SPECIAL MEETING - February 9, 2021
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 9th day of February A.D., 2021, 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 EVERARDO "EVER" 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 February 9, 2021 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.
1.
Roll Call (Audio Reference :46s)
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 01m:08s)
Jaime Salazar, with Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, offered the prayer.
Jaime Salazar, with Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, offered the prayer.
3.
Open Forum (Audio Reference 01m:56s)
There were no Open Forum participants.
There were no Open Forum participants.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 02m:05s)
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 -79467
Requesting approval of addendum to the Interlocal Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 16, previously approved on October 08, 2019; Agenda Item No. 72657. (Audio Reference 02m:27s)
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 agenda 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 agenda item 5.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
B.
AI -79474
Discussion and Approval by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 of Resolution recognizing the necessity of acquiring easements or rights of way or fee title in connection with the construction of the Mile 6 Outfall Project in Hidalgo County, Texas and authorizing the acquisition of said easements or rights of way or fee title described in the Resolution and exhibits thereto by condemnation(eminent domain)or otherwise. Single vote shall apply to all units of property described in said Resolution. (Audio Reference 03m:09s)
Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on agenda item 5.B.
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 agenda item 5.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action on agenda item 5.B.
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 agenda item 5.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -79478
Requesting approval of the final On-Call Professional Surveying Service Agreement (C-HCDD1-21-004-02-09) with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.,for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 projects, and subject to Legal Review. [as approved for negotiations by HCDD1 BOD on 01/12/21] (Audio Reference 03m:54s)
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 agenda item 5.C.
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 agenda item 5.C.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
D.
AI -79485
Requesting approval of the final On-Call Professional Surveying Service Agreement (C-HCDD1-21-005-02-09) with SAMES, Inc.,for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 projects, and subject to Legal Review. [as approved for negotiations by HCDD1 BOD on 01/12/21] (Audio Reference 04m:19s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.D.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.D.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
E.
AI -79471
Fund 130:
Requesting approval to pay out of TWDB Reimbursement Funds $67,693.50 to Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for construction of Segment 1 of the Raymondville Drain for the following pay periods:
Pay Period 11 from 04/27/2020 to 05/10/2020 in the amount of $16,967.55
Pay Period 12 from 05/11/2020 to 05/24/2020 in the amount of $50,725.95 (Audio Reference 04m:43s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.E.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Requesting approval to pay out of TWDB Reimbursement Funds $67,693.50 to Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for construction of Segment 1 of the Raymondville Drain for the following pay periods:
Pay Period 11 from 04/27/2020 to 05/10/2020 in the amount of $16,967.55
Pay Period 12 from 05/11/2020 to 05/24/2020 in the amount of $50,725.95 (Audio Reference 04m:43s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.E.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -79517
Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 6 for the provision of "Ongoing Owner-Insite Support & Pre-Construction Activities in relation to the 2018 Drainage Bond Issuance" in the amount of $59,980.58, through awarded On-Call Professional Engineering Agreement No. C-HCDD1-17-051-09-19, with B2Z Engineering, LLC. (Subject to Legal Review) (Audio Reference 05m:17s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -79513
PD Lateral - Budget 529
Approval to issue payment on Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $158,909.95 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-029-06-23. Project Engineer: Izaguirre Engineering, PO#640212 (Audio Reference 05m:59s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Approval to issue payment on Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $158,909.95 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-029-06-23. Project Engineer: Izaguirre Engineering, PO#640212 (Audio Reference 05m:59s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
General Fund:
A.
AI -79475
Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 4 for the provision of Construction Materials Testing Services for the project: "Ditch 47 & Ditch 350 Improvements" in the amount of $ 28,505.68, 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 06m:22s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.A.
Vote: 5 - 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 agenda item 7.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -79505
1. Requesting approval of the following personnel actions under M&O:
A. Delete slot 120 Truck Driver III G8, S2
B. Create slot 120 Fuel Service Truck Technician and set salary at G10,S1
C. Create slot 12 Construction Inspector III and set salary at G11, S1
D. Reclassify slot 78 Equipment Operator II to reflect G8, S1 (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 agenda item 7.B.1.A through D.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of the following personnel actions under Administration:
A. Delete Slot 12 Engineer In Training G14,S2
B. Delete Slot 38 Right of Way Agent G15,S1
C. Create Slot 12 Hydrology & Hydraulics Graduate Engineer and set salary at G16,2 (Audio Reference 08m:14s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.B.2.A through C.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
3. Requesting approval of Budget Amendment to reflect personnel actions (Audio Reference 09m:28s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.B.3.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
4. Requesting approval of revised salary schedule (Audio Reference 09m:41s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.B.4.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
A. Delete slot 120 Truck Driver III G8, S2
B. Create slot 120 Fuel Service Truck Technician and set salary at G10,S1
C. Create slot 12 Construction Inspector III and set salary at G11, S1
D. Reclassify slot 78 Equipment Operator II to reflect G8, S1 (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 agenda item 7.B.1.A through D.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of the following personnel actions under Administration:
A. Delete Slot 12 Engineer In Training G14,S2
B. Delete Slot 38 Right of Way Agent G15,S1
C. Create Slot 12 Hydrology & Hydraulics Graduate Engineer and set salary at G16,2 (Audio Reference 08m:14s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.B.2.A through C.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
3. Requesting approval of Budget Amendment to reflect personnel actions (Audio Reference 09m:28s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.B.3.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
4. Requesting approval of revised salary schedule (Audio Reference 09m:41s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.B.4.
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 09m:50s)
The board did not proceed into Closed Session, and continued to agenda item 10 - Adjournment.
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 09m:50s)
The board did not proceed into Closed Session, and continued to agenda item 10 - Adjournment.
A.
Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072)
Reference agenda item 9.A.
Reference agenda item 9.A.
B.
Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074)
Reference agenda item 9.B.
Reference agenda 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 agenda 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 agenda item 8.C.
9.
Open Session:
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
No action was taken on agenda item 9.A.
No action was taken on agenda item 9.A.
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
No action was taken on agenda item 9.B.
No action was taken on agenda item 9.B.
10.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 09m:54s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting at 9:57 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting at 9:57 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, 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 9th day of February, 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 February 09, 2021.
Signed this 9th day of February 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 9th day of February, 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 February 09, 2021.
Signed this 9th day of February 2021
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy