PRESENTATIONS: PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING TO JUSTICE COURT OFFICE STAFF FOR COMPLETION OF ODYSSEY TRAINING. (LC-JP ADMINISTRATION)
2. ALL ITEMS UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE HEARD COLLECTIVELY UNLESS OPPOSITION IS PRESENTED, IN WHICH CASE THE CONTESTED ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED, DISCUSSED, AND APPROPRIATE ACTION TAKEN SEPARATELY. A. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR COUNTY BUILDING AND LAND FOR SALE (HARLINGEN HARRISON ST.) - BID NO. 151003. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR) C. CONSIDERATION AND ACTION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ALBERTO RAMON VILLARREAL. JR. AS DEPUTY CONSTABLE FOR PRECINCT 4 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FINDING THAT IT IS NECESSARY TO APPOINT THE DEPUTY IN ORDER TO PROPERLY HANDLE THE BUSINESS OF THE CONSTABLE'S OFFICE THAT ORIGINATES IN THE CONSTABLE'S PRECINCT. (GEJ-ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES) D. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE A MONTHLY STIPEND FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR IN LIEU OF COUNTY ISSUED CELL PHONE. (GEJ-ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES) E. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE TECHNOLOGY FUNDS TO PURCHASE A LAPTOP, LICENSE AND PRINTER FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 5-2 FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,668.36 (CONTRACT NO. DIR-SDD-1951. DIR-SDD-2503 AND DIR-TSO-2538). (LC-JP ADMINISTRATION) F. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE TECHNOLOGY FUNDS TO PURCHASE A CASH DRAWER FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT. 2-3 OFFICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $274.81 (CONTRACT NO. TPCN R5106). (LC-JP ADMINISTRATION) G. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR M. ALVAREZ SUBDIVISION BEING 3.135 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF LOT SEVEN (7). SECTION SEVEN (7). CITRUS GARDENS SUBDIVISION. CAMERON COUNTY MAP RECORDS RECORDED IN VOLUME 8. PAGE 5. ESPIRITU SANTO GRANT. CAMERON COUNTY. TEXAS. PCT. 3. (EH-CCDoTENG) H. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR JULIO SUBDIVISION BEING 5015 ACRES OF LAND CONSISTING OF THE EAST 5.00 ACRES OF TRACT NUMBER FIVE (5) AND 0.015 ACRE OUT OF TRACT FOUR (4) OF A SUBDIVISION OUT OF BLOCK SEVENTY-THREE (73) OF THE SAN BENITO LAND AND WATER COMPANY SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 8, PAGE 84 OF THE CAMERON COUNTY MAP RECORDS, CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS, PCT. 4. (EH-CCDoT ENG) I. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR JOSE ATKINSON SUBDIVISION A 7.789 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF BLOCK THREE HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN (347), SAN BENITO IRRIGATION COMPANY SUBDIVISION, CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 3, PAGES 16-18 OF THE CAMERON COUNTY MAP RECORDS, PCT. 3. (EH-CCDoT ENG) J. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE THE AMOUNT OF THE FINANCIAL GUARANTEE FOR INSTALLATION OF A SEPTIC SYSTEM FOR LAUREL OAKS SUBDIVISION, PCT. 3. (EH-CCDoT ENG) K. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF TIME EXTENSION FROM OCTOBER 31, 2015 TO OCTOBER 31, 2018 FOR PROVIDING SEWER FACILITIES (SEPTIC SYSTEMS) AND TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF THE FINANCIAL GUARANTEE FOR SEPTIC SYSTEMS FOR LA TINA COUNTRY ESTATES PHASE I SUBDIVISION, PCT. 3. (EH-CCDoT ENG) L. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF TIME EXTENSION FROM OCTOBER 31, 2015 TO OCTOBER 31, 2018 FOR PROVIDING SEWER FACILITIES (SEPTIC SYSTEMS) AND TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF THE FINANCIAL GUARANTEE FOR SEPTIC SYSTEMS FOR LA TINA COUNTRY ESTATES PHASE II SUBDIVISION, PCT. 3. (EH-CCDoT ENG) M. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. I TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH CLORE CONSTRUCTION. L.L.C. FOR CAMERON PARK SECTION 2: CURB AND GUTTER BID NO. 140803. PCT. 2. (EH-CCDoTENG) 0. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO PURCHASE 2 KYOCERA DURA FORCE CELL PHONE AND LINE FOR THE CAMERON COUNTY COMPUTER CENTER, AS PER THE AT&T, TDIR CONTRACT NO. DIR-SDD-1777. (AZ-COMPUTER) P. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (PD-CONSTABLE PCT. I) Q. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (AGJ-CONSTABLE PCT. 2) R. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (RC-CONSTABLE PCT. 3) S. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (MBJ-CONSTABLE PCT. 4) T. CONSIDERATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THE COUNTY CLERK SEPTEMBER 2015 FEES AND COLLECTIONS REPORT. (SGP-COUNTY CLERK) U. CONSIDERATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE DISTRICT CLERK'S SEPTEMBER 2015 CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COLLECTIONS REPORTS. (EG-DISTRICT CLERK) V. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES TO PROVIDE TITLE V PRENATAL SERVICES. (EG-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES) W. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES TO PROVIDE TITLE V CHILD HEALTH SERVICES IN CAMERON COUNTY. (EG-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES) X. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWO NEW CELL PHONES WITH LINE ACTIVATION FOR EPIDEMIOLOGISTS THROUGH STATE OF TEXAS DIR CONTRACT NO. DIR-SDD-1777. (EG-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES) Z. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (MES-JP PCT. 2-3) AA. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (GA-JP PCT. 3-1) BB. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (DG-JP PCT 3-2) CC. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (MT-JP. PCT. 5-3) FF. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (AP-MAGISTRATE COURT) HH. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT (CONTRACT NO. 2015C10284) BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY AERIAL BANNERS. INC. FOR THE USE OF THE PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY AIRPORT TO TOW BANNER. (JEV-PARKS) JJ. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MOR-WIL, LLC, FOR RESIDENTIAL SANITARY SEWER CONNECTIONS IN SAN VICENTE COLONIA, IN THE EAST RIO HONDO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION (ERHWSC) SERVICE AREA (TDA CONTRACT NO. 713025). (MAY-PROGRAM, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) KK. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ALSAY INCORPORATED FOR A WATER WELL FOR THE NORTH CAMERON REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION (TDA CONTRACT NO. 713107). (MAY- PROGRAM, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) LL. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH VENSER CONTRACTORS, LLC, FOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BIXBY AND ALTO REAL COLONIAS EN THE CITY OF LA FERIA SERVICE AREA (TDA CONTRACT NO. 713061). (MAY-PROGRAM, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) OO. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR ANNUAL BID NO. 1444 GENERATOR REPAIRS. (MF-PURCHASING) PP. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE BUY BOARD INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. 490-15 VIA GULF COAST PAPER FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAUNDRY SUPPLIES (MF-PURCHASING) QQ. CONSIDERATION AND ISSUANCE OF ORDER APPROVING THE TREASURERS SEPTEMBER 2015 FINANCIAL REPORT (DAB-TREASURER) RR. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE TWO (2) NEW 60 MONTH LEASE COPIERS PURCHASED THROUGH TDIR CONTRACT NUMBER: DIR-TSO-3043 FOR THE CAMERON COUNTY VFTERANS OFFICE (SC VETERANS) TT. 444IH DISTRICT COURT OFFICE STAFF (1): COURT COORDINATOR MARISOL LOYA TO TRAVEL TO GALVESTON, TEXAS ON 11/1 TO 11/4/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR COURT ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE. UU. COMPUTER CENTER OFFICE STAFF (1): ODYSSEY FUNCTIONAL ANALYST SERGIO MOORE TRAVELED TO EDINBURG, TEXAS ON 10/14/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT (TCOLE) TRAINING. VV. COMMISSIONER PCT. 1 SOFIA C. BENAVIDES, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DAVID A. GARCIA, PROGRAM, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR MARK A. YATES AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER DANNY VILLARREAL TRAVELED TO AUSTIN. TEXAS ON 10/13 TO 10/14/15 TO MEET WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OFFICE OF AEROSPACE AND AVIATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE. WW. COMMISSIONER PCT. 3 DAVID A. GARZA TO TRAVEL TO HOUSTON, TEXAS ON 11/29 TO 11/30/15 TO ATTEND THE 1-69 ALLIANCE ANNUAL BOARD MEETING. XX. DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE STAFF (3): DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GABRIELA MARTINEZ AND JULIANNA SOSA AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT ADVOCATE ROSALINDA PEREZ TRAVELED TO HARLINGEN. TEXAS ON 10/15/15 TO ATTEND THE FAMILY CRISIS CENTER 13™ ANNUAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONFERENCE. YY. ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR REMI GARZA AND COUNTY CLERK SYLVIA GARZA-PEREZ TO TRAVEL TO SUGAR LAND, TEXAS ON (1/4 TO 1/8/16 REMI GARZA) AND (1/6 TO IAS/16 SYLVIA GARZA-PEREZ) TO ATTEND THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATORS MID-WINTER CONFERENCE. ZZ. EXTENSION AGENT/COUNTY-AGRICULTURE DR. ENRIQUE PEREZ TRAVELED TO RIVIERA. TEXAS ON 9/29/15 TO DELIVER COTTON SAMPLES FOR AGRICULTURE RESULTS DEMONSTRATIONS. AAA. EXTENSION OFFICE STAFF (I): COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT - FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCES LILIAN MEZQUIDA TO TRAVEL TO WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA ON 11/2 TO 11/5/15 TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL EXTENSION ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES ANNUAL CONFERENCE. BBB. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR ESMERALDA GUAJARDO AND OFFICE STAFF (1): HEALTHCARE PREPAREDNESS PLANNER JESUSITA HERNANDEZ TO TRAVEL TO GALVESTON. TEXAS ON 11/3 TO 11/6/15 TO ATTEND THE 2015 PREPAREDNESS COALITION SYMPOSIUM. CCC. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR ESMERALDA GUAJARDO AND OFFICE STAFF (2): ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIRECTOR GUSTAVO OLIVARES AND INTERIM ASSISTANT ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIRECTOR EDGAR CHAPA TO TRAVEL TO KINGSVILLE, TEXAS ON 1 1/3/15 TO ATTEND THE LOCAL RABIES CONTROL AUTHORITY TRAINING COURSE. DDD. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE STAFF (1): ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER YVETTE ORTEGA TO TRAVEL TO ROSSLYN, VIRGINIA ON 11/3 TO 11/5/15 TO ATTEND THE PERFORMANCE MEASURE LEARNING COLLABORATIVE MEETING. III. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT. 5-3 JUDGE MIKE TREJO TO TRAVEL TO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ON 1/24 TO 1/27/16 TO ATTEND THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE 20 HOUR SEMINAR. JJJ. JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICE STAFF (1): QUALITY CONTROL AUDITOR AMINDA TORRES TO TRAVEL TO DALLAS, TEXAS ON 10/6 TO 10/10/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT (TJJD) AUDIT. (PRO FORMA APPROVAL) KKK. JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICE STAFF (1): NURSE NOE QUINTANILLA TRAVELED TO DALLAS, TEXAS ON 10/18 TO 10/21/15 TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE TRAINING. (PRO FORMA APPROVAL) LLL. SHERIFF'S OFFICE STAFF (8): LIEUTENANT HILDA TREVINO, SERGEANTS FRANK MASON, JAVIER MHJIA. RAFAEL LUCIO, RICARDO COSTILLA. ARNOLDO CANTU. CLASSIFICATION OFFICERS MAURO DE LA FUENTE AND LYDIA BALDOVINOS TRAVELED TO EDINBURG, TEXAS ON 10/14/15 TO ATTEND THE MENTAL HEALTH IDENTIFICATION AND PROCEDURES FOR JAIL LINE STAFF TRAINING. MMM. SHERIFF'S OFFICE STAFF (4): MAJOR GEORGE L GARCIA. LIEUTENANT JANIE TREVINO. AND TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE (TDC.1) COORDINATORS RAUL MEDRANO AND MIGUEL REYES TO TRAVEL TO HUNTSVILLE. TEXAS ON 10/28 TO 10/30/15 TO ATTEND THE TRAINING AND UPDATES ON PROPER JUDGMENT PROCEDURES AND INMATE SCHEDULING TRANSFERS COURSE. OOO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE STAFF (2): DEPUTIES ANGEL PEREZ AND JOSE MARTINEZ TO TRAVEL TO LEWISVILLE, TEXAS ON 11/15 TO 11/19/15 TO ATTEND THE SWAT SUPERVISION AND COMMAND DECISION TRAINING. PPP. SHERIFF'S OFFICE STAFF (5): SERGEANTS DANIEL VALERIO, JESUS ROSAS, EDGAR RIVERA, LUIS AGUILAR AND DANIEL GOMEZ TO TRAVEL TO HIDALGO, TEXAS ON 11/30 TO 12/2/15 TO ATTEND THE NEW SUPERVISOR COURSE. QQQ. TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR TONY YZAGUIRRE, JR. AND OFFICE STAFF (1): ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT RICK CAMARILLO TO TRAVEL TO SAN MARCOS, TEXAS ON 11/15 TO 11/18/15 TO ATTEND THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS' CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINAR. RRR. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF $159,888.00 FOR COUNTY'S LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (TDA) 2015-2016, COLONIA CONSTRUCTION FUND GRANT APPLICATION, FOR SANITARY WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE LAS PALMAS MOBILE ESTATES SUBDIVISION, IN THE BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD SERVICE AREA. (MAY-PROGRAM, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT)
Consideration of Consent Agenda (Part 1 of 3)
B. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY AND CITY OF BROWNSVILLE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO NEW CARMEN ROAD, PCT. 2. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR) N. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO ZIWA INC. AND RETURN OF ALLOWANCE CREDIT FOR THE CAMERON COUNTY VETERANS AND ELECTIONS OFFICES PROJECT CONTRACT NO. 2014C11365. (DV- CCDoT-FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) Y. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (LS-JP PCT. 2-1) DD. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT OF PROJECT COSTS REQUISITION NUMBERS 38 AND 39. (DJV-LEGAL) GG. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT (CONTRACT NO 2015C10283) BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY (PARKS AND RECREATION) AND WEEKS MARINE, INC. TO STAGE EQUIPMENT AT ISLA BLANCA PARK FOR SOUTH PADRE ISLAND BEACH NOURISHMENT PROJECT. (JEV-PARKS) II. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ORDER TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE BEACH ACCESS NO. 6 AND WAIVING THE BEACH USER FEE AT BEACH ACCESS NO. 5 FROM 7:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2015 FOR THE SOUTH PADRE ISLAND MARATHON EVENT. (JEV-PARKS) MM. CONSIDERATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT AWARD FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION (CJD) FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S 2015-2016 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT PROJECT FUNDED BY VIOLENT CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN (VAWA). (MAY-PROGRAM, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) NN. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADD TO THE STANDING EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR CAMERON COUNTY JUDICIAL BUILDING RENOVATIONS AND/OR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW JUDICIAL COMPLEX. (MF-PURCHASING) a. DANNY VILLARREAL (NON SCORING LIAISON) SS. 404™ DISTRICT COURT OFFICE STAFF ( 1) COURT COORDINATOR FRANKIE OL1VO TO TRAVEL TO GALVESTON. TEXAS ON 10/31 TO 1 1/4/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR COURT ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE. FFF. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT. 2-1 OFFICE STAFF (I): COURT ADMINISTRATOR ANA SANCHEZ TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 12/8 TO 12/11/15 TO ATTEND THE 61ST ANNUAL VITAL STATISTICS CONFERENCE. GGG. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT. 2-2 OFFICE STAFF (1): COURT ADMINISTRATOR SILVIA ALDAPE TO TRAVEL TO GALVESTON, TEXAS ON 1 1/18 TO 11/20/15 TO ATTEND THE EXPERIENCE COURT PERSONNEL SEMINAR FISCAL YEAR 2016. HHH. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT. 5-3 OFFICE STAFF (3): COURT ADMINISTRATOR DIANA S. GARCIA, COURT CLERK BEATRICE CAVAZOS AND COURT COORDINATOR SUSAN GOMEZ TO TRAVEL TO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ON 3/20 TO 3/23/16 TO ATTEND THE EXPERIENCE COURT PERSONNEL SEMINAR FISCAL YEAR 2016. NNN. SHERIFF'S OFFICE STAFF (1): DEPUTY RICHARD URIBE TO TRAVEL TO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ON 11/1 TO 11/4/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR CONFERENCE.
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 2015 AS "FILIPINO AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR)
PRESENTATION BY MS. LILIAN MEZQUIDA, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION AGENT FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES IN CAMERON COUNTY TO INTRODUCE TWO NEW HIRED COUNTY EXTENSION AGENTS GUADALUPE CASTRO AND OSCAR ZAMORA FOR THE 4-H & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 1890 AND EXPANDED FOOD NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION; ACTION ITEMS. BUDGET AMENDMENTS, LINE ITEM TRANSFERS AND/OR SALARY SCHEDULES.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. AUGUST 13. 2015 - REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 13. 2015 - SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 20, 2015 - SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 25. 2015 - SPECIAL MEETING
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 11 WITH MCCARTHY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE WEST RAIL RELOCATION PROJECT. (PSJ-COUNTY JUDGE)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF LAYOUT FOR NEW JUSTICES OF THE PEACE (PCT. 2-1. PCT. 2-2 AND PCT. 2-3) COURTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENGAGE IN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY WHICH WILL ALLOW COUNTY EMPLOYEES TO ENROLL IN ONLINE PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY AT A PREFERRED TUITION RATE. (GE.1 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
Consideration of Consent Agenda (Part 2 of 3)
SHERIFF'S OFFICE STAFF (1): DEPUTY RICHARD URIBE TO TRAVEL TO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ON 11/1 TO 11/4/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR CONFERENCE.
CONSIDERATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF STATE DISTRICT JUDGES ORDER PER LGC 84.021 ORDER SETTING COMPENSATION OF COUNTY AUDITORS OFFICE AND GC 520.51 COURT REPORTERS COMPENSATION IN ADDITION TO LGC 84.003 APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY AUDITOR. (MG-AUDITOR)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR AN ALLOWANCE EXPENDITURE FROM THE BETTERMENT ALLOWANCE FOR THE CAMERON COUNTY ELEVATOR UPGRADES PROJECT (THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT WrLL NOT ALLOW INCREASE AND A BALANCE OF $24,955.00 WILL REMAIN IN BETTERMENT ALLOWANCE). (DV- CCDoT-FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. 2014C06217 BETWEEN ROFA ARCHITECTS FOR DESIGN OF THE NEW JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS AND RE-DESIGN OF THE EXISTING JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS SPACE AT THE JUDICIAL COMPLEX. . (DV-CCDoT-FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO RELOCATE THE POLLING LOCATION FROM THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL TO THE MARIA LUISA RUIZ-GUERRA TECHNOLOGY CENTER LOCATED ON 116 SANTA VISTA AVE., IN SANTA ROSA, TEXAS FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2015 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION DAY. (RG-ELECTIONS)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF BODY CAMERAS THROUGH USE OF AVAILABLE GRANT FUNDING FOR CAMERON COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4 AND TO AUTHORIZE COMMISSIONERS COURT CIVIL LEGAL DIVISION TO ASSIST WITH PREPARATION OF POLICIES TO GOVERN THE OPERATION, USE AND CARE OF THE CAMERAS. (JAG-LEGAL)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ELIMINATE THE S2.00 BOAT LAUNCH FEE AT ISLA BLANCA PARK AND ADOLPH THOMAE. JR. PARK. (JEV-PARKS)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ALLOW GIRL SCOUT AMBASSADOR. MISS REBECA LLAMAS, WITH THE GIRL SCOUT BROWNSVILLE SERVICE UNIT. TROOP NO. 139. TO PERFORM A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT AT EL CENTRO CULTURAL. IN CAMERON PARK. (JEV-PARKS)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF $10,000.00 ADVANCE MATCHING TO THE CENTRAL FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION FOR CONDUCTING A PROJECT SITE SCOPING AND DRAFTING A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR THE CAMERON COUNTY'S LAGUNA ATASCOSA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TEXAS ACCESS PROGRAM 2015 CALL FOR PROJECT GRANT. (MAY-PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE A 2016 DODGE RAM TO BE PAID BY UTILIZING FUND NO. 190-4988-6096 (AUTO BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY GRANT) FROM GRAPEVINE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP THROUGH BUYBOARD CONTRACT NO. 430-13. (TYJ-TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR)
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS: 5. EXECUTIVE SESSION. A. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING POSSIBLE LEGAL ISSUES WITH THE GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VERDEJO ENTERPRISES. LLC, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A., GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071(2). B. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS COURT LEGAL COUNSEL CONCERNING FIDEL J. CALVILLO VS. CAMERON COUNTY; CASE NO. 2015-DCL-06091, FOR AUTHORITY TO REPRESENT THE COUNTY, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (1 )(A). C. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS COURT LEGAL COUNSEL CONCERNING JOSE VELASCO VS. CITY OF BROWNSVILLE, CITY OF BROWNSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT, BROWNSVILLE POLICE ARRESTING OFFICER IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY, BROWNSVILLE POLICE BOOKING OFFICER IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY, COUNTY OF CAMERON, PETE SEPULVEDA, JR., IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY, CAMERON COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY ARMANDO VILLALOBOS, IN HIS PRIOR OFFICIAL CAPACITY, CAMERON COUNTY INVESTIGATOR ELIUD PLATA IN HIS INDIVIDUAL AND OFFICIAL CAPACITY; CIVIL ACTION NO. L15-CV-143, FOR AUTHORITY TO REPRESENT AND/OR HIRE OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO REPRESENT CAMERON COUNTY, JUDGE PETE SEPULVEDA, JR.. FORMER DISTRICT ATTORNEY ARMANDO VILLALOBOS, AND INVESTIGATOR ELIUD PLATA. IN THEIR OFFICIAL AND INDIVIDUAL CAPACITIES, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE. SECTION 55 1.071(1)(A). D. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING LEGAL ISSUES REGARDING THE COUNTY'S GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND THE COUNTY'S GRANT ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT WITH EAST RIO HONDO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION AND NORTH ALAMO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION AND THE COUNTY'S WATER WELL CONTRACT WITH ALSAY, INC. AS AUTHORIZED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.071 (1)(A) AND (B) AND (2).
ACTION RELATIVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION. A. POSSIBLE ACTION. B. POSSIBLE ACTION. C. POSSIBLE ACTION. D. POSSIBLE ACTION.
Consideration of Consent Agenda (Part 3 of 3)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE STAFF (3): IMMUNIZATION COORDINATOR DWAYNE GUTIERREZ, IMMUNIZATION OUTREACH SPECIALISTS EVELINDA GONZALEZ AND MARICELA AGUILAR TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 11/17 TO 11/20/15 TO ATTEND THE 2015 TEXAS IMMUNIZATION CONFERENCE.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION RESPECTING THE EXISTING CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, EAST RIO HONDO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION AND THE NORTH ALAMO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION AND ALSAY. INC., THE WATER WELL CONTRACTOR WHOSE PERFORMANCE BOND IS WITH ARGONAUT INSURANCE COMPANY. (BWH-LEGAL)
PRESENTATIONS: PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF TRAINING TO JUSTICE COURT OFFICE STAFF FOR COMPLETION OF ODYSSEY TRAINING. (LC-JP ADMINISTRATION)
2. ALL ITEMS UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE HEARD COLLECTIVELY UNLESS OPPOSITION IS PRESENTED, IN WHICH CASE THE CONTESTED ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED, DISCUSSED, AND APPROPRIATE ACTION TAKEN SEPARATELY. A. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR COUNTY BUILDING AND LAND FOR SALE (HARLINGEN HARRISON ST.) - BID NO. 151003. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR) C. CONSIDERATION AND ACTION FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ALBERTO RAMON VILLARREAL. JR. AS DEPUTY CONSTABLE FOR PRECINCT 4 IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE FINDING THAT IT IS NECESSARY TO APPOINT THE DEPUTY IN ORDER TO PROPERLY HANDLE THE BUSINESS OF THE CONSTABLE'S OFFICE THAT ORIGINATES IN THE CONSTABLE'S PRECINCT. (GEJ-ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES) D. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE A MONTHLY STIPEND FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR IN LIEU OF COUNTY ISSUED CELL PHONE. (GEJ-ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES) E. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE TECHNOLOGY FUNDS TO PURCHASE A LAPTOP, LICENSE AND PRINTER FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PRECINCT 5-2 FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,668.36 (CONTRACT NO. DIR-SDD-1951. DIR-SDD-2503 AND DIR-TSO-2538). (LC-JP ADMINISTRATION) F. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE TECHNOLOGY FUNDS TO PURCHASE A CASH DRAWER FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT. 2-3 OFFICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $274.81 (CONTRACT NO. TPCN R5106). (LC-JP ADMINISTRATION) G. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR M. ALVAREZ SUBDIVISION BEING 3.135 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF LOT SEVEN (7). SECTION SEVEN (7). CITRUS GARDENS SUBDIVISION. CAMERON COUNTY MAP RECORDS RECORDED IN VOLUME 8. PAGE 5. ESPIRITU SANTO GRANT. CAMERON COUNTY. TEXAS. PCT. 3. (EH-CCDoTENG) H. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR JULIO SUBDIVISION BEING 5015 ACRES OF LAND CONSISTING OF THE EAST 5.00 ACRES OF TRACT NUMBER FIVE (5) AND 0.015 ACRE OUT OF TRACT FOUR (4) OF A SUBDIVISION OUT OF BLOCK SEVENTY-THREE (73) OF THE SAN BENITO LAND AND WATER COMPANY SUBDIVISION, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 8, PAGE 84 OF THE CAMERON COUNTY MAP RECORDS, CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS, PCT. 4. (EH-CCDoT ENG) I. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR JOSE ATKINSON SUBDIVISION A 7.789 ACRE TRACT OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, OUT OF BLOCK THREE HUNDRED FORTY SEVEN (347), SAN BENITO IRRIGATION COMPANY SUBDIVISION, CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 3, PAGES 16-18 OF THE CAMERON COUNTY MAP RECORDS, PCT. 3. (EH-CCDoT ENG) J. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE THE AMOUNT OF THE FINANCIAL GUARANTEE FOR INSTALLATION OF A SEPTIC SYSTEM FOR LAUREL OAKS SUBDIVISION, PCT. 3. (EH-CCDoT ENG) K. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF TIME EXTENSION FROM OCTOBER 31, 2015 TO OCTOBER 31, 2018 FOR PROVIDING SEWER FACILITIES (SEPTIC SYSTEMS) AND TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF THE FINANCIAL GUARANTEE FOR SEPTIC SYSTEMS FOR LA TINA COUNTRY ESTATES PHASE I SUBDIVISION, PCT. 3. (EH-CCDoT ENG) L. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION OF TIME EXTENSION FROM OCTOBER 31, 2015 TO OCTOBER 31, 2018 FOR PROVIDING SEWER FACILITIES (SEPTIC SYSTEMS) AND TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF THE FINANCIAL GUARANTEE FOR SEPTIC SYSTEMS FOR LA TINA COUNTRY ESTATES PHASE II SUBDIVISION, PCT. 3. (EH-CCDoT ENG) M. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CHANGE ORDER NO. I TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH CLORE CONSTRUCTION. L.L.C. FOR CAMERON PARK SECTION 2: CURB AND GUTTER BID NO. 140803. PCT. 2. (EH-CCDoTENG) 0. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL TO PURCHASE 2 KYOCERA DURA FORCE CELL PHONE AND LINE FOR THE CAMERON COUNTY COMPUTER CENTER, AS PER THE AT&T, TDIR CONTRACT NO. DIR-SDD-1777. (AZ-COMPUTER) P. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (PD-CONSTABLE PCT. I) Q. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (AGJ-CONSTABLE PCT. 2) R. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (RC-CONSTABLE PCT. 3) S. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (MBJ-CONSTABLE PCT. 4) T. CONSIDERATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THE COUNTY CLERK SEPTEMBER 2015 FEES AND COLLECTIONS REPORT. (SGP-COUNTY CLERK) U. CONSIDERATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE DISTRICT CLERK'S SEPTEMBER 2015 CIVIL AND CRIMINAL COLLECTIONS REPORTS. (EG-DISTRICT CLERK) V. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES TO PROVIDE TITLE V PRENATAL SERVICES. (EG-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES) W. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES TO PROVIDE TITLE V CHILD HEALTH SERVICES IN CAMERON COUNTY. (EG-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES) X. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF TWO NEW CELL PHONES WITH LINE ACTIVATION FOR EPIDEMIOLOGISTS THROUGH STATE OF TEXAS DIR CONTRACT NO. DIR-SDD-1777. (EG-HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES) Z. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (MES-JP PCT. 2-3) AA. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (GA-JP PCT. 3-1) BB. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (DG-JP PCT 3-2) CC. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (MT-JP. PCT. 5-3) FF. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (AP-MAGISTRATE COURT) HH. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT (CONTRACT NO. 2015C10284) BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY AERIAL BANNERS. INC. FOR THE USE OF THE PORT ISABEL-CAMERON COUNTY AIRPORT TO TOW BANNER. (JEV-PARKS) JJ. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH MOR-WIL, LLC, FOR RESIDENTIAL SANITARY SEWER CONNECTIONS IN SAN VICENTE COLONIA, IN THE EAST RIO HONDO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION (ERHWSC) SERVICE AREA (TDA CONTRACT NO. 713025). (MAY-PROGRAM, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) KK. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH ALSAY INCORPORATED FOR A WATER WELL FOR THE NORTH CAMERON REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION (TDA CONTRACT NO. 713107). (MAY- PROGRAM, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) LL. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH VENSER CONTRACTORS, LLC, FOR SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BIXBY AND ALTO REAL COLONIAS EN THE CITY OF LA FERIA SERVICE AREA (TDA CONTRACT NO. 713061). (MAY-PROGRAM, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) OO. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR ANNUAL BID NO. 1444 GENERATOR REPAIRS. (MF-PURCHASING) PP. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO UTILIZE BUY BOARD INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. 490-15 VIA GULF COAST PAPER FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAUNDRY SUPPLIES (MF-PURCHASING) QQ. CONSIDERATION AND ISSUANCE OF ORDER APPROVING THE TREASURERS SEPTEMBER 2015 FINANCIAL REPORT (DAB-TREASURER) RR. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE TWO (2) NEW 60 MONTH LEASE COPIERS PURCHASED THROUGH TDIR CONTRACT NUMBER: DIR-TSO-3043 FOR THE CAMERON COUNTY VFTERANS OFFICE (SC VETERANS) TT. 444IH DISTRICT COURT OFFICE STAFF (1): COURT COORDINATOR MARISOL LOYA TO TRAVEL TO GALVESTON, TEXAS ON 11/1 TO 11/4/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR COURT ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE. UU. COMPUTER CENTER OFFICE STAFF (1): ODYSSEY FUNCTIONAL ANALYST SERGIO MOORE TRAVELED TO EDINBURG, TEXAS ON 10/14/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT (TCOLE) TRAINING. VV. COMMISSIONER PCT. 1 SOFIA C. BENAVIDES, COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DAVID A. GARCIA, PROGRAM, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR MARK A. YATES AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER DANNY VILLARREAL TRAVELED TO AUSTIN. TEXAS ON 10/13 TO 10/14/15 TO MEET WITH THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OFFICE OF AEROSPACE AND AVIATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE. WW. COMMISSIONER PCT. 3 DAVID A. GARZA TO TRAVEL TO HOUSTON, TEXAS ON 11/29 TO 11/30/15 TO ATTEND THE 1-69 ALLIANCE ANNUAL BOARD MEETING. XX. DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE STAFF (3): DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS GABRIELA MARTINEZ AND JULIANNA SOSA AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT ADVOCATE ROSALINDA PEREZ TRAVELED TO HARLINGEN. TEXAS ON 10/15/15 TO ATTEND THE FAMILY CRISIS CENTER 13™ ANNUAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONFERENCE. YY. ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR REMI GARZA AND COUNTY CLERK SYLVIA GARZA-PEREZ TO TRAVEL TO SUGAR LAND, TEXAS ON (1/4 TO 1/8/16 REMI GARZA) AND (1/6 TO IAS/16 SYLVIA GARZA-PEREZ) TO ATTEND THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATORS MID-WINTER CONFERENCE. ZZ. EXTENSION AGENT/COUNTY-AGRICULTURE DR. ENRIQUE PEREZ TRAVELED TO RIVIERA. TEXAS ON 9/29/15 TO DELIVER COTTON SAMPLES FOR AGRICULTURE RESULTS DEMONSTRATIONS. AAA. EXTENSION OFFICE STAFF (I): COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT - FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCES LILIAN MEZQUIDA TO TRAVEL TO WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA ON 11/2 TO 11/5/15 TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL EXTENSION ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES ANNUAL CONFERENCE. BBB. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR ESMERALDA GUAJARDO AND OFFICE STAFF (1): HEALTHCARE PREPAREDNESS PLANNER JESUSITA HERNANDEZ TO TRAVEL TO GALVESTON. TEXAS ON 11/3 TO 11/6/15 TO ATTEND THE 2015 PREPAREDNESS COALITION SYMPOSIUM. CCC. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DIRECTOR ESMERALDA GUAJARDO AND OFFICE STAFF (2): ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIRECTOR GUSTAVO OLIVARES AND INTERIM ASSISTANT ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIRECTOR EDGAR CHAPA TO TRAVEL TO KINGSVILLE, TEXAS ON 1 1/3/15 TO ATTEND THE LOCAL RABIES CONTROL AUTHORITY TRAINING COURSE. DDD. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE STAFF (1): ADVANCED NURSE PRACTITIONER YVETTE ORTEGA TO TRAVEL TO ROSSLYN, VIRGINIA ON 11/3 TO 11/5/15 TO ATTEND THE PERFORMANCE MEASURE LEARNING COLLABORATIVE MEETING. III. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT. 5-3 JUDGE MIKE TREJO TO TRAVEL TO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ON 1/24 TO 1/27/16 TO ATTEND THE JUSTICE OF THE PEACE 20 HOUR SEMINAR. JJJ. JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICE STAFF (1): QUALITY CONTROL AUDITOR AMINDA TORRES TO TRAVEL TO DALLAS, TEXAS ON 10/6 TO 10/10/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT (TJJD) AUDIT. (PRO FORMA APPROVAL) KKK. JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICE STAFF (1): NURSE NOE QUINTANILLA TRAVELED TO DALLAS, TEXAS ON 10/18 TO 10/21/15 TO ATTEND THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE TRAINING. (PRO FORMA APPROVAL) LLL. SHERIFF'S OFFICE STAFF (8): LIEUTENANT HILDA TREVINO, SERGEANTS FRANK MASON, JAVIER MHJIA. RAFAEL LUCIO, RICARDO COSTILLA. ARNOLDO CANTU. CLASSIFICATION OFFICERS MAURO DE LA FUENTE AND LYDIA BALDOVINOS TRAVELED TO EDINBURG, TEXAS ON 10/14/15 TO ATTEND THE MENTAL HEALTH IDENTIFICATION AND PROCEDURES FOR JAIL LINE STAFF TRAINING. MMM. SHERIFF'S OFFICE STAFF (4): MAJOR GEORGE L GARCIA. LIEUTENANT JANIE TREVINO. AND TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE (TDC.1) COORDINATORS RAUL MEDRANO AND MIGUEL REYES TO TRAVEL TO HUNTSVILLE. TEXAS ON 10/28 TO 10/30/15 TO ATTEND THE TRAINING AND UPDATES ON PROPER JUDGMENT PROCEDURES AND INMATE SCHEDULING TRANSFERS COURSE. OOO. SHERIFF'S OFFICE STAFF (2): DEPUTIES ANGEL PEREZ AND JOSE MARTINEZ TO TRAVEL TO LEWISVILLE, TEXAS ON 11/15 TO 11/19/15 TO ATTEND THE SWAT SUPERVISION AND COMMAND DECISION TRAINING. PPP. SHERIFF'S OFFICE STAFF (5): SERGEANTS DANIEL VALERIO, JESUS ROSAS, EDGAR RIVERA, LUIS AGUILAR AND DANIEL GOMEZ TO TRAVEL TO HIDALGO, TEXAS ON 11/30 TO 12/2/15 TO ATTEND THE NEW SUPERVISOR COURSE. QQQ. TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR TONY YZAGUIRRE, JR. AND OFFICE STAFF (1): ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT RICK CAMARILLO TO TRAVEL TO SAN MARCOS, TEXAS ON 11/15 TO 11/18/15 TO ATTEND THE COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS' CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINAR. RRR. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF $159,888.00 FOR COUNTY'S LOCAL MATCH REQUIRED TO TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (TDA) 2015-2016, COLONIA CONSTRUCTION FUND GRANT APPLICATION, FOR SANITARY WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS IN THE LAS PALMAS MOBILE ESTATES SUBDIVISION, IN THE BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD SERVICE AREA. (MAY-PROGRAM, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT)
Consideration of Consent Agenda (Part 1 of 3)
B. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY AND CITY OF BROWNSVILLE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO NEW CARMEN ROAD, PCT. 2. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR) N. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL PAYMENT TO ZIWA INC. AND RETURN OF ALLOWANCE CREDIT FOR THE CAMERON COUNTY VETERANS AND ELECTIONS OFFICES PROJECT CONTRACT NO. 2014C11365. (DV- CCDoT-FACILITIES MANAGEMENT) Y. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 2015 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT. (LS-JP PCT. 2-1) DD. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENT OF PROJECT COSTS REQUISITION NUMBERS 38 AND 39. (DJV-LEGAL) GG. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AGREEMENT (CONTRACT NO 2015C10283) BETWEEN CAMERON COUNTY (PARKS AND RECREATION) AND WEEKS MARINE, INC. TO STAGE EQUIPMENT AT ISLA BLANCA PARK FOR SOUTH PADRE ISLAND BEACH NOURISHMENT PROJECT. (JEV-PARKS) II. CONSIDERATION AND POSSIBLE ORDER TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE BEACH ACCESS NO. 6 AND WAIVING THE BEACH USER FEE AT BEACH ACCESS NO. 5 FROM 7:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M. ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2015 FOR THE SOUTH PADRE ISLAND MARATHON EVENT. (JEV-PARKS) MM. CONSIDERATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT AWARD FROM THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION (CJD) FOR THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S 2015-2016 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT PROJECT FUNDED BY VIOLENT CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN (VAWA). (MAY-PROGRAM, DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT) NN. CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADD TO THE STANDING EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR CAMERON COUNTY JUDICIAL BUILDING RENOVATIONS AND/OR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW JUDICIAL COMPLEX. (MF-PURCHASING) a. DANNY VILLARREAL (NON SCORING LIAISON) SS. 404™ DISTRICT COURT OFFICE STAFF ( 1) COURT COORDINATOR FRANKIE OL1VO TO TRAVEL TO GALVESTON. TEXAS ON 10/31 TO 1 1/4/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION FOR COURT ADMINISTRATION CONFERENCE. FFF. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT. 2-1 OFFICE STAFF (I): COURT ADMINISTRATOR ANA SANCHEZ TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 12/8 TO 12/11/15 TO ATTEND THE 61ST ANNUAL VITAL STATISTICS CONFERENCE. GGG. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT. 2-2 OFFICE STAFF (1): COURT ADMINISTRATOR SILVIA ALDAPE TO TRAVEL TO GALVESTON, TEXAS ON 1 1/18 TO 11/20/15 TO ATTEND THE EXPERIENCE COURT PERSONNEL SEMINAR FISCAL YEAR 2016. HHH. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE PCT. 5-3 OFFICE STAFF (3): COURT ADMINISTRATOR DIANA S. GARCIA, COURT CLERK BEATRICE CAVAZOS AND COURT COORDINATOR SUSAN GOMEZ TO TRAVEL TO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ON 3/20 TO 3/23/16 TO ATTEND THE EXPERIENCE COURT PERSONNEL SEMINAR FISCAL YEAR 2016. NNN. SHERIFF'S OFFICE STAFF (1): DEPUTY RICHARD URIBE TO TRAVEL TO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ON 11/1 TO 11/4/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR CONFERENCE.
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 2015 AS "FILIPINO AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH" IN CAMERON COUNTY, TEXAS. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR)
PRESENTATION BY MS. LILIAN MEZQUIDA, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION AGENT FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES IN CAMERON COUNTY TO INTRODUCE TWO NEW HIRED COUNTY EXTENSION AGENTS GUADALUPE CASTRO AND OSCAR ZAMORA FOR THE 4-H & YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 1890 AND EXPANDED FOOD NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION; ACTION ITEMS. BUDGET AMENDMENTS, LINE ITEM TRANSFERS AND/OR SALARY SCHEDULES.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES. AUGUST 13. 2015 - REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 13. 2015 - SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 20, 2015 - SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 25. 2015 - SPECIAL MEETING
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 11 WITH MCCARTHY CONSTRUCTION FOR THE WEST RAIL RELOCATION PROJECT. (PSJ-COUNTY JUDGE)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF LAYOUT FOR NEW JUSTICES OF THE PEACE (PCT. 2-1. PCT. 2-2 AND PCT. 2-3) COURTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES. (DAG-COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENGAGE IN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY WHICH WILL ALLOW COUNTY EMPLOYEES TO ENROLL IN ONLINE PROGRAMS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY AT A PREFERRED TUITION RATE. (GE.1 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES)
Consideration of Consent Agenda (Part 2 of 3)
SHERIFF'S OFFICE STAFF (1): DEPUTY RICHARD URIBE TO TRAVEL TO SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ON 11/1 TO 11/4/15 TO ATTEND THE TEXAS SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR CONFERENCE.
CONSIDERATION AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF STATE DISTRICT JUDGES ORDER PER LGC 84.021 ORDER SETTING COMPENSATION OF COUNTY AUDITORS OFFICE AND GC 520.51 COURT REPORTERS COMPENSATION IN ADDITION TO LGC 84.003 APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY AUDITOR. (MG-AUDITOR)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION FOR AN ALLOWANCE EXPENDITURE FROM THE BETTERMENT ALLOWANCE FOR THE CAMERON COUNTY ELEVATOR UPGRADES PROJECT (THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT WrLL NOT ALLOW INCREASE AND A BALANCE OF $24,955.00 WILL REMAIN IN BETTERMENT ALLOWANCE). (DV- CCDoT-FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT CONTRACT NO. 2014C06217 BETWEEN ROFA ARCHITECTS FOR DESIGN OF THE NEW JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS AND RE-DESIGN OF THE EXISTING JUSTICE OF THE PEACE COURTS SPACE AT THE JUDICIAL COMPLEX. . (DV-CCDoT-FACILITIES MANAGEMENT)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO RELOCATE THE POLLING LOCATION FROM THE SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL TO THE MARIA LUISA RUIZ-GUERRA TECHNOLOGY CENTER LOCATED ON 116 SANTA VISTA AVE., IN SANTA ROSA, TEXAS FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2015 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ELECTION DAY. (RG-ELECTIONS)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF BODY CAMERAS THROUGH USE OF AVAILABLE GRANT FUNDING FOR CAMERON COUNTY CONSTABLE PRECINCT 4 AND TO AUTHORIZE COMMISSIONERS COURT CIVIL LEGAL DIVISION TO ASSIST WITH PREPARATION OF POLICIES TO GOVERN THE OPERATION, USE AND CARE OF THE CAMERAS. (JAG-LEGAL)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ELIMINATE THE S2.00 BOAT LAUNCH FEE AT ISLA BLANCA PARK AND ADOLPH THOMAE. JR. PARK. (JEV-PARKS)
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO ALLOW GIRL SCOUT AMBASSADOR. MISS REBECA LLAMAS, WITH THE GIRL SCOUT BROWNSVILLE SERVICE UNIT. TROOP NO. 139. TO PERFORM A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT AT EL CENTRO CULTURAL. IN CAMERON PARK. (JEV-PARKS)
CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF $10,000.00 ADVANCE MATCHING TO THE CENTRAL FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION FOR CONDUCTING A PROJECT SITE SCOPING AND DRAFTING A CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT FOR THE CAMERON COUNTY'S LAGUNA ATASCOSA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE TEXAS ACCESS PROGRAM 2015 CALL FOR PROJECT GRANT. (MAY-PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT)
CONSIDERATION AND AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE A 2016 DODGE RAM TO BE PAID BY UTILIZING FUND NO. 190-4988-6096 (AUTO BURGLARY AND THEFT PREVENTION AUTHORITY GRANT) FROM GRAPEVINE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP THROUGH BUYBOARD CONTRACT NO. 430-13. (TYJ-TAX ASSESSOR COLLECTOR)
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS: 5. EXECUTIVE SESSION. A. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING POSSIBLE LEGAL ISSUES WITH THE GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VERDEJO ENTERPRISES. LLC, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A., GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071(2). B. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS COURT LEGAL COUNSEL CONCERNING FIDEL J. CALVILLO VS. CAMERON COUNTY; CASE NO. 2015-DCL-06091, FOR AUTHORITY TO REPRESENT THE COUNTY, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (1 )(A). C. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS COURT LEGAL COUNSEL CONCERNING JOSE VELASCO VS. CITY OF BROWNSVILLE, CITY OF BROWNSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT, BROWNSVILLE POLICE ARRESTING OFFICER IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY, BROWNSVILLE POLICE BOOKING OFFICER IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY, COUNTY OF CAMERON, PETE SEPULVEDA, JR., IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY, CAMERON COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY ARMANDO VILLALOBOS, IN HIS PRIOR OFFICIAL CAPACITY, CAMERON COUNTY INVESTIGATOR ELIUD PLATA IN HIS INDIVIDUAL AND OFFICIAL CAPACITY; CIVIL ACTION NO. L15-CV-143, FOR AUTHORITY TO REPRESENT AND/OR HIRE OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO REPRESENT CAMERON COUNTY, JUDGE PETE SEPULVEDA, JR.. FORMER DISTRICT ATTORNEY ARMANDO VILLALOBOS, AND INVESTIGATOR ELIUD PLATA. IN THEIR OFFICIAL AND INDIVIDUAL CAPACITIES, PURSUANT TO V.T.C.A. GOVERNMENT CODE. SECTION 55 1.071(1)(A). D. CONFER WITH COMMISSIONERS COURT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING LEGAL ISSUES REGARDING THE COUNTY'S GRANT CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, AND THE COUNTY'S GRANT ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT WITH EAST RIO HONDO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION AND NORTH ALAMO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION AND THE COUNTY'S WATER WELL CONTRACT WITH ALSAY, INC. AS AUTHORIZED BY GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.071 (1)(A) AND (B) AND (2).
ACTION RELATIVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION. A. POSSIBLE ACTION. B. POSSIBLE ACTION. C. POSSIBLE ACTION. D. POSSIBLE ACTION.
Consideration of Consent Agenda (Part 3 of 3)
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OFFICE STAFF (3): IMMUNIZATION COORDINATOR DWAYNE GUTIERREZ, IMMUNIZATION OUTREACH SPECIALISTS EVELINDA GONZALEZ AND MARICELA AGUILAR TO TRAVEL TO AUSTIN, TEXAS ON 11/17 TO 11/20/15 TO ATTEND THE 2015 TEXAS IMMUNIZATION CONFERENCE.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION RESPECTING THE EXISTING CONTRACTS BETWEEN THE COUNTY AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, EAST RIO HONDO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION AND THE NORTH ALAMO WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION AND ALSAY. INC., THE WATER WELL CONTRACTOR WHOSE PERFORMANCE BOND IS WITH ARGONAUT INSURANCE COMPANY. (BWH-LEGAL)