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SPECIAL MEETING - October 30, 2018

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 30th 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 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:
    
AGENDA
CC REGULAR CONSENT
COMMISSIONERS' COURT
October 30, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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.

The court moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Items.5.A., 8.B. & 10.A.1. & 2. to be pulled for further discussion.

 
1.
AI-67429
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-67428
Presentation of Fund Information Report
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3.
 
2018 Intradepartmental Transfers:
 
A.
AI-67411
2018 - District Clerk (1100)
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B.
AI-67401
2018 - Human Resources (1100)
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C.
AI-67397
2018 - D.A. CJD VAP (1281)
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D.
AI-67383
2018 - IT Countywide (1100)
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E.
AI-67375
2018- 389th District Court (1100)
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F.
AI-67324
2018 - 370th DC (1100)
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G.
AI-67326
2018 - County Treasurer (1100)
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H.
AI-67327
2018 - HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251)
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I.
AI-67333
2018 - Auditor's Office (1100)
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J.
AI-67336
2018 - Justice Court Tech (1242)
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K.
AI-67349
2018 - D.A. State Supplement (1281)
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L.
AI-67393
2018 - Pct. 1 Parks (1100)
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M.
AI-67338
2018 - PCT 1 R&B (1200)
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N.
AI-67351
2018 - Pct. 1 Sanitation (1100)
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O.
AI-67410
2018 - CW Mechanic Shop (1200)
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P.
AI-67323
2018 - CW Mech Shop (1200)
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Q.
AI-67395
2018 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200)
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R.
AI-67364
2018 - Pct.4 Parks (1100)
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S.
AI-67346
2018 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100)
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T.
AI-67352
2018 - Purchasing (1100)
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U.
AI-67354
2018 - Jail (1100)
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V.
AI-67355
2018 - Planning Dept. (1100)
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W.
AI-67314
2018 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
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4.
 
2018 Interdepartmental Transfers:
 
A.
AI-67399
Pct. 1 Road Maintenance (1200):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.1 Adm (program 004) to Pct.1 Rd Maint (program 005) in the amount of $35,597.92 to cover expenditures for the remainder of the year.
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B.
AI-67373
Pct. #1:
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from fund 1350, program 188,211,231,and 236, to program 041 in the amount of $35,961.92 to cover expenditures for Machinery & Equipment.
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C.
AI-67316
CO2018B-Pct 2 (1353):
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from CO2018B-Pct 1 to CO2018B-Pct 2 Cesar Chavez(Bus83-Noloana) in the amount of $130,000.00 to fund anticipated expenditures.
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5.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-67382
1. Approval of Pipeline and Utility Permits
a.Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
 Legal Description: West 20.00 acre tract out of Lot 7 Section 256 Texas Mexican Railway Company (Pct. 4)
(Rogers Road & Val Verde Road)
 Location of Pipeline or Utilities: South of Rogers Road.
 Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1-3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Rogers Road.
 
b. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
 Legal Description: 10.00 acre tract out of Lot 4 block 87 Missouri Texas Land & Irrigation Co. (Pct. 1)
(Mile 20 North Road & Mile 7 West Road)
 Location of Pipeline or Utilities: West of Mile 7 West Road.
 Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1-3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 7 West Road.
 
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
 Legal Description: 12.27 acre tract out of Lot 8 Section 256 Texas Mexican Railway Company (Pct. 4) 
(Rogers Road & Val Verde Road)
 Location of Pipeline or Utilities: South of Rogers Road.
 Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1-3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Rogers Road.
 
d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
 Legal Description: Campacuas Addition Lot 14 Block 101 (Pct. 1) (Mile 9 North Road & Mile 1 ½ West Road)
 Location of Pipeline or Utilities: East of Mile 1 ½ West Road.
 Proposed Right-of-Way Improvement: 1-3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 1 ½ West Road.

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval subject to the permit fee.

 Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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B.
AI-67332
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)
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C.
AI-67334
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Lady Luck No. 2 Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Richard A. Garza) (Mile 19 North Road & Kenyon Road)
* Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for installation of 1 OSSF
b. Venetian Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Richard A. Garza) (Alamo Road & Cesar Chavez Road)
* Reimbursement request: $1,700.00 for installation of 2 OSSF
c. Vegas Tower Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Richard A. Garza) (Tower Road & Alberta Road)
* Reimbursement request: $3,000.00 for installation of 2 OSSF
d. Quad Vegas Ranches Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Richard A. Garza) (Mile 15 ½ North Road & Mile 6 West Road)
* Reimbursement request: $10,500.00 for installation of 7 OSSF
e. Riviera Ranches Phase I Subdivision- Pct. 1 (Richard A. Garza) (Val Verde Road & Moore Road)
* Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for installation of 1 OSSF
f. Sendero Trails Phase 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Megawa Corp. [Elio Botello]) (US Hwy 281 & FM 490)
* Reimbursement request: $1,000.00 for installation of 1 OSSF
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D.
AI-67288
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. Las Estrellas No. 4 Subdivision - Pct. 3 (Forrest N. Runnels, Jr.) (Minnesota Road & Mile 5 N. Road)
* Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for installation of 1 OSSF
b. Las Estrellas No. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Forrest N. Runnels, Jr.) (Minnesota Road & Mile 5 N. Road)
* Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for installation of 1 OSSF
c. Las Estrellas No. 3 Subdivision- Pct. 3 (Forrest N. Runnels, Jr.) (Minnesota Road & Mile 5 N. Road)
* Reimbursement request: $3,000.00 for installation of 2 OSSF
d. Ranchitos Escondidos Ph. I Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Forrest N. Runnels, Jr.) (Cesar Chavez Road & FM 2812)
* Reimbursement request: $6,000.00 for installation of 4 OSSF
e. Ranchitos Escondidos Ph. I-A Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Forrest N. Runnels, Jr.) (Cesar Chavez Road & FM 2812)
* Reimbursement request: $6,000.00 for installation of 4 OSSF
f. Ranchitos Escondidos Ph. 2 Subdivision- Pct. 4 (Forrest N. Runnels, Jr.) (Cesar Chavez Road & FM 2812)
* Reimbursement request: $16,500.00 for installation of 11 OSSF
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6.
 
County Treasurer:
 
A.
AI-67275
Approval of Hidalgo County Quarterly Investment Report - Third Quarter 2018.
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7.
 
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-67164
District Clerk Fee report for the month of September 2018   $367,959.43
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8.
 
Executive Office:
 
A.
AI-67412
Approval of 457 plan hardship withdrawal request for employee #089761
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B.
AI-67311
Facilities Management:
Requesting approval for payment of claim/ reimbursement of the following, with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor: Vendor- Daniel Flores, Receipt # 79763, Date: 10-19-18, Amount: $19.41, Store: Beverly's Hardware

No action taken on this item.
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9.
 
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-67392
Account Number Payer Amount
J5400.00.00F.0006.00 Wells Fargo $2,782.40
L2845.95.000.0002.00 Ma E Degollado Hernandez $6,214.77
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10.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-67329
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,198,521.89 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 10/11/18 to 10/24/18.
10/11-17/18 $   590,181.01
10/18-24/18 $   608,340.88
TOTAL $1,198,521.89

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously

Commissioner David L. Fuentes abstained from voting on this item.
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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.
AI-67408
Requesting authority to enter into a 36-month Commercial Agreement with Safe Guard Fire for Fire and Burglar Alarm Monitoring Services for the Hidalgo County - County-Wide Mechanic Shop located at 4011 S Veterans Blvd, San Juan, TX  78589 through Requisition 381808 at the following rates:
Service Monthly Rate
Fire Alarm Monitoring $42.99
Burglar Alarm Monitoring $48.99
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B.
AI-67363
Requesting approval to pay invoice #00016822 to project engineer, Halff & Assoc. in the amount of $38,823.22 for services rendered in connection with the build back of Pct. 1 office complex-WA#1, as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc.
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C.
AI-67178
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
10/2/18 00016682 $1,088.00
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D.
AI-67237
Approval to exercise the first/1st  [of 2 possible] extension as provided in original contract #C-17-158-09-26 with Republic Services for "Disposal of Municipal Solid Received at Pct. 1 Collection Stations to Transfer" for Hidalgo County Precinct #1 under the same terms and conditions effective 12/16/2018.
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E.
AI-67325
Acceptance and approval of project invoice submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. for engineering services for the: ["Demolition of all site structures and improvements at Old Jail Site (207 E. Loeb)"] -  Invoice #00015584 in the amount of $1,025.00
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F.
AI-67335
Hidalgo County Precinct 4 requests removing the following Hidalgo County fixed assets [as detailed in Exhibit "B" attached hereto] from current inventory list.
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G.
AI-67366
Pct. #4 Memorial Park (1351):
Acceptance and approval of invoice # 00017255 submitted by Halff Associates, Inc. (PO # 780794) for professional engineering services rendered for Memorial Park Project in the amount of $46,854.91.
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H.
AI-67384
Acceptance and approval of final invoice # 2085 submitted by project engineer Perez Consulting Engineers in the amount of $1,325.00.(C-13-058-06-25 - P.O. 694874. Project: Curry Estates Drainage Ditches)
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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 30th 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 30, 2018.

Signed this 30th 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