SPECIAL MEETING - October 15, 2013
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 15th day of October 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-OFFICIO 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 October 15, 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 Court were counted present for the exception of Commissioner Joe M. Flores.
2.
Open Forum - No Open Forum discussions were held.
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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2013 BOND SERIES
A.) Approval of Supplemental Agreement No.1 under Pct.1 2012 Bond Referendum Improvement Project Professional Agreement with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. as it relates to Subcontracting & Assignment.
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
B.) Approval of Work Authorization No.12 for TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. for legal rights services as it relates to Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Water Management Program (formerly the Delta Watershed Project) estimated not to exceed $206,463.14
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: 4 - 0 Unanimously
C.) Approval of Work Authorization No.13 for TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. as it relates top Preliminary Design report Services to the Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Water Management Program (formerly the Delta Watershed Project) estimate lump sum not to exceed $1,501,058.36.
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
D.) Approval of Work Authorization No.7 for TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. as it relates to Spanish Palms subdivision Outfall Improvement, estimated amount $53,087.60.
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
E.) Requesting approval of final negotiated agreement with Leonel Garza Jr & Associates as it relates to Appraisal Services for Pct. 1 Adams / Black Subdivision Drainage Improvement project. Approved for negotiations by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on September 10, 2013.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR "TITO" PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 Unanimously
F.) Requesting approval of final negotiated agreement with Valley Land Title Company as it related to Title Company Services for Pct. 1 Adams / Black Subdivision Drainage Improvement Project. Approved for negotiations by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on September 10, 2013.
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: 4 - 0 Unanimously
A.) Approval of Supplemental Agreement No.1 under Pct.1 2012 Bond Referendum Improvement Project Professional Agreement with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. as it relates to Subcontracting & Assignment.
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
B.) Approval of Work Authorization No.12 for TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. for legal rights services as it relates to Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Water Management Program (formerly the Delta Watershed Project) estimated not to exceed $206,463.14
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: 4 - 0 Unanimously
C.) Approval of Work Authorization No.13 for TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. as it relates top Preliminary Design report Services to the Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Water Management Program (formerly the Delta Watershed Project) estimate lump sum not to exceed $1,501,058.36.
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
D.) Approval of Work Authorization No.7 for TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. as it relates to Spanish Palms subdivision Outfall Improvement, estimated amount $53,087.60.
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
E.) Requesting approval of final negotiated agreement with Leonel Garza Jr & Associates as it relates to Appraisal Services for Pct. 1 Adams / Black Subdivision Drainage Improvement project. Approved for negotiations by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on September 10, 2013.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR "TITO" PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 Unanimously
F.) Requesting approval of final negotiated agreement with Valley Land Title Company as it related to Title Company Services for Pct. 1 Adams / Black Subdivision Drainage Improvement Project. Approved for negotiations by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on September 10, 2013.
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: 4 - 0 Unanimously
Attachments:
5.
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. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNAMINOUS vote of approval to proceed to Executive Session.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
NO ACTION taken on Items 5.A & 5.B.
NO ACTION taken on Items 5.A & 5.B.
6.
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 and will proceed as directed.
NO ACTION taken on this item and will proceed as directed.
7.
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.
8.
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.
9.
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: 4 - 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 15th day of October, 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 October 15, 2013.
Signed this 15th day of October, 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 15th day of October, 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 October 15, 2013.
Signed this 15th day of October, 2013
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy