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SPECIAL MEETING - November 15, 2016

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 15th day of November 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
November 15, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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.
                                                                              
 Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously

 
1.
AI-57376
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.
 
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
AI-57379
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
 
3.
 
2016 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-57288
2016 - Environmental Compliance (1100)
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-57342
2016 - General Litigation (1100)
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-57351
2016 - Civil Service (1100)
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-57344
2016 - I.T. Department (1100)
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-57306
2016 - Nuisance Abatement Prg (1100)
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-57284
2016 - Pct. 1 TxDOT M6W (1315)
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-57312
2016 - Pct. 1 CRC (1100)
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-57297
2016 - Pct. 2 Adm (1200)
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-57281
2016 - Pct. 2 CW Mech. Shop (1200)
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-57283
2016 - Pct 2 San Juan CRC (1100)
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-57285
2016 - Health Clinics (1100) 
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-57181
2016 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB Elim (1293) 
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-57050
2016 - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1100)
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-57267
2016-Pct.4 Road Maint. (1200)
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-57338
2016-Pct.4 Road Maint (1200)
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-57244
2016 - District Attorney's Office, Autopsies (1100)
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-57262
2016 - Fire Marshal (1100)
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-57252
2016 -  449th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-57257
2016 - County Judge (1100)
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-57187
2016 - Const Pct 4 (1100) 
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-57198
2016 - 370th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
V.
AI-57200
2016 - Adult Probation (1100)
Attachments:
 
W.
AI-57218
2016 - Sheriff's Office Jail (1100)
Attachments:
 
X.
AI-57219
2016 - Probate Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
Y.
AI-57221
2016 - District Attorney (1223)
Attachments:
 
Z.
AI-57234
2016 - JP Pct 2/PL 1 (1100)
Attachments:
 
AA.
AI-57167
2016 - County Court #7 (1100)
Attachments:
 
4.
 
2016 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-57277
Pct.1 CO’s 2015A (1347):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2015A from program (208) to program (219) and program (207) in the amount of $ 14,400.00.

 
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-57273
Pct.1 CO’s 2016 (1350):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer within Certificate of Obligations Series 2016 from program (216) to program (231) in the amount of $30,000.00.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-57349
Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility Project (1100):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation (001) to Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility Project (118) in the amount of $12,474.00.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-57343
Pct 2 Yuma Ave Rd Prj (1200):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Las Milpas Rd Project to Pct 2 Yuma Ave Rd Prj in the amount of $153,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
 
E.
AI-57243
Pct.4 (1200):
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Rd Maintenance (program 007) to Pct 4 ICA McAllen-Russell (Canal-Ware)(program 142)  in the total amount of $4,639.55
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-57242
Pct.4 (1100):
Approval of 2016 interdepartmental transfer from Parks - Wireless Devices program (009) to Sanitation - Wireless Devices program (001) in the amount of $29.12.
Attachments:
 
5.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-57287
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)
 
6.
 
Executive Office:
 
A.
AI-57199
Approval of Right of Way Permits:
North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:  Rogers Road- from the centerline of Citation St. go east 500 feet on the north side of Rogers Road, will adjust the existing 2 inch water line for the next 175 feet. Rogers Road- from the northeast corner of Penelope Dr. and Rogers Road, will adjust the existing 2 inch waterline on the north side of Rogers Road.
Attachments:
 
7.
 
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-57163
ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
P7350.00.000.0015.00 AMERICAN TAX REPORTING INC 12,483.43
P8270.00.000.0001.00 AMERICAN TAX REPORTING INC $6,734.61
P8270.00.000.0001.00 AMERICAN TAX REPORTING INC $6,844.16
S2979.00.00A.0002.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $5,671.69
S2979.00.00A.0004.00 W R I $15,370.72
S2979.00.00A.0004.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $9,589.60
S2979.00.00A.0004.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $33,786.88
S2979.00.00A.0004.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $31,424.24
S2979.00.00A.0006.00 WEINGARTEN REALTY $5,100.47
S2979.00.00A.0006.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $3,153.64
S2979.00.00A.0008.00 WEINGARTEN REALTY $2,525.11
S2979.00.00A.0010.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $3,182.41
S2979.00.00A.0011.00 WEINGARTEN REALTY $3,985.92
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-57177
ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
S2979.00.00A.0001.00 WEINGARTEN REALTY $29,314.19
S2979.00.00A.0001.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $18,592.12
S2979.00.00A.0001.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $14,653.31
S2979.00.00A.0001.00 H-E-B $11,147.01
S2979.00.00A.0002.00 WEINGARTEN REALTY $20,320.93
S2979.00.00A.0002.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $12,677.98
S2979.00.00A.0002.00 SHARY RETAIL LTD $9,873.18
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-57162
ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
00027.90.300.0005.00 CASE TECH INTERNATIONAL, INC. $6,647.04
Attachments:
 
8.
 
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-57256
Fire Marshal (1100):
Approval to pay required certification renewal fees and applicable late fees in the amount of $1,050.00 to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Hidalgo County Fire Marshal employees and auxiliary deputies with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor (Requisition # 00309406).
Attachments:
 
9.
 
Headstart:
 
A.
AI-57170
Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Report.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-57172
Approval of Monthly Children's Applications Report for Program Year 2016-2017 
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-57171
Approval of Monthly Special Services Report
 
D.
AI-57168
Approval of Monthly Financial Report
Attachments:
 
10.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-57157
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 October 16-31, 2016 in the amount of $50,434.66 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
 
B.
AI-57158
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $906,547.06 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 10/22/16 to 11/04/16.
 
10/22-28/16 $303,170.80
10/29-31/16 $ 60,614.98
11/01-04/16 $542,761.28
TOTAL $906,547.06

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
 
C.
 
Interfund transfers:
 
1.
AI-57289
Pct. 1 TxDOT (1315)
Approval of 2016 Interfund Transfer from CO2016 - Pct1 Mile 11N (FM1015-M1) to TXDOT Pct1 Mile 6W (US83-SH107) in the amount of $174,402.84.
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-57345
Approval of payment of Invoice# 20162895 in the amount of $109,238.20 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group for the provision of professional engineering services from  October 25 to October 31, 2016 in connection to Contract# C-16-330-10-04 - PO #751917 amid Work Authorization No. 1.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-57335
Commissioner Pct 2:
Clarification and approval for AI-55472 (CC-07/19/2016) regarding the purchase of an iPhone 6s 32GB wireless device and not a Galaxy S5 16GB with service through the County's membership/participation with Contract DIR-TSO-3415 for Verizon Wireless for Pct 2.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-57334
Approval of payment of Invoice# 20162893 in the amount of $34,338.50 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group for the provision of professional engineering services from August 1 to October 31, 2016 in connection to the Nittler Road Improvements project amid Work Authorization No. 1. PO #747070
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-57339
Approval of payment of Invoice# 20162894 in the amount of $18,419.50 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group for the provision of professional engineering services from August 1 to October 31, 2016 in connection to Contract# C-16-165-07-06 - PO #747071 amid Work Authorization No. 2.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-57337
Acceptance and approval for payment of Invoice Aug. 16-3 in the amount of $13,398.77 as submitted by LeFevre Engineering & Management Consulting, LLC. for professional engineering services provided for the Heidelberg Subdivision in connection to WA #1.
 
F.
AI-57292
Approval of Payment Application No. 1 submitted by 2GS, LLC, in the amount of $170,790.92 for the project:  Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1, "Paving and Drainage Improvements for Colonia Noreste" (Contract No. C-16-260-07-19), as reviewed by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group Consulting Engineers.
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-57295
Approval of payment of Invoice# 20162887 in the amount of $254,265.00 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group for the provision of professional engineering services from October 1 through October 31, 2016 in connection to Contract #C-08-227-02-09 - PO #741616 amid Work Authorization No.3.
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-57176
PCT 4:
1. Approval of a "clarification" to caption under Consent Agenda - #11(c)-AI-47564 (approved by CC 12/02/14) - where Change Order #3 reflects an increase amount of $ 32,990.00 and NOT $ 32,900.00, contract # C-13-072A-11-19 with Couric Enterprises, LLC dba Foremost Construction - San Carlos CRC in Pct 4.
2. Approval of "correction/clarification"  to "miscalculation / totals" to Change Order #s 5, 6 & 7 as submitted by Couric Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Foremost Construction and previously approved by (CC on 03/07/16, 08/03/16 & 11/01/16) in connection to agreement # C-13-072A-11-19 - San Carlos CRC in Pct 4.
 
I.
AI-57308
1. Requesting acceptance and approval of Certificate of Construction Completion for Rankin Subdivision as submitted by RDH Site and Concrete, LLC.;
2. Acceptance and approval of Payment for Application No. (Retainage) in the amount of $19,228.06 for RDH Site and Concrete, LLC. contractor vendor for Rankin Subdivision as submitted by DOS Logistics, Inc. project engineer (C-CAP-15-086-03-31).
 
J.
AI-57290
PCT 4 Project Invoices-
1.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No.16-10-000005 submitted by L&G Engineers in the amount of $338.37. Project - Hoehn Subdv. Water & Sewer Improvements - P.O. 728310.
2.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No. 11325979 submitted by L&G Engineers in the amount of $21,200.00. Project - Sharp Road Re-Alignment - P.O. 724398.
3.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No. 11325983 submitted by L&G Engineers in the amount of $13,405.00. Project - FM 1925-WA No.1- P.O. 739761.
4.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No. 11325965 submitted by L&G Engineers in the amount of $20,892.00. Project - Mile 5 from Taylor to Ware rd. - P.O. 740893.
5.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No. 11325962 submitted by L&G Engineers in the amount of $7,400.90. Project - FM 1925 & N. Alamo Rd Extension - P.O. 684964.
6.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No. 11325973 submitted by L&G Engineers in the amount of $38,200.00. Project - FM 2220 (Ware Road) - P.O. 736559.
7.) Requesting approval of payment No.3 submitted by Texas Cordia Construction, LLC. in the amount of $14,673.82. Project - Mile 17 1/2 -  P.O. 744580.
8.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No. M217612 submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount of $6,927.73. Project - Sanitation  Collection Facility and "M" Road Building (WA No. 1) - P.O. 745734.
9.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No. M217823 submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount of $13,043.65. Project - Sanitation Collection Facility and "M" Road Building (WA No. 1) - P.O. 745734.
10.) Requesting approval of payment of invoice No. M217951 submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount of $20,243.62. Project - Sanitation Collection Facility and "M" Road Building ( WA No. 1) - P.O. 745734.
 
K.
AI-57232
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325996 in the amount of $25,475.97  submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-046-03-03 [WA#7], for Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project.
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-57233
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325981 in the amount of $18,112.75 as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-336-09-29(WA#1), for Pct 2 Eldora Road project.
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-57235
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325980 in the amount of $15,929.30 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-300-09-01(WA#1), for Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Road Project.
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-57237
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325963 in the amount of $3,626.95 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-171-04-12 (WA#1), for Pct 2 Dicker Road project.
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-57229
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325984 in the amount of $13,496.86 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-097-03-17(WA#4), for Pct 2 Nolana Loop project.
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-57238
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325985 in the amount $7,596.09 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-218-05-25(WA#1), for Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road Extension project.
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-57239
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325993 in the amount $30,594.30  submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-046-03-03 [WA#4], for Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project.
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-57241
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325994 in the amount $2,104.01 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for services provided under Contract C-15-046-03-03 (WA#5), for Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project.
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-57228
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11325995 in the amount of $33,807.49 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-046-03-03 [WA#6], for Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project.
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-57185
New Courthouse Project:
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. 10/31/16 11325986 $144,149.70
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-57146
Acceptance and approval of Application for Payment No. 5 (Final) in the sum of $13,846.43 for 2GS,LLC., contracted vendor for Heidelberg Subdivision (Pct. 1) as submitted by project engineer LeFevre Eng. & Mgmnt. Consulting, LLC.-C-CAP-15-257-10-06.
 
V.
AI-57224
Approval of Payment Application No. 18 in the amount of $3,552.79 sumbitted 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:
 
W.
AI-57223
Acceptance and approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) submitted by contracted /project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc. for:
 
1.  Invoice No. 11325974 - Liberty Rd. Project WA#4
2.  Invoice No. 11325982 - Liberty Rd. Project WA#3
3.  Invoice No. 11325970 - FM 676 (Mile 5) Project
4.  Invoice No. 11325969 - Veterans Blvd. Project WA#1
5.  Invoice No. 11325972 - Mile 3 Project
6.  Invoice No. 11325977 - Mile 2 N. Roadway Reconstruction
7.  Invoice No. 11325960 - Mile 2 Rd. WA #1

 
Attachments:
 
X.
AI-57180
Add and Delete Fuel Cards and/or Fuel Card Users:
1. Adult Probation - delete fuel card user
2. Executive Office/Nuisance Abatement Program - Add Fuel Card
Attachments:
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 15th day of November, 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 November 15, 2016.

Signed this 15th day of NOVEMBER 2016




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


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