) for Mrs. Annette Muñiz with the authority of the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
C.
AI-48200
County Clerk (1100):
Requesting approval to pay the 2015 (URA) Urban Recorders Alliance Annual Dues in the total amount of $150.00 for Mr. Arturo Guajardo, Jr. and Mrs. Annette Muñiz with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.

Arturo Guajardo, Jr. - County Clerk - $100.00
Annette Muñiz - Chief Deputy - $50.00
Total - $150.00
 
D.
AI-48268
District Clerk (1100):
Requesting approval to pay the following 2015 membership fees for District Clerk Laura Hinojosa with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor:
1) 2015 County & District Clerks' Association of Texas $125.00 (req. 270555)
2) 2015 Texas District Court Alliance (TDCA) $50.00 (req. 270545)
3) 2015 Texas Association of Domestic Relations Office (TADRO) $25.00 (req. 270535)
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-48408
Tax Office (1100):
Requesting approval to pay the 2015 membership dues for the Tax Assessor-Collectors Association for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal Jr., Eva Mireles, Neida Chavana, Fernando Cantu, Rodolfo Flores, Edgar Jaramillo, Julio Espinosa, Melinda Mendoza, Gabriel Ochoa, and Santos Castilleja III in the total amount of $445.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
10.
 
County Judge's Office:
 
A.
AI-48496
Approval to process the following invoice as a claim with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Xerox Corporation Invoice Date 02-01-2015, Invoice No. 078035095 in the amount of $233.10
Attachments:
 
11.
 
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
AI-48407
1. Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Report for the Month of December 2014.
2. Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
Attachments:
 
12.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-48264
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $849,395.14 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 01/17/15 to 01/30/15.

01/17-23/15 $491,166.20
01/24-30/15 $358,228.94
TOTAL $849,395.14

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
B.
AI-48374
Self-Funded (2202)
Requesting approval of reimbursement of Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of 01/16/2015-01/31/2015 in the amount of $30,915.49 and requesting approval of wire transfer. 
 
13.
 
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-48511
1. Acceptance and approval of invoice No. 33 in the amount $4,081.05 submitted by Alcocer Garcia Associates, Inc., contracted architect for the, "Remodel/Renovation of Existing Old Administration Building (1st & 2nd floors) Project" C-08-131-08-07;

2. Approval of Request for Payment-Application No. 15 in the amount of $114,458.85 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;
 
3. Acceptance & approval of Invoice No. 1150 in the amount of $ 4,652.04 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."
 
 
B.
AI-48377
Pct. 4 Project Invoices:
1.  Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 11325052 for $11,206.58 submitted by L&G Engineering for the FM 1925- WA #1 Limits: FM 907 East to East of SH 68 (Sharp Rd.) project (PO# 703928).

2.  Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 11325048 for $22,927.05 submitted by L&G Engineering for the FM 1925 N. Alamo Rd. Extension- WA #2 project (PO # 684964).

3.  Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice # 2014-0190 for $4,500.00 submitted by ERO for the New Office Building project (Req. 271855).

4.  Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Application No. 6 for $43,842.50 submitted by JCon Construction for the Linn San Manuel Emergency Facility (PO# 712761).

5.  Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice no. 3110-15(8) for $562.00 submitted by Mata-Garcia Architects for the Linn San Manuel Emergency Service Building (PO# 701993).
 
C.
AI-48448
1.  Requesting ratification of Change Order #1 for a credit in the amount of (-$11,690.00) approved and executed by Precinct 2 Commissioner designee for the project Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 -"Roadrunner Subdivision Paving & Drainage Improvements Project" with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC, contract No.: C-14-285-09-15.  

2.  Requesting ratification of Change Order #1 for an extension of 10 calendar days and no additional cost approved and executed by Precinct 2 Commissioner designee for the project Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 -"Equipment and Maintenance Facility On-Site Civil Improvements Concrete Work" with RDH Site and Concrete, LLC, contract No.: C-14-353-10-14.
 
D.
AI-48459
Precinct 4 Administration:
Requesting authority to enter into a 12-month renewal copier service agreement - scan and authority to execute required agreement for the following with Copy Graphics, Inc. ;
 
Requisition Model Serial Yearly Effective Account Number
269961  Ricoh AF-2020   K8266840016   $460.00 1/26/15-1/25/16   5-1200-431-00-124-007-0-430
 
E.
AI-48016
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 Pct 1 and Pct 3-"Roadway Light Fixtures and Maintenance"-RFB: 2015-025-00-00-MEG. Including the re-advertising of project in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
 
F.
AI-48304
Ratification of fully executed Change Order No. 3, 4 (Increase of $60,611.25), and 5 for the "Lowering of Canal Crossing & Road Widening at Eldora & Sgt. Leonel Trevino Roads," to awarded vendor Texas Cordia Construction, LLC, and as submitted by project engineer, Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc.
 
G.
AI-48418
Hidalgo County Constable Pct. 4 Department is formally requesting the removal of the following assets from their inventory list:

1. Asset Tag No. 63170 - Colt Machine Gun Stamped Govt Property M-16 (Serial No. 4284827)
2. Asset Tag No. 63171 - Colt Machine Gun Stamped Govt Property M-16 (Serial No. 4226615)
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-48416
275th District Court:
Hon. Juan R. Partida, Presiding Judge, through Court Coordinator, Ginna Alvarez requests the removal of a fixed asset (2004 laptop) from the Court's County inventory listing with supporting Affidavit and other documentation attached herein.
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-48397
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (draft specifications/requirements Exhibit "A", etc) for purchase & installation of a New Digital CCD X-RAY IMAGE DETECTOR for installation at the Sheriff's Office Infirmary. (Project # 15-069-02-25-OGG)

Mr. Eufracio was concerned over the backup not providing draft contract nor legal review of the draft, but Mrs. Marty Salazar stated that it would not be a contract, but a one time purchase.  They will be going through a requisition and purchase order and the p.o. would stipulate terms and conditions of the purchase. She also stated that legal review is only necessary on the form agreement and nothing more.

On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote:  4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-48362
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.  "Lease and/or Service of Portable Toilets" RFB No.: 2015-053-HGO including the re-advertising of project in the event no Bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
 
K.
AI-48360
Requesting approval for Hidalgo County to exercise the second of two (2): one (1) year options as provided under the current contract for "Voluntary (Post Tax) Emergency Air Ambulance Services" under the same rates, terms and conditions with "Air Evac EMS d/b/a Air Evac Lifeteam through (C-12-108-03-01).
 
L.
AI-48358
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 5 in the amount of $129,790.19 for the lowering of canal crossings & road widenings for Pct. 2 Eldora & Sgt. Trevino Roads Project submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-13-293-12-20 and as reviewed by project engineer, Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc.
 
M.
AI-48311
Information Technology (I. T.) Department:
Requesting authority to purchase additional 100 hours of remote technical support to continue services for network support by adding more hours to project previously approved by Commissioners Court consent agenda on 6/30/2014 AI-45188 and execute required agreement for the County wide network through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor Insight Public Sector, Inc. DIR-TSO-2542 in the total amount of $15,000.00 through the following requisition #270373, effective upon approval (5-1100-415-00-200-002-0-336).
 
N.
AI-48209
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 2 in the amount of $44,380.20 for the Pct 2 Roadrunner Subdivision Paving & Drainage Improvements project, submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-14-285-09-15 and as reviewed by project engineer, Raul Sesin, P.E.
 
O.
AI-48208
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #3737 in the amount $12,364.29 submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation, in connection with professional engineering services provided under Contract C-12-314-01-29 (WA#2), for Pct. 2 Thomas Road project.
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-48140
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) -"SS-1 Emulsified Asphalt & Delivery Services" -RFB No.: 2015-027-00-00-SGS including the re-advertising of project in the event No Bid responses are received and/or rejected and project is still required.
 
Q.
AI-48215
Add/delete Fuel Cards
1. Hidalgo County Extension Services - add/delete fuel cards
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 17th 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 17, 2015.

Signed this 17th 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