SPECIAL MEETING - DECEMBER 14, 2021
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 14th day of December 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 DECEMBER 14, 2021 9:30 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 02m:29s)
No Consent Agenda items were pulled for further discussion. The Board proceeded with a vote of approval for the Consent Agenda.
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 for the Consent Agenda.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Board proceeded back to the Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.A. (Audio Reference 02m:47s)
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
Attachments:
2.
Intradept. (line item) transfers:
A.
AI -83845
Admin - Budget 003
1. Requesting approval of Budget Line Item Transfers from Admin Budget 003 to fund various accounts for Admin operations through 2021.
M&O - Budget 006
2. Requesting approval of Budget Line Item Transfers from M&O Budget 006 to fund various accounts for M&O operations through 2021.
1. Requesting approval of Budget Line Item Transfers from Admin Budget 003 to fund various accounts for Admin operations through 2021.
M&O - Budget 006
2. Requesting approval of Budget Line Item Transfers from M&O Budget 006 to fund various accounts for M&O operations through 2021.
3.
Approval of Permits:
A.
AI -83726
Discharge Permit
Melden & Hunt, Inc.- Aurora Valley Phase 6 Subdivision
X(coordinate): 1129319.52
Y(coordinate): 16622700.06
Melden & Hunt, Inc.- Aurora Valley Phase 6 Subdivision
X(coordinate): 1129319.52
Y(coordinate): 16622700.06
Attachments:
B.
AI -83809
Discharge Permit
Salinas Engineering & Associates.- The District North Weslaco Subdivision
X(coordinate): 1146964.0078
Y(coordinate): 16602866.3077
Salinas Engineering & Associates.- The District North Weslaco Subdivision
X(coordinate): 1146964.0078
Y(coordinate): 16602866.3077
Attachments:
C.
AI -83725
Discharge Permit - Melden & Hunt, Inc.- Aurora Valley Phase 6 Subdivision
X(coordinate): 1130409.19
Y(coordinate): 16622764.91
X(coordinate): 1130409.19
Y(coordinate): 16622764.91
Attachments:
D.
AI -83811
Discharge Permit
Salinas Engineering & Associates- The District North Weslaco Subdivision
X(coordinate): 1146977.8900
Y(coordinate): 16602213.1152
Salinas Engineering & Associates- The District North Weslaco Subdivision
X(coordinate): 1146977.8900
Y(coordinate): 16602213.1152
Attachments:
E.
AI -83727
Utility Permit
Cobb, Fendley & Associates and STX underground, LLC propose to install a 1-2" HDPE SDR-11; 144F cable with a counduit housing at Tract No. 0213.03, Survey Name: JJ Hinojosa No. 69; Abstract No. 21540 crossing HCDD1's South Fork Drain.
Cobb, Fendley & Associates and STX underground, LLC propose to install a 1-2" HDPE SDR-11; 144F cable with a counduit housing at Tract No. 0213.03, Survey Name: JJ Hinojosa No. 69; Abstract No. 21540 crossing HCDD1's South Fork Drain.
Attachments:
F.
AI -83731
Utility Permit
Cobb, Fendley & Associates and STX Underground, LLC propose to install a 1-2" HDPE SDR-11; 144F cable with a conduit housing at Tract No. 0213.03 Survey Name: JJ Hinojosa No. 69; Abstract No. 21540 crossing HCDD1's South Pharr Lateral Drain.
Cobb, Fendley & Associates and STX Underground, LLC propose to install a 1-2" HDPE SDR-11; 144F cable with a conduit housing at Tract No. 0213.03 Survey Name: JJ Hinojosa No. 69; Abstract No. 21540 crossing HCDD1's South Pharr Lateral Drain.
Attachments:
G.
AI -83732
Utility Permit
Cobb, Fendley & Associates and STX Underground, LLC propose to install a 1-2" HDPE SDR-11; 144F cable with a conduit housing at Tract No. 0213.03 Survey Name: JJ Hinojosa No. 69; Abstract No. 21540 crossing HCDD1's South Pharr Lateral Drain on E Military Hwy.
Cobb, Fendley & Associates and STX Underground, LLC propose to install a 1-2" HDPE SDR-11; 144F cable with a conduit housing at Tract No. 0213.03 Survey Name: JJ Hinojosa No. 69; Abstract No. 21540 crossing HCDD1's South Pharr Lateral Drain on E Military Hwy.
Attachments:
4.
General Operations:
A.
AI -83810
Approval of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Investment Report for the 3rd Quarter of 2021.
Attachments:
5.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
AI -83803
Weslaco Drain - Budget 335
1. Approval of invoice No. 50214 in the amount of $913.48 from B2Z Engineering for November 2021 services. PO#642118 WA#5
Weir#4 Willacy County - Budget 375
2. Approval of invoice No. 2394 in the amount of $28,648.56 from Jimenez Engineering for October 2021 services. PO#642869
Pharr-McAllen South Drain Project - Budget 315
3. Approval of invoice No. U0684.100-07 in the amount of $8,750.00 from S&B Infrastructure, LTD. Pharr-McAllen South Drain Moore Road and Floodway Outfall
4. Approval of invoice No. U0684.100-08 Reconciliation in the amount of $9,805.60 from S&B Infrastructure, LTD. Pharr-McAllen South Project Reconciliation.
1. Approval of invoice No. 50214 in the amount of $913.48 from B2Z Engineering for November 2021 services. PO#642118 WA#5
Weir#4 Willacy County - Budget 375
2. Approval of invoice No. 2394 in the amount of $28,648.56 from Jimenez Engineering for October 2021 services. PO#642869
Pharr-McAllen South Drain Project - Budget 315
3. Approval of invoice No. U0684.100-07 in the amount of $8,750.00 from S&B Infrastructure, LTD. Pharr-McAllen South Drain Moore Road and Floodway Outfall
4. Approval of invoice No. U0684.100-08 Reconciliation in the amount of $9,805.60 from S&B Infrastructure, LTD. Pharr-McAllen South Project Reconciliation.
B.
AI -83785
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No. 5, in connection with the project -"Mission Inlet Drainage Improvements Project (Section C & F -Balboa Estates Area Drainage Improvements)", reflecting Seventy (70) additional construction calendar days to Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-002-02-11, with Castle Enterprises, LLC, as recommended by L & G Engineering Project Engineer David Saenz, PE and approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM (subject to compliance with HB1295).
Attachments:
6.
2018 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -83806
Clarification on November 30, 2021 AI-83540 item 7.c project engineer should have been Mr. Jose Noe Saldivar, P.E. as project engineer and not L&G Engineering.
B.
AI -83804
TxDot - Budget 500
1. Approval of invoice No. 50207 in the amount of $1,164.84 from B2Z Engineering for November 2021 services. PO#640326 WA#4
Owner Insite - Budget 500
2. Approval of invoice No. 50206 in the amount of $2,378.44 from B2Z Engineering for November 2021 services. PO#641554 WA#6
Jackson Road Drain - Budget 516
3. Approval of invoice No. 5210 in the amount of $2,529.08 from B2Z Engineering for November 2021 services. PO#640460 WA#1
PD Lateral - Budget 529
4. Approval of invoice No. 21-11-000008 in the amount of $1,147.10 from L&G Consulting Engineers Inc. for July 29-30 and September 28, 2021 CMT services. PO#640566 WA#1
Mile 9 & FM 1015 - Budget 524
5. Approval of invoice No. 21-11-000009 in the amount of $2,166.53 from L&G Consulting Engineers for October 26, 28 and November 12, 2021 CMT services. PO#640569 WA#2
1. Approval of invoice No. 50207 in the amount of $1,164.84 from B2Z Engineering for November 2021 services. PO#640326 WA#4
Owner Insite - Budget 500
2. Approval of invoice No. 50206 in the amount of $2,378.44 from B2Z Engineering for November 2021 services. PO#641554 WA#6
Jackson Road Drain - Budget 516
3. Approval of invoice No. 5210 in the amount of $2,529.08 from B2Z Engineering for November 2021 services. PO#640460 WA#1
PD Lateral - Budget 529
4. Approval of invoice No. 21-11-000008 in the amount of $1,147.10 from L&G Consulting Engineers Inc. for July 29-30 and September 28, 2021 CMT services. PO#640566 WA#1
Mile 9 & FM 1015 - Budget 524
5. Approval of invoice No. 21-11-000009 in the amount of $2,166.53 from L&G Consulting Engineers for October 26, 28 and November 12, 2021 CMT services. PO#640569 WA#2
C.
AI -83711
1. Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 9 reflecting Twenty (20) 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.
2. Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 10 reflecting an increase of $7,300.00, and Fifteen (15) 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.
2. Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 10 reflecting an increase of $7,300.00, and Fifteen (15) 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.
D.
AI -83740
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 5 reflecting forty-five (45) additional calendar days, in connection with Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-029-06-23-"PD Lateral (Phase II) -2018 Bond Referendum Project #29" with Mor-Wil, LLC, and as recommended by Project Engineer, Izaguirre Engineering Group, and approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM.
Attachments:
E.
AI -83774
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 6 reflecting forty-five (45) additional construction calendar days, in connection with Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-026-06-23 - "PD Lateral (Phase 1) -2018 Bond Referendum Project #29" with Mor-Wil, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC, and approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Mr. Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM.
Attachments:
7.
General Fund:
A.
AI -83802
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
Approval of Invoice No. 50213 in the amount of $3,353.05 from B2Z Engineering for November 2021 services. PO#641436-RR WA#1
Approval of Invoice No. 50213 in the amount of $3,353.05 from B2Z Engineering for November 2021 services. PO#641436-RR 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 14th day of December, 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 December 14, 2021.
Signed this 14th day of December 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 14th day of December, 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 December 14, 2021.
Signed this 14th day of December 2021
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy