SPECIAL MEETING - June 3, 2014
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 3rd day of June 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 June 3, 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 Joseph Palacios and Joe Flores, but arrived shortly after the meeting commenced.
All members of the Board were counted present for the exception of Commissioner Joseph Palacios and Joe Flores, but arrived shortly after the meeting commenced.
2.
Open Forum
No Open Forum presentations.
No Open Forum presentations.
3.
Approval of Consent Agenda
The Board moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
The Board moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
4.
AI -44727 These Items were discussed after Item 8. Commissioner Joseph Palacios and Commissioner Joe Flores were present for the vote.
A. Presentation, discussion and action on the adoption of La Joya Watershed Master Plan.
Mr. Godfrey Garza presented a slideshow exhibiting the improvement plan in detail.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Presentation, discussion and acceptance of the Mission Inlet existing watershed.
Mr. Garza presented a slideshow with the specifics of the existing conditions of the Mission Inlet.
Commissioner Joseph Palacios stepped away from the meeting.
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 of the acceptance of the study.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
A. Presentation, discussion and action on the adoption of La Joya Watershed Master Plan.
Mr. Godfrey Garza presented a slideshow exhibiting the improvement plan in detail.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Presentation, discussion and acceptance of the Mission Inlet existing watershed.
Mr. Garza presented a slideshow with the specifics of the existing conditions of the Mission Inlet.
Commissioner Joseph Palacios stepped away from the meeting.
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 of the acceptance of the study.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
5.
AI -44718 Maintenance & Operations:
Request Approval of Payment Application No.4 in the amount of $140,411.70 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC. as it relates to Contract No. 13-014-11-26 Alamo Expressway Drain Border Crossing Improvements.
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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
AI -44753 2014 Bond Series
Discussion and action on Change Order #1 with IPR SC, LLC. as it relates to extension of time on Pct. 2 Rado Drain Re-route project.
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
At this time, Commissioner Joseph Palacios joined the meeting.
Discussion and action on Change Order #1 with IPR SC, LLC. as it relates to extension of time on Pct. 2 Rado Drain Re-route project.
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
At this time, Commissioner Joseph Palacios joined the meeting.
Attachments:
7.
AI -44780 2013 BOND SERIES
A.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional service for engineering services in connection with Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1-Pct. 4 Rural Drainage Development La Blanca Area Drainage Improvements.
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.) Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by the HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineers in connection with Professional Engineering Services required for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1-Pct. 4 Rural Drainage Development La Blanca Area Drainage Improvements.
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
C.) Requesting approval for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with the number one ranked firm of DOS LOGISTICS INC. ; for the provision of Engineering Services required for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1-Pct.4 Rural Drainage Development La Blanca Area Drainage Improvements.
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 execute Payment Direction Agreement as it relates to Construction Contract No.: HCDD1-14-010-05-06-Pct. 2 Seminole Valley Subdivision Area Drainage Improvements.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
A.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a professional service for engineering services in connection with Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1-Pct. 4 Rural Drainage Development La Blanca Area Drainage Improvements.
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.) Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by the HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineers in connection with Professional Engineering Services required for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1-Pct. 4 Rural Drainage Development La Blanca Area Drainage Improvements.
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK: |
| Dos Logistics Inc. | 98 | 1 |
| R. Gutierrez Engineering Corp. | 95 | 2 |
| Cortran Engineering, PLLC | 92 | 3 |
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
C.) Requesting approval for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with the number one ranked firm of DOS LOGISTICS INC. ; for the provision of Engineering Services required for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1-Pct.4 Rural Drainage Development La Blanca Area Drainage Improvements.
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 execute Payment Direction Agreement as it relates to Construction Contract No.: HCDD1-14-010-05-06-Pct. 2 Seminole Valley Subdivision Area Drainage Improvements.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
AI -44807 Requesting approval of Change Order No. 2 as it relates to Construction Contract No.: HCDD1-14-001-01-21 Pct.2 Rural Drainage Development - Northside Village / Hidden Valley Subdivision Area Drainage Improvements. Decrease in the amount of (13,054.96).
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
At this time, Commissioner Joe Flores joined the meeting.
The Board proceeded to Item 4.
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
At this time, Commissioner Joe Flores joined the meeting.
The Board proceeded to Item 4.
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:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
NO ACTION taken on Items 9.A and 9.B.
NO ACTION taken on Items 9.A and 9.B.
10.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
NO ACTION taken on Items 10.A and 10.B.
NO ACTION taken on Items 10.A and 10.B.
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
Commissioner Joseph Palacios was not present for the vote.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioner Joseph Palacios was not present for the vote.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, 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 3rd day of June, 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 June 3, 2014.
Signed this 3rd day of June 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 3rd day of June, 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 June 3, 2014.
Signed this 3rd day of June 2014
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy