SPECIAL MEETING - July 22, 2014
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 22nd 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 22, 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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Presentation and discussion on proposed improvement to Edinburg Pump House (Penitas Pump House)
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
NO ACTION taken on this Item.
5.
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Approval of closing documents for conveyance of real property known as LJ Ponds from Hidalgo County and authorization to pay sales price and closing costs as shown on closing statement.
6.
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A.) Requesting approval to purchase a Load King Bucket Well for District Haul Trailer through the District's membership with BuyBoard Contract No.: 425-13 Holt Cat in the amount of $2,765.00.
At this time, 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.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) Requesting approval to purchase (1) Brother HL4040 Belt for District owned printer through the District's membership with Department of Information Resources Contract No.: DIR-SDD-1670. CDW-G in the amount of $105.82.
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.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 5 with L&G Engineering in the amount of $4,985.66 as it relates to the revision of Parcel Sketches & Field Notes for the Raymondville Drain-Faysville Lateral 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
2013 BOND SERIES
D.) Requesting approval to pay invoice in the amount of $983.40 to R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation as a claim for Construction Material Testing services for Pct. 2 Rural Drainage Improvement - Northside Village / Hidden Valley Estates.
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
E.) Requesting approval of Notice to Suspend Work with Rojas Construction & Paving as it relates to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-13-022-04-29B Pct. 2-FM 495 Drain - Wisconsin Road Field Crossing due to lead time to manufacture concrete box culverts. Resumption of Work effective August 22, 2014.
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
F.) Requesting approval of Notice to Suspend Work with RDH Site & Concrete as it relates to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-010-05-06-Pct. 2 Rural Drainage Development-Seminole Valley Subdivision Area Drainage Improvements due to lead time to manufacture concrete box culverts. Resumption of Work effective August 22, 2014.
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
At this time, 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.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) Requesting approval to purchase (1) Brother HL4040 Belt for District owned printer through the District's membership with Department of Information Resources Contract No.: DIR-SDD-1670. CDW-G in the amount of $105.82.
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.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 5 with L&G Engineering in the amount of $4,985.66 as it relates to the revision of Parcel Sketches & Field Notes for the Raymondville Drain-Faysville Lateral 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
2013 BOND SERIES
D.) Requesting approval to pay invoice in the amount of $983.40 to R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation as a claim for Construction Material Testing services for Pct. 2 Rural Drainage Improvement - Northside Village / Hidden Valley Estates.
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
E.) Requesting approval of Notice to Suspend Work with Rojas Construction & Paving as it relates to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-13-022-04-29B Pct. 2-FM 495 Drain - Wisconsin Road Field Crossing due to lead time to manufacture concrete box culverts. Resumption of Work effective August 22, 2014.
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
F.) Requesting approval of Notice to Suspend Work with RDH Site & Concrete as it relates to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-010-05-06-Pct. 2 Rural Drainage Development-Seminole Valley Subdivision Area Drainage Improvements due to lead time to manufacture concrete box culverts. Resumption of Work effective August 22, 2014.
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
Attachments:
7.
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Discussion, consideration and action regarding Board of Directors meeting schedule for 2014.
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
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:
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 8.A and 8.B.
NO ACTION taken on Items 8.A and 8.B.
9.
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.
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. 2, HECTOR 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 22nd 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 22, 2014.
Signed this 22nd 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 22nd 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 22, 2014.
Signed this 22nd 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