STATE OF TEXAS

COUNTY OF HIDALGO

HIDALGO COUNTY REGIONAL MOBILITY AUTHORITY

The Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority Board of Directors convened a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, August

21, 2013, at 5:32pm at the Pharr City Hall, City Commission Chamber, 2"d Floor, 118 South Cage Boulevard, Pharr, Texas,

with the following present:

Board Members:

Absent:

Staff:

Dennis Burleson, Chairman Michael G. Cano, Vice-Chairman Ricardo Perez, Secretary/Treasurer Forrest Runnels, Director David Guerra, Director Josue Reyes, Director

Alonzo Cantu, Director

Pilar Rodriguez, Executive Director Jerry Dale, Chief Financial Officer Flor E. Koll, Program Administrator Dan Rios, Legal Counsel Louis Jones, Program Manager

CALL TO ORDER FOR WORKSHOP

Chairman Burleson called the workshop to order.

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1. Discussion regarding an lnterlocal Agreement with the City of Mission for advance project development of State Highway 365 from FM 396 (Anzalduas Highway) to FM 1016 (Conway Avenue). Pilar Rodriguez, Executive Director, discussed the proposal from the City of Mission to partner for the advance project development for SH 365 from Anza/duas Highway to Conway Avenue. Martin Garza, Mission City Manager, indicated that the City of Mission would commit $2.5 Million toward the design of this segment of roadway. No action taken.

2. Discussion regarding and lnterlocal Agreement with Hidalgo County Precinct No.2 for Right of Way Acquisition Services and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to develop drainage outfalls for the SH 365 and IBTC Projects. Pilar Rodriguez, Executive Director, discussed a proposal from County Commissioner "Tito" Palacios to assist with the acquisition of right of way for the SH 365 Project. The Commissioner's Office has capacity of assist with acquisition and offered to undertake a portion of the work for the HCRMA under a formal interlocal agreement. No action taken. Pilar Rodriguez, Executive Director, discussed a proposal by HCRMA staff to request that Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 develop the drainage outfa/ls that are necessary for the SH 365 Project, with the HCRMA funding the pro-rata share of the work. Godfrey Garza, Drainage District Manager, discussed the Drainage District's ability and willingness to partner with the HCRMA to develop the outfa/ls. No action taken.

3. Presentation of Sketch Level Traffic & Revenue Study for the Overweight Truck Corridor and SH 365. Louis Jones, Program Manager - HCRMA, reviewed the sketch level Traffic & Revenue Study for the Overweight Truck Corridor. Mr. Jones reviewed the number of overweight trucks that are project to cross from Mexico into Hidalgo County and the potential revenue that would be generated through an overweight corridor permit. No action taken.

4. Discussion regarding Depository Service Agreement with First National Bank.

Pilar Rodriguez, Executive Director, deferred discussion of this item to Executive Session in order to consult with the Board Attorney on a legal matter related to the depository service agreement. No action taken.

ADJOURNMENT OF WORKSHOP

CALL TO ORDER FOR REGULAR MEETING

Chairman Burleson called the regular meeting to order.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

1. REPORTS

A. Update of SH 365 Project- Louis Jones, Program Manager

Louis Jones, Program Manager, provided a summary update on the progress for the SH 365 Project. No

action taken.

2. CONSENT AGENDA (All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Governing Body and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items; however, if discussion is desired, that item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. The Governing Body may also elect to go into Executive Session on any item, whether or not such item(s) are posted as an Executive Session Item, at any time during the meeting when authorized by provisions of the Open Meetings Act.)

Motion by David Guerra, with a second by Forrest Runnels, to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item 28, which will be considered separately. Motion carried unanimously.

A. Approval of Minutes for Regular Meeting held June 19, 2013. Approved the Minutes for Regular Meeting held June 19, 2013 as presented.

B. Approval of Project Expense Report for the Period from June 12, 2013 to July 15, 2013. Motion by Michael Cana, with a second by David Guerra, to approved the Project Expense Report for the Period from June 12, 2013 to July 15, 2013 in the revised amount of $388,409.17. Motion carried unanimously.

C. Approval of Financial Report for May 2013. Approved the Financial Report for May 2013 as presented.

3. REGULAR AGENDA

A. Resolution 2013-24- Approval of the Transportation Project and Pledge Agreement. Motion by Josue Reyes, with a second by Ricardo Perez, to approve Resolution 2013-24- Approval of the Transportation Project and Pledge Agreement as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

B. Resolution 2013-25- Approval of Extension of Financial Advisory Service Agreement with First Southwest Company. Motion by Ricardo Perez, with a second by Forrest Runnels, to approve Resolution 2013-25- Approval of Extension of Financial Advisory Service Agreement with First Southwest Company for a period of one year. Motion carried unanimously.

C. Resolution 2013-26- Authorizing Intervention in the Joint Application of Electric Transmission of Texas, LLC and Sharyland Utilities, LP, to amend their Certificate of Convenience and Necessity and Authorizing the addition of Special Counsel to the Authority's Legal Team. Motion by Michael Cano, with a second by David Guerra, to approve Resolution 2013-26- Authorizing Intervention in the Joint Application of Electric Transmission of Texas, LLC and Sharyland Utilities, LP, to amend their Certificate of Convenience and Necessity and Authorizing the addition of Special Counsel to the Authority's Legal Team. Motion carried unanimously.

4. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

A. Update on the Texas 83'd Legislative Session- Rene Ramirez, Pathfinders.

Chairman Burleson reported that Governor Perry had called a third Special Session for the Legislature. A report, which will include any action from the Special Session, will be given at the September 2013 meeting. No action taken.

5. TABLED ITEMS

A. None

6. EXECUTIVE SESSION, CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY), SECTION 551.072 (DELIBERATION OF REAL PROPERTY) AND SECTION 551.074 (PERSONNEL MATTERS)

Motion by Michael Cano, with a second by Ricardo Perez, to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 -Consultation with Attorney regarding items 6A, 68, 6C, 6D & 6E. Motion carried unanimously.

Chairman Burleson recessed the meeting at 6:24 pm to go into Executive Session. Chairman Burleson reconvened the meeting at 6:49 pm with the following action taken on the Executive Session items:

A. Consultation with Board Attorney on legal issues pertaining to financing options, including current obligations (Section 551.071 T.G.c.). No action taken.

B. Consultation with Board Attorney on legal issues pertaining to the Transportation Project and Pledge Agreement (Section 551.071 T.G.c.). No action taken.

C. Consultation with Board Attorney on legal issues pertaining to the sale of Hidalgo Count Regional Mobility Authority Vehicle Registration Fee Revenue Bonds (Section 551.071 T.G.c.). No action taken.

D. Consultation with Board Attorney on legal issues pertaining to the Intervention in PUC Docket 41606- Cross Valley Project (Section 551.071 T.G.C). No action taken.

E. Annual performance evaluation of Pilar Rodriguez, Executive Director (Section 551.074 T.G.c.) . No action taken.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business to come before the Board of Directors, the meeting was adjourned at 6:54 pm.

Dennis Burleson, Chairman

Attest:

Ricardo Perez, Secretary/Treasurer

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