SPECIAL MEETING - OCTOBER 18, 2022
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 18th day of October 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 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 OCTOBER 18, 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 :40s)
All members of the Board were present during the roll call, except for Judge Richard F. Cortez.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call, except for Judge Richard F. Cortez.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference :51s)
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 : 37s)
There were no participants for open Forum.
There were no participants for open Forum.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 02m: 58s)
The Board proceeded with the approval of the Drainage District- Consent Agenda.
See the Drainage District - Consent Agenda for the action taken.
The Board proceeded with the approval of the Drainage District- Consent Agenda.
See the Drainage District - Consent Agenda for the action taken.
5.
General Operations:
A.
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Discussion and possible action as it relates to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 - Drainage Advisory Committee Appointees. (Audio Reference 03m: 06s)
General Manager of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin stated the new appointees of the Drainage Advisory Committee as follows:
Pct. 1 - Javier Guerrero, and Virgino Gonzalez
Pct. 2 - Vigil Gonzalez, and Eduardo Mendoza
Pct. 3 - Mayor Norie Garza, Mayor Pro Tem; Jaime Aranda, and Mayor Ramiro Loyal
Pct. 4 - No new appointees
Hidalgo County Judge - No new appointees
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval for agenda item 5.A, and the stated appointees.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.A, and the stated appointees.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
General Manager of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin stated the new appointees of the Drainage Advisory Committee as follows:
Pct. 1 - Javier Guerrero, and Virgino Gonzalez
Pct. 2 - Vigil Gonzalez, and Eduardo Mendoza
Pct. 3 - Mayor Norie Garza, Mayor Pro Tem; Jaime Aranda, and Mayor Ramiro Loyal
Pct. 4 - No new appointees
Hidalgo County Judge - No new appointees
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval for agenda item 5.A, and the stated appointees.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.A, and the stated appointees.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
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Approval to exercise the District's option to renew/extend the contract for "Arbitrage Calculations Services" with BLX Group, LLC, for the third of three (3) additional one (1) year extension options, under the same, rates, terms, and conditions as stated in the Agreement Number C-HCDD1-19-075-11-05. (Audio Reference 04m: 29s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
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Requesting approval to accept bids and award contract with the lowest and best bidder meeting all specified requirements for "Purchase and Installation of Chain Link Fence with Gate," for RFB No.HCDD1-22-057-10-12 subject to legal review and compliance with HB1295. (Audio Reference 04m: 50s)
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.C.
Vote: 4 - 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.C.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
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Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 21-14 as it relates to Project 21 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mile 10 N & Mile 1 W Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. (Audio Reference 05m: 09s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
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Jackson Road Drain - Budget 516
1. Approval of Application of Payment No. 11 in the amount of $347,188.22 from RG Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-034-08-11 Jackson Road Drain. Project Engineer: Quintanilla, Headley Associates PO#640613 (Audio Reference 05m: 29s)
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.B.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate - Budget 525
2. Approval of Application of Payment No. 3 in the amount of $54,320.63 from Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-023-07-27 Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate. Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering PO#642887 (Audio Reference 05m: 46s)
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.B.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval of Application of Payment No. 11 in the amount of $347,188.22 from RG Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-034-08-11 Jackson Road Drain. Project Engineer: Quintanilla, Headley Associates PO#640613 (Audio Reference 05m: 29s)
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.B.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate - Budget 525
2. Approval of Application of Payment No. 3 in the amount of $54,320.63 from Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-023-07-27 Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate. Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering PO#642887 (Audio Reference 05m: 46s)
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.B.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
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Alamo Expressway Drain Budget 320
Approval of Application of Payment #6 in the amount of $84,440.89 from Clore Equipment LLC, pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-22-001-03-08 , Alamo Expressway Drain. Project Engineer: Omar Anzaldua Jr., P.O. 645596 (Audio Reference 06m: 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.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of Application of Payment #6 in the amount of $84,440.89 from Clore Equipment LLC, pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-22-001-03-08 , Alamo Expressway Drain. Project Engineer: Omar Anzaldua Jr., P.O. 645596 (Audio Reference 06m: 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.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
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 06m: 26s)
The Board did not proceed into Closed Session, and proceeded to adjournment.
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 06m: 26s)
The Board did not proceed into Closed Session, and proceeded to adjournment.
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, 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, as it was a closed session item.
9.
Open Session: (Audio Reference 06m: 26s)
The Board did not proceed into Closed Session and proceeded to adjournment.
The Board did not proceed into Closed Session and proceeded to adjournment.
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
No action was taken on agenda item 9.B.
No action was taken on agenda item 9.B.
10.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 06m: 30s)
Commissioner Eduardo "Edddie" Cantu adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 9:39 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioner Eduardo "Edddie" Cantu adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 9:39 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, 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 18th day of October 2022
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Karina Esparza, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on October 18, 2022.
Signed this 19th day of October 2022
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Karina Esparza, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 18th day of October 2022
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Karina Esparza, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on October 18, 2022.
Signed this 19th day of October 2022
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Karina Esparza, Deputy