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SPECIAL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 5th day of September A.D., 2023, there was begun and held a SPECIAL MEETING of the Honorable Board of Directors of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following members thereof were present, to-wit:
 
HONORABLE RICHARD F. CORTEZ

HONORABLE DAVID FUENTES

HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU

HONORABLE EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL

HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3

COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 4

and ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., COUNTY CLERK & EX-OFFICIO CLERK OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT of Hidalgo County, Texas, wherein the following proceedings were had, to-wit:
AGENDA
DRAINAGE DISTRICT 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
9:30 A.M.
                                          

NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a SPECIAL MEETING of the Board of Directors will be held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Administration Building, 100 E. Cano, 1st floor, Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Texas. 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 (Audio Reference 00m:10s)

Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M.

All members of the Board were present during the roll call.

Judge Cortez joined the meeting via video conference.
 
2.
 
Prayer (Audio Reference 00m:26s)

General Manager of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin, offered the prayer.
 
3.
 
Open Forum (Audio Reference 01m:55s)

There were no participants during Open Forum

No action was taken for Agenda Item 3 - Open Forum.
 
4.
 
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 01m:59s)

The Board proceeded with the approval of the Consent Agenda.

See the Drainage District - Consent Agenda for the action taken.
 
5.
 
General Operations:
 
A.
AI -92358
1. Requesting approval of Renewal Letter of Engagement for Legal Services by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and Jones, Galligan, Key & Lozano, LLP as it relates to legal services for HCDD No. 1 and authority for General Manager to execute. (Audio Reference 02m:11s) 

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.1.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
 
B.
AI -92184
Requesting approval of the following final negotiated contracts for the provision of ''Title Company Services On-Call (on as needed basis)'' for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 projects, as approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on 03/07/23, AI-89867 (Subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295):
 
Company Contract No. 
Sierra Title of Hidalgo County, Inc. C-HCDD1-23-007A-09-05
Valley Land Title Company, LTD C-HCDD1-23-007B-09-05

(Audio Reference 02m: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 5.B., subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
 
C.
AI -92191
Requesting approval of final negotiated contract with Amigo Title, for the provision of ''Title Company Services -On-Call (on as needed basis)''; (C-HCDD1-23-035-09-05) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 projects, as approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on 08/22/23, AI-92133 (2) (Subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 03m:12s) 

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.C., subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
 
D.
AI -92193
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under the Texas Local Government Code, Section 262.024 (A) (4) a Professional Service; (Audio Reference 03m:35s) 

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.1.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

2. Requesting authority for the District to negotiate a Professional Real Estate Appraisal and/or Appraisal Review Service Contracts with the following appraisal companies, from the District's approved ''Pool'' of pre-qualified Real Estate Appraisers for the provision of Professional Real Estate Appraisal Services and/or Appraisal Review Services (on-call on an as needed basis) for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 projects: (Audio Reference 03m:48s) 

Leonel Garza Jr. & Associates, LLC
Appraisal Haus, LLC

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.2.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
 
E.
AI -92228
Requesting approval to exercise the District's sole option to renew/extend the contract for “Sand and Bedding Materials” with Terra Firma Materials, LLC, for a period of one (1) year, under the same, rates, terms, and conditions as stated in the contract number C-HCDD1-22-045-09-20 effective September 20, 2023, until September 19, 2024. (Audio Reference 04m:14s) 

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.E.
                                                                         
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously                                         
 
 
F.
AI -92345
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. (Audio Reference 04m:39s) 

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.F.1.
                                                                         
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously                                       

2. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with B2Z Engineering from the District Pre-approved “Pool” of Pre-qualified Professional Engineers as approved by the Board of Directors on March 07, 2023 (AI 89829) for the Hidalgo County Pct 2 Drainage Assessment Project. (Audio Reference 04m: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 5.F.2.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
 
G.
AI -92318
Requesting approval to accept bids and approval to execute Requirements Agreements with multiple vendors submitting the lowest and best bid meeting all specified requirements for ''Purchase of In-Line Check Valves''; RFB No.HCDD1-23-043-08-30-KMG, subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295 (Audio Reference 05m: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.G., subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
 
H.
AI -92335
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of RFB packet (requirements, specifications and plans), for "Glasscock Rd From Mile 4 Rd to Mile 5 Rd Storm Water Management", RFB-HCDD1-23-051-09-27-ESZ, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and project is still required. (Audio Reference 05m:31s) 

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.H.

Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
 
I.
AI -92336
1.) Requesting approval to purchase (1) CAT 120 14B Motor Grader through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with Sourcewell Cooperative awarded vendor Holt CAT, Contract No. 032119-CAT in the total amount of $330,732.00. (Audio Reference 06m:12s) 

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.I.1.

Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously

2.) Requesting approval to purchase (1) JD 644P Wheel Loader through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with Buyboard Cooperative awarded vendor Doggett Heavy Machinery, Contract No. 685-22 in the total amount of $338,794.05. (Audio Reference 06m:36s) 

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.I.2.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

3.) Requesting approval to purchase (8) Peterbilt 548 Load King Dump Trucks with Extended Warranty through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 membership/participation with PCA Cooperative, Contract No. OD-328-20 from Big D Tractor LLC (Blue Cat Rentals & Frontera Equipment) in the total amount of $1,577,936.08. 

3a.) Requesting approval to trade in the following District owned Dump Trucks:
(1) 2013 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1704
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1759
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1758
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1761
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1762
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1763
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1767
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1768

3b.) Pursuant to the Boards approval of Trade in, requesting approval to remove the following from the Districts Asset list once transaction is complete:
(1) 2013 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1704
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1759
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1758
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1761
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1762
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1763
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1767
(1) 2016 CAT CT660 Asset No. 1768

(Audio Reference 06m:58s) 

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 items 5.I.3., 5.I.3a., and 5.I.3b.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

4.) Request Approval to increase revenues for General Fund Interest account in the amount of $600,000 and for Restore- reimbursement for equipment use in the amount of $1,200,000 (Audio Reference 08m:07s) 

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.I.4.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
 
6.
 
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
 
A.
AI -92321
Reconstruction Main Floodwater Channel Weir 4 - Budget 375
Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $105,099.66 from Clore Equipment, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-030-07-12 Main Floodwater Channel Weir 4. Project Engineer: International Consulting Engineers, PO#646926  (Audio Reference 08m:20s) 


On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.A.

Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
 
7.
 
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -92319
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 34-8 as it relates to Project 34 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - South Lateral Drain Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.  (Audio Reference 08m:45s) 

Reference Agenda Item 7.B.5.
Attachments:
 
B.
AI -92320
Faysville Drain - Budget 511 
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $60,465.18 from RDH Site and Concrete, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-047-11-30 Faysville Drain Improvements. Project Engineer: KCI Technologies, Inc. PO#645349
FM 493 & Country Rd - Budget 512
2. Approval and Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-001-03-08 FM 493 & Country Road. Project Engineer SAMES Engineering, PO#646786 
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $78,215.40 from Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-001-03-08 FM 493 & Country Road. Project Engineer SAMES Engineering, PO#646786
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $107,718.60 and $67.15 intrest from Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-001-03-08 FM 493 & Country Road. Project Engineer SAMES Engineering, PO#646786
Mile 9N & FM 1015 Package 1A - Budget 524
5. Approval of Application for Payment No. 14 in the amount of $218,014.27 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-20-039-08-25 Mile 9 N & FM 1015 Package 1A. Project Engineer: Halff Associates, PO#640715

 (Audio Reference 08m:45s)
 
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 items 7.A., and 7.B.1. through 7.B.5.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
 
8.
 
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
 
A.
AI -92344
Discussion and presentation by Estrada Hinojosa regarding the financial transaction of Hidalgo County Drainage District's August 29, 2023, Bond Sale. (Audio Reference 10m:20s)

Noe Hinojosa, with Estrada Hinojosa, presented the financial transaction of Hidalgo County Drainage District's August 29, 2023, bond sale.

No action taken for Agenda Item 8.A.
 
B.
AI -92348
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. (Audio Reference 19m:32s)
 
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.B.1.
                                                                         
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously

2. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with L & G Engineering from the District Pre-approved “Pool” of Pre-qualified Professional Engineers as approved by the Board of Directors on March 07, 2023 (AI 89829) for the Alternate Rado Drain – 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 11 and the West Main Drain III Extension Ph I – 2023 Bond Referendum Project No 14. (Audio Reference 19m:47s)

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.B.2.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
 
C.
AI -92349
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. (Audio Reference 20m:10s)
 
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.C.1.

Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously

2. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with SAMES, Inc. from the District Pre-approved “Pool” of Pre-qualified Professional Engineers as approved by the Board of Directors on March 07, 2023 (AI 89829) for the West Main Drain III Extension Ph 2 – 2023 Bond Referendum Project No 14. (Audio Reference 20m:25s)

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.C.2.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
 
D.
AI -92350
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. (Audio Reference 20m:51s)

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.D.1.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
 
2. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Javier Hinojosa Engineering from the District Pre-approved “Pool” of Pre-qualified Professional Engineers as approved by the Board of Directors on March 07, 2023 (AI 89829) for the West Main Drain III Extension Ph 3 – 2023 Bond Referendum Project No 14. (Audio Reference 21m:02s)

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.D.2.

Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
 
E.
AI -92351
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. (Audio Reference 21m:22s)


On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.E.1.

Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously

2. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with B2Z Engineering from the District Pre-approved “Pool” of Pre-qualified Professional Engineers as approved by the Board of Directors on March 07, 2023 (AI 89829) for the West Main Drain III Extension Ph 4 – 2023 Bond Referendum Project No 14. (Audio Reference 21m:36s)

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.E.2.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
 
F.
AI -92353
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. (Audio Reference 21m:57s)

 
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.F.1.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

2. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with South Texas Infrastructure Group, LLC from the District Pre-approved “Pool” of Pre-qualified Professional Engineers as approved by the Board of Directors on March 07, 2023 (AI 89829) for the West Main Drain III Extension Ph 5 – 2023 Bond Referendum Project No 14. (Audio Reference 22m:15s)

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.F.2.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
 
G.
AI -92354
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. (Audio Reference 22m:37s)

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.G.1.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
 
2. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Izaguirre Engineering Group LLC from the District Pre-approved “Pool” of Pre-qualified Professional Engineers as approved by the Board of Directors on March 07, 2023 (AI 89829) for the Mission McAllen Drain  Phase I - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 12 and Pharr McAllen Lateral (West) – 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 9. (Audio Reference 22m:50s)

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.G.2.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
 
H.
AI -92355
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. (Audio Reference 23m:18s)

County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Items 8.H.1 and 8.H.2.

The remaining members of the Board proceeded with a vote of approval for Agenda Items 8.H.1 and 8.H.2.

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.H.1.
                                                                         
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously

2. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with GDJ Engineering from the District Pre-approved “Pool” of Pre-qualified Professional Engineers as approved by the Board of Directors on March 07, 2023 (AI 89829) for the Pharr-McAllen Lateral (East) – 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 9 and Alamo Expressway Drain Phase 2 – 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 21. (Audio Reference 23m:42s)

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.H.2.
                                                                         
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
 
I.
AI -92356
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. (Audio Reference 24m:28s)
 
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.I.1.
                                                                         
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously

2. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Quintanilla, Headley & Associates from the District Pre-approved “Pool” of Pre-qualified Professional Engineers as approved by the Board of Directors on March 07, 2023 (AI 89829) for the Mission McAllen Drain Phase 4 - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 12, Structure 606 AL & Ditch Improvements – 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 22 and San Juan Lateral Extension – 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 25. (Audio Reference 24m:41s)

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 8.I.2.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
 
J.
AI -92357
1. Requesting exemption from competitive bidding requirements under Texas Local Government Code 262.024(a)(4) for Professional Engineering Services. (Audio Reference 25m:10s)

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.J.1.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously

2. Requesting authority for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 to negotiate a Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Melden & Hunt, Inc. from the District Pre-approved “Pool” of Pre-qualified Professional Engineers as approved by the Board of Directors on March 07, 2023 (AI 89829) for the Mission McAllen Drain Phase 1 – 4 – 2023 Bond Referendum Project No 12. (Audio Reference 25m:25s)

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.J.2.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously 
 
9.
 
Closed Session: (Audio Reference 26m:25s)
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following:

The Board proceeded into Closed Session with a vote of approval at 9:58 A.M.

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to proceed into closed session.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
 
A.
 
Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072)

Reference to Agenda Item 10.A.
 
B.
 
Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074)

Reference to Agenda Item 10.B.
 
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)

No action was taken for Agenda Items 9.C.a., 9.C.b., nor 9.C.c., as they were closed session items.
 
1.
AI -92343
Consultation with legal counsel regarding landowner request pertaining to Neuhaus Estates Subdivision.

No action was taken for Agenda Item 9.C.1., as it was a closed session item.
 
10.
 
Open Session: (Audio Reference 27m:15s)

The Board returned from closed session at approximately 10:22 A.M. and proceeded to Agenda Item 11 - Adjournment.
 
A.
 
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition (Audio Reference 27m:15s)

No action was taken for Agenda Item 10.A.
 
B.
 
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation (Audio Reference 27m:15s)

No action was taken for Agenda Item 10.B
 
11.
 
Adjourn (Audio Reference 27m:25s)

Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 10:23 A.M.

On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.

Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
There being no further business to come before said

Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the

Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.


Dated this the 5th day of September, 2023

ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas


By: ______________________________
Daniela E. Garza, Deputy


I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on September 5, 2023.

Signed this 5th day of September 2023




ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County


By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Garza, Deputy