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PUBLIC NOTICE
COMMISSIONERS COURT MEETING
WEBB COUNTY COURTHOUSE
1000 HOUSTON STREET, 2ND FLOOR
LAREDO, TEXAS 78040
February 10, 2014
9:00 a.m.

 

 
 
             
CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE DANNY VALDEZ, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE
 
1.   Roll Call by Honorable Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, Webb County Clerk
 
2.   Pledge of Allegiance
 
3.   Approval of Minutes for January 27, 2014
 
4.   Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report
 
5.   Communications
 
6.   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 will be allowed a total of Three (3) minutes within which to make any/all public comments.
 
COURT TO DISCUSS AND ACT ON THE FOLLOWING:
 
Honorable Mike Montemayor, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1
 
7.   Discussion and possible action to have county staff explore the possibility to donate a 2002 refuse truck unit #6109 (International refuse truck 4900 engine DT 466E) Vin #1HTSHAAT42H505479 to the City of El Cenizo, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto.
 
8.   Discussion and possible action to have county staff explore the possibility to donate a 2002 refuse truck unit #6108 (International refuse truck 4900 model-engine DT466E) VIN #1HTSHAAT22H505478 and a 2007 refuse truck (International refuse truck 7400 model- engine 7.6) to the City of Rio Bravo, Texas; and any other matters incident thereto.
 
Honorable Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 2
 
9.   Presentation by the Harmony Science Academy students regarding their most recent Championship win at the F.L.L 2013- 2014 (First Lego League) Competition.  [Requested by Cynthia Mares, Webb County Administrative Services Director]
 
10.   Discussion and possible action to approve a Clean Up Campaign for the following colonias in Webb County:  Pueblo Nuevo, Tanquecitos I & II, San Carlos I & II (San Enrique), Ranchitos 359 and Los Altos;  to approve the utilization of Road & Bridge and Parks & Grounds manpower and equipment, and any other matters incident thereto.  Landfill fees will be paid through TDHCA-OCI funds, not to exceed $20,884.70. [Account #010-7003-6703 (Landfill Fees)]
 



MEDIA BREAK
 
 
Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney
 
11.   Discussion and possible action to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Webb County Larga Vista Community Center. The term of this agreement is effective from the date of execution through December 31, 2015 and may be extended by mutual agreement. The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding is to assist with online community-based application assistance in connection with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medical, Long-term Care Services program (LTC), and Children's Health Insurance Programs (CHIP), and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto.
 
12.   Discussion and possible action to enter into a Service Agreement with Time Warner Cable for Two (2) years February 10, 2014 through February 9, 2016  for Internet Services for enrollment for children in the Webb County Head Start/Early Head Start Center (Jorge De La Garza Cener) for a monthly rate of ONE HUNDRED FOUR DOLLARS AND NINETY CENTS ($104.90) and a total amount of TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN DOLLARS AND SIXTY CENTS ($2,517.60), subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the county Judge to sign all relevant documents. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Webb County Head Start Director; Account #903-4208-6004]
 
13.   Discussion and possible action to enter into a Service Agreement with Time Warner Cable for Two (2) years February 10, 2014 through February 9, 2016 for Internet Services for enrollment for children in the Webb County Head Start/Early Head Start Center (Floyd Headstart Center) for a monthly rate of ONE HUNDRED FOUR DOLLARS AND NINETY CENTS ($104.90) and a total amount of TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN DOLLARS AND SIXTY CENTS ($2,517.60), subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Webb County Head Start Director; Account #903-4208-6004]
 
14.   Discussion and possible action to enter into a Service Agreement with Time Warner Cable for Two (2) years February 10, 2014 through February 9, 2016 for Internet Services for enrollment for children in the Webb County Head Start/Early Start Center (Jesus Garcia Center) for a monthly rate of ONE HUNDRED FOUR DOLLARS AND NINETY CENTS ($104.90) and a total amount of TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN DOLLARS AND SIXTY CENTS ($2,517.60), subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Webb County Head Start Director; Account #903-4208-6004]
 
15.   Discussion and possible action to enter into a Service Agreement with Time Warner Cable for Two (2) years February 10, 2014 through February 9, 2016 for Internet Services for enrollment for children in the Webb County Head Start/Early Head Start Center (Villa Alegre Center) for a monthly rate of ONE HUNDRED FOUR DOLLARS AND NINETY CENTS ($104.90) and a total amount of TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN DOLLARS AND SIXTY CENTS (2,517.60) subject to annual budget appropriation and authorizing the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Webb County Head Start Director; Account #903-4208-6004]
 
16.   Discussion and possible action for the Webb County District Attorney to enter into a purchase and maintenance agreement with New Dawn Technologies for software which enables electronic discovery of evidence by defense counsel, contract #SDD-2124. The contract specifies an initial expense of THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($3,600.00). Beginning in February 2015, annual support and maintenance will be paid in the amount of ELEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($11,300.00) increasing Five (5%) percent annually and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [General Fund, District Attorney, Professional Services, Account #001-1100-6011 and General Fund, Informational Technology, Repairs and Maintenance- Software #001-0500-6411]
 
Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff
 
17.   Discussion and possible action to award RFQ 2013-2014 "Design Build Paving / Fencing project" for the Sheriff's Administrative Building to Temprite Mechanical, Inc. and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents.
 
Honorable Patricia A. Barrera, Tax-Assessor- Collector
 
18.   Discussion and possible action to approve the following refunds:

a) The amount of $2,867.39 To Popp Hutcheson Pllc, Accounts 436-00629-010, 549-01254-020,947-22001-080, as per Supplement 5 Certified 2013, Adjust Value per 406th Judicial District Cause 2012CV7001324-D4 for 2012 and 2013 years.

b) The amount of $3,179.79 To Popp Hutcheson Pllc, Accounts 102-00058-010, 437-00696-510, as per Supplement 5 Certified 2013, Adjust Value Per 341st Judicial District Judgement Cause 2013CV7000357-D3 for 2012.
 
Auditor
 
19.   Consideration and approval of an order authorizing the issuance of "Webb County, Texas Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2014," delegating the authority to certain County Officials and Staff to execute certain documents relating to the Bonds; entering into an escrow agreement and a paying Agent/Registrar agreement; and authorizing any other matters related thereto.
 
Community Action Agency
 
20.   Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following vacant Slot for El Aguila Rural Transit, effective 02/11/2014. This position is grant funded and there is no impact on the general fund.

Slot # Title Hourly Rate/Salary
 
1129 Driver $10.25

 
Economic Development
 
21.   Discussion and possible action to accept the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Single Family Reservation System Participation Agreement No. 1002023, authorization to access 2014 Housing Trust Fund - Amy Young Barrier Removal Program funds; and authorizing the County Judge to act as the County Executive Officer and Authorized Representative in all matters pertaining to the County participation in the Housing Trust Fund – Amy Young Barrier Removal Program.  
 
Engineer
 
22.   Discussion and possible action to approve the salary changes to the following Utilities Department employee salaries as per the 2013-2014 budgeted rate in the General Order of Personnel Positions, effective October 1, 2013:
 
Slot # Title Current Rate Budgeted Rate
       
1299 Superintendent-
Water Distribution		 $37,440 $44,795
1307 Superintendent-
Water Treatment		 $42,796 $43,866
1901 Water Plant
Supervisor		 $16.78/hr $17.20/hr

[Accounts #801-3001-5001 and #801-3002-5001]
 
 
Fire Suppression & EMS Services
 
23.   Discussion and possible action to accept a donation from the Washington’s Birthday Celebration Association of Laredo, Inc. in the amount of $500.00, to provide onsite fire supervision and prevention during the public fireworks display to be staged on February 23, 2014 by Melrose Pyrotechnics, Inc. at LIFE Downs, as part of the George Washington Birthday Celebration; and authorizing all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto.
 
Head Start
 
24.   Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slots:

Slot # Title Hourly Rate/Salary Pay Periods
       
1696 Part Time Substitute
Teacher		 $8.12 20
1944 Part - Time Substitute
Teacher		 $8.12 20
1084 Bus Driver $9.57 26
2570 Part-Time Early Head
Start Teacher Floater		 $9.08 26
2561 Early Head Start
Teacher		 $9.57 26

 
Planning
 
25.   Discussion and possible action to issue a “Certificate of Compliance with Plat Requirements Regarding the Connection of Utilities” pursuant to Sections 232.028 and 232.029, Texas Local Government Code to the following properties:
 
Electrical Utility Approval authorized by Section 232.029 (b), L.G.C.:

a)      An unplatted 0.4844 acre tract of land, more or less, known as the East ½ of Lot 8, Block 2, Pueblo Nuevo Subdivision, as further described in Vol. 3266, Pgs. 770-772, W.C.D.R. (Application ID 3151). Approval is limited to two (2) additional dwellings for a total of three (3) dwellings unless replatted.
 
Water and Electrical Utility Approval authorized by Section 232.029(c)(2), L.G.C.:

 b)      An unplatted 0.1608 acre tract of land, more or less, out of and part of Porcion 32, Abstract 296, also known as Lot 1 of the Pablo Rodriguez Subdivision (unplatted/unrecorded) as further described in Vol. 2151, Pgs. 657-659, W.C.D.R. (Application ID 2978).  Approval is limited to one dwelling only unless replatted.
 
Staff recommends approval.
 
Purchasing
 
26.   Discussion and possible action to reject RFQ 2014-102 Three (3) year contact for drug and alcohol testing services and re-solicit for the service. Additional information has been made available; this will help us provide a more comprehensive package.
 
27.   Discussion and possible action to dispose of surplus or salvage property as allowed in Texas Local Government Code 263.152(1); sell the identified items by competitive bid or auction through CABCO. 2000 Freightliner VIN #1FUYSDYB9YLG96468
1998 Utility Flatbed Trailer VIN #1UYFS2484WA400406
 
28.   Discussion and possible action to purchase Five (5) vehicles for the District Attorney's Office, from Dodge City of McKinney, in the amount of $93,435.25, pursuant to Texas Local Government Code, Subchapter F., Cooperative Purchasing Program; Section 271.101 and 271.102, Three (3) from Dodge City of McKinney in the amount of $93,435.25 and Two (2) from Caldwell County Chevrolet; State of Texas Contract #071-A1-2013/2014 and HGAC Contract VE11-13 total amount $166,907.25. [Fund Federal Forfeiture, Account #169-1100-8801]
 
29.   Dicussion and possible action to purchase One (1) Lanier Court 4 Channel Tape Recorder for County Court at Law #2 from Martel Electronics in the amount of $1,795.00. [Capital Outlay Series 2013 Funds, Account #750-8000-8801]
 
30.   Adjourn
 
The Webb County Commissioners Court hereby reserves the right to go into closed session at any time during this public meeting, if such is requested by the County Attorney or other legal counsel for the County, pursuant to his or her duty under Section 551.071(2) of the Government Code, to consult privately with his or her client on an item on the agenda, or on a matter arising out of such item.

 
DISABILITY ACCESS STATEMENT
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aid of service such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, or need large print are requested to contact the court administrator at (956) 523-4622.

DATED THIS ____ DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2014



By: ______________________________
Melinda Mata
Court Administrator


 
 CERTIFICATION OF NOTICE AND POSTING
 

I, the undersigned, County Clerk, do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the Webb County Commissioners Court, is a true and correct copy of said notice, and that I posted a true and correct copy of said notice on the bulletin board at the Courthouse door of Webb County, Texas, at a place readily accessible to the general public at all times on the___ day of February, 2014 and said notice remained so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.



DATED THIS ____ DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2014

MARGIE RAMIREZ IBARRA, COUNTY CLERK, WEBB COUNTY, TEXAS

BY: ______________________________________________
      Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, County Clerk

    

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