SPECIAL MEETING - July 16, 2019
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 16th day of July 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 July 16, 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 9:33 a.m.
Board Member David Fuentes and Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu were not present during roll call.
Chairman Richard Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m.
Board Member David Fuentes and Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu were not present during roll call.
2.
Prayer
Opening prayer was offered by Jaime Salazar.
Opening prayer was offered by Jaime Salazar.
3.
Open Forum
No action on this item.
No action on this item.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
The court moved to approve the entire consent agenda.
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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
The court moved to approve the entire consent agenda.
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: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
5.
General Operations:
A.
AI -71271
1.) Presentation, discussion and action to approve the Storm Water Management Program submittal to meet Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements under the General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Phase II (Small) Municipal Separate Sewer Systems and authorization for Chairman of the Board to execute. Subject to final review from HCDD1 Engineering.
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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of TCEQ General Permit requesting authorization to issue $400.00 permit fee to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
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: 3 - 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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of TCEQ General Permit requesting authorization to issue $400.00 permit fee to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -71217
Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with Valley Land Title Co., as it relates to "Title Company Services - On Call (on as needed basis), Contract No. C-HCDD1-19-028B-07-16, approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on June 6, 2019 (AI# 70553), subject to Legal Review.
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: 3 - 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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
C.
AI -71224
Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Contract with Sierra Title of Hidalgo County, Inc., as it relates to "Title Company Services - On Call (on as needed basis), Contract No. C-HCDD1-19-028A-07-16, approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on June 6, 2019 (AI# 70553), subject to Legal Review.
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: 3 - 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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
D.
AI -71234
Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Contract with Edwards Abstract and Title Co., as it relates to "Title Company Services - On Call (on as needed basis), Contract No. C-HCDD1-19-028C-07-16, approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on June 6, 2019 (AI# 70553), subject to Legal Review.
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: 3 - 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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
E.
AI -71242
Requesting approval to declare Surplus approximately 829,943 Cubic Yards of Fill Dirt located at "Delta Watershed" in as much as an attempt was made for the sale and removal through RFB# HCDD1-18-064-12-12, advertised for (2) weeks, and No Bids were received.
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: 3 - 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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
AI -71267
Request approval of a budget amendment from Capital Project Fund 133, to transfer funds in the amount of $ 269,005.71 from Precinct #2 Rural Drainage Development into Precinct #4 Rural Drainage Development for the Iowa Road Drainage Improvements construction.
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: 3 - 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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
AI -71243
Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions:
Bdgt: 315-Pharr McAllen South Drain
1. Approval & Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Jimenez Engineering Solutions, LLC D/B/A International Consutling EngineersConstruction pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-005-02-21-Pharr Mcallen South Drain Outfall Improvements at USIBWC Main Floodway.
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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $182,031.44 from Jimenez Engineering Solutions, LLC D/B/A International Consulting Engineers related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-005-02-21-Pharr Mcallen South Drain Outfall Improvements.
Project Engineer: Humberto Guerrero, P.E., S&B Infrastructure, LTD.
PO#631848
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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu joined the meeting.
3. Application for Retainage Release in the amount of $121,486.70 from Jimenez Engineering Solutions, LLC D/B/A International Consulting Engineers related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-005-02-21-Pharr Mcallen South Drain Outfall Improvements.
Project Engineer: Humberto Guerrero, P.E., S&B Infrastructure, LTD.
PO#631848
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Bdgt: 315-Pharr McAllen South Drain
1. Approval & Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Jimenez Engineering Solutions, LLC D/B/A International Consutling EngineersConstruction pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-005-02-21-Pharr Mcallen South Drain Outfall Improvements at USIBWC Main Floodway.
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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $182,031.44 from Jimenez Engineering Solutions, LLC D/B/A International Consulting Engineers related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-005-02-21-Pharr Mcallen South Drain Outfall Improvements.
Project Engineer: Humberto Guerrero, P.E., S&B Infrastructure, LTD.
PO#631848
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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Board Member Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu joined the meeting.
3. Application for Retainage Release in the amount of $121,486.70 from Jimenez Engineering Solutions, LLC D/B/A International Consulting Engineers related to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-17-005-02-21-Pharr Mcallen South Drain Outfall Improvements.
Project Engineer: Humberto Guerrero, P.E., S&B Infrastructure, LTD.
PO#631848
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: 4 - 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 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
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 9:40 a.m.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Chairman Richard Cortez adjourned the meeting at 9:40 a.m.
On motion by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, 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 16th day of July , 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 July 16, 2019.
Signed this 16th day of July 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 16th day of July , 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 July 16, 2019.
Signed this 16th day of July 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy