SPECIAL MEETING - January 23, 2018
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 23rd day of January A.D., 2018, 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 January 23, 2018 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 in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Court proceeded to Item.10.A.
1.
AI-63419
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-63422
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
B.
AI-63299
Pursuant to Local Government Code Section 115.0035, requesting approval of the attached reports.
Attachments:
3.
2017 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-63364
2017 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHHS (1293)
Attachments:
B.
AI-63355
2017-Pct.4 Road Maint (1200)
Attachments:
C.
AI-63339
2017- Pct.4: CRC Memorial (1100)
Attachments:
4.
2018 Intradepartmental Transfers:
A.
AI-63374
2018 Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-63375
2018- 389th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-63379
2018 Probate Court (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-63382
2018 - CC6 (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-63360
2018 I. T. Department (1100) Countywide
Attachments:
F.
AI-63357
2018-Pct.4 Emergency Srv (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-63345
2018 - DA CCP59 (1223)
Attachments:
H.
AI-63354
2018 - J.P. Pct. 2, Pl. 1 (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-63358
2018 - CRIM DA (1100)
Attachments:
J.
AI-63322
2018 - DA CIVIL LITIGATION (1100)
Attachments:
K.
AI-63328
2018 - Adult Probation - AIP (1100)
Attachments:
L.
AI-63317
2018 - CC 7 (1100)
Attachments:
5.
2018 Interdepartmental Transfers:
A.
AI-63368
Requesting approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Sanitation (program 001) to Pct.4 Emergency Service Facility (program XXX) in the amount of $900.00.
Attachments:
6.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-63335
1. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
Attachments:
7.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-63365
Approval of Right of Way Permit:
1. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Edinburg, TX (PCT. 4)
1. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Edinburg, TX (PCT. 4)
Attachments:
B.
AI-63331
Approval of Right of Way Permits:
1. Sharyland Water Supply Corporation; Edinburg, TX (PCT. 4)
10th Street Sharyland Water Supply Corporation (SWSC) Waterline Extension, Edinburg, Texas from Schunior to Monte Cristo (FM 1925) along 10th Street:
a). Schunior Road
b). Chapin Road
c). Russell Road
d). Rogers Road
e). Monte Cristo Road
2. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Mercedes, TX (PCT.1)
Alejandro De La Garza
3. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Edinburg, TX (PCT.4)
Rock Outreach of the Valley
1. Sharyland Water Supply Corporation; Edinburg, TX (PCT. 4)
10th Street Sharyland Water Supply Corporation (SWSC) Waterline Extension, Edinburg, Texas from Schunior to Monte Cristo (FM 1925) along 10th Street:
a). Schunior Road
b). Chapin Road
c). Russell Road
d). Rogers Road
e). Monte Cristo Road
2. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Mercedes, TX (PCT.1)
Alejandro De La Garza
3. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; Edinburg, TX (PCT.4)
Rock Outreach of the Valley
Attachments:
8.
Tax Office:
A.
AI-63284
Requesting authority for County Judge to execute the new form of agreement (as requested by TxDMV) - Amendment One Lease of RTS equipment and Appendix A for BridgePoint Insurance Agency & Permit Center, LLC previously approved by CC on 12/5/17
Attachments:
B.
AI-63352
Tax Refunds:
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| H2550.00.013.0002.01 | Propel Financial Services LLC | $21,134.05 |
| H2550.00.013.0002.02 | Propel Financial Services LLC | $20,506.04 |
| S3999.00.000.0002.00 | The Tippit Law Firm | $4,450.45 |
Attachments:
9.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-63384
County Clerk:
Requesting approval to pay the 2018 (URA) Urban Recorders Alliance membership dues in the amount of $100.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., Hidalgo County Clerk, and $50.00 for Annette Muñiz, Chief Deputy, for a grand total of $150.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay the 2018 (URA) Urban Recorders Alliance membership dues in the amount of $100.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., Hidalgo County Clerk, and $50.00 for Annette Muñiz, Chief Deputy, for a grand total of $150.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-63381
County Clerk:
Requesting approval to pay the 2018 (ASPA) American Society For Public Administration membership dues in the amount of $120.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., Hidalgo County Clerk, and $130.00 for Annette Muñiz, Chief Deputy, for a grand total of $250.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay the 2018 (ASPA) American Society For Public Administration membership dues in the amount of $120.00 for Arturo Guajardo, Jr., Hidalgo County Clerk, and $130.00 for Annette Muñiz, Chief Deputy, for a grand total of $250.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
C.
AI-63324
Health & Human Services:
Approval of 2018 Texas Indigent Health Care Association membership dues in the total amount of $200.00, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Approval of 2018 Texas Indigent Health Care Association membership dues in the total amount of $200.00, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
D.
AI-63363
Pct. 2 (1200):
Approval of 2018 IRWA membership dues (Req. 362989) for Jaime Salinas and Jaime Cruz (ROW Agents) in the amount of $225.00 each (Jan. - Dec. 2018) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Approval of 2018 IRWA membership dues (Req. 362989) for Jaime Salinas and Jaime Cruz (ROW Agents) in the amount of $225.00 each (Jan. - Dec. 2018) with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
E.
AI-63318
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service:
Requesting approval for payment of 2018 Membership Dues totaling $215.00 (with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor) as follows:
1. Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) 2018 Membership Dues for Andrea Valdez, County Extension Agent-Family & Community Health totaling $65.00
2. District 12 Texas Extension Association Family & Community Health (D12TEAFCH) 2018 Membership Dues for Andrea Valdez, County Extension Agent-Family & Community Health totaling $150.00
Requesting approval for payment of 2018 Membership Dues totaling $215.00 (with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor) as follows:
1. Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) 2018 Membership Dues for Andrea Valdez, County Extension Agent-Family & Community Health totaling $65.00
2. District 12 Texas Extension Association Family & Community Health (D12TEAFCH) 2018 Membership Dues for Andrea Valdez, County Extension Agent-Family & Community Health totaling $150.00
Attachments:
10.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-63321
Self-Insured (2202):
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of January 1-15, 2018 in the amount of $45,496.28 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioner David L. Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioner David L. Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
Attachments:
B.
AI-63268
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,143,004.46 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 12/28/17 to 01/10/18.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioner David L. Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
| 12/28-29/17 | $ 37,072.46 |
| 01/02-03/18 | $ 266,963.96 |
| 01/04-10/18 | $ 838,968.04 |
| TOTAL | $1,143,004.46 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioner David L. Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
11.
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-63371
Pursuant to contract with L&G Engineering, [Article 14] to C-13-305-10-07, approval to permit the subcontracting of Leonel Garza & Associates and HLH Appraisal Services for the Mile 3 North (from Tom Gill to FM 492).
Attachments:
B.
AI-63306
Pct. 1 is requesting approval of payment on invoice #4322 in the amount $9,718.79 submitted by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation, in connection with engineering services provided under Contract C-17-246-10-10 (WA#1), for Valdez Rd. project.
Attachments:
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 23rd day of January, 2018
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 January 23, 2018.
Signed this 23rd day of JANUARY 2018
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 23rd day of January, 2018
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 January 23, 2018.
Signed this 23rd day of JANUARY 2018
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy