CONSENT REGULAR MEETING - October 27, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 27th day of October A.D., 2020, 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 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 CONSENT REGULAR COMMISSIONERS' COURT October 27, 2020 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discussed separately unless requested by a Court Commissioner, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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. (Audio Reference 18m:30s)
Valde Guerra requested that Consent Agenda item 11.K. be pulled for further discussion.
The court moved to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda, excluding Consent Agenda item 11.K.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on the Consent Agenda, excluding Consent Agenda item 11.K.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 11.K for further discussion. (Audio Reference 19m:24s)
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.)
Attachments:
2.
Auditor's Office:
A.
Presentation of Fund Information Report
3.
2020 Intradepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-78015
2020 - Pct.4 Road Maint (1200)
B.
AI-78013
2020 - Just Crt Assist & Tech Fund (1242)
C.
AI-77995
2020 - Elections Dept (1100)
Attachments:
D.
AI-77881
2020 - Pct 2 Administration (1200)
Attachments:
E.
AI-77883
2020 - Pct 2 Rd Maint (1200)
Attachments:
F.
AI-77926
2020 - DA FED SHRG - TREAS (1252)
Attachments:
G.
AI-77960
2020 - District Clerk (1100)
Attachments:
H.
AI-77978
2020 - 275th DC (1100)
Attachments:
I.
AI-77979
2020 - Constable Pct.1 (1100)
Attachments:
J.
AI-77934
2020 - Constable Pct. 3 (1100)
Attachments:
K.
AI-77940
2020 - Constable Precinct 4 (1100)
Attachments:
L.
AI-77927
2020-Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (1100)
Attachments:
M.
AI-77946
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / TB State (1293)
Attachments:
N.
AI-77961
2020 - Health & Human Services Dept. / Clinics (1100)
Attachments:
O.
AI-77918
2020-Health & Human Services (1100)
4.
2020 Interdepartmental transfers:
A.
AI-78014
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Endowment (program 186) to Pct.4 CRC Memorial (program 123) in the amount of $2,211.50 will fund reimbursable expenses for liability insurance paid by project architect.
Attachments:
B.
AI-77849
Pct 2 Parks (1100):
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation (prog. 001) to Pct 2 Parks (prog. 008) in the amount of $10,713.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct 2 Sanitation (prog. 001) to Pct 2 Parks (prog. 008) in the amount of $10,713.00 to fund operating expenditures.
Attachments:
C.
AI-78007
Approval of 2020 interdepartmental transfer from Pct.4 Ware (program 157) to Pct.4 Road Maint (program 007) in the amount of $28,175.71 to fund the engineering and construction of a bus shelter on the corner of 86th St and SH107 in San Carlos Texas.
5.
Planning Department:
A.
AI-77951
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.
District Courts:
A.
AI-77952
332nd DC:
Requesting approval to reimburse Judge Mario E. Ramirez, Jr. for payment to Texas Lawyers' Insurance Exchange (TLIE) Policy Period: 9/3/20 - 9/3/21, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval to reimburse Judge Mario E. Ramirez, Jr. for payment to Texas Lawyers' Insurance Exchange (TLIE) Policy Period: 9/3/20 - 9/3/21, with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review and auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
7.
County Treasurer:
A.
AI-78009
Hidalgo County 2020 3rd Quarter Investment Report
Attachments:
8.
Tax Refunds:
A.
AI-77955
| No. | Account Number | Payer | Amount |
| 1 | E5562.00.000.0108.00 | CORELOGIC | $3,579.83 |
Attachments:
9.
Head Start:
A.
AI-77914
Approval of Monthly Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Report: September
Attachments:
B.
AI-77915
Approval of Monthly Texas Department of Agriculture Meals/Snacks Report; September
Attachments:
C.
AI-77916
Approval of Monthly Special Services Report: September
Attachments:
D.
AI-77912
Approval of Monthly Financial Report: September 2020
Attachments:
10.
Budget & Management:
A.
Interfund transfers:
1.
AI-78010
District Attorney CJD-DVSP (1281):
Approval of 2020 interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to District Attorney CJD-DVSP (1281, progm. 018) in the amount of $33,956.13 to fund cash match portion in relation to the Domestic Violence Speciality Prosecutor Grant for FY 2020.
Approval of 2020 interfund transfer from Co. Wide Adm.-Contingency to District Attorney CJD-DVSP (1281, progm. 018) in the amount of $33,956.13 to fund cash match portion in relation to the Domestic Violence Speciality Prosecutor Grant for FY 2020.
Attachments:
11.
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-78005
Authority to advertise and publish a Request for Bids (RFB) for "Drug Testing Collection Services" for Hidalgo County Juvenile Justice Center with approval of the procurement packet. Including the re-advertisement if/and when applicable.
Attachments:
B.
AI-78008
Approval of a "Notice of Clarification" to the current Letter of Engagement with/from the Law Firm of Jones, Galligan, Key & Lozano [in connection with legal matters] to substitute and reflect the addition of new partner names [former associates] on the hourly rate/fee schedule.
C.
AI-78011
Approval of clarification to [CC 9/1/20 R/AI #77133] to reflect the correct the amount due per year from $17,539.96 to $30,867.80 for Year 1 and $14,208.00 for Year 2 through 5 with AXON.
Attachments:
D.
AI-77910
Pursuant to Texas Government Code §263.151(1), Hidalgo County Precinct 3 is requesting approval to declare as "Salvage Property [unusable] and sell as "Scrap Metal" including removing the items listed in Exhibit A & B from Hidalgo County Precinct 3 inventory list.
E.
AI-77993
1. Action to amend and correct R-AI#77803 'CC 10-20-20] to include Asset #56527 (Fold Truck Cover) which is attached to Asset #43134 (2005 Ford F150) which was inadvertently omitted;
2. Approve and replace the corrected Exhibit A as attached for the Webcast Auction scheduled for November 21, 2020.
Attachments:
F.
AI-78001
Acceptance and approval of the following invoice submitted by project engineer Raba Kistner for engineering services rendered for the Precinct No. 4 Mechanic Shop.
| P.O. | Project | Invoice Amount | Invoice No. | Invoice Date |
| 817986 | Pct.4 Mechanical Shop | $3,975.00 | R029783 | 08/07/2020 |
Attachments:
G.
AI-77966
Requesting approval of Scope of Work for C-20-227-06-30 for NetSmart Technologies, Inc. presented on [CC 6-30-20 R/AI-75841 as CARES Act Relief Funds qualified/eligible] to outline the requirements and deliverables for the installation and project management for H.C. Health & Humans Services Department with County Judge's signature required upon approval.
Attachments:
H.
AI-77991
Acceptance and approval of invoice 2020-67 in the amount of $24,951.00 as submitted by GDJ Engineering, for Hutto Rd. and Mile 9; Pct. 1 road projects.
Attachments:
I.
AI-77994
Acceptance and approval of the following invoices submitted by project engineer Halff Associates for engineering services rendered for the Precinct No. 4 project as detailed herein and below:
| P.O. | Project | Invoice Amount | Invoice No. | Invoice Date |
| 814687 | Pct.4 Flood Master Plan | $41,783.00 | 10038770 | 06/18/2020 |
| 814687 | Pct.4 Flood Master Plan | $27,965.00 | 10040014 | 07/17/2020 |
| 814687 | Pct.4 Flood Master Plan | $43,592.50 | 10041614 | 08/26/2020 |
Attachments:
J.
AI-77931
Approval to exercise the County's option to utilize the first (1st) one year renewal/extension term under contract C-18-158-10-30 for Compensation Loss & Funding Projections Actuarial Study for Hidalgo County with AMI Risk Consultants (under same rates, terms, and conditions).
Attachments:
K.
AI-77867
Requesting approval of First Amendment to service contract between Superior Alarms and Hidalgo County Health and Human Services Department, to change from the Edinburg P.D. to Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office for authority to respond. (Audio Reference 19m:24s)
Valde Guerra stated that no action was to be taken on item 11.K.
The court proceeded to Regular Agenda item 5 - Open Forum (Audio Reference 19m:31s)
Valde Guerra stated that no action was to be taken on item 11.K.
The court proceeded to Regular Agenda item 5 - Open Forum (Audio Reference 19m:31s)
Attachments:
L.
AI-78006
Approval of the addition of fuel cards including, but not limited to the following:
1. Hidalgo County Head Start Program - fuel cards
2. Hidalgo County Juvenile Probation - EL fuel cards
1. Hidalgo County Head Start Program - fuel cards
2. Hidalgo County Juvenile Probation - EL fuel cards
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 27th day of October, 2020
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 27, 2020.
Signed this 29th day of October 2020
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 27th day of October, 2020
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 27, 2020.
Signed this 29th day of October 2020
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy