SPECIAL MEETING - October 31, 2017
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 31st day of October 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 October 31, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
1.
AI-62347
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.
AI-62405
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
3.
2017 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-62328
2017 - Fire Marshal (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-62274
2017-Elections (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-62276
2017 - DA CCP 59 (1223)
Attachments:
D.
AI-62291
2017 - Human Resources (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-62292
2017 - Auditor's Office (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-62335
2017 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-62254
2017 - Pct 1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
H.
AI-62306
2017 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-62303
2017 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200)
Attachments:
J.
AI-62302
2017 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
K.
AI-62315
2017 - Emergency Management (1100)
Attachments:
L.
AI-62269
2017 - County Clerk's (1100)
Attachments:
M.
AI-62256
2017 - WIC (1292)
Attachments:
N.
AI-62259
2017-WIC Lactation Center (1292)
Attachments:
O.
AI-62262
2017-WIC Peer Dad (1292)
Attachments:
P.
AI-62263
2017 - District Clerk (1100)
Attachments:
Q.
AI-62266
2017 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
Attachments:
R.
AI-62255
2017 - JP PCT 2/PL 2 (1100)
Attachments:
S.
AI-62241
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB PREV & CNTRL - FED (1293)
Attachments:
T.
AI-62244
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB PREV & CNTRL - FED (1293)
Attachments:
U.
AI-62245
2017 - Pct 1 Adm (1200)
Attachments:
V.
AI-62248
2017 - Constable Pct. 1 (1100)
Attachments:
W.
AI-62235
2017 - HIDTA US Treasury(1252)
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4.
2017 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-62338
Pct. 1:
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Planning & Eng (002) to Pct. 1 Rd Maint. (005) in the amount of $56,00.00 to fund traffic study expenditures
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Planning & Eng (002) to Pct. 1 Rd Maint. (005) in the amount of $56,00.00 to fund traffic study expenditures
Attachments:
B.
AI-62331
Pct 2 Sanitation (1100):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 CRC San Juan to Pct 2 Sanitation in the amount of $3,000.00 to fund vehicle repair expenditure.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 CRC San Juan to Pct 2 Sanitation in the amount of $3,000.00 to fund vehicle repair expenditure.
Attachments:
C.
AI-62336
Pct 2 Yuma Ave Ext Prj (1200):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Yuma Ave Extension Project in the amount of $1,056.00 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Yuma Ave Extension Project in the amount of $1,056.00 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
D.
AI-62314
Salary Sweep (1100):
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries, allowances, and fringes from various departments into the Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency account.
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries, allowances, and fringes from various departments into the Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency account.
Attachments:
E.
AI-62296
Pct 1 Parks (1100):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Adm. - Contingency to Pct 1 Parks, Program 013 in the amount of $110,000.00
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Adm. - Contingency to Pct 1 Parks, Program 013 in the amount of $110,000.00
Attachments:
F.
AI-62295
Public Defense (1100):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Adm. - Contingency to Public Defense in the amount of $1,029,333.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from County Wide Adm. - Contingency to Public Defense in the amount of $1,029,333.
Attachments:
G.
AI-62299
Elections Dept (1100):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Elections Dept in the amount of $133,000.00.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Elections Dept in the amount of $133,000.00.
Attachments:
H.
AI-62293
Jail (1100):
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Jail in the amount of $365,000.00 to fund various operating expenses.
Approval of 2017 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Jail in the amount of $365,000.00 to fund various operating expenses.
Attachments:
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-62278
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.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-62253
Approval of Right of Way Permits:
North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
DM Roth, Edinburg, TX; Proposing a bore, 2" PVC casing for a 3/4" waterline, from the centerline of Fir St. go West 800 feet.
Will bore Owassa Rd. from North to South 4" deep.
North Alamo Water Supply Corporation:
DM Roth, Edinburg, TX; Proposing a bore, 2" PVC casing for a 3/4" waterline, from the centerline of Fir St. go West 800 feet.
Will bore Owassa Rd. from North to South 4" deep.
Attachments:
B.
AI-62270
Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal requests for employee #106925
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7.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-62257
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| H2550.00.013.0006.01 | Janet Harrod Carr | $2,781.00 |
| H2550.00.013.0006.01 | Janet H Carr | $2,897.76 |
| H2550.00.013.0006.11 | Auriel Investments, LLC | $2,912.78 |
| H2550.00.013.0006.11 | James C Harrod | $2,551.37 |
| H2550.00.013.0006.01 | Auriel Investments, LLC | $2,912.78 |
| H2550.00.013.0006.01 | James H Carr | $3,432.61 |
| R1600.00.000.0006.00 | Marcas Inc. | $14,256.86 |
| H2550.00.013.0006.11 | James C Harrod | $2,564.40 |
| H2550.00.013.0006.11 | James C Harrod | $2,521.36 |
| D3200.00.116.0001.00 | Lorie A Trevino | $2,680.19 |
| H0407.00.000.0019.00 | Corelogic Inc. | $4,656.40 |
| D3200.00.084.0000.06 | Guerra Bros Master Partnership | $7,620.88 |
| S7640.00.000.0014.00 | Manuel & Blanca Rodriguez | $3,281.89 |
| T2100.00.270.0011.06 | G & S Glass, LLC | $7,432.29 |
| R1951.00.000.0001.00 | DHR Real Estate Management LLC | $168,456.79 |
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8.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-62264
Pct. 4 (1200):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for International Right of Way Association in the amount of $225.00 (Req. # 360254) for Jose Alejandro Ochoa, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures completed by County Auditor.
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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-62128
Pursuant to Texas Constitution Article 3, Section 52, presentation by Hidalgo County Pct. 4 of the "public purpose" served for the request to purchase "eight acrylic pictures" to be displayed at the Hidalgo County Precinct 4 "M" Road Building, through requisition #00358574.
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B.
AI-62337
Ratification of fully executed Change Order No. 5 in connection with contract No. C-16-281-11-15 -Hidalgo County Precinct #2 -YUMA AVENUE EXTENSION PROJECT(from McColl Rd to 0.16 miles east of McColl Rd) as recommended by project inspector, Eugene Palacios and subject to compliance with HB1295 when and if applicable.
Attachments:
C.
AI-62273
Requesting authority to enter into a 12 month Service Agreement with RSP Business Solutions for the design and development of a website for the Office of the Criminal District Attorney for a one-time (1) down payment fee of $5,375; maintenance of said website will be billed monthly at a rate of $350.
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D.
AI-62191
Pct. 1 is requesting acceptance and approval of payment of invoice #2017166 in the amount of $9,498.98 submitted by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group, for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-330-10-04 [WA#1], for Indian Hills project.
Attachments:
E.
AI-62283
Pct. 1 is requesting acceptance and approval of payment of invoice #2017163 in the amount of $5,421.30 submitted by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group, for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-165-07-06 [WA#1], for Nittler Road project.
Attachments:
F.
AI-62284
Pct. 1 is requesting acceptance and approval of payment of invoice #2017165 in the amount of $5,404.50 submitted by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group, for engineering services provided under Contract C-16-165-07-06 [WA#2], for Mile 9 project.
Attachments:
G.
AI-62307
Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $255,830.03 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park project submitted by contractor, Clore Construction, LLC through Contract C-16-378-02-21 and as reviewed by project engineer, Ricardo Gallaga, P.E.
Attachments:
H.
AI-62170
Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for a one (1) year term under contract #C-12-188-12-11 with Miguel Barboza Jr., for Lease of Office Space in the City of Alton for WIC Program, under the same rates, terms & conditions.
Attachments:
I.
AI-62171
Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for a one (1) year term under contract #C-15-309-10-27 with Ivan Melendez, MD, for Chief Physician Services for Health and Human Services, under the same rates, terms & conditions.
Attachments:
J.
AI-62168
Approval to exercise the County's option to extend for a one (1) year term under contract #C-12-104-08-28 with GBB Rentals, LTD, for Lease of Office Space in the City of Weslaco for WIC Program, under the same rates, terms & conditions.
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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 31st day of October, 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 October 31, 2017.
Signed this 31st day of OCTOBER 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 31st day of October, 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 October 31, 2017.
Signed this 31st day of OCTOBER 2017
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy