BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 13th day of June 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 |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 |
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 June 13, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item.11.B. to be pulled for further discussion.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE 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 abstained from voting on Consent Agenda Items.10.B.,10.C., & 10.D.
Judge proceeded to Consent Agenda Item.2.D.
Judge Garcia disclosed that the consent agenda item, consents a payment under the tax increment reinvestment zone policies to the City of Mission for $2,568,815 which is money being reimbursed to the developer for certain areas within the TIRZ in the City of Mission. The city has been reimbursed today a total of $19,977,187
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Court proceeded to Item.11.B.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Whalen Rd (Jackson Rd to 10 St.) Project in the amount of $149,467.95 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Adm in the amount of $7,987.00 to fund software purchase and disposal services.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from CO2014-Pct 2 Lopezville Park Project to CO2014-Pct 2 in the amount of $8,707.00 to fund purchase of equipment.
Requesting approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm - Contingency to Visiting Judges in the amount of $90,000.00
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from R&B (005) to Administration (004) in the amount of $2024.01
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from program 013 (DA CIVIL LITIGATION) to program 002 (CRIM DA) in the amount of $5,069.65.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to County Court at Law #8 in the amount of $1,950.00 to fund purchase of new computer equipment (PO #752853).
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Parks to Pct. 4 Milo Ponce Park in the amount of $89,360.00.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Admin. to Pct. 4 Rd Maint. in the amount of $4,246.68.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Sanitation (program 001) to Pct.4 Doolittle Recovery (program 162) in the amount of $6,730.00
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Parks to Pct. 4 CRC Sunflower in the amount of $548.00.
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
1). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
a). Juan O. Jara; San Juan; Proposing to bore a 2" PVC casing for a 3/4" waterline, from the centerline of FM 1426 go West 500 feet. Will bore Sioux Road from North to South 4" deep.
b). Alberta Waterline Adjustment; Edinburg; Proposing for a 4" waterline, from the centerline of Ramos Ave go West 2640 feet. Will extend a 4" waterline on south side Alberta Road from Ramos Ave to Frontage 281 on the 3' ROW.
c). Loma Verde #4 Subdivision; North East of Edinburg; Proposing for a 8" waterline, from the centerline of FM 2812 fo North 300 feet. Will install an 8" waterline on the west side of Sunflower Rd. on the 5' ROW.
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| J2007.00.000.0004.00 | International Bank of Commerce | $3,578.45 |
| M0570.00.000.0001.00 | Berkadia Commercial Mortgage | $4,182.18 |
| M0570.00.000.0001.00 | Accumatch | $6,774.53 |
| M0570.00.000.0001.00 | Accumatch | $41,332.61 |
| M0570.00.000.0002.00 | Accumatch | $3,432.91 |
| M0570.00.000.0002.00 | Accumatch | $12,801.66 |
| M0570.00.000.0003.00 | Accumatch | $3,333.50 |
| M0570.00.000.0003.00 | Accumatch | $13,742.95 |
| M0570.00.000.0004.00 | Accumatch | $3,372.91 |
| M1450.00.000.0002.00 | International Bank of Commerce | $3,107.75 |
| M1950.00.004.0001.00 | International Bank of Commerce | $22,562.59 |
| W2300.00.050.0003.00 | International Bank of Commerce | $3,564.12 |
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| L3149.00.002.0029.00 | Shell Gulf of Mexico Inc. | $2,702.30 |
| S2950.00.000.0401.25 | Marcial Zamora | $3,743.75 |
Request approval to renew 2017-2018 membership dues in the amount of $2,000.00 to the National Community Development Association for Hidalgo County Urban County Program. (Membership dues covering the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018).
Requesting approval to renew 2017-2018 membership dues in the amount of $50.00 to the National Community Development Association, Region VI for Hidalgo County Urban County Program. (Membership dues covering the period July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018)
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Justices of the Peace and Constables Association in the total of $665.00,
(Requisition #343852), with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval membership renewal for the National Fire Protection Association in the amount of $175 for one year for Fire Marshal, Chief Deputy Fire Marshal, and Deputy Fire Marshals, Requisition # 339500 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed
Requesting approval to pay 2017 membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for the following District Attorney's Office employees: Marian Sue Swanberg & Robert Patrick Moore, in the total amount of $120.00 (Requisition #343684), with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by County Auditor.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE 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 abstained from voting on Consent Agenda Items.10.B.,10.C., & 10.D.
| 05/20-26/17 | $6,082.16 |
| 05/27-31/17 | $1,741.09 |
| 06/01-02/17 | $1,707.31 |
| TOTAL | $9,530.56 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE 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 abstained from voting on Consent Agenda Items.10.B.,10.C., & 10.D.
| 05/18-24/17 | $ 504,531.25 |
| 05/25-31/17 | $ 524,886.91 |
| TOTAL | $1,029,418.16 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE 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 abstained from voting on Consent Agenda Items.10.B.,10.C., & 10.D.
Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (1200) to Pct. 4 Sanitation (1100) in the amount of $24,107.70 to fund general supplies expenditures.
Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200) to Various Pct 2 TxDOT (1315) Projects in the amount of $67,030.80 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from CO2016-Pct 2 Regional Park Prj (Fund 1350) to TxDOT Pct 2 Regional Park Prj in the amount of $260,673.64 to fund project expenditures.
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 indicated that the correct amount should be $96.68 and not $107.82. Everything is as noted, except for the total monthly cost of $202.40 the correct amount should be $191.26 effective upon approval and delivery of installation, and subject to HB 1295 compliance.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Requesting acceptance and approval of the following invoices in connection with various Pct. #4 projects for processing and payment as submitted by project engineer:
1. South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC - Sunflower Road Project - $10,870.95 - Invoice S17-036 - PO# 753585
2. L&G Engineering - San Carlos CRC Landscaping - Irrigation & Retaining Wall (WA#1) - $266.04 - Invoice No. 17-5-000004 - PO# 751864
3. L&G Engineering - Sanitation Collection Facility - $2,350.38 - Invoice No. 17-5-000003 - PO# 762125
Requesting acceptance and approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $195,132.63 as submitted by 2GS,LLC. for the provision of FEMA Road Improvements - Site #1 Mile 1 1/2 West under Contract# C-16-400-03-07.
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 4 (with an estimated cost of 17,237.18) as submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers for the purposes of (GEO Tech Services for Brushline Road Project) located in Precinct 4, in connection to "on call" agreement# C-16-305-10-04.
| Vendor | Invoice Date | Invoice# | Amount | PO# |
| L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. | 5/31/17 | 11326318 | $76,142.84 | 750481 |
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at HCMPO Policy Meetings & HCMPO Technical Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
| Vendor | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO # |
| L&G Engineering, Inc. | 5/31/17 | 11326300 | $7,681.76 | 733569 |
2. Pursuant to Article 14 of the "professional engineering services" agreement with Halff & Associates, Inc., is requesting approval to engage the services of [Sub-Contractor]- Megamorphosis Architecture (Facility Improvements) under SA1-WA3 for: (J.R.Milo Ponce Park) in connection to Contract # C-16-188-05-10 (as previously approved by CC on 05/02/17-AI-59629) with adherence to insurance provisions required by said article and, subject to compliance with [HB1295 Form], [when and/or if applicable].
1. L&G Consulting Engineers Inc: FM 2220 Project - $2,700.00 - Invoice 11326301 / P.O. 736559;
2. L&G Consulting Engineers Inc: FM 1925 & N. Alamo Rd Project - $7,400.90 - Invoice 11326310 / P.O. 684964;
3. L&G Consulting Engineers Inc: FM 1925 WA#1 Project - $9,450.00 - Invoice 11326316 / P.O. 739761.
2. Invoice No. 11326309 South Detention Basin Project - $10,500.06
3. Invoice No. 11326302 Mile 3 Phase III - WA #3 - $12,500.00
4. Invoice No. 11326305 Veterans Blvd. Project - WA #1 - $9,527.76
5. Invoice No. 11326315 Liberty Road Project - WA #3 - $77,852.75
6. Invoice No. 11326319 FM 494 Shary Rd. - WA #2 - $32,400.00
Requesting to enter into two (2) 36 month capital lease agreements under awarded vendor CORE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INC. through BUYBOARD contract #453-14, for a monthly grand total of $731.54 between both leases.
| (2) WIC - Copier Leases | |||
| REQ # | Lease | Model | Monthly Amount |
| 342508 | 36 month | MX-4070N | $ 208.16 - equipment $ 134.00 - service $ 342.16 monthly total |
| 342692 | 36 month | MX-M654N | $ 249.38 - equipment $ 140.00 - service $ 389.38 monthly total |
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 13th day of June, 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 June 13, 2017.
Signed this 13th day of JUNE 2017
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy