SPECIAL MEETING - June 27, 2017
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 27th day of June 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 June 27, 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 Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu was not present during roll call.
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu was not present during roll call.
2.
Prayer
Raul Sesin led the courtroom in Prayer.
Raul Sesin led the courtroom in Prayer.
3.
Open Forum
Board Member Joseph Palacios stepped away from the meeting.
1) Virginia Townsand spoke regarding the quality of life in the colonias, and how these are seen poorly by the rest of the nation. Townsand claimed she read an article that compares colonias to third world countries.
Board Members Palacios and Cantu joined the meeting.
Board Member Joseph Palacios stepped away from the meeting.
1) Virginia Townsand spoke regarding the quality of life in the colonias, and how these are seen poorly by the rest of the nation. Townsand claimed she read an article that compares colonias to third world countries.
Board Members Palacios and Cantu joined the meeting.
Attachments:
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
The board moved to approve the entire consent agenda.
The board moved to approve the entire consent agenda.
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Recognition of Commissioner Joseph Palacios with the "Si Se Puede!" award for his commitment to the Community.
Members of La Union Del Pueblo Entero (LUPE) presented a certificate of appreciation to Precinct 4 Commissioner Joseph Palacios for his commitment to maintain colonias clean year round. They also thanked the commissioner for paving streets in the colonias.
The commissioner thanked the organization for the humble recognition. He assured that it has been his objective to help improve the quality of life in the colonias and all rural areas by providing infrastructure and drainage.
Members of La Union Del Pueblo Entero (LUPE) presented a certificate of appreciation to Precinct 4 Commissioner Joseph Palacios for his commitment to maintain colonias clean year round. They also thanked the commissioner for paving streets in the colonias.
The commissioner thanked the organization for the humble recognition. He assured that it has been his objective to help improve the quality of life in the colonias and all rural areas by providing infrastructure and drainage.
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A.) Discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Drainage projects, maintenance and operations:
1.) Pct. 1 Adams & Black Subdivision
Sesin informed that this is a project currently being work on in precinct 1 between FM 1015 and Mile 11. It will provide an outfall to the Mercedes lateral and is about 90% complete, with only some acquisitions of easements. When completed it will provide first time drainage to that area.
2.) Pct. 1 Lucero Del Norte
This project is located between Mile 11 and Mile 2 west tying directly to the Mercedes lateral.
3.) Pct. 1 Heidelberg Subdivision
Sesin disclosed that this project was a partnership with the precinct, completed in 2016. The precinct did all the paving improvements and the district funded the drainage efforts.
4.) Dare to Prepare
June 19 - June 23 they participated in the Dare to Prepare to provide information on how to plan for emergency situations.
Board Member Joe M. Flores stepped away from the meeting.
1.) Pct. 1 Adams & Black Subdivision
Sesin informed that this is a project currently being work on in precinct 1 between FM 1015 and Mile 11. It will provide an outfall to the Mercedes lateral and is about 90% complete, with only some acquisitions of easements. When completed it will provide first time drainage to that area.
2.) Pct. 1 Lucero Del Norte
This project is located between Mile 11 and Mile 2 west tying directly to the Mercedes lateral.
3.) Pct. 1 Heidelberg Subdivision
Sesin disclosed that this project was a partnership with the precinct, completed in 2016. The precinct did all the paving improvements and the district funded the drainage efforts.
4.) Dare to Prepare
June 19 - June 23 they participated in the Dare to Prepare to provide information on how to plan for emergency situations.
Board Member Joe M. Flores stepped away from the meeting.
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a. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purposes of ranking by BOD) of the responses received and evaluated in connection with RFP No. HCDD1-17-021-04-26 Property & Casualty Insurance to Include Third Party Administration Services, in order to award and approve premiums for same;
Sesin disclosed that his staff did all evaluations. One of the companies only submitted one portion of it, cost was an issue that was taken into account.
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. Recommendation to accept “Proposal Summary”, and award the top ranked proposal received from Texas Municipal League for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Property and Casualty Insurance Policies to Include Third Party Administration Services, with authority to purchase proposed awarded policies and services from: said vendor.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
c. Acceptance and approval of schedule of premiums/fees and the Liability -Property Rerate Exposure Summary, attached hereto as 2017-2018 Coverage Summary for Property and Casualty Insurance Policies awarded in the total amount of $136,778.00 effective July 20, 2017 through July 20, 2018.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
| Montalvo Insurance | Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool |
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| Evaluator 1 | 83 | 95 |
| Average Score | 83 | 95 |
| Ranking | 2 | 1 |
Sesin disclosed that his staff did all evaluations. One of the companies only submitted one portion of it, cost was an issue that was taken into account.
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. Recommendation to accept “Proposal Summary”, and award the top ranked proposal received from Texas Municipal League for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Property and Casualty Insurance Policies to Include Third Party Administration Services, with authority to purchase proposed awarded policies and services from: said vendor.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
c. Acceptance and approval of schedule of premiums/fees and the Liability -Property Rerate Exposure Summary, attached hereto as 2017-2018 Coverage Summary for Property and Casualty Insurance Policies awarded in the total amount of $136,778.00 effective July 20, 2017 through July 20, 2018.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
8.
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Requesting approval to reclassify two (2) regular full - time positions as follows:
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Raul Sesin informed that there are 27 none bond projects, out of those, 18 are pending.
| Slot No. | Position Title | Current Budget Salary |
Proposed Position Title | Proposed Budgeted Salary |
| 36 | Field Supervisor I | $49,137.00 | Construction Inspector Supervisor I |
$49,137.00 |
| 29 | Field Supervisor I | $53,958.00 | Construction Inspector Supervisor I |
$49,137.00 |
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Raul Sesin informed that there are 27 none bond projects, out of those, 18 are pending.
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A) Requesting approval of Right of Entry with Alfredo Chavez Jr and Lourdes Chavez, for construction of Plena-Vista Unit 2 Street & Drainage Improvements and authority of the Chairman of the board to execute documents.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B) Requesting approval of Right of Entry with Guillermo Guzman, for construction of Inca Trail Drainage Improvements and authority of the Chairman of the board to execute documents.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
These two are located in precinct 2.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B) Requesting approval of Right of Entry with Guillermo Guzman, for construction of Inca Trail Drainage Improvements and authority of the Chairman of the board to execute documents.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
These two are located in precinct 2.
Attachments:
10.
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Requesting approval to purchase Five (5) John Deere 6145M, 4WD Tractors with attached Maverick 28 ft boom mowers from Alamo Group (TX), Inc., through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with BuyBoard awarded Contract No. 529-17 in the total amount of $856,168.50 including a 2 yr. Warranty.
According to Sesin, when he took over he committed himself to improving the equipment, this will help with the number of miles of mowing that need to be done.
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
According to Sesin, when he took over he committed himself to improving the equipment, this will help with the number of miles of mowing that need to be done.
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:
11.
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A.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC (Agreement No. C-HCDD1-14-037-06-27) as it relates to Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 - Phase I Drainage Study. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on June 13, 2017. (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to Form HB1295)
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of Professional Services Agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC requesting approval of Work Authorization No.1 to Agreement No. C-HCDD1-14-037-06-27 in the amount of $315,024.12 as it relates to Engineering Services for Hidalgo County Drainage No. 1. (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to Form HB1295)
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of Professional Services Agreement with B2Z Engineering, LLC requesting approval of Work Authorization No.1 to Agreement No. C-HCDD1-14-037-06-27 in the amount of $315,024.12 as it relates to Engineering Services for Hidalgo County Drainage No. 1. (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to Form HB1295)
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
12.
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Requesting approval to purchase One (1) 2016 Freightliner 2000 Gal. Water Truck from Houston Freightliner Inc., through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with H-GAC awarded Contract #HT06-16 in the total amount of $75,386.82.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
13.
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Requesting approval to accept bids and approval to execute a Construction Contract to lowest bidder meeting all specified requirements, Texas Cordia Construction, LLC for RFB No. HCDD1-17-026-05-10 “Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 Lucero del Norte Subdivision Rural Drainage Development”, in the total bid amount of $299,362.00 as recommended by the project engineer TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. subject to compliance with HB1295
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
14.
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Requesting approval of Inter Local Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County and Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 as it relates to Street & Drainage Improvements for Plena Vista Subdivision Unit 2 - Pct. 2. (Subject to Legal Review)
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
15.
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Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., dba L&G Engineering, as it relates to On-Call Professional Geotechnical Services (Contract # C-HCDD1-17-034-06-27) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on May 30, 2017. (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to Form 1295)
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
16.
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Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., as it relates to On-Call Professional Geotechnical Services (Contract # C-HCDD1-17-033-06-27) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on May 30, 2017. (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to Form HB1295)
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
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Request approval of (1) one year extension for Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority with the same terms and conditions.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
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A.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Agreement for Professional Services with L&G Engineering, as it relates to Pct. 2 & Pct. 3 - Roadway System off site Drainage Improvements (Agreement No. C-HCDD1-17-040-06-27). Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on May 10, 2016. ( Subject to Legal Review and compliance to Form HB1295).
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B) Pursuant to the Boards approval of Agreement for Professional Services with L&G Engineering requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 to Agreement No. C-HCDD1-17-040-06-27 in the amount of $635,679.91 as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for Pct. 2 & Pct. 3 - Roadway System off site Drainage Improvements.(Subject to Legal Review and compliance to Form HB1295).
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
As per Raul Sesin, the money will be reimbursed from the RMA as part of the ongoing projects.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B) Pursuant to the Boards approval of Agreement for Professional Services with L&G Engineering requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 to Agreement No. C-HCDD1-17-040-06-27 in the amount of $635,679.91 as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for Pct. 2 & Pct. 3 - Roadway System off site Drainage Improvements.(Subject to Legal Review and compliance to Form HB1295).
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
As per Raul Sesin, the money will be reimbursed from the RMA as part of the ongoing projects.
Attachments:
19.
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Approval of 2017 Budget Amendment in the amount $635,679.91 needed for Capital Project Fund 130 RMA Roadway System Offsite Drainage Improvement Project Hidalgo County Precinct 2 & 3.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
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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 -RFB No. HCDD1-17-041-07-19 Sale, Removal and Hauling of Fill Dirt/Loose Materials from South Main Drain, East of FM493, including the re-advertisement of project in the event bids are rejected or no bids are received & project is still required.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
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2013 Bond Series - Delta Regional Water Management Project.
A. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a professional engineering services agreement (subject to legal counsel's review) with L & G Engineering, Contract No. C-HCDD1-17-014-06-27 for the development of the Delta Water Management Project [as approved for negotiations on BOD meeting of 02-21-2017]
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No.1 (with an estimated cost of $1,120,598.98) as submitted by L & G Engineering to provide management / administration and preliminary project planning and development (preliminary schematics and survey for two reservoirs and overall hydrologic mapping) services.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
C. Pursuant to current contract with L & G Consulting Engineering Inc., (Article 14) a request by engineer to permit the subcontracting of the following for Work Authorization #1:
1. S & B Infrastructure, Ltd.
2. B2Z Engineering, L.L.C.
3. Garza and Gonzalez, P.L.L.C.
4. ROW Surveying Services, L.L.C.
5. STRADA Engineering
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on 1 - 5.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
D. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No.2 (with an estimated cost of $ 560,602.32) as submitted to L & G Engineering to provide management / administration and preliminary project planning and development (environmental investigation, document preparation and public involvement) services.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
E. Pursuant to current contract with L & G Consulting Engineering Inc., (Article 14) a request by engineer to permit the subcontracting of the following for Work Authorization #2:
1. CSR Environmental and Consulting, L.L.C.
2. AmaTerra Environmental, Inc.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
A. Acceptance and approval to execute the final form of a professional engineering services agreement (subject to legal counsel's review) with L & G Engineering, Contract No. C-HCDD1-17-014-06-27 for the development of the Delta Water Management Project [as approved for negotiations on BOD meeting of 02-21-2017]
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No.1 (with an estimated cost of $1,120,598.98) as submitted by L & G Engineering to provide management / administration and preliminary project planning and development (preliminary schematics and survey for two reservoirs and overall hydrologic mapping) services.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
C. Pursuant to current contract with L & G Consulting Engineering Inc., (Article 14) a request by engineer to permit the subcontracting of the following for Work Authorization #1:
1. S & B Infrastructure, Ltd.
2. B2Z Engineering, L.L.C.
3. Garza and Gonzalez, P.L.L.C.
4. ROW Surveying Services, L.L.C.
5. STRADA Engineering
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on 1 - 5.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
D. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No.2 (with an estimated cost of $ 560,602.32) as submitted to L & G Engineering to provide management / administration and preliminary project planning and development (environmental investigation, document preparation and public involvement) services.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
E. Pursuant to current contract with L & G Consulting Engineering Inc., (Article 14) a request by engineer to permit the subcontracting of the following for Work Authorization #2:
1. CSR Environmental and Consulting, L.L.C.
2. AmaTerra Environmental, Inc.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
22.
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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 -RFB No. HCDD1-17-042-07-19 Sale, Removal and Hauling of Fill Dirt/Loose Materials from Peñitas Drain, including the re-advertisement of project in the event bids are rejected or no bids are received & project is still required.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
23.
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: 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. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, 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 taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
24.
Open Session:
Board Member Joe M. Flores joined the meeting and Board Member Joseph Palacios did not returned from Closed Session.
Board Member Joe M. Flores joined the meeting and Board Member Joseph Palacios did not returned from Closed 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.
25.
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.
26.
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.
27.
Adjourn
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
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
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 27th day of June, 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 June 27, 2017.
Signed this 27th day of JUNE 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 27th day of June, 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 June 27, 2017.
Signed this 27th day of JUNE 2017
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy