REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 22, 2022
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 22nd day of February A.D., 2022, 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 FEBRUARY 22, 2022 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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:38s)
General Manger of Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, Raul Sesin, requested that Consent Agenda item 3.B, be pulled for further discussion.
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval for the remaining items on the Consent Agenda.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Consent Agenda, EXCEPT for Consent Agenda item 3.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda item 3.B for further discussion and approval. (Audio Reference 02m:58s)
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
Attachments:
2.
Approval of Permits:
A.
AI -84605
Utility Permit
P&S Construction, Inc. & Texas Gas Service, A Division of ONEGas, Inc.propose to install a 45 PSIG 2" PE natural gas line crossing HCDD1's Alamo Expressway Drain originating at the North East Intersection of Serg Loop and E Crockett Ave. ending at 154 E. Crocckett Ave.
P&S Construction, Inc. & Texas Gas Service, A Division of ONEGas, Inc.propose to install a 45 PSIG 2" PE natural gas line crossing HCDD1's Alamo Expressway Drain originating at the North East Intersection of Serg Loop and E Crockett Ave. ending at 154 E. Crocckett Ave.
Attachments:
B.
AI -84711
Discharge Permit
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- Las Encinitas Subdivision Phase II
X(c): 1118453.86
Y(c): 16647279.38
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- Las Encinitas Subdivision Phase II
X(c): 1118453.86
Y(c): 16647279.38
Attachments:
C.
AI -84714
Discharge Permit
Nain Engineering, LLC- Stone Oaks Subdivision
X(c): 2189655.90
Y(c): 3024201.92
Nain Engineering, LLC- Stone Oaks Subdivision
X(c): 2189655.90
Y(c): 3024201.92
Attachments:
D.
AI -84713
Discharge Permit
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- Las Encinitas Subdivision Phase II
X(c): 1119095.49
Y(c): 16646894.96
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- Las Encinitas Subdivision Phase II
X(c): 1119095.49
Y(c): 16646894.96
Attachments:
E.
AI -84764
Discharge Permit
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- Whalen Springs Subdivision No. 2
X(c): 1118630.74
Y(c): 16584358.77
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- Whalen Springs Subdivision No. 2
X(c): 1118630.74
Y(c): 16584358.77
Attachments:
F.
AI -84765
Discharge Permit
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- Whalen Springs Subdivision No. 2
X(c): 1118584.83
Y(c): 16584060.87
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- Whalen Springs Subdivision No. 2
X(c): 1118584.83
Y(c): 16584060.87
Attachments:
G.
AI -84768
Discharge Permit
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- San Rafael Subdivision No. 2
X(c): 1134490.81
Y(c): 16571327.35
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- San Rafael Subdivision No. 2
X(c): 1134490.81
Y(c): 16571327.35
Attachments:
H.
AI -84769
Discharge Permit
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- San Rafael Subdivision No. 2
X(c): 1134215.06
Y(c): 16571350.88
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- San Rafael Subdivision No. 2
X(c): 1134215.06
Y(c): 16571350.88
Attachments:
I.
AI -84770
Discharge Permit
Quintnailla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- San Rafael Subdivision No. 2
X(c): 1134891.13
Y(c): 16571245.78
Quintnailla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- San Rafael Subdivision No. 2
X(c): 1134891.13
Y(c): 16571245.78
Attachments:
J.
AI -84771
Discharge Permit
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- San Rafael Subdivison No. 2
X(c): 1134896.17
Y(c): 16571266.26
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- San Rafael Subdivison No. 2
X(c): 1134896.17
Y(c): 16571266.26
Attachments:
K.
AI -84772
Discharge Permit
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- San Martin Subdivison No. 7
X(c): 1138721.63
Y(c): 16598918.81
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- San Martin Subdivison No. 7
X(c): 1138721.63
Y(c): 16598918.81
Attachments:
L.
AI -84773
Discharge Permit
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- San Martin Subdivision No. 7
X(c): 1138717.92
Y(c): 16599334.94
Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc.- San Martin Subdivision No. 7
X(c): 1138717.92
Y(c): 16599334.94
Attachments:
3.
General Operations:
A.
AI -84694
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No. 1, in connection with the project -"Weslaco Drain Improvements (Proposed Additional 10x10 Box with Gate)", reflecting Ninety-seven (97) additional construction calendar days to Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-017-06-01, with Castle Enterprises, LLC, as recommended by Project Manager, Omar Anzaldua, Jr., P.E., CFM, PMP, CCM, HCDD1 Assistant District General Manager, and approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM (subject to compliance with HB1295).
Attachments:
B.
AI -84766
Lower Rio Grande RFPG/State Flood Plan - Budget 540
1. Approval of Invoice No. 10064014 in the amount of $38,377.50 from Halff Associates for November 2021 services. PO#642139
Raul Sesin disclosed a correction to the amounts stated on Consent Agenda items 3.B.1 and 3.B.2.
The amount for Consent Agenda item 3.B.1 should read $38,376.11, and not $38,377.50.
2. Approval of Invoice No. 10065506 in the amount of $51,684.25 from Halff Associates for December 2021 services. PO#642139
The amount for Consent Agenda item 3.B.2 should read $51,684.18, and not $51,684.25.
(Audio Reference 02m:58s)
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 3.B.1 and 3.B.2, with stated corrections.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Consent Agenda items 3.B.1 and 3.B.2, with stated corrections.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Board proceeded back to the Drainage District Agenda item 5.A. (Audio Reference 03m:23s)
1. Approval of Invoice No. 10064014 in the amount of $38,377.50 from Halff Associates for November 2021 services. PO#642139
Raul Sesin disclosed a correction to the amounts stated on Consent Agenda items 3.B.1 and 3.B.2.
The amount for Consent Agenda item 3.B.1 should read $38,376.11, and not $38,377.50.
2. Approval of Invoice No. 10065506 in the amount of $51,684.25 from Halff Associates for December 2021 services. PO#642139
The amount for Consent Agenda item 3.B.2 should read $51,684.18, and not $51,684.25.
(Audio Reference 02m:58s)
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval for Consent Agenda items 3.B.1 and 3.B.2, with stated corrections.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on Consent Agenda items 3.B.1 and 3.B.2, with stated corrections.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Board proceeded back to the Drainage District Agenda item 5.A. (Audio Reference 03m:23s)
4.
2018 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -84748
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
1. Approval of Invoice No. U3192.11-11 in the amount of $27,916.66 from S&B Infrastructure for November 2021 services. PO#641140 WA#23
Owner Insite - Budget 500
2. Approval of Invoice No. 50225 in the amount of $1,164.83 from B2Z Engineering for January 2022 services. PO#640326 WA#4
TxDot Partnership - Budget 500
3. Approval of Invoice No. 50224 in the amount of $2,378.42 from B2Z Engineering for January 2022 services. PO#641554 WA#6
Faysville Drain - Budget 511
4. Approval of Invoice No. 202410 in the amount of $4,938.93 from Tedsi Infrastructure Group for March 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022 services. PO#637723 WA#1
FM493 & County Rd - Budget 512
5. Approval of Invoice No. 6 in the amount of $3,376.64 from SAMES Engineering for November 2021 services. PO#637206 WA#1
Jackson Road Drain - Budget 516
6. Approval of Invoice No. 50227 in the amount of $3,025.92 from B2Z Engineering for January 2022 services. PO#640460 WA#1
Mile 9 & FM 1015 - Budget 524
7. Approval of Invoice No. 22-1-000005 in the amount of $2,630.68 from L&G Engineering for Construction Material Testing services from October 26, 2021, through January 19, 2022. PO#640569 WA#2
8. Approval of Invoice No. 10067173 in the amount of $4,622.01 from Halff Associates for January 10, 2022, through February 6, 2022, services. PO#637231 WA#1
Mission McAllen Rado Alternate - Budget 525
9. Approval of Invoice No. 11480 in the amount of $5,000.00 from Quintanilla, Headley and Associates for February 7, 2022 services. PO#645010
10. Approval of Invoice No. 50223 in the amount of $1,123.68 from B2Z Engineering for January 2022 services.PO#637187 WA#1.
Penitas Drain - Budget 530
11. Approval of Invoice No. 11328859 in the amount of $21,201.31 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for January 2022 services. PO#637434 WA#1
Sunflower Drain - Budget 536
12. Approval of Invoice No. R030976 in the amount of $510.41 from Raba-Kistner Construction for services from January 11, 2022, through January 21, 2022. PO#640787 WA#3.
1. Approval of Invoice No. U3192.11-11 in the amount of $27,916.66 from S&B Infrastructure for November 2021 services. PO#641140 WA#23
Owner Insite - Budget 500
2. Approval of Invoice No. 50225 in the amount of $1,164.83 from B2Z Engineering for January 2022 services. PO#640326 WA#4
TxDot Partnership - Budget 500
3. Approval of Invoice No. 50224 in the amount of $2,378.42 from B2Z Engineering for January 2022 services. PO#641554 WA#6
Faysville Drain - Budget 511
4. Approval of Invoice No. 202410 in the amount of $4,938.93 from Tedsi Infrastructure Group for March 1, 2021 through January 31, 2022 services. PO#637723 WA#1
FM493 & County Rd - Budget 512
5. Approval of Invoice No. 6 in the amount of $3,376.64 from SAMES Engineering for November 2021 services. PO#637206 WA#1
Jackson Road Drain - Budget 516
6. Approval of Invoice No. 50227 in the amount of $3,025.92 from B2Z Engineering for January 2022 services. PO#640460 WA#1
Mile 9 & FM 1015 - Budget 524
7. Approval of Invoice No. 22-1-000005 in the amount of $2,630.68 from L&G Engineering for Construction Material Testing services from October 26, 2021, through January 19, 2022. PO#640569 WA#2
8. Approval of Invoice No. 10067173 in the amount of $4,622.01 from Halff Associates for January 10, 2022, through February 6, 2022, services. PO#637231 WA#1
Mission McAllen Rado Alternate - Budget 525
9. Approval of Invoice No. 11480 in the amount of $5,000.00 from Quintanilla, Headley and Associates for February 7, 2022 services. PO#645010
10. Approval of Invoice No. 50223 in the amount of $1,123.68 from B2Z Engineering for January 2022 services.PO#637187 WA#1.
Penitas Drain - Budget 530
11. Approval of Invoice No. 11328859 in the amount of $21,201.31 from L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for January 2022 services. PO#637434 WA#1
Sunflower Drain - Budget 536
12. Approval of Invoice No. R030976 in the amount of $510.41 from Raba-Kistner Construction for services from January 11, 2022, through January 21, 2022. PO#640787 WA#3.
B.
AI -84689
Ratification of the approved and fully executed Change Order No. 13 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. (subject to compliance to HB1295)
Attachments:
C.
AI -84692
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No. 11 reflecting a decrease in the amount of ($7,670.00) , 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. (subject to compliance to HB1295).
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 22nd day of February 2022
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 February 22, 2022.
Signed this 23rd day of February 2022
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 22nd day of February 2022
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 February 22, 2022.
Signed this 23rd day of February 2022
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy