SPECIAL MEETING - MAY 29, 2025
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 29th 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 DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
RICHARD F. CORTEZ 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 MAY 29, 2025 1:45 P.M. |
NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, that a REGULAR 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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:18s)
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin, requested to remove items 3.B.2,3,4,5,6,&7; 4.A.& 4.B.1; and 5.A.3,4,&5 from the Consent Agenda.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, 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.B.2,3,4,5,6,&7; 4.A.& 4.B.1; and 5.A.3,4,&5.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Items 3.B.2,3,4,5,6,&7.
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
Attachments:
2.
Approval of Permits:
A.
AI -99536
Utility Permit
Texas Gas Service and P&S Construction, LLC propose the installation of one 6-inch PE pipe (operating at 45 PSIG) located south of the Woodcrest Estates Subdivision, within a portion of Lot 276 of the John H. Shary Subdivision. The proposed installation will cross Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1's Mission Lateral, UID 1052.
Texas Gas Service and P&S Construction, LLC propose the installation of one 6-inch PE pipe (operating at 45 PSIG) located south of the Woodcrest Estates Subdivision, within a portion of Lot 276 of the John H. Shary Subdivision. The proposed installation will cross Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1's Mission Lateral, UID 1052.
Attachments:
3.
General Operations:
A.
AI -99545
Requesting approval to complete and submit a credit application, to establish a District account with Sterling Site Access Solutions, LLC, for the purchase of hardwood site access floor mats, with the authority of the District General Manager or his designee to sign the credit application (subject to final legal review)
Attachments:
B.
AI -99553
M&O Training Facility
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10142527 in the amount of $1,400.00 from Halff Associates for services through May 11, 2025. PO#647720
Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Drainage Assessment - Budget 006
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50639 in the amount of $17,071.70 from B2Z Engineering for April 2025 services. PO#648927 WA#1
North Main Drain - Budget 006
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50637 in the amount of $2,859.59 from B2Z Engineering for April 2025 services. PO#647815 WA#1
GLO 2016 Main Floodwater Channel - Budget 206
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50638 in the amount of $7,901.95 from B2Z Engineering for April 2025 services. PO#647410 WA#1
RMA 365 Toll Outfalls - Budget 201
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50636 in the amount of $10,683.13 from B2Z Engineering for April 2025 services. PO#645536 WA#8 (Audio Reference 10m:23s)
Judge Cortez stated that there should be a correction to the amount on Agenda Item 3.B.5. The correct amount should read as $10,683.10.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 3.B.5.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 4.B.1.
M&O Training Facility - Budget 202
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50642 in the amount of $3,249.06 from B2Z Engineering for April 2025 services. PO#649539 WA#13
HCDD1 Complex - Budget 202
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50640 in the amount of $12,860.88 from B2Z Engineering for April 2025 services. PO#647738 WA#1 (Audio Reference 08m:55s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 3.B.2,3,4,5,6,&7.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 3.B.2,3,4,5,6,&7.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 4.A.
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10142527 in the amount of $1,400.00 from Halff Associates for services through May 11, 2025. PO#647720
Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Drainage Assessment - Budget 006
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50639 in the amount of $17,071.70 from B2Z Engineering for April 2025 services. PO#648927 WA#1
North Main Drain - Budget 006
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50637 in the amount of $2,859.59 from B2Z Engineering for April 2025 services. PO#647815 WA#1
GLO 2016 Main Floodwater Channel - Budget 206
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50638 in the amount of $7,901.95 from B2Z Engineering for April 2025 services. PO#647410 WA#1
RMA 365 Toll Outfalls - Budget 201
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50636 in the amount of $10,683.13 from B2Z Engineering for April 2025 services. PO#645536 WA#8 (Audio Reference 10m:23s)
Judge Cortez stated that there should be a correction to the amount on Agenda Item 3.B.5. The correct amount should read as $10,683.10.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 3.B.5.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 4.B.1.
M&O Training Facility - Budget 202
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50642 in the amount of $3,249.06 from B2Z Engineering for April 2025 services. PO#649539 WA#13
HCDD1 Complex - Budget 202
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50640 in the amount of $12,860.88 from B2Z Engineering for April 2025 services. PO#647738 WA#1 (Audio Reference 08m:55s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 3.B.2,3,4,5,6,&7.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 3.B.2,3,4,5,6,&7.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 4.A.
Attachments:
4.
2018 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -99531
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No.3, reflecting an increase in the amount of $8,544.28 for the project ''South I Rd East Side Drainage Improvements -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 33'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-22-029A-08-09, with RBM Contractors, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC and approved by District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM. (Audio Reference 09m:28s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 4.A.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 4.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Items 5.A.3,4,&5.
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 4.A.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 4.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Items 5.A.3,4,&5.
Attachments:
B.
AI -99554
Raymondville Drain ASA Feasability - Budget 010
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. U3408-09 in the amount of $28,875.06 from RRP for March and April 2025 services. PO#648954 WA#2 (Audio Reference 10m:56s)
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
J-08 Drain - Budget 518
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1263 in the amount of $2,500.00 from S2 Engineering. PO#650487
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. U3408-09 in the amount of $28,875.06 from RRP for March and April 2025 services. PO#648954 WA#2 (Audio Reference 10m:56s)
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
J-08 Drain - Budget 518
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1263 in the amount of $2,500.00 from S2 Engineering. PO#650487
Attachments:
5.
2023 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -99555
Ditch 1.9, 2, & 4A La Villa Edcouch-Elsa - Budget 708
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1262 in the amount of $27,676.58 from S2 Engineering for professional services rendered. PO#648814
West Main Drain 3 Extension - Budget 714
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 25047 in the amount of $6,158.56 from Javier Hinojosa Engineering for June 19, 2024 through May 8, 2025 services. PO#648429 WA#1
Pharr McAllen Lateral - Budget 709
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50641 in the amount of $4,008.22 from B2Z Engineering for April 2025 services PO#649538 WA#12
PSJA Drain - Budget 716
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50646 in the amount of $6,571.63 from B2Z Engineering for April 2025 services. PO#650077 WA#19
Alamo Expressway Drain Phase 2 - Budget 721
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50645 in the amount of $2,177.91 from B2Z Engineering for April 2025 services. PO#649959 WA#18 (Audio Reference 09m:28s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 5.A.3,4,&5.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 5.A.3,4,&5.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 3.B.5.
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1262 in the amount of $27,676.58 from S2 Engineering for professional services rendered. PO#648814
West Main Drain 3 Extension - Budget 714
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 25047 in the amount of $6,158.56 from Javier Hinojosa Engineering for June 19, 2024 through May 8, 2025 services. PO#648429 WA#1
Pharr McAllen Lateral - Budget 709
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50641 in the amount of $4,008.22 from B2Z Engineering for April 2025 services PO#649538 WA#12
PSJA Drain - Budget 716
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50646 in the amount of $6,571.63 from B2Z Engineering for April 2025 services. PO#650077 WA#19
Alamo Expressway Drain Phase 2 - Budget 721
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50645 in the amount of $2,177.91 from B2Z Engineering for April 2025 services. PO#649959 WA#18 (Audio Reference 09m:28s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 5.A.3,4,&5.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 5.A.3,4,&5.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Consent Agenda Item 3.B.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 29th 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 29, 2025.
Signed this 5th day of June 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 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 29, 2025.
Signed this 5th day of June 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