SPECIAL MEETING - October 19, 2021
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 19th day of October 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 October 19, 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 03m:49s)
General Manager of Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, Raul Sesin, requested that 6.A be pulled for further discussion. The Board proceeded with a vote of approval for the remaining Consent Agenda items.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the Consent Agenda, with the exception of Consent Agenda item 6.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda item 6.A for further discussion. (Audio Reference 04m:22s)
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
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2.
Intradept. (line item) transfers:
A.
AI -82990
1. Request approval of Line Item transfers from the District's Administration Budget.
2. Request approval of Line Item Transfers from the District's M & O Budget.
2. Request approval of Line Item Transfers from the District's M & O Budget.
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3.
General Operations:
A.
AI -82773
Requesting authority to exercise the Sixty (60) Day Grace Period extension as provided in the current agreements for "Lubricants, Anti-freeze, Grease, Hydraulic Fluids and Related Products" with the following listed companies and contract numbers, under the same rates, terms and conditions effective October 22, 2021 through December 21, 2021:
| COMPANY NAME | CONTRACT # | |
| 1. | Arguindegui Oil Co. II, LTD | C-HCDD1-19-066A-10-22 |
| 2. | Oil Patch Fuel & Supply, CO. | C-HCDD1-19-066B-10-22 |
| 3. | Texas Refinery Corp. | C-HCDD1-19-066C-10-22 |
B.
AI -82853
Fund 124 Region 15 Flood Planning Group - Budget 540
Approval of invoice No. 10059372 in the amount of $85,965.75 from Halff Associates, Inc. for services rendered through August 31, 2021. PO#642139.
Approval of invoice No. 10059372 in the amount of $85,965.75 from Halff Associates, Inc. for services rendered through August 31, 2021. PO#642139.
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4.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
AI -82981
Fund 133 Budget 020 Mission Inlet
Request approval of Invoice No. 50194 in the amount of $2,303.13 from B2Z Engineering for CMT Services for the Month of September 20221 P.O. 639596 WA #6
Request approval of Invoice No. 50194 in the amount of $2,303.13 from B2Z Engineering for CMT Services for the Month of September 20221 P.O. 639596 WA #6
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5.
2018 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -82956
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 6 reflecting Ten (10) 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.
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B.
AI -82976
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 1 reflecting an increase in the amount of $1,075.52, and fifteen (15) additional construction calendar days, in connection with Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-024-06-16 -"J-08 Drain-McColl Rd. Culvert Crossing-2018 Bond Referendum Project#15" with RDH Site and Concrete, LLC, as recommended by project engineer, Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E., HCDD1 Engineer IV (subject to compliance to HB1295).
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C.
AI -82966
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 2 reflecting an increase in the amount of $13,440.00, and Five (5) additional construction calendar days, in connection with Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-034-08-11 -"Jackson Rd. Drain Phase I -2018 Bond Referendum project #16" with RG Enterprises, LLC dba G&G Contractors, as recommended by Project Engineer, Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc., (subject to compliance to HB1295).
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D.
AI -82846
3 & 3/4 Mile & Schuerbach Rd - Budget 502
1. Approval of Invoice No. 21-9-000005 in the amount of $216.92 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for July 28 and August 5, 2021 CMT services. PO#640570 WA#3.
Mile 9 & FM 1015 - Budget 524
2. Approval of Invoice No. 21-9-000004 in the amount of $1,126.87 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for August 23-24, 2021 CMT services. PO#640569 WA#2.
Old La Blanca & Mile 10 N - Budget 528
3. Approval of Invoice No. R303678 in the amount of $1,146.89 from Raba Kistner, Inc. for August 10, September 8-10, 2021 CMT services. PO#640593 WA#1
PD Lateral - Budget 529
4. Approval of Invoice No. 21-9-000003 in the amount of $1,988.90 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for July 30, August 24, August 31, and September 9, 2021 CMT services. PO#640566 WA#1
1. Approval of Invoice No. 21-9-000005 in the amount of $216.92 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for July 28 and August 5, 2021 CMT services. PO#640570 WA#3.
Mile 9 & FM 1015 - Budget 524
2. Approval of Invoice No. 21-9-000004 in the amount of $1,126.87 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for August 23-24, 2021 CMT services. PO#640569 WA#2.
Old La Blanca & Mile 10 N - Budget 528
3. Approval of Invoice No. R303678 in the amount of $1,146.89 from Raba Kistner, Inc. for August 10, September 8-10, 2021 CMT services. PO#640593 WA#1
PD Lateral - Budget 529
4. Approval of Invoice No. 21-9-000003 in the amount of $1,988.90 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for July 30, August 24, August 31, and September 9, 2021 CMT services. PO#640566 WA#1
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6.
General Fund:
A.
AI -82977
Fund 134 Budget 010 – Raymondville Drain
Approval of Invoice No. U3192.101-09 in the amount of $27916.67 from S & B Infrastructure for GCM Engineering Services for September 2021. P.O. 641140-21 WA#23.
Fund 134 Budget 500 - Owner Insite
Approval of Invoice No. 50191 in the amount of $27,916.67 from B2Z Infrastructure for Contractual services relating to Owners Insite for September 2021. P.O. 640326 WA #4. (Audio Reference 04m:22s)
Raul Sesin stated a correction to a typographical error under Fund 134 Budget 500 - Owner Insite, in which the amount should state $1,164.82 from B2Z Engineering, and not $27,916.67 from B2Z Infrastructure.
Fund 134 Budget 500 - Owner Insite
Approval of Invoice No. 50190 in the amount off $2,378.43 from B2Z Infrastructure for Contractual services relating to Owners Insite for September 2021. P.O. 641554 WA #6. (Audio Reference 05m:00s)
Raul Sesin stated a correction to a typographical error under Fund 134 Budget 500 - Owner Insite, in which the amount should state from B2Z Engineering, and not from B2Z Infrastructure.
Fund 134 Budget 503 Pct. #3 4 and ½ mile Rd. and No. Doffing Rd.
Approval of invoice #3 in the amount of $19,554.60 from CASLEE Invest DBA as CSJ Group from Engineering services through August 16, 2021. P.O. # 638947 WA #1.
Fund 134 Budget 506 Pct. 3 Project 6 (7 and ½ Mile Rd. and Glasscock Rd.
Approval of invoice No. 2 in the amount of $5,475.33 from CSJ Group for Engineering Services through 09/21. P.O. #638949 WA #1.
Fund 134 Budget 512 Pct. 1 Mile 9N and FM 1015
Approval of Invoice No. 5 in the amount of $ 11,081.61 from SAMES Engineering for Engineering Services for the period of September 2021. P.O. # 637206 WA#1. (Audio Reference 05m:20s)
Raul Sesin stated a correction to a typographical error under Fund 134 Budget 512 Pct. 1 Mile 9N and FM 1015 in which it should state Fund 134 Budget 512 Pct. 1 FM 493 and Country Road, and not Fund 134 Budget 512 Pct. 1 Mile 9N and FM 1015.
Fund 134 Budget 513 Hidalgo Drain & Dicker Road
Approval of Invoice No. 50193 In the amount of $478.60 from B2Z Engineering for Construction Material Testing for the month of September 2021. P.O. 639598 and WA# 3.
Fund 134 Budget 516 Jackson Road Drain
Approval of Invoice No. 50195 in the amount of $2,827.71 from B2Z Engineering for Services for the month September 2021. P.O. #640460 WA #1.
Fund 134 Budget 524 Pct. 1 Mile 9N and FM 1015
Approval of Invoice No. 100592092 in the amount of $2,311.00 from Halff and Associates for engineering services through September 12, 2021. P.O. # 637231 WA #1.
Fund 134 Budget 525 Pct. #2 Mission -McAllen Rado Alternate
Approval of Invoice No. 50174 in the amount of $ 7,114.87 from B2Z Engineering for Engineering services through July 2021. P.O. 637187 WA #1.
Fund 134 Budget 526 Pct 3 Mission Lateral Section II
Approval of Invoice No. 50196 in the amount of $4,847.94 from B2Z Engineering for CMT services for the Month of September 2021. P.O. 640565 WA #2
Fund 134 Budget 533 Pct 2 South I Rd Detention
Approval of Invoice No. 50185 in the amount of $10,316.30 from B2Z Engineering for CMT services for the Month of August, P.O. # 639653 WA#1
Fund 134 Budget 533 Pct 2 South I Rd Detention
Approval of Invoice No. 50192 in the amount of $12.716.40 from B2Z Engineering for CMT services for the Month of September, P.O. # 639653 WA#1.
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval on agenda item 6.A with stated corrections.
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 agenda item 6.A, with stated corrections.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to back to the Drainage District Agenda - item 5.A. (Audio Reference 06m:02s)
Approval of Invoice No. U3192.101-09 in the amount of $27916.67 from S & B Infrastructure for GCM Engineering Services for September 2021. P.O. 641140-21 WA#23.
Fund 134 Budget 500 - Owner Insite
Approval of Invoice No. 50191 in the amount of $27,916.67 from B2Z Infrastructure for Contractual services relating to Owners Insite for September 2021. P.O. 640326 WA #4. (Audio Reference 04m:22s)
Raul Sesin stated a correction to a typographical error under Fund 134 Budget 500 - Owner Insite, in which the amount should state $1,164.82 from B2Z Engineering, and not $27,916.67 from B2Z Infrastructure.
Fund 134 Budget 500 - Owner Insite
Approval of Invoice No. 50190 in the amount off $2,378.43 from B2Z Infrastructure for Contractual services relating to Owners Insite for September 2021. P.O. 641554 WA #6. (Audio Reference 05m:00s)
Raul Sesin stated a correction to a typographical error under Fund 134 Budget 500 - Owner Insite, in which the amount should state from B2Z Engineering, and not from B2Z Infrastructure.
Fund 134 Budget 503 Pct. #3 4 and ½ mile Rd. and No. Doffing Rd.
Approval of invoice #3 in the amount of $19,554.60 from CASLEE Invest DBA as CSJ Group from Engineering services through August 16, 2021. P.O. # 638947 WA #1.
Fund 134 Budget 506 Pct. 3 Project 6 (7 and ½ Mile Rd. and Glasscock Rd.
Approval of invoice No. 2 in the amount of $5,475.33 from CSJ Group for Engineering Services through 09/21. P.O. #638949 WA #1.
Fund 134 Budget 512 Pct. 1 Mile 9N and FM 1015
Approval of Invoice No. 5 in the amount of $ 11,081.61 from SAMES Engineering for Engineering Services for the period of September 2021. P.O. # 637206 WA#1. (Audio Reference 05m:20s)
Raul Sesin stated a correction to a typographical error under Fund 134 Budget 512 Pct. 1 Mile 9N and FM 1015 in which it should state Fund 134 Budget 512 Pct. 1 FM 493 and Country Road, and not Fund 134 Budget 512 Pct. 1 Mile 9N and FM 1015.
Fund 134 Budget 513 Hidalgo Drain & Dicker Road
Approval of Invoice No. 50193 In the amount of $478.60 from B2Z Engineering for Construction Material Testing for the month of September 2021. P.O. 639598 and WA# 3.
Fund 134 Budget 516 Jackson Road Drain
Approval of Invoice No. 50195 in the amount of $2,827.71 from B2Z Engineering for Services for the month September 2021. P.O. #640460 WA #1.
Fund 134 Budget 524 Pct. 1 Mile 9N and FM 1015
Approval of Invoice No. 100592092 in the amount of $2,311.00 from Halff and Associates for engineering services through September 12, 2021. P.O. # 637231 WA #1.
Fund 134 Budget 525 Pct. #2 Mission -McAllen Rado Alternate
Approval of Invoice No. 50174 in the amount of $ 7,114.87 from B2Z Engineering for Engineering services through July 2021. P.O. 637187 WA #1.
Fund 134 Budget 526 Pct 3 Mission Lateral Section II
Approval of Invoice No. 50196 in the amount of $4,847.94 from B2Z Engineering for CMT services for the Month of September 2021. P.O. 640565 WA #2
Fund 134 Budget 533 Pct 2 South I Rd Detention
Approval of Invoice No. 50185 in the amount of $10,316.30 from B2Z Engineering for CMT services for the Month of August, P.O. # 639653 WA#1
Fund 134 Budget 533 Pct 2 South I Rd Detention
Approval of Invoice No. 50192 in the amount of $12.716.40 from B2Z Engineering for CMT services for the Month of September, P.O. # 639653 WA#1.
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval on agenda item 6.A with stated corrections.
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 agenda item 6.A, with stated corrections.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to back to the Drainage District Agenda - item 5.A. (Audio Reference 06m:02s)
Attachments:
B.
AI -82979
Fund 123 Budget 010 Raymondville Drain Restore ACT:
Request approval of Invoice No. 50197 in the amount of 3,353.05 from B2Z Engineering for service through the month of September. P.O. 641436-RR WA 1.
Request approval of Invoice No. U3064.100 in the amount of $1,915.54 from S&B Infrastructure for services through the month September 2021. P.O. 641438 WA #1
Request approval of Invoice No. 50197 in the amount of 3,353.05 from B2Z Engineering for service through the month of September. P.O. 641436-RR WA 1.
Request approval of Invoice No. U3064.100 in the amount of $1,915.54 from S&B Infrastructure for services through the month September 2021. P.O. 641438 WA #1
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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 19th day of October, 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 October 19, 2021.
Signed this 20th day of October 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 19th day of October, 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 October 19, 2021.
Signed this 20th day of October 2021
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy