REGULAR MEETING - JUNE 28, 2022
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 28th day of June 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 DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
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 JUNE 28, 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:
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 :10s)
Commissioner Cantu called the meeting to order at 1:31 P.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call, except Judge Richard Cortez and Commissioner Fuentes.
Commissioner Fuentes joined the meeting at a later time.
Commissioner Cantu called the meeting to order at 1:31 P.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call, except Judge Richard Cortez and Commissioner Fuentes.
Commissioner Fuentes joined the meeting at a later time.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference :26s)
Assistance General Manager of Drainage District No.1, Yvette Barrera, offered the prayer.
Assistance General Manager of Drainage District No.1, Yvette Barrera, offered the prayer.
3.
Open Forum (Audio Reference 01m:19s)
Participants Alejandra Hernandez and Seret Garcia signed up to participate, however were not present when called to speak.
Both participants participated in the Regular Commissioners' Court meeting scheduled at 2:00 P.M.
Participants Alejandra Hernandez and Seret Garcia signed up to participate, however were not present when called to speak.
Both participants participated in the Regular Commissioners' Court meeting scheduled at 2:00 P.M.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 02m:10s)
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 -86389
1.) Requesting approval of Inter Local Cooperation Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and Hidalgo & Cameron Counties Irrigation District No.9 as it relates to the sale of (1) District Owned 2000 CAT 322 Long Reach Excavator. (Audio Reference 02m:24s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.A.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2.) Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority to declare surplus and to remove Asset number 34743 (1) 2000 CAT Long Reach Excavator from the District's asset list. (Audio Reference 02m:49s)
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 5.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.A.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2.) Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority to declare surplus and to remove Asset number 34743 (1) 2000 CAT Long Reach Excavator from the District's asset list. (Audio Reference 02m:49s)
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 5.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -86314
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 - "Flexible Base Material (Crushed Caliche)" - RFB No. HCDD1-22-035-07-20-ESZ, including the re-advertisement of project in the event no bids are received & project is still required. (Audio Reference 03m:05s)
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 5.B.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
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 5.B.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -86367
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the RFB 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 for -365 RMA Outfall ", approximate location -South Military Rd between Bryan and Bentsen Rd, covering sites 1 through 4, with combined total of approximately 400,000 CU Yds., RFB No. HCDD1-22-036-07-20-ESZ, including the re-advertisement of project in the event bids are rejected, or no bids are received & project is still required. (Audio Reference 03m:30s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.C.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.C.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
D.
AI -86359
1. Request exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. (Audio Reference 04m:07s)
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 5.D.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
2). Requesting Authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Service Agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for the project of ‘’Mayberry Rd. to Glasscock Rd. Drainage Improvements.'' from the pre-approved District's ''Pool'' of pre-qualified Professional Engineers as Approved by the Board of Directors on April 19, 2022, AI-85501. (Audio Reference 04m:21s)
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 5.D.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
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 5.D.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
2). Requesting Authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Service Agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering for the provisions of Professional Engineering Services for the project of ‘’Mayberry Rd. to Glasscock Rd. Drainage Improvements.'' from the pre-approved District's ''Pool'' of pre-qualified Professional Engineers as Approved by the Board of Directors on April 19, 2022, AI-85501. (Audio Reference 04m:21s)
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 5.D.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
E.
AI -86377
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 07-10-2022 RD in the amount of $153,063.42 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for pay periods 7,8, and 10 for labor and equipment use on the Raymondville Drain.
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 09-2022 RD in the amount of $45,328.03 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for pay period 9 for labor and equipment use on the Raymondville Drain. (Audio Reference 04m:49s)
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 5.E.1 and 5.E.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 07-10-2022 RD in the amount of $153,063.42 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for pay periods 7,8, and 10 for labor and equipment use on the Raymondville Drain.
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 09-2022 RD in the amount of $45,328.03 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for pay period 9 for labor and equipment use on the Raymondville Drain. (Audio Reference 04m:49s)
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 5.E.1 and 5.E.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -86392
Discussion and Approval by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 of resolution recognizing the necessity of acquiring easements or rights of way or fee title in connection with the construction of the East Mercedes Drain 2018 Bond No. 10A in Hidalgo County, Texas and authorizing the acquisition of said easements or rights of way or fee title described in the resolution and exhibits thereto by condemnation(eminent domain)or otherwise. Single vote shall apply to all units of property described in said resolution (Audio Reference 05m:32s)
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.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
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.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -86332
1. Requesting approval to accept CSP response and award a negotiated Construction Contract to the highest ranked Contractor meeting all specified requirements, Go Underground, for CSP No. HCDD1-22-22-019-04-20-RFV, "Highway 281 & FM 88-2018 Bond Referendum Project 14," in the amount of $1,475,360.00, as approved for negotiations by the Board of Directors - Agenda Item No. 85837 on 5/17/22. (Subject to Legal review and Compliance with HB1295).
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:10s)
Commissioner Fuentes joined the meeting.
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.1 and 6.B.2.
Vote: 4 - 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:10s)
Commissioner Fuentes joined the meeting.
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.1 and 6.B.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -86240
1. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 21-10 as it relates to Project 21 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mile 10 N & Baseline Rd Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, subject to final legal review (Audio Reference 07m:27s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.C.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 21-12 as it relates to Project 21 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mile 10 N & Baseline Rd Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, subject to final legal review (Audio Reference 07m:47s)
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.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.C.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 21-12 as it relates to Project 21 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mile 10 N & Baseline Rd Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, subject to final legal review (Audio Reference 07m:47s)
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.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
D.
AI -86232
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 16-E7 as it relates to Project 16 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Jackson Rd Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, subject to final legal review. (Audio Reference 08m:06s)
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.D.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
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.D.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
E.
AI -86378
Approval to issue payment on award to three (3) special commissioners in the amount of $2,000 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No, CCD-0664-B Parcel 13-5 Isabel Cristina Campana Salcido. (Audio Reference 08m:24s)
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.E.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
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.E.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
F.
AI -86376
Y Drain Improvements - Budget 010
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $56,822.65 from Castle Enterprises pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-050-01-11 Y Drain Improvements. Project Engineer: Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, PO#645354 (Audio Reference 08m:43s)
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.F.1
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Faysville Drain - Budget 511
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $88,449.75 from RDH Site and Concrete LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-048-11-30 Faysville Drain. Project Engineer: Tedsi Infrastructure Group, PO#645348 (Audio Reference 09m:12s)
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.F.2
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
PD Lateral Phase II - Budget 529
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $71,591.67 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-029-06-23 PD Lateral Phase II. Project Engineer: Izaguirre Engineering Group, PO#640212 (Audio Reference 09m:37s)
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.F.3
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $56,822.65 from Castle Enterprises pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-050-01-11 Y Drain Improvements. Project Engineer: Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, PO#645354 (Audio Reference 08m:43s)
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.F.1
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Faysville Drain - Budget 511
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $88,449.75 from RDH Site and Concrete LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-048-11-30 Faysville Drain. Project Engineer: Tedsi Infrastructure Group, PO#645348 (Audio Reference 09m:12s)
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.F.2
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
PD Lateral Phase II - Budget 529
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $71,591.67 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-029-06-23 PD Lateral Phase II. Project Engineer: Izaguirre Engineering Group, PO#640212 (Audio Reference 09m:37s)
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.F.3
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
G.
AI -86402
1. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the graded and evaluated firms submitting responses to CSP No. HCDD1-22-024-06-01-RFV “J-08 Drain Improvements – 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 15B”
| FIRM NAME | SCORE | RANK |
| Mor, Wil, LLC | 94.33 | |
| Gonzalez Egn & Mgmt. | 92.51 | |
| Texas Cordia Construction | 90.40 | |
| H2O Construction | 87.04 | |
| Castle Enterprises | 85.80 | |
| Clore Equipment | 75.24 |
(Audio Reference 10m:04s)
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.G.1
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the Boards approval, requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Construction Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of: Mor, Wil, LLC, for the provision construction services for: CSP No. HCDD1-22-024-06-01-RFV “J-08 Drain Improvements – 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 15B” (Audio Reference 10m:47s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.G.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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.G.1
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the Boards approval, requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Construction Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of: Mor, Wil, LLC, for the provision construction services for: CSP No. HCDD1-22-024-06-01-RFV “J-08 Drain Improvements – 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 15B” (Audio Reference 10m:47s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.G.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
AI -86375
Mission Inlet - Budget 020
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 12 in the amount of $86,732.78 from Castle Enterprises pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-20-002-02-11 Mission Inlet. Project Engineer: L&G Engineering PO#639479 (Audio Reference 11m:15s)
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 7.A.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Weslaco Drain - Budget 335
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $81,982.66 from Castle Enterprises pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-21-017-05-19 Weslaco Drain. Project Engineer: Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, PO#642481 (Audio Reference 11m:43s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 12 in the amount of $86,732.78 from Castle Enterprises pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-20-002-02-11 Mission Inlet. Project Engineer: L&G Engineering PO#639479 (Audio Reference 11m:15s)
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 7.A.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Weslaco Drain - Budget 335
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $81,982.66 from Castle Enterprises pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-21-017-05-19 Weslaco Drain. Project Engineer: Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, PO#642481 (Audio Reference 11m:43s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -86391
PSJA Lateral - Budget 305 1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $1,057,535.10 from Saenz Brothers Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-063-11-12 PSJA Lateral. Project Engineer:Javier Hinojosa Engineering PO#641494 (Audio Reference 12m:06s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
General Fund:
A.
AI -86374
San Carlos 83rd-87th Street Drainage Improvements
Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $178,501.50 from Saenz Brothers Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-044-11-02 San Carlos 83rd - 87th Street Drainage Improvements. Project Engineer:Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, PO#645281. (Audio Reference 12m:34s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $178,501.50 from Saenz Brothers Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-044-11-02 San Carlos 83rd - 87th Street Drainage Improvements. Project Engineer:Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, PO#645281. (Audio Reference 12m:34s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
9.
Closed Session:
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following: (Audio Reference 13m:03s)
The Board proceeded into closed session with a vote of approval at 1:45 P.M.
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: (Audio Reference 13m:03s)
The Board proceeded into closed session with a vote of approval at 1:45 P.M.
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 10.A.
Reference agenda item 10.A.
B.
Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074)
Reference agenda item 10.B.
Reference agenda item 10.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 9.C, 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 9.C, as it was a closed session item.
10.
Open Session: (Audio Reference 15m:15s)
The Board returned from closed session at 2:00 P.M., and proceeded to agenda items 10.A and 10.B for a simultaneous vote.
The Board returned from closed session at 2:00 P.M., and proceeded to agenda items 10.A and 10.B for a simultaneous vote.
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
Reference agenda item 10.B.
Reference agenda item 10.B.
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation (Audio Reference 15m:15s)
Legal Counselor, Ivan Perez, stated that a motion was required to authorize the administration, as well as legal counsel to proceed as directed in closed session for agenda items 10.A and 10.B.
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval as recommended.
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 items 10.A and 10.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Legal Counselor, Ivan Perez, stated that a motion was required to authorize the administration, as well as legal counsel to proceed as directed in closed session for agenda items 10.A and 10.B.
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval as recommended.
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 items 10.A and 10.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
11.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 15m:41s)
Commissioner Cantu adjourned the meeting with vote of approval at 2:01 P.M.
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 adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioner Cantu adjourned the meeting with vote of approval at 2:01 P.M.
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 adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 4 - 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 28th day of June 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 June 28, 2022.
Signed this 29th day of June 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 28th day of June 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 June 28, 2022.
Signed this 29th day of June 2022
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy