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SPECIAL MEETING - May 17, 2016

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 17th day of May 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

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
May 17, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval without Items. 2.S., 3.E.,9.A., 11.B., 11.C.3. and 11.C.4. to be pulled for discussion. 
                                                                                                                                                         
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously

Commissioner Palacios stepped away from the meeting.

Court proceeded to Item.2.S.

 
1.
 
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-54640
 2016 - Pct. 1 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-54642
 2016 - Pct. 1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-54633
2016 - Pct. 4 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-54592
2016 - Pct. 4 Doolittle Recovery (1100)
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-54598
2016 - Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (1200)
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-54628
2016 - Executive Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-54618
2016 - WIC (1292)
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-54591
2016 - Elections (1100)
 
I.
AI-54589
2016 - County Court at Law #4 (1100)
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-54588
2016 - Justice Court Tech (1242)
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-54585
2016 - WIC (1292)
 
L.
AI-54584
2016 - District Attorney Investigation HB65 (1223)
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-54579
2016 - Pct 2 Rd. Maint (1200)
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-54578
2016 - District Attorney's Office (1100) 
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-54577
2016 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100) 
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-54576
2016 - Fire Marshal (1100)
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-54566
2016 - Imm Div Local (1293) 
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-54559
2016 - Constable Pct. 2 (1220)
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-54558
2016 - 449th District Court (1100)

Mrs. Linda Fong informed the court that this was just a point of information in regards to a change in the transform form.

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.3.E.
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-54554
2016 - Budget & Mgmt. (2201)
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-54549
2016 - Elections (1100)
 
3.
 
2016 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-54648
 Pct.1 CO’s 2015A (1347):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2015A from program (205) to program (208) in the amount of $30,000.00.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-54644
Pct. 2 CRC San Juan & CRC Alamo (1100):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from CW Adm.-Contingency (program #002) to Pct. 2 CRC San Juan & CRC Alamo (program #'s 018 & 082) in the amount of $1,557.82 to fund various operating expenditures.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-54645
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Machinery & Equip (program 029) to CRC Sunflower/ SH 107 (program 123) in the amount of $133,000.00.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-54638
Pct.1 SOA (1303):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within SOA1341 from program (113) to program (118) in the amount of $41,000.00.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-54637
 Pct.1 CO’s 2014 (1345):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2014 from program (197) to programs (188, 112 & 210) in the amount of $55,000.00.

Mrs. Fong explained that there were insufficient funds in the transfer, precinct has requested no action.

Court took no action on this item.

Court proceeded to Item.9.A.
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-54574
Pct 2 Administration (1200):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Administration in the amount of $7,191.44 to fund operating expenditures.
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-54563
CO2014 Various Projects (1345):
Approval of 2016 inter-departmental transfer from CO2014-Pct 2 Las Milpas(McColl-Jcksn) Rd Project to CO2014-Pct 2 Various Projects in the amount of $49,559.93 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-54552
Mailing Services (1100):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Mental Health Trials (125-017) to Mailing Services (125-010) in the amount of $7,200.00 to pay for pending invoices owed to Upper Valley Mailing Services
Attachments:
 
4.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-54580
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.
 
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-54560
District Clerk Fee Report for the month of April 2016 - $542,391.35
 
6.
 
Executive Office:
 
A.
AI-54629
Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal requests for Employee #093521 & #122335
Attachments:
 
7.
 
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-54583
ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
A1800.00.040.0006.02 VIOLA G SUNDERLAND/SUE ELLEN SAUDER $4,385.47
C4921.1A.000.0009.00 REYMAC INVESTMENTS LLC $4,212.52
C4921.1A.000.0010.00 REYMAC INVESTMENTS LLC $3,252.56
C4921.1A.000.0011.00 REYMAC INVESTMENTS LLC $2,709.93
D7520.02.000.0118.00 CORELOGIC $3,058.01
D8510.02.000.0113.00 SIERRA TITLE OF HIDALGO COUNTY INC $35,760.75
E3300.99.000.0000.H3 PACIFIC RIM CAPITAL INC $6,948.28
K2400.00.000.0057.02 INTERNATIONAL BANK $7,020.51
M2248.99.000.0005.00 FRED LOYA INSURANCE AGENCY, INC $3,729.47
M2250.02.000.0004.00 AURIEL INVESTMENTS, LLC $9,235.55
M4935.00.000.0001.00 SPLISH SPLASH LAUNDRYMAT $4,209.49
M4935.00.000.0001.00 SPLISH SPLASH LAUNDRYMAT $5,853.18
M4935.00.000.0001.00 ARGENTO PROPERTIES LTD $5,971.81
M4935.00.000.0001.00 SPLISH SPLASH LAUNDRYMAT $6,007.61
P6190.99.000.001A.08 PTAX COE / GE CAPITAL $2,740.03
R1155.00.000.0038.00 LERETA LLC $2,707.96
S3095.00.000.000A.00 VSP INVESTMENTS LLC $4,802.05
T2100.99.241.0011.09 GATEWAY PRINTING & OFFICE SUPPLY INC $10,683.20
T2100.99.241.0011.09 GATEWAY PRINTING & OFFICE SUPPLY INC $10,818.69
W0100.00.010.0005.01 CJ-FALL LLC $3,224.33
W0100.00.048.0004.11 SOUTHWEST GRAIN COMPANY $3,533.22
W0100.00.048.0009.44 LUIS RIVERA $3,033.62
W2300.99.000.0000.S4 BANK OF AMERICA $13,566.76
W3800.00.726.0000.00 FA ZA FAMILY LP $10,011.86
W6897.00.000.00A2.00 INTERNATIONAL BANK $7,584.55
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-54567
ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
T0400.00.001.0015.00 LIBERTY HOME EQUITY SOLUTIONS, INC $2,986.48
Attachments:
 
8.
 
Membership Dues:
 
A.
AI-54586
Public Defender's (1100):
Requesting approval to pay annual membership dues to the State Bar of Texas - Requisition #298489, in the total amount of $2,028.00 for the following employees, with the authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor. 
Employee Name Position Title Amount
Jaime E. Gonzalez Chief Public Defender $235.00
Jose L. Bravo First Assistant Public Defender $235.00
Lawrence Esparza Public Defender IV $235.00
Sofia Kamal Public Defender III $235.00
Nereida Lopez Public Defender II $235.00
Michael S. Parson Public Defender II $235.00
Christina L. Conway Public Defender II $235.00
Catarina S. Alvarado Public Defender II $235.00
Gina Vela Public Defender II $148.00
 
B.
AI-54569
Fire Marshal (1100):
Approval to pay membership dues for Eric Sanchez to the International Association of Arson Investigators Inc. for $135.00 (Requisition #00298406) with authority for county treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-54496
Justice of the Peace 2 Pl. 2 (1100):
Request approval to pay J.P.C.A. membership dues for Andres Guzman, Armando Rodriguez and Judge Jaime Jerry Munoz in the total amount of $130 (req 296794) with authority with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
 
9.
 
Urban County:
 
A.
AI-54370
Urban County Program is requesting approval of a best and final negotiated contract for Professional Construction Management Services with LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC in the amount of $179,665.00 for the management and coordination of the Delta Area Connector/ East Lateral Project, utilizing the General Land office (GLO) funds Contract No. 12-406-000-6453 DRS210068/DRS220068. 

Mrs. Linda Fong stated that this is an approval of an Urban County contract that should of been placed on regular agenda. The Auditor's Office disclosed concerns over some blanks in the term of the agreement. There was an opinion requested by the GLO , regarding a possible conflict of interest.

Mrs. Fong recommended to take no action. 

Mrs. Fong informed the judge that the conflict was in regards to a contribution or loan made to a campaign. 

Commissioner Cuellar questioned if he needed to abstain from voting.

Mr. Steve Crain stated that no action was needed for this item.

Mrs. Fong informed that they requested the GLO and are waiting for it. 

Court took no action on this item.

Court proceeded to Item.11.B.
 
10.
 
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
AI-54565
Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Reports for the Months of December 2015 and January 2016.
 
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-54650
Pct. 4 Project Invoices:
1. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of Application No. 9 for $41,135.00 submitted by Couric Enterprises for the Community Resource Center in San Carlos (PO# 703489).
2. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 3224-16 for $9,388.30 submitted by Mata-Garcia Architects for the San Carlos Community Resource Center (PO# 700944).
3. Acceptance and approval of request for payment of invoice 3223-16 for $22,320.00 submitted by Mata-Garcia Architects for the Landscaping/Structural and Irrigation Construction for the San Carlos Community Resource Center (PO# 700944).
 
B.
AI-54652
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 4 with (an estimated cost of $ 10,357.89) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Engineering for Project:“Construction Material Testing" for: "Sanitation Collection Facility and "M" Road Building" for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, in connection to (on call) GEO Tech & CMT Services Agreement# C-15-301-09-15.

Mrs. Linda Fong noted that there was no funding identified, precinct requested no action.

Court took no action on this item.

Court proceeded to Item.11C.3.
 
C.
AI-54604
1. Requesting clarification/correction to (AI-53107-CC-02/03/16) to Professional Services Agreement #C-16-048-02-03 with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. d/b/a L&G Engineering to correct [Paragraph 3-Whereas-to reflect Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4] and NOT Hidalgo County Precinct No. 3, in connection to (job specific) Project: "FM 1925 from 1,500 ft. West of FM 2220 (Ware Road) to 10th Street"  located within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4.
2.  Acceptance and approval of a Supplemental Agreement No. 1 as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. d/b/a L&G Engineering to [extend the term] in order to complete Exhibit B (Scope of Services) in connection to current Professional Engineering Services Agreement #C-15-136-06-02 for (job specific) project: FM 2220 (Ware Road) from FM 676 (Mile 5) to FM1925 within Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, for an additional three (3) year period to expire June 3, 2019.
3. Acceptance and Approval to "rescind" action taken by CC under (AI-52054 on 11/24/15) for Work Authorization #1 for ($179,464.00) as submitted by Dos Logistics, Inc. for the provisions of "professional engineering services" under contract # C-14-378-11-18 a (job specific) project: Advanced Project Development Services for Precinct 4.
4. Acceptance and Approval to "rescind" action taken by CC under (AI-52054 on 11/24/15) for Supplemental Agreement No. 1 as submitted by Dos Logistics, Inc. for the provisions of "professional engineering services" under contract # C-14-378-11-18 a (job specific) project: Advanced Project Development Services for Precinct 4.
5. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 3 with an estimated cost of ($ 9,996.31) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Engineering for Project:“Geo Technical Engineering" for: "Sanitation Collection Facility and "M" Road Building" for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4, in connection to (on call) GEO Tech & CMT Services Agreement# C-15-301-09-15.
6. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 with an estimated cost of ($ 49,955.00) as submitted by project engineer, Halff Associates, Inc. in connection to (on call) Professional Engineering Services agreement# C-16-188-05-10 for “Building Repairs, Renovations, Alteration, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings” (on an as needed basis) for projects located within Hidalgo County Precinct Number 4, [Project: "Sanitation Collection Facility and "M" Road Building"].

On Item.11.C.3 & 4 , Mrs. Fong identified some typos on the agenda caption.

Mrs. Salazar commented that on Item.11.C.3. the correct date is 11-10-15 NOT 11-24-15

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

On Item.11.C.4. Mrs. Salazar corrected the date stating that it should be 3-22-16

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
 
D.
AI-54624
Approval of Payment Application No. 2 in the amount of $179,646.90 for the Pct. 2 Eldora Road Project submitted by 2GS, LLC through Contract #C-16-061-01-19, and as reviewed by project engineer, Jose N. Saldivar, PE.
 
E.
AI-54620
Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $194,304.45 for 2GS, LLC, contracted vendor for Heidelberg Subdivision (Pct. 1) as submitted by project engineer LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC (C-CAP-15-257-10-06).
 
F.
AI-54619
Approval of payment of Invoice# 20162673-$236,281.66 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group for the provision of professional engineering services from January 1 through February 29, 2016 in connection to Contract #C-08-227-02-09-PO# 617534 amid Work Authorization No. 1.
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-54601
Approval of Certificate of Construction Completion as submitted by 2GS, LLC reflecting the date of April 21, 2016.
 
H.
AI-54570
Approval of Payment Application No. 12 in the amount of $158,906.98 submitted by IOC Company, LLC, awarded contractor for Precinct #3's "Mile 2 North Roadway Project" as certified for payment by project engineer, L&G Engineer, C-14-153-02-17. 
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-54556
Ratification of Change Order No. 1 in connection with contract;  C-16-061-01-19 for Hidalgo County- Precinct No. 2- Eldora Road Improvements (from I Road to Raul Longoria Road) as recommended by project engineer, Jose Noe Saldivar. P.E., with a cost increase in the amount of $6,030.00 and additional fourteen (14) calendar/working days and subject to compliance with HB 1295 when and if applicable.
 
J.
AI-54482
Requesting authority to purchase commercial equipment from Superior Alarms for the Hidalgo County Jail thru our membership/participation with Buyboard Cooperative Contract #493-15 for the following:

1.  Requisition  #292199 - $  2,550.28;
2.  Requisition #292201 -  $  1,560.37; and,
3.  Requisition #292197 -  $12,631.66
with authority for County Judge or Designee to execute said agreements including compliance with HB23 & HB1295 if and when applicable.

Mrs. Salazar informed that the vendor sent out new figures. (Superior)
For Item.11.J.1 from$.28 to $.93
For Item.11.J.3 from $12,631.66 to $12,630.81

Mrs. Martha Salazar stated that no other action was necessary as this was solely to reflect the new figures, to have on record.  

Court asked if action needed to be made, Mrs. Salazar stated that no action needed to be made as this was just a point of information.

Court proceeded to Item.6.A.
 
K.
AI-54439
Approval to add fuel card users for the Adult Probation Department and as further detailed in supporting documentation herein.
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-54433
Approval to clarify the approved amount of the invoice for The American Institute of Architects (AIA)  $ 3,750.99 to reflect the newly received invoice with the correct amount as $3,999.99 thus increasing the total due by $249.00.. 
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 17th day of May, 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 May 17, 2016.

Signed this 17th day of MAY 2016




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


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