BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 3rd day of March 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 March 3, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 Items 4.D, 4.Y, 9.A, and 9.E to be pulled for discussion.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2009 from program (064) to program (053) in the amount of $1,700.00.
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
Mr. Sergio Cruz noted a correction to the agenda caption to read Fund 1237, Record Management Fund, not 1100.
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 with correction.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Emrgncy Srv Linn program (136) to Restitution 1124 M Rd program (125 - $1,010.98) and Pct 4 CRC Sunflower program (123 $839.88) in the total amount of $1,850.86.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Various Projects in the amount of $121,735.36 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Auxiliary Crt in the total amount of $8,059.21.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Safety in the total amount of $2,840.00.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Pct3 Sanitation in the total amount of $6,339.00.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co Judge to Public Affairs in the total amount of $1,300.00.
Approval to transfer General Fund lapsed telephone and internet funds from various departments to the I.T. Countywide-Telephone account.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2009 from Pct. #3 program (049) to Facilities Management program (043) in the amount of $68,670.93 to fund anticipated expenditures related to the Former Administration project.
Hidalgo M.U.D. #1: The 10" line is to be laid on the east side of Showers Road, 5 ft. off the east property line (fence line). The line will be laid 4 ft below ground level and all road or driveways will be bored and cased. The line will run from Irrigation district #6 canal on the east side of Western Road 3600 ft where it will T off, west and be bored under Western Rd, the line will continue 200 ft on the east side of Western Road. Melden & Hunt: (La Esperanza) A proposed 12" PVC sanitary sewer line running parallel to Mile 12 North Road approximately 14.00' south of the center line. The Contractor shall trench approximate 1750 feet to install the proposed 12" PVC sanitary sewer line. The trenching shall begin approximately 210 feet west of the intersection of Mile 12 North Road and Sequoia Street and ends approximately 82 feet west of intersection of Mile 12 North Road and Loma Drive.
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| E0154.00.000.0106.00 | Corelogic | $3,714.91 |
| H0422.00.000.0026.00 | BBVA Compass | $4,569.58 |
| H0660.00.000.0001.00 | Corelogic | $2,601.74 |
| N2700.00.000.0002.00 | Ultimate Investments Inc. | $7,131.01 |
| P9257.00.000.000B.00 | Inter National Bank | $5,878.72 |
| Q1000.02.000.0115.00 | Lereta Llc | $2,718.71 |
| S3011.02.000.0013.00 | Lone Star National Bank | $5,199.39 |
| T6880.00.000.0004.00 | Corelogic | $2,617.89 |
| W3800.00.823.0000.02 | Lereta Llc | $2,597.87 |
Approval to pay Hidalgo County membership dues with authority for County Treasurer to issue check once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor for the following:
| VENDOR | YEAR | AMOUNT | ACCT. # | REQ. # |
| Amigos Del Valle, Inc. | 2015 | $5,000.00 | 5-1100-444-00-125-018-0-810 | 272153 |
| County Judges & Comm. Association of Texas | 2015 | $2,600.00 | 5-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 | 272154 |
| LRGVDC | 2015 | $47,134.00 | 5-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 | 272155 |
| TAC | 2015 | $2,440.00 | 5-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 | 272156 |
| Texas Conference of Urban Counties | 2015 | $20,952.00 | 5-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 | 272159 |
| NACo | 2015 | $11,983.00 | 5-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 | 272158 |
| South Texas County Judges' & Commissioners | 2015 | $300.00 | 5-1100-413-30-125-004-0-810 | 272160 |
Mr. Eufracio informed the Court that some of the affidavits included in the backup are not complete and that would need to be accomplished in order for his department to process payment.
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 completion of affidavits.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Requesting approval of requisition #272185 for 2015 membership dues to the FBI LEEDA for Captain Raul Cantu and Lieutenant Rafael Garza in the amount of $50.00 each.
Requesting approval of requisition #272183 for 2015 membership dues for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra to the Southwestern Border Sheriff's Coalition in the amount of $200.00.
Requesting approval of requisition #272167 for payment of 2015 National Internal Affairs Investigators Association membership dues for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $50.00.
Requesting approval of requisition # 272169 for payment of 2015 The National Narcotic Detector Dog Association membership dues for Armando Pena and K9 Henry, Javier Solis and K9 Dick, Jaime Garcia and K9 Herby, Juan Moreno and K9 Endy, Jesse Trantham and K9 Vyttig, Oscar Elizondo and K9 Zar, and Isidro Perez and K9 Bobby in the amount of $30.00 per team and Francisco Guerrero and K9 Argo in the amount of $50.00 per team.
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 formal action to accept the donation of K9 Henry scheduled for March 17, 2015.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
| 02/01-06/15 | $353,582.06 |
| 02/07-13/15 | $373,392.57 |
| TOTAL | $726,974.63 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Authorization and approval to deactivate wireless service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-1779 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
| Description: | User Name / ID: | MDN: |
| Deactivate Wireless Service | Abel Sanchez / 194395 | 956-310-1517 |
Authorization and approval to deactivate wireless service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-SDD-1779 for VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
| Description: | User Name / ID: | MDN: |
| Deactivate Wireless Service | Ricardo Cuellar / 083909 | 956-369-0823 |
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. Application for Final Payment in the amount of $72,292.06.
2. Acceptance and approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion, reflecting the date of January 22, 2015.
3. Certificate of Construction Completion reflecting the date of February 18, 2015.
4. Application for Retainage Release in the amount of $3,304.84.
1. Request for payment of invoice 3114-15(7th) for $2,129.40 submitted by Mata-Garcia Architects for the San Carlos Community Resource Center project (PO# 700944).
2. Request for payment of Application No. 7 for $180,490.00 submitted by Couric Enterprises for the Community Resource Center project (PO# 703489).
3. Request for payment of invoice 452504/12/XV for $1,408.85 submitted by Dannenbaum Engineering Company for the Restitution Center Renovations & Additions (PO# 675757).
Requesting authority to enter into a 48-month new (capital) lease copier for a Ricoh Aficio MP 7502sp through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, RICOH USA / GE RICOH USA contract DIR-SDD-1674 through Requisition #269560 in the amount of $300.57/month-equipment, B/W impressions @ $176.00/month effective upon approval.
1. Invoice No. 11325032- $ 36,668.78 for "FM 494-Shary Rd Project"
4. Invoice No. 11325046- $ 42,331.38 for "Mile 3"
5. Invoice No. 11325049- $ 3,311.31 for "FM 681-From FM 2221 to SH 107"
6. Invoice No. 11325050- $ 2,165.09 for "FM 681 Project, From FM 2221/FM 492";
2. Adult Probation - delete fuel card users
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 3rd day of March, 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 MARCH 3, 2015.
Signed this 3rd day of March 2015
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy