1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 60926 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.) 2. Auditor's Office: A. 60935 Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2017 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 60912 2017 - CRIM DA (1100) B. 60899 Pct 1 - 2017 R&B (1200) C. 60906 2017 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100) D. 60884 2017 - County Commissioners (1100) E. 60887 2017 - CCL #8 (1100) F. 60880 2017 - Hidalgo County Adult Detention Center (1100) G. 60871 2017 - Master Court #1 (1100) H. 60869 2017 - Pct 4 Rd Maint (1200) I. 60863 2017 - Facilities Management (1100) 4. Planning Department: A. 60905 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) 5. Executive Office: A. 60882 Approval of Right of Way Permits 1). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: a). Adan Lopez; Edinburg, TX; Proposing a bore 2" PVC casing for a 3/4" waterline, from the centerline of FM 2812 go south 800 feet. Will bore Skinner road from East to West. b). Jose E. Pablo Velez; Edinburg, TX; Proposing a bore 2" PVC casing for a 3/4" waterline, from the centerline of Cesar Chavez go East 150 feet. Will bore Texas Road from North to South. c). Monte Alto ISD; Monte Alto, TX; Proposing an 8 inch waterline and there will be three bores on First Street at east side go total 1,375 feet. 1st bore on Garcia Ave, from north to south 2nd bore on Hidalgo Ave, from north to south 3rd bore on Vernon Ave from north to south. 2). Manuel Chapa; Mission, TX; North Abram Rd., 1472.03 feet North from the 3 Mile Rd and North Abram Rd. intersection. 6. Tax Refunds: A. 60878 Account Number Payer Amount C9029.02.000.0099.00 Corelogic $3,417.53 E0066.00.000.0001.00 Law Office of R. Kent Livesay, P.C. $23,628.55 T1049.01.000.0001.00 UHS of Delaware Inc $153,349.09 B. 60877 Account Number Payer Amount S5451.02.000.0024.00 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage $4,348.26 U2080.99.000.0001.26 Jones & Jones $4,192.53 W3800.99.120.0000.98 Big Lots, Inc $4,396.02 7. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 60866 Requesting approval of requisition no. 346956 for 2017 membership dues to the Texas Jail Association for Lieutenant Jose R. Vasquez and Lieutenant Jose I. Villarreal in the amount of $30.00 each with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. B. 60868 Public Defender's: Requesting approval to pay August 2017-July 2018 Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association membership dues for Sofia Kamal, Public Defender III, in the amount of $60.00 Requisition #346974, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. C. 60737 Health & Human Services Dept. (1293): Approval to pay the Texas Association of City & County Health Officials (TACCHO) membership (Req. #346375) for 2017 - 2018 year with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval of correction of req # to read Req#347310 and not Req#346882 as stated on the agenda for item approved by court on 7/25/17-AI#60817 regarding Live Streaming Services of Commissioners Court Meetings with SWAGIT Productions, LLC
Budget & Management: A. 60732 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $968,787.05 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 07/13/17 to 07/26/17. 07/13-19/17 $470,880.37 07/20-26/17 $497,906.68 TOTAL $968,787.05 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
County Judge's Office: A. 60909 Requesting approval of letter of support for the proposal being set forth to establish to US Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence for Cross Border Threat Screening and Supply Chain Defense at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) B. 60908 Appointment of board member to represent the County of Hidalgo on the La Villa Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors.
Human Resources: A. 60900 Requesting approval for Ruby Garcia, a Texas WIC Diatetic Intern, to complete 16 hours of supervised practice at the Hidalgo County WIC during the period of August 2-4, 2017.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. 60907 1. Approval and authorization to set up a collection site at the Alamo Community Resource Center for the Pct 2 Sanitation Program. 2. Approval and authorization for a change fund in the amount of $200.00 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 130.902.
Purchasing Department - Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(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. Pct. #2: 1. 60910 a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional service; b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of professional engineering services required for Precinct No. 2 "ON CALL" Projects (on an as needed basis): SOUTH TEXAS INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP, LLC JAVIER HINOJOSA ENGINEERING B2Z ENGINEERING, LLC EVALUATOR NO. 1 97 95 98 RANKING c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________ for professional engineering services required for Precinct No. 2 "ON CALL" Projects (on an as needed basis). B. Health & Human Services Dept. 1. 60896 Recommending approval to authorize Eddie Olivarez, Chief Administrative Officer to appoint three (3) members of the Health & Human Services Department who are most qualified to review, evaluate and qualify proposals received for the Pilot Program RFP No. 2017-189-07-19-HGO - "Laboratory & X-ray Provider Services Network" including any other designees as named by HCCC. 2. 60895 Approval on a recommendation to authorize Eddie Olivarez, Chief Administrative Officer to appoint three (3) members of the Health & Human Services Department who are most qualified to review, evaluate & qualify proposals received for pilot program RFP No. 2017-188-07-19-HGO - "Primary Care Provider Services Network" including any additional designees desired by HCCC.
Open Forum
Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 60890 Potential Litigation related to possible causes of action against drug manufacturers and/or distributors of opioids D. 60904 C-5144-15-A; Joel Casares and Debbie Casares v. County of Hidalgo E. 60902 1. Claim of Benjamin Morales 2. Claim of Fernando Reyna 3. Claim of Bobby Casares 11. A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation." B. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
12. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 60891 Potential Litigation related to possible causes of action against drug manufacturers and/or distributors of opioids D. 60903 C-5144-15-A; Joel Casares and Debbie Casares v. County of Hidalgo E. 60901 1. Claim of Benjamin Morales 2. Claim of Fernando Reyna 3. Claim of Bobby Casares 13. Closed Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 14. Open Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 15. Adjourn
1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Prayer
1. 60926 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.) 2. Auditor's Office: A. 60935 Presentation of Fund Information Report 3. 2017 Intradepartmental transfers: A. 60912 2017 - CRIM DA (1100) B. 60899 Pct 1 - 2017 R&B (1200) C. 60906 2017 - Pct. 3 Sanitation (1100) D. 60884 2017 - County Commissioners (1100) E. 60887 2017 - CCL #8 (1100) F. 60880 2017 - Hidalgo County Adult Detention Center (1100) G. 60871 2017 - Master Court #1 (1100) H. 60869 2017 - Pct 4 Rd Maint (1200) I. 60863 2017 - Facilities Management (1100) 4. Planning Department: A. 60905 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) 5. Executive Office: A. 60882 Approval of Right of Way Permits 1). North Alamo Water Supply Corporation: a). Adan Lopez; Edinburg, TX; Proposing a bore 2" PVC casing for a 3/4" waterline, from the centerline of FM 2812 go south 800 feet. Will bore Skinner road from East to West. b). Jose E. Pablo Velez; Edinburg, TX; Proposing a bore 2" PVC casing for a 3/4" waterline, from the centerline of Cesar Chavez go East 150 feet. Will bore Texas Road from North to South. c). Monte Alto ISD; Monte Alto, TX; Proposing an 8 inch waterline and there will be three bores on First Street at east side go total 1,375 feet. 1st bore on Garcia Ave, from north to south 2nd bore on Hidalgo Ave, from north to south 3rd bore on Vernon Ave from north to south. 2). Manuel Chapa; Mission, TX; North Abram Rd., 1472.03 feet North from the 3 Mile Rd and North Abram Rd. intersection. 6. Tax Refunds: A. 60878 Account Number Payer Amount C9029.02.000.0099.00 Corelogic $3,417.53 E0066.00.000.0001.00 Law Office of R. Kent Livesay, P.C. $23,628.55 T1049.01.000.0001.00 UHS of Delaware Inc $153,349.09 B. 60877 Account Number Payer Amount S5451.02.000.0024.00 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage $4,348.26 U2080.99.000.0001.26 Jones & Jones $4,192.53 W3800.99.120.0000.98 Big Lots, Inc $4,396.02 7. Membership Dues/Certifications: A. 60866 Requesting approval of requisition no. 346956 for 2017 membership dues to the Texas Jail Association for Lieutenant Jose R. Vasquez and Lieutenant Jose I. Villarreal in the amount of $30.00 each with authority for the County Treasurer to issue check after auditing procedures are completed by County Auditor. B. 60868 Public Defender's: Requesting approval to pay August 2017-July 2018 Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association membership dues for Sofia Kamal, Public Defender III, in the amount of $60.00 Requisition #346974, with authority for the County Treasurer to issue payment after review, audit, and processing procedures are completed by the County Auditor. C. 60737 Health & Human Services Dept. (1293): Approval to pay the Texas Association of City & County Health Officials (TACCHO) membership (Req. #346375) for 2017 - 2018 year with authority for County Treasurer to issue check after review, audit and processing procedures are completed by County Auditor.
Requesting approval of correction of req # to read Req#347310 and not Req#346882 as stated on the agenda for item approved by court on 7/25/17-AI#60817 regarding Live Streaming Services of Commissioners Court Meetings with SWAGIT Productions, LLC
Budget & Management: A. 60732 1. Approval of reimbursement in the amount of $968,787.05 to Aetna Insurance Company for claims paid on behalf of Hidalgo County from 07/13/17 to 07/26/17. 07/13-19/17 $470,880.37 07/20-26/17 $497,906.68 TOTAL $968,787.05 2. Approval of wire transfer to cover claims paid.
County Judge's Office: A. 60909 Requesting approval of letter of support for the proposal being set forth to establish to US Department of Homeland Security Center of Excellence for Cross Border Threat Screening and Supply Chain Defense at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) B. 60908 Appointment of board member to represent the County of Hidalgo on the La Villa Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board of Directors.
Human Resources: A. 60900 Requesting approval for Ruby Garcia, a Texas WIC Diatetic Intern, to complete 16 hours of supervised practice at the Hidalgo County WIC during the period of August 2-4, 2017.
Precinct #2 - Comm. Cantu: A. 60907 1. Approval and authorization to set up a collection site at the Alamo Community Resource Center for the Pct 2 Sanitation Program. 2. Approval and authorization for a change fund in the amount of $200.00 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 130.902.
Purchasing Department - Notes: A. FOR ANY CONTRACT(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. Pct. #2: 1. 60910 a. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional service; b. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by CC) of the firms graded and evaluated through the County’s approved “pool” of professional engineering services required for Precinct No. 2 "ON CALL" Projects (on an as needed basis): SOUTH TEXAS INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP, LLC JAVIER HINOJOSA ENGINEERING B2Z ENGINEERING, LLC EVALUATOR NO. 1 97 95 98 RANKING c. Authority for the Purchasing Department to negotiate a professional services agreement commencing with the No. 1 ranked firm of _______________________ for professional engineering services required for Precinct No. 2 "ON CALL" Projects (on an as needed basis). B. Health & Human Services Dept. 1. 60896 Recommending approval to authorize Eddie Olivarez, Chief Administrative Officer to appoint three (3) members of the Health & Human Services Department who are most qualified to review, evaluate and qualify proposals received for the Pilot Program RFP No. 2017-189-07-19-HGO - "Laboratory & X-ray Provider Services Network" including any other designees as named by HCCC. 2. 60895 Approval on a recommendation to authorize Eddie Olivarez, Chief Administrative Officer to appoint three (3) members of the Health & Human Services Department who are most qualified to review, evaluate & qualify proposals received for pilot program RFP No. 2017-188-07-19-HGO - "Primary Care Provider Services Network" including any additional designees desired by HCCC.
Open Forum
Closed Session: Commissioners' Court may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following: A. Real Estate Acquisition B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 60890 Potential Litigation related to possible causes of action against drug manufacturers and/or distributors of opioids D. 60904 C-5144-15-A; Joel Casares and Debbie Casares v. County of Hidalgo E. 60902 1. Claim of Benjamin Morales 2. Claim of Fernando Reyna 3. Claim of Bobby Casares 11. A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A) (4) "a Professional Service" for the "provision of legal services/representation in connection with litigation." B. Requesting engagement with the firm of _________________________ for the "Provision of Legal Services/Representation in connection with Litigation" and authority to submit letter of engagement (subject to compliance with HB1295)
12. Open Session: A. Real Estate Acquisition and appropriation for same B. Pending and/or potential litigation C. 60891 Potential Litigation related to possible causes of action against drug manufacturers and/or distributors of opioids D. 60903 C-5144-15-A; Joel Casares and Debbie Casares v. County of Hidalgo E. 60901 1. Claim of Benjamin Morales 2. Claim of Fernando Reyna 3. Claim of Bobby Casares 13. Closed Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 14. Open Session: Commissioners Court may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed 15. Adjourn