REGULAR MEETING - November 26, 2013
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 26th day of November A.D., 2013, there was begun and held a REGULAR 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 November 26, 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 Joe M. Flores and Joseph Palacios. Commissioner Palacios joined the meeting shortly after commencement.
All members of the Board were counted present for the exception of Joe M. Flores and Joseph Palacios. Commissioner Palacios joined the meeting shortly after commencement.
2.
Open Forum
Godfrey Garza informed the Board of a meeting with members of the IBWC that will be held today. He will have further information next Tuesday to give an update on the outcome of the meeting.
Godfrey Garza informed the Board of a meeting with members of the IBWC that will be held today. He will have further information next Tuesday to give an update on the outcome of the meeting.
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.) Requesting approval of final negotiated agreement with Leonel Garza, Jr. & Associates for Appraisal Services as it relates to Mission Inlet Recertification Property Evaluation. Approved by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Board of Directors for negotiations on November 5, 2013.
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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) Request approval of final Negotiated Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Halff Associates, Inc. as it relates to the repair and rehabilitation of (2) two Weir Projects: North Main Drain Weir No. 1 and Main Floodwater Channel Weir No. 4. Approved by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Board of Directors for negotiations on September 3, 2013.
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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
At this time, Commissioner Joseph Palacios joined the meeting.
C.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of the Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Halff Associates, Inc.; requesting approval of the following Work Authorizations:
1.) Work Authorization No.1 with Halff Associates, Inc. as it relates to Professional Surveying Services for North Main Drain Weir No.1 in the amount of $14,760.28.
2.) Work Authorization No.2 with Halff Associates, Inc. as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for North Main Drain Weir No.1 in the amount of $98,270.14.
3.) Work Authorization No.3 with Halff Associates, Inc. as it relates to Professional Geotechnical Services for North Main Drain Weir No. 1 in the amount of $38,100.00.
4.) Work Authorization No. 4 with Halff Associates, Inc. as it relates to Professional Surveying Services for Main Floodwater Channel Weir No. 4 in the amount of $14,760.28.
5.) Work Authorization No. 5 with Halff Associates, Inc. as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for Main Floodwater Channel Weir No. 4 in the amount of $98,270.14.
6.) Work Authorization No. 6 with Halff Associates, Inc. as it relates to Professional Geotechnical Services for Main Floodwater Channel Weir No. 4 in the amount of $38,100.00.
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 for Items 1 - 6.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
D.) Requesting approval to accept bid and award Construction Contract to lowest bidder meeting all required specifications for RFB No. HCDD1-13-014-05-08 "Alamo Expressway Drain / Border Crossing Improvements" - Texas Cordia Construction in the amount of $381,968.40.
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: Unanimously
E.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 16 with S&B infrastructure, LTD as it relates to Master Drainage System Phase II - Raymondville Drain Outfall System.
Godfrey Garza informed the Board the funds were from the 2013 Bond Issuance from the 10 million that was allocated for the Raymondville Drain.
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.) Requesting approval of final negotiated agreement with Leonel Garza, Jr. & Associates for Appraisal Services as it relates to Mission Inlet Recertification Property Evaluation. Approved by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Board of Directors for negotiations on November 5, 2013.
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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) Request approval of final Negotiated Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Halff Associates, Inc. as it relates to the repair and rehabilitation of (2) two Weir Projects: North Main Drain Weir No. 1 and Main Floodwater Channel Weir No. 4. Approved by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Board of Directors for negotiations on September 3, 2013.
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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
At this time, Commissioner Joseph Palacios joined the meeting.
C.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of the Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Halff Associates, Inc.; requesting approval of the following Work Authorizations:
1.) Work Authorization No.1 with Halff Associates, Inc. as it relates to Professional Surveying Services for North Main Drain Weir No.1 in the amount of $14,760.28.
2.) Work Authorization No.2 with Halff Associates, Inc. as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for North Main Drain Weir No.1 in the amount of $98,270.14.
3.) Work Authorization No.3 with Halff Associates, Inc. as it relates to Professional Geotechnical Services for North Main Drain Weir No. 1 in the amount of $38,100.00.
4.) Work Authorization No. 4 with Halff Associates, Inc. as it relates to Professional Surveying Services for Main Floodwater Channel Weir No. 4 in the amount of $14,760.28.
5.) Work Authorization No. 5 with Halff Associates, Inc. as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for Main Floodwater Channel Weir No. 4 in the amount of $98,270.14.
6.) Work Authorization No. 6 with Halff Associates, Inc. as it relates to Professional Geotechnical Services for Main Floodwater Channel Weir No. 4 in the amount of $38,100.00.
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 for Items 1 - 6.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
D.) Requesting approval to accept bid and award Construction Contract to lowest bidder meeting all required specifications for RFB No. HCDD1-13-014-05-08 "Alamo Expressway Drain / Border Crossing Improvements" - Texas Cordia Construction in the amount of $381,968.40.
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: Unanimously
E.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 16 with S&B infrastructure, LTD as it relates to Master Drainage System Phase II - Raymondville Drain Outfall System.
Godfrey Garza informed the Board the funds were from the 2013 Bond Issuance from the 10 million that was allocated for the Raymondville Drain.
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:
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Requesting approval to advertise for RFB No. HCDD1-13-031-12-20 "Lease of Land (Approx. 180 Acres) for Purpose of Farming"
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
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Approval of invoice #2 for FJW Construction LLP as it relates to Mile 17 1/2 Road Improvement project, (as per interlocal agreement between HCDD1, Hidalgo County, McAllen and Edinburg school districts) final amount due $176,022.65.
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
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Discussion, consideration, and authorization to maintain TCDRS plan provisions for Plan Year 2014.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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:
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 8.A and 8.B.
NO ACTION on Items 8.A and 8.B.
9.
Open Session:
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.
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. 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 26th 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 26, 2013.
Signed this 26th 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 26th 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 26, 2013.
Signed this 26th 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