BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 26th day of October 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 October 25, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the exception of Item.9.J. to be pulled for discussion.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item.9.J.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm - Contingency to Co Treasurer in the amount of $2,800.00 to fund the purchase of intercoms to be used in the counter windows.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Rd Maint-Furn (program 007) to Equip Cntrld to Pct.4 Adm-General Supplies (program 005) in the amount of $300.00.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm - Contingency to Facilities Mgmt Co Wide in the amount of $3,813.00 for repairs to the Linn San Manuel Facility and installation of security glass and HID proximity card reader in the Nuisance Abatement Department.
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Road Maintenance to Pct 2 Administration in the amount of $2,900.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2016 from program (214) to program (231) in the amount of $ 110,000.
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Sheriff to Jail in the amount of $87,000.00 to cover expenses remaining in 2016 for the Adult Detention Center.
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2016 from program (221) to program (187) in the amount of $74,875.20.
Requesting approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 (various programs) to various Pct. 4 programs in the total amount of $9,475.86 to fund multiple project expenditures.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Rd Maint to Pct. 4 Sunflower Rd (107-M17) in the amount of $36,607.07.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Hoehn Subd Sewer Project (program 159) to Hoehn Rd. Drainage Project (program 188). In the amount of $92,948.12.
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for International Right of Way Association in the amount of $225.00 (Req. #307665) for Jose Alejandro Ochoa, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are competed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay the 2016-2017 AICPA membership dues in the amount of $285.00 (Req. 307788) for Raymundo Eufracio, CPA, Hidalgo County Auditor, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay 2016-2017 membership dues to The Institute of Internal Auditors for County Auditor Raymundo Eufracio, CPA, in the amount of $140.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay 2016 membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) in the total amount of $3,195.00 (Requisition #307624), with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by County Auditor for District Attorney’s Office employees
| 09/24-30/16 | $370,976.15 |
| 10/01-07/16 | $588,345.74 |
| TOTAL | $959,321.89 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Approval of 2016 Interfund Transfer from TXDOT - Pct 1 Mile 6W (US83-SH107) to Pct 1-Border (M5N-M6N) under CO2015A (1347) and CO2016 (1350) in the amounts of $32,546.38 and $176,000.00, respectively.
Approval of 2016 interfund transfer from Pct 4 Rd Maintenance, program 007, (1200) to Pct 4 Sanitation, program 001, (1100) in the amount of $7,073.63.
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).
Approval of payment for invoice number T833981 as submitted by Terracon Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $4,085.75, for the provision of professional services through 10/21/2016 in connection to contract C-16-248-07-06 P.O. 747072 for Mile 17 1/2 (Paving & Drainage Improvements) project.
1. Requesting acceptance and approval of Certificate of Construction Completion for Havana Lomas No. 4 as submitted by M.J.A. Construction LLC.
2. Acceptance and approval of Payment for Application No. 2 Retainage Release in the amount of $17,680.10 as submitted by
M.J.A. Construction LLC. contractor vendor for Havana Lomas No. 4 (Pct. 3) as submitted by Javier Hinojosa Engineering
project engineer (C-CAP-15-359-01-05).
Acceptance and approval of payment for Invoice No. 16096 in the amount of $31,940.73 as submitted by Javier Hinojosa Engineering to provide plans, specifications and estimate (PS&E) and construction inspection for Round III Border Colonia Access Program Projects for Precinct #3 (El Paraiso Subdivision and Palm Subdivision) C-CAP-12-128-05-22.
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice in connection with drainage improvements @ SH107 & Bus 281(PO#750481):
| Vendor | Invoice Date | Invoice# | Amount |
| L&G Engineering, Inc. | 9/30/16 | 11325935 | $153,919.28 |
Requesting approval to process the following invoices as claims with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
1. Invoice Number - 97679484, Purchase Order #736633, Amount - $170.82
Martha Salazar explained that the form 1295 is being asked from the vendor. Informing that Ray Salazar who is in charge of this project is seeking the form. Therefore, Salazar requested approval subject to receiving the 1295 form and assured that no PO will be issue until everything is complied with.
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
Approval of the first (1st) one (1) year extension for the provision of “Consulting Services for Self-Funded Insured Group Health for Hidalgo County Employees” with Brown & Brown Lone Star Insurance Services, Inc. dba Alamo Insurance Group
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325939 in the amount of $1,200.00 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for Abestos Testing Sevice under Contract C-16-171-04-12(WA#2), for Pct 2 Mechanic Shop demolition.
1. Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for Fence/Canopy/Lights Project and for Payment Application #2 in the amount of $76,073.84 as submitted by Herrcon; Effective upon approval and execution of Certificate.
2. Approval of Certificate of Completion for Fence/Canopy/Lights Project and for Payment Application #3 in the amount of $4,821.65 as submitted by Herrcon; Effective upon approval and execution of Certificate.
Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for the final one (1) year term under contract #C-11-148-10-04 with BIC Development Corporation for Lease Office Space for WIC Program, under the same rates, terms & conditions subject to compliance with HB1295 & HB23 if and when applicable.
1. Mr. Eduardo Martinez, Facility Administrator at the Juvenile Justice Center is requesting to remove the following two county asset from their current inventory list, due to items either lost/stolen:
A) Asset Tag #1 59960 MAEV Portable Radio P7350 Serial # A401210055B0
B) Asset Tag #2 60977 Portable XG-75,7000/800 MHZ Scan Radio Serial # A4020400393F. Supporting documentation is attached.
2. Mr. Richard Garza, Facility Administrator, Mario E. Ramirez Jr. Juvenile Boot Camp Facility is requesting the removal of assets listed in exhibit A. The items cannot physically be removed due to serious safety and health hazards with the building. The Safety Department has directed all personnel to stay clear of the building and have recommended demolition with the items inside. Supporting documentation is attached.
3. Pursuant to Texas Local Government Code,263.151 (1) approval to declare as "Salvage Property"
A. Definition of "Salvage Property"-personal property, other than items routinely discarded as waste, that because of use, time, accident or any other cause is so worn, damaged or obsolete that it has no value for the purpose for which it was originally intended.
B. Removing said assets is vital in the interest of Health and Safety to the building being condemned by Hidalgo County Safety Division.
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 25th day of October, 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 October 25, 2016.
Signed this 25th day of OCTOBER 2016
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy