SPECIAL MEETING - August 29, 2017
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 29th 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 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 29, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
1.
AI-61357
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.)
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2.
Auditor's Office:
A.
Presentation of Fund Information Report
B.
AI-61290
Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
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3.
2017 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-61331
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / MAC (1293)
Attachments:
B.
AI-61335
2017 - Human Resources (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-61321
2017 - Constable Pct. #2 (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-61322
2017 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-61319
2017 - Elections (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-61318
2017 - Adult Detention Center (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-61312
2017 - District Clerk (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-61303
2017 - HIDTA US Treasury(1252)
Attachments:
I.
AI-61295
2017 - Public Defender's (1100)
Attachments:
J.
AI-61292
2017 - 449th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
K.
AI-61310
2017- Pct. 4 Administration (1200)
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4.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-61309
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:
B.
AI-61328
1. Reimbursements of Financial Guarantee
a. Angelita Ranch Subdivision- Pct.1 (Noemi Galvan) (Minnesota Road & Tower Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for installation of 1 OSSF
a. Angelita Ranch Subdivision- Pct.1 (Noemi Galvan) (Minnesota Road & Tower Road)
Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for installation of 1 OSSF
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5.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-61314
Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal requests for employee #141755 & employee #099287
B.
AI-61180
Approval of Right of Way Permits:
1). Melden & Hunt:
a). Crossing No.1: A proposed 8" PVC water line within a 16" PVC casing crossing Rio Del Carmen (not open) approximately 710.95 feet south of Lott Road.
b). Crossing No. 2: A proposed 8" pvc water line within a 16" pvc casing crossing Rio Del Carmen (not open) approximately 1360.0 feet south of Lott Road.
c). Crossing No.3: A proposed 8" pvc water line within a 16" pvc casing, crossing Rio Del Carmen (not open) approximately 2052.80 feet south of Lott Road.
d). Crossing No. 4: A proposed 1" pvc water service line within a 2" pvc casing, crossing Rio Del Carmen Road (not open) approximately 410.0 feet south of Lott Road.
e). Crossing No. 5: A proposed 1" pvc water service line within a 2" pvc casing, crossing Rio Del Carmen Road (not open) approximately 570.0 feet south of Lott Road.
f). Crossing No. 6: A proposed 1" pvc water service line within a 2" pvc casing, crossing Rio Del Carmen Road (not open) approximately 790.0 feet south of Lott Road.
g). Crossing No. 7: A proposed 1" pvc water service line within a 2" pvc casing, crossing Rio Del Carmen Road (not open) approximately 939.0 feet south of Lott Road.
h). Crossing No. 8: A proposed 18" Storm drain line, crossing Rio Del Carmen Road (not open) approximately 1313.5 feet south of Lott Road.
i). Crossing No.9: A proposed 18" Culvert drain line, crossing Rio Del Carmen Road (not open) approximately 25.0 feet south of Lott Road.
1). Melden & Hunt:
a). Crossing No.1: A proposed 8" PVC water line within a 16" PVC casing crossing Rio Del Carmen (not open) approximately 710.95 feet south of Lott Road.
b). Crossing No. 2: A proposed 8" pvc water line within a 16" pvc casing crossing Rio Del Carmen (not open) approximately 1360.0 feet south of Lott Road.
c). Crossing No.3: A proposed 8" pvc water line within a 16" pvc casing, crossing Rio Del Carmen (not open) approximately 2052.80 feet south of Lott Road.
d). Crossing No. 4: A proposed 1" pvc water service line within a 2" pvc casing, crossing Rio Del Carmen Road (not open) approximately 410.0 feet south of Lott Road.
e). Crossing No. 5: A proposed 1" pvc water service line within a 2" pvc casing, crossing Rio Del Carmen Road (not open) approximately 570.0 feet south of Lott Road.
f). Crossing No. 6: A proposed 1" pvc water service line within a 2" pvc casing, crossing Rio Del Carmen Road (not open) approximately 790.0 feet south of Lott Road.
g). Crossing No. 7: A proposed 1" pvc water service line within a 2" pvc casing, crossing Rio Del Carmen Road (not open) approximately 939.0 feet south of Lott Road.
h). Crossing No. 8: A proposed 18" Storm drain line, crossing Rio Del Carmen Road (not open) approximately 1313.5 feet south of Lott Road.
i). Crossing No.9: A proposed 18" Culvert drain line, crossing Rio Del Carmen Road (not open) approximately 25.0 feet south of Lott Road.
Attachments:
C.
AI-61300
Approval of Right of Way Permits:
1). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
a). Maria G. Lopez; Mercedes, TX; Proposing a bore 2" PVC casing for a 3/4" waterline, from the centerline of Mile 10N go South 2392 feet. Will bore FM 1015 from West to East.
b). Emmanuel Alvarez; Monte Alto, TX; Proposing a bore 2" PVC casing for a 3/4" waterline, from the centerline of Fletcher go West 335 feet. Will bore Hidalgo Street from North to South.
1). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
a). Maria G. Lopez; Mercedes, TX; Proposing a bore 2" PVC casing for a 3/4" waterline, from the centerline of Mile 10N go South 2392 feet. Will bore FM 1015 from West to East.
b). Emmanuel Alvarez; Monte Alto, TX; Proposing a bore 2" PVC casing for a 3/4" waterline, from the centerline of Fletcher go West 335 feet. Will bore Hidalgo Street from North to South.
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6.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-61301
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| E4650.99.000.0000.82 | O'reilly Auto Parts | $2,868.67 |
| E5400.99.084.0008.02 | O'reilly Auto Parts | $2,978.73 |
| S2547.00.000.0001.00 | Corelogic Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc. | $29,459.70 |
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7.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-61316
Requesting approval to pay the 2017-2018 County & District Clerks' Association of Texas, membership dues in the total amount of $125.00 for Laura Hinojosa, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-61287
Requesting approval to pay 2017-2018 membership dues to The Institute of Internal Auditors for Maria Arcilia Duran, CPA, Director of Audit Division, and Yvonne Torres, Revenue Compliance Supervisor, in the amount of $150.00 each, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
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C.
AI-61286
Requesting approval for payment of certification for Deputy Fire Marshal Herman Perez, for Basic Arson Investigator, payable to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection-Fire Service Standards & Certification Division in the amount of $85.00.
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8.
Budget & Management:
A.
Interfund transfers:
1.
AI-61313
Pct. 4 Emergency SRV Linn (1100):
Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (1200) to Pct. 4 Emergency SRV Linn (1100) in the total amount of $3,046.89.
Approval of 2017 interfund transfer from Pct. 4 Rd. Maint (1200) to Pct. 4 Emergency SRV Linn (1100) in the total amount of $3,046.89.
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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-61234
Emergency Management:
Request to remove the following fixed assets from the Office of Emergency Management inventory list with detailed descriptions of the assets attached as "Exhibit 1A, 2B, 3C and 4D".
Request to remove the following fixed assets from the Office of Emergency Management inventory list with detailed descriptions of the assets attached as "Exhibit 1A, 2B, 3C and 4D".
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B.
AI-61181
Requesting authority to advertise with approval of RFP procurement packet (ie., specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft contract etc.,) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County - Health & Human Services Department- "Indigent Healthcare Software" RFP No. 2017-161 including the re-advertising of the project, when and/if applicable.
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C.
AI-61177
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County's option to extend/renew its final one (1) year renewal term, under the same rates, terms and conditions as provided in the current contract with Robert Peña Jr. d/b/a Texas Energy Consultants for the provision of "Energy Consulting Services" subject to compliance with HB 1295.
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D.
AI-61153
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 "Lease of Land (approximately 1280 acres) for Farming Purposes - RFB No. 2017-222-09-20-TDL including the re-advertising of project in the event No Bids, or, Responses are rejected and project is still required.
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E.
AI-61169
Add/Delete Fuel Card Users including, but not limited to the following:
1. Hidalgo County Tax Office - Add Fuel Card User
2. Hidalgo County Adult Probation Department - Delete Fuel Card Users
1. Hidalgo County Tax Office - Add Fuel Card User
2. Hidalgo County Adult Probation Department - Delete Fuel Card Users
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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 29th 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 29, 2017.
Signed this 29th 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 29th 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 29, 2017.
Signed this 29th 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