BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 23rd day of October 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 October 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items. 3.H.H, 9.B, 12.T.1., 12.W., 11.C.1 & 2., & 11.D. to be pulled for further discussion.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
No action taken on this item.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation to Pct 2 Parks in the amount of $10,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation to Pct 2 CRC Alamo in the amount of $1,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Child Protection Crt in the amount of $5,708.52 to fund replacement of carpet by Matt's Building Materials.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm-Contingency to Veterans SRV to fund VetraSpec software, Dell laptop for the Mercedes Veterans Office and tablecloth & case for storing in the total amount of $6,145.00
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| H0800.00.030.0000.00 | Cenlar | $3,573.33 |
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| E0154.00.000.0126.00 | 1511 Cenlar | $4,490.96 |
| M1950.00.042.0004.00 | Affordable Homes of South Texas Inc | $4,630.59 |
| T2100.00.243.0003.05 | Jose Peralez or Geena Medina-Peralez($3,195.02) University Dental Center ($1,933.12) |
$5,128.14 |
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| E6500.00.005.0000.02 | Corelogic | $2,648.75 |
| G1800.00.000.0000.05 | Wayne James A | $3,285.97 |
| I4000.99.000.0005.02 | Unifirst Manufacturing Corp | $13,977.13 |
| K2400.00.000.0139.05 | Royal Freight, L.P. | $6,714.98 |
| P6452.99.000.0001.01 | Fries Restaurant Management, LLC. | $2,933.60 |
| T2100.00.278.0010.02 | Los Companeros LLC | $2,595.98 |
| W0100.00.023.0007.01 | Mr or Mrs Alberto Guerra, Jr | $3,023.36 |
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for several District Attorney's Office employees, in the amount of $2,720.00 (Requisition #380932), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval of 2018 membership dues with the National Narcotic Detector Dog Association, Inc., for 1 employee in the amount of $55.00, with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Valde Guerra requested approval subject to the paperwork with respect to the payment of membership dues be provided to the county's auditors office.
Commissioner Palacios joined the meeting.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to the paperwork being provided to the county's auditors office.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Approval to transfer Road & Bridge lapsed salaries and fringes to various accounts.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Commissioners to Emergency Management in the amount of $1,300.00 to fund MOU with Hidalgo County LEPC.
| 09/27-28/18 | $ 12,373.79 |
| 10/01-03/18 | $498,416.17 |
| 10/04-10/18 | $415,853.39 |
| TOTAL | $926,643.35 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Commissioner David L. Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on 1 and 2.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
Commissioner David L. Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
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
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).
Honorable Judge Bobby Contreras is requesting removal of Asset Number 46302-Dell Inspiron Computer from the inventory listing. Supporting documentation is attached
Requesting approval to remove fixed assets from inventory as listed in Depreciation Sheet/Exhibit attached herein.
Acceptance and approval of payment of invoice # 18080701 submitted by Holchemont, LTD in the amount of $10,687.00 in connection with the Memorial Park Project-Phase I through P.O. #786025 - Contract C-18-023-07-03).
| Vendor | Extension No. | Term | Services |
| Southwest Geo-Solutions Inc. dba Geo Solutions Inc. | E-18-237-10-23 | 1 yr | "Punched & Drawn Biaxial Geo-Grid Reinforcement Materials" |
| Arguindegui Oil Co. II ltd | E-18-232-10-23 | 1 yr | "Lubricants (Grease, Oil, Hydraulic Fluids & Antifreeze) Products" |
| RGV Pump & Equipment | E-18-232A-10-23 | 1 yr | "Lubricants (Grease, Oil, Hydraulic Fluids & Antifreeze) Products" |
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Dicker Road Project | 09/30/18 | 11327168 | $ 654.46 | 749052 |
| Dicker Road Project | 09/30/18 | 11327169 | $ 1,313.13 | 762740 |
| Dicker Road Project | 09/30/18 | 11327176 | $ 3,616.53 | 778854 |
| SH 107/BUS 281 Intersection & Drainage Improvement Project | 09/30/18 | 11327177 | $21,219.00 | 750481 |
| New Courthouse-Traffic Studies/Traffic Signal Project | 09/30/18 | 11327178 | $44,302.15 | 785275 |
| Regional Linear Park Project | 09/30/18 | 11327190 | $ 2,250.05 | 779803 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to compliance with HB 1295.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Approval to exercise the one-year extension as provided in original contract C-16-379A-11-15: "Professional Physician Services for Inmates" with Ivan G. Melendez, M.D. for Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office with amended exhibit(s) as drafted by DA/Civil Section to clarify all services included under the rates, terms and conditions effective January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019.
Correction: should be 01/20/19 and not 01/19/19
Commissioner Fuentes stepped away from the meeting.
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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
1. Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office- Fuel Cards and Drivers
2. Hidalgo County Pct No. 3 - Fuel Cards and Drivers
3. Hidalgo County Facilities Management - Enterprise Leased - Fuel Cards
4. Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office (HIDTA Task Force) - Fuel card/driver
5. Hidalgo County Constable Precinct No. 2 - Add Driver
6. Hidalgo County Constable Precinct No. 3 - Add Driver
7. Hidalgo County Tax Office - Add Driver
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 23rd day of October, 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 October 23, 2018.
Signed this 23rd day of OCTOBER 2018
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy