SPECIAL MEETING - December 11, 2018
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 11th day of December 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 DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE JOE M. FLORES |
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 HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING December 11, 2018 9:30 A.M. |
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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:
1.
Roll Call
Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu called the meeting to order at 10:40 a.m.
Judge Ramon Garcia and Commissioner Palacios were not present during the meeting.
Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu called the meeting to order at 10:40 a.m.
Judge Ramon Garcia and Commissioner Palacios were not present during the meeting.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
The entire court recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The entire court recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Prayer
Opening prayer offered by Julia Sullivan.
A moment of silence was offered in honor of Sandra Coronado, a Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office dispatcher.
Opening prayer offered by Julia Sullivan.
A moment of silence was offered in honor of Sandra Coronado, a Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office dispatcher.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
The court moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Items.7.A. & 7.B. to be pulled for discussion.
The court moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of Items.7.A. & 7.B. to be pulled for discussion.
5.
County Judge's Office:
A.
AI-68058
Resolution in Honor of Israel "Buddy" Silva, Jr. for 40 years of public service to Hidalgo County
332nd District Court Judge Hon. Mario E. Ramirez Jr. presented a resolution honoring the upcoming retirement of Israel "Buddy" Silva Jr. for his 40 years of dedication service to the county.
Buddy began his career with the Hidalgo County Juvenile Probation Department in 1978. Mr. Silvas was involved in the planning and overseeing of the $1.5 million post-secure adjudication Juvenile Boot Camp Facility; and has been awarded Outstanding Juvenile Administrator Award, the Sam Houston State University Award for his scholarly contributions, the Charles W. Hawkes Life Time Achievement Award and the Texas Institute on Children and Youth Paul Christian Award for Going the Extra Mile to Help a Child. In 2018, the Texas Institute on Children and Youth awarded him with The Bill Anderson Pioneer Award for Outstanding Service to The Children of Texas.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Mr. Silva thanked the court for acknowledging his 40 years and 11 months of service to the county. He also thanked the board of judges who appointed him in 1983.
332nd District Court Judge Hon. Mario E. Ramirez Jr. presented a resolution honoring the upcoming retirement of Israel "Buddy" Silva Jr. for his 40 years of dedication service to the county.
Buddy began his career with the Hidalgo County Juvenile Probation Department in 1978. Mr. Silvas was involved in the planning and overseeing of the $1.5 million post-secure adjudication Juvenile Boot Camp Facility; and has been awarded Outstanding Juvenile Administrator Award, the Sam Houston State University Award for his scholarly contributions, the Charles W. Hawkes Life Time Achievement Award and the Texas Institute on Children and Youth Paul Christian Award for Going the Extra Mile to Help a Child. In 2018, the Texas Institute on Children and Youth awarded him with The Bill Anderson Pioneer Award for Outstanding Service to The Children of Texas.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Mr. Silva thanked the court for acknowledging his 40 years and 11 months of service to the county. He also thanked the board of judges who appointed him in 1983.
Attachments:
6.
HIDTA - Task Force:
A.
AI-68005
HIDTA (1252 and 1254)
1. Authorization and approval for execution of Fiduciary Agreement for Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office (HCCDAO) to act as a Fiduciary on behalf of the Hidalgo County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (HIDTA).
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Authorization for Criminal District Attorney Ricardo Rodriguez Jr. to sign on behalf of the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office (HCCDAO)and Commander Juan Sifuentes on behalf of Hidalgo County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (HIDTA).
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
3. Authorization to submit the Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Program Subrecipient Award Letter.
No action taken on this item.
1. Authorization and approval for execution of Fiduciary Agreement for Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office (HCCDAO) to act as a Fiduciary on behalf of the Hidalgo County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (HIDTA).
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Authorization for Criminal District Attorney Ricardo Rodriguez Jr. to sign on behalf of the Hidalgo County Criminal District Attorney's Office (HCCDAO)and Commander Juan Sifuentes on behalf of Hidalgo County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force (HIDTA).
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
3. Authorization to submit the Department of Justice Equitable Sharing Program Subrecipient Award Letter.
No action taken on this item.
Attachments:
7.
County Clerk's Office - Arturo Guajardo, Jr.:
A.
AI-68036
REQUESTING APPROVAL OF 2019 ELECTED OFFICIAL BONDS:
Juan Jose Peña, Jr. - Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3, Pl. 2
Rodolfo Gonzalez - Judge, County Court at Law No. 1
Lita L. Leo - Hidalgo County Treasurer
Alfredo Zamarripa - Hidalgo County Chief Deputy Treasurer
Annette Muñiz reported that the auditor's office disclosed concerns on two of the bonds, and are currently working with the executive office and legal in trying to correct or change the process. According to the chief deputy, the issue is that once the bond is filed at their office, the county clerk's office does not have the authority to tell someone if the bond is incorrect or not. Therefore, according to Muñiz, the best thing is not to have the bonds be brought to the county clerk's office until everything is correct.
Commissioner Cantu asked the deputy if they have reached out to the elected officials who are set to take office in 2019. On that note, Muñiz reminded the commissioner that the county clerk's office does not reach out to anyone.
Valde Guerra informed that in this particular case, these two bonds did not go through the executive office and were filed directly. However, he will be working with elected officials to ensure they meet the requirements of the statute with respect to the limits of the bonds and who they're made payable to.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Juan Jose Peña, Jr. - Justice of the Peace, Pct. 3, Pl. 2
Rodolfo Gonzalez - Judge, County Court at Law No. 1
Lita L. Leo - Hidalgo County Treasurer
Alfredo Zamarripa - Hidalgo County Chief Deputy Treasurer
Annette Muñiz reported that the auditor's office disclosed concerns on two of the bonds, and are currently working with the executive office and legal in trying to correct or change the process. According to the chief deputy, the issue is that once the bond is filed at their office, the county clerk's office does not have the authority to tell someone if the bond is incorrect or not. Therefore, according to Muñiz, the best thing is not to have the bonds be brought to the county clerk's office until everything is correct.
Commissioner Cantu asked the deputy if they have reached out to the elected officials who are set to take office in 2019. On that note, Muñiz reminded the commissioner that the county clerk's office does not reach out to anyone.
Valde Guerra informed that in this particular case, these two bonds did not go through the executive office and were filed directly. However, he will be working with elected officials to ensure they meet the requirements of the statute with respect to the limits of the bonds and who they're made payable to.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
Executive Office:
A.
Presentation for discussion of the following:
1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
No action taken on Item.8.A.1 & 2.
1) Update on ongoing county owned building construction, relocation and/or renovation repair projects
2) Emergency situations occurring since last agenda meeting
No action taken on Item.8.A.1 & 2.
B.
AI-68060
Safe Haven for Kids (1100):
1. Discussion, consideration, and action regarding funding request in the amount of $75,000.00 from Safe Haven for Kids.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Discussion, consideration, and action on Declaration of Support to Safe Haven for Kids.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
3. Approval to appropriate funds in the amount of $ 75,000.00 from Economic Development Acct.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
4. Approval to authorize County Treasurer to issue check in the amount of $75,000.00 to Safe Haven for Kids after review and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
1. Discussion, consideration, and action regarding funding request in the amount of $75,000.00 from Safe Haven for Kids.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Discussion, consideration, and action on Declaration of Support to Safe Haven for Kids.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
3. Approval to appropriate funds in the amount of $ 75,000.00 from Economic Development Acct.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
4. Approval to authorize County Treasurer to issue check in the amount of $75,000.00 to Safe Haven for Kids after review and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI-68018
1. Approval of 2018 certification of revenues by County Auditor of funds received from partial insurance settlement checks related to storm damages to County property (Precinct 1) during the June rain event from:
a. Chubb/Westchester Surplus Lines in the amount of $40,749.32,
b. Axis Surplus Insurance Company in the amount of $50,936.65,
c. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London Company in the amount of $25,468.25.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on A to C.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds into the Flood Ctrl Wtr Extract 2018 in the amount of $117,154.22 for anticipated expenditures related to the June 2018 event.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
a. Chubb/Westchester Surplus Lines in the amount of $40,749.32,
b. Axis Surplus Insurance Company in the amount of $50,936.65,
c. Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's, London Company in the amount of $25,468.25.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on A to C.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds into the Flood Ctrl Wtr Extract 2018 in the amount of $117,154.22 for anticipated expenditures related to the June 2018 event.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
9.
Human Resources:
A.
Requesting waiver of the Budget Amendment Policy - Personnel Related Amendments (if applicable) for personnel items listed
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
B.
AI-68066
County Judge (1100):
Approval of personnel actions as per Exhibit A, effective 01/01/2019.
Raul Silguero disclosed he has been working with both current and new county judge representatives to align the positions in the county judge's office. He reported that there is only one net change position that the incoming judge is requesting for a communications specialist II.
The HR director informed that minor changes are related to four divisions, administration, emergency management, public affairs and economic development. The new judge is requesting a multi-lingual Communication Specialist II. Silguero noted that the net impact is of $26,000.00
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of personnel actions as per Exhibit A, effective 01/01/2019.
Raul Silguero disclosed he has been working with both current and new county judge representatives to align the positions in the county judge's office. He reported that there is only one net change position that the incoming judge is requesting for a communications specialist II.
The HR director informed that minor changes are related to four divisions, administration, emergency management, public affairs and economic development. The new judge is requesting a multi-lingual Communication Specialist II. Silguero noted that the net impact is of $26,000.00
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI-68065
Executive Office (1100/1200):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions effective 1/01/2019:
Raul Silguero reported that these are existing positions that are being reassigned, with no change in salary or grade.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Approval to waive the posting, hiring and enrollment procedures and transfer the following employees pursuant to Section 3.16 of the Civil Service Commission Rules, effective 1/01/2019:
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval of the following personnel actions effective 1/01/2019:
| Action | Dept/Program | Slot | Current Position Title | Grade | Proposed Position Title | Grade |
| Create | 125-001 | 0023 | - | - | Administrative Assistant IV | 10 |
| Create | 125-030 | 0004 | - | - | Coordinator IV | 15 |
| Reclassify | 125-030 | 0002 | Analyst III | 14 | Program Manager III | 17 |
Raul Silguero reported that these are existing positions that are being reassigned, with no change in salary or grade.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Approval to waive the posting, hiring and enrollment procedures and transfer the following employees pursuant to Section 3.16 of the Civil Service Commission Rules, effective 1/01/2019:
| FROM | TO | |||||||
| Emp No. | Dept/Program | Slot No. | Position Title | Grade | Dept/Program | Slot No. | Position Title | Grade |
| 208329 | 124-007 | 0068 | Director of Administration | 17 | 125-030 | 0002 | Program Manger III | 17 |
| 188409 | 124-007 | 0067 | Right of Way Agent | 15 | 125-030 | 0004 | Coordinator IV | 15 |
| 187844 | 110-006 | 0029 | Administrative Assistant IV | 10 | 125-001 | 0023 | Administrative Assistant IV | 10 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
D.
AI-67910
Criminal District Attorney (1100):
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval and for Calendar Year 2019:
Slot #0155 was already occupied during the budget process, therefore, it still needs to be determined.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval and for Calendar Year 2019:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade | Proposed Budgeted Salary |
| Create | 080-002 | 0155 | Legal Assistant | Non-Classified | $26,796.00 |
Slot #0155 was already occupied during the budget process, therefore, it still needs to be determined.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
E.
AI-68012
Health Clinics (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 01/01/2019 as follows:
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Approval to revise the (CCP) Classified Positions List.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 01/01/2019 as follows:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade |
| Create | 340-003 | TBD | Epidemiologist III | 17 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Approval to revise the (CCP) Classified Positions List.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
F.
AI-67896
Pct. 1 Administration (1200):
1. Approval to create one (1) Temporary Full-Time position for 26 weeks beginning 01/01/2019 and ending 06/30/2019, as follows:
Silguero notified that these are all temporary positions that are currently in placed and now need to be re-approved for next year.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Approval for employee no. 222380 to continue employment in this slot (Administrative Assistant I), effective 01/01/2019.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
District Attorney (1100):
3. Approval to create one (1) Temporary Full-Time position for 26 weeks beginning 01/01/2019 and ending 06/30/2019, as follows:
Silguero informed that this position exists in 2018 but is yet to be filled.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Sheriff's Office (1100):
4. Approval to create five (5) Temporary Full-Time positions for 52 weeks beginning 01/01/2019 and ending 12/31/2019, as follows:
These positions also exist in 2018, two positions are filled and three are vacant.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
5. Approval for employee no. 230723 and employee no. 230758 to continue employment in two of these slots (Detention Officer), effective 01/01/2019.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Elections (1100):
6. Approval to create fourteen (14) Temporary Full-Time positions for 52 weeks beginning 01/01/2019 and ending 12/31/2019, as follows:
The HR director explained that this is due to minium wage for 2019. The hourly wage for Step 8 is $12.42 and Step 7 is $12.00 it was indicated that the elections surveyor technicians exists at the moment and need to be re-approved.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
7. Approval for employee no. 213063, 224928, 216399, 205656, 213578, and 212946 to Clerk I slots, and employee no. 221077, 229229 and 229385 to Elections Surveyor Technician slots to continue employment effective 01/01/2019.
Correction: Employee 221077 should be 221007
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Pct. 2 Administration (1200):
8. Approval to create one (1) Temporary Full-Time positions for 26 weeks beginning 01/01/2019 and ending 06/30/2019, as follows:
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
9. Approval for employee no. 228303 to continue employment in this slot (Administrative Assistant I), effective 01/01/2019.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Tax Office (1100):
10. Approval to create six (6) Temporary Full-Time positions for 13 weeks beginning 01/01/2019 and ending 03/31/2019, as follows:
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
11. Approval for employee no. 230391, 230421, 230405, 230529, 230502 and 231916 to continue employment in Clerk I slots, effective 01/01/2019.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Pct. 3 Road Maintenance (1200):
12. Approval to create one (1) Temporary Full-Time position for 26 weeks beginning 01/01/2019 and ending 06/30/2019 as follows:
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Health Benefits ADM (2201):
13. Approval to create two (2) Temporary Full-Time positions for 3 weeks beginning 12/11/2018 and ending 12/31/2018 as follows:
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Health Benefits ADM (2201):
14. Approval to create two (2) Temporary Full-Time positions for 13 weeks beginning 01/01/2019 and ending 03/31/2019 as follows:
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
1. Approval to create one (1) Temporary Full-Time position for 26 weeks beginning 01/01/2019 and ending 06/30/2019, as follows:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade/Step |
| Create | 121-004 | TBD | Administrative Assistant I | G04S03 |
Silguero notified that these are all temporary positions that are currently in placed and now need to be re-approved for next year.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Approval for employee no. 222380 to continue employment in this slot (Administrative Assistant I), effective 01/01/2019.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
District Attorney (1100):
3. Approval to create one (1) Temporary Full-Time position for 26 weeks beginning 01/01/2019 and ending 06/30/2019, as follows:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade/ Step |
| Create | 080-002 | TBD | Courier | G03S04 |
Silguero informed that this position exists in 2018 but is yet to be filled.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Sheriff's Office (1100):
4. Approval to create five (5) Temporary Full-Time positions for 52 weeks beginning 01/01/2019 and ending 12/31/2019, as follows:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. # | Slot # | Position Title | Proposed Salary |
| Create | 280-002 | TBD | Detention Officer | $35,940.00 |
| Create | 280-002 | TBD | Detention Officer | $35,940.00 |
| Create | 280-002 | TBD | Detention Officer | $35,940.00 |
| Create | 280-002 | TBD | Detention Officer | $35,940.00 |
| Create | 280-002 | TBD | Detention Officer | $35,940.00 |
These positions also exist in 2018, two positions are filled and three are vacant.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
5. Approval for employee no. 230723 and employee no. 230758 to continue employment in two of these slots (Detention Officer), effective 01/01/2019.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Elections (1100):
6. Approval to create fourteen (14) Temporary Full-Time positions for 52 weeks beginning 01/01/2019 and ending 12/31/2019, as follows:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade/ Step |
| Create | 130-001 | TBD | Clerk I | G01S08 |
| Create | 130-001 | TBD | Clerk I | G01S08 |
| Create | 130-001 | TBD | Clerk I | G01S08 |
| Create | 130-001 | TBD | Clerk I | G01S08 |
| Create | 130-001 | TBD | Clerk I | G01S08 |
| Create | 130-001 | TBD | Clerk I | G01S08 |
| Create | 130-001 | TBD | Clerk I | G01S07 |
| Create | 130-001 | TBD | Clerk I | G01S07 |
| Create | 130-001 | TBD | Clerk I | G01S07 |
| Create | 130-001 | TBD | Clerk I | G01S07 |
| Create | 130-001 | TBD | Elections Surveyor Technician | G04S02 |
| Create | 130-001 | TBD | Elections Surveyor Technician | G04S02 |
| Create | 130-001 | TBD | Elections Surveyor Technician | G04S02 |
| Create | 130-001 | TBD | Elections Surveyor Technician | G04S01 |
The HR director explained that this is due to minium wage for 2019. The hourly wage for Step 8 is $12.42 and Step 7 is $12.00 it was indicated that the elections surveyor technicians exists at the moment and need to be re-approved.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
7. Approval for employee no. 213063, 224928, 216399, 205656, 213578, and 212946 to Clerk I slots, and employee no. 221077, 229229 and 229385 to Elections Surveyor Technician slots to continue employment effective 01/01/2019.
Correction: Employee 221077 should be 221007
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Pct. 2 Administration (1200):
8. Approval to create one (1) Temporary Full-Time positions for 26 weeks beginning 01/01/2019 and ending 06/30/2019, as follows:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade/ Step |
| Create | 122-005 | TBD | Administrative Assistant I | G04S02 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
9. Approval for employee no. 228303 to continue employment in this slot (Administrative Assistant I), effective 01/01/2019.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Tax Office (1100):
10. Approval to create six (6) Temporary Full-Time positions for 13 weeks beginning 01/01/2019 and ending 03/31/2019, as follows:
| Actions | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade/ Hourly Rate |
| Create | 140-001 | TBD | Clerk I | G01S08 |
| Create | 140-001 | TBD | Clerk I | G01S08 |
| Create | 140-001 | TBD | Clerk I | G01S08 |
| Create | 140-001 | TBD | Clerk I | G01S08 |
| Create | 140-001 | TBD | Clerk I | G01S08 |
| Create | 140-001 | TBD | Clerk I | G01S08 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
11. Approval for employee no. 230391, 230421, 230405, 230529, 230502 and 231916 to continue employment in Clerk I slots, effective 01/01/2019.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Pct. 3 Road Maintenance (1200):
12. Approval to create one (1) Temporary Full-Time position for 26 weeks beginning 01/01/2019 and ending 06/30/2019 as follows:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade/ Step |
| Create | 123-005 | TBD | Road Maintenance Foreman | G13S01 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Health Benefits ADM (2201):
13. Approval to create two (2) Temporary Full-Time positions for 3 weeks beginning 12/11/2018 and ending 12/31/2018 as follows:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade/ Step |
| Create | 115-009 | T013 | Clerk I | G01S08 |
| Create | 115-009 | T014 | Clerk I | G01S08 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Health Benefits ADM (2201):
14. Approval to create two (2) Temporary Full-Time positions for 13 weeks beginning 01/01/2019 and ending 03/31/2019 as follows:
| Action | Dept./ Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade/ Hourly Rate |
| Create | 115-009 | TBD | Clerk I | G01S08 |
| Create | 115-009 | TBD | Clerk I | G01S08 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
G.
AI-68014
Pct. 3 Road Maintenance (1200)/Parks (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 01/01/2019 as follows:
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 01/01/2019 as follows:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Grade/Step |
| Delete | 123-005 | 0047 | Truck Driver II | G06S01 |
| Delete | 123-008 | 0008 | Maintenance I | G03S09 |
| Create | 123-005 | TBD | Truck Driver III | G08S01 |
| Create | 123-008 | TBD | Maintenance II | G05S01 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
H.
AI-68019
Pct. 4 Road Maintenance/Drainage Improvement Project (1200) Sanitation (1100):
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 01/01/2019:
Raul Silguero informed that these are changes needed to be made as they were not included in the 2019 budget.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Approval to waive the posting, hiring and enrollment procedures and transfer employee #208582 from Supervisor III, Construction, Grade 13 (124-036-0031) to Sanitation Foreman, Grade 13 (124-001-0015) pursuant to Section 3.16 of the Civil Service Commission Rules, effective 1/01/2019.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
3. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Silguero noted that in some cases, some of these positions are subject to funding.
1. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective 01/01/2019:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Current Position Title | Current Grade | Proposed Position Title | Proposed Grade |
| Title Change | 124-007 | 0061 | Director, Field Operations I | 16 | Assistant Director, Field Operations II | 16 |
| Delete | 124-007 | 0072 | Program Manager III | 17 | - | - |
| Create | 124-007 | TBD | - | - | Assistant Chief Administrator II | 19 |
| Create | 124-007 | TBD | - | - | Director, Field Operations II | 18 |
| Create | 124-007 | TBD | - | - | Right of Way Agent | 15 |
| Create | 124-036 | 0003 | - | - | Equipment Operator IV | 12 |
| Create | 124-036 | 0004 | - | - | Equipment Operator III | 10 |
| Create | 124-036 | 0016 | - | - | Equipment Operator III | 10 |
| Create | 124-036 | 0017 | - | - | Equipment Operator III | 10 |
| Delete | 124-077 | 0006 | Maintenance IV | 09 | - | - |
| Create | 124-001 | 0015 | - | - | Sanitation Foreman | 13 |
Raul Silguero informed that these are changes needed to be made as they were not included in the 2019 budget.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Approval to waive the posting, hiring and enrollment procedures and transfer employee #208582 from Supervisor III, Construction, Grade 13 (124-036-0031) to Sanitation Foreman, Grade 13 (124-001-0015) pursuant to Section 3.16 of the Civil Service Commission Rules, effective 1/01/2019.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
3. Approval of the following personnel actions, effective upon Commissioners' Court approval:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Current Grade/ Step | Proposed Grade/ Step |
| Step Adjustment | 124-007 | 0059 | Chief Administrator | G20S01 | G20S03 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Silguero noted that in some cases, some of these positions are subject to funding.
Attachments:
10.
Health & Human Services Department:
A.
AI-68003
Requesting approval of a letter of support to UTRGV College of Sciences, Department of Biology. The purpose is to support UTRGV's vector-borne disease project funding request.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
Health Care Funding District:
1.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Health Care Funding District and/or Expenditures
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
C.
Indigent Health Care Program:
1.
Discussion and/or action, including but not limited to Indigent Health Care Program and 1115 Waiver and/or Expenditures
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
11.
Community Service Agency:
A.
AI-67959
Discussion, consideration, and authorization for Community Service Agency to apply for the 2019 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Discretionary Funds. Grant submission deadline December 18, 2018.
The amount is of $14,500
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The amount is of $14,500
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
12.
WIC:
A.
AI-67997
Requesting approval for payment for the following invoices as claims with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
| VENDOR | LOCATION | METER/ACCOUNT # | SERVICE DATE | OBJECT | AMOUNT |
| Military Highway W.S.C. | 3169 Catarina | 11-1356-00 | 09/28/18-09/30/18 | 411 | $4.12 |
| Reliant | 301 S. 8th St. | 10032789450127192 | 09/28/18-09/30/18 | 622 |
$0.86
|
| 301 S. 8th St. | 10032789450127191 | 09/28/18-09/30/18 | $25.10 | ||
| 303 S. 8th St. Ste. B | 10032789492852787 | 09/28/18-09/30/18 | $11.24 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
13.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu:
A.
AI-68029
1. Requesting approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) between the County of Hidalgo and Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 2 concerning ROW Acquisition for the Pct 2 Rancho Blanco Road Extension Project.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) project regarding ROW Acquisition for the Pct Rancho Blanco Road Extension Project.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (ICA) project regarding ROW Acquisition for the Pct Rancho Blanco Road Extension Project.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
14.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-67809
Discussion, consideration and approval of all personnel actions/salary schedule changes approved after September 25, 2018 (2019 Budget Adoption date) as listed below, to be effective 01/01/2019 (includes 3% COLA increase to salaries):
1. Constable Precinct 1 - TTBH - Security (1285):
2. County Court at Law No. 8 (1100):
3. County Clerk (1100):
4. Child Protection Court (1100):
5. Criminal District Attorney - TTBH (1281):
6. Constable Precinct 2 - TTBH - JII (1285):
7. Constable Precinct 4 - TTBH - JII (1285):
8. Tax Office (1100):
A.
B.
C.
9. Sheriff (1100):
A.
B.
10. HIDTA Task Force (1291)/HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251):
11. Planning & Engineering (1200):
12. Criminal District Attorney - Chapter 59 (1223):
A. Approval of Exhibit A as approved by Commissioners' Court 10/23/2018 AI-67191 and revised 11/06/2018 AI-67421
B. Approval of Exhibit B as approved by Commissioners' Court 10/23/2018 AI-67191
C. Approval of the following salary increase:
13. Public Defender - TTBH (1281):
14. Budget & Management for Various Departments (1100/1223):
15. Criminal District Attorney CJD - VAP (1100/1281):
16. Precinct 2 Sanitation/Precinct 2 Parks (1100):
17. Countywide Mechanic Shop (1200):
18. 389th District Court (1100):
19. Health - PHHS (1293):
20. Health Clinics/Health Administration (1100):
21. Precinct 2 CRC - Alamo (1100):
22. Precinct 4 Road Maintenance (1200):
23. Sheriff - VAWA (1284):
24. Criminal District Attorney CJD - DVSP (1281):
25. Criminal District Attorney VUCAP (1281):
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on 1 to 25.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
1. Constable Precinct 1 - TTBH - Security (1285):
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Rank/Step | Budgeted Salary | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Create | 291-019 | 0001 | Deputy Constable | R06/S01 | N/A | 09/25/2018 | 66781 |
| Clarify Budgeted Salary | N/A | $45,914.00 | 10/23/2018 | 67139 |
2. County Court at Law No. 8 (1100):
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Grade/Step | Position Title | Grade/Step Salary | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Delete | 028-001 | 0008 | G01/S08 | Clerk I | $25,834.00 | 09/25/2018 | 66742 |
| Create | 028-001 | 0009 | G07/S01 | Clerk IV | $32,192.00 | 09/25/2018 | 66742 |
3. County Clerk (1100):
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Grade/Step | Current Position Title | Proposed Position Title | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Title Change | 180-001 | 0068 | G09/S01 | Deputy County Clerk III | Collections Enforcement Officer III | 09/25/2018 | 66764 |
| 0021 | G07/S01 | Collections Enforcement Officer II | Deputy County Clerk II | 10/09/2018 | 66950 |
4. Child Protection Court (1100):
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Object Code | Position Title | Current Salary/Allowance | Proposed Salary/Allowance | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Add Supplemental Allowance | 055-001 | 0001 | 113 | Bailiff | $40,552.00 | $40,552.00 | 09/25/2018 | 66779 |
| 117 | $0.00 | $3,000.00 |
5. Criminal District Attorney - TTBH (1281):
| Action | Employee # | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Current Supplemental Pay | Proposed Supplemental Pay | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Increase Supplemental Pay | 106011 | 080-019 | A001 | Assistant District Attorney III | $11,730.00 | $19,580.00 | 10/09/2018 | 67062 |
6. Constable Precinct 2 - TTBH - JII (1285):
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Budgeted Salary | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Create | 292-021 | 0001 | Deputy Constable | $45,914.00 | 10/09/2018 | 67059 |
7. Constable Precinct 4 - TTBH - JII (1285):
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Budgeted Salary | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Create | 294-021 | 0001 | Deputy Constable | $45,914.00 | 10/09/2018 | 67061 |
8. Tax Office (1100):
A.
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Grade/Step | Current Position Title | Proposed Position Title | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Title Change | 140-001 | 0007 | G14/S03 | Accountant IV | Division Manager I, Compliance & Reporting | 10/09/2018 | 66914 |
| 0018 | G09/S05 | Deputy Clerk III | Supervisor I | ||||
| 0021 | G09/S05 | Deputy Clerk III | Supervisor I | ||||
| 0168 | G11/S01 | Executive Assistant I | Supervisor II | ||||
| 0169 | G11/S03 | Executive Assistant I | Supervisor II | ||||
| 0186 | G13/S02 | Executive Assistant II | Supervisor III |
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Current Grade/Step | Current Position Title | Proposed Grade/Step | Proposed Position Title | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Delete | 140-001 | 0093 | G05/S01 | Deputy Clerk I | - | - | 10/23/2018 | 67322 |
| 0103 | G05/S01 | Deputy Clerk I | - | - | ||||
| 0116 | G05/S01 | Deputy Clerk I | - | - | ||||
| 0122 | G05/S01 | Deputy Clerk I | - | - | ||||
| 0125 | G05/S01 | Deputy Clerk I | - | - | ||||
| Create | 140-001 | 0207 | - | - | Auto Theft Fraud Unit Investigator II | G12/S01 | ||
| 0208 | - | - | Auto Theft Fraud Unit Monitor I | G10/S01 | ||||
| 0209 | - | - | Research Analyst II | G12/S01 | ||||
| Title Change | 140-001 | 0010 | Fraud Investigator I | G10/S01 | Auto Theft Fraud Unit Investigator I | G10/S01 | ||
| 0178 | Fraud Investigator I | G10/S01 | Auto Theft Fraud Unit Investigator I | G10/S01 | ||||
| 0005 | Senior Auto Theft Fraud Unit Investigator | G14/S01 | Auto Theft Fraud Unit Investigator III | G14/S01 |
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Grade/Step | Position Title | Auto Allowance | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Delete Slot & Allowance | 140-001 | 0198 | G06/S06 | Administrative Assistant II | $750.00 | 11/06/2018 | 67494 |
| Create Slot & Allowance | 140-001 | 0210 | G09/S01 | Supervisor I | $750.00 |
9. Sheriff (1100):
A.
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Current Allowance Amount | Proposed Allowance Amount | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Delete Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0084 | Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 | $0.00 | 10/09/2018 | 67002 |
| 0087 | Senior Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 | $0.00 | ||||
| 0199 | Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 | $0.00 | ||||
| 0338 | Deputy Sheriff | $500.00 | $0.00 | ||||
| Add Clothing Allowance | 280-001 | 0066 | Deputy Sheriff | $0.00 | $500.00 | ||
| 0071 | Deputy Sheriff | $0.00 | $500.00 | ||||
| 0076 | Deputy Sheriff | $0.00 | $500.00 | ||||
| 0197 | Deputy Sheriff | $0.00 | $500.00 |
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Grade/Step | Position Title | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Delete | 280-001 | 0379 | G11/S06 | Systems Network Administrator | 11/20/2018 | 67688 |
| 0364 | G10/S03 | Crime Victim Liaison | ||||
| Create | 280-001 | 0431 | G13/S01 | System Support Specialist II | ||
| 0432 | G11/S01 | Coordinator II, Victims Assistance |
10. HIDTA Task Force (1291)/HIDTA Chapter 59 (1251):
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Grade/Step | Position Title | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Delete | 270-003 | 0009 | G12/S01 | Accountant III | 10/09/2018 | 67006 |
| 270-011 | 0026 |
11. Planning & Engineering (1200):
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Grade/Step | Current Position Title | Proposed Position Title | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Title Change | 210-002 | 0004 | G10/S01 | Engineering Technician II | Administrative Assistant IV | 10/23/2018 | 67298 |
12. Criminal District Attorney - Chapter 59 (1223):
A. Approval of Exhibit A as approved by Commissioners' Court 10/23/2018 AI-67191 and revised 11/06/2018 AI-67421
B. Approval of Exhibit B as approved by Commissioners' Court 10/23/2018 AI-67191
C. Approval of the following salary increase:
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Grade/Step | Position Title | Current Budgeted Salary | Proposed Budgeted Salary | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| None | 080-002 | 0001 | Non-Classified | First Assistant District Attorney | $112,058.00 | $112,058.00 | 10/23/2018 | 67191 |
| 080-015 | 0001 | $10,476.00 | $10,476.00 | |||||
| Create | 080-007 | 0203 | $0.00 | $1,975.00 |
| Action | Employee # | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Current Budgeted Allowance | Proposed Budgeted Allowance | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Increase Supplemental Allowance | 160954 | 085-019 | A001 | Public Defender II | $11,600.00 | $19,380.00 | 10/23/2018 | 67096 |
| Delete Supplemental Allowance | 160954 | 085-019 | A001 | Public Defender II | $19,380.00 | $0.00 | 10/23/2018 | 67169 |
| Add Supplemental Allowance | 188239 | 085-019 | A002 | Public Defender II | $0.00 | $19,320.00 |
14. Budget & Management for Various Departments (1100/1223):
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Current Grade/Step | Proposed Grade/Step | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Step Adjustment (Promotion) | 160-001 | 0036 | Procurement Specialist | G09/S01 | G09/S02 | 10/23/2018 | 67180 |
| Step Adjustment (Promotion) | 280-002 | 0038 | Detention Sergeant | G04/S01 | G04/S03 | ||
| Step Adjustment (Promotion) | 280-001 | 0019 | Lieutenant | G12/S01 | G12/S03 | ||
| Step Adjustment (Correction) | 210-001 | 0024 | GIS Operator III | G11/S01 | G11/S03 | 10/30/2018 | 67291 |
| Step Adjustment (Promotion) | 008-001 | 0002 | Court Coordinator (DC) | G16/S01 | G16/S03 | 11/20/2018 | 67599 |
| Step Adjustment (Lateral Transfer) | 026-001 | 0004 | Bailiff | G10/S01 | G10/S09 | ||
| Step Adjustment (Discretionary) | 080-002 | 0024 | Assistant District Attorney II | G15/S02 | G15/S03 | ||
| Step Adjustment (Discretionary) | 080-007 | 0137 | Assistant District Attorney II | G15/S02 | G15/S03 |
15. Criminal District Attorney CJD - VAP (1100/1281):
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Grade/Step | Position Title | Auto Allowance | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Delete | 080-017 | 0007 | G17/S01 | Assistant District Attorney III | $0.00 | 11/06/2018 | 67543 |
| 080-002 | A150 | $900.00 | 11/20/2018 | 67566 | |||
| Create | 080-017 | 0008 | G15/S02 | Assistant District Attorney II | $0.00 | 11/06/2018 | 67543 |
| 080-002 | A152 | $900.00 | 11/20/2018 | 67566 |
16. Precinct 2 Sanitation/Precinct 2 Parks (1100):
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Grade/Step | Position Title | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Delete | 122-001 | 0011 | G06/S01 | Truck Driver II | 11/06/2018 | 67460 |
| Create | 122-008 | 0047 | G03/S04 | Maintenance I |
17. Countywide Mechanic Shop (1200):
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Grade/Step | Position Title | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Create | 122-004 | 0015 | G10/S01 | Equipment Operator III | 11/06/2018 | 67504 |
18. 389th District Court (1100):
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Interpreter Allowance | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Delete Interpreter Allowance | 008-001 | 0004 | Assistant Court Coordinator (DC) | $3,500.00 | 11/20/2018 | 67654 |
| Add Interpreter Allowance | 008-001 | 0002 | Court Coordinator (DC) | $3,500.00 |
19. Health - PHHS (1293):
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Grade/Step | Position Title | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Create | 340-070 | 0002 | G14/S01 | Public Health Education Coordinator | 11/20/2018 | 67597 |
20. Health Clinics/Health Administration (1100):
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Grade/Step | Position Title | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Delete | 340-003 | 0094 | G05/S01 | Clerk III | 11/20/2018 | 67629 |
| Create | 340-001 | 0061 | G03/S04 | Clerk II |
21. Precinct 2 CRC - Alamo (1100):
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Grade/Step | Position Title | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Delete | 122-082 | 0005 | G01/S08 | Clerk I | 11/20/2018 | 67721 |
| Create | 122-082 | 0006 | G03/S04 | Clerk II |
22. Precinct 4 Road Maintenance (1200):
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Grade/Step | Position Title | Auto Allowance | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Delete Slot & Auto Allowance | 124-007 | 0001 | G15/S11 | Executive Assistant III | $5,000.00 | 11/20/2018 | 67744 |
| Delete | 124-007 | 0056 | G06/S07 | Accounts Payable Specialist I | N/A | ||
| Create | 124-007 | 0090 | G13/S01 | Executive Assistant II | N/A | ||
| 0091 | G17/S01 | Director of Administration | N/A |
23. Sheriff - VAWA (1284):
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Position Title | Proposed Salary | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Create | 280-095 | 0001 | Deputy Sheriff | $45,914.00 | 12/04/2018 | 67861 |
| 0002 | Deputy Sheriff | $45,914.00 | ||||
| 0003 | Deputy Sheriff | $45,914.00 | ||||
| 0004 | Deputy Sheriff | $45,914.00 | ||||
| 0005 | Coordinator II, Victims Assistance | $43,796.00 (G11S01) |
24. Criminal District Attorney CJD - DVSP (1281):
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Grade/Step Auto Allowance |
Position Title | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Delete | 080-018 | 0002 | G17/S01 | Assistant District Attorney III | 12/04/2018 | 67921 |
| 080-002 | A132 | $900.00 | ||||
| Create | 080-018 | 0005 | G19/S01 | Assistant District Attorney IV | ||
| 080-002 | A154 | $900.00 |
25. Criminal District Attorney VUCAP (1281):
| Action | Dept./Prg. | Slot # | Grade/Step | Position Title | CC Approval Date | Agenda Item # |
| Create | 080-020 | 0001 | G08/S01 | Court Advocate | 12/04/2018 | 67906 |
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On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on 1 to 25.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI-68006
1. Approval and acceptance of Order dated November 29, 2018 setting salary of County Auditor, Assistant Auditors, and Budget of the County Auditor for 2019.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Approval and acceptance of Order dated November 29, 2018 setting salary of Court Reporters for 2019.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
3. Approval of interdepartmental and intradepartmental transfers.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Approval and acceptance of Order dated November 29, 2018 setting salary of Court Reporters for 2019.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
3. Approval of interdepartmental and intradepartmental transfers.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI-68047
Various Departments:
1. Approval of changes to the 2018 Salary Schedule as listed on Exhibit A.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Approval of changes to the 2019 Salary Schedule as listed on Exhibit B.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval of changes to the 2018 Salary Schedule as listed on Exhibit A.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Approval of changes to the 2019 Salary Schedule as listed on Exhibit B.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
D.
AI-68048
2019 Budget Process:
1. Approval to designate the Budget Officer, subject to conditions and directions provided by Commissioners' Court, to transfer amount from certain budgeted items to other budgeted items as per Texas Local Government Code Section 111.070 (c)(2).
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Approval to designate General Fund, Special Revenue Funds and Enterprise Funds as the salary fund for their respective accounts as per Texas Local Government Code Section 154.042.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
1. Approval to designate the Budget Officer, subject to conditions and directions provided by Commissioners' Court, to transfer amount from certain budgeted items to other budgeted items as per Texas Local Government Code Section 111.070 (c)(2).
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Approval to designate General Fund, Special Revenue Funds and Enterprise Funds as the salary fund for their respective accounts as per Texas Local Government Code Section 154.042.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
E.
AI-68061
2019 Adopted Budget:
1. Approval of the following corrections to the 2019 adopted budget as per Exhibit A.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval of the following corrections to the 2019 adopted budget as per Exhibit A.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
F.
AI-68041
Approval for Budget Officer to sign and submit the Entity Administrator Letter for the SAM.GOV registration.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
G.
Budget Appropriations:
1.
AI-67992
2019 Tax Assessor-Collector Special Vehicle Inventory Fund (1246)
1. Approval to set the 2019 Tax Assessor-Collector Special Vehicle Inventory Fund Budget
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds for the TAC Special Vehicle Inventory Fund (1246) in the amount of $232,508.95 to fund salaries, fringes, & operating expenses for calendar year 2019.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
1. Approval to set the 2019 Tax Assessor-Collector Special Vehicle Inventory Fund Budget
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Approval of 2019 appropriation of funds for the TAC Special Vehicle Inventory Fund (1246) in the amount of $232,508.95 to fund salaries, fringes, & operating expenses for calendar year 2019.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
2.
AI-67613
Precinct No. 1 (1200):
Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds into Pct 1 Road Maintenance (1200) in the amount of $65,068.81 to fund anticipated expenditures for the remainder of the year.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Approval of 2018 appropriation of funds into Pct 1 Road Maintenance (1200) in the amount of $65,068.81 to fund anticipated expenditures for the remainder of the year.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
15.
Purchasing Department - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(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 CONTRACT(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.
Executive Office
1.
AI-68039
A. Requesting approval to buyout the following leased copier equipment that was damaged during the June 2018 Flood Event for a total of $14,092.76 plus a $125 assessment fee per copier for a total of $14,467.76 through REQ# 00383580:
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Requesting approval to amend the previously approved agenda items to reflect the replacement model number and serial number (if applicable) for each of the previously mentioned leases in item A, as detailed in the each of the Equipment Exchange Amendment.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
C. Requesting approval for each department to authorize their own authorized representative to sign on the Equipment Exchange Amendment at the time of delivery as follows:
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
| Department | Agreement Schedule Number | Original PO# | AI Approval Date | AI Number | Original Model Number | Original Serial Number | Buyout Amount | |
| 1 | JP 1.1 | 429301-3649201 | 765585 | 07/25/2017 | 60574 | MPC4504EX | C737M441094 | $5,841.06 |
| 2 | JP 1.2 | 429301-3516458 | 743241 | 05/10/2016 | 54396 | MPC4503 | E175MC62286 | $3,941.78 |
| 3 | JP 1.2 | 429301-597170 | 765576 | 07/25/2017 | 60573 | MPC4504EX | C737M441430 | $4,309.92 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Requesting approval to amend the previously approved agenda items to reflect the replacement model number and serial number (if applicable) for each of the previously mentioned leases in item A, as detailed in the each of the Equipment Exchange Amendment.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
C. Requesting approval for each department to authorize their own authorized representative to sign on the Equipment Exchange Amendment at the time of delivery as follows:
| Department | Authorized Representative |
| JP 1.1 | Luisa Ontiveros |
| JP 1.2 | Irene Cardenas |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
Pct. 1
1.
AI-67984
Discussion and action on the third amendment to the current inter-local cooperation agreement [ILA] between Hidalgo County and the City of Weslaco for office space for the housing of Pct. #1 staff to change the termination date from December 31, 2018 to April 01, 2019.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
2.
AI-67560
Seeking ratification of the following fully executed Change Order for Contract # C-18-223-07-31 with Pauloa, LLC, dba, Servpro of Harlingen/San Benito for Build Back Services for property at 1902 Joe Stephens, Weslaco, TX (as needed), submitted through project engineer, Halff Associates, Inc. subject to compliance to HB 1295 & HB if/when applicable:
- Change Order #4 reflecting an increase of $10,612.80 for additional work to JP Office to repair exterior and install two columns;
- Change Order #5 reflecting an increase of $46,166.40 for additional work to Pct. 1 Admin Bldg to remove and install ceramic tile to West wing of building.
Martha Salazar informed that there were some errors but have filed the corrected order with Monica Salinas.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
Pct. 3
1.
AI-68021
Requesting approval to complete and submit a credit application, as requested by vendor, B & J Pump & Air, Ltd., in preparation for removal of standing water project in PCT 3.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
D.
IT Department
1.
AI-68017
A. Presentation of the scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by Commissioners' Court for "Cloud Hosted and Managed Email Services".
| SADA Systems | MindCentric | Cytranet |
| 109 | 81 | 54 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Approval for the Purchasing Department to begin negotiations with No. 1 ranked firm of SADA Systems.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
E.
Health & Human Services Dept.
1.
AI-67552
Acceptance and award to the responsible sole vendor, Professional Ambulance Sales & Service, LLC submitting the lowest and best bid for one (1) Type III Ambulance Chassis Transport Vehicle, (fully equipped), for $158,201.00, [with a 5% -30 day payment term for this one time purchase] with evidence through a properly submitted Requisition and processed Purchase Order, for use by the Health Department to transport Infectious patients to local and non-local medical facilities, through project RFB No.: 2018-200-10-10-SGS, .
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
F.
County Clerk
1.
AI-68022
Requesting the continuation of the preservation of Deed and Official Records volumes 1551 - 1765 with Kofile Technology, Inc. through HC membership/participation with TXMAS contract #18-3602 in the amount of $541,800.00 for the Hidalgo County Clerk's Office-Req. #382731 subject to receipt/compliance with Form 1295.
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 receipt/compliance of form 1295.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
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 receipt/compliance of form 1295.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
16.
Open Forum
Fern McClaugherty reported that there is an issue with a handicap person in precinct 3 who has been attempting to make comments regarding a problem.
Fern McClaugherty reported that there is an issue with a handicap person in precinct 3 who has been attempting to make comments regarding a problem.
Attachments:
17.
Closed Session:
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
C.
AI-68071
Claim of Hidalgo County v. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
D.
AI-68000
Claim of Collision Masters, Inc.
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
E.
AI-68013
Claim of Faustino Espericueta
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
18.
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation."
B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
No action taken on Item.18.A. & B.
B. Engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
No action taken on Item.18.A. & B.
19.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
C.
AI-68072
Claim of Hidalgo County v. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Authorization for Josephine Ramirez's office to make contact in respond to the issue with FEMA.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Authorization for Josephine Ramirez's office to make contact in respond to the issue with FEMA.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
D.
AI-68001
Claim of Collision Masters, Inc.
Valde Guerra requested for settlement authority to make an offer in the amount of $7,363.54
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Valde Guerra requested for settlement authority to make an offer in the amount of $7,363.54
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
E.
AI-68015
Claim of Faustino Espericueta
Valde Guerra requested for settlement authority to make an offer in the amount of $120.00
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Valde Guerra requested for settlement authority to make an offer in the amount of $120.00
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
20.
Closed Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
No action taken on this item.
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
No action taken on this item.
21.
Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
No action taken on this item.
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
No action taken on this item.
22.
Adjourn
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
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 11th day of December, 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 December 11, 2018.
Signed this 11th day of DECEMBER 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 11th day of December, 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 December 11, 2018.
Signed this 11th day of DECEMBER 2018
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy