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:
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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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
Approval to transfer lapsed longevity & supplemental pay allowances from various departments to the Countywide Adm. -Contingency account.
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.
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.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Road Maintenance (program 006) to Pct 2 Administration (program 005) in the amount of $350.00.
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.
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.
Approval of 2015 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (Program 007) to Curry Road (program 160) in the amount of $1,857.06.
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.
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).
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
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.
| 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 |
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.
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
No action taken on Item.10.A.1
2. Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
| 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.
| 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.
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).
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
- 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.
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)
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.
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