SPECIAL MEETING - April 9, 2019
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 9th day of April A.D., 2019, 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 RICHARD F. CORTEZ HONORABLE DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE JOE M. FLORES HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
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 April 9, 2019 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 Richard Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu and Commissioner Ellie Torres were not present during roll call.
Chairman Richard Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu and Commissioner Ellie Torres were not present during roll call.
2.
Prayer
Opening prayer was offered by Raul Sesin.
Opening prayer was offered by Raul Sesin.
3.
Open Forum
No action to be taken.
No action to be taken.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
The court moved to approve the entire consent agenda with no exceptions.
Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu and Commissioner Ellie Torres joined the meeting.
The court moved to approve the entire consent agenda with no exceptions.
Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu and Commissioner Ellie Torres joined the meeting.
5.
General Operations:
A.
AI -69789
1.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement No. C-HCDD1-19-031-04-09, with Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., as it relates to On-Call Professional Construction Materials Testing Services, on as needed basis for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Projects (subject to Legal Review). Approved for negotiations by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on AI# 69119 (02/26/19).
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2.) Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $43,215.75, for the provision of Construction Materials Testing Services for "Iowa Gardens Drainage Improvements", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-031-04-09 WA-1).
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, 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. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2.) Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Millennium Engineers Group, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $43,215.75, for the provision of Construction Materials Testing Services for "Iowa Gardens Drainage Improvements", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-031-04-09 WA-1).
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
AI -69739
Approval to exercise the District's option to terminate agreement (C-HCDD1-16-058-10-25) with EzTask.com, Inc., for the provision of "WEB Site Design and Hosting Services", as permitted under Article 8 of the current Agreement with authorization to issue written notice of termination.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, 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, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -69833
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., legal notice, specifications, draft contract etc.,) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 "Sale and Removal of Fill Dirt - Located at Mile 9 & FM 1015 - 2018 Bond Referendum Project# 24", RFB No. HCDD1-19-044-05-01, including the re-advertisement of project in the event bids are rejected or no bids are received & project is still required.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, 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, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -69836
1.) 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: "Mile 9N & FM 1015 -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 24''. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on Agenda Item #67915 (12/18/18);
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
2.) Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $855,338.00, to provide Engineering Services for "Mile 9N & FM 1015 -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 24'', subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-007-04-09 WA-1).
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, 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
2.) Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $855,338.00, to provide Engineering Services for "Mile 9N & FM 1015 -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 24'', subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-007-04-09 WA-1).
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -69816
1.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with Melden & Hunt, Inc., as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: "East Mercedes -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 10-A''. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on Agenda Item #67907 (01/29/19);
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2.) Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Melden & Hunt, Inc, requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $408,376.71, to provide Engineering Services for "East Mercedes -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 10-A'', subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-005-04-09 WA-1).
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, 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, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2.) Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Melden & Hunt, Inc, requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $408,376.71, to provide Engineering Services for "East Mercedes -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 10-A'', subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-005-04-09 WA-1).
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
D.
AI -69787
1.) Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement (subject to legal review) with Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC, as it relates to Professional Engineering Services related to the project: "Southwest Weslaco -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 35''. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on Agenda Item #68213 (12/18/18);
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2.) Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC, requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $808,962.88, to provide Engineering Services for "Southwest Weslaco-2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 35'', subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-022-04-09 WA-1).
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE 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. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2.) Pursuant to the Board's Approval of Professional Agreement with Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC, requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $808,962.88, to provide Engineering Services for "Southwest Weslaco-2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 35'', subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295. (Contract # C-HCDD1-19-022-04-09 WA-1).
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
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 to be taken.
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 to be taken.
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending or contemplated litigation; a settlement offer; and/or a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
8.
Open Session:
A.
Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Pending and/or Potential Litigation
9.
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
10.
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
11.
Adjourn
Chairman Richard Cortez adjourned the meeting at 9:42 a.m.
Chairman Richard Cortez adjourned the meeting at 9:42 a.m.
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 9th day of April, 2019
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on April 9, 2019.
Signed this 9th day of April 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 9th day of April, 2019
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on April 9, 2019.
Signed this 9th day of April 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy