SPECIAL MEETING - APRIL 15, 2025
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 15th 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 HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 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 - CONSENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS APRIL 15, 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 08m:06s)
Mr. Valde Guerra requested to pull Drainage District - Consent Agenda Items 2.B.2-7., 3.B.1., and 4.B., for further discussion.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the Drainage District - Consent Agenda, except for items 2.B.2-7., 3.B.1., and 4.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Items 2.B.2-7.
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
Attachments:
2.
General Operations:
A.
AI -99055
Requesting approval to complete and submit a credit application, to establish a District account with SAMES McAllen Ford, for maintenance and repair services for the fleet, with the authority of the District General Manager or his designee to sign the credit application.
B.
AI -99112
Mile 10 N (W Gate FM 1015) Budget 006
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1241 in the amount of $6,250.00 from S2 Engineering for April 2025 services. PO#650180
HC Pct 2 Drainage Assessment - Budget 006
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50627 in the amount of $25,237.49 from B2Z Engineering for March 2025 services. PO#648927 WA#1
Main Flood Water GLO 15 - Budget 205
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50626 in the amount of $3,922.95 from B2Z Engineering for March 2025 services.PO#647408 WA#1
State Highway 365 Tolls Outfall - Budget 201
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50631 in the amount of $5,392.94 from B2Z Engineering for March 2025 services.PO#649549
RMA 365 Tolls Outfall - Budget 201
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50624 in the amount of $17,408.09 from B2Z Engineering for March 2025 services. PO#645536 WA#8
M&O Training Facility - Budget 202
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50630 in the amount of $2,096.38 from B2Z Engineering for March 2025 services. PO#649539 WA#13
HCDD1 Complex - Budget 202
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50628 in the amount of $20,771.45 from B2Z Engineering for March 2025 services. PO#647738 WA#1 (Audio Reference 08m:54s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 2.B.2-7.
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 2.B.2-7.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Agenda Item 3.B.1.
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1241 in the amount of $6,250.00 from S2 Engineering for April 2025 services. PO#650180
HC Pct 2 Drainage Assessment - Budget 006
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50627 in the amount of $25,237.49 from B2Z Engineering for March 2025 services. PO#648927 WA#1
Main Flood Water GLO 15 - Budget 205
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50626 in the amount of $3,922.95 from B2Z Engineering for March 2025 services.PO#647408 WA#1
State Highway 365 Tolls Outfall - Budget 201
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50631 in the amount of $5,392.94 from B2Z Engineering for March 2025 services.PO#649549
RMA 365 Tolls Outfall - Budget 201
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50624 in the amount of $17,408.09 from B2Z Engineering for March 2025 services. PO#645536 WA#8
M&O Training Facility - Budget 202
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50630 in the amount of $2,096.38 from B2Z Engineering for March 2025 services. PO#649539 WA#13
HCDD1 Complex - Budget 202
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50628 in the amount of $20,771.45 from B2Z Engineering for March 2025 services. PO#647738 WA#1 (Audio Reference 08m:54s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 2.B.2-7.
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 2.B.2-7.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Agenda Item 3.B.1.
3.
2018 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -98954
Requesting approval to correct AI-98420, BOD 2/18/25, due to clerical error, to read as ''Anaquitas Drainage Improvement Project Phase 2 -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 8'', instead of ''Anaquitas Drainage Improvement Project Phase 2 -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 8''. Contract No. C-HCDD1-25-006-02-18.
B.
AI -99097
Delta - Budget 360
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10138885 in the amount of $74,112.45 from Halff Associates for January and February 2025 services. PO#641699 WA#3 (Audio Reference 09m:14s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 3.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 3.B.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 4.B.
J-08 - Budget 518
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1242 in the amount of $2,500.00 from S2 Engineering for April 2025 services. PO#650487
Mile 10 N & Mile 1W - Budget 521
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 0001037518 in the amount of $5,528.87 from Colliers Engineering and Design for services through March 23, 2025. PO#650089
South I Rd (East Side) - Budget 533
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 25-2-000010 in the amount of $154.46 from L&G for November 27, 2024 Construction Material Testing. PO#646554 WA#2
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10138885 in the amount of $74,112.45 from Halff Associates for January and February 2025 services. PO#641699 WA#3 (Audio Reference 09m:14s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 3.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 3.B.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 4.B.
J-08 - Budget 518
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1242 in the amount of $2,500.00 from S2 Engineering for April 2025 services. PO#650487
Mile 10 N & Mile 1W - Budget 521
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 0001037518 in the amount of $5,528.87 from Colliers Engineering and Design for services through March 23, 2025. PO#650089
South I Rd (East Side) - Budget 533
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 25-2-000010 in the amount of $154.46 from L&G for November 27, 2024 Construction Material Testing. PO#646554 WA#2
Attachments:
4.
2023 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -99105
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No.1, reflecting 117 additional days for the project ''South Main Drain Channel Improvements Phase 2 - 2023 Bond Project No. 3'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-007-03-19, with Econ Group, LLC., as recommended by Project Engineer Assistant District General Manager, Omar Anzaldua Jr., PE, CFM, PMP, CCM and approved by District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM
Attachments:
B.
AI -99094
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No.2, reflecting 50 additional days for the project ''Pharr-McAllen Lateral East - 2023 Bond Project No. 9'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-029-06-11, with Synergy Development & Construction, LLC., as recommended by Project Engineer GDJ Engineering, LLC and approved by District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM (Audio Reference 09m:32s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 4.B.
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.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 4.B.
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.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
Attachments:
C.
AI -99095
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No.1, reflecting 62 additional days for the project ''Mission McAllen Drain Phase 3 - 2023 Bond Project No. 12'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-032-07-09, with Synergy Development & Construction, LLC., as recommended by Project Engineer, SAMES, Inc and approved by District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM
Attachments:
D.
AI -99098
Mission McAllen Drain Phase 3 - Budget 712
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 25-02-0091 in the amount of $5,130.50 from Millennium Engineering for February 12, 17, 19, 25, 2025 Construction Material Testing. PO#649628 WA#1
West Main Drain Phase 2 - Budget 714
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 15 in the amount of $5,442.12 from SAMES for February 2025 services. PO#648541 WA#1
PD Lateral Iowa Rd - Budget 718
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 203126 in the amount of $4,223.34 from TEDSI for February 2025 services. PO#649072 WA#1
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 25-02-0091 in the amount of $5,130.50 from Millennium Engineering for February 12, 17, 19, 25, 2025 Construction Material Testing. PO#649628 WA#1
West Main Drain Phase 2 - Budget 714
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 15 in the amount of $5,442.12 from SAMES for February 2025 services. PO#648541 WA#1
PD Lateral Iowa Rd - Budget 718
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 203126 in the amount of $4,223.34 from TEDSI for February 2025 services. PO#649072 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 15th 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 15, 2025.
Signed this 25th 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 15th 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 15, 2025.
Signed this 25th 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