SPECIAL MEETING - JUNE 30, 2023
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 30th day of June 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 |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 |
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 30, 2023 8:30 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)
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 8:31 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during roll call, except Commissioner Villarreal and Commissioner Torres, who were absent.
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 8:31 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during roll call, except Commissioner Villarreal and Commissioner Torres, who were absent.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference :55s)
Chief of Staff for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, Jaime Salazar, offered the prayer.
Chief of Staff for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, Jaime Salazar, offered the prayer.
3.
Open Forum (Audio Reference 01m:43s)
There were no participants for Open Forum.
There were no participants for Open Forum.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 02m:00s)
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval for the Drainage District - Consent Agenda.
See the Drainage District - Consent Agenda for the action that was taken.
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval for the Drainage District - Consent Agenda.
See the Drainage District - Consent Agenda for the action that was taken.
5.
General Operations:
A.
AI -91414
Requesting approval to submit Texas Rain Catcher Award Application to the Texas Water Development Board as it relates to the Delta Reclamation Project. (Audio Reference 02m:10s)
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.A.
Vote: 3 - 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.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -91349
Requesting approval to declare surplus for approximately 4,311,129 cubic yards of fill dirt for "2016 GLO Projects', in as much as an attempt was made for the sale and removal through RFB No. HCDD1-23-030-06-21-KMG, as advertised for (2) two consecutive weeks, and no bids were received. (Audio Reference 02m:40s)
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.B.
Vote: 3 - 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.B.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -91421
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of Procurement Packet (requirements, specifications, plans, etc.), for the project, ‘’Rincon de Encinos Phase III Storm Water Improvements''; RFB No. HCDD1-23-033-08-02-ESZ, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. (Audio Reference 03m:05s)
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.C.
Vote: 3 - 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.C.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
D.
AI -91330
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the Procurement Packet (requirements, specifications, plans, etc), for the project "365 Toll Off-Site Drainage Improvements Project Outfall #1" RFB HCDD1-23-034-07-26-KMG,including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. (Audio Reference 03m:28s)
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.D.
Vote: 3 - 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.D.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
E.
AI -91352
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the Procurement Packet (requirements, specifications, plans, etc), for the project "Expansion of Title Services Companies Pool" RFP HCDD1-23-035-07-26-KMG,including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. (Audio Reference 03m:53s)
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.
Vote: 3 - 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.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
F.
AI -91309
A. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Texas Local Government Code 262.024 (a)(7)(A) an item that can be obtained from only one source because of the existence of patents, copyrights, secret processes, or monopolies; (Audio Reference 04m:14s)
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.F.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Acceptance and approval of the Sole Source Declaration for DroneDeploy, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Advanced DroneDeploy software subscription in the total amount of $7,188.00 for a twelve (12) month term, to be renewed annually for as long as HCDD1 possesses the software and the Sole Source Declaration remains in effect. (Audio Reference 04m:32s)
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.F.B.
Vote: 3 - 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.F.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
B. Acceptance and approval of the Sole Source Declaration for DroneDeploy, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Advanced DroneDeploy software subscription in the total amount of $7,188.00 for a twelve (12) month term, to be renewed annually for as long as HCDD1 possesses the software and the Sole Source Declaration remains in effect. (Audio Reference 04m:32s)
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.F.B.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
G.
AI -91400
Requesting acceptance and approval of donation Deed from Jefferson Road Property Management, LLC as it relates to a 3.33Ac, 3.34Ac, 3.37Ac, and 4.16 Ac tracts of land of Farm Tract 156, of San Salvador Del Tule Grant subdivision. (Audio Reference 05m:16s)
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.G.
Vote: 3 - 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.G.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -91422
1. Requesting approval to accept bid and award a Construction Contract to lowest and best bidder meeting all specified requirements, RDH Site & Concrete, for RFB No. HCDD1-23-026-05-16-ESZ, “Jackson Rd. Drain Phase II -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 16", Base Bid, in the total amount of $429,295.00, as recommended by project engineer, Quintanilla Headley & Associates, Inc. (subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 05m:38s)
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.1, subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 3 - 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 ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 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 the consent of the contractor". (Audio Reference 06m:11s)
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.2.
Vote: 3 - 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.1, subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 3 - 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 ...'an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 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 the consent of the contractor". (Audio Reference 06m:11s)
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.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -91343
1. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-008-03-26), with SAMES, Inc., for the "Hidalgo Drain - 2018 Bond Referendum Project #13", to reflect a revised ''Exhibit D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of December 31, 2024, (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 06m:39s)
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.1, subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-008-03-26), with SAMES, Inc., for the "Hidalgo Drain - 2018 Bond Referendum Project #13" to reflect a revised termination date of December 31, 2024 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 07m:06s)
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.2, subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 3 - 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.1, subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Contract (C-HCDD1-19-008-03-26), with SAMES, Inc., for the "Hidalgo Drain - 2018 Bond Referendum Project #13" to reflect a revised termination date of December 31, 2024 (subject Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 07m:06s)
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.2, subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -91401
1. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 34-9 as it relates to Project 34 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - South Lateral Drain Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
2. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 34-10 as it relates to Project 34 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - South Lateral Drain Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. (Audio Reference 07m:32s)
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.C.1 and 6.C.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 34-10 as it relates to Project 34 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - South Lateral Drain Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. (Audio Reference 07m:32s)
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.C.1 and 6.C.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
D.
AI -91383
East Mercedes - Budget 510
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $366,597.11 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-051-01-17 East Mercedes. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Yvette Barrera, PE, CFM, PO#647299 (Audio Reference 08m:05s)
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.D.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Highway 281 & FM 88 - Budget 514
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $66,960.00 from Go Underground pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-019-004-20 Highway 281 & FM 88. Project Engineer: Cruz Hogan, PO#646340
Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate Phase I - Budget 525
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $253,088.50 from Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-023-07-27 Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate Phase I. Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering, PO#642887
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $23,384.25 from Texas Cordia Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-003-02-22 Mission-McAllen Rado Phase II. Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering, PO#645638 (Audio Reference 08m:31s)
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.D.2. 6.D.3, and 6.D.4.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $366,597.11 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-051-01-17 East Mercedes. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Yvette Barrera, PE, CFM, PO#647299 (Audio Reference 08m:05s)
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.D.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Highway 281 & FM 88 - Budget 514
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $66,960.00 from Go Underground pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-019-004-20 Highway 281 & FM 88. Project Engineer: Cruz Hogan, PO#646340
Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate Phase I - Budget 525
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $253,088.50 from Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-023-07-27 Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate Phase I. Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering, PO#642887
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $23,384.25 from Texas Cordia Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-003-02-22 Mission-McAllen Rado Phase II. Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering, PO#645638 (Audio Reference 08m:31s)
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.D.2. 6.D.3, and 6.D.4.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
General Fund:
A.
AI -91396
Mile 6 Outfalls - Budget 336
Payment approval of Invoice No. 11329435 in the amount of $49,153.29 from L&G for May 2023 services. PO#646916 WA#1 (Audio Reference 09m:43s)
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 7.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
Payment approval of Invoice No. 11329435 in the amount of $49,153.29 from L&G for May 2023 services. PO#646916 WA#1 (Audio Reference 09m:43s)
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 7.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
Human Resources:
A.
AI -91323
Approval of the following personnel actions in accordance with the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Classification and Compensation Plan effective Pay Period 15 :
(Audio Reference 09m:57s)
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 8.A.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Approval of the Revised Salary Schedule (Audio Reference 10m:20s)
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 8.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
3. Approval of Budget Line Item Transfers (Audio Reference 10m:27s)
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 8.A.3.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
| From | From | From | To | To | To | ||
| Action | Dept | Slot | Position | G/S | Slot | Position | G/S |
| Budget Adjustment Promotion |
006 | 91 | Shredder Operator I | 6/3 | 96 | Shredder Operator II | 7/2 |
| Budget Adjustment Promotion | 006 | 129 | Maintenance II | 5/7 | 123 | Maintenance III | 7/4 |
| Budget Adjustment Promotion | 006 | 146 | Maintenance II | 5/7 | 105 | Equipment Operator I | 6/6 |
| Budget Adjustment Promotion |
006 | 181 | Maintenance II | 5/3 | 101 | Equipment Operator I | 6/2 |
(Audio Reference 09m:57s)
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 8.A.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Approval of the Revised Salary Schedule (Audio Reference 10m:20s)
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 8.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
3. Approval of Budget Line Item Transfers (Audio Reference 10m:27s)
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 8.A.3.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
9.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
A.
AI -91402
Requesting acceptance and approval of donation Deed from 3F Ranch, LLC as it relates to a 7.270 Acre tract of land share 3 and 8, schunior's subdivision, porciones 73, 74 & 75, subject to final legal review. (Audio Reference 10m:36s)
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 9.A, subject to final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 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 9.A, subject to final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
10.
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 10m:56s)
The Board did not proceed into closed session, and proceeded to agenda item 12 - 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 10m:56s)
The Board did not proceed into closed session, and proceeded to agenda item 12 - Adjournment.
A.
Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072)
Reference agenda item 11.A.
Reference agenda item 11.A.
B.
Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074)
Reference agenda item 11.B.
Reference agenda item 11.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 10.C a), 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 10.C a), as it was a closed session item.
11.
Open Session: (Audio Reference 10m:56s)
No action was taken on the agenda items under Open Session.
No action was taken on the agenda items under Open Session.
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
No action was taken on agenda item 11.A.
No action was taken on agenda item 11.A.
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
No action was taken on agenda item 11.B.
No action was taken on agenda item 11.B.
12.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 10m:56s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 8:41 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 3 - 0 -Unanimously
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 8:41 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 3 - 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 June 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 June 30, 2023.
Signed this 30th day of June 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 June 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 June 30, 2023.
Signed this 30th day of June 2023
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy