BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 18th day of May A.D., 2021, there was begun and held a SPECIAL MEETING of the Honorable Board of Directors 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 May 18, 2021 9:45 A.M. |
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Board of Directors 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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Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:48 A.M.
All members of the board were present during the roll call, with the exception of Commissioners Cantu and Torres, who joined the meeting at a later time.
Raul Sesin, General Manager of Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, offered the prayer.
Commissioner Cantu joined the meeting.
There were no Open Forum participants.
The board proceeded to the approval of the Consent Agenda.
Commissioner Torres joined the meeting.
Financial Advisor, Noe Hinojosa, presented an overview to the board on how the issuance would impact the tax payers, and the possibility of selling the remaining bonds.
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. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.B.1.
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 5.C.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Discussion, consideration and possible action on the attached General Consent Form for Limited Queries of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. (Audio Reference 13m:42s)
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.2.
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 agenda item 5.D.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the Boards approval on the above item requesting authority for the Drainage District's General Manager or Designee to execute (via electronic signature) the E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). (Audio Reference 14m:12s)
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.2.
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 5.E.
Vote: 5 - 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 agenda item 5.F.
Vote: 5 - 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.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-039-05-21), with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc., for the project: "Faysville Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #11-B", to reflect a revised period of service to end on September 30 , 2022 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 16m:10s)
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.A.2.
Vote: 5 - 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: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-005-04-09), with Melden & Hunt, Inc., for the project: "East Mercedes -2018 Bond Referendum Project #10-A", to reflect a revised period of service to end on December 31, 2022 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 16m:58s)
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 6.B.2.
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 agenda item 6.C.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 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 July 31, 2024 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 18m:06s)
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.C.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $44,635.50 from Venser Contractors, LLC pertaining to construction contract No. HCDD1-20-043-09-15. Project Engineer Guzman & Munoz Engineering. PO#641036-21 (Audio Reference 18m:32s)
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 6.D.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Mission Lateral - Budget 526
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $259,871.40 from Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC pertaining to construction contract No. HCDD1-19-074-11-26. Project Engineer L&G Engineering Consultants PO#639234-21 (Audio Reference 18m:53s)
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 on agenda item 6.D.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $144,711.00 from Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC pertaining to construction contract No. HCDD1-20-063-11-12. Project Engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering. PO#641494 (Audio Reference 19m:12s)
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 on agenda item 7.A.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
The board proceeded to agenda item 10 - Adjournment (Audio Reference 19m:38s)
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 19m:30s)
The board did not proceed into Closed Session - agenda item 8.
Reference agenda item 9.A.
Reference agenda item 9.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 agenda item 8.C.
The board did not proceed to the agenda items under Open Session.
No action was taken on agenda item 9.A.
No action was taken on agenda item 9.B.
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting at 10:07 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Court made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 18th day of May, 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 May 18, 2021.
Signed this 18th day of May 2021
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy
