SPECIAL MEETING - December 20, 2013
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 20th 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 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 December 20, 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 Commissioner Joe M. Flores and Judge Ramon Garcia. Judge Garcia joined the meeting shortly after commencement.
All members of the Board were counted present for the exception Commissioner Joe M. Flores and Judge Ramon Garcia. Judge Garcia 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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Approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority as per meeting discussion of October 2, 2013.
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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
5.
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2013 Bond Series
Approval of Work Authorization No. 4 with L&G Engineering, as it relates to Mission Inlet Recertification project including Phase IA - Easement, Phase II Proposed Impro. Analysis and Phase III -CLOMAR, in the amount of $923,427.60.
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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
At this time, Judge Garcia joined the meeting.
Approval of Work Authorization No. 4 with L&G Engineering, as it relates to Mission Inlet Recertification project including Phase IA - Easement, Phase II Proposed Impro. Analysis and Phase III -CLOMAR, in the amount of $923,427.60.
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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
At this time, Judge Garcia joined the meeting.
6.
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A.) Requesting approval to accept appraisal from Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates as it relates to Mission Inlet Recertification Property Evaluation.
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.) Requesting approval to advertise for RFB No.: 14-002-01-29 Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1-"Professional Engineering Services-Pool".
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
2008 BOND SERIES
C.) Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No.1 under SH 68-TxDOT Roadway Watershed Study Agreement.
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
2013 BOND SERIES
D.) Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to La Joya Watershed Improvement Project Agreement.
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
E.) Requesting approval of final negotiated agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Entech Civil Engineers as it relates the Rehabilitation of North Main Drain Weir No. 3 and South Main Drain Weir No. 5. Approved for negotiations by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Board of Director's on January 15, 2013.
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
F.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of Agreement with Entech Civil Engineers; requesting approval of the following work authorizations:
1.) Work Authorization No. 1 as it relates to Survey Services for North Main Drain Weir No. 3 in the amount of $6,600.00.
2.) Work Authorization No. 2 as it relates to Survey Services for South Main Drain Weir No. 5 in the amount of $6,600.00.
3.) Work Authorization No. 3 as it relates to Geotechnical Services for North Main Drain Weir No. 3 in the amount of$10,436.25.
4.) Work Authorization No. 4 as it relates to Geotechnical Services for South Main Drain Weir No. 5 in the amount of$10,436.25.
5.) Work Authorization No. 5 as it relates to Engineering Services for North Main Drain Weir No. 3 in the amount of $30,724.22.
6.) Work Authorization No. 6 as it relates to Engineering Services for South Main Drain Weir No. 5 in the amount of $28,955.98
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 on Items F.1 - F.6.
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.) Requesting approval to advertise for RFB No.: 14-002-01-29 Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1-"Professional Engineering Services-Pool".
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
2008 BOND SERIES
C.) Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No.1 under SH 68-TxDOT Roadway Watershed Study Agreement.
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
2013 BOND SERIES
D.) Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to La Joya Watershed Improvement Project Agreement.
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
E.) Requesting approval of final negotiated agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Entech Civil Engineers as it relates the Rehabilitation of North Main Drain Weir No. 3 and South Main Drain Weir No. 5. Approved for negotiations by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Board of Director's on January 15, 2013.
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
F.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of Agreement with Entech Civil Engineers; requesting approval of the following work authorizations:
1.) Work Authorization No. 1 as it relates to Survey Services for North Main Drain Weir No. 3 in the amount of $6,600.00.
2.) Work Authorization No. 2 as it relates to Survey Services for South Main Drain Weir No. 5 in the amount of $6,600.00.
3.) Work Authorization No. 3 as it relates to Geotechnical Services for North Main Drain Weir No. 3 in the amount of$10,436.25.
4.) Work Authorization No. 4 as it relates to Geotechnical Services for South Main Drain Weir No. 5 in the amount of$10,436.25.
5.) Work Authorization No. 5 as it relates to Engineering Services for North Main Drain Weir No. 3 in the amount of $30,724.22.
6.) Work Authorization No. 6 as it relates to Engineering Services for South Main Drain Weir No. 5 in the amount of $28,955.98
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 on Items F.1 - F.6.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
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. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
NO ACTION taken on Items 7.A and 7.B.
NO ACTION taken on Items 7.A and 7.B.
8.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
NO ACTION on Items 8.A & 8.B; Proceed as Directed.
NO ACTION on Items 8.A & 8.B; Proceed as Directed.
9.
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.
10.
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.
11.
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
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 20th 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 20, 2013.
Signed this 20th 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 20th 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 20, 2013.
Signed this 20th 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