SPECIAL MEETING - JANUARY 30, 2024
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 30th day of January A.D., 2024, 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:
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AGENDA DRAINAGE DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS JANUARY 30, 2024 9:15 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:54s)
Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu called the meeting to order at 9:16 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call, except Commissioner Ellie Torres.
Judge Cortez joined the meeting via videoconference.
Commissioner Ellie Torres joined the meeting at a later time.
Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu called the meeting to order at 9:16 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call, except Commissioner Ellie Torres.
Judge Cortez joined the meeting via videoconference.
Commissioner Ellie Torres joined the meeting at a later time.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference 01m:10s)
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 03m:26s)
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
4.
General Operations
A.
AI -94072
Requesting approval of Inter local agreement by and between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1, Willacy County Drainage District No.1 and Willacy County as it relates to the Texas Water Development Board Joint Application for WCDD1 Lateral G flood control project. (Pending final legal review) (Audio Reference 03m:48s)
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 4.A., pending final legal review.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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 4.A., pending final legal review.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
5.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -94026
Discussion and possible action to authorize termination of the Agreement For Professional Engineering Services C-HCDD1-19-023-04-23, “Mile 11 N & Texas Boulevard, 2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 23”, inclusive of any pending Work Authorization(s) between HCDD1 and CSJ Group, as authorized by the Agreement. (Audio Reference 04m: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 item 5.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
6.
Closed Session: (Audio Reference 04m:26s)
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 9:20 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to proceed into Closed Session.
Vote: 4 - 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 9:20 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to proceed into Closed Session.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
A.
Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072)
Reference Agenda Item 7.A.
Reference Agenda Item 7.A.
B.
Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074)
Reference Agenda Item 7.B.
Reference Agenda Item 7.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 6.C., as it was a Closed Session item.
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 6.C., as it was a Closed Session item.
1.
AI -94073
Consultation with Legal Counsel regarding Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 vs Godfrey Garza et al, Cause No. C--0373-17-E, pending in the 275 District Court of Hidalgo County, Texas
No action was taken on Agenda Item 6.C.1., as it was a Closed Session item.
No action was taken on Agenda Item 6.C.1., as it was a Closed Session item.
7.
Open Session: (Audio Reference 05m:18s)
The Board returned from closed session at approximately 9:40 A.M., and proceeded to agenda item 7.B.
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 7.B. (Audio Reference 05m:25s)
Commissioner Ellie Torres joined the meeting during Closed Session.
The Board returned from closed session at approximately 9:40 A.M., and proceeded to agenda item 7.B.
The Court proceeded to Agenda Item 7.B. (Audio Reference 05m:25s)
Commissioner Ellie Torres joined the meeting during Closed Session.
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
No action was taken on Agenda Item 7.A.
No action was taken on Agenda Item 7.A.
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation (Audio Reference 05m:28s)
Legal Counsel, Ivan Perez, recommended a motion to authorize Legal Counsel to proceed with resolution regarding Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 vs Godfrey Garza et al, pursuant to the discussion in closed session.
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.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Legal Counsel, Ivan Perez, recommended a motion to authorize Legal Counsel to proceed with resolution regarding Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 vs Godfrey Garza et al, pursuant to the discussion in closed session.
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.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
8.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 06m:00s)
Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 9:40 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, stated that Commissioner Ellie Torres joined the meeting during Closed Session, and that Judge Cortez, was present for the Drainage District No. 1., meeting via videoconference.
Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 9:40 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
County Executive Officer, Valde Guerra, stated that Commissioner Ellie Torres joined the meeting during Closed Session, and that Judge Cortez, was present for the Drainage District No. 1., meeting via videoconference.
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 30th day of January, 2024
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 January 30, 2024.
Signed this 30th day of January 2024
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 30th day of January, 2024
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 January 30, 2024.
Signed this 30th day of January 2024
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Garza, Deputy