SPECIAL MEETING - December 10, 2013
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 10th day of December 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 |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 |
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 December 10, 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 Joseph Palacios and Commissioner Joe Flores. Commissioner Flores joined the meeting shortly after commencement.
All members of the Court were counted present for the exception of Commissioner Joseph Palacios and Commissioner Joe Flores. Commissioner Flores joined the meeting shortly after commencement.
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. Approval to submit letter for Water Management strategy submittal form to include the Delta Watershed Bond Project into the 22017 Rio Grande Regional Water Planning Group (RGRWPG) (Region M) for inclusion into the state Water Plan through the TWDB for funding under Proposition 6.
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
B. Discussion and action as it relates to repairs to Penitas Pump House, IBWC levee system around the Edinburg pump site.
Godfrey Garza informed the Board and Audience of an unexpected visit from Commissioner Ed Drusina, International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC), in which he was confronted with the issues regarding the Penitas Pump House. He admitted it was their responsibility to correct the issues yet it would take time to correct the problem. The Board had made a request to meet with the Congressman and IBWC, so this meeting did not meet the Boards request. The concern is over flooding and rising insurance premiums due it FEMA declaring the area a flood zone. After the expense has been made the problem continues to exist. The issue remains either to make an additional expense by reinforcing the cofferdam and accepting that there may be no reimbursement from the IBWC. The Board feels they should not wait to correct the problem and move on fixing pump house. Commissioner Hector "Tito" Palacios believes the county has been misled and wants them to publicly explain their position. The Board would like to resolve the issue prior to hurricane season to avoid dangers to the public. Mr. Garza will move forward in obtaining further information to know what the best avenue to take from this point.
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
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
B. Discussion and action as it relates to repairs to Penitas Pump House, IBWC levee system around the Edinburg pump site.
Godfrey Garza informed the Board and Audience of an unexpected visit from Commissioner Ed Drusina, International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC), in which he was confronted with the issues regarding the Penitas Pump House. He admitted it was their responsibility to correct the issues yet it would take time to correct the problem. The Board had made a request to meet with the Congressman and IBWC, so this meeting did not meet the Boards request. The concern is over flooding and rising insurance premiums due it FEMA declaring the area a flood zone. After the expense has been made the problem continues to exist. The issue remains either to make an additional expense by reinforcing the cofferdam and accepting that there may be no reimbursement from the IBWC. The Board feels they should not wait to correct the problem and move on fixing pump house. Commissioner Hector "Tito" Palacios believes the county has been misled and wants them to publicly explain their position. The Board would like to resolve the issue prior to hurricane season to avoid dangers to the public. Mr. Garza will move forward in obtaining further information to know what the best avenue to take from this point.
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
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Requesting approval to research various financial options for the purchase of Heavy Equipment.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
6.
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Approval of Supplemental Agreement No.2 for S&B Infrastructure, LTD for an extension of time as it relates to the Raymondville Drain Outfall System.
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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
7.
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2013 BOND SERIES
A.) Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 13 with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. / Pct. 1- 2012 Bond Referendum Improvements Project Agreement as it relates to Geo-Tech Services for Delta Watershed Project.
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
B.) Requesting approval to rescind action taken by the Drainage District Board of Directors on August 13, 2013 Agenda Item No. 40066 Item (J) numbers 1 thru 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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
At this time, Commissioner Joe Flores joined the meeting.
C.) Requesting approval to advertise for RFB No. HCDD1-14-001-01-08 "Pct. 2 Rural Drainage Development-Northside Village / Hidden Valley Subdivision Area Drainage Improvements".
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
A.) Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 13 with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. / Pct. 1- 2012 Bond Referendum Improvements Project Agreement as it relates to Geo-Tech Services for Delta Watershed Project.
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
B.) Requesting approval to rescind action taken by the Drainage District Board of Directors on August 13, 2013 Agenda Item No. 40066 Item (J) numbers 1 thru 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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
At this time, Commissioner Joe Flores joined the meeting.
C.) Requesting approval to advertise for RFB No. HCDD1-14-001-01-08 "Pct. 2 Rural Drainage Development-Northside Village / Hidden Valley Subdivision Area Drainage Improvements".
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
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Approval to accept check from Hidalgo County in the amount of $22,216.00 as it relates to .17 acres in downtown Mission.
(ILA approved Oct. 29, 2013)
(ILA approved Oct. 29, 2013)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 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.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
C.
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Claim of Dannenbaum Engineering
NO ACTION on Items 9.A - 9.C.
NO ACTION on Items 9.A - 9.C.
10.
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.
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
C.
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Claim of Dannenbaum Engineering
Proceed as Directed.
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. 2, HECTOR 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 10th day of December 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 December 10, 2013.
Signed this 10th day of December 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 10th day of December 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 December 10, 2013.
Signed this 10th day of December 2013
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy