SPECIAL MEETING - November 1, 2016
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 1st day of November 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 |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 |
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 November 1, 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 Joseph Palacios was the only absentee.
Board Member Joseph Palacios was the only absentee.
2.
Prayer
Raul Sesin led the courtroom in Prayer.
Raul Sesin led the courtroom in Prayer.
3.
Open Forum
Board Member Joe M. Flores stepped away from the meeting.
No comments under open forum.
Board Member Joe M. Flores stepped away from the meeting.
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
No new discussions or information presented.
No new discussions or information presented.
6.
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Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 7 to Agreement No. HCDD1-16-008-02-12; in the amount of $17,400.00 with Urban Infrastructure Group, Inc. as it relates to Pct. 1-Mile 13 1/2 and 1015 area Drainage Improvement Project.
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: 3 - 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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
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Request approval of payment to ATT for Claim for Damages in the amount of $1,370.44 for an underground Utility line that was cut along the ditch on S. Goodwin Rd., Mission, Texas.
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: 3 - 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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
8.
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2013 Bonds
Budget: 365-Rural Drainage Development
Request approval to issue payment on Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $67,568.58 to Texas Cordia Construction related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-15-009-07-22A-Pct.4 Hoehn Road Area Drainage & Road Improvements.
Project Engineer: DOS Logistics
PO#627645
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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Budget: 365-Rural Drainage Development
Request approval to issue payment on Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $67,568.58 to Texas Cordia Construction related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-15-009-07-22A-Pct.4 Hoehn Road Area Drainage & Road Improvements.
Project Engineer: DOS Logistics
PO#627645
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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
9.
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Approval of 2017 Holiday Schedule
Mr. Sesin stated that they'll be following the county's schedule.
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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Mr. Sesin commented on the potential holiday in celebration of Cesar Chavez.
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu commented that he has discussed adopting Cesar Chavez day with his staff and proposed to Mr. Sesin looking into it.
Mr. Sesin stated that they'll be following the county's schedule.
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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Mr. Sesin commented on the potential holiday in celebration of Cesar Chavez.
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu commented that he has discussed adopting Cesar Chavez day with his staff and proposed to Mr. Sesin looking into it.
Attachments:
10.
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Concurrence and approval of Plans from TxDot of Proposed City Street Improvement City of Pharr Owassa Road; CSJ 0921-02-140.
Board Member Joe M. Flores joined the meeting.
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
Board Member Joe M. Flores joined the meeting.
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
Attachments:
11.
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A. Pursuant to the current Letter of Engagement with The Lee Firm, acceptance of the final report to the original work assignment as specified in the original Letter of Engagement for the "Professional Legal Services - review and report Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 and Integ Corporation"
Mr. Sesin requested waiting to take action on this item until after closed session.
Board proceeded to Item.12.
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. Authority to publish and approval of qualifications, requirements and scope of services for the engagement of legal counsel to pursue all remedies available to the Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 in connection with the agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 and Integ Corporation as outlined/contained in the final Lee Law Firm Report
Proceed as Directed.
Board proceeded to Item.16.
Mr. Sesin requested waiting to take action on this item until after closed session.
Board proceeded to Item.12.
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. Authority to publish and approval of qualifications, requirements and scope of services for the engagement of legal counsel to pursue all remedies available to the Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 in connection with the agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 and Integ Corporation as outlined/contained in the final Lee Law Firm Report
Proceed as Directed.
Board proceeded to Item.16.
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. 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
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. 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
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
No action on this item.
No action on this item.
C.
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Review of Attorney-Client Priviledged Investigative Analysis Report with respect to potential litigation - Integ Corporation
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
13.
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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Review of Attorney-Client Priviledged Investigative Analysis Report with respect to potential litigation - Integ Corporation
Proceed as Directed.
Board proceeded to Item.11.A and B.
Proceed as Directed.
Board proceeded to Item.11.A and B.
14.
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
15.
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
16.
Adjourn
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
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 1st day of November, 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 November 1, 2016.
Signed this 1st day of NOVEMBER 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 1st day of November, 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 November 1, 2016.
Signed this 1st day of NOVEMBER 2016
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy