SPECIAL MEETING - April 10, 2018
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 10th 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 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 April 10, 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 the only absentee.
Board Member Joseph Palacios was the only absentee.
2.
Prayer
Opening prayer offered by Raul Sesin.
Opening prayer offered by Raul Sesin.
3.
Open Forum
- Jaime Salazar cordially invited the board to attend the 110th Anniversary of the Drainage District. Additionally, Mr. Sesin was invited by McAllen Futuro to provide a presentation regarding projects and how it affects the McAllen area.
- Alberta Ramirez thanked Commissioner Palacios and Raul Sesin for addressing draining issues. She also asked the board to provide translators during the meeting.
- Martha Sanchez thanked the board and District Attorney Ricardo Rodriguez Jr., for attending the Cesar Chavez walk.
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 -64384
Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 3 in the amount of $27,000.00, as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., to provide Right of Way acquisition administration and related services, through awarded Engineering Services Contract No. C-HCDD1-17-014-06-27 for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 - Delta Regional Water Management Project"(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
6.
AI -64386
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 18C as it relates to the J-09 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.
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
Attachments:
7.
AI -64391
A.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a Professional Service;
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.) Requesting approval for the District to negotiate a Professional Real Estate Appraisal and/or Appraisal Review Services Contract with Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates, LLC from the District's pre-approved pool of qualified Appraisers for the provision of Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services and/or Appraisal Review Services for (on an as needed basis) Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1.
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
C.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a Professional Service;
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
D.) Requesting approval for the District to negotiate a Professional Real Estate Appraisal and/or Appraisal Review Services Contract with Appraisal Haus from the District's pre-approved pool of qualified Appraisers for the provision of Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services and/or Appraisal Review Services for (on an as needed basis) Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1.
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
B.) Requesting approval for the District to negotiate a Professional Real Estate Appraisal and/or Appraisal Review Services Contract with Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates, LLC from the District's pre-approved pool of qualified Appraisers for the provision of Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services and/or Appraisal Review Services for (on an as needed basis) Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1.
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
C.) Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a Professional Service;
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
D.) Requesting approval for the District to negotiate a Professional Real Estate Appraisal and/or Appraisal Review Services Contract with Appraisal Haus from the District's pre-approved pool of qualified Appraisers for the provision of Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services and/or Appraisal Review Services for (on an as needed basis) Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1.
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.
AI -64388
Requesting approval to purchase One (1) 2018 New John Deere 210G Excavator, including extended Warranty (3000 hrs/5yrs Full Machine), in the total amount of $159,669.10, from Doggett Machinery Services-Houston. awarded vendor through HCDD1 membership/participation with Buy Board contract #515-16. (subject to compliance to 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
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 -64393
Requesting approval to purchase Three (3) Modern 15ft Predator Mowers from H&V Equipment Services, Inc., through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with BuyBoard awarded Contract No. 529-17 in the total amount of $47,434.67 including installation with a 1 yr. Full Mower Warranty.
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
Attachments:
10.
AI -64408
Approval to issue payment for the following item:
2013 Bonds
CIP Fund 133
Bdgt: 365 -Rural Drainage Development Pct.1
A. Certificate of Substantial Completion from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-026-06-27 Lucero Del Norte Subdivision.
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. Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $10,141.20 from Texas Cordia Construction, Inc. pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-026-06-27 Lucero Del Norte Subdivision.
P.O. 632525
Project Engineers: Robert Fina, P.E.-Tedsi Infrastructure Group
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
2013 Bonds
CIP Fund 133
Bdgt: 365 -Rural Drainage Development Pct.1
A. Certificate of Substantial Completion from Texas Cordia Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-026-06-27 Lucero Del Norte Subdivision.
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. Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $10,141.20 from Texas Cordia Construction, Inc. pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-026-06-27 Lucero Del Norte Subdivision.
P.O. 632525
Project Engineers: Robert Fina, P.E.-Tedsi Infrastructure Group
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
11.
AI -64406
Recommending bid award and approval to issue a Purchase Order to Rio Valley Pipe, LLC dba CAPA, the sole responsible bidder meeting all requirements / specifications for the advertised RFB No. HCDD1-18-016-04-04, "Purchase of Precast Box Culverts (8 ft, 10 ft, & 12 ft Span) subject to compliance with 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
The board proceeded to Closed Session.
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
The board proceeded to Closed Session.
Attachments:
12.
AI -64403
A. In accordance with Water Code Section 49.057 and Subchapter A of Government Code, Section 2254, requesting approval to select and award the firm of __________________________ for the provision of professional legal services/representation in connection with ongoing litigation and to pursue all remedies available to the Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 regarding the ongoing litigation between Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 and Integ Corporation, et al and authority to submit letter of engagement. (subject to compliance with HB1295)
B. Discussion, consideration and action on an Order authorizing legal services for Litigation with ____________________.
C. Discussion, consideration and action on a Contract authorizing legal services for Litigation with ____________________.
No action taken on this item.
B. Discussion, consideration and action on an Order authorizing legal services for Litigation with ____________________.
C. Discussion, consideration and action on a Contract authorizing legal services for Litigation with ____________________.
No action taken on this item.
13.
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. 3, JOE 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. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE 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.
AI -64400
Discussion of Attorney-Client privileged information with respect to professional legal services for potential litigation.
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
14.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
Proceed as Directed.
Proceed as Directed.
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
Proceed as Directed.
Proceed as Directed.
C.
AI -64402
Discussion of Attorney-Client privileged information with respect to professional legal services for potential litigation.
Proceed as Directed.
Proceed as Directed.
15.
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
16.
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
17.
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 10th 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 10, 2018.
Signed this 10th 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 10th 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 10, 2018.
Signed this 10th 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