DRAINAGE DISTRICT
DRAINAGE DISTRICT #1
HIDALGO COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HIDALGO COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
August 28, 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.
Tax Office:
A. Submission of 2007 Effective and Rollback Tax Rates.
B. Discussion of 2007 Tax Rates.
C. Record Vote of Proposed 2007 Tax Rate and schedule Public Hearings, if necessary.
D. Discussion of 2007 Tax Planning Calendar.
A. Submission of 2007 Effective and Rollback Tax Rates.
B. Discussion of 2007 Tax Rates.
C. Record Vote of Proposed 2007 Tax Rate and schedule Public Hearings, if necessary.
D. Discussion of 2007 Tax Planning Calendar.
5.
Approval to accept appraised value on property declared surplus on 01-31-06.
La Lomita Rd. & Hwy 107 adjoining T-Ray subdivision.
La Lomita Rd. & Hwy 107 adjoining T-Ray subdivision.
6.
A. Request Approval of pay request #2 from McAllen Construction for the Construction repair of the FM 1425 Weir Repair.
B. Approval of Work Authorization #2 for Engineering Service of the Final Design for the North Main Drain Improvement project.
C. Approval of Work Authorization #4 for Basic Engineering Services related to the Preliminary Engineering, Final Design / Preparation of the PS&E, Construction Phase Services for the Common Levee (5.3 miles)
D. Approval of Supplemental Work Authorization #'s 1 and 2 to Work Authorization # 4 for Engineering services related to field surveying and Systematic Cultural Resources Investigation for Phase I, II, and the Common Levee
E. Approval of Budget amendment to transfer funds needed for the Levee Improvement Project from the 2007 Bond Proceeds, Fund 131
B. Approval of Work Authorization #2 for Engineering Service of the Final Design for the North Main Drain Improvement project.
C. Approval of Work Authorization #4 for Basic Engineering Services related to the Preliminary Engineering, Final Design / Preparation of the PS&E, Construction Phase Services for the Common Levee (5.3 miles)
D. Approval of Supplemental Work Authorization #'s 1 and 2 to Work Authorization # 4 for Engineering services related to field surveying and Systematic Cultural Resources Investigation for Phase I, II, and the Common Levee
E. Approval of Budget amendment to transfer funds needed for the Levee Improvement Project from the 2007 Bond Proceeds, Fund 131
7.
Recommending award of bid and approval of contract to sole bidder meeting all required specifications for the following: Bid No. 07-012-08-22 " Hauling Services for Millings "
8.
Requesting approval to advertise and approval of draft specifications as attached hereto for: " Precast Box Culverts"
9.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.087 to discuss the following:
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072 & 551.087 to discuss the following:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
C.
Deliberation regarding: Retail Development in Mercedes
10.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
C.
Deliberation regarding: Retail Development in Mercedes
11.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
12.
Open Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
13.
Adjourn