DRAINAGE DISTRICT
DRAINAGE DISTRICT #1
HIDALGO COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HIDALGO COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
April 17, 2007
9:30 A.M.
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Drainage District #1 Board of Directors will be held in the Commissioners' Courtroom of the Administration Building, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
1.
Roll Call
2.
Open Forum
3.
Approval of Consent Agenda
4.
AI -3391
A.) Requesting approval to advertise Construction for North San Juan Lateral Crossing at Alberta Road.
B.) Requesting approval to accept proposal submitted by Jamail Construction through the Drainage District's participation/membership with TXMAS contract # -5-56060 for the labor, materials and construction of additional office spaces to the District's existing building as authorized by the Board of Directors on 04/25/2006.
C.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (a) "professional services" with the Law Firm Hunton& Williams LLP in connection with legal representation as it pertains to FEMA & IBWC.
D.) Requesting approval to accept proposal from Burton McCumber & Cortez, sole bidder for "Independent Financial Audit Services" and authorization to begin negotiations.
E.) Requesting approval to surplus the following:
1.) 1996 Tiger Special model 6640 Asset # 30113
2.) 1999 Woods Batwing model 3180-2 Asset # 33505
F.) Requesting approval to purchase two (2) new slope mowers either through advertising or through the District's membership with the TASB BuyBoard.
B.) Requesting approval to accept proposal submitted by Jamail Construction through the Drainage District's participation/membership with TXMAS contract # -5-56060 for the labor, materials and construction of additional office spaces to the District's existing building as authorized by the Board of Directors on 04/25/2006.
C.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (a) "professional services" with the Law Firm Hunton& Williams LLP in connection with legal representation as it pertains to FEMA & IBWC.
D.) Requesting approval to accept proposal from Burton McCumber & Cortez, sole bidder for "Independent Financial Audit Services" and authorization to begin negotiations.
E.) Requesting approval to surplus the following:
1.) 1996 Tiger Special model 6640 Asset # 30113
2.) 1999 Woods Batwing model 3180-2 Asset # 33505
F.) Requesting approval to purchase two (2) new slope mowers either through advertising or through the District's membership with the TASB BuyBoard.
5.
AI -3416
A.) Request aproval of Budget amendments to appropriate bond proceeds in the amount of $28,000,000. for the Master Drainage System Phase II projects.
B.) Approval to purchase capital assets as they relate to the Raymonville Drain from Hidalgo County in the amount of $3,118,869.50. This purchase is being made in accordance to the subidiary agreements between Hidalgo County and the District which was approved on June 10, 2003 and August 8, 2006. This item is subject to the final reconciliation and submittal of bills to Hidalgo County Drainage District #1.
C.) Approval to liquidate remaining open balances of purchase orders as authorized by Hidalgo County for the above reference project (Raymondville Drain) in the amount of $770,933.44
D.) Approval to reissue purchase orders out of the District's 2007 Bond Series for the Raymonville Drain in the amount of $770,933.44
E.) Approval of Budget amendment to increase estimated revenue for the District's General Fund in the amount of $4,433,182.30 out of the Hidalgo County Drainage District 2007 Bond Series Issuance as per reimbursement resolution approved on August 8, 2006.
B.) Approval to purchase capital assets as they relate to the Raymonville Drain from Hidalgo County in the amount of $3,118,869.50. This purchase is being made in accordance to the subidiary agreements between Hidalgo County and the District which was approved on June 10, 2003 and August 8, 2006. This item is subject to the final reconciliation and submittal of bills to Hidalgo County Drainage District #1.
C.) Approval to liquidate remaining open balances of purchase orders as authorized by Hidalgo County for the above reference project (Raymondville Drain) in the amount of $770,933.44
D.) Approval to reissue purchase orders out of the District's 2007 Bond Series for the Raymonville Drain in the amount of $770,933.44
E.) Approval of Budget amendment to increase estimated revenue for the District's General Fund in the amount of $4,433,182.30 out of the Hidalgo County Drainage District 2007 Bond Series Issuance as per reimbursement resolution approved on August 8, 2006.
6.
AI -3287
A.) Requesting approval to create one (1) temporary position: Accounts Receivable Clerk, not to exceed 90 days
B.) Approval of revised salary schedule
B.) Approval of revised salary schedule
7.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
8.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
9.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
10.
Open Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
11.
Adjourn