CONSENT REGULAR MEETING - November 26, 2019
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 26th day of November 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 JOE M. FLORES HONORABLE ELIIE TORRES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 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 CONSENT REGULAR COMMISSIONERS' COURT November 26, 2019 2:00 P.M. |
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:
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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda except for Items 9.A & 9.B
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1.
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.
Auditor's Office:
A.
Presentation of Fund Information Report
B.
AI-73221
Pursuant to Local Government Code Sections 114.023-.025, requesting approval of Monthly Financial Report for the Month of August 2019.
3.
2019 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-73384
2019 - Sheriff's Office (1100)
Attachments:
B.
AI-73401
2019 - County Court-At-Law No. 1 (1100)
Attachments:
C.
AI-73411
2019 - Facilities Management (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-73415
2019 - CO Wide ADM (1100)
Attachments:
E.
AI-73375
2019 - Jail (1100)
Attachments:
F.
AI-73374
2019 - Elections Dept (1100)
Attachments:
G.
AI-73379
2019 - CC6 (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-73362
2019 Safety Division (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-73355
2019 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
Attachments:
J.
AI-73359
2019 - Pct. 3 Rd. Maint. (1200)
Attachments:
K.
AI-73352
2019 - JP 5-1 (1100)
Attachments:
L.
AI-73350
2019 - DBM Budget Division (1100)
Attachments:
M.
AI-73296
2019 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB Fed (1293)
N.
AI-73326
2019- Pct. 4 Rd Maint (1200)
O.
AI-73302
2019 - Probate Court (1243)
Attachments:
P.
AI-73311
2019 - JP Pct. 1 Pl. 1 (1100)
Attachments:
Q.
AI-73323
2019 - Elections Dept. (1100)
Attachments:
R.
AI-73329
2019 - Fire Marshal (1100)
Attachments:
S.
AI-73338
2019 - DA CCP59 (1223)
Attachments:
T.
AI-73312
2019 - D.A. CJD BPU (1281)
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4.
2019 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-73416
TxDOT-Pct 2 Nolana Loop(FM 1426 to FM 907) (1315):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental from TxDOT- Pct 2 Nolana Loop Prj (Prg 081) to TxDOT-Pct 2 Nolana Loop Prj (FM1426 to FM 907) (Prg 136) in the amount of $163,688.70 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental from TxDOT- Pct 2 Nolana Loop Prj (Prg 081) to TxDOT-Pct 2 Nolana Loop Prj (FM1426 to FM 907) (Prg 136) in the amount of $163,688.70 to fund project expenditures.
B.
AI-73412
Public Defense (1100):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm.-Contingency to Public Defense- Legal Srv ($90,560.04), Child Welfare Defense- Legal Srv ($100,000.00), and Other Public Defense- Legal Srv ($30.000.00) to cover expenditures through year end.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from Co.Wide Adm.-Contingency to Public Defense- Legal Srv ($90,560.04), Child Welfare Defense- Legal Srv ($100,000.00), and Other Public Defense- Legal Srv ($30.000.00) to cover expenditures through year end.
Attachments:
C.
AI-73398
Nuisance Abatement (1100):
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CW Adm. Contingency to Nuisance Abatement in the amount of $8,575.00 to fund operations for remainder of 2019.
Approval of 2019 interdepartmental transfer from CW Adm. Contingency to Nuisance Abatement in the amount of $8,575.00 to fund operations for remainder of 2019.
Attachments:
D.
AI-73394
Approval of interdepartmental transfer from Pct. 4 Endowment (program 186) to Pct.4 Emergency Srv (program 187) in the amount of $2,000.00.
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-73332
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:
B.
AI-73378
1. PIPELINE AND UTILITY PERMITS
a. Applicant: Spectrum (AJU Services Project No. 1093177)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of Mile 4 West Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 122.00 feet north of Mile 14 ½ North Road. (Pct. 1)
b. Applicant: Spectrum (AJU Services Project No. 1443669)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North of Mile 12 ½ North Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 400.00 feet east of Alicia Drive. (Pct. 1)
c. Applicant: Spectrum (AJU Services Project No. 682743)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of Minnesota Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 140.00 feet north of Mile 4 North Road. (Pct. 3)
d. Applicant: Spectrum (AJU Services Project No. 1443777)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of Mile 2 West Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 324.00 feet south of Mile 12 ½ North Road. (Pct. 3)
e. Applicant: Spectrum (AJU Services Project No. 1070749)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North side of Rogers Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 200.00 feet east of Tower Road. (Pct. 4)
f. Applicant: Spectrum (Bernie Robinson Inc. Project No. 1108689)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: South of Sioux Road intersection with Apache Trail within the 2’ offset of the ROW line. (Pct. 2)
g. Applicant: Spectrum (Bernie Robinson Inc. Project No. 686661)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of El Pinto Road South of Sioux Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 50.00 feet south of Siria Street. (Pct. 3)
h. Applicant: Spectrum (Broadband Telecom Services Project No. 654384)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North of Canton Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 300.00 feet east of Cesar Chavez Road. (Pct. 4)
a. Applicant: Spectrum (AJU Services Project No. 1093177)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of Mile 4 West Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 122.00 feet north of Mile 14 ½ North Road. (Pct. 1)
b. Applicant: Spectrum (AJU Services Project No. 1443669)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North of Mile 12 ½ North Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 400.00 feet east of Alicia Drive. (Pct. 1)
c. Applicant: Spectrum (AJU Services Project No. 682743)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of Minnesota Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 140.00 feet north of Mile 4 North Road. (Pct. 3)
d. Applicant: Spectrum (AJU Services Project No. 1443777)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: West of Mile 2 West Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 324.00 feet south of Mile 12 ½ North Road. (Pct. 3)
e. Applicant: Spectrum (AJU Services Project No. 1070749)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North side of Rogers Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 200.00 feet east of Tower Road. (Pct. 4)
f. Applicant: Spectrum (Bernie Robinson Inc. Project No. 1108689)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: South of Sioux Road intersection with Apache Trail within the 2’ offset of the ROW line. (Pct. 2)
g. Applicant: Spectrum (Bernie Robinson Inc. Project No. 686661)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: East of El Pinto Road South of Sioux Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 50.00 feet south of Siria Street. (Pct. 3)
h. Applicant: Spectrum (Broadband Telecom Services Project No. 654384)
Proposed location of Power Supply Pole: North of Canton Road within the 2’ offset of the ROW line approximately 300.00 feet east of Cesar Chavez Road. (Pct. 4)
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6.
Monthly Fee Reports:
A.
AI-73163
District Clerk Fee report for the month of October 2019 $484,290.87
Attachments:
7.
Membership Dues/Certifications:
A.
AI-73373
ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT (1100)
Requesting approval to pay the Texas Association of Elections Administrators 2020 Membership fees in the amount of $450.00 for Mrs. Yvonne Ramon ($150.00) Hilda Salinas, Belinda Sagredo, Melissa Alvarez ($100 each) with the authority of the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Requesting approval to pay the Texas Association of Elections Administrators 2020 Membership fees in the amount of $450.00 for Mrs. Yvonne Ramon ($150.00) Hilda Salinas, Belinda Sagredo, Melissa Alvarez ($100 each) with the authority of the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
Attachments:
B.
AI-73327
Planning Department:
Requesting to renew three (3) 2020 TFMA/CFM Membership dues for (Certified Floodplain Managers) CFM Members: TJ Arredondo, Jorge Garcia and Cynthia Perez. The membership dues are $100.00 each totaling $300.00 with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor with requisition 405341 and using NIGP Code 96348.
Requesting to renew three (3) 2020 TFMA/CFM Membership dues for (Certified Floodplain Managers) CFM Members: TJ Arredondo, Jorge Garcia and Cynthia Perez. The membership dues are $100.00 each totaling $300.00 with the authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor with requisition 405341 and using NIGP Code 96348.
Attachments:
C.
AI-73174
District Attorney (1100): Requesting approval to pay membership dues for the Texas District & County Attorneys Association (TDCAA) for Vance Wesley Gonzalez, in the amount of $60 (Requisition #404947), with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and procedures are completed by the County Auditor.
8.
Sheriff's Office:
A.
AI-73361
Requesting approval for County Treasurer to process payment for fuel reimbursement in the amount of $35.91 to Deputy Luis G. Robles after auditing procedures are completed by the County Auditor - Deputy Luis G. Robles paid for the fuel expense with his personal credit card due to the County's Citibank Card not working properly.
Attachments:
9.
Budget & Management:
A.
AI-73348
1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $977,218.82 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 11/07/19 to 11/20/19. (Audio Reference 19m:06s)
2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
Valde Guerra stated for the record that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda Item 9.A.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 9.A.
Vote: 3- 0 – Unanimously
| 11/07-13/19 | $432,499.96 |
| 11/14-20/19 | $544,718.86 |
| TOTAL | $977,218.82 |
Valde Guerra stated for the record that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda Item 9.A.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 9.A.
Vote: 3- 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI-73297
Self-Insured (2202): (Audio Reference 19m:06s)
Requesting approval of reimbursement of the Hidalgo County Workers' Comp. Claims paying account for claims paid by Tristar Risk Management for the period of November 1-15, 2019 in the amount of $38,849.71 and requesting approval of wire transfer.
Valde Guerra stated for the record that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda Item 9.B.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 9.B.
Vote: 3- 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Item 13.A. on the Regular Agenda.
Valde Guerra stated for the record that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on Consent Agenda Item 9.B.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 9.B.
Vote: 3- 0 – Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Item 13.A. on the Regular Agenda.
Attachments:
C.
Interfund transfers:
1.
AI-73346
TXDOT-Pct1 US83 Illumination (1315):
Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from Pct1 Rd Maintenance into TXDOT-Pct1 US83 Illumination in the total amount of $2,731.46 to fund electricity services for the remainder of the year.
Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from Pct1 Rd Maintenance into TXDOT-Pct1 US83 Illumination in the total amount of $2,731.46 to fund electricity services for the remainder of the year.
Attachments:
2.
AI-73419
TxDOT Pct 2 Dicker Rd (23rd-Jackson) Prj (1315):
Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from CO2019A-Pct 2 Vehicles (Fund 1355) to TxDOT Pct 2 Dicker Rd (23rd-Jackson Rd) Prj (Fund 1315) in the amount of $3,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
Approval of 2019 interfund transfer from CO2019A-Pct 2 Vehicles (Fund 1355) to TxDOT Pct 2 Dicker Rd (23rd-Jackson Rd) Prj (Fund 1315) in the amount of $3,000.00 to fund project expenditures.
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. 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-73393
Requesting authority to exercise the first one (1) year extension of the additional two (2) one (1) year periods as provided in the current contract agreement (C-17-222-11-28) under the same rates, terms and conditions with Starr Feedyards, LTD commencing December 28, 2019 and expiring on December 27, 2020.
B.
AI-73386
Approval to include "Sub-Contractor's Letter" pursuant to Article #14 under the current professional services agreement # C-15-247-12-15 (WA #2) with L&G Engineering for purpose of subcontracting with Leonel Garza & Associates, LLC and HLH Appraisal Service for the FM 676 (Mile 5) from SH 107 to Taylor Road Work Authorization No. 2 (approved in CC on 10-8-19 Agenda Item AI-72513).
Attachments:
C.
AI-73391
As requested by Health Department and pursuant to RFB 19-123 page 2 of 6 under Location if Water Dispensers, Hidalgo County Health department is recommending to add additional locations as attached.
Attachments:
D.
AI-73413
Acceptance and approval of CDW's required Terms and Conditions [approved as to form by legal counsel HC/DA-Civil].
Attachments:
E.
AI-72791
Pct 4
Requesting authority to advertise with approval of the procurement packet [i.e.., specifications-requirements, legal notice, etc., as attached herein] with title & number: RFP-2019-253-XX-XXMEG "Use of Office Space For Food Distribution Services by a Non-Profit Organization" for the qualifying residents of Pct 4".
Attachments:
F.
AI-73365
Authority to advertise and approval of draft procurement packet as drafted in coordination with contracted engineer, Pct. staff and the Purchasing Dept. titled: “Solar Light Project(s) in Precinct 1, commencing with Monte Alto, & Other Unincorporated Townships with a minimum population of 700 residents, Parks & Other Designated County Owned Properties” with authority to re-advertise if/when required/necessary including the final review as to legal form by HC-DA/Civil Section prior to release of packets.
Attachments:
G.
AI-73310
Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $98,423.80 to Erickson Construction, LLC. for the "Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Pct 2 Las Milpas Park Youth Facility Project GMP Amendment #2", through Contract# C-17-324-07-17, and as certified for payment by the project engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC.
Attachments:
H.
AI-73299
Sheriff's Office:
Requesting approval to enter into a thirty-six (36) months burglar alarm monitoring services agreement with Superior Alarms at an annual fee of $180.00 for the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office-Building Located at 413 North 14th Street in Edinburg, Texas. Services to include Monitoring Fee and Open/Close Reports Fee. With authority for County Judge to sign all required documents.
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 26th day of November, 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 November 26, 2019.
Signed this 26th day of November 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 26th day of November, 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 November 26, 2019.
Signed this 26th day of November 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy