SPECIAL MEETING - JULY 17, 2013
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 17th day of July 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 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 July 17, 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, with the exception of Judge Garcia. Judge Garcia joined the meeting shortly after commencement.
All members of the Board were counted present, with the exception of Judge Garcia. Judge Garcia joined the meeting shortly after commencement.
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.
AI -39538
Approval of Change Order #1, decrease of ($246.61) for Asago, LLC. dba Asago Construction for Edinburg WWTP Effluent Line Roadway Crossing. Project Engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES , the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 1
5.
AI -39619
Acceptance and approval of Kenneth Johnson, President of Ware 94 LTD Right of Entry.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 1
6.
AI -39620
Approval and acceptance of 2012 Reserve Refund check from Texas Association of Counties in the amount of $7,809.16.(Unemployment Compensation)
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES , the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 1
7.
AI -39650
A.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with L&G Engineering for "Pct.4-SH68 TxDOT Roadway Watershed Study" approved for negotiations by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on May 28, 2013.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2013 BOND SERIES
B.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No.2 in the amount of $659,457.20 to L&G Engineering for Geotechnical Engineering, analysis, testing and survey as it relates to Pct. 3 Mission Inlet Recertification.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
C.) 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 Company Services for "2012 Bond Referendum Rural Drainage Development Program-Pct.2" Northside Village, Hidden Valley Estates, Seminole Valley and Minnesota Meadows.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote to of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
D.) Requesting authority to negotiate Title Company Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of Edwards Abstract and Title, Co. , for the provision of Title Company Services as it relates to "2012 Bond Referendum Rural Drainage Development Program-Pct.2" Northside Village, Hidden Valley Estates, Seminole Valley and Minnesota Meadows.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
E.) 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 "2012 Bond Referendum Rural Drainage Development Program-Pct.2" Northside Village, Hidden Valley Estates, Seminole Valley and Minnesota Meadows.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
F.) Requesting authority to negotiate Appraisal Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of Leonel Garza, Jr. & Associates , for the provision of Appraisal Services as it relates to "2012 Bond Referendum Rural Drainage Development Program-Pct.2" Northside Village, Hidden Valley Estates, Seminole Valley and Minnesota Meadows.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
G.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 4A in the amount of $32,975.40, to Tedsi Infrastructure Group, Inc. as it relates to "Pct. 1 2012 Bond Referendum Improvements Project"-Monte Cristo Drain Control Structures.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
H.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 4B in the amount of $33,921.10, to Tedsi Infrastructure Group, Inc. as it relates to "Pct. 1 2012 Bond Referendum Improvement Project"-Weslaco North Lateral Control Structure.
Judge Garcia joined the meeting.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2013 BOND SERIES
B.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No.2 in the amount of $659,457.20 to L&G Engineering for Geotechnical Engineering, analysis, testing and survey as it relates to Pct. 3 Mission Inlet Recertification.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
C.) 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 Company Services for "2012 Bond Referendum Rural Drainage Development Program-Pct.2" Northside Village, Hidden Valley Estates, Seminole Valley and Minnesota Meadows.
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE | RANK |
| Edwards Abstract and Title, Co. | 97 | 1 |
| Valley Land & Title, Co. | 92 | 2 |
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote to of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
D.) Requesting authority to negotiate Title Company Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of Edwards Abstract and Title, Co. , for the provision of Title Company Services as it relates to "2012 Bond Referendum Rural Drainage Development Program-Pct.2" Northside Village, Hidden Valley Estates, Seminole Valley and Minnesota Meadows.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
E.) 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 "2012 Bond Referendum Rural Drainage Development Program-Pct.2" Northside Village, Hidden Valley Estates, Seminole Valley and Minnesota Meadows.
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE | RANK |
| Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates | 97 | 1 |
| Appraisal Haus | 92 | 2 |
| Johnson Appraisal Group | 90 | 3 |
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
F.) Requesting authority to negotiate Appraisal Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of Leonel Garza, Jr. & Associates , for the provision of Appraisal Services as it relates to "2012 Bond Referendum Rural Drainage Development Program-Pct.2" Northside Village, Hidden Valley Estates, Seminole Valley and Minnesota Meadows.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
G.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 4A in the amount of $32,975.40, to Tedsi Infrastructure Group, Inc. as it relates to "Pct. 1 2012 Bond Referendum Improvements Project"-Monte Cristo Drain Control Structures.
On motion byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded byCOMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
H.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 4B in the amount of $33,921.10, to Tedsi Infrastructure Group, Inc. as it relates to "Pct. 1 2012 Bond Referendum Improvement Project"-Weslaco North Lateral Control Structure.
Judge Garcia joined the meeting.
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
8.
AI -39672
Approval of closing documents for purchase of real property from County and authority for Chairman of the Board to execute same
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
9.
AI -39703
Acceptance and approval by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 evidenced by an "ORDER" authorizing the purchase of certain property (as described in attachments herein) from Hidalgo County for the amount approved as the Fair Market Value
NO ACTION taken on this item.
NO ACTION taken on this item.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS , the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
10.
AI -39644
Discussion and possible action on a Resolution authorizing the Resale of Foreclosed Real Estate Properties for failure to pay ad valorem taxes.
Attachments:
11.
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:
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to go into Closed Session.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
NO ACTION taken on items 11.A & B.
NO ACTION taken on items 11.A & B.
12.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
Proceed as directed.
Proceed as directed.
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
Proceed as directed.
Proceed as directed.
13.
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.
14.
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.
15.
Adjourn
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 3 JOE M. FLORES , the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
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 17th day of July, 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 July 17, 2013.
Signed this 17th 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 17th day of July, 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 July 17, 2013.
Signed this 17th 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