SPECIAL MEETING - FEBRUARY 18, 2025
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 18th 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 DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 |
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 18, 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:06s)
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 Commissioners Ellie Torres and Commissioner Everardo Villarreal.
Commissioner Ellie Torres and Commissioner Everardo Villarreal were absent from this meeting.
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 Commissioners Ellie Torres and Commissioner Everardo Villarreal.
Commissioner Ellie Torres and Commissioner Everardo Villarreal were absent from this meeting.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference 00m:27s)
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 02m:31s)
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 02m:35s)
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 02m:52s)
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin, provided an update on pending construction and HCDD1 projects.
Commissioner David Fuentes announced that Hidalgo County is set to receive over $20 million in state grants for drainage projects, pending two Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) awards. Commissioner Fuentes emphasized the county's careful use of taxpayer money and expressed gratitude toward Mr. Sesin and his team for their efforts in providing solutions for the community.
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.
Commissioner David Fuentes announced that Hidalgo County is set to receive over $20 million in state grants for drainage projects, pending two Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) awards. Commissioner Fuentes emphasized the county's careful use of taxpayer money and expressed gratitude toward Mr. Sesin and his team for their efforts in providing solutions for the community.
No action was taken on Agenda Item 5.
6.
General Operations:
A.
AI -98440
Proclamation Honoring Engineer's Week. (Audio Reference 06m:55s)
Peter Amida, representing the American Society of Civil Engineers, thanked the Board for this Proclamation Recognizing Engineer's Week.
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 6.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Peter Amida, representing the American Society of Civil Engineers, thanked the Board for this Proclamation Recognizing Engineer's Week.
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 6.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -98303
1: Approval of Documents Discussion, consideration, and possible action to accept thirty (30) year easement of 1.95 acres of land from Texas Board of Criminal Justice for drainage according to terms of easement presented subject to final legal review. (Audio Reference 13m:09s)
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 6.B.1., subject to final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2: Approval of Payment Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve payment in the amount of $19,500 to Texas Department of Criminal Justice for a 30 year water drainage easement. (Audio Reference 13m:31s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.B.2., subject to final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
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 6.B.1., subject to final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2: Approval of Payment Discussion, consideration, and possible action to approve payment in the amount of $19,500 to Texas Department of Criminal Justice for a 30 year water drainage easement. (Audio Reference 13m:31s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.B.2., subject to final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -98428
North Main Drain - Budget 204
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 9 in the amount of $79,969.93 from Welch Excavation pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-066-05-02 North Main Drain. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#647845
365 Toll Off Site Outfall #2-4 - Budget 201
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $80,126.44 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-042B-04-16 365 Toll Off Site Outfall #2-4. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#649235
HCDD1 Complex & M&O Training Facility - Budget 202
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $147,044.19 from NM Contracting pertaining to Construction Contact C-HCDD1-23-076-03-05 HCDD1 Complex M&O Training Facility. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, CFM PO#649184 (Audio Reference 13m:47s)
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 items 6.C.1-3.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 9 in the amount of $79,969.93 from Welch Excavation pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-066-05-02 North Main Drain. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#647845
365 Toll Off Site Outfall #2-4 - Budget 201
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $80,126.44 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-042B-04-16 365 Toll Off Site Outfall #2-4. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#649235
HCDD1 Complex & M&O Training Facility - Budget 202
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $147,044.19 from NM Contracting pertaining to Construction Contact C-HCDD1-23-076-03-05 HCDD1 Complex M&O Training Facility. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr. PE, CFM PO#649184 (Audio Reference 13m:47s)
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 items 6.C.1-3.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
7.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
AI -98431
Curry Drain Metal Beam Guardrail - Budget 365
1. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Construction Completion received from Anahuac Infrastructure pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-06-09-24 Curry Drain Metal Beam Guardrail. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#649990
2. Approval of Application for payment No. 3-Retainage in the amount of $13,762.76 and $47.81 in interest from Anahuac Infrastructure pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-06-09-24. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#649990 (Audio Reference 14m:35s)
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 items 7.A.1&2.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Construction Completion received from Anahuac Infrastructure pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-06-09-24 Curry Drain Metal Beam Guardrail. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#649990
2. Approval of Application for payment No. 3-Retainage in the amount of $13,762.76 and $47.81 in interest from Anahuac Infrastructure pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-06-09-24. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#649990 (Audio Reference 14m:35s)
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 items 7.A.1&2.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -98420
1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and most responsive bidder, Gonzalez Engineering & Management, LLC, in the total amount of $646,586.80 for the project ''Anaquitas Drainage Improvements Project Ph 2 -2023 Bond Referendum Project 8'', RFB No. HCDD1-25-006-01-21-EZ as recommended by Project Engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 15m:09s)
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 and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the Texas Water Code 49.273(i), requesting authority for the 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. (Audio Reference 15m:43s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
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 and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the Texas Water Code 49.273(i), requesting authority for the 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. (Audio Reference 15m:43s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -98412
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 2, reflecting an increase in the amount of $72,017.87 and 261 additional construction calendar days for the project ''South I Rd East Side Drainage Improvements -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 33'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-22-029A-08-09, with RBM Contractors, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC. (Audio Reference 16m:02s)
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.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
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.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -98433
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 4, reflecting an increase in the amount of $151,150.00 and 160 additional construction calendar days for the project ''Highway 281 & FM 88 -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 14'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-22-019-07-12, with Go Underground, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC. (Audio Reference 16m:32s)
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.C.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
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.C.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
D.
AI -98432
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 23-24-2024 RD in the amount of $188,151.90 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for equipment and personnel reimbursement for Pay Periods 23 and 24 of 2024.
MILE 10 N & Baseline - Budget 520
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 16 in the amount of $40,780.89 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-014-04-26 KMG M10N & Baseline. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley Associates PO#648064
South I Rd - Budget 533
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $21,439.01 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-029A-08-09 South I Rd. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#646597 (Audio Reference 17m:00s)
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 items 8.D.1-3.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 23-24-2024 RD in the amount of $188,151.90 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for equipment and personnel reimbursement for Pay Periods 23 and 24 of 2024.
MILE 10 N & Baseline - Budget 520
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 16 in the amount of $40,780.89 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-014-04-26 KMG M10N & Baseline. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley Associates PO#648064
South I Rd - Budget 533
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $21,439.01 from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-22-029A-08-09 South I Rd. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#646597 (Audio Reference 17m:00s)
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 items 8.D.1-3.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
9.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -98337
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the procurement packet (i.e., requirements, specifications and plans) for "Pharr McAllen Lateral West -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 9", RFB No. HCDD1-25-013-02-18-JS, including the re-advertisement of project if no bids are received or rejected & project is still required. (Audio Reference 17m:52s)
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 9.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
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 9.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
AI -98341
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the procurement packet (i.e., requirements, specifications and plans) for "Alternate Rado Drain Phase I -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 11", RFB No. HCDD1-25-014-02-18-JS, including the re-advertisement of project if no bids are received or rejected & project is still required. (Audio Reference 18m:15s)
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 9.B.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
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 9.B.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
C.
AI -98355
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the procurement packet (i.e., requirements, specifications and plans) for "PD Lateral Drain Extension 5 -2023 Bond referendum Project No. 15", RFB No. HCDD1-25-015-02-18-JS, including the re-advertisement of project if no bids are received or rejected & project is still required. (Audio Reference 18m:40s)
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 9.C.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
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 9.C.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
D.
AI -98434
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 2, reflecting an increase in the amount of $87,788.22 and 139 additional construction calendar days for the project ''South Main Drain Channel Improvements Phase 1 -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 3'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-053-10-31, with RG Enterprises, LLC dba G&G Contractors, as recommended by Project Engineer, Assistant District General Manager, Omar Anzaldua Jr., PE, CFM, PMP, CCM. (Audio Reference 19m:21s)
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 9.D.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
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 9.D.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
E.
AI -98435
South Main Drain PH 2 - Budget 703
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 9 in the amount of $48,518.26 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-007-03-19 South Main Drain PH 2. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#649085 (Audio Reference 19m:49s)
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 9.E.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Pharr-McAllen Lateral East - Budget 709
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $72,671.40 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-029-06-11 Pharr-McAllen Lateral East. Project Engineer GDJ Engineering PO#649635 (Audio Reference 20m:32s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 9.E.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 9.E.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
PSJA Drain - Budget 716
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $55,443.55 from Clore Equipment, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-056-10-29 PSJA Drain. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#650112 (Audio Reference 21m:13s)
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 9.E.3.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 9 in the amount of $48,518.26 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-007-03-19 South Main Drain PH 2. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#649085 (Audio Reference 19m:49s)
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 9.E.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Pharr-McAllen Lateral East - Budget 709
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $72,671.40 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-029-06-11 Pharr-McAllen Lateral East. Project Engineer GDJ Engineering PO#649635 (Audio Reference 20m:32s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 9.E.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 9.E.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
PSJA Drain - Budget 716
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $55,443.55 from Clore Equipment, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-056-10-29 PSJA Drain. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#650112 (Audio Reference 21m:13s)
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 9.E.3.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
10.
General Fund:
A.
AI -98399
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of RFB Packet (i.e., legal notice, specifications, etc.) for "Purchase of Twelve (12) Full-Size Pickup Trucks", RFB No. HCDD1-25-016-03-12-AG, including the re-advertisement of project if no bids are received or rejected & project is still required. (Audio Reference 21m:32s)
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 10.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
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 10.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
11.
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 11.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 11.A-C.
12.
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 12.A&B.
No action was taken on Agenda Items 12.A&B.
13.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 21m:58s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 9:52 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 9:52 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 3 - 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 18th 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 18, 2025.
Signed this 5th day of March 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 18th 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 18, 2025.
Signed this 5th day of March 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