SPECIAL MEETING - JUNE 18, 2013
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 18th day of June A.D., 2013, 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 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:
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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS June 18, 2013 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.
All members of the Board were counted present.
2.
Open Forum
No presentations under Open Forum.
No presentations 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.
AI -39245
A.) Requesting approval to utilize the District's option to renew Agreement No. 12-009-06-16C-with Contech Engineered Solutions for Reinforced Concrete, Polyethylene, Heavy Wall Concrete, Corrugated PVC & Steel Storm Sewer Pipe, Aluminum Structural Plate, Rubber Gasket Joint Concrete Pipes/Three Sided Concrete Arch Bridge Systems for one (1) year under same rates, terms and conditions.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) Requesting approval to utilize the District's option to renew Agreement No. 12-009-06-26D-with ACT Pipe & Supply for Reinforced Concrete, Polyethylene, Heavy Wall Concrete, Corrugated PVC & Steel Storm Sewer Pipe, Aluminum Structural Plate, Rubber Gasket Joint Concrete Pipes/Three Sided Concrete Arch Bridge Systems for one (1) year under same rates, terms and conditions.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
C.) Requesting approval to accept bid and award Construction Contract to lowest bidder meeting all specified requirements for Bid No. 13-016-05-10 Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1-"Mile 17 1/2 Road Improvements Project" to FJW Construction, LLC in the amount of $607,851.00.
Godfrey Garza informed the Board that there was four bidders:
FJW Construction, LLC; REIM Construction Inc.; McAllen Construction Inc. and Go Underground
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) Requesting approval to utilize the District's option to renew Agreement No. 12-009-06-26D-with ACT Pipe & Supply for Reinforced Concrete, Polyethylene, Heavy Wall Concrete, Corrugated PVC & Steel Storm Sewer Pipe, Aluminum Structural Plate, Rubber Gasket Joint Concrete Pipes/Three Sided Concrete Arch Bridge Systems for one (1) year under same rates, terms and conditions.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
C.) Requesting approval to accept bid and award Construction Contract to lowest bidder meeting all specified requirements for Bid No. 13-016-05-10 Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1-"Mile 17 1/2 Road Improvements Project" to FJW Construction, LLC in the amount of $607,851.00.
Godfrey Garza informed the Board that there was four bidders:
FJW Construction, LLC; REIM Construction Inc.; McAllen Construction Inc. and Go Underground
Attachments:
5.
AI -39201
Acceptance and approval of Easement from Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District as it relates to the Faysville project. (Parcel 2,0.861 acre (37.523sq ft) parcel of land being a portion of the San Salvador del Tule Grant , situated in blk #6 of Baker's Subdivision, Vol.2 page46)
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
6.
AI -39204
Approval of Budget Amendment to fund Mile 17 ½ Road Improvement project as per interlocal agreement, approved 03-05-13 in the amount of $607,851.00.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
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
Commissioner Joseph Palacios joined the meeting.
Proceed as directed.
Commissioner Joseph Palacios joined the meeting.
Proceed as directed.
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
Proceed as directed.
Proceed as directed.
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. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., 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 18th day of June, 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 June 18, 2013.
Signed this 18th day of June 2013
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 18th day of June, 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 June 18, 2013.
Signed this 18th day of June 2013
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Priscilla Torres, Deputy