SPECIAL MEETING - March 27, 2018
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 27th day of March 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 March 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
All members of the board were in attendance.
All members of the board were in attendance.
2.
Prayer
Raul Sesin led the courtroom in prayer.
Raul Sesin led the courtroom in prayer.
3.
Open Forum
- Martha Sanchez from La Union Del Pueblo Entero (LUPE) and A Resource in Serving Equality (ARISE) thanked Drainage Director Raul Sesin and Mr. Jaime Salazar for all the work being done in regards to the subdivision model rules. Sanchez invited the public and the court to attend the April 7, 2018 march in honor of Cesar Chavez.
- Joe Rodriguez thanked the district for cleaning the drainage ditches and keeping grass cut.
- K.C. Fletcher thanked the Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu for taking the time to listen to his proposal for the new courthouse landscaping. He also encouraged the public to view their property tax rates.
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 -64264
Acceptance and approval to execute the final AIA A133 - 2009 Form of Agreement between Owner, Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and Construction Manager as Constructor, Bullard Construction, Inc., for "CMAR for HCDD1 New Administration Building " Project [as approved for negotiation on CC 02-20-18 AI#63810] and subject to final review and approval by Legal Counsel prior to execution. (C-HCDD1-18-002-03-27)
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
6.
AI -64219
General Fund 110
Budget: 006-M&O
Ratification of the following items:
A. Certificate of Substantial Completion pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-022-05-16 Schunior Drain Ditch-FM 1423 Val Verde Rd Crossing.
B. Certificate of Construction Completion pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-022-05-16 Schunior Drain Ditch-FM 1423 Val Verde Rd Crossing.
Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E.
PO#632363
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 and B.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Budget: 006-M&O
Ratification of the following items:
A. Certificate of Substantial Completion pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-022-05-16 Schunior Drain Ditch-FM 1423 Val Verde Rd Crossing.
B. Certificate of Construction Completion pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-022-05-16 Schunior Drain Ditch-FM 1423 Val Verde Rd Crossing.
Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E.
PO#632363
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 and B.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
AI -64253
Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions:
CIP 133
Budget: 345-Mercedes Lateral
A. Certificate of Substantial Completion from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-039-08-16 Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement.
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
B. Certificate of Construction Completion pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-039-08-16 Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement.
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
C. Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $12,149.99 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-039-08-16 Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement.
Board Member Joseph Palacios stepped away from the meeting.
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
D. Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $69,760.41 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-039-08-16 Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement.
Project Engineer: Robert Fina, P.E.-Tedsi Infrastructure Group
PO#627491
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
CIP 133
Budget: 345-Mercedes Lateral
A. Certificate of Substantial Completion from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-039-08-16 Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement.
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
B. Certificate of Construction Completion pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-039-08-16 Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement.
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
C. Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $12,149.99 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-039-08-16 Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement.
Board Member Joseph Palacios stepped away from the meeting.
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
D. Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $69,760.41 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-039-08-16 Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement.
Project Engineer: Robert Fina, P.E.-Tedsi Infrastructure Group
PO#627491
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 -64254
Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions:
CIP 133
Budget: 340- South Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump
A. Certificate of Substantial Completion from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-041-08-16 South Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement.
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. Certificate of Construction Completion pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-041-08-16 South Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement.
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
C. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $317,921.49 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-041-08-16 South Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement.
D. Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $81,330.33 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-041-08-16 South Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement.
Project Engineer: Robert Fina, P.E.-Tedsi Infrastructure Group
PO#630512
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
CIP 133
Budget: 340- South Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump
A. Certificate of Substantial Completion from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-041-08-16 South Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement.
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. Certificate of Construction Completion pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-041-08-16 South Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement.
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
C. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $317,921.49 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-041-08-16 South Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement.
D. Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $81,330.33 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-16-041-08-16 South Mercedes Lateral Flood Pump Drainage Improvement.
Project Engineer: Robert Fina, P.E.-Tedsi Infrastructure Group
PO#630512
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:
9.
AI -64225
Request approval of Notice to Resume Work Order to Castle Enterprises, LLC, with effective date of April 2, 2018, related to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-17-007-04-18 -PCT 2 Minnesota-Cesar Chavez Area Drainage Improvements Project with authority for HCDD1 General Manager, Mr. Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to sign notice.
Board Member Joseph Palacios joined the meeting.
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
Board Member Joseph Palacios joined the meeting.
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:
10.
AI -64246
Requesting approval of Amended Agreed Order Docket No.2017-0541-WQ-E. Previously approved by Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Board of Directors on July 11, 2017; Agenda Item No. 60652 (A) and approval for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 General Manager or his designee to execute.
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
Attachments:
11.
AI -64247
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 III Roadway & Field Crossings” -RFB No. HCDD1-18-020-04-18, 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. 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
Attachments:
12.
AI -64250
Requesting approval to purchase the following listed vehicles from Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP through the District's membership with Buy Board Contracts (No. 521-16).in the Total amount of $411,057.00 including freight;
A.) 2 ea 2018 Ford F-350 - Regular Cab, Service Body
B.) 3 ea 2018 Ford F-350 - Regular Cab, Gooseneck Flatbed
C.) 3 ea 2019 Ford F-250- Regular Cab, 4X4, SRW
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
A.) 2 ea 2018 Ford F-350 - Regular Cab, Service Body
B.) 3 ea 2018 Ford F-350 - Regular Cab, Gooseneck Flatbed
C.) 3 ea 2019 Ford F-250- Regular Cab, 4X4, SRW
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
Attachments:
13.
AI -64263
Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 3 in the amount of $239,225.32, as submitted by project engineer B2Z Engineering, LLC, in relation to professional engineering services for "Site Specific Analysis, Mapping and Photogrammetry for Precinct No. 1", through awarded Contract No. C-HCDD1-17-037-06-27 for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -Phase I Drainage Study" (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: 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
14.
AI -64244
Requesting approval to rescind action taken by the Board of Directors, on February 21, 2017, for Agenda Item No.58604, related to the "River Protective Levee Infrastructure Project" .
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. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
15.
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.
16.
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.
17.
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.
18.
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.
19.
Adjourn
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, 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. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, 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 27th day of March, 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 March 27, 2018.
Signed this 27th day of MARCH 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 March, 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 March 27, 2018.
Signed this 27th day of MARCH 2018
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy