SPECIAL MEETING - October 29, 2019
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 29th day of October 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 ELLIE TORRES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 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 October 29, 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval with the exception of Item 10.A
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
1.
AI-72984
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.)
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2.
AI-72982
Auditor's Office:
A.
AI-72983
Presentation of Fund Information Report
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B.
AI-72969
Discussion, consideration and approval to process the University of Texas System 2019 support payment, in the amount of $1,000,000.00 pursuant to the interlocal agreement between Hidalgo County and the University of Texas System.
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3.
2019 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-72978
2019 - Elections (1100)
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B.
AI-72979
2019 - Constable Pct 1 (1100)
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C.
AI-72970
2019 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200)
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D.
AI-72973
2019 - Auditor's Office (1100)
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E.
AI-72976
2019 - Constable Precinct 4 (1259)
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F.
AI-72951
2019 - Pct.4 ICA UT Health (1100)
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G.
AI-72957
2019 - I. T. Countywide (1100)
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H.
AI-72922
2019 - Pct 1 Adm (1200)
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I.
AI-72931
2019 - Constable Pct 5 (1100)
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J.
AI-72940
2019 - CO2018B-PCT3 (1353)
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K.
AI-72902
2019 - D.A. CJD DVSP (1281)
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L.
AI-72501
2019 - D.A. CJD BPU (1281)
M.
AI-72932
2019 - Constable Precinct 4 (1231)
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N.
AI-72933
2019 - JP 2/2 (1100)
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O.
AI-72916
2019 - MASTER COURT #2 (1100)
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P.
AI-72954
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHHS (1293)
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Q.
AI-72950
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / PHHS (1293)
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R.
AI-72965
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB Fed (1293)
S.
AI-72958
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100)
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T.
AI-72939
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Health Adm (1100)
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U.
AI-72941
2019 - District Clerk (1100)
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4.
2019 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-72912
Pct 2 Administration (1200):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Road Maintenance (prog. 006) to Pct 2 Administration (prog. 005) in the amount of $4,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Road Maintenance (prog. 006) to Pct 2 Administration (prog. 005) in the amount of $4,000.00 to fund operating expenditures.
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B.
AI-72967
Visiting Judges (1100):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Admin (prgm 002) to Visiting Judges (prgm 014) in the amount of $40,000.00 to fund pending invoices.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Admin (prgm 002) to Visiting Judges (prgm 014) in the amount of $40,000.00 to fund pending invoices.
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C.
AI-72964
Pct. 2 Parks (1100):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (prog. 002) to Pct. 2 Parks (prog. 008) in the amount of $39,513.29 to fund various operating expenses.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency (prog. 002) to Pct. 2 Parks (prog. 008) in the amount of $39,513.29 to fund various operating expenses.
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D.
AI-72963
Elections Dept (1100):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency (prog. 002) to Elections Dept (prog. 001) in the amount of $60,990.98 to fund computer services expenses.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co. Wide Adm-Contingency (prog. 002) to Elections Dept (prog. 001) in the amount of $60,990.98 to fund computer services expenses.
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E.
AI-72943
Planning Dept. (1100):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm to Planning Dept. in the amount of $5,583.99 to fund the purchase of a new Plotter/Printer.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co Wide Adm to Planning Dept. in the amount of $5,583.99 to fund the purchase of a new Plotter/Printer.
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Planning Department:
A.
AI-72952
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)
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6.
County Judge's Office:
A.
AI-72975
Proclamation declaring November 2019 as Home Care and Hospice Month.
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7.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-72938
| ACCOUNT NUMBER | PAYER | AMOUNT |
| M5715.01.000.0003.00 | CABEFRUIT PRODUCE LLC | $32,289.12 |
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8.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-72968
Ratification to correct amount previously submitted on AI# 71806, August 20, 2019. Correct amount to be paid for membership dues to the National Tactical Officers Association is $450.00.
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B.
AI-72974
Requesting approval for County Treasurer to process payment for fuel reimbursement in the amount of $ 51.79 to Captain David Friedlein after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. Captain David Friedlein paid for fuel expense with personal credit card due to County Fuel Card not working properly.
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9.
IT Department:
A.
AI-72778
COMMISSIONER PCT. 4
Authorization and approval to deactivate wireless data service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
Authorization and approval to deactivate wireless data service through the County's membership/participation with CONTRACT: DIR-TSO-3415 with VERIZON WIRELESS for the following:
| Description: | User: | Service Plan: | MDN: |
| Deactivate wireless data service for MiFI | Office Use | Unlimited Data Plan @ $37.99/mo | 956-578-3164 |
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10.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-72960
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $887,667.26 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 10/10/19 to 10/23/19. (Audio Reference 2m:15s)
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Valde Guerra stated for the record, Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Item 10.A. 1&2. Mr. Guerra asked the Court for the approval of Consent Agenda Item 10.A 1&2.
On motion by JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 10.A 1&2.
Vote: 2 - 0
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from voting.
The Court proceeded to Item 5.A on the Regular Agenda
| 10/10-16/19 | $243,492.55 |
| 10/17-23/19 | $644,174.71 |
| TOTAL | $887,667.26 |
Valde Guerra stated for the record, Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Item 10.A. 1&2. Mr. Guerra asked the Court for the approval of Consent Agenda Item 10.A 1&2.
On motion by JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 10.A 1&2.
Vote: 2 - 0
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from voting.
The Court proceeded to Item 5.A on the Regular Agenda
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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-72944
Restatement of "Public Purpose" approved by HCCC [03-12-19 AI-#69375] for County Judge's Office, specifically the purchase of wrist bands for the outreach, public awareness, education, promote/engage participation and support for the following initiative for the upcoming 2020 census titled: #unitedwecount/#unidoscontamos www.hidalgocounty.us/2020census"
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AI-72945
Request by Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 to HC Purchasing Department to release/turn over all boxed/stored procurement files/documents/projects packets held at contracted vendor, CTC Distributing as described in attached inventory lists.
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C.
AI-72947
Health & Human Services:
Requesting authority to exercise the final one (1) year extension [under the same rates, terms, and conditions] with Network Sciences, Inc. as provided in the current contract agreement C-17-161-12-05- "Software Services for Indigent Health Care System for H.C."
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D.
AI-72956
Approval of the addition of the fuel cards/users including, but not limited to, the following:
1.Hidalgo County Adult Probation - fuel card user
2. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 5 - fuel cards
1.Hidalgo County Adult Probation - fuel card user
2. Hidalgo County Constable Pct No. 5 - fuel cards
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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 29th day of October, 2019
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Carolyn Thornton, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on October 29, 2019.
Signed this 29th day of October 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 29th day of October, 2019
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Carolyn Thornton, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on October 29, 2019.
Signed this 29th day of October 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy