SPECIAL MEETING - April 3, 2018
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 3rd day of April 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 JOSEPH PALACIOS |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 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 April 3, 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 Members Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu and Joe M. Flores were not present during the meeting.
Board Members Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu and Joe M. Flores were not present during the meeting.
2.
Prayer
Raul Sesin led the courtroom in prayer.
Raul Sesin led the courtroom in prayer.
3.
Open Forum
- K.C. Fletcher spoke about the linear and hiking bike project in precinct 2 and said the project needs more trees for shade.
- Ruth Rodriguez thanked Board Member David Fuentes for all the help provided but asked for additional assistance with street animals in the neighborhood.
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 -64299
Requesting acceptance and approval of Donation Deed from G & M Real Estate Co. as it relates to Las Arboledas de Hidalgo Phase II Subdivision.
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: 3 - 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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
AI -64310
CIP 133
Budget: 365-Rural Drainage Development Pct.1
A. Certificate of Substantial Completion from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-015-04-18 Mile 13 1/2 N Rd & FM 1015 Area Drainage Improvement Phase 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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Certificate of Construction Completion from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-015-04-18 Mile 13 1/2 N Rd & FM 1015 Area Drainage Improvement Phase 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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
C. Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $13,160.57 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-015-04-18 Mile 13 1/2 N Rd & FM 1015 Area Drainage Improvement Phase 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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
D. Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $5,063.44 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-015-04-18 Mile 13 1/2 N Rd & FM 1015 Area Drainage Improvement Phase 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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
E. Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $53,015.21 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-015-04-18 Mile 13 1/2 N Rd & FM 1015 Area Drainage Improvement Phase 2&3.
Project Engineer: Craig Gonzalez, P.E.-Urban Infrastructure Group, Inc. PO#632014
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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Budget: 365-Rural Drainage Development Pct.1
A. Certificate of Substantial Completion from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-015-04-18 Mile 13 1/2 N Rd & FM 1015 Area Drainage Improvement Phase 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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Certificate of Construction Completion from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-015-04-18 Mile 13 1/2 N Rd & FM 1015 Area Drainage Improvement Phase 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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
C. Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $13,160.57 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-015-04-18 Mile 13 1/2 N Rd & FM 1015 Area Drainage Improvement Phase 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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
D. Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $5,063.44 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-015-04-18 Mile 13 1/2 N Rd & FM 1015 Area Drainage Improvement Phase 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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
E. Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $53,015.21 from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-015-04-18 Mile 13 1/2 N Rd & FM 1015 Area Drainage Improvement Phase 2&3.
Project Engineer: Craig Gonzalez, P.E.-Urban Infrastructure Group, Inc. PO#632014
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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
AI -64313
CIP 130
Budget: 050-Cesar Chavez Ph.2 Ditch
A. Request approval to issue payment on award of special commissioners pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No.CCD-0427-H Parcel No. 17-Pct.1 Fee Simple Right of Way.
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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Approval to issue payment on three(3)Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No.CCD-0427-H as noted on Item A above.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
CIP 130
Budget: 050-Cesar Chavez Phase 2. Ditch
C. Request approval to issue payment on award of special commissioners pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No.CCD-0425-D Parcel No. 12-Pct.1-Fee Simple Right of Way.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
D. Approval to issue payment on three(3)Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No.CCD-0431-H as noted on Item C above.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Budget: 050-Cesar Chavez Ph.2 Ditch
A. Request approval to issue payment on award of special commissioners pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No.CCD-0427-H Parcel No. 17-Pct.1 Fee Simple Right of Way.
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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Approval to issue payment on three(3)Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No.CCD-0427-H as noted on Item A above.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
CIP 130
Budget: 050-Cesar Chavez Phase 2. Ditch
C. Request approval to issue payment on award of special commissioners pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No.CCD-0425-D Parcel No. 12-Pct.1-Fee Simple Right of Way.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
D. Approval to issue payment on three(3)Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No.CCD-0431-H as noted on Item C above.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
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.
9.
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.
10.
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.
11.
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.
12.
Adjourn
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 3 - 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 3rd day of April, 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 April 3, 2018.
Signed this 3rd day of APRIL 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 3rd day of April, 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 April 3, 2018.
Signed this 3rd day of APRIL 2018
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy