SPECIAL MEETING - DECEMBER 17, 2024
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 17th day of December 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 |
RICHARD F. CORTEZ COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 |
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 - CONSENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECEMBER 17, 2024 1:30 P.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:
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are of a routine or administrative nature. The Drainage District #1 Board has been furnished with background and support on each item, and/or it has been discussed at a previous meeting. All items will be acted upon by one vote without being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon. The remaining items will be adopted by one vote. (Audio Reference 02m:52s)
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin requested to pull consent agenda items 5.A.1., 5.A.6., 5.A.7., and 5.A.8., for further discussion.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the Drainage District - Consent Agenda with the exception of items 5.A.1., and 5.A.6., 5.A.7., and 5.A.8.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
Attachments:
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Approval of Permits:
A.
AI -97809
Utility Permit
Cascabel Estates and S&S Paving propose to install an 8" waterline on the east side of Lot 4 and Lot 16, Hill-Halbert Tract, out of the El Gato and La Blanca Grants, Volume 1, Page 35, HCMR. The waterline will originate on Curve Rd. and end west of Dillon Rd., crossing HCDD1's South Main Drain I.
Cascabel Estates and S&S Paving propose to install an 8" waterline on the east side of Lot 4 and Lot 16, Hill-Halbert Tract, out of the El Gato and La Blanca Grants, Volume 1, Page 35, HCMR. The waterline will originate on Curve Rd. and end west of Dillon Rd., crossing HCDD1's South Main Drain I.
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General Operations:
A.
AI -97778
Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Drainage Assessment - Budget 006
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50585 in the amount of $23,594.16 from B2Z Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#648927 WA#1
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50581 in the amount of $19,880.07 from B2Z Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#641436 WA#1
RMA 365 Tolls Outfall - Budget 201
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50582 in the amount of $16,166.09 from B2Z Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#645536 WA#8
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50590 in the amount of $4,331.36 from B2Z Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#649549 WA#14
HCDD1 Complex - Budget 202
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50586 in the amount of $14,281.02 from B2Z Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#647738 WA#1
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50589 in the amount of $3,473.65 from B2Z Engineering for November 2024 services at M&O Training Facility. PO#649539 WA#13
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50585 in the amount of $23,594.16 from B2Z Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#648927 WA#1
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50581 in the amount of $19,880.07 from B2Z Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#641436 WA#1
RMA 365 Tolls Outfall - Budget 201
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50582 in the amount of $16,166.09 from B2Z Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#645536 WA#8
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50590 in the amount of $4,331.36 from B2Z Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#649549 WA#14
HCDD1 Complex - Budget 202
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50586 in the amount of $14,281.02 from B2Z Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#647738 WA#1
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50589 in the amount of $3,473.65 from B2Z Engineering for November 2024 services at M&O Training Facility. PO#649539 WA#13
4.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
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AI -97780
Ditch W-01-00 Gate Structure - Budget 025
Payment approval of Invoice No. 50583 in the amount of $14,961.94 from B2Z Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#647471 WA#15
Payment approval of Invoice No. 50583 in the amount of $14,961.94 from B2Z Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#647471 WA#15
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2018 Bond Referendum:
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AI -97781
ASA Feasibility - Budget 010
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. U3408-07 in the amount of $137,343.77 from RRP for July 1 through November 30, 2024 services. PO#648954 WA#2 (Audio Reference 03m:10s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 5.A.1.
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 5.A.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Items 5.A.6., 5.A.7., and 5.A.8.
Highway 281 & FM 88 - Budget 514
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50569 in the amount of $685.78 from B2Z Engineering for September and October 2024 services. PO#646550 WA#9
Mile 11 N & Texas Blvd - Budget 523
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-006-2 in the amount of $45,871.26 from Supreme Engineering for May 15 through September 31, 2024 services. PO#649127 WA#1
Mile 9 N & FM 1015 - Budget 524
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10130128 in the amount of $7,703.38 from Halff Associates for services through November 3, 2024. PO#637231 WA#1
S. I Rd West Structure - Budget 533
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-11-000014 in the amount of $1,352.57 from L&G for August 31, September 12, 13, 25, and October 1, 2024 CMT services. PO#647287 WA#5
Southwest Weslaco - Budget 535
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 12176 in the amount of $11,108.00 from Quintanilla, Headley for October 30, 2023 services. PO#648514
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1195 in the amount of $9,576.00 from S2 Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#647378 WA# 1
8. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50587 in the amount of $358.16 from B2Z Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#648583 WA#7 (Audio Reference 03m:30s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 5.A.6., 5.A.7., and 5.A.8.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 5.A.6., 5.A.7., and 5.A.8.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
Glasscock Rd (Mile 4 - Mile 5) - Budget 543
9. Payment approval of Invoice No. 5 in the amount of $28,568.49 from J&R Engineering for services. PO#645676 WA#1
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. U3408-07 in the amount of $137,343.77 from RRP for July 1 through November 30, 2024 services. PO#648954 WA#2 (Audio Reference 03m:10s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 5.A.1.
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 5.A.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Items 5.A.6., 5.A.7., and 5.A.8.
Highway 281 & FM 88 - Budget 514
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50569 in the amount of $685.78 from B2Z Engineering for September and October 2024 services. PO#646550 WA#9
Mile 11 N & Texas Blvd - Budget 523
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-006-2 in the amount of $45,871.26 from Supreme Engineering for May 15 through September 31, 2024 services. PO#649127 WA#1
Mile 9 N & FM 1015 - Budget 524
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10130128 in the amount of $7,703.38 from Halff Associates for services through November 3, 2024. PO#637231 WA#1
S. I Rd West Structure - Budget 533
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-11-000014 in the amount of $1,352.57 from L&G for August 31, September 12, 13, 25, and October 1, 2024 CMT services. PO#647287 WA#5
Southwest Weslaco - Budget 535
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 12176 in the amount of $11,108.00 from Quintanilla, Headley for October 30, 2023 services. PO#648514
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1195 in the amount of $9,576.00 from S2 Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#647378 WA# 1
8. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50587 in the amount of $358.16 from B2Z Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#648583 WA#7 (Audio Reference 03m:30s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 5.A.6., 5.A.7., and 5.A.8.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 5.A.6., 5.A.7., and 5.A.8.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
Glasscock Rd (Mile 4 - Mile 5) - Budget 543
9. Payment approval of Invoice No. 5 in the amount of $28,568.49 from J&R Engineering for services. PO#645676 WA#1
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2023 Bond Referendum:
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AI -97754
1. Requesting approval to rescind action taken by the HCDD1 Board of Directors on October 29, 2024, AI-97232 8. B.(1)
2. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and most responsive bidder, Synergy Development & Construction, LLC, in the total amount of $1,931,325.50 for the project “Mission-McAllen Lateral Channel Improvements Project Phase II -2023 Bond Referendum Project 12'', RFB No. HCDD1-24-057-10-23-ESZ as recommended by Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
3. Pursuant to the Texas Water Code 49.273(i), requesting authority for Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to approve change orders that involve an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or less and in no event exceed the Change Order's statutory limits.
2. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and most responsive bidder, Synergy Development & Construction, LLC, in the total amount of $1,931,325.50 for the project “Mission-McAllen Lateral Channel Improvements Project Phase II -2023 Bond Referendum Project 12'', RFB No. HCDD1-24-057-10-23-ESZ as recommended by Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering, LLC (subject to Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
3. Pursuant to the Texas Water Code 49.273(i), requesting authority for Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to approve change orders that involve an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or less and in no event exceed the Change Order's statutory limits.
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AI -97782
North Main Drain 3 PH 1&2 - Budget 704
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50584 in the amount of $9,309.07 from B2Z Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#648251 WA#2
Ditch 1.9, 2, & 4A La Villa - Budget 708
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1194 in the amount of $29,321.12 from S2 Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#649216 WA#3
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1197 in the amount of $17,500.00 from S2 Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#650055
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50588 in the amount of $12,012.62 from B2Z Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#649538 WA#12
Mission McAllen Drain - Budget 712
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-000-14000 in the amount of $4,355.68 from SAMES for October 2024 services. PO#648540 WA#1
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-000-1552 in the amount of $3,199.67 from SAMES for November 2024 services. PO#648540 WA#1
West Main Drain Phase 2 - Budget 714
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-000-1551 in the amount of $1,360.50 from SAMES for November 2024 services. PO#648541 WA#1
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50584 in the amount of $9,309.07 from B2Z Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#648251 WA#2
Ditch 1.9, 2, & 4A La Villa - Budget 708
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1194 in the amount of $29,321.12 from S2 Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#649216 WA#3
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1197 in the amount of $17,500.00 from S2 Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#650055
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50588 in the amount of $12,012.62 from B2Z Engineering for November 2024 services. PO#649538 WA#12
Mission McAllen Drain - Budget 712
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-000-14000 in the amount of $4,355.68 from SAMES for October 2024 services. PO#648540 WA#1
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-000-1552 in the amount of $3,199.67 from SAMES for November 2024 services. PO#648540 WA#1
West Main Drain Phase 2 - Budget 714
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-000-1551 in the amount of $1,360.50 from SAMES for November 2024 services. PO#648541 WA#1
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 17th day of December, 2024
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on December 17, 2024.
Signed this 26th day of December 2024
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy
Court, the meetings of the Commissioners Court and the
Drainage District #1 Board are now hereby adjourned.
Dated this the 17th day of December, 2024
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk
Hidalgo County, Texas
By: ______________________________
Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy
I, ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR., County Clerk attest that this is an accurate accounting of a proceeding of the Commissioners Court held on December 17, 2024.
Signed this 26th day of December 2024
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy