SPECIAL MEETING - August 1, 2017
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 1st day August 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 August 1, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval with the exception of Item.8.A.1 & 2 and Item.9.A. to be pulled for further discussion.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item.9.A.
1.
AI-60926
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.
AI-60935
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
3.
2017 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-60912
2017 - CRIM DA (1100)
B.
AI-60899
Pct 1 - 2017 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
C.
AI-60906
2017 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-60884
2017 - County Commissioners (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-60887
2017 - CCL #8 (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-60880
2017 - Hidalgo County Adult Detention Center (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-60871
2017 - Master Court #1 (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-60869
2017 - Pct 4 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
I.
AI-60863
2017 - Facilities Management (1100)
Attachments:
4.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-60905
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)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
Attachments:
5.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-60882
Approval of Right of Way Permits:
1). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
a). Adan Lopez; Edinburg, TX; Proposing a bore 2" PVC casing for a 3/4" waterline, from the centerline of FM 2812 go south 800 feet. Will bore Skinner road from East to West.
b). Jose E. Pablo Velez; Edinburg, TX; Proposing a bore 2" PVC casing for a 3/4" waterline, from the centerline of Cesar Chavez go East 150 feet. Will bore Texas Road from North to South.
c). Monte Alto ISD; Monte Alto, TX; Proposing an 8 inch waterline and there will be three bores on First Street at east side go total 1,375 feet. 1st bore on Garcia Ave, from north to south 2nd bore on Hidalgo Ave, from north to south 3rd bore on Vernon Ave from north to south.
2). Manuel Chapa; Mission, TX; North Abram Rd., 1472.03 feet North from the 3 Mile Rd and North Abram Rd. intersection.
1). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
a). Adan Lopez; Edinburg, TX; Proposing a bore 2" PVC casing for a 3/4" waterline, from the centerline of FM 2812 go south 800 feet. Will bore Skinner road from East to West.
b). Jose E. Pablo Velez; Edinburg, TX; Proposing a bore 2" PVC casing for a 3/4" waterline, from the centerline of Cesar Chavez go East 150 feet. Will bore Texas Road from North to South.
c). Monte Alto ISD; Monte Alto, TX; Proposing an 8 inch waterline and there will be three bores on First Street at east side go total 1,375 feet. 1st bore on Garcia Ave, from north to south 2nd bore on Hidalgo Ave, from north to south 3rd bore on Vernon Ave from north to south.
2). Manuel Chapa; Mission, TX; North Abram Rd., 1472.03 feet North from the 3 Mile Rd and North Abram Rd. intersection.
Attachments:
6.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-60878
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| C9029.02.000.0099.00 | Corelogic | $3,417.53 |
| E0066.00.000.0001.00 | Law Office of R. Kent Livesay, P.C. | $23,628.55 |
| T1049.01.000.0001.00 | UHS of Delaware Inc | $153,349.09 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-60877
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| S5451.02.000.0024.00 | Wells Fargo Home Mortgage | $4,348.26 |
| U2080.99.000.0001.26 | Jones & Jones | $4,192.53 |
| W3800.99.120.0000.98 | Big Lots, Inc | $4,396.02 |
Attachments:
7.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-60866
Requesting approval of requisition no. 346956 for 2017 membership dues to the Texas Jail Association for Lieutenant Jose R. Vasquez and Lieutenant Jose I. Villarreal in the amount of $30.00 each with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-60868
Public Defender's:
Requesting approval to pay August 2017-July 2018 Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association membership dues for Sofia Kamal, Public Defender III, in the amount of $60.00 Requisition #346974, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay August 2017-July 2018 Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association membership dues for Sofia Kamal, Public Defender III, in the amount of $60.00 Requisition #346974, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
C.
AI-60737
Health & Human Services Dept. (1293):
Approval to pay the Texas Association of City & County Health Officials (TACCHO) membership (Req. #346375) for 2017 - 2018 year with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Approval to pay the Texas Association of City & County Health Officials (TACCHO) membership (Req. #346375) for 2017 - 2018 year with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
8.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-60732
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $968,787.05 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 07/13/17 to 07/26/17.
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 of 8.A.1 and 2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
| 07/13-19/17 | $470,880.37 |
| 07/20-26/17 | $497,906.68 |
| TOTAL | $968,787.05 |
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 8.A.1 and 2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
Attachments:
9.
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. 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-60893
Requesting approval of correction of req # to read Req#347310 and not Req#346882 as stated on the agenda for item approved by court on 7/25/17-AI#60817 regarding Live Streaming Services of Commissioners Court Meetings with SWAGIT Productions, LLC.
Martha Salazar informed that the requisition number is the one uploaded to the backup and not #347310
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item.8.A.
Martha Salazar informed that the requisition number is the one uploaded to the backup and not #347310
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Court proceeded to Consent Agenda Item.8.A.
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 1st day of August, 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 August 1, 2017.
Signed this 1st day of AUGUST 2017
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 1st day of August, 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 August 1, 2017.
Signed this 1st day of AUGUST 2017
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy