SPECIAL MEETING - JULY 21, 2026
BE IT REMEMBERED, that on this 21st 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 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 - CONSENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS July 21, 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being discussed separately unless requested by a Board Member, in which event the item or items will immediately be withdrawn for individual consideration in its normal sequence after the items not requiring separate discussion have been acted upon.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:03s)
County Executive Officer, Mr. Valde Guerra, requested that Agenda Items 5.A, 6.B.1-6, and 7.A be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board unanimously approved the balance of the Consent Agenda, excluding Agenda Items 5.A, 6.B.1-6, and 7.A, which were pulled for separate consideration.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Reference Consent Agenda Items 5.A, 6.B.1-6, and 7.A, for action taken.
County Executive Officer, Mr. Valde Guerra, requested that Agenda Items 5.A, 6.B.1-6, and 7.A be pulled from the Consent Agenda for separate consideration.
On motion by COMMISSIONER PCT. 3, EVERARDO “EVER” VILLARREAL, seconded by COMMISSIONER PCT. 4, ELLIE TORRES, the Board unanimously approved the balance of the Consent Agenda, excluding Agenda Items 5.A, 6.B.1-6, and 7.A, which were pulled for separate consideration.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Reference Consent Agenda Items 5.A, 6.B.1-6, and 7.A, for action taken.
1.
Approval of check register and payment of claims and bills - County Treasurer
2.
Approval of Permits:
A.
AI -104082
Utility Permit
Gura Living Communities, LLC and Ginther Construction propose to install one (1) 8-inch PVC sanitary sewer line located east of The Tree House Subdivision (Property ID 281076), crossing HCDD1's Rado Alternate Drain (UID 1008).
Gura Living Communities, LLC and Ginther Construction propose to install one (1) 8-inch PVC sanitary sewer line located east of The Tree House Subdivision (Property ID 281076), crossing HCDD1's Rado Alternate Drain (UID 1008).
Attachments:
3.
2006 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -104085
Mile 6 Outfalls - Budget 336
Payment approval of Invoice No. 11330473 in the amount of $897.00 from L&G for June 2026 services. PO#646916 WA#1
Payment approval of Invoice No. 11330473 in the amount of $897.00 from L&G for June 2026 services. PO#646916 WA#1
Attachments:
4.
2012 Bond Referendum - 2013 Bond Series:
A.
AI -104086
Delta Region Water Management - Budget 360
Payment approval of Invoice No. 10165683 in the amount of $87,006.64 from Halff Associates for April 2026 services. PO#637439 WA#3
Payment approval of Invoice No. 10165683 in the amount of $87,006.64 from Halff Associates for April 2026 services. PO#637439 WA#3
Attachments:
5.
2018 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -104087
Mayberry to Glasscock Phase I - Budget 543
Payment approval of Invoice No. 50793 in the amount of $21,253.62 from B2Z Engineering for June 2026 services. PO#651740 (Audio Reference 02m:26s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 5.A.
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 5.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
Payment approval of Invoice No. 50793 in the amount of $21,253.62 from B2Z Engineering for June 2026 services. PO#651740 (Audio Reference 02m:26s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 5.A.
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 5.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
6.
2023 Bond Referendum:
A.
AI -104081
Ratification of approved and fully executed Change Order No.1, reflecting an increase in the amount of $2,750.00 for the project ''Mission-McAllen Drain Phase IV - 2023 Bond Referendum Project No. 12'', Contract No. C-HCDD1-25-038-10-28, with Econ Group, LLC, as recommended by Project Engineer, Quintanilla Headley & Associates, Inc and approved by District General Manager, Raul E. Sesin, PE, CFM
Attachments:
B.
AI -104088
Alternate Rado Drain - Budget 711
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50792 in the amount of $6,988.78 from B2Z Engineering for June 2026 services. PO#651661
Alamo Expressway Drain Phase 2 - Budget 721
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50790 in the amount of $656.05 from B2Z Engineering for June 2026 services. PO#649959 WA#18
San Juan Lateral Phase III - Budget 725
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50761 in the amount of $19,234.98 from B2Z Engineering for February 2026 services. PO#6519911 WA1
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50769 in the amount of $9,617.47 from B2Z Engineering for March 2026 services. PO#6519911 WA1
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 507778 in the amount of $22,841.53 from B2Z Engineering for April 2026 services. PO#6519911 WA1
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 507796 in the amount of $71,049.17 from B2Z Engineering for June 2026 services. PO#6519911 WA1 (Audio Reference 02m:26s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 6.B.1-6.
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 6.B.1-6.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
1. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50792 in the amount of $6,988.78 from B2Z Engineering for June 2026 services. PO#651661
Alamo Expressway Drain Phase 2 - Budget 721
2. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50790 in the amount of $656.05 from B2Z Engineering for June 2026 services. PO#649959 WA#18
San Juan Lateral Phase III - Budget 725
3. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50761 in the amount of $19,234.98 from B2Z Engineering for February 2026 services. PO#6519911 WA1
4. Payment approval of Invoice No. 50769 in the amount of $9,617.47 from B2Z Engineering for March 2026 services. PO#6519911 WA1
5. Payment approval of Invoice No. 507778 in the amount of $22,841.53 from B2Z Engineering for April 2026 services. PO#6519911 WA1
6. Payment approval of Invoice No. 507796 in the amount of $71,049.17 from B2Z Engineering for June 2026 services. PO#6519911 WA1 (Audio Reference 02m:26s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Items 6.B.1-6.
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 6.B.1-6.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
7.
General Fund:
A.
AI -104084
TDEM North Main Drain - Budget 204
Payment approval of Invoice No. 50795 in the amount of $10,714.71 from B2Z Engineering for June 2026 services. PO#652310 WA#29 (Audio Reference 02m:26s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 7.A.
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 7.A.
Vote: 3 - 0 - Unanimously
The Board proceeded to the regular Drainage District Agenda - Item 5.
Payment approval of Invoice No. 50795 in the amount of $10,714.71 from B2Z Engineering for June 2026 services. PO#652310 WA#29 (Audio Reference 02m:26s)
Mr. Valde Guerra stated that Commissioner David Fuentes abstained from any discussion and/or action regarding Consent Agenda Item 7.A.
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 7.A.
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 21st 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 21, 2026.
Signed this 27th 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 21st 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 21, 2026.
Signed this 27th 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