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:
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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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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.
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.
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2015A from program (205) to program (208) in the amount of $30,000.00.
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.
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within SOA1341 from program (113) to program (118) in the amount of $41,000.00.
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.
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.
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.
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
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
| 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 |
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| T0400.00.001.0015.00 | LIBERTY HOME EQUITY SOLUTIONS, INC | $2,986.48 |
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 |
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
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
- Clarification-C-16-048-02-03-L&G Eng-Pct 4
- WA1-C-16-188-05-10-Halff Assoc Inc-Pct 4(Sanitation & M Rd)
- WA1-C-16-188-05-10-Halff Assoc Inc-Pct 4(Sanitation & M Rd)
- email frm Pct 4-rescind WA1 & SA1-C-14-378-11-18-Dos Logistics-Pct 4
- email frm Lulu (pct 4)WA1-Halff Assoc-Pct 4(Sanitation & M Rd)
- email frm Lulu(pct 4)-WA3-C-15-301-09-15 (GeoTech Sanitation & M Rd)
- CC Mins 02/03/16-approved contract w/HB1295
- CC mins 032216-apprvd SA1-WA1-DL Inc-Pct4
- CC mins 111015-apprvd WA1-DL Inc-Pct4
- SA1-C-15-136-06-02-L&G Engineering-Pct 4
- WA3-C-15-301-09-15-L&G Eng-Pct 4 (GeoTech-Sanitaton Coll Fac)Pct 4
- Work Authorization No.1 Executed. C-16-188-05-10
- Work Authorization No.3 C- 15-301-09-15 Executed
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.
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