SPECIAL MEETING - July 13, 2021
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 13th day of July 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 - CONSENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS July 13, 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:
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Drainage District #1 Board has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote. (Audio Reference 09m:04s)
No Consent Agenda items were pulled for further discussion. The Board proceeded to approve the Consent Agenda.
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 of the Consent Agenda.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
The Board proceeded back to the Regular Drainage District Agenda - item 5.A. (Audio Reference 09m:41s)
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
Attachments:
2.
Approval of Permits:
A.
AI -81574
Discharge Permit
Rio Delta Engineering- Border Town Phase 3 Subdivision
X(c): 1128251.8672
Y(c): 16660802.2805
Rio Delta Engineering- Border Town Phase 3 Subdivision
X(c): 1128251.8672
Y(c): 16660802.2805
Attachments:
B.
AI -81575
Discharge Permit
Melden and Hunt, Inc.- Cantera Hermosa Phase 2 Subdivision
X(c): 11144443.43
Y(c): 16604945.30
Melden and Hunt, Inc.- Cantera Hermosa Phase 2 Subdivision
X(c): 11144443.43
Y(c): 16604945.30
Attachments:
C.
AI -81576
Discharge Permit
Melden and Hunt, Inc.- Cantera Hermosa Phase 2 Subdivision
X(c): 1114332.36
Y(c): 16604227.51
Melden and Hunt, Inc.- Cantera Hermosa Phase 2 Subdivision
X(c): 1114332.36
Y(c): 16604227.51
Attachments:
D.
AI -81577
Discharge Permit
Melden and Hunt, Inc.- Cantera Hermosa Phase 2 Subdivision
X(c): 1114383.83
Y(c): 16604587.54
Melden and Hunt, Inc.- Cantera Hermosa Phase 2 Subdivision
X(c): 1114383.83
Y(c): 16604587.54
Attachments:
E.
AI -81578
Utility Permit
Cobb, Fendley and Associates propose to install three 2" HDPE SDR-11/ 432F Fiber Optic Cable lines, crossing HCDD'1s Main Floodway Channel, south of Cage Blvd intersection with Jacobo Avenue.
Cobb, Fendley and Associates propose to install three 2" HDPE SDR-11/ 432F Fiber Optic Cable lines, crossing HCDD'1s Main Floodway Channel, south of Cage Blvd intersection with Jacobo Avenue.
Attachments:
F.
AI -81581
Utility Permit
Spectrum & Bernie Robinson Inc. propose to install two (2") empty conduit will push cable lines that are .875 in diameter and fiber, crossing HCDD1's South Main Drain I at San Lucio Sub Ph. 4 FM 493
Spectrum & Bernie Robinson Inc. propose to install two (2") empty conduit will push cable lines that are .875 in diameter and fiber, crossing HCDD1's South Main Drain I at San Lucio Sub Ph. 4 FM 493
Attachments:
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General Operations:
A.
AI -81521
Requesting approval to correct the clerical error to the project title on agenda item #81217 (BOD 6/15/21) caption, to reflect correct project title, "Cesar Chavez & Texas Rd., Canton Rd. & Tower Rd., and Iowa Rd. Drainage Areas Improvements."
4.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
AI -81519
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 3 reflecting an additional Forty-Five (45) construction calendar days, in connection with the contract C-HCDD1-20-038-09-08-"Delta Regional Water Management Project Phase I (Panchitas Detention Pond) -2013 Bond Series" with Saenz Brothers Construction, and as recommended by Project Engineer, Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E., HCDD1 Engineer IV.
Attachments:
5.
2018 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -81585
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
1. Approval of invoice No. U3192.101-02 in the amount of $27,916.67 from S&B Infrastructure for February 2021 services. PO#641140-21 WA#23
2. Approval of invoice No. U3192.101.03 in the amount of $27,916.67 from S&B Infrastructure for March 2021 services. PO#641140-21 WA#23
3. Approval of invoice No. U3192.101.04 in the amount of $27,916.67 from S&B Infrastructure for April 2021 services. PO#641140-21 WA#23
4. Approval of invoice No. U3192.101.05 in the amount of $27,916.67 from S&B Infrastructure for May 2021 services. PO#641140-21 WA#23
Owner Insite - Budget 500
5. Approval of invoice No. 50167 in the amount of $2,378.43 from B2Z Engineering for the month of June 2021 services. PO#641554 WA#6
TxDot Partnership - Budget 500
6. Approval of invoice No. 50168 in the amount of $1,164.84 from B2Z Engineering for the month of June 2021 services. PO#640326 WA#4
Anaquitas - Budget 508
7. Approval of invoice No. 11328518 in the amount of $18,696.93 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for March 2021 services. PO#639680 WA#2
1. Approval of invoice No. U3192.101-02 in the amount of $27,916.67 from S&B Infrastructure for February 2021 services. PO#641140-21 WA#23
2. Approval of invoice No. U3192.101.03 in the amount of $27,916.67 from S&B Infrastructure for March 2021 services. PO#641140-21 WA#23
3. Approval of invoice No. U3192.101.04 in the amount of $27,916.67 from S&B Infrastructure for April 2021 services. PO#641140-21 WA#23
4. Approval of invoice No. U3192.101.05 in the amount of $27,916.67 from S&B Infrastructure for May 2021 services. PO#641140-21 WA#23
Owner Insite - Budget 500
5. Approval of invoice No. 50167 in the amount of $2,378.43 from B2Z Engineering for the month of June 2021 services. PO#641554 WA#6
TxDot Partnership - Budget 500
6. Approval of invoice No. 50168 in the amount of $1,164.84 from B2Z Engineering for the month of June 2021 services. PO#640326 WA#4
Anaquitas - Budget 508
7. Approval of invoice No. 11328518 in the amount of $18,696.93 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for March 2021 services. PO#639680 WA#2
Attachments:
B.
AI -81592
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
1. Approval of invoice No. 50139 in the amount of $3,353.06 from B2Z Engineering February 2021 services. PO#641436RR
2. Approval of invoice No. 50156 in the amount of $3,353.05 from B2Z Engineering April 2021 services. PO#641436RR
3. Approval of invoice No. 50165 in the amount of $3,353.04 from B2Z Engineering May 2021 services. PO#641436RR
1. Approval of invoice No. 50139 in the amount of $3,353.06 from B2Z Engineering February 2021 services. PO#641436RR
2. Approval of invoice No. 50156 in the amount of $3,353.05 from B2Z Engineering April 2021 services. PO#641436RR
3. Approval of invoice No. 50165 in the amount of $3,353.04 from B2Z Engineering May 2021 services. PO#641436RR
Attachments:
C.
AI -81614
1. Malone Rd. and Pomelo Road Budget 518
Approval of Invoice # 6859 in the amount of $4,856.01 to Guzman and Munoz for engineering service through May 6, 2021 P.O. 637914
2. Old La Blanca and Mile 10 N. Budget 528
Approval of Invoice # 6860 in the amount of $2,591.91 to Guzman and Munoz for engineering services through May 6, 2021 P.O. 637913
3. Mission Lateral Budget 526
Request approval of Invoice # 50171 and 50172 in the amount of $3,531.83 and $5,855.62 respectively to B2Z for CMT services for the Month of June, P.O. 639599
4. East Mercedes Precinct #1 Budget 510
Request approval of invoice #4960 in the amount of $8,695.30 to R. Gutierrez Engineering for services Though June 2021, P.O. 637212
5. 3 and 3/4 Mile Rd. and Schuerbach Budget 502
Request approval of invoice # 21050 in the amount of $27,266.11 to Javier Hinojosa Engineering for Services though the June 30, 2021 P.O. 637185
6. Precinct #2 Mission-Mcallen Rado Alternative Drain Budget 525
Request approval of invoice # 50166 in the amount of $16,644.55 to B2Z Engineering for the Services through June 2021 P.O. 637187
7. Precinct #2 South I Road Detention Budget 533
Request approval of invoice # 50169 in the amount of $21,804.90 to B2Z Engineering for services through the month of June 2021 P.O.639653
8. Precinct #2 South Lateral Drain Budget 534
Request approval of invoice # 11278 in the amount of $5,000 to Quintanilla, Headley and Associates for Surveying services P.O. 642130RR
Approval of Invoice # 6859 in the amount of $4,856.01 to Guzman and Munoz for engineering service through May 6, 2021 P.O. 637914
2. Old La Blanca and Mile 10 N. Budget 528
Approval of Invoice # 6860 in the amount of $2,591.91 to Guzman and Munoz for engineering services through May 6, 2021 P.O. 637913
3. Mission Lateral Budget 526
Request approval of Invoice # 50171 and 50172 in the amount of $3,531.83 and $5,855.62 respectively to B2Z for CMT services for the Month of June, P.O. 639599
4. East Mercedes Precinct #1 Budget 510
Request approval of invoice #4960 in the amount of $8,695.30 to R. Gutierrez Engineering for services Though June 2021, P.O. 637212
5. 3 and 3/4 Mile Rd. and Schuerbach Budget 502
Request approval of invoice # 21050 in the amount of $27,266.11 to Javier Hinojosa Engineering for Services though the June 30, 2021 P.O. 637185
6. Precinct #2 Mission-Mcallen Rado Alternative Drain Budget 525
Request approval of invoice # 50166 in the amount of $16,644.55 to B2Z Engineering for the Services through June 2021 P.O. 637187
7. Precinct #2 South I Road Detention Budget 533
Request approval of invoice # 50169 in the amount of $21,804.90 to B2Z Engineering for services through the month of June 2021 P.O.639653
8. Precinct #2 South Lateral Drain Budget 534
Request approval of invoice # 11278 in the amount of $5,000 to Quintanilla, Headley and Associates for Surveying services P.O. 642130RR
Attachments:
D.
AI -81498
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 6 reflecting forty-five (45) additional construction calendar days, in connection with contract No. C-HCDD1-19-074-11-26 -Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 "Mission Lateral (Section I) -2018 Bond Referendum project #26" with Saenz Brothers Construction as recommended by project engineer, Damien B. Tijerina, P.E., L&G Engineering, and approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Mr. Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM. (subject to compliance to HB1295).
Attachments:
E.
AI -81504
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 2 reflecting an increase in the amount of $6,000.00, and additional Sixty three (63) construction calendar days, in connection with the Contract C-HCDD1-20-040-09-08 -"3 3/4 Mile Rd. & Schuerbach Rd -2018 Bond Referendum Project #2" with Gonzalez Engineering & Management, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering, and approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM.
Attachments:
F.
AI -81516
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 4 reflecting a net decrease of ($3,850.00), and Sixty (60) additional construction calendar days, in connection with contract C-HCDD1-20-042-09-08 -"Mission Lateral Section II -2018 Bond Referendum Project #26" with H&R Lease Service, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, L&G Engineering, and approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM.
Attachments:
G.
AI -81517
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 4 reflecting Forty-Five (45) additional construction calendar days, in connection with the Contract C-HCDD1-20-001-02-11 -"Hidalgo Drain & Dicker Road Box Culvert Crossing (2018 Bond Referendum Project #13)" with Mor-Wil, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E., HCDD1 Engineer IV and approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM.
Attachments:
H.
AI -81520
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 2 reflecting Forty (40) additional construction calendar days, in connection with Contract C-HCDD1-20-044-09-15-"Old La Blanca Rd & Mile 10 N-2018 Bond Referendum-Project #28" with Venser Contractors, LLC, and as recommended by Project Engineer, Guzman & Munoz Engineering & Surveying, and approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM.
Attachments:
I.
AI -81637
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 1 reflecting an increase in the amount of $32,061.22, and additional Ninety (90) construction calendar days, in connection with the Contract C-HCDD1-20-039-08-25 -"Mile 9 N & FM 1015 - Package 1A Improvements - 2018 Bond Referendum Project #24" with Mor-Wil, LLC as recommended by Project Engineer, Robert Saenz, PE, Halff Associates, Inc, and approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM.
Attachments:
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General Fund:
A.
AI -81515
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 4 reflecting an additional Forty-Five (45) construction calendar days, in connection with contract C-HCDD1-20-053-10-06 -"Ditch 47 & 350 Improvements (Mile 6 1/2 Crossing, Mile 1 N Crossing, Irrigation Canal Crossing, and Mile 9 N. Crossing)" with Mor-Wil, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E., HCDD1 Engineer IV and approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM.
Attachments:
B.
AI -81565
Requesting authority to exercise the Sixty (60) Day Grace Period extension as provided in the current agreements for "Title Report Related Services On-Call (on as needed basis)" with the following listed firms and contract numbers, under the same rates, terms and conditions effective July 16, 2021, through September 14, 2021.
| No. | FIRM NAME | CONTRACT # |
| 1. | Sierra Title of Hidalgo County, Inc. | C-HCDD1-19-028A-07-16 |
| 2. | Valley Land Title Co. | C-HCDD1-19-028B-07-16 |
| 3. | Edwards Abstract and Title Co. | C-HCDD1-19-028C-07-16 |
Attachments:
C.
AI -81617
Approval of Services Order Form received from Verizon Connect for Vehicle Tracking Subscription for 186 units in the amount of $3,245.70 per month for a period of one (1) year with an option to extend services for three(3) additional years, through the HCDD1 participation with Sourcewell contract No. 020221-NWF with Verizon Connect NWF, Inc. (subject to compliance to HB1295).
Attachments:
D.
AI -81615
Y Drain Improvements - General Fund
Approval of Invoice # 11277 in the amount of $12,500.00 to Quintanilla, Headley and Associates for Surveying Services, P.O. 641765.
Approval of Invoice # 11277 in the amount of $12,500.00 to Quintanilla, Headley and Associates for Surveying Services, P.O. 641765.
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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 July, 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 July 13, 2021.
Signed this 14th day of July 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 July, 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 July 13, 2021.
Signed this 14th day of July 2021
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy