SPECIAL MEETING - AUGUST 5, 2025
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 5th day of August 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 |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE 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 BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUGUST 5, 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:18s)
Judge Richard F. Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:31 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call, except for Commissioner Ellie Torres. Commissioner Torres was absent for this meeting.
Judge Richard F. Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:31 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call, except for Commissioner Ellie Torres. Commissioner Torres was absent for this meeting.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference 00m:31s)
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 03m:06s)
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 03m:10s)
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:26s)
General Manager Raul Sesin of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 provided an update on pending construction and ongoing HCDD1 projects. Commissioner Fuentes expressed his appreciation to Mr. Sesin for the work being carried out in Precinct 1, specifically noting efforts benefiting the City of Weslaco, the hike and bike trail, the wellness center, and the City of Donna. Commissioner Cantu also thanked Mr. Sesin for his participation in the recent meeting with Valley Interfaith.
General Manager Raul Sesin of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 provided an update on pending construction and ongoing HCDD1 projects. Commissioner Fuentes expressed his appreciation to Mr. Sesin for the work being carried out in Precinct 1, specifically noting efforts benefiting the City of Weslaco, the hike and bike trail, the wellness center, and the City of Donna. Commissioner Cantu also thanked Mr. Sesin for his participation in the recent meeting with Valley Interfaith.
6.
General Operations:
A.
AI -100291
Requesting approval of Resolution approving a Paid Day Off for full time employees of Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1. (Audio Reference 04m:24s)
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 6.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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 6.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -100206
Requesting authority to advertise and approval of the RFB packet (i.e., legal notice, specifications, draft contract etc.) for ''Flexible Base Material (Crushed Caliche)'' - RFB No. HCDD1-25-047-08-27-JS, including the re-advertisement of project if no bids are received & project is still required. (Audio Reference 04m:40s)
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 6.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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 6.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -100254
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 05-10-2025 RD in the amount of $321,252.37 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Pay Periods 5 through 10 of 2025 for work performed on Raymondville Drain. (Audio Reference 05m:00s)
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 7.A.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Mile 10 N & Baseline - Budget 520
2. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-0141-04-26-KMG Mile 10 N & Baseline. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley PO#648064
Reference Agenda Item 7.A.3., for action taken.
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 19 in the amount of $163,930.42 and $2,087.07 in interest, pursuant to Texas Water Code Section 49.276, from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-0141-04-26-KMG Mile 10 N & Baseline. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley PO#648064 (Audio Reference 05m:19s)
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 7.A.2&3.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Southwest Weslaco Phase 3 - Budget 535
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $81,001.10 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-055-11-12 Southwest Weslaco Phase 3. Project Engineer S2 Engineering PO#650124 (Audio Reference 06m:06s)
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 7.A.4.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 05-10-2025 RD in the amount of $321,252.37 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Pay Periods 5 through 10 of 2025 for work performed on Raymondville Drain. (Audio Reference 05m:00s)
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 7.A.1.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Mile 10 N & Baseline - Budget 520
2. Approval and acceptance of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Construction Completion from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-0141-04-26-KMG Mile 10 N & Baseline. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley PO#648064
Reference Agenda Item 7.A.3., for action taken.
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 19 in the amount of $163,930.42 and $2,087.07 in interest, pursuant to Texas Water Code Section 49.276, from RBM Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-0141-04-26-KMG Mile 10 N & Baseline. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley PO#648064 (Audio Reference 05m:19s)
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 7.A.2&3.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Southwest Weslaco Phase 3 - Budget 535
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $81,001.10 from Mor-Wil, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-055-11-12 Southwest Weslaco Phase 3. Project Engineer S2 Engineering PO#650124 (Audio Reference 06m:06s)
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 7.A.4.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -100284
1. Requesting approval to accept bids and award a Construction Contract to the most responsive bidder, Blue Dot Site & Utilities, LLC., in the amount of $786,652.95 for the project ''Alternate Rado Drain Phase I -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 11'', RFB No. HCDD1-25-014-06-04-JS as recommended by Project Engineer, L&G Consulting Engineers, Inc., (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 06m:30s)
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 8.A.1., subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the Texas Water Code 49.273(i), requesting authority for the Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to approve change orders that involve an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or less and in no event exceed the Change Order's statutory limits. (Audio Reference 06m:58s)
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 8.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
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 8.A.1., subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Pursuant to the Texas Water Code 49.273(i), requesting authority for the Drainage District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, P.E., CFM, to approve change orders that involve an increase or decrease in cost of $50,000.00 or less and in no event exceed the Change Order's statutory limits. (Audio Reference 06m:58s)
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 8.A.2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -100256
South Main Drain Phase 2 - Budget 703
Approval of Application for Payment No. 12 in the amount of $69,896.04 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD124-007-03-19 South Main Drain Phase 2. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#649085 (Audio Reference 07m:18s)
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 8.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of Application for Payment No. 12 in the amount of $69,896.04 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD124-007-03-19 South Main Drain Phase 2. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#649085 (Audio Reference 07m:18s)
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 8.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
9.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
A.
AI -100211
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 3, as it relates to the J-01 Drainage Project, and authorization for the Chairman of the Board to execute the documents, subject to final legal review. (Audio Reference 07m:38s)
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 9.A., subject to final legal review.
Vote: 4 - 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 9.A., subject to final legal review.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
10.
Closed Session: (Audio Reference 07m:53s)
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 did not enter into Closed Session.
The Board proceeded to Agenda Item 12.
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 did not enter into Closed Session.
The Board proceeded to Agenda Item 12.
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 10.A-C.
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 10.A-C.
11.
Open Session:
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
No action was taken on Agenda Items 11.A-B., as the Board did not enter into Open Session.
No action was taken on Agenda Items 11.A-B., as the Board did not enter into Open Session.
12.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 07m:57s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 9:39 A.M.
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: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 9:39 A.M.
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: 4 - 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 5th day of August, 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 August 5, 2025.
Signed this 7th day of August 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 5th day of August, 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 August 5, 2025.
Signed this 7th day of August 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