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SPECIAL MEETING - December 1, 2015

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 1st day of December 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
December 1, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU  the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the exception of Items.2.L., 2.T., 8.C., 10.A.1. and 12.E. to be pulled for discussion.
                                                                   
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

 
1.
AI-52455
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.
 
2015 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-52436
2015 - Tax Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-52430
2015 - Pct. 4 CRC (1100) 
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-52387
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / MAC (1293) 
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-52389
2015 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293) 
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-52397
2015 - Adult Detention Facility (1100)
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-52401
2015 - District Attorney's Office (1223) 
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-52376
2015 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-52410
2015 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing / US Department of Justice (1229)
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-52413
2015 - County Auditor's Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-52354
2015 - County Judge (1100)
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-52356
2015 - Environmental Compliance (1100)
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-52357
2015 - Human Resources (1100) 

No action taken on this item.
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-52339
2015 - Tax Office/Scofflaw (1100) 
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-52351
2015 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100)
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-52380
2015 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100)
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-52381
2015 - Constable Pct. 2 (1220)
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-52399
2015 - Pct. 1 Rd & Maint. (1200) 
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-52407
2015 - Pct. 1 C.O.'s (1345)
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-52290
2015 - Pct. 1 Admin. (1200)
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-52419
2015 - Pct. 1 Tax Notes (1304)

No action taken on this item.
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-52332
2015 - Pct. 1 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
V.
AI-52403
2015 - Pct 2 Road Maintenance (1200)
Attachments:
 
W.
AI-52328
2015 - 398th DC (1100)
Attachments:
 
X.
AI-52318
2015 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200)
Attachments:
 
Y.
AI-52360
2015 - Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (1200) 
Attachments:
 
Z.
AI-52404
2015 - Pct. 4 Adm. (1200) 
Attachments:
 
AA.
AI-52315
2015 - Safety Division (1100)
Attachments:
 
BB.
AI-52312
2015 - HIDTA (1251) 
Attachments:
 
CC.
AI-52311
2015 - 430th District Court (1100) 
Attachments:
 
DD.
AI-52306
2015 - JP Tech Fund (1242)
Attachments:
 
EE.
AI-52301
2015 - District Attorney's Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
FF.
AI-52297
2016 - Adult Probation/Prostitution Prevention Court (HOPE) Program Grant (1289)
 
3.
 
2015 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-52392
2015 Longevity & Supplemental Pay Sweeps (1100):
Approval to transfer lapsed longevity & supplemental pay allowances from various departments to the Countywide Adm. -Contingency account.
 
B.
AI-52442
TxDOT-Pct 2 Nolana Loop (1315):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from TxDOT-Pct 2 Thomas Rd Prj(Jckson-Stewart) to TxDOT-Pct 2 Nolana Loop Project in the amount of $230,275.08.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-52386
CO2015A-Pct 1 (1347):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from CO2015A-PCT1 M6W (US83-SH107) to various Pct 1 programs in the amount of $2,500,000.00 for anticipated expenditures relating to additional road projects under CO2015A.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-52402
Pct 2 Adm (1200):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Road Maintenance (program 006) to Pct 2 Administration (program 005) in the amount of $350.00.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-52369
CO2014-Pct 2 Yuma Ave Rd Prj (1345):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from CO2014-Pct 2 Regional Linear Park to CO2014-Pct 2 Yuma Ave Rd Prj in the amount of $600,000.00.
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-52374
CO2014-Pct 2 Southfork Estates (1345):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from CO2014-Pct 2 Eldora(I69C-FM907) to CO2014-Pct 2 Southfork Estates in the amount of $15,664.00.
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-52300
Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (1200):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (Program 007) to Curry Road (program 160) in the amount of $1,857.06. 
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-52337
Juvenile Probation Department (1100):
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Countywide Adm-Contingency to Juvenile Probation Department (various sub-functions) in the amount of $1,000,000.00 to fund room & board expenditures for the months of October-December 2015. 
 
I.
AI-52398
Jail (1100):  
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Sheriff, program #001, to Jail, program #002, in the amount of $22,000.00 to fund general supplies expenditures (medication for inmates).
 
4.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-52344
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)
 
5.
 
Executive Office:
 
A.
AI-52314
Right of Way - Approval of permits:

1.  North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
* Kiowa Subdivision: Mile 9 North Road -  From the centerline of Old La Blanca Road go east 725 feet, will bore Mile 9 North Road from North to South. 

2.  Sharyland Water Supply Corp. :
* Parallel Line:  A 8" PVC waterline to begin 169 ft. North of the centerline of intersection of Erin ave. (Graham Ave.) and La Homa Rd.; then to go North for a distance of approximately 1669 Ft.   Waterline to be located 3 Ft. East of West R.O.W. line of La Homa Rd.
Attachments:
 
6.
 
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-52319
Acct# Payer Amount
C4443.99.000.0003.02 South of the Border Wings II Inc $13363.92
S6442.00.000.0038.00 Select Portfolio Servicing Inc $2654.24
V4340.02.000.0013.00 Carlos Jaime Garza PC $3951.24
Attachments:
 
7.
 
Membership Dues:
 
A.
AI-52258
County Clerk (1100):
Requesting approval to pay the 2015-2016 (ASPA) American Society For Public Administration membership fees in the amount of $100.00 for Mr. Arturo Guajardo, Jr. with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
8.
 
Headstart:
 
A.
AI-52248
Approval of the Learning Accomplishment Profile Diagnostic (LAP-D) Report: Pre Assessment
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-52246
Approval of Special Services Report: October 2015
 
C.
AI-52244
Approval of Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Monthly Report: October 2015

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 submitting the document.
                                                                                                                                                         
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
 
D.
AI-52243
Approval of Children's Applications for Program Year 2015-2016
 
E.
AI-52242
Approval of Financial Report: October 2015
Attachments:
 
9.
 
Urban County:
 
A.
AI-52424
 Request for approval to add three (3) additional years for software data importation from Fundware software into Financial Edge software for a total of five (5) years.
 
10.
 
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
AI-52313
1. Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Report for the Month of October 2015.

No action taken on Item.10.A.1

2. Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
Attachments:
 
11.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-52308
Self-Insured (2202)
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of November 1-15, 2015 in the amount of $46,070.81 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
B.
AI-52111
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $943,243.41 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 10/24/15 to 11/06/15.

10/24-30/15 $440,736.29
11/01-06/15 $502,507.12
TOTAL $943,243.41

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
C.
AI-52309
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,089,467.63 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 11/07/15 to 11/20/15.

11/07-13/15 $     521,477.98
11/14-20/15 $     567,989.65
TOTAL $1,089,467.63

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
12.
 
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-52437
Approval of a clarification to L&G Engineering , (C-15-300-09-01) Work Authorization No. 1 for the, "Cesar Chavez Rd Project," to correct Exhibit "A" to read within the City of San Juan and not the City of Pharr.
 
B.
AI-52423
Hidalgo County Pct. 4:
Requesting authority to enter into a Security($15.00) month/Fire Alarm($20.00) month Monitoring Agreement and for the purchase of the equipment for the CRC CENTER located in Edinburg, Texas 78539 thru AL3 Enterprises, Inc. DBA Starr Telecom thru our membership/participation with Buyboard 493-15 and upon Co-op contract. This Monitoring Agreement will renew automatically for the lifetime of the services/equipment under the same fees, terms and conditions unless canceled by either party in writing.
 
C.
AI-52425
Approval of Payment Application No. 1 submitted by 2GS, LLC, in the amount of $36,374.40, for the project: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1, "Paving and Drainage Improvements to: Spanish Palms Subdivision"  (Contract No. C-15-256-08-25), as reviewed by project engineer, LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC.
 
D.
AI-52352
Approval of clarification to C-15-174-06-23-Eligibility Tracking Calculators, LLC (ETC) to reflect correct term of payment for  services for the period of January 2015 through December 2015.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-52390
Authority to exercise the one (1) year extension option as provided under current contract for "Lease of Land-[Approx. 1,280 Acre] for the Purpose of Farming"  for Precinct No. 3, under the same rates, terms, and conditions with, Starr Feedyards, Ltd. C-12-218-12-28

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 receipt of the insurance certificate.

 Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-52393
1. Approval of Request for Payment-Application No. 10 in the amount of $308,655.95 from Central Air and Heating Services, Inc., awarded contractor for the Sheriff’s Office “Adult Detention Center and Law Enforcement Facility Roof &/or Air Condition Repairs &/or Replacement”, and as certified for payment by project engineer, Chanin Engineering, and reviewed & initialed by construction manager, Prodigy Construction Management through contract C-14-047-01-20;

2. Acceptance and approval of invoice No. 13159-13 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
 
G.
AI-52396
Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $51,328.50 for 2GS, LLC, contracted vendor for Delta West Subdivision (Pct. 1) as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. project engineer (C-CAP-15-196-07-21).
 
H.
AI-52372
Hidalgo County Pct. 2
Requests authority to purchase equipment through BuyBoard awarded vendor, AL3 Enterprises, dba Starr Telecom [Contract# 493-15; Expires 9/30/18] and to enter into a Security & Fire Alarm Monitoring Agreement for the CRC Center located at 4011 S. Veterans Blvd in San Juan Texas, 78589 Edinburg, Texas. The monthly cost will be $15.00 for the Security Monitoring and $20.00 for the Fire Alarm Monitoring and the term will automatically renew for the life of the equipment under the same fees and terms & conditions, upon all BuyBoard subsequent contract renewals, or unless canceled in writing by either party.
 
I.
AI-52350
Hidalgo County Pct. 2
Requesting authority to go into a 36 month lease with Canon Financial Services, Inc for a C250IF thru our membership/participation with Department of Information (DIR) contract DIR-TSO-3101 in the amount of 95.47 per month for the San Juan CRC.
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-52414
Approve Request for Payment-Application No. 6 in the amount of $2,470.00 from IOC Company, LLC, awarded contractor for Precinct No. 3, "Mile 2 North Roadway Project," and as certified for payment by project engineer, L&G Engineer-C-14-153-02-17.
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-52335
Elections Department:
Requesting authority to purchase 86 Dell Latitude 3340 Laptop thru the 2014 Chapter 19 Grant in the total amount of $72,953.80 to replace current equipment.
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-52355
1.  Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to Work Authorization No. 2 in connection to "job specific" Project: Extension of 10th Street Project (SH107 - FM1925) under agreement #C-12-126-10-16 with L&G Consulting Engineering, Inc. for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4 to "Amend" Exhibits (as reflected below):
  • Exhibit B – Services to be provided by the Engineer” of Work Authorization No. 2, Article 2 of the Agreement – Scope of Work as identified below:  (1) Provide Compensable Utility Management Oversight for the 10th Street Extension Project from SH 107 to FM 1925;
  • Exhibit C – Work Schedule“of Work Authorization No. 2, Article 2, 2.3 of the Agreement – Work Schedule to include the correct amount of parcels to be acquired; and,
  • Exhibit D-1 – Project Estimated Fee Schedule” of Work Authorization No. 2, Part 2 of the Agreement – Estimated Cost, to increase the original Work Authorization amount of $2,100,398.60 to $2,235,398.60; therefore the amount of Supplemental No. 3 is $135,000.00.
2. Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount of ($ 1,067.000.00) from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. d/b/a L&G Engineering in connection to agreement # C-13-178-08-20 for "Job Specific Project"- Engineering Services required for Right-of-Way Acquisition, Compensable Utility Management Oversight for the FM 2220 (Ware Road) project from Mile 3 N (FM 1924) to Mile 5 N (FM 676) within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4.
 
M.
AI-52329
Information Technology Department:
Requesting the continuation of the  IPSWITCH MAIL SERVER & ANTIVIRUS PROTECTION Licenses renewal and support services for 100 users,  in the amount of $1,242.63/yr beginning upon Commissioners Court approval as well as any future purchases of equipment, licenses, software, maintenance support and related services for the IT Department through our membership participation with TCPN R5106 contract for the life term of the equipment/software/hardware/maintenance/support services in place and with an automatic annual renewal thru the issuance of a purchase order upon price verification and updated Coop contract.
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-52316
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications-requirements, legal notice, draft contract, etc.) as attached hereto for:"Hidalgo County WIC Program-Lease Office Space-City of Mercedes Bid No. 2016-015-SMA including the re-advertising of project in the event bids are received and project is still required.
 
O.
AI-52303
Approval for Hidalgo County Health and Human Services to utilize the option to renew and extend the additional one (1) year period for the "Participation for Out Stationed Eligibility Specialists in the Health Care Facilities" as allowed under "page 6-X.-Term of Contract" with the following:

1.  Doctor's Hospital at Renaissance
2.  Knapp Medical Center
3.  Mission Hospital, Inc.
4.  Rio Grande Regional Hospital
5.  McAllen Hospitals, LP (aka McAllen Medical and Edinburg Regional Medical Center)
 
P.
AI-52296
Acceptance and approval of payment of Invoice #20152538 in the amount of $97,930.27 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group for the provision of professional engineering services from September 1 to September 30, 2015 in connection to Contract #C-08-227-02-09-PO#617534-Work Authorization No. 1 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after County Auditor's Office review and processing procedures are completed.
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-52294
Ratification of fully executed Change Order No. 7 in connection to contract No. C-14-362-10-28 with 2GS, LLC for the project: -Hidalgo County Precinct #1 -SIOUX ROAD PAVING & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT [from Tower Road to Val Verde Road] as recommended by  Mr. Raul Sesin, P.E.
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-52292
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet [i.e. requirements, legal notice,draft requirement agreement, etc.] as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County-"Title Company Related Services-Pool" [on an " as needed basis] RFP No.: 2016-010-SMA including the re-advertising of project in the event No acceptance responses are received and / or are rejected and project is still required.
 
S.
AI-52289
Requesting approval to replace "Exhibit A" as an attachment to Agenda Item 46805 CCM 10/14/2014 due to service tag number typo with attached hereto corrected "New Exhibit A".
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-52276
Acceptance of termination of the CGS-CMS-Core Grouping Software License Agreement as submitted by 3M as requested by Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department as this software is no longer needed with ratification of effective termination date of September 21, 2015 including the authority for County Judge or Court Member to sign the form.
 
U.
AI-52240
Acceptance and approval of the enhancement to the original submitted vision plan by the awarded vision insurance carrier "Avesis" pursuant to Hidalgo County's "Best and Final Offer request-Section 125 Voluntary Insurance Products-RFP NO: 2015-221-09-10-SMA" with the rates submitted remaining the same.
 
V.
AI-51464
District Attorney - Several Locations:
Requesting authority to enter into a new 48-month (capital) lease copiers for a RICOH MP5054SP through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, RICOH USA / GE RICOH USA contract DIR-TSO-3041 through several (14) requisitions:
(4) Reception areas in the amount of $147.41/month-equipment, 4,000 B/W impressions @ $0.0064 - $25.60/month with a total of $173.01/month, per device, effective upon approval.
Requisitions:  287697, 287713, 287716 & 287723.
(10) Administration Areas in the amount of $176.80/month-equipment, 4,000 B/W impressions @ $0.0064 - $25.60/month with a total of $202.40/month, per device, effective upon approval.
Requisitions:  287727, 287728, 287729, 287730, 287731, 287735, 287738, 287739, 287740 & 287744.
 
W.
AI-52323
Approval to delete Fuel Card(s) for Hidalgo County Constable, Pct. No. 1  
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 1st day of December, 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 December 1, 2015.

Signed this 1st day of DECEMBER 2015




ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County


By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy