SPECIAL MEETING - APRIL 1, 2025
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 1st day of April 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 |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 |
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 APRIL 1, 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 04m:40s)
Mr. Valde Guerra requested to pull Drainage District - Consent Agenda Items 4.A&B., 5.A.1-3., and 5.A.4., for further discussion.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the Drainage District - Consent Agenda with the exception of Consent Agenda Items 4.A&B., 5.A.1-3., and 5.A.4.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Items 4.A&B., and 5.A.1-3.
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
Attachments:
2.
General Operations:
A.
AI -98908
Approval of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 4th Quarter 2024 Investment Report.
Attachments:
B.
AI -98922
Bentsen Palm Drive - Budget 006
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1234 in the amount of $17,250.00 from S2 Engineering for February 10, 2025 services. PO#649951
J-01 Drain - Budget 006
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8871 in the amount of $11,250.00 from Garza & Associates for December 18, 2024 services. PO#650054
Region 15 LRGV - Budaget 545
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10136748 in the amount of $101,503.13 from Halff Associates for January 2025 services. PO#650251
HCDD1 Admin & M&O Parking Lot - Budget 202
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10125832 in the amount of $1,118.00 from Halff Associates for services through August 18, 2024. PO#648584
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10138582 in the amount of $903.00 from Halff Associates for services through March 16, 2025. PO#648584
HCDD1 Complex - Budget 202
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10132601 in the amount of $700.00 from Halff Associates for services through December 8, 2024. PO#647720
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10138425 in the amount of $1,400.00 from Halff Associates for services through March 9, 2025. PO#647720
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1234 in the amount of $17,250.00 from S2 Engineering for February 10, 2025 services. PO#649951
J-01 Drain - Budget 006
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8871 in the amount of $11,250.00 from Garza & Associates for December 18, 2024 services. PO#650054
Region 15 LRGV - Budaget 545
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10136748 in the amount of $101,503.13 from Halff Associates for January 2025 services. PO#650251
HCDD1 Admin & M&O Parking Lot - Budget 202
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10125832 in the amount of $1,118.00 from Halff Associates for services through August 18, 2024. PO#648584
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10138582 in the amount of $903.00 from Halff Associates for services through March 16, 2025. PO#648584
HCDD1 Complex - Budget 202
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10132601 in the amount of $700.00 from Halff Associates for services through December 8, 2024. PO#647720
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10138425 in the amount of $1,400.00 from Halff Associates for services through March 9, 2025. PO#647720
Attachments:
3.
2006 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -98924
Mile 6 Outfalls - Budget 336
Payment approval of Invoice No. 2025-038 in the amount of $5,000.00 from Appraisal Haus for January 2025 services. PO#650198
Payment approval of Invoice No. 2025-038 in the amount of $5,000.00 from Appraisal Haus for January 2025 services. PO#650198
Attachments:
4.
2018 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -98792
Ratification of the fully executed Change Order No.1, reflecting an increase in the amount of $150.39 and an additional thirty (30) calendar days for the project ''Hidalgo Drain Drainage Improvements -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 13 '', Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-034-08-06, with RDH Site and Concrete, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering, and as approved by HCDD1 General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM
Attachments:
B.
AI -98925
Southwest Weslaco - Budget 535
Payment approval of Invoice No. 50616 in the amount of $506.90 from B2Z Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#648583 WA#7
Payment approval of Invoice No. 50616 in the amount of $506.90 from B2Z Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#648583 WA#7
Attachments:
5.
2023 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -98926
Pharr McAllen Lateral - Budget 709
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50617 in the amount of $10,980.90 from B2Z Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#649538 WA#12
PSJA Drain - Budget 716
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50621 in the amount of $7,455.81 from B2Z Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#650077
Alamo Expressway Dain Phase II - Budget 721
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50620 in the amount of $1,610.46 from B2Z Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#649959 (Audio Reference 05m:16s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 4.A&B., and 5.A.1-3.
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 4.A&B., and 5.A.1-3.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 2025-031 in the amount of $1,108.90 from GDJ Engineering for January and February 2025 services. PO#648441 WA#1 (Audio Reference 05m:59s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 5.A.4.
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 5.A.4.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
Mission McAllen Drain Phase 3 - Budget 712
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 15 in the amount of $1,156.01 from SAMES Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#648540 WA#1
Mission McAllen Drain Phase 4 - Budget 712
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 12267 in the amount of $90,261.50 from Quintanilla, Headley Associates for August 1, 2024 through March 6, 2025 services. PO#648603 WA#1
Structure 606AL - Budget 722
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 12268 in the amount of $18,721.37 from Quintanilla, Headley Associates for August 1, 2024 through March 7, 2025 services. PO#648602 WA#1
San Juan Lateral - Budget 725
8. Payment approval of Invoice No 12266 in the amount of $30,071.94 from Quintanilla, Headley Associates for August 1, 2024 through March 6, 2025 services. PO#648604 WA#1
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50617 in the amount of $10,980.90 from B2Z Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#649538 WA#12
PSJA Drain - Budget 716
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50621 in the amount of $7,455.81 from B2Z Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#650077
Alamo Expressway Dain Phase II - Budget 721
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50620 in the amount of $1,610.46 from B2Z Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#649959 (Audio Reference 05m:16s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 4.A&B., and 5.A.1-3.
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 4.A&B., and 5.A.1-3.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 2025-031 in the amount of $1,108.90 from GDJ Engineering for January and February 2025 services. PO#648441 WA#1 (Audio Reference 05m:59s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 5.A.4.
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 5.A.4.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
Mission McAllen Drain Phase 3 - Budget 712
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 15 in the amount of $1,156.01 from SAMES Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#648540 WA#1
Mission McAllen Drain Phase 4 - Budget 712
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 12267 in the amount of $90,261.50 from Quintanilla, Headley Associates for August 1, 2024 through March 6, 2025 services. PO#648603 WA#1
Structure 606AL - Budget 722
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 12268 in the amount of $18,721.37 from Quintanilla, Headley Associates for August 1, 2024 through March 7, 2025 services. PO#648602 WA#1
San Juan Lateral - Budget 725
8. Payment approval of Invoice No 12266 in the amount of $30,071.94 from Quintanilla, Headley Associates for August 1, 2024 through March 6, 2025 services. PO#648604 WA#1
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 1st day of April, 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 April 1, 2025.
Signed this 8th day of April 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 1st day of April, 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 April 1, 2025.
Signed this 8th day of April 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