SPECIAL MEETING - March 18, 2014
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 18th day of March 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 JOE M. FLORES HONORABLE JOSEPH PALACIOS |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 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 March 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.
All members of the Board were counted present.
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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Appointment of Special Counsel, District Attorney's Office, to conduct an investigation into the issues of payment of $3,735,000.00 to Integ Corporation for construction management of Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 Master Drainage Plan Phase II projects and upon completion, prepare and provide a report to the Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 Board of Directors
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the District Attorney's Office to conduct the investigation.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Mr. Godfrey Garza requested to play a video from a Commissioners' Court meeting held February 6, 2007 where the contract in question was discussed and approved. Mr. Garza will be providing the Board with the video and documentation relating to the contract for review.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the District Attorney's Office to conduct the investigation.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Mr. Godfrey Garza requested to play a video from a Commissioners' Court meeting held February 6, 2007 where the contract in question was discussed and approved. Mr. Garza will be providing the Board with the video and documentation relating to the contract for review.
5.
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Update on Rehabilitation and/or construction of river levee ant the Edinburg Pump Station, Irrigation District #1.
Mr. Garza informed the Board of a response from the Irrigation District for them to consider. They contacted an engineer out of Houston, Mr. Stan Lloyd, to give them an estimate, in which amounted to $315,000.00 to do the analysis of the Pump House Building for it's structural integrity. The Irrigation District is willing to pay $100,000.00 of that cost. They are also willing to pay $200,000.00 for the construction. The projects construction is estimated to cost $200,000.00. The Drainage District and the County would have to contribute approximately $200,000.00 to complete the project. It is estimated to take 45-60 days for the evaluation/analysis of the structure. Mr. Garza recommended a standby plan in case of a hurricane during the evaluation phase by obtaining flood tube controls. He stated funding would come from the 2006 Bond Issue or from the fund balance. The Board requested for Mr. Garza to move forward with preparation of documentation for legal counsel to place an item on the agenda to proceed with the project.
Mr. Garza informed the Board of a response from the Irrigation District for them to consider. They contacted an engineer out of Houston, Mr. Stan Lloyd, to give them an estimate, in which amounted to $315,000.00 to do the analysis of the Pump House Building for it's structural integrity. The Irrigation District is willing to pay $100,000.00 of that cost. They are also willing to pay $200,000.00 for the construction. The projects construction is estimated to cost $200,000.00. The Drainage District and the County would have to contribute approximately $200,000.00 to complete the project. It is estimated to take 45-60 days for the evaluation/analysis of the structure. Mr. Garza recommended a standby plan in case of a hurricane during the evaluation phase by obtaining flood tube controls. He stated funding would come from the 2006 Bond Issue or from the fund balance. The Board requested for Mr. Garza to move forward with preparation of documentation for legal counsel to place an item on the agenda to proceed with the project.
6.
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Discussion, consideration and approval of the submittal of application to the Texas Water Development Board for a grant in the amount of $5,599,008. from funds made available through HB 1025, 83rd Legislature, to be used for the development of improvements associated with the Raymondville Drain.
Mr. Garza stated for the record that he was not getting any percentage of this project.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
At this time, Commissioner Joseph Palacios stepped away from the meeting.
Mr. Garza stated for the record that he was not getting any percentage of this project.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
At this time, Commissioner Joseph Palacios stepped away from the meeting.
7.
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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 assessment and repairs of Aluminum Structural Plate Arch Mission Inlet Crossing on McColl Rd.
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK: |
| R. GUTIERREZ ENGINEERING, INC | 97 | 1 |
| LNV | 93 | 2 |
| SOUTH TEXAS INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP, LLC | 88 | 3 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, 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 R. GUTIERREZ ENGINEERING, INC ; for the provision of Engineering Services required for assessment and repairs of Aluminum Structural Plate Arch Mission Inlet Crossing on McColl Rd.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
C.) 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. 2- Roadway System off site Drainage Improvements as it relates to Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the RMA.
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK: |
| R. GUTIERREZ ENGINEERING, INC | 97 | 1 |
| URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP, INC | 80 | 2 |
| PCE | 78 | 3 |
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
D.) Requesting approval for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with the number one ranked firm of R. GUTIERREZ ENGINEERING, INC. ; for the provision of Engineering Services required for Pct. 2-Roadway System off site Drainage Improvements as it relates to Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with RMA.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2013 BOND SERIES
E.) Requesting approval to advertise for RFB No.: HCDD1-14-011-04-16 "HIDALGO COUNTY PCT. 4 NORTH SEMINARY DRAINAGE"
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
8.
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2013 Bond Series
Request approval of Estimate No. 2 to IPR South Central, LLC pertaining to Contract No. TP07-13 through the District's membership with HGAC-Buy Member No. 07-149 approved by Board on 11-12-2013 for the construction of the Rado Drain Reroute Rehabilitation Project.
Request approval of Estimate No. 2 to IPR South Central, LLC pertaining to Contract No. TP07-13 through the District's membership with HGAC-Buy Member No. 07-149 approved by Board on 11-12-2013 for the construction of the Rado Drain Reroute Rehabilitation Project.
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
Attachments:
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. 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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C-1518-14-F; Josephine Carnell and David Mendoza, Jr. v. Hidalgo County, Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and Gerardo Cavazos
NO ACTION taken on Items 9.A - 9.C.
NO ACTION taken on Items 9.A - 9.C.
10.
Open Session:
Commissioner Joseph Palacios was present during Open Session.
Commissioner Joseph Palacios was present during 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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C-1518-14-F; Josephine Carnell and David Mendoza, Jr. v. Hidalgo County, Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and Gerardo Cavazos
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Mr. Randy Marksberry, TML out of Austin, has been the attorney appointed by the Texas Municipal League in conjunction with Gene Brewster, an adjuster with Cunningham and Lyndsey to facilitate this case. TML is the Drainage District's insurance carrier.
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Mr. Randy Marksberry, TML out of Austin, has been the attorney appointed by the Texas Municipal League in conjunction with Gene Brewster, an adjuster with Cunningham and Lyndsey to facilitate this case. TML is the Drainage District's insurance carrier.
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. 2, HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 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 March, 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 March 18, 2014.
Signed this 18th day of March 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 March, 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 March 18, 2014.
Signed this 18th day of March 2014
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy