SPECIAL MEETING - September 3, 2013
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 3rd day of September 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 September 3, 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:
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Drainage District #1 Board has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote.
1.
Roll Call
All members of the Court were counted present for the exception of Judge Ramon Garcia and Commissioner Joe M. Flores.
All members of the Court were counted present for the exception of Judge Ramon Garcia and Commissioner Joe M. Flores.
2.
Open Forum
3.
Approval of Consent Agenda
The Board Members moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
The Board Members moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
4.
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Public Hearing to discuss the Proposed 2013 tax rate increase.
Judge Garza joined the meeting.
Judge Garza opened the Public Hearing and opened the floor for comments.
Fern McClaugherty requested the penny amount of the tax increase. Godfrey Garza informed her that the increase would be .02 cents. There was also a question of what is the average home value for this year. Paul Villarreal addressed the question by stating the average home value for this year (2013) is $86,647 and $86,325 for last year, 2012.
With no further comments, Judge Garcia closed the Public Hearing.
Paul informed the Court that there is another Public Hearing scheduled for September 10, 2013.
Judge Garza joined the meeting.
Judge Garza opened the Public Hearing and opened the floor for comments.
Fern McClaugherty requested the penny amount of the tax increase. Godfrey Garza informed her that the increase would be .02 cents. There was also a question of what is the average home value for this year. Paul Villarreal addressed the question by stating the average home value for this year (2013) is $86,647 and $86,325 for last year, 2012.
With no further comments, Judge Garcia closed the Public Hearing.
Paul informed the Court that there is another Public Hearing scheduled for September 10, 2013.
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Presentation and discussion on the IBWC levee rehabilitation status as it relates to the Penitas Pump House section.
Commissioner Joe M. Flores joined the meeting.
Godfrey Garza informed the Court about the ongoing dialog between the IBWC and FEMA in regards to the certification of the levee system. He would like to have a public meeting with FEMA and all Elected Officials, Drainage Advisory Committee, Regional Drainage Committees of all Counties.
Commissioner Joe M. Flores joined the meeting.
Godfrey Garza informed the Court about the ongoing dialog between the IBWC and FEMA in regards to the certification of the levee system. He would like to have a public meeting with FEMA and all Elected Officials, Drainage Advisory Committee, Regional Drainage Committees of all Counties.
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A.) Requesting approval to enter into an Agreement with G&K Services under the District's membership with BuyBoard Contract No. 416-12 for Facility Services.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 Unanimously
B.) Requesting approval of final negotiated contract with South Texas Land Investigations for Title Report Services as it relates to Mayberry Manor Mission, Texas. Approved for Negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on August 13, 2013.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 Unanimously
C.) Requesting approval of final negotiated contract with South Texas Land Investigations for Title Report Services as it relates to North Donna Lateral. Approved for Negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on August 13, 2013.
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 in the amount of $1.350.00.
Vote: 5 - 0 Unanimously
D.) Requesting approval to purchase one (1) Power Edge R720 Back-up Server from Dell through the District's membership with DIR Contract No. 42AFU.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR "TITO" PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval in the amount of $7355.35.
Vote: 5 - 0 Unanimously
2013 BOND SERIES
E.) Presentation of Scoring Grid of the firms evaluated through the District's "Pool" of Engineers for the purpose of ranking by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Board of Directors in connection with Professional Engineering Services required for two (2) Pct. 4 Weir Repair Projects.
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 for two (2) Weir Repair Projects for Precinct 4.
Vote: 5 - 0 Unanimously
F.) Requesting authority to negotiate Professional Agreement with the number one ranked firm of HALFF ASSOCIATES, for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for two (2) Pct. 4 Weir Repair Projects.
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 for two (2) Weir Repair Projects for Precinct 4.
Vote: 5 - 0 Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 Unanimously
B.) Requesting approval of final negotiated contract with South Texas Land Investigations for Title Report Services as it relates to Mayberry Manor Mission, Texas. Approved for Negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on August 13, 2013.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 Unanimously
C.) Requesting approval of final negotiated contract with South Texas Land Investigations for Title Report Services as it relates to North Donna Lateral. Approved for Negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on August 13, 2013.
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 in the amount of $1.350.00.
Vote: 5 - 0 Unanimously
D.) Requesting approval to purchase one (1) Power Edge R720 Back-up Server from Dell through the District's membership with DIR Contract No. 42AFU.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR "TITO" PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval in the amount of $7355.35.
Vote: 5 - 0 Unanimously
2013 BOND SERIES
E.) Presentation of Scoring Grid of the firms evaluated through the District's "Pool" of Engineers for the purpose of ranking by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Board of Directors in connection with Professional Engineering Services required for two (2) Pct. 4 Weir Repair Projects.
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE | RANK |
| HALFF ASSOCIATES | 95 | 1 |
| RIO DELTA ENGINEERING | 92 | 2 |
| CHANIN ENGINEERING | 91 | 3 |
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 for two (2) Weir Repair Projects for Precinct 4.
Vote: 5 - 0 Unanimously
F.) Requesting authority to negotiate Professional Agreement with the number one ranked firm of HALFF ASSOCIATES, for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for two (2) Pct. 4 Weir Repair Projects.
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 for two (2) Weir Repair Projects for Precinct 4.
Vote: 5 - 0 Unanimously
Attachments:
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
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.
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. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court 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 3rd day of September, 2013
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Virginia Jones, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on September 3, 2013.
Signed this 3rd day of September 2013
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 3rd day of September, 2013
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Virginia Jones, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on September 3, 2013.
Signed this 3rd day of September 2013
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy