SPECIAL MEETING - September 11, 2018
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 11th day of September 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 September 11, 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.
Chairman Ramon Garcia called the meeting to order at 9:37 a.m.
2.
Prayer
Opening prayer offered by Raul Sesin.
Board Member Joe M. Flores stepped away from the meeting.
Opening prayer offered by Raul Sesin.
Board Member Joe M. Flores stepped away from the meeting.
3.
Open Forum
- Mario Lizcano and a team of Doctors Hospital at Renaissance staff thanked the court for last week's approval declaring September as National Pediatrict Cancer Awareness Month.
- Marco Lopez thanked the board for providing Spanish translation agendas. He also advised that Palma Del Norte No.2 subdivision residents are still wating on public lighting.
- Fern McClaugherty thanked Raul Sesin for providing assistance to a concern resident who was under water. On the other hand, McClaugherty questioned the new positions being requested under the budget workshop. Additioanlly, she also noted the salary increases that elect officials and other departments will get.
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.
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Discussion and action as it relates to Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Drainage Advisory Committee Appointees.
Judge's Office recommended to appoint Eduardo Mejia.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Judge's Office recommended to appoint Eduardo Mejia.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
6.
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Requesting approval of Change Order No. 1 reflecting an increase in the amount of $53,724.00 and thirty-four (34) additional calendar days, in connection with contract No. C-HCDD1-18-015-04-24 -Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 "J-09 Drain Improvements Phase II - Roadway & Field Crossings" with Rigney Construction, LLC, as recommended by project engineer TEDSI Infrastructure Group, and approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Mr. Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, subject to compliance with HB1295 when and if 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: 5 - 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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
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Pursuant to Action taken on September 4, 2018, for the Selection of Legal Representation Services for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Approval of Letter of Engagement with authority to engage the Firm of Jones, Galligan, Key & Lozano, L L P for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 in connection with legal services with authority to negotiate letter of engagement and authorize Raul Sesin, General Manager to sign.
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: 5 - 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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
8.
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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-0437-E Parcel No. 6-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: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Approval to issue payment on three(3)Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No.CCD-0437-E as noted on Item A above.
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
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-0437-E Parcel No. 6-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: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Approval to issue payment on three(3)Special Commissioners fees related to Cause No.CCD-0437-E as noted on Item A above.
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
Attachments:
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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. B1061-04 in the amount of $227,960.10 from Bullard Construction, Inc. pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-18-002-05-22.
Project Engineer: Halff and Associates Engineering
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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
CP 130
Budget: 005 New Administration Bldg
A. Application for Payment No. B1061-04 in the amount of $227,960.10 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. 4, JOSEPH PALACIOS, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
10.
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Approval of third party authorization form from Texas Department of Emergency Management as it relates to Raymondville Drain Project consultant S&B Infrastructure and approval for Drainage District General Manager to execute.
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
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
Attachments:
11.
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.
12.
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.
13.
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.
14.
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.
15.
Adjourn
No action taken on this item.
No action taken on this item.
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 11th day of September, 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 September 11, 2018.
Signed this 11th day of SEPTEMBER 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 11th day of September, 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 September 11, 2018.
Signed this 11th day of SEPTEMBER 2018
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Norma G. Cantu, Deputy