SPECIAL MEETING - September 10, 2013
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 10th 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 |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 |
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 10, 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 Board Members were present for the exception of Commissioner, PCT. 3 Joe M. Flores and Commissioner PCT. 4 Joseph Palacios.
All Board Members were present for the exception of Commissioner, PCT. 3 Joe M. Flores and Commissioner PCT. 4 Joseph Palacios.
2.
Open Forum
No Open Forum items.
No Open Forum items.
3.
Approval of Consent Agenda
The Board moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
The Board moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
4.
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A. Second Public Hearing on proposed 2013 tax rate increase.
Judge Garcia opened the Public Hearing.
With no comments from the public, Judge Garza closed the Public Hearing.
B. Set Date, Time and Place to Adopt the 2013 tax rate.
Mr. Paul Villarreal set the date for adoption for September 24, 2013, at 9:00 AM at 415 W. University during the Drainage District Meeting.
Judge Garcia opened the Public Hearing.
With no comments from the public, Judge Garza closed the Public Hearing.
B. Set Date, Time and Place to Adopt the 2013 tax rate.
Mr. Paul Villarreal set the date for adoption for September 24, 2013, at 9:00 AM at 415 W. University during the Drainage District Meeting.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
5.
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2013 BOND SERIES
A.) Presentation of scoring grid of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's "Pool" of Professional Appraisers in connection with Appraisal Services required for Pct. 1- Rural Drainage Development - Adams / Black Subdivision Drainage Improvements.
A.) Presentation of scoring grid of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's "Pool" of Professional Appraisers in connection with Appraisal Services required for Pct. 1- Rural Drainage Development - Adams / Black Subdivision Drainage Improvements.
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK: |
| Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates | 98 | 1 |
| Appraisal Haus | 93 | 2 |
| Johnson Appraisal Group | 92 | 3 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT.1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. HECTOR "TITO" PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
B.) Requesting approval for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate with the number one ranked firm of Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates, for the provision of Appraisal Services for Pct.1-Rural Drainage Development-Adams / Black Subdivision Drainage Improvements.
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.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
C.) Presentation of scoring grid of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's "Pool" of Title Company Services in connection with Title Report Services required for Pct. 1 - Rural Drainage Development-Adams / Black Subdivision Drainage Improvements.
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK: |
| Valley Land & Title Co. | 98 | 1 |
| Edwards Abstract & Title Company | 92 | 2 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT.1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. HECTOR "TITO" PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
D.) Requesting approval for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate with the number one ranked firm of Valley Land & Title Co., for the provision of Title Reports Services required for Pct.1-Rural Drainage Development-Adams/Black Subdivision Drainage Improvement.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT.1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. HECTOR "TITO" PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
6.
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A.) Requesting approval to purchase five (5) Samsung Galaxy Tablets through the District's Membership with State of Texas DIR Contract No. SDD-1779 Verizon.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT.1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. HECTOR "TITO" PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval in the total amount of 2,999.95.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
B.) Pursuant to the Boards approval on the purchase of Samsung Tablets requesting authority to purchase the following:
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. HECTOR "TITO" PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT.1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
2013 BOND SERIES
C.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Javier Hinojosa Engineering and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $49,444.50 as it relates to Engineering Services for the Mission Lateral Control Project Pct. 3. As approved for negotiations by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Board of Directors on January 15, 2013.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT.1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. HECTOR "TITO" PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
D.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 3 with L&G Engineering in the amount of $12,354.99 as it relates to Survey Services for the La Joya Watershed Improvements Project Pct. 3.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT.1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. HECTOR "TITO" PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT.1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. HECTOR "TITO" PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval in the total amount of 2,999.95.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
B.) Pursuant to the Boards approval on the purchase of Samsung Tablets requesting authority to purchase the following:
| QTY | SERVICE PLAN | RATE |
| 6 | 4G Unlimited Mobile Broadband Mifi Cards | 0 |
| 6 | Unlimited Data Plan for Mifi Cards | $37.99 monthly |
| Estimated Monthly Rate for all cards: | $227.94 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. HECTOR "TITO" PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT.1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
2013 BOND SERIES
C.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Javier Hinojosa Engineering and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $49,444.50 as it relates to Engineering Services for the Mission Lateral Control Project Pct. 3. As approved for negotiations by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Board of Directors on January 15, 2013.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT.1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. HECTOR "TITO" PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
D.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 3 with L&G Engineering in the amount of $12,354.99 as it relates to Survey Services for the La Joya Watershed Improvements Project Pct. 3.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT.1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. HECTOR "TITO" PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
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Approval to review and update existing Drainage Advisory Committee.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to appoint Yara M. Corbitt, professional engineer, to replace Mayor Jim Doherty.
Vote: 3 - 0
8.
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
C.
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Cause No. C-1044-13-E; Ibanez v. Donna I.S.D., et. al., pending in the 275th Judicial District Court of Hidalgo County, Texas
NO ACTION taken on items A, B, and C.
NO ACTION taken on items A, B, and C.
9.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
Godrey Garza asked for Boards consideration on the offer made to Ware 94 LTD for the 17 1/2 Project in the amount of $156,389.00 for Parcel 1 and $34,104 for Parcel 2.
Godrey Garza asked for Boards consideration on the offer made to Ware 94 LTD for the 17 1/2 Project in the amount of $156,389.00 for Parcel 1 and $34,104 for Parcel 2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
Godfrey Garza asked for consideration from the Board to execute an agreement with Gary Jackson by removing concrete debris as agreed by lease agreement which stated the property would be left in same or better condition.
Godfrey Garza asked for consideration from the Board to execute an agreement with Gary Jackson by removing concrete debris as agreed by lease agreement which stated the property would be left in same or better condition.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
C.
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Cause No. C-1044-13-E; Ibanez v. Donna I.S.D., et. al., pending in the 275th Judicial District Court of Hidalgo County, Texas
John David Franz informed the Board that they will be settling the case at no cost to the Hidalgo Drainage District #1.
John David Franz informed the Board that they will be settling the case at no cost to the Hidalgo Drainage District #1.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 2 HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
10.
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.
11.
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.
12.
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.
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 10th 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 10, 2013.
Signed this 10th 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 10th 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 10, 2013.
Signed this 10th 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