REGULAR MEETING - October 22, 2019
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 22nd day of October A.D., 2019, there was begun and held a REGULAR 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 - CONSENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS October 22, 2019 1:30 P.M. |
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR 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:
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval with Items 5.A and 6.A receiving independent action.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
Attachments:
2.
Intradept. (line item) transfers:
3.
Approval of Permits:
A.
AI -72723
Discharge Permit
Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates, Inc.- La Reserva Subdivision Phase 1-A
X(coordinate) 1127139.7573
Y(coordinate) 16656551.4749
Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates, Inc.- La Reserva Subdivision Phase 1-A
X(coordinate) 1127139.7573
Y(coordinate) 16656551.4749
Attachments:
B.
AI -72729
Discharge Permit
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- La Reserva Subdivision Phase I-A
X(coordinate) 1127190.2613
Y(coordinate) 16656871.5141
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- La Reserva Subdivision Phase I-A
X(coordinate) 1127190.2613
Y(coordinate) 16656871.5141
Attachments:
C.
AI -72730
Discharge Permit
Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates, Inc.- La Reserva Subdivision PHase I-A
X(coordinate) 1127291.2693
Y(coordinate) 16657511.5937
Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates, Inc.- La Reserva Subdivision PHase I-A
X(coordinate) 1127291.2693
Y(coordinate) 16657511.5937
Attachments:
D.
AI -72731
Discharge Permit
Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates- La Reserva Subdivision Phase 1-A
X(coordinate)1127362.2777
Y(coordinate)16657908.0378
Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates- La Reserva Subdivision Phase 1-A
X(coordinate)1127362.2777
Y(coordinate)16657908.0378
Attachments:
E.
AI -72732
Discharge Permit
Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates- La Reserva Subdivision Phase 1-A
X(coordinate) 1137411.9177
Y(coordinate) 16658279.1328
Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates- La Reserva Subdivision Phase 1-A
X(coordinate) 1137411.9177
Y(coordinate) 16658279.1328
Attachments:
F.
AI -72733
Discharge Permit
Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates, Inc.- La Reserva Subdivision Phase 1-A
X(coordinate) 1127479.2564
Y(coordinate) 16658702.8523
Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates, Inc.- La Reserva Subdivision Phase 1-A
X(coordinate) 1127479.2564
Y(coordinate) 16658702.8523
Attachments:
G.
AI -72734
Discharge Permit
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- La Reserva Subdivision Phase 1-A
X(coordinate) 1127581.6887
Y(coordinate) 16659351.9573
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- La Reserva Subdivision Phase 1-A
X(coordinate) 1127581.6887
Y(coordinate) 16659351.9573
Attachments:
H.
AI -72735
Discharge Permit
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- La Reserva Subdivision Phase 1-A
X(coordinate) 1127665.8620
Y(coordinate) 16659885.3567
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- La Reserva Subdivision Phase 1-A
X(coordinate) 1127665.8620
Y(coordinate) 16659885.3567
Attachments:
I.
AI -72736
Discharge Permit
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates- La Reserva Subdivision Phase 1-A
X(coordinate) 1127572.2451
Y(coordiante) 16659201.7901
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates- La Reserva Subdivision Phase 1-A
X(coordinate) 1127572.2451
Y(coordiante) 16659201.7901
Attachments:
J.
AI -72769
Discharge Permit
Hinojosa Engineering- Mayberry Court Subdivision
X(coordinate) 1045065.59
Y(coordinate) 16611707.79
Hinojosa Engineering- Mayberry Court Subdivision
X(coordinate) 1045065.59
Y(coordinate) 16611707.79
Attachments:
K.
AI -72806
Discharge Permit
K.K. Engineering- Valle Mesa Estates Subdivision
X(coordinate)1134366.7485
Y(coordinate)16617522.1448
K.K. Engineering- Valle Mesa Estates Subdivision
X(coordinate)1134366.7485
Y(coordinate)16617522.1448
Attachments:
4.
2006 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -72858
Raymonville Drain-Budget 132-010
1. Invoice No. U9444.502-06 in the amount of $14,435.89 from S&B Infrastructure pertaining to Work Authorization No. 12 Survey/Row Mapping -New Ditch (Ph.1) for services from February 1, 2019 through May 11, 2019.
PO#609828
1. Invoice No. U9444.502-06 in the amount of $14,435.89 from S&B Infrastructure pertaining to Work Authorization No. 12 Survey/Row Mapping -New Ditch (Ph.1) for services from February 1, 2019 through May 11, 2019.
PO#609828
Attachments:
5.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
AI -72866
1) Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcels 19 & 22 as it relates to the J-09 project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. (Audio Reference 1m:42s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 5.A.1
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2) Requesting approval to issue manual check for item 1 after review and compliance of contract terms & conditions.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 5.A.2
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 5.A.1
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2) Requesting approval to issue manual check for item 1 after review and compliance of contract terms & conditions.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 5.A.2
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -72909
Delta Region Water Management Project Feasibility Study-Budget 360
1. Invoice No. 00029020 in the amount of $88,728.26 from Halff Associates pertaining to Work Authorization No. 2-Engineering Services through September 15, 2019.
PO#637439.
1. Invoice No. 00029020 in the amount of $88,728.26 from Halff Associates pertaining to Work Authorization No. 2-Engineering Services through September 15, 2019.
PO#637439.
Attachments:
C.
AI -72896
Delta Area Watershed Development-Budget 360
1. Invoice No. 10715 in the amount of $15,300.00 from Quintanilla Headley & Associates pertaining to Contract No. HCDD1-18-063-12-04 On-Call Surveying Services for Edinburg Dry Bed Lake.
PO#638445
1. Invoice No. 10715 in the amount of $15,300.00 from Quintanilla Headley & Associates pertaining to Contract No. HCDD1-18-063-12-04 On-Call Surveying Services for Edinburg Dry Bed Lake.
PO#638445
Attachments:
D.
AI -72859
Pharr Mcallen Drain & South Flood Water Channel-Budget 133-365-020-007
1. Invoice No. 11327842 in the amount of $21,539.46 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. pertaining to Work Authorization No. 4-PS&E for professional engineering services for September 2019.
PO#628487.
1. Invoice No. 11327842 in the amount of $21,539.46 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. pertaining to Work Authorization No. 4-PS&E for professional engineering services for September 2019.
PO#628487.
Attachments:
6.
2018 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -72876
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications developed by project engineer, L&G Engineering, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -“Mission Lateral (Section 1) -2018 Bond Referendum Project #26” -RFB No. HCDD1-19-074-11-13, including the re-advertising of project in the event no Bid responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. (Audio Reference 2m:17s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 6.A
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Court proceeded to Open Forum
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 6.A
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Court proceeded to Open Forum
Attachments:
B.
AI -72862
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 2 reflecting Sixty-Six (66) additional construction calendar days, in connection with contract No. C-HCDD1-19-002-01-09 -Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 "Pharr-Mcallen Drain Improvements -2018 Bond Referendum Project #31" with Mor-Wil, LLC, as recommended by project manager, Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E., HCDD1 Engineer IV, and approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Mr. Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM., subject to compliance to HB1295.
Attachments:
C.
AI -72861
J08 Drain Project#11B-Budget 134-515
1. Invoice No. 2019681 in the amount of $17,025.59 from Tedsi Infrastructure Group pertaining Contract No. HCDD1-19-039-05-21 for professional engineering services for September 2019. PO#637724
Mile 9 N & FM 1015 Project#24-Budget 134-524
2. Invoice No. 00028907 in the amount of $77,226.37 from Halff Associates pertaining to Contract No. HCDD1-19-007-04-09 for engineering services through September 15, 2019. PO#637231
Southwest Weslaco Project#35-Budget 134-535
3. Invoice No. 18-G-1 in the amount of $90,881.85 from Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC pertaining to Contract No. HCDD1-19-022-04-09 engineering services from NTP through October 18, 2019.
PO#637227
1. Invoice No. 2019681 in the amount of $17,025.59 from Tedsi Infrastructure Group pertaining Contract No. HCDD1-19-039-05-21 for professional engineering services for September 2019. PO#637724
Mile 9 N & FM 1015 Project#24-Budget 134-524
2. Invoice No. 00028907 in the amount of $77,226.37 from Halff Associates pertaining to Contract No. HCDD1-19-007-04-09 for engineering services through September 15, 2019. PO#637231
Southwest Weslaco Project#35-Budget 134-535
3. Invoice No. 18-G-1 in the amount of $90,881.85 from Alpha Infrastructure Engineering, PLLC pertaining to Contract No. HCDD1-19-022-04-09 engineering services from NTP through October 18, 2019.
PO#637227
Attachments:
7.
General Fund:
A.
AI -72855
Raymondville Drain-Budget 130
1. Invoice No. U9444.103/812-22.01 in the amount of $62,000.00 from S&B Infrastructure pertaining Work Authorization No. 22-MDS Ph.2 GCM & Related Services through June 30, 2019. PO#637332
2. Invoice No. U9444.103/812-22.02 in the amount of $62,000.00 from S&B Infrastructure pertaining Work Authorization No. 22-MDS Ph.2 GCM & Related Services from July 1, 2019 through August 31, 2019. PO#637332
1. Invoice No. U9444.103/812-22.01 in the amount of $62,000.00 from S&B Infrastructure pertaining Work Authorization No. 22-MDS Ph.2 GCM & Related Services through June 30, 2019. PO#637332
2. Invoice No. U9444.103/812-22.02 in the amount of $62,000.00 from S&B Infrastructure pertaining Work Authorization No. 22-MDS Ph.2 GCM & Related Services from July 1, 2019 through August 31, 2019. PO#637332
Attachments:
B.
AI -72851
Thomas Mendez Ditch-Budget 110-010-465
1. Invoice No. 10720 in the amount of $2,500.00 from Quintanilla Headley & Associates pertaining Contract No. HCDD1-18-063-12-04 for professional field survey services. PO#638469
Pct.3 Phase 1 Drainage Study Site Specs-Budget 110-030-453
2. Invoice No. 50068 in the amount of $17,919.20 from B2Z Engineering pertaining Contract No. HCDD1-17-037-06-27 for professional engineering services for September 2019. PO#636034-19R
Peñitas Pump House-Budget 110-030-457
3. Invoice No. R028990 in the amount of $6,468.42 from Raba Kistner, Inc. pertaining to Contract No. HCDD1-18-052-09-25 CMT Services from June June 10, 2019 through July 13, 2019. PO#636974
1. Invoice No. 10720 in the amount of $2,500.00 from Quintanilla Headley & Associates pertaining Contract No. HCDD1-18-063-12-04 for professional field survey services. PO#638469
Pct.3 Phase 1 Drainage Study Site Specs-Budget 110-030-453
2. Invoice No. 50068 in the amount of $17,919.20 from B2Z Engineering pertaining Contract No. HCDD1-17-037-06-27 for professional engineering services for September 2019. PO#636034-19R
Peñitas Pump House-Budget 110-030-457
3. Invoice No. R028990 in the amount of $6,468.42 from Raba Kistner, Inc. pertaining to Contract No. HCDD1-18-052-09-25 CMT Services from June June 10, 2019 through July 13, 2019. PO#636974
Attachments:
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 22 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 22, 2019.
Signed this 22nd 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 22 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 22, 2019.
Signed this 22nd 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