SPECIAL MEETING - April 29, 2014
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 29th day of April 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 April 29, 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 Court were counted present.
All members of the Court 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.
Commissioner Joe Flores joined the meeting.
The Board moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
Commissioner Joe Flores joined the meeting.
4.
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2013 BOND SERIES
A.) Requesting approval to accept bid and approval to award Construction Contract to lowest bidder meeting all specified requirements for RFB No. HCDD1-14-011-04-16 "Pct. 4 North Seminary Drainage". Rojas Construction & Paving $351,523.80.
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
B.) Requesting approval to accept bid and approval to award Construction Contract to lowest bidder meeting all specified requirements for RFB No. HCDD1-13-021-09-25A "FM 495 Drain-Trenton Road Field Crossing". GP7 Construction, Inc. $176,156.50.
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
C.) Requesting approval to accept bid and approval to award Construction Contract to lowest bidder meeting all specified requirements for RFB No. HCDD1-13-022-09-25B " FM 495 Drain-Wisconsin Road Field Crossing". Rojas Construction & Paving $201,326.50.
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
D.) Requesting approval to advertise for RFB No. HCDD1-14-008-03-19 "Pct. 2 - Alamo Expressway Drain".
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
E.) Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Professional Agreement for Pct. 4 Rural Development Project Hoehn Road / Bandera Area Drainage Improvements.
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
A.) Requesting approval to accept bid and approval to award Construction Contract to lowest bidder meeting all specified requirements for RFB No. HCDD1-14-011-04-16 "Pct. 4 North Seminary Drainage". Rojas Construction & Paving $351,523.80.
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
B.) Requesting approval to accept bid and approval to award Construction Contract to lowest bidder meeting all specified requirements for RFB No. HCDD1-13-021-09-25A "FM 495 Drain-Trenton Road Field Crossing". GP7 Construction, Inc. $176,156.50.
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
C.) Requesting approval to accept bid and approval to award Construction Contract to lowest bidder meeting all specified requirements for RFB No. HCDD1-13-022-09-25B " FM 495 Drain-Wisconsin Road Field Crossing". Rojas Construction & Paving $201,326.50.
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
D.) Requesting approval to advertise for RFB No. HCDD1-14-008-03-19 "Pct. 2 - Alamo Expressway Drain".
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
E.) Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Professional Agreement for Pct. 4 Rural Development Project Hoehn Road / Bandera Area Drainage Improvements.
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
5.
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2013 Bond Series:
Discussion and approval of acceptance to Counter Offer as it relates to J-09 drainage project land acquisition of parcels 52, 56, 58 & 59.
Commissioner Joe Flores joined the meeting.
Discussion and approval of acceptance to Counter Offer as it relates to J-09 drainage project land acquisition of parcels 52, 56, 58 & 59.
Commissioner Joe Flores joined the meeting.
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
6.
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Maintenance & Operations:
A) Request Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $4,950.00 from Texas Cordia Construcion, LLC. As it relates to Contract No. 13-030-01-07 Edinburg Waste Water Treatment Plant Effluent Line & Crossings.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR.,seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B) Request Approval of Invoice no. 5 in the amount of $39,235.00 from FJW Construction, LLC. As it relates to Contract No. 13-016-05-10 Mile 17 1/2 Road Improvements.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR.,seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR.,seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B) Request Approval of Invoice no. 5 in the amount of $39,235.00 from FJW Construction, LLC. As it relates to Contract No. 13-016-05-10 Mile 17 1/2 Road Improvements.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR.,seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
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Request Approval of Payment No. 1 in the amount of$158,238.90 for FJW Construction, LLC related to Contract No. HCDD1-13-023-11-19C-J-09 Drain Improvements Phase 1 Construction from Agreement for Professional Services for the Master Drainage System Phase II for the Design and Expansion of the Later Drain Systems approved by BOD 3-23-2004.
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
8.
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. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
NO ACTION taken on Items 8.A and 8.B.
NO ACTION taken on Items 8.A and 8.B.
9.
Open Session:
Commissioner Hector "Tito" Palacios was not present during Open Session.
Commissioner Hector "Tito" Palacios was not present during Open Session.
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
Proceed as Directed.
Proceed as Directed.
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
10.
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.
11.
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.
12.
Adjourn
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
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 29th day of April, 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 April 29, 2014.
Signed this 29th day of April 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 29th day of April, 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 April 29, 2014.
Signed this 29th day of April 2014
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy