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SPECIAL MEETING - March 3, 2015

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:

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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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

 
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-48591
2014 - Sheriff's Office (1284)
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-48590
2014 - Sheriff's Office (1284)
Attachments:
 
3.
 
2014 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-48633
CO2009 (1339):
Approval of 2014 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2009 from program (064) to program (053) in the amount of $1,700.00.
Attachments:
 
4.
 
2015 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-48706
2015 - J.P. Pct. 4 Pl. 2 (1100)
 
B.
AI-48675
2015 - I. T. Department (1100)
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-48673
2015 - Justice Crt. Tech. (1242)
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-48653
2015 - Constable Pct. #2 (1304)

NO ACTION taken on this Item.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-48657
2015 - Co Wide Adm (1100) 
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-48666
2015 - County Judge - Public Affairs Division (1100)
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-48652
2015 - Pct.1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-48651
 2015 - Pct.1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-48650
2015 - Pct.1 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-48588
2015 - Pct1 Parks (1100) 
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-48589
2015 - Pct1 Sanitation (1100) 
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-48671
2015 - Pct 2 Parks (1100) 
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-48699
2015 - Pct. 3 Rd Maint. (1200)
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-48607
2015 - Pct #3 Sanitation (1100) 
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-48382
2015 - Pct #3 Rd. Maint. (1200) 
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-48474
2015 - Pct #3 Parks (1100) 
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-48575
2015 - Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (1200) 
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-48576
2015 - Safety Division (1100)
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-48564
2015 - Adult Detention Facility (1100)
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-48594
2015 - I.T. Department (1100)
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-48600
2015 - Civil Service (1100)
Attachments:
 
V.
AI-48543
2015 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
Attachments:
 
W.
AI-48544
2015 - JP Pct 4 Pl 1 (1100)
Attachments:
 
X.
AI-48455
2015 - County Commissioners (1100)
Attachments:
 
Y.
AI-48526
2015 - County Clerk (1100)

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
Attachments:
 
Z.
AI-48551
2015 - Human Services (240-005)
Attachments:
 
AA.
AI-48542
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PPCPS (1293) 
Attachments:
 
BB.
AI-48453
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) 
Attachments:
 
5.
 
2015 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-48649
Precinct# 4:
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. 
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-48669
Pct 2 Various Project (1200):
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.
 
C.
AI-48681
Auxiliary Crt (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Auxiliary Crt in the total amount of $8,059.21.
 
D.
AI-48684
Safety (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Safety in the total amount of $2,840.00. 
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-48629
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Parks (program 009) to Lift Station (program 149) in the amount of $59.33. 
 
F.
AI-48619
Pct3 Sanitation (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Pct3 Sanitation in the total amount of $6,339.00. 
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-48558
Public Affairs (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co Judge to Public Affairs in the total amount of $1,300.00.
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-48579
Telephone & Internet Sweep (1100):
Approval to transfer General Fund lapsed telephone and internet funds from various departments to the I.T. Countywide-Telephone account.
 
I.
AI-48552
Facilities Management CO2009 (1339):
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.
Attachments:
 
6.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-48646
1.  Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Govenrment Code Section 232.028(b)
 
7.
 
Executive Officer - Valde Guerra:
 
A.
AI-48622
Approval of 457 Plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #034339
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-48547
Right of Way:
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.
Attachments:
 
8.
 
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-48598
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
Attachments:
 
9.
 
Membership Dues:
 
A.
AI-48475
Amigos Del Valle/County Commissioners (1100):
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
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-48603
Sheriff's Dept. (1100):
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.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-48602
Sheriff's Dept. (1100):
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.
 
D.
AI-48599
Sheriff's Dept. (1100):
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.
 
E.
AI-48597
Sheriff's Dept. (1100):
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
 
10.
 
Headstart:
 
A.
AI-48445
Approval of Texas Department of Agriculture Meals and Snacks Monthly Report: January 2015
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-48446
Approval of Special Services Monthly Report: January 2015
 
C.
AI-48444
Approval of Children's Applications Monthly Report for 2014-2015
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-48443
Approval of Financial Monthly Report: January 2015
Attachments:
 
11.
 
Urban County:
 
A.
AI-48585
Request for approval of two (2) applicants in the Countywide area under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program
 
12.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-48697
Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of December 15, 2014 through February 2015. 
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-48554
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 02/01-15/2015 in the amount of $47,511.00 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
 
C.
AI-48265
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $726,974.63 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 02/01/15 to 02/13/15.

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.
 
13.
 
County Judge's Office:
 
A.
AI-48592
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. Verizon Wireless Invoice Date 01-23-2015, Invoice No. 9739479961 in the amount of $37.99
Attachments:
 
14.
 
IT Department - Renan Ramirez:
 
A.
AI-48682
COMMISSIONER PCT. 2

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
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-48640
COMMISSIONER PCT. 2
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
Attachments:
 
15.
 
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-48672
Requesting approval of the following for D/B/A RDH Site and Concrete Company for the Pct. 2 Equipment and Maintenance Facility On-Site Civil Improvements, as submitted and recommended by project engineer, Raul Sesin, PE for contract # C-14-353-10-14: :
 
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.
 
B.
AI-48690
Requesting ratification of Change Order #2 for an extension of 26 calendar days and an additional cost of $547.00 for quantitative changes on concrete work 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.
 
C.
AI-48595
Project Invoices:
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).
 
D.
AI-48608
Request approval and execution of the attached End-User Certificate (EUC) pursuant to the International legal protocol surrounding the shipment of lethal weapons requiring that the shipper have an end-user certificate (EUC) in which the buyer declares that the weapons are for its use only, and will not be transshipped or diverted to any illicit location.
 
 
E.
AI-48472
Approval to continue Annual Client Support and Software Update Service (Legacy M-S) Agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. in the quarterly amount of $16,853.00 arising from the original purchase from 1997.
 
F.
AI-48549
Approval of a correction of Item #33-Project signs-Plywood-under the category section of "SPECIALTY SIGNS .080 ALUMINUM-pages 9 & 10 of Acceptance/Tabulation Sheet" of Contract #E-14-159-05-20 (original contract #C-13-013-05-28)-Traffic Road Signs & Misc. Equipment-Hidalgo County with Delta Specialties due to typing error; item should read as 4'x8' instead of 4"x8".
 
G.
AI-48527
Acceptance and approval of Invoice #11325035 in the amount of $7,577.28 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. contracted engineer for HCMPO Policy Meeting-C-13-225-07-09.
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-48593
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e requirements, legal notice, draft contract, etc.) for: "Hidalgo County-Title Report Services" with RFP No. 2015-004-SMA including the re-advertising of project in the event no proposals are received and project is still required. 
 
I.
AI-48548
Acceptance and approval of request for Payment Application #1 in the total amount of $5,288.39 submitted by Herrera & Hunt Inc., in connection with the project:  Hidalgo County Facilities Management -"Additional roof drain repairs at the Old Administration Building", project No. 2014-269C-MSS through PO#718464.
 
J.
AI-48546
Elections:
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.
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-48529
Acceptance & approval of the following invoices submitted by contracted/project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.:
1. Invoice No. 11325032- $ 36,668.78  for "FM 494-Shary Rd Project"
2. Invoice No. 11325038- $      300.00  for "Mile 2-Moorfield Rd W to SH 364"3
3. Invoice No. 11325041- $  17,296.00 for "Liberty 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";
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-48452
Add Fuel Card and  Users / Delete Fuel Card Users 
1. District Attorney's Office - add and delete fuel card users 
2. Adult Probation - delete fuel card users 


 
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 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