SPECIAL MEETING - MAY 30, 2023
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 30th day of May 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 MAY 30, 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 :01s)
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call, except Commissioner Fuentes and Commissioner Torres.
Commissioner Torres and Commissioner Fuentes joined the meeting at a later time.
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call, except Commissioner Fuentes and Commissioner Torres.
Commissioner Torres and Commissioner Fuentes joined the meeting at a later time.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference :17s)
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 03m:00s)
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
Commissioner Fuentes and Commissioner Torres joined the meeting.
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
Commissioner Fuentes and Commissioner Torres joined the meeting.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 03m:05s)
There Board proceeded with a vote of approval for the Drainage District - Consent Agenda.
See the Drainage District Consent Agenda for the action taken.
There Board proceeded with a vote of approval for the Drainage District - Consent Agenda.
See the Drainage District Consent Agenda for the action taken.
5.
General Operations:
A.
AI -91085
Requesting approval of Resolution regarding expenditure related to attendance of funeral for Armando Hernandez. (Audio Reference 03m:17s)
Chief of Staff for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Jaime Salazar, read the Resolution regarding expenditure related to attendance of funeral for Armando Hernandez.
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.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Chief of Staff for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Jaime Salazar, read the Resolution regarding expenditure related to attendance of funeral for Armando Hernandez.
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.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
B.
AI -91086
Requesting approval of Letter of Support for Pct. 1 Weslaco Hike & Bike Trail / 2023-2024 TASA Program and approval for HCDD1 General Manager to execute. (Audio Reference 06m:00s)
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 -91084
1.) Requesting approval of Tender Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Company as it relates to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-050-01-11 "Drainage Area Improvements for Y Drain Ph I, Tower Road between Rogers and Monte Cristo & Curry Drain and Valverde Rd Crossing". (Pending final legal review) (Audio Reference 06m:19s)
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, pending final legal review.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
2.) Pursuant to the Boards' approval of the Tender Agreement, requesting approval of Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-050-R-05-30 with Mor-Wil, LLC for "Drainage Area Improvements for Y Drain Ph I, Tower Road between Rogers and Monte Cristo & Curry Drain and Valverde Rd Crossing". (Pending final legal review) (Audio Reference 06m:42s)
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.2, pending final legal review.
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, pending final legal review.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
2.) Pursuant to the Boards' approval of the Tender Agreement, requesting approval of Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-050-R-05-30 with Mor-Wil, LLC for "Drainage Area Improvements for Y Drain Ph I, Tower Road between Rogers and Monte Cristo & Curry Drain and Valverde Rd Crossing". (Pending final legal review) (Audio Reference 06m:42s)
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.2, pending final legal review.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
D.
AI -91088
Requesting approval to surplus Asset No. 2184 Drone DJI Mavic 2 Pro and approval to remove from the District's asset list. (Audio Reference 07m:03s)
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.D.
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.D.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
E.
AI -91071
Requesting approval for entering into a Soil Depository Agreement with Palacios Raquenel V. Revocable Trust in reference to the GLO CDBG-MIT 2015 & 2016 Flood Project. Subject to final legal review. (Audio Reference 07m:18s)
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.E, subject to final legal review
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.E, subject to final legal review
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
F.
AI -91006
1. Requesting acceptance and approval of the final negotiated Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-HCDD1-23-028-05-30) with Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC. in connection to the "West Main Drain (WMD) Drainage Improvement Project from Inspiration to SH 107 & Western Limits of Conway" as approved for negotiations on 05/16/2023, AI-90886. (Audio Reference 07m:36s)
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 on agenda item 5.F.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the approval of the Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-HCDD1-23-028-05-30) with Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $231,875.56 to provide professional engineering services for the "West Main Drain (WMD) Drainage Improvement Project from Inspiration to SH 107 & Western Limits of Conway". (Audio Reference 08m:00s)
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.F.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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 on agenda item 5.F.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the approval of the Professional Engineering Services Agreement (C-HCDD1-23-028-05-30) with Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC., requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $231,875.56 to provide professional engineering services for the "West Main Drain (WMD) Drainage Improvement Project from Inspiration to SH 107 & Western Limits of Conway". (Audio Reference 08m:00s)
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.F.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
G.
AI -90965
Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Requirements Agreement to the sole and most responsible bidder meeting all requirements/specifications, ACT Pipe & Supply, for the “HP Storm Drain Pipes and Related Items'', RFB No. HCDD1-23-017-04-18-ESZ, (Subject to final legal review and compliance with HB -1295) (Audio Reference 08m: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.G, subject to final legal review and compliance with HB -1295.
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.G, subject to final legal review and compliance with HB -1295.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
H.
AI -91054
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) a professional service; (Audio Reference 08m:45s)
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.H.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate On-Call Professional Service Agreements for the provisions of Professional Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Services with the following listed Engineering Firms on an as needed basis from the District's pre-approved ''Pool'' of pre-qualified Professional Engineering Services as approved by the Board of Directors on March 7, 2023, AI-89829: (Audio Reference 08m:58s)
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.H.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate On-Call Professional Service Agreements for the provisions of Professional Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Services with the following listed Engineering Firms on an as needed basis from the District's pre-approved ''Pool'' of pre-qualified Professional Engineering Services as approved by the Board of Directors on March 7, 2023, AI-89829: (Audio Reference 08m:58s)
- Raba Kistner, Inc.
- Millennium Engineers Group, Inc
- B2Z Engineering, LLC
- L&G Engineers Consulting Engineers, Inc.
- Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
I.
AI -90995
Requesting approval of the procurement packet RFB HCDD1-23-030-06-21-KMG "Sale and removal of fill dirt for 2016 GLO Projects" as attached hereto with authority to advertise and re-advertise, if applicable. (Audio Reference 09m: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.I.
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.I.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
J.
AI -90975
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., legal notice, specifications, etc.,) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1“Purchase of Precast Culvert Boxes Size 7ft x 7ft, for Southwest Weslaco 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 35”, RFB No. HCDD1-23-031-06-21-ESZ, including the re-advertisement of project in the event bids are rejected, or no bids are received & items are still required. (Audio Reference 09m:47s)
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.J.
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.J.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
AI -91078
Mission Inlet (Balboa) - Budget 020
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 17 in the amount of $45,200.05 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-002-02-11 Mission Inlet Balboa. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#639479
2. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-002-02-11 Mission Inlet Balboa. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#639479
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 18 Retainage and interest in the amount of $137,120.25 pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-002-02-11 Mission Inlet Balboa subject to final legal review. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#639479
Reconstruction of Main Floodwater Channel Weir 4 - Budget 375
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $136,136.75 from Clore Equipment, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-030-07-12 Reconstruction of Main Floodwater Channel Weir 4. Project Engineer Intr national Consulting Engineers PO#646926
(Audio Reference 10m:37s)
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 6.A.1 through 6.A.4, subject to legal review for agenda item 6.A.3.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 17 in the amount of $45,200.05 from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-002-02-11 Mission Inlet Balboa. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#639479
2. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Castle Enterprises, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-002-02-11 Mission Inlet Balboa. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#639479
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 18 Retainage and interest in the amount of $137,120.25 pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-002-02-11 Mission Inlet Balboa subject to final legal review. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#639479
Reconstruction of Main Floodwater Channel Weir 4 - Budget 375
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $136,136.75 from Clore Equipment, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-030-07-12 Reconstruction of Main Floodwater Channel Weir 4. Project Engineer Intr national Consulting Engineers PO#646926
(Audio Reference 10m:37s)
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 6.A.1 through 6.A.4, subject to legal review for agenda item 6.A.3.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -91037
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 16 in the total amount of $19,962.79 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. through Contract C-HCDD1-21-026-06-01 to provide Geotechnical/Construction Material Testing Services for the "Mile 10N & Baseline Road - Bond Referendum Project No. 20". (Audio Reference 11m:50s)
Reference agenda item 7.H.3 for the action that was taken for agenda item 7.A.
Reference agenda item 7.H.3 for the action that was taken for agenda item 7.A.
Attachments:
B.
AI -91043
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 17 in the total amount of $3,818.00 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC. through Contract C-HCDD1-21-026-06-01 to provide Geotechnical Field and Laboratory Services for the "Southwest Weslaco - 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 35". (Audio Reference 12m:12s)
Reference agenda item 7.H.3 for the action that was taken for agenda item 7.B.
Reference agenda item 7.H.3 for the action that was taken for agenda item 7.B.
Attachments:
C.
AI -90951
1. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-018-03-26), with R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation, for the project: "East Mercedes - 2018 Bond Referendum Project #10-B", to increase Special Services for additional Parcels Surveys and Metes and Bounds, in the amount of $2,000 (subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-018-03-26), with R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation, for the project: "East Mercedes - 2018 Bond Referendum Project #10-B", to increase Special Services for additional Parcels Surveys and Metes and Bounds, in the amount of $2,000, (subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 12m:26s)
Reference agenda item 7.H.3 for the action that was taken for agenda item 7.C.1 and 7.C.2.
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-018-03-26), with R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation, for the project: "East Mercedes - 2018 Bond Referendum Project #10-B", to increase Special Services for additional Parcels Surveys and Metes and Bounds, in the amount of $2,000, (subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 12m:26s)
Reference agenda item 7.H.3 for the action that was taken for agenda item 7.C.1 and 7.C.2.
Attachments:
D.
AI -91066
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of procurement packet (i.e., legal notice, specifications, etc.), for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1“Construction of Cast-in Place Reinforced Concrete Boxes Size 7ft x 7ft, for Southwest Weslaco 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 35”, RFB No. HCDD1-23-032-06-21-ESZ, including the re-advertisement of project in the event bids are rejected, or no bids are received & items are still required. (Audio Reference 13m:03s)
Reference agenda item 7.H.3 for the action that was taken for agenda item 7.D.
Reference agenda item 7.H.3 for the action that was taken for agenda item 7.D.
E.
AI -90949
Requesting approval of Change Order No.3, reflecting an increase in the amount of $104,940.00, and ninety (90) additional construction calendar days, in connection with the project "Mission-McAllen Rado Phase I -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 25’', Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-023-07-27, with Gonzalez Engineering & Management, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC. (Audio Reference 13m:26s)
Reference agenda item 7.H.3 for the action that was taken for agenda item 7.E.
Reference agenda item 7.H.3 for the action that was taken for agenda item 7.E.
Attachments:
F.
AI -91093
Requesting approval of Change Order No.1, reflecting an increase in the amount of $103,634.00 and thirty (30) additional construction calendar days, in connection with the project "Mid-Valley Airport Ditch 18B Drainage Improvements - 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 19’', Contract No. C-HCDD1-22-020-05-31, with Mor-Wil, LLC, as recommended by Project Manager, B2Z Engineering, LLC. (Audio Reference 13m:49s)
Reference agenda item 7.H.3 for the action that was taken for agenda item 7.F.
Reference agenda item 7.H.3 for the action that was taken for agenda item 7.F.
Attachments:
G.
AI -91070
Mission McAllen Rado Alternate - Budget 525 Requesting approval to issue payments on award to three (3) special commissioners, Robert Fernandez, Veronica L. Ontiveros, and Roberto M.Garcia in the amount of $2,000 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No, CCD-0636-D Parcel No. 25-2 Shin Foundation I, LTD (Audio Reference 14m:08s)
Reference agenda item 7.H.3 for the action that was taken for agenda item 7.G.
Reference agenda item 7.H.3 for the action that was taken for agenda item 7.G.
H.
AI -91077
South I Rd Detention (West Side) - Budget 533
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $1,440.00 from IOC Company pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-028-07-12 South I Rd. Detention (West Side). Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering PO#646281
2. Approval and Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion from IOC Company pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-028-07-12 South I Rd. Detention (West Side). Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering PO#646281
Inspiration Road - Budget 543
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 2 in the amount of $21,129.94 from Hidalgo County Precinct 3 pertaining to Inspiration Road RDF 2022 Pay Period 16.
(Audio Reference 14m:31s)
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval for agenda items 7.A through 7.H.3.
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 items 7.A through 7.H.3.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $1,440.00 from IOC Company pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-028-07-12 South I Rd. Detention (West Side). Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering PO#646281
2. Approval and Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion from IOC Company pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-028-07-12 South I Rd. Detention (West Side). Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering PO#646281
Inspiration Road - Budget 543
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 2 in the amount of $21,129.94 from Hidalgo County Precinct 3 pertaining to Inspiration Road RDF 2022 Pay Period 16.
(Audio Reference 14m:31s)
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval for agenda items 7.A through 7.H.3.
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 items 7.A through 7.H.3.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
A.
AI -91083
Requesting acceptance and approval of donation easement from Nowell Borders as it relates to a .58 Acre tract of land out of Lot 1 Block 69, Engleman Re-Subdivision. Pending final legal review. (Audio Reference 15m: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 8.A, pending final legal review.
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 8.A, pending final legal review.
Vote: 5 - 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 15m:42s)
The Board proceeded into closed session with a vote of approval at 9:45 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 proceed into closed session.
Vote: 5 - 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 15m:42s)
The Board proceeded into closed session with a vote of approval at 9:45 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 proceed into closed session.
Vote: 5 - 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.
1.
AI -91091
Deliberation regarding possible acquisition of property within the Mission Inlet System, tract WEST ADDN. TO SHARYLAND S10.85AC EXC N79.34'-W75' LOT 13-12 10.72AC GR
No action was taken on agenda item 9.C.1 as it was a closed session item.
No action was taken on agenda item 9.C.1 as it was a closed session item.
10.
Open Session: (Audio Reference 16m:38s)
The Board returned from closed session at 10:04 A.M., and proceeded to agenda item 11 - Adjournment.
The Board returned from closed session at 10:04 A.M., and proceeded to agenda item 11 - Adjournment.
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
No action was taken on agenda item 10.A.
No action was taken on agenda item 10.A.
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
No action was taken on agenda item 10.B.
No action was taken on agenda item 10.B.
11.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 16m:49s)
The Board adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 10:04 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The Board adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 10:04 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, 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 30th day of May 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 o May 30, 2023.
Signed this 30th day of May 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 30th day of May 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 o May 30, 2023.
Signed this 30th day of May 2023
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy