SPECIAL MEETING - May 15, 2018
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 15th 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 JOE M. FLORES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 |
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 15, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval with the exception of Items.3.I. and 10.A. to be pulled for further discussion.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1.
AI-64909
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.
Presentation of Fund Information Report
3.
2018 Intradepartmental Transfers:
A.
AI-64867
2018-Elections LIT (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-64868
2018- Constable Pct 5 (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-64794
2018 - BCAP/PCT. 1 (1312) - FLORA SUBDIVISION
Attachments:
D.
AI-64897
2018 - Pct. 1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
E.
AI-64848
2018 - Pct. 2 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-64846
2018 - Pct. 2 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-64844
2018 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-64845
2018 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200)
I.
AI-64845
2018 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200)
Valde Guerra asked the court for action to take no action on Item.3.I. as Item..3.H. is the same thing and 3.I. is just a duplicate.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to take no action on Item.3.I.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Valde Guerra asked the court for action to take no action on Item.3.I. as Item..3.H. is the same thing and 3.I. is just a duplicate.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to take no action on Item.3.I.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
J.
AI-64860
2018 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
K.
AI-64797
2018 - Pct. 4 10th St. (1315)
Attachments:
L.
AI-64837
2018 - Pct 4 Rd. Maint. (1200)
Attachments:
M.
AI-64840
2018 - Pct 4 CRC Memorial (1100)
Attachments:
N.
AI-64803
2018 - D.A. - CJD-BPU (1281)
Attachments:
O.
AI-64828
2018 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100)
Attachments:
P.
AI-64829
2018 - General Litigation (1100)
Attachments:
Q.
AI-64835
2018- Child Protection Court (1100)
Attachments:
R.
AI-64861
2018 - Health & Human Services Dept. / H.D. Adm (1293)
Attachments:
S.
AI-64856
2018 - WIC (1292)
Attachments:
T.
AI-64857
2018 - WIC (1292)
Attachments:
U.
AI-64802
2018 - Facilities Management (1100)
Attachments:
4.
2018 Interdepartmental Transfers:
A.
AI-64838
Pct 4 Rd. Maint (1200):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Alberta Drain (program 177) to Pct.4 Road Maint (program 007) in the amount of $52,107.75.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Alberta Drain (program 177) to Pct.4 Road Maint (program 007) in the amount of $52,107.75.
Attachments:
B.
AI-64864
CO2016-Pct 4 Mile 17 1/2(Depot Rd E. to Mon-Mack) (1350):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 C. Chavez (program 183), Pct.4 Owassa (program 197), and Pct.4 Doolittle (program 195) to Pct.4 Mile 17 1/2 in the amount of $228,290.81.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 C. Chavez (program 183), Pct.4 Owassa (program 197), and Pct.4 Doolittle (program 195) to Pct.4 Mile 17 1/2 in the amount of $228,290.81.
Attachments:
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-64825
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-64806
Approval of Right of Way Permits:
1). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; San Carlos, TX; PCT.4
1). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation; San Carlos, TX; PCT.4
Attachments:
7.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-64796
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| L5545.00.000.0002.00 | Walgreens Family of Companies | $3,022.80 |
| P7400.1A.000.001A.00 | Walgreens Family of Companies | $9,213.57 |
| S1452.00.000.0001.00 | Walgreens Family of Companies | $5,974.43 |
| W0282.00.001.0001.00 | Walgreens Family of Companies | $5,678.50 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-64821
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| K2400.00.000.0140.04 | Royal Freight, L.P. | $9,574.07 |
| M0155.00.000.0001.00 | Roel Trevino | $3,119.87 |
| M3550.00.011.0016.00 | Neftali Nava | $4,068.39 |
| R3052.99.001.0001.B0 | ASICS America Corporation | $13,321.19 |
| S6435.00.000.002A.00 | Mohan Tewani | $18,587.67 |
| T5500.99.000.0000.B3 | US Bank | $2,805.63 |
Attachments:
C.
AI-64823
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| A6590.00.000.0001.00 | Walgreens Family of Companies | $6,306.47 |
| B2950.00.000.0002.05 | Walgreens Family of Companies | $8,288.28 |
| C2255.00.000.0001.00 | Walgreens Family of Companies | $12,517.62 |
| F0300.00.002.0000.01 | Walgreens Family of Companies | $3,128.52 |
| L6556.00.000.0001.00 | Lowe's | $9,034.10 |
| P6300.00.000.0016.10 | Lowe's | $13,243.30 |
| P7475.00.000.001B.00 | Lowe's | $10,600.27 |
| R0180.00.000.0001.00 | Capital One Hotel Group | $61,488.90 |
| R1334.00.000.0001.00 | Walgreens Family of Companies | $9,262.09 |
| S1075.00.000.0001.00 | Walgreens Family of Companies | $9,806.16 |
| S1184.00.000.0001.00 | Walgreens Family of Companies | $6,341.62 |
| S2640.00.000.001A.00 | Walgreens Family of Companies | $3,200.47 |
| S2695.00.000.0001.00 | Walgreens Family of Companies | $3,903.67 |
| S2696.00.000.0001.00 | Walgreens Family of Companies | $8,275.52 |
| T6836.00.000.0001.00 | Commercial Builders Group LLC | $28,620.55 |
| W0280.00.000.0001.00 | Walgreens Family of Companies | $4,111.02 |
| W0281.00.000.0001.00 | Walgreens Family of Companies | $4,441.40 |
| W3800.00.034.0000.00 | Lowe's | $19,582.14 |
| W3800.00.034.0000.01 | Lowe's | $7,237.28 |
| W3800.00.633.0000.00 | Walgreens Family of Companies | $6,196.51 |
Attachments:
D.
AI-64795
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| M1950.99.000.0010.59 | Leasing Assoc of Barrington Inc | $3,784.93 |
Attachments:
8.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-64854
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay required certification fees in the amount of $170.00 to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Deputy Fire Marshal Medardo Villarreal, for the Immediate Fire Investigator Certification and for the Immediate Fire Inspector Certification, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Requisition# 371960)
Requesting approval to pay required certification fees in the amount of $170.00 to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Deputy Fire Marshal Medardo Villarreal, for the Immediate Fire Investigator Certification and for the Immediate Fire Inspector Certification, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. (Requisition# 371960)
Attachments:
B.
AI-64809
Public Defenders:
Requesting approval to pay 2018 State Bar of Texas Membership dues (for 10 employees), in the total amount of $2,176.00 (Requisition #371912) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor
Requesting approval to pay 2018 State Bar of Texas Membership dues (for 10 employees), in the total amount of $2,176.00 (Requisition #371912) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor
Attachments:
9.
Urban County:
A.
AI-64798
Requesting approval of one (1) applicant in the Countywide Area under the Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program.
Attachments:
10.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-64740
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,153,103.63 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 04/26/18 to 05/09/18.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
Commissioner David L. Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
| 04/26-30/18 | $ 370,999.92 |
| 05/01-02/18 | $ 259,227.70 |
| 05/03-09/18 | $ 522,876.01 |
| TOTAL | $1,153.103.63 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
Commissioner David L. Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
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-64869
Pursuant to Hidalgo County's Exiting Elected Official Expenditure Policy, requesting approval of REQ# 00372022 with B2Z Engineering, LLC in the amount of $228,290.81 for the engineering services required to proceed with Mile 17 1/2 from Depot Road to Mon Mack Road.
Attachments:
B.
AI-64870
Acceptance & Approval of payment for Invoices as (set forth below) and as submitted by Halff & Associates, Inc. (project engineer) for: Project Specific: "Renovations and Improvements to two (2) existing and three (3) new violent holding Padded Cells at the Hidalgo County Jail", under (On Call) agreement # C-17-142-05-16 (WA# 1) for Precinct 4-(Building Repairs, Renovations, Alteration, Additions and/or Other Related Services to County Owned Buildings;
| Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount Due |
| 3/26/18 | 00010439 | 18,440.00 |
| 5/01/18 | 00011436 | 4,270.00 |
Attachments:
C.
AI-64793
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:
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 Consulting Engineers, Inc. | 4/30/18 | 11326878 | $12,577.44 | 775957 |
Attachments:
D.
AI-64813
BCAP (1312)
Requesting approval of deobligating from completed BCAP projects and increasing budget for BCAP 3rd Call RD III Project (Barboza Lopez #2 Subdivision) for Roads and Drainage in the total amount of $128,632.11.
Requesting approval of deobligating from completed BCAP projects and increasing budget for BCAP 3rd Call RD III Project (Barboza Lopez #2 Subdivision) for Roads and Drainage in the total amount of $128,632.11.
E.
AI-64827
Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by SAMES Engineering for surveying services for the County Services Facilities (PO# 777523) - Invoice #18-110-04 in the amount of $ 3,055.00.
F.
AI-64784
Acceptance and approval to exercise the County’s option to utilize the first (1st) one (1) year renewal allowed in contract #C-17-199-09-26 under the same rates, terms and conditions with Van Ackeren Consulting, LLC dba Personalized Prevention for the provision of “Wellness Program Services” effective September 26, 2018 to September 25, 2019.
Attachments:
G.
AI-64744
Approval to exercise the automatic one (1) year renewal as stated in the current "Memorandum of Understanding" (MOU) - E-17-171-05-30 (C-07-225-05-08) for "Prenatal Health Care Services of Inmates" between the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and Hidalgo County Health Department effective June 25, 2018 through June 24, 2019.
Attachments:
H.
AI-64711
Action to Add Fuel Cards/Users including, but not limited to the following:
1. Hidalgo County Adult Probation - fuel card user
2. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 5 - fuel cards
3. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 4- fuel card
1. Hidalgo County Adult Probation - fuel card user
2. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 5 - fuel cards
3. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 4- fuel card
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 15th 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 15, 2018.
Signed this 15th 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 15th 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 15, 2018.
Signed this 15th 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