SPECIAL MEETING - JULY 7, 2026
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 7th day of July 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 BOARD OF DIRECTORS July 7, 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
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:03s)
Judge Richard F. Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:33 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call except Commissioner Cantu and Commissioner Torres who joined the meeting at a later time.
Judge Richard F. Cortez called the meeting to order at 9:33 A.M.
All members of the Board were present during the roll call except Commissioner Cantu and Commissioner Torres who joined the meeting at a later time.
2.
Prayer (Audio Reference 00m:17s)
Commissioner Torres joined the meeting at this time.
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin, offered the prayer.
Commissioner Torres joined the meeting at this time.
General Manager of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1, Raul Sesin, offered the prayer.
3.
Open Forum (Audio Reference 03m:11s)
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
There were no public participants for Open Forum.
4.
Approval of Consent Agenda (Audio Reference 03m:15s).
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:09s)
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 -103917
1. Approval to enter into Contribution-In-Aid-of-Construction Agreement For Electric Distribution Service with AEP Texas for the Panchitas Gate Structure and authorize General Manager to execute agreement and any subsequent forms.
2. Approval to issue payment upon receipt of invoice from AEP Texas. (Audio Reference 05m:28s)
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 6.A.1&2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
2. Approval to issue payment upon receipt of invoice from AEP Texas. (Audio Reference 05m:28s)
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 6.A.1&2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
B.
AI -103946
Willacy County Lateral G Drain
1. Approval of Contractor's Act of Assurance Resolution approving Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM as authorized representative for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1. for TWDB Willacy County Joint Flood Control Project.
2. Approval of Contractor's Act of Assurance that Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 will construct Willacy County Joint Flood Control Project in accordance with sound construction practice, all laws of the State of Texas, and the rules of the Texas Water Development Board. (Audio Reference 05m:52s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 6.B.1&2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval of Contractor's Act of Assurance Resolution approving Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM as authorized representative for Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1. for TWDB Willacy County Joint Flood Control Project.
2. Approval of Contractor's Act of Assurance that Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 will construct Willacy County Joint Flood Control Project in accordance with sound construction practice, all laws of the State of Texas, and the rules of the Texas Water Development Board. (Audio Reference 05m:52s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 6.B.1&2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
C.
AI -103935
Delta Region Water Management Project No. 21896
1. Approval of Agreement Execution Resolution authorizing Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM, as the designated representative of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and authority to sign the grant agreement and any other necessary documents that apply, including transfer of funds pertaining to the Texas Water Development Board Commitment No. G1002323.
2. Approval of Escrow Agreement with Texas Regional Bank to hold in escrow the funds from Texas Water Development Board Commitment No. G1002323 in the amount of $15,000,000.00. (Audio Reference 07m:12s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 6.C.1&2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval of Agreement Execution Resolution authorizing Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM, as the designated representative of the Hidalgo County Drainage District No. 1 and authority to sign the grant agreement and any other necessary documents that apply, including transfer of funds pertaining to the Texas Water Development Board Commitment No. G1002323.
2. Approval of Escrow Agreement with Texas Regional Bank to hold in escrow the funds from Texas Water Development Board Commitment No. G1002323 in the amount of $15,000,000.00. (Audio Reference 07m:12s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda items 6.C.1&2.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
D.
AI -103960
Mile 6 Outfall - Budget 336
Approval to issue payments on award from the Honorable Judge Fred Garza to (3) special commissioners, Rigoberto Villarreal, Law Office of Jorge Salinas, and Peter Lopez in the amount of $3,500.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause CCD-0968-D Demetrio Mar. (Audio Reference 07m:56s)
Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 6.D.
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.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval to issue payments on award from the Honorable Judge Fred Garza to (3) special commissioners, Rigoberto Villarreal, Law Office of Jorge Salinas, and Peter Lopez in the amount of $3,500.00 each pertaining to condemnation proceedings for Cause CCD-0968-D Demetrio Mar. (Audio Reference 07m:56s)
Commissioner Everardo "Ever" Villarreal abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Agenda Item 6.D.
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.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
E.
AI -103954
TDEM North Main Drain Phase 2 - Budget 204
Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $117,254.25 from Clore Equipment, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-063-10-25. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#652180 (Audio Reference 08m:46s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.E.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $117,254.25 from Clore Equipment, LLC pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-063-10-25. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#652180 (Audio Reference 08m:46s)
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 1, DAVID FUENTES, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 6.E.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
7.
2018 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -103955
Hidalgo Drain - Budget 513
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 11 in the amount of $58,593.06 from RDH Site & Concrete pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-034-08-06. Project Engineer SAMES Engineering PO#649905.
Phase 1 Flood Control Segment 21 Phase 1 - Budget 521
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $283,555.80 from Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-029-06-10. Project Engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering PO#651664.
Mayberry Glasscock Phase 1 - Budget 543
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $277,606.80 from Venser Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-050-11-10. Project Engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering PO#651828. (Audio Reference 09m:02s)
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 7.A.1-3.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 11 in the amount of $58,593.06 from RDH Site & Concrete pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-24-034-08-06. Project Engineer SAMES Engineering PO#649905.
Phase 1 Flood Control Segment 21 Phase 1 - Budget 521
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 5 in the amount of $283,555.80 from Gonzalez Engineering pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-029-06-10. Project Engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering PO#651664.
Mayberry Glasscock Phase 1 - Budget 543
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $277,606.80 from Venser Contractors pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-050-11-10. Project Engineer Javier Hinojosa Engineering PO#651828. (Audio Reference 09m:02s)
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 7.A.1-3.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Attachments:
8.
2023 Bond Referendum Projects:
A.
AI -103957
Alternate Rado Drain Phase 1 - Budget 711
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $165,812.00 from Blue Dot Site pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-014-08-05. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#651582
Mission McAllen Drain Phase 4 - Budget 712
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $133,980.47 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCD1-25-038-10-28. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley PO#651749
PD Lateral Extension 5 - Budget 715
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $126,944.59 from Synergy Development pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCD1-25-015-06-24. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#651274
PD Lateral Extension 3 -Budget 715
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $108,144.00 from Synergy Development pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-039-09-02. Project Engineer South Texas Infrastructure Group PO#651983 (Audio Reference 09m:44s)
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.1-4.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Approval of Application for Payment No. 2 in the amount of $165,812.00 from Blue Dot Site pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-014-08-05. Project Engineer HCDD1 Omar Anzaldua, Jr., PE, CFM PO#651582
Mission McAllen Drain Phase 4 - Budget 712
2. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $133,980.47 from E-Con Group pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCD1-25-038-10-28. Project Engineer Quintanilla Headley PO#651749
PD Lateral Extension 5 - Budget 715
3. Approval of Application for Payment No. 8 in the amount of $126,944.59 from Synergy Development pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCD1-25-015-06-24. Project Engineer Izaguirre Engineering Group PO#651274
PD Lateral Extension 3 -Budget 715
4. Approval of Application for Payment No. 4 in the amount of $108,144.00 from Synergy Development pertaining to Construction Contract C-HCDD1-25-039-09-02. Project Engineer South Texas Infrastructure Group PO#651983 (Audio Reference 09m:44s)
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.1-4.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
9.
Closed Session: (Audio Reference 10m:40s)
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 9:44 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 proceed into Closed Session.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
No action was taken on Agenda Items 9.A-C, as they were items discussed during Closed Session.
Reference Agenda Items 10.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 9:44 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 proceed into Closed Session.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
No action was taken on Agenda Items 9.A-C, as they were items discussed during Closed Session.
Reference Agenda Items 10.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)
10.
Open Session: (Audio Reference 11m:07s)
The Board returned from Closed Session at 10:00 A.M.
The Board returned from Closed Session at 10:00 A.M.
A.
Possible Action of Real Estate Acquisition (Audio Reference 11m:11s)
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. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 10.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioner Cantu joined the meeting at this time.
The Board proceeded to Agenda Item 11.
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. 1, DAVID FUENTES, the Board made a UNANIMOUS vote of approval on agenda item 10.A.
Vote: 4 - 0 - Unanimously
Commissioner Cantu joined the meeting at this time.
The Board proceeded to Agenda Item 11.
B.
Possible Action on Pending and/or Potential Litigation
No action was taken on Agenda Item 10.B.
No action was taken on Agenda Item 10.B.
C.
Possible Action on items discussed during Closed Session
No action was taken on Agenda Item 10.C.
No action was taken on Agenda Item 10.C.
11.
Adjourn (Audio Reference 11m:58s)
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 10:01 A.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: 5 - 0 - Unanimously
Judge Cortez adjourned the meeting with a vote of approval at 10:01 A.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: 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 7th day of July, 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 July 7, 2026.
Signed this 17th day of July 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 7th day of July, 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 July 7, 2026.
Signed this 17th day of July 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