SPECIAL MEETING - JANUARY 3, 2023
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 3rd day of January A.D., 2023, 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 JANUARY 3, 2023 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 00m: 02s)
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:43 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call.
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:43 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference 00m: 21s)
General Manager of Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin offered the prayer.
General Manager of Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin offered the prayer.
3.
Open Forum (Audio Reference 01m: 54s)
There were no open forum participants.
There were no open forum participants.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 02m: 06s)
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.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -88986
1. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-020-04-23), with Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc., for the project: "Highway 281 & FM 88 -2018 Bond Referendum Project #14", to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of August 30, 2023 (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 02m: 18s)
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. A. 1.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-020-04-23), with Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc., for the project: "Highway 281 & FM 88 -2018 Bond Referendum Project #14", to reflect a revised period of service to end on August 30, 2023 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 02m: 44s)
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: 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. A. 1.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-020-04-23), with Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc., for the project: "Highway 281 & FM 88 -2018 Bond Referendum Project #14", to reflect a revised period of service to end on August 30, 2023 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 02m: 44s)
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: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -89001
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 10B-1 as it relates to Project 10B of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - East Mercedes Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, subject to final legal review. (Audio Reference 03m: 16s)
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. B.
Vote: 5 - 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. B.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
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 03m: 29s)
The Board did not proceed into Closed Session.
No action was taken on agenda item 6 - Closed Session.
The Board proceeded to agenda item 8 - Adjournment. (Audio Reference 03m: 31s)
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 03m: 29s)
The Board did not proceed into Closed Session.
No action was taken on agenda item 6 - Closed Session.
The Board proceeded to agenda item 8 - Adjournment. (Audio Reference 03m: 31s)
A.
Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072)
No action was taken on agenda item 6. A.
No action was taken on agenda item 6. A.
B.
Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074)
No action was taken on agenda item 6. B.
No action was taken on agenda item 6. 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 6. C.
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 6. C.
7.
Open Session:
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
No action was taken on agenda item 7. A.
No action was taken on agenda item 7. A.
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
No action was taken on agenda item 7. B.
No action was taken on agenda item 7. B.
8.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 03m: 31s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 9:47 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, 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 9:47 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, 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 3rd day of January, 2023
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 January 3, 2023.
Signed this 3rd day of January 2023
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 3rd day of January, 2023
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 January 3, 2023.
Signed this 3rd day of January 2023
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Karina Esparza, Deputy