BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 30th day of May 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 May 30, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 of Consent Agenda Items with the exception of Items.12.C. and 12.I. to be pulled for further discussion.
Vote: 5 - 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 with abstention from Commissioner David Fuentes on Consent Agenda Items.11.A.B and C.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Court proceeded to Item.12.C
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2- Sgt. Trevino project to Pct 2 - Nolana LP project in the amount of $167.16 for pavement marking expenses.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Road Maintenance (006) to Pct 2 Administration (005) in the amount of $4,645.99 to fund annual fee and finance charge for software renewal and postage expenses.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Valle Vista Rd Project in the amount of $20,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
Requesting approval of interdepartmental transfer from (463) to (472) in the amount of $1,350.00 to fund bank loan interest payment.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Rd Maint (program 007) to Sunflower Rd (program 189) in the total amount of $5,183.95.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Sanitation (001) to Emergency Srv Linn (program 187) in the total amount of $246.95.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Parks (program 009) to Doolittle Recovery Project (program 162) in the total amount of $8,141.50.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from IT Countywide to Jail in the amount of $18,800.00 to fund telephone expenditures.
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
1). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
a). Steve Lopez; Donna: Proposing to bore a 2" PVC casing for a 3/4" waterline, from the centerline of FM 493 go East 3168 feet. Will bore Mile 15N from North to South 4" deep.
b). Frank Coronado; San Carlos: Proposing to bore a 2" PVC casing for a 4" waterline, from the centerline of State Hwy 107 go South 225 feet. Will bore 84th Street from East to West.
c). Jesus Benavides; Donna: Proposing to bore a 2" PVC casing for a 3/4" waterline, from the centerline of FM 1423 go East 1000 feet. Will bore Anderson Road from North to South 4" deep.
d). Robert Aldrate; Weslaco: Proposing to bore a 2" PVC casing for a 3/4" waterline, from the centerline of Mile 4 1/2 go East 2/10 mile. Will bore Rancho Viejo Street from North to South 4" deep.
2). Agua SUD: Along the north side of Mile 2 Rd. from La Homa Rd. approximately 400 ft. west, cross Mile 2 Rd. and connect to an existing water line along the south side of Mile 2 Rd.; Palmview, Texas
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 00073.90.140.0005.05 | B.O.S. INC. | $3,841.91 |
| 10968.90.000.0001.20 | B.O.S. INC. | $3,111.27 |
| B4025.00.160.0000.05 | CORELOGIC | $10,163.16 |
| C4921.99.000.0011.01 | TK RIM, LLC | $5,459.56 |
| D3200.00.130.0000.00 | ROD ROBERTSON ENTERPRISES, INC | $4,238.19 |
| D7545.01.001.0035.00 | CORELOGIC | $3,830.79 |
| J2355.00.000.0104.00 | JAIME I RIVERA | $2,703.94 |
| L1100.02.002.0118.05 | HERMIDIO ROSAS | $2,691.11 |
| M5840.01.000.0051.00 | KIMBERLY VANDERFORD | $3,984.19 |
| Q0960.00.000.000C.00 | LA JOYA INVESTMENTS, LLC | $8,993.35 |
| R3490.00.000.0025.00 | RAMIRO G FLORES | $2,930.58 |
| S2950.00.000.0526.00 | ROBERTO R. ELIZALDE | $3,502.90 |
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| T5437.00.000.0015.00 | Planet Home Lending | $3,503.53 |
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| D7550.00.000.0000.00 | Archie Acevedo | $5,998.38 |
| T4085.00.000.0020.00 | De Maiz Tortilleria LLC | $3,899.79 |
Requesting approval to pay 2017 Texas Chief Association membership dues (req. #343006) for Chief Deputy Mario Lopez, in the amount of $24.00, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
1. Approval to pay The State Bar of Texas 2017-2018 Membership Dues through Requisition #342810 for Ignacio Mendoza, Public Defender II in the amount of $68.00, and Jose Luis Bravo, First Assistant Public Defender in the amount of $235.00, with the authority of the County Treasurer to issue check after the review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
2. Approval to pay 2017 membership dues to the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (TCDLA) through Requisition # 343091 for First Assistant Public Defender, Jose Luis Bravo, in the amount of $60.00, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval for payment of certification for Miguel Jose Guerra, Volunteer Fire Investigator on C1-Fire Investigator Basic, payable to Texas Commission on Fire Protection in the amount of $150.00, Requisition # 342236.
Requesting approval for an Active Membership Renewal for International Association of Arson Investigators Inc. for Homero Garza, Fire Marshal and Eric Sanchez, Chief Deputy Fire Marshal in the amount of $135.00 each, totaling $270.00, Requisition # 343064.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
| 05/13-19/17 | $5,199.75 |
| TOTAL | $5,199.75 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
| 05/04-10/17 | $444,184.68 |
| 05/11-17/17 | $322,198.67 |
| TOTAL | $766,383.35 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
Approval to issue check payable to Texas Department of Transportation Trust Fund in the amount of $6,834.00 to cover the County's estimate share of Construction Direct State Costs (State review and oversight of construction engineering) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (CSJ:0921-02-300)
Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from Transfers Out-Health Grants (1100) and Transfers In-General Fund (1293) fiscal year 7 & 8 into program account numbers 008, 011, 013 & 047 to allocate the cash match into the appropriate programs in the total amount of $281,083.00.
Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from Pct 4 Rd Maintenance, program 007 (1200), to Pct 4 CRC Sunflower, program 186 (1100), in the amount of $14,944.94.
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).
Requesting authority & approval to purchase a GPS System for Precinct's 120 Vehicle Fleet to include GPS Units, Installation, & GPS Service from Unicom Government, Inc. through Purchasing Cooperative, US Communities Contract #4400006645 [Expires 4/30/19] through Requisition #315384 in the amount of $61,479.33 including note that the purchase of this GPS System and subject to compliance with HB1295 and/or HB23-Modified CIQ if and when applicable.
Martha Salazar informed they sent the vendor the request and recommended approval.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Court proceeded to Item.12.I.
2.) Payment Application No. 14 (retainage) - $66,194.51
Martha Salazar commented that the certificates of completion have not been placed on the agenda for approval. However, Commissioner Palacios is asking for retainage to make sure that they can be release. Salazar recommended taking no action on this item.
Court took no action on this item.
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 30th day of May, 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 May 30, 2017.
Signed this 30th day of MAY 2017
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy