SPECIAL MEETING - February 18, 2014
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 18th day of February 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 JOE M. FLORES HONORABLE JOSEPH PALACIOS |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 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 February 18, 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 Hector "Tito" Palacios whom left shortly after the meeting begun.
All members of the Board were counted present for the exception of Commissioner Hector "Tito" Palacios whom left shortly after the meeting begun.
2.
Open Forum
John Michael Torres, "LUPE" Organization representative, was interested on the Item regarding monies from the 2012 bond.
John Michael Torres, "LUPE" Organization representative, was interested on the Item regarding monies from the 2012 bond.
3.
Approval of Consent Agenda
The Board moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
At this time, Commissioner Hector "Tito" Palacios excused himself from the meeting.
Drainage District Manager, Godfrey Garza, was hospitalized the prior evening; therefore, he was not present to address Items 4.A, 4.B and 5.
The Board moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
At this time, Commissioner Hector "Tito" Palacios excused himself from the meeting.
Drainage District Manager, Godfrey Garza, was hospitalized the prior evening; therefore, he was not present to address Items 4.A, 4.B and 5.
4.
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A. Discussion on the 2006 bond and where the $100 million were spent(an accounting of the $100 million).
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
B. Discussion on the 2012 bond and where the $84 million are being spent or are being appropriated.
(Status of the 25 projects for the 2012 bond that we told the taxpayers we would be working on.)
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
C. Authorization to procure required engineering services from HCDD1 Pool of Engineers for repairs to damaged arch at Mission Inlet crossing on McColl Road.
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
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
B. Discussion on the 2012 bond and where the $84 million are being spent or are being appropriated.
(Status of the 25 projects for the 2012 bond that we told the taxpayers we would be working on.)
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
C. Authorization to procure required engineering services from HCDD1 Pool of Engineers for repairs to damaged arch at Mission Inlet crossing on McColl Road.
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.
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Authorization to begin evaluating Rehabilitation and/or construction of river levee at Edinburg Pump Station, Irrigation District #1.
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
6.
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Approval of invoice #3 for FJW Construction, LLC for Mile 17 1/2 project, in the amount of $102,980.00, PO#623156.
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
7.
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A.) Consideration and approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 for the purchase and authorized transfer and inclusion of and asset, an Excavator (2004 Volvo EC330 Short Boom) to Hidalgo County Pct. 2 inventory.
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
B.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement; requesting approval to surplus and remove Asset No. 1657 (1) 2004 Volvo EC330 Short Boom Excavator from the District's Asset List.
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
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
B.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement; requesting approval to surplus and remove Asset No. 1657 (1) 2004 Volvo EC330 Short Boom Excavator from the District's Asset List.
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
8.
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A.) Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Professional Engineers in connection with Professional Engineering Services required for Pct. 1-Roadway System off site Drainage Improvements as it relates to Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the RMA.
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE | RANK |
| TEDSI INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP | 92 | 1 |
| LVN ENGINEERS | 80 | 2 |
| JAVIER HINOJOSA ENGINEERING | 78 | 3 |
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
B.) Requesting approval for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with the number one ranked firm of TEDSI INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP; for the provision of Engineering Services required for Pct.1-Roadway System off site Drainage Improvements as it relates to Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with RMA.
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
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. 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
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
C.
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Claim of Dannenbaum Engineering
NO ACTION taken on this Items 9.A - 9.C.
NO ACTION taken on this 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
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
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. 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
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 18th day of February, 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 February 18, 2014.
Signed this 18th day of February 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 18th day of February, 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 February 18, 2014.
Signed this 18th day of February 2014
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy