SPECIAL MEETING - July 28, 2015
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 28th 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 28, 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 present for the exception of Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu.
All members of the Board were present for the exception of Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu.
2.
Prayer
No Prayer was taken.
No Prayer was taken.
3.
Open Forum
Marta Sanchez,from LUPE organization, came in front of the Board to express her concerns in regards to the drainage planning for the subdivision Spanish Palms. She asked the members to please consider the plans that the community had made during the workshop.
Marta Sanchez,from LUPE organization, came in front of the Board to express her concerns in regards to the drainage planning for the subdivision Spanish Palms. She asked the members to please consider the plans that the community had made during the workshop.
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
In regards to Mrs. Sanchez request, Raul Sesin informed the Board that he would be more than pleased to meet with them to discuss any issues.
Mr. Sesin stated to the Board that he is in the process of finishing and publishing the information regarding the 2012 Bond. He mentioned that this will provide the public with information about the investment of the money.
In regards to Mrs. Sanchez request, Raul Sesin informed the Board that he would be more than pleased to meet with them to discuss any issues.
Mr. Sesin stated to the Board that he is in the process of finishing and publishing the information regarding the 2012 Bond. He mentioned that this will provide the public with information about the investment of the money.
6.
AI -50366
Approval and acceptance of contract including Best and Final Offer for; Arbitrage Calculation Services, for RFQ 2015-118-05-06-YZV for Hidalgo County Drainage District No 1 with the number one ranked respondent: "Arbitrage Compliance Specialist, Inc.".
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu joined the meeting.
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
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu joined the meeting.
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:
7.
AI -50591
2013 Bond Series
A. Approval of Counter Offer acceptance and closing documents for parcel 18 in relation to J-09 drainage improvement project.
The amount consider is of $18,000
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
B. Request for the issuance of a manual check of offer to complete the transaction.
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
A. Approval of Counter Offer acceptance and closing documents for parcel 18 in relation to J-09 drainage improvement project.
The amount consider is of $18,000
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
B. Request for the issuance of a manual check of offer to complete the transaction.
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
8.
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 this Item.
No Action taken on this Item.
9.
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.
10.
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.
11.
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.
12.
Adjourn
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
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
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 28th 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 28, 2015.
Signed this 28th 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 28th 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 28, 2015.
Signed this 28th 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