SPECIAL MEETING - FEBRUARY 4, 2025
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 4th day of February 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 EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE 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 FEBRUARY 4, 2025 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:30s)
Judge Richard F. Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:34 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call, except Commissioner David Fuentes. Commissioner Ellie Torres was present during the meeting via video conference.
Commissioner David Fuentes was absent from this meeting.
Judge Richard F. Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:34 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call, except Commissioner David Fuentes. Commissioner Ellie Torres was present during the meeting via video conference.
Commissioner David Fuentes was absent from this meeting.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference 01m:01s)
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:23s)
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 03m:27s)
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval for the Drainage District - Consent Agenda.
See Drainage District - Consent Agenda for the action taken.
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval for the Drainage District - Consent Agenda.
See Drainage District - Consent Agenda for the action taken.
5.
Discussion and update by HCDD1 General Manager as it relates to pending construction and HCDD1 projects. (Audio Reference 04m:21s)
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin, provided an update on pending construction and HCDD1 projects. Mr. Sesin stated that the current challenge in the Drainage District is illegal dumping, which slows down their construction, therefore expressing to the public that they can notify the Precinct or Drainage District when they see illegal dumping happening.
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 stated that the current challenge in the Drainage District is illegal dumping, which slows down their construction, therefore expressing to the public that they can notify the Precinct or Drainage District when they see illegal dumping happening.
No action was taken on Agenda Item 5.
6.
General Operations:
A.
AI -98243
Hidalgo County Precinct 1 - Budget 006
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. DD-29 in the amount of $55,548.14 from Hidalgo County Precinct 1 for equipment rental reimbursement for various drainage projects.
365 Toll Off Site Outfall - Budget 201
Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $37,299.05 from RBM Contractors pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-23-042B-04-16 365 Toll Off Site Outfalls. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#649235 (Audio Reference 05m:55s)
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 6.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. DD-29 in the amount of $55,548.14 from Hidalgo County Precinct 1 for equipment rental reimbursement for various drainage projects.
365 Toll Off Site Outfall - Budget 201
Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $37,299.05 from RBM Contractors pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-23-042B-04-16 365 Toll Off Site Outfalls. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#649235 (Audio Reference 05m:55s)
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 6.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -98244
Hidalgo Drain - Budget 513
Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $169,825.50 from RDH Site & Concrete, LLC pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-24-034-08-06 Hidalgo Drain. Project Engineer SAMES PO#649905-R (Audio Reference 06m:30s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $169,825.50 from RDH Site & Concrete, LLC pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-24-034-08-06 Hidalgo Drain. Project Engineer SAMES PO#649905-R (Audio Reference 06m:30s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -98239
Requesting approval of Change Order No.1, reflecting an increase in the amount of $100,966.00 and 40 additional construction calendar days for the project ''Mission-McAllen Drain Phase 1 - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 12'', Contract No. (C-HCDD1-24-030-07-09), with Gonzalez Engineering & Management, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC. (Audio Reference 06m:52s)
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 8.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
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 8.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -98253
South Main Drain Phase 1 - Budget 703
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 9 in the amount of $361,343.35 from RG Enterprises pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-23-053-10-31 South Main Drain Phase 1. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#648721
West Main Drain - Budget 714
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $109,980.00 from Blue Dot Site pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-24-026-06-11 West Main Drain. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering PO#649592
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $88,830.00 from Blue Dot Site pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-24-026-06-11 West Main Drain. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering PO#649592 (Audio Reference 07m:19s)
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 8.B.1-3.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Agenda Item 11.
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 9 in the amount of $361,343.35 from RG Enterprises pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-23-053-10-31 South Main Drain Phase 1. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#648721
West Main Drain - Budget 714
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $109,980.00 from Blue Dot Site pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-24-026-06-11 West Main Drain. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering PO#649592
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $88,830.00 from Blue Dot Site pertaining to construction contract C-HCDD1-24-026-06-11 West Main Drain. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering PO#649592 (Audio Reference 07m:19s)
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 8.B.1-3.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Agenda Item 11.
Attachments:
9.
Closed Session:
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.
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.
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:45s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 9:42 A.M.
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 9:42 A.M.
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 4th day of February, 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 February 4, 2025.
Signed this 4th day of February 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 4th day of February, 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 February 4, 2025.
Signed this 4th day of February 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