REGULAR MEETING - MAY 28, 2024
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 28th day of May 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 |
RICHARD F. CORTEZ 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 MAY 28, 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:
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being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 03m:45s)
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. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval of the Drainage District - Consent Agenda.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.A. (Audio Reference 04m:03s)
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
Attachments:
2.
Approval of Permits:
A.
AI -95342
Utility Permit
City of Mission and RDH Site & Concrete propose to install 2-12" Sewer Lines, (Gravity and 60 PSI Force Main) between S. Schuerbach Rd. and Inspiration Rd. approximately 0.5 north of Mile 1 South Tierra Dorada Section 2, Georgeanna Estates, Harmony Estates Ph. 1, Mission Business Park, crossing HCDD1's Tierra Dorada Drain.
City of Mission and RDH Site & Concrete propose to install 2-12" Sewer Lines, (Gravity and 60 PSI Force Main) between S. Schuerbach Rd. and Inspiration Rd. approximately 0.5 north of Mile 1 South Tierra Dorada Section 2, Georgeanna Estates, Harmony Estates Ph. 1, Mission Business Park, crossing HCDD1's Tierra Dorada Drain.
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3.
General Operations:
A.
AI -95475
TDEM North Main Drain - Budget 006
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50490 in the amount of $1,273.92 from B2Z Engineering for April 2024 services. PO#647815 WA#1
Main Floodwater Channel GLO 2015 - Budget 205
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50491 in the amount of $30,002.24 from B2Z Engineering for April 2024 services. PO#647408 WA#1
Main Floodwater Channel GLO 2016 - Budget 206
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50492 in the amount of $17,038.28 from B2Z Engineering for April 2024 services. PO#647410 WA#1
RMA Roadway System - Budget 201
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-000-0171 in the amount of $4,411.19 from SAMES for May 8, 2024 CMT services. PO#648813
HCDD1 Complex - Budget 202
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10115859 in the amount of $4,500.00 from Halff Associates for services through March 10, 2024. PO#647720
6. Payment approval of Invoice NO. 10119765 in the amount of $15,235.00 from Halff Associates for services through May 19, 2024. PO#647720
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50490 in the amount of $1,273.92 from B2Z Engineering for April 2024 services. PO#647815 WA#1
Main Floodwater Channel GLO 2015 - Budget 205
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50491 in the amount of $30,002.24 from B2Z Engineering for April 2024 services. PO#647408 WA#1
Main Floodwater Channel GLO 2016 - Budget 206
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50492 in the amount of $17,038.28 from B2Z Engineering for April 2024 services. PO#647410 WA#1
RMA Roadway System - Budget 201
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-000-0171 in the amount of $4,411.19 from SAMES for May 8, 2024 CMT services. PO#648813
HCDD1 Complex - Budget 202
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10115859 in the amount of $4,500.00 from Halff Associates for services through March 10, 2024. PO#647720
6. Payment approval of Invoice NO. 10119765 in the amount of $15,235.00 from Halff Associates for services through May 19, 2024. PO#647720
Attachments:
4.
2006 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -95476
Ditch W-01-00 Gate Structure - Budget 025
Payment approval of Invoice No. 50487 in the amount of $2,471.64 from B2Z Engineering for April 2024 services. PO#647471 WA#15
Payment approval of Invoice No. 50487 in the amount of $2,471.64 from B2Z Engineering for April 2024 services. PO#647471 WA#15
Attachments:
5.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
AI -95477
Weslaco Drain - Budget 335
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50301 in the amount of $2,280.07 from B2Z Engineering for October 2022 services. PO#642118 WA#5
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50311 in the amount of $1,794.53 from B2Z Engineering for November 2022 services. PO#642118 WA#5
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50495 in the amount of $11,141.32 from B2Z Engineering for April 2024 services. PO#642118 WA#5
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50301 in the amount of $2,280.07 from B2Z Engineering for October 2022 services. PO#642118 WA#5
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50311 in the amount of $1,794.53 from B2Z Engineering for November 2022 services. PO#642118 WA#5
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50495 in the amount of $11,141.32 from B2Z Engineering for April 2024 services. PO#642118 WA#5
Attachments:
6.
2018 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -95449
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No. 6 reflecting additional sixty (60) calendar days, for the project "Mile 9 N. & FM 1015 -Package 1B Improvements-2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 24'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-21-054-01-11 -with Mor-Wil, LLC, as
recommended by Project Engineer, Halff Associates, Inc. and as approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM
recommended by Project Engineer, Halff Associates, Inc. and as approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM
Attachments:
B.
AI -95460
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No.3, reflecting additional forty-five (45) calendar days for the project "South "I" Road USIBWC Structure No. 82L 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 33, Contract No. (C-HCDD1-22-060-11-29), with Mor-Wil, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering, and as approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM.
C.
AI -95462
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No. 7, reflecting additional twelve (12) calendar days, for the project "Mid-Valley Airport Ditch 18B Drainage Improvements - 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 19’', Contract No. C-HCDD1-22-020-05-31, with Mor-Wil, LLC, as
recommended by Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., and approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM.
recommended by Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC., and approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM.
D.
AI -95480
East Mercedes - Budget 510
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-4-000009 in the amount of $763.85 from L&G for March 19, 2024 CMT services. PO#647393 WA#6
Mid-Valley Airport - Budget 519
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50496 in the amount of $20,542.80 from B2Z Engineering for April 2024 services. PO#646701 WA#12
Mile 9 & FM 1015 - Budget 524
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-4-000008 in the amount of $283.89 from L&G for March 15, 2024 CMT services. PO#645767 WA#1
Monte Cristo & Conway - Budget 527
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1137 in the amount of $6,990.56 from S2 Engineering for April 19, 2024 CMT services. PO#649093
S. I Rd West Structure - Budget 533
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-4-000010 in the amount of $8,543.69 from L&G for February through April 2024 services. PO#647287 WA#5
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-4-000009 in the amount of $763.85 from L&G for March 19, 2024 CMT services. PO#647393 WA#6
Mid-Valley Airport - Budget 519
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50496 in the amount of $20,542.80 from B2Z Engineering for April 2024 services. PO#646701 WA#12
Mile 9 & FM 1015 - Budget 524
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-4-000008 in the amount of $283.89 from L&G for March 15, 2024 CMT services. PO#645767 WA#1
Monte Cristo & Conway - Budget 527
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1137 in the amount of $6,990.56 from S2 Engineering for April 19, 2024 CMT services. PO#649093
S. I Rd West Structure - Budget 533
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-4-000010 in the amount of $8,543.69 from L&G for February through April 2024 services. PO#647287 WA#5
7.
2023 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -95481
W. Main Drain 3 Ph 1& 2 - Budget 704
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50489 in the amount of $22,655.64 from B2Z Engineering for April 2024 services. PO#648251 WA#2
West-Main Dr PH4 - Budget 714
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50483 in the amount of $27,046.71 from B2Z Engineering for March 2024 services. PO#648591 WA#1
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50466 in the amount of $28,692.77 from B2Z Engineering for February 2024 services. PO#648591 WA#1
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50489 in the amount of $22,655.64 from B2Z Engineering for April 2024 services. PO#648251 WA#2
West-Main Dr PH4 - Budget 714
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50483 in the amount of $27,046.71 from B2Z Engineering for March 2024 services. PO#648591 WA#1
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50466 in the amount of $28,692.77 from B2Z Engineering for February 2024 services. PO#648591 WA#1
8.
General Fund:
A.
AI -95474
Raymondville Drain Restore - Budget 010
Payment approval of Invoice No. 50484 in the amount of $8,955.00 from B2Z Engineering for April 2024 services. PO#641436 WA#1
Payment approval of Invoice No. 50484 in the amount of $8,955.00 from B2Z Engineering for April 2024 services. PO#641436 WA#1
Attachments:
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 28th day of May, 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 May 28, 2024.
Signed this 29th day of May 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 28th day of May, 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 May 28, 2024.
Signed this 29th day of May 2024
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Garza, Deputy