REGULAR MEETING - JANUARY 23, 2024
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 23rd day of January A.D., 2024, 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 JANUARY 23, 2024 1:30 P.M. |
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR 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:
1.
Roll Call (Audio Reference 00m:35s)
Judge Richard F. Cortez called meeting to order at 1:30 P.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call.
Judge Richard F. Cortez called meeting to order at 1:30 P.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference 00m:53s)
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:57s)
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 03m:00s)
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval for the Drainage District - Consent Agenda.
See Drainage District - Consent Agenda for the action taken.
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval for the Drainage District - Consent Agenda.
See Drainage District - Consent Agenda for the action taken.
5.
General Operations:
A.
AI -93842
Consideration and possible action to become members of the TexBuy, a cooperative purchasing program for goods and services, through the adoption of a Board resolution authorizing the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to enter into an interlocal agreement with Region 16 Education Service Center and with the authority of the District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM or his designee to execute the Agreement. (Audio Reference 03m:18s)
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.A.
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.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
AI -94002
Requesting authority to exercise the Sixty (60) Day grace period extension as provided in the current agreement for "Drug and Alcohol Testing Services" with Lab Services Inc. (Contract No. C-HCDD1-19-078-01-28), under the same rates, terms and conditions effective January 29, 2024 and expires on March 28, 2024. (Audio Reference 03m:44s)
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.B.
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.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -94012
Approval to exercise the District's option to renew/extend the contract for "Financial Advisory Services", C-HCDD1-20-069-02-02 with Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc., for the first year renewal option, under the same rates, terms, and conditions as stated in the agreement. (Audio Reference 04m:20s)
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.C.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Judge Cortez stated that Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 5.C. (Audio Reference 04m:41s)
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.C.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Judge Cortez stated that Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 5.C. (Audio Reference 04m:41s)
Attachments:
D.
AI -94003
Requesting approval of final negotiated Letter of Engagement with Burton, McCumber & Longoria, LLP as it relates to "Independent Financial Audit Services", with RFQ No.: HCDD1-23-041-08-30-ESZ, approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on October 17, 2023 (AI# 92915), subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295. (Audio Reference 04m:53s)
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., subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295.
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., subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
E.
AI -94021
1. Requesting approval of the final negotiated Professional Service Agreement with B2Z Engineering, as it relates to Professional Engineering Services for the project, "Hidalgo County Pct 2 Drainage Assessment Project", (C-HCDD1-24-006-01-23) and as approved for negotiations on 09/05/23 (AI-92345). (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB-1295); (Audio Reference 05m:25s)
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.E.1., subject to final legal review and compliance with HB-1295.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $358,464.02 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, to provide Engineering Services for,"Hidalgo County Pct 2 Drainage Assessment Project", through Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-006-01-23. (Audio Reference 05m:48s)
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.E.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.E.1., subject to final legal review and compliance with HB-1295.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $358,464.02 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, to provide Engineering Services for,"Hidalgo County Pct 2 Drainage Assessment Project", through Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-006-01-23. (Audio Reference 05m:48s)
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.E.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
F.
AI -94017
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Services Agreement with B2Z Engineering for the project ''TCEQ Raymondville Drain Project Phase II (Restore Act)'', (C-HCDD1-20-066-11-10) to reflect additional scope of professional services in the amount of $79,045.38 and a revised period of services to end October 31, 2025. (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB-1295).(Audio Reference 06m:07s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.F., subject to final legal review and compliance with HB-1295.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.F., subject to final legal review and compliance with HB-1295.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
G.
AI -93979
1. Requesting approval to purchase (5) Peterbilt 548 Load King Dump Trucks with Extended Warranty through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with PCA Cooperative, Contract No. OD-328-20 from Big D Tractor LLC (Blue Cat Rentals & Frontera Equipment) in the total amount of $969,610.05. (Audio Reference 06m:35s)
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.G.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Requesting approval to trade in the following District owned Units and Heavy Equipment: (Audio Reference 07m:01s)
(1) 2004 FORD F-250 Asset No. 41900
(1) 2006 FORD F-250 Asset No. 1515
(1) 2007 FORD F-250 Asset No. 1528
(1) 2005 FORD F-250 Asset No. 1477
(1) 2005 FORD F-250 Asset No. 1530
(1) 2006 PETERBILT 335 12/14 Asset No. 1519
(1) 2007 JOHN DEERE 6415 TR Asset No. 1572
(1) 2007 JOHN DEERE 6415 TR Asset No. 1573
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1760
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1769
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1770
(1) 2008 CAT 120M MOTORGRADER
3. Pursuant to the Boards approval of Trade in, requesting approval to remove the following from the Districts Asset list once transaction is complete:
(1) 2004 FORD F-250 Asset No. 41900
(1) 2006 FORD F-250 Asset No. 1515
(1) 2007 FORD F-250 Asset No. 1528
(1) 2005 FORD F-250 Asset No. 1477
(1) 2005 FORD F-250 Asset No. 1530
(1) 2006 PETERBILT 335 12/14 Asset No. 1519
(1) 2007 JOHN DEERE 6415 TR Asset No. 1572
(1) 2007 JOHN DEERE 6415 TR Asset No. 1573
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1760
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1769
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1770
(1) 2008 CAT 120M MOTORGRADER
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 5.G.2., and 5.G.3.
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.G.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Requesting approval to trade in the following District owned Units and Heavy Equipment: (Audio Reference 07m:01s)
(1) 2004 FORD F-250 Asset No. 41900
(1) 2006 FORD F-250 Asset No. 1515
(1) 2007 FORD F-250 Asset No. 1528
(1) 2005 FORD F-250 Asset No. 1477
(1) 2005 FORD F-250 Asset No. 1530
(1) 2006 PETERBILT 335 12/14 Asset No. 1519
(1) 2007 JOHN DEERE 6415 TR Asset No. 1572
(1) 2007 JOHN DEERE 6415 TR Asset No. 1573
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1760
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1769
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1770
(1) 2008 CAT 120M MOTORGRADER
3. Pursuant to the Boards approval of Trade in, requesting approval to remove the following from the Districts Asset list once transaction is complete:
(1) 2004 FORD F-250 Asset No. 41900
(1) 2006 FORD F-250 Asset No. 1515
(1) 2007 FORD F-250 Asset No. 1528
(1) 2005 FORD F-250 Asset No. 1477
(1) 2005 FORD F-250 Asset No. 1530
(1) 2006 PETERBILT 335 12/14 Asset No. 1519
(1) 2007 JOHN DEERE 6415 TR Asset No. 1572
(1) 2007 JOHN DEERE 6415 TR Asset No. 1573
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1760
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1769
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1770
(1) 2008 CAT 120M MOTORGRADER
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 5.G.2., and 5.G.3.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -94014
1. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 23-4 as it relates to Project 23 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mile 11 N & Texas Blvd Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
2. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 23-16 as it relates to Project 23 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mile 11 N & Texas Blvd Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
3. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 23-20 as it relates to Project 23 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mile 11 N & Texas Blvd Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
4. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 23-25 as it relates to Project 23 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mile 11 N & Texas Blvd Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
5. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 23-13 as it relates to Project 23 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mile 11 N & Texas Blvd Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.
6. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 23-21 as it relates to Project 23 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mile 11 N & Texas Blvd Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. (Audio Reference 08m:22s)
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 items 6.A.1., through 6.A.6., pending final legal review.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 23-16 as it relates to Project 23 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mile 11 N & Texas Blvd Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
3. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 23-20 as it relates to Project 23 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mile 11 N & Texas Blvd Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
4. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 23-25 as it relates to Project 23 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mile 11 N & Texas Blvd Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents.
5. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 23-13 as it relates to Project 23 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mile 11 N & Texas Blvd Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.
6. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 23-21 as it relates to Project 23 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mile 11 N & Texas Blvd Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. (Audio Reference 08m:22s)
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 items 6.A.1., through 6.A.6., pending final legal review.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
B.
AI -94007
Rincon De Encinos Phase 3 - Budget 010
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $20,637.01 from McAllen Multi Service pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-033-08-08. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, CFM. PO#648190
4 1/2 Mile Rd. & Doffing Rd - Budget 503
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $507,615.75 from The 5125 Company pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-048-09-26. Project Engineer: Casslee Investments LLC, CSJ Group PO#648452
Jackson Rd Ph 2 - Budget 516
3. Approval of Application for Payment No 1 in the amount of $146,317.50 from RDH Site and Concrete, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-047-11-30. Project Engineer: Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates PO#648343
Mile 10 N & Baseline - Budget 520
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $62,843.29 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-014-04-26 KMG. Project Engineer: Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates PO#648064
Southwest Weslaco - Budget 535
5. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $190,944.03 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-032-08-08. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, CFM. PO#648189. (Audio Reference 09m:58s)
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.B.1., through 6.B.5.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $20,637.01 from McAllen Multi Service pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-033-08-08. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, CFM. PO#648190
4 1/2 Mile Rd. & Doffing Rd - Budget 503
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $507,615.75 from The 5125 Company pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-048-09-26. Project Engineer: Casslee Investments LLC, CSJ Group PO#648452
Jackson Rd Ph 2 - Budget 516
3. Approval of Application for Payment No 1 in the amount of $146,317.50 from RDH Site and Concrete, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-047-11-30. Project Engineer: Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates PO#648343
Mile 10 N & Baseline - Budget 520
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $62,843.29 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-014-04-26 KMG. Project Engineer: Quintanilla, Headley, & Associates PO#648064
Southwest Weslaco - Budget 535
5. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $190,944.03 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-032-08-08. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, CFM. PO#648189. (Audio Reference 09m:58s)
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.B.1., through 6.B.5.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -93865
1. Requesting approval of the final negotiated Professional Engineering Services Agreement with TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. in connection with the "PD Lateral - Iowa Road Drainage Improvements - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 18," Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-073-11-14 as approved for negotiations on 11/14/23, AI 93220 (subject to final legal review). (Audio Reference 11m:09s)
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 7.A.1., subject to final legal review.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $93,853.00 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. through Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-073-11-14 to provide Professional Engineering Services for "PD Lateral - Iowa Road Drainage Improvements - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 19" (subject to final legal review). (Audio Reference 11m:33s)
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 7.A.2., subject to final legal review.
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 7.A.1., subject to final legal review.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $93,853.00 as submitted by TEDSI Infrastructure Group, Inc. through Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-073-11-14 to provide Professional Engineering Services for "PD Lateral - Iowa Road Drainage Improvements - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 19" (subject to final legal review). (Audio Reference 11m:33s)
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 7.A.2., subject to final legal review.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
B.
AI -93989
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 to provide Construction Materials Testing Services (CMT) for a total amount of $57,249.00 as submitted by Terracon Consultants, Inc. for "South Main Drain - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 3," Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-038-08-08 (subject to final legal review). (Audio Reference 11m:57s)
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 7.B, subject to final legal review.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
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 7.B, subject to final legal review.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
8.
Budget Amendments:
A.
AI -94018
Requesting approval of a budget amendment in the amount $965,078.96 from Capital Projects Fund 132 - 2008 unreserved fund balance for the construction of projects, W-01 Gate Structure in La Villa ($657,920.04) and Mile 6 Outfalls ($307,158.91) (Audio Reference 12m:18s)
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.
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.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
9.
Closed Session: (Audio Reference 12m:42s)
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 proceeded into Closed Session with a vote of approval at 1:43 P.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, 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:
The Board proceeded into Closed Session with a vote of approval at 1:43 P.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, 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 for 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 for Agenda Item 9.C., as it was a Closed Session item.
10.
Open Session: (Audio Reference 15m:42s)
The Board returned from Closed Session at 2:02 P.M.
The Board proceeded to Agenda Item 10.A. (Audio Reference 15m:54s)
The Board returned from Closed Session at 2:02 P.M.
The Board proceeded to Agenda Item 10.A. (Audio Reference 15m:54s)
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition (Audio Reference 16m:00s)
Legal Counsel, Ivan Perez, recommended a motion to authorize Mr. Raul Sesin to proceed as discussed in closed session.
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 10.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, stated that there was a need to return to Drainage District - Consent Agenda to rescind the action taken previously. (Audio Reference 16m:18s)
The Board proceeded to Agenda Item 4 - Approval of the Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 16m:25s)
Legal Counsel, Ivan Perez, recommended a motion to authorize Mr. Raul Sesin to proceed as discussed in closed session.
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 10.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, stated that there was a need to return to Drainage District - Consent Agenda to rescind the action taken previously. (Audio Reference 16m:18s)
The Board proceeded to Agenda Item 4 - Approval of the Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 16m:25s)
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
No action was taken for Agenda Item 10.B.
No action was taken for Agenda Item 10.B.
11.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 17m:07s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 2:03 P.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, 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 2:03 P.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, 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 23rd day of January, 2024
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Daniela E. Garza, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on January 23, 2024.
Signed this 24th day of January 2024
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Garza, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 23rd day of January, 2024
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Daniela E. Garza, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on January 23, 2024.
Signed this 24th day of January 2024
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Garza, Deputy