SPECIAL MEETING - May 1, 2018
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 1st day of May 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 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 May 1, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval with the exception of Item.10.B. to be pulled for further discussion.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
1.
AI-64705
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-64708
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
3.
2018 Intradepartmental Transfers:
A.
AI-64656
2018 - Pct. 4 Admin (1200)
Attachments:
B.
AI-64694
2018 - Co. Wide Adm. (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-64684
2018 - IT Justice Crt Tech (1242)
Attachments:
D.
AI-64673
2018 - County Judge (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-64680
2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / RLSS (1293)
Attachments:
F.
AI-64653
2018 - Health & Human Services Dept./ PHEP (1293)
Attachments:
G.
AI-64654
2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / ELC (1293)
Attachments:
H.
AI-64670
2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TX Healthy (1293)
Attachments:
I.
AI-64669
2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB Control (1293)
Attachments:
J.
AI-64671
2018-Elections LIT (1100)
Attachments:
K.
AI-64662
2018 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
Attachments:
L.
AI-64663
2018 - Pct 2 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
4.
2018 Interdepartmental Transfers:
A.
AI-64682
CO2015A-Pct 3 South Detention Basin (1347):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from CO2015A-Pct 3 Liberty/T.Gil Project into CO2015A-Pct 3 South Detention Basin in the amount of $216,642.43.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from CO2015A-Pct 3 Liberty/T.Gil Project into CO2015A-Pct 3 South Detention Basin in the amount of $216,642.43.
Attachments:
B.
AI-64675
Juvenile Boot Camp PAS (1100):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (program #002) to Juvenile Boot Camp PAS (program #028) in the amount of $15,437.00 to fund food expenses.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (program #002) to Juvenile Boot Camp PAS (program #028) in the amount of $15,437.00 to fund food expenses.
Attachments:
C.
AI-64658
Pct 4 ICA NAW (1200):
Acceptance and approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Admin (program 005) to Pct.4 ICA NAW (program 204) in the amount of $1,633.90.
Acceptance and approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Admin (program 005) to Pct.4 ICA NAW (program 204) in the amount of $1,633.90.
Attachments:
D.
AI-64687
Pct 4 Emergency Service Linn-San Manuel (1100):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Parks (program 009) to Pct.4 Emergency Srv (program 187) in the amount of $2,500.00.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Parks (program 009) to Pct.4 Emergency Srv (program 187) in the amount of $2,500.00.
Attachments:
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-64668
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:
6.
Executive Office:
A.
AI-64686
Approval of Right of Way Permits:
1. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: Edinburg CISD; Edinburg, TX; PCT. 4
2. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: Edinburg CISD; Edinburg, TX; PCT. 4
1. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: Edinburg CISD; Edinburg, TX; PCT. 4
2. North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: Edinburg CISD; Edinburg, TX; PCT. 4
7.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-64651
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| M1570.00.000.0001.00 | MG Kamel Properties LTD | $9,081.10 |
| M1950.99.029.0015.06 | Mohan Tewani | $8,073.32 |
| S2005.99.000.002A.03 | RKL Family Limited Partnership | $4,102.38 |
| T6399.99.000.0001.02 | RKL Family Limited Partnership | $3,145.91 |
| W6006.00.000.0001.00 | Lone Star National Bank | $11,934.03 |
Attachments:
8.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-64585
Public Defenders:
Requesting approval to pay 2018 Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association membership dues for Jose Daniel Ozuna, Public Defender II, in the total amount of $60.00 (Requisition #370756) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay 2018 Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association membership dues for Jose Daniel Ozuna, Public Defender II, in the total amount of $60.00 (Requisition #370756) with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
9.
Headstart:
A.
AI-64534
Discussion/Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals and Snacks Report: March 2018
Attachments:
B.
AI-64533
Approval of Monthly Children's Applications Reports for 2017-2018 and 2018-2019
Attachments:
C.
AI-64538
Approval of Monthly Financial Report: March 2018
Attachments:
D.
AI-64536
Approval of Monthly Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Report: March 2018
Attachments:
E.
AI-64535
Approval of Monthly Special Services Report: March 2018
Attachments:
F.
AI-64537
Approval of Assessment Reports:
1. Learning Accomplishment Profile Diagnostic (LAP-D) Mid Assessment Results
2. PSJA CLI Assessment Reports (English and Spanish)
1. Learning Accomplishment Profile Diagnostic (LAP-D) Mid Assessment Results
2. PSJA CLI Assessment Reports (English and Spanish)
Attachments:
10.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-64697
Non-Agenda Transfers Report and approval of emergency transfers for the period of March 2018.
Attachments:
B.
AI-64681
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $993,383.44 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 04/12/18 to 04/25/18.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
Commissioner David L. Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
| 04/12-18/18 | $546,389.70 |
| 04/19-25/18 | $446,993.74 |
| TOTAL | $993,383.44 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
Commissioner David L. Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
Attachments:
C.
AI-64674
Salary Sweep (1100):
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments into the Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency account.
Approval to transfer lapsed salaries from various departments into the Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency account.
Attachments:
D.
Interfund transfers:
1.
AI-64678
TXDOT Pct 3 Shary Rd (FM676-SH107) (1315):
Approval of 2018 interfund transfer from CO2015A-Pct 3 Liberty/Tom Gil(83-FM2221) to TXDOT Pct 3 Shary Rd(FM676-SH107) in the amount of $751,297.98.
Approval of 2018 interfund transfer from CO2015A-Pct 3 Liberty/Tom Gil(83-FM2221) to TXDOT Pct 3 Shary Rd(FM676-SH107) in the amount of $751,297.98.
Attachments:
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-64689
Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy, requesting approval of REQ# 00370983 with Modern Technology-Modern Environment in the amount of $37,434.00 for the monitoring of groundwater/gas, personnel and equipment, laboratory analytical cost as expressed in C-17-168-07-11.
Attachments:
B.
AI-64582
Requesting approval to exercise the option to extend the first (1st) year [of 2/1 yr. options under the same rates, terms and conditions], as permitted under contract # C-16-106-07-06 with GALLS, LLC for: "Purchase of New Bullet Proof Vests (Soft Body Armor)" for Hidalgo County, effective, 05/25/18.
C.
AI-64199
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County’s option to utilize the one (1) year extension allowed in contract #C-17-052-05-02 under the same rates, terms and conditions with Benchmark Utility Contractors, Inc. dba Centex Trucking for the provision of “Hauling Services for Millings” (for Pct No. 1) effective June 02, 2018 to June 01, 2019.
Attachments:
D.
AI-64587
Safety Division:
a. Pursuant to TX LGC 263.151, approval to declare uniform items, described in attachment herein, as "Salvage".
b. Approval of the destruction of the salvage departmental uniforms in the interest of safety and security against possible misuse of said items as they contain county logo.
a. Pursuant to TX LGC 263.151, approval to declare uniform items, described in attachment herein, as "Salvage".
b. Approval of the destruction of the salvage departmental uniforms in the interest of safety and security against possible misuse of said items as they contain county logo.
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 1st day of May, 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 May 1, 2018.
Signed this 1st day of MAY 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 1st day of May, 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 May 1, 2018.
Signed this 1st day of MAY 2018
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy