SPECIAL MEETING - August 14, 2018
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 14th day of August 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 August 14, 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
Chairman Ramon Garcia called the meeting to order at 9:37 a.m.
All members of the board were present during the meeting.
Chairman Ramon Garcia called the meeting to order at 9:37 a.m.
All members of the board were present during the meeting.
2.
Prayer
Opening prayer offered by Raul Sesin.
Opening prayer offered by Raul Sesin.
3.
Open Forum
Board recessed at 9:53 a.m.
Board reconvened at 9:55 a.m.
- Angelica Reyes asked the board to reconsider privatizing the solid waste program as it will be difficult to pay a fee. She disclosed that some of her neighbors currently burn trash in the ditches and if they privatize waste this issue will become a bigger issue.
- Janeth Rodriguez petitioned the board to provide translation as soon as possible as they have have difficulty understanding actions during the meeting.
- Martha Sanchez pointed out the importance and need of having translation during the meeting.
- Fern McClaugherty commented that bailiffs at the courthouse serve as translators when needed and suggested this court to do the same. She disclosed that she submitted a public information request to the drainage district asking about the discharge cubic feet per second from each city that discharges into the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and was told they did not know. Finally, McClaugherty also urged the board to not opt for one single waste company as this will increase prices and people won't be able to afford it. She added that by doing so, they are going to put small companies out of business.
- Virginia Townsend advised the court that there are a lot of complaints out there and people need to be heard. She also requested the board to not elect one single waste company.
- Rodolfo Treviño owner of RGV Metro Waste in Mission, said they want to continue working and asked the board to reconsider their solid waste program.
Board recessed at 9:53 a.m.
Board reconvened at 9:55 a.m.
Attachments:
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Board Member Flores joined the meeting.
The board moved to approve the entire consent agenda.
Board Member Palacios joined the meeting.
Board Member Flores joined the meeting.
The board moved to approve the entire consent agenda.
Board Member Palacios joined the meeting.
5.
AI -66060
A. Discussion of potential Bond Election for Hidalgo County Drainage District No 1.
Raul Sesin informed that after the last heavy rains and floods, staff conducted evaluations district wide and also visited with cities to obtain feedback. They have now develop plans that will impact those affected areas and others previously affected, this will be taken to voters for their approval. They expect 52,000 homes to be impacted by these identified projects.
Sesin disclosed that the district's current tax rate is a combination of maintenance and operation of $0.0951 for debt service they have $0.0449 and for maintenance and operation $0.0502
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu commented that right after this past rain event they met with Sesin and other consultants to talk about what they could do to address areas that were affected. The board member disclosed that one of the plans include addressing the expressway close to Bentsen, City of Hidalgo and south Pharr. Cantu said this would be a good opportunity for voters to make a decision on wether or not they want to address drainage.
Board Member Palacios said that overall it is evident the county is a storm away from disaster, however, the good thing is that drainage infrastructure continues to be constructed. Additionally, state and federal money is just a small "drop in the bucket" to the needs as population continues to grow.
Board Member David Fuentes noted that they invited several cities to participate in their study and found areas that are more likely to flood. Together with their consultants they have identified a plan of action, nevertheless just in precinct 1 they identified about $166 million worth of need. Fuentes said that it didn't resonate well with him how they didn't get water out fast enough and placed emphasis on the importance of improving the systems to have positive flow.
Board Member Flores reminded the board that precinct 3 seats on a hill compare to other precincts, this is why he understands that precinct 1 was the most affected. Nevertheless, people in precinct 3 were under water but not as severe as in precinct 1 or others.
Chairman Garcia observed we live in an area where if you're standing on the west side of the county looking towards the bay, there is more than 100 yard drop. However, the chairman noted that since 2006, they have spent over $300 million on drainage projects which have improve drainage but more work is still needed.
Sesin reported that funds have been obtained through mediation, and excavation has been done throughout the precincts.
Virginia Townsend questioned if the projects done by former Commissioner Garza really worked during the floods. On that note, Palacios informed that he was up in the air right after the rain and noticed they worked phenomenally. Further, he said that the solution would be to have more linear detentions or detention ponds such as the ones built by former Commissioner Garza.
Sesin added that there are 200 acres of facility and 100 acres fully excavated and another 40 acres also fully excavated. Improvements have been done on FM 107 in the Sun Flower area which prevented that area from being affected during the last rain event.
Townsend said that she promised the people that there wouldn't be any more bonds after the $184 million bonds issuance. With regards, Palacios explained that the $100 million was never sold.
B. Consider and Approve an order calling Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 bond election for November 6, 2018 and giving notice of the election and providing for other matters necessary for conducting the election.
Sesin informed that the order itself states that it is $100 million dollars.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Sesin noted that they'll have public hearings for the public leading to elections.
Board proceeded to Item.16
Raul Sesin informed that after the last heavy rains and floods, staff conducted evaluations district wide and also visited with cities to obtain feedback. They have now develop plans that will impact those affected areas and others previously affected, this will be taken to voters for their approval. They expect 52,000 homes to be impacted by these identified projects.
Sesin disclosed that the district's current tax rate is a combination of maintenance and operation of $0.0951 for debt service they have $0.0449 and for maintenance and operation $0.0502
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu commented that right after this past rain event they met with Sesin and other consultants to talk about what they could do to address areas that were affected. The board member disclosed that one of the plans include addressing the expressway close to Bentsen, City of Hidalgo and south Pharr. Cantu said this would be a good opportunity for voters to make a decision on wether or not they want to address drainage.
Board Member Palacios said that overall it is evident the county is a storm away from disaster, however, the good thing is that drainage infrastructure continues to be constructed. Additionally, state and federal money is just a small "drop in the bucket" to the needs as population continues to grow.
Board Member David Fuentes noted that they invited several cities to participate in their study and found areas that are more likely to flood. Together with their consultants they have identified a plan of action, nevertheless just in precinct 1 they identified about $166 million worth of need. Fuentes said that it didn't resonate well with him how they didn't get water out fast enough and placed emphasis on the importance of improving the systems to have positive flow.
Board Member Flores reminded the board that precinct 3 seats on a hill compare to other precincts, this is why he understands that precinct 1 was the most affected. Nevertheless, people in precinct 3 were under water but not as severe as in precinct 1 or others.
Chairman Garcia observed we live in an area where if you're standing on the west side of the county looking towards the bay, there is more than 100 yard drop. However, the chairman noted that since 2006, they have spent over $300 million on drainage projects which have improve drainage but more work is still needed.
Sesin reported that funds have been obtained through mediation, and excavation has been done throughout the precincts.
Virginia Townsend questioned if the projects done by former Commissioner Garza really worked during the floods. On that note, Palacios informed that he was up in the air right after the rain and noticed they worked phenomenally. Further, he said that the solution would be to have more linear detentions or detention ponds such as the ones built by former Commissioner Garza.
Sesin added that there are 200 acres of facility and 100 acres fully excavated and another 40 acres also fully excavated. Improvements have been done on FM 107 in the Sun Flower area which prevented that area from being affected during the last rain event.
Townsend said that she promised the people that there wouldn't be any more bonds after the $184 million bonds issuance. With regards, Palacios explained that the $100 million was never sold.
B. Consider and Approve an order calling Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 bond election for November 6, 2018 and giving notice of the election and providing for other matters necessary for conducting the election.
Sesin informed that the order itself states that it is $100 million dollars.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Sesin noted that they'll have public hearings for the public leading to elections.
Board proceeded to Item.16
Attachments:
6.
AI -66051
Requesting approval of the attached / proposed letter of Engagement with FTN Financial Capital Markets, as Bidding Agent in connection with the Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2018, and to provide certain disclosures as further detailed in document with a compensation in the amount of $5,000.00 dollars, contingent on the closing of transaction (subject to compliance to Form HB1295, if and when applicable).
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: 4 - 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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
AI -65949
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 2 as it relates to Sunflower Drain Extension project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
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: 4 - 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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
AI -66049
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 2 as it relates to Delta Panchita Reservoir 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. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Chairman Garcia 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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Chairman Garcia joined the meeting.
Attachments:
9.
AI -66055
Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions:
General Fund 110 - Budget: 006-M&O
A. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $185,447.70 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. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
CIP 133
Budget: 365 Rural Drainage Development Pct.1
B. Approval to issue payment on the following items preceding review and compliance with contract terms & conditions:
1. Certificate of Completion from GO Underground, LLC pertaining to Contract No. HCDD1-17-052-10-10 Chaparral Drain Improvement-FM 493 Crossing.
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
2. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $5,446.20 from GO Underground, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-052-10-10 Chaparral Drain Improvement-FM 493 Crossing.
Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E.-Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1
PO#633308-18
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
General Fund 110 - Budget: 006-M&O
A. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $185,447.70 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. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
CIP 133
Budget: 365 Rural Drainage Development Pct.1
B. Approval to issue payment on the following items preceding review and compliance with contract terms & conditions:
1. Certificate of Completion from GO Underground, LLC pertaining to Contract No. HCDD1-17-052-10-10 Chaparral Drain Improvement-FM 493 Crossing.
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
2. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $5,446.20 from GO Underground, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-052-10-10 Chaparral Drain Improvement-FM 493 Crossing.
Project Engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E.-Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1
PO#633308-18
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
10.
AI -65973
General Fund
Budget: 006 M&O
A. Request approval to issue payment on award of special commissioners pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No.CCD-0438-H Parcel No. 1
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: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Approval to issue payment on three(3)Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No.CCD-0438-H as noted on Item A above.
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
CIP 133
Budget: 010-Raymondville Drain Seg 1 Ph 1 C. Request approval to issue payment on award of special commissioners pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No.CCD-0442-H Parcel No. 14
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
D. Approval to issue payment on three(3)Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No.CCD-0442-H as noted on Item C above.
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
Budget: 006 M&O
A. Request approval to issue payment on award of special commissioners pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No.CCD-0438-H Parcel No. 1
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: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Approval to issue payment on three(3)Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No.CCD-0438-H as noted on Item A above.
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
CIP 133
Budget: 010-Raymondville Drain Seg 1 Ph 1 C. Request approval to issue payment on award of special commissioners pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No.CCD-0442-H Parcel No. 14
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
D. Approval to issue payment on three(3)Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No.CCD-0442-H as noted on Item C above.
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:
11.
AI -66056
Request approval of a budget amendment from the General Fund in the Amount of $54,000 to fund the Contract for one year for "Public Relations and Communication Consulting Services" with Karina Cardoza dba Absolute Business Consulting Group as approved on the July 31, 2018 Board of Directors Agenda Item AI 65910.
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: 5 - 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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
12.
AI -66052
A.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with Halff Associates, Inc., as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: "Delta Region Water Management Project".
Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on June 5th, 2018 (AI# 65143);
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.) Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $115,000.00, to provide Engineering Services for "Delta Region Water Management Project", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-18-036-08-14- WA-1).
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
Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on June 5th, 2018 (AI# 65143);
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.) Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $115,000.00, to provide Engineering Services for "Delta Region Water Management Project", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-18-036-08-14- WA-1).
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
13.
AI -66058
Requesting approval to purchase Two (2) Dri-Prime DPC300 Diesel Pumps, Two (2) GL16 Drop In Trailers, and Four (4) Flange Adapters, from XYLEM Dewatering Solutions, Inc., trough the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with H-GAC awarded Contract No. CM02-17 in the total amount of $180,066.60 as per attached quote (subject to compliance to HB1295, if and when applicable).
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: 5 - 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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
14.
AI -66068
Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions:
CP 130
Budget: 005 New Administration Bldg
A. Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $249,998.40 from Bullard Construction, Inc. pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-002-05-22.
Project Engineer: Halff and Associates Engineering
PO#634554
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
CP 130
Budget: 005 New Administration Bldg
A. Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $249,998.40 from Bullard Construction, Inc. pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-002-05-22.
Project Engineer: Halff and Associates Engineering
PO#634554
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
Attachments:
15.
AI -66062
Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions:
CIP 133
Budget: 365 Rural Drainage Development Pct.2
A. Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $170,328.60 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-007-04-18-Minnesota -Cesar Chavez Drainage Improvements.
Project Engineer: Eulalio Ramirez, P.E. -Quintanilla Headley & Associates
PO#631956-18
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
Board proceeded to Item.17
CIP 133
Budget: 365 Rural Drainage Development Pct.2
A. Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $170,328.60 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-007-04-18-Minnesota -Cesar Chavez Drainage Improvements.
Project Engineer: Eulalio Ramirez, P.E. -Quintanilla Headley & Associates
PO#631956-18
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
Board proceeded to Item.17
Attachments:
16.
AI -66079
Discussion and possible action as it relates to Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Drainage Advisory Committee Appointees.
Chairman Garcia stepped away from the meeting.
Chairman Ramon Garcia, 2015 appointees:
Dr. Frank Guajardo
Ann Cass
Yara Corbitt
John Womack
Joe Philips
Chairman Ramon Garcia, 2018 appointees:
Dr. Frank Guajardo
Ann Cass
Yara Corbitt
John Womack
Joe Philips
Moe Lopez
Pct.1 2015 appointees:
Veronica Solis Ramirez
Primitivo Rodriguez
Rene Salinas
Mayor David Simmons
David Barbosa
Ken Jones
Pct.1 Board Member David L. Fuentes, 2018 appointees:
Sergio Zavala
Irving Estave, Jr.
Richard Voss
Danny Guzman
Craig Hollis
Pct.2 Board Member Eduardo “Eddie” Cantu, 2015 appointees:
Virginia Townsend
Roy Garcia
Xavier Cervantes
Yvette Barrera
Pct. Board Member Eduardo “Eddie” Cantu, 2018 appointees:
Virginia Townsend
Omar Anzaldua
Ben Arjona
Yvette Barrera
Pct.3 Board Member Joe M. Flores, 2015 appointees:
Mayor Tony Flores
Mayor Pre-Term Ricardo Villarreal
Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas
Mayor Ramiro Rodriguez
Mayor Salvador Vela
Pct.3 Board Member Joe M. Flores, 2018 appointees:
Mayor Rigo Lopez (Peñitas)
Mayor Pre-Term Ricardo Villarreal (Palmview)
Mayor Pre-Term Armando O’caña (Mission)
Mayor Ramiro Rodriguez (Palmhurst)
Mayor Salvador Vela (Alton)
Alt. Jessica Ochoa, Council Member (Mission)
Pct. 4 Board Member Joseph Palacios, 2015 appointees:
Ken De Jarnett
Sam De La Garza
Ernie Williams
George Lazaro
Bill Moschel
Pct. 4 Board Member Joseph Palacios, 2018 appointees:
Mike Rhodes
Joe Quiroga
Veronica Gonzalez
David DeAnda
Ford Sasser
Commissioner Joaquin Zamora
Victor Guerra
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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Board proceeded back to Item.6.
Chairman Garcia stepped away from the meeting.
Chairman Ramon Garcia, 2015 appointees:
Dr. Frank Guajardo
Ann Cass
Yara Corbitt
John Womack
Joe Philips
Chairman Ramon Garcia, 2018 appointees:
Dr. Frank Guajardo
Ann Cass
Yara Corbitt
John Womack
Joe Philips
Moe Lopez
Pct.1 2015 appointees:
Veronica Solis Ramirez
Primitivo Rodriguez
Rene Salinas
Mayor David Simmons
David Barbosa
Ken Jones
Pct.1 Board Member David L. Fuentes, 2018 appointees:
Sergio Zavala
Irving Estave, Jr.
Richard Voss
Danny Guzman
Craig Hollis
Pct.2 Board Member Eduardo “Eddie” Cantu, 2015 appointees:
Virginia Townsend
Roy Garcia
Xavier Cervantes
Yvette Barrera
Pct. Board Member Eduardo “Eddie” Cantu, 2018 appointees:
Virginia Townsend
Omar Anzaldua
Ben Arjona
Yvette Barrera
Pct.3 Board Member Joe M. Flores, 2015 appointees:
Mayor Tony Flores
Mayor Pre-Term Ricardo Villarreal
Mayor Norberto “Beto” Salinas
Mayor Ramiro Rodriguez
Mayor Salvador Vela
Pct.3 Board Member Joe M. Flores, 2018 appointees:
Mayor Rigo Lopez (Peñitas)
Mayor Pre-Term Ricardo Villarreal (Palmview)
Mayor Pre-Term Armando O’caña (Mission)
Mayor Ramiro Rodriguez (Palmhurst)
Mayor Salvador Vela (Alton)
Alt. Jessica Ochoa, Council Member (Mission)
Pct. 4 Board Member Joseph Palacios, 2015 appointees:
Ken De Jarnett
Sam De La Garza
Ernie Williams
George Lazaro
Bill Moschel
Pct. 4 Board Member Joseph Palacios, 2018 appointees:
Mike Rhodes
Joe Quiroga
Veronica Gonzalez
David DeAnda
Ford Sasser
Commissioner Joaquin Zamora
Victor Guerra
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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Board proceeded back to Item.6.
Attachments:
17.
AI -66087
Acceptance and approval of pre-qualified firms submitting Statements of Qualifications for the "Expansion of Professional Engineering Services Pool" (RFQ No. HCDD1-18-043-08-08), established for engagement through statutory and local protocol (i.e. Nomination, Evaluation/grading/scoring, Presentation to the Board for ranking, and Authority for negotiations for a final agreement, etc.) on an "As Needed Basis" per project by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, requiring said services as set forth in the requirements stated in the Request for Qualifications packet. Pool effective dates starting August 13, 2018, and ending March 7, 2019.
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: 5 - 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: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
18.
AI -66138
In accordance with Section 791.014 of the Texas Government Code, requesting approval of Inter-Local Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and Hidalgo County as it relates to Pct. 2 - Linear Park Project.
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:
19.
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. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 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. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 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.
20.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
Proceed as Directed.
Proceed as Directed.
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
21.
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.
22.
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.
23.
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 14th day of August, 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 August 14, 2018.
Signed this 14th day of AUGUST 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 14th day of August, 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 August 14, 2018.
Signed this 14th day of AUGUST 2018
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy