NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR 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 ยง551.071(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.
1.
Roll Call
2.
Prayer
3.
Open Forum
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5.
General Operations:
A.
AI -80177
Requesting approval of TWDB Contract No. 2101792500 between the Texas Water Development Board and Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 (Region 15 Flood Planning Group Sponsor) for the Development of the Technical Memorandum and the Regional Flood Plan for Region 15 and approval for General Manager to execute. Approved for submission by HCDD1 BOD on 11/10/2020 Agenda Item No. 78227.(Subject to final legal review)
B.
AI -80164
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 Edinburg Lake Dry Bed 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.
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -80163
Mile 9 N & FM 1015 Package 1A - Budget 524
1. Approval of Payment Application No. 4 in the amount of $172,814.27 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-20-039-08-25. Project Engineer: Halff & Associates. PO#640715-21
B.
AI -80167
Requesting approval of
Change Order No. 1 reflecting an increase in the amount of
$110,680.00, and additional
Forty Five (45) construction calendar days, in connection with the Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-040-09-08 -
"3 3/4 Mile Road & Schuerbach Rd -2018 Bond Referendum Project #2" with
Gonzalez Engineering & Management, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering. (subject to compliance to HB1295)
7.
General Fund:
A.
AI -80139
Requesting acceptance and approval of
Work Authorization No. 4 for the provision of Construction Materials Testing Services for:
"Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -Crossing at Mile 12" in the amount of
$1,118.50, through awarded Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-025-04-21, with
Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -On Call Professional Construction Materials Testing Services" (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to HB1295).
B.
AI -80172
Requesting review and approval to pay claim request to Millennium Engineers, Inc. for Construction Material Testing on the FM 495/Donna N. Lateral and on the Alamo Expressway Drain for the following:
Invoice No. 19-07-00030 for $1,573.00
Invoice No. 19-04-0001 for 786.50
Invoice No. 19-03-00130 for 3,146.00
Invoice No. 20-11-00049 for 1,651.80
8.
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:
A.
Real Property (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.072)
B.
Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074)
C.
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)
9.
Open Session:
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
10.
Adjourn
