SPECIAL MEETING - November 5, 2013
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 5th day of November 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-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 November 5, 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.
2.
Open Forum - No open forum discussions.
3.
Approval of Consent Agenda - The Board moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
4.
AI -41318
Approval of payment #5 (Final) and retainage to Asago LLC,dba, ASAGO Construction in the amount of $38,179.07 as it relates to Edinburg WWTP Effluent Line Roadway Crossing.
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
5.
AI -41505
Approval to process claim for services rendered to Holt Cat, invoice #WW58265 in the amount of $816.10.
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 -41540
A.) Requesting approval to advertise for RFB No.: 13-030-12-02 "Edinburg WWTP Effluent Line & Crossings".
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 Unanimously
Commissioner Joe M. Flores joined the meeting.
B.) Presentation of scoring grid of the firms evaluated through the District's "Pool" of Appraisers for the purpose of ranking by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Board of Directors in connection with Appraisal Services for Mission Inlet Recertification Property Evaluation.
| FIRM NAME | SCORE | RANK |
| Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates | 92 | 1 |
| Johnson Appraisal Group | 84 | 2 |
| Appraisal Haus | 83 | 3 |
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: 5 - 0 Unanimously
C.) Requesting approval to negotiate agreement with the number one ranked firm of LEONEL GARZA, JR. & ASSOCIATES for the provision of Appraisal Services as it relates to Mission Inlet Recertification Property Evaluation.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 Unanimously
7.
AI -41557
Approval to accept closing statements and deed as it relates to .14 acres in downtown Mission. (ILA approved 10/29/13)
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
AI -41618
a. Presentation by Alamo Insurance Group (Hidalgo County Health Insurance Consultant) of the scoring grid for the proposals received (for the purpose of ranking by Board of Directors) in response to the District's RFP for "Third Party Administration, Individual Stop Loss for Self-Funded Medical Plan, Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment". (Project No.: 2013-143-10-16-CGA);
TPA and Medical Plan:
1) Blue Cross Blue Shield
2) United Healthcare
Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment:
1) Dearborn National
2) Metlife
b. Requesting authority for consultant to commence negotiations (including best and final offer) with the number one ranked proposer.
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) and (b).
Vote: 5 - 0 Unanimously
TPA and Medical Plan:
1) Blue Cross Blue Shield
2) United Healthcare
Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment:
1) Dearborn National
2) Metlife
b. Requesting authority for consultant to commence negotiations (including best and final offer) with the number one ranked proposer.
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) and (b).
Vote: 5 - 0 Unanimously
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:
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. 2, HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to proceed to Executive Session.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
NO ACTION on Items 9.A & 9.B.
NO ACTION 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. Godfrey Garza stated they will proceed as directed.
NO ACTION taken on Items 10.A & 10.B. Godfrey Garza stated they will proceed as directed.
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. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to Adjourn.
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 5th day of November, 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 November 5, 2013.
Signed this 5th day of November 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 5th day of November, 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 November 5, 2013.
Signed this 5th day of November 2013
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy