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Minutes for DRAINAGE DISTRICT

REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 26, 2013

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 26th day of February A.D., 2013, there was begun and held a REGULAR MEETING of the Honorable Commissioners’ Court of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following members thereof were present, to-wit:

HONORABLE RAMON GARCIA

HONORABLE A.C. CUELLAR, JR.

HONORABLE HECTOR "TITO" PALACIOS

HONORABLE JOSEPH PALACIOS
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1

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:

AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
February 26, 2013
9:00 A.M.
                                          

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 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 Judge Garcia and Commissioner Flores. Judge Garcia joined the meeting shortly after commencement.
 
2.
 
Open Forum
No presentations made under this item.
 
3.
 
Approval of Consent Agenda
The Board moved to approve the Drainage District Consent Agenda.
 
4.
AI -37148
A.  Requesting approval to enter into a lease agreement for One (1) Sharp Copier with Global Operations dba Dahill through the Districts membership with DIR (Department of Information Resources) Contract No. SDD-1767/

On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously


B.  Requesting approval of attached specifications and approval to advertise for the following:

1.  RFB No. 13-011-03-27 "Hauling Services for Cement Rip Rap"
2.  RFB No. 13-012-03-27 "Pit Run Caliche"
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve items 4.B.1 & 2.

Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously

 
5.
AI -37011
Concurrance and approval for TxDot project related to mile 2W:
CSJ 0921-02-307, Mile 2W from US-83 to .44 miles north of US-83.

Judge Garcia joined the meeting during discussion.
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
6.
AI -37196
Requesting approval to accept bid and award Construction Contract to lowest bidder meeting all required specifications for RFB No. 12-017-01-16 "Edinburg WWTP Effluent Line Roadway Crossings". 
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve with Asago Construction in the amount of $760,028.08

Vote: 4 - 0

 
7.
AI -37198
Requesting approval for payment as a claim for invoice no. 01 to Dos Logistics, Inc.,as it relates to project: Mercedes Lateral Channel Crossing Improvements- Mile 14 1/2 Rd. In the amount of $36,179.66.
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board madea a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

Attachments:
 
8.
AI -37227
Requesting approval of final negotiated Work Authorization No. 18 in the amount of $28,797.00 for engineering services with S&B Infrastructure, Ltd. relating to the construction of bridges where the proposed new ditch of the Raymondville Drain project crosses US 281 in Hidalgo County.
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.

Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously

 
9.
 
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:
 
B.
 
Real Estate Acquisition
 
C.
 
Pending and/or Potential Litigation

NO ACTION taken on items 9.B & C.
 
10.
 
Open Session:
 
A.
 
Real Estate Acquisition
 
B.
 
Pending and/or Potential Litigation

NO ACTION taken on items 10.A & B.
 
11.
 
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed

NO ACTION taken on this item.
 
12.
 
Open Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed

NO ACTION taken on this item.
 
13.
 
Adjourn
 

On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to Adjourn.

Vote: 4 - 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 1st day of March, 2013

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 March 1, 2013.

Signed this   1st   day of   March   2013




ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County


By: ____________________________
(Seal) Priscilla Torres, Deputy