REGULAR MEETING - July 23, 2019
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 23rd day of July A.D., 2019, there was begun and held a REGULAR 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:
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AGENDA CC REGULAR HIDALGO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING July 23, 2019 2:00 P.M. |
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NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR 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
Judge Richard Cortez called the meeting to order at 2:08 p.m.
All Commissioners were present for roll call.
Judge Richard Cortez called the meeting to order at 2:08 p.m.
All Commissioners were present for roll call.
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
The court was led by Veteran Staff Sergeant Samuel Perez Jr., from the United States Air Force, the entire court recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The court was led by Veteran Staff Sergeant Samuel Perez Jr., from the United States Air Force, the entire court recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
3.
Prayer
Opening prayer was offered by Julia Sullivan.
Judge Richard Cortez recessed Commissioner Court at 2:10 p.m. The Court moved back to Workshop.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Opening prayer was offered by Julia Sullivan.
Judge Richard Cortez recessed Commissioner Court at 2:10 p.m. The Court moved back to Workshop.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Judge Richard Cortez reconvened Commissioners Court at 2:46 p.m.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The court moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of item 5. A. 1 d. to be pulled for further discussion.
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: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Judge Richard Cortez reconvened Commissioners Court at 2:46 p.m.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The court moved to approve the consent agenda with the exception of item 5. A. 1 d. to be pulled for further discussion.
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: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
5.
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.
Hidalgo County
1.
AI-71343
Action to accept, include and complete [any and all discussed items during the Workshop of 7-23-19] for the Request for Proposal Project titled: HC-Third Party Administration, Individual Stop Loss for Self Funded Medical Plan, Prescription Benefit Management Services, Group Term Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Employee Assistance Program, aka, HC Group Health Plan with authority to proceed to advertise.
Proceed to advertise with option 1 directly being thru carriers and Option 2 the Court will have the ultimate selection of agent or agents. The number of agents will be determined by the Court at a later time if they decide to have agents; however the carriers will have to list a minimum of 3 agents.
Motion to approve as presented in Workshop.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Proceed to advertise with option 1 directly being thru carriers and Option 2 the Court will have the ultimate selection of agent or agents. The number of agents will be determined by the Court at a later time if they decide to have agents; however the carriers will have to list a minimum of 3 agents.
Motion to approve as presented in Workshop.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
2.
AI-71360
Discussion and action in connection with the following contracts for services:
A. E-18-115-07-28 electric energy;
Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu's motions for the Court to go out for consultants subject to legal review; also to send out notice to current vendor which will also be subject to legal review.
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: 5 - 0 –Unanimously
B. E-18-160-06-05 group health plan.
Item placed on the agenda by Judge Richard Cortez to give those commissioners who were not present during the previous meeting to discuss any concerns they might have with the health plan.
Commissioner Joe Flores requested to have a committee appointed so they can look over the RFP. The committee will consist of: the Chief of Staffs, Flora, Sergio Cruz, Raul Silguero, and Angelica Tapia.
No action to be taken on this item.
A. E-18-115-07-28 electric energy;
Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu's motions for the Court to go out for consultants subject to legal review; also to send out notice to current vendor which will also be subject to legal review.
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: 5 - 0 –Unanimously
B. E-18-160-06-05 group health plan.
Item placed on the agenda by Judge Richard Cortez to give those commissioners who were not present during the previous meeting to discuss any concerns they might have with the health plan.
Commissioner Joe Flores requested to have a committee appointed so they can look over the RFP. The committee will consist of: the Chief of Staffs, Flora, Sergio Cruz, Raul Silguero, and Angelica Tapia.
No action to be taken on this item.
6.
Open Forum
Fern McClaugherty had concerns on tax increases due to Bond sales and salary increases.
Maria Landeros, from Arise, raised concerns for the lack of translation services available during the meetings. She comes before the Court to request monies for lighting infrastructure in the colonias.
Fern McClaugherty had concerns on tax increases due to Bond sales and salary increases.
Maria Landeros, from Arise, raised concerns for the lack of translation services available during the meetings. She comes before the Court to request monies for lighting infrastructure in the colonias.
Attachments:
7.
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:.
No action taken on this item.
Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:.
No action taken on this item.
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
8.
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)
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)
9.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same
B.
Pending and/or potential litigation
10.
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.
11.
Open Session:
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
12.
Adjourn
Judge Richard Cortez adjourned the meeting at 3:27 p.m.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Judge Richard Cortez adjourned the meeting at 3:27 p.m.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 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 23rd 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 23, 2019.
Signed this 23rd 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
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 23rd 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 23, 2019.
Signed this 23rd 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