SPECIAL MEETING - May 16, 2017
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this day of May A.D., 2017, 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 DAVID FUENTES 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 May 16, 2017 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 not present during roll call.
Board Member Joseph Palacios was not present during roll call.
2.
Prayer
Father Rene Angel gave prayer.
Father Rene Angel gave prayer.
3.
Open Forum
1) Stefanie Herweck spoke on behalf of Lower Rio Grande Valley Sierra Club, she expressed appreciation regarding the May 2, 2016 letter opposing any walls. According to Herweck, the river levees have been completely rehabilitated with the work done by IBWC.
2) Eva Carranza and Alberta Ramirez on behalf of LUPE and ARISE organizations turned in 4,401 signatures petitioning a proper drainage. Carranza a resident of precinct 2, stated that their three main points for the petition are to re-establish the drainage advisory committee to include colonia residents, modify the model subdivision regulation for 25 year drainage and to equally distribute money to colonias.
3) Fern McClaugherty argued to the board that their job is to secure residents of Hidalgo County. Additionally, she stressed that subdivisions are protected by fences.
1) Stefanie Herweck spoke on behalf of Lower Rio Grande Valley Sierra Club, she expressed appreciation regarding the May 2, 2016 letter opposing any walls. According to Herweck, the river levees have been completely rehabilitated with the work done by IBWC.
2) Eva Carranza and Alberta Ramirez on behalf of LUPE and ARISE organizations turned in 4,401 signatures petitioning a proper drainage. Carranza a resident of precinct 2, stated that their three main points for the petition are to re-establish the drainage advisory committee to include colonia residents, modify the model subdivision regulation for 25 year drainage and to equally distribute money to colonias.
3) Fern McClaugherty argued to the board that their job is to secure residents of Hidalgo County. Additionally, she stressed that subdivisions are protected by fences.
Attachments:
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
The board moved to approve the entire consent agenda.
The board moved to approve the entire consent agenda.
5.
AI -59836
A.) Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Drainage projects, maintenance and operations:
1.) Lucero Del Norte - Sesin informed that this project is a rural area project located in precinct 1, the lowest bid was for $299,000,00. They expect having the project under construction within the next 30 to 60 days.
2.) Schunior Drain/Tex Mex Drain - This project was designed in-house and the investment was of $300,000.00
3.) Drainage Ditch, East of Jackson Rd. - This project was a partnership with the City of Edinburg which helped improve the city's drainage.
1.) Lucero Del Norte - Sesin informed that this project is a rural area project located in precinct 1, the lowest bid was for $299,000,00. They expect having the project under construction within the next 30 to 60 days.
2.) Schunior Drain/Tex Mex Drain - This project was designed in-house and the investment was of $300,000.00
3.) Drainage Ditch, East of Jackson Rd. - This project was a partnership with the City of Edinburg which helped improve the city's drainage.
6.
AI -59839
Request acceptance and approval by the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Board of Directors of an "Order" authorizing the Purchase of certain personal property (as described in attachments herein) from Hidalgo County Precinct 3 for the agreed upon book value.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Sesin stated that 10 protection boxes use for construction.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Sesin stated that 10 protection boxes use for construction.
Attachments:
7.
AI -59760
A. Request approval to create three temporary Student Engineering Assistant positions for the District's Engineering Department. Requirements for these slots are that they be Junior or Senior level Civil Engineering students and will work for a period of three months - June 1, through August 31, 2017 not to exceed 40 hours per week at the rate of $15 per hour.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Assistant Professor at UTRGV Dr. Ho, expressed anticipation to start the program and allow students to gain experience.
B. Request approval to exempt these three temporary positions and allow the General Manager and Dr. Jungseok Ho, Assistant Professor & Associate Chair, Department of Civil Engineering, UTRGV to select the candidates.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
C. Request Budget Amendment from the General Fund to fund the above mentioned positions in the amount of $29,000 for salaries and fringes.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Assistant Professor at UTRGV Dr. Ho, expressed anticipation to start the program and allow students to gain experience.
B. Request approval to exempt these three temporary positions and allow the General Manager and Dr. Jungseok Ho, Assistant Professor & Associate Chair, Department of Civil Engineering, UTRGV to select the candidates.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
C. Request Budget Amendment from the General Fund to fund the above mentioned positions in the amount of $29,000 for salaries and fringes.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
AI -59845
A. Presentation of the sole firm responding to RFP No. HCDD1-17-017-04-26 "Title Company Services-(Pool)", Valley Land Title, Co., for the purpose of acceptance and "Ranking as Qualified" by the HCDD1 Board of Directors.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Pursuant to the Boards approval, requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Services Contract with the sole qualified proposer, Valley Land Title, Co., for the provision of "Title Company Services On-Call (on as needed basis).
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Pursuant to the Boards approval, requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Services Contract with the sole qualified proposer, Valley Land Title, Co., for the provision of "Title Company Services On-Call (on as needed basis).
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
9.
AI -59875
2013 Bond Series.
Approval to issue manual payment on the following Payment Applications for Construction Projects once audit procedures are complete:
A. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $6,056.00 from M-5 Texas Enterprises, LLC related to Construction Project No. HCDD1-14-028-10-28 Drain Control Structures-Montecristo Lateral. PO#626178. Project Engineer: Tedsi Infrastructure Group.
B. Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $27,900.00 from M-5 Texas Enterprises, LLC related to Construction Project No. HCDD1-14-028-10-28 Drain Control Structure-Weslaco North Lateral. PO#626177. Project Engineer: Tedsi Infrastructure Group.
C. Application for Payment No. 4 Retainage Release in the amount of $29,375.00.00 from M-5 Texas Enterprises, LLC related to Construction Project No. HCDD1-14-028-10-28 Drain Control Structure-Weslaco North Lateral. PO#626177. Project Engineer: Tedsi Infrastructure Group.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval form A to C.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Approval to issue manual payment on the following Payment Applications for Construction Projects once audit procedures are complete:
A. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $6,056.00 from M-5 Texas Enterprises, LLC related to Construction Project No. HCDD1-14-028-10-28 Drain Control Structures-Montecristo Lateral. PO#626178. Project Engineer: Tedsi Infrastructure Group.
B. Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $27,900.00 from M-5 Texas Enterprises, LLC related to Construction Project No. HCDD1-14-028-10-28 Drain Control Structure-Weslaco North Lateral. PO#626177. Project Engineer: Tedsi Infrastructure Group.
C. Application for Payment No. 4 Retainage Release in the amount of $29,375.00.00 from M-5 Texas Enterprises, LLC related to Construction Project No. HCDD1-14-028-10-28 Drain Control Structure-Weslaco North Lateral. PO#626177. Project Engineer: Tedsi Infrastructure Group.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval form A to C.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
10.
AI -59817
2013 Bond Series - Precinct #1 Rural Drainage Development
A. Approval of invoice # R-026649 in the amount of $1,343.93 to Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. for Construction Material Testing On Call Services related to Precincts #1 El Obispado Subdivision Drainage Improvements. P.O. 631641.
B. Approval of Invoice # 517112810 in the amount of $4,350 to Urban Infrastructure Group, Inc. for Engineering Service pertaining to Precinct #1 Rural Drainage Development, Mile 13.5 and FM 1015 Drainage Improvements, P.O. 630635.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on A & B.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
A. Approval of invoice # R-026649 in the amount of $1,343.93 to Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc. for Construction Material Testing On Call Services related to Precincts #1 El Obispado Subdivision Drainage Improvements. P.O. 631641.
B. Approval of Invoice # 517112810 in the amount of $4,350 to Urban Infrastructure Group, Inc. for Engineering Service pertaining to Precinct #1 Rural Drainage Development, Mile 13.5 and FM 1015 Drainage Improvements, P.O. 630635.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on A & B.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
11.
AI -59815
2013 Bond Series; Precinct #3 Rural Drainage Development
A. Approval of invoice # 11326277 in the amount of $1,190 to L & G Engineers Inc. for Work Authorization #6A on the La Joya Watershed for work relating to Right of Way Acquisitions. P.O. 627201.
B. Approval of invoice #11326276 in the amount of $1,000 to L & G Engineers Inc. for Work Authorization #5 on the La Joya Watershed Improvement Project, for work relating closing service fees. P.O. 625396.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on A & B.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
A. Approval of invoice # 11326277 in the amount of $1,190 to L & G Engineers Inc. for Work Authorization #6A on the La Joya Watershed for work relating to Right of Way Acquisitions. P.O. 627201.
B. Approval of invoice #11326276 in the amount of $1,000 to L & G Engineers Inc. for Work Authorization #5 on the La Joya Watershed Improvement Project, for work relating closing service fees. P.O. 625396.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on A & B.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
12.
AI -59776
A. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 45 as it relates to the J-09 Ditch Project and authority of the Chairman of the Board to execute documents subject to final legal review.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Pursuant to the Boards approval of Agenda Item No. 59776 (A), requesting approval to issue manual payment in the amount of $97,354.00 to Valley Land Title Co. Order File No. 144811 Parcel 45.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Pursuant to the Boards approval of Agenda Item No. 59776 (A), requesting approval to issue manual payment in the amount of $97,354.00 to Valley Land Title Co. Order File No. 144811 Parcel 45.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
13.
AI -59775
A. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 44 as it relates to the J-09 Ditch Project and authority of the Chairman of the Board to execute documents subject to final legal review.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Pursuant to the Boards approval of Agenda Item No. 59775 (A), requesting approval to issue manual payment in the amount of $97,536.03 to Valley Land Title Co. Order File No. 144808 Parcel 44.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Pursuant to the Boards approval of Agenda Item No. 59775 (A), requesting approval to issue manual payment in the amount of $97,536.03 to Valley Land Title Co. Order File No. 144808 Parcel 44.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
14.
AI -59773
Request approval to amend closing document amount for Parcel 27E as it relates to La Joya Bypass Outfall Ditch. The correction will include closing costs in the amount of $804.00 not reflected on Agenda Item 59209 approved by Board on 04-05-2017. The revised total is $91,469.63
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
15.
AI -59772
Requesting Approval of Right of Entry request from R.O.W. Surveying and authorization for Drainage District General Manager to execute as it relates to Shary Rd Property ID No. 458365
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
16.
AI -59708
A. Requesting approval to accept bids and approval to execute a Construction Contract to lowest bidder meeting all specified requirements, Mor-Wil, LLC, for RFB No. HCDD1-17-022-04-26 "SCHUNIOR DRAIN DITCH IMPROVEMENTS -FM 1423 (VAL VERDE ROAD) CROSSING, IRRIGATION CROSSING, & DILLION CROSSING", in the total bid amount of $310,393.00 for Base Bid and Alternates 1 & 2, as recommended by Noe Saldivar, P. E., HCDD1 project engineer, subject to compliance with HB1295
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
B. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor".
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
B. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute change orders that involve ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits...'. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor".
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
17.
AI -59722
2013 BOND SERIES
Requesting approval of following Work Authorizations related to the agreement with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for the provision of On Call CMT Services Pct. #2, Pct. #3, Pct. #4 & HCDD1 Master Drainage System, in the amounts listed, subject to compliance with HB1295.
Board Member Joseph Palacios joined the meeting.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Raul Sesin confirmed to Board Member David Fuentes, that two of these projects are part of precinct 1 and are part of the master drain.
Requesting approval of following Work Authorizations related to the agreement with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., for the provision of On Call CMT Services Pct. #2, Pct. #3, Pct. #4 & HCDD1 Master Drainage System, in the amounts listed, subject to compliance with HB1295.
| Work Authorization No. | Project Description | Amount | |
| 1) | WA# 6 | Minnesota & Cesar Chavez Drainage Improvements Project | $19,460.90 |
| 2) | WA# 7 | Mile 13.5 & FM 1015 Drainage Improvements Project | $13,331.55 |
| 3) | WA# 8 | Lucero del Norte Subdivision Drainage Improvements Project | $10,589.85 |
| 4) | WA# 9 | Schunior Drainage Improvements Project | $8,050.58 |
| 5) | WA#10 | Plena Vista Subdivision Drainage Improvements Project | $16,387.82 |
Board Member Joseph Palacios joined the meeting.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Raul Sesin confirmed to Board Member David Fuentes, that two of these projects are part of precinct 1 and are part of the master drain.
Attachments:
18.
AI -59816
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 4 to Agreement No. C-HCDD1-17-002-01-10; with Halff Associates in the amount of $18,639.50, as it relates to Geo-Tech Services for the design of New Administration Facility and Site Improvements project.
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
19.
AI -59833
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 4 to Agreement No. C-17-002-01-10, with Halff Associates in the amount of $18,639.50, as it relates to Geo-Tech services for HCDD1 New Administration Building and approval of Sub Consultant Millennium Engineers Group.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, 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, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
20.
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. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, 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. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, 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.
AI -59724
CCD-0343-H; State of Texas v D&S Bell Enterprises, Ltd.,et al
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
21.
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.
AI -59725
CCD-0343-H; State of Texas v D&S Bell Enterprises, Ltd.,et al
Proceed as Directed, Atlas Hall & Rodriguez will be representing the Drainage District.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Proceed as Directed, Atlas Hall & Rodriguez will be representing the Drainage District.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
22.
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.
23.
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.
24.
Adjourn
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, 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, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, 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 16th day of May, 2017
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 May 16, 2017.
Signed this 16th day of MAY 2017
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 16th day of May, 2017
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 May 16, 2017.
Signed this 16th day of MAY 2017
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy