DRAINAGE DISTRICT
DRAINAGE DISTRICT #1
HIDALGO COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HIDALGO COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
December 5, 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.
A. Approval of Resolution authorizing Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 to apply for grant from the Texas Water Development Board for FY2008 Regional Water and Wastewater Facility Planning.
B. Approval of Resolution authorizing Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 to apply for grant from the Texas Water Development Board for FY2008 Flood Planning.
B. Approval of Resolution authorizing Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 to apply for grant from the Texas Water Development Board for FY2008 Flood Planning.
5.
Requesting approval of Change Order # 1 for the Addition to the HCDD1 Building for a seven ton Air Handler Unit in the amount of $5,912.66.
Project Architect: Vargas & Associates
Contractor: Jamail & Smith Construction
Project Architect: Vargas & Associates
Contractor: Jamail & Smith Construction
6.
A. Request approval of Payment Application #4 to Jamail & Smith Construction for the Construction of the District's Administration Building.
B. Request approval of payment of Invoice from United Contracting, Inc. for the Doolittle Road Sewer Line, $63,582.00 pending approval of 50% reimbursement from Hidalgo County Precinct 4.
B. Request approval of payment of Invoice from United Contracting, Inc. for the Doolittle Road Sewer Line, $63,582.00 pending approval of 50% reimbursement from Hidalgo County Precinct 4.
7.
Discussion on Interlocal Agreement between Delta Lake Irrigation District and HCDD1 as it relates to facility on Mile 12
8.
Requesting approval for participation with Hidalgo County's request for proposals for Internal Code 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
9.
A. Ratification of the ranking as presented by the Health Benefits Consultant for Hidalgo County (Alamo Insurance Group) to Hidalgo County's Commissioners Court on 11-27-07as to proceed to commence negotiations with the number one ranked partcipant;
Option 1
A. Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of the report by Alamo Insurance Group, (Hidalgo County Health Insurance Consultant) on the negotiations (including best and final offers pricing) with the number one ranked provider(s) Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) and ING Employee Benefits for RFP "Third Party Administration, Individual Stop Loss, Aggregate Stop Loss for Self-Funded Medical Plan, Group Term Life and Accidental and Dismemberment Project-No.: 2007-126-10-17VYG;
B. Recommending award of proposals and approval of final negotiated contracts with the number one ranked providers Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) and ING Employee Benefits for RFP "Third Party Administration, Individual Stop Loss, Aggregate Stop Loss for Self-Funded Medical Plan, Group Term Life and Accidental and Dismemberment Project-No.: 2007-126-10-17VYG;
or, if applicable;
Option 2
A. Authority to cease negotiations with the number one ranked firms of: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and ING Employee Benefits for RFP "Third Party Administration, Individual Stop Loss, Aggregate Stop Loss for Self-Funded Medical Plan, Group Term Life and Accidental and Dismemberment Project"; and, if applicable;
B. Authority for consultant, Alamo Insurance, to commence negotiations with the second ranked firm, Aetna Insurance for RFP: "Third Party Administration, Individual Stop Loss, Aggregate Stop Loss for Self-Funded Medical Plan, Group Term Life and Accidental and Dismemberment Project".
Option 1
A. Presentation for discussion, consideration, acceptance and approval of the report by Alamo Insurance Group, (Hidalgo County Health Insurance Consultant) on the negotiations (including best and final offers pricing) with the number one ranked provider(s) Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) and ING Employee Benefits for RFP "Third Party Administration, Individual Stop Loss, Aggregate Stop Loss for Self-Funded Medical Plan, Group Term Life and Accidental and Dismemberment Project-No.: 2007-126-10-17VYG;
B. Recommending award of proposals and approval of final negotiated contracts with the number one ranked providers Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) and ING Employee Benefits for RFP "Third Party Administration, Individual Stop Loss, Aggregate Stop Loss for Self-Funded Medical Plan, Group Term Life and Accidental and Dismemberment Project-No.: 2007-126-10-17VYG;
or, if applicable;
Option 2
A. Authority to cease negotiations with the number one ranked firms of: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and ING Employee Benefits for RFP "Third Party Administration, Individual Stop Loss, Aggregate Stop Loss for Self-Funded Medical Plan, Group Term Life and Accidental and Dismemberment Project"; and, if applicable;
B. Authority for consultant, Alamo Insurance, to commence negotiations with the second ranked firm, Aetna Insurance for RFP: "Third Party Administration, Individual Stop Loss, Aggregate Stop Loss for Self-Funded Medical Plan, Group Term Life and Accidental and Dismemberment Project".
10.
Discussion, consideration and action regarding written Resolution and ballot selection of Appraisal District Board of Directors for 2008-2009.
11.
A. Public Hearing on House Bill 621 (codified at Section 11.253 of the Tax Code), which amends the Tax Code to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for "goods in transit".
B. Discussion, consideration, and approval of an Order for Hidalgo County DD #1 to opt out of the exemption and continue taxing "goods in transit".
B. Discussion, consideration, and approval of an Order for Hidalgo County DD #1 to opt out of the exemption and continue taxing "goods in transit".
12.
Discussion, consideration and action to allow early release at noon for district employees on December 21, 2007.
13.
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:
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
14.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
15.
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
16.
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
17.
Adjourn