SPECIAL MEETING - April 14, 2015
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 14th day of APRIL A.D., 2015, 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 EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU 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 April 14, 2015 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.
Prayer
Raul Sesin led the Board and Audience in Prayer.
Raul Sesin led the Board and Audience in Prayer.
3.
Open Forum
Lupe Chavez stated he believes that the commissioner from precinct 2 should provide emergency funding to create a safe place for children to access Jones Box Park.
Raul Sesin wanted to update the Board on the affected areas after the rainfall. They are addressing the flooding and commented that their system is working effectively.
Maria Gomez stated she recognized the photos that the presenter Chavez showed. She commented that she lives there and knows the gravity of the problem. She would like the Board to go visit after rainfall so that they can experience the flooding and mosquito issue.
Lupe Chavez stated he believes that the commissioner from precinct 2 should provide emergency funding to create a safe place for children to access Jones Box Park.
Raul Sesin wanted to update the Board on the affected areas after the rainfall. They are addressing the flooding and commented that their system is working effectively.
Maria Gomez stated she recognized the photos that the presenter Chavez showed. She commented that she lives there and knows the gravity of the problem. She would like the Board to go visit after rainfall so that they can experience the flooding and mosquito issue.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
The Board moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
The Board moved to approve the Consent Agenda.
5.
AI -48746
Requesting authority to enter into a 12 month tower lease service with Mobile Relay Partners, LTD for Starnet Repeater Services for District's Two Way Radios from March 1, 2015 through February 1, 2016 in the amount of $6,197.16.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
AI -49187
2012 Bond Referendum Project:
Approval of the following Settlement Statement for Lot 14, Blk 44 Alamo Land & Sugar (Pct.2) Parcel #1, $20,855.00 plus settlement fee of $1,519.97
Board Member Joseph Palacios stepped away from the meeting.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of the following Settlement Statement for Lot 14, Blk 44 Alamo Land & Sugar (Pct.2) Parcel #1, $20,855.00 plus settlement fee of $1,519.97
Board Member Joseph Palacios stepped away from the meeting.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
7.
AI -49281
Approval of closing documents for parcels #50,#52 and #60 of the J-09 drainage project and authorization for Board Chairman to execute same.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT.2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU , seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of closing documents for parcel #60.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
NO ACTION taken on parcels #50 and #52.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT.2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU , seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of closing documents for parcel #60.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
NO ACTION taken on parcels #50 and #52.
8.
AI -49284
A.) Requesting approval to advertise for RFB No.: HCDD1-15-008-05-13 "GASOLINE, ON & OFF HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL"
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) Requesting approval to purchase HD Rubber Discharge Hose with Quick Disconnect Fittings from XYLEM through the District's membership with HGAC Contract No. CM02-15 in the amount of $55,100.00.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) Requesting approval to purchase HD Rubber Discharge Hose with Quick Disconnect Fittings from XYLEM through the District's membership with HGAC Contract No. CM02-15 in the amount of $55,100.00.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
9.
AI -49313
2013 BOND SERIES
A.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. as it relates to Pct. 2 - Pharr McAllen Drain & South Flood Water Channel Watershed Improvement Project. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board on March 31, 2015.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) Pursuant to the Boards of approval of Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $231,275.18 for the coordination with TxDOT-County-City to Accommodate local drainage needs as it relates to Pct. 2 - Pharr McAllen Drain & South Flood Water Channel Watershed Improvement Project.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
A.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. as it relates to Pct. 2 - Pharr McAllen Drain & South Flood Water Channel Watershed Improvement Project. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board on March 31, 2015.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) Pursuant to the Boards of approval of Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $231,275.18 for the coordination with TxDOT-County-City to Accommodate local drainage needs as it relates to Pct. 2 - Pharr McAllen Drain & South Flood Water Channel Watershed Improvement Project.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
10.
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 10.A and 10.B.
NO ACTION taken on Items 10.A and 10.B.
11.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
NO ACTION taken on Items 11.A & 11.B.
NO ACTION taken on Items 11.A & 11.B.
12.
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.
13.
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.
14.
Adjourn
On motion by BOARD MEMBER, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER, JOE M. FLORES , the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0
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 14th day of April 2015
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 APRIL 14, 2015.
Signed this 14th day of April 2015
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 14th day of April 2015
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 APRIL 14, 2015.
Signed this 14th day of April 2015
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Virginia Jones, Deputy