SPECIAL MEETING - February 16, 2021
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 16th 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 16, 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
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1.
Roll Call (Audio Reference 00m:48s)
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:48 A.M.
All members of the Board were present with the exception of Commissioner Torres who joined the meeting at a later time.
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:48 A.M.
All members of the Board were present with the exception of Commissioner Torres who joined the meeting at a later time.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference 01m:15s)
Raul Sesin offered the prayer.
Raul Sesin offered the prayer.
3.
Open Forum (Audio Reference 02m:46s)
There were no Open Forum Participants.
There were no Open Forum Participants.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 02m:54s)
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 -79623
Resolution honoring Claudette Guerrero (Audio Reference 03m:08s)
Commissioner Torres joined the meeting.
Jaime Salazar came before the Board to read the Resolution honoring Claudette Guerrero.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 5.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Commissioner Torres joined the meeting.
Jaime Salazar came before the Board to read the Resolution honoring Claudette Guerrero.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 5.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
B.
AI -79617
Discussion and possible action as it relates to Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Drainage Advisory Committee Appointees. (Audio Reference 06m:48s)
The Board took no action on item 5.B.
The Board took no action on item 5.B.
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
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3 3/4 Mile Rd & Schuerbach- Budget 502
1. Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $140,256.00 from Gonzalez Engineering & Management pertaining to construction contract No. HCDD1-20-040-09-08 for construction through January 31, 2021. Project Engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering PO#640791 (Audio Reference 08m:12s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 6.A.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Mile 10 N & Mile 1 W (La Mesa) - Budget 521
2. Invoice No. DD-13 in the amount of $153,181.80 from Hidalgo County Precinct 1 for 4th Quarter 2020 equipment use. (Audio Reference 08m:42s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 6.A.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
1. Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $140,256.00 from Gonzalez Engineering & Management pertaining to construction contract No. HCDD1-20-040-09-08 for construction through January 31, 2021. Project Engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering PO#640791 (Audio Reference 08m:12s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 6.A.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Mile 10 N & Mile 1 W (La Mesa) - Budget 521
2. Invoice No. DD-13 in the amount of $153,181.80 from Hidalgo County Precinct 1 for 4th Quarter 2020 equipment use. (Audio Reference 08m:42s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 6.A.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
General Fund:
A.
AI -79591
1. Requesting approval of final negotiated Professional Services Agreement with L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc., d/b/a L&G Engineering, as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for the project: “365 Roadway System Off-Site Drainage Improvements”. Approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on Agenda Item # 79406 (subject to Legal review); (Audio Reference 08m:52s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 7.A.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the Board's Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc., d/b/a L&G Engineering, requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $717,662.66, to provide Engineering Services for “365 Roadway System Off-Site Drainage Improvements”, subject to Legal review (Contract # C-HCDD1-21-009-02-16). (Audio Reference 09m:13s)
Raul Sesin stated for the record that this amount was reimbursable through the interlocal agreement the Drainage District has with the RMA.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 7.A.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 7.A.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the Board's Approval of the Professional Services Agreement with L & G Consulting Engineers, Inc., d/b/a L&G Engineering, requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $717,662.66, to provide Engineering Services for “365 Roadway System Off-Site Drainage Improvements”, subject to Legal review (Contract # C-HCDD1-21-009-02-16). (Audio Reference 09m:13s)
Raul Sesin stated for the record that this amount was reimbursable through the interlocal agreement the Drainage District has with the RMA.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 7.A.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -79611
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 3 (C-HCDD1-17-051-09-19), with B2Z Engineering, LLC., for the "Owner- In-site Support & Pre-Construction activities and in relation to the 2018 Drainage Bond Issuance," to reflect revised Exhibit D-Fee Proposal. (subject to Legal Review). (Audio Reference 09m:40s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 7.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 7.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -79571
Requesting acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 4 for the provision of Construction Materials Testing Services for: "P.S.J.A. Lateral Drain Ditch" in the amount of $ 6,779.74, 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 09m:59s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 7.C.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on item 7.C.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
Closed Session: (Audio Reference 10m:26s)
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)
The Board took no action 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)
The Board took no action on item 8.C.
9.
Open Session:
The Board did not proceed into Open Session.
The Board did not proceed into Open Session.
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
The Board took no action on item 9.A.
The Board took no action on item 9.A.
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
The Board took no action on item 9.B.
The Board took no action on item 9.B.
10.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 10m:33s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting at 9:58 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting at 9:58 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board 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 16th day of February, 2021
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Victoria Brewster, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on February 16, 2021.
Signed this 18th day of February 2021
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal Victoria Brewster, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners' Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 16th day of February, 2021
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Victoria Brewster, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners’ Court held on February 16, 2021.
Signed this 18th day of February 2021
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal Victoria Brewster, Deputy