REGULAR MEETING - SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 26th day of September A.D., 2023, there was begun and held a REGULAR 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:
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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 1:30 P.M. |
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR 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:18s)
Judge Richard Cortez called the meeting to order at 1:30 P.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call, except Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu.
Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu joined the meeting at a later time.
Judge Richard Cortez called the meeting to order at 1:30 P.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call, except Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu.
Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu joined the meeting at a later time.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference 00m:28s)
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1., Raul Sesin, offered the prayer.
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1., Raul Sesin, offered the prayer.
3.
Open Forum (Audio Reference 00m:28s)
There were no public participants for open forum.
No action was taken on Agenda Item 3 - Open Forum
There were no public participants for open forum.
No action was taken on Agenda Item 3 - Open Forum
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 02m:30s)
The Board proceeded with the approval of the Drainage District - Consent Agenda.
See Drainage District - Consent Agenda for the action taken.
The Board proceeded with the approval of the Drainage District - Consent Agenda.
See Drainage District - Consent Agenda for the action taken.
5.
General Operations:
A.
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A. Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 2024 Budget.
1. Discussion, consideration, and action on changes to the 2024 proposed Budget. (Audio Reference 02m:45s)
Mr. Sesin stated that there were no changes to the 2024 proposed Budget, and that what was submitted remained the same.
No action was taken for Agenda Item 5.A.1.
2. Adoption of the 2024 Annual Budget. (Audio Reference 03m:02s)
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.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
3. Approval of the Compensation Plan and Grade and Step Salary Schedule, effective January 1, 2024 (Audio Reference 03m:18s)
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.3.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
4. Approval to set Salaries, Allowances, and other compensation for the District's 2024 calendar year Budget. (Audio Reference 03m:28s)
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.4.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Adoption of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 2023 Tax Rate.
1. Approval of Order setting the 2023 Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Tax Rate at $0.1139 per $100.00 tax valuation. Maintenance and Operation Rate of $0.0460 and Debt Service Rate of $0.0679 per $100 tax valuation. (Audio Reference 03m:38s)
Commissioner David Fuentes motioned that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of the tax rate of 0.1139 which is an 8.868% increase on the tax rate.
The Board then proceeded with an record vote of approval.
Pct. 1 Commissioner David Fuentes voted aye.
Pct. 3 Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal voted aye.
Pct. 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres voted aye.
County Judge Richard F. Cortez voted aye.
1. Discussion, consideration, and action on changes to the 2024 proposed Budget. (Audio Reference 02m:45s)
Mr. Sesin stated that there were no changes to the 2024 proposed Budget, and that what was submitted remained the same.
No action was taken for Agenda Item 5.A.1.
2. Adoption of the 2024 Annual Budget. (Audio Reference 03m:02s)
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.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
3. Approval of the Compensation Plan and Grade and Step Salary Schedule, effective January 1, 2024 (Audio Reference 03m:18s)
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.3.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
4. Approval to set Salaries, Allowances, and other compensation for the District's 2024 calendar year Budget. (Audio Reference 03m:28s)
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.4.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Adoption of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 2023 Tax Rate.
1. Approval of Order setting the 2023 Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 Tax Rate at $0.1139 per $100.00 tax valuation. Maintenance and Operation Rate of $0.0460 and Debt Service Rate of $0.0679 per $100 tax valuation. (Audio Reference 03m:38s)
Commissioner David Fuentes motioned that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of the tax rate of 0.1139 which is an 8.868% increase on the tax rate.
The Board then proceeded with an record vote of approval.
Pct. 1 Commissioner David Fuentes voted aye.
Pct. 3 Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal voted aye.
Pct. 4 Commissioner Ellie Torres voted aye.
County Judge Richard F. Cortez voted aye.
B.
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Requesting approval to reject bids for the project "365 Toll Off-Site Drainage Improvements Project Outfall #2,3 & 4", RFB No. HCDD1-23-042A-09-13-ESZ, as for project to be an in-house project. (Audio Reference 05m:04s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
C.
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Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 15 2023 RD in the amount of $36,740.89 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Pay Period 15 Raymondville Drain services.
North Main Drain - Budget 204
2. Approval of Application No. 2 in the amount of $535,684.90 from Welch Excavation pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-066-05-02 North Main Drain. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, PO# 647845 (Audio Reference 05m:04s)
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.C.1., and 5.C.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 15 2023 RD in the amount of $36,740.89 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Pay Period 15 Raymondville Drain services.
North Main Drain - Budget 204
2. Approval of Application No. 2 in the amount of $535,684.90 from Welch Excavation pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-066-05-02 North Main Drain. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, PO# 647845 (Audio Reference 05m:04s)
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.C.1., and 5.C.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
6.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
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Weslaco Drain - Budget 335
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $89,380.71 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-017-R-05-02 Weslaco Drain. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, PO#647867
Main Floodwater Channel Weir 4 - Budget 375
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $91,262.81 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 06m: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 items 6.A1., and 6.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $89,380.71 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-21-017-R-05-02 Weslaco Drain. Project Engineer: HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, PO#647867
Main Floodwater Channel Weir 4 - Budget 375
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $91,262.81 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 06m: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 items 6.A1., and 6.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
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Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement and to the Work Authorization No. 1, for the project "Mission-McAllen Rado Alternate -2018 Bond Referendum Project #25", (C-HCDD1-19-010-03-26), with B2Z Engineering, LLC, to reflect a revised ''Exhibit D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of April 30, 2024, (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 06m:45s)
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 7.A.,subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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 7.A.,subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -92611
1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and most responsive bidder, The 5125 Company, in the amount of $644,444.00 for the project ''4 1/2 Mile Rd & Doffing Rd Drainage Improvements -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 3'', RFB No. HCDD1-23-048-08-22-ESZ as recommended by Project Engineer, CSJ Group, LLC (subject to Legal Review and Compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 07m:12s)
Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu joined the meeting at this time.
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 7.B.1., subject to Legal Review and Compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 (b), requesting authority/approval for Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute change orders that involve an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor. (Audio Reference 07m:48s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.B.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu joined the meeting at this time.
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 7.B.1., subject to Legal Review and Compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Pursuant to TXLGC 262.031 (b), requesting authority/approval for Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to execute change orders that involve an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or LESS and in no event to exceed the Change Order's statutory limits. The original contract price may not be decreased by 18 % or more without the consent of the contractor. (Audio Reference 07m:48s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.B.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 -Unanimously
C.
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Mile 10 N & Baseline - Budget 520
Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $437,904.00 from H2O Construction Services, Inc. pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-065-03-07 Mile 10 N & Baseline. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley PO#647700 (Audio Reference 08m: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 7.C.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $437,904.00 from H2O Construction Services, Inc. pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-065-03-07 Mile 10 N & Baseline. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley PO#647700 (Audio Reference 08m: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 7.C.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
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1. Requesting approval of the final negotiated Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with GDJ Engineering, LLC for the project, "Pharr-McAllen Lateral East - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 9", Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-054-09-26 and as approved for negotiations on 09/05/23, AI-92355 (subject to final legal review). (Audio Reference 08m:30s)
Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Items 8.A.1., and 8.A.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.A.1.,subject to final legal review.
Vote: 4- 0 – Unanimously
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $134,485.00 as submitted by GDJ Engineering, LLC through Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-054-09-26, to provide Professional Engineering Services for "Pharr-McAllen Lateral East - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 9." (Audio Reference 09m:24s)
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.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Items 8.A.1., and 8.A.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.A.1.,subject to final legal review.
Vote: 4- 0 – Unanimously
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $134,485.00 as submitted by GDJ Engineering, LLC through Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-054-09-26, to provide Professional Engineering Services for "Pharr-McAllen Lateral East - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 9." (Audio Reference 09m:24s)
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.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
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1. Requesting approval of the final negotiated Agreement for Professional Engineering Services with GDJ Engineering, LLC for the project, "Alamo Expressway Drain Phase 2 - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 21", Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-055-09-26 and as approved for negotiations on 09/05/23, AI-92355 (subject to final legal review). (Audio Reference 09m:56s)
Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 8.B.1., and 8.B.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.B.1.,subject to final legal review.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $85,300.00 as submitted by GDJ Engineering, LLC through Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-055-09-26, to provide Professional Engineering Services for "Alamo Expressway Drain Phase 2 - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 21." (Audio Reference 10m:21s)
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.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 8.B.1., and 8.B.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.B.1.,subject to final legal review.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
2. Acceptance and approval of Work Authorization No. 1 in the amount of $85,300.00 as submitted by GDJ Engineering, LLC through Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-055-09-26, to provide Professional Engineering Services for "Alamo Expressway Drain Phase 2 - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 21." (Audio Reference 10m:21s)
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.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
9.
Closed Session: (Audio Reference 11m:07s)
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 1:41 P.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to proceed into Closed Session.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
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 1:41 P.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, 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
Reference to Agenda Item 10.A
B.
Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074)
Reference to Agenda Item 10.B
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 on Agenda Items 9.C.a., 9.C.b., nor 9.C.c., as they were closed session items.
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 on Agenda Items 9.C.a., 9.C.b., nor 9.C.c., as they were closed session items.
10.
Open Session: (Audio Reference 12m:48s)
The Board returned from closed session at approximately 1:59 P.M., and proceeded to Agenda Item 10.A.
Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu did not return from closed session.
The Board returned from closed session at approximately 1:59 P.M., and proceeded to Agenda Item 10.A.
Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu did not return from closed session.
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition (Audio Reference 12m:55s)
Legal Counsel, Ivan Perez, requested the Board to entertain a motion in order for Mr. Sesin to proceed as discussed in closed session.
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval.
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 10.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Agenda Item 11 - Adjournment (Audio Reference 13m:06s)
Legal Counsel, Ivan Perez, requested the Board to entertain a motion in order for Mr. Sesin to proceed as discussed in closed session.
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval.
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 10.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Agenda Item 11 - Adjournment (Audio Reference 13m:06s)
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
No action was taken for Agenda Item 10.B
No action was taken for Agenda Item 10.B
11.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 13m:06s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 1:59 P.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: 4- 0 - Unanimously
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 1:59 P.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: 4- 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 26th 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 26, 2023.
Signed this 27th 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
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 26th 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 26, 2023.
Signed this 27th 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