SPECIAL MEETING - November 2, 2015
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 2nd day of November 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 JOSEPH PALACIOS |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 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 HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING November 2, 2015 9:30 A.M. |
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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:
1.
Roll Call
Commissioners Cantu and Flores were not present at the meeting.
Commissioners Cantu and Flores were not present at the meeting.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
Judge Garcia led the courtroom in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
Judge Garcia led the courtroom in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Prayer
Julia Sullivan led the courtroom in Prayer.
Julia Sullivan led the courtroom in Prayer.
4.
Open Forum
No comments under open forum.
No comments under open forum.
5.
Purchasing Department:
Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(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).
Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(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-52052
1. Approval of continuance of local state of disaster under Texas Government Code Section 418.108
Emergency Management Coordinator, Ricardo Saldaña appeared in court to request Judge Garcia an extension of the local state of disaster. Mr. Saldaña petitioned this extension as a precaution to the possible rain event coming up the first weekend of November. He communicated that Hurricane Patricia affected areas that were dealing with previous flooding. As an example of this storm strength, precinct 1 received over 10 inches of rain as well as the counties of Cameron and Willacy. What’s more, Mr. Saldaña commented on the damages caused by Hurricane Patricia in the San Antonio area. He reported that this area did not seem to have been expecting such an impact; therefore he is asking to keep the local state of disaster as a precaution. Judge Garcia requested the total amount of Hidalgo citizens affected by the continuous rains. Mr. Saldaña gave him a total of 3,000 households affected so far. Judge Garcia questioned the benefits that would come with the extension of the proclamation. Mr. Saldaña advised of the practical benefit this would bring, not only to the individuals but also directly to the county. Should the county be stroked by another heavy rain this would be a continuation of the previous events. In such case, the State of Texas together with FEMA would create one model for the state of Texas to send to Washington. Therefore this would be a follow through in case more citizens become affected. Commissioner Cuellar asked Chief Saldaña about the time frame to keep the local state of disaster. He informed the commissioner that this would be indefinitely, until they make the decision to terminate.
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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Activate Contract with Ashbritt, Inc. under that certain Mutual Benefit and Use Agreement with the City of Kingsville, Texas
Mr. Ricardo Saldaña petitioned authorization to reactivate contract #C-15-258-08118 if a need arises. He clarified to Judge Garcia that this is not a reactivation of the City of Kingsville agreement. The reactivation is from the June 2015 contract.
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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Prior to closing Mr. Saldaña acknowledged all the dedication and effort done by precinct 1 Commissioner Cuellar and all his staff. They successfully been able to dispatch not only theirs but other municipalities pumps to the affected areas. In returned Hidalgo County has also been able to provide its equipment to other counties affected by the constant flooding. All this work has been done at zero cost of rental of any type of equipment. It has been a team effort done by all the counties, precincts and agencies. Mr. Saldaña personally thanked Commissioner Cuellar, Commissioner Palacios, Judge Garcia, Valde Guerra, Steve Crain and all those who have contribute.
Commissioner Cuellar participated in this sincere appreciation of everyone who has been able to aid his affected precinct. He thanked all the commissioners and their staff, Mr. Saldaña, Judge Garcia, Sheriff’s Department and the Drainage District.
Judge Garcia added that even tough the county is divided into several precincts they are still one county and they are all in it together.
Emergency Management Coordinator, Ricardo Saldaña appeared in court to request Judge Garcia an extension of the local state of disaster. Mr. Saldaña petitioned this extension as a precaution to the possible rain event coming up the first weekend of November. He communicated that Hurricane Patricia affected areas that were dealing with previous flooding. As an example of this storm strength, precinct 1 received over 10 inches of rain as well as the counties of Cameron and Willacy. What’s more, Mr. Saldaña commented on the damages caused by Hurricane Patricia in the San Antonio area. He reported that this area did not seem to have been expecting such an impact; therefore he is asking to keep the local state of disaster as a precaution. Judge Garcia requested the total amount of Hidalgo citizens affected by the continuous rains. Mr. Saldaña gave him a total of 3,000 households affected so far. Judge Garcia questioned the benefits that would come with the extension of the proclamation. Mr. Saldaña advised of the practical benefit this would bring, not only to the individuals but also directly to the county. Should the county be stroked by another heavy rain this would be a continuation of the previous events. In such case, the State of Texas together with FEMA would create one model for the state of Texas to send to Washington. Therefore this would be a follow through in case more citizens become affected. Commissioner Cuellar asked Chief Saldaña about the time frame to keep the local state of disaster. He informed the commissioner that this would be indefinitely, until they make the decision to terminate.
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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Activate Contract with Ashbritt, Inc. under that certain Mutual Benefit and Use Agreement with the City of Kingsville, Texas
Mr. Ricardo Saldaña petitioned authorization to reactivate contract #C-15-258-08118 if a need arises. He clarified to Judge Garcia that this is not a reactivation of the City of Kingsville agreement. The reactivation is from the June 2015 contract.
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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Prior to closing Mr. Saldaña acknowledged all the dedication and effort done by precinct 1 Commissioner Cuellar and all his staff. They successfully been able to dispatch not only theirs but other municipalities pumps to the affected areas. In returned Hidalgo County has also been able to provide its equipment to other counties affected by the constant flooding. All this work has been done at zero cost of rental of any type of equipment. It has been a team effort done by all the counties, precincts and agencies. Mr. Saldaña personally thanked Commissioner Cuellar, Commissioner Palacios, Judge Garcia, Valde Guerra, Steve Crain and all those who have contribute.
Commissioner Cuellar participated in this sincere appreciation of everyone who has been able to aid his affected precinct. He thanked all the commissioners and their staff, Mr. Saldaña, Judge Garcia, Sheriff’s Department and the Drainage District.
Judge Garcia added that even tough the county is divided into several precincts they are still one county and they are all in it together.
Attachments:
6.
Adjourn
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
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 2nd day of November, 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 November 2, 2015.
Signed this 2nd day of NOVEMBER 2015
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 2nd day of November, 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 November 2, 2015.
Signed this 2nd day of NOVEMBER 2015
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy