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SPECIAL MEETING - April 5, 2016

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 5th day of April A.D., 2016, 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
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3

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
April 5, 2016
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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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.6.A.,11.M.1., and 11.M.3. to be pulled for discussion.
                                                                   
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

Court proceeded to Item.6.A.

 
1.
AI-54050
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)
 
2.
 
2016 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-54038
2016 - Pct. 4 Adm. (1200) 
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-54040
 2016 – Pct.1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-54037
2016 - Pct. 1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-54035
2016 - Pct. 1 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-54030
2016 - Emergency Management (1100)
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-54027
2016 - Constable Pct. 2 (1284)
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-53955
2016 - Tax Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-53995
2016 - Budget & Management (1100)
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-53993
2016 - Elections (1283)
 
J.
AI-53990
2016 - Pct. 4 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-53988
2016 - Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (1200)
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-53941
2016 - District Clerk (1100) 
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-53980
2016 - County Judge (1100)
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-53966
2016 - District Attorney (1100) 
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-53965
2016 - Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office (1100)
 
P.
AI-53947
2016 - Co. Wide Adm (1100)
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-53946
2016 - Pct 2 San Juan CRC (1100)
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-53945
2016 - Pct 2 Adm (1200)
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-53936
2016 - Constable Pct.2(1100)
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-53935
2016 - Sheriff OPSG (1284)
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-53924
2016 - Sheriff OPSG (1284)
Attachments:
 
V.
AI-53583
2016 - Fire Marshal (1100)
Attachments:
 
W.
AI-53925
2016 - 1115 WAVIER DSRIP (1100)
Attachments:
 
X.
AI-53922
2016 - County Clerk's (1100)
Attachments:
 
Y.
AI-53919
2016 - Pct #3 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
Z.
AI-53902
2016 - County Clerk's (1100)
Attachments:
 
AA.
AI-53903
2016 - County Clerk (1237)
Attachments:
 
BB.
AI-53888
2016 - 206th District Court (1100)  
 
CC.
AI-53885
2016 - J.P. 2, 1 (1100)
Attachments:
 
DD.
AI-53899
2016 - Human Services (1100)
Attachments:
 
EE.
AI-53901
2016 - Probate Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
FF.
AI-53898
2016 - Elections (1100)
 
GG.
AI-53875
2016 - Sheriff's Office (1284) 
Attachments:
 
HH.
AI-53887
2016 - Sheriff's Office (1284)
Attachments:
 
II.
AI-53893
2016 - 398th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
JJ.
AI-53883
2016 - Purchasing (1100)  
Attachments:
 
3.
 
2016 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-54033
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 SOA1341 M9N (M51/2W-M6W) program (113) to Pct. 1 Goolie Road (Mile 9 - Minnesota) in the amount of $218,505.00.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-54032
 Pct.1 CO’s 2014 (1345):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2014 from program (189) to program (112) in the amount of $ 6,959.86.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-54023
TxDOT Pct 2 Dicker Rd(23rd-Jackson) (1315):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from TxDOT Pct 2 Thomas Rd(Jackson-Stewart) Rd Prj to TxDOT Pct 2 Dicker Rd(23rd-Jackson Rd Prj in the amount of $203,636.00 to fund Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Auth#3.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-54010
Safety (1100):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Safety in the amount of $2,449.90 to fund vehicle equipment expenditures.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-54008
Pct. 1-4 Sanitation (1100):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Pct. 1-4 Sanitation in the amount of $138,000.00 to fund equipment expenditures (roll-off containers).  
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-54006
Facilities Mgmt Co. Wide (1100):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Facilities Mgmt Co. Wide in the amount of $2,248.75 to fund repair & maintenance services. 
 
G.
AI-54003
General Fund-Appraisal Fees (1100):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Gen. Fund-Appraisal Fees in the amount of $27,377.00 to fund appraisal fees for the 4th quarter of 2016.
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-53987
Precinct#4:
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Sanitation (program 001) to CRC Sunflower/SH107 (program 123) in the amount of $9,073.31.
Attachments:
 
4.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-53950
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-53985
Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for Employee #052841
Attachments:
 
6.
 
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-53908
Account Number Payer Amount
L1770.01.000.0022.00 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage $2,602.00
M7003.01.000.0060.00 Bank of America $5,289.23
W0100.00.016.0006.02 Cealka Family Investments LLC $4,901.50


Mr. Valde Guerra clarified the point of information as the payer for account M7003.01.000.0060.00 is Corelogic not Bank of America.

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.
                                                                   
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

Court proceeded to Item.11.M.1.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-53907
Account Number Payer Amount
J2007.00.000.0007.00 Andrew Jin-Chan Cherng $6,389.41
P3230.02.000.0001.00 Costco Wholesale Corp. $4,013.72
S2950.00.000.0185.10 Weingarten Shary North JV $13,807.39
S2979.00.00A.0002.00 Shary Retail LTD $33,221.32
S2979.00.00A.0004.00 Shary Retail LTD $14,091.46
S2979.00.00A.0007.00 Shary Retail LTD $3,230.92
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-53856
Account Number Payer Amount
S2755.01.000.0052.00 Sierra Title of Hidalgo County, Inc. $2,703.66
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-53904
Account Number Payer Amount
G0160.00.000.0001.00 Prince Sameer LTD $3,045.56
M1950.99.000.0005.A2 Porsche Financial Services $2,689.52
M2650.00.007.0005.06 Domain Development Corp $9,953.81
R4160.00.000.0001.00 Corelogic Commercial Real Estate $13,482.95
S2950.00.000.0327.80 Corelogic $3,679.68
S4040.00.000.0016.00 First American Title Company LLC $4,461.99
S5937.99.000.0016.00 Milkins Roofing Inc $2,957.97
T2100.00.221.0002.00 Law Office of Ciro Ochoa Jr Trust Account $4,393.68
T2100.00.221.0002.00 Law Office of Ciro Ochoa Jr Trust Account $3,954.13
W2300.00.024.0010.00 Rialto Capital Servicing $48,016.55
Attachments:
 
7.
 
Membership Dues:
 
A.
AI-53963
District Clerk (1100):
Requesting approval to pay the following 2016 membership fees for District Clerk Laura Hinojosa with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor:
1) 2016 Texas District Court Alliance (TDCA) $50.00 (req. 295203)
2) 2016 Texas Association of Domestic Relations Office (TADRO) $25.00 (req. 295186)
 
B.
AI-53937
398th District Court (1100):
Approval to pay annual membership dues to the Texas Association for Court Administration for Ester Cantu, 398th Criminal Court Coordinator, in the amount of $75.00 (REQ #295637) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
8.
 
Headstart:
 
A.
AI-53743
Approval of Special Services Monthly Report: February 2016
 
B.
AI-53742
Approval of Tx. Department of Agriculture Meals and Snacks Monthly Report: February 2016
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-53741
Approval of Children's Applications Monthly Report for 2015-2016
 
D.
AI-53740
Approval of Financial Report: February 2016
Attachments:
 
9.
 
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
AI-53811
Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
Attachments:
 
10.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-53942
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 March 16-31, 2016 in the amount of $75,538.19 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
B.
AI-53948
2016 Salary Sweep (1100):
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments into Countywide Administration-Contingency. 
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-53768
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,007,044.70 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 03/12/16 to 03/25/16.

03/12-18/16 $   560,842.59
03/19-25/16 $   446,202.11
TOTAL $1,007,044.70

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
D.
AI-53897
Approval of payment for the Santa Cruz Irrigation District No. 15 for delinquent flat rate assessment fees for years 2016 in the amount of $3,103.24, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
11.
 
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-54036
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 (with an estimated cost of $ 10,495.01) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Engineering for Project:“Construction of Parking Lot at San Carlos CRC & Sunflower Park" for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, in connection to "on call" GEO Tech & CMT Services Agreement# C-15-301-09-15.
 
B.
AI-54024
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for TEDSI Infrastructure, Contract No. C-12-119-07-31 resulting in additional engineering services needed for project furtherance with an estimated cost increase of $203,636.00 for services under Work Authorization No. 3 for the Pct 2 Dicker Road Project (23rd-Jackson Rd.).
 
C.
AI-54013
1. Approval of request for payment of Invoice #4 as submitted by project engineer, SAMES Engineering in the amount of $903.91 for Work Authorization No. 2 for the Mile 12 N (2,200 LF W) road project through PO# 737688 for the month of March 2016;
2. Approval of request for payment of Invoice #4 as submitted by project engineer, SAMES Engineering in the amount of $4,313.96 for Work Authorization No. 1 for the Mile 4 (mile 10 - Mile 12) road project through PO# 737687 for the month of March 2016.
 
D.
AI-54009
Approval of Payment Application No. 2 submitted by Texas Cordia Construction, LLC, in the amount of $81,830.48, for the project: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1, "Paving and Drainage Imrpovements to: Mile 4 W (10N - 12N)" (Contract No. C-16-027-02-03), as reviewed by project engineer, SAM Engineering & Surveying, Inc.
 
E.
AI-54007
Approval of Payment Application No. 1 submitted by Texas Cordia Construction, LLC, in the amount of $103,747.28, for the project: Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1, "Paving and Drainage Improvements to: Mile 4 W (10N - 12N)" (Contract No. C-16-027-02-03), as reviewed by project engineer, SAM Engineering & Surveying, Inc.
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-54004
Acceptance and approval of payment of Invoice # FEB 16-8 in the amount of $10,822.50 as submitted by LeFEVRE Engineering for the provision of engineering services in connection to Contract #C-14-308-09-09- PO# 721465 and Work Authorization No. 1 Spanish Palms project.
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-54002
1. Approval of Certificate of Construction Completion as submitted by 2GS, LLC reflecting the date of 2/28/16.

2. Approval of Payment Application No. 4 (Retainage Release) submitted by 2GS, LLC, in the amount of $15,031.90, 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 Engineer & Management Consulting, LLC.
 
H.
AI-53962
Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $100,694.25 for 2GS, LLC, contracted vendor for Tijerina Estates Subdivision (Pct. 1) as submitted by project engineer Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1(C-CAP-15-332-12-01).
 
I.
AI-53934
Approval to exercise the County's option to extend the additional one (1) year term with the vendors listed below [under the same rates, terms and conditions] for the purposes of "Rental and/or Purchase of Industrial Uniforms" for Hidalgo County, commencing, 04/30/2016, subject to compliance with HB23 and/or HB1295 [when and/or if applicable].
1. UNIFIRST HOLDING COMPANY
2. MODEL LAUNDRY
3. G & K SERVICES, INC.
 
J.
AI-53933
Approval to exercise the County's option to extend the one (1) year term with [Dr. Justin Cerelli] and Four Paws Animal Hospital, [permitted per agreement under the same rates, terms and conditions] for the purposes of providing "Veterinary Services" for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, commencing 04/30/2016.
 
K.
AI-53926
Approval of payment for Invoice #20162674 in the amount of $3,502.41 submitted for professional services by TEDSI Infrastructure Group, contract C-12-119-07-31 (WA# 3) for the Pct. 2 Dicker Road Project.
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-53923
Requesting authority to exercise the  one (1) year extension [ provided in contract #E-15-215-06-02] for “Bulk Gasoline On-Off Highway Diesel Products” for Hidalgo County under the same rates, terms, and conditions renewal/extension effective June 18, 2016 through June 17, 2017.
 
M.
AI-53900
Authority to exercise the one (1) year extension option [provided under current contract] for "Pipes & Miscellaneous Items," for Hidalgo County,  under the same rates, terms, and conditions with the following multiple contracts:

1. HD Supply Waters (C-15-013-04-28)
2. Rio Valley Pipe, LLC (C-15-013A-04-28)
3. Pecan Construction, LLC dba Royal Ready Mix (C-15-013B-04-28)
4. ACT Pipe & Supply, Inc. (C-15-013C-04-28);

with all subject to compliance with HB1295 &/or HB23 when and if applicable.

Ms. Salazar informed the court that Items.11.M.1 and 11.M.3. are only renewals. She made clear point to the Auditor's Office that she does place it on her response, it was stated that it was subject to HB 1295 and show either the e-mail or the letter to the vendor that they can not sign the contract unless HB 1295 is hereto. Therefore, she recommended subject to compliance but doesn't see it as a concern when the evidence is there.

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 compliance of HB 1295 for Item.11.M.1 and 11.M.3.

 Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
 
N.
AI-53872
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirement agreement etc.) as attached hereto for:  Hidalgo County "Bottle Water Services" - RFB No.:  2016-133-00-00-FAZ. Including the re-advertisement of project in the event No Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
 
O.
AI-53721
Health Department:
Requesting authority to enter into a 36-month new (capital) lease copier for a Ricoh MPC8002SP #416627 through our membership/participation with (DIR) Department of Information Resources awarded vendor, RICOH USA / GE RICOH USA contract DIR-TSO-3041 through Requisition 294237 in the amount of $452.53/month-equipment, 20,000 b/w impressions at  $116.00 and 2,000 color impressions at $91.40 with a total of $659.93/month, effective upon delivery of equipment.
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-53886
Approval to exercise the fourth (4th) [of multiple options possible] extensions as provided in contract #C-12-040-05-22 for “Lease of Radio Tower Space - McCook" under the same terms, and conditions effective May 26, 2016 through May 25, 2017.
 
Q.
AI-53895
Acceptance & approval of “Certificate of Completion” reflecting the date of January 28, 2016 by 2GS, LLC contracted vendor for Delta West Subdivision–Pct. 1 as submitted through project engineer ,TEDSI Infrastructure Group Inc. (C-CAP-15-196-07-21) although part of  supporting documentation for Payment No. 3 - Retainage Release (AI# 53871 CC on 3-22-16).
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-53843
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirement agreement etc.) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County-"Security Guard Services" RFB: 2016-075-SMA including the re-advertising of project in the event no bids are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
 
S.
AI-53576
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's option to extend the First (1st) of two (2) one (1) year renewal option with same rates, terms and conditions for "Professional Physician Services for Sheriff's Office with Marin Garza M.D. (C-14-009-04-22).
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 5th day of April, 2016

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 April 5, 2016.

Signed this 5th day of APRIL 2016




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


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