SPECIAL MEETING - June 23, 2015
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 23rd day of June 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 JOSEPH PALACIOS |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 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 - CONSENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS June 23, 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:
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Drainage District #1 Board has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
2.
AI -50209
Discharge permit:
Bordertown Development LLC - Bordertown Acres Phase I
Bordertown Development LLC - Bordertown Acres Phase I
3.
AI -50094
Discharge Permits:
A. City of Edinburg - Edinburg Arena Subdivision 90.57 & 89.80
Utility Permit:
B. Sharyland Water Supply Corporation proposes to place 12"PVC steel casing on HCDD1 ROW north of 6 mile on Los Ebanos
A. City of Edinburg - Edinburg Arena Subdivision 90.57 & 89.80
Utility Permit:
B. Sharyland Water Supply Corporation proposes to place 12"PVC steel casing on HCDD1 ROW north of 6 mile on Los Ebanos
4.
AI -50119
Approval to issue payment after review and audit procedures are complete:
L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
A) Inv. 11325163 in the amount of $137,895.67 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. related to Work Authorization no. 1-Engineering Services for Pct.2 Pharr McAllen Drain & South Flood Water Channel Watershed Improvement Projects. PO#626860.
B) Inv. 11325167 in the amount of $13,662.09 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. related to Work Authorization no. 4-Special Services for Mission Inlet Re-certification Project. PO#624010.
C) Inv. 11325158 in the amount of $12,936.40 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. related to Work Authorization no. 2-Engineering Services for outfalls for the US 83 Relief Route related to La Joya Watershed Improvement Project. PO#622697.
D) Inv#11325086 in the amount of $468.82 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. related to Work Authorization No. 1-Engineering Services for FM 676 Outfall. PO#622895.
E) Inv#11325172 in the amount of $95,587.38 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. related to Work Authorization No. 5-for Design, Geotechnical, Survey & Right of Way Acquisition Services for Phase 1 of La Joya Watershed Project. PO#625396.
L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc.
A) Inv. 11325163 in the amount of $137,895.67 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. related to Work Authorization no. 1-Engineering Services for Pct.2 Pharr McAllen Drain & South Flood Water Channel Watershed Improvement Projects. PO#626860.
B) Inv. 11325167 in the amount of $13,662.09 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. related to Work Authorization no. 4-Special Services for Mission Inlet Re-certification Project. PO#624010.
C) Inv. 11325158 in the amount of $12,936.40 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. related to Work Authorization no. 2-Engineering Services for outfalls for the US 83 Relief Route related to La Joya Watershed Improvement Project. PO#622697.
D) Inv#11325086 in the amount of $468.82 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. related to Work Authorization No. 1-Engineering Services for FM 676 Outfall. PO#622895.
E) Inv#11325172 in the amount of $95,587.38 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. related to Work Authorization No. 5-for Design, Geotechnical, Survey & Right of Way Acquisition Services for Phase 1 of La Joya Watershed Project. PO#625396.
Attachments:
5.
AI -50124
Request to issue payment after review and audit procedures are complete:
ENTECH Civil Engineers, Inc.
2013 Bonds:
A) Inv#W5ENT624245-3 in the amount of $2,895.60 related to Work Authorization No. 6-Engineering Services for Pct.4 South Main Drain Weir No. 5. PO#624245.
B) Inv#W3ENT624244-3 in the amount of $3,072.42 related to Work Authorization No. 5-Engineering Services for Pct.4 North Main Drain Weir No. 3. PO#624244.
General Fund:
C) Inv#0041-12-001-8 in the amount of $1,546.20 for Engineering Services for the Repair/Armoring of the South Main Drain Weir No. 5. PO#621259.
ENTECH Civil Engineers, Inc.
2013 Bonds:
A) Inv#W5ENT624245-3 in the amount of $2,895.60 related to Work Authorization No. 6-Engineering Services for Pct.4 South Main Drain Weir No. 5. PO#624245.
B) Inv#W3ENT624244-3 in the amount of $3,072.42 related to Work Authorization No. 5-Engineering Services for Pct.4 North Main Drain Weir No. 3. PO#624244.
General Fund:
C) Inv#0041-12-001-8 in the amount of $1,546.20 for Engineering Services for the Repair/Armoring of the South Main Drain Weir No. 5. PO#621259.
6.
AI -50125
Request approval to issue payment after review and audit procedures are completed:
Guzman & Muñoz Engineering & Surveying, Inc.
2013 Bonds:
A) Inv#5611 in the amount of $567.68 related to Work Authorization No. 1-Basic Services for Pct.4 Edinburg Stub Control Structures. PO#623074.
B) Inv#5616 in the amount of $3,849.81 related to Work Authorization No. 5-Basic Engineering Services for Pct. 4 West Main Drain Weir Structure. PO#623077.
Guzman & Muñoz Engineering & Surveying, Inc.
2013 Bonds:
A) Inv#5611 in the amount of $567.68 related to Work Authorization No. 1-Basic Services for Pct.4 Edinburg Stub Control Structures. PO#623074.
B) Inv#5616 in the amount of $3,849.81 related to Work Authorization No. 5-Basic Engineering Services for Pct. 4 West Main Drain Weir Structure. PO#623077.
Attachments:
7.
AI -50128
Request to issue payment after review and audit procedures are complete:
S&B Infrastructure, LTD.
A) Inv#U9444.103&812-05B in the amount of $87,396.00 related to Work Authorization no. 16-Engineering Services PS&E for Hidalgo County Raymondville Drain & Work Authorization No. 17-Engineering Services PS&E for Hidalgo and Willacy Counties Raymondville Drain Project. PO# 623918 & 626525.
B) Inv#U9444.103&812-06A in the amount of $170,517.00 related to Work Authorization no. 16-Engineering Services PS&E for Hidalgo County Raymondville Drain & Work Authorization No. 17-Engineering Services PS&E for Hidalgo and Willacy Counties RAymondville Drain Project. PO#623918 & 626525.
S&B Infrastructure, LTD.
A) Inv#U9444.103&812-05B in the amount of $87,396.00 related to Work Authorization no. 16-Engineering Services PS&E for Hidalgo County Raymondville Drain & Work Authorization No. 17-Engineering Services PS&E for Hidalgo and Willacy Counties Raymondville Drain Project. PO# 623918 & 626525.
B) Inv#U9444.103&812-06A in the amount of $170,517.00 related to Work Authorization no. 16-Engineering Services PS&E for Hidalgo County Raymondville Drain & Work Authorization No. 17-Engineering Services PS&E for Hidalgo and Willacy Counties RAymondville Drain Project. PO#623918 & 626525.
Attachments:
8.
AI -50132
Request approval to issue payment after review & audit procedures are complete:
R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation.
General Fund:
A. Inv#3823 in the amount of $15,970.35 related to Work Authorization No. 2-Special Services for Aluminum Structural Plate Arch Repair.
B. Inv#3795 in the amount of $601.43 related to Work Authorization No. 3-Construction Material Testing for Seminole Valley Drain Improvements. PO#624631-R.
C. Inv#3494 in the amount of $28,908.20 related to North San Juan Lateral Project.
R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation.
General Fund:
A. Inv#3823 in the amount of $15,970.35 related to Work Authorization No. 2-Special Services for Aluminum Structural Plate Arch Repair.
B. Inv#3795 in the amount of $601.43 related to Work Authorization No. 3-Construction Material Testing for Seminole Valley Drain Improvements. PO#624631-R.
C. Inv#3494 in the amount of $28,908.20 related to North San Juan Lateral Project.
Attachments:
9.
AI -50179
A.) Change Order No. 2 for Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-031-12-02 "Spanish Palms Subdivision" in the amount of $7,395.03. Reviewed and approved by Drainage District General Manager.
B.) Change Order No. 3 for Construction Contract No. HCDD1-13-022-04-29B "FM 495 Drain - Wisconsin Road Crossing" approval of rain days. Reviewed and approved by Drainage District General Manager.
B.) Change Order No. 3 for Construction Contract No. HCDD1-13-022-04-29B "FM 495 Drain - Wisconsin Road Crossing" approval of rain days. Reviewed and approved by Drainage District General Manager.
10.
AI -50122
Request to issue payment after review and audit procedures are complete:
TEDSI Infrastructure Group.
A) Inv#20152303 in the amount of $18,868.80 from Tedsi Infrastructure Group related to Work Authorization no. 8-General Management Services for the Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Water Management Program. PO#623578.
B)Inv#20142204 in the amount of $95,442.44 from Tedsi Infrastructure Group related to Work Authorization no. 13-Preliminary Engineering Report for Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Water Management Program. PO#623666,623958, 625152,626144.
C)Inv#20152356 in the amount of $6,002.05 from Tedsi Infrastructure Group related to Work Authorization no. 14-Preliminary Planning & Development of the Lower Rio Grande Regional Water Management Program. PO#623576.
D)Inv#20152354 in the amount of $3,660.00 from Tedsi Infrastructure Group related to Work Authorization no. 12-Legal Services for the Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Water Management Program. PO#623665.
E) Inv#20142178 in the amount of $159,944.34 from Tedsi Infrastructure Group related to Work Authorization no. 13-Preliminary Engineering Report for Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Water Management Program. PO#623666, 623958,625152,626144.
TEDSI Infrastructure Group.
A) Inv#20152303 in the amount of $18,868.80 from Tedsi Infrastructure Group related to Work Authorization no. 8-General Management Services for the Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Water Management Program. PO#623578.
B)Inv#20142204 in the amount of $95,442.44 from Tedsi Infrastructure Group related to Work Authorization no. 13-Preliminary Engineering Report for Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Water Management Program. PO#623666,623958, 625152,626144.
C)Inv#20152356 in the amount of $6,002.05 from Tedsi Infrastructure Group related to Work Authorization no. 14-Preliminary Planning & Development of the Lower Rio Grande Regional Water Management Program. PO#623576.
D)Inv#20152354 in the amount of $3,660.00 from Tedsi Infrastructure Group related to Work Authorization no. 12-Legal Services for the Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Water Management Program. PO#623665.
E) Inv#20142178 in the amount of $159,944.34 from Tedsi Infrastructure Group related to Work Authorization no. 13-Preliminary Engineering Report for Lower Rio Grande Valley Regional Water Management Program. PO#623666, 623958,625152,626144.
Attachments:
11.
AI -50193
2013 Bond Series - L&G Engineering Invoices:
A.) Approval of Invoice # 11325165 in the amount of $7,834.04 for Engineering Services for WA # 1 of the La Joya Watershed for the month of May, related to Public involvement and Hydrology. P.O. 622086
B.) Approval of Invoice # 11325173 in the amount of $ 85,084.80 for Engineering Services for WA # 6A of the La Joya Watershed Improvements relating to Hydrologic Map and ROW aquisition services. P.O. 626941 in the amount of $268,175.43 approved on April 28-2015 and an increase of $ 54,324.22 which is on the regular agenda for June 23, 2015.
A.) Approval of Invoice # 11325165 in the amount of $7,834.04 for Engineering Services for WA # 1 of the La Joya Watershed for the month of May, related to Public involvement and Hydrology. P.O. 622086
B.) Approval of Invoice # 11325173 in the amount of $ 85,084.80 for Engineering Services for WA # 6A of the La Joya Watershed Improvements relating to Hydrologic Map and ROW aquisition services. P.O. 626941 in the amount of $268,175.43 approved on April 28-2015 and an increase of $ 54,324.22 which is on the regular agenda for June 23, 2015.
12.
AI -50239
2013 Bonds:
Request approval to issue payment on the followings:
Tedsi Infrastructure Group
A) Inv#20141803 in the amount of $6,460.99 from Tedsi Infrastructure Group related to Work Authorization No. 4A-Engineering Services for Monte Cristo Drain Control Structure. Service Period 12-01-2013 through 01-31-2015. PO#623103.
B) Inv#20141804 in the amount of $6,430.99 from Tedsi Infrastructure Group related to Work Authorization No. 4B Engineering Services for Weslaco North Lateral Control Structure. Service Period from 12-01-2013 through 01-31-2015. PO#623104.
Request approval to issue payment on the followings:
Tedsi Infrastructure Group
A) Inv#20141803 in the amount of $6,460.99 from Tedsi Infrastructure Group related to Work Authorization No. 4A-Engineering Services for Monte Cristo Drain Control Structure. Service Period 12-01-2013 through 01-31-2015. PO#623103.
B) Inv#20141804 in the amount of $6,430.99 from Tedsi Infrastructure Group related to Work Authorization No. 4B Engineering Services for Weslaco North Lateral Control Structure. Service Period from 12-01-2013 through 01-31-2015. PO#623104.
Attachments:
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 23rd day of June, 2015
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Norma G. Cantu, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on JUNE 23, 2015.
Signed this 23rd day of JUNE 2015
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 23rd day of June, 2015
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Norma G. Cantu, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on JUNE 23, 2015.
Signed this 23rd day of JUNE 2015
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy