Agua Special Utility District
Agua Special Utility District P. O. Box 4379 Mission, Texas 78573-0075 (956) 585-2459 * FAX (956) 585-1188
Ricardo Ochoa Vice- President Cesar Rodriguez, Jr. Secretary Oscar Gonzalez Treasurer
Ramon Segovia Director Francisco Flores, Jr. Director
Everardo Chapa President
Regular Scheduled Meeting of the Board of Directors Agua S.U.D. Administration Building 3120 North Abram Road Palmview, Texas Agenda August 13, 2015 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
I.
Call to Order a. Roll Call b. Invocation c. Pledge of Allegiance d. Public Comment
II.
Minutes a. Approval of minutes of the July 23, 2015 Agua Board Meeting
III.
Executive Director’s Report a. Status on 2 Mile Line Project b. Finance i. July Disbursements ii. July Financials c. District Manager’s Project Report i.
Sullivan City Tower Demolition Project
ii.
La Havana Raw Water (River Pump Project)
iii.
US 83 Loop Project
iv.
Mile 2 Waterline Project
v.
La Homa Road Waterline Project
vi.
FM 492 20” and 12” Waterline Project
Lloyd Loya Director
IV.
vii.
Amistad and Falcon Reservoir Levels
viii.
Water Plant Sludge Study
ix.
Bentsen Road Waterline (Capital Improvement) Project
x.
NEC Water Leak Detection System
xi.
Water Towers
Discussion and possible action on a Non Standard Service Agreement for water service from Agua SUD Board of Directors to be submitted to Mr. Francisco J. Alanis, Developers, for the costs related to water service for California Apartments Subdivision.
V.
Discussion and possible action regarding the latest contract and real estate negotiations with Hidalgo County Irrigation District 6.
VI.
Discussion and possible action on a request by Texas Gas Services for an easement acquisition along N. La Homa Road.
VII.
Discussion and possible action on the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Sullivan City and Agua SUD for Placement of Communication Facilities on El Pinto Water Tower in Sullivan City.
VIII.
Discussion and possible action on the Interlocal Agreement between Cameron County Department of Health and Human Services and Agua SUD for Placement of Communication Facilities on El Pinto Water Tower in Sullivan City.
IX.
Discussion and possible action authorizing Executive Director to seek applications and fill the vacant position of meter reader in the Meter Reader Department.
X.
Discussion and possible action on approval of Change Order No. 1 for Foremost Paving on Agua SUD Site Improvements Project (Existing Parking Lot RePaving).
XI.
Discussion and possible action on approval of Change Order No. 2 for The 5125 Company on FM 492 20” and 12” Waterline Project (DWSRF 2009 Series Bonds).
XII.
Discussion and possible action on the purchase of a Backhoe through the Buyboard Purchasing Cooperative.
XIII.
Discussion and possible action on East EDAP (Palmview) sewer project matters. a. City of Mission and Agua SUD construction strategies of sewer system
i. Agua SUD Force Main Alignment with City of Mission ii. Agua SUD easements in Mission CCN b. TWDB ( Texas Water Development Board) Update i. Status on closing of CWSRF and EDAP funds c. BECC ( Border Environment Cooperation Commission) / NADBank Update i. Update d. S&B Engineers i. Planning, Design , Environmental task update XIV. Discussion and possible action on items discussed in executive session. XV.
Adjournment
Notice of Regular Meeting of the Agua Special Utility District Board of Directors Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of August, 2015 the Board of Directors of Agua Special Utility District will hold a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Agua Administration Building, 3120 North Abram Rd., Mission, Texas 78572. The subjects to be discussed are listed on the agenda, which is attached to and made part of this notice. If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Directors should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., will be held by the Board at the date, hour and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice as the Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposed permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to the following sections and purposes. Texas Government Code Section: 551.071 551.072 551.073 551.074 551.076 551.0785 551.084 551.087 551.088
Consultation with Attorney. Deliberation regarding real property. Deliberation regarding prospective gifts. Personnel Matters. Deliberation regarding security devices or security audits. Deliberation involving medical or psychiatric records of individuals. Investigation; exclusion of witness from hearing. Deliberation regarding economic development negotiation. Deliberation regarding test item.
Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the Board of Directors with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive meeting or session, then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be either: (a) (b)
in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting; or at a subsequent public meeting of the Board of Directors upon notice thereof; as the Board shall determine.
On this the 10th day of August, 2015 was posted in a place convenient to the public in the bulletin board at Agua Special Utility District, 3120 North Abram Rd. Palmview, Texas 78572. A copy of this notice was provided to Arturo Guajardo Jr., County Clerk of Hidalgo County, Texas and Denise D. Gonzalez, County Clerk of Starr County, Texas all as required by the Texas Government Code, § 551.054.
________/s/__________________________ Cynthia Villarreal, Administrative Assistant
Ricardo Ochoa Vice- President Cesar Rodriguez, Jr. Secretary Oscar Gonzalez Treasurer
Ramon Segovia Director Francisco Flores, Jr. Director
Everardo Chapa President
Regular Scheduled Meeting of the Board of Directors Agua S.U.D. Administration Building 3120 North Abram Road Palmview, Texas Agenda August 13, 2015 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
I.
Call to Order a. Roll Call b. Invocation c. Pledge of Allegiance d. Public Comment
II.
Minutes a. Approval of minutes of the July 23, 2015 Agua Board Meeting
III.
Executive Director’s Report a. Status on 2 Mile Line Project b. Finance i. July Disbursements ii. July Financials c. District Manager’s Project Report i.
Sullivan City Tower Demolition Project
ii.
La Havana Raw Water (River Pump Project)
iii.
US 83 Loop Project
iv.
Mile 2 Waterline Project
v.
La Homa Road Waterline Project
vi.
FM 492 20” and 12” Waterline Project
Lloyd Loya Director
IV.
vii.
Amistad and Falcon Reservoir Levels
viii.
Water Plant Sludge Study
ix.
Bentsen Road Waterline (Capital Improvement) Project
x.
NEC Water Leak Detection System
xi.
Water Towers
Discussion and possible action on a Non Standard Service Agreement for water service from Agua SUD Board of Directors to be submitted to Mr. Francisco J. Alanis, Developers, for the costs related to water service for California Apartments Subdivision.
V.
Discussion and possible action regarding the latest contract and real estate negotiations with Hidalgo County Irrigation District 6.
VI.
Discussion and possible action on a request by Texas Gas Services for an easement acquisition along N. La Homa Road.
VII.
Discussion and possible action on the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Sullivan City and Agua SUD for Placement of Communication Facilities on El Pinto Water Tower in Sullivan City.
VIII.
Discussion and possible action on the Interlocal Agreement between Cameron County Department of Health and Human Services and Agua SUD for Placement of Communication Facilities on El Pinto Water Tower in Sullivan City.
IX.
Discussion and possible action authorizing Executive Director to seek applications and fill the vacant position of meter reader in the Meter Reader Department.
X.
Discussion and possible action on approval of Change Order No. 1 for Foremost Paving on Agua SUD Site Improvements Project (Existing Parking Lot RePaving).
XI.
Discussion and possible action on approval of Change Order No. 2 for The 5125 Company on FM 492 20” and 12” Waterline Project (DWSRF 2009 Series Bonds).
XII.
Discussion and possible action on the purchase of a Backhoe through the Buyboard Purchasing Cooperative.
XIII.
Discussion and possible action on East EDAP (Palmview) sewer project matters. a. City of Mission and Agua SUD construction strategies of sewer system
i. Agua SUD Force Main Alignment with City of Mission ii. Agua SUD easements in Mission CCN b. TWDB ( Texas Water Development Board) Update i. Status on closing of CWSRF and EDAP funds c. BECC ( Border Environment Cooperation Commission) / NADBank Update i. Update d. S&B Engineers i. Planning, Design , Environmental task update XIV. Discussion and possible action on items discussed in executive session. XV.
Adjournment
Notice of Regular Meeting of the Agua Special Utility District Board of Directors Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of August, 2015 the Board of Directors of Agua Special Utility District will hold a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Agua Administration Building, 3120 North Abram Rd., Mission, Texas 78572. The subjects to be discussed are listed on the agenda, which is attached to and made part of this notice. If, during the course of the meeting covered by this Notice, the Board of Directors should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the Board is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Section 551.001 et seq., will be held by the Board at the date, hour and place given in this Notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this Notice as the Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session concerning any and all purposed permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to the following sections and purposes. Texas Government Code Section: 551.071 551.072 551.073 551.074 551.076 551.0785 551.084 551.087 551.088
Consultation with Attorney. Deliberation regarding real property. Deliberation regarding prospective gifts. Personnel Matters. Deliberation regarding security devices or security audits. Deliberation involving medical or psychiatric records of individuals. Investigation; exclusion of witness from hearing. Deliberation regarding economic development negotiation. Deliberation regarding test item.
Should any final action, final decision, or final vote be required in the opinion of the Board of Directors with regard to any matter considered in such closed or executive meeting or session, then the final action, final decision, or final vote shall be either: (a) (b)
in the open meeting covered by the Notice upon the reconvening of the public meeting; or at a subsequent public meeting of the Board of Directors upon notice thereof; as the Board shall determine.
On this the 10th day of August, 2015 was posted in a place convenient to the public in the bulletin board at Agua Special Utility District, 3120 North Abram Rd. Palmview, Texas 78572. A copy of this notice was provided to Arturo Guajardo Jr., County Clerk of Hidalgo County, Texas and Denise D. Gonzalez, County Clerk of Starr County, Texas all as required by the Texas Government Code, § 551.054.
________/s/__________________________ Cynthia Villarreal, Administrative Assistant
