SPECIAL MEETING - July 7, 2015
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 7th day of July 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 JOE M. FLORES HONORABLE JOSEPH PALACIOS |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 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 7, 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 for the exception of Board member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu.
All members of the Board were counted present for the exception of Board member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu.
2.
Prayer
Mr. Sesin led the Board and present Audience in prayer.
Mr. Sesin led the Board and present Audience in prayer.
3.
Open Forum
No one came forward under Open Forum.
No one came forward under Open Forum.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
The Board moved to approved the Consent Agenda.
The Board moved to approved the Consent Agenda.
5.
Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Drainage projects, maintenance and operations
Mr. Sesin updated the Board Members on the resent improvements that the Drainage District has been working on in Pct. 1 and Pct. 4. Some of the projects being Tijerina, Delta West and improvements to Tower Rd. and mile 17 ½, he also mentioned the big drainage development in the Hoehn area, explaining that this will be a big improvement. In addition Raul Sesin mentioned that they had identified some of the affected areas between Alamo, Trenton and Alberta road and that they will be working on figuring out on how to conduct the affected areas into the Trenton drain.
Mr. Sesin updated the Board Members on the resent improvements that the Drainage District has been working on in Pct. 1 and Pct. 4. Some of the projects being Tijerina, Delta West and improvements to Tower Rd. and mile 17 ½, he also mentioned the big drainage development in the Hoehn area, explaining that this will be a big improvement. In addition Raul Sesin mentioned that they had identified some of the affected areas between Alamo, Trenton and Alberta road and that they will be working on figuring out on how to conduct the affected areas into the Trenton drain.
6.
AI -50320
Requesting approval to add (1) 4G Mobile Broadband plan through the District's membership with DIR, Contract No. DIR-SDD-1779 with Verizon Wireless for the following:
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
| Description | New Plan | New Plan Rate | Equipment Price |
| 4G Mobile Broadband to be used on Trimble Survey Equipment |
Unlimited Data | $37.99 per month | 0 |
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:
7.
AI -50265
2013 Bond Series
Approval of closing documents for parcel #50 of the J-09 drainage project and authorization for Board Chairman to execute same.
The amount being $ 151, 545 dollars and the legal for the property being 7.654 acre tract of land out of 473.96 tract of land from lots 18, 19 and 20 block A, Retama Acre Subdivision in Hidalgo County. Recorded in Vol.9 page.46
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 closing documents for parcel #50 of the J-09 drainage project and authorization for Board Chairman to execute same.
The amount being $ 151, 545 dollars and the legal for the property being 7.654 acre tract of land out of 473.96 tract of land from lots 18, 19 and 20 block A, Retama Acre Subdivision in Hidalgo County. Recorded in Vol.9 page.46
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
8.
AI -50326
Approval to enter into an Agreement with the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council; as it pertains to 2011 Amendments to Region M Regional Water Plan.
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
9.
AI -50328
A. Request approval to issue manual payment on the following items after review and audit procedures are complete:
1. Application for Payment No. 3-Final in the amount of $8,703.90 from RDH Site & Concrete, LLC related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-010-05-06-Pct.2 Rural Drainage Development -Seminole Valley Subdivision Area Improvements. Project Engineer: R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBERPCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Request approval to accept Certificate of Construction Completion from RDH Site & Concrete, LLC related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-010-05-06 Pct.2 Rural Drainage Development-Seminole Valley Subdivision Area Improvements. Project Engineer: R. Gutierrez Engineering Corp.
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
1. Application for Payment No. 3-Final in the amount of $8,703.90 from RDH Site & Concrete, LLC related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-010-05-06-Pct.2 Rural Drainage Development -Seminole Valley Subdivision Area Improvements. Project Engineer: R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBERPCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Request approval to accept Certificate of Construction Completion from RDH Site & Concrete, LLC related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-010-05-06 Pct.2 Rural Drainage Development-Seminole Valley Subdivision Area Improvements. Project Engineer: R. Gutierrez Engineering Corp.
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
10.
AI -50338
Requesting approval to enter into a three year lease agreement for (2) Dell Venue 11 Pro lap top computers through the District's membership with DIR Contract No. DIR-SDD-1951 Dell computers. $87.36 per month.
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
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:
11.
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 Item 11.A and 11.B.
No action taken on Item 11.A and 11.B.
12.
Open Session:
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
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.
13.
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.
14.
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.
15.
Adjourn
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., 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 7th day of July, 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 JULY 7, 2015.
Signed this 7th day of July 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 7th day of July, 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 JULY 7, 2015.
Signed this 7th day of July 2015
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy