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Roll Call (Audio Reference :32s)
Judge Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:32 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call, except Commissioner Villarreal.
Commissioner Villarreal joined the meeting during the prayer. |
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Prayer (Audio Reference :55s)
General Manager of Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, Raul Sesin, offered the prayer.
Commissioner Villarreal joined the meeting. |
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Open Forum (Audio Reference 02m:48s)
There were no Open Forum participants. |
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Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 02m:58s)
The Board proceeded with the approval of the Consent Agenda.
See Drainage District - Consent Agenda for action taken.
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General Operations: |
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AI -85815 |
Approval of Resolution recognizing the Hidalgo County Drainage District #1 for their outstanding achievement in receiving the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting. (Audio Reference 03m:19s)
Operations Manager of Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, Jaime Salazar, read the resolution.
CFO of Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, Lora Briones, expressed her gratitude towards the Board and staff for the resolution and achievement.
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
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Attachments: |
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Resolution Executed
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resolution
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AI -85867 |
Approval of updated Grant Terms and Conditions with Texas Division of Emergency Management and approval for Hidalgo County Drainage District General Manager to execute. (Pending final legal review) (Audio Reference 07m:10s)
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.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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Attachments: |
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Form; Grants Terms
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AI -85873 |
Approval of a budget amendment in the amount of $2,080,969.65 from the Districts Unreserved Fund Balance, to pay for the open purchase orders commitments at December 31, 2021 (Audio Reference 07m:30s)
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
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Attachments: |
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Budget Amendments
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AI -85854 |
Discussion and action on Resolutions to approve private bids submitted for struck off properties under T-090-07-B and T-0954-17-A. (Audio Reference 07m:48s)
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.D.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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Attachments: |
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Resolution Executed
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HCDD#1 Bid Packet
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2018 Bond Referendum Projects: |
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AI -85807 |
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 1 with Saenz Brothers Construction (C-HCDD1-21-027-07-27) to reflect a decrease amount of $333,180.00 for the project of, "Mission lateral Phase III(Proposed Widening of Ditch from Bentsen Palm Drive to the West of Wagon City 2 Subdivision)-2018 Bond Referendum Project #26," and as recommended by project engineer, L&G Engineering. (subject to HB 1295 compliance) (Audio Reference 08m:37s)
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 item 6.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
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Attachments: |
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Change Order No. 1
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AI -85718 |
1. Presentation of scoring grid (for the purpose of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors) of the graded and evaluated firms submitting responses to CSP No. HCDD1-22-020-04-13-RFV “Mid Valley Airport -IBWC Ditch 18B Drainage Improvements -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 19”
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| Mor-Wil, LLC |
93.67 |
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| Go Underground, LLC |
84.53 |
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| Gonzalez Engineering & Management, LLC |
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| Foremost Paving |
59.28 |
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(Audio Reference 09m:18s)
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 6.B.1, as ranked.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the Boards approval, requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 to negotiate a Construction Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm of: Mor-Wil, LLC, for the provision construction services for: CSP No. HCDD1-22-020-04-13-RFV “Mid Valley Airport -IBWC Ditch 18B Drainage Improvements -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 19” (Audio Reference 09m:50s)
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.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
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Attachments: |
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EVALUATION-SCORING GRID
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AI -85837 |
1. Presentation of scoring grid for the purpose of ranking by HCDD1 Board of Directors of the graded and evaluated firms submitting response to the CSP No. HCDD1-22-019-04-20-RFV, "Highway 281 & FM 88-2018 Bond Referendum Project #14."
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| Go Underground, LLC |
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| Lucania Construction, LLC |
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| JMJ Contractors |
76.06 |
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| Gonzalez Engineering & Management |
72.91 |
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(Audio Reference 10m:15s)
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 6.C.1, as ranked.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the Boards approval requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Construction Services Agreement with the number one ranked firm: Go Underground, LLC, for the provision construction services for, "Highway 281 & FM 88-2018 Bond Referendum Project #14." (Audio Reference 10m: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 item 6.C.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
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Attachments: |
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Evaluation-Scoring Grid
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AI -85808 |
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 13-9 as it relates to Project 13 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Hidalgo Drain and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, subject to final legal review. (Audio Reference 11m:09s)
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.D.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
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Attachments: |
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13-9 Closing docs
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AI -85839 |
A. Request approval to issue payment on award to three (3) special commissioners in the amount of $2,500 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause No, CCD-0641-J Parcel #1 -Arnulfo Gonzalez (Audio Reference 11m:27s)
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 6.E.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
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Attachments: |
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Cause No. CCD-064-j
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AI -85862 |
Jackson Rd. Drain - Budget 516
Approval of Application for Payment No. 9 in the amount of $234,552.92 from RG Enterprises, LLC, DBA G&G Contractors, pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-034-08-11 Jackson Rd. Drain. Project Engineer; Quintanilla, Headley and Associates PO#640613. (Audio Reference 11m:47s)
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 item 6.F.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
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Attachments: |
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RG Enterprises 516
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2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series: |
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AI -85865 |
Mission Inlet - Budget 020
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 11 in the amount of $45,846.75 from Castle Enterprises pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-002-02-11 Mission Inlet. Project Engineer; L&G Engineering PO#639479
Weslaco Drain - Budget 335
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $65,782.74 from Castle Enterprises pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-017-06-01 Weslaco Drain. Project Engineer; Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, CFM, PMP, CCM PO#642481 (Audio Reference 12m:08s)
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 and 7.A.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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Attachments: |
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Castle 020
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Castle 335
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Right of Way Acquisitions: |
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AI -85730 |
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel Y-E7 as it relates to the Y-drain Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, subject to final legal review. (Audio Reference 12m:46s)
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 8.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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Attachments: |
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Y-E7 Closing Docs
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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: (Audio Reference 13m:02s)
The Board proceeded into closed session with a vote of approval at 9:45 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to proceed into closed session.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously |
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Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072)
Reference agenda item 10.A. |
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Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074)
Reference agenda item 10.B. |
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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 9.C as it was a closed session item. |
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Open Session: (Audio Reference 14m:05s)
The Board returned from closed session at 9:55 A.M., and proceeded to agenda item 10.A.
Commissioner Cantu rejoined the meeting during adjournment.
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Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition (Audio Reference 14m:10s)
Legal Counselor, Ivan Perez, recommended a motion to authorize 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 as recommended above.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously |
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Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
No action was taken on agenda item 10.B. |
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Adjourn (Audio Reference 14m:29s)
Commissioner Cantu rejoined the meeting.
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 9:56 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously |