SPECIAL MEETING - OCTOBER 28, 2025
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 28th 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 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 - CONSENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS OCTOBER 28, 2025 1:30 P.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being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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:43s)
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin, requested to remove items 3.C.1,2,&3; 5.A.3,4,&5; 6.A.1,2,3,&4; and 6.A.6., from the Consent Agenda.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, 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 3.C.1,2,&3; 5.A.3,4,&5; 6.A.1,2,3,&4; and 6.A.6.
Vote: 5 - 0 – Unanimously
Reference Agenda Items 3.C.1,2,&3; 5.A.3,4,&5; 6.A.1,2,3,&4; and 6.A.6., for action taken.
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
Attachments:
2.
Approval of Permits:
A.
AI -101195
Utility Permit
AEP Telecom proposes to install one 144-count ADSS fiber optic line at Property ID 246263, located at North Capisallo E 10 AC of South 20AD FT 2227, crossing ditch 2DA (UID 0779), maintained by HCDD1.
AEP Telecom proposes to install one 144-count ADSS fiber optic line at Property ID 246263, located at North Capisallo E 10 AC of South 20AD FT 2227, crossing ditch 2DA (UID 0779), maintained by HCDD1.
Attachments:
B.
AI -101202
Utility Permit
AEP Telecom proposes to install one 144-count ADSS fiber optic line at Property ID 246263 North Capisallo E 10 AC of South 20AC FT 2227, crossing Ditch 2D9A (UID 0770), maintained by HCDD1.
AEP Telecom proposes to install one 144-count ADSS fiber optic line at Property ID 246263 North Capisallo E 10 AC of South 20AC FT 2227, crossing Ditch 2D9A (UID 0770), maintained by HCDD1.
Attachments:
C.
AI -101207
Utility Permit
AEP Telecom proposes to install one 144-count ADSS fiber optic line at Property ID 246152, located at North Capisallo N1138’ – S1240’ Blk F FT 2171 34.49 AC Net, crossing HCDD1’s East Lateral (UID 1199).
AEP Telecom proposes to install one 144-count ADSS fiber optic line at Property ID 246152, located at North Capisallo N1138’ – S1240’ Blk F FT 2171 34.49 AC Net, crossing HCDD1’s East Lateral (UID 1199).
Attachments:
D.
AI -101208
Utility Permit
AEP Telecom proposes to install one 144-count ADSS fiber optic line at Property ID 246260, located at North Capisallo BLK 225 20 AC, crossing Ditch 10F (UID 0789), maintained by HCDD1.
AEP Telecom proposes to install one 144-count ADSS fiber optic line at Property ID 246260, located at North Capisallo BLK 225 20 AC, crossing Ditch 10F (UID 0789), maintained by HCDD1.
Attachments:
E.
AI -101209
Utility Permit
AEP Telecom proposes to install one 144-count ADSS fiber optic line at Property ID 122340 15 Blk 109 E 9.64 AC Net located at North Capisallo BL 225 20 AC, crossing GCDD1’s Main Flood Water Channel (UID 1320).
AEP Telecom proposes to install one 144-count ADSS fiber optic line at Property ID 122340 15 Blk 109 E 9.64 AC Net located at North Capisallo BL 225 20 AC, crossing GCDD1’s Main Flood Water Channel (UID 1320).
Attachments:
F.
AI -101210
Utility Permit
AEP Telecom proposes to install one 144-count ADSS fiber optic line at Property ID 606292 North Capisallo 5.45 AC-BLK 2180 ABND R/R PROP crossing Ditch 2D2 (UID 0756), maintained by HCDD1.
AEP Telecom proposes to install one 144-count ADSS fiber optic line at Property ID 606292 North Capisallo 5.45 AC-BLK 2180 ABND R/R PROP crossing Ditch 2D2 (UID 0756), maintained by HCDD1.
Attachments:
G.
AI -101256
Utility Permit
Bay Runner Pipeline, LLC and Pumpco, Inc. propose to install one (1) 42-inch gas line, with a maximum pressure of 2,350 PSIG and a minimum pressure of 1,880 PSIG, at WLC-0179.000 (Estate of Terry Harris, Santa Rosa Subdivision, out of Partition Share No. 44) and WLC-0182.000 (MJL Farms, LLC, Jose Narciso Cavazos Survey, A-8), crossing HCDD1’s Main Flood Water Channel.
Bay Runner Pipeline, LLC and Pumpco, Inc. propose to install one (1) 42-inch gas line, with a maximum pressure of 2,350 PSIG and a minimum pressure of 1,880 PSIG, at WLC-0179.000 (Estate of Terry Harris, Santa Rosa Subdivision, out of Partition Share No. 44) and WLC-0182.000 (MJL Farms, LLC, Jose Narciso Cavazos Survey, A-8), crossing HCDD1’s Main Flood Water Channel.
Attachments:
H.
AI -101280
Utility Permit
The City of Peñitas and G&G Contractors LLC, doing business as RG Enterprise, propose the installation of one (1) 8-inch sanitary sewer line within a 16-inch steel casing, located south of Diamond Avenue and crossing the HCDD1 Peñitas Drain.
The City of Peñitas and G&G Contractors LLC, doing business as RG Enterprise, propose the installation of one (1) 8-inch sanitary sewer line within a 16-inch steel casing, located south of Diamond Avenue and crossing the HCDD1 Peñitas Drain.
Attachments:
I.
AI -101284
Utility Permit
The City of Peñitas and G&G Contractors LLC, doing business as RG Enterprise, propose the installation of one (1) 12-inch water line within a 16-inch steel casing, at Amber Way Rd. crossing the HCDD1 Peñitas Drain.
The City of Peñitas and G&G Contractors LLC, doing business as RG Enterprise, propose the installation of one (1) 12-inch water line within a 16-inch steel casing, at Amber Way Rd. crossing the HCDD1 Peñitas Drain.
Attachments:
J.
AI -101285
Crossing Permit
The City of Peñitas and G&G Contractors LLC, doing business as RG Enterprise, propose the installation of three (3) side-by-side 6x8 concrete box culverts, each measuring 140 linear feet, at the intersection of Peñitas Drain and Amber Way Road, crossing the HCDD1 Peñitas Drain.
The City of Peñitas and G&G Contractors LLC, doing business as RG Enterprise, propose the installation of three (3) side-by-side 6x8 concrete box culverts, each measuring 140 linear feet, at the intersection of Peñitas Drain and Amber Way Road, crossing the HCDD1 Peñitas Drain.
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General Operations:
A.
AI -101176
Requesting approval to exercise the District's option to renew/extend the contract for "Sand & Bedding Materials" with Upper Valley Materials, LLC dba CAPA for an additional one (1) year, under the same rates, terms, and conditions as stated in contract number C-HCDD1-24-053-10-09, effective October 28, 2025 until October 27, 2026. Subject to compliance with HB 1295.
Attachments:
B.
AI -101186
1. Requesting approval to exercise the District's sole option to renew/extend the contract for "Storm Drain Pipe (RCP) and Related Items" with Royal Concrete Products, LLC dba Royal Ready Mix, for an additional one (1) year, under the same rates, terms, and conditions as stated in the Contract Number C-HCDD1-24-052A-10-29. Subject to compliance with HB1295.
2. Requesting approval to exercise the District's sole option to renew/extend the contract for "Storm Drain Pipe (RCP) and Related Items" with Rio Valley Pipe, LLC dba CAPA, for an additional one (1) year, under the same terms, and conditions with an approved price adjustment as stated in the Contract Number C-HCDD1-24-052-10-29. Subject to compliance with HB1295.
2. Requesting approval to exercise the District's sole option to renew/extend the contract for "Storm Drain Pipe (RCP) and Related Items" with Rio Valley Pipe, LLC dba CAPA, for an additional one (1) year, under the same terms, and conditions with an approved price adjustment as stated in the Contract Number C-HCDD1-24-052-10-29. Subject to compliance with HB1295.
C.
AI -101268
Hidalgo County Pct 2 Drainage Assessment - Budget 006
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50711 in the amount of $6,559.65 from B2Z Engineering for September 2025 services. PO#648927 WA#1
Reference Agenda Item 3.C.3, for action taken.
Main Floodwater GLO 2015 - Budget 205
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50703 in the amount of $18,160.62 from B2Z Engineering for September 2025 services. PO#647408 WA#1
Reference Agenda Item 3.C.3, for action taken.
Main Floodwater GLO 2016 - Budget 206
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50704 in the amount of $6,027.58 from B2Z Engineering for September 2025 services. PO#647410 WA#1 (Audio Reference 03m:37s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 3.C.1,2,&3.
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 items 3.C.1,2,&3.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Region 15 LRGV Planning Group - Budget 545
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10149019 in the amount of $94,992.61 from Halff Associates for services through July 2025. PO#650251
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10151138 in the amount of $63,364.92 from Halff Associates for services through August 2025. PO#650251
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50711 in the amount of $6,559.65 from B2Z Engineering for September 2025 services. PO#648927 WA#1
Reference Agenda Item 3.C.3, for action taken.
Main Floodwater GLO 2015 - Budget 205
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50703 in the amount of $18,160.62 from B2Z Engineering for September 2025 services. PO#647408 WA#1
Reference Agenda Item 3.C.3, for action taken.
Main Floodwater GLO 2016 - Budget 206
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50704 in the amount of $6,027.58 from B2Z Engineering for September 2025 services. PO#647410 WA#1 (Audio Reference 03m:37s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 3.C.1,2,&3.
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 items 3.C.1,2,&3.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Region 15 LRGV Planning Group - Budget 545
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10149019 in the amount of $94,992.61 from Halff Associates for services through July 2025. PO#650251
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10151138 in the amount of $63,364.92 from Halff Associates for services through August 2025. PO#650251
Attachments:
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2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
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AI -101269
Delta Region Water Management - Budget 360
Payment approval of Invoice No. 10151549 in the amount of $38,003.64 from Halff Associates for August 2025 services. PO#637439 WA#3
Payment approval of Invoice No. 10151549 in the amount of $38,003.64 from Halff Associates for August 2025 services. PO#637439 WA#3
Attachments:
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2018 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -101270
East Mercedes - Budget 510
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 12412 in the amount of $2,500.00 from Quintanilla, Headley professional services. PO#651394
Mayberry & Glasscock - Budget 543
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 25105 in the amount of $6,000.00 from Javier Hinojosa Engineering for September 12 through September 30, 2025. PO#651333
M10N & Baseline - Budget 520
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50667 in the amount of $1,852.02 from B2Z Engineering for June 2025 services. PO#648169 WA#1
Reference Agenda Item 5.A.5, for action taken.
Southwest Weslaco Phase 3 - Budget 535
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50709 in the amount of $4,285.18 from B2Z Engineering for September 2025 services. PO#650062 WA#20
Reference Agenda Item 5.A.5, for action taken.
Anaquitas Phase 2 - Budget 508
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50710 in the amount of $2,260.67 from B2Z Engineering for September 2025 services. PO#650549 WA#21 (Audio Reference 03m:37s)
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. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 5.A.3,4,&5.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 12412 in the amount of $2,500.00 from Quintanilla, Headley professional services. PO#651394
Mayberry & Glasscock - Budget 543
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 25105 in the amount of $6,000.00 from Javier Hinojosa Engineering for September 12 through September 30, 2025. PO#651333
M10N & Baseline - Budget 520
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50667 in the amount of $1,852.02 from B2Z Engineering for June 2025 services. PO#648169 WA#1
Reference Agenda Item 5.A.5, for action taken.
Southwest Weslaco Phase 3 - Budget 535
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50709 in the amount of $4,285.18 from B2Z Engineering for September 2025 services. PO#650062 WA#20
Reference Agenda Item 5.A.5, for action taken.
Anaquitas Phase 2 - Budget 508
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50710 in the amount of $2,260.67 from B2Z Engineering for September 2025 services. PO#650549 WA#21 (Audio Reference 03m:37s)
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. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 5.A.3,4,&5.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
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2023 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -101271
Mission McAllen Drain Phase 2 - Budget 712
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50705 in the amount of $1,548.94 from B2Z Engineering for September 2025 services. PO#648592 WA#1
Reference Agenda Item 6.A.4, for action taken.
West Main Drain Phase 4 - Budget 714
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50706 in the amount of $917.89 from B2Z Engineering for September 2025 services. PO#648591 WA#1
Reference Agenda Item 6.A.4, for action taken.
PSJA Drain - Budget 716
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50712 in the amount of $4,044.10 from B2Z Engineering for September 2025 services. PO#650077 WA#19
Reference Agenda Item 6.A.4, for action taken.
Alamo Expressway Phase 2 - Budget 721
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50708 in the amount of $276.82 from B2Z Engineering for September 2025 services. PO#649959 WA#18 (Audio Reference 03m:37s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 6.A.1,2,3,&4.
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 items 6.A.1,2,3,&4.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
West Main Drain III Phase 5 - Budget 714
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 9124 in the amount of $56,000.00 from Leonel Garza & Associates for Appraisal services. PO#650741
Pharr McAllen Lateral - Budget 709
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 2025-164 in the amount of $2,992.29 from GDJ Engineering for September 2025 services. PO#648442 WA#1 (Audio Reference 04m:13s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner Everardo Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 6.A.6.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.A.6.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50705 in the amount of $1,548.94 from B2Z Engineering for September 2025 services. PO#648592 WA#1
Reference Agenda Item 6.A.4, for action taken.
West Main Drain Phase 4 - Budget 714
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50706 in the amount of $917.89 from B2Z Engineering for September 2025 services. PO#648591 WA#1
Reference Agenda Item 6.A.4, for action taken.
PSJA Drain - Budget 716
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50712 in the amount of $4,044.10 from B2Z Engineering for September 2025 services. PO#650077 WA#19
Reference Agenda Item 6.A.4, for action taken.
Alamo Expressway Phase 2 - Budget 721
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50708 in the amount of $276.82 from B2Z Engineering for September 2025 services. PO#649959 WA#18 (Audio Reference 03m:37s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 6.A.1,2,3,&4.
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 items 6.A.1,2,3,&4.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
West Main Drain III Phase 5 - Budget 714
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 9124 in the amount of $56,000.00 from Leonel Garza & Associates for Appraisal services. PO#650741
Pharr McAllen Lateral - Budget 709
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 2025-164 in the amount of $2,992.29 from GDJ Engineering for September 2025 services. PO#648442 WA#1 (Audio Reference 04m:13s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner Everardo Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 6.A.6.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.A.6.
Vote: 4 - 0 – Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
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 28th 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 28, 2025.
Signed this 18th day of November 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 28th 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 28, 2025.
Signed this 18th day of November 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