EL PASO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT

ANTHONY COBOS
County Judge

 

ANNA PEREZ
Commissioner, Pct. 1

WILLIE GANDARA
Commissioner, Pct. 3

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VERONICA ESCOBAR
Commissioner, Pct. 2

DANIEL R. HAGGERTY
Commissioner, Pct. 4

 

El Paso County Courthouse, 500 E. San Antonio, Commissioners Court Chambers, 3rd Floor, Room 303,
El Paso, Texas 79901
Website address: www.epcounty.com
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AGENDA

Regular Meeting, 8/30/2010 9:30:00 AM

 

OPEN MEETING -

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE -

 

 

RESOLUTIONS

1.

Approve and adopt a resolution proclaiming September 2010 as "National Preparedness Month" in El Paso County, Texas.

Submitted by: Commissioner, Pct. 2 Veronica Escobar, Commissioners Court

 (Attachment)

 

PRESENTATION

2.

Receive the presentation, "Putting El Paso's Courts on Trial: Are they Overburdened?" by Community Scholars.

Submitted by: Commissioner, Pct. 2 Veronica Escobar, Commissioners Court

 

3.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.042, public comment may not be used to discuss matters not posted on this agenda for consideration by the El Paso County Commissioners Court. Members of the public may only ask specific questions during public comment about a subject which has not been posted on the agenda which may be answered with specific, purely factual information. Discussions, deliberation, or debate on subjects which are not posted for consideration are not permitted during public comment.

Speaker's choice: Five (5) minutes per person during this segment regarding any items or three (3) minutes per person on each item as it appears on the agenda. The same will apply to any interest group consisting of three or more representatives. Commissioners Court retains the option to allow more comment as it deems necessary.

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda will be considered by the Commissioners Court to be routine and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the Court or persons in the audience request that specific items be removed from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda for discussion prior to the time the Commissioners Court votes on the motion to adopt the Consent Agenda.

All matters listed on the Consent Agenda and the Regular Agenda may be discussed in executive session at the option of the El Paso County Commissioners Court and following verbal announcement, if an appropriate exception to the open meeting requirement of the Texas Open Meetings Act is applicable.

Copies of the Agenda will be provided on audiotape upon request made a minimum of 48 hours prior to the meeting.

No cell phones, audible pagers, and/or beepers while Court is in session.

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA

4.

Pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, Section 115.021, audit and settle all accounts against the County shown on the attached listing and direct the payment of those accounts. 

Submitted by: County Auditor Edward A. Dion, County Auditors Office

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Travel

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5.

Approve amendment No. 39 to the 2009-2010 County of El Paso Operating Budget.  This amendment will decrease Grants by $165,068 thus reducing the overall operating budget of $288,291,736 to $288,126,668. 

Submitted by: County Auditor Edward A. Dion, County Auditors Office

 (Attachment)

6.

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the attached letter to release securities pledged to the County by Inter National Bank and held in the County’s name at Frost National Bank.Frost National Bank is the third party custodian of the securities pledge as collateral by Inter National Bank to the County of El Paso.  As of August 23, 2010, the market value of the securities pledge is $169,818,268.62 and the County’s bank balance in Inter National Bank is $133,120,752.49.

Submitted by: County Auditor Edward A. Dion, County Auditors Office

 (Attachment)

7.

Approve the Certificates of Plat Compliance (under Texas Local Government Code Section 232.028(a), as provided on the attached listing.

Submitted by: Public Works Director Robert Rivera, P.E., County Road and Bridge

 (Attachment)

8.

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the extension of the process server and courier services contract with Davis Investigations and the County Attorney's Office. 

Submitted by: Office Admin/Support Manager Sue Collins, County Attorney's Office

 (Attachment)

9.

Approve and authorize the El Paso County Judge to sign the renewal of the DIMS Interlocal Governmental Agreement with the City of El Paso for the Fiscal Year 2011 as included in the backup.

Submitted by: District Attorney Jaime Esparza, District Attorney's Office

 (Attachment)

10.

Approve and authorize the removal from inventory and transfer of items, as listed in the backup, from the County Tax Office to the Purchasing Department.

Submitted by: Co. Tax Assessor-Collector Victor A. Flores, Co. Tax Office

 (Attachment)

11.

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the lease agreement with The Shalom Group, L.P. for the office space at 424 Executive Center Blvd., Suite 100 and 102 for the Justice of the Peace, Pct. #1, Robert T. Pearson-Judge.

Submitted by: Court Coordinator Patty Escandon, Justice of the Peace, Pct. #1

 

12.

Approve and authorize the County Judge to execute a Section 5311 grant agreement (KK-10-378) in the amount of $248,989 with Department of Transportation (TxDOT), State Project No. RPT 1101(24) Project Grant Agreement No. 51124F7017 for the operation of the El Paso County Rural Transit Program in Fiscal Year 2011.

Submitted by: Director Rosemary V. Neill, Family and Community Services

 (Attachment)

13.

Approve and authorize the County Judge to execute a Section 5311 Grant Amendment (KK-10-392) increasing the amount of the grant by $199,743 with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), State Project No. 51024F7205 Project Grant Agreement No. RPT 1004(24)33 for the operation of the El Paso County Rural Transit Program in Fiscal Year 2011.

Submitted by: Director Rosemary V. Neill, Family and Community Services

 (Attachment)

14.

Approve and authorize the County Judge to execute a grant amendment (KK-10-387) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for continuation funding for Regional Coordination Transportation Planning in the Far West Texas/El Paso region and authorize the El Paso County Rural Transit Program to submit all required documents to TxDOT to assist with coordination activities.

Submitted by: Director Rosemary V. Neill, Family and Community Services

 (Attachment)

15.

Approve and authorize payment of expenditures submitted to the Child Welfare Board for its August 23, 1010 meeting.  The expenditures fall within established Board policies and funds are available.

Submitted by: Director Rosemary V. Neill, Family and Community Services

 (Attachment)

16.

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign a budget amendment request to the Department of Housing and Community Affairs for our Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program budget for Contract #12090000697 to revise Exhibit A Budget Categories.

Submitted by: Director Rosemary V. Neill, Family and Community Services

 (Attachment)

17.

Authorize the transfer of a vehicle, as listed in the backup, from the Adult Probation Department through the Purchasing Department to El Paso County Juvenile Justice Center.

Submitted by: Director Stephen L. Enders, West Texas CSCD

 (Attachment)

18.

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Business Associate Services Addendum with HealthScope Benefits.

Submitted by: Director Betsy C. Keller, SPHR, Human Resources

 (Attachment)

19.

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the application to apply for Federal funds as part of the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program (ERRP).

Submitted by: Director Betsy C. Keller, SPHR, Human Resources

 (Attachment)

20.

The DRO requests Commissioner's Court permission to allow the County Judge to sign the DRO/OAG County Access and Visitation Grant renewal. There is no fiscal impact and the County Attorney's office has approved as to form.

Submitted by: Interim Executive Director Jim Fashing, Domestic Relations Office

 (Attachment)

21.

Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to Publish a Notice of Intent to request for Release of Funds (RROF) for the 2010-Texas Community Development Program (STEP) grant contract no. 71006.  These documents are required to obtain environmental clearance from Texas Department of Rural Affairs (TDRA).  Advertisement funds are available under CONQUISTEP10-6022.

Submitted by: Public Works Director Robert Rivera, P.E., County Road and Bridge

 

22.

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Fusion Center Memorandum of Understanding between the City of El Paso and County of El Paso for participation in the El Paso Police Department Data Sharing - Fusion Project (KK#10-384). 

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, EPCSO-Administration

 (Attachment)

23.

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the Advanced Security Contractors, Inc. DVR Maintenance Service Agreement and Addendum for the El Paso County Sheriff's Office-Jail Annex (KK#10-370). 

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, EPCSO-Administration

 (Attachment)

24.

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign the advanced Security Contractors, Inc. DVR Maintenance Service Agreement and Addendum for the El Paso County Sheriff's Office-Headquarters (KK#10-371). 

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard D. Wiles, EPCSO-Administration

 (Attachment)

25.

Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to purchase a HP Color Laser Jet Printer, Kodak Color Scanner and Portable Inkjet Photo Printer for the Crime Victim Liaison Section.  Funds are available in account SHTRNGARRA10.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

 (Attachment)

26.

Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent to solicit Bid for Dairy, Bread and Tortillas.  Specifications have been submitted to County Purchasing. 

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

 (Attachment)

27.

Approve and authorize the County Purchasing Agent to solicit Bid for Batteries and Alignment for Motor Pool.  Specifications have been submitted to County Purchasing.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

 (Attachment)

 

28.

PAYMENTS FOR INMATE MEDICAL SERVICES

 

a)

$248.09 (Medicaid rate) to Hani Annabi, M.D.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

 (Attachment)

 

b)

$328.07 (Medicaid rate) to Hani Annabi, M.D.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

 (Attachment)

 

c)

$1,237.95 (Medicaid rate) to Cardiology Care Consultants.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

 (Attachment)

 

d)

$666.08 (Medicaid rate) to Keith R. Johnson, M.D.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

 (Attachment)

 

e)

$53.47 (Medicaid rate) to Guillermo Pinzon, M.D.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

 (Attachment)

 

f)

$164.60 (Medicaid rate) to Paul Resignato.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

 (Attachment)

 

g)

$1,813.38 (Medicaid rate) to Paul Resignato.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

 (Attachment)

 

h)

$253.26 (Medicaid rate) to Murray M. Vann.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

 (Attachment)

 

i)

$136.06 (Medicaid rate) to Murray M. Vann.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

 (Attachment)

 

j)

$1,559.65 (Medicaid rate) to BMA Horizon Dialysis.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

 (Attachment)

 

k)

$174.72 (Medicaid rate) to El Paso Optimum Health Center.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

 (Attachment)

 

l)

$592.10 (Medicaid rate) to Pathology Associates of El Paso.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

 (Attachment)

 

m)

$105.83 (Medicaid rate) to Providence Imaging Cons.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

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n)

$293.91 (Medicaid rate) to Questcare Medical Services.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

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o)

$33.82 (Medicaid rate) to Radadvantage.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

 (Attachment)

 

p)

$29,048.38 (Medicaid rate) to Sierra Providence East.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

 (Attachment)

 

q)

$14,941.27 (Medicaid rate) to Sierra Medical Center.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

 (Attachment)

 

r)

$1,410.21 (Medicaid rate) to Southwest Eye Institute.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

 (Attachment)

 

s)

$775.56 (Medicaid rate) to Southwest Eye Institute.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

 (Attachment)

 

t)

$1,201.28 (Medicaid rate) to Southwest Retina Consultants.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

 (Attachment)

 

u)

$262.94 (Medicaid rate) to West Texas Radiology.  Funds are available in Account SHERIFFJAILA-6908.

Submitted by: Sheriff Richard Wiles, El Paso County Sheriff's Office

 (Attachment)

 

REPORTS

29.

Accept and take any other appropriate action related to the following quarterly reports:

 

 

a)

(Postponed 08/09/10, 08/16/10, 08/23/10) Concordia Heritage Association

Submitted by:  , County Clerk's Office

 

 

b)

(Postponed 08/16/10, 08/23/10) Office of the Constable, Pct. 5

Submitted by:  , County Clerk's Office

 

 

c)

(Postponed 08/23/10) Office of the Constable, Pct. 6

Submitted by:  , County Clerk's Office

 

 

d)

Border Children's Mental Health Collaborative

Submitted by:  , County Clerk's Office

 

 

e)

Office of Emergency Management

Submitted by: Deputy Chief, Emergency Management Coordinator Ralph Johnson, Office of Emergency Management


A copy of the full report may be found at
http://www.epcounty.com/meetings/commcourt/2010-08-30/29e.pdf

 

 

 

REGULAR AGENDA

30.

(Postponed 08/09/10, 08/16/10)  Approve termination of Emergency Psychiatric Services Agreement with El Paso MHMR effective October 1, 2010, and instruct the County Attorney to send written notice to El Paso MHMR.

Submitted by: Commissioner  Daniel R. Haggerty, Pct. 4

 

31.

Discuss and take appropriate action to modify Donation of Juror Service Pay form and policy for fiscal year 2011.

Submitted by: County Commissioner, Pct. 1 Anna Perez, Commisioners Court

 (Attachment)

32.

Approve and authorize the surrender of a vacant Office Specialist, Intermediate position from the District Clerk's manning table for a full fiscal years savings to the County of $30,051.  The position became vacant effective August 21, 2010 due to the employee's resignation. 

Submitted by: District Clerk Gilbert Sanchez, District Clerk's Office

 (Attachment)

33.

Approve and authorize transfer of funds in the amount of $350.00 from CC3-6705 (travel) into CC3-6001 (office) to purchase supplies for the court and $87.00 from CC3-6705 (travel) into CC3-6204 (equipment) to purchase a step stool.  Your approval of this item would be greatly appreciated.  Judge Javier AlvarezCounty Court at Law No. 3

Submitted by: Court Coordinator Georgina Enriquez, County Court at Law No. 3

 

34.

Approve and allow transfer of funds in the amount of $1563.00 from Travel account CC6-#6705, $1160.00 to Equipment account CC6-6204 and $403.00 to Office Expense account # 6011.       Request is made to allow for the purchase of 2 bookcases, external hardrdive, DVD player for Courtroom, dry erase board for jury room and 1 chair.     Your approval of this item would be greatly appreciated

Submitted by: Court Coordinator Dolores C. Gutierrez, County Court at Law Number Six

 (Attachment)

35.

Pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code, § 152.013 (b), discuss and take action on the proposed annual salaries, expenses or allowances for elected County and precinct officers for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2010.  Any proposed salary or allowance increases will be published in a local newspaper of general circulation.  These increases would take effect on October 1, 2010 upon the adoption of the County Budget.

Submitted by: County Auditor Edward A. Dion, County Auditors Office

 (Attachment)

36.

Approve and authorize the County Judge to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement (KK-10-366) with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) for the continued provision of Intercity Bus Service serving El Paso, Anthony, Texas and Las Cruces in Fiscal Year 2011.

Submitted by: Director Rosemary V. Neill, Family and Community Services

 (Attachment)

37.

Approve and authorize the County Judge to execute a Grant Agreement (KK-10-381) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for funding in the amount of $1,170,233 for the continued provision of Intercity Bus Service serving El Paso, Anthony, Texas and Las Cruces from Fiscal Year 2011-2013.

Submitted by: Director Rosemary V. Neill, Family and Community Services

 (Attachment)

38.

Approve and authorize the reimbursement of $556.54 to Robert Schwab for travel expenses incurred for Regional Planning in conjunction with the El Paso County Rural Transit Program from July 26-July 29, 2009.  No County funds are required. 

Submitted by: Director Rosemary V. Neill, Family and Community Services

 (Attachment)

39.

Disposition of Bid  # 10-028, Bid - Heating and Cooling Filters.

Submitted by: Purchasing Agent Piti Vasquez, Purchasing

 (Attachment)

40.

Disposition of Bids---RFP # 10-056,Financing for Schuman Estates and Nuway/Mayfair Estates Project

Submitted by: Purchasing Agent Piti Vasquez , Purchasing

 (Attachment)

 

41.

SUBDIVISION APPROVAL

 

a)

KWIECINSKI ESTATES, being a replat of Tract 9M53 and 9M53A, Block 18, Upper Valley Surveys, El Paso County, Texas, containing 1.892 acres.

Submitted by: Public Works Director Robert Rivera, P.E., County Road and Bridge

 (Attachment)

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

42.

Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551:

 

 

a)

Discuss the pending litigation regarding Maelby Campos and Raul Torres vs. County of El Paso and El Paso Sports Commission, Cause No.: 2010-2804; County Attorney No.: LD-10-094; pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.

Submitted by: Assistant County Attorney Kitty Schild, County Attorneys Office

 

 

b)

Discuss subrogation claim regarding John D. Stout; county attorney's case number PC-10-007 pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071.

Submitted by: Assistant County Attorney Omar G. Villa, County Attorneys Office

 

 

REGULAR SESSION

43.

Accept payment in the amount of $1,030.53 in settlement of the subrogation claim regarding John D. Stout; county attorneys case number is PC-10-007.

Submitted by: Assistant County Attorney Omar G. Villa, County Attorneys Office

 

 

ADDENDUM TO AGENDA

Regular Meeting, 8/30/2010 9:30:00 AM

 

 

1.

Approve and authorize the San Elizario Placita by Familias Triunfadoras on Saturday, October 30, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a Health Fair.

Submitted by: Commissioner  Willie Gandara Jr. , Precinct 3

 

 

2.

Approve and authorize the use of the San Elizario Placita for the San Elizario Annual Fiesta on Friday, September 10, 2010 and Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 6: 00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., sponsored by the San Elceario Catholic Church.

Submitted by: Commissioner Willie Gandara Jr. , Precinct 3

 

 

3.

Approve and authorize the use of  the San Elizario Placita for the 2011 Summer Festival sponsored by Familias Triunfadoras on Friday, July 15, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Saturday, July 16, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., and Sunday, July 17, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Submitted by: Commissioner  Willie Gandara Jr. , Precinct 3

 

 

4.

Approve and authorize a parade on Saturday, July 16, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to help celebrate the 2011 Summer Music Festival. The parade will begin on Socorro Rd. and Glorietta Rd. and will end at the San Elceario Mission.

Submitted by: Commissioner  Willie Gandara Jr. , Precint 3

 

 

5.

Approve and authorize the amount of $1,004.63 for Beatrice Castillo Probate Court #2 Court Coordinator to attend the Texas Association for Court Administration 2010 Annual Education Conference in San Antonio, Texas on October 12 - 15, 2010 to obtain mandatory continuing legal education credit hours. Funds are available in account PROBJUDSUP2-6705.

Submitted by: County Auditor, CPA, CIO Edward A. Dion, County Auditors Office

 (Attachment)

 

6.

Approve and authorize the County Judge to sign a miscellaneous easement No.ME20100120 for the extension from Darrington to Berryville Rd.

Submitted by: Commissioner Willie Gandara Jr. , Precinct 3

 (Attachment)