SPECIAL MEETING - January 23, 2018
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 23rd day of January A.D., 2018, 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 January 23, 2018 9:00 A.M. |
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Commissioners Court will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, 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
- Mr. Salinas community organizer with La Union Del Pueblo Entero spoke on behalf of Maria Elena Lopez, they gave thanks to Board Member David Fuentes for his accessibility to the community. On Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, the commissioner along with UTRG students aid the community park and now the park is safe for the residents.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
The board moved to approve the entire consent agenda.
The board moved to approve the entire consent agenda.
5.
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A.) Requesting approval of FEMA Project Completion and Certification Report (P.4) Disaster: FEMA-1931-DR-TX; Project Worksheet: 800 (Hurricane Alex) and approval for General Manager or his designee to execute.
Board Member Joseph Palacios stepped away from the meeting.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) Requesting approval of Applicant's Attestation for Duplication of Benefits Disaster: FEMA-1931-DR-TX; Project Worksheet: 800 (Hurricane Alex) and approval for General Manager or his designee to execute.
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
Board Member Joseph Palacios stepped away from the meeting.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B.) Requesting approval of Applicant's Attestation for Duplication of Benefits Disaster: FEMA-1931-DR-TX; Project Worksheet: 800 (Hurricane Alex) and approval for General Manager or his designee to execute.
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
6.
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A) Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 4 as it relates to Raymondville Drain Ph 1 Segment 1 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
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) Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 9 as it relates to Raymondville Drain Ph 1 Segment 1 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
C) Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 10 as it relates to Raymondville Drain Ph 1 Segment 1 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, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on B and C.
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) Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 9 as it relates to Raymondville Drain Ph 1 Segment 1 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
C) Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 10 as it relates to Raymondville Drain Ph 1 Segment 1 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, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on B and C.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
7.
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A. Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 in the amount of $41,752.48 as submitted by L&G Engineering, in relation to professional CMT Services for Penitas Drain Phase 1 through awarded Contract No. C-HCDD1-17-056-11-07 for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -On Call Professional Construction Materials Services" (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to Form HB1295)
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 3 in the amount of $29,349.33 as submitted by L&G Engineering, in relation to professional CMT Services for Penitas Drain Phase 2 through awarded Contract No. C-HCDD1-17-056-11-07 for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -On Call Professional Construction Materials Services" (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to Form HB1295)
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, 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. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 3 in the amount of $29,349.33 as submitted by L&G Engineering, in relation to professional CMT Services for Penitas Drain Phase 2 through awarded Contract No. C-HCDD1-17-056-11-07 for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -On Call Professional Construction Materials Services" (Subject to Legal Review and compliance to Form HB1295)
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
8.
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A.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with S&B Infrastructure, LTD, as it relates to Engineering Services for the Pharr-McAllen Drain Construction Project (Contract # C-HCDD1-18-010-01-23). Approved for negotiations by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on 01/16/18 (AI# 63270). Subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295).
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
B.) Pursuant to the Boards Approval of Professional Agreement with S&B Infrastructure, LTD, requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $42,571.80, for the provision of construction engineering inspections and management services for the improvements to the Pharr-McAllen South Drain Construction Project. (Contract # C-HCDD1-18-010-01-23 WA-1). Subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295.
Correction: $58,828.42 as attached to the agenda.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval with correction.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
B.) Pursuant to the Boards Approval of Professional Agreement with S&B Infrastructure, LTD, requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $42,571.80, for the provision of construction engineering inspections and management services for the improvements to the Pharr-McAllen South Drain Construction Project. (Contract # C-HCDD1-18-010-01-23 WA-1). Subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295.
Correction: $58,828.42 as attached to the agenda.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval with correction.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
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:
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: 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, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, 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.
C.
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Cause No. C-0373-17-E; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 v. Integ Corporation, et al
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
10.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
Board Member Joseph Palacios joined the meeting.
Proceed as Directed.
Board Member Joseph Palacios joined the meeting.
Proceed as Directed.
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
Proceed as Directed.
Proceed as Directed.
C.
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Cause No. C-0373-17-E; Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 v. Integ Corporation, et al
Proceed as Directed.
Proceed as Directed.
11.
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A. Discussion, consideration, and action on Order authorizing legal services for litigation with Cowen Mask Blanchard regarding Cause No. C-0373-17-E; DD1 v Integ Corporation, et al
Valde Guerra informed the board was taking action regarding the consideration on the order authorizing legal services for litigation with respect to No. C-0373-17-El; DD1 v Integ Corporation, et al
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
B. Discussion, consideration, and action on Amended Contract with Cowen Mask Blanchard regarding Cause No. C-0373-17-E; DD1 v Integ Corporation, et al
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
Valde Guerra informed the board was taking action regarding the consideration on the order authorizing legal services for litigation with respect to No. C-0373-17-El; DD1 v Integ Corporation, et al
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
B. Discussion, consideration, and action on Amended Contract with Cowen Mask Blanchard regarding Cause No. C-0373-17-E; DD1 v Integ Corporation, et al
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
12.
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
13.
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
14.
Adjourn
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
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
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 23rd day of January, 2018
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 January 23, 2018.
Signed this 23rd day of JANUARY 2018
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 23rd day of January, 2018
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 January 23, 2018.
Signed this 23rd day of JANUARY 2018
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy