SPECIAL MEETING - October 8, 2019
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 8th day of October 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 October 8, 2019 9:30 A.M. |
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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 (Audio reference :12s of Part 1)
All Commissioners were present, except for Commissioner PCT. 1 David Fuentes, but he later joined the meeting in the discussion of Item 6.A
Judge Richard Cortez called the court to order at 9:31 A.M.
All Commissioners were present, except for Commissioner PCT. 1 David Fuentes, but he later joined the meeting in the discussion of Item 6.A
2.
Prayer (Audio reference :20s of Part 1)
Prayer was offered by Raul Sesin
Prayer was offered by Raul Sesin
3.
Open Forum - (Audio reference 1m:25s of Part 1)
Marco Lopez, from L.U.P.E issued an invitation to upcoming Gala.
Mr. Sanchez expressed his gratitude towards the Court, and Commissioner Flores for the support on the issues of drainage and waste.
Marco Lopez, from L.U.P.E issued an invitation to upcoming Gala.
Mr. Sanchez expressed his gratitude towards the Court, and Commissioner Flores for the support on the issues of drainage and waste.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda - (Audio reference 3m:36s of Part 1)
Mr. Sesin recommended approval for the Drainage District Consent Agenda.
Mr. Sesin recommended approval for the Drainage District Consent Agenda.
5.
General Operations: (Audio reference 4m:12s of Part 1)
A.
AI -72676
Requesting approval to submit an Environmental Narrative & Funding grant application to the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA), for the FY2019 Disaster Supplemental Notice of Funding Opportunity with funding match for the purchase and installation of two vertical pumps for Weslaco Commerce Drainage Area Basin within Hidalgo County Precinct 1 and approval for Drainage District General Manager to execute application and any subsequent forms.
Raul Sesin stated, $587 million were available nationwide, and $50 million were available for Texas. He stated that there is a request for submitting an application for 2 pumps. He also stated, that this grant is up to 80% funding, making it a 20/80 match. Bond monies from PCT. 1 would be utilized to match the cost.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Raul Sesin stated, $587 million were available nationwide, and $50 million were available for Texas. He stated that there is a request for submitting an application for 2 pumps. He also stated, that this grant is up to 80% funding, making it a 20/80 match. Bond monies from PCT. 1 would be utilized to match the cost.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -72516
Requesting approval to complete and submit the attached credit application document required by BRIGGS Equipment including authority for General Manager or his designee to execute document.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4- 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4- 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects: (Audio reference 5m:37s of Part 1)
A.
AI -72657
Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Hidalgo County Irrigation District 16 as it relates to maintenance of the PD- Lateral, subject to final legal review.
Raul Sesin stated that the Irrigation District has one of their main canals along Iowa Rd, and the western portion of the county. The Irrigation District is receptive in partnering with the county. Mr. Sesin recommended approval.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioner Fuentes joined the meeting.
Sesin stated on the 17th of October, an update meeting with the Drainage Advisory Committee will be held. The public is welcome to attend. The meeting will be held from 11:30 A.M to 1:30 P.M. at the Commissioners Court.
Raul Sesin stated that the Irrigation District has one of their main canals along Iowa Rd, and the western portion of the county. The Irrigation District is receptive in partnering with the county. Mr. Sesin recommended approval.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioner Fuentes joined the meeting.
Sesin stated on the 17th of October, an update meeting with the Drainage Advisory Committee will be held. The public is welcome to attend. The meeting will be held from 11:30 A.M to 1:30 P.M. at the Commissioners Court.
Attachments:
7.
Closed Session: (Audio reference 6m:58s of Part 1)
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following:
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following:
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
A.
Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072)
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
B.
Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't Code 551.074)
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
C.
Consultation with Attorney Regarding:
a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: b) a Settlement Offer: or c) 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 (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.071)
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: b) a Settlement Offer: or c) 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 (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.071)
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
8.
Open Session:
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
NO ACTION WAS TAKEN
9.
Adjourn (Audio reference 7m:04s of Part 1)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting at 9:38 A.M
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting at 9:38 A.M
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE FLORES, the Court 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 8th day of October, 2019
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Carolyn Thornton, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on October 8th, 2019.
Signed this _8th__ day of October 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 8th day of October, 2019
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Carolyn Thornton, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on October 8th, 2019.
Signed this _8th__ day of October 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy