REGULAR MEETING - November 26, 2019
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 26th day of November 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 JOE M. FLORES HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 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 November 26, 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:
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Drainage District #1 Board has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 4.A to be pulled for discussion.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
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2.
Intradept. (line item) transfers:
A.
AI -73399
A. Approval of Line Item Transfers through Salary Sweep out of District's General Fund Administration Budget 003
B. Approval of Line Item Transfers through Salary Sweep out of District's General Fund M&O Budget 006
B. Approval of Line Item Transfers through Salary Sweep out of District's General Fund M&O Budget 006
3.
Approval of Permits:
A.
AI -73405
Utility Permit-
Las Majadas Wind Farm, LLC propose to install a (1) 35.5kV Collection Bore Crossing line on Share #14- Lot Tract 7-Property #204549 of San Juan De Carricitos Grant- Willacy County, TX crossing HCDD1's Main Floodwater Channel.
Las Majadas Wind Farm, LLC propose to install a (1) 35.5kV Collection Bore Crossing line on Share #14- Lot Tract 7-Property #204549 of San Juan De Carricitos Grant- Willacy County, TX crossing HCDD1's Main Floodwater Channel.
Attachments:
B.
AI -73410
Utility Permit-
Las Majadas Wind Farm, LLC propose to install a (1) 35.5kV Collection Bore Crossing line on Share #25- Lot D- Property # 18471 of San Juan De Carricitos Grant- Willacy County, TX crossing HCDD1's Main Floodwater Channel.
Las Majadas Wind Farm, LLC propose to install a (1) 35.5kV Collection Bore Crossing line on Share #25- Lot D- Property # 18471 of San Juan De Carricitos Grant- Willacy County, TX crossing HCDD1's Main Floodwater Channel.
Attachments:
C.
AI -73406
Utility Permit-
Las Majadas Wind Farm, LLC propose to install a (1) 35.5kV Collection Bore Crossing line on Share #25- Sec J, Lot 3- Property # 36598 of San Juan De Carricitos Grant- Willacy County, TX crossing HCDD1's Main Floodwater Channel.
Las Majadas Wind Farm, LLC propose to install a (1) 35.5kV Collection Bore Crossing line on Share #25- Sec J, Lot 3- Property # 36598 of San Juan De Carricitos Grant- Willacy County, TX crossing HCDD1's Main Floodwater Channel.
Attachments:
D.
AI -73402
Discharge Permit-
Melden & Hunt, Inc.- James Court Subdivision
Melden & Hunt, Inc.- James Court Subdivision
Attachments:
E.
AI -73403
Discharge Permit-
Melden & Hunt, Inc.- James Court Subdivision (Outfall BB)
Melden & Hunt, Inc.- James Court Subdivision (Outfall BB)
Attachments:
F.
AI -73404
Discharge Permit
Perez Consulting Engineers for City of Edinburg- Stadium and Dawson Drive Drainage Improvements
Perez Consulting Engineers for City of Edinburg- Stadium and Dawson Drive Drainage Improvements
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4.
General Operations:
A.
AI -73330
Approval to exercise the District's option to renew/extend the contract for "Financial Advisory Services" with Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc., for the Second of 2 additional one (1) year extension options, under the same, rates, terms, and conditions as stated in the agreement number C-HCDD1-15-011-12-08, effective from December 8, 2019 through December 7, 2020. (Audio Reference 2m:49s)
Judge Cortez stated that he would like to see the contracts consistent with one another. He also stated that the charges were different and some retainers were eliminated.
Raul Sesin then recommended that the extension be granted subject to negotiation.
The Legal Advisor did clarify subject to allow the administration to negotiate terms consistent with the county approving the extension on these terms.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 4.A. subject to negotiation of terms.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Court proceeded to Item 5.A. on the Regular Drainage District Agenda.
Judge Cortez stated that he would like to see the contracts consistent with one another. He also stated that the charges were different and some retainers were eliminated.
Raul Sesin then recommended that the extension be granted subject to negotiation.
The Legal Advisor did clarify subject to allow the administration to negotiate terms consistent with the county approving the extension on these terms.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Item 4.A. subject to negotiation of terms.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Court proceeded to Item 5.A. on the Regular Drainage District Agenda.
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5.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
AI -73364
Pharr Mcallen Drain & South Flood Water Channel-Budget 365-020-007
1. Invoice No. 11327704 in the amount of $43,078.92 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. pertaining to Work Authorization No. 4-for PS&E on the South Pharr/Las Milpas South Floodwater Channel for engineering services for the month of July 2019.
PO#628487-19RR
1. Invoice No. 11327704 in the amount of $43,078.92 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. pertaining to Work Authorization No. 4-for PS&E on the South Pharr/Las Milpas South Floodwater Channel for engineering services for the month of July 2019.
PO#628487-19RR
Attachments:
B.
AI -73354
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 2 reflecting Six (6) additional construction calendar days, in connection with the contract No. C-HCDD1-19-054-07-30 -Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 "Willacy County Relief Channel Overflow Structure Improvements" with RDH Site and Concrete, LLC, as recommended by project engineer 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.
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C.
AI -73356
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 2, reflecting ninety-seven (97) additional construction calendar days, in connection with contract No. C-HCDD1-19-036-05-07 -Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 "Iowa Road Drainage Improvements Project" with Castle Enterprises, LLC, as recommended by project engineer, Jose Noe Salvidar, P.E., HCDD1 Engineer IV, and approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Mr. Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM. (subject to compliance with HB1295).
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D.
AI -73383
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No. 4, in connection with the project -"Jackson Drain Improvements", reflecting addition and reduction of line items with no increase in the contract amount, and additional Twenty-six (26) construction calendar days to contract No. C-HCDD1-18-048-09-25, with Castle Enterprises, LLC, as recommended by project engineer: Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E., HCDD1 Engineer IV, and approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM (subject to compliance with HB1295).
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6.
2018 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -73284
Highway 281 & FM 88-Project#14
1. Invoice No. 564-02 in the amount of $26,701.33 from Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc. pertaining to Contract No. HCDD1-19-020-04-23 for engineering services for the period through September 17, 2019. PO#637391
Mission-Mcallen Rado Alternate Pct.2-Project#25
2.Invoice No. 50071 in the amount of $48,529.01 from B2Z Engineering pertaining to Contract No. HCDD1-19-010-03-26 for engineering services for the period of October 2019. PO#637187
Monte Cristo Rd & Conway Rd-Project#27
3. Invoice No.l 50072 in the amount of $25,192.27 from B2Z Engineering pertaining to Contract No. HCDD1-19-014-03-26 for engineering services for the period of October 2019. PO#637188
1. Invoice No. 564-02 in the amount of $26,701.33 from Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc. pertaining to Contract No. HCDD1-19-020-04-23 for engineering services for the period through September 17, 2019. PO#637391
Mission-Mcallen Rado Alternate Pct.2-Project#25
2.Invoice No. 50071 in the amount of $48,529.01 from B2Z Engineering pertaining to Contract No. HCDD1-19-010-03-26 for engineering services for the period of October 2019. PO#637187
Monte Cristo Rd & Conway Rd-Project#27
3. Invoice No.l 50072 in the amount of $25,192.27 from B2Z Engineering pertaining to Contract No. HCDD1-19-014-03-26 for engineering services for the period of October 2019. PO#637188
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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 26th day of November, 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 Novemeber 26, 2019.
Signed this 26th day of November 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 26th day of November, 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 Novemeber 26, 2019.
Signed this 26th day of November 2019
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy