SPECIAL MEETING - MARCH 4, 2025
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 4th day of March 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 MARCH 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:11s)
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 Cantu and Commissioner Fuentes.
Commissioner Cantu joined the meeting at a later time. Commissioner 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 Cantu and Commissioner Fuentes.
Commissioner Cantu joined the meeting at a later time. Commissioner Fuentes was absent from this meeting.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference 00m:35s)
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:37s)
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 02m:43s)
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 03m:41s)
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin, provided an update on pending construction and HCDD1 projects. Mr. Sesin also mentioned that he would like to schedule a workshop with the Board.
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 mentioned that he would like to schedule a workshop with the Board.
No action was taken on Agenda Item 5.
6.
General Operations:
A.
AI -98483
Requesting authority to advertise and the approval of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) packet (including qualifications, requirements, and scope of services, etc.) to establish a ''Pre-qualified Pool of Professional Services'' for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 on an ''As Needed Basis'', for the following:
(Audio Reference 06m:16s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
| Professional Services | Request for Qualification No. (RFQ) |
| Engineering Services | HCDD1-25-001-03-26-EZ |
| Surveying Services | HCDD1-25-002-03-26-EZ |
| Real Estate Appraisal Services | HCDD1-25-003-03-26-EZ |
(Audio Reference 06m:16s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
AI -98589
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of RFB packet for "Purchase of Precast Culvert Boxes", RFB No. HCDD1-25-020-03-26-JS, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and the project is still required. (Audio Reference 06m:37s)
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 6.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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 6.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -98574
1. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 19-5 as it relates to Project 19 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mid Valley Airport and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.
2. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 19-10 as it relates to Project 19 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mid Valley Airport and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.
2. Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 19-10 as it relates to Project 19 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Mid Valley Airport and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.
B.
AI -98576
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 30-10A as it relates to Project 30 of the 2018 Drainage Bond Program - Penitas Drain Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review.
Attachments:
C.
AI -98611
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of RFB packet for "Monte Cristo & Conway Drain Phase 3 -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 27", RFB No. HCDD1-25-021-03-04-EZ, including the re-advertising of the project in the event no responses are received and/or are rejected and the project is still required. (Audio Reference 06m:55s)
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 items 7.A-C.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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 items 7.A-C.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
D.
AI -98601
M4 Rd & Minnesota Rd - Budget 504
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $433,341.54 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-049-02-20. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering PO#649254 (Audio Reference 07m:57s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.D.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Southwest Weslaco - Budget 535
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $62,974.17 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-056-11-14. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#648668 (Audio Reference 08m:16s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 7.D.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.D.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $433,341.54 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-049-02-20. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering PO#649254 (Audio Reference 07m:57s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.D.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Southwest Weslaco - Budget 535
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $62,974.17 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-056-11-14. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#648668 (Audio Reference 08m:16s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 7.D.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.D.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -98604
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
1. Approval to enter into an agreement with Texas Gas Service for installation and maintenance of Raymondville Drain gas pipeline crossing replacement in the amount of $424,013.14.
2. Approval to designate District General Manager and or his designee to execute agreement.
3. Payment approval in the amount of $424,013.14 to Texas Gas Service. (Audio Reference 08m:57s)
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.A.1-3.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval to enter into an agreement with Texas Gas Service for installation and maintenance of Raymondville Drain gas pipeline crossing replacement in the amount of $424,013.14.
2. Approval to designate District General Manager and or his designee to execute agreement.
3. Payment approval in the amount of $424,013.14 to Texas Gas Service. (Audio Reference 08m:57s)
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.A.1-3.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -98582
Requesting approval of Change Order No.1, reflecting an increase in the amount of $88,464.50 and 60 additional construction calendar days for the project ''Pharr-McAllen Lateral East - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 9'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-029-06-11, with Synergy Development & Construction, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, GDJ Engineering LLC. (Audio Reference 09m:24s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 8.B.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, 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
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 8.B.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, 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 -98605
Requesting approval of Change Order No.2, reflecting a decrease in the amount of (-$72,000.00) for the project 'West Main Drain - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 14'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-026-06-11, with Blue Dot Site & Utilities, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC.
D.
AI -98602
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 22-25-2024 RD in the amount of $132,440.37 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Pay Periods 22 and 25 of 2024 for work on Raymondville Drain.
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 26-2024 RD in the amount of $67,604.73 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Pay Period 26 for work on Raymondville Drain.
Mission McAllen Drain - Budget 712
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $594,531.00 from Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-030-07-09. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering PO#649634
West Main Drain - Budget 714
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amouant of $63,483.03 from Blue Dot Site pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-026-06-11. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engieering PO#649592 (Audio Reference 10m:05s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 8.C. and 8.D.1-4.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 22-25-2024 RD in the amount of $132,440.37 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Pay Periods 22 and 25 of 2024 for work on Raymondville Drain.
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 26-2024 RD in the amount of $67,604.73 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Pay Period 26 for work on Raymondville Drain.
Mission McAllen Drain - Budget 712
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $594,531.00 from Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-030-07-09. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering PO#649634
West Main Drain - Budget 714
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amouant of $63,483.03 from Blue Dot Site pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-026-06-11. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engieering PO#649592 (Audio Reference 10m:05s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 8.C. and 8.D.1-4.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
9.
General Fund:
A.
AI -98527
Requesting approval to accept bids, and approval to execute a Requirement Agreement to the lowest and most responsive bidder meeting all specified requirements for RFB No.HCDD1-25-005-02-05-AG, "Concrete Mix and Related Items", subject to legal review and compliance to HB1295.
B.
AI -98550
Requesting approval to purchase four (4) John Deere 6145M, 4WD Tractors with attached boom mowers from Tiger Corporation, through the Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 membership/participation with BuyBoard awarded Contract No. 706-23 in the total amount of $ 992,756.68.
C.
AI -98606
Ditch W-01-00 Gate Structure - Budget 025
Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $213,351.17 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-008-04-04. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#648479 (Audio Reference 11m:26s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 9.A-C.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $213,351.17 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-008-04-04. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#648479 (Audio Reference 11m:26s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 9.A-C.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
10.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
A.
AI -98588
1. Requesting acceptance and approval of Donation Deed from 3BU Family Limited Partnership, as it relates to a 6.686 Acre Tract of Lot 16 Farm Tract 696, Block 141, The West and Adams Tract Subdivision.
2. Requesting acceptance and approval of Donation Deed from South Texas Providential Land Development, LLC, as it relates to a 0.802 Acre Tract of Farm Tract 758, The West and Adams Tract Subdivision, pending final legal review. (Audio Reference 12m:23s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 10.A.1&2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Requesting acceptance and approval of Donation Deed from South Texas Providential Land Development, LLC, as it relates to a 0.802 Acre Tract of Farm Tract 758, The West and Adams Tract Subdivision, pending final legal review. (Audio Reference 12m:23s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 10.A.1&2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
11.
Closed Session: (Audio Reference 13m:00s)
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 9:47 A.M.
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 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 9:47 A.M.
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 to proceed into Closed Session.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
A.
Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072)
Reference Agenda Item 12.A., for action taken.
Reference Agenda Item 12.A., for action taken.
B.
Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074)
Reference Agenda Item 12.B., for action taken.
Reference Agenda Item 12.B., for action taken.
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)
Reference Agenda Item 12.B., for action taken.
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)
Reference Agenda Item 12.B., for action taken.
12.
Open Session: (Audio Reference 13m:49s)
The Board returned from Closed Session at approximately 10:02 A.M.
Commissioner Cantu did not return from Closed Session.
The Board returned from Closed Session at approximately 10:02 A.M.
Commissioner Cantu did not return from Closed Session.
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition (Audio Reference 13m:55s)
Legal Counsel, Ivan Perez, recommended a motion to authorize Raul Sesin to proceed as discussed in Closed Session.
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 12.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Agenda Item 13 - Adjournment.
Legal Counsel, Ivan Perez, recommended a motion to authorize Raul Sesin to proceed as discussed in Closed Session.
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 12.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Agenda Item 13 - Adjournment.
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
No action was taken on Agenda Item 12.B.
No action was taken on Agenda Item 12.B.
13.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 14m:07s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 10:02 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 to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 10:02 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 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 4th day of March, 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 March, 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 4th day of March, 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 March, 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