SPECIAL MEETING - OCTOBER 30, 2012
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 30th day of October A.D., 2012, there was begun and held a SPECIAL MEETING of the Honorable Commissioners’ Court of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following members thereof were present, to-wit:
| HONORABLE RAMON GARCIA HONORABLE HECTOR "TITO" PALACIOS HONORABLE JOSEPH PALACIOS |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4 |
and ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., COUNTY CLERK & EX-OFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS’ COURT of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following proceedings were had, to-wit:
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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS October 30, 2012 9:00 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 at the Edinburg Council Chambers 415 W. University Drive, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
1.
Roll Call
All members of the Board were counted present, with the exception of Commissioner Quintanilla and Commissioner Flores.
All members of the Board were counted present, with the exception of Commissioner Quintanilla and Commissioner Flores.
2.
Open Forum
No presentations made under Open Forum.
No presentations made under Open Forum.
3.
Approval of Consent Agenda
The Board moved to approve the Drainage District Consent Agenda.
The Board moved to approve the Drainage District Consent Agenda.
4.
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A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(a) "Professional Services" for the Provision of Legal Services/Legal Opinion in connection with reimbursement for the reconstruction and repair of the Levees in Hidalgo County.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting approval to accept Letter of Engagement with the Firm of Stinson Morrison Hecker for the Provision of Legal Services/Legal Opinion in connection with reimbursement for the reconstruction and repair of the Levees in Hidalgo County.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS , the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval in the amount of $7,500.00.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
C. Requesting approval to purchase the following through the Districts membership with BuyBoard Contract No. 373-11 (Tiger Corporation):
1. Three (3) John Deere 7130 Tractors with 28' Tiger Boom Mower.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS , the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval in the total amount of $423,727.48.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
D. Requesting approval to purchase the following through the Districts membership with TXMAS Contract No. 12-23V020 (John Deere Company):
1. Four (4) John Deere 6115D Tractors.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting approval to accept Letter of Engagement with the Firm of Stinson Morrison Hecker for the Provision of Legal Services/Legal Opinion in connection with reimbursement for the reconstruction and repair of the Levees in Hidalgo County.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS , the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval in the amount of $7,500.00.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
C. Requesting approval to purchase the following through the Districts membership with BuyBoard Contract No. 373-11 (Tiger Corporation):
1. Three (3) John Deere 7130 Tractors with 28' Tiger Boom Mower.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS , the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval in the total amount of $423,727.48.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
D. Requesting approval to purchase the following through the Districts membership with TXMAS Contract No. 12-23V020 (John Deere Company):
1. Four (4) John Deere 6115D Tractors.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
5.
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A. Request approval of Payment Request No. 1 for McAllen Construction, Inc. for Project No. 12-011-07-11 J-09 Drain Improvements Phase 1 Irrigation Siphons.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Request approval of Payment Request No. 1 for McAllen Construction, Inc. for Project No. 12-013-04-10 Construction of replacement of weir in conjunction with NRCS Grant; Main Floodwater Channel Weir No. 2-Willacy County Phase II.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Request approval of Payment Request No. 1 for McAllen Construction, Inc. for Project No. 12-013-04-10 Construction of replacement of weir in conjunction with NRCS Grant; Main Floodwater Channel Weir No. 2-Willacy County Phase II.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval in the amount of $155,034.73.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
6.
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A. Presentation of scoring grid of the firms evaluated through the District's "Pool" of Surveyors for the purpose of ranking by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Board of Directors in connection with Surveying Services for "West Main Drain Extension East of Ware Rd & Mile 9".
B. Pursuant to the Boards approval, requesting authority to issue Purchase Order to the number one ranked firm of ________________________________, for Surveying Services as it relates to "West Main Drain Extension East of Ware Rd & Mile 9".
C. Presentation of scoring grid of the firms evaluated through the District's "Pool" of Appraisers for the purpose of ranking by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Board of Directors in connection with Appraisal Services for "West Main Drain Extension East of Ware Rd & Mile 9".
D. Pursuant to the Boards approval, requesting authority to issue Purchase Order to the number one ranked firm of ________________________________, for Appraisal Services as it relates to "West Main Drain Extension East of Ware Rd & Mile 9".
E. Presentation of scoring grid of the firms evaluated through the District's "Pool" of Title Company Services for the purpose of ranking by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Board of Directors in connection with Title Commitment Services for "West Main Drain Extension East of Ware Rd & Mile 9".
F. Pursuant to the Boards approval, requesting authority to issue Purchase Order to the number one ranked firm of ________________________________, for Title Commitment Services as it relates to "West Main Drain Extension East of Ware Rd & Mile 9".
NO ACTION taken on items 6.A through F.
| FIRM NAME | SCORE | RANK |
| QUINTANILLA, HEADLEY AND ASSOCIATES | 96 | |
| TEDSI INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP | 90 | |
| R. GUTIRREZ ENGINEERING CORP. | 88 |
B. Pursuant to the Boards approval, requesting authority to issue Purchase Order to the number one ranked firm of ________________________________, for Surveying Services as it relates to "West Main Drain Extension East of Ware Rd & Mile 9".
C. Presentation of scoring grid of the firms evaluated through the District's "Pool" of Appraisers for the purpose of ranking by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Board of Directors in connection with Appraisal Services for "West Main Drain Extension East of Ware Rd & Mile 9".
| FIRM NAME | SCORE | RANK |
| LEONEL GARZA & ASSOCIATES | 96 | |
| GEORGE J. SALAZAR APPRAISAL HAUS | 89 |
D. Pursuant to the Boards approval, requesting authority to issue Purchase Order to the number one ranked firm of ________________________________, for Appraisal Services as it relates to "West Main Drain Extension East of Ware Rd & Mile 9".
E. Presentation of scoring grid of the firms evaluated through the District's "Pool" of Title Company Services for the purpose of ranking by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Board of Directors in connection with Title Commitment Services for "West Main Drain Extension East of Ware Rd & Mile 9".
| FIRM NAME | SCORE | RANK |
| VALLEY LAND & TITLE | 83 | |
| EDWARDS ABSTRACT AND TITLE | 82 |
F. Pursuant to the Boards approval, requesting authority to issue Purchase Order to the number one ranked firm of ________________________________, for Title Commitment Services as it relates to "West Main Drain Extension East of Ware Rd & Mile 9".
NO ACTION taken on items 6.A through F.
7.
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
NO ACTION taken on items 7.A & B.
NO ACTION taken on items 7.A & B.
8.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
NO ACTION taken on items 8.A & B.
NO ACTION taken on items 8.A & B.
9.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
NO ACTION taken on this item.
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
NO ACTION taken on this item.
10.
Open Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
NO ACTION taken on this item.
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
NO ACTION taken on this item.
11.
Adjourn
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to Adjourn.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
There being no further business to come before said
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 30th day of October, 2012
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Priscilla Torres, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on October 30, 2012.
Signed this _5th _ day of November 2012
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Priscilla Torres, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 30th day of October, 2012
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Priscilla Torres, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on October 30, 2012.
Signed this _5th _ day of November 2012
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Priscilla Torres, Deputy