SPECIAL MEETING - August 20, 2019
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 20th day of August 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:
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AGENDA CC REGULAR CONSENT COMMISSIONERS' COURT August 20, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 8. A. and 8. B. 1 and 2 to be pulled for further discussion.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
1.
AI-71864
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.
AI-71865
Presentation of Fund Information Report
3.
2019 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-71862
2019 - Pct 1 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-71844
2019 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-71831
2019 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
D.
AI-71846
2019- Pct 4 Road Maint (1200)
Attachments:
E.
AI-71848
2019 - 206TH DC (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-71853
2019 - Auditor's Office (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-71835
2019 - 370TH DC (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-71836
2019 - Sheriff's CCP59 - (1227)
Attachments:
I.
AI-71829
2019 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
Attachments:
J.
AI-71824
2019 - WIC Adm (1292)
Attachments:
K.
AI-71807
2019 - Sheriff's Office (1100)
Attachments:
L.
AI-71811
2019 - Tax Office (1100)
Attachments:
M.
AI-71805
2019 - Co. Comm. (1100)
Attachments:
N.
AI-71804
2019 - Executive Office (1100)
Attachments:
O.
AI-71753
2019 - Fire Marshal (1100)
Attachments:
P.
AI-71754
2019 - Jail (1100)
Attachments:
Q.
AI-71756
2019 - Safety Division (1100)
Attachments:
R.
AI-71758
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TX Healthy (1293)
Attachments:
S.
AI-71761
2019 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100)
Attachments:
T.
AI-71780
2019 - Adult Probation - AIP (1289)
Attachments:
U.
AI-71787
2019 - Sheriff's Federal Sharing - US Justice (Fund 1229)
Attachments:
V.
AI-71798
2019 - County Treasurer (1100)
Attachments:
W.
AI-71799
2019 - County Court-At-Law No. 1 (1100)
Attachments:
X.
AI-71800
2019 - Bail Bond Board (1100)
Attachments:
Y.
AI-71749
2019 - County Judge (1100)
Attachments:
4.
2019 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-71857
District Attorney's Office (1100):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from program 013 (DA CIVIL LITIGATION) to program 002 (CRIM DA) in the amount of $2,119.09.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from program 013 (DA CIVIL LITIGATION) to program 002 (CRIM DA) in the amount of $2,119.09.
Attachments:
B.
AI-71859
Facilities Mgmt-Security Div. (1100):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (prog. 002) to Facilities Mgmt-Security Div. (prog. 053) in the amount of $19,865.79 to fund operating expenses.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (prog. 002) to Facilities Mgmt-Security Div. (prog. 053) in the amount of $19,865.79 to fund operating expenses.
Attachments:
C.
AI-71785
Pct 1:
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from fund (1200) program (004) to (005) in the amount of $8,800.00, needed to repair units/equipment.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from fund (1200) program (004) to (005) in the amount of $8,800.00, needed to repair units/equipment.
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-71781
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:
6.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-71826
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| A6095.00.000.0017.00 | LERETA FOR SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING | $5,617.72 |
| E5562.00.000.009A.00 | AGUA SANTA LLC | $4,483.54 |
| H0423.00.000.0033.00 | MR.COOPER C/O LERETA, LLC | $3,500.00 |
| H0423.00.000.0034.00 | MR.COOPER C/O LERETA, LLC | $3,500.00 |
| S1810.01.000.0015.00 | CORELOGIC | $5,809.56 |
| W0100.00.033.0008.14 | MR.COOPER C/O LERETA, LLC | $2,850.49 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-71784
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| D6435.01.001.0018.00 | WELLS FARGO | $3,017.46 |
Attachments:
7.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-71806
Sheriff's Department:
Requesting approval of requisition #399683 for 2019 Swat Team Membership dues to the National Tactical Officers Association in the amount of $150.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue a payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval of requisition #399683 for 2019 Swat Team Membership dues to the National Tactical Officers Association in the amount of $150.00 with authority for County Treasurer to issue a payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-71795
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay the following application fees, payable to Texas Commission on Fire Protection, in the total amount of $340.00, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Requisition #399624.
1.) Plan Examiner 1 Certification Application for Eric L. Sanchez
2.) Fire and Life Safety Educator 1 Certification Application for Eric L. Sanchez
3.) Intermediate Fire Inspector Certification Application for Homero Garza
4.) Plan Examiner 1 Certification Application for Homero Garza
Requesting approval to pay the following application fees, payable to Texas Commission on Fire Protection, in the total amount of $340.00, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Requisition #399624.
1.) Plan Examiner 1 Certification Application for Eric L. Sanchez
2.) Fire and Life Safety Educator 1 Certification Application for Eric L. Sanchez
3.) Intermediate Fire Inspector Certification Application for Homero Garza
4.) Plan Examiner 1 Certification Application for Homero Garza
Attachments:
C.
AI-71779
County Auditor:
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) for Leticia Chavez, Director of Audit Division for the Hidalgo County Auditor's Office, in the total amount of $195.00 (Requisition #399544) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership dues to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) for Leticia Chavez, Director of Audit Division for the Hidalgo County Auditor's Office, in the total amount of $195.00 (Requisition #399544) with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue a check after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
8.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-71841
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 August 1-15, 2019 in the amount of $46,304.51 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from all discussions and/or actions on this item.
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.
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
Attachments:
B.
AI-71794
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,376,243.65 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 08/01/19 to 08/14/19.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from all discussions and/or actions on this item.
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
| 08/01-07/19 | $ 716,473.72 |
| 08/08-14/19 | $ 659,769.93 |
| TOTAL | $1,376,243.65 |
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from all discussions and/or actions on this item.
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
Attachments:
C.
AI-71788
Approval to transfer funds to the District Clerk's and County Clerk's custodial accounts related to Rochester Armored Car Co incident in the amount of $81,466.41.
9.
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-71776
BCAP/PCT.1
Requesting acceptance and approval of INV# 19083 in the amount of $4,142.16 as submitted by Javier Hinojosa Engineering for professional engineering services under contract C-CAP-18-051-02-27 for Precinct 1 - Barboza Lopez #2 Subdivision.B.
AI-71789
Requesting approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by Javier Hinojosa Engineering for professional engineering services under contract C-19-243-07-16.
| Invoice No. | Date | Project | Amount | PO No. |
| 19081 | 8-13-19 | Tom Gill Rd.& Mile 51/2 Turning Lanes | $ 5,980.00 | 802548 |
| 19082 | 8-13-19 | Inspiration Rd. Paving Improvements | $42,276.00 | 802547 |
Attachments:
C.
AI-71786
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoice listed below submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC for engineering services provided for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Structural Assessment at Jail Kitchen project:
| Invoice Date | Invoice # | Amount | PO # |
| 08/01/19 | 40071 | $5,419.99 | 802409 |
Attachments:
D.
AI-71772
Requesting clarification on AI-71275 (CC approved 07/16/19) for "On-Call" Professional Engineering Services Contract with B2Z Engineering, LLC to insert Exhibit "D" Fee Schedule in the contract.
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 20th day of August, 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 August 20, 2019.
Signed this 20th day of August 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 20th day of August, 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 August 20, 2019.
Signed this 20th day of August 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy