REGULAR MEETING - NOVEMBER 26, 2024
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 26th day of November 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 EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
RICHARD F. CORTEZ COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 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 NOVEMBER 26, 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 01m:00s)
Mr. Valde Guerra requested to pull Drainage District - Consent Agenda Items 5.B.8-14., 6.C&D., and 6.E.4., for further discussion.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve all items of the Drainage District - Consent Agenda, with the exception of Consent Agenda Items 5.B.8-14., 6.C&D., and 6.E.4.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The remaining items will be approved individually.
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
Attachments:
2.
Intradept. (line item) transfers:
A.
AI -97541
Admin Budget - 003
1. Approval of Budget Line Item transfers for Administration Budget 003 to fund 2024 expenditures
Maintenance & Operations Budget -006
2. Approval of Budget Line Item transfer for Maintenance & Operations Budget 006 to fund 2024 expenditures
1. Approval of Budget Line Item transfers for Administration Budget 003 to fund 2024 expenditures
Maintenance & Operations Budget -006
2. Approval of Budget Line Item transfer for Maintenance & Operations Budget 006 to fund 2024 expenditures
3.
General Operations:
A.
AI -97479
Requesting approval to complete and submit credit application, to establish a District account with Clifford Power Systems, Inc., for the acquisition of industrial generators and the authority of the District General Manger or his designee to sign the credit application.
Attachments:
B.
AI -97485
Requesting approval to complete and submit a credit application, to establish a District account with VMK Concrete LLC., for the acquisition of concrete & related items, with the authority of the District General Manager or his designee to sign the credit application.
Attachments:
C.
AI -97520
1. Requesting approval of Novation Agreement for the Cemex transfer to VMK Concrete LLC, pertaining to contract No. C-HCDD1-22-059A-12-13 Concrete Mix & Related Items, subject to final legal review and approval..
2. Pursuant to the Board's approval, requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) Day Grace Period extension for "Concrete Mix & Related Items", Contract No. C-HCDD1-22-059A-12-13 with VMK Concrete LLC., under the same rates, terms and conditions for the completion of the procurement process.
2. Pursuant to the Board's approval, requesting authority to exercise the sixty (60) Day Grace Period extension for "Concrete Mix & Related Items", Contract No. C-HCDD1-22-059A-12-13 with VMK Concrete LLC., under the same rates, terms and conditions for the completion of the procurement process.
D.
AI -97550
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No.1, reflecting and increase in the amount of $21,357.46 and 60 additional construction calendar days for project ''365 Toll Off-Site Drainage Improvements Project Outfall 2, 3 & 4'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-042B-04-16, with RBM Contractors, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer B2Z Engineering and approved by District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM
E.
AI -97534
Headstart Outdoor Learning - Budget 006 General Fund
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 12177 in the amount of $2,500.00 from Quintanilla Headley and Associates for October 24, 2024 services. PO#646722
Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Drainage Assessment - Budget - 006 General Fund
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50574 in the amount of $17,926.07 from B2Z Engineering for October 2024 services. PO#648927 WA#1
Main Floodwater GLO 15 - Budget 205 Special Revenue Fund
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50579 in the amount of $3,071.74 from B2Z Engineering for October 2024 services. PO#647408 WA#1
SH 365 Toll - Off Site - Budget 201 Capital Projects Fund
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50578 in the amount of $4,055.82 from B2Z Engineering for October 2024 services. PO#649549
RMA 365 Tolls Outfall - Budget 201 Capital Projects Fund
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50568 in the amount of $31,918.19 from B2Z Engineering for October 2024 services. PO#645536 WA#8
HCDD1 Complex - Budget 202 Capital Projects Fund
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50575 in the amount of $6,375.04 from B2Z Engineering for October 2024 services. PO#647738 WA#1
M&O Training Facility - Budget 202 Capital Projects Fund
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50577 in the amount of 6,962.57 from B2Z Engineering for October 2024 services. PO#649539 WA#13
Main Floodwater Channel 2016 - Budget Special Revenue Fund
8. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50573 in the amount of $34,076.56 from B2Z Engineering for September and October 2024 services. PO#647410 WA#1
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 12177 in the amount of $2,500.00 from Quintanilla Headley and Associates for October 24, 2024 services. PO#646722
Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Drainage Assessment - Budget - 006 General Fund
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50574 in the amount of $17,926.07 from B2Z Engineering for October 2024 services. PO#648927 WA#1
Main Floodwater GLO 15 - Budget 205 Special Revenue Fund
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50579 in the amount of $3,071.74 from B2Z Engineering for October 2024 services. PO#647408 WA#1
SH 365 Toll - Off Site - Budget 201 Capital Projects Fund
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50578 in the amount of $4,055.82 from B2Z Engineering for October 2024 services. PO#649549
RMA 365 Tolls Outfall - Budget 201 Capital Projects Fund
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50568 in the amount of $31,918.19 from B2Z Engineering for October 2024 services. PO#645536 WA#8
HCDD1 Complex - Budget 202 Capital Projects Fund
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50575 in the amount of $6,375.04 from B2Z Engineering for October 2024 services. PO#647738 WA#1
M&O Training Facility - Budget 202 Capital Projects Fund
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50577 in the amount of 6,962.57 from B2Z Engineering for October 2024 services. PO#649539 WA#13
Main Floodwater Channel 2016 - Budget Special Revenue Fund
8. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50573 in the amount of $34,076.56 from B2Z Engineering for September and October 2024 services. PO#647410 WA#1
Attachments:
4.
2006 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -97535
Ditch W-01-00 Gate Structure - Budget 025
Payment approval of Invoice No. 50572 in the amount of $6,581.06 from B2Z Engineering for October 2024 services. PO#647471 WA#15
Payment approval of Invoice No. 50572 in the amount of $6,581.06 from B2Z Engineering for October 2024 services. PO#647471 WA#15
Attachments:
5.
2018 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -97531
Glasscock Rd (Mile 4 to Mile 5) - Budget 543
1. Retraction of AI-96901 Item 2 approved on November 12, 2024's Board of Directors meeting to correctly state the Payment Application amount of $223,819.20 issued to Saenz Brothers Construction.
1. Retraction of AI-96901 Item 2 approved on November 12, 2024's Board of Directors meeting to correctly state the Payment Application amount of $223,819.20 issued to Saenz Brothers Construction.
Attachments:
B.
AI -97523
Delta - Budget 360
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10130361 in the amount of $35,476.10 from Halff Associates for October 2024 services. PO#641699 WA#3
4 Mile Rd & Minnesota Rd - Budget 504
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-10-000016 in the amount of $3,719.33 from L&G for September 28 & 30, October 8, 12, 16, 18, and 23 2023 CMT services. PO#649183 WA#1
Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate - Budget 525
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50556 in the amount of $9,691.76 from B2Z Engineering for August 2024 services. PO#637187 WA#1
Penitas Drain - Budget 530
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8744 in the amount of $2,000.00 from Garza & Associates for September 13, 2024 services. PO#647242
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8745 in the amount of $2,000.00 from Garza & Associates for September 17, 2024 services. PO#647242
South I Rd West Structure - Budget 533
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-10-000015 in the amount of $4,691.32 from L&G for August 23, 29, 30, 31, September 12, 13, 25, and October 1, 4, and 9 2024 CMT services. PO#647287 WA#5
South Lateral Drain - Budget 534
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50567 in the amount of $22,422.04 from B2Z Engineering for October 2024 services. PO#645359 WA#7
Southwest Weslaco - Budget 535
8. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8746 in the amount of $2,000.00 from Garza & Associates for October 23, 2024 services. PO#649625
9. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8747 in the amount of $2,000.00 from Garza & Associates for October 23, 2024 services. PO#649625
10. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8755 in the amount of $2,000.00 from Garza & Associates for October 7, 2024 services. PO#649625
11. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8756 in the amount of $2,000.00 from Garza & Associates for October 7, 2024 services. PO#649625
12. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8757 in the amount of $2,000.00 from Garza & Associates for October 7, 2024 services. PO#649625
Southwest Weslaco - Budget 535
13. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50570 in the amount of $1639.77 from B2Z Engineering for October 2024 services. PO#648583 WA#7
14. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50474 in the amount of $432.52 from B2Z Engineering for March 2024 services. PO#648582 WA#6 (Audio Reference 01m:25s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated for the record that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Drainage District - Consent Agenda Items 5.B.8-14.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve agenda items 5.B.8-14.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10130361 in the amount of $35,476.10 from Halff Associates for October 2024 services. PO#641699 WA#3
4 Mile Rd & Minnesota Rd - Budget 504
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-10-000016 in the amount of $3,719.33 from L&G for September 28 & 30, October 8, 12, 16, 18, and 23 2023 CMT services. PO#649183 WA#1
Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate - Budget 525
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50556 in the amount of $9,691.76 from B2Z Engineering for August 2024 services. PO#637187 WA#1
Penitas Drain - Budget 530
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8744 in the amount of $2,000.00 from Garza & Associates for September 13, 2024 services. PO#647242
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8745 in the amount of $2,000.00 from Garza & Associates for September 17, 2024 services. PO#647242
South I Rd West Structure - Budget 533
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-10-000015 in the amount of $4,691.32 from L&G for August 23, 29, 30, 31, September 12, 13, 25, and October 1, 4, and 9 2024 CMT services. PO#647287 WA#5
South Lateral Drain - Budget 534
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50567 in the amount of $22,422.04 from B2Z Engineering for October 2024 services. PO#645359 WA#7
Southwest Weslaco - Budget 535
8. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8746 in the amount of $2,000.00 from Garza & Associates for October 23, 2024 services. PO#649625
9. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8747 in the amount of $2,000.00 from Garza & Associates for October 23, 2024 services. PO#649625
10. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8755 in the amount of $2,000.00 from Garza & Associates for October 7, 2024 services. PO#649625
11. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8756 in the amount of $2,000.00 from Garza & Associates for October 7, 2024 services. PO#649625
12. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8757 in the amount of $2,000.00 from Garza & Associates for October 7, 2024 services. PO#649625
Southwest Weslaco - Budget 535
13. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50570 in the amount of $1639.77 from B2Z Engineering for October 2024 services. PO#648583 WA#7
14. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50474 in the amount of $432.52 from B2Z Engineering for March 2024 services. PO#648582 WA#6 (Audio Reference 01m:25s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated for the record that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Drainage District - Consent Agenda Items 5.B.8-14.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve agenda items 5.B.8-14.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
2023 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -97432
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Work Authorization 1, with Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC. for the project ''Pharr-McAllen Lateral -West -2023 Bond Referendum Project 9'', (C-HCDD1-23-060-10-17) to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of November 30, 2025, (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295).
Attachments:
B.
AI -97433
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Work Authorization 1, with Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC., for the project ''Mission-McAllen Drain Phase 1 -2023 Bond Referendum Project 12'', (C-HCDD1-23-061-10-17) to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of April 30, 2025, (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295).
Attachments:
C.
AI -97434
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Work Authorization 1, with GDJ Engineering, LLC., for the project ''Pharr-McAllen Lateral -East -2023 Bond Referendum Project 9'', (C-HCDD1-23-054-09-26) to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of December 31, 2025, (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295).
Attachments:
D.
AI -97435
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Work Authorization 1, with GDJ Engineering, LLC., for the project ''Alamo Expressway Drain Ph 2 -2023 Bond Referendum Project 21'', (C-HCDD1-23-055-09-26) to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of December 31, 2025 (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 01m:52s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 6.C&D.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve agenda items 6.C&D., subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding consent agenda items 6.C&D.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve agenda items 6.C&D., subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
E.
AI -97527
Ditch 1.9, 2 & 4a La Villa Edcouch-Elsa - Budget 708
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1191 in the amount of $24,387.84 from S2 Engineering for professional engineering services. PO#649217 WA#4
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1192 in the amount of $27,676.58 from S2 Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#648814
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1193 in the amount of $24,624.17 from S2 Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#649204 WA#2
Pharr-McAllen Lateral - Budget 709
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 2024-210 in the amount of $1,210.36 from GDJ Engineering for September 2024 services. PO#648442 WA#1 (Audio Reference 01m:52s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Drainage District - Consent Agenda Item 6.E.4.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve agenda items 6.E.4.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5. (Audio Reference 02m:22s)
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50576 in the amount of $2,452.53 from B2Z Engineering for October 2024 services. PO#649538 WA#12
Mission-McAllen Drain - Budget 712
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-000-1114 in the amount of $4,066.68 from SAMES for August 2024 services. PO#648540 WA#1
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-000-1269 in the amount of $4,500.18 from SAMES for September 2024 services. PO#648540 WA#1
West Main Drain - Budget 714
8. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-000-1115 in the amount of $10,126.50 from SAMES for August 2024 services. PO#648541 WA#1
9. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50564 in the amount of $2,049.92 from B2Z Engineering for September 2024 services. PO#648591 WA#1
Structure 606AL - Budget 722
10. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50458 in the amount of $11,227.02 from B2Z Engineering for February 2024 services. PO#648599 WA#5
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1191 in the amount of $24,387.84 from S2 Engineering for professional engineering services. PO#649217 WA#4
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1192 in the amount of $27,676.58 from S2 Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#648814
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1193 in the amount of $24,624.17 from S2 Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#649204 WA#2
Pharr-McAllen Lateral - Budget 709
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 2024-210 in the amount of $1,210.36 from GDJ Engineering for September 2024 services. PO#648442 WA#1 (Audio Reference 01m:52s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Drainage District - Consent Agenda Item 6.E.4.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve agenda items 6.E.4.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5. (Audio Reference 02m:22s)
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50576 in the amount of $2,452.53 from B2Z Engineering for October 2024 services. PO#649538 WA#12
Mission-McAllen Drain - Budget 712
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-000-1114 in the amount of $4,066.68 from SAMES for August 2024 services. PO#648540 WA#1
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-000-1269 in the amount of $4,500.18 from SAMES for September 2024 services. PO#648540 WA#1
West Main Drain - Budget 714
8. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-000-1115 in the amount of $10,126.50 from SAMES for August 2024 services. PO#648541 WA#1
9. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50564 in the amount of $2,049.92 from B2Z Engineering for September 2024 services. PO#648591 WA#1
Structure 606AL - Budget 722
10. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50458 in the amount of $11,227.02 from B2Z Engineering for February 2024 services. PO#648599 WA#5
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 26th of November, 2024
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on November 26, 2024.
Signed this 16th of December 2024
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 26th of November, 2024
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on November 26, 2024.
Signed this 16th of December 2024
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy