SPECIAL MEETING - May 26, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 26th day of May A.D., 2020, 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 May 26, 2020 9:45 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 (Audio Reference 01m:30s)
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:47 A.M.
All members of the court were present during the roll call.
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:47 A.M.
All members of the court were present during the roll call.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference 02m:00s)
Jaime Salazar offered the prayer.
Jaime Salazar offered the prayer.
3.
Open Forum (Audio Reference 02m:44s)
There were no Open Forum participants.
There was not a Consent Agenda for this Drainage District meeting.
The court continued to item 4.A.
There were no Open Forum participants.
There was not a Consent Agenda for this Drainage District meeting.
The court continued to item 4.A.
4.
General Operations:
A.
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Discussion and update as it relates to the Texas Water Development Board Flood Infrastructure Fund Abridged Application. (Audio Reference 02m:59s)
Raul Sesin updated the board that the administration will proceed with one application for $30 million in grant funds, with anticipation of receiving $9 million or more for Hidalgo County Drainage District projects. He further stated that the goal was to finalize the application this week of May 25th - 29th of 2020. If Hidalgo County is chosen as a recipient, the funds will be available in the beginning of 2021 once all documentation is submitted.
No action was taken on item 4.A.
Raul Sesin updated the board that the administration will proceed with one application for $30 million in grant funds, with anticipation of receiving $9 million or more for Hidalgo County Drainage District projects. He further stated that the goal was to finalize the application this week of May 25th - 29th of 2020. If Hidalgo County is chosen as a recipient, the funds will be available in the beginning of 2021 once all documentation is submitted.
No action was taken on item 4.A.
B.
AI -75677
Requesting approval to accept a check from TML in amount of $17,065.02 for Claim No. PR-84157 as it relates to the June 2018 rain event. (Audio Reference 06m:12s)
Raul Sesin informed the court that these were funds that were being reimbursed for equipment and material that were expended during the June 2018 rain event. Sesin also stated that the administration is working with TML towards recuperating more possible funds.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 4.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Raul Sesin informed the court that these were funds that were being reimbursed for equipment and material that were expended during the June 2018 rain event. Sesin also stated that the administration is working with TML towards recuperating more possible funds.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 4.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -75688
Requesting approval to assign 24 hour possession of District vehicles to District Maintenance & Operations Director, Assistant Directors and Supervisors during the 2020 Hurricane Season. (Audio Reference 07m:17s)
Raul Sesin stated that the supervisors/directors have been taking their county vehicles home in order to perform site evaluations with the recent rain fall, and to be prepared in case of a flooding event during the hurricane season.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 4.C.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Raul Sesin stated that the supervisors/directors have been taking their county vehicles home in order to perform site evaluations with the recent rain fall, and to be prepared in case of a flooding event during the hurricane season.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 4.C.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
5.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
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Requesting authority to advertise and approval of Request for Proposals procurement packet (i.e., legal notice,requirements, scope of services, evaluation criteria etc.,) as attached hereto for: ''Archeological Surveying Services -2018 Bond Referendum Projects'', RFP No. HCDD1-20-028-06-17 (subject legal review), including the re-advertisement of project in the event proposals are rejected or no responses are received & services are still required. (Audio Reference 08m:19s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 5.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 5.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
Closed Session: (Audio Reference 09m:20s)
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following:
The court recessed into Closed Session at 9:54 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to proceed into Closed Session.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following:
The court recessed into Closed Session at 9:54 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to proceed into Closed Session.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
A.
Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072)
Reference 7.A.
Reference 7.A.
B.
Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074)
Reference 7.B.
Reference 7.B.
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 on item 6.C.
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 on item 6.C.
7.
Open Session: (Audio Reference 10m:19s)
The court reconvened from Closed Session at 10:10 A.M and proceeded to item 7.A.
The court reconvened from Closed Session at 10:10 A.M and proceeded to item 7.A.
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition (Audio Reference 10m:23s)
Legal Counsel, Ivan Perez requested that the court approve a motion to authorize legal counsel as discussed in Closed Session.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval as stated above by Legal Counsel, Ivan Perez.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Legal Counsel, Ivan Perez requested that the court approve a motion to authorize legal counsel as discussed in Closed Session.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval as stated above by Legal Counsel, Ivan Perez.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation (Audio Reference 10m:23s)
Legal Counsel, Ivan Perez requested that the court approve a motion to authorize legal counsel as discussed in Closed Session.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval as stated above by Legal Counsel, Ivan Perez.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Legal Counsel, Ivan Perez requested that the court approve a motion to authorize legal counsel as discussed in Closed Session.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval as stated above by Legal Counsel, Ivan Perez.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
8.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 10m:56s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting at 10:11 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting at 10:11 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
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 26th day of May, 2020
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 May 26, 2020.
Signed this 26th day of May 2020
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 May, 2020
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 May 26, 2020.
Signed this 26th day of May 2020
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy