BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 18th day of April A.D., 2017, 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 DAVID FUENTES 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 April 18, 2017 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the exception of Items. 4.D., 11.C., 11.F.3., 11.I.2., 11.K., 11.EE., and 11.FF4. to be pulled for discussion.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of Consent Agenda Items. 10.B., 10.C., and 10.D.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Commissioner David Fuentes abstain from voting on Consent Agenda Items. 10.B., 10.C., and 10.D.
Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item.11.C.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Adm. - Contingency to Tax Office, Program 001 in the amount of $50,000.00.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm. - Contingency to CCL #8 in the amount of $14,888.58.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 3 Fund 1315 (program 045, 070, 071, 094) to Fund 1315 (program 077) in the amount $5,327.00
Court took no action on this item.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Parks (program 009) to Pct.4 Emergency Srv Linn (program 187) in the amount of $432.00.
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
a. Ranchitos Escondidos Ph. I Subdivision- Pct.4 (Forrest N. Runnels) (Cesar Chavez Road & F.M. 2812)
Reimbursement request: $6,000.00 for installation of 4 OSSF
b. Ranchitos Escondidos Ph. 1-A Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Forrest N. Runnels) (Cesar Chavez Road & F.M. 2812)
Reimbursement request: $28,500.00 for installation of 19 OSSF
c. Ranchitos Escondidos Ph. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Forrest N. Runnels) (Cesar Chavez Road & F.M. 2812)
Reimbursement request: $19,500.00 for installation of 13 OSSF
d. Rio Vegas Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Richard A. Garza) (Cesar Chavez Road & Mile 17 North Road)
Reimbursement request: $21,700.00 for Irrigation Improvement
North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: Proposing to bore a 2 inch casing for a 3/4" waterline, from the centerline of Tower Road go East 5,280 feet. Will bore Minnesota Road from North to South. Alamo, TX.
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| B3265.99.000.0001.00 | Chick-Fil-A, Inc. | $2,818.63 |
| C4151.00.000.0001.00 | Chick-Fil-A Inc | $3,368.50 |
| N5410.00.000.0003.00 | Chick-Fil-A Inc | $8,022.50 |
| P6321.99.000.007A.00 | Chick-Fil-A, Inc. | $3,198.18 |
| S2979.00.00A.0008.00 | Chick-Fil-A Inc | $7,605.38 |
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| N2950.00.000.0006.00 | Renaissance Surgery Group | $6,419.40 |
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| B3265.00.000.0001.00 | Chick-Fil-A Inc | $2,644.41 |
| M3550.99.022.0001.06 | Autozone | $5,618.85 |
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| N3400.00.000.2506.10 | Sparks Family Limited | $3,052.35 |
Requesting approval of requisition #339582 for 2017 membership dues to the Texas Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit Association for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $100.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay American Jail Association 2017 membership dues, in the amount of $48.00 (Requisition # 339585), for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval of requisition #339583 for payment of 2017 membership dues to the National Internal Affairs Investigators Association for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $50.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments into Countywide Administration-Contingency.
| 03/23-29/17 | $277,476.07 |
| 03/30-31/17 | $ 31,344.53 |
| 04/01-05/17 | $308,917.07 |
| TOTAL | $617,737.67 |
| 03/25-31/17 | $74,666.12 |
| 04/01-07/17 | $20,878.38 |
| TOTAL | $95,544.50 |
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 FORWARDED 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).
Martha Salazar stated that ratification of change order no.2 was approved by the precinct to increase quantities on site 7 and decrease quantities on site 9, with no change to contract amount and subject to compliance of form 1295.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item.11.F.3
1. HD Supply Waters (E-16-168-04-05);
2. Rio Valley Pipe, LLC (E-16-168A-04-05);
3. Pecan Construction, LLC dba Royal Ready Mix (E-16-168B-04-05);
4. ACT Pipe & Supply, Inc. (E-16-168C-04-05);
5. L&R Precast Concrete Work (E-16-166-04-19);
with all subject to compliance with HB1295 &/or HB23 when and if applicable.
Martha Salazar petitioned to approve all five vendors, other than no.3 Pecan Construction dba Royal Ready Mix, she asked to be approve subject to compliance with form 1295, and approving all the rest.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to bullet point 3 - Pecan Construction dba Royal Ready Mix to comply with form 1295.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item.11.I.2.
2. Approval of request for Payment-Application No. 4 in the amount of $2,517.50 as submitted by Texas Cordia Construction, LLC for the provision of Paving & Drainage Improvements Project to Mile 14 1/2 (Mile 4 to Mile 6) in connection to contract # C-16-280-09-06.
Martha Salazar made correction that it should be Payment-Application No.5 and not No.4.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval with correction.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item.11.K.
2. Application for Pmt.# 5 Retainage Release in the amount of $28,009.38 as submitted by 2GS,LLC - Contract# C-16-260-07-19 under PO# 749711 for the provision of Paving & Drainage Improvements for Colonia Noreste.
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #11326221 in the amount of $4,323.75 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-218-05-25 through (WA#1), for Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road Extension project.
No action taken on this item, as it is a duplicate.
Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item.11.EE.
Requesting approval of payment of Invoice #20008 in the amount of $1,834.26 submitted by project engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC, for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-326-08-23 (WA#2), for Pct 2 Community Resource Center (CRC) Youth Facility Project.
1. L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., project engineer in connection with the Pct.#4's 10th Street to McColl Road Project - $14,642 - #11326208/P.O. #725312
2. South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC. Sunflower Road Project - $29,523.55 -Invoice #S17-018/P.O. 753585.
1. Millennium Engineers Group, Inc.: Alberta Drain Project - $756.50 -Invoice #619214-0417/P.O. #747439;
2. L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.: 10th Street Extension Project - $30,208.17 -Invoice #11326206/ P.O. #700265;
3. L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.: Sunflower Walking Trail Project -$514.44- Invoice #17-3-000003/P.O. #746888;
4. L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.: Mile 3 to 5 Project - $1,300.00 -Invoice #11326222 /P.O. #736559;
5. L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.: FM1925 & N. Alamo Rd. Project - $3,700.45 -Invoice #11326204/P.O. #684964;
6. L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.: Mile 5 Project - $47,015.00 -Invoice #11326214/ P.O. #740893.
| Vendor | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO # |
| L&G Engineering, Inc. | 3/31/17 | 11326198 | $7,681.76 | 733569 |
| Vendor | Invoice Date | Invoice# | Amount | PO# |
| L&G Engineering, Inc. | 3/31/17 | 11326223 | $80,639.43 | 750481 |
Martha Salazar stated that this is subject to submitting the correct invoice for Hidalgo County.
Linda Fong informed tha the approval is only for invoice M223376 in the amount of $851.00
Commissioner Palacios stepped away from the meeting.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to submission of the correct invoice for Hidalgo County and only for invoice M223376 in the amount of $851.00.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item.11.FF.4.
2. Invoice No. 11326200 La Homa ROW-$3,240.00;
3. Invoice No. 11326202 South Detention Basin Project-$10,500.94;
4. Invoice No. 11326212 Veterans Blvd. Project WA#1-$51,997.68;
5. Invoice No. 11326215 FM 676 (Mile 5) Project-$36,020.00
6. Invoice No. 11326230 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #2-$7,200.00
Commissioner Palacios joined the meeting.
Martha Salazar clarified that the mount for Invoice No.4 Veterans Blvd. project, should be $51,977.68 and not $51,997.68
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval with the correct amount of $51,977.68.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioner Cantu joined the meeting.
Court proceeded back to Consent Agenda Item.4.D.
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 18th day of April, 2017
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 18, 2017.
Signed this 18th day of APRIL 2017
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy