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:
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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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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
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.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Jail in the amount of $550,000.00 to fund room & board expenses.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Parks (009) to CRC Sunflower (186) in the amount of $313.00.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Rd Maint (007) to Shop Doolittle (075) in the amount of $16,777.52.
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 Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Autopsies in the amount of $100,000.00.
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.
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
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.
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| S2973.05.000.0033.00 | Sierra Title of Hidalgo County Inc | $3,411.03 |
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| W0100.00.009.0005.01 | Cabe Investment LP | $8,342.30 |
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.
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments to the County Wide Adm-Contingency account.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| 06/17-23/17 | $4,838.30 |
| 06/24-30/17 | $ (270.83) |
| TOTAL | $4,567.47 |
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.
| 06/15-21/17 | $511,862.84 |
| 06/22-28/17 | $393,182.53 |
| TOTAL | $905,045.37 |
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.
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.
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).
1. Hidalgo County District Attorney - Fuel Card /Driver
2. Hidalgo County Planning Department- Driver
3. Hidalgo County Tax Office - Driver
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
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