Agenda for DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG

AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February 9, 2021
9:45 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, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. The Board of Directors may, at any time during this meeting, retire to a closed meeting pursuant to §551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice from its attorney on any subject slated for discussion or action on the agenda. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:

In accordance with section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code, Governor Abbott has suspended various provisions that require government officials and members of the public to be physically present at a specified meeting location. As a result, all or some government officials may participate via videoconference. Additionally, members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: www.hidalgocounty.us/HClive

To participate in public comment, please call: (956) 292-7630 and you will be given further instruction and be provided with a toll free number at that time.

Roll Call

Prayer

Open Forum

Approval of Consent Agenda

General Operations:

AI -79467

Requesting approval of addendum to the Interlocal Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 16, previously approved on October 08, 2019; Agenda Item No. 72657.

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AI -79474

Discussion and Approval by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 of Resolution recognizing the necessity of acquiring easements or rights of way or fee title in connection with the construction of the Mile 6 Outfall Project in Hidalgo County, Texas and authorizing the acquisition of said easements or rights of way or fee title described in the Resolution and exhibits thereto by condemnation(eminent domain)or otherwise. Single vote shall apply to all units of property described in said Resolution.

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AI -79478

Requesting approval of the final On-Call Professional Surveying Service Agreement (C-HCDD1-21-004-02-09) with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.,for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 projects, and subject to Legal Review. [as approved for negotiations by HCDD1 BOD on 01/12/21]

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AI -79485

Requesting approval of the final On-Call Professional Surveying Service Agreement (C-HCDD1-21-005-02-09) with SAMES, Inc.,for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 projects, and subject to Legal Review. [as approved for negotiations by HCDD1 BOD on 01/12/21]

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AI -79471

Fund 130:
Requesting approval to pay out of TWDB Reimbursement Funds $67,693.50 to Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for construction of Segment 1 of the Raymondville Drain for the following pay periods:

Pay Period 11 from 04/27/2020 to 05/10/2020 in the amount of $16,967.55
Pay Period 12 from 05/11/2020 to 05/24/2020 in the amount of $50,725.95

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2018 Bond Referendum Projects:

AI -79517

Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 6 for the provision of "Ongoing Owner-Insite Support & Pre-Construction Activities in relation to the 2018 Drainage Bond Issuance" in the amount of $59,980.58, through awarded On-Call Professional Engineering Agreement No. C-HCDD1-17-051-09-19, with B2Z Engineering, LLC. (Subject to Legal Review)

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AI -79513

PD Lateral - Budget 529
Approval to issue payment on Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $158,909.95 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-029-06-23. Project Engineer: Izaguirre Engineering, PO#640212

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General Fund:

AI -79475

Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 4 for the provision of Construction Materials Testing Services for the project: "Ditch 47 & Ditch 350 Improvements" in the amount of $ 28,505.68, through awarded Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-019-03-10, with Raba Kistner, Inc., for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -On Call Professional Construction Materials Testing Services" (Subject to Legal Review).

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AI -79505

1. Requesting approval of the following personnel actions under M&O:
     A. Delete slot 120 Truck Driver III G8, S2
     B. Create slot 120 Fuel Service Truck Technician and set salary at G10,S1
     C. Create slot 12 Construction Inspector III and set salary at G11, S1
     D. Reclassify slot 78 Equipment Operator II to reflect G8, S1

2. Requesting approval of the following personnel actions under Administration:
     A. Delete Slot 12 Engineer In Training G14,S2
   B. Delete Slot 38 Right of Way Agent G15,S1
   C. Create Slot 12 Hydrology & Hydraulics Graduate Engineer and set salary at G16,2

3. Requesting approval of Budget Amendment to reflect personnel actions
4. Requesting approval of revised salary schedule

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Closed Session:
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following:

Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072)

Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074)

Consultation with Attorney Regarding:
a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: b) a Settlement Offer: or c) a Matter in Which the Duty of the Attorney to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas Clearly Conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.071)

Open Session:

Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition

Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation

10.

Adjourn