SPECIAL MEETING - August 25, 2014
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 25th day of August 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 August 25, 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 with the exception of Commissioner Joe M. Flores, but joined the meeting after Item 8.
All members of the Board were counted present with the exception of Commissioner Joe M. Flores, but joined the meeting after Item 8.
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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Discussion and possible action on a Resolution authorizing the Resale of Foreclosed Real Estate Properties for failure to pay ad valorem taxes.
Mr. Hiram Gutierrez, partner with Hidalgo County's delinquent tax firm Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins, and Mott L.L.P, brought the Board up to speed on bids on a tax resale held in June 2014. He stated there were forty-four (44) properties that received bids, two (2) private bodied bids by the City of Pharr and the City of Mission, and one (1) corrected bid.
Mr. Hiram Gutierrez, partner with Hidalgo County's delinquent tax firm Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins, and Mott L.L.P, brought the Board up to speed on bids on a tax resale held in June 2014. He stated there were forty-four (44) properties that received bids, two (2) private bodied bids by the City of Pharr and the City of Mission, and one (1) corrected bid.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, HECTOR PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0
Attachments:
5.
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Budget Process:
A. Submission of the 2014 Effective and Rollback Tax Rates.
B. Discussion of the 2014 Planning Calendar.
C. Discussion of the 2014 Tax Rates.
D. Record vote on the Proposed 2014 Tax Rate and schedule two (2) public hearing if proposed rate exceeds the lower of the effective or rollback rates.
This Item was presented after Item 8. At this time, Commissioner Joe Flores joined the meeting.
Eva Mireles, Hidalgo County Tax Office Chief of Operations, informed the Board that if they decided to vote on a lesser amount than the effective tax rate, they would not have to hold public hearings. If they propose the same rate as 2014, they will need to have two (2) public hearings. If so desired, the Board can choose to lower the tax rate at the time of adoption, but they are unable to raise it once it is approved at a higher rate today.
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 to propose the same tax rate as 2014 at 0.0957.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
The two public hearings will be held on September 9, 2014 and September 23, 2014, and adoption of the Tax Rate will be on September 30, 2014.
A. Submission of the 2014 Effective and Rollback Tax Rates.
B. Discussion of the 2014 Planning Calendar.
C. Discussion of the 2014 Tax Rates.
D. Record vote on the Proposed 2014 Tax Rate and schedule two (2) public hearing if proposed rate exceeds the lower of the effective or rollback rates.
This Item was presented after Item 8. At this time, Commissioner Joe Flores joined the meeting.
Eva Mireles, Hidalgo County Tax Office Chief of Operations, informed the Board that if they decided to vote on a lesser amount than the effective tax rate, they would not have to hold public hearings. If they propose the same rate as 2014, they will need to have two (2) public hearings. If so desired, the Board can choose to lower the tax rate at the time of adoption, but they are unable to raise it once it is approved at a higher rate today.
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 to propose the same tax rate as 2014 at 0.0957.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
The two public hearings will be held on September 9, 2014 and September 23, 2014, and adoption of the Tax Rate will be on September 30, 2014.
Attachments:
6.
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A. Request Approval of a Budget amendments in Capital Project Fund 133, 2013 Bond Series in the amount of $127,800 to increase the budget of the Control Structures from Precinct #4, Edinburg Stubb and the West Main Drain Control Structure in order to continue the completion of the projects. Fund will transfer from the contingencies Account.
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. Request Approval of a Budget amendment in Capital Project Fund 133, 2013 Bond Series in the amount of $65,000 to increase the Budget of the Alamo Expressway Drain for the issuance of the Construction Contract to Texas Cordia. Fund will transfer from the contingencies account.
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
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. Request Approval of a Budget amendment in Capital Project Fund 133, 2013 Bond Series in the amount of $65,000 to increase the Budget of the Alamo Expressway Drain for the issuance of the Construction Contract to Texas Cordia. Fund will transfer from the contingencies account.
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
7.
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A. Request approval to Issue Manual checks for the following Contractor's payment request for construction projects from the 2013 Bond Series after auditing procedures have been completed.
1. Texas Cordia; payment #6; Alamo Expressway Drain; $ 225,785.70.
2. Texas Cordia; payment #2; Edinburg Drain Stubb Out Control Structure; $24,390.
3. FJW Construction; payment #3; J-09 Improvements Phase I $ 45,000.
4. Rojas Construction; payment #4 and Final; RDD North Side Village/Hidden Valley subs. $91,304.30
Mr. Lora Briones stated there was a correction the amount to Item 1. The caption should read $5,914.17, not $225,785.70.
1. Texas Cordia; payment #6; Alamo Expressway Drain; $ 225,785.70.
2. Texas Cordia; payment #2; Edinburg Drain Stubb Out Control Structure; $24,390.
3. FJW Construction; payment #3; J-09 Improvements Phase I $ 45,000.
4. Rojas Construction; payment #4 and Final; RDD North Side Village/Hidden Valley subs. $91,304.30
Mr. Lora Briones stated there was a correction the amount to Item 1. The caption should read $5,914.17, not $225,785.70.
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 of Items 1 - 4 subject to auditing procedures and with corrected amount to Item 1.
Vote: 4 - 0
8.
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Approval to issue payment after review and audit procedures are complete for the following items:
1. Application#4- in the amount of $46,800.00 for Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction 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 Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Application for PMT#2- in the amount of $70,704.70 for GP7 Construction, Inc. pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-13-021-04-29A FM 495 Drain-Trenton Road Field Crossing.
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
The Board proceeded to Item 4.
1. Application#4- in the amount of $46,800.00 for Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction 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 Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Application for PMT#2- in the amount of $70,704.70 for GP7 Construction, Inc. pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-13-021-04-29A FM 495 Drain-Trenton Road Field Crossing.
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
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
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.
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.
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. 4, JOSEPH 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 25th day of August, 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 August 25, 2014.
Signed this 25th day of August, 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 25th day of August, 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 August 25, 2014.
Signed this 25th day of August, 2014
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy