SPECIAL MEETING - July 19, 2016
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 19th 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 19, 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
All members of the board were in attendance.
All members of the board were in attendance.
2.
Prayer
Mr. Raul Sesin led the courtroom in Prayer.
Mr. Raul Sesin led the courtroom in Prayer.
3.
Open Forum
Mr. Joe Rodriguez expressed concerns over the holding/drainage pond located between between east Richardson and east FM 907 in precinct 4. Mr. Rodriguez explained that there's a trap door that hasn't been opened in a very long time, this is provoking overflow that leads to the roads.
Mr. Joe Rodriguez expressed concerns over the holding/drainage pond located between between east Richardson and east FM 907 in precinct 4. Mr. Rodriguez explained that there's a trap door that hasn't been opened in a very long time, this is provoking overflow that leads to the roads.
Attachments:
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
No concerns presented, the board approved the entire consent agenda.
No concerns presented, the board approved the entire consent agenda.
5.
Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Drainage projects, maintenance and operations
No discussions or presentations were made.
No discussions or presentations were made.
6.
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A. Discussion and action on tax resale bids received on the properties described (see attached list)
Linebarger Gogan Blair & Sampson Representative Michael Cano parented information to the court regarding the 78 foreclosure properties. Mr. Cano emphasized to the members that their foreclosure process is done in a very ethical matter, without displacing families out of homes, and it's only done after they have exhausted all other alternatives to collect. He further stated that these properties are put up for sale and if failed to sell, are later up for resale schedule.
If approve it will bring in about $14,027.82 to the tax revenue to the drainage district.
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. Discussion and action on resolution for tax resale bid properties.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Linebarger Gogan Blair & Sampson Representative Michael Cano parented information to the court regarding the 78 foreclosure properties. Mr. Cano emphasized to the members that their foreclosure process is done in a very ethical matter, without displacing families out of homes, and it's only done after they have exhausted all other alternatives to collect. He further stated that these properties are put up for sale and if failed to sell, are later up for resale schedule.
If approve it will bring in about $14,027.82 to the tax revenue to the drainage district.
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. Discussion and action on resolution for tax resale bid properties.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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7.
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Authority to advertise a request for proposals for "Property and Casualty Insurance to include Third Party Administration Services. (RFP# HCDD1-16-035)
Mr. Sesin informed that this is the first time in 10 years that this has been put up.They're looking into receiving proposals for insurance needs within TML.
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
The drainage director explained to that currently they are under TML insurance, and are looking for competitive proposals.
Mr. Valde Guerra notified that because the drainage district follows the water code, TML is the governing body.
Mr. Sesin informed that this is the first time in 10 years that this has been put up.They're looking into receiving proposals for insurance needs within TML.
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
The drainage director explained to that currently they are under TML insurance, and are looking for competitive proposals.
Mr. Valde Guerra notified that because the drainage district follows the water code, TML is the governing body.
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A.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024(A)(4) for a Professional Service.
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.) Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by the HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of "Construction Material Testing for "Tex Mex Drain Ditch Improvements 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.) Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by the HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of "Construction Material Testing for "Tex Mex Drain Ditch Improvements Project".
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK: |
| Millennium Engineering Group (MEG) | 99 | 1 |
| Terrecon Consultants, Inc. | 98 | 2 |
| International Consulting, 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.) Requesting authority for the Drainage District to negotiate a Professional Engineering Agreement for Engineering Services with the number one ranked firm of Millennium Engineering Group (MEG), as it relates to Construction Material Testing for "Tex Mex Drain Ditch Improvements Project".
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
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A.) Requesting approval of closing documents as they relate to Pct. 2 Fee Simple Right of Way Project - Parcel 1.
B.) Requesting approval of closing documents as they relate to Pct. 2 Fee Simple Right of Way Project - Parcel 2.
C.) Requesting approval of closing documents as they relate to Pct. 2 Fee Simple Right of Way Project - Parcel 21.
D.) Requesting approval of closing documents as they relate to Pct. 2 Fee Simple Right of Way Project - Parcel 15.
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 on A to D.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) Requesting approval of closing documents as they relate to Pct. 2 Fee Simple Right of Way Project - Parcel 2.
C.) Requesting approval of closing documents as they relate to Pct. 2 Fee Simple Right of Way Project - Parcel 21.
D.) Requesting approval of closing documents as they relate to Pct. 2 Fee Simple Right of Way Project - Parcel 15.
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 on A to D.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
10.
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2013 Bonds
Budget 320-Alamo Expressway Drain
Request approval to issue manual payment on the following items:
A. Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $40,603.00 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-008-07-08-Pct.2-Alamo Expressway Drain.
Project Engineer: DOS Logistics, Inc.
PO#625452
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
Budget 365-Pct.4 Rural Drainage Development
B. Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $675.00 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-15-009-07-22A-Pct.4 Hoehn Road Area Drainage & Road Improvement.
PO#627645
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
C. Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $319,006.09 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-15-009-07-22A-Pct.4 Hoehn Road Area Drainage and Improvements.
Project Engineer: DOS Logistics, Inc.
PO#627645
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
Court proceeded to Item.15
Budget 320-Alamo Expressway Drain
Request approval to issue manual payment on the following items:
A. Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $40,603.00 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-14-008-07-08-Pct.2-Alamo Expressway Drain.
Project Engineer: DOS Logistics, Inc.
PO#625452
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
Budget 365-Pct.4 Rural Drainage Development
B. Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $675.00 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-15-009-07-22A-Pct.4 Hoehn Road Area Drainage & Road Improvement.
PO#627645
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
C. Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $319,006.09 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-15-009-07-22A-Pct.4 Hoehn Road Area Drainage and Improvements.
Project Engineer: DOS Logistics, Inc.
PO#627645
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
Court proceeded to Item.15
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11.
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:
Court took no action 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:
Court took no action on this item.
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
Court took no action on this item.
Court took no action on this item.
12.
Open Session:
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.
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.
14.
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.
15.
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 19th 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 19, 2016.
Signed this 19th 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 19th 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 19, 2016.
Signed this 19th 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