SPECIAL MEETING - July 6, 2016
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 6th day of July A.D., 2016, 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 6, 2016 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
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu was not present during roll call.
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu was not present during roll call.
2.
Prayer
Mr. Raul Sesin led the courtroom in Prayer.
Mr. Raul Sesin led the courtroom in Prayer.
3.
Open Forum
No comments under open forum.
No comments under open forum.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
The consent agenda was approved.
The consent agenda was approved.
5.
Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Drainage projects, maintenance and operations
Mr. Sesin commented on the same projects the district is currently working on, and several meetings they've held with the public.
Mr. Sesin commented on the same projects the district is currently working on, and several meetings they've held with the public.
6.
AI -55170
Requesting authority & approval for Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 to participate in the procurement by Hidalgo County for the following: Request for Proposals (RFP) for: "Third Party Administration, Individual Stop Loss and Aggregate Stop Loss for Self Funded Medical Plan, Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment"
Mrs. Martha Salazar presented this item.
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu joined the meeting.
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
Mrs. Martha Salazar presented this item.
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu joined the meeting.
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
7.
AI -55261
2013 BOND SERIES
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to Work Authorization No. 4A, agreement Pct. 1 - 2012 Bond Referendum Improvement Projects "Monte Cristo Drain Control Structure. Tedsi Infrastructure Group, Inc. Fees to remain the same.
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
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to Work Authorization No. 4A, agreement Pct. 1 - 2012 Bond Referendum Improvement Projects "Monte Cristo Drain Control Structure. Tedsi Infrastructure Group, Inc. Fees to remain the same.
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
Attachments:
8.
AI -55263
2013 BOND SERIES
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 6 for Mission Inlet Recertification Project agreement with L&G Engineering in the amount of $160,855.43 as it relates to Engineering Services for Los Ebanos Bridge Replacement.
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 Work Authorization No. 6 for Mission Inlet Recertification Project agreement with L&G Engineering in the amount of $160,855.43 as it relates to Engineering Services for Los Ebanos Bridge Replacement.
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:
9.
AI -55270
Requesting approval to advertise for RFB No.: HCDD1-16-034-08-03 "Sale or Exchange, Removal and Hauling of Fill Dirt/ Loose Materials from South Main Drain between Hwy 281 and Business 281".
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
10.
AI -55282
A. Requesting approval to purchase two (2) New Caterpillar Model: 120M2 Motor Graders through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with BuyBoard's awarded contract with Holt Cat (Contract #424-13) in the total amount of $456,174.00 including a 48 months/5,000 hrs Premier Full Machine Warranty.
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 for a budget amendment in the amount of $456,174 from the District General Fund un-reserve Fund Balance for the purchase of the above mention Motor Graders.
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
B. Request approval for a budget amendment in the amount of $456,174 from the District General Fund un-reserve Fund Balance for the purchase of the above mention Motor Graders.
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
Attachments:
11.
AI -55268
Requesting approval and concurrence of Proposed Plans for Las Milpas Road, CSJ: 0921-02-252.
Mr. Sesin informed that this project is located in precinct 2, and is being funded by TxDOT. The district would only have have a small participation.
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
Mr. Sesin informed that this project is located in precinct 2, and is being funded by TxDOT. The district would only have have a small participation.
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:
12.
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
Court took no action on this item.
Court took no action on this item.
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
Court took no action on this item.
Court took no action on this item.
13.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
Board Member A.C. Cuellar did not returned from Closed Session.
Court took no action on this item.
Board Member A.C. Cuellar did not returned from Closed Session.
Court took no action on this item.
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
Proceed as Directed.
Proceed as Directed.
14.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Court took no action on this item.
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Court took no action on this item.
15.
Open Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Court took no action on this item.
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Court took no action on this item.
16.
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: 4 - 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: 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 6th day of July, 2016
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 6, 2016.
Signed this 6th day of JULY 2016
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 6th day of July, 2016
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 6, 2016.
Signed this 6th day of JULY 2016
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy