SPECIAL MEETING - April 13, 2021
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 13th day of April 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 EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE 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 April 13, 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 :37s)
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:47 A.M.
All members of the board were present during the roll call, with the exception of Commissioner Fuentes.
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:47 A.M.
All members of the board were present during the roll call, with the exception of Commissioner Fuentes.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference 01m:00s)
General Manager of Drainage District No.1, Raul Sesin offered the prayer.
General Manager of Drainage District No.1, Raul Sesin offered the prayer.
3.
Open Forum (Audio Reference 02m:20s)
There were no Open Forum participants.
There were no Open Forum participants.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 02m:30s)
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 -80366
Requesting approval of Resolution in Support of Funding Request from President Joe Biden's American Jobs Plan (Infrastructure Bill) by Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 for upgrades to the Hidalgo County Master Drainage System. (Audio Reference 03m:00s)
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 agenda item 5.A.
Vote: 4 - 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 agenda item 5.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
B.
AI -80362
Acceptance and approval of pre-qualified firms submitting "Statements of Qualifications" for the establishment of a "Pool" for engagement through statutory and local protocol (including but not limited to nomination, evaluation/grading/scoring, presentation to the Board for ranking, and authority for negotiations for final agreements, etc.) on an "As Needed Basis" per project by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, requiring said services as set forth in the Request for Qualifications packet No. HCDD1-21-013-04-07 for: "Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services -Pool", for a period of One (1) year effective April 16, 2021. (Audio Reference 03m:40s)
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 agenda item 5.B.
Vote: 4 - 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 agenda item 5.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -80355
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
Requesting approval to pay out of TWDB Reimbursement funds $166,758.93 to Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for construction of Segment 1 of the Raymondville Drain for the following pay periods:
Pay Period 1 from 12/21/2021 to 01/03/2021 in the amount of $24,019.42
Pay Period 2 from 01/04/2021 to 01/17/2021 in the amount of $84,854.73
Pay Period 4 from 02/01/2021 to 02/14/2021 in the amount of $57,884.78 (Audio Reference 04m:28s)
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.C.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Requesting approval to pay out of TWDB Reimbursement funds $166,758.93 to Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for construction of Segment 1 of the Raymondville Drain for the following pay periods:
Pay Period 1 from 12/21/2021 to 01/03/2021 in the amount of $24,019.42
Pay Period 2 from 01/04/2021 to 01/17/2021 in the amount of $84,854.73
Pay Period 4 from 02/01/2021 to 02/14/2021 in the amount of $57,884.78 (Audio Reference 04m:28s)
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.C.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
General Fund:
A.
AI -80339
Requesting approval to declare surplus for approximately 206,345 Cubic Yards of Fill Dirt located at South Main Drain Excavation Schematic (Between McColl Rd & Closner Rd) in Edinburg,Texas in as much as an attempt was made for the sale and removal through RFB No.: HCDD1-21-015-04-07 and as advertised for (2) two consecutive weeks, and No Bids were received. (Audio Reference 05m:27s)
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 agenda item 6.A.
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 agenda item 6.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -80376
1. Approval to create Admin Slot 44, Communications Specialist I, and set salary at G9, S1 (Audio Reference 05m: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 agenda item 6.B.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Approval of job description
3. Approval of budget amendment to fund item for remainder of 2021
4. Approval of revised salary schedule (Audio Reference 06m:42s)
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 agenda item 6.B.2 through 4.
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 agenda item 6.B.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Approval of job description
3. Approval of budget amendment to fund item for remainder of 2021
4. Approval of revised salary schedule (Audio Reference 06m:42s)
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 agenda item 6.B.2 through 4.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
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: (Audio Reference 07m:05s)
The board proceeded into Closed Session at 9:54 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to proceed into Closed Session.
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: (Audio Reference 07m:05s)
The board proceeded into Closed Session at 9:54 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to proceed into Closed Session.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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: (Audio Reference 08m:15s)
The board returned from Closed Session at 10:13 A.M, and proceeded to agenda item 9 - Adjournment.
The board returned from Closed Session at 10:13 A.M, and proceeded to agenda item 9 - Adjournment.
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 08m:21s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting at 10:13 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting at 10:13 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, 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 13th day of April, 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 April 13, 2021.
Signed this 13th day of April 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 13th day of April, 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 April 13, 2021.
Signed this 13th day of April 2021
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners’ Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy