NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Drainage District #1 Board of Directors will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Courthouse Annex III Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. The Board of Directors may, at any time during this meeting, retire to a closed meeting pursuant to §551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code to seek the advice from its attorney on any subject slated for discussion or action on the agenda. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:
In accordance with Section 551.127, NOTICE is hereby given that a physical quorum, including the presiding officer/member, will be present at the specified meeting location. Some members of the governing body and/or government officials may participate via videoconference.
Members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: www.hidalgocounty.us/HClive
1.
Roll Call
2.
Prayer
3.
Open Forum
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
5.
Discussion and update by HCDD1 General Manager as it relates to pending construction and HCDD1 projects.
6.
General Operations:
A.
AI -103686
Resolution approving a Paid Day Off for Full-time employees of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1
B.
AI -103661
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 3 to provide Construction Materials Testing Services (CMT) for a total amount of $40,941.05 as submitted by L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc. for " Mayberry Road to Glasscock Road Drainage Improvements Phase II" Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-039-08-08. (Subject to final legal review)
C.
AI -103684
Requesting Acceptance and approval of the Agreement to Donate from Wonderful Citrus II LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as it relates to 17.42 acres out of lots 4, 5, 8, and 9, Block 31, Revised Plat of Section 16 to 32 Rio Grande Development Company Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas. And to authorize the District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, to execute all necessary documents.
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -103591
Requesting approval to enter into an Agreement for Possession and Use with Capote Farms, Ltd., as it pertains to the 2018 Bond South Lateral Drain Project, and authorization for the Chairman of the Board to execute all necessary documents, subject to final legal review.
B.
AI -103666
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 23-29, as it relates to the 2018 Bond Project No. 23 – Mile 11 N & Texas Blvd. and authorization for the Chairman of the Board to execute all necessary documents, subject to final legal review.
C.
AI -103640
Requesting approval to declare surplus for approximately 135,000 cubic yards of fill dirt for "South Pharr Lateral RDF Drainage Improvements (Las Milpas RDF) - 2018 Bond Referendum Project No.34', in as much as an attempt was made for the sale and removal through RFB No. HCDD1-26-014-06-03-ESZ, as advertised for (2) two consecutive weeks, and no bids were received.
D.
AI -103669
Mayberry Glasscock - Budget 543
Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $780,054.21 from Venser Contractors LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-050-11-10. Project Engineer Javier Hinojosa PO#651828
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -103671
La Villa - Edcouch Elsa Phase 2 - Budget 708
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $173,286.63 from Construx Enterprises pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-036-07-22. Project Engineer S2 Engineering PO#651335
Mission McAllen Drain Phase 5 - Budget 712
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $201,722.50 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-038-10-28. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley PO#651749
PSJA Drain (Expressway 83-Earling Rd) - Budget 716
3. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Clore Equipment pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-056-10-29. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#650112
4. Approval of Application for Payment No.13 Retainage in the amount of $118,078.58 and $1,078.63 in interest from Clore Equipment, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-056-10-29. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#650112
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 0103-2026 RD in the amount of $77,394.24 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for work performed on the Raymondville Drain during Pay Periods 01 through 03 of 2026.
9.
Human Resources:
A.
AI -103672
1. Approval to reclassify vacant Slot 19 — Administration from Engineering Technician II to Hydrology & Hydraulics Graduate Engineer and set salary at Grade 14, Step 1 with no Budgetary Impact for 2026.
2. Approval of Hydrology & Hydraulics Graduate Engineer Job Description.
10.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
A.
AI -103532
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel B9-2, as it relates to the Mile 6 Outfalls Project, and authorization for the Chairman of the Board to execute the documents.
B.
AI -103659
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 1 as it relates to the Mayberry & Glasscock Drainage Improvement Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.
11.
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:
A.
Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072)
B.
Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074)
C.
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)
12.
Open Session:
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
C.
Possible Action on items discussed during Closed Session
13.
Adjourn