SPECIAL MEETING - July 21, 2015
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 21st 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 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 July 21, 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
Mr. Raul Sesin led the Board and present Audience in prayer.
Mr. Raul 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
Once again, Mr. Sesin addressed the Board about the future improvements for the areas affected by the severe rain. He also mentioned that they have considered funding the Peñitas outfall project from the current money being used for the expansion and excavation projects for the county.
Once again, Mr. Sesin addressed the Board about the future improvements for the areas affected by the severe rain. He also mentioned that they have considered funding the Peñitas outfall project from the current money being used for the expansion and excavation projects for the county.
6.
AI -50503
2013 Bond
A. Approval of Offer Acceptance for Parcel #47 in relation to J-09 drainage improvement project.
B. Request for the issuance of a manual check of offer to complete the transaction
No Action taken on Item 6.A - B.
A. Approval of Offer Acceptance for Parcel #47 in relation to J-09 drainage improvement project.
B. Request for the issuance of a manual check of offer to complete the transaction
No Action taken on Item 6.A - B.
7.
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2013 Bond Series:
A. Approval of closing documents on parcels 47, 52 & 24, in relation to J-09 drainage project.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for parcel 52 ONLY.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Request approval of manual checks to be issued for the completion of the acquisition transaction
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
A. Approval of closing documents on parcels 47, 52 & 24, in relation to J-09 drainage project.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for parcel 52 ONLY.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Request approval of manual checks to be issued for the completion of the acquisition transaction
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
8.
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2013 Bonds:
A. Request approval to issue Payment to Inland Pipe Rehab South Central (IPR South Central) in the amount of $280,002.24 for Request for Payment Application No. 8-Retainage Release-Revised for Construction Contract No. TP07-13-RADO Drain Storm Sewer Rehab by Trenchless Method. Project Engineer : Melden & Hunt, Inc.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Request approval to accept Certificate of Construction Completion from Inland Pipe Rehab South Central (IPR South Central) for Construction Contract No. TP07-13-Rado Drain Storm Sewer Rehab by Trenchless Method. Project Engineer: Melden & Hunt, Inc.
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
A. Request approval to issue Payment to Inland Pipe Rehab South Central (IPR South Central) in the amount of $280,002.24 for Request for Payment Application No. 8-Retainage Release-Revised for Construction Contract No. TP07-13-RADO Drain Storm Sewer Rehab by Trenchless Method. Project Engineer : Melden & Hunt, Inc.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Request approval to accept Certificate of Construction Completion from Inland Pipe Rehab South Central (IPR South Central) for Construction Contract No. TP07-13-Rado Drain Storm Sewer Rehab by Trenchless Method. Project Engineer: Melden & Hunt, Inc.
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
9.
AI -50484
2013 Bonds:
Request approval for Retainage Release in the amount of $31,174.90 to RDH Site & Concrete, LLC related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-010-04-09 Pct.2 Seminole Valley Subdivision Area Drainage Improvement. Project Engineer: R. Gutierrez Engineering Corp.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Request approval for Retainage Release in the amount of $31,174.90 to RDH Site & Concrete, LLC related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-010-04-09 Pct.2 Seminole Valley Subdivision Area Drainage Improvement. Project Engineer: R. Gutierrez Engineering Corp.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
10.
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2013 Bonds:
Request approval to issue payment on the following items that have met audit requirements:
A. Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $166,608.72 to GO Underground, LLC related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-031-12-02 Pct.1 Spanish Palms Subdivision. Project Engineer: Tedsi Infrastructure Group, Inc.
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Request approval to issue payment on the following items that have met audit requirements:
A. Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $166,608.72 to GO Underground, LLC related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-031-12-02 Pct.1 Spanish Palms Subdivision. Project Engineer: Tedsi Infrastructure Group, Inc.
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
11.
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A. Request approval of Change Order No. 1 to Texas Cordia Construction, LLC in the amount of $56,101.78 related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-008-07-08 Pct.2 Alamo Expressway Drain. Project Engineer: DOS Logistics. PO#625452.
Correction: $56,101.78 to $58,101.78
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 with correction.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Request approval of Notice To Suspend to Texas Cordia Construction, LLC related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-008-07-08 Pct.2 Alamo Drain. Suspension is required due to lead time required to manufacture two (2) Sluice Gates S4000 from Waterman Industries to comply with IBWC's request on AWWA C-560-7 Standards.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Correction: $56,101.78 to $58,101.78
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 with correction.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Request approval of Notice To Suspend to Texas Cordia Construction, LLC related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-008-07-08 Pct.2 Alamo Drain. Suspension is required due to lead time required to manufacture two (2) Sluice Gates S4000 from Waterman Industries to comply with IBWC's request on AWWA C-560-7 Standards.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
12.
AI -50499
2013 Bonds:
Request approval to issue payment on the following items after review and audit procedures have been completed:
A. Retainage Release in the amount of $14,610.00 to Foremost Paving, Inc. related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-003-02-05 Pct.4 Area West Main Drain. Project Engineer: Guzman & Muñoz Engineering.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
B. Request approval to accept Certificate of Construction Completion from Foremost Paving, Inc. related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-003-02-05 Pct.4 Area West Main Drain. Project Engineer: Guzman & Muñoz.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Request approval to issue payment on the following items after review and audit procedures have been completed:
A. Retainage Release in the amount of $14,610.00 to Foremost Paving, Inc. related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-003-02-05 Pct.4 Area West Main Drain. Project Engineer: Guzman & Muñoz Engineering.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
B. Request approval to accept Certificate of Construction Completion from Foremost Paving, Inc. related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-003-02-05 Pct.4 Area West Main Drain. Project Engineer: Guzman & Muñoz.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
13.
AI -50545
Request approval to issue payment as a claim on the following items related to Incident Report dated 06-05-15 Mercedes PD Case No. 1509537-Damages to Telephone Lines & Electric Lines at West Liberty St. & Patricia St.-Mercedes, TX.
A. AEP Claim No. C201567776SA American Electric Power Company $11,864.00
B. Phoenix Claim No. 159015786 Phoenix Loss Control $ 4,759.49
Mr. Sesin mentioned that these were incidents done by one of the operators who was working in the area and did not see a small power line; however there was no safety issues.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on 13. A - B.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
A. AEP Claim No. C201567776SA American Electric Power Company $11,864.00
B. Phoenix Claim No. 159015786 Phoenix Loss Control $ 4,759.49
Mr. Sesin mentioned that these were incidents done by one of the operators who was working in the area and did not see a small power line; however there was no safety issues.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on 13. A - B.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
14.
AI -50505
A. Request approval to create Slot 17 from District's Administration Budget for Accounting Supervisor position and set salary at $60,000.00
On motion by BOARD MEMBER 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Request approval to create Slots 107 to 116 from District's M&O Budget for ten (10) Truck Driver positions and set salaries at $30,343.00 each.
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
C. Approval of Budget Amendment to fund new positions as noted in item no. 1 & 2.
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Request approval to create Slots 107 to 116 from District's M&O Budget for ten (10) Truck Driver positions and set salaries at $30,343.00 each.
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
C. Approval of Budget Amendment to fund new positions as noted in item no. 1 & 2.
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
15.
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A. In accordance with section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, Approval of Inter-local Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 and the Hidalgo County, Texas to assist the county in ROW acquisition services for the Precinct 2 Regional Linear Park Project. The District's participation is in the amount of $157,533.52 from the District General Fund - Aid to other Governments.
Mr. Sesin clarified that they are trying to develop an Interlocal agreement with Legal Council so the District can participate in the Linear Park 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 subject to the Interlocal Agreement.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Request Budget Amendment in the amount $74,000 out of the District General Fund into the - aid to other governments account, to supplement the current available funds for the participation of the above mention inter-local.
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Mr. Sesin clarified that they are trying to develop an Interlocal agreement with Legal Council so the District can participate in the Linear Park 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 subject to the Interlocal Agreement.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Request Budget Amendment in the amount $74,000 out of the District General Fund into the - aid to other governments account, to supplement the current available funds for the participation of the above mention inter-local.
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
16.
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A.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A)(4) for the provision of Professional Engineering Services required for Preliminary Site Characterization Abandoned Rifle / Handgun Firing Range Located at the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 yard Northeast of E. Richardson Road and North Doolittle Road.
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) Presentation of Scoring Grid of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Engineers for the purpose of ranking by the HCDD1 Board of Directors in connection with Professional Engineering Services required for Preliminary Site Characterization Abandoned Rifle / Handgun Firing Range Located at the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 yard Northeast of E. Richardson Road and North Doolittle Road.
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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) Presentation of Scoring Grid of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Engineers for the purpose of ranking by the HCDD1 Board of Directors in connection with Professional Engineering Services required for Preliminary Site Characterization Abandoned Rifle / Handgun Firing Range Located at the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 yard Northeast of E. Richardson Road and North Doolittle Road.
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK: |
| Halff Associates Inc. | 94 | 1 |
| Naismith Engineering Inc. | 92 | 2 |
| Cruz - Hogan Consultants, Inc. | 91 | 3 |
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
C.) Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of Halff Associates Inc., for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for Preliminary Site Characterization Abandoned Rifle / Handgun Firing Range Located at the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 yard Northeast of E. Richardson Road and North Doolittle Road.
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.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
17.
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Requesting approval to enter into a (48) month lease agreement with Dahill through the Districts membership with Choice Partners Contract No. 13/0151 DG-02 for one (1) Espon Sure Color Plotter. $343.50 a month to include training, one set of ink, 36" & 44" roll paper and service throughout the lease period.
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: 5 - 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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
18.
AI -50487
Requesting approval of Wireless Voice, Data Services and Equipment from Verizon through the Districts membership with Texas Department of Information Resources Contract No. DIR-SDD-1779.
Mr. Sesin indicated the these cell phones are for the use of the field supervisors to stay in communication with them.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
| Equipment Description: | Equipment Cost: | Employee ID: | New Plan Description: | Rate Plans: |
| Kyocera Durax | 0 | 079995 | More Everything Line Charge Basic Phone | $30.00 per month |
| Kyocera Durax | 0 | 151872 | More Everything Line Charge Basic Phone | $30.00 per month |
| Kyocera Durax | 0 | 026344 | More Everything Line Charge Basic Phone | $30.00 per month |
| Kyocera Durax | 0 | 151200 | More Everything Line Charge Basic Phone | $30.00 per month |
| Kyocera Durax | 0 | 151697 | More Everything Line Charge Basic Phone | $30.00 per month |
| Kyocera Durax | 0 | 151774 | More Everything Line Charge Basic Phone | $30.00 per month |
| Kyocera Durax | 0 | 019895 | More Everything Line Charge Basic Phone | $30.00 per month |
| Kyocera Durax | 0 | 151425 | More Everything Line Charge Basic Phone | $30.00 per month |
| Kyocera Durax | 0 | 073938 | More Everything Line Charge Basic Phone | $30.00 per month |
Mr. Sesin indicated the these cell phones are for the use of the field supervisors to stay in communication with them.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
19.
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A. Discussion and possible action on tax resale and private bids received on properties (list attached)
Attorney Martinez, disclosed to the Board the information about the two re-sales the first in February and the second one in June which included 78 properties that sold on tax resale trough out the county. He stated that 69 properties were done through auction and the last 9 properties were done under private bid from the City of Mercedes. Moreover he commented that if acceptance is approved then it would generate approximately $21,000 for the Drainage District and that it would put $2.8 million dollars back in the asset tax rate.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
B. Discussion and possible action on Resolution for tax resale and private bid properties
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attorney Martinez clarified to the Board that the Resolution is merely a notice to the public that these sales are done according to the highest bid.
Board member Joe M. Flores stepped away from the meeting.
Attorney Martinez, disclosed to the Board the information about the two re-sales the first in February and the second one in June which included 78 properties that sold on tax resale trough out the county. He stated that 69 properties were done through auction and the last 9 properties were done under private bid from the City of Mercedes. Moreover he commented that if acceptance is approved then it would generate approximately $21,000 for the Drainage District and that it would put $2.8 million dollars back in the asset tax rate.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
B. Discussion and possible action on Resolution for tax resale and private bid properties
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attorney Martinez clarified to the Board that the Resolution is merely a notice to the public that these sales are done according to the highest bid.
Board member Joe M. Flores stepped away from the meeting.
20.
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:
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.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 & 551.072 to discuss the following:
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.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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.
21.
Open Session:
Board member Joe M. Flores joined the meeting.
Board member Joe M. Flores joined the meeting.
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
Proceed as Directed by the Board on the two parcels.
Proceed as Directed by the Board on the two parcels.
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
Proceed as Directed.
Proceed as Directed.
22.
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.
23.
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.
24.
Adjourn
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, 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 21st 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 21, 2015.
Signed this 21st 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 21st 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 21, 2015.
Signed this 21st 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