SPECIAL MEETING - OCTOBER 14, 2025
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 14th day of October 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 DAVID FUENTES HONORABLE EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
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 OCTOBER 14, 2025 9:45 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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 07m:50s)
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin, requested to remove items 2.A.1., 2.A.2., 2.A.5., and 3.C., from the Consent Agenda.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the Drainage District - Consent Agenda with the exception of Consent Agenda Items 2.A.1., 2.A.2., 2.A.5., and 3.C.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Reference Consent Agenda Items 2.A.1., 2.A.2., 2.A.5., and 3.C., for action taken.
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
Attachments:
2.
2018 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -101070
Anaquitas Phase 2 - Budget 508
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50702 in the amount of $22,077.46 from B2Z Engineering for August 2025 services. PO#650549 WA#21 (Audio Reference 06m:42s)
Mr. Raul Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 2.A.1.
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 2.A.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Jackson Road Drain - Budget 516
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50623 in the amount of $4,880.65 from B2Z Engineering for March 2025 services. PO#640460 WA#1 (Audio Reference 06m:42s)
Mr. Raul Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 2.A.2.
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 2.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 12390 in the amount of $72,220.39 from Quintanilla, Headley & Associates for services through September 5, 2025. PO#637191 WA#1
Mid-Valley Airport - Budget 519
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1307 in the amount of $32,000.00 from S2 Engineering for August 2025 services. PO#651144
Southwest Weslaco Phase 3 - Budget 535
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50701 in the amount of $5,687.78 from B2Z Engineering for August 2025 services. PO#650062 WA#20 (Audio Reference 06m:42s)
Mr. Raul Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 2.A.5.
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 2.A.5.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 12409 in the amount of $2,500.00 from Quintanilla, Headley & Associates for September 22, 2025 services. PO#651370
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50702 in the amount of $22,077.46 from B2Z Engineering for August 2025 services. PO#650549 WA#21 (Audio Reference 06m:42s)
Mr. Raul Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 2.A.1.
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 2.A.1.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Jackson Road Drain - Budget 516
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50623 in the amount of $4,880.65 from B2Z Engineering for March 2025 services. PO#640460 WA#1 (Audio Reference 06m:42s)
Mr. Raul Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 2.A.2.
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 2.A.2.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 12390 in the amount of $72,220.39 from Quintanilla, Headley & Associates for services through September 5, 2025. PO#637191 WA#1
Mid-Valley Airport - Budget 519
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1307 in the amount of $32,000.00 from S2 Engineering for August 2025 services. PO#651144
Southwest Weslaco Phase 3 - Budget 535
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50701 in the amount of $5,687.78 from B2Z Engineering for August 2025 services. PO#650062 WA#20 (Audio Reference 06m:42s)
Mr. Raul Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 2.A.5.
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 2.A.5.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 12409 in the amount of $2,500.00 from Quintanilla, Headley & Associates for September 22, 2025 services. PO#651370
Attachments:
3.
2023 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -101121
Ratification of the approved and fully executed Change Order No.1, reflecting an increase of 50 additional calendar days for the project 'PSJA Drain (Expwy 83 to Earling Rd) -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 16'', Contract No. (C-HCDD1-24-056-10-29), with Clore Equipment, LLC., as recommended by Project Engineer, Assistant District General Manager, Omar Anzaldua Jr., PE, CFM, PMP, CCM and approved by District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM.
Attachments:
B.
AI -100997
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No.5, reflecting 38 additional calendar days for the project ''South Main Drain Channel Improvements Project Phase I -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 3'', Contract No. (C-HCDD1-23-053-10-31), with RG Enterprises, LLC dba
G&G Contractors, as recommended by Project Engineer, Assistant District General Manager, Omar Anzaldua Jr., PE, CFM, PMP, CCM and approved by District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM.
G&G Contractors, as recommended by Project Engineer, Assistant District General Manager, Omar Anzaldua Jr., PE, CFM, PMP, CCM and approved by District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM.
Attachments:
C.
AI -101127
Ratification of the approved and fully executed Change Order No.1, reflecting an increase in the amount of $808.21 and 120 additional calendar days for the project 'Alamo Expressway Drain Phase II -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 21'', Contract No. (C-HCDD1-24-047-09-17), with 3E Logistics of TX, LLC., as recommended by Project Engineer, GDJ Engineering LLC and approved by District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM. (Audio Reference 07m:32s)
Mr. Raul Sesin stated that Commissioner Everardo Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 3.C.
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 3.C.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
Mr. Raul Sesin stated that Commissioner Everardo Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 3.C.
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 3.C.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
Attachments:
D.
AI -100998
Ratification of the approved and fully executed Change Order No.1, reflecting an increase of $25,920.00 and 30 additional calendar days for the project ''PD Lateral Extension 5 -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 15'', Contract No. (C-HCDD1-25-015-06-24), with Synergy Development & construction, LLC., as recommended by Project Engineer, Izaguirre Engineering and approved by District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM
Attachments:
E.
AI -101074
North Main Drain J-01Benito Ramirez - Budget 704
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1323 in the amount of $2,500.00 from S2 Engineering for September 2025 services. PO#651277
Ditch 1.9, 2, 4A La Villa/Edcouch - Budget 708
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 62725 in the amount of $78,339.37 from Izaguirre Engineering for June 2025 services. PO#649202
S. Abram Lateral Drain - Budget 719
3 Payment approval of Invoice No. 1256 in the amount of $6,250.00 from S2 Engineering for April 2025 services. PO#650551
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1323 in the amount of $2,500.00 from S2 Engineering for September 2025 services. PO#651277
Ditch 1.9, 2, 4A La Villa/Edcouch - Budget 708
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 62725 in the amount of $78,339.37 from Izaguirre Engineering for June 2025 services. PO#649202
S. Abram Lateral Drain - Budget 719
3 Payment approval of Invoice No. 1256 in the amount of $6,250.00 from S2 Engineering for April 2025 services. PO#650551
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 14th day of October, 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 October 14, 2025.
Signed this 15th day of October 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 14th day of October, 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 October 14, 2025.
Signed this 15th day of October 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