SPECIAL MEETING - August 4, 2015
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 4th day of August 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 August 4, 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
Jesse Ozuna led the Board and Audience in Prayer.
Jesse Ozuna led the Board and Audience in Prayer.
3.
Open Forum
Marta Sanchez, LUPE, on behalf of Maria Gomez approached the Board Members in order to thank them for the meeting held in relation to the “Alumbrado Publico en las Colonias”.
Marta Sanchez, LUPE, on behalf of Maria Gomez approached the Board Members in order to thank them for the meeting held in relation to the “Alumbrado Publico en las Colonias”.
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
Board Member Joseph Palacios stepped away from the meeting.
Mr. Sesin updated the Board in regards to the Bonds that will be posted online, in order for the public to have access to the information.
Board Member Joe M. Flores requested information in regards to the west side projects; in regards Mr. Sesin explained to him that those projects will be done with concrete material. Joe Flores reminded Mr. Sesin about the issues in the La Homa area, in reply Mr. Sesin mentioned that this area was done with HTP Pipe and he was not the one who spec that pipe or project.
Board Member Palacios joined the meeting.
Board Member Joseph Palacios stepped away from the meeting.
Mr. Sesin updated the Board in regards to the Bonds that will be posted online, in order for the public to have access to the information.
Board Member Joe M. Flores requested information in regards to the west side projects; in regards Mr. Sesin explained to him that those projects will be done with concrete material. Joe Flores reminded Mr. Sesin about the issues in the La Homa area, in reply Mr. Sesin mentioned that this area was done with HTP Pipe and he was not the one who spec that pipe or project.
Board Member Palacios joined the meeting.
6.
AI -50656
2013 Bond Series
Approval of Closing Documents for parcels 29,31,33,35,37, and 38 in relation to J-09 drainage project.
(PARAMOUNT CITRUS II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company)
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
Approval of Closing Documents for parcels 29,31,33,35,37, and 38 in relation to J-09 drainage project.
(PARAMOUNT CITRUS II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company)
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
7.
AI -50677
2013 Bond Series
Requesting approval to accept bid and approval to award Construction Contract to lowest bidder meeting all specified requirements for RFB No. HCDD1-15-010-07-22B "Pct. 4 - Tower Rd. & Mile 17 1/2 Area Drainage Improvements. Pega JPS Utilities in the amount of $569,106.00.
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
Requesting approval to accept bid and approval to award Construction Contract to lowest bidder meeting all specified requirements for RFB No. HCDD1-15-010-07-22B "Pct. 4 - Tower Rd. & Mile 17 1/2 Area Drainage Improvements. Pega JPS Utilities in the amount of $569,106.00.
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:
8.
AI -50705
2013 Bond Series
Requesting approval to accept bid and approval to award Construction Contract to lowest bidder meeting all specified requirements for RFB No. HCDD1-15-009-07-22A "Pct. 4 - Hoehn Road Area Drainage and Road Improvements". Texas Cordia Construction, LLC in the amount of $1,078,315.00.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Requesting approval to accept bid and approval to award Construction Contract to lowest bidder meeting all specified requirements for RFB No. HCDD1-15-009-07-22A "Pct. 4 - Hoehn Road Area Drainage and Road Improvements". Texas Cordia Construction, LLC in the amount of $1,078,315.00.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
9.
AI -50666
2013 Bond Series
Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to License No. LSF/G-1412 USIBWC Permit as it relates to Drainage Improvements Weslaco Drain Flood Pump.
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
Requesting approval of Amendment No. 1 to License No. LSF/G-1412 USIBWC Permit as it relates to Drainage Improvements Weslaco Drain Flood Pump.
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:
10.
AI -50670
A.) Requesting approval to rescind action taken on July 21, 2015, Agenda Item No. 50561. Inter-local Agreement to Assist County in ROW acquisition services for Pct. 2 Regional 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.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) In accordance with section 791.001 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of Inter-Local Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and the County of Hidalgo. In order to assist each other in providing certain ongoing services.
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
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
B.) In accordance with section 791.001 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of Inter-Local Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and the County of Hidalgo. In order to assist each other in providing certain ongoing services.
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.
AI -50720
For Clarification Purposes:
Correction to the closing amount approved by Board on July 07, 2015 regarding closing costs for Parcel #50 of the J-09 Drain Project. The correct closing cost amount is $153,638.50 instead of the $151,545.00.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Correction to the closing amount approved by Board on July 07, 2015 regarding closing costs for Parcel #50 of the J-09 Drain Project. The correct closing cost amount is $153,638.50 instead of the $151,545.00.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
12.
AI -50726
For Clarification Purposes Only:
July 21, 2015, Agenda Item No. 50505 (B) Slot number listed as 107 to 116 correct Slot numbers are 108-117.
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
July 21, 2015, Agenda Item No. 50505 (B) Slot number listed as 107 to 116 correct Slot numbers are 108-117.
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:
13.
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. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 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. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 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.
14.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
Will Proceed as Directed.
Will Proceed as Directed.
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
No Action taken on this Item.
No Action taken on this Item.
15.
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.
16.
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.
17.
Adjourn
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
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
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 4th day of August, 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 AUGUST 4, 2015.
Signed this 4th day of AUGUST 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 4th day of August, 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 AUGUST 4, 2015.
Signed this 4th day of AUGUST 2015
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy