SPECIAL MEETING - May 1, 2018
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 1st day of May 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 JOSEPH PALACIOS |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 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 May 1, 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 Joe M. Flores was the only absentee.
Board Member Joe M. Flores was the only absentee.
2.
Prayer
Opening prayer offered by Raul Sesin.
Opening prayer offered by Raul Sesin.
3.
Open Forum
- K.C. Fletcher spoke about the redirection of traffic at the courthouse square for the construction of the new courthouse. He also reminded the board about the improvements of La Sienna Park.
- Virginia Townsand petitioned the board to schedule the drainage district meetings after regular commissioners court meeting.
- Hortencia Medina from ARISE organization thanked all members who attended "Dia Del Niño" event. Medina specially thanked members Cantu and Fuentes for all their support in putting together the celebration.
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 -64657
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 4 as it relates to Cesar Chavez Drain Ph II 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
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:
6.
AI -64660
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 26 as it relates to the J-09 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
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:
7.
AI -64672
Approval to issue payment on the following items:
General Fund 110 - Budget: 006-M&O
Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $22,734.90 from Venser Contractors, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-003-02-06 Alamo Lateral & Cesar Chavez Drainage Phase 2 Improvements (North Canton, Canton, Alberta & Tower Crossings).
Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E.-Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1
PO#634000
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
General Fund 110 - Budget: 006-M&O
Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $22,734.90 from Venser Contractors, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-003-02-06 Alamo Lateral & Cesar Chavez Drainage Phase 2 Improvements (North Canton, Canton, Alberta & Tower Crossings).
Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E.-Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1
PO#634000
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
AI -64688
Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions:
CIP 130
Budget: 005-New Administration Building
A. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $6,322.95 from Gonzalez Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-055-12-05 Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1-New Administration Facility -Site Utilities
Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E., Hidalgo County Drainage District
PO#633496
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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
CIP 130
Budget: 005-New Administration Building
A. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $6,322.95 from Gonzalez Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-055-12-05 Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1-New Administration Facility -Site Utilities
Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E., Hidalgo County Drainage District
PO#633496
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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
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:
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.
10.
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.
11.
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.
12.
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.
13.
Adjourn
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, 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. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, 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 1st day of May, 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 May 1, 2018.
Signed this 1st day of May 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 1st day of May, 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 May 1, 2018.
Signed this 1st day of May 2018
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy