SPECIAL MEETING - MAY 13, 2025
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 13th day of May 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 - CONSENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY 13, 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 01m:10s)
Mr. Valde Guerra requested to pull Drainage District - Consent Agenda Items 5.D., 5. E., and 5.F.1&2., for further discussion.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the Drainage District - Consent Agenda with the removal of Consent Agenda Items 5.D., 5. E., and 5.F.1&2., for further discussion.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Items 5.D., 5. E., and 5.F.1&2.
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
Attachments:
2.
Approval of Permits:
A.
AI -99393
Utility Permit
Hugo Martinez & Member Construction LLC propose the installation of a 10-inch PVC waterline (80 PSI) on Lot 61 of Stewarts Addition to the Conway Gardens Subdivision, crossing Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1’s South Lateral Drain (UID 0885).
Hugo Martinez & Member Construction LLC propose the installation of a 10-inch PVC waterline (80 PSI) on Lot 61 of Stewarts Addition to the Conway Gardens Subdivision, crossing Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1’s South Lateral Drain (UID 0885).
Attachments:
3.
General Operations:
A.
AI -99309
Approval of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1's 2025 First Quarter Investment Report.
Attachments:
4.
2018 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -99284
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement and to the Work Authorization 1 with Javier Hinojosa Engineering, for project, "Mile 10 N & Mile 1 W-2018 Bond Referendum project No. 21," C-HCDD1-19-006-04-23, to reflect a revised Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of November 30, 2026. (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB 1295)
Attachments:
B.
AI -99373
Monte Cristo & Conway - Budget 527
Payment approval of Invoice No. 12315 in the amount of $2,500.00 from Quintanilla, Headley & Associates for May 5, 2025, services. PO#650723
Payment approval of Invoice No. 12315 in the amount of $2,500.00 from Quintanilla, Headley & Associates for May 5, 2025, services. PO#650723
Attachments:
5.
2023 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -99308
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Work Authorization No. 1, for the project "West Main Drain III Extension Phase 3 - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 14", (C-HCDD1-23-057-10-03), with Javier Hinojosa Engineering, to reflect a revised ''Exhibit D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of January 31, 2026 (subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
Attachments:
B.
AI -99313
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Work Authorization No. 1, for the project "West Main Drain III Extension Phase 5 -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 14", (C-HCDD1-23-075-11-28), with Javier Hinojosa Engineering, to reflect a revised ''Exhibit D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of April 30, 2027, (subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
Attachments:
C.
AI -99314
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Work Authorization No. 1, for the project "Weslaco North Lateral -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 10", (C-HCDD1-24-018-04-02), with Javier Hinojosa Engineering, to reflect a revised ''Exhibit D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of January 31, 2027, (subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295).
Attachments:
D.
AI -99300
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Work Authorization No. 1, for the project "Mission McAllen Drain Phase 2 - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 12 ", (C-HCDD1-23-066-10-31), with B2Z Engineering, LLC, to reflect a revised ''Exhibit D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of January 16, 2026, (subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 01m:40s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 5.D.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.D.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 5.D.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.D.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
E.
AI -99303
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Work Authorization No. 1, for the project "West Main Drain III Extension Phase 4 - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 14", (C-HCDD1-23-068-10-31), with B2Z Engineering, LLC, to reflect a revised ''Exhibit D"-Work Schedule, with an extended termination date of February 16, 2026, (subject to final Legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 01m:40s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 5.E.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.E.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 5.E.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.E.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
F.
AI -99374
Pharr McAllen Lateral - Budget 709
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50629 in the amount of $1,948.90 from B2Z Engineering for March 2025 services. PO#649538 WA#12
PSJA Drain - Budget 716
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50633 in the amount of $3,033.05 from B2Z Engineering for March 2025 services. PO#65077 (Audio Reference 01m:40s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 5.F.1&2.
Mr. Guerra noted a correction to Consent Agenda Item 5.F.2. Mr. Omar Anzaldua stated that the Purchase Order number should be listed as PO#650077.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 5.F.1&2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
Mission McAllen Drain Phase 3 - Budget 712
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 25-03-0132 in the amount of $3,802.00 from Millenium Engineering Group for March 6, 7, 12, 20, 2025 services. PO#649628 WA#1
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50629 in the amount of $1,948.90 from B2Z Engineering for March 2025 services. PO#649538 WA#12
PSJA Drain - Budget 716
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50633 in the amount of $3,033.05 from B2Z Engineering for March 2025 services. PO#65077 (Audio Reference 01m:40s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 5.F.1&2.
Mr. Guerra noted a correction to Consent Agenda Item 5.F.2. Mr. Omar Anzaldua stated that the Purchase Order number should be listed as PO#650077.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 5.F.1&2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
Mission McAllen Drain Phase 3 - Budget 712
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 25-03-0132 in the amount of $3,802.00 from Millenium Engineering Group for March 6, 7, 12, 20, 2025 services. PO#649628 WA#1
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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 13th day of May, 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 May 13, 2025.
Signed this 22nd 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 13th day of May, 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 May 13, 2025.
Signed this 22nd 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