SPECIAL MEETING - October 20, 2020
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 20th day of October 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 ELLIE TORRES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 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 October 20, 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:
In accordance with section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code, Governor Abbott has suspended various provisions that require government officials and members of the public to be physically present at a specified meeting location. As a result, all or some government officials may participate via videoconference. Additionally, members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: www.hidalgocounty.us/HClive
To participate in public comment, please call: (956) 292-7630 and you will be given further instruction and be provided with a toll free number at that time.
1.
Roll Call (Audio Reference 01m:38s)
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:45 A.M.
All members of the board were present during the roll call, with the exception of Commissioner Flores.
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:45 A.M.
All members of the board were present during the roll call, with the exception of Commissioner Flores.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference 02m:00s)
Raul Sesin offered the prayer.
Raul Sesin offered the prayer.
3.
Open Forum (Audio Reference 03m:12s)
There were no Open Forum participants.
There were no Open Forum participants.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 03m:20s)
The court moved to approve the Consent Agenda. No Consent Agenda items were pulled for further discussion.
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.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
The court moved to approve the Consent Agenda. No Consent Agenda items were pulled for further discussion.
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.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
5.
General Operations:
A.
AI -77781
1. Approval of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Investment Policy;
2. Approval of resolution for Texas Fixed Income Trust Investment Pools;
3. Approval of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Authorized Dealer list. (Audio Reference 03m:49s)
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, 2, & 3.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Approval of resolution for Texas Fixed Income Trust Investment Pools;
3. Approval of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Authorized Dealer list. (Audio Reference 03m:49s)
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, 2, & 3.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -77906
Requesting approval of Memorandum of Understanding by and between the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and the City of Pharr as it relates to the Texas Water Development Board Flood Infrastructure Fund for the South Pharr Regional Detention Facility and Drainage Improvement Project. (Pending final legal review) (Audio Reference 04m:40s)
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.B.
Vote: 4 - 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.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -77859
Requesting approval to purchase two (2) CAT D6T Dozers (used) through the District's membership with PCA awarded Contract No. OD-328-20 from Bluecat Rentals in the total amoun tof $580,035.42 (Audio Reference 05m:28s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item on item 5.C.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item on item 5.C.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
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1. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-015-04-23), with L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L&G Engineering, for the project: "Peñitas Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #30", to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of April 1, 2022 (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 05m:57s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 6.A.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-015-04-23), with L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L&G Engineering, for the project: " Peñitas Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #30", to reflect a revised period of service to end on April 1, 2022 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 06m:29s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 6.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 6.A.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-015-04-23), with L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc. dba L&G Engineering, for the project: " Peñitas Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #30", to reflect a revised period of service to end on April 1, 2022 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 06m:29s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 6.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -77871
1. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-042-08-13), with Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC., for the project: "Sunflower Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #36", to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of June 15, 2021 (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 06m:58s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 6.B.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-042-08-13), with Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC, for the project: "Sunflower Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #36", to reflect a revised period of service to end on June15, 2021 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 07m:24s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 6.B.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 6.B.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-042-08-13), with Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC, for the project: "Sunflower Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #36", to reflect a revised period of service to end on June15, 2021 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 07m:24s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 6.B.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -77892
Acceptance and approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 9 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract with S & B Infrastructure, LTD, for Phase II Master Drainage System -Design and Expansion of the Raymondville Drain Outfall System, to modify terms and conditions and to extend the termination date until October 31, 2023, pursuant to Article 8 of the contract. (subject to compliance to HB1295) (Audio Reference 07m:52s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 6.C.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 6.C.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
7.
TCEQ Raymondville Drain Project Phase 2:
A.
AI -77869
1). Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. (Audio Reference 08m:20s)
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 7.A.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
2). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "TCEQ Raymondville Drain Project Phase 2 -Construction Management Services".
(Audio Reference 08m:38s)
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 7.A.2, as ranked
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
3). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm B2Z Engineering, LLC, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "TCEQ Raymondville Drain Project Phase 2 -Construction Management Services". (Audio Reference 09m:15s)
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 7.A.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 7.A.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
2). Presentation of scoring grid ( for the purposes of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the firms graded and evaluated through the District's approved "Pool" of Engineering Firms for the provision of Professional Engineering Services for "TCEQ Raymondville Drain Project Phase 2 -Construction Management Services".
| FIRM NAME: | SCORE: | RANK |
| B2Z Engineering, LLC | 98 | |
| Halff Associates, Inc. | 97 | |
| KCI Technologies, Inc. | 95.67 |
(Audio Reference 08m:38s)
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 7.A.2, as ranked
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
3). Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm B2Z Engineering, LLC, for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for "TCEQ Raymondville Drain Project Phase 2 -Construction Management Services". (Audio Reference 09m:15s)
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 7.A.3.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
Closed Session: (Audio Reference 09m:38s)
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 board did not proceed into 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 board did not proceed into 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 board did not proceed into item 9 - Open Session.
The board did not proceed into item 9 - Open Session.
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
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
No action was taken on item 9.B.
No action was taken on item 9.B.
10.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 09m:44s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting at 9:55 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting at 9:55 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, 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 20th day of October, 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 October 20, 2020.
Signed this 21st day of October 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 20th day of October, 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 October 20, 2020.
Signed this 21st day of October 2020
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy