BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 10th day of November 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 November 10, 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 video conference. 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.
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:46 A.M.
All members of the board were present during the roll call, with the exception of Commissioner Flores.
Raul Sesin offered the prayer.
There were no Open Forum participants.
The court proceeded to approve the Consent Agenda. No Consent Agenda items were pulled for further discussion.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Operations Manager for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, Jaime Salazar, gave an overview of how Hidalgo County has been selected to serve as the Planning Group Sponsor of the Texas Water Development Board's Region 15 Lower Rio Grande Flood Planning Group, and the county's involvement to better the Lower Rio Grande Valley's flood plan.
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 5.A.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Discussion, consideration, and possible action authorizing HCDD1 to apply for grant funds and enter into a contract with the TWDB on behalf of the Texas Water Development Board’s Region 15 Lower Rio Grande Flood Planning Group. (Audio Reference 06m:12s)
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 5.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
3. Discussion, consideration, and possible action authorizing HCDD1 to submit application(s) for grant funding under FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program and authorization for General Manager Raul E. Sesin, P.E., C.F.M., to execute all necessary paperwork to submit grant application(s). (Audio Reference 06m:36s)
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 5.A.3.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
4. Discussion, consideration, and possible action authorizing Board Member Ellie Torres (to serve as First Proxy) and Mr. Saul Garcia (to serve as Second Proxy) of Board Member David Fuentes in the the Texas Water Development Board’s Region 15 Lower Rio Grande Flood Planning Group. (Audio Reference 06m:59s)
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.A.4.
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 5.B.
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 5.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.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Mission Lateral Budget 526
1. Application for Payment No.3 in the amount of $408,127.50-Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1--19-074-11-26 Project Engineer: L&G Consulting Engineering PO#639234-R (Audio Reference 08m:43s)
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
J09 Ph.4-Budget 300
1. Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $189,164.52 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-19-077-12-03 Hidalgo County Precinct No. 4-J09 Phase IV Rural Drainage Development. Project Engineer: Jose N. Saldivar, P.E.-HCDD1 PO#639205 (Audio Reference 09m:08s)
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.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Las Milpas-Hidalgo Park Estates-Budget 006-020-470
1. Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $150,949.52 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. 20-021-06-23 Las Milpas -Hidalgo Park Estates. Project Engineer: Jose N. Saldivar, P.E. PO#640295. (Audio Reference 09m:39s)
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 8.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 8.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 8.C.
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 9.A.
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 10.A.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the Board's Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with S&B Infrastructure, LTD, requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $500,415.83, to provide Engineering Services for “TCEQ -Raymondville Drain Project Phase 2 (Restore Act Project)”, subject to Legal review (Contract # C-HCDD1-20-047-11-10). (Audio Reference 12m:02s)
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 10.A.2.
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 10.B.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 for the provision of Professional Construction Management Services for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, "TCEQ -Raymondville Drain Project Phase 2 (Restore Act)" in the amount of $168,919.96, through awarded Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-066-11-10, with B2Z Engineering, LLC. (Audio Reference 13m:02s)
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 10.B.2.
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:
The court did not proceed into item 11 - Closed Session.
Reference item 12.A.
Reference item 12.B.
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 11.C.
No action was taken on item 12.A.
No action was taken on item 12.B.
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting at 9:59 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 adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 10th day of November, 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 November 10, 2020.
Signed this 10th day of November 2020
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy
