SPECIAL MEETING - MARCH 8, 2022
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 8th day of March A.D., 2022, 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 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MARCH 8, 2022 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:
In accordance with Section 551.127, NOTICE is hereby given that a physical quorum, including the presiding officer/member, will be present at the specified meeting location. Some members of the governing body and/or government officials may participate via videoconference.
Members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: www.hidalgocounty.us/HClive
1.
Roll Call (Audio Reference :01s)
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:39 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call.
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:39 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference :07s)
General Manager of Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, Raul Sesin, offered the prayer.
General Manager of Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, Raul Sesin, offered the prayer.
3.
Open Forum (Audio Reference 02m:11s)
There were no Open Forum participants.
There were no Open Forum participants.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 02m:21s)
The Board proceeded with the approval of the Consent Agenda.
See the Drainage District - Consent Agenda for the action taken.
The Board proceeded with the approval of the Consent Agenda.
See the Drainage District - Consent Agenda for the action taken.
5.
General Operations:
A.
AI -84987
Requesting approval to execute Amendment No. 1 between Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and Gregory Strategies, LLC for consulting services to Seek Grant Funding for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 [C-HCDD1-21-016-03-16]. (Audio Reference 02m:42s)
Commissioner Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action of agenda item 5.A.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Commissioner Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action of agenda item 5.A.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
B.
AI -84809
Requesting approval to recind action taken by HCDD1 Board of Directors on December 14, 2021, Agenda Item 5.B.1, 2 (AI-83800) for the approval of the Consent to Assignment from Arguindegui Oil Co. II, Ltd. to Offen Petroleum, LLC., in connection with the Amendment to the Requirements Agreement C-HCDD1-21-041A-11-16. (Audio Reference 03m:31s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -84942
Requesting approval of Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and Sharyland Independent School District as it relates to the 2018 Bond Project - 25 Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate. (Audio Reference 03m:59s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.C.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.C.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
D.
AI -84818
1. Requesting approval to execute Auctioneer Service Agreement with Big D Tractor Co. LLC through the District's membership with PCA Cooperative, awarded Contract No. PCA OD-328-20, under its subcontractor Machinery Auctioneers South (Subject to Legal Review). (Audio Reference 04m:26s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.D.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
2. Requesting approval to declare surplus on the listed items attached herein (including i.e. vehicle units, heavy equipment, Tractors/Shredders, General Miscellaneous Property), for the purpose of sale through auction in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 263.152 (a) (1). (Audio Reference 04m:46s)
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 on agenda item 5.D.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
3. Requesting authority to publish advertisements for the Auction of Surplus Items scheduled to be held on March 29 & 30 (Audio Reference 05m:03s)On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.D.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
2. Requesting approval to declare surplus on the listed items attached herein (including i.e. vehicle units, heavy equipment, Tractors/Shredders, General Miscellaneous Property), for the purpose of sale through auction in accordance with Texas Local Government Code 263.152 (a) (1). (Audio Reference 04m:46s)
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 on agenda item 5.D.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.D.3.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
4. Requesting authority to remove assets on the listed items attached herein from the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 inventory list after finalizing the auction sale; and, in the event "NO BIDS" received: (Audio Reference 05m:15s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.D.4.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
E.
AI -84860
Requesting approval to accept the Professional Consulting & Web Hosting Services Agreement with EzTask.com, Inc., as it relates to Web Design & Development for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, through the District's membership with TIPS Cooperative, awarded Contract No. 190701 with authority for the HCDD1 General Manager or his designee to sign the agreement. (Subject to final legal review and compliance with HB-1295). (Audio Reference 05m:29s)
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 on agenda item 5.E.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
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 on agenda item 5.E.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
F.
AI -84958
1. Requesting approval to accept CSP response and award a negotiated Construction Contract to the highest ranked Contractor meeting all specified requirements, Clore Equipment, LLC, for CSP No. HCDD1-22-001-12-22-MSS, "Alamo Expressway Drain Extension Improvements(1/4 Mile South of Moore Road to Interstate 2)," in the amount of $804,994.04, as approved for negotiations by the Board of Directors - Agenda Item No. 84558 on 2/08/22. (Subject to Legal review and Compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 05m:52s)
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 on agenda item 5.F.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
2. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute change orders that involve and increase or decrease in cost of $50,000 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18% or more without consent of the contractor. (Audio Reference 06m:24s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.F.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
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 on agenda item 5.F.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
2. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 and in the interest of expediting a project's progress, requesting authority/approval for Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute change orders that involve and increase or decrease in cost of $50,000 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18% or more without consent of the contractor. (Audio Reference 06m:24s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.F.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
G.
AI -84975
Pursuant to TxLGC 263.151 (1) Requesting approval to declare "salvage" and remove asset number 655, 2016 Ford F250 Single Cab Long Bed, from the District's inventory due to accident. (Audio Reference 06m:47s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.G.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.G.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
H.
AI -84797
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 262.024 (a)(7) (A)-"items for which competition is precluded because of existence of patents, copyrights, secret process or monopolies" in connection with Invarion Inc., for Software Licenses, Updates/Upgrades, Maintenance, and Technical Support. (Audio Reference 07m:05s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.H.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Approval of "Sole Source Declaration" for Invarion Inc., and the execution of the End User License Agreement (EULA), for the purchase of Rapid Plan Software Licenses, Updates/Upgrades, Maintenance, and Technical Support, with the amount of $2,199.00, for the initial license and $799, annual renewal thereafter for as long as HCDD1 possess the software with Sole Source declaration to remain in effect unless otherwise revoked by the HCDD1 Board of Directors. (Subject to Legal Review). (Audio Reference 07m:28s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.H.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.H.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Approval of "Sole Source Declaration" for Invarion Inc., and the execution of the End User License Agreement (EULA), for the purchase of Rapid Plan Software Licenses, Updates/Upgrades, Maintenance, and Technical Support, with the amount of $2,199.00, for the initial license and $799, annual renewal thereafter for as long as HCDD1 possess the software with Sole Source declaration to remain in effect unless otherwise revoked by the HCDD1 Board of Directors. (Subject to Legal Review). (Audio Reference 07m:28s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.H.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
I.
AI -84948
Acceptance and approval of pre-qualified firms submitting "Statements of Qualifications" for the establishment of a "Pool" for engagement through statutory and local protocol (i.e. nomination, evaluation/grading/scoring, presentation to the Board for ranking, and authority for negotiations for final agreements, etc.) on an "As Needed Basis" per project by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, requiring said services as set forth in the requirements stated in the Request for Qualifications packet for the following listed Professional Services:
1. Engineering Services (HCDD1-22-005-02-02);
2. Surveying Services (HCDD1-22-006-02-02);
with effective date of "Approved Pools" for a period of one (1) year, commencing March 12, 2022. (Audio Reference 07m:58s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.I.1 and 5.I.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
1. Engineering Services (HCDD1-22-005-02-02);
2. Surveying Services (HCDD1-22-006-02-02);
with effective date of "Approved Pools" for a period of one (1) year, commencing March 12, 2022. (Audio Reference 07m:58s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.I.1 and 5.I.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
J.
AI -84982
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 8 in the amount of $526,167.39 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, through Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-026-06-01 to provide Construction Material Testing, Geo-Technical, Construction Management and Inspection for,"Various Projects: B&G Club RDF;South Lateral RDF, Hidalgo Drain, and State Highway 365 Outfalls. (Audio Reference 08m:38s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.J.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.J.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
K.
AI -84986
| 1. Approval of payment of Invoice 25-26 2021RS in the amount of $48,324.18 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4, for reimbursement of Equipment and Labor Force for Pay Periods 25-26 of 2021. | |||||
| 2. Approval of payment of Invoices 01-02 2022 RD, for $ 71,074.15 and Invoice 02-2022 SM from Hidalgo County Precinct # 4 for reimbursement of Equipment and Labor Force for Pay Periods 1-2 of 2022 |
(Audio Reference 09m:11s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.K.1 and 5.K.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -84936
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 10A-9 as it relates to Project 10A of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - East Mercedes and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, subject to final legal review. (Audio Reference 09m:45s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -84971
J-08 Drain - Budget 515
Requesting approval to issue payment on award to three (3) special commissioners in the amount of $2,500.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No.: CCD-0630-H Parcel 8 Rebecca Jean Salinas (Audio Reference 09m:59s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Requesting approval to issue payment on award to three (3) special commissioners in the amount of $2,500.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No.: CCD-0630-H Parcel 8 Rebecca Jean Salinas (Audio Reference 09m:59s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -84966
Mission Lateral - Budget 526
1. Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 9 in the amount of $110,799.00 from H&R Lease Service, LLC pertaining to Mission Lateral II, Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-042-09-08. Project Engineer: L&G Engineering PO#640759-21 (Audio Reference 10m:16s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.C.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
PD Lateral Phase II - Budget 529
2. Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $123,612.03 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to PD Lateral Phase II Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-029-06-23. Project Engineer: Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#640212
South Lateral Drain - Budget 534
3. Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 11 in the amount of $56,430.00 for Castle Enterprises pertaining to South Lateral Drain Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-009-07-07. Project Engineer: L&G Engineering PO#640528 (Audio Reference 10m:35s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.C.2 and 6.C.3.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
1. Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 9 in the amount of $110,799.00 from H&R Lease Service, LLC pertaining to Mission Lateral II, Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-042-09-08. Project Engineer: L&G Engineering PO#640759-21 (Audio Reference 10m:16s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.C.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
PD Lateral Phase II - Budget 529
2. Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $123,612.03 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to PD Lateral Phase II Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-029-06-23. Project Engineer: Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#640212
South Lateral Drain - Budget 534
3. Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 11 in the amount of $56,430.00 for Castle Enterprises pertaining to South Lateral Drain Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-009-07-07. Project Engineer: L&G Engineering PO#640528 (Audio Reference 10m:35s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.C.2 and 6.C.3.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
AI -84965
Mission Inlet - Budget 020
1. Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $47,485.12 from Castle Enterprises as it pertains to Mission Inlet Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-002-02-11. Project Engineer-L&G Engineering PO#639479
Weslaco Drain - Budget 335
2. Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $100,077.53 from Castle Enterprises as it pertains to Weslaco Drain Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-017-06-1. Project Engineer-HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua Jr, PE.
FM 495 & Donna Lateral - Budget 370
3. Requesting acceptance and approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Venser Contractors, LLC pertaining to FM 495 & Donna Lateral Construction Contract C-HCDD1-18-049-09-25.
4. Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 5-Retainage plus interest for a total amount of $33,180.04 from Venser Contractors, LLC pertaining to FM 495 & Donna Lateral construction contract C-HCDD1-18-049-09-25. Project Engineer-HCDD1 Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM (Audio Reference 11m:06s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.A.1 through 4.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
1. Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $47,485.12 from Castle Enterprises as it pertains to Mission Inlet Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-002-02-11. Project Engineer-L&G Engineering PO#639479
Weslaco Drain - Budget 335
2. Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $100,077.53 from Castle Enterprises as it pertains to Weslaco Drain Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-017-06-1. Project Engineer-HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua Jr, PE.
FM 495 & Donna Lateral - Budget 370
3. Requesting acceptance and approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Venser Contractors, LLC pertaining to FM 495 & Donna Lateral Construction Contract C-HCDD1-18-049-09-25.
4. Requesting approval of Application for Payment No. 5-Retainage plus interest for a total amount of $33,180.04 from Venser Contractors, LLC pertaining to FM 495 & Donna Lateral construction contract C-HCDD1-18-049-09-25. Project Engineer-HCDD1 Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM (Audio Reference 11m:06s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.A.1 through 4.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
Closed Session: (Audio Reference 12m:20s)
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following:
The Board proceeded into Closed Session with a vote of approval at 9:51 A.M.
Commissioner Cantu stepped away from the meeting.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to proceed into closed session.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following:
The Board proceeded into Closed Session with a vote of approval at 9:51 A.M.
Commissioner Cantu stepped away from the meeting.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to proceed into closed session.
Vote: 4 - 0 -Unanimously
A.
Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072)
Reference agenda item 9.A.
Reference agenda item 9.A.
B.
Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074)
Reference agenda item 9.B.
Reference agenda item 9.B.
C.
Consultation with Attorney Regarding:
a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: b) a Settlement Offer: or c) a Matter in Which the Duty of the Attorney to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas Clearly Conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.071)
No action was taken on agenda item 8.C.a), as it was a closed session item.
a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: b) a Settlement Offer: or c) a Matter in Which the Duty of the Attorney to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas Clearly Conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.071)
No action was taken on agenda item 8.C.a), as it was a closed session item.
9.
Open Session: (Audio Reference 13m:20s)
The Court returned from closed session at 10:05 A.M., and proceeded to agenda item 9.B.
The Court returned from closed session at 10:05 A.M., and proceeded to agenda item 9.B.
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
No action was taken on agenda item 9.A.
No action was taken on agenda item 9.A.
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation (Audio Reference 13m:20s)
Legal Counselor, Ivan Perez, recommended a motion to authorize the counsel to proceed as discussed in closed session.
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval as recommended.
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 on agenda item 9.B, as recommended.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Legal Counselor, Ivan Perez, recommended a motion to authorize the counsel to proceed as discussed in closed session.
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval as recommended.
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 on agenda item 9.B, as recommended.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
10.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 13m:35s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 10:05 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COUNTY JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 10:05 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COUNTY JUDGE RICHARD CORTEZ, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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 8th day of March 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 March 8, 2022.
Signed this 8th day of March 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 8th day of March 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 March 8, 2022.
Signed this 8th day of March 2022
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy