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Minutes for DRAINAGE DISTRICT

SPECIAL MEETING - May 29, 2018

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 29th 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
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2

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:

AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
May 29, 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 Joe M. Flores and Joseph Palacios were not present during the meeting.
 
2.
 
Prayer

Opening prayer offered by Raul Sesin.
 
3.
 
Open Forum
  • Norma Aldape commented that the ditches in the subdivision are a little bigger than expect and somewhat dangerous.
  • Joe Rodriguez thanked the district for maintaining ditches.
Attachments:
 
4.
 
Approval of Consent Agenda

The board moved to approve the entire consent agenda.
 
5.
AI -65028
Requesting approval to enter into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and Region III Education Service Center with the purpose of participating in the cooperative purchasing services of Purchasing Cooperative of America (PCA) as an additional procurement resource with authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute document and thus permit HCDD1 to complete and file the online PCA Member Registration.

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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
 
6.
AI -65050
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 3 as it relates to Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Administration Building Project and authority of 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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
 
7.
AI -65067
A. Requesting approval/authorization to Rescind action taken by HCDD1 Board of Directors on May 22, 2018 (AI-64984), in relation to authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet for HCDD1 "Fuel-Gasoline and Diesel  (On & Off Highway)".

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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously

B. Approval to exercise the District's sole option to renew/extend the contract for "Fuel-Gasoline and Diesel (On & Off Highway)" with Gold Star Petroleum, Inc., for one (1) additional year, under the same, rates, terms, and conditions as stated in contract number C-HCDD1-17-029-05-30 with extension date effective June 15, 2018 through June 14, 2019.  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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
 
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:

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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
 
A.
 
Real Estate Acquisition

No action taken on this item.
 
B.
 
Pending and/or Potential Litigation

No action taken on this item.
 
9.
 
Open Session:
 
A.
 
Real Estate Acquisition

No action taken on this item.
 
B.
 
Pending and/or Potential Litigation

Proceed as Directed.
 
10.
 
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may reconvene into Closed Session for the discussion regarding the agenda items listed
 
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.
 
12.
 
Adjourn

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: 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 29th 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 29, 2018.

Signed this 29th 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