SPECIAL MEETING - September 20, 2016
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 20th day of September 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 A.C. CUELLAR, JR. HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE JOE M. FLORES HONORABLE JOSEPH PALACIOS |
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 September 20, 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
Judge Garcia was the only absentee.
Judge Garcia was the only absentee.
2.
Prayer
Raul Sesin led the courtroom in Prayer.
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 board approved the entire consent agenda.
The board approved the entire consent agenda.
5.
Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Drainage projects, maintenance and operations
Mr. Sesin informed that currently they have 48 Bond Projects and will soon render a summary of all the projects the district has been working on.
Commissioner Cantu recognized the month of September as hurricane awareness month and expressed gratitude to the drainage district for all their work.
Mr. Sesin informed that currently they have 48 Bond Projects and will soon render a summary of all the projects the district has been working on.
Commissioner Cantu recognized the month of September as hurricane awareness month and expressed gratitude to the drainage district for all their work.
6.
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Budget Process:
A. Second Public Hearing to discuss the 2016 proposed Tax Rate.
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu Opened Public Hearing.
No comments presented.
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu Closed the Public Hearing.
B. Set date, time, and place to adopt the District's 2016 Tax Rate
September 27, 2016 at Commissioners Court.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
C. Set date, time, and place to adopt the District's 2017 Annual Budget.
September 27, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Commissioners Courtroom.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
A. Second Public Hearing to discuss the 2016 proposed Tax Rate.
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu Opened Public Hearing.
No comments presented.
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu Closed the Public Hearing.
B. Set date, time, and place to adopt the District's 2016 Tax Rate
September 27, 2016 at Commissioners Court.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
C. Set date, time, and place to adopt the District's 2017 Annual Budget.
September 27, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Commissioners Courtroom.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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A.) Requesting approval to accept check in the amount of $188,433.33 from Texas Municipal League for Claim No. PR35131.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) Requesting approval to remove Asset Number 1662 (1) 2009 345 Cat Excavator from District's asset list.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) Requesting approval to remove Asset Number 1662 (1) 2009 345 Cat Excavator from District's asset list.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
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Requesting approval of Advertisement of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Notice of an Application for a Water Use Permit Application No. 13195.
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
Attachments:
9.
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Requesting approval to surplus approximately 37,600 Cubic Yards of Fill Dirt from South Main Drain between Hwy 281 and Business 281. Attempt was made to sale dirt through RFB No. HCDD1-16-034-09-14 " Sale or Exchange, Removal and Hauling of Fill Dirt/Loose Materials advertised for (2) weeks. No bids received.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
10.
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General Fund Budget 006-M&O
Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $180,462.11 from RDH Site and Concrete, LLC related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-026-06-07 - Tex Mex Drain Ditch Improvements (Road Crossings).
Project Engineer: Noe Saldivar, P.E.
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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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $180,462.11 from RDH Site and Concrete, LLC related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-026-06-07 - Tex Mex Drain Ditch Improvements (Road Crossings).
Project Engineer: Noe Saldivar, P.E.
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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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
11.
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Requesting approval of Claim for Tedsi Infrastructure Group, invoice No. 20162711-A in the amount of $ 17,250.00 relating to the Right of Way Acquisition for the East Lateral Drain.
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: 4 - 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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
12.
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Requesting approval of Settlement Statement with the City of Mission as it relates to Parcel 36 (West Addition Sharyland, A 0.076 of an AC Being A Part / Portion of A 6.13 AC Tract out of Lot 26-1, Hidalgo County TX).
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
13.
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Requesting approval of Utility Joint Use Acknowledgement Reimbursable Utility Adjustment with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot) as it relates to SH 364 - La Homa Road and approval for District General Manager to sign.
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: 4 - 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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
14.
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2013 BOND SERIES
A.) Requesting approval to rescind action taken on August 30, 2016; Agenda Item No. 56086 items A & B.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 4 in the amount of $9,320.00 to Professional Agreement No. HCDD1-16-008-02-12 as it relates to additional Engineering Services for Pct. 1 - Mile 13 1/2 and 1015 Area Drainage Improvement Project. Urban Infrastructure Group, Inc. (Subject to HB1295)
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
C.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 5 in the amount of $4,800.00 to Professional Agreement No. HCDD1-16-008-02-12 as it relates to additional Surveying Services for Pct. 1 - Mile 13 1/2 and 1015 Area Drainage Improvement Project. Urban Infrastructure Group, Inc. (Subject to HB1295)
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
A.) Requesting approval to rescind action taken on August 30, 2016; Agenda Item No. 56086 items A & B.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 4 in the amount of $9,320.00 to Professional Agreement No. HCDD1-16-008-02-12 as it relates to additional Engineering Services for Pct. 1 - Mile 13 1/2 and 1015 Area Drainage Improvement Project. Urban Infrastructure Group, Inc. (Subject to HB1295)
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
C.) Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 5 in the amount of $4,800.00 to Professional Agreement No. HCDD1-16-008-02-12 as it relates to additional Surveying Services for Pct. 1 - Mile 13 1/2 and 1015 Area Drainage Improvement Project. Urban Infrastructure Group, Inc. (Subject to HB1295)
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
15.
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 formal action was taken for 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 formal action was taken for closed 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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CCD-0371-E; Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority v. Jose A. Aguilar et al
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
16.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
Proceed as Directed.
Proceed as Directed.
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
C.
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CCD-0371-E; Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority v. Jose A. Aguilar et al
Proceed as Directed.
Proceed as Directed.
17.
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.
18.
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.
19.
Adjourn
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: 4 - 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: 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 20th day of September, 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 September 20, 2016.
Signed this 20th day of SEPTEMBER 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 20th day of September, 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 September 20, 2016.
Signed this 20th day of SEPTEMBER 2016
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy