DRAINAGE DISTRICT
DRAINAGE DISTRICT #1
HIDALGO COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HIDALGO COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
August 5, 2008
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.
Discussion and action as it relates to acquisition of the additional Guerra property for the Raymondville Drain.
5.
A. Request approval of Budget amendment in the General Fund for the Maintenance and Operation and the District Administrative department budgets.
B. Presentation of the Hidalgo County Drainage District Audit Report for 2007
C. Presentation for discussion consideration and approval of revisions to the Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 Longevity Pay Policy. This Policy was previously approved with an effective date of April 29, 2008.
D. Approval of Resolution authorizing Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 to apply for a grant from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for the FY 2008 Region Water and Wastewater Facility Planning and for the authority to enter into a contract with the TWDB utilizing a 50% commitment for local matching funds (Cash and or in kind services).
1. Approval of Budget amendment to the Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 General Fund for the Transfer out to TWDB Grant Fund for the purpose of setting a budget for the Grant.
2. Approval of Budget Amendment for the TWDB Grant Fund Number (121) for budget.
E. Request approval of payment of Invoices to Dannenbaum Engineering for professional engineering services in relation to the following DHS Levee Segments:
1. DHS Segment 0-4, Invoice No. 4287XX/12/XV
2. Request approval to process manual check to Dannenbaum Engineering pending approval from County Auditor and
pending the electronic funds transfer of funds from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
B. Presentation of the Hidalgo County Drainage District Audit Report for 2007
C. Presentation for discussion consideration and approval of revisions to the Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 Longevity Pay Policy. This Policy was previously approved with an effective date of April 29, 2008.
D. Approval of Resolution authorizing Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 to apply for a grant from the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for the FY 2008 Region Water and Wastewater Facility Planning and for the authority to enter into a contract with the TWDB utilizing a 50% commitment for local matching funds (Cash and or in kind services).
1. Approval of Budget amendment to the Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 General Fund for the Transfer out to TWDB Grant Fund for the purpose of setting a budget for the Grant.
2. Approval of Budget Amendment for the TWDB Grant Fund Number (121) for budget.
E. Request approval of payment of Invoices to Dannenbaum Engineering for professional engineering services in relation to the following DHS Levee Segments:
1. DHS Segment 0-4, Invoice No. 4287XX/12/XV
2. Request approval to process manual check to Dannenbaum Engineering pending approval from County Auditor and
pending the electronic funds transfer of funds from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
6.
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
7.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
8.
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
9.
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
10.
Adjourn