BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 25th 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 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 July 25, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 with the exception of Item.11. A, B & C to be pulled for further discussion.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Court proceeded to Item. 11.A - C.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sgt Trevino Rd Prj to Pct 2 Rd Maint in the amount of $61,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sgt Trevino Rd Prj to Pct 2 Adm in the amount of $1,500.00 to fund purchase of equipment.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from General Litigation (prgm 006) to Co Wide Adm (prgm 002) in the amount of $30,000.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (002) to the Nuisance Abatement Program (039) to fund various expenditures.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from TXDOT Pct 1 M2W to TXDOT Pct 1 CR229 BR in the amount of $20,308.05 to fund TXDOT Change Order #7.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer in the amount of $10,000.00 to fund a new county service facility.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from ICA McAllen-Russell (142) to Rd. Maint (program 007) in the amount of $92,800.00.
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
a. Luz & Tomas Subdivision- Pct.3 (Luz & Tomas De Leon) (Doffing Road & Mile 6 North Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for installation of 1 OSSF
a. L & D Rodriguez Subdivision- Pct.1 (Lorenzo & Diana Rodriguez) (Mile 6 West Road & Mile 10 North Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for installation of 1 OSSF
| Description of Property | Property Address | Coverage Type | Coverage Amount |
| Endowment Center | 107 N Sunflower Rd. | Added Building | $1,500,000 |
| Endowment Center | 107 N Sunflower Rd. | Added Contents | $ 92,962 |
| Endowment Center - Cistern | 107 N Sunflower Rd. | Added Building | $ 60,000 |
1). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
a). Station 00+00 to Station 20+44: (Waterline) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 2,044 lineal feet of 10-inch PVC C900 DR25 waterline lying 5.0 feet south of the existing north right-of-way line of said Owassa Road. The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 4.7 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas.
b). Station 00+00: (Waterline Bore) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Owassa Road with 35.0 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline. The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 4.7 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas. The proposed waterline will be installed 700.0-feet west from the centerline of said Owassa Road and Cesar Chavez Road. In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 30 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC Casing to cross Owassa Road.
c). Station 7+00: (Waterline Bore) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Cesar Chavez Road with 60.0 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline. The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 4.8 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas. The proposed waterline will be installed 15.0-feet north from the centerline of said Owassa Road and Cesar Chavez Road. In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 52 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC Casing to cross Cesar Chavez Road.
d). Station 15+27: (Waterline Bore) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Gonzalez Street with 50.0 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline. The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 4.9 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas. The proposed waterline will be installed 24.0-feet north of from the centerline of said Owassa Road and Gonzalez Street. In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 35 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC Casing to cross Gonzalez Street.
e). Station 30+00 to Station 33+85: (Waterline) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 385 lineal feet of 10-inch PVC C900 DR25 waterline lying 5.0 feet south of the existing north right-of-way line of said Owassa Road. The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 5.0 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas.
f). Station 35+90 to Station 46+22: (Waterline) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 1032 lineal feet of 10-inch PVC C900 DR25 waterline lying 5.0 feet south of the existing north right-of-way line of said Owassa Road. The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 5.2 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas.
g). Station 37+75: (Waterline Bore) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Cenizo Street with 50.0 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline. The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 5.2 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas. The proposed waterline will be installed 25.0-feet north from the centerline of said Cenizo Street and Owassa Road. In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 30 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC Casing to cross Cenizo Street.
h). Station 41+57: (Waterline Bore) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross El Sauz Street with 50.0 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline. The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 5.3 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas. The proposed waterline will be installed 25.0-feet north from the centerline of said Cenizo Street and Owassa Road. In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 30 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC Casing to cross El Sauz Street.
i). Station 99+34 to Station 100+06: (Waterline) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 72 lineal feet of 10-inch PVC C900 DR25 waterline lying 5.0 feet south of the existing north right-of-way line of said Owassa Road. The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 6.0 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas.
j). Station 74+93: (Waterline Bore) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Tejano Drive with 50.0 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline. The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 5.7 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas. The proposed waterline will be installed 54.0-feet north from the centerline of said Tejano Drive and Owassa Road. In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 40 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC Casing to cross Tejano Drive.
k). Station 85+75: (Waterline Bore) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Tower Road with 80.0 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline. The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 5.8 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas. The proposed waterline will be installed 73.5-feet north from the centerline of said Tower Road and Owassa Road. In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 52 lineal feet of 18-inch x 3/8-inch Steel Casing to cross Tower Road.
l). Station 104+00: (Waterline Bore) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross El Ahijado Road with 50.0 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline. The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 6.1 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas. The proposed waterline will be installed 27.5-feet north from the centerline of said El Ahijado Road and Owassa Road. In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 40 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC Casing to cross El Ahijado Road.
m). Station 113+21 to Station 115+72: (Waterline) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 251 lineal feet of 10-inch PVC C900 DR25 waterline lying 5.0 feet south of the existing north right-of-way line of said Owassa Road. The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 6.3 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas.
n). Station 132+44 to Station 135+54: (Waterline) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to install 310 lineal feet of 10-inch PVC C900 DR25 waterline lying 5.0 feet south of the existing north right-of-way line of said Owassa Road. The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 6.6 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas.
o). Station 116+43: (Waterline Bore) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Roman Circle with 95.0 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline. The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 6.3 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas. The proposed waterline will be installed 57.5-feet north from the centerline of said Roman Circle and Owassa Road. In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 40 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC Casing to cross Roman Circle.
p). Station 138+22: (Waterline Bore) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Cherokee Drive with 135.0 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline. The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 6.7 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas. The proposed waterline will be installed 57.0 feet north from the centerline of said Cherokee Drive and Owassa Road. In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 40 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC Casing to cross Cherokee Drive.
q). Station 148+59: (Waterline Bore) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Acacia Circle with 94.0 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline. The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 6.8 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas. The proposed waterline will be installed 62.7 feet north from the centerline of said Acacia Circle and Owassa Road. In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 40 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC Casing to cross Acacia Circle.
r). Station 156+95: (Waterline Bore) North Alamo Water Supply Corporation is proposing to cross Anacua Drive with 94.0 lineal feet of 10-inch waterline. The waterline is located in rural eastern Hidalgo County just 6.9 miles northeast of Pharr, Texas. The proposed waterline will be installed 62.9 feet north from the centerline of said Anacua Drive and Owassa Road. In addition, the waterline will be 40-inches below natural ground and will be bored and encased with 40 lineal feet of 21-inch SDR26 PVC Casing to cross Acacia Circle.
1). North Alamo Water Supply Corp:
a). Weslaco, TX; Proposing a 4" waterline, from the centerline of FM 1015 go West 1,320 feet on South side. Will propose 4" go 2,300 on south side of Mile 14N the 5' row and 4" deep.
b). Hortencia Mata Murillo; Mercedes, TX; Proposing a bore a 2 inch casing for a 3/4" waterline, from the centerline of La Mesa Circle go west 250 feet. Will bore on Lomita Dr. from north to south 4" deep.
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| T0941.08.000.0001.00 | Corelogic | $5,619.19 |
| T2100.00.242.0014.06 | Lone Star National Bank | $7,655.84 |
Requesting approval to pay 2017 membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for the following District Attorney's Office employees: Norma De La Rosa, Linda Marie Greenwood, Rosendo Reyes and Robert Vina III, in the amount of $225.00 (Requisition #345948), with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay 2017 membership dues for an Agency Membership to the Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (TATOA) for Jaclyn Trevino, in the amount of $150.00, (Req #345920) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay 2016-2017 TAAO Membership dues in the amount of $90.00 (Req. 345321) for: Jose Edgar Jaramillo, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay 2017 TAAO Membership dues in the amount of $270.00 (Req. 346182) for: Jose Jaramillo, Pablo Villarreal Jr., Eva Mireles, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) for Maria Arcilia Duran, CPA, Director of Audit for the Hidalgo County Auditor's Office, in the total amount of $175.00 (Requisition #346519) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the 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.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
| 06/29-30/17 | $ 66,186.52 |
| 07/03-05/17 | $ 491,951.87 |
| 07/06-12/17 | $ 594,636.88 |
| TOTAL | $1,152,775.27 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
| 07/01-07/17 | $ 8,317.45 |
| 07/08-14/17 | $ 2,320.22 |
| TOTAL | $10,637.67 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from Co Wide Adm - Contingency (1100) to Pct 1 Rd. Maint. (1200) in the amount of $6,701.00 for the purchase of supplies needed for the Boot Camp Trail.
Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from Pct 4 Rd Maintenance, program 007 (1200), to Pct 4 CRC Sunflower, prgm 186 and Pct 4 Sanitation, prgm001 (1100), in the total amount of $17,211.25
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. Request approval for processing and payment of invoice 17-6-000004 submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers in the amount of $1,493.98 for San Carlos CRC Sunflower Park Concrete Walking Trail and Sunflower Park(PO# 746888).
2. Request approval for processing and payment of invoice 00002266 submitted by Halff Associates in the amount of $3,438.00 for J.R. "Milo" Ponce Memorial Park Improvements (PO# 759817).
3. Request approval for processing and payment of invoice 11326365 submitted by L&G Engineering in the amount of $7,862.50 for FM222 (Ware Road) Project WA#2 (PO# 736559).
4. Request approval for processing and payment of invoice 11326376 submitted by L&G Engineering in the amount of $3,900.00 for FM1925 WA#1 (P0# 739761).
5. Request approval for processing and payment of invoice 11326356 submitted by L&G Engineering in the amount of $77,853.90 for 10th Street Extension (P0# 700265).
6. Request approval for processing and payment of invoice 11326377 submitted by L&G Engineering in the amount of $5,260.00 for FM1925 WA#1 (P0# 663995).
7. Request approval for processing and payment of invoice 11326369 submitted by L&G Engineering in the amount of $9,686.88 for Milo Ponce Memorial Park Imprv (PO# 762380).
8. Request approval for processing and payment of invoice 00002391 submitted by Halff Associates in the amount of $1,844.10 for Sanitation Collection Facility & M Rd Building (PO# 745734).
9. Request approval for processing and payment of Application 1 from Synergy Builders of Texas in the amount of $112,950.00 for Recovery & Motor Pool Project (PO#761124).
Approval to enter into a 48 month capital lease agreement with G. E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh USA, through State of Texas DIR Contract: TSO-3041 with all documentation attached/ contained herein.
2) O.E. INVESTMENTS, LTD - (WESLACO TOWER SITE)
Request to remove fixed asset from department inventory list with detailed description of asset attached as "Exhibit A" Inventory Listing
2. Requesting authority to exercise the SIXTY (60) DAY grace period extension as provided in the current agreements for the: "Purchase of Uniforms and/or Accessories for All County Law Enforcement Agencies" (on as needed basis), [under the same rates, terms and conditions] or [upon completion of the procurement process which ever comes first] and is most advantageous to Hidalgo County with the following:
A. Lone Star Uniforms, Inc. - (E-16-292-08-09) - commencing, 10/11/17, expiring, 12/10/17
2. Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for the final one (1) year term under contract #C-16-079A-07-06 with Roy's Hauling Inc., for Hauling of Road Material-Only Crushed Caliche, for Hidalgo County Precinct No. 2 under the same rates, terms & conditions.
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. | 6/30/17 | 11326357 | $7,681.76 | 733569 |
| Vendor | Invoice Date | Invoice# | Amount | PO# |
| L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. | 6/30/17 | 11326374 | $30,250.00 | 750481 |
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 25th 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 25, 2017.
Signed this 25th 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