BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 20th day of November 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 November 20, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval with the exception of Consent Agenda Items.10.C. & 11.G. to be pulled for further discussion.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Requesting approval of interdepartmental transfer from Insurance Acct. to General Litigation Acct. in the amount of $ 30,000.00 for settlement
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Hi Line Rd (Veterans Blvd-Stewart Rd) Prj in the total amount of $95,279.00 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Rd Maint to Pct 2 Cesar Chavez Rd (Bus 83-Hall Acres Rd) Project in the total amount of $8,218.00 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 Parks (program 013) to Pct. 1 Sanitation (program 001) in the amount of $7,000.00 to cover current expenditures.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to County Treasurer in the amount of $19,238.00 to fund travel expenses for the newly elected County Treasurer and pay bond requirements.
Approval of 2018 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to WIC Ineligible Costs in the amount of $500.00 to pay FY18 utilities.
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Parks (program 009) to Pct.4 Sanitation (program 001) in the amount of $600.00.
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
| Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| E3348.00.000.0001.00 | BVP Veranda Place LP | $19,106.36 |
Requesting approval to pay 2018-2019 membership dues to The Institute of Internal Auditors for County Auditor Maria A. Duran, CPA, and Yvonne Torres, Revenue Compliance Supervisor, in the amount of $160.00 each, 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 required certification renewal fees and applicable late fees in the total amount of $787.50 payable to the Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Hidalgo County Fire Marshal's Office employees and Auxiliary Deputies with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas Department & County Association (TDCCA) for the following employee: Minette Ichick Mukum, in the amount of $60.00 (Requistion #382400), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
2. Approval to pay invoice and or the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor's office.
| 10/25-31/18 | $370,245.40 |
| 11/01-07/18 | $460,823.77 |
| TOTAL | $831,069.17 |
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Correction: Invoice should read $205,327.51
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval with correction.
Vote: 4 - 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).
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Memorial Park | 11/14/2018 | 00018037 | $198,257.00 | 780794 |
| Invoice No. | Date | Project | Amount | P.O. No. |
| 11327253 | 10/31/2018 | Cesar Chavez Re-Alignment WA#1 | $8,120.00 | 783997 |
| 11327268 | 10/31/2018 | FM 2220 (Ware Road) Mile 5 to FM1925 | $52,525.28 | 728311 |
| 11327254 | 10/31/2018 | FM 2220 (Ware Road) Mile 3 to 5 | $9,261.08 | 736559 |
| 9 | 11/05/2018 | 10th St. Extension Project | $516,635.18 | 774917 |
Bid Page and Matt's Bid Response on sizes.
Item: W. Ceiling Tiles - Sizes Correct tile sizes are indicated in Clarification
| Exhibit "B" Bid Page | Matt's - Bid Response |
Clarification |
| 1. 2 x 2 65 sq. ft. | 2 x 2 64 sq. ft. | 64 sq ft. - correct size-(65 sq ft. non existing |
| 2. 2 x 4 64 sq. ft. | 2 x 4 64 sq. ft. | 80 sq. ft. - correct size |
| Department | Req # | Term | Model | Monthly Payment |
| 430th District Court | 0037123 | 48 months | MPC4504EX | $252.26 |
Valde Guerra disclosed that the auditor's office noted some corrections needed to the requisition.
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: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Once again, Guerra noted that Commissioner David L. Fuentes did not act or joined in any discussions regarding Consent Agenda Items.10.A & 10.B.
| Department | Req # | Term | Model | Monthly Payment |
| JP4 PL2 | 00382463 | 48 months | MPC4504EX | $321.24 |
2. Re-state that the hearing devices are for the purpose of those individuals in need to "hear/listen" to the translation being made by the personal services providers individuals interpreting/translating.
Martha Salazar clarified that the provider is a person who will be present and is listed on the document. This will commence on December 4th or next commissioners court session. Contract is with Davila & Associates Inc. As consideration of the interlocal agreement between the county and the district, services will first commence with the district and then onto commissioners court.
| Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount Due |
| 10/25/18 | H&W Job 18-003 | $60,241.90 |
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| County Wide Shop Facility Project | 11/01/18 | 20103 | $ 4,222.09 | 760512 |
| Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project | 11/01/18 | 20104 | $ 2,184.47 | 767363 |
| Military Highway Extension Project | 11/01/18 | 20105 | $13,671.88 | 779323 |
| Off-System Bridge Traffic Devices Project | 11/01/18 | 20106 | $ 8,704.01 | 782931 |
| N. San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project | 11/01/18 | 20107 | $ 3,884.19 | 782815 |
| Project Name | Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO# |
| Dicker Road Project | 10/31/18 | 11327213 | $ 654.45 | 749052 |
| Dicker Road Project | 10/31/18 | 11327214 | $ 1,036.90 | 762740 |
| Eldora Road Project | 10/31/18 | 11327217 | $26,729.10 | 764302 |
| Cesar Chavez Road Project | 10/31/18 | 11327219 | $18,571.18 | 732294 |
| Eldora Road Project | 10/31/18 | 11327220 | $19,985.16 | 732796 |
| SH 107/BUS 281 Intersection & Drainage Improvement Project | 10/31/18 | 11327221 | $25,312.06 | 750481 |
| Dicker Road Project | 10/31/18 | 11327226 | $ 8,610.84 | 778854 |
| Nolana Loop Project | 10/31/18 | 11327236 | $56,987.42 | 760468 |
| Regional Linear Park Project | 10/31/18 | 11327243 | $ 5,476.63 | 764213 |
| Regional Linear Park Project | 10/31/18 | 11327248 | $ 4,943.76 | 779803 |
2. Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office- Fuel Card/User
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 20th day of November, 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 November 20, 201.
Signed this 20th day of NOVEMBER 2018
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy