REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 25, 2013
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 25th day of June 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 JOE M. FLORES HONORABLE JOSEPH PALACIOS |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 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 25, 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 Commissioner Joseph Palacios. Commissioner J. Palacios joined the meeting shortly after.
All members of the Board were counted present, with the exception of Commissioner Joseph Palacios. Commissioner J. Palacios joined the meeting shortly after.
2.
Open Forum
No presentations were made under Open Forum.
No presentations were made under Open Forum.
3.
Approval of Consent Agenda
The Board moved to appprove the Drainage District Consent Agenda.
The Board moved to appprove the Drainage District Consent Agenda.
4.
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A.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Contract for Professional Appraisal Services with Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates as it relates to the J-09 Project. Approved for negotiations by Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Board of Directors on June 4, 2013.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve @ $2,100 per parcel.
Vote: 4 - 0
B.) Requesting approval to negotiate Title Commitment Services Contract with both Title Companies on the District’s “Pool” of Title Company Services as it relates to the J-09 Project on a rotation basis.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to negotiate with Valley Land & Title and Edwards Abstract and put them on a rotation basis.
Vote: 4 - 0
2008 BOND SERIES
C.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No.5 in the amount of $250,000.00 to TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. as it relates to additional services required by Hidalgo County Pct. 1 for Hidalgo County Master Drainage System Plan .
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve @ $2,100 per parcel.
Vote: 4 - 0
B.) Requesting approval to negotiate Title Commitment Services Contract with both Title Companies on the District’s “Pool” of Title Company Services as it relates to the J-09 Project on a rotation basis.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to negotiate with Valley Land & Title and Edwards Abstract and put them on a rotation basis.
Vote: 4 - 0
2008 BOND SERIES
C.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No.5 in the amount of $250,000.00 to TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. as it relates to additional services required by Hidalgo County Pct. 1 for Hidalgo County Master Drainage System Plan .
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0
Attachments:
5.
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Acceptance of Donation Deed without Warranty, Grantor; La Cuesta Sol Development, Ltd. Lots 10,11,12 and 13 out of Engleman Resubdivision, Volume 6,Page 41, Map record, Hidalgo County, Texas.
Commissioner Joseph Palacios joined the meeting.
Commissioner Joseph Palacios joined the meeting.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
6.
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A. Approval of the following personnel actions:
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval, with correction on Agenda to read slot No. 14 and not 13.
Vote: 4 - 0
B. Approval of revised salary schedule
| ACTION | SLOT No. | POSITION TITLE | BUDGETED SALARY |
| Delete | 55 | Safety Coordinator | 37,142.11 |
| Create | 13 | Administrative Clerk | 37,142.11 |
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval, with correction on Agenda to read slot No. 14 and not 13.
Vote: 4 - 0
B. Approval of revised salary schedule
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.
Vote: 5 - 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
NO ACTION taken on this item.
NO ACTION taken on this item.
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
NO ACTION taken on this item.
NO ACTION taken on this item.
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. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to Adjourn.
Vote: 5 - 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 25th 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 25, 2013.
Signed this 2nd day of July 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 25th 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 25, 2013.
Signed this 2nd day of July 2013
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Priscilla Torres, Deputy