REGULAR MEETING - January 26, 2021
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 26th day of January A.D., 2021, 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 RICHARD F. CORTEZ HONORABLE DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE EVERARDO VILLARREAL 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 January 26, 2021 1:45 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:
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.
1.
Roll Call (Audio Reference :50s)
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 1:46 P.M.
All members of the board were present during the roll call.
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 1:46 P.M.
All members of the board were present during the roll call.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference 01m:14s)
Hidalgo County Drainage Districts' Operations Manager, Jaime Salazar, offered the prayer.
Hidalgo County Drainage Districts' Operations Manager, Jaime Salazar, offered the prayer.
3.
Open Forum (Audio Reference 03m:05s)
The participant did not address the board, until after agenda item 6.D. (Audio Reference 09m:22s)
Open Forum participant and Owner of First Prodigy Right of Way Services, Linda Falcon, addressed the board in reference to providing right of way services.
No action was taken on item 3.
The board proceeded to item 9 - Adjournment. (Audio Reference 13m:10s)
The participant did not address the board, until after agenda item 6.D. (Audio Reference 09m:22s)
Open Forum participant and Owner of First Prodigy Right of Way Services, Linda Falcon, addressed the board in reference to providing right of way services.
No action was taken on item 3.
The board proceeded to item 9 - Adjournment. (Audio Reference 13m:10s)
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 03m:20s)
The board proceeded to the approval of the Consent Agenda.
The board proceeded to the approval of the Consent Agenda.
5.
General Operations:
A.
AI -79300
Requesting approval for the destruction of salvaged HCDD1 uniforms in the interest of safety and security against possible misuse of said items, since they contain HCDD1 logo. (Audio Reference 03m:43s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 5.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 5.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
B.
AI -79301
Requesting approval to submit an application for the FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program and approval for Hidalgo County Drainage District General Manager to execute application and any subsequent forms. (Audio Reference 04m:06s)
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.B.
Vote: 5 - 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 5.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
C.
AI -79277
Requesting approval to pay out of TWDB Reimbursement Funds $248,395.68 to Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for construction of Segment 1 of the Raymondville Drain for the payperiods as follow:
Pay Period 3 from 01/06/2020 to 01/19/2020 in the amount of $60,051.93
Pay Period 4 from 01/20/2020 to 02/02/2020 in the amount of $46,691.07
Pay Period 26 from 11/23/2020 to 12/06/2020 in the amount of $60,019.33
Pay Period 27 from 12/07,2020 to 12/20/2020 in the amount of $81,633.35 (Audio Reference 04m:30s)
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 5.C.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Pay Period 3 from 01/06/2020 to 01/19/2020 in the amount of $60,051.93
Pay Period 4 from 01/20/2020 to 02/02/2020 in the amount of $46,691.07
Pay Period 26 from 11/23/2020 to 12/06/2020 in the amount of $60,019.33
Pay Period 27 from 12/07,2020 to 12/20/2020 in the amount of $81,633.35 (Audio Reference 04m:30s)
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 5.C.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -79257
1. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-011-04-23), with L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc., dba L&G Engineering, for the project: "South Lateral Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #34", to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of February 1, 2023 (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 05m:23s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 6.A.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-011-04-23), with L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc., dba L&G Engineering, for the project: "South Lateral Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #34", to reflect a revised period of service to end on February 1, 2023 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 05m:55s)
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.A.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 6.A.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-011-04-23), with L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc., dba L&G Engineering, for the project: "South Lateral Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #34", to reflect a revised period of service to end on February 1, 2023 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 05m:55s)
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.A.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -79258
1. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-023-04-23), with CSJ Group, for the project: "Mile 11 N & Texas Boulevard -2018 Bond Referendum Project #23", to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of February 28, 2024 (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295).(Audio Reference 06m:26s)
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: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-023-04-23), with CSJ Group, for the project: "Mile 11 N & Texas Boulevard -2018 Bond Referendum Project #23", to reflect a revised period of service to end on February 28, 2024 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 06m:57s)
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: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
For the record, Operations Manager, Jaime Salazar, confirmed that the approval was for a Supplemental Agreement No.1.
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: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-023-04-23), with CSJ Group, for the project: "Mile 11 N & Texas Boulevard -2018 Bond Referendum Project #23", to reflect a revised period of service to end on February 28, 2024 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 06m:57s)
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: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
For the record, Operations Manager, Jaime Salazar, confirmed that the approval was for a Supplemental Agreement No.1.
Attachments:
C.
AI -79283
Approval to issue payment on the following items proceeding review & compliance of contract terms & conditions:
2018 Bond Referendum: Budget 502 3 3/4 Mile Rd. & Schuerbach Rd
1. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $126,618.53 from Gonzalez Engineering & Management, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-20-040-09-08 3 3/4 Mile Rd & Schuerbach Rd Project Engineer: Javier Hinojosa, P.E.- PO#640791 (Audio Reference 07m:37s)
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2018 Bond Referendum: Budget 502 3 3/4 Mile Rd. & Schuerbach Rd
1. Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $126,618.53 from Gonzalez Engineering & Management, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-20-040-09-08 3 3/4 Mile Rd & Schuerbach Rd Project Engineer: Javier Hinojosa, P.E.- PO#640791 (Audio Reference 07m:37s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, 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 -79308
Budget 526-Mission Lateral Section II
1. Payment Application No. 2 in the amount of $324,000.00 from H&R Lease Services, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-20-042-09-08 Mission Lateral Section II. Project Engineer: L&G Engineering PO#640759. (Audio Reference 08m:07s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 6.D.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
The board proceeded back to item 3 - Open Form (Audio Reference 09m:22s)
1. Payment Application No. 2 in the amount of $324,000.00 from H&R Lease Services, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. HCDD1-20-042-09-08 Mission Lateral Section II. Project Engineer: L&G Engineering PO#640759. (Audio Reference 08m:07s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 6.D.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
The board proceeded back to item 3 - Open Form (Audio Reference 09m:22s)
Attachments:
7.
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.
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 agenda item 8.A.
Reference agenda item 8.A.
B.
Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074)
Reference agenda item 8.B.
Reference agenda item 8.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 agenda item 7.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 agenda item 7.C.
8.
Open Session:
The board did not proceed to any agenda items under Open Session.
The board did not proceed to any agenda items under Open Session.
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
No action was taken on agenda item 8.A.
No action was taken on agenda item 8.A.
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
No action was taken on agenda item 8.B.
No action was taken on agenda item 8.B.
9.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 13m:10s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting at 1:58 P.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: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting at 1:58 P.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: 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 January, 2021
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 January 26, 2021.
Signed this 27th day of January 2021
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 January, 2021
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 January 26, 2021.
Signed this 27th day of January 2021
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy