SPECIAL MEETING - February 27, 2018
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 27th day of February 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 |
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 February 27, 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 Joseph Palacios was not present during the meeting.
Board Member Joseph Palacios was not present during the meeting.
2.
Prayer
Raul Sesin led the courtroom in Prayer.
Raul Sesin led the courtroom in Prayer.
3.
Open Forum
No comments made under open forum.
No comments made under open forum.
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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Presentation and discussion on Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Phase I Drainage Study Project. Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering.
Sesin reported on the Phase I Drainage Study, informing that they have taken the colonia list from the Secretary of State Office, The Texas Water Development Board and The Office of the Attorney General. In 2014, there was a study initiated by JSW and Associates, they were contracted by the water development board. The study was part of a tri-study list that was completed in 2016. The intent was to address drainage, they focused on structure flooding and not nuisance flooding. Regarding Alberta Estates No.2, Sesin reported that the study indicated the need to reconstruct paving, drainage and pond excavation. According to Sesin, the study was very broad at an estimate of $1.6 million not including land acquisition. Further, with Zika issues the district wants to make sure developments have a point of discharge. If developments don't have a detention facility it has to be a region detention facility that can accommodate a large track of land. Sesin reported that the district is not considering individual detention ponds per development.
The current study is site specific, which allows them to fly drones and gather field elevations. They are developing a drainage area watershed map to look at how water behaves in that area. Additionally, the district is documenting irrigation lines, utility lines and any other issues that might affect the property or impede drainage improvements. The drainage director reported that the previous study only showed a general estimate. With the current study they have an ultimate and interim solution, both estimates have detail costs.
Once this project is done, they'll be looking into precincts 1 and 3.
Board Member Cantu noted the appropriate study and the detailed information.
Sesin reported on the Phase I Drainage Study, informing that they have taken the colonia list from the Secretary of State Office, The Texas Water Development Board and The Office of the Attorney General. In 2014, there was a study initiated by JSW and Associates, they were contracted by the water development board. The study was part of a tri-study list that was completed in 2016. The intent was to address drainage, they focused on structure flooding and not nuisance flooding. Regarding Alberta Estates No.2, Sesin reported that the study indicated the need to reconstruct paving, drainage and pond excavation. According to Sesin, the study was very broad at an estimate of $1.6 million not including land acquisition. Further, with Zika issues the district wants to make sure developments have a point of discharge. If developments don't have a detention facility it has to be a region detention facility that can accommodate a large track of land. Sesin reported that the district is not considering individual detention ponds per development.
The current study is site specific, which allows them to fly drones and gather field elevations. They are developing a drainage area watershed map to look at how water behaves in that area. Additionally, the district is documenting irrigation lines, utility lines and any other issues that might affect the property or impede drainage improvements. The drainage director reported that the previous study only showed a general estimate. With the current study they have an ultimate and interim solution, both estimates have detail costs.
Once this project is done, they'll be looking into precincts 1 and 3.
Board Member Cantu noted the appropriate study and the detailed information.
6.
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Requesting 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 1 for the agreed upon Fair Market Value.
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
Sesin disclosed that the amount $94,643.52
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
Sesin disclosed that the amount $94,643.52
7.
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General Fund - Budget:006-M&O
A. Request approval to issue payment on award of special commissioners pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No.CCD-0431-H Parcel No. 1-Pct.2-Fee Simple Right of Way.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Approval to issue payment on three(3)Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No.CCD-0431-H as noted on Item A above.
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. Request approval to issue payment on award of special commissioners pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No.CCD-0431-H Parcel No. 1-Pct.2-Fee Simple Right of Way.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Approval to issue payment on three(3)Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No.CCD-0431-H as noted on Item A above.
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
Attachments:
8.
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Authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by project engineer, TEDSI Infrastructure Group, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -“HCDD1 J-09 Drain Improvements Phase II Roadway & Field Crossing” -RFB No. HCDD1-18-015-03-28, including the re-advertising of projects in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, 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. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
9.
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Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $59,648.57, as submitted by L&G Engineering, in relation to professional Engineering Services to provide Schematic Development, ROW Map, ROW Acquisition Services and PS&E Submittal, through awarded Contract No. C-HCDD1-18-004-02-06 "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 - Weslaco North Lateral, Ditch 350, 47, 7V, 17B2A1AEXT and 7T Drainage Area Improvements (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. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
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. 1, DAVID FUENTES, 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, DAVID FUENTES, 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 27th day of February, 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 February 27, 2018.
Signed this 27th day of FEBRUARY 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 27th day of February, 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 February 27, 2018.
Signed this 27th day of FEBRUARY 2018
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy