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Minutes for DRAINAGE DISTRICT

SPECIAL MEETING - October 13, 2016

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 13th day of October 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:

AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
October 13, 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.
 
2.
 
Prayer

Raul Sesin led the courtroom in Prayer.
 
3.
 
Open Forum

1)
Sareth Garcia, LUPE organization and precinct 4 resident, spoke regarding the federal money that the county will receive to address the drainage and road issues caused by the severe rains last year. The precinct 4 resident also requested a list of the communities that will be receiving the funds.

2) Martha Sanchez, LUPE organization invited court members to attend a meeting schedule for October 21, 2016.
Attachments:
 
4.
 
Approval of 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 suggested scheduling a workshop for next Tuesday.
 
6.
AI -56798
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., legal notice, specifications, draft contract etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 - "Auctioneer & Storage Services"- RFB No.HCDD1-16-052-11-02, including the re-advertisement of project in the event no bids are received & project is still required.

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
 
7.
AI -56816
Requesting approval to enter into a 36 month Hardware and Service Order for GPS/Fleet Telematics Solution  with Verizon Networkfleet, through the District's membership with the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) Contract No. 051613-NWF.

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
 
8.
AI -56835
A.) Request approval to create one (1) Administrative Assistant III position from the Maintenance & Operations Budget and set salary at $37,677.00.

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 Revised Salary Schedule and Budget Amendment to fund new position as noted in Item A in the amount of $13,528.00 to fund through the remainder of 2016.

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:
 
9.
 
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 action taken on this item.
 
A.
 
Real Estate Acquisition

No action taken on this item.
 
B.
 
Pending and/or Potential Litigation

No action taken on this item.
 
10.
 
Open Session:
 
A.
 
Real Estate Acquisition

No action taken on this item.
 
B.
 
Pending and/or Potential Litigation

No action taken on this item.
 
11.
 
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed

No action taken on this item.
 
12.
 
Open Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Open Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed

No action taken on this item.
 
13.
 
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: 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 13th day of October, 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 October 13, 2016.

Signed this 13th day of OCTOBER 2016




ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County


By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy