SPECIAL MEETING - September 1, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 1st day of September 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 September 1, 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:44s)
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:48 A.M.
All members of the board were present during the roll call.
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:48 A.M.
All members of the board were present during the roll call.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference 02m:02s)
Raul Sesin offered the prayer.
Raul Sesin offered the prayer.
3.
Open Forum (Audio Reference 03m:06s)
There were no Open Forum participants.
There were no Open Forum participants.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 03m:45s)
Raul Sesin requested to pull Consent Agenda item 2.A.2 to correct the stated amount.
The court proceeded to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Consent Agenda item 2.A.2
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 2.A.2
Raul Sesin requested to pull Consent Agenda item 2.A.2 to correct the stated amount.
The court proceeded to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Consent Agenda item 2.A.2
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The court proceeded to Consent Agenda item 2.A.2
5.
General Operations:
A.
AI -77117
Requesting approval to declare surplus for approximately 491,137 Cubic Yards of Fill Dirt located at "Located between Texas Blvd. and Pomelo Rd. on the north side of Military Hwy. U.S. 281 in as much as an attempt was made for the sale and removal through RFB No.: HCDD1-20-048-08-26, advertised for (2) weeks, and No Bids were received. (Audio Reference 05m:04s)
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.
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.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -77119
Approval to issue payment on the following item proceeding review & compliance of contract terms and conditions:
Mission Lateral Budget 526
1. Application for Payment No.2 in the amount of $331,245.00- Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1--19-074-11-26 Project Engineer: L&G Consulting Engineering PO#639234 (Audio Reference 06m:22s)
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
Mission Lateral Budget 526
1. Application for Payment No.2 in the amount of $331,245.00- Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1--19-074-11-26 Project Engineer: L&G Consulting Engineering PO#639234 (Audio Reference 06m:22s)
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
Attachments:
B.
AI -77139
1. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-041-05-21), with Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates, Inc., for the project: "J-08 Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #15-B", to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of June 30, 2021 (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-041-05-21), with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc., for the project: "J-08 Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #15-B", to reflect a revised period of service to end on June 30, 2021 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 06m:53s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on items 6.B.1 & 6.B.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-041-05-21), with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc., for the project: "J-08 Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #15-B", to reflect a revised period of service to end on June 30, 2021 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 06m:53s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on items 6.B.1 & 6.B.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
C.
AI -77155
Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 for the provision of Construction Materials Testing Services for: "Old La Blanca & Mile 10 N. -2018 Bond Referendum Project #28" in the amount of $ 25,759.21 , through awarded Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-019-03-10, with Raba Kistner, Inc., for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -On Call Professional Construction Materials Testing Services" (Subject to Legal Review). (Audio Reference 08m:00s)
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: 5 - 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: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
D.
AI -77158
Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 for the provision of Construction Materials Testing Services for: "Malone Drive and Pomelo Road -2018 Bond Referendum Project #18" in the amount of $26,858.98, through awarded Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-019-03-10, with Raba Kistner, Inc., for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -On Call Professional Construction Materials Testing Services" (Subject to Legal Review). (Audio Reference 08m:30s)
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.D.
Vote: 5 - 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.D.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
E.
AI -77164
Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 2 for the provision of Construction Materials Testing Services for: "Mission Lateral (Section II) -2018 Bond Referendum Project #26" in the amount of $ 94,804.65, through awarded Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-027-05-19, with B2Z Engineering, LLC., for "Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 -On Call Professional Construction Materials Testing Services" (Subject to Legal Review). (Audio Reference 08m:58s)
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 6.E.
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 6.E.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
F.
AI -77169
1. Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the graded and evaluated firms submitting responses to the CSP No. HCDD1-20-041-08-12 “Sunflower Drain- 2018 Bond Referendum Project #36” (Audio Reference 09m:27s)
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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.F.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Construction Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of: _Mor-Wil, LLC_, for the provision construction services for: “Sunflower Drain- 2018 Bond Referendum Project #36” (Audio Reference 10m:18s)
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.F.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
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| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK |
| Mor-Wil, LLC | 94.33 | |
| Castle Enterprises, LLC | 80.69 | |
| Jimenez Engineering Solutions dba International Consulting Engineers (ICE) | 76.84 | |
| Clore Equipment, LLC | 74.28 | |
| Rigney Construction, LLC | 73.21 | |
| IOC Company, Inc. | 65.09 | |
| Jimmy Closner & Sons Construction Co., Inc. | 74.57 |
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.F.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Construction Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of: _Mor-Wil, LLC_, for the provision construction services for: “Sunflower Drain- 2018 Bond Referendum Project #36” (Audio Reference 10m:18s)
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.F.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
A.
AI -77156
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 2-7 as it relates to Project 2 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - 3 3/4 Mile Rd. & Shuerbach Rd. project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, subject to final legal review. (Audio Reference 10m:40s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 7.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 7.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
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: (Audio Reference 11m:02s)
Commissioner Torres stepped away from the meeting.
The court proceeded into Closed Session at 9:57 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 to proceed into Closed Session.
Vote: 4 - 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: (Audio Reference 11m:02s)
Commissioner Torres stepped away from the meeting.
The court proceeded into Closed Session at 9:57 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 to proceed into Closed Session.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
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: (Audio Reference 11m:27s)
The court returned from Closed Session at 10:03 A.M.
All members of the board returned from Closed Session.
The court returned from Closed Session at 10:03 A.M.
All members of the board returned from Closed Session.
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition (Audio Reference 11m:32s)
Legal Counselor, Ivan Perez, recommended approval for the administration to proceed as directed, as discussed in Closed Session, in regards to the real estate matter.
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 recommended by Legal Counselor, Ivan Perez, on item 9.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Legal Counselor, Ivan Perez, recommended approval for the administration to proceed as directed, as discussed in Closed Session, in regards to the real estate matter.
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 recommended by Legal Counselor, Ivan Perez, on item 9.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
No action was taken on item 9.B.
No action was taken on item 9.B.
10.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 11m:55s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting at 10:03 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting at 10:03 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, 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 1st day of September, 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 September 1, 2020.
Signed this 1st day of September 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 1st day of September, 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 September 1, 2020.
Signed this 1st day of September 2020
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy