SPECIAL MEETING - MAY 12, 2026
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 12th day of May 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 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 MAY 12, 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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:47s)
Mr. Sesin requested that Drainage District Consent Agenda Item 5.B. be pulled from consideration and that the balance of the agenda be approved.
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 Item 5.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Reference Consent Agenda Item 5.B, for action taken.
Mr. Sesin requested that Drainage District Consent Agenda Item 5.B. be pulled from consideration and that the balance of the agenda be approved.
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 Item 5.B.
Vote: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Reference Consent Agenda Item 5.B, for action taken.
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
2.
Intradept. (line item) transfers:
A.
AI -103383
1. Request approval of a budget transfer for the District's maintenance and operation department.
2. Request approval of a budget transfer for the District's administration department.
Attachments:
3.
General Operations:
A.
AI -103311
Approval of 1st Quarter 2026 Hidalgo County Drainage District No.1 's Investment Report.
Attachments:
B.
AI -103346
Requesting approval to exercise the District's sole option to renew/extend the contract for "HP Storm Drain Pipes & Related Items", with multiple vendors for an additional one (1) year, under the same terms, and conditions with an approved price adjustment as stated in the Contract, with extension date effective May 12, 2026, through May 11, 2027 (Subject to compliance with HB1295.)
| Vendor | Contract No. |
| ACT Pipe & Supply, Inc | C-HCDD1-25-022-05-13 |
| Core & Main LP | C-HCDD1-25-022A-05-13 |
C.
AI -103362
Palmview Lateral Extension Phase 1 & 2 GLO - Budget 210
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 1387 in the amount of $1,250.00 from S2 Engineering for February 20, 2026 services. PO#652047
Region 15 LRGV Planning Group - Budget 545
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 10160359 in the amount of $72,454.40 from Halff Associates for December 2025 services. PO#650251
Attachments:
4.
2018 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -103363
East Mercedes - Budget 510
Payment approval of Invoice No. 1389 in the amount of $2,500.00 from S2 Engineering for April 2026 services. PO#652113
Attachments:
5.
2023 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -103360
Ratification of the approved and fully executed Change Order No. 4, reflecting a decrease in the amount of ($39,991.50) for the project ''PSJA Drain (Expwy 83 to Earling Rd.) -2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 16'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-24-056-10-29, with Clore Equipment, 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:
B.
AI -103365
South Abram Lateral Drain - Budget 719
Payment approval of Invoice No. HCDD1-0468 in the amount of $4,000.00 from RGV Appraisal Service for April 9, 2026. PO#652161 (Audio Reference 03m:22s)
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 5.B.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.B.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
Mr. Sesin stated that Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 5.B.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 2, EDUARDO “EDDIE” CANTU, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 5.B.
Vote: 4 - 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 12th day of May, 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 May 12, 2026.
Signed this 21st day of May 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 12th day of May, 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 May 12, 2026.
Signed this 21st day of May 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