SPECIAL MEETING - August 15, 2017
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 15th day of 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 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 August 15, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 Item.6.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
1.
AI-61164
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-61168
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
3.
2017 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-61099
2017 - Executive Office (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-61136
2017 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
C.
AI-61126
2017 - Facilities Management (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-61113
2017 - Sheriff's Office OPSG (1284)
Attachments:
E.
AI-61065
2017 - CRIM DA (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-61132
2017 - Pct. 3 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-61111
2017 - Pct 3 Rd. Maint. (1200)
Attachments:
H.
AI-61086
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept./ PHPR (1293)
Attachments:
4.
2017 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-61138
Pct. #2:
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation to Pct 2 San Juan CRC in the amount of $120.00
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation to Pct 2 San Juan CRC in the amount of $120.00
Attachments:
B.
AI-61090
Colonia Streetlight Program (1100):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 4 Parks to the Colonia Streetlight Program in the amount of $3,205.00 to fund the initial costs associated with lighting up Sahara Estates in Pct 4.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 4 Parks to the Colonia Streetlight Program in the amount of $3,205.00 to fund the initial costs associated with lighting up Sahara Estates in Pct 4.
Attachments:
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-61104
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)
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6.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-61016
District Clerk Fee report for the month of July 2017 $464,678.65
No Action taken on this item.
No Action taken on this item.
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7.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-61085
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| D6120.99.000.0001.00 | Dolgencorp,LLC | $4,573.57 |
| D6122.99.000.0001.00 | Dolgencorp,LLC | $4,062.70 |
| M0359.99.000.0006.00 | Dolgencorp,LLC | $5,406.19 |
| R1355.99.000.0001.00 | Dolgencorp,LLC | $3,961.46 |
| R1358.99.000.0001.00 | Dolgencorp,LLC | $5,002.51 |
| R4571.99.000.0001.01 | Dolgencorp,LLC | $4,166.33 |
| V3009.99.000.0001.00 | Dolgencorp,LLC | $3,363.80 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-61084
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| K2400.00.000.0077.06 | Montecarlo Ballroom | $31,623.54 |
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8.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-60978
Sheriff's Dept. (1100):
Requesting approval of requisition #347528 for 2017 membership dues to the Sheriff's Association of Texas for Chief Deputy Mario Lopez and Division Chief Joel Rivera in the amount of $25.00 each with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval of requisition #347528 for 2017 membership dues to the Sheriff's Association of Texas for Chief Deputy Mario Lopez and Division Chief Joel Rivera in the amount of $25.00 each with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-60939
District Attorney (1100):
Requesting approval to pay 2017 membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for the following District Attorney's Office employees: Juan P. Muro and Jennifer Denise Smith, in the amount of $120.00 (Requisition #347408), 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 the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for the following District Attorney's Office employees: Juan P. Muro and Jennifer Denise Smith, in the amount of $120.00 (Requisition #347408), with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
9.
Budget & Management:
A.
Interfund transfers:
1.
AI-61123
Pct 4 CRC (1100):
Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from Pct 4 Rd. Maint (1200) to Pct 4 CRC (1100) in the total amount of $1,500.00.
Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from Pct 4 Rd. Maint (1200) to Pct 4 CRC (1100) in the total amount of $1,500.00.
Attachments:
2.
AI-61078
Various Pct 4 Accounts:
Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from Pct 4 Emergency Srv. Linn-SM (1301) to various Pct 4 accounts under R&B (1200), Sale of Assets (1303), and CO2010AB (1342), in the total amount of $24,095.80.
Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from Pct 4 Emergency Srv. Linn-SM (1301) to various Pct 4 accounts under R&B (1200), Sale of Assets (1303), and CO2010AB (1342), in the total amount of $24,095.80.
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10.
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-61109
Pursuant to Article 14 of the "professional engineering services" agreement #C-12-126-10-16 in connection to [Supplemental 4 to WA2 approved by CC on 02/06/17-AI-58295] with L&G CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. d/b/a L&G ENGINEERING, is requesting approval to engage the services of SUB-CONTRACTORS (A&M ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC, R.O.W.S.S., and AAMECC, LLC)
B.
AI-61076
Executive Office - Traffic Engineering:
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. | 7/31/17 | 11326400 | $7,681.76 | 733569 |
Attachments:
C.
AI-61080
Approval of Invoice #4 (Project #05-196-B2) in the amount of $8,580.00 submitted by contracted engineer, Hinojosa Engineering Inc., in connection with professional services rendered for "Penitas Landfill Survey".
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D.
AI-61077
Requesting approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted/project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.:
1. Invoice No. 11326412 Veterans Blvd. WA #2 - $40,205.002. Invoice No. 11326411 Veterans Blvd. WA #1 - $8,325.00
3. Invoice No. 11326416 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #2 - $22,800.00
4. Invoice No. 11326404 South Detention Basin Project. WA#1 - $10,500.20
5. Invoice No. 11326401 La Homa ROW WA #1 - $2,160.00
Attachments:
E.
AI-61079
Approval of Payment Application No 8 in the amount of $231,595.41 submitted by L&G Construction, awarded contractor for Precinct 3 South Detention Basin Project, as certified for payment by project engineer, L&G Engineering, C-16-161-08-09.
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F.
AI-60955
Approval to the following Add Fuel Card Users:
1. Health and Human Services - Fuel Card Users
1. Health and Human Services - Fuel Card Users
2. Constables Precinct No. 4 - Fuel Card User
3. Constable Precinct No. 2 - Fuel Card User
3. Constable Precinct No. 2 - Fuel Card User
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 15th 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 15, 2017.
Signed this 15th 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 15th 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 15, 2017.
Signed this 15th 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