Agenda

CALL TO ORDER BY THE HONORABLE DANNY VALDEZ, WEBB COUNTY JUDGE

1.

Roll Call by Honorable Margie Ramirez-Ibarra, Webb County Clerk

Motion by County Judge Danny Valdez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to excuse Cmr. Montemayor

Vote: 3 - 0 Motion Carried

Judge Valdez stated that Cmr. Canales would be coming in later but a motion to excuse would still be taken.

Motion by County Judge Danny Valdez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to excuse Cmr. Canales

Vote: 3 - 0 Motion Carried

2.

Pledge of Allegiance

3.

AI-1031 Approval of Minutes for April 3, 2014 and April 14, 2014

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina

Vote: 3 - 0 Motion Carried

Attachments:

Commissioners Court Meeting Minutes - April 14, 2014

Commissioners Court Special Meeting Minutes - April 3, 2014

4.

Approval of Bills, Payroll, and Monthly Report

Discussion on file at the Webb County Clerk's Office April 28, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting DVD.

County Treasurer, Ms. Delia Perales presented the checks pending approval.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina

Vote: 3 - 0 Motion Carried

County Treasurer, Ms. Delia Perales presented the monthly report for March 2014.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo

Vote: 3 - 0 Motion Carried

Attachments:

Side Bills & Recap of Checks, Apprv.04-28-2014 - County Treasurer

5.

Communications

Judge Valdez welcomed all veterans, Laredo Community College President, Dr. Juan Maldonado, District Attorney, Isidro Alaniz, and Judge Joe Lopez, 49th District Court.

Cmr. Galo welcomed everyone present. He sent his heartfelt condolences to all those who have lost families and loved ones in the past week especially the family of James M. Hale and Javier Francisco Medina. Cmr. Galo thanked all the first responders especially; the Fire Chief, our Emergency EMS Service, and all those who collaborated in the bus rollover on Hwy 35. He congratulated the Sheriff's Office on their very successful P.A.L.s Boxing tournament. Cmr. Galo congratulated Nixon High School Junior Luis Bravo for winning an Area 4 way Speech Contest. He congratulated all the student athletes who participated in the Class 4A and 5A Track and Field Meet especially; Salina Machan for becoming the first mark to beat at the Area Meet Crown 2014 from United High School, Cindy Quintana for winning the 100 Meter Dash, Mark Losoya for winning the Gold Metal in Area Title in Long Jump and 100 Meter Dash, Alison Miller for winning the 400 Meter Gold and 2nd in the Area Title in the High Jump, and Stephanie Berdusco from Cigarroa High School for winning Gold Metals in the Class 4A Titles in Shot Put and Disk. Cmr. Galo congratulated the STEM Academy at TAMIU for launching a University Level Academy on its campus for highly gifted and motivated high school juniors and seniors in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and International Studies. He congratulated the 2014 Relay for Life Fundraiser sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Cmr. Galo congratulated the L.C.C. South Campus for their 10th Anniversary. He congratulated the 1964 Martin High School Baseball Team on the 50th Anniversary Celebration at the District 16 4A Title.

Cmr. Tijerina welcomed everyone present. She thanked Fire Chief, Ricardo Rangel and the Webb County Volunteer Fire Department, the Laredo Fire Department, Angel Care, Lifeline Ambulance, Bronze Ambulance, Capital Ambulance, Victoria's EMS, Primary EMS, Star Ambulance, Genesis EMS, AirEvac, and Air Life for their assistance on the bus rollover accident. Cmr. Tijerina congratulated Sandra Quintanilla Magana, Director of the J.W. Nixon Golden Spurs who won the 2014 Regional and National Championship. She congratulated the 2014 School Bell Award Winners; Nancy Guerrero from Dr. Malakoff Elementary School, Norma Flores from McDonald Elementary School, Raquel Bradley from Our Lady of Guadalupe Elementary, Jorge Salinas from Antonio Gonzalez Middle School, Blanca Nunez from Christen Middle School, Guadalupe Aguilar from LBJ High School, David Montes from J.W. Nixon High School, Lizette Gutierrez from San Agustin High School, Diana Pescado from Harmony Science Academy, Keith Boden, English Instructor from Laredo Community College, and Ruby Naves, Associate Professor in Biology from Texas A & M International University. She congratulated the Webb County Heritage Foundation Award Recipients; Bob and Shirley Gonzalez, the Trustees of the Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Foundation, Dr. Sonia Hernandez on the Jim Parish Award for documentation and publication of local and regional history, Laredo Community College Board of Trustees on the Historic Rehabilitation Award, the Sisters of Mercy of Laredo, Sam Johnson on the Lifetime Achievement Award, J.W. Nixon High School, the Ricardo Hernandez Memorial Award for Achievement on Laredo History Education, Lamar Bruni Vergara Environmental Science Center, the Environmental Preservation Award, and Alberto Guajardo, the Luciana Guajardo Award for Promoting Awareness of History. Cmr. Tijerina congratulated the Texas A & M Colonias Program on a very successful Easter Egg Hunt for all children at Las Blancas Park. She congratulated all the telecommunications specialists for being honored in the South Texas 911 Appreciation Luncheon especially; Sheriff's Office employee Damaris Chapa for receiving the Telecommunicator of Year Award. Cmr. Tijerina congratulated the Girls Scouts of Laredo for a very nice The Power of the Purse event and thanked everyone who donated a purse for the auction. She thanked everyone who attended and participated in this year's Employee Appreciation Luncheon especially Director of Facilities Mr. Gilberto Garza, Supervisor of Parks and Grounds Mike De La Fuente, and all Facilities Personnel. Cmr. Tijerina congratulated Sheriff Martin Cuellar for hosting the 2014 U.S.A. Boxing Junior Olympics. She sent out her heartfelt condolences to the families of Enrique Jasso and Olga Vela.

Judge Valdez asked Fire Chief, Mr. Ricardo Rangel to approach the court. He thanked Mr. Rangel and his staff for their assistance in the bus rollover on Hwy 35. Mr. Rangel gave a short summary of the bus rollover incident that occurred on mile marker 29.

Judge Valdez asked President of Laredo Community College, Dr. Juan Maldonado to approach the court.

Dr. Maldonado announced that April 28, 2014 was the first day of Early Voting for the 100 Million Dollar Bond Issue.
He mentioned that Early Voting would end on May 6 and the Regular Special Election would be on Saturday, May 10, 2014.

Judge Valdez asked Director for Continuing Education and Adult Education and Literacy at Laredo Community College, Ms. Sandra Cortez to approach the court.

Ms. Cortez announced that L.C.C. would be offering ESL, GED, and Citizenship courses at the County's Self Help Centers and other areas around the community.

Judge Valdez asked board directors; Memo Benavides, Carol Summers, Jr., Rocky Bruni, David Puig, Henry Gonzalez, Jr., USDA NRCS Representative, and Joe Zimmerman, Webb County SWCD Program Facilitator.

Guillermo Benavides, Chairman of the local Webb Solid and Water Conservation District, was present to make a presentation commemorating Soil and Water Stewardship Week in Webb County.

Judge Valdez read the proclamation declaring April 27 - May 4, 2014 as Soil and Water Stewardship Week.

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.

Cecilia C. Lopez
Ms. Lopez spoke in favor of item #10.

Sherry Medellin
Ms. Medellin spoke in favor of item #10.

Motion by County Judge Danny Valdez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to bring up item #23

Vote: 3 - 0 Motion Carried

COURT TO DISCUSS AND ACT ON THE FOLLOWING:

Honorable Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney

23.

AI-959 Discussion and possible action to rescind previous approval of agenda item #14 from regular Commissioner’s Court meeting held on January 13, 2014, that accepted Tyler Technologies as the top ranked software provider by the Judicial Selection Committee. Further, to accept the recommendation of Justware from Newdawn Technologies as judicial case management software provider and approve the purchase of Justware from Newdawn pursuant to Section 271.101 and 271.102, Subchapter F., Cooperative Purchasing Program, Texas Local Government Code through DIR contract #DIR-SDD-2124 and authorize the county attorney’s office to negotiate a contract and other matters incident thereto. [Account #749-0500-8801] [Co-sponsored by Rosaura Tijerina, Commissioner Pct. 2]

Discussion on file at the Webb County Clerk's Office April 28, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting DVD.

Present to address the Commissioners Court on item #23 were:

Isidro Alaniz, District Attorney
Marisela Jacaman, Chief
Judge Joe Lopez, 49th District Court
Margie Ramirez Ibarra, County Clerk
Esther Degollado, District Clerk
Marco Montemayor, County Attorney
Rafael Pena, Information Technology Director

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by County Judge Danny Valdez to table item #23 until the next Commissioners Court Meeting

Vote: 2 - 1 Motion Carried

NAY:	Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo

Attachments:

Purchasing Dept letter to Comm.Court -RE Judicial Software

Motion by County Judge Danny Valdez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to bring up item #10

Vote: 3 - 0 Motion Carried

Honorable John C. Galo, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 3

10.

AI-1035 Discussion and possible action to approve a Resolution for the state funded development of a Regional Veteran's cemetery to properly bury deceased veterans.

Discussion on file at the Webb County Clerk's Office April 28, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting DVD.

Motion by County Judge Danny Valdez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina

Vote: 3 - 0 Motion Carried

Attachments:

Resolution

(Break 10:50 - 11:07 a.m.)

Addendum
Honorable Mike Montemayor, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 1

1.

Discussion and possible action to accept the donation of 14 pallets of toys from Tony Lopez for Pct. 1 Community Centers; and any other matters incident thereto.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina

Vote: 3 - 0 Motion Carried

Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

2.

Discussion and action to authorize the services for the installation of a 5.0 Ton air conditioning unit for the Sheriff's evidence room located at the main Sub-Station on HWY 59 in the amount of $8,834.66 to Temprite Mechanical, Inc. [Account #604-0101-8103]

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by County Judge Danny Valdez

Vote: 3 - 0 Motion Carried

Honorable Danny Valdez, Webb County Judge

7.

AI-1011 Discussion and possible action to proclaim the month of May, 2014 as Elderly Abuse Prevention Month in Webb County, Texas.

Discussion on file at the Webb County Clerk's Office April 28, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting DVD.

Cmr. Tijerina and Judge Valdez read the proclamation declaring the month of May, 2014 as Elderly Abuse Prevention Month in Webb County, Texas.

Present for the reading of the proclamation were Gustavo Salinas, Specialist Region #2 and Cynthia Catchings, Supervisor for APS.

Attachments:

Elderly Abuse- Proc

8.

AI-1034 Status report with discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of Four (4) members to the Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority; and any other matters incident thereto.

Discussion on file at the Webb County Clerk's Office April 28, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting DVD.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by County Judge Danny Valdez to nominate Steve LaMantia

Vote: 3 - 0 Motion Carried

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, to nominate Viviana Frank

Vote: 3 - 0 Motion Carried

Motion by County Judge Danny Valdez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to nominate Gerry Schwebel as Chair of the RMA

Vote: 3 - 0 Motion Carried

11:11 a.m. - Cmr. Canales present.

Honorable Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 2

9.

AI-1020 Discussion and possible action to accept grant contract #58130001982 award for the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) from the Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs (TDHCA) for Program Year 2014 - Contract Start Date April 01, 2014 to Contract end date September 30, 2014, in the amount of TWO HUNDRED FORTY THOUSAND EIGHTY THREE DOLLARS ($240,083.00) and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents.

Discussion on file at the Webb County Clerk's Office April 28, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting DVD.

Motion by County Judge Danny Valdez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

8.

Status report with discussion and possible action regarding the appointment of Four (4) members to the Webb County-City of Laredo Regional Mobility Authority; and any other matters incident thereto.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 4 Jaime Alberto Canales, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to nominate Albert Muller

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Honorable John C. Galo, Webb County Commissioner Pct. 3

11.

AI-1037 Discussion and possible action to accept a donation of $250.00 from Texas EZ PAWN, L.P. to to be used by the Santa Teresita Community Center to be utilized for goods for public events.

Motion by County Judge Danny Valdez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

12.

AI-1044 Discussion and possible action to create an official Webb County calendar where all official county meetings will be posted; and any other matters incident thereto.

Discussion on file at the Webb County Clerk's Office April 28, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting DVD.

PIO, Larry Sanchez was present to address the court on item #12.

Motion by County Judge Danny Valdez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

13.

AI-1045 Status report on lawsuit styled Laredo Accurate Inspection, Inc. vs. Webb County with possible action.

Discussion on file at the Webb County Clerk's Office April 28, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting DVD.

County Attorney, Mr. Marco Montemayor and Treasurer, Mr. Leo Flores were present to address the court on item #13.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina if the County Attorney provides the information necessary to the County Treasurer and he refuses to sign, go to the courts for a decision

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Commissioners Court

14.

AI-880 Presentation by Rolando L. Rios & Associates on the current legal status of the Texas Voter Identification Law (Senate Bill 14), with discussion and possible action; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Rolando L. Rios & Associates, PLLC]

Discussion on file at the Webb County Clerk's Office April 28, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting DVD.

Mr. Rolando L. Rios was in attendance to make a presentation on item #14.

Motion by County Judge Danny Valdez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to take item #14 under advisement and bring back

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Attachments:

SB 14

Honorable Marco Montemayor, County Attorney

15.

AI-976 Discussion and possible action to enter into a Thirty-Six (36) month (April 28, 2014 through April 28, 2017) Maintenance Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and Constable Pct. 1 for a Toshiba E-Studio 3540C Digital Copier at a cost of TWO HUNDRED NINETEEN DOLLARS AND EIGHTY CENTS ($219.80) annually for a total amount of SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE DOLLARS AND FORTY CENTS ($659.40) over the term of the agreement with an excess charge of 0.00862 per copy, subject to annual budget appropriating and authorizing County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Rudy Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1; Account #001-2500-6402]

Attachments:

Toshiba - Constable Pct. 1 - Executed

Maintenance Pct. 1

16.

AI-981 Discussion and possible action to enter into a Thirty-Nine (39) month (April 28, 2014 through July 28, 2017) Maintenance Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and the Webb County Engineering Department for a Toshiba EStudio 856 Digital Copier at a cost of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE DOLLARS AND SIXTY CENTS ($129.60) per quarter for a total amount of ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR DOLLARS AND EIGHTY CENTS($1,684.80) over the term of the agreement with an excess charge of 0.0078 per copy, subject to annual budget appropriating and authorizing County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Luis Perez-Garcia, Director, Engineering Department; Account #010-0115-6402]

Attachments:

Maintenance Contract-Engineering Dept. - Executed

Maintenance Engineering

17.

AI-984 Discussion and possible action to enter into a Thirty-Nine (39) month (April 28, 2014 through July 28, 2017) Lease Agreement between Toshiba Business Solutions and the Webb County Engineering Department for a Toshiba Digital Copier at a cost of THREE HUNDRED FOUR DOLLARS AND NINETY CENTS ($304.90) per month for a total amount of ELEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY-ONE DOLLARS AND TEN CENTS ($11,891.10) over the term of the agreement, subject to annual budget appropriating and authorizing County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents. [Requested by Luis Perez-Garcia, Director, Engineering Department; Account #010-0115-6402]

Attachments:

Toshiba Lease Engineer

18.

AI-986 Discussion and possible action to accept the following dedications:

•	One (1) roadway right-of-way easement out of Lot 3 out of Tract 13, Ranchitos IV Los Minerales Subdivision, from Maria Isabel Cueva, being a tract of land containing 0.0235 acres.
•	A dedication out of Tract 41 Unit IV, Ranchos Penitas West Subdivision, from Gregorio Leon Garcia, being a tract of land of 2,912 square feet.
•	A dedication out of Lot 6, Block 1, Los Altos Subdivision, from United Independent School District, being a tract of land of 2,865.75 square feet.
•	A dedication out of Lot 14, Block 17, Pueblo Nuevo Subdivision, from Mario Ruben Martinez, being a tract of land containing 0.0323 acres and to authorize the County Judge to execute all relevant documents, and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Engineer ROW Department]

Attachments:

ROW

19.

AI-1036 Discussion and possible action to authorize the hiring of the law firm of Person, Whitworth, Borchers & Morales, LLP to provide legal services and defenses on behalf of Webb County Court at Law No. 1 Presiding Judge Alvino “Ben” Morales, in regards to a formal complaint filed against him with the State Commission on Judicial Conduct in Austin, Texas, while he was acting in his official capacity as the Presiding Judge of the Webb County Court at Law No. 1. [Requested by Alvino “Ben” Morales, Webb County Court at Law No. 1; Account #001-0114-9201- Claims Paid]

Discussion on file at the Webb County Clerk's Office April 28, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting DVD.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve items #15, #16, #17, #18, and #19, included in the motion is to try to standardize items #15, #16, and #17

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

20.

AI-1040 Discussion and possible action to approve Two (2) renewal option for Three (3) commercial property lease agreements, by and between the City of Laredo, as Lessor, and Webb County, Texas, as Lessee, for the use of 1.) 2518 Cedar St., (Jesus Garcia Headstart Center), at a monthly rental rate of Nine Hundred Dollars ($900.00 per month), 2.) 2400 S. Jarvis, (Tatangelo Head Start Center), also commonly known as 2200 Zacatecas St., at a monthly rental rate of Six Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($616.00 per month), and 3.) 3501 Eagle Pass (Villa Alegre Headstart Center) at a monthly rental rate of Eight Hundred Ninety Three Dollars ($893.00) per month. The 2 yr. renewal terms for all 3 locations leased from the City of Laredo shall commence May 1, 2014thru May 31, 2016. The leased property will be used as Webb County Head Start Centers. The County Judge is hereby authorized to execute said lease on behalf of Webb County. [Requested by Aliza Oliveros, Director, Webb County Head Start Program Account #903-4207-6012]

Discussion on file at the Webb County Clerk's Office April 28, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting DVD.

County Attorney's Office, Mr. Ray Rodriguez stated that a correction was needed on item #20, the lease terms should read as May 1, 2014 thru April 30, 2016.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by County Judge Danny Valdez with the correction on the lease terms, that should read as May 1, 2014 thru April 30, 2016

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Attachments:

Lease

City of Laredo-Lease Agreement Extension Letter - Executed

21.

AI-1041 Discussion and possible action to authorize to execute and approve a Professional Architectural Services contract by and between Webb County and Hickey, Pena, Architects, LLC., in the amount of $158,000.00, plus $65,000.00 for reimbursable expenses, for a total sum of $222,400.00. Hickey and Pena, LLC, shall provide the design and architectural services needed for the construction of the future Webb County Main Fire Station and Administration Building, approximately 13,200 sq. ft., in size which shall be located along Bob Bullock Loop (Loop 20). [Requested by Webb County Fire Department; Account #740-0200-8801- Certificate of Oblications] [Co-Sponsored by Danny Valdez, Webb County Judge]

Discussion on file at the Webb County Clerk's Office April 28, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting DVD.

Hickey Pena Architects, LLC., Mr. Hickey Pena was present to address the court on item #21.

Motion by County Judge Danny Valdez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Attachments:

Hickey Pena

22.

AI-1042 Discussion and possible action to acknowledge the receipt of the Notice of Eligible Grant Award in the amount of $5,592,743 from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to Webb County, under the County Transportation Infrastructure Fund Grant Program and as created by SB 1747; and to approve Webb County enter into a grant agreement with TxDOT for said program and authorize the County Judge to execute all relevant documents on behalf of Webb County. This grant is a reimbursement grant and requires a 10% match from Webb County. Webb County is required to submit a final project list to TxDOT within 30 calendar days after the final execution the grant agreement. [Requested by Jose L. Ceballos, TOTEM]

Discussion on file at the Webb County Clerk's Office April 28, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting DVD.

Representative from TOTEM, Mr. Jose L. Ceballos was present to address the court on item #22.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by County Judge Danny Valdez

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Attachments:

Resolution- Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) - Executed

Honorable Monica Notzon, 111th District Court Judge

24.

AI-998 Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer:

From:	001-1002-6205	Materials & Supplies	$1,423
To:	001-1002-6402	Equipment Maintenance	$1,423

Motion by County Judge Danny Valdez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Honorable Oscar Hale, 406th District Court Judge

25.

AI-947 Discussion and possible action to approve and ratify the agreement between the 406th Judicial District Court and "Juntos Caminaremos, Inc." for professional services rendered for the 406th District Drug Court program, effective February 1, 2014.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by County Judge Danny Valdez

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Attachments:

JC Inc DCP Contract

26.

AI-1030 Discussion and possible action to authorize the county engineer and building maintenance department to perform a building assessment of the county building located at 4101 Juarez St., to include roof repairs, air conditioning system repairs/replacement, mold inspection, security system, replacement of front and back entrance doors, painting, and other expenditures incident thereto in order to render the facilities acceptable to receive certification for providing treatment and to be Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant, including but not limited to, parking lot refurbishing, access ramps, etc.; with further action authorizing the purchasing agent to solicit Request for Proposals for recommended repairs needed; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #739-1200-8801-14 Capital Outlay Construction]

Discussion on file at the Webb County Clerk's Office April 28, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting DVD.

Purchasing Agent, Dr. Cecilia Moreno, County Auditor, Mr. Leo Flores, and Building Maintenance Director, Mr. Gilberto Garza were present to address the court on item #26

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to include the cooperative offsets

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Honorable Alvino "Ben" Morales, County Court at Law 1 Judge

27.

AI-936 Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers:

From:	01-1010-7050	Adult Misdemeanor	$7,000


To:	001-1010-6026	Visiting Judge	$3,000
	001-1010-5601	Administrative Travel	$4,000
			$7,000

Honorable Jesus Garza, County Court at Law 2 Judge

28.

AI-985 Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers:

From:	001-1011-6022	Professional Services	$ 2,000
	001-1011-7051	Juvenile Misdemeanors	$ 5,500
	001-1011-7052	Juvenile Felony	$ 5,500
			$13,000


To:	001-1011-7050	Adult Misdemeanors	$10,000
	001-1011-6026	Visiting Judge	$ 1,000
	001-1011-6205	Materials & Supplies	$ 500
	001-1011-6005	Postage & Courier Service	$ 200
	001-1011-6010	Books & Subscriptions	$ 1,300
			$13,000

Honorable Ramiro Veliz, Justice of the Peace Pct. 2 Pl. 1

29.

AI-1010 Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer:

From:	001-1042-5601	Administrative Travel	$1,000
To:	001-1042-6402	Repairs & Maint. Equip.	$1,000

Honorable Rudy Rodriguez, Constable Pct. 1

30.

AI-1000 Discussion and possible action to approve the submission of a grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the 2014 "Click it or Ticket Campaign"; and designating the Webb County Judge as the authorized official in all matters related to this grant; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant does not require any type of match.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve items #27, #28, #29, and #30

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Honorable Adrian Cortez, Constable Pct. 3

31.

AI-1003 Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer:

From:	001-2501-6205	Materials & Supplies	$232
To:	001-2501-6202	Uniforms	$232

Honorable Martin Cuellar, Sheriff

32.

AI-994 Discussion and possible action to approve the transfer of the following patrol unit to the Office of the Webb County Constable, Pct. 3 and authorizing the Webb County Judge to execute all relevant documents:

Unit 27-210
2012 Ford F-250
VIN: 1FT7W2A62CEA07678

Attachments:

F-250 Documentation

Property Transfer Agreement

33.

AI-995 Discussion and possible action to approve the submission of a grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for a FY 2014 Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) grant in an amount estimated at $40,000 to provide low-income, at risk youth of Webb County outdoor recreational opportunities at Texas State Parks; and designating the Webb County Judge as the authorized official in all matters related to this grant; and any other matters incident thereto. This grant requires an estimated fifty (50%) percent match, which the Webb County Sheriff’s Office and its community partners will provide as in-kind match.

Attachments:

Resolution

34.

AI-1009 Discussion and possible action to approve the the Second (2nd) option to renew building lease agreement between Mouse Properties Holdings, LTD (LESSOR) and Webb County (Tenant) for a one year period effective June 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015 in accordance with Article 36 (Option to Renew); monthly installments will be $8,862.65 for a total of $106,351.77 annually and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account Number 343-2001-6012 Space Rental]

35.

AI-1013 Discussion and possible action to authorize the submission of a supplemental application to the Southwest Border Anti-Money Laundering Alliance for additional funding estimated at $200,000.00, increasing current grant award from $3,347,860.00 to $3,547,860.00 and authorizing the County Judge to sign all relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Grant Fund 343]

Discussion on file at the Webb County Clerk's Office April 28, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting DVD.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to approve items #31, #32, #33, #34, and #35

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

36.

AI-974 Discussion and possible action to authorize payment to "Chavarria's Plumbing" in the amount of $2,350.20 for emergency services provided to the Sheriff's Office Jail water heater. Purchase Order process was not followed due to emergency circumstances. [Account #001-2060-6402]

37.

AI-975 Discussion and possible action to authorize payment to the "City of Laredo Fire Department" in the amount of $287.45 for transportation services provided to the Sheriff's Office Jail for Inmate Medical Service. [Account #001-2062-6714]

38.

AI-1012 Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers:

From:	001-2062-6714	Medical Services	$30,000


To:	001-2060-6401	Repair & Maint. Bldg.	$25,000
	001-2001-6401	Repair & Maint. Bldg.	$_5,000
			$30,000

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by County Judge Danny Valdez to approve items #36, #37, and #38

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Honorable Patricia A. Barrera, Tax-Assessor- Collector

39.

AI-988 Discussion and possible action to approve the following refund in the amount of $29,058.78 to Webb County Tax office to pay balance on Account #801-01011-144, as per Supp 8 Cert 2013 Value correction allocates assets under proper jurisdiction; original assessment included assets which should be assesed on 801-01011-144 outside city limits waiver of 30 day notification signed for 2013.

Discussion on file at the Webb County Clerk's Office April 28, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting DVD.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Attachments:

Webb County Tax refund

Administrative Services

40.

AI-992 Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer:

From:	863-0105-9201	Claims Paid	$50,000
To:	863-0105-9203	Claims Paid - Prescription	$50,000

Attachments:

Blank Page

41.

AI-996 Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers:

From:	001-0114-6032	Property Casualty Premium	$9,000


To:	001-0114-6224	Minor Tools & Apparatus	$2,500
	001-0114-6205	Materials & Supplies	$4,500
	001-0114-6011	Training & Education	$2,000
			$9,000

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve items #40 and #41

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Attachments:

blank

Community Action Agency

42.

AI-933 Discussion and possible action to authorize the Community Action Agency to enter into an annual agreement with the Reliant Energy Retail Services, LLC to implement the CARE Program and accept a donation contribution of $6,250.00 allocated for Webb County Community Action Agency. [Fund 902]

43.

AI-971 Discussion and possible action to authorize the Webb County Community Action Agency Rural Transit to submit the TITLE VI Program to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Region Office. FTA requires that transit sytems receiving Federal financial assistance to update their Title VI Program every Three (3) years in the form of a revised Title VI circular to grant recipients, which requires careful evaluation of the impact of proposed service and fare changes on minority riders.

44.

AI-1021 Discussion and possible action to create, advertise and fill a temporary Slot for Four (4) Case Workers at a wage rate of $10.00 per hour, part-time temporary-no benefits at 29 hours per week and also to fill slot 1159 - Program Coordinator and slot 2159 - Administrative Technician to be funded from the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) and the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Programs. There will be no impact on the general fund, effective April 28, 2014.

Slot #	Title	Hourly Rate/Salary

	Caseworker - Temporary	$10.00/hour
1159	Administrative Technician	$10.98/hour
2159	Program Coordinator	$34,251 salary

Discussion on file at the Webb County Clerk's Office April 28, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting DVD.

CAA/Economic Development Director, Mr. Juan Vargas stated that a correction was needed on item #44, Administrative Technician should be listed as Slot # 2159 and Program Coordinator should be listed as Slot # 1159.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to approve items #42, #43, and #44 with a correction under Administrative Technician should be listed as Slot # 2159 and Program Coordinator should be listed as Slot # 1159

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Economic Development

45.

AI-973 Discussion and possible action to approve release of Ten percent (10%) retainage for the completion of Webb County Housing Rehabilitation Program in Colonia Pueblo Nuevo under the Texas Community Development Program (TCDP) #712095 - Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) and authorize the County Judge to sign all relevant documentation. This will not impact the general fund.

Contractor	Project Address	Retainage Amount

ROMO Contractors	9224 HWY 359	$2,465.00

Attachments:

J Garcia 10%

46.

AI-1014 Discussion and possible action to approve a decrease in change order approved by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) for a Housing Rehabilitation Project located at 133 E Ozuna in Colonia Pueblo Nuevo under the Texas Community Development Program (TCDP) #712095 - Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) and authorize the County Judge to sign all relevant documentation. This will not impact the general fund.

Attachments:

Change Order Request Approval Form

47.

AI-1024 Discussion and possible action to designate signatories and acknowledge Bank Statements to be submitted and reconciled by the Webb County Treasurer and to acknowledge the New Board Members and Elected Corporation Officers, President and Secretary for the Webb County Housing Finance Corporation and to authorize the County Judge, Board Members and Corporate Office Secretary to execute all relevant bank documents; and any other matters incident thereto.

Danny Valdez, Webb County Judge	President
Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner, Pct 2	Board Member
Marco A. Montemayor, County Attorney	Board Member

Discussion on file at the Webb County Clerk's Office April 28, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting DVD.

CAA/Economic Development Director, Mr. Juan Vargas asked the court to table item #47.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo to approve items #45 and #46 and table item #47

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Engineer

48.

AI-1015 Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer for the Utilities Department:

From:	801-3004-6201	Utilities	$24,000
To:	801-3001-6402	Repairs & Maint.	$24,000

Fire Suppression & EMS Services

49.

AI-1023 Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers:

From:	001-2203-6402	Equipment Maintenance	$5,000
	001-2203-6011	Training/Education	$2,000
	001-2203-6004	Telephone	$_500
			$7,500


To:	001-2203-6403	Vehicle Maintenance	$7,000
	001-2203-6004-2	Cell Phones	$_500
			$7,500

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve items #48 and #49

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Indigent Healthcare Services

50.

AI-1027 Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers:

From:	001-4101-6022	Professional Services	$10,500


To:	001-4101-6205	Materials & Supplies	$10,000
	001-4101-6204	Fuel & Lubricants	$__500
			$10,500

Attachments:

Server Quote

Memo

La Presa Community Center

51.

AI-990 Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers:

From:	001-6115-6205	Materials & Supplies	$ 400
	001-6115-5601	Administrative Travel	$ 56
	001-6115-6402	Repairs & Maint. Equip.	$ 600
	001-6115-6219-2	Goods for Public Events	$ 300
	001-6115-6502	Janitorial Supplies	$ 200
			$1,556


To:	001-6115-6204	Fuels & Lubricants	$1,556

Management Information Systems

52.

AI-949 Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of the following Slot, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines, effective April 28, 2014:

Slot #	Title	Hourly Rate

2387	Systems Support Specialist I	$14.11

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve items #50, #51, and #52

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

53.

AI-961 Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfers:

From:	008-0101-6011	Training & Education	$ 1,000
	001-0500-6402	Equipment Maintenance	$35,000
			$36,000

To:	008-0101-6403	Vehicle Maintenance	$ 1,000
	001-0500-6411	Software Maintenance	$30,000
	001-0500-6224	Minor Tools & Apparatus	$ 5,000
			$36,000

54.

AI-1029 Discussion and possible action authorizing Webb County to enter into a Five (5) year agreement with AT&T for switched Ethernet services at a monthly rate of $6,842 pursuant to Section 271.101 and 271.102, Subchapter F, Cooperative Purchasing Program, Texas Local Government Code; DIR –TEX-AN-NG-CTSA-005. These services will replace existing T-1 lines to remote county buildings and rental sites within the Webb County network. The County Judge is authorized to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Funding Source: Per grant awards and County departmental budgets]

Attachments:

AT&T

AT&T Agreement fow switched Ethernet Services - Executed

Planning

55.

AI-982 Discussion and possible action to approve the Preliminary and Final Plat of the Replat of Lot 5, Block 5, San Carlos Subdivision, Phase I, into Lots 5-A & 5-B, Block 5, San Carlos Subdivision, Phase I, and issue a "Certificate of Compliance with Plat Requirements" (ID 365).

Attachments:

Certification- Phase I (ID 365) - Executed

ID 365 Bkp

App ID 3250 Cert

56.

AI-1004 Discussion and possible action to issue a “Certificate of Compliance with Plat Requirements” to authorize electrical service connections pursuant to Section 232.029 (b), L.G.C., for Lot 9, Block 1, Aguilares Acres Subdivision (Application ID 3250). Approval limited to one (1) meter serving four (4) commercial structures and one (1) dwelling.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve items #53, #54, #55, and #56

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Attachments:

App ID 3250 CERT

App ID 3250 Bkp

Certification - Juan Escamilla, owner (ID 3250) - Executed

Public Information Officer

57.

AI-972 Discussion and possible action to approve the following line item transfer:

From:	001-0550-6402	Repairs & Maintenance- Equipment	$1,000


To:	001-0550-6224	Minor Tools & Apparatus	$1,000

Purchasing

58.

AI-997 Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit Proposals for the following:

RFP 2015-31
"2 year contract for Outdoor Advertising "

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to approve items #57 and #58

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

59.

AI-1005 Presentation from responders to Request for Qualifications RFQ-2014-002 Master Plan for "L.I.F.E." Laredo International Fair and Exposition Property; with discussion and possible action to select a responder for Master Plan for L.I.F.E.; and any other matters incident thereto.

Discussion on file at the Webb County Clerk's Office April 28, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting DVD.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 3 John C. Galo, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to table and repost

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Attachments:

master plan

Cavazos & Associates Architects - Master Plan for L.I.F.E.

Frank Architects Inc.- Master Plan for L.I.F.E.

Hickey Pena Architects-Master Plan for L.I.F.E.

Purchasing Dept - Public Notice

60.

AI-1006 Discussion and possible action to designate a committee to evaluate the proposals received for “Utility Billing Audits”; committee will include a representative from purchasing, auditor’s, administrative services, engineer’s and county attorney’s office.

Motion by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina, seconded by County Judge Danny Valdez to include MIS

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Attachments:

Billing Audit Services

61.

AI-1008 Discussion and possible action to solicit Request for Proposals (RFP's) for a 100 ft. x 150 ft. metal/modjular building for the Webb County Consolidated Independent School District, for a Wind Farm Industry Training Center as per the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and tax abatement agreement between Webb County and Whitetail Wind Energy. [Co-Sponsored by Danny Valdez, Webb County Judge]

Discussion on file at the Webb County Clerk's Office April 28, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting DVD.

Motion by County Judge Danny Valdez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Attachments:

Training Center

Motion by County Judge Danny Valdez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to go to Executive Session on item #62

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

(Executive Session 12:17 - 12:56 p.m.)

No action taken.

Closed Session/Executive Session

62.

AI-1043 Status report from county attorney’s office regarding the pending enforcement action from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) against Webb County in RN102698719; Public Water Supply ID No. 2400022, Docket No. 2013-2014-MLM-E; Enforcement Case No. 47861; with discussion and possible action to approve a proposed settlement and Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) to resolve said enforcement case; and any other matters incident thereto. [Executive Session is requested as per §551.071 (A) (B) Consultation with Attorney regarding pending litigation and settlement offer]

Discussion on file at the Webb County Clerk's Office April 28, 2014 Commissioners Court Meeting DVD.

County Attorney's Office, Mr. Ray Rodriguez recommended that the court authorize the County Engineer and the County Attorney's Office to continue negotiations with TCEQ regarding agreed order in the ACP Projects.

Motion by County Judge Danny Valdez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to authorize the County Engineer and the County Attorney's Office to continue negotiations with TCEQ regarding agreed order in the ACP Projects

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Attachments:

TCEQ

63.

Adjourn

Motion by County Judge Danny Valdez, seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Rosaura “Wawi” Tijerina to adjourn

Vote: 4 - 0 Motion Carried

Print Minutes Return
Official Minutes for Webb County Commissioners Court Meeting Monday, April 28, 2014 at 9:00 AM (Approved May 12, 2014)
Let it be remembered that a regular 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: Danny Valdez, County Judge Rosaura "Wawi" Tijerina, Commissioner, Pct. 2 John C. Galo, Commissioner, Pct. 3 Jaime Alberto Canales, Commissioner, Pct. 4 Thus constituting a quorum, the Commissioners Court proceeded to act upon the Agenda as posted in the meeting notice of the 25th day of April 2014. Present also were Ms. Virginia Martinez, Deputy County Clerk representing Mrs. Margie Ramirez Ibarra, Ex-officio Clerk of the Commissioners Court, various officers and others interested in the business of the Court.