SPECIAL MEETING - October 22, 2013
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 22nd 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 A.C. CUELLAR, JR. HONORABLE HECTOR "TITO" PALACIOS HONORABLE JOE M. FLORES HONORABLE JOSEPH PALACIOS |
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 October 22, 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 for the exception of Judge Ramon Garcia.
2.
Open Forum
No Open Forum discussions.
No Open Forum discussions.
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. Presentation, discussion and direction on the continued development of Raymondville Drain.
Godfrey Garza displayed a slideshow of the plan of action of the Raymondville Drain. He reviewed some history on how the project began after Hurricane Buela in 1969. Mr. Garza explained that segments would be built as funding becomes available. Once the segments have been connected to the existing channel, the water will be diverted from the west would flow eastward and out through what exists of the Raymondville Drain.
B. Discussion and authorization for the development and agreement between HCDD1 and Delta Irrigation District, as it relates to the existing drainage system and the Raymondville Outfall system.
Mr. Garza informed the Board that the agreement would be a cost savings because there is an existing channel there. The Drainage District would utilize the existing right of way from Irrigation District and buy additional right of way which would be the widening of the system. The Irrigation District will no longer need to maintain the channel.
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 Unanimously
Godfrey Garza displayed a slideshow of the plan of action of the Raymondville Drain. He reviewed some history on how the project began after Hurricane Buela in 1969. Mr. Garza explained that segments would be built as funding becomes available. Once the segments have been connected to the existing channel, the water will be diverted from the west would flow eastward and out through what exists of the Raymondville Drain.
B. Discussion and authorization for the development and agreement between HCDD1 and Delta Irrigation District, as it relates to the existing drainage system and the Raymondville Outfall system.
Mr. Garza informed the Board that the agreement would be a cost savings because there is an existing channel there. The Drainage District would utilize the existing right of way from Irrigation District and buy additional right of way which would be the widening of the system. The Irrigation District will no longer need to maintain the channel.
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 Unanimously
Attachments:
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A. Approval to delete slot #3, Area Facility Supervisor, salary $47,164.59.
B. Approval to Create Fleet Manager position and set salary at $47,164.59.
C. Approval of revised salary schedule
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on A, B, and C.
Vote: 4 - 0 Unanimously
B. Approval to Create Fleet Manager position and set salary at $47,164.59.
C. Approval of revised salary schedule
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on A, B, and C.
Vote: 4 - 0 Unanimously
6.
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:
NO ACTION taken on this item.
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
NO ACTION taken on this item.
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
NO ACTION on Items 6.A & 6.B.
NO ACTION on Items 6.A & 6.B.
7.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
NO ACTION taken on Items 7.A & 7.B.
NO ACTION taken on Items 7.A & 7.B.
8.
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.
9.
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.
10.
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.
Vote: 4 - 0 Unanimously
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
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 22nd 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 22, 2013.
Signed this 22nd 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 22nd 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 22, 2013.
Signed this 22nd 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