SPECIAL MEETING - September 3, 2019
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 3rd day of September 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 September 3, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 items 3. B., 4. A., 9. B., 9. C., 8. B. 1 and 2 to be pulled for further discussion.
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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
1.
AI-72075
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-72076
Presentation of Fund Information Report
3.
2019 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-72059
2019 - Constable Pct. 3 (1284)
Attachments:
B.
AI-72070
2019 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100)
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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI-72041
2019 - CW Mech Shop (1200)
Attachments:
D.
AI-72037
2019 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
E.
AI-72053
2019 - Sheriff's Office (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-71996
2019 - Pct.4 ICA UT Health (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-72005
2019 - Pct.4 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-71990
2019 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200)
Attachments:
I.
AI-72050
2019 - Pct 1 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
J.
AI-72023
2019 - Pct 1 Adm (1200)
Attachments:
K.
AI-72031
2019 - Pct 1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
L.
AI-72012
2019 - Pct 1 CRC (1100)
Attachments:
M.
AI-72004
2019 - 275th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
N.
AI-72006
2019 - Jail (1100)
Attachments:
O.
AI-72011
2019 - IT Department (1100 C.W.)
Attachments:
P.
AI-72007
2019- 389th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
Q.
AI-72000
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept./ TB Control (1293)
Attachments:
R.
AI-72001
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TECE (1293)
Attachments:
S.
AI-71997
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. - TB Fed (1293)
Attachments:
T.
AI-71983
2019 - DBM W/C Division (2202)
Attachments:
U.
AI-72047
2019 - Auditor's Office (1100)
Attachments:
V.
AI-72024
2019 - District Clerk (1100)
Attachments:
W.
AI-72021
2019 - Constable Pct. 2 (1100)
Attachments:
4.
2019 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-72073
Nuisance Abatement (1100): Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to Nuisance Abatement in the total amount of $3,000.00 to fund employee code enf. II training and for future advertisement.
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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI-72056
Pct. 3 (CO2017)
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer within CO2017 from programs (123,130) to program (127) in the amount of $453,332.58 to fund Mechanic Shop improvements.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer within CO2017 from programs (123,130) to program (127) in the amount of $453,332.58 to fund Mechanic Shop improvements.
C.
AI-72022
Pct 1:
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from fund (1100) program (013) to (001) in the amount of $2,200.00, needed for general supplies and bottled water cooler rental.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from fund (1100) program (013) to (001) in the amount of $2,200.00, needed for general supplies and bottled water cooler rental.
Attachments:
D.
AI-72018
Pct 1 Adm.:
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 1 Rd. Maint, prog. 005, to Pct. 1 Adm., prog. 004, in the amount of $5,208.00 to fund repair & maintenance services.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 1 Rd. Maint, prog. 005, to Pct. 1 Adm., prog. 004, in the amount of $5,208.00 to fund repair & maintenance services.
Attachments:
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-72015
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-72058
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| 10038-00-000-0244-30 | LONE STAR NATIONAL BANK | $2,698.03 |
| M2450-99-003-0102-12 | TCL | $4,028.12 |
| T1815-99-000-002A-00 | COMPASS BANK | $4,232.33 |
| T2651-99-000-0001-00 | COMPASS BANK | $2,609.06 |
| W3630-02-001-0006-00 | FLAGSTAR BANK | $2,626.15 |
Attachments:
B.
AI-72033
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| S2547-00-000-0001-00 | CORELOGIC COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE | $8,280.73 |
Attachments:
7.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-71994
Requesting approval to pay Certification application fee and applicable late fees for Herman D. Perez, for ARS, payable to Texas Commission on Fire Protection, in the amount of $150.00, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Requisition# 400340.
Attachments:
B.
AI-71978
DBM:
Requesting approval to pay membership due in the amount of $75.00 to the Texas Chapter Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) for Jose Jackson, W/C Specialist I, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay membership due in the amount of $75.00 to the Texas Chapter Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) for Jose Jackson, W/C Specialist I, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
8.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-72068
Constable Pct. 1 & Constable Pct. 3 TAMU-Security (1285):
Approval of 2019 interfund transfer in the amount of $12,317.00 for Constable Pct. 1 and Constable Pct. 3 to fund overtime and related fringes in relation to the Interlocal Agreement with Texas A & M University Kingsville.
Approval of 2019 interfund transfer in the amount of $12,317.00 for Constable Pct. 1 and Constable Pct. 3 to fund overtime and related fringes in relation to the Interlocal Agreement with Texas A & M University Kingsville.
Attachments:
B.
AI-72030
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $1,035,696.80 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 08/15/19 to 08/28/19.
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from all discussions and/or actions on these item.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
| 08/15-21/19 | $ 604,353.82 |
| 08/22-28/19 | $ 431,342.98 |
| TOTAL | $1,035,696.80 |
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from all discussions and/or actions on these item.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
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-71080
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet as attached hereto for: "Printing and Mailing of Post Cards (courtesy/scofflaw notices)"-RFB: 2019-149-09-25-TDL including the re-advertising of project if/when necessary/required.
B.
AI-72052
BCAP/PCT. 4
Requesting acceptance and approve of INV# 10675 in the amount of $6,420.00 as submitted by project engineer, Qunintaniila/Headley and Associates for professional services in connection Contract #C-CAP-18-035-04-10/WA#1-Green Valley Dev. Subdivision located in Pct. 4.
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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
C.
AI-72032
BCAP/PCT.1
Requesting acceptance and approval of payment for Invoice #19091 in the amount of $778.17 as submitted by project engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering for professional services under Contract# C-CAP-18-051-02-27 WA# 1.- Val Verde North Subdivision Pct. 1.
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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
D.
AI-72036
Approval of the following invoice (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted contractor; Texas Cordia Construction LLC.
| Invoice No. | Invoice Date | Project | Invoice Amount | P.O. Number |
| 19 | 09/29/2019 | 10th St Extension Project | $48,229.23 | 774917 |
Attachments:
E.
AI-72029
Approval to amend the previously approved item to purchase promotional items pursuant to the Texas Constitution, Art. 3, Sec. 52 (a), to include challenge coin boxes and spin wheel product for the period of FY 2019. The District Attorney's Office participates in and conducts, throughout the year, numerous conferences, meetings, career days, career fairs, health fairs, awareness events, trainings, instructional workshops, various committee meetings and orientations that focus on the criminal justice system and victims' services as well as careers in those fields.
Attachments:
F.
AI-71938
Approval to exercise the County's final one (1) year renewal option [under the same rates, terms and conditions] as provided under Contract E-18-125-09-25 with Julcar, LLC, for "Lease Office Space-McAllen" for WIC Program upon approval, new extension will be Contract E-19-176-08-27.
Attachments:
G.
AI-72010
Approval of the addition of fuel card/users including, but not limited to, the following
1. Hidalgo County Facilities Management - fuel card users
2. Hidalgo County Head Start Program - fuel card users
3. Hidalgo County Budget & Management Workers Comp. - EL fuel card
1. Hidalgo County Facilities Management - fuel card users
2. Hidalgo County Head Start Program - fuel card users
3. Hidalgo County Budget & Management Workers Comp. - EL fuel card
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 3rd day of September, 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 September 3, 2019.
Signed this 3rd day of September 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 3rd day of September, 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 September 3, 2019.
Signed this 3rd day of September 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy