SPECIAL MEETING - December 13, 2016
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 13th day of December 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 December 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 attended the meeting.
All members of the board attended the meeting.
2.
Prayer
Raul Sesin led the courtroom in Prayer.
Raul Sesin led the courtroom in Prayer.
3.
Open Forum
1) Norma Aldape thanked the court for approving new subdivision rules, which will help decrease flooding.
1) Norma Aldape thanked the court for approving new subdivision rules, which will help decrease flooding.
Attachments:
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
The board approved the entire consent agenda.
The board approved the entire consent agenda.
5.
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Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Drainage projects, maintenance and operations:
East Lateral project is a precinct 1 project and a general land office project as well.
Regarding the Delta Water Management Project, Sesin stated that the executive director signed off the application.
- Alamo Expressway Drain
- East Lateral
- Delta Water Management Project
East Lateral project is a precinct 1 project and a general land office project as well.
Regarding the Delta Water Management Project, Sesin stated that the executive director signed off the application.
6.
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Approval of Revised Holiday Schedule for 2017 to correct/clarify New Years Eve Holiday should be December 29, 2017 (Friday) instead of January 1, 2018 (Monday)
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
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
7.
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A.) Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 23 as it relates to Pct. 2 Fee Simple Project and authority for Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of Agenda Item No. 57734 (A). Requesting approval to issue manual payment in the amount of $12,414.63 to Sierra Title of Hidalgo County, Inc. for order file No. 0003162524, Parcel 23.
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
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of Agenda Item No. 57734 (A). Requesting approval to issue manual payment in the amount of $12,414.63 to Sierra Title of Hidalgo County, Inc. for order file No. 0003162524, Parcel 23.
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
Attachments:
8.
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A.) Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 1 as it relates to Pct. 3 - Mile 3 and Abram Rd. RDF project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
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
Raul Sesin stated that this action would be subject to final legal review.
B.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of Agenda Item No. 57749 (A), requesting approval to issue manual payment in the amount of $78,159.00 to Valley Caliche Products, Inc. for GF No. 3169633, Parcel 1.
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. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Raul Sesin stated that this action would be subject to final legal review.
B.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of Agenda Item No. 57749 (A), requesting approval to issue manual payment in the amount of $78,159.00 to Valley Caliche Products, Inc. for GF No. 3169633, Parcel 1.
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:
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2013 Bonds
Budget: 365 Rural Drainage Development Pct.1
A.-Approval to issue for Payment Application No. 2 in the amount of $117,837.90 to Jimenez Engineering Solutions, LLC dba International Consulting Engineers (ICE) pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-031-A-08-09 Mile 6 West & Mile 14 North Area Drainage Improvements.
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.-Approval to issue for Payment Application No. 3 in the amount of $54,031.50 to Jimenez Engineering Solutions, LLC dba International Consulting Engineers (ICE) pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-031-A-08-09 Mile 6 West & Mile 14 North Area Drainage Improvements.
Project Engineer: Noe Saldivar, P.E.-Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1
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On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Budget: 365 Rural Drainage Development Pct.1
A.-Approval to issue for Payment Application No. 2 in the amount of $117,837.90 to Jimenez Engineering Solutions, LLC dba International Consulting Engineers (ICE) pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-031-A-08-09 Mile 6 West & Mile 14 North Area Drainage Improvements.
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.-Approval to issue for Payment Application No. 3 in the amount of $54,031.50 to Jimenez Engineering Solutions, LLC dba International Consulting Engineers (ICE) pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-031-A-08-09 Mile 6 West & Mile 14 North Area Drainage Improvements.
Project Engineer: Noe Saldivar, P.E.-Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1
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On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, A.C. CUELLAR, JR., the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
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:
No action taken 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:
No action taken on this item.
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.
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.
12.
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.
13.
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.
14.
Adjourn
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
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
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 December, 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 December 13, 2016.
Signed this 13th day of DECEMBER 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 13th day of December, 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 December 13, 2016.
Signed this 13th day of DECEMBER 2016
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy