SPECIAL MEETING - August 27, 2019
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 27th day of August 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 August 27, 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 1:32 p.m.
Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu was not present during roll call.
Chairman Richard Cortez called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.
Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu was 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 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. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4- 0 – Unanimously
The court moved to approve the entire consent agenda.
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: 4- 0 – Unanimously
5.
General Operations:
A.
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Discussion and Presentation of the Texas Water Development Board Public Workshop regarding Implementation of Flood Legislation from the 86th Texas Legislative Session.
Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu joined the meeting.
Raul Sesin discusses Senate Bill 7 and 8 with the Board, which will created State Flood Planning Infrastructure monies for the County. This will also allow for the public to vote on the use of the funds.
Commissioner David Fuentes welcomes Senator Chuy Hinojosa who was in the audience. He thanks the Senator for the support on this Bill which will greatly help the area.
Senator Chuy Hinojosa informed the Court during this session the focus was to create a state wide water plan. This allowed for 3 billion dollars to be allocated and he will continue to appropriate funds for floodways in the area.
Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu joined the meeting.
Raul Sesin discusses Senate Bill 7 and 8 with the Board, which will created State Flood Planning Infrastructure monies for the County. This will also allow for the public to vote on the use of the funds.
Commissioner David Fuentes welcomes Senator Chuy Hinojosa who was in the audience. He thanks the Senator for the support on this Bill which will greatly help the area.
Senator Chuy Hinojosa informed the Court during this session the focus was to create a state wide water plan. This allowed for 3 billion dollars to be allocated and he will continue to appropriate funds for floodways in the area.
B.
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Discussion of Texas Water Development Board $2,000,000 grant pursuant to Rider No. 25 of the General Appropriations Act approved by the Texas Water Development Board on August 13, 2019.
Raul Sesin updated the Board on the application that was already approved by the Board; also, the agreement has already been signed and reviewed by legal.
Senator Chuy Hinojosa updates the Court on the appropriation of 2 million dollars for water development. He informed the Board that he will be serving on the Oversight Committee that will be overseeing how to implement the State Flood Control Plan.
Commissioner Ellie Torres thanks Senator Hinojosa on the funding provided for the Raymondville Drain.
Raul Sesin updated the Board on the application that was already approved by the Board; also, the agreement has already been signed and reviewed by legal.
Senator Chuy Hinojosa updates the Court on the appropriation of 2 million dollars for water development. He informed the Board that he will be serving on the Oversight Committee that will be overseeing how to implement the State Flood Control Plan.
Commissioner Ellie Torres thanks Senator Hinojosa on the funding provided for the Raymondville Drain.
C.
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Discussion as it relates to the 2019 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Engineering Summer Interns.
No action taken on this item.
Commissioner Joe Flores stepped away from the meeting.
No action taken on this item.
Commissioner Joe Flores stepped away from the meeting.
6.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
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Requesting acceptance and approval of the Earnest Money Contract for Parcels 19 & 22 as it relates to the J-09 Drainage Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.
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: 4 - 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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
A.
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Discussion and possible action to: (1) Accept quitclaim deeds for a tract of real property out of the Quail Hollow North Subdivision; and (2) Authorize a sanitary sewer easement to Avanti At Sienna Palms Legacy, LP over a tract of real property out of the Quail Hollow Subdivision subject to final legal review.
Commissioner Joe Flores joined the meeting.
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
Commissioner Joe Flores joined the meeting.
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
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: 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. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by BOARD MEMBER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
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.
9.
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.
10.
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
11.
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
12.
Adjourn
Chairman Richard Cortez adjourned the meeting at 1:57 p.m.
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
Chairman Richard Cortez adjourned the meeting at 1:57 p.m.
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
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 27th day of August, 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 August 27, 2019.
Signed this 27th day of August, 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 27th day of August, 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 August 27, 2019.
Signed this 27th day of August, 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Melissa S. Montalvo, Deputy