SPECIAL MEETING - JUNE 20, 2024
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 20th day of June 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 DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
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 JUNE 20, 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:
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 00m:11s)
Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu called the meeting to order at 9:33 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call, except Judge Richard F. Cortez.
Judge Cortez was absent from this meeting.
Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu called the meeting to order at 9:33 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call, except Judge Richard F. Cortez.
Judge Cortez was absent from this meeting.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference 00m:37s)
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:40s)
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
Commissioner David Fuentes recognized the Drainage District No. 1 for all their hard work on the 2018 and 2023 bond projects.
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
Commissioner David Fuentes recognized the Drainage District No. 1 for all their hard work on the 2018 and 2023 bond projects.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 03m:23s)
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 -95720
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of RFB packet for "Purchase of Precast Culvert Boxes", RFB No. HCDD1-24-036-07-17-JS, 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:42s)
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: 4 - 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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
AI -95756
Requesting acceptance and approval of Donation Deed from TJ & CJ, LTD., as it relates to a 3.218 Acre Tract of Lot 12 Block 41, Amended Map of Santa Cruz Gardens Unit No. 2. (Audio Reference 04m:03s)
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.B.
Vote: 4 - 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.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -95774
Requesting approval to accept Best and Final offer and approval of final negotiated Agreement No. HCDD1-24-003-06-20- with RGV Appraisal Services, LLC for Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services. (Subject to final legal review) (Audio Reference 04m:20s)
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.C., subject to final legal review.
Vote: 4 - 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.C., subject to final legal review.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
6.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -95750
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 23-22 and Parcel 23-23 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. (Audio Reference 04m:42s)
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 6.A.
Vote: 4 - 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 6.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -95719
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 6 to the Professional Engineering Services Contract and to the Work Authorization 1, with Quintanilla Headley & Associates, Inc. for the project of ''Jackson Rd. Drain -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 16'', (C-HCDD1-19-009-03-26) to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of July 31, 2024, (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 04m:59s)
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 6.B., subject to legal review and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 4 - 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 6.B., subject to legal review and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -95770
Requesting approval of Change Order No.4, reflecting an increase in the amount of $180,557.75, and Ninety (90) additional calendar days, in connection with the project "South ''I'' Rd USIBWC Structure 82L Drainage Improvements -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 33’', Contract No. C-HCDD1-22-060-11-29, with Mor-Wil, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, Assistant General Manager, Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM. (Audio Reference 05m:24s)
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 6.C.
Vote: 4 - 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 6.C.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
D.
AI -95745
East Mercedes - Budget 510
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 11 Partial Release of Retainage in the amount of $61,047.45 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contact No. C-HCDD1-22-051-01-17 East Mercedes. Project Engineer HCDD1: Yvette Barrera, PE, CFM. PO#647299
Highway 281 & FM 88 - Budget 514
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 12 in the amount of $16,650.00 from GO Underground pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-22-019-07-12 Highway 281 & FM 88. Project Engineer: Cruz-Hogan PO#646340
Mission-McAllen Rado Alt Ph1 - Budget 525
3. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-023-07-27 Mission-McAllen Rado Alt Ph1. Project Engineer: B2Z PO#642887
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 18 Retainage in the amount of $263,379.10 plus $2,805.37 interest for Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-023-07-27 Mission-McAllen Rado Alt Ph1. Project Engineer: B2Z PO#642887. (Audio Reference 05m:50s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 6.D.1., through 6.D.4.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 11 Partial Release of Retainage in the amount of $61,047.45 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contact No. C-HCDD1-22-051-01-17 East Mercedes. Project Engineer HCDD1: Yvette Barrera, PE, CFM. PO#647299
Highway 281 & FM 88 - Budget 514
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 12 in the amount of $16,650.00 from GO Underground pertaining to Construction Contract No. C-HCDD1-22-019-07-12 Highway 281 & FM 88. Project Engineer: Cruz-Hogan PO#646340
Mission-McAllen Rado Alt Ph1 - Budget 525
3. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-023-07-27 Mission-McAllen Rado Alt Ph1. Project Engineer: B2Z PO#642887
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 18 Retainage in the amount of $263,379.10 plus $2,805.37 interest for Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-023-07-27 Mission-McAllen Rado Alt Ph1. Project Engineer: B2Z PO#642887. (Audio Reference 05m:50s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 6.D.1., through 6.D.4.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -95759
1.) Requesting approval of Inter Local Agreement by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and Hidalgo County Pct. 2 as it relates to the 2023 Bond Program LJ Drain Nolana Extension Project. (Subject to final legal review) (Audio Reference 07m:02s)
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 7.A.1., subject to final legal review.
Vote: 4 - 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 7.A.1., subject to final legal review.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
AI -95689
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 11 to provide Construction Materials Testing Services (CMT) for a total amount of $20,954.41 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC for "West Main Drain Improvements from Inspiration to SH 107 & Western Limits of Conway - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 14" Contract No. HCDD1-23-036-ESZ. (Audio Reference 08m:48s)
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 7.B.
Vote: 4 - 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 7.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
C.
AI -95746
South Main Drain Phase 1 - Budget 703
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 13 in the amount of $501,300.00 from RG Enterprises, LLC DBA G&G Contractors pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-23-053-10-31 South Main Drain Ph 1. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#648721. (Audio Reference 09m:19s)
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 7.C.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 10 - Adjourn.
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 13 in the amount of $501,300.00 from RG Enterprises, LLC DBA G&G Contractors pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-23-053-10-31 South Main Drain Ph 1. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#648721. (Audio Reference 09m:19s)
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 7.C.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 10 - Adjourn.
Attachments:
8.
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:
The Board did not proceed into Closed Session.
No action was taken on Agenda Item 8 - 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:
The Board did not proceed into Closed Session.
No action was taken on Agenda Item 8 - Closed Session.
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.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 8.C.a)., as it was a Closed Session Item.
9.
Open Session:
No action was taken on Agenda Item 9 - Open Session.
No action was taken on Agenda Item 9 - Open Session.
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
No action was taken on Agenda Item 9.A.
No action was taken on Agenda Item 9.A.
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
No action was taken on Agenda Item 9.B.
No action was taken on Agenda Item 9.B.
10.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 09m:43s)
Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 9:42 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 9:42 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 4 - 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 20th day of June, 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 June 20, 2024.
Signed this 20th day of June, 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 20th day of June, 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 June 20, 2024.
Signed this 20th day of June, 2024
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Garza, Deputy