SPECIAL MEETING - MARCH 18, 2025
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 18th 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 DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 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 - CONSENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MARCH 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:
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being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 03m:03s)
Mr. Valde Guerra requested to pull Drainage District - Consent Agenda Items 3.A.1-6., 4.A., 4.B.1., and 5.A.3., for further discussion.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the Drainage District - Consent Agenda with the exception of Consent Agenda Items 3.A.1-6., 4.A., 4.B.1., and 5.A.3., for further discussion.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Items 3.A.1-6.
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
Attachments:
2.
Approval of Permits:
A.
AI -98686
Utility Permit
HCRMA and Pulice Construction, Inc. are proposing the installation of a 1-ITS Multi-Duct Conduit (PVC C-Duct) Fiber Optic line and ground cable within the HCRMA 365 Toll Right-of-Way, located between Military Hwy and Hi-Line Rd, crossing HCDD1's South Fork Drain, UID 0877 & 0878.
HCRMA and Pulice Construction, Inc. are proposing the installation of a 1-ITS Multi-Duct Conduit (PVC C-Duct) Fiber Optic line and ground cable within the HCRMA 365 Toll Right-of-Way, located between Military Hwy and Hi-Line Rd, crossing HCDD1's South Fork Drain, UID 0877 & 0878.
Attachments:
3.
General Operations:
A.
AI -98756
Main Floodwater GLO15 - Budget 205
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50612 in the amount of $4,290.87 from B2Z Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#647408 WA#1
Main Floodwater GLO16 - Budget 206
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50613 in the amount of $4,186.96 from B2Z Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#647410 WA#1
RMA 365 Tolls Outfall - Budget 201
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50611 in the amount of $27,087.41 from B2Z Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#645536 WA#8
SH 365 Toll Offsite - Budget 201
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50619 in the amount of $1,022.75 from B2Z Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#649549 WA#14
M&O Training Facility - Budget 202
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50618 in the amount of $3,284.43 from B2Z Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#649539 WA#13
HCDD1 Complex - Budget 202
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50615 in the amount of $10,488.45 from B2Z Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#647738 WA#1 (Audio Reference 03m:34s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 3.A.1-6.
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 3.A.1-6.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 4.A.
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50612 in the amount of $4,290.87 from B2Z Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#647408 WA#1
Main Floodwater GLO16 - Budget 206
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50613 in the amount of $4,186.96 from B2Z Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#647410 WA#1
RMA 365 Tolls Outfall - Budget 201
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50611 in the amount of $27,087.41 from B2Z Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#645536 WA#8
SH 365 Toll Offsite - Budget 201
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50619 in the amount of $1,022.75 from B2Z Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#649549 WA#14
M&O Training Facility - Budget 202
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50618 in the amount of $3,284.43 from B2Z Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#649539 WA#13
HCDD1 Complex - Budget 202
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50615 in the amount of $10,488.45 from B2Z Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#647738 WA#1 (Audio Reference 03m:34s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 3.A.1-6.
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 3.A.1-6.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 4.A.
4.
2018 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -98650
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No.3, reflecting an increase in the amount of $24,927.40 and an additional forty-five (45) calendar days for the project ''Southwest Weslaco -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 35 '', Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-056-11-14, with Mor-Wil, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, Omar Anzaldua Jr., PE, CFM, PMP, CCM, and as approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM (Audio Reference 03m:55s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 4.A.
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 4.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 4.B.1.
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 4.A.
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 4.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 4.B.1.
Attachments:
B.
AI -98757
Raymondville Drain ASA Feasability - Budget 010
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. U3408-08 in the amount of $140,164.09 from RRP for December 01, 2024 through February 28, 2025 services. PO#648954 WA#2 (Audio Reference 04m:13s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 4.B.1.
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 4.B.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 5.A.3.
4 Mile Rd & Minnesota Rd - Budget 504
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-12-000026 in the amount of $3,596.25 from L&G for November 26, December 5, 9, 10, and 12 2024 CMT services. PO#649183 WA#1
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. U3408-08 in the amount of $140,164.09 from RRP for December 01, 2024 through February 28, 2025 services. PO#648954 WA#2 (Audio Reference 04m:13s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 4.B.1.
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 4.B.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 5.A.3.
4 Mile Rd & Minnesota Rd - Budget 504
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 24-12-000026 in the amount of $3,596.25 from L&G for November 26, December 5, 9, 10, and 12 2024 CMT services. PO#649183 WA#1
Attachments:
5.
General Fund:
A.
AI -98755
LRGV Delta - Budget 006
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 35410-81 in the amount of $1,617.35 from Lower Rio Grande Development Council for November 2024 services. PO#642986
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 35410-84 in the amount of $3,007.29 from Lower Rio Grande Development Council for December 2024 services. PO#642986
Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Drainage Assessment - Budget 006
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50614 in the amount of $26,129.77 from B2Z Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#648927 WA#1 (Audio Reference 04m:29s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 5.A.3.
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 5.A.3.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 35410-81 in the amount of $1,617.35 from Lower Rio Grande Development Council for November 2024 services. PO#642986
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 35410-84 in the amount of $3,007.29 from Lower Rio Grande Development Council for December 2024 services. PO#642986
Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Drainage Assessment - Budget 006
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50614 in the amount of $26,129.77 from B2Z Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#648927 WA#1 (Audio Reference 04m:29s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 5.A.3.
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 5.A.3.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
Attachments:
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 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 18, 2025.
Signed this 25th 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 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 18, 2025.
Signed this 25th 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