SPECIAL MEETING - January 14, 2014
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 14th day of January A.D., 2014, 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 January 14, 2014 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 Flores and Commissioner Joseph Palacios. Commissioner Joseph Palacios joined the meeting after recess.
All members of the Board were counted present for the exception of Commissioner Joe Flores and Commissioner Joseph Palacios. Commissioner Joseph Palacios joined the meeting after recess.
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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2013 Bond Series :
A. Request Approval of Pay Estimate No. 1 to IPR South Central, LLC for the Construction of the RADO Storm Sewer Rehab Project in the amount of $314,909.80. Contract approval on the BOD meeting of November 12, 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
B. Request to Process payment and issue a manual check to IPR SouthCentral, LLC on the above reference Pay estimate after review and audit.
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
A. Request Approval of Pay Estimate No. 1 to IPR South Central, LLC for the Construction of the RADO Storm Sewer Rehab Project in the amount of $314,909.80. Contract approval on the BOD meeting of November 12, 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
B. Request to Process payment and issue a manual check to IPR SouthCentral, LLC on the above reference Pay estimate after review and audit.
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
5.
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A.) Requesting approval to purchase two (2) Doosan DX-255LC Long Reach Excavators through the District's membership with BuyBoard Contract No. 345-1.
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.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of the purchase of the two (2) Doosan Excavators requesting approval to proceed with the financing of Excavators through a installment note payable over the term of 3 years with Plains Capital Bank-Edinburg. Financing options request was approved by HCDD1 Board of Directors on December 10, 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
The Board recessed momentarily to allow the remaining Commissioners to arrive for the following Item to be presented.
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.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of the purchase of the two (2) Doosan Excavators requesting approval to proceed with the financing of Excavators through a installment note payable over the term of 3 years with Plains Capital Bank-Edinburg. Financing options request was approved by HCDD1 Board of Directors on December 10, 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
The Board recessed momentarily to allow the remaining Commissioners to arrive for the following Item to be presented.
Attachments:
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Discussion, consideration and direction regarding Envirolok Vegetated Environmental Solutions Services
Mr. Ron McPherson, Envirolok Vegetated Environment Solution Services, presented a slideshow introducing the product that has been around for 7 - 8 years across the country. The company is based out of Portland, Oregon and has distribution rights in Texas. Mr. McPherson stated the product is a mixture of sand and topsoil which are engineered that way to allow plants to grow through them and are seeded with native vegetation. The walls that are constructed with the bags are durable and blend in with the environment nicely once the vegetation has grown through them. They can be used for large or small retaining walls to eliminate erosion.
Godfrey stated that they will look into the technical and financial aspects of the product. The process may need to be tested to prove positive. He announced that they will be having a meeting at 2 pm to further discuss the possibilities.
Mr. Ron McPherson, Envirolok Vegetated Environment Solution Services, presented a slideshow introducing the product that has been around for 7 - 8 years across the country. The company is based out of Portland, Oregon and has distribution rights in Texas. Mr. McPherson stated the product is a mixture of sand and topsoil which are engineered that way to allow plants to grow through them and are seeded with native vegetation. The walls that are constructed with the bags are durable and blend in with the environment nicely once the vegetation has grown through them. They can be used for large or small retaining walls to eliminate erosion.
Godfrey stated that they will look into the technical and financial aspects of the product. The process may need to be tested to prove positive. He announced that they will be having a meeting at 2 pm to further discuss the possibilities.
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:
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
C.
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Claim of Dannenbaum Engineering
NO ACTION on Items 7.A - 7.C.
NO ACTION on Items 7.A - 7.C.
8.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
C.
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Claim of Dannenbaum Engineering
NO ACTION taken on Items 8.A - 8.C.
NO ACTION taken on Items 8.A - 8.C.
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 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 14th day of January, 2014
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 January 14, 2014.
Signed this 14th day of January 2014
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 14th day of January, 2014
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 January 14, 2014.
Signed this 14th day of January 2014
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy