SPECIAL MEETING - MARCH 19, 2024
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 19th day of March A.D., 2024, 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 MARCH 19, 2024 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:
1.
Roll Call (Audio Reference 00m:13s)
Judge Richard F. Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call.
Judge Richard F. Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference 00m:30s)
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:55s)
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 03m:03s)
The Board proceeded with the discussion and approval for the Drainage District - Consent Agenda.
See Drainage District - Consent Agenda for the action taken.
The Board proceeded with the discussion and approval for the Drainage District - Consent Agenda.
See Drainage District - Consent Agenda for the action taken.
5.
General Operations:
A.
AI -94656
Approval of Resolution recognizing the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for their outstanding achievement in receiving the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting. (Audio Reference 05m:35s)
Chief of Staff for the Drainage District No. 1., Jaime Salazar, read the Resolution recognizing the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for their outstanding achievement in receiving the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Chief of Staff for the Drainage District No. 1., Jaime Salazar, read the Resolution recognizing the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for their outstanding achievement in receiving the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -94637
Requesting approval to complete and submit a credit application, to establish a District account with Central Power Systems and Services LLC, for the acquisition of Doosan heavy equipment repair parts, specialty attachments, supplies and services and the authority for the District General Manager or his designee to sign the credit application. (Audio Reference 10m:51s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.B.
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 5.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -94645
Requesting approval of letter of support to the City of Alamo as it relates to the Alamo’s Storm Drainage Master Plan 2022 in relation to Project Area #4 and approval for Drainage District No. 1 General Manger to execute. (Audio Reference 11m: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 5.C.
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.C.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
D.
AI -94558
Voluntary Annexation Petition
Requesting approval of Order Granting for Annexation as it relates to Carmen Avila Subdivision:
1.) Tract No. 1: 33.13 acres out of Tract 156, San Salvador del Tule Grant, Hidalgo County, Texas, According to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 10, pages 58-60, map records, Hidalgo County, Texas.
2.) Tract No. 2: 183.44 acres out of Tract 156, San Salvador del Tule Grant, Hidalgo County, Texas, According to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 10, pages 58-60, map records, Hidalgo County, Texas. (Audio Reference 11m:39s)
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 5.D.1., and 5.D.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Requesting approval of Order Granting for Annexation as it relates to Carmen Avila Subdivision:
1.) Tract No. 1: 33.13 acres out of Tract 156, San Salvador del Tule Grant, Hidalgo County, Texas, According to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 10, pages 58-60, map records, Hidalgo County, Texas.
2.) Tract No. 2: 183.44 acres out of Tract 156, San Salvador del Tule Grant, Hidalgo County, Texas, According to the map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 10, pages 58-60, map records, Hidalgo County, Texas. (Audio Reference 11m:39s)
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 5.D.1., and 5.D.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
E.
AI -94561
Voluntary Annexation Petition
Requesting approval of Order Granting for Annexation, subject to legal final review as it relates to 2.564 acres, situated in the City of Peñitas, County of Hidalgo, Texas, said 2.564 acres being out of Lot 5, Mil Encinos Commercial Park Unit No. 2 according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 53, Page 198, Hidalgo County Map Records, Hidalgo County, Texas. (Audio Reference 12m:19s)
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.E.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Requesting approval of Order Granting for Annexation, subject to legal final review as it relates to 2.564 acres, situated in the City of Peñitas, County of Hidalgo, Texas, said 2.564 acres being out of Lot 5, Mil Encinos Commercial Park Unit No. 2 according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 53, Page 198, Hidalgo County Map Records, Hidalgo County, Texas. (Audio Reference 12m:19s)
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.E.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
F.
AI -94576
Acceptance and approval of all firms that submitted Statements of Qualifications for the establishment of a "Pool" for engagement on an "As Needed Basis" per project by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, requiring said services as set forth in the requirements stated in the Request for Qualifications packet for the following listed Professional Services:
a. Engineering Services -HCDD1-24-001-03-13-JS
b. Surveying Services -HCDD1-24-002-03-13-ESZ
c. Real Estate Appraisal Services -HCDD1-24-003-03-13-AG
As each firm has demonstrated competence and qualifications to perform the services for which they submitted, with the effective date of "Approved Pools", for a period of one (1) year, commencing March 13, 2024.
(Audio Reference 12m:42s)
Mr. Jaime Salazar read of all firms that submitted Statements of Qualifications for the establishment of a "Pool" for engagement on an "As Needed Basis" per project by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1.
The Engineering Services (HCDD1-24-001-03-13-JS) firms are the following:
South Texas Infrastructure Group, Quintanilla Headley & Associates, Inc., L&G Consulting Engineers, Cobb Fendley & Associates, Inc., Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc., Millennium Engineers Group, International Consulting Engineers, BTI, Inc., J&R Engineering, Perez Consulting Engineers, B2Z Engineering, DEC Engineering, Sheave Consulting, Melden & Hunt, R. Gutierrez Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, KCI Technologies, Javier Hinojosa Engineering, Terracon Construction, GDJ Engineering. Supreme Engineering, Texas Infracstructure Development Group, SAMES, Inc., Guzman & Muñoz, Tedsi Infrastructure Group, Halff & Associates, Trimad Consultants, LLC., Cruz-Hogan Engineers, RRP Consulting, Consor Engineering, S2 Engineering, Izaguirre Engineering Group, and Rio Delta Engineering.
The Surveying Services (HCDD1-24-002-03-13-ESZ) are the following:
ROW Surveying Services, Quintanilla Headley & Associates, Inc., Kane Lindsey, LLC., Melden & Hunt Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, KCI Technologies, SAMES, Inc., Guzman & Muñoz, Halff & Associates, S2 Engineering, Rio Delta Engineering, and R. Gutierrez Engineering.
The Real Estate Appraisal Services (HCDD1-24-003-03-13-AG) are the following:
RGV Apprasail Services, Garza & Associates, and Appraisal Haus.
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.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal will abstain from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 5.F.
The Board proceeded to rescind the previous motion taken for Agenda Item 5.F.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to rescind agenda item 5.F.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
After rescinding the first motion, the remaining members of the Board proceeded with a motion with a vote of approval for agenda item 5.F.
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.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
a. Engineering Services -HCDD1-24-001-03-13-JS
b. Surveying Services -HCDD1-24-002-03-13-ESZ
c. Real Estate Appraisal Services -HCDD1-24-003-03-13-AG
As each firm has demonstrated competence and qualifications to perform the services for which they submitted, with the effective date of "Approved Pools", for a period of one (1) year, commencing March 13, 2024.
(Audio Reference 12m:42s)
Mr. Jaime Salazar read of all firms that submitted Statements of Qualifications for the establishment of a "Pool" for engagement on an "As Needed Basis" per project by Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1.
The Engineering Services (HCDD1-24-001-03-13-JS) firms are the following:
South Texas Infrastructure Group, Quintanilla Headley & Associates, Inc., L&G Consulting Engineers, Cobb Fendley & Associates, Inc., Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc., Millennium Engineers Group, International Consulting Engineers, BTI, Inc., J&R Engineering, Perez Consulting Engineers, B2Z Engineering, DEC Engineering, Sheave Consulting, Melden & Hunt, R. Gutierrez Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, KCI Technologies, Javier Hinojosa Engineering, Terracon Construction, GDJ Engineering. Supreme Engineering, Texas Infracstructure Development Group, SAMES, Inc., Guzman & Muñoz, Tedsi Infrastructure Group, Halff & Associates, Trimad Consultants, LLC., Cruz-Hogan Engineers, RRP Consulting, Consor Engineering, S2 Engineering, Izaguirre Engineering Group, and Rio Delta Engineering.
The Surveying Services (HCDD1-24-002-03-13-ESZ) are the following:
ROW Surveying Services, Quintanilla Headley & Associates, Inc., Kane Lindsey, LLC., Melden & Hunt Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, KCI Technologies, SAMES, Inc., Guzman & Muñoz, Halff & Associates, S2 Engineering, Rio Delta Engineering, and R. Gutierrez Engineering.
The Real Estate Appraisal Services (HCDD1-24-003-03-13-AG) are the following:
RGV Apprasail Services, Garza & Associates, and Appraisal Haus.
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.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal will abstain from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 5.F.
The Board proceeded to rescind the previous motion taken for Agenda Item 5.F.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to rescind agenda item 5.F.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
After rescinding the first motion, the remaining members of the Board proceeded with a motion with a vote of approval for agenda item 5.F.
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.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
G.
AI -94636
1. Presentation of the firms responding to RFP No.HCDD1-24-004-03-13-MDB "Title Company Services -Pool", for the purpose of acceptance as "Qualified" by the HCDD1 Board of Directors:
a. Sierra Title of Hidalgo County, Inc.
b. Amigo Title Company
c. Valley Land Title Company, LTD.
(Audio Reference 16m:34s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.G.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the Board's approval, requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate separate Contracts with each of the qualified proposers for the provision of "Title Company Services On-Call (on as needed basis)" for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Projects. (Audio Reference 16m:56s)
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.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
a. Sierra Title of Hidalgo County, Inc.
b. Amigo Title Company
c. Valley Land Title Company, LTD.
(Audio Reference 16m:34s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.G.1.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the Board's approval, requesting authority for the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate separate Contracts with each of the qualified proposers for the provision of "Title Company Services On-Call (on as needed basis)" for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Projects. (Audio Reference 16m:56s)
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.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
H.
AI -94529
1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and most responsive bidder, E-Con Group, LLC, in the amount of $6,242,330.15 for the project ''South Main Drain Channel Improvements Phase II -2023 Bond Project 3'', RFB No. HCDD1-24-007-03-06-ESZ as recommended by Project Engineer, Omar Anzaldua, Jr., P.E., CFM, District Asst. General Manager (subject to Legal Review and Compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 17m:11s)
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.H.1., subject to Legal Review and Compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 (b), 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 17m: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.H.2.
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 5.H.1., subject to Legal Review and Compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 (b), 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 17m: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.H.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
AI -94649
Ditch W-01-00 Gate Structure - Budget 025
Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $79,499.07 from Mor Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-008-04-04 Ditch W-01-00 Gate Structure. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr, PE, CFM PO#648479 (Audio Reference 18m:01s)
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 6.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $79,499.07 from Mor Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-008-04-04 Ditch W-01-00 Gate Structure. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr, PE, CFM PO#648479 (Audio Reference 18m:01s)
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 6.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -94528
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement and to the Work Authorization No. 1, for the project "Highway 281 & FM 88 -2018 Bond Referendum Project #14", (C-HCDD1-19-020-04-23) with Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc., to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of September 30, 2024 (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 18m:21s)
Reference Agenda Item 7.F.8., for action taken.
Reference Agenda Item 7.F.8., for action taken.
Attachments:
B.
AI -94631
Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 10 to provide Geotechnical Field and Laboratory Services in the total amount of $33,910.88 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC, for "East Mercedes -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 10-A'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-036-07-25. (Audio Reference 18m:47s)
Reference Agenda Item 7.F.8., for action taken.
Reference Agenda Item 7.F.8., for action taken.
Attachments:
C.
AI -94586
Utility Crossing Permit
Requesting approval for a Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 6 permit as it relates to Project No. 4 of the 2018 Bond Referendum - 4 Mile Rd, & Minnesota Rd. Drainage Improvements and authority for the District General Manager to execute documents, subject to final legal review. (Audio Reference 19m:02s)
Reference Agenda Item 7.F.8., for action taken.
Requesting approval for a Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 6 permit as it relates to Project No. 4 of the 2018 Bond Referendum - 4 Mile Rd, & Minnesota Rd. Drainage Improvements and authority for the District General Manager to execute documents, subject to final legal review. (Audio Reference 19m:02s)
Reference Agenda Item 7.F.8., for action taken.
D.
AI -94521
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 8-9 as it relates to Project 23 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Anaquitas Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents. (Audio Reference 19m:17s)
Reference Agenda Item 7.F.8., for action taken.
Reference Agenda Item 7.F.8., for action taken.
Attachments:
E.
AI -94646
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 23-37 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 19m:26s)
Reference Agenda Item 7.F.8., for action taken.
Reference Agenda Item 7.F.8., for action taken.
Attachments:
F.
AI -94648
Rincon de Encinos Phase 3 - Budget 010
1. Approval and Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from McAllen Multi Service pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-033-08-08 Rincon De Encions. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#648190
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 Retainage in the amount of $38,877.64 and $212.44 in interest from McAllen Multi Service pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-033-08-08 Rincon De Encions. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#648190
East Mercedes - Budget 510
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 9 in the amount of $88,372.80 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-051-01-17 East Mercedes. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Yvette Barrera, PE, CFM PO#647299
Mile 10 North & Baseline - Budget 520
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $84,517.99 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-014-04-26 Mile 10 N & Baseline. Project Engineer: Quintanilla Headley, PO#648064
South I Rd - Budget 533
5. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $91,700.10 from Mor Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-060-11-29 South I Road. Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering PO#647343
South Lateral Drain Structure - Budget 534
6. Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $39,854.25 from Mor Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-033-07-12 South Lateral Drain Structure. Project Engineer Omar Anzaldua, Jr, PE, CFM PO#646381
7. Approval and Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Mor Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-033-07-12 South Lateral Drain Structure. Project Engineer Omar Anzaldua, Jr, PE, CFM PO#646381
8. Approval of Application for Payment No. 9 Retainage in the amount of $198,622.81 and $648.77 interest from Mor Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-033-07-12 South Lateral Drain Structure. Project Engineer Omar Anzaldua, Jr, PE, CFM PO#646381. (Audio Reference 19m:40s)
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 7.A., through 7.F.8., subject to final legal review and compliance with HB 1295 on agenda item 7.A., and subject to final legal review on agenda items 7.C., and 7.E.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
1. Approval and Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from McAllen Multi Service pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-033-08-08 Rincon De Encions. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#648190
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 Retainage in the amount of $38,877.64 and $212.44 in interest from McAllen Multi Service pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-033-08-08 Rincon De Encions. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#648190
East Mercedes - Budget 510
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 9 in the amount of $88,372.80 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-051-01-17 East Mercedes. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Yvette Barrera, PE, CFM PO#647299
Mile 10 North & Baseline - Budget 520
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $84,517.99 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-014-04-26 Mile 10 N & Baseline. Project Engineer: Quintanilla Headley, PO#648064
South I Rd - Budget 533
5. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $91,700.10 from Mor Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-060-11-29 South I Road. Project Engineer: B2Z Engineering PO#647343
South Lateral Drain Structure - Budget 534
6. Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $39,854.25 from Mor Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-033-07-12 South Lateral Drain Structure. Project Engineer Omar Anzaldua, Jr, PE, CFM PO#646381
7. Approval and Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Mor Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-033-07-12 South Lateral Drain Structure. Project Engineer Omar Anzaldua, Jr, PE, CFM PO#646381
8. Approval of Application for Payment No. 9 Retainage in the amount of $198,622.81 and $648.77 interest from Mor Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-033-07-12 South Lateral Drain Structure. Project Engineer Omar Anzaldua, Jr, PE, CFM PO#646381. (Audio Reference 19m:40s)
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 7.A., through 7.F.8., subject to final legal review and compliance with HB 1295 on agenda item 7.A., and subject to final legal review on agenda items 7.C., and 7.E.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
Closed Session: (Audio Reference 21m:45s)
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 9:52 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, 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 9:52 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, 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 9.A.
Reference Agenda Item 9.A.
B.
Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074)
Reference Agenda Item 9.B.
Reference Agenda Item 9.B.
C.
Consultation with Attorney Regarding:
a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: b) a Settlement Offer: or c) a Matter in Which the Duty of the Attorney to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas Clearly Conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.071)
No Action was taken on Agenda Item 8.C., as it was a Closed Session Item.
a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: b) a Settlement Offer: or c) a Matter in Which the Duty of the Attorney to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas Clearly Conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.071)
No Action was taken on Agenda Item 8.C., as it was a Closed Session Item.
1.
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Discussion and consideration regarding Cause No. C-4299-19-F, Hidalgo County Drainage District Number One v. Thomas G. Mendez, et. al. Possible action.
No action was taken on Agenda item 8.C.1., as it was a Closed Session item.
No action was taken on Agenda item 8.C.1., as it was a Closed Session item.
9.
Open Session: (Audio Reference 22m:30s)
The Board returned from closed session at approximately 10:11 A.M.
The Board returned from closed session at approximately 10:11 A.M.
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition (Audio Reference 22m:35s)
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. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 9.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 9.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation (Audio Reference 22m:48s)
Legal Counsel, Ivan Perez, recommended a motion regarding Hidalgo County Drainage District Number One v. Thomas G. Mendez, et. al, to authorize resolution under the terms discussed in closed session, authorize issuance of the check and authorize County Judge Richard F. Cortez and Mr. Raul Sesin to execute all resolution paperwork.
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 9.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Legal Counsel, Ivan Perez, recommended a motion regarding Hidalgo County Drainage District Number One v. Thomas G. Mendez, et. al, to authorize resolution under the terms discussed in closed session, authorize issuance of the check and authorize County Judge Richard F. Cortez and Mr. Raul Sesin to execute all resolution paperwork.
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 9.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
10.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 23m:19s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 10:12 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 10:12 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, 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 19th day of March, 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 March 19, 2024.
Signed this 20th day of March 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 19th day of March, 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 March 19, 2024.
Signed this 20th day of March 2024
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Garza, Deputy