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SPECIAL MEETING - July 11, 2017

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 11th day of July 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 JOSEPH PALACIOS
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2

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
July 11, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval with the exception of Consent Agenda Items.11.C.1 & 11.C.2. to be pulled for discussion.

Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously

 
1.
 
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.)
Attachments:
 
2.
 
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
 
Presentation of Fund Information Report
 
B.
AI-60601
Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
Attachments:
 
3.
 
2017 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-60534
2017 - 93rd District Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-60529
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHHS (1293)
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-60624
2017 - Public Affairs (1100)
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-60597
2017 - Jail Commissary (2102)
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-60528
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. - TB Control (1293)
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-60509
2017 - Environmental Compliance (1100)
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-60508
2017 - Civil Service (1100)
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-60480
2017 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100)
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-60499
2017 - WIC Lactation (1292)
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-60486
2017 - WIC (1292)
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-60523
2017 - Pct 1 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-60490
2017 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-60491
2017 - Pct 1 Parks (1100)
 
N.
AI-60492
2017 - Tax Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-60493
2017 - Adult Probation (1100)
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-60507
2017 - 1115 Waiver DSRIP (1100)
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-60521
2017 - Fire Marshal (1100)
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-60438
2017 - D.A. CJD-BPU (1281) 
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-60280
2017 - Public Affairs (1100)
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-60502
2017 - BCAP/Engleman Est (1312)
 
U.
AI-60537
2017 - CCL#8 (1100)
Attachments:
 
V.
AI-60538
2017 - JP Pct 1/ PL 1 (1100)
Attachments:
 
W.
AI-60562
2017 - County Judge (1100)
Attachments:
 
X.
AI-60577
2017 - District Attorney's Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
Y.
AI-60563
2017 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing-U.S. Justice (1229)
Attachments:
 
Z.
AI-60647
2017 - Executive Office (1100)
 
AA.
AI-60649
2017 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
 
BB.
AI-60650
2017 - Pct 2 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
CC.
AI-60651
2017 - Pct 2 Adm (1200)
Attachments:
 
DD.
AI-60654
2017 - CW Mech Shop (1200)
Attachments:
 
4.
 
2017 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-60580
Facilities Mgmt Co. Wide (1100):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Facilities Mgmt Co Wide in the amount of $42,760.00 to fund purchase of security cameras.
 
B.
AI-60579
Jail (1100):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Jail in the amount of $550,000.00 to fund room & board expenses.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-60588
Pct 4 CRC (1100):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Parks (009) to CRC Sunflower (186) in the amount of $313.00.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-60585
Pct 4 Shop Doolittle (1200):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Rd Maint (007) to Shop Doolittle (075) in the amount of $16,777.52.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-60583
Visiting Judges (1100):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Visiting Judges in the amount of $90,000.00
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-60584
Autopsies (1100):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Autopsies in the amount of $100,000.00.
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-60582
Nuisance Abatement Program (1100):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Nuisance Abatement in the amount of $2,300.00 to fund clothing & uniforms expenditures.  
 
5.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-60571
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.
 
County Treasurer:
 
7.
 
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
8.
 
Executive Office:
 
A.
AI-60566
Approval of Right of Way Permits:
North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: 
a).  Dimas Sub Line Extension; Weslaco, TX;  Proposing to extend 100 feet of 2" waterline, from the centerline of Mile 10 North go North 400 feet go North on 5 feet ROW west side of Mile 6.5 West.
b).  Estevan Trevino; Elsa, TX;  Proposing to bore a 2" PVC casing for a 3/4" waterline, from the centerline of FM 88 go west 500 feet  on the north side.  Will bore Mile 14.5N from North to South 4" deep. 
c).  St. Joseph The Worker; San Carlos, TX;  Proposing to bore a 2" casing for a 3/4" waterline, from the centerline of Highland go south 580 feet on east side. Will bore 84th Street from east to west 4" deep. 
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-60593
Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #122335
Attachments:
 
9.
 
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-60497
Account Number Payer Amount
S2973.05.000.0033.00 Sierra Title of Hidalgo County Inc $3,411.03
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-60345
Account Number Payer Amount
W0100.00.009.0005.01 Cabe Investment LP $8,342.30
Attachments:
 
10.
 
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-60533
Fire Marshal (1101):
Approval to pay active membership to International Association of Arson Investigators Inc. for Medardo Villarreal, Deputy Fire Marshal, in the amount of $100.00 (Req# 345580) with authority for county treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-60657
Requesting approval of requisition #345931 for 2017 membership dues to the Texas Narcotic Officers Association for Sergeant Francisco Mora in the amount of $40.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
11.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-60400
2017 Salary Sweep (1100):
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments to the County Wide Adm-Contingency account.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-60334
Budget & Management: 
Requesting approval for County Treasurer to process payment for tire repairs in the amount of $20.00 for employee Adolfo Trevino after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
C.
 
Interfund transfers:
 
1.
AI-60575
Precinct No.4 Tower Rd:
Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from FM1925 (1315) to Tower Rd (1345) in the total amount of $547,672.95

Sergio Cruz requested no action on this item.

According to Cruz, there is an issue with the original funding source from the TxDOT fund. Once they address the issue, they'll work with the auditors office to process as an emergency transfer. 

No action taken on this item.
 
2.
AI-60576
Precinct No.4 Tower Rd:
Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from Ware Rd (1315) to Tower Rd (1347) in the total amount of $102,327.05

Sergio Cruz requested no action on this item.

According to Cruz, there is an issue with the original funding source from the TxDOT fund. Once they address the issue, they'll work with the auditors office to process as an emergency transfer. 

No action taken on this item.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-60352
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 June 16-30, 2017 in the amount of $44,152.33 and requesting approval of wire transfer.

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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously

Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
 
E.
AI-60353
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $4,567.47 to Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 06/17/17 to 06/30/17.
06/17-23/17 $4,838.30
06/24-30/17 $ (270.83)
TOTAL $4,567.47
2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.

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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously

Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
 
F.
AI-60354
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $905,045.37 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 06/15/17 to 06/28/17.
06/15-21/17 $511,862.84
06/22-28/17 $393,182.53
TOTAL $905,045.37
2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.

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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously

Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
 
G.
AI-60564
Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of June 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017.
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-60578
CO2016-Pct 4 Cesar Chavez Rd (Owassa-Iowa) (1350):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from various CO2016-Pct 4 accounts to CO2016-Pct 4 Cesar Chavez Rd, program 183, in the total amount of $272,679.03.
Attachments:
 
12.
 
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 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).
 
A.
AI-60402
Requesting approval to enter into a 36 month capital lease agreement with G. E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh USA, through State of Texas DIR Contract # TSO-3041.
 
B.
AI-60424
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice , draft requirement agreement etc.) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Health & Human Services-"Purchase of Mosquito Control Chemicals"- Bid No.: 2017-159-00-00-SMA including the re-advertisement of project when/if necessary/required.
 
C.
AI-60372
Add Fuel Card/Driver
1. Hidalgo County District Attorney -  Fuel Card /Driver
2. Hidalgo County Planning Department- Driver
3. Hidalgo County Tax Office - Driver
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-60482
Requesting authority to advertise project with approval of RFB procurement packet (i.e., specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft requirements agreement etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office-"Purchase of Medical Supplies and Equipment"-RFB 2017-160-08-02-YZV including the re-advertising of same when/if necessary/required.
 
E.
AI-60567
Pct. 1:
Requesting approval of Payment Application No. 3 in the amount of $543,208.53 submitted by IOC Company, LLC., awarded contractor for FEMA road and drainage improvements for the "Indian Hills Subdivision" Project as certified for payment by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group, C-16-399-12-13.
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-60603
Approval of payment of Invoice #11326379 in the amount of $8,872.31  submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-046-03-03 [WA#9], for Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project.
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-60610
Approval of payment of Invoice #11326346 in the amount of $1,503.77 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-046-03-03 [WA#8], for Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project.
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-60611
Approval of payment of Invoice #11326381 in the amount of $101,057.60 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-15-336-09-29 [WA#2], for Pct 2 Eldora Road Project.
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-60612
Approval of payment of Invoice #11326385 in the amount of $40,616.56 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-17-137-05-16 [WA#1], for Pct 2 Dicker Road Project.
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-60613
Approval of payment of Invoice #11326373 in the amount of $41,771.37 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-17-088-04-05 [WA#1], for Pct 2 Nolana Loop Road Project.
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-60617
Approval of payment of Invoice #11326368 in the amount of $4,494.67 submitted by project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-131-03-07 [WA#1], for Pct 2 CRC Youth Facility Project.
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-60619
Approval of payment of Invoice #11326375 in the amount of $5,484.98 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:
 
N.
AI-60621
Approval of payment of Invoice #11326383 in the amount of $13,598.45 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:
 
O.
AI-60589
Acceptance and approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted/project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.:
1. Invoice No. 11326345 Veterans Blvd. WA #2 - $192,745.14
2. Invoice No. 11326349 South Detention Basin Project - $12,600.80
3. Invoice No. 11326351 La Homa ROW WA#1 - $3,240.00
4. Invoice No. 11326352 Mile 3 Phase III WA#3  - $32,260.00
5. Invoice No. 11326360 Veterans Blvd. WA #1 - $15,817.50
6. Invoice No. 11326366 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #2 - $22,800.00
7. Invoice No. 11326371 Liberty Road WA #3 - $35,370.00
 
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-60623
Approval of payment of Invoice #11326372 in the amount of $18,511.10 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:
 
Q.
AI-60625
Approval of payment of Invoice #11326347 in the amount of $535.04 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:
 
R.
AI-60626
Approval of payment of Invoice #20017 in the amount of $496.59 submitted by project engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC, for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-326-08-23 (WA#1), for Pct 2 Palmer Pavilion Renovation Project.
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-60628
Approval of payment of Invoice #20018 in the amount of $1,618.06 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.
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-60629
Approval of payment of Invoice #20019 in the amount of $8,290.67 submitted by B2Z Engineering LLC, for Pct 2 GIS mapping services under Contract C-16-326-08-23 (WA#3), for Pct 2.
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-60630
Approval of payment of Invoice#20020 in the amount of $1,310.50 submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC for engineering services under Contract# C-16-326-08-23(WA#4), for Co Wide Mechanic Shop Facility Project.
Attachments:
 
V.
AI-60632
Approval of Payment Application No. 7 in the amount of $191,082.54 submitted  by L&G Construction, awarded contractor for Precinct 3 South Detention Basin Project, as certified for payment by project engineer L&G Engineer, C-16-161-08-09.
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 11th day of July, 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 July 11, 2017.

Signed this 11th day of JULY 2017




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


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