BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 29th day of September 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 September 29, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the exception of 2.F, 12.H and 12.O. to be pulled for discussion.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
No Action taken on this Item.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from General Litigation to Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency in the total amount of $300,000.00
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from various programs to Co. Wide Adm-Contingency in the amount of $283,000.00.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Child Welfare Defense to Co. Wide Adm-Contingency in the amount of $59,708.57.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to District Clerk in the total amount of $22,000.00.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Health Adm (program 001) to Health Clinics (program 003) to fund the repairs to the TB Clinic.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within C.O.'s Fund 1345 from program (189) to Pct 1 Mile 2E program (XXX) in the amount of $50,000.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer within C.O.'s Fund 1345 from program (189) to program (041) in the amount of $44,000.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from CO2014-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project to CO2014-Pct 2 Eldora Road (Jackson-I Rd) Project in the amount of $47,978.87.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Various Pct 2 Projects into Pct 2 Rd Maint in the amount of $102,900.00 to fund the purchase of equipment.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to Elections Department in the total amount of $55,000.00.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Constable Pct.4 in the total amount of $1,051.94.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm - Contingency to Pct 4 Sanitation in the amount of $48,013.62 to fund the first annual payment for the Governmental Equipment Lease-Purchase Agreement No. 2721296 with Caterpillar Financial Services Corp.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm - Contingency to various Pct 4 Programs in the amount of $96,908.14 for anticipated operating expenses.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to CCL#1 in the total amount of $2,500.00 to fund the attendance of the judge to the 40-hour Basic Mediation Course and to cover additional costs of trials and licenses for the court interpreter.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Hoehn Drive Subdivision, program no.329 to Lorenzana Subdivision, program no.422, in the total amount of $9,861.19.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from CO's 1315 TXDOT-FM2221-FM492 (program 071) to TXDOT-La Homa SH364 (program 045) in the amount of $1000.00
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from IT Countywide - Telephone to the Executive office in the amount of $300.00 for anticipated telephone expenses.
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
2015 August - Hot Checks Fees Monthly Report
Approval of North Alamo Water Supply Permit: Highland Memorial Park Cemetery
1. Bore Mile 12 North- from the centerline of FM 88 go West 60.0 feet. Will bore Mile 12 North from South to North with a 16" PVC casing for a 8" waterline.
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| R3751.04.000.0011.00 | JUSTIN L RONE, TRUSTEE | 3,703.64 |
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| S2755.01.000.0030.00 | JRMV PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LLC | $3,111.74 |
| W0100.00.015.0009.09 | CITY OF MISSION | $5,665.16 |
Approval to pay 2015 annual membership dues to Texas Association of Governmental Information Technology Managers in the amount of $150.00 (Requistion # 284333) with authorization for County Treasurer to issue a check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Approval to pay the Texas Association of City & County Health Officials (TACCHO) membership for 2015 - 2016 year with the authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval of requisition #284148 for 2015 membership dues to the Texas Police Association for Chief Deputy Mario Lopez in the amount of $30.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval of requisition #284153 for 2015 membership dues to the Sheriff's Association of Texas for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra and Chief Deputy Mario Lopez in the amount of $25.00 each with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to Texas Association of Assessing Officers in the amount of $90.00 for Pablo (Paul) Villarreal Jr., with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
2. Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
Approval of 2015 interfund transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Transfers In-Gen Fund (1281) in the amount of $66,119.03 for a local match required for the Victim Assistance Program/Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant acceptance, AI-51339 (CC 9/29/15).
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments to the Co Wide Adm-Contingency account.
| 08/29-31/15 | $ 48,975.00 |
| 09/01-04/15 | $320,787.63 |
| 09/05-11/15 | $372,002.39 |
| TOTAL | $741,765.02 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
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).
| Invoice #s | Date | Amount Due |
| 471001/04A/XV | MAY - JUNE 2013 | $ 723.51 |
| 471001/04B/XV | MAY - JUNE 2013 | $ 723.52 |
| 471001/05A/XV | JULY 2013 | $ 1,908.00 |
| 471001/06A/XV | AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2013 | $ 2,756.00 |
| 471001/07A/XV | OCTOBER 2013 | $ 899.24 |
| 471001/08A/XV | NOVEMBER 2013 | $ 525.19 |
| 471001/08B/XV | NOVEMBER 2013 | $ 463.42 |
| 471001/09A/XV | Thru FEBRUARY 2014 | $ 400.18 |
| 471001/09B/XV | FEBRUARY 2014 | $ 525.18 |
as submitted by Dannenbaum Engineering Company, contracted Architect for the, "Hidalgo County-Annex Modular Buildings-Courtroom Finishes and Courthouse Site Improvements" in connection to AIA Agreement# C-12-204A-09-25 (PO# 689982) with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after County Auditor's review and processing procedures are completed.Funding is available under:
Requesting authority purchase maintenance/support agreement in the amount of $2,225.00 thru requisiton 284356 thru our membership/participation with DIR-SDD-1951 commencing upon approval.
2. Acceptance & approval of Invoice No. 1272 in the amount of $4,500.00 submitted by contracted vendor, Prodigy Construction Management, LLC, C-C-14-360-10-14, for the provision of construction management services for, "Adult Detention and Law Enforcement Facility Repairs and/or Replacement."
3. Acceptance and approval of invoice No. 13159-11 in the amount $2,995.00 submitted by Chanin Engineering LLC, contracted engineer for the, "Adult Detention and Law Enforcement Facility Repairs and/or Replacement" C-13-133-07-09
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to receipt of the accord current form of insurance.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Contract#s
Lonestar Uniforms, Inc. -C-13-088-10-07, effective, 10/11/15
Bob Barker Seller, Inc. -C-13-088A-10-07, effective, 10/11/15
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Determination/Selection by Commissioners' Court of an evaluation committee as referenced in procurement packet to score, grade and evaluate the responses received for the Request for Proposals [RFP].
Evaluation Committee:
Current Members: Valde Guerra, Flora Vasques and Mona Parras in place of Mingo Villarreal.
Elected Members: Sergio Cruz, Raul Silguero, Mona Parras, Elaine Solis, Flora Vasques and Dina Trevino.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Requesting authority to enter into a 48-month new (capital) lease copier for a RICOH MPC2503 through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, RICOH USA / GE RICOH USA contract DIR-SDD-3041 through Requisition #284038 based on $127.51/month-equipment, B/W impressions @ $21.00/month, color impressions @ $17.10/month with a total of $165.61/month, effective upon approval.
1. Planning Department - fuel card
2. Constable Pct No. 2- driver
3. HIDTA Task Force - drivers
4. Hidalgo County Headstart - drivers
5. Safety Division - delete fuel cards
6. County Judges Office - fuel cards and drivers
7. Fire Marshal Office - fuel card
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 29th day of September, 2015
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Norma G.Cantu, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on September 29, 2015.
Signed this 29th day of SEPTEMBER 2015
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy