SPECIAL MEETING - APRIL 29, 2025
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 29th 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 DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL |
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 29, 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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:24s)
Mr. Valde Guerra requested to pull Drainage District - Consent Agenda Items 3.A., 4.A., 4.B.1,2, &6., and 5.G.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 removal of Consent Agenda Items 3.A., 4.A., 4.B.1,2,&6., and 5.G.4.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 3.A.
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
Attachments:
2.
General Operations:
A.
AI -99221
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Work Authorization No. 1, for the project "West Main Drain Drainage Improvements Project from Inspiration to SH 107 & Western Limits of Conway", (C-HCDD1-23-028-05-30), with Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC, to reflect a revised ''Exhibit D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of September 19, 2025, (subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
Attachments:
B.
AI -99240
Lower RGV Development Council - Budget 006
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 35410-87 in the amount of $6,139.85 from Lower RGV Development Council for services rendered through March 31, 2025. PO#642986
HCDD1 Complex - Budget 202
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10139756 in the amount of $1,400.00 from Halff Associates for services rendered through April 6, 2025. PO#647720
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 35410-87 in the amount of $6,139.85 from Lower RGV Development Council for services rendered through March 31, 2025. PO#642986
HCDD1 Complex - Budget 202
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10139756 in the amount of $1,400.00 from Halff Associates for services rendered through April 6, 2025. PO#647720
3.
2006 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -99241
Ditch W-01-00 Gates Structure - Budget 025
Payment approval of Invoice No. 50625 in the amount of $5,460.48 from B2Z Engineering for March 2025 services. PO#647471 WA#15 (Audio Reference 04m:08s)
Mr. Raul Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 3.A.
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 item 3.A.
Vote: 2 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 4.A.
Payment approval of Invoice No. 50625 in the amount of $5,460.48 from B2Z Engineering for March 2025 services. PO#647471 WA#15 (Audio Reference 04m:08s)
Mr. Raul Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 3.A.
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 item 3.A.
Vote: 2 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 4.A.
Attachments:
4.
2018 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -99233
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 5 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement and to the Work Authorization 1, with B2Z Engineering, LLC. for the project ''South "I" Road Detention -2018 Bond Referendum Project #33'', (C-HCDD1-19-080-03-24) to reflect a Revised Exhibit "D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of July 31, 2025, (subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 04m:08s)
Mr. Raul Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 4.A.
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 item 4.A.
Vote: 2 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Items 4.B.1&2.
Mr. Raul Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 4.A.
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 item 4.A.
Vote: 2 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Items 4.B.1&2.
Attachments:
B.
AI -99242
Southwest Weslaco - Budget 535
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50622 in the amount of $5,236.08 from B2Z Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#650062 WA#20
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50634 in the amount of $11,072.28 from B2Z Engineering for March 2025 services. PO#650062 WA#20 (Audio Reference 04m:08s)
Mr. Raul Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Items 4.B.1&2.
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.B.1&2.
Vote: 2 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 5.G.4.
Hidalgo Drain - Budget 513
3. Payment approval of Request for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $2,379.69 from SAMES for January 2025 services. PO#637205 WA#1
4. Payment approval of Request for Payment No. 9 in the amount of $1,699.78 from SAMES for February 2025 services. PO#637205 WA#1
5. Payment approval of Request for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $1,699.78 from SAMES for March 2025 services. PO#637205 WA#1
Delta Flood Mitigation - Budget 541
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10126379 in the amount of $12,039.22 from Halff Associates for August 2024 services. PO#643198 WA#4 (Audio Reference 04m:32s)
Mr. Raul Sesin stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 4.B.6.
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 4.B.6.
Vote: 2 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
Mayberry & Glasscock Drain - Budget 543
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8905 in the amount of $13,500.00 from Garza & Associates for April 2025 services. PO#650525
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50622 in the amount of $5,236.08 from B2Z Engineering for February 2025 services. PO#650062 WA#20
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50634 in the amount of $11,072.28 from B2Z Engineering for March 2025 services. PO#650062 WA#20 (Audio Reference 04m:08s)
Mr. Raul Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Items 4.B.1&2.
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.B.1&2.
Vote: 2 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 5.G.4.
Hidalgo Drain - Budget 513
3. Payment approval of Request for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $2,379.69 from SAMES for January 2025 services. PO#637205 WA#1
4. Payment approval of Request for Payment No. 9 in the amount of $1,699.78 from SAMES for February 2025 services. PO#637205 WA#1
5. Payment approval of Request for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $1,699.78 from SAMES for March 2025 services. PO#637205 WA#1
Delta Flood Mitigation - Budget 541
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10126379 in the amount of $12,039.22 from Halff Associates for August 2024 services. PO#643198 WA#4 (Audio Reference 04m:32s)
Mr. Raul Sesin stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 4.B.6.
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 4.B.6.
Vote: 2 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
Mayberry & Glasscock Drain - Budget 543
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 8905 in the amount of $13,500.00 from Garza & Associates for April 2025 services. PO#650525
Attachments:
5.
2023 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -99202
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Work Authorization No. 1, for the project "Mission-McAllen Drain Phase 3 - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 12", (C-HCDD1-23-071-10-31), with SAMES, Inc to reflect a revised ''Exhibit D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of August 31, 2025, (subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
Attachments:
B.
AI -99209
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Work Authorization No. 1, for the project "Ditch 1.9, 2 and 4a La Villa / Edcouch / Elsa - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 8", (C-HCDD1-24-017-04-02), with Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC, to reflect a revised ''Exhibit D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of March 15, 2027, (subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
Attachments:
C.
AI -99223
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Work Authorization No. 1, for the project "PD Lateral Drain Extension 5 - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 15", (C-HCDD1-24-009-02-20), with Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC, to reflect a revised ''Exhibit D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of April 24, 2026, (subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
Attachments:
D.
AI -99225
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Work Authorization No. 1, for the project "Mission-McAllen Drain Phase 1 - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 12", (C-HCDD1-23-061-10-17), with Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC, to reflect a revised ''Exhibit D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of August 8, 2025, (subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
Attachments:
E.
AI -99170
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No.3, reflecting 55 additional calendar days for the project ''South Main Drain Channel Improvements Project Phase I -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 and approved by District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM.
Attachments:
F.
AI -99171
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No.2, reflecting 27 additional calendar days for the project ''Mission-McAllen Drain Phase I -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 12'', Contract No. (C-HCDD1-24-030-07-09), with Gonzalez Engineering & Management, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, Izaguirre Engineering Group, LLC and approved by District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM
Attachments:
G.
AI -99243
Ditch 1.9, 2, 4A La Villa - Budget 708
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1224 in the amount of $25,000.00 from S2 Engineering for February 28, 2025 services. PO#650181
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1247 in the amount of $7,886.62 from S2 Engineering for November 5, 2024 through April 8, 2025 services. PO#649203 WA#1
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1248 in the amount of $8,129.79 from S2 Engineering for November 5, 2024 through April 8, 2025 services. PO#649203 WA#1
Mission McAllen - Budget 712
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50632 in the amount of $3,537.29 from B2Z Engineering for March 2025 services. PO#649627 WA#15 (Audio Reference 04m:08s)
Mr. Raul Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 5.G.4.
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 item 5.G.4.
Vote: 2 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 4.B.6.
5. Payment approval of Request for Payment No. 16 in the amount of $1,156.01 from SAMES for March 2025 services. PO#648540 WA#1
PD Lateral Iowa Rd - Budget 718
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 203143 in the amount of $1,877.04 from Tedsi Infrastructure Group for March 2025 services. PO#649072 WA#1
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1224 in the amount of $25,000.00 from S2 Engineering for February 28, 2025 services. PO#650181
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1247 in the amount of $7,886.62 from S2 Engineering for November 5, 2024 through April 8, 2025 services. PO#649203 WA#1
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1248 in the amount of $8,129.79 from S2 Engineering for November 5, 2024 through April 8, 2025 services. PO#649203 WA#1
Mission McAllen - Budget 712
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50632 in the amount of $3,537.29 from B2Z Engineering for March 2025 services. PO#649627 WA#15 (Audio Reference 04m:08s)
Mr. Raul Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 5.G.4.
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 item 5.G.4.
Vote: 2 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 4.B.6.
5. Payment approval of Request for Payment No. 16 in the amount of $1,156.01 from SAMES for March 2025 services. PO#648540 WA#1
PD Lateral Iowa Rd - Budget 718
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 203143 in the amount of $1,877.04 from Tedsi Infrastructure Group for March 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 29th 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 29, 2025.
Signed this 28th day of May 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 29th 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 29, 2025.
Signed this 28th day of May 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