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Minutes for CC CONSENT AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

SPECIAL MEETING - September 10, 2019

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 10th 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:

    
AGENDA
CC REGULAR CONSENT
COMMISSIONERS' COURT
September 10, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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.E., 5.A., 7.A.2., 9.A.,10.R., and 10.S. to be pulled for further discussion.

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: 5 - 0 -Unanimously

 
1.
AI-72209
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-72208
Presentation of Fund Information Report
 
3.
 
2019 Intradepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-72207
2019 - Civil Service (1100)
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-72202
2019 - DA CIVIL LITIGATION (1100)
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-72203
2019 - CRIM DA (1100)
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-72198
2019 - 92nd DC (1100)
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-72181
2019 - CO2018B-Pct 2 Hdlg All Inclusive Park (1353)

No action to be taken on this item.
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-72186
2019 - DA CCP59 (1223)
Attachments:
 
G.
AI-72167
2019 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
 
H.
AI-72148
2019 - Nuisance Abatement Division (1100)
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-72168
2019 - Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service (1100)
Attachments:
 
J.
AI-72145
2019 - Purchasing Department (1100)
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-72153
2019 - IT Department (1242 Just Crt Tech)
Attachments:
 
L.
AI-72132
2019 - IT Department (1100)
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-72146
2019 - IT Department (1100 I.T. )
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-72126
2019 - Pct 1 R&B (1200)
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-72147
2019 - Pct 1 Parks (1100)
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-72139
2019 - Pct 1 Adm. (1200)
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-72170
2019 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100)
Attachments:
 
R.
AI-72142
2019 - Constable Precinct 4 2018 OPSG (1284)
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-72116
2019 - Pct.4 CO2019A (1355)
Attachments:
 
T.
AI-72135
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / IMM (1293)
Attachments:
 
U.
AI-72118
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / T.B. State (1293)
Attachments:
 
V.
AI-72100
2019 - Constable Precinct 4 (1231)
Attachments:
 
W.
AI-72017
FY 2018 - Sheriff's Office OPSG (1284)
Attachments:
 
X.
AI-72098
2019 - Fire Marshal (1100)
Attachments:
 
Y.
AI-72091
2019 - Public Defender's (1100)
Attachments:
 
Z.
AI-72092
2019 - Executive Office (1100)
Attachments:
 
AA.
AI-72087
2019 - BCAP PCT. 1 (1312)
 
BB.
AI-72081
2019 - 449th District Court (1100)
Attachments:
 
4.
 
2019 Interdepartmental transfers:
 
A.
AI-72090
Pct 1:
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from fund (1200) program (004) to (005) in the amount of $8,694.21, needed to purchase parts for repairs and maintenance of equipment/trucks.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-72180
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 673.76 to fund operating expenditures.
Attachments:
 
5.
 
Planning Department:
 
A.
AI-72141
Reimbursement of Financial Guarantee
A. Valadez #2 Subdivision - Pct. 4 (Adolfo Valadez) (Mile 20 Road & Val Verde Road)
*Reimbursement request: $6,000.00 for (4) OSSF’s

Judge Richard Cortez seeks clarification on the amount ($1,500) for the septic tanks.  Mr. Olivarez was not present for clarification; however, Valde Guerra stated he would follow up to assure the amount was correct.

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 
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-72107
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.
 
County Judge's Office:
 
A.
AI-72182
Approval of a Proclamation Declaring October 2019 as Manufacturing Month in Hidalgo County.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-72183
Approval of a Proclamation Declaring September 2019 as Valley Voter Awareness Month.
Attachments:
 
7.
 
Executive Office:
 
A.
AI-72190
1. Approval to accept partial insurance settlement check related to storm damages to County property (Precinct 1) during the June rain event from:
a. Lexington Insurance in the amount of $79,031.64
b. Westchester Insurance in the amount of $52,687.76

2. Approval of 2019 certification of revenues by County Auditor of funds received from partial insurance settlement checks in the total amount of $ 131,851.40 related to storm damages to County property (Precinct 1) during the June rain event and appropriation of the same.

Correction on amount: $131,719.40 not $131,851.40.

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 
 
8.
 
Membership Dues/Certifications:
 
A.
AI-72169
92nd DC:
Requesting approval to pay membership dues in the amount of $75.00 to the Texas Association for Court Administration for Pete Lobato,  with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. (Req. #401046)
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-72137
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay for an Active Membership for the International Association of Arson Investigators for Oscar Lopez, Deputy Fire Marshal, for 10/1/19-10/1/20, in the total amount of $100.00 for the year, with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.  Requisition# 400963.
Attachments:
 
C.
AI-72082
Fire Marshal:
Requesting approval to pay required certification renewal fees in the total amount of $600.00 payable to Texas Commission on Fire Protection for Hidalgo County Fire Marshal's Office employees and Auxiliary Deputies with authorization for County Treasurer to issue payment once auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.  Requisition# 400764
Attachments:
 
9.
 
Budget & Management:
 
A.
AI-72117
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 16-31, 2019 in the amount of $52,031.60 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 
 
10.
 
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-72136
PCT. #1 (1315):
Requesting approval to pay invoice #11327766 in the amount of $46,417.60 for Mile 6 Project (M11-SH107) - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI-72197
Requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) day extension for contract No. E-18-229-09-25 for “Security Guard Services” while procurement process is completed and processed, at the same rates, terms and conditions.  Extension effective October 19, 2019 through December 18, 2019.
 
C.
AI-72196
Pct. 1 (1351):
Requesting approval to pay invoice #00028031 in the amount of $19,950.12 for professional engineering services rendered in connection with the Precinct 1 Administration building-Emergency Generator-WA# 2, as submitted by Halff Associates, Inc.
Attachments:
 
D.
AI-72188
Approval of Application for Payment No. 01 in the amount of $69,786.45 to Erickson Construction, LLC. for the "Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project GMP Amendment #1", through Contract# C-17-324-07-17, and as certified for payment by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC.
Attachments:
 
E.
AI-72185
Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $256,040.29 for the Pct 2 Regional Linear Park Project - Phase II submitted by contractor, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC through Contract C-18-199-02-12 and reviewed by the project engineer, Saul R. Munoz, P.E.
Attachments:
 
F.
AI-72165
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects:
Project Name Invoice Date Invoice #      Amount  PO#
Regional Linear Park Project (WA#6) 08/31/19 11327743 $    1,195.05 745253
Regional Linear Park Project (WA#8) 08/31/19 11327744 $    7,519.90 759102
Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#1) 08/31/19 11327757 $    5,543.59 732294
Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#2) 08/31/19 11327758 $  67,719.03 796794
Cesar Chavez Road Project (WA#3) 08/31/19 11327759 $  27,055.46 795673
SH 107/BUS 281 Roadway & Drainage
Improvement Project
08/31/19 11327760 $  19,785.90 750481
Regional Linear Park Project (WA#10) 08/31/19 11327779 $    6,135.10 779803
 
G.
AI-72143
Requesting approval of payment for the following invoices listed below submitted by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., for engineering services provided for Pct 2 Projects:
Project Name        Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO#
Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project 09/03/19 20167 $  1,825.57 767363
Las Milpas Road Project 09/03/19 20168 $24,595.74 777422
Off-System Bridge Traffic Devices Project 09/03/19 20169 $  1,082.39 782931
N. San Juan Park Swimming Pool Project 09/03/19 20170 $  7,324.75 782815
Regional Linear Park Project-Phase II 09/03/19 20171 $45,791.36 790326
Valle Alto Park Youth Facility Project 09/03/19 20173 $  3,009.98 792886
Dicker Road Project 09/03/19 20174 $14,102.43 803856
 
H.
AI-72130
Approval of payment of Invoice #076-01 in the amount of $12,687.00 submitted by the project engineer, Cruz-Hogan Consultants Inc., for engineering services provided under Contract C-17-276-11-07 (WA#1), for the Pct 2 Moore Road Project.
Attachments:
 
I.
AI-71988
Requesting authority to enter into one (1) year Fax Service Agreements with Copy Graphics, Inc. for two (2) Canon LC 2050P, and one (1) Canon LC-650i fax machines at $195.00 (per machine/year). 
 
J.
AI-72134
PCT. #1 (1353):
Requesting approval to pay invoice # 11327750 in the amount of $48,380.14 for FM 88 Project (5th St.-FM 1925) - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Attachments:
 
K.
AI-72138
PCT. #1 (1315):
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for engineering services rendered in connection with Mile 6 (M9-M11) Project as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.:
Project PO Number Inv. Date Inv. Number Inv. Amt.
WA#1 764347 08/31/19 11327776 $11,784.00
WA#2 779197 08/31/19 11327777 $4,030.40
 
L.
AI-72140
PCT. #1:
Requesting approval to pay invoice #11327768 in the amount of $103,799.82 for Mile 10 Project (M6-FM1015) - WA#1, as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Attachments:
 
M.
AI-72131
PCT. #1:
Requesting approval to pay the following invoices for FM 1015 Project as submitted by contracted project engineer, L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc.:
Project PO Number Inv. Date Inv. Number Inv. Amount
WA#1 785461 08/31/19 11327767 $53,552.37
WA#2 793535 08/31/19 11327769 $15,328.01
Attachments:
 
N.
AI-72109
Approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted project engineer; L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. & B2Z Engineering.
 
Invoice No. Invoice Date Project Invoice Amount P.O. Number
40072 09/3/2019 Memorial Park $4,190.30 767241
11327762 08/31/2019 FM 1925 WA#1 $5,232.01 739761
11327761 08/31/2019 FM1925 (10th to McColl) $2,046.83 725312
11327748 08/31/2019 10th St Extension Project $18,306.58 700265
11327752 08/31/2019 Mile 5 Project WA#1 $7,200.00 740893
11327763 08/31/2019 FM2220 Ware Rd. Project $6,134.44 728311
11327774 08/31/2019 Cesar Chavez Re-Alignment WA#1 $695.00 783997
Attachments:
 
O.
AI-72113
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 #
 09/03/19  40074  $1,107.22  802409
Attachments:
 
P.
AI-72103
Requesting approval of the following invoices (for processing and payment) as submitted by contracted/project engineer L&G Consulting Engineers Inc.:
Invoice No. Date Project PO No. Amount
11327751 8-31-19 FM 676 (SH 107 to Taylor Rd.) 745880 $7,200.00
11327773 8-31-19 Veterans Blvd. WA #3 772041 $60,087.50
11327756 8-31-19 Veterans Blvd. WA #2 763269 $510.00
11327754 8-31-19 Mile 3 Project WA #6 784305 $28,350.00
11327747 8-31-19 Mile 3 Section II WA #5 773904 $9,000.00
11327772 8-31-19 Mile 3 Project WA #4 771660 $15,782.50
11327753 8-31-19 Mile 3 Project WA #2 720579 $13,100.00
11327771 8-31-19 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #4 779844 $21,452.00
11327770 8-31-19 FM 494 Shary Rd. WA #3 772303 $7,553.00
11327746 8-31-19 FM 681 Project 625225 $433.02
11327745 8-31-19 FM 681 Project 625224 $662.26
11327782 8-31-19 Liberty Rd. Project WA #4 735736 $13,982.50
Attachments:
 
Q.
AI-72097
Public Defenders Office:
Requesting the removal of fixed assets in Exhibit A from the Hidalgo County's Inventory List. All supporting documents are attached.
 
R.
AI-72094
Executive Office - Traffic Engineering:
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice for representation at HCMPO Policy & HCMPO Technical Meetings with authority for County Treasurer to issue payment after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor:
Vendor Invoice Date Invoice # Amount PO#
L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. 8/31/19 11327764 $12,577.44 793270

Judge Richard Cortez seeks clarification on this item.  Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu informs the Court this is just an invoice.

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
Attachments:
 
S.
AI-72154
Approval to exercise the County's option to utilize it's first (1st) year renewal/extension term under contract C-17-064-09-19 for "Prepaid (Post Tax) Voluntary Legal Services for HC Employees with Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. dba/ Legal Shield under same rates terms and conditions subject to compliance with HB 1295.

Judge Richard Cortez questions why employees are only given a day for access to this service.  Ms. Martha Salazar clarifies the day renovation is for renewals only; new employees are allowed to access this when they get hired.

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 
 
T.
AI-72093
1. Approval of the deletion of the fuel cards/users as follows:
  • Hidalgo County Planning Department
2. Approval of the addition of fuel cards/users indicated as follows:
  • Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 4
 
U.
AI-72163
Facilities Management:
Requesting authority to recycle metals as listed on Exhibit A.
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 10th 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 10, 2019.

Signed this 10th 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