In order to view the Minutes below you MUST have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer click on the link to get your free copy.

Printer Friendly List | Minutes 180 through 312 | Minutes by Project | Treaties

Min. #	Title	Date Signed
1	Exchange of credentials of members of both Sections of the Commission	October 3, 1922
2	Mexican Commissioner requested investigation of certain bank and obstruction cases; American Commissioner suggested their submission in writing for consideration.	October 3, 1922
3	Consulting Engineers instructed to investigate case or construction of dam in Rio Grande opposite Colonia " El Porvenir. "	October 16, 1922
4	Consulting Engineers instructed to make investigation of Banco 'El Real de San Lorenzo."	October 16, 1922
5	Consulting Engineers instructed to make investigation of claims of Compania Agricola to property rights over certain land in Zaragoza Area	October 16, 1922
6	Consulting Engineers requested to make inspection of obstructions near Santa Fe Bridge upstream contrary to 28, 1917 agreement related to flood protection works.	October 16, 1922
7	Consulting Engineers instructed to make inspection of protective works on left bank of Rio Grande in the neighborhood of Isla de Cordova and advise if their destruction should be ordered.	October 16, 1922
8	Channel of Rio Grande at point called "El Mulato" ordered marked by stakes.	October 16, 1922
9	Concerning drainage and protection of the El Paso Valley against floods of the river by committee of Engineers on Rivers and Harbors, in cooperation with Mexican Engineers assigned to this study.	October 16, 1922
10	Mexican Consulting Engineer instructed to make investigation of petition of City of El Paso for permission to extend end of sewer pipe which runs from transformation plant toward river.	October 16, 1922
11	Minutes 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 were read, approved, and signed by members of Commission.	November 14, 1922
12	Gustavo P. Serrano presented credentials as Commissioner and presented Armando Santacruz, Jr., as Consulting Engineer. Commissioner Curry stated that due to diplomatic relations at time Minutes 1-11 the state were passed, it was necessary to ratify them, now that diplomatic relations were renewed and did so.	November 27, 1923
13	Plans for the study of bancos for elimination between El Paso and Rio Grande City pending until funds are available.	November 27, 1923
14	Survey and report on "Beaver" or "Morteritos" Island instructed to be made in order that decision regarding boundary line might be made.	November 27, 1923
15	Matter of fence along boundary line on "San Hizario" Island and on "Cordova Island.	November 27, 1923
16	Protection works referred to in Minute No. 7 near Cordova Island had been removed by City of El Paso. Case now closed.	November 28, 1923
17	Reference Minute No. 10-City of El Paso decided not to extend sewer pipe into bed of Rio Grande. Case therefore closed.	November 28, 1923
18	Credentials of Armando Santacruz, Jr., presented as Consulting Engineer of Mexican Section. Consulting Engineers requested to make joint report regarding replacement of monument on International Bridge between Laredo, Texas and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas.	December 7, 1923
19	Consulting Engineers requested to report in writing if obstructions placed in river near Brownsville have been fully removed.	December 7, 1923
20	Reference Minute No. 14. Survey ordered to be made immediately upon conclusion of work at San Elizario. "Beaver Island."	December 8, 1923
21	Consulting Engineers requested to submit full report on proposed international boundary line on "Beaver Island."	December 12, 1923
22	Reference Minute No. 18. Consulting Engineers ordered to make investigation relative to replacement of monuments of bridge at Laredo, in connection with trip relative to "Beaver Island" matter.	December 12, 1923
23	Reference Minute No. 19. Consulting Engineers ordered to make investigation to see if obstruction placed in river near Brownsville had been completely removed, in connection with trip relative to "Beaver Island" matter.	December 12, 1923
24	Consulting Engineers instructed to investigate and report on conditions regarding obstructions in Rio Grande near Santa Fe Bridge. Case closed December 27, 1923	December 12, 1923
25	Consulting Engineers instructed to investigate and report relative to removal of Obstructions in Rio Grande constructed by Wells, Stillwell and Spears, opposite colony "El Porvenir," Chihuahua. Case Closed December 22, 1923.	December 12, 1923
26	Engineers of Commission instructed to cooperate with Engineers Arroyo and Lawson in connection with flood control and river rectification.	February 17, 1924
27	Consulting Engineers instructed to examine and report on proposed bridge plans for new concrete structure at Stanton Bridge.	March 3, 1924
28	Minutes Nos. 26 and 27 read and approved	March 10, 1924
29	Report of Consulting Engineers on Stanton Street Bridge submitted. Permit for this bridge approved subject to conditions as set forth in report of Consulting Engineers.	March 11, 1924
30	Reference Minute No. 25 and Consulting Engineers' report dated December 22, 1923. Report approved and case considered closed. (Wells, Stillwell and Spear).	March 11, 1924
31	Reference Minute No. 24 and Consulting Engineers' report of December 27, 1923. Report approved and case considered closed. ( Obstruction near Santa Fe Bridge ).	March 11, 1924
32	Instructions given Consulting Engineers for construction and placing of markers in English and Spanish on gaging stations	March 11, 1924
33	Meeting of Salvador Arroyo and L. M. Lawson before session of the Joint Commission relative to Proposed Protective Work in El Paso Valley called also hastan consulting engineers trip to Beaver Island.	March 11, 1924
34	Messrs. Lawson and Arroyo stated joint report to be submitted within ten days on Proposed Protective Works in El Paso Valley.	March 12, 1924
35	Messrs. Lawson and Arroyo presented preliminary statement and maps re protection work in El Paso Valley. Requested to make further detailed report and estimate of proposed work	April 2, 1924
36	Report of Messrs. Lawson and Arroyo presented to City and County officials. Preliminary report approved and request made to expedite completion of final report.	April 3, 1924
37	Reference Minutes 27 and 29-construction of the new concrete bridge at Stanton Street.	April 10, 1924
38	Credentials of Joaquin C. Bustamante presented as First Engineer of Mexican Section. Reference Minutes Nos. 19 and 23-report made that Obstruction had been removed and case considered closed. (Brownsville)	May 9, 1924
39	Reference-Minutes Nos. 18 and 22, replacement of international boundary monument on bridge at Laredo, Texas	May 9, 1924
40	Memorandum presented by Mexican Section regarding presentation to Boundary Commission of Projects proposed by individuals or either Government for approval in advance.	May 12, 1924
41	Petition for five cutoffs in the Rio Grande on San Elizario Island between Monument No. 21 and town of Fabnes.	June 3, 1924
42	Tornillo, Texas-meeting of representatives of El Paso and Hudspeth Counties with interested land owners and Commission re cutoffs on San Elizario Island.	June 6, 1924
43	Guadalupe, Chihuahua-meeting of representatives of El Paso and Hudspeth Counties with interested land owners of Mexico and Commission re cutoffs on San Elizario Island	June 6, 1924
44	Reports of Messrs. Lawson and Arroyo re San Elizario Island cutoffs referred to Consulting Engineers, and Consulting Engineers requested to submit report.	June 11, 1924
45	Report of Consulting Engineers re San Elizario Island cutoffs presentedand approved and maps signed.	July 7, 1924
46	Regarding appointment of committee on equitable distribution of waters of Rio Grande below Ft. Quitman	July 8, 1924
47	American Commission recommends approval of cutoffs Nos. 1, 2, and A, and rejection of 4, 5, and 3 on San Elizario Island. Final decision deferred pending further study and report.	July 10, 1924
48	Report of Consulting Engineers regarding protective works on RioGrande at Matamoros submitted.	July 11, 1924
49	Messrs. Lawson and Arroyo submitted report on proposed cutoffs on San Elizario Island, which report was approved.	September 8, 1924
50	Plans for survey and elimination of bancos on Rio Grande from El Paso to Ft. Quitman.	October 2, 1924
51	Re air survey of Rio Grande between El Paso and Ft. Quitman in connection with elimination of bancos.	October 2, 1924
52	Report and maps of Consulting Engineers on case of Beaver Island or Isla de Morteritos submitted.	October 23, 1924
53	Report submitted by Hidalgo County Water Improvement District No. 2 for permission to make cutoff in Rio Grande near town of Hidalgo.	February 3, 1925
54	Reference Minute No. 48-Report of Mexican Commission for flood control works submitted and Consulting Engineers asked to report.	February 27, 1925
55	Final report on flood protection in El Paso Valley submitted by Messrs. Lawson and Arroyo and verbal statement made. Consulting Engineers requested to make written report.	April 29, 1925
56	Reference Minute No. 53-petition by Hidalgo County Water Improvement District No. 2.	May 4, 1925
57	Report of Consulting Engineers submitted relative to construction of revetment on Rio Grande near Matamoros.	May 27, 1925
58	Regarding obstruction placed in river near McNary by Messrs. Wells, Stillwell and Spears	June 1, 1925
59	Report of Consulting Engineers relative to proposed flood works presented. Mr. Burges asked to report attitude of both City and County.	June 2, 1925
60	Reference Minute No. 58-After consideration obstructions referred to near McNary placed by Messrs. Wells, Stillwell and Spears are to be allowed to remain.	June 5, 1925
61	Recommendations made by Messrs. Lawson and Arroyo re river Rectification and protection approved.	June 23, 1925
62	Reference Minutes Nos. 53 and 56-Petition of Hidalgo County Water Improvement District No. 2-Report of Consulting Engineers submitted.	June 29, 1925
63	Re division works of Tornillo Canal on Rio Grande at San Elizario Island-Mr. Lawson requested to report.	July 17, 1925
64	Report of Consulting Engineers relative to Mr. Lawson's report re division works of Tornillo Canal on Rio Grande at San Elizario Island	Autust 25, 1925
65	Report of Consulting Engineers re topographic survey made in El Paso Valley for elimination of bancos	September 10, 1925
66	Credentials of Clark W. Creps presented as Secretary of American Section. Petition of J.M. Escajeda regarding change of river near Tornillo canal	October 16, 1925
67	Consulting Engineers requested to make thorough investigation of files and field notes of surveys made in Presidio and adjacent valley re elimination of bancos.	October 17, 1925
68	Petition for 3 cutoffs between Fabens and Monument No. 21 presented by C. W. Bickley-Petition was rejected.	October 30, 1925
69	Consulting Engineers requested to make survey and investigation of certain banco cases.	November 3, 1925
70	Consulting Engineers instructed to make survey of Colorado River and and investigate changes. Aerial survey suggested.	January 14, 1926
71	Repairing of Monuments on western boundary to be continued-cost to be divided.	January 14, 1926
72	Report of Consulting Engineers re banco cases in Presidio and El Mulato Valleys presented.	January 26, 1926
73	Relative to artificial cutoffs made in Rio Grande within the Island of San Elizario. Reference Minute No. 66. Further investigation to be made.	January 28, 1926
74	Renew bridge between Presidio, Texas and Ojinaga, Chihuahua,Consulting Engineers asked to report.	March 17, 1926
75	Reference Minute No. 74-Consulting Engineers' report received. No objection to construction of bridge at Presidio.	April 6, 1926
76	Danger of obstruction in Rio Grande near Santa Fe Street bridge.	April 6, 1926
77	Report of Consulting Engineers re obstructions in Rio Grande received and considered.	July 15, 1926
78	Report of Consulting Engineers re erection of standard Monument No. 204-A near left bank of Colorado River presented and map signed	July 15, 1926
79	Report of Consulting Engineers re erection of standard Monument No.142-A near San Miguel, Arizona, presented and map signed and approved.	July 15, 1926
80	Re swimming pool built on left of Rio Grande at Laredo, Texas. Must be removed.	July 15, 1926
81	Report of Consulting Engineers re placing repairing and painting of Monuments on Boundary line from Rio Grande to Pacific Ocean presented and approved.	July 28, 1926
82	Embankment constructed across bed of Rio Grande at upper end of Elam cut ordered removed and river restored to original channel.	July 28, 1926
83	Re survey of portion of Colorado River that forms boundary between U.S. and Mexico. Meeting to be held in Yuma	August 4, 1926
84	Meeting called for September 17 at Yuma, Arizona re alleged Farmers banco.	September 8, 1926
85	Yuma, Arizona-Testimony re Farmers and Fain Bancos.	September 17, 1926
86	Re survey of El Paso Valley for elimination of bancos.	October 1, 1926
87	Re topographical survey of the Lower Rio Grande and investigations for elimination of bancos between Roma and the Gulf.	October 1, 1926
88	Re monument at International Boundary line on bridge across the Rio Grande at Hidalgo, Texas and Reynosa, Tamaulipas.	October 2, 1926
89	Report of Consulting Engineers on erection of monument on the international boundary between Hidalgo, Texas and Reynosa, Tamaulipas received.	December 2, 1926
90	Monument to be placed on bridge across Rio Grande between Eagle Pass, Texas and Piedras Negras, Coahuila	December 24, 1926
91	Re construction of new bridge at Brownsville, Texas	January 13, 1927
92	Report of Consulting Engineers presented and map signed re monument on bridge across Rio Grande between Eagle Pass, Texas and Piedras Negras, coahuila.	March 21, 1927
93	Report of consulting Engineers re dam construction on Rio Grande above Haciendita, Texas.	March 22, 1927
94	Consulting Engineers instructed to survey bancos in vicinity of EaglePass upon completion of surveys in Lower Rio Grande.	April 12, 1927
95	Maps showing survey in 1911 of the Lower Rio Grande from Roma toGulf made by Joint Commission-after careful comparison to be certified.	April 12, 1927
96	Brownsville, Texas-re survey and inspection of 40 alleged bancos.	April 22, 1927
97	Credentials of Lawrence M. Lawson presented as Commissioner,study to be made of an international convention for rectification of Rio Grande.	June 4, 1927
98	Instructions to be asked of Government re outlining proposed treatybetween U.S. and Mexico	June 7, 1927
99	Re accretions lands on Colorado River-also Farmers and Fain Bancos.Decision reached.	October 26, 1927
100	Consulting Engineers instructed to make survey in Presidio and adjacent valley for elimination of bancos.	November 23, 1927
101	Petition of users of San Agustin Canal in Juarez Valley to construct a temporary diversion dam in the Rio Grande.	February 27, 1928
102	Consulting Engineers ordered to investigate and survey the change in the channel of the Rio Grande at Campo Grande Arroyo.	February 27, 1928
103	Joint Commission meeting at Rio Grande City to examine case of alleged Banco No. 91, "Las Adjuntas."	April 21, 1928
104	Elimination of Bancos Nos. 90 and 92 thru 131	April 23, 1928
105	Erection of Monument on bridge between Roma, Texas, and San Pedro de Mier, Tamaulipas.	May 26, 1928
106	Elimination of Banco No. 91 "Las Adjuntas."	May 26, 1928
107	Consulting Engineers requested to report on existing conditions between the levees on the North and South sides of the Rio Grande between El Paso and Juarez	May 29, 1928
108	Commissioners approved report of Consulting Engineers -erection of monument marking international boundary line on bridge between Brownsville, Texas and Matamoros, Tamaulipas.	October 19, 1928
109	Commissioners approved report of Consulting Engineers -erection of monument marking international boundary line on bridge between Mercedes, Texas and San Rafael, Tamaulipas	October 19, 1928
110	Petition for protection works on the Mexican margin of Rio Grande in vicinity of Pumping Plant of Villa Nueva, Texas.	October 29, 1928
111	Preliminary report on stabilization of the boundary line and rectification of the Rio Grande by the Commissioners.	December 21, 1928
112	Commissioners approved report of Consulting Engineers -erection of monument marking international boundary line on bridge between Zapata, Texas and Ciudad Guerrero, Tamaulipas.	May 18, 1929
113	Commissioners approved report of Consulting Engineers-erection of monument marking international boundary line on bridge between Ysleta, Texas an Zaragosa, Chihuahua	July 3, 1929
114	Controversy over lands alleged to be accretions to La Puerta Banco No. 59. Consulting Engineers ordered to investigate.	July 22, 1929
115	Commissioners approved report of Consulting Engineers -erection of monument marking international boundary line on bridge between Zapata, Texas and Ciudad Guerrero, Tamaulipas.	July 30, 1929
116	Commissioners approved report of Consulting Engineers-accretions near "La Puerta" Banco No. 59	August 10, 1929
117	Obstructions in Rio Grande between foundation of McMahan building And north abutment of Santa Fe Bridge.	November 30, 1929
118	Levee for protection of town of Guadalupe, Chihuahua	December 30, 1929
119	Hearing of parties interested in alleged bancos pending for elimination in Presidio and adjacent valleys.	February 4, 1930
120	Investigation of five tracts of land in the Presidio Valley, during February. Forty witnesses heard.	February 19, 1930
121	Meeting of the Commission with all parties interested in bancos pending elimination in the El Paso Valley.	March 3, 1930
122	Elimination of Weber Banco	March 18, 1930
123	Elimination of San Lorenzo Banco	March 21, 1930
124	Elimination of Gallego and Nunez Bancos	April 9, 1930
125	Elimination of La Cachanilla, Rinco de Marcelino and Camp Rice Bancos	April 25, 1930
126	Elimination of El Carino Banco	April 28, 1930
127	Elimination of Las Piedras and Max Muller Bancos	May 1, 1930
128	Rectification of the Rio Grande. Meeting called for development of final plans	July 28, 1930
129	Report on Rio Grande Rectification	July 31, 1930
130	Buchanan Case	October 4, 1930
131	River Case	October 20, 1930
132	Guadalupe Case	October 21, 1930
133	General Map, El Paso-Juarez Valley	March 21, 1931
134	Elimination of La Pacualilla and Morelos Bancos	May 20, 1931
135	Claim of Mrs. Garcia Cuellar. Near Banco No. 120 "La Soledad."	May 20, 1931
136	Elimination of La Pascualilla and Morelos Bancos.	May 22, 1931
137	Monumentation of International Railroad Bridge between New Presidio, Texas and Nueva Ojinaga, Chihuahua.	May 23, 1931
138	Elimination of El Morilo Banco	February 25, 1932
139	Elimination of El Diablo Segundo Banco	May 12, 1932
140	Boca Chica Bridge Project	December 8, 1932
141	Elimination of Holinsworth Banco	July 17, 1933
142	Elimination of Vilarreales Segundo Banco	February 27, 1934
143	Illegal Obstructions in the Rio Grande; San Agustin, Dave Gill and Banderas Dams. (Not approved by Mexico.)	May 28, 1934
144	Plans of final location of rectified channel of the Rio Grande in the El Paso-Juarez Valley	June 14, 1934
145	Regulations pertaining to elimination of tracts segregated by the Rio Grande rectification works, pursuant to the February 1, 1933 Convention	June 11, 1935
146	Action on Parcels Nos. 141 to 151, inclusive Rio Grande Rectification Projects, El Paso-Juarez Valley	August 20, 1935
147	Action on Parcels Nos. 1, 9, 10, 24, and 25, Rio Grande Rectification Projects, El Paso-Juarez Valley.	September 24, 1935
148	Works which each Government shall undertake on the Rio Grande Rectification Project in accordance with the Convention of February 1, 1933.	October 28, 1935
149	Erection of additional monuments to mark the International Boundary line along Cordova Island ( Cordova Cut), El Paso-Juarez Valley	November 8, 1935
150	Action on Parcels Nos. 2, 3, and 4, Rio Grande Rectification Project, El Paso-Juarez Valley	December 13, 1935
151	Action on Parcels Nos. 107, 108, 109, 110, and 111, Rio Grande Rectification Project, El Paso-Juarez Valley.	December 16, 1935
152	Actions on Parcels Nos. 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, and 140, Rio Grande Rectification Project, El Paso-Juarez Valley	June 3, 1936
153	Action on Parcels Nos. 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, and 29, Rio Grande Rectification Project, El Paso-Juarez Valley.	September 9, 1936
154	Action on Parcels Nos. 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, and 106, Rio Grande Rectification Project, El Paso-Juarez Valley	September 9, 1936
155	Action on Parcels Nos. 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 125, 126, 127, 128 and 129, Rio Grande Rectification Project, El Paso-Juarez Valley	December 9, 1936
156	Action on Parcels Nos. 16, 17, 30, 31, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88 and 89, Rio Grande Rectification Project, El Paso-Juarez Valley.	February 27, 1937
157	Action on Parcels Nos. 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49 and 50, Rio Grande Rectification Project, El Paso-Juarez Valley	May 10, 1937
158	Plan of Location of the Rectified Channel of the Rio Grande in the El Paso-Juarez Valley	June 14, 1937
159	Plans of Final Location of Rectified Channel of the Rio Grande through San Elizario Island Area, El Paso-Juarez Valley.	August 20, 1937
160	Adoption of an official pennant for use as a means of identification of vehicles operated by the personnel of the Commis sion in their travels across the international boundary on official business	November 12, 1937
161	Plans for the allocation of work which the governments of the U.S. and Mexico shall undertake in the San Elizario Island area of the Rio Grande rectification project	November 17, 1937
162	Action on Parcels Nos. 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 112 and 124, Rio Grande Rectification Project El Paso-Juarez Valley	February 15, 1938
163	Actions on parcels Nos. 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174 and 175, Rio Grande Rectification Project El Paso-Juarez Valley	June 2, 1938
164	Actions on Parcels Nos. 46 and 66, Rio Grande Rectification Project, El Paso-Juarez Valley	July 20, 1938
165	Rules and regulations for the maintenance and preservation of the Rio Grande Rectification Project in the El Paso-Juarez Valley	August 13, 1938
166	Action of the Commission on the Elimination of Banco No. 137 " Lozano" in the Lower Rio Grande Valley	April 3, 1939
167	Additional works which each Government shall undertake between kilometer 117.9 and kiloireter 135.0 of the Rio Grande Rectification Project in accordance with the Convention of February 1, 1933	May 15, 1939
168	Works which each Government should undertake on account of existing conditions in the Channel of the Rio Grande at El Paso, Texas, and Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua	December 20, 1939
169	Elimination of Bancos Nos. 138 " Progreso" and 139, "Las Flores" in the Lower Rio Grande Valley	June 6, 1940
170	Elimination of Bancos Nos. 415 "San Antonio," 416 "Angostura," 147 "Casner," and 418 "Ruidosa" in the Presidio-Ojinaga Valley	February 18, 1941
171	Elimination of Bancos Nos. 140 "Nogales" and 141 "Las Ruelas" on the Lower Rio Grande	May 2, 1941
172	Monumentation of new bridge over the Rio Grande between Hidalgo, Texas and Reynosa, Tamaulipas	August 30, 1941
173	Banco No. 142 "Las Palomas" - Lower Rio Grande	Februar 27, 1942
174	Supplemental construction work which each government shouldundertake under the Convention of February 1, 1933, on account of existing conditions in the Rio Grande Rectification Project in the El Paso-Juarez Valley	March 3, 1942
175	Bancos Nos. 143 "Rock Bend," 144 "La Pareda," 145 "Los Fresnos," 146 "Orribe" - Lower Rio Grande	December 15, 1943
176	Upper Canyon Bancos Nos. 321 through 332	June 5, 1944
177	Bancos Nos. 147 "Weil" and 148 "Las Antonias" Lower Rio Grande	December 21, 1944
178	Bancos Nos. 333 "El Comedor," 419 "Kilpatrick" 420 "Candelaria," 421 "Candela," 422 "Palo Blanco," 423 "Guadalupe," 424 "Tascate," 425 "Chinati," 426 "Mimbres," 427 "La Quemada," 428 "Buenavista," and 429 "Gleim."	March 16, 1945
179	Bancos Nos. 149, 150, 151 and 152	June 29, 1945