SPECIAL MEETING - MARCH 17, 2026
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 17th day of March A.D., 2026, 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 ELLIE TORRES |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 1 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 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 MARCH 17, 2026 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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:22s)
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin, requested to remove items 4.A; 4.B.3-4; and 5.D from the Consent Agenda.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote to approve the Drainage District - Consent Agenda with the removal of Consent Agenda Items 4.A; 4.B.3-4; and 5.D.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Reference Agenda Items 4.A; 4.B.3-4; and 5.D, for action taken.
Commissioner Ellie Torres joined the meeting at this time.
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
2.
Approval of Permits:
A.
AI -102726
Utility Permit
Texas Gas Service and Sharp Construction & Maintenance LLC propose to install a 4-inch PE gas line (45 PSI) originating near the intersection of 23rd Street and US Highway 83 and terminating at 2121 US Highway 83 in Peñitas, Texas. The proposed installation will cross HCDD1’s Peñitas Drain.
Texas Gas Service and Sharp Construction & Maintenance LLC propose to install a 4-inch PE gas line (45 PSI) originating near the intersection of 23rd Street and US Highway 83 and terminating at 2121 US Highway 83 in Peñitas, Texas. The proposed installation will cross HCDD1’s Peñitas Drain.
Attachments:
3.
General Operations:
A.
AI -102728
Approval of the 2025 Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 4th Quarter Investment Report.
Attachments:
B.
AI -102757
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No.1 for the Professional Archaeological Service Agreement, C-HCDD1-25-044-06-24, to provide additional scope of services and compensation for a total of $5,000.00, with Terracon Consultants, Inc., for the ''Progreso Drainage Improvements Project'' (E-022-021) Subject to final legal review and compliance with HB-1295.
Attachments:
4.
2018 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -102751
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No.1, reflecting 144 additional days for the project ''Montecristo and Conway Drain Phase III - 2018 Bond Project No. 27'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-25-021-05-29, with Gonzalez Engineering & Management, LLC., as recommended by Project Engineer, B2Z Engineering LLC and approved by District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM. (Audio Reference 02m:50s)
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 4.A.
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 4.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 4.A.
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 4.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -102762
Mid Valley Airport - Budget 519
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 38605 in the amount of $450.00 from Valley Land Title for March 4, 2026 services. PO#652046
Monte Cristo & Conway - Budget 527
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 12499 in the amount of $5,000.00 from Quintanilla Headley & Associates for services. PO#651956
Southwest Weslaco Phase 3 - Budget 535
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50720 Rev in the amount of $8,944.72 from B2Z Engineering for October 2025 services. PO#650062 WA#20
Reference Agenda Item 4.B.4, for action taken.
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50734 in the amount of $5,906.89 from B2Z Engineering for November 2025 services. PO#650062 WA#20 (Audio Reference 02m:50s)
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 4.B.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 4.B.3-4.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 9318 in the amount of $2,000.00 from Garza & Associates for February 20, 2026 services. PO#651687
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 38605 in the amount of $450.00 from Valley Land Title for March 4, 2026 services. PO#652046
Monte Cristo & Conway - Budget 527
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 12499 in the amount of $5,000.00 from Quintanilla Headley & Associates for services. PO#651956
Southwest Weslaco Phase 3 - Budget 535
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50720 Rev in the amount of $8,944.72 from B2Z Engineering for October 2025 services. PO#650062 WA#20
Reference Agenda Item 4.B.4, for action taken.
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50734 in the amount of $5,906.89 from B2Z Engineering for November 2025 services. PO#650062 WA#20 (Audio Reference 02m:50s)
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 4.B.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 4.B.3-4.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 9318 in the amount of $2,000.00 from Garza & Associates for February 20, 2026 services. PO#651687
Attachments:
5.
2023 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -102743
Requesting approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Work Authorization No. 1 of the Professional Engineering Service Agreement, to provide additional scope of services, includes field survey and parcel plats in the total amount of $17,150.00, with SAMES, Inc., for the project: "West Main Drain III Extension Phase 2 -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 14", Contract, C-HCDD1-23-072-10-31 (subject to final legal review and compliance with HB1295).
Attachments:
B.
AI -102718
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No.1, reflecting an increase in the amount of $17,612.00 and an additional 181 construction calendar days for the project ''West Main Drain III Phase 1 -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 14'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-061-12-17, with Econ Group, 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:
C.
AI -102741
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No.1, reflecting 90 additional days for the project ''Panchitas Outfall Structure - 2023 Bond Project No. 6'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-037-09-30, with Synergy Development & Construction, 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:
D.
AI -102763
La Villa Edcouch Elsa Phase 2 - Budget 708
Payment approval of Invoice No. 50749 in the amount of $3,220.64 from B2Z Engineering for January 2026 services. PO#651650 WA#24 (Audio Reference 02m:50s)
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 5.D.
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 5.D.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
Payment approval of Invoice No. 50749 in the amount of $3,220.64 from B2Z Engineering for January 2026 services. PO#651650 WA#24 (Audio Reference 02m:50s)
Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 5.D.
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 5.D.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
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 17th day of March, 2026
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 March 17, 2026.
Signed this 23rd day of March 2026
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 17th day of March, 2026
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 March 17, 2026.
Signed this 23rd day of March 2026
ATTEST:
ARTURO GUAJARDO, JR.
County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk
Of the Commissioners Court of
Hidalgo County
By: ____________________________
(Seal) Daniela E. Zedillo-Hinojosa, Deputy