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Minutes for CC CONSENT SPECIAL

SPECIAL MEETING - July 30, 2019

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 30th day of July 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 ELLIE 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:

    
AGENDA
CC REGULAR CONSENT
COMMISSIONERS' COURT
July 30, 2019
9:30 A.M.
                                          

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:


NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA

 

The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Commissioners' Court has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote.

The court moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of item 10. A. 1 and 2, 10. B., 11. A. and 11. E. to be pulled for further discussion.

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: 5 - 0 – Unanimously

 
1.
AI-71475
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.)
 
2.
 
Auditor's Office:
 
A.
AI-71476
Presentation of Fund Information Report
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-71208
Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Reports for the Months of April and May of 2019.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-71466
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the City of Alton 2018-2019 TIRZ payment, in the amount of $175,946.99, pursuant to the interlocal agreement between the City of Alton, Hidalgo County, and the Reinvestment Zone No. 1, City of Alton.
 
3.
 
2019 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-71520
Adult Probation - Hidalgo Co Drug Court (1289)
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-71519
Adult Probation - AIP (1289)
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-71499
2019 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-71498
2019 - DA FED SHRG (1252)
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-71378
2019 - WIC (1292)
 
F.
AI-71481
2019 - Constable Pct 1 (1100)
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-71485
2019 - Jail (1100)
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-71428
2019 - Constable Precinct 4 (1231)
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-71456
2019 - Fire Marshal (1100)
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-71464
2019 - Constable Pct 1 (1100)
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-71414
2019 - D.A. ASU (1281)
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-71380
2019 - D.A. CJD BPU (1281)
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-71403
2019 - D.A. CJD DVU (1281):
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-71394
2019 - JP Pct 3 Pl 2 (1100)
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-71405
2019 - District Clerk (1100)
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-71435
2019 - Health and Human Services Dept. / ELC (1293)
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-71409
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / BBHW (1293)
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-71398
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHEP (1293)
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-71392
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Child Health (1293)
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-71408
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / RLSS (1293)
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-71364
2019 - TXDOT Pct 1 M6W(US83-SH107) (1315)
Attachments:
 
V.
AI-71384
2019 - IT Department (1100)
Attachments:
 
W.
AI-71369
2019 - IT Department (1100)
Attachments:
 
X.
AI-71425
2019 - Pct.4 CO2019 (1355)
Attachments:
 
Y.
AI-71422
2019 - Pct.4 Rd. Maint (1200)
Attachments:
 
Z.
AI-71365
2019 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200)
Attachments:
 
AA.
AI-71363
2019 - Flood Ctrl Wtr Extract 2018 (1100)
Attachments:
 
BB.
AI-71366
2019 - CC5 (1100)
Attachments:
 
CC.
AI-71362
2019 - Economic Development (1100)
Attachments:
 
4.
 
2019 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-71525
CO2018B-Pct 2 Las Milpas Park CRC Youth Facility Prj (1353):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CO2018B-Pct 2 Hdlg CRC Youth Facility Prj into CO2018B-Pct 2 Las Milpas Park CRC Youth Facility Prj in the amount of $557,023.74 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-71472
Pct 2 Parks (1100):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation (prog. 001) to Pct 2 Parks (prog. 008) in the amount of 13,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-71521
13th CRT OF APP (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CO WIDE ADM-CONTINGENCY to 13 TH CRT OF APP-FURNITURE & FIXTURES in the amount of $2233.22 to fund the purchase of additional panels.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-71483
CO2017- Pct 2 N SJ Park Swimming Pool Project (1351):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CO2017-Pct 2 Indoor Baseball Park Project (prog. 155) into CO2017-Pct 2 N SJ Park Swimming Pool Project (prog. 148) in the amount of $3,290.94 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-71484
CO2016-Pct 2 N SJ Park Swimming Pool Project (1350):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CO2016-Pct 2 (prog. 112), into CO2016-Pct 2 N SJ Park Swimming Pool Project (prog. 148) in the amount of $7,195.00 to fund project expenditures.
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-71467
WIC (1292):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from WIC Department 350, Program 022 to Program 025 in the amount of $8,000 to budget cost on the SNAP-BF grant that ends 9-30-19.
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-71350
Pct. #1:
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from fund 1200 program 220 to program 005 in the amount of $2,720.66 to pay pending invoice.
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-71449
Pct 1 (1100):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 1 CRC, (prog. 050) to Pct. 1 Parks, (prog 013), in the amount of $2,000.00 to fund general supplies expenses.
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-71454
Criminal District Attorney (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Autopsies, program 003, to Criminal DA, program 002, in the amount of $ 20,982.56.
 
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-71442
430th Judicial District Court (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency to 430th Judicial District Court in the amount of $2,310.00 to fund Out of County Travel & Registration Fees.
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-71412
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Parks (program 009) to Pct.4 Emergency Srv Linn-SM (program 187) in the amount of $3,732.00 transfer will fund installation and fabrication of gate for the Linn Fire Station.
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-71415
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Rd. Maint. (program 007) to Pct.4 Drain Imprv. Prj (036) in the amount of $322,502.73 to fund operating expenditures. 
Attachments:
 
5.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-71432
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)
 
 
6.
 
Monthly Fee Reports:
 
A.
AI-71218
District Clerk   Fee monthly report for June 2019    $411,919.37
Attachments:
 
7.
 
Tax Refunds:
 
A.
AI-71420
ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
C7883-01-000-0001-00 CIELO PASO TIENDAS LP $12,182.05
C7883-01-000-0001-00 CIELO PASO TIENDAS LP $12,091.95
D8170-00-000-0001-00 PHILLIPS THOMAS F $2,541.78
D8170-00-000-0002-00 PHILLIPS THOMAS F $3,855.18
H1960-00-000-0001-00 THE HEIGHTS APARTMENTS $52,764.90
P7413-01-000-0003-00 PUENTE PARTNERS LP $8,204.38
P7413-01-000-0002-00 PUENTE PARTNERS LP $10,027.60
T2100-00-274-0007-14 NATIONAL TAX SEARCH LLC $13,885.50
 
B.
AI-71416
ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
M0150-00-076-0001-03 GIRASOL DEVELOPMENT GROUP LLC $3,376.78
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-71413
ACCOUNT NUMBER PAYER AMOUNT
E8465-99-000-0001-45 SOUNDSTREAM LAREDO INC $3,658.60
G1400-00-000-0030-02 CORELOGIC $2,842.92
J2120-00-000-0135-00 CORELOGIC $7,151.80
T3820-00-000-0022-00 CORELOGIC $6,937.67
T8310-00-000-0038-00 CORELOGIC $3,287.32
W0100-00-027-0007-13 DE ALBA BAKERY CONWAY, LLC $2,632.05
W3800-00-031-0000-05 FALCON INTERNATIONAL BANK $6,026.60
 
8.
 
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-71480
Public Affairs (1100):
Requesting approval to pay the 2019 NATOA Membership fee for Jaclyn Trevino in the amount of $725.00 (Requisition is #00397065) with the authority for County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-71491
Health & Human Services: 
Approval to pay the Texas Association of City & County Health Officials (TACCHO) membership for 2019-2020 year with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.  
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-71410
Requesting approval to pay Certification application fee for Rolando Casas, for Plan Examiner 1, payable to Texas Commission on Fire Protection, in the amount of $85.00, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.  Requisition# 398299.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-71376
Justice of the Peace Pct.3 Pl.2 (1100): 
Requesting approval for annual 2019 JPCA membership dues in the amount of $60.00 for Juan "J.J." Pena, Jr., Justice of the Peace, with authority of County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-71361
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 County & District Clerks' Association of Texas (CDCAT) $125.00 (req. no.398115)
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-71308
Public Defender's (1100):
Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association for Jose L. Bravo, First Asst. Public Defender; Sofia Kamal, Public Defender II; and Ashley Denise Mariscal, Public Defender II, in the total amount of $180.00 ($60.00 ea.) Requisition #397772, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit, and procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-71357
Requesting approval to pay Certification application fees for Eric Sanchez, Chief Deputy Fire Marshal, for Advanced Fire Inspector and Advanced Fire Investigator, payable to Texas Commission on Fire Protection, in the total amount of $170.00, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.  Requisition# 398097.
Attachments:
 
9.
 
County Judge's Office:
 
A.
AI-71266
Economic Development (1100):
Discussion, consideration, and approval of the Hidalgo County Small Town Economic Development Program's disbursement of payment in the amount of $20,000.00 to awarded recipient Cappadona Ranch.
Attachments:
 
10.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-71346
1.  Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $932,426.77 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 07/05/19 to 07/17/19.
07/05-10/19 $585,979.75
07/11-17/19 $346,447.02
TOTAL $932,426.77

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0 –Unanimously

Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from all discussions and/or actions on this item.

2.  Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0 –Unanimously

Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from all discussions and/or actions on this item.
 
B.
AI-71347
Self-Insured (2202):
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of July 1-15, 2019 in the amount of $44,874.94 and requesting approval of wire transfer.

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0 –Unanimously

Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from all discussions and/or actions on this item.
 
C.
 
Interfund transfers:
 
1.
AI-71426
Court Reporter Services (1239):
Approval of interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (1100) to Court Reporter Services (1239) in the amount of $30,000.00 to fund other professional services expenses.
 
11.
 
Purchasing Dept - Notes:
A. FOR ANY CONTRACTS(S) AWARDED AND APPROVED UNDER THIS AGENDA, EXECUTED COPIES OF THE CONTRACT(S) WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COUNTY INTRA-NET WEBSITE AND WILL BE FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL, FAX OR HAND DELIVERED TO HIDALGO COUNTY AUDITOR'S OFFICE.
B. ANY AND ALL REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT(S) APPROVED WILL BE SUBJECT TO COUNTY AUDITORS PROCESSING PROCEDURES INCLUDING AUTHORITY FOR COUNTY TREASURER TO ISSUE PAYMENT(S)/CHECK(S).
 
A.
AI-71527
Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided in the current agreement contract E-18-111-08-14 with Information Management Solutions, LLC for Hidalgo County under the same rates, terms and conditions so as to have no lapse in services while procurement process in completed this project.

Correction: for the record they will be attaching the current Court Certificate to the agenda and will also send a copy to the auditors office.

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: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
 
B.
AI-71504
Pursuant to provision #4 of the current agreements with The Storage House approval to issue/send the required ten (10) days of Notice of Termination for all ten (10) rental agreements for storage units rented for PCT 1 to store those items that needed to be removed to vacate the offices due to the June 2018 Rain Event through R-AI #65510 by CC 07-03-18.
 
C.
AI-71303
Authority to advertise and approval of draft procurement packet for Security Guard Services with authority to re-advertise if and when required or necessary.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-71471
County Wide:
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year extension [under the same rates, terms and conditions] with Terra Firma Materials, LLC as provided in the current contract agreement C-18-101-07-31- "Hot Mix Cold Laid"(On an as needed basis). 
 
E.
AI-71473
Approval to exercise the one (1) year extension as provided under Article 3 of the original contract #17-060-06-13 between Hidalgo County and Holt Texas, LTD. for Service & Maintenance of Generators - Sheriff's Office under the same terms and conditions effective August 12, 2019, through August 11, 2020, subject to submittal of HB1295.

Correction: Court Certificate of Liability Insurance was added to the Drainage District agenda instead of Commissioners Court agenda correction will be made and will also be sent to the auditors office.

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: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
 
F.
AI-71399
Public Affairs Division:
Approval of one (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);
 
Requisition# Months  Model Monthly Payment
397482 48 IMC4500 $281.68
 
G.
AI-71448
Approval of payment of Invoice #10621 in the amount of $4,220.00 submitted by the project engineer, Quintanilla, Headley and Associates, Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-17-238-08-22 (WA#2), for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project.
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-71185
1.  Requesting authority to advertise (including the authority to re-advertise) in the event that no bids are received and/or are rejected and the project is still required) and approval of procurement packet (i.e., specifications, legal notice, etc.) as attached hereto for Hidalgo County-SS-1 Emulsified Asphalt and Delivery Services-Hidalgo County 2019-120. 
 
2.  Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day extension at the same rates, terms and conditions for “Hidalgo County SS-1 Emulsified Asphalt and Delivery Services contract #C-18-100-06-05 with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, Inc. [from 08-20-19 to 10-19-19] so as to have no lapse in services while procurement process is completed.
 
I.
AI-71402
County Wide:
Requesting authority to exercise the final year extension [as provided under the current agreement under the same rates,terms and conditions] with Center for Disease Detection, LLC, C-17-153-08-08-"Laboratory Services" for Hidalgo County effective 11/30/19 - 11/29/20
 
J.
AI-71374
Health Department:
Approval of alarm permit application as required from the City of Pharr Police Department with authority for Executive Officer or authorized official to sign including authority for County Treasurer to issue check, after review and audit procedures are completed by County Auditor
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-71372
County Wide:
Requesting authority to exercise the final year extension  [under the same rates,terms and conditions] with ABM Janitorial Services-South Central, Inc. as provided in the current contract agreement C-17-061-10-10-  "Custodial Services for Administration Building in Edinburg, TX" 
 
L.
AI-71367
County Wide:
Requesting authority to exercise the final year extension [under the same rates, terms and conditions] with Lewis & Ellis, Inc. as provided in the current contract agreement C-16-215-12-06- "Actuarial Consulting Services for Part I - GASB 43 and/or OPEB Valuation Analyses and Part II- Health Benefits Reserve Analysis". 
 
M.
AI-71254
Approval to exercise the second (2) one (1) year extension [of four (4) possible] as provided under the current agreement between HIdalgo County with BIC Development Corp. #E-18-119-04-17 for the: "Lease of Office Space - WIC Program - Edinburg Administration Office"  under the same rates, terms and conditions. 
 
N.
AI-71301
Requesting approval of invoice #40068 under Work Authorization #7 in the amount of $2,531.84 under "on call" agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC (C-17-243-09-05) for "engineering services" to provide "Preliminary Design and Construction Phase Services for the County Service Facility", located in Hidalgo County Precinct 4.
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-71318
County Wide:
1.Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year extension term [two (2) possible] under the same rates,terms and conditions with Mid Valley Pest Control, LLC as provided in the current contract agreement C-18-056A1-08-28- "Pest Control Services" (On an as needed basis);

2.Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year extension term [two (2) possible] under the same rates,terms and conditions with Robert Sanchez d/b/a Kill- A-Bug Pest Control as provided in the current contract agreement C-18-056A2-08-28- "Pest Control Services" (On an as needed basis).
 
P.
AI-71327
County Wide: 
Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day grace period extension as provided in the current service contract E-18-109-07-31 with Thyssenkrupp Elevator Corporation for the purposes of "Maintenance & Repair for Elevators Located In County Owned Buildings" under the same rates, terms and conditions effective 08/15/19 and expires 10/13/19 while procurement process is completed.
 
Q.
AI-71196
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e. specifications/requirements, legal notice, draft service contract etc.) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Clerk's Office - "Records Management & Document Imaging Process" RFP No 2019-187-00-00-MEG. including the re-advertisement of the project if/when necessary and/or required.
 
R.
AI-71385
Approval of the addition/deletion of fuel card users including, but not limited to the following:
1. Hidalgo County District Attorneys' Office - add fuel card users
2. Hidalgo Country Adult Probation Department - delete fuel card user
3. Hidalgo County Head start Program - add fuel card users
 
S.
AI-71523
Approval of the addition of a fuel card user including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Hidalgo County Adult Probation Department - fuel card user
 
Attachments:
There being no further business to come before said

Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the

Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.


Dated this the 30th day of July, 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 July 30, 2019.

Signed this 30th day of July 2019




ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County


By: ____________________________
(Seal) Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy