SPECIAL MEETING - March 5, 2019
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 5th day of March A.D., 2019, 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 RICHARD F. CORTEZ HONORABLE DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE JOE M. FLORES HONORABLE ELIIE TORRES |
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 March 5, 2019 1:30 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - (Payments from Juvenile Probation, Adult Probation, LEOSE Fund, DA Motor Vehicle Theft Fund, DA Check Fraud Fund, DA Forfeiture Fund, Sheriff Forfeiture Funds, Constable Forfeiture Funds, HIDTA Forfeiture Funds and VIT Interest Fund are presented for recording purposes only.)
Attachments:
2.
Auditor's Office:
A.
Presentation of Fund Information Report
3.
2019 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-69231
2019 - Pct. 4 Road Maintenance (1200)
Attachments:
B.
AI-69217
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept./ TECE (1293)
Attachments:
C.
AI-69221
2019 - Enhanced Indigent Health Care Program (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-69188
2019 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-69198
2019 - Tax Office (1100)
F.
AI-69167
2019 Planning Dept.(1100)
Attachments:
4.
2019 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-69216
Pct 4 (1100/1200):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer for Pct.4 various programs.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer for Pct.4 various programs.
Attachments:
B.
AI-69190
Economic Development(1100):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Aid to NonGovt to Economic Development in the total amount of $187,000.00 to fund expenditures for VIDA agreement from January 1, 2019 thru December 31, 2019.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Aid to NonGovt to Economic Development in the total amount of $187,000.00 to fund expenditures for VIDA agreement from January 1, 2019 thru December 31, 2019.
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-69227
1. Certificate of Plat and Utility Status under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028 (b)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
2. Certificate of Water Service Availability under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.029 (c) (2)
Attachments:
B.
AI-69205
1. Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
a. M.A. Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Alfonso Flores) (Mile 4 ½ West Road & Mile 11 North Road)
*Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for installation of 1 OSSF
a. M.A. Subdivision - Pct. 1 (Alfonso Flores) (Mile 4 ½ West Road & Mile 11 North Road)
*Reimbursement request: $1,500.00 for installation of 1 OSSF
Attachments:
C.
AI-69202
1. Pipeline and Utility Permits
a. Applicant: Riverside Development Services, LLC
Legal Description: All of lots 19-22 and north ½ of Lot 23 Blk. 3 Texan Gardens Subdivision
(Proposed Las Comadres No. 5 Subdivision) (Pct. 3) (Mile 4 North Road & Texan Avenue)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: East side of Texan Avenue.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” PVC water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Texan Avenue.
b. Applicant: Riverside Development Services, LLC
Legal Description: All of lots 19-22 and north ½ of Lot 23 Blk. 3 Texan Gardens Subdivision
(Proposed Las Comadres No. 5 Subdivision) (Pct. 3) (Mile 4 North Road & Texan Avenue)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: East side of Texan Avenue.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” PVC water line extension along the west ROW of Texan Avenue and one 8” PVC waterline with a 16” PVC casing boring Texan Avenue.
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 5 acres out of lot 1 Blk. 93 Missouri Texas Land & Irrigation Co. Subdivision
(Proposed Las Gardenias Subdivision) (Pct. 4) (Mile 19 North Road & Val Verde Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: North side of Mile 19 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” PVC water line dual service with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 19 North Road.
d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 17.22 acres out of Blk. 30 Hall Fifield Tract Subdivision
(Proposed San Lucio No. 1 Subdivision) (Pct. 4) (Canton Road & Val Verde Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: South side of Canton Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing and one 12” PVC waterline with a 24” PVC casing boring Canton Road.
e Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 69.52 acres out of the east 38 acres of Lot 71 and all of Lot 72 Hill Halbert Subdivision
(Proposed San Lucio No. 2 Subdivision) (Pct. 4) (Dillon Road & Trenton Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: South side of Trenton Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” PVC waterline with a 16” PVC casing boring Trenton Road.
f. Applicant: AT&T Mobility - Pace #: MRSTX029861
Approximate Location of Utility Pole: South side of Victory Drive approximately 50.00 feet west of Cesar Chavez Road. (Pct. 4)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Installation of a new wood pole with small cell antennas and radios on the south ROW of Victory Drive.
a. Applicant: Riverside Development Services, LLC
Legal Description: All of lots 19-22 and north ½ of Lot 23 Blk. 3 Texan Gardens Subdivision
(Proposed Las Comadres No. 5 Subdivision) (Pct. 3) (Mile 4 North Road & Texan Avenue)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: East side of Texan Avenue.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” PVC water line with a 16” PVC casing boring Texan Avenue.
b. Applicant: Riverside Development Services, LLC
Legal Description: All of lots 19-22 and north ½ of Lot 23 Blk. 3 Texan Gardens Subdivision
(Proposed Las Comadres No. 5 Subdivision) (Pct. 3) (Mile 4 North Road & Texan Avenue)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: East side of Texan Avenue.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” PVC water line extension along the west ROW of Texan Avenue and one 8” PVC waterline with a 16” PVC casing boring Texan Avenue.
c. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 5 acres out of lot 1 Blk. 93 Missouri Texas Land & Irrigation Co. Subdivision
(Proposed Las Gardenias Subdivision) (Pct. 4) (Mile 19 North Road & Val Verde Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: North side of Mile 19 North Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 1” PVC water line dual service with a 2” PVC casing boring Mile 19 North Road.
d. Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 17.22 acres out of Blk. 30 Hall Fifield Tract Subdivision
(Proposed San Lucio No. 1 Subdivision) (Pct. 4) (Canton Road & Val Verde Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: South side of Canton Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 3/4” water service line with a 2” PVC casing and one 12” PVC waterline with a 24” PVC casing boring Canton Road.
e Applicant: North Alamo Water Supply Corporation
Legal Description: 69.52 acres out of the east 38 acres of Lot 71 and all of Lot 72 Hill Halbert Subdivision
(Proposed San Lucio No. 2 Subdivision) (Pct. 4) (Dillon Road & Trenton Road)
Location of Pipeline or Utilities: South side of Trenton Road.
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: One 8” PVC waterline with a 16” PVC casing boring Trenton Road.
f. Applicant: AT&T Mobility - Pace #: MRSTX029861
Approximate Location of Utility Pole: South side of Victory Drive approximately 50.00 feet west of Cesar Chavez Road. (Pct. 4)
Proposed improvement within Right-of-Way: Installation of a new wood pole with small cell antennas and radios on the south ROW of Victory Drive.
Attachments:
6.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-69160
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service:
Requesting approval for payment of 2019 Membership Dues totaling $175.00 (with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor).
Requesting approval for payment of 2019 Membership Dues totaling $175.00 (with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor).
Attachments:
B.
AI-69161
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service:
Requesting approval for payment of 2019 Membership Dues totaling $50.00 (with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor) as follows:
Hispanic Women Network of Texas for Andrea Valdez, County Extension Agent-Family & Community Health/County Administrator totaling $50.00 paid as a reimbursement to Ms. Valdez as she paid out of pocket. Hispanic Women Network of Texas was not an Hidalgo County Vendor at the time Ms. Valdez needed to become a member. Adding Hispanic Women Network of Texas as an Hidalgo County vendor will be worked on for 2020.
Requesting approval for payment of 2019 Membership Dues totaling $50.00 (with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor) as follows:
Hispanic Women Network of Texas for Andrea Valdez, County Extension Agent-Family & Community Health/County Administrator totaling $50.00 paid as a reimbursement to Ms. Valdez as she paid out of pocket. Hispanic Women Network of Texas was not an Hidalgo County Vendor at the time Ms. Valdez needed to become a member. Adding Hispanic Women Network of Texas as an Hidalgo County vendor will be worked on for 2020.
Attachments:
C.
AI-69197
Tax Office:
Requesting approval to pay 2019 membership dues for Texas Association of Appraisal Districts (TAAD) in the amount of $150.00 for Eva Mireles - (Req# 388734)
Requesting approval to pay 2019 membership dues for Texas Association of Appraisal Districts (TAAD) in the amount of $150.00 for Eva Mireles - (Req# 388734)
Attachments:
D.
AI-69199
District Clerk (1100):
Requesting approval to pay the following 2019 membership fees for District Clerk Laura Hinojosa, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor:
1) 2019 Texas Association of Domestic Relations Office (TADRO) $25.00 (req. no. 387831)
2) 2019 Texas District Court Alliance (TDCA) $50.00 (req. no. 387819)
Requesting approval to pay the following 2019 membership fees for District Clerk Laura Hinojosa, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and processing procedures are complete by the County Auditor:
1) 2019 Texas Association of Domestic Relations Office (TADRO) $25.00 (req. no. 387831)
2) 2019 Texas District Court Alliance (TDCA) $50.00 (req. no. 387819)
E.
AI-68910
Sheriff's Office (1100):
Requesting approval of requisition # 387717 for 2019 membership dues to the FBI LEEDA for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra in the amount of $50.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval of requisition # 387717 for 2019 membership dues to the FBI LEEDA for Sheriff J.E. "Eddie" Guerra in the amount of $50.00 with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
7.
Pct. #2:
A.
AI-68982
Authority to rescind the action taken by Commissioners Court on January 15, 2019 (AI#68498- related to a transfer of funds).
8.
Purchasing Dept - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
A.
AI-69224
County Court #7:
Approval of (1) 48 Month (Copier) Capital Lease with G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh USA, through Hidalgo County's participation/ membership with DIR Cooperative Contract (DIR-TSO-3041):
| REQ# | Months | Model | Monthly Payment |
| 388787 | 48 | (MPC4504EX) WILL BE REPLACED WITH (IMC4500) | $203.70 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-69230
Clarification on the following previously approved Agenda Items for G.E. Capital Information Technology Solutions, dba, Ricoh USA.(Under DIR Contract DIR-TSO-3041).
1. Auditors Office:
Clarification for AI-68780, Due to inventory depletion Copier Model# (MPC6004EX) will now be replaced with New Model# ( IMC6000)
2. Probate Court:
Clarification for AI-68809, Due to inventory depletion Copier Model# (MPC4504EX) will now be replaced with New Model# (IMC4500)
3. JP 4 PL 2
Clarification for AI-67618, Due to inventory depletion Copier Model# (MPC4504EX) will now be replace with New Model# (IMC4500)
Clarification for AI-68780, Due to inventory depletion Copier Model# (MPC6004EX) will now be replaced with New Model# ( IMC6000)
2. Probate Court:
Clarification for AI-68809, Due to inventory depletion Copier Model# (MPC4504EX) will now be replaced with New Model# (IMC4500)
3. JP 4 PL 2
Clarification for AI-67618, Due to inventory depletion Copier Model# (MPC4504EX) will now be replace with New Model# (IMC4500)
C.
AI-69184
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/Former Jail Site located at 207 E. Loeb St. in Edinburg, Tx" - Invoice #00021343 in the amount of $4,118.00
Attachments:
D.
AI-69177
Pct. 1 is requesting approval to pay invoice #00020849 in the amount of $27,855.00 for professional engineering services rendered in connection with the Sunset Park Operations Facility-WA#1, as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc.
Attachments:
E.
AI-69195
Requesting approval to pay invoice #00021345 to project engineer, Halff & Assoc. in the amount of $5,844.00 for services rendered in connection with the build back of Pct. 1 office complex-WA#1, as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc.
Attachments:
F.
AI-69174
Health Department:
Requesting authority to enter into an agreement for the Web-based inspection software with Netlucent, Inc. dba Ensemble Group for a total of 6 months in the amount of $ 1,999.68 through requisition #388291 with authority for County Judge to sign the agreement.
Attachments:
G.
AI-69191
Requesting approval to enter into a one (1) year Commercial Fire Monitoring Agreement in the amount of $479.88 per year with an automatic renewal under the same rates, terms and conditions with Triple R Fire and Safety, with authority for County Judge to execute agreements, for the following location: 1902 Joe Stephens in Weslaco Tx., commencing upon commissioners court approval.
Attachments:
H.
AI-69215
Pct. #1:
Approval of including, but not limited to the following:
1. Schedule A-1 Monthly Equipment Rental
2. Amendment No. 1 to Master Lease/Rental Agreement; and,
3. Power Take-Off [PTO] Maintenance Agreement,
as required by vendor, Rush Trucks [sent to HC after approval of the Master Lease/Rental Agreement CC/R-AI#68942 on 02-12-19] with authority for County Judge or CC Member to execute documents in connection with the short term lease of a grapple truck to address work stoppage for Pct. #1.
Approval of including, but not limited to the following:
1. Schedule A-1 Monthly Equipment Rental
2. Amendment No. 1 to Master Lease/Rental Agreement; and,
3. Power Take-Off [PTO] Maintenance Agreement,
as required by vendor, Rush Trucks [sent to HC after approval of the Master Lease/Rental Agreement CC/R-AI#68942 on 02-12-19] with authority for County Judge or CC Member to execute documents in connection with the short term lease of a grapple truck to address work stoppage for Pct. #1.
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 5th day of March, 2019
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on March 5, 2019.
Signed this 5th day of March 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 5th day of March, 2019
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on March 5, 2019.
Signed this 5th day of March 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy