REGULAR MEETING - DECEMBER 28, 2021
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 28th day of December A.D., 2021, there was begun and held a REGULAR 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 |
RICHARD F. CORTEZ 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 28, 2021 1:30 P.M. |
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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:27s)
There were no Consent Agenda items pulled for further discussion. The Board proceeded with a vote of approval for the Drainage District - Consent Agenda.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the Consent Agenda.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The Board proceeded back to the Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.A. (Audio Reference 03m:01s)
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
Attachments:
2.
Approval of Permits:
A.
AI -84006
Discharge Permit
Melden & Hunt, Inc.- Los Pueblos Subdivision
X(c): 1134445.88
Y(c): 16607535.60
Melden & Hunt, Inc.- Los Pueblos Subdivision
X(c): 1134445.88
Y(c): 16607535.60
Attachments:
B.
AI -84007
Discharge Permit
Melden & Hunt, Inc.- Los Pueblos Subdivision
X(c): 1134076.85
Y(c): 16607537.32
Melden & Hunt, Inc.- Los Pueblos Subdivision
X(c): 1134076.85
Y(c): 16607537.32
Attachments:
C.
AI -84009
Discharge Permit
Melden & Hunt, Inc.- Los Pueblos Subdivision
X(c): 1133599.90
Y(c): 16607530.08
Melden & Hunt, Inc.- Los Pueblos Subdivision
X(c): 1133599.90
Y(c): 16607530.08
Attachments:
3.
General Operations:
A.
AI -83947
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., legal notice, specifications, draft contract etc.) as attached hereto for: Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, "Sale and Removal of Fill Dirt -Mission Lateral RDF- Inspiration Road, RFB No. HCDD1-21-004-01-26-RFV, including the re-advertisement of project in the event bids are rejected, or no bids are received & project is still required.
Attachments:
B.
AI -83960
Minnesota-Cesar Chavez Area Drain - Budget 050
1. Approval of Invoice No. 11167 in the amount of $11,720.08 from Quintanilla, Headley and Associates. PO#634317-18 WA#3.
365 Off-Site Drain - Budget 201
2. Approval of Invoice No. 11328758 in the amount of $114,487.56 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for October 2021 services. PO#641705-641710 WA#1
3. Approval of Invoice No. 11328779 in the amount of $94,117.12 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for November 2021 services. PO#641705-641710 WA#1
1. Approval of Invoice No. 11167 in the amount of $11,720.08 from Quintanilla, Headley and Associates. PO#634317-18 WA#3.
365 Off-Site Drain - Budget 201
2. Approval of Invoice No. 11328758 in the amount of $114,487.56 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for October 2021 services. PO#641705-641710 WA#1
3. Approval of Invoice No. 11328779 in the amount of $94,117.12 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for November 2021 services. PO#641705-641710 WA#1
Attachments:
C.
AI -83976
Fund 124 - Region 15 - Budget 540
Approval of invoice No. 10062697 in the amount of $68,696.27 from Halff Associates for services through October 31, 2021. PO#642139
Approval of invoice No. 10062697 in the amount of $68,696.27 from Halff Associates for services through October 31, 2021. PO#642139
Attachments:
4.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
AI -83997
Minnesota-Cesar Chavez Area Drainage - Budget 365
Approval of invoice No. 11411 in the amount of $6,713.10 from Quintanilla, Headley & Associates. WA#1
Approval of invoice No. 11411 in the amount of $6,713.10 from Quintanilla, Headley & Associates. WA#1
Attachments:
B.
AI -83904
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 2 reflecting Thirty-one (31) additional calendar days, in connection with Contract C-HCDD1-20-063-11-12, “P.S.J.A. Lateral Drain Ditch Improvements (Earling Road to South Main Drain Phase I)" with Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC, and as recommended by Project Engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering, and approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM.
Attachments:
5.
2018 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -84008
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 6 reflecting an additional amount of $46,706.70 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:
B.
AI -83886
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 8 reflecting additional Eleven (11) 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 Services, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, L&G Engineering and approved HCDD1 General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM.
Attachments:
C.
AI -83908
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 11 reflecting Forty-five (45) 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:
D.
AI -83962
Raymondville Drain Cesar Chavez, Texas Rd, Canton, Tower - Budget 010
1. Approval of Invoice No. 21-10-0074 in the amount of $1,707.50 from Millennium Engineers Group for CMT October 8th and 25th 2021. PO#642957 WA#1
2. Approval of Invoice No. 21-11-0125 in the amount of $2,599.00 from Millennium Engineers Group for CMT October 28th, November 2nd, 3rd, and 8th 2021. PO#642957 WA#1
Hidalgo Drain - Budget 513
3. Approval of Invoice No. 7 in the amount of $10,597.06 from SAMES, Inc. for services through August 26, 2021. PO#637205 WA#1
Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate - Budget 525
4. Approval of Invoice No. 50205 in the amount of $5,056.56 from B2Z Engineering for November 2021 services. PO#637187 WA#1
Mission Lateral - Budget 526
5. Approval of Invoice No. 11328648 in the amount of $9,677.89 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for July 2021 services. PO#637849 WA#1
6. Approval of Invoice No. 11328710 in the amount of $6,001.77 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for September 2021 services. PO#637849 WA#1
7. Approval of Invoice No. 50211 in the amount of $2,612.02 from B2Z Engineering for November 2021 services. PO#640565 WA#2
8. Approval of Invoice No. 50212 in the amount of $3,898.58 from B2Z Engineering for Phase III November 2021 services. PO#642815 WA#2
1. Approval of Invoice No. 21-10-0074 in the amount of $1,707.50 from Millennium Engineers Group for CMT October 8th and 25th 2021. PO#642957 WA#1
2. Approval of Invoice No. 21-11-0125 in the amount of $2,599.00 from Millennium Engineers Group for CMT October 28th, November 2nd, 3rd, and 8th 2021. PO#642957 WA#1
Hidalgo Drain - Budget 513
3. Approval of Invoice No. 7 in the amount of $10,597.06 from SAMES, Inc. for services through August 26, 2021. PO#637205 WA#1
Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate - Budget 525
4. Approval of Invoice No. 50205 in the amount of $5,056.56 from B2Z Engineering for November 2021 services. PO#637187 WA#1
Mission Lateral - Budget 526
5. Approval of Invoice No. 11328648 in the amount of $9,677.89 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for July 2021 services. PO#637849 WA#1
6. Approval of Invoice No. 11328710 in the amount of $6,001.77 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for September 2021 services. PO#637849 WA#1
7. Approval of Invoice No. 50211 in the amount of $2,612.02 from B2Z Engineering for November 2021 services. PO#640565 WA#2
8. Approval of Invoice No. 50212 in the amount of $3,898.58 from B2Z Engineering for Phase III November 2021 services. PO#642815 WA#2
6.
General Fund:
A.
AI -83959
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
Approval of invoice No. U3064-10 in the amount of $7,579.80 from S&B Infrastructure, LTD for November 2021 services. PO#641438 WA#1
Approval of invoice No. U3064-10 in the amount of $7,579.80 from S&B Infrastructure, LTD for November 2021 services. PO#641438 WA#1
Attachments:
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 28th 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 28, 2021.
Signed this 29th 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 28th 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 28, 2021.
Signed this 29th 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