SPECIAL MEETING - July 8, 2014
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 8th day of July 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 July 8, 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.
At this time, Commissioner Joseph Palacios stepped away from the meeting.
The Board moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
At this time, Commissioner Joseph Palacios stepped away from the meeting.
4.
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Discussion regarding the organizational structure of the District with regard to the Financial Officer/Auditor, Department and their respective functions.
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
5.
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Consideration and approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 as it relates to the Sale of L J Ponds Real Property of Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 and approval of Closing documents.
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
Attachments:
6.
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2013 BOND SERIES
A.) Requesting approval of Notice to Suspend Work Order with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC as it relates to Construction Contract No.: HCDD1-14-004-02-11 "Pct.4-Edinburg Drain Stub-Out to the South Main Drain Control Structure Drainage Improvements" lead time to manufacture slide gate./ Resumption of Work Effective August 29, 2014.
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: 4 - 0 Unanimously
At this point Commissioner Joseph Palacios returned to the meeting.
B.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No.4 with R. Gutierrez Engineering Corp. in the amount of $96,853.00 as it relates to Engineering Services, Preliminary Project Planning & Development, Design for the development of plans, specifications and estimate for the proposed new drainage ditch that will provide drainage relief to areas within the City of Hidalgo lying between Coma Dr. and Dicker Road and between 10th street and 23rd street.
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: 5 - 0 Unanimously
C.) Requesting approval to accept bid and approval to award Construction Contract to lowest bidder meeting all specified requirements for RFB No.: HCDD1-14-008-03-19 "Pct. 2 - Alamo Expressway Drain". Texas Cordia Construction, LLC $920,573.00.
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: 5 - 0 Unanimously
D.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 15 with Tedsi Infrastructure Group, Inc. in the amount of $200,000.00 as it relates to Preliminary Engineering Report, Preliminary Field Surveying Services & Phase I Environmental & Public Involvement Services for Pct. 1 - Ditch 23.
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: 5 - 0 Unanimously
A.) Requesting approval of Notice to Suspend Work Order with Texas Cordia Construction, LLC as it relates to Construction Contract No.: HCDD1-14-004-02-11 "Pct.4-Edinburg Drain Stub-Out to the South Main Drain Control Structure Drainage Improvements" lead time to manufacture slide gate./ Resumption of Work Effective August 29, 2014.
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: 4 - 0 Unanimously
At this point Commissioner Joseph Palacios returned to the meeting.
B.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No.4 with R. Gutierrez Engineering Corp. in the amount of $96,853.00 as it relates to Engineering Services, Preliminary Project Planning & Development, Design for the development of plans, specifications and estimate for the proposed new drainage ditch that will provide drainage relief to areas within the City of Hidalgo lying between Coma Dr. and Dicker Road and between 10th street and 23rd street.
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: 5 - 0 Unanimously
C.) Requesting approval to accept bid and approval to award Construction Contract to lowest bidder meeting all specified requirements for RFB No.: HCDD1-14-008-03-19 "Pct. 2 - Alamo Expressway Drain". Texas Cordia Construction, LLC $920,573.00.
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: 5 - 0 Unanimously
D.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 15 with Tedsi Infrastructure Group, Inc. in the amount of $200,000.00 as it relates to Preliminary Engineering Report, Preliminary Field Surveying Services & Phase I Environmental & Public Involvement Services for Pct. 1 - Ditch 23.
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: 5 - 0 Unanimously
Attachments:
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
NO ACTION taken Items 7.A and 7.B.
NO ACTION taken Items 7.A and 7.B.
8.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
NO ACTION taken on Items 8.A & 8.B.
NO ACTION taken on Items 8.A & 8.B.
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. 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 a 8th day of July, 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 July 8, 2014.
Signed this 8th day of July 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 a 8th day of July, 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 July 8, 2014.
Signed this 8th day of July 2014
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy