SPECIAL MEETING - NOVEMBER 25, 2025
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 25th 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 EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL HONORABLE ELLIE TORRES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE 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 25, 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:
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:19s)
Judge Richard F. Cortez called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
All Board members were present at roll call, with the exception of Commissioner Fuentes and Commissioner Cantu.
Commissioner Fuentes and Commissioner Cantu were absent from this meeting.
Judge Richard F. Cortez called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
All Board members were present at roll call, with the exception of Commissioner Fuentes and Commissioner Cantu.
Commissioner Fuentes and Commissioner Cantu were absent from 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:26s)
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda
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 04m:38s)
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin, provided an update on pending construction and HCDD1 projects.
Judge Cortez asked Mr. Sesin for an update on the number of projects completed and the number still pending. Mr. Sesin responded that he would provide those details after the meeting. He also emphasized that, in addition to the bond projects, many other projects are being completed that are not bond-related. Mr. Sesin noted the importance of informing the public about the scale of the projects underway and the significance of the funding secured by the Drainage District Board of Directors, as well as the funds utilized from ARPA.
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin, provided an update on pending construction and HCDD1 projects.
Judge Cortez asked Mr. Sesin for an update on the number of projects completed and the number still pending. Mr. Sesin responded that he would provide those details after the meeting. He also emphasized that, in addition to the bond projects, many other projects are being completed that are not bond-related. Mr. Sesin noted the importance of informing the public about the scale of the projects underway and the significance of the funding secured by the Drainage District Board of Directors, as well as the funds utilized from ARPA.
6.
General Operations:
A.
AI -101613
Requesting approval of Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1's revised Identification Badge Policy (pending final legal review). (Audio Reference 06m:50s)
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.A., pending final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 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.A., pending final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -101614
Requesting approval and implementation of Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1's Global Positioning System - (GPS) / Dash Camera Policy (pending final legal review). (Audio Reference 07m:07s)
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., pending final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 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., pending final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -101581
Requesting approval for an Interlocal Agreement with the Hidalgo County Regional Mobility Authority (HCRMA) as it relates to the SH365 project, subject to final legal review. (Audio Reference 07m:35s)
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.C., subject to final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 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.C., subject to final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
D.
AI -101569
Requesting acceptance and approval of the Donation Deed from Santa Cruz Properties, LTD, pertaining to a 29.12-acre tract situated in Hidalgo County, Texas, and being a portion of Share “A” of Original Share No. 5 of the Las Mestenas Grant. (Audio Reference 07m:54s)
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.D.
Vote: 3 - 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.D.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
E.
AI -101570
Requesting approval of Work Authorization No. 2 to provide Construction Materials Testing Services (CMT) for the project "Mission-McAllen Drain Ph IV -2023 Bond Referendum Project 12'', through the awarded On-Call Professional Construction Materials Testing Services Contract (C-HCDD1-23-040-07-25), for the total amount of $36,390.20 as submitted by Raba Kistner, Inc. (Subject to final legal review). (Audio Reference 08m:51s)
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.E., subject to final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 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.E., subject to final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -101600
Southwest Weslaco Phase 3 - Budget 535
Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $125,135.66 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 09m:19s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 7.A.
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 7.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $125,135.66 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 09m:19s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 7.A.
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 7.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -101601
South Main Drain Phase 1 - Budget 703
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 18 in the amount of $318,601.15 from RG Enterprises dba G&G Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-053-10-31 South Main Drain Phase 1. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#648721
Reference Agenda Item 8.A.7, for action taken.
South Main Drain Phase 2 - Budget 703
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 15 in the amount of $115,687.53 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-007-03-19 South Main Drain Phase 2. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#649085
Reference Agenda Item 8.A.7, for action taken.
Pharr McAllen West - Budget 709
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $125,933.84 from Construx Enterprises pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-013-04-15 Pharr McAllen West. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#650877
Reference Agenda Item 8.A.7, for action taken.
West Main Drain 3 Phase 1 - Budget 714
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $145,817.85 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-061-12-17 West Main Drain 3 Phase 1. Project Engineer L&G PO#650460
Reference Agenda Item 8.A.7, for action taken.
PD Lateral Extension 5 - Budget 715
5. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $140,940.00 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-015-06-24 PD Lateral Extension 5. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#651274
Reference Agenda Item 8.A.7, for action taken.
6. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $42,686.10 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-015-06-24 PD Lateral Extension 5. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#651274
Reference Agenda Item 8.A.7, for action taken.
PSJA Drain - Budget 716
7. Approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $75,877.26 from Clore Equipment LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-056-10-29 PSJA Drain. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#650112 (Audio Reference 09m:50s)
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 items 8.A.1-7.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 18 in the amount of $318,601.15 from RG Enterprises dba G&G Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-23-053-10-31 South Main Drain Phase 1. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#648721
Reference Agenda Item 8.A.7, for action taken.
South Main Drain Phase 2 - Budget 703
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 15 in the amount of $115,687.53 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-007-03-19 South Main Drain Phase 2. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#649085
Reference Agenda Item 8.A.7, for action taken.
Pharr McAllen West - Budget 709
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 3 in the amount of $125,933.84 from Construx Enterprises pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-013-04-15 Pharr McAllen West. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#650877
Reference Agenda Item 8.A.7, for action taken.
West Main Drain 3 Phase 1 - Budget 714
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 6 in the amount of $145,817.85 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-061-12-17 West Main Drain 3 Phase 1. Project Engineer L&G PO#650460
Reference Agenda Item 8.A.7, for action taken.
PD Lateral Extension 5 - Budget 715
5. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $140,940.00 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-015-06-24 PD Lateral Extension 5. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#651274
Reference Agenda Item 8.A.7, for action taken.
6. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $42,686.10 from Synergy Development & Construction pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-015-06-24 PD Lateral Extension 5. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#651274
Reference Agenda Item 8.A.7, for action taken.
PSJA Drain - Budget 716
7. Approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $75,877.26 from Clore Equipment LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-056-10-29 PSJA Drain. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#650112 (Audio Reference 09m:50s)
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 items 8.A.1-7.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
9.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
A.
AI -101559
Requesting approval of the closing documents for Parcel 20, related to the Inspiration Road Project, and authorization for the Chairman of the Board to execute the documents, subject to final legal review. (Audio Reference 11m:41s)
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 9.A., subject to final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 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 9.A., subject to final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
10.
Closed Session: (Audio Reference 11m:56s)
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 proceeded into Closed Session with a vote of approval at 1:42 p.m.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to proceed into Closed Session.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
No action was taken on Agenda Item 10.A-C., as they were items discussed in Closed Session.
Reference Agenda Items 11.A-C., for action taken.
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 proceeded into Closed Session with a vote of approval at 1:42 p.m.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to proceed into Closed Session.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
No action was taken on Agenda Item 10.A-C., as they were items discussed in Closed Session.
Reference Agenda Items 11.A-C., for action taken.
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)
11.
Open Session: (Audio Reference 12m:31s)
The Board returned from Closed Session at approximately 1:57 P.M.
The Board returned from Closed Session at approximately 1:57 P.M.
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition (Audio Reference 12m:35s)
Legal Counsel, Ivan Perez, recommended a motion to authorize Raul Sesin to proceed as discussed in Closed Session.
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 11.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Agenda Item 12.
Legal Counsel, Ivan Perez, recommended a motion to authorize Raul Sesin to proceed as discussed in Closed Session.
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 11.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to Agenda Item 12.
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
No action was taken on Agenda Item 11.B.
No action was taken on Agenda Item 11.B.
C.
Possible Action on items discussed during Closed Session
No action was taken on Agenda Item 11.C.
No action was taken on Agenda Item 11.C.
12.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 12m:52s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 1:57 p.m.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 1:57 p.m.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval to adjourn the meeting.
Vote: 3 - 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 25th 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 25, 2025.
Signed this 4th day of December 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 25th 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 25, 2025.
Signed this 4th day of December 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