SPECIAL MEETING - October 29, 2013
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 29th 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 29, 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 Commissioner Joe M. Flores.
All members of the Board were counted present for the exception of Commissioner Joe M. Flores.
2.
Open Forum - 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.
AI -41446
Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and the County of Hidalgo as it relates to a tract of land situated in the City of Mission.
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
5.
AI -41450
Discussion and direction on the request for release of floodway and levee easement as it relates to a 10.04acre tract out of Lot 13-9 West Addition to Sharyland Subdivision, within the Mission Inlet.
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
6.
AI -41359
A. Approval of Amendment Number One to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and Hidalgo County as it relates to lease of real property. (Pct. 4)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 Unanimously
B. Approval of Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and Hidalgo County as it relates to Safety Services.
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
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 Unanimously
B. Approval of Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and Hidalgo County as it relates to Safety Services.
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
7.
AI -41409
A.) Requesting approval to purchase the following from DELL through the District's membership with the State of Texas DIR-Agreement No. SDD-1951:
1.) (1) Power Edge R720 GIS Server with Tech Support
2.) (1) Hard Drive for Administration Server
3.) (1) 22" Monitor
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 on Items 1, 2, & 3.
Vote: 4 - 0 Unanimously
B.) Requesting approval to purchase GIS software from GDW-Government GSA Schedule 35F-0195J.
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
2013 BOND SERIES
C.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates in the amount of $32,844.86, as it relates to Engineering Design for Pct. 4 North Seminary Drainage Improvements.
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.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 3 with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates in the amount of $4,570.00, as it relates to Geotechnical Services for Pct. 4 North Seminary Drainage Improvements.
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
1.) (1) Power Edge R720 GIS Server with Tech Support
2.) (1) Hard Drive for Administration Server
3.) (1) 22" Monitor
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 on Items 1, 2, & 3.
Vote: 4 - 0 Unanimously
B.) Requesting approval to purchase GIS software from GDW-Government GSA Schedule 35F-0195J.
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
2013 BOND SERIES
C.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates in the amount of $32,844.86, as it relates to Engineering Design for Pct. 4 North Seminary Drainage Improvements.
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.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 3 with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates in the amount of $4,570.00, as it relates to Geotechnical Services for Pct. 4 North Seminary Drainage Improvements.
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
Attachments:
8.
AI -41472
Approval of invoice #1 for FJW Construction as it relates to Mile 171/2 Road Project, in the amount of $165,674.30, PO#623156. (ICA approved March 05, 2013 btw Hidalgo County,HCDD1, McAllen & Edinburg School Districts )
On motion by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 4 JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER, PCT. 1 A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANINOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0
9.
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. The Board proceeded to Ajourn.
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. The Board proceeded to Ajourn.
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
NO ACTION taken on Items 9.A & 9.B.
NO ACTION taken on Items 9.A & 9.B.
10.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
NO ACTION taken on Items 10.A & 10.B.
NO ACTION taken on Items 10.A & 10.B.
11.
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.
12.
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.
13.
Adjourn
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
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 29th 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 29, 2013.
Signed this 29th 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 29th 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 29, 2013.
Signed this 29th 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