Official Minutes for Webb County
Commissioners Court Special Meeting
Monday, OCTOBER 4, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Commissioners Court Special Meeting
Monday, OCTOBER 4, 2024 at 9:00 AM
Let it be remembered that a special meeting of the Webb County Commissioners Court was held at 9:00 a.m. at the regular meeting place with the following members present to wit:
Thus constituting a quorum, the Commissioners Court proceeded to act upon the Agenda as posted in the meeting notice of the 27th day of September 2024. Present also were Ms. Carmen L. Saldana, Recording Secretary representing Mrs. Margie Ramirez Ibarra, Ex-officio Clerk of the Commissioners Court, various officers and others interested in the business of the Court.
| Tano E. Tijerina, | County Judge |
| Jesse Gonzalez, | Commissioner, Pct. 1 |
| Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, | Commissioner, Pct. 2 |
| John C. Galo, | Commissioner, Pct. 3 |
| Ricardo A. Jaime, | Commissioner, Pct. 4 |
Thus constituting a quorum, the Commissioners Court proceeded to act upon the Agenda as posted in the meeting notice of the 27th day of September 2024. Present also were Ms. Carmen L. Saldana, Recording Secretary representing Mrs. Margie Ramirez Ibarra, Ex-officio Clerk of the Commissioners Court, various officers and others interested in the business of the Court.
CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE TANO E. TIJERINA, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE
1.
Roll Call by Honorable Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, Webb County Clerk
Roll call by Ms. Amber Lecea, Senior Accountant on behalf of the Honorable Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, Webb County Clerk.
Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to excuse Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo
Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
- Other:
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Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo (ABSENT)
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez.
3.
Public Comment - This section provides the public the opportunity to address the Commissioners Court on any items on the Agenda. Members of the public wishing to participate must complete a Witness Card specifying which agenda item they wish to comment on. Each public member, individually or in a group, will be allowed a total of Three (3) minutes within which to make any/all public comments.
No one signed up for public comment.
COURT TO DISCUSS AND ACT ON THE FOLLOWING:
Honorable Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 2
4.
AI-16721
Discussion and possible action to award Invitation to Bid 2024-009 “Webb County HWY 359 Mailbox Relocation Project” to sole bidder SIMA Contractors, LLC. for an amount not to exceed $155,550.00 for the removal of existing mailboxes along State Highway 359 to include the installation of one-hundred and sixty-three (163) new mailboxes at designated areas for Wawi Tijerina Parkway, Emiliano Road, and Welch Road. Bid submission includes clearing and grading of all designated areas for new mailboxes, all material/supplies required, equipment, labor, Local & State required permits, and all bonding and insurance requirements in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Sub-Chapter C. (Competitive Bidding in General), Section 262.021 (County Purchasing Act) and to further authorize the Webb County Judge to execute the construction contract between Webb County and SIMA Contractors, LLC for the awarded sum and any other matters incident thereto.
Issue: Currently, residential Mailboxes along the subject area locations are located along the shoulder/roadside of SH359. The existing placement of these residential Mailboxes pose a safety concern due to the proximity of the Mailboxes to the road. Webb County Commissioners Court had authorized the Purchasing Agent to advertise an Invitation to bid solicitation for this project.
Solution: Only one bid was submitted, recommendation to proceed and award to sole bidder.
Result: If approved, a construction contract will be executed between Webb County and sole bidder for the awarded bid amount. This project once completed will provide a safer roadway, protect property and most importantly protect the residents of Webb County.
Issue: Currently, residential Mailboxes along the subject area locations are located along the shoulder/roadside of SH359. The existing placement of these residential Mailboxes pose a safety concern due to the proximity of the Mailboxes to the road. Webb County Commissioners Court had authorized the Purchasing Agent to advertise an Invitation to bid solicitation for this project.
Solution: Only one bid was submitted, recommendation to proceed and award to sole bidder.
Result: If approved, a construction contract will be executed between Webb County and sole bidder for the awarded bid amount. This project once completed will provide a safer roadway, protect property and most importantly protect the residents of Webb County.
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 4 Ricardo A. Jaime, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve
Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
- Other:
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Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo (ABSENT)
Purchasing Agent, Joe Lopez requested the court accept the bid proposal and put it onto the record in order to have it submitted to the County Clerk's office.
Amended motion by Commissioner, Pct 4. Ricardo A. Jaime, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to accept the bid proposal as well
Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Other:Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo (ABSENT)
Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
Other:Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo (ABSENT)
Honorable Ricarco A. Jaime, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4
5.
AI-16717
Discussion and possible action to accept the rankings and award Request for Proposal 2024-013 “ARPA Project No. 27 – Webb County Veterans Building Rehabilitation and Preservation Project” to the highest ranking respondent for the rehabilitation, renovation, and restoration of a County owned building(s) located at 409 San Bernardo Avenue, Laredo, Texas. The recommended general contractor is being selected based on the weighted criteria published and in accordance with the one-step process for selecting a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the Project as provided by the Texas Government Code; §2269.251 Contracts for Facilities: CMAR and §2269.253 (Selection Process) and to further authorize the Webb County Judge to execute a contract between Webb County and selected CMAR to include the pre-construction fees, construction overhead and profit and general condition pricing and any other matters incident thereto. [Co-Sposored by Tano Tijerina, County Judge] [Account #2703-5205-006 (ARPA Revenue Replacement fund)]
Issue: The designated property consists of a one-story 4,448 SF Main building and a one-story 240 SF Storage building, both to be rehabilitated and secondary non-historic structures to be demolished. The restoration of the exterior of the building (to meet the concurrence/approval of the Texas Historical Commission and City of Laredo Historical Commission) and conversion of the interior into the Webb County’s Veterans Service offices, museum exhibit space, associated open spaces, landscaping, and parking.
Solution: The successful CMAR will contract directly with Webb County and will work cooperatively with Webb County’s Design Professional(s) to successfully complete the full scope of the Project within the Project budget and on schedule.
Result: If approved, a CMAR contract will be executed with the selected contractor in order to meet the project deadline towards a final guaranteed maximum price.
Issue: The designated property consists of a one-story 4,448 SF Main building and a one-story 240 SF Storage building, both to be rehabilitated and secondary non-historic structures to be demolished. The restoration of the exterior of the building (to meet the concurrence/approval of the Texas Historical Commission and City of Laredo Historical Commission) and conversion of the interior into the Webb County’s Veterans Service offices, museum exhibit space, associated open spaces, landscaping, and parking.
Solution: The successful CMAR will contract directly with Webb County and will work cooperatively with Webb County’s Design Professional(s) to successfully complete the full scope of the Project within the Project budget and on schedule.
Result: If approved, a CMAR contract will be executed with the selected contractor in order to meet the project deadline towards a final guaranteed maximum price.
Purchasing Agent, Mr. Joe Lopez recommended the court reject the proposed bids in order to seek out new bids.
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 4 Ricardo A. Jaime, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to reject the proposed bids and authorize Mr. Joe Lopez, Purchasing Agent, to seek out new bid proposals
Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
- Other:
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Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo (ABSENT)
Purchasing
6.
AI-16723
Discussion and possible action to authorize a professional service agreement between Webb County and River City Environmental LLC. for the removal and disposal of asbestos containing drywall in accordance with OSHA, EPA, TDH, Federal, State and Local rules and regulations for properties located at 916 Houston Street and 920 Houston Street for an amount not to exceed $37,000.00 and to further authorize General Counsel to prepare the terms and conditions of the professional service agreement for final execution by the Webb County Judge and any other matters incident thereto. [Sponsored by Ricardo A. Jaime, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4] [Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (General Fund-General Operating Exp-Administration-Professional Services)]
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 4 Ricardo A. Jaime, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve
Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
- Other:
-
Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo (ABSENT)
Attachments:
7.
AI-16724
Discussion and possible action to authorize a professional service agreement between Webb County and O’Conner Engineering and Science, Inc. for Asbestos Abatement Consulting services for County properties located at 916 Houston Street and 920 Houston Street to include but not limited to CADD drawings and specifications, On-Site Asbestos monitoring, project progress documentation and clearance reports for an amount not to exceed $9,000.00 and to further authorize General Counsel to prepare the terms and conditions of the professional service agreement for final execution by the Webb County Judge and any other matters incident thereto [Sponsored by Ricardo A. Jaime, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 4] [Account #1001-1130-001-432001 (General Fund -General Operating Exp - Administration-Professional Services)]
Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 4 Ricardo A. Jaime, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jesse Gonzalez to approve
Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
- Other:
-
Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo (ABSENT)
Attachments:
8.
Adjourn
Motion by County Judge Tano E. Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to adjourn
Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried - Unanimously
- Other:
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Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo (ABSENT)