SPECIAL MEETING - July 15, 2014
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 15th 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 |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 |
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 15, 2014 10:00 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.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR PALACIOS , the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
4.
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A.) Requesting approval of attached draft specifications and approval to re-advertise for RFQ No. HCDD1-14-022-08-13A "Title Company Services-Pool". Due to no response from previous RFQ.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
B.) Requesting approval of attached draft specifications and approval to re-advertise for RFQ No. HCDD1-14-023-08-13B " Title Report Services-Pool". Due to no response from previous RFQ.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
C.) Requesting approval to advertise for RFB No. HCDD1-14-025-08-15 "Mission Inlet Arch Culvert-Aluminum Liner Plate Re-Line"
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT.2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT.1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
B.) Requesting approval of attached draft specifications and approval to re-advertise for RFQ No. HCDD1-14-023-08-13B " Title Report Services-Pool". Due to no response from previous RFQ.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
C.) Requesting approval to advertise for RFB No. HCDD1-14-025-08-15 "Mission Inlet Arch Culvert-Aluminum Liner Plate Re-Line"
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT.2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT.1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
Attachments:
5.
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A. Discussion and action to develop an Interlocal Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 and Hidalgo County, Precinct #3 for assistance on clearing drainage channel along Military Highway.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
B. Authority to move forward with final acquisition of outstanding acreage owned by Hidalgo County, as it relates to the Raymondville Drain outfall.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
B. Authority to move forward with final acquisition of outstanding acreage owned by Hidalgo County, as it relates to the Raymondville Drain outfall.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
6.
AI -45501
Request Approval for the payment on a claim to Mo VAc Environmental Inc. in the amount of $ 797.35 for services provided in the cleaning of fuel tanks on our Floodway System.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR. , the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
7.
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A. 2013 Bond Series - Construction Projects.
1. Request approval of Payment application #1 for Texas Cordia Construction, LLC in the amount of $62,689.50 pertaining to the construction of PCT 4 Edinburg Drain Stub- Out to South Main Drain Control Structure Project
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
2. Request approval of Payment application #1 to GP7 Construction, Inc. in the amount of $42,611.30. Construction is for the FM 495 Drain - Trenton Road Field Crossing.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
3. Request approval of Final Payment Application and the release of retainage in the amount $ 91,304.30 to Rojas Construction and Paving, LLC for the Construction of PCT 2 RDD- North side Village and Hidden Valley Sub Area Drainage Improvements.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
B. Maintenance and Operation Projects - General Fund
1. Request approval of Payment Request #6 from Texas Cordia Construction LLC in the amount of $5,914.17 for the Construction of the Alamo Expressway Drainage Crossing
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
2,. Request approval of Payment Application #3 to Texas Cordia Construction, LLC in the amount of $225,785.70 for the Construction of the Edinburg WWTP Effluent Line and Crossing.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
1. Request approval of Payment application #1 for Texas Cordia Construction, LLC in the amount of $62,689.50 pertaining to the construction of PCT 4 Edinburg Drain Stub- Out to South Main Drain Control Structure Project
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
2. Request approval of Payment application #1 to GP7 Construction, Inc. in the amount of $42,611.30. Construction is for the FM 495 Drain - Trenton Road Field Crossing.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
3. Request approval of Final Payment Application and the release of retainage in the amount $ 91,304.30 to Rojas Construction and Paving, LLC for the Construction of PCT 2 RDD- North side Village and Hidden Valley Sub Area Drainage Improvements.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
B. Maintenance and Operation Projects - General Fund
1. Request approval of Payment Request #6 from Texas Cordia Construction LLC in the amount of $5,914.17 for the Construction of the Alamo Expressway Drainage Crossing
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
2,. Request approval of Payment Application #3 to Texas Cordia Construction, LLC in the amount of $225,785.70 for the Construction of the Edinburg WWTP Effluent Line and Crossing.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
8.
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A. Request for the Board of Directors to take action to approve an Order Approving a Loan from Plains Capital Bank in the amount of $ 406,980.00 for the purchase of 2 Doosan DX255LC Long Reach Excavators at a cost of $203,490.00 each.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
B. Request approval of a Budget Amendment to Recognize the Note Proceeds and appropriate the loan proceeds in the General Fund Maintenance and Operation - Heavy Equipment account number 14-110-433-006-47420.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
C. Approval to Issue a Manual Check to H & V Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $406,980.00 upon receiving proceeds from Plains Capital Bank.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
B. Request approval of a Budget Amendment to Recognize the Note Proceeds and appropriate the loan proceeds in the General Fund Maintenance and Operation - Heavy Equipment account number 14-110-433-006-47420.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 Unanimously
C. Approval to Issue a Manual Check to H & V Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $406,980.00 upon receiving proceeds from Plains Capital Bank.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR “TITO” PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 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:
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 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
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 Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 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 15th 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 15, 2014.
Signed this 15th 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 15th 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 15, 2014.
Signed this 15th 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