SPECIAL MEETING - August 30, 2016
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 30th day of August 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 August 30, 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
Raul Sesin led the courtroom in Prayer.
Raul Sesin led the courtroom in Prayer.
3.
Open Forum
1) K.C. Fletcher spoke about the potential land in precinct 2, for the usage of a recreational wetland family trail. The resident argued that the family trail will increase better health habits.
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu joined the board meeting.
1) K.C. Fletcher spoke about the potential land in precinct 2, for the usage of a recreational wetland family trail. The resident argued that the family trail will increase better health habits.
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu joined the board meeting.
Attachments:
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
The consent agenda was approved by the court.
The consent agenda was approved by the court.
5.
Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Drainage projects, maintenance and operations
Mr. Sesin assured they're still working on a summary list of all projects.
Mr. Sesin assured they're still working on a summary list of all projects.
6.
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Requesting approval to enter into a 36 month lease agreement with Ricoh USA, Inc. through the District's membership with U.S. Communities, Contract No. 4400003732, for the lease of one (1) Ricoh D6500 Interactive Whiteboard in the amount of $275.00 per month.
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
Attachments:
7.
AI -56092
Request approval of Payment Application No.6 in the amount of $302,477.27 Texas Cordia Construction Construction L.L.P. pertaining to Construction Contract HCDD-15-009-07-22A Hoehn Road Area Drainage & Road Improvement. PO#627645 which is part of the 2012 Bond Referendum Precinct #4 Rural Drainage Development.
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:
8.
AI -56058
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. 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.) 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. 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 Raba Kistner Constultants, Inc., for the provision of Professional Engineering Services 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
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.) 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. | 96 | 1 |
| Terracon Consultants, Inc. | 94 | 2 |
| LNV, Inc. | 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 Raba Kistner Constultants, Inc., for the provision of Professional Engineering Services 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
9.
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2013 BOND SERIES
A.) Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $9,320.00 from Urban Infrastructure Group, Inc as it relates to additional Engineering Services for Pct. 1-Mile 13 1/2 and FM 1015 area Drainage Improvement Project.
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
A.) Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $9,320.00 from Urban Infrastructure Group, Inc as it relates to additional Engineering Services for Pct. 1-Mile 13 1/2 and FM 1015 area Drainage Improvement Project.
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
B.) Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount of $4,800 from Urban Infrastructure Group, Inc. as it relates to additional Survey Services for Pct. 1-Mile 13 1/2 and FM 1015 area Drainage Improvement Project.
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.
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.
C.
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C-0262-16-G; Teresa Barrera et al v. Hidalgo County, Texas and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
D.
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Claim of Rodolfo Garza III, Rodolfo Garza, Jr. Maria S. Garza et al v. Hidalgo County
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
11.
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.
C.
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C-0262-16-G; Teresa Barrera et al v. Hidalgo County, Texas and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1
Proceed as Directed.
Proceed as Directed.
D.
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Claim of Rodolfo Garza III, Rodolfo Garza, Jr. Maria S. Garza et al v. Hidalgo County
Proceed as Directed.
Proceed as Directed.
12.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
13.
Open Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
14.
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 30th day of August, 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 August 30, 2016.
Signed this 30th day of AUGUST 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 30th day of August, 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 August 30, 2016.
Signed this 30th day of AUGUST 2016
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy