SPECIAL MEETING - JULY 8, 2025
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 8th day of July 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 BOARD OF DIRECTORS JULY 8, 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:
In accordance with Section 551.127, NOTICE is hereby given that a physical quorum, including the presiding officer/member, will be present at the specified meeting location. Some members of the governing body and/or government officials may participate via videoconference.
Members of the public are encouraged to watch the meetings online, at: www.hidalgocounty.us/HClive
1.
Roll Call (Audio Reference 00m:01s)
Judge Richard F. Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call, except Commissioner Eddie Cantu and Commissioner Ellie Torres. Commissioner Cantu and Commissioner Torres joined the meeting at a later time.
Judge Richard F. Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:30 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call, except Commissioner Eddie Cantu and Commissioner Ellie Torres. Commissioner Cantu and Commissioner Torres joined the meeting at a later time.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference 00m:15s)
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin, offered the prayer.
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin, offered the prayer.
3.
Open Forum (Audio Reference 02m:54s)
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 02m:59s)
The Board proceeded to the Drainage District - Consent Agenda.
See Drainage District - Consent Agenda for the action taken.
The Board proceeded to the Drainage District - Consent Agenda.
See Drainage District - Consent Agenda for the action taken.
5.
Discussion and update by HCDD1 General Manager as it relates to pending construction and HCDD1 projects. (Audio Reference 03m:51s)
General Manager Raul Sesin reported that there are no updates at this time regarding pending construction or Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 projects.
General Manager Raul Sesin reported that there are no updates at this time regarding pending construction or Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 projects.
6.
General Operations:
A.
AI -99980
Staging Area Lease Agreement
Agreement for HCDD1 to enter into a 12-month Staging Area Lease with Llano Grande Westgate, LTD, for construction activities related to improvements to the Precinct One Walking Trail, subject to legal review. (Audio Reference 04m:10s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.A., subject to legal review.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Agreement for HCDD1 to enter into a 12-month Staging Area Lease with Llano Grande Westgate, LTD, for construction activities related to improvements to the Precinct One Walking Trail, subject to legal review. (Audio Reference 04m:10s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.A., subject to legal review.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -99896
A. Request approval to enter into agreement to participate in Texas Municipal League (TML) New Cyber Liability and Data Breach Response pool coverage and authorize the District's General Manager to sign agreement. (Subject to final legal review). (Audio Reference 04m:43s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.B.A, subject to final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.B.A, subject to final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -99983
1. Requesting approval to enter into a 48 Month Lease Upgrade Agreement with RICOH-USA, Inc. through the District's membership with State of Texas DIR Contract No. DIR-CPO-4435 for the following:
A. One (1) Ricoh IMC4510 Copier-$229.00 per month
B. One (1) Ricoh IMC4510 Copier-$229.00 per month
C. One (1) Ricoh IMC4510 Copier-$229.00 per month
D. One (1) Ricoh IMC8000 Copier-$469.00 per month
E. One (1) Ricoh IMC8000 Copier-$469.00 per month
F. One (1) Ricoh IMC8000 Copier-$404.00 per month
(Audio Reference 05m:19s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.C.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Requesting the authority for the District General Manager or designee to sign the Purchase Order Addendum. (Subject to compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 06m:00s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.C.2., subject to compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
A. One (1) Ricoh IMC4510 Copier-$229.00 per month
B. One (1) Ricoh IMC4510 Copier-$229.00 per month
C. One (1) Ricoh IMC4510 Copier-$229.00 per month
D. One (1) Ricoh IMC8000 Copier-$469.00 per month
E. One (1) Ricoh IMC8000 Copier-$469.00 per month
F. One (1) Ricoh IMC8000 Copier-$404.00 per month
(Audio Reference 05m:19s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.C.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Requesting the authority for the District General Manager or designee to sign the Purchase Order Addendum. (Subject to compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 06m:00s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.C.2., subject to compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
D.
AI -99938
Requesting approval of the following final negotiated contracts for the provision of On-Call Professional Surveying Services for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 projects, as approved for negotiations by HCDD1 Board of Directors on 06/10/25, AI-99630 (Subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295):
(Audio Reference 06m:11s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.D., subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
| FIRM | CONTRACT NO. |
| S2 Engineering, PLLC | C-HCDD1-25-046A-07-08 |
| Quintanilla, Headley & Associates, Inc. | C-HCDD1-25-046B-07-08 |
(Audio Reference 06m:11s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.D., subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
E.
AI -99955
HCDD1 Complex M&O Training Facility - Budget 202
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 11 in the amount of $99,186.84 from NM Contracting pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-076-03-05 HCDD1 Complex M&O Training Facility after all audit requirements are met. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#649184 (Audio Reference 06m:42s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.E.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 11 in the amount of $99,186.84 from NM Contracting pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-076-03-05 HCDD1 Complex M&O Training Facility after all audit requirements are met. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#649184 (Audio Reference 06m:42s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.E.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -99958
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
Payment approval of Invoice No. 03-04 2025 RD in the amount of $131,444.93 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Raymondville Drain reimbursement for Pay Periods 3 and 4 of 2025. (Audio Reference 07m:03s)
Commissioner Torres joined the meeting at this time.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Payment approval of Invoice No. 03-04 2025 RD in the amount of $131,444.93 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Raymondville Drain reimbursement for Pay Periods 3 and 4 of 2025. (Audio Reference 07m:03s)
Commissioner Torres joined the meeting at this time.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -99978
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 to provide Construction Materials Testing Services (CMT) in the amount of $18,872.00 as submitted by Millennium Engineers Group, Inc. for "PD Lateral Drain Extension 5 (Iowa Ave & Texan Rd) - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 15" Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-037-08-08. (Audio Reference 07m:24s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
AI -99912
Requesting approval of Change Order No. 2, reflecting an increase in the amount of $1,354,871.70, and 120 additional construction days for the project “South Main Drain Channel Improvements Project 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 (Audio Reference 07m:49s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -99959
Pharr McAllen Lateral East - Budget 709
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $126,401.85 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contact C-HCDD1-24-029-06-11 Pharr Mcallen Lateral. Project Egnineer GDJ Engineering PO#649635 (Audio Reference 08m:40s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 8.C.1.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by JUDGE, RICHARD F. CORTEZ, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.C.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Mission McAllen Drain - Budget 712
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $148,680.00 from Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-030-07-09 Mission McAllen Drain. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#649634
3. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-030-07-09 Mission McAllen Drain. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#649634
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 Retainage in the amount of $203,698.51 and $792.16 in interest, calculated pursuant to Texas Water Code 49.276 (d), pertaining to Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-030-07-09 Mission McAllen Drain. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#649634 (Audio Reference 09m:22s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 8.C.2-4.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
West Main Drain 3 Phase 1 - Budget 714
5. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $224,105.98 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-061-12-17 West Main Drain 3 Phase 1. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#650460 (Audio Reference 10m:14s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.C.5.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $126,401.85 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contact C-HCDD1-24-029-06-11 Pharr Mcallen Lateral. Project Egnineer GDJ Engineering PO#649635 (Audio Reference 08m:40s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 8.C.1.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by JUDGE, RICHARD F. CORTEZ, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.C.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Mission McAllen Drain - Budget 712
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $148,680.00 from Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-030-07-09 Mission McAllen Drain. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#649634
3. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-030-07-09 Mission McAllen Drain. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#649634
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 Retainage in the amount of $203,698.51 and $792.16 in interest, calculated pursuant to Texas Water Code 49.276 (d), pertaining to Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-030-07-09 Mission McAllen Drain. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#649634 (Audio Reference 09m:22s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 8.C.2-4.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
West Main Drain 3 Phase 1 - Budget 714
5. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $224,105.98 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-061-12-17 West Main Drain 3 Phase 1. Project Engineer L&G Engineering PO#650460 (Audio Reference 10m:14s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.C.5.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
9.
Closed Session: (Audio Reference 10m:32s)
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following:
The Board proceeded into Closed Session with a vote of approval at 9:41 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to proceed into Closed Session.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Board of Directors may go into Closed Session pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss the following:
The Board proceeded into Closed Session with a vote of approval at 9:41 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to proceed into Closed Session.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
A.
Real Property (Tex. Gov't Code 551.072)
B.
Personnel Matters (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.074)
C.
Consultation with Attorney Regarding:
a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: b) a Settlement Offer: or c) a Matter in Which the Duty of the Attorney to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas Clearly Conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.071)
No action was taken on Agenda Items 9.A-C., as they were items discussed in Closed Session.
Reference Agenda Items 10.A&B., for action taken.
a) Pending or Contemplated Litigation: b) a Settlement Offer: or c) a Matter in Which the Duty of the Attorney to the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas Clearly Conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tex. Gov't. Code 551.071)
No action was taken on Agenda Items 9.A-C., as they were items discussed in Closed Session.
Reference Agenda Items 10.A&B., for action taken.
10.
Open Session: (Audio Reference 11m:17s)
The Board returned from Closed Session at 10:00 A.M. Commissioner Cantu joined the meeting at this time. Commissioner Torres rejoined the meeting at a later time.
The Board returned from Closed Session at 10:00 A.M. Commissioner Cantu joined the meeting at this time. Commissioner Torres rejoined the meeting at a later time.
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition (Audio Reference 11m:24s)
Legal Counsel recommended a motion to approve the purchase of real property as discussed in Closed Session.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 10.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Agenda Item 11.
Legal Counsel recommended a motion to approve the purchase of real property as discussed in Closed Session.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 10.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Agenda Item 11.
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
11.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 11m:39s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 10:00 A.M.
Commissioner Torres rejoined the meeting at this time.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 10:00 A.M.
Commissioner Torres rejoined the meeting at this time.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
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 8th day of July, 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 July 8, 2025.
Signed this 15th day of July 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 8th day of July, 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 July 8, 2025.
Signed this 15th day of July 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