SPECIAL MEETING - FEBRUARY 17, 2023
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 17th day of February A.D., 2023, 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 |
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 FEBRUARY 17, 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 :12s)
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:31 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call, except for Commissioner Cantu.
Commissioner Cantu joined the meeting at a later time.
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:31 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call, except for Commissioner Cantu.
Commissioner Cantu joined the meeting at a later time.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference :26s)
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, Raul Sesin, offered the prayer.
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, Raul Sesin, offered the prayer.
3.
Open Forum (Audio Reference 02m:27s)
There were no Open Forum participants.
Commissioner Cantu joined the meeting at this time.
There were no Open Forum participants.
Commissioner Cantu joined the meeting at this time.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 06m:17s)
The Board proceeded with the approval of the DD - Consent Agenda.
See the DD - Consent Agenda for the action taken.
The Board proceeded with the approval of the DD - Consent Agenda.
See the DD - Consent Agenda for the action taken.
5.
General Operations:
A.
AI -89730
Discussion and presentation by The Rio Grande Valley Voces Unidas Housing and Health working groups as it relates to HCDD1's Illegal Dumping Community Outreach / Education Program. (Audio Reference 06m:31s)
Jaime Salazar, with the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, came before the Board to provide an overview of the HCDD1's Illegal Dumping Community Outreach / Education Program.
Andrea Anderos and Ms. Salinas, with ARISE, came before the Board to advocate for better solutions regarding illegal dumping.
No action was taken on agenda item 5.A.
Jaime Salazar, with the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, came before the Board to provide an overview of the HCDD1's Illegal Dumping Community Outreach / Education Program.
Andrea Anderos and Ms. Salinas, with ARISE, came before the Board to advocate for better solutions regarding illegal dumping.
No action was taken on agenda item 5.A.
B.
AI -89718
Acceptance and approval of proposal received from Absolute Business Consulting Group, awarded vendor through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Contract #200601, for the provision of General Consulting and Other Related Services. (Audio Reference 24m:50s)
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.B.
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.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -89612
1. Requesting approval of the final negotiated Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with Supreme Engineering, PLLC, for the project, "Southwest Weslaco Phase II -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 35", Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-011-02-17 and as approved for negotiations on 12/20/22, AI-88936. (subject to final legal review); (Audio Reference 25m:12s)
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.C.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $180,000.00 as submitted by Supreme Engineering, PLLC through Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-011-02-17, to provide Professional Engineering Services for, "Southwest Weslaco Phase II -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 35" (Audio Reference 25m:35s)
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.C.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.C.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $180,000.00 as submitted by Supreme Engineering, PLLC through Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-011-02-17, to provide Professional Engineering Services for, "Southwest Weslaco Phase II -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 35" (Audio Reference 25m:35s)
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.C.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
D.
AI -89614
1. Requesting approval of the final negotiated Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with S2 Engineering, PLLC, for the project, "Southwest Weslaco Phase III -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 35", Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-012-02-17 and as approved for negotiations on 12/20/22 AI-88935. (Subject to final legal review) (Audio Reference 25m:57s)
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.D.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $336,000.00 as submitted by S2 Engineering, PLLC through Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-012-02-17, to provide Professional Engineering Services for, "Southwest Weslaco Phase III -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 35" (Audio Reference 26m:16s)
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.D.2.
Vote: 5 - 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.D.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $336,000.00 as submitted by S2 Engineering, PLLC through Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-012-02-17, to provide Professional Engineering Services for, "Southwest Weslaco Phase III -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 35" (Audio Reference 26m:16s)
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.D.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -89671
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 11-1 as it relates to Project 11 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Faysville Drain and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. (Audio Reference 26m:34s)
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.A.
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 6.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -89690
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 6 in the amount of $38,000.71 as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., through Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-025-06-15 to provide Construction Material Testing for, "East Mercedes -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 10-B". (Audio Reference 26m:47s)
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.B.
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 6.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -89694
1. Requesting approval of Supplemental No. 3 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-HCDD1-19-021-03-26) with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc., for the project, "Mile 10 N. & Baseline Road-2018 Bond Referendum Project #20," to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule with an extended termination date of April 30, 2024, (subject to final legal review)
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental No. 3 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-HCDD1-19-021-03-26) with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. for the project, "Mile 10 N. & Baseline Road-2018 Bond Referendum Project #20," to reflect a revised period of service to end on April 30, 2024, (subject to final legal review) (Audio Reference 27m:04s)
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 items 6.C.1 and 6.C.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental No. 3 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-HCDD1-19-021-03-26) with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. for the project, "Mile 10 N. & Baseline Road-2018 Bond Referendum Project #20," to reflect a revised period of service to end on April 30, 2024, (subject to final legal review) (Audio Reference 27m:04s)
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 items 6.C.1 and 6.C.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
D.
AI -89691
1. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement, (C-HCDDl-19-041-05-21), with Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates, Inc., for the project "J-08 Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #15-B" to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of September 30, 2023, (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDDl-19-041-05-21), with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc., for the project: "J-08 Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #15-B " to reflect a revised period of service to end on September 30, 2023, (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 27m:43s)
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 items 6.D.1 and 6.D.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDDl-19-041-05-21), with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc., for the project: "J-08 Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project #15-B " to reflect a revised period of service to end on September 30, 2023, (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 27m:43s)
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 items 6.D.1 and 6.D.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
E.
AI -89723
Highway 281 & FM 88 - Budget 514
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $65,421.00 from Go Underground pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-019-004-20. Project Engineer: Cruz Hogan Engineering, PO#646340
Mission McAllen Rado Alternate PhI - Budget 525
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $208,647.00 from Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-023-07-27. Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering, PO#642887
South I Road Detention - Budget 533
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $9,720.00 from IOC Company pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-028-07-12. Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering, PO#646281 (Audio Reference 28m:23s)
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 items 6.E.1, 6.E.2, and 6.E.3.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $65,421.00 from Go Underground pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-019-004-20. Project Engineer: Cruz Hogan Engineering, PO#646340
Mission McAllen Rado Alternate PhI - Budget 525
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $208,647.00 from Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-023-07-27. Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering, PO#642887
South I Road Detention - Budget 533
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $9,720.00 from IOC Company pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-028-07-12. Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering, PO#646281 (Audio Reference 28m:23s)
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 items 6.E.1, 6.E.2, and 6.E.3.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
Human Resources:
A.
AI -89727
Discussion and update as it relates to Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1's UKG payroll services. (Audio Reference 29m:03s)
Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, Director of Accounting, Alvaro Chuc, presented an overview of the UKG payroll services.
No action was taken on agenda item 7.A.
The Board proceeded to agenda item 10 - Adjournment. (Audio Reference 30m:34s)
Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, Director of Accounting, Alvaro Chuc, presented an overview of the UKG payroll services.
No action was taken on agenda item 7.A.
The Board proceeded to agenda item 10 - Adjournment. (Audio Reference 30m:34s)
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:
The Board did not proceed into 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:
The Board did not proceed into closed session.
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:
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 32m:07s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 10:02 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, 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 10:02 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, 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 17th day of February 2023
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 17, 2023.
Signed this 17th day of February 2023
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 17th day of February 2023
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 17, 2023.
Signed this 17th day of February 2023
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy