SPECIAL MEETING - AUGUST 8, 2023
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 8th day of August 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 - CONSENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUGUST 8, 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:
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Drainage District #1 Board has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote. (Audio Reference 02m:30s)
No consent agenda items were pulled for further discussion. The Board proceeded with a vote of approval for the Drainage District - Consent Agenda.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval for the Drainage District - Consent Agenda.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.A.1. (Audio Reference 06m:48s)
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
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2.
Approval of Permits:
A.
AI -91952
Utility Permit
United Contracting, LLC proposes to install an 8" P.V.C. waterline with 16" P.V.C. casing (55 PSI) originating on the east side of Mile 5 1/2 west road- Approximately 2950 feet north of FM 1925 and ending 150' north across HCDD1's Main Floodwater Channel.
United Contracting, LLC proposes to install an 8" P.V.C. waterline with 16" P.V.C. casing (55 PSI) originating on the east side of Mile 5 1/2 west road- Approximately 2950 feet north of FM 1925 and ending 150' north across HCDD1's Main Floodwater Channel.
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3.
General Operations:
A.
AI -91833
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No. 1, reflecting fifty-one (51) additional construction calendar days, in connection with the project "Re-Construction of Main Floodwater Channel Weir No. 4’', Contract No. (C-HCDD1-22-030-07-12), with Clore Equipment, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, International Consulting Engineers (ICE).
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4.
2006 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -91947
Mile 6 Outfalls - Budget 336
Payment approval of Invoice No. 11329467 in the amount of $49,153.28 from L&G for June 2023 services. PO#646916, WA#1
Payment approval of Invoice No. 11329467 in the amount of $49,153.28 from L&G for June 2023 services. PO#646916, WA#1
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5.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
AI -91948
Main Floodwater Channel Weir #4 - Budget 375
Payment approval of Invoice No. 50384 in the amount of $6,434.03 from B2Z Engineering for July 2023 services. PO#646553, WA#11
Payment approval of Invoice No. 50384 in the amount of $6,434.03 from B2Z Engineering for July 2023 services. PO#646553, WA#11
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6.
2018 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -91931
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No. 8, reflecting a decrease of $80,518.35 and an increase of one hundred seventy-nine (179) construction calendar days, in connection with the project "Mile 9 N & FM 1015 - Pkg 1A Improvements - 2018 Bond Referendum Project #24’', Contract No. C-HCDD1-20-039-08-25, with Mor-Wil, LLC., as recommended by Project Engineer, Halff Associates, Inc and approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM.
Attachments:
B.
AI -91932
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No. 3, reflecting an increase of $14,209.64 in connection with the project "East Mercedes - 2018 Bond Project No. 10B", Contract No. C-HCDD1-22-051-01-17, with RBM Contractors, LLC., as recommended by Project Engineer Yvette Barrera, P.E., CFM and approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM.
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C.
AI -91957
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No. 3, reflecting a decrease of $5,434.00 and an increase of 40 construction calendar days in connection with the project "FM 493 & County Road - Phase 1 Subdivision Drainage Improvements - 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 12", Contract No. C-HCDD1-22-032A-08-18, with Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC., as recommended by Project Engineer Sames, Inc. and approved by HCDD1 Assistant District General Manager, Yvette Barrera, P.E., CFM.
Attachments:
D.
AI -91949
FM 493 & Country Road - Budget 512
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. PMT#19 in the amount of $2,738.40 from SAMES for July 2023 services. PO#637206, WA#1
Highway 281 & FM 88 - Budget 514
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50380 in the amount of $6,030.45 from B2Z Engineering for July 2023 services. PO#646550, WA#9
Mid Valley Airport - Budget 519
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50381 in the amount of $11,403.26 from B2Z Engineering for July 2023 services. PO#646701, WA#12
Mission - McAllen Rado - Budget 525
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50382 in the amount of $18,036.50 from B2Z Engineering for July 2023 services. PO#642814, WA#1
South Lateral Drain Structure - Budget 534
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 11798 in the amount of $13,320.00 from Quintanilla Headley for April 2023 services. PO#6466
98
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 11840 in the amount of $2,500.00 from Quintanilla Headley for May 22, 2023 services. PO#647718
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 11860 in the amount of $3,760.00 from Quintanilla Headley for June 12, 2023 services. PO#646944
8. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50350 in the amount of $8,973.38 from B2Z Engineering for March 2023 services. PO#643096 WA#3
9. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50374 in the amount of $5,420.14 from B2Z Engineering for June 2023 services. PO#643096 WA#3
10. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50383 in the amount of $11,691.16 from B2Z Engineering for July 2023 services. PO#643096 WA#3
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. PMT#19 in the amount of $2,738.40 from SAMES for July 2023 services. PO#637206, WA#1
Highway 281 & FM 88 - Budget 514
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50380 in the amount of $6,030.45 from B2Z Engineering for July 2023 services. PO#646550, WA#9
Mid Valley Airport - Budget 519
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50381 in the amount of $11,403.26 from B2Z Engineering for July 2023 services. PO#646701, WA#12
Mission - McAllen Rado - Budget 525
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50382 in the amount of $18,036.50 from B2Z Engineering for July 2023 services. PO#642814, WA#1
South Lateral Drain Structure - Budget 534
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 11798 in the amount of $13,320.00 from Quintanilla Headley for April 2023 services. PO#6466
98
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 11840 in the amount of $2,500.00 from Quintanilla Headley for May 22, 2023 services. PO#647718
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 11860 in the amount of $3,760.00 from Quintanilla Headley for June 12, 2023 services. PO#646944
8. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50350 in the amount of $8,973.38 from B2Z Engineering for March 2023 services. PO#643096 WA#3
9. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50374 in the amount of $5,420.14 from B2Z Engineering for June 2023 services. PO#643096 WA#3
10. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50383 in the amount of $11,691.16 from B2Z Engineering for July 2023 services. PO#643096 WA#3
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7.
2023 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -91961
May 6, 2023 Bond Election - Budget 700
Payment approval of Invoice No. 20230506-07 in the amount of $275,813.45 from Hidalgo County Elections Department pertaining to Special Election held on May 6, 2023.
Payment approval of Invoice No. 20230506-07 in the amount of $275,813.45 from Hidalgo County Elections Department pertaining to Special Election held on May 6, 2023.
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General Fund:
A.
AI -91944
Raymondville Drain Restore - Budget 010
Payment approval of Invoice No. 50378 in the amount of $3,461.19 from B2Z Engineering for July 2023 services. PO#641436 WA#1
Payment approval of Invoice No. 50378 in the amount of $3,461.19 from B2Z Engineering for July 2023 services. PO#641436 WA#1
Attachments:
B.
AI -91946
HCRMA SH 365 - Budget 201
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 11329465 in the amount of $6,433.26 from L&G for June 2023 services. PO#632437, WA#1
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 11329466 in the amount of $29,059.02 from L&G for June 2023 services. PO#641705-641710, WA#1
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50379 in the amount of $3,233.21 from B2Z Engineering for July 2023 services. PO#645536, WA#8
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 11329465 in the amount of $6,433.26 from L&G for June 2023 services. PO#632437, WA#1
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 11329466 in the amount of $29,059.02 from L&G for June 2023 services. PO#641705-641710, WA#1
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50379 in the amount of $3,233.21 from B2Z Engineering for July 2023 services. PO#645536, WA#8
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 8th day of August 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 August 8, 2023.
Signed this 8th day of August 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 8th day of August 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 August 8, 2023.
Signed this 8th day of August 2023
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Carolyn Thornton, Deputy