SPECIAL MEETING - AUGUST 19, 2025
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 19th 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 - CONSENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUGUST 19, 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 02m:46s)
Commissioner Fuentes stepped away from the meeting at this time.
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin, requested to remove items 2.B.1-5; 3.A; and 3.B.1-3&5 from the Consent Agenda.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the Drainage District - Consent Agenda with the removal of Consent Agenda Items 2.B.1-5; 3.A; and 3.B.1-3&5.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Reference Consent Agenda Items 2.B.1-5; 3.A; and 3.B.1-3&5, for action taken.
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
Attachments:
2.
General Operations:
A.
AI -100409
Approval to release the District's Audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report that includes the Single Audit for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Attachments:
B.
AI -100418
Hidalgo County Precinct 2 Drainage Assessment - Budget 006
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50683 in the amount of $11,558.10 from B2Z Engineering for July 2025 services. PO#648927 WA#1
Main Floodwater GLO 15 - Budget 205
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50679 in the amount of $990.77 from B2Z Engineering for July 2025 services. PO#647408 WA#1
Main Floodwater GLO 16- Budget 206
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50680 in the amount of $16,696.85 from B2Z Engineering for July 2025 services. PO#647410 WA#1
HCDD1 Complex - Budget 202
4. Payment approval of Invoice no. 50684 in the amount of $9,612.18 from B2Z Engineering for July 2025 services. PO#647738 WA#1
HCDD1 M&O Training Facility - Budget 202
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50687 in the amount of $3,675.70 from B2Z Engineering for July 2025 services. PO#649539 WA#13 (Audio Reference 03m:18s)
Commissioner Fuentes rejoined the meeting at this time.
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 2.B.1-5.
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 2.B.1-5.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Region 15 Planning Group - Budget 545
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10136748 in the amount of $101,503.13 from Halff Associates for January 2025 services. PO#650251
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10140800 in the amount of $107,536.22 from Halff Associates for March 2025 services. PO#650251
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50683 in the amount of $11,558.10 from B2Z Engineering for July 2025 services. PO#648927 WA#1
Main Floodwater GLO 15 - Budget 205
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50679 in the amount of $990.77 from B2Z Engineering for July 2025 services. PO#647408 WA#1
Main Floodwater GLO 16- Budget 206
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50680 in the amount of $16,696.85 from B2Z Engineering for July 2025 services. PO#647410 WA#1
HCDD1 Complex - Budget 202
4. Payment approval of Invoice no. 50684 in the amount of $9,612.18 from B2Z Engineering for July 2025 services. PO#647738 WA#1
HCDD1 M&O Training Facility - Budget 202
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50687 in the amount of $3,675.70 from B2Z Engineering for July 2025 services. PO#649539 WA#13 (Audio Reference 03m:18s)
Commissioner Fuentes rejoined the meeting at this time.
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 2.B.1-5.
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 2.B.1-5.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Region 15 Planning Group - Budget 545
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10136748 in the amount of $101,503.13 from Halff Associates for January 2025 services. PO#650251
7. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10140800 in the amount of $107,536.22 from Halff Associates for March 2025 services. PO#650251
Attachments:
3.
2018 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -100366
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No.1, reflecting 25 additional calendar days for the project ''Southwest Weslaco Ph III-A IBWC Structure 105AL -2018 Bond Referendum Project No. 35'', Contract No. (C-HCDD1-24-055-11-12), with Mor-Wil, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, S2 Engineering, PLLC and approved by District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM. (Audio Reference 03m:18s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent 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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent 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: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -100420
Anaquitas - Budget 508
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50677 in the amount of $5,919.22 from B2Z Engineering for June 2025 services. PO#650549 WA#21
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50691 in the amount of $899.10 from B2Z Engineering for July 2025 services. PO#650549 WA#21
Southwest Weslaco - Budget 535
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50690 in the amount of $14,456.00 from B2Z Engineering for July 2025 services. PO#650062 WA#20 (Audio Reference 03m:18s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 3.B.1-3.
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 3.B.1-3.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Hidalgo Drain - Budget 513
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 14 in the amount of $1,699.78 from SAMES for July 2025 services. PO#637205 WA#1
Flood Mitigation Project Delta - Budget 541
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10136184 in the amount of $14,541.50 from Halff Associates for January 2025. PO#643198 WA#4 (Audio Reference 03m:53s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner Everardo Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 3.B.5.
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 3.B.5.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50677 in the amount of $5,919.22 from B2Z Engineering for June 2025 services. PO#650549 WA#21
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50691 in the amount of $899.10 from B2Z Engineering for July 2025 services. PO#650549 WA#21
Southwest Weslaco - Budget 535
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50690 in the amount of $14,456.00 from B2Z Engineering for July 2025 services. PO#650062 WA#20 (Audio Reference 03m:18s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 3.B.1-3.
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 3.B.1-3.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Hidalgo Drain - Budget 513
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 14 in the amount of $1,699.78 from SAMES for July 2025 services. PO#637205 WA#1
Flood Mitigation Project Delta - Budget 541
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10136184 in the amount of $14,541.50 from Halff Associates for January 2025. PO#643198 WA#4 (Audio Reference 03m:53s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner Everardo Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 3.B.5.
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 3.B.5.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
Attachments:
4.
2023 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -100421
Ditch 1.9, 2, and 4A La Villa Edcouch - Budget 708
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1289 in the amount of $17,500.00 from S2 Engineering for July 2025 services. PO#650055
Weslaco North Lateral - Budget 710
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 25083 in the amount of $45,780.00 from Javier Hinojosa Engineering for January 6 through July 18, 2025 services. PO#649180 WA#1
Mission McAllen Drain Phase 3 - Budget 712
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 17 in the amount of $2,601.02 from SAMES for June 2025 services. PO#648540 WA#1
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1289 in the amount of $17,500.00 from S2 Engineering for July 2025 services. PO#650055
Weslaco North Lateral - Budget 710
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 25083 in the amount of $45,780.00 from Javier Hinojosa Engineering for January 6 through July 18, 2025 services. PO#649180 WA#1
Mission McAllen Drain Phase 3 - Budget 712
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 17 in the amount of $2,601.02 from SAMES for June 2025 services. PO#648540 WA#1
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 19th 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 19, 2025.
Signed this 29th 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 19th 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 19, 2025.
Signed this 29th 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