SPECIAL MEETING - August 18, 2015
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 18th 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 18, 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 Board Member Joe Flores.
All members of the Board were present for the exception of Board Member Joe Flores.
2.
Prayer
Raul Sesin led the audience in Prayer.
Raul Sesin led the audience in Prayer.
3.
Open Forum
No comments under Open Forum.
No comments 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 in regards to their bonds and website projects. Judge Garcia and Raul Sesin recognized and thanked Commissioner Cuellar for all the work done in the East Lateral Project.
Mr. Sesin updated the Board Members in regards to their bonds and website projects. Judge Garcia and Raul Sesin recognized and thanked Commissioner Cuellar for all the work done in the East Lateral Project.
6.
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Hidalgo County Tax Office - Paul Villarreal
A. Submission of the 2015 effective and rollback tax rates Hidalgo County Drainage District #1
B. Discussion of the 2015 planning calendar.
C. Discussion of the 2015 tax rates.
D. Record vote on proposed 2015 tax rate and schedule two (2) public hearing if proposed tax rate exceeds the lower of the effective or rollback rates.
Tax Assessor and Collector, Paul Villarreal, stated that by following the proposed calendar everything will be in compliance, depending on the outcome of the Drainage District tax rate. The proposed public hearing dates will be first on September 1, 2015 and September 15, 2015 and finally the adoption of the tax rate for September 29, 2015; in regards to the tax rate Mr. Sesin proposed having a .0951 rollback tax rate in comparison to last year rate of .0957 since there was a value increase the rate went down for this year.
Board Member Joe Flores joined the meeting.
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 on A - D.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Record Vote:
AYE: Board Member A.C. Cuellar, Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu, Board Member Joe Flores, Board Member Joseph Palacios and Judge Ramon Garcia.
NAY: None
A. Submission of the 2015 effective and rollback tax rates Hidalgo County Drainage District #1
B. Discussion of the 2015 planning calendar.
C. Discussion of the 2015 tax rates.
D. Record vote on proposed 2015 tax rate and schedule two (2) public hearing if proposed tax rate exceeds the lower of the effective or rollback rates.
Tax Assessor and Collector, Paul Villarreal, stated that by following the proposed calendar everything will be in compliance, depending on the outcome of the Drainage District tax rate. The proposed public hearing dates will be first on September 1, 2015 and September 15, 2015 and finally the adoption of the tax rate for September 29, 2015; in regards to the tax rate Mr. Sesin proposed having a .0951 rollback tax rate in comparison to last year rate of .0957 since there was a value increase the rate went down for this year.
Board Member Joe Flores joined the meeting.
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 on A - D.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Record Vote:
AYE: Board Member A.C. Cuellar, Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu, Board Member Joe Flores, Board Member Joseph Palacios and Judge Ramon Garcia.
NAY: None
Attachments:
7.
AI -50911
2008 BOND SERIES
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.
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 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 Pct. 1 East Lateral.
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.
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 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 Pct. 1 East Lateral.
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK: |
| Tedsi Infrastructure Group | 99 | 1 |
| S&GE Civil Engineers | 95 | 2 |
| Urban Infrastructure Group | 91 | 3 |
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.) 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 Tedsi Infrastructure Group, for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for Pct. 1 East Lateral.
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
8.
AI -50692
2013 Bond Series
A. Approval of closing documents on parcel #24 & #40 in relation to J-09 drainage improvement project.
B. Request approval of manual check to be issued for the completion of the acquisition transaction.
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 on A and B.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
A. Approval of closing documents on parcel #24 & #40 in relation to J-09 drainage improvement project.
B. Request approval of manual check to be issued for the completion of the acquisition transaction.
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 on A and B.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
9.
AI -50910
2013 BOND SERIES
A.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
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.) Presentation of scoring grid of the firms graded 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 J-09 Drain System.
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
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 Tedsi Infrastructure Group, for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for J-09 Drain System.
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
D.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
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
E.) Presentation of scoring grid of the firms graded 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 Donna North Lateral Control Structure & FM 495 Drain Control Structure.
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
F.) 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 Tedsi Infrastructure Group, for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for Donna North Lateral Control Structure & FM 495 Drain Control Structure.
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
G.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
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
H.) Presentation of scoring grid of the firms graded 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 Pct. 1 Lucero Del Norte Rural Drainage Improvements.
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
I.) 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 Tedsi Infrastructure Group, for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for Pct. 1 Lucero Del Norte Rural Drainage Improvements.
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.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
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.) Presentation of scoring grid of the firms graded 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 J-09 Drain System.
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK: |
| Tedsi Infrastructure Group | 99 | 1 |
| S&GE Civil Engineers | 95 | 2 |
| Urban Infrastructure Group | 91 | 3 |
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
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 Tedsi Infrastructure Group, for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for J-09 Drain System.
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
D.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
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
E.) Presentation of scoring grid of the firms graded 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 Donna North Lateral Control Structure & FM 495 Drain Control Structure.
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK: |
| Tedsi Infrastructure Group | 93 | 1 |
| Melden & Hunt, Inc. | 89 | 2 |
| Perez Consulting Engineers | 86 | 3 |
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
F.) 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 Tedsi Infrastructure Group, for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for Donna North Lateral Control Structure & FM 495 Drain Control Structure.
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
G.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
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
H.) Presentation of scoring grid of the firms graded 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 Pct. 1 Lucero Del Norte Rural Drainage Improvements.
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK: |
| Tedsi Infrastructure Group | 92 | 1 |
| Melden & Hunt, Inc. | 88 | 2 |
| Perez Consulting Engineers | 86 | 3 |
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
I.) 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 Tedsi Infrastructure Group, for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for Pct. 1 Lucero Del Norte Rural Drainage Improvements.
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
10.
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2013 BOND SERIES
A. Payment request no. 1 in the amount of $66,307.05 to Jimenez Engineering Solutions, LLC (ICE) related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-15-006-06-02A-Pct. 1 Tijerina Rural Development Improvement Project. PO# 627160
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. Payment request no. 3 in the amount of $46,896.30 to Rojas Construction & Paving related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-011-04-029-Pct. 4 North Seminary Drainage. PO# 625109
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
C. Payment request no. 4 in the amount of $52,092.90 to Rojas Construction & Paving related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-011-04-029-Pct. 4 North Seminary Drainage. PO# 625109
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
A. Payment request no. 1 in the amount of $66,307.05 to Jimenez Engineering Solutions, LLC (ICE) related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-15-006-06-02A-Pct. 1 Tijerina Rural Development Improvement Project. PO# 627160
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. Payment request no. 3 in the amount of $46,896.30 to Rojas Construction & Paving related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-011-04-029-Pct. 4 North Seminary Drainage. PO# 625109
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
C. Payment request no. 4 in the amount of $52,092.90 to Rojas Construction & Paving related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-011-04-029-Pct. 4 North Seminary Drainage. PO# 625109
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
11.
AI -50908
2013 BOND SERIES
A. Request approval for Retainage Release in the amount of $23,724.27 to Rojas Construction & Paving related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-13-021-04-029B-Pct. 2 Wisconsin Road Crossing. PO# 625108.
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 Rojas Construction & Paving for Construction Contract No. HCDD1-13-021-04-029B-Pct. 2 Wisconsin Road Crossing. Project Engineer: R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation.
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. Request approval for Payment Application No. 1 in the amount of $98,640 to PEGA JPS Utilities, LLC for the Delta West Rural Development Drainage Improvement Project. Construction Contract No. 15-007-05-19B. PO # 627082.
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. Request approval for Retainage Release in the amount of $23,724.27 to Rojas Construction & Paving related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-13-021-04-029B-Pct. 2 Wisconsin Road Crossing. PO# 625108.
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 Rojas Construction & Paving for Construction Contract No. HCDD1-13-021-04-029B-Pct. 2 Wisconsin Road Crossing. Project Engineer: R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation.
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. Request approval for Payment Application No. 1 in the amount of $98,640 to PEGA JPS Utilities, LLC for the Delta West Rural Development Drainage Improvement Project. Construction Contract No. 15-007-05-19B. PO # 627082.
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
Attachments:
12.
AI -50912
A.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
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
B.) Presentation of scoring grid of the firms graded 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 Pct. 1 On - Call Construction Material Testing Services.
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
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 RABA Kistner Consultants, Inc., for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for Pct. 1 On-Call Construction Material Testing Services.
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
D.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
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
E.) Presentation of scoring grid of the firms graded 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 On-Call Construction Material Testing Services for Pct. 2, Pct. 3, Pct. 4 & HCDD1 Master Drainage System.
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
F.) 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 L & G Engineering, for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for On-Call Construction Material Testing Services for Pct. 2, Pct. 3, Pct. 4 & HCDD1 Master Drainage System.
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
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
B.) Presentation of scoring grid of the firms graded 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 Pct. 1 On - Call Construction Material Testing Services.
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK: |
| RABA Kistner Consultants, Inc. | 95 | 1 |
| Terracon Consultants, Inc. | 93 | 2 |
| MEG Engineers | 90 | 3 |
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
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 RABA Kistner Consultants, Inc., for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for Pct. 1 On-Call Construction Material Testing Services.
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
D.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services.
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
E.) Presentation of scoring grid of the firms graded 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 On-Call Construction Material Testing Services for Pct. 2, Pct. 3, Pct. 4 & HCDD1 Master Drainage System.
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK: |
| L&G Engineering | 99 | 1 |
| Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. | 95 | 2 |
| Terracon Consultants, Inc. | 91 | 3 |
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
F.) 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 L & G Engineering, for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for On-Call Construction Material Testing Services for Pct. 2, Pct. 3, Pct. 4 & HCDD1 Master Drainage System.
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 -50942
2013 Bond Series
A. Request approval for Retainage Release in the amount of $21,226.50 to Texas Cordia Construction, LLC related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-004-02-11- Pct. 4 Edinburg Stub Out. PO#624505
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 Texas Cordia Construction, LLC related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-004-02-11-Pct. 4 Edinburg Stub Out. Project Engineer: Guzman & Munoz Engineering.
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. Request approval for Retainage Release in the amount of $21,226.50 to Texas Cordia Construction, LLC related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-004-02-11- Pct. 4 Edinburg Stub Out. PO#624505
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 Texas Cordia Construction, LLC related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-004-02-11-Pct. 4 Edinburg Stub Out. Project Engineer: Guzman & Munoz Engineering.
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
14.
AI -50900
A. Requesting approval to create slot 66 from M&O Budget for one (1) Loader Operator and set salary at $28,383.89.
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. Approval of Budget Amendment from the District General Fund in the amount of $ 17,740.00 for salary and fringes for the remainder of the year to fund new Loader Operator position and approval of revised salary schedule.
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. 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. Approval of Budget Amendment from the District General Fund in the amount of $ 17,740.00 for salary and fringes for the remainder of the year to fund new Loader Operator position and approval of revised salary schedule.
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
15.
AI -50907
A. Requesting approval to purchase one (1) Doosan DL-250 Wheel Loader through the District's membership with BuyBoard, Contract No. 424-13. H&V Equipment Inc. $167,305.86.
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. Requesting approval to Budget $167,306 from the District General Fund to fund the purchase of the above mention equipment.
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. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Requesting approval to Budget $167,306 from the District General Fund to fund the purchase of the above mention equipment.
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:
16.
AI -50940
Requesting approval of License Agreement for the use of the Texas Department of Transportation's Copyrighted Plans and/or Documents.
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
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
17.
AI -50949
Approval of Plans of proposed State Highway Improvement for SH 107 (CSJ:0342-02-049) from West Floodway Levee to FM 1015, with authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 General Manager to sign the required documents subject to coordination with TXDOT.
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
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
18.
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. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE 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. 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.
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.
19.
Open Session:
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.
20.
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.
21.
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.
22.
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 18th 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 18, 2015.
Signed this 18th 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 18th 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 18, 2015.
Signed this 18th 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