REGULAR MEETING - July 28, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 28th day of July A.D., 2020, 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 DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE JOE M. FLORES HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
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 July 28, 2020 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:
1.
Roll Call (Audio Reference 01m:27s)
Commissioner Cantu called the meeting to order at 1:45 P.M.
All members of the court were present during the roll call, with the exception of Judge Richard Cortez.
Commissioner Cantu called the meeting to order at 1:45 P.M.
All members of the court were present during the roll call, with the exception of Judge Richard Cortez.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference 01m:59s)
Raul Sesin offered the prayer.
Raul Sesin offered the prayer.
3.
Open Forum (Audio Reference 03m:22s)
There were no Open Forum participants.
There were no Open Forum participants.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 03m:35s)
No Consent Agenda items were pulled for further discussion. The court proceeded to the approval of the Consent Agenda.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
No Consent Agenda items were pulled for further discussion. The court proceeded to the approval of the Consent Agenda.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
5.
General Operations:
A.
AI -76604
Discussion and update as it relates to Tropical Storm Hanna. (Audio Reference 04m:00s)
Raul Sesin, along with the court gave an overview of how the county is dealing with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hanna.
No action was taken on item 5.A.
Raul Sesin, along with the court gave an overview of how the county is dealing with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hanna.
No action was taken on item 5.A.
B.
AI -76531
Requesting approval to purchase the following vehicles from Silsbee Ford Inc. through the District's membership participation through GoodBuy Purchasing Cooperative Contract (No. 20-8F000). in the total amount of $302,001.50 including freight;
1. (7) ea 2020 Ford F-250- Regular Cab, 4X4, SRW
2. (3) ea 2020 Ford F-250-Crew Cab, 4x4, SRW (Audio Reference 18m:56s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 5.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1. (7) ea 2020 Ford F-250- Regular Cab, 4X4, SRW
2. (3) ea 2020 Ford F-250-Crew Cab, 4x4, SRW (Audio Reference 18m:56s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 5.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
C.
AI -76596
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. (Audio Reference 19m:42s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 5.C.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Presentation of scoring grid of firms graded through the District's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Engineers for the purpose of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors in connection with Professional Engineering Services for: "Raymondville Drain Restore Act Project" required for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1. (Audio Reference 20m:06s)
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.C.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
3.) Pursuant to the Boards approval, requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Services Agreement with the number one (1) ranked firm of: S&B Infrastructure, LTD for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for: "Raymondville Drain Restore Act Project" for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1. (Audio Reference 20m:35s)
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.C.3.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 5.C.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Presentation of scoring grid of firms graded through the District's "Pool" of pre-qualified Professional Engineers for the purpose of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors in connection with Professional Engineering Services for: "Raymondville Drain Restore Act Project" required for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1. (Audio Reference 20m:06s)
| (C-HCDD1-20-047-__-__) | ||
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK: |
| S&B Infrastructure, Ltd. | 97.50 | |
| Halff Associates, Inc. | 96.00 | |
| KCI Technologies | 95.50 |
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.C.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
3.) Pursuant to the Boards approval, requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Services Agreement with the number one (1) ranked firm of: S&B Infrastructure, LTD for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for: "Raymondville Drain Restore Act Project" for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1. (Audio Reference 20m:35s)
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.C.3.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -76561
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications for competitive sealed proposals (CSP) developed by project engineers, Guzman & Munoz Engineering and Surveying, Inc., and Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, HCDD1 General Manager, for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 - “Malone Drive & Pomelo Road -2018 Bond Referendum Project #18” -CSP No. HCDD1-20-043-08-19, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected, and project is still required. (Audio Reference 20m:58s)
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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
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: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -76562
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of plans and specifications for competitive sealed proposals (CSP) developed by project engineer, Guzman & Munoz Engineering and Surveying, Inc., for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 “Old La Blanca & Mile 10 N. -2018 Bond Referendum Project #28” - CSP No. HCDD1-20-044-08-19, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected, and project is still required. (Audio Reference 21m:30s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 6.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 6.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -76589
Acceptance and approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 6 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract with S & B Infrastructure, LTD, for the Design and Expansion of the Raymondville Drain Outfall System, to extend the termination date until August 31, 2020, pursuant to Article 8 of the contract. (Audio Reference 21m:58s)
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.C.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
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.C.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
AI -76602
1. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-055-08-13), with Javier Hinojosa Engineering, for the project: “Moorefield & Inspiration (Mile 5 Rd. thru Mile 6 Rd.)”, to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of August 1, 2021 (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 22m:40s)
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-055-08-13), with Javier Hinojosa Engineering, for the project: “Moorefield & Inspiration (Mile 5 Rd. thru Mile 6 Rd.)”, to reflect a revised period of service to end on August 1, 2021 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 23m:00s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 7.A.1 & 2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-055-08-13), with Javier Hinojosa Engineering, for the project: “Moorefield & Inspiration (Mile 5 Rd. thru Mile 6 Rd.)”, to reflect a revised period of service to end on August 1, 2021 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 23m:00s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 7.A.1 & 2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -76607
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-18-036-08-14), with Halff Associates, Inc., for the project: “Delta Region Water Management Project”, to reflect a Revised Exhibit "C"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of August 15, 2021 (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 23m:26s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 7.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The court proceeded to item 10 - Adjournment
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 7.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The court proceeded to item 10 - Adjournment
Attachments:
8.
Closed Session: (Audio Reference 23m:49s)
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 did not proceed into item 8 - Closed Session.
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 did not proceed into item 8 - Closed Session.
A.
Real Property (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.072)
Reference item 9.A.
Reference item 9.A.
B.
Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074)
Reference item 9.B.
Reference item 9.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 8.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 8.C.
9.
Open Session:
The court did not proceed into item 8 - Closed Session.
The court did not proceed into item 8 - Closed Session.
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition (Audio Reference 24m:25s)
No action was taken on item 9.A.
No action was taken on item 9.A.
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation (Audio Reference 24m:25s)
No action was taken on item 9.B.
No action was taken on item 9.B.
10.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 24m:44s)
Commissioner Cantu adjourned the meeting at 2:08 P.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioner Cantu adjourned the meeting at 2:08 P.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, JOE M. FLORES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 4 - 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 28th day of July, 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 July 28, 2020.
Signed this 29th day of July 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 28th day of July, 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 July 28, 2020.
Signed this 29th day of July 2020
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy