SPECIAL MEETING - NOVEMBER 10, 2025
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 10th day of November 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 NOVEMBER 10, 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 9:32 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call.
Judge Richard F. Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:32 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference 00m:20s)
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:45s)
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval for the Drainage District - Consent Agenda.
See Drainage District - Consent Agenda for the action taken.
The Board proceeded with a vote of approval for 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 04m:28s)
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin, provided an update on pending construction and HCDD1 projects.
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin, provided an update on pending construction and HCDD1 projects.
6.
General Operations:
A.
AI -101457
Requesting approval of Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 - 2026 Holiday Schedule. (Audio Reference 05m:30s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -101456
Requesting approval of Resolution for Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Staff Training Session and Luncheon. (Audio Reference 06m:29s)
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 6.B.
Vote: 5 - 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 6.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -101344
A: Requesting approval of the following Capital Projects funds available budget balances as needed for construction and work authorizations related to projects from the District's bond referendums.
1. Fund 130 - District Projects $ 3,179,108.14
2. Fund 132 - 2008 Bond Series $ 781,050.63
3. Fund 133 - 2013 Bond Series $ 7,104,766.60
4. Fund 134 - 2019 Bond Series $ 7,070,938.83
5. Fund 135 - 2021 Taxable Bond Series $ 19,366,224.18
6. Fund 136 - 2021 Bond Series $ 1,785,159.26
7. Fund 137 - 2021A Taxable Bond Series $ 45,578,747 .65
8. Fund 173 - 2023 Bond Series $ 42,404,988.16
(Audio Reference 06m:57s)
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.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Fund 130 - District Projects $ 3,179,108.14
2. Fund 132 - 2008 Bond Series $ 781,050.63
3. Fund 133 - 2013 Bond Series $ 7,104,766.60
4. Fund 134 - 2019 Bond Series $ 7,070,938.83
5. Fund 135 - 2021 Taxable Bond Series $ 19,366,224.18
6. Fund 136 - 2021 Bond Series $ 1,785,159.26
7. Fund 137 - 2021A Taxable Bond Series $ 45,578,747 .65
8. Fund 173 - 2023 Bond Series $ 42,404,988.16
(Audio Reference 06m:57s)
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.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
D.
AI -101444
1. Requesting approval to accept the bids and award a Construction Contract to the lowest and most responsive bidder, Venser Contractors, LLC, in the amount of $1,618,050.00 for the project ''Mayberry Rd to Glasscock Rd Drainage Improvements Phase I'', RFB No. HCDD1-25-050-08-13-ESZ as recommended by Project Engineer, Javier Hinojosa Engineering, LLC (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295). (Audio Reference 08m:05s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.D.1., subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Pursuant to 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 08m:45s)
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.D.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.D.1., subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Pursuant to 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 08m:45s)
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.D.2.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -101438
Raymondville Drain - Budget 010
Payment approval of Invoice No. 13-14 2025 RD in the amount of $158,781.01 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Raymondville Drain work during Pay Periods 13 and 14, 2025. (Audio Reference 09m:02s)
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 7.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Payment approval of Invoice No. 13-14 2025 RD in the amount of $158,781.01 from Hidalgo County Precinct 4 for Raymondville Drain work during Pay Periods 13 and 14, 2025. (Audio Reference 09m:02s)
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 7.A.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -101342
A. Requesting approval of a Budget amendment in Capital Project Fund 174 -2025 Bond Series recognizing bond proceeds, issuance cost, and premium in the amount of $17,655,049.91
B. Requesting approval of a Budget amendment in Capital Project Fund 175 -2025 Taxable Bond Series, recognizing bond proceeds and issuance cost in the amount of $ 27,880,000. (Audio Reference 09m:20s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 8.A.A&B.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
B. Requesting approval of a Budget amendment in Capital Project Fund 175 -2025 Taxable Bond Series, recognizing bond proceeds and issuance cost in the amount of $ 27,880,000. (Audio Reference 09m:20s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 8.A.A&B.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -101333
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 24 to provide Construction Materials Testing and Construction Management & Inspection Services for a total of $102,007.44 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC for “La Villa/Edcouch/Elsa Phase II -IBWC Structure 603AL” 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 8.2. Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-036-07-25. (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295.) (Audio Reference 09m:56s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 8.B.
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.B., subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 8.B.
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.B., subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -101334
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 25 to provide Construction Materials Testing and Construction Management & Inspection Services for a total of $51,722.21 as submitted by B2Z Engineering, LLC for “Alternate Rado Drain Phase I” 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 11. Contract No. C-HCDD1-23-036-07-25. (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295.) (Audio Reference 10m:38s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 8.C.
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.C., subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 8.C.
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.C., subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
D.
AI -101463
Requesting approval of Change Order No.2, reflecting an increase in the amount of $91,080.00 and 60 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 Group LLC. (Audio Reference 11m:14s)
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.D.
Vote: 5 - 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.D.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
E.
AI -101437
Mission McAllen Drain - Budget 530
Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $140,085.00 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-057-10-23 Mission McAllen Drain. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#650255 (Audio Reference 11m:42s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 8.E.
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.E.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of Application for Payment No. 7 in the amount of $140,085.00 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-057-10-23 Mission McAllen Drain. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#650255 (Audio Reference 11m:42s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 8.E.
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.E.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
9.
Closed Session: (Audio Reference 12m:15s)
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 11.
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 11.
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)
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)
10.
Open Session:
The Board did not enter into Open Session.
The Board did not enter into Open Session.
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
C.
Possible Action on items discussed during Closed Session
11.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 12m:18s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 9:45 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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 9:45 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: 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 10th day of November, 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 November 10, 2025.
Signed this 12th 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 10th day of November, 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 November 10, 2025.
Signed this 12th 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