SPECIAL MEETING - JANUARY 7, 2025
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 7th day of January A.D., 2025, 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 7, 2025 1:45 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:
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:04s)
Judge Richard F. Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call, except Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu and Commissioner Ellie Torres.
Commissioner Cantu and Commissioner Torres joined the meeting at a later time.
Judge Richard F. Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call, except Commissioner Eduardo "Eddie" Cantu and Commissioner Ellie Torres.
Commissioner Cantu and Commissioner Torres joined the meeting at a later time.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference 00m:17s)
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin, offered the prayer.
Commissioner Torres joined the meeting at this time.
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin, offered the prayer.
Commissioner Torres joined the meeting at this time.
3.
Open Forum (Audio Reference 03m:05s)
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 03m:09s)
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval for the Drainage District - Consent Agenda.
See Drainage District - Consent Agenda for the action taken.
Commissioner Cantu joined the meeting at this time.
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval for the Drainage District - Consent Agenda.
See Drainage District - Consent Agenda for the action taken.
Commissioner Cantu joined the meeting at this time.
5.
Discussion and update by HCDD1 General Manager as it relates to pending construction and HCDD1 projects. (Audio Reference 04m:15s)
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin, provided an update on pending construction and HCDD1 projects. Mr. Sesin also announced that the Hidalgo County Drainage District has a new Licensed Engineer in Training, Isaac Gonzalez.
No action was taken on Agenda Item 5.
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin, provided an update on pending construction and HCDD1 projects. Mr. Sesin also announced that the Hidalgo County Drainage District has a new Licensed Engineer in Training, Isaac Gonzalez.
No action was taken on Agenda Item 5.
6.
General Operations:
A.
AI -97878
Requesting approval of a General Warranty Deed between Hidalgo County and Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 for the conveyance of real property to the "District for a public purpose, in accordance with Section 272.001 of the Local Government Code, as it relates to the North Main Drain Extension Project, with authority for the County Judge to execute all related documents. (Audio Reference 05m:46s)
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 6.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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 6.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -97918
Pharr McAllen Lateral - Budget 709
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $171,693.90 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-029-06-11 Pharr Mcallen Lateral. Project Engineer: GDJ Engineering PO#649635 (Audio Reference 06m:07s)
See Item 7.A.3. for the action taken.
Mission McAllen Drain - Budget 712
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $124,150.50 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-032-07-09 Mission McAllen Drain. Project Engineer: SAMES Engineering PO#649764 (Audio Reference 07m:17s)
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 7.A.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Alamo Expressway Drain Phase 2 - Budget 721
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $74,304.37 from 3E Logistics of Texas pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-047-09-17 Alamo Expressway Drain Phase 2. Project Engineer: GDJ Engineering PO#649952 (Audio Reference 06m:16s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 7.A.1. and 7.A.3.
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 7.A.1. and 7.A.3.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $171,693.90 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-029-06-11 Pharr Mcallen Lateral. Project Engineer: GDJ Engineering PO#649635 (Audio Reference 06m:07s)
See Item 7.A.3. for the action taken.
Mission McAllen Drain - Budget 712
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $124,150.50 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-032-07-09 Mission McAllen Drain. Project Engineer: SAMES Engineering PO#649764 (Audio Reference 07m:17s)
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 7.A.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Alamo Expressway Drain Phase 2 - Budget 721
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $74,304.37 from 3E Logistics of Texas pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-047-09-17 Alamo Expressway Drain Phase 2. Project Engineer: GDJ Engineering PO#649952 (Audio Reference 06m:16s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 7.A.1. and 7.A.3.
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 7.A.1. and 7.A.3.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
Human Resources:
A.
AI -97904
1. Approval to reclassify Admin Budget 003: Slot #13 from Engineer in Training (EIT) to Engineer I and set salary at Grade 18, Step 2 effective first full pay period of 2025. (Audio Reference 07m:35s)
2. Approval of Engineer I Job Description
3. Approval of Budget Amendment in the amount of $23,242.70 to fund Item 1
4. Approval of Revised Salary Schedule
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.1-4.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Approval of Engineer I Job Description
3. Approval of Budget Amendment in the amount of $23,242.70 to fund Item 1
4. Approval of Revised Salary Schedule
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.1-4.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
9.
Closed Session: (Audio Reference 08m:19s)
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 did not proceed into Closed Session.
The Board proceeded to Agenda Item 11.
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 did not proceed into Closed Session.
The Board proceeded to Agenda Item 11.
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)
No action was taken on Agenda Items 9.A-C.
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.A-C.
10.
Open Session:
The Board did not proceed into Open Session.
The Board did not proceed into Open Session.
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
No action was taken on Agenda Items 10.A&B.
No action was taken on Agenda Items 10.A&B.
11.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 08m:25s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 9:38 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 on agenda item 11.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 9:38 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 on agenda item 11.
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 7th day of January, 2025
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 January 7, 2025.
Signed this 13th day of January 2025
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 7th day of January, 2025
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 January 7, 2025.
Signed this 13th day of January 2025
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy