SPECIAL MEETING - MARCH 31, 2026
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 31st 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 EDUARDO "EDDIE" CANTU HONORABLE EVERARDO "EVER" VILLARREAL |
HIDALGO COUNTY JUDGE COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 2 COMMISSIONER, PRECINCT NO. 3 |
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 MARCH 31, 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:
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 9:35 A.M.
All members of the Board were present at roll call, with the exception of Commissioner David Fuentes and Commissioner Ellie Torres.
Commissioner Fuentes and Commissioner Torres were absent from this meeting.
Judge Richard F. Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:35 A.M.
All members of the Board were present at roll call, with the exception of Commissioner David Fuentes and Commissioner Ellie Torres.
Commissioner Fuentes and Commissioner Torres were absent from this meeting.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference 00m:14s)
Assistant General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Omar Anzaldua, offered the prayer.
Assistant General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Omar Anzaldua, offered the prayer.
3.
Open Forum (Audio Reference 00m:54s)
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 00m:58s)
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 02m:02s)
Assistant General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Omar Anzaldua, provided an update on pending construction and HCDD1 projects.
Assistant General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Omar Anzaldua, provided an update on pending construction and HCDD1 projects.
6.
General Operations:
A.
AI -102976
Requesting approval of Inter Local Agreement between Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 and the City of Alamo as it relates to the City of Alamo Hike and Park Trail Project. (Pending final legal review). (Audio Reference 03m:18s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, 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. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.A., pending final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
B.
AI -102946
Consideration and approval of a Hold Harmless Agreement between the District and Octavio Diaz for the Main Floodwater Channel ribbon-cutting event; and authorization for General Manager Raul E. Sesin to sign all related documents. Subject to final legal review (Audio Reference 03m:42s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.B., subject to final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.B., subject to final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -102942
Hidalgo Drain Precinct 2 Bike & Hike- Budget 513
Approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $91,156.62 from RDH Site & Concrete pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-034-08-06 Hidalgo Drain Precinct 2 Bike & Hike. Project Engineer SAMES Engineering PO#649905 (Audio Reference 04m:03s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 7.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of Application for Payment No. 10 in the amount of $91,156.62 from RDH Site & Concrete pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-034-08-06 Hidalgo Drain Precinct 2 Bike & Hike. Project Engineer SAMES Engineering PO#649905 (Audio Reference 04m:03s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, 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 -102943
Mission McAllen Drain Phase 5 - Budget 712
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $229,414.93 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-038-10-28 Mission McAllen Drain Phase 5. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley & Associates PO#651749
Mission McAllen Lateral Channel Phase II - Budget 712
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 11 in the amount of $69,052.50 from Synergy Development pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-057-10-23 Mission McAllen Lateral Phase 2. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#650255
West Main Drain 3 Phase 3 Budget 714
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $78,752.15 from Renoworks pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-059-11-13 West Main Drain 3 Phase 3. Project Engineer Javier Hinojosa PO#650336
PD Lateral Extension 3 - Budget 715
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $228,450.60 from Synergy Development pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-039-09-02 PD Lateral Extension 3. Project Engineer South Texas Infrastructure Group PO#651983 (Audio Reference 04m:35s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 8.A.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 8.A.1-4.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $229,414.93 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-038-10-28 Mission McAllen Drain Phase 5. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley & Associates PO#651749
Mission McAllen Lateral Channel Phase II - Budget 712
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 11 in the amount of $69,052.50 from Synergy Development pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-057-10-23 Mission McAllen Lateral Phase 2. Project Engineer B2Z Engineering PO#650255
West Main Drain 3 Phase 3 Budget 714
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $78,752.15 from Renoworks pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-059-11-13 West Main Drain 3 Phase 3. Project Engineer Javier Hinojosa PO#650336
PD Lateral Extension 3 - Budget 715
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 1 in the amount of $228,450.60 from Synergy Development pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-039-09-02 PD Lateral Extension 3. Project Engineer South Texas Infrastructure Group PO#651983 (Audio Reference 04m:35s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 8.A.2.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 8.A.1-4.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -102930
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 8-7, related to the 2023 Bond Project # 8- Ditch 1.9, 2, 4A La Villa Edcouch Elsa (Delta Flood Mitigation) Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. (Audio Reference 06m:52s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.B., pending final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 8.B., pending final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
9.
Human Resources:
A.
AI -102977
Requesting approval of Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 Mobile Equipment Usage Policy. (Audio Reference 07m:20s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 9.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 9.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -102978
Requesting approval of Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 BioMetric Electronic Clock Policy. (Audio Reference 07m:35s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 9.B.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 9.B.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
10.
Right of Way Acquisitions:
A.
AI -102931
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel 4, related to the J-01 Benito Ramirez & Cesar Chavez Project and authority for the Chairman of the Board to execute documents, pending final legal review. (Audio Reference 07m:48s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 10.A., pending final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 10.A., pending final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -102949
Requesting approval of closing documents for Parcel RDF 1, as it relates to the GLO South Mercedes Lateral Improvements Project, and authorization for the Chairman of the Board to execute the documents, subject to final legal review. (Audio Reference 08m:07s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 10.B., subject to final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 10.B., subject to final legal review.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
11.
Closed Session: (Audio Reference 08m:26s)
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 13.
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 13.
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)
12.
Open Session:
No action was taken on Agenda Items 12.A-C., as the Board did not enter into Open Session.
No action was taken on Agenda Items 12.A-C., as 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
13.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 08m:30s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 9:44 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, 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 9:44 A.M.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, 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 31st 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 31, 2026.
Signed this 21st day of April 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 31st 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 31, 2026.
Signed this 21st day of April 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