THE STATE OF TEXAS S CITY OF BROWNSVILLE S COUNTY OF CAMERON $  MINUTES ofa) Regular Meeting ofthe City Commission ofthe City of] Brownsville, Texas, held on Tuesday, May 05, 2020, at 5:00 P.M., with the following members present via Webex ttps/brownsvile. webex.combrownvilleiphy/MTID-m226mabie10,741e292e88Pb5deh  Teleconference Meeting by logging on at: Meeting Number: 960606883  JUAN "TREY" MENDEZI III JOHN F. COWEN,JR. ROSE GOWEN NURITH GALONSKY PIZANA JESSICA TETREAU BEN NEECE NOEL BERNAL HELEN RAMIREZ BRYANT WALKER RENE DE COSS GRISELDA ROSAS ABSENT  Mayor COMMISSIONERS AtLarge "A" At-Large "B" District1 District 2 District 4 CITY MANAGER DEPUTY CITY MANAGER ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER CITY ATTORNEY INTERIM CITY SECRETARY JOEL MUNGUIA-1 District3 ELIZABETH WALKER -= Assistant City Manager  CALLTO ORDER a) Roll Call  A quorum being present, Ms. Griselda Rosas, Interim City Secretary, read the call to order to consider the matters as posted and filed for the record in The Office of the City  Secretary on May 1, 2020.  b) Invocation  Pastor Angel Gutierrez led the invocation.  PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD  No one signed up for the Public Comment Period  WORK SESSIONS  A) Discussion regarding the City of Brownsville response to the urgent public necessity concerning COVID-19, otherwise known as Coronavirus, including but a. Continuity Plan Update: City staffing, facilities and services, including  not limited to:  actions and continuity of such operations;  Minutes May 05, 2020- - Page 1of11    b. Financial Update: Emergency Procurement; and C. Drive-thru collections/testing site update  Dr. Arturo Rodriguez, Public Health Director and Ms. Michelle Jones, Epidemiologist briefly updated the Commission ofCOVID-19, as ofMay 2,2020, by  noting the following:  1,712 tests administered, 1,900 did not meet criteria, 52% were: insured and 48% were uninsured, 102 positive and 1,581 negative results with 32 pending total. No deaths have been reported, and the majority have been City has implemented BOOTS ON THE GROUND OPERATION, which consists of informing the population door-to-door currently concentration They have had two food bank events reaching SO far a total of 9,774 house hold members while promoting the Census, with another event this coming Mayor Mendez expressed concern about misinformation on the Case by Category Age Group chart and would like it to be renamed as Risk by Category Age Group in Commissioner, Rose Gowen agreed with the Mayor on this change. Commissioner Jessica Tetreau was grateful to the Health Dept. for all the amazing work effort they are doing with the public and was interested in knowing how we Dr. Arturo Rodriguez did informed that at this moment we are not comparing ourselves to other communities in the Rio Grande Valley, but would look into this information for future meetings. Dr. Arturo Rodriguez has been in contact with Dr. McCormick, our Infectious disease expert and have recently expanded the criteria to include other symptoms in order to provide better testing to the population, this in Mayor Mendez emphasized a concern on updating our citizens with an accurate number of the total infected, by informing them that wel have only tested about 1% of the population, the number would represent only the people that tested and not the city Dr. Arturo Rodriguez suggest putting out a statement on the city website informing Deputy City Manager, Helen Ramirez, updated us on the fines as stated on Executive Order from the State of Texas GA18 section 418.713. Ms. Ramirez noted that "Shop Local" signage has be placed throughout the downtown area, facilitating parking for pick up; and working with the Health Dept. in educating the population on best practices; working with other entities BCIC & UTRGV and reinventing some of Lupe Granado, Finance Director, briefly updated the Commission on the COVID- 19 expense report; $5,515,580.00 is the total expenditure to date with FEMA possibly reimbursing us 75% ($4,136,685). Police and Fire are incurring the majority of the  "Link to Previous Case". in the Southmost area.  Friday May 8, 2020 at 10am.  order to avoid any misleads to the public.  compare with other Texas communities inj preventing the spread.  respond to Commissioner John F. Cowen's concern.  as a whole.  them ofthis to avoid any misleads.  our business.  Minutes May 05, 2020- - Page 2 of11    expenses due to overtime. Mr. Granado noted since the declaration had been lifted as of April 30, 2020, a decrease in expenses would reflect on the next report. Odee Leal, Director of] Emergency Management, informed the Commission oft the  possible funding sources as follow:  New American Economy Grant (will produce economical demographic Assistance to firefighters Grant this is a supplemental COVID19 grant (go towards personal protection equipment for our firefighters), Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Fund, a federal allocation of $110,433.00 from BGA (for first responder technology and any remaining Local COG LRGVDC allocation of the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Fund is due by June 15, 2020 various departments are working on this, total available funding for thel RGVis1.31 million, we don't have an exact allocation to the city as of yet, the Grants Department is coordinating with various departments to get that done. RDR FEMA Grant (for Texas COVID-19) opens 30 days after thei incident ends. This is the grant pertaining to the 75%: reimbursement. Mayor Mendez would like to continue keeping the overtime incurred on the expenses, as a separate item on the upcoming meetings. Mayor Mendez and Commissioner Cowen expressed concern as to the guarantee about the FEMA 75% Lupe Granado, Finance Director, will look into this as well as who from our grants  research reports),  funds will be used for wages).  reimbursement, especially since we might be going over budget. dept. is handling the federal distribution funding from Texas A&M.  At this time, the lights went out at 5:59 pm.  Commissioner Jessica Tetreau called for a motion to recess, the motion was Row Call for a quorum Commissioner John F. Cowen, Commissioner Rose Gowen, Commissioner Ben Neece, and Commissioner Nurith Galonsky-Pizana were At 6.20 pm, Commissioner Jessica Tetreau moved to reconvene the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Mayor Trey Mendez and carried unanimously. B) Update on Governance Pillar Communications and Marketing Department)  seconded by Commissioner John F. Cowen and carried unanimously.  present for the meeting.  Felipe Romero, Communications and Marketing Director, briefly informed the Commission of the Governance Pillars: Building a foundation through relationships and a strong production team, Communications and Marketing, Media Growth, Social Media Growth, COVID-19: response with support from LINK Strategic Partners, CVB Rebranding & a much needed facility facelift, Marketing Strategic Framework and  Department Growth.  Minutes May 05, 2020 - Page 3 of11    CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS  The following are considered to be routine by the City Commission and will Renel De Coss, City Attorney, informed the commission that Commissioner Nurith Galonsky would not be voting on agenda item "e" but would bel limited Commissioners John F. Cowen, Jr., moved to approve Consent Agenda Items. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rose Gowen and carried a) Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2020-038, of the City of Brownsville, Texas, finding that AEP Texas Inc.'s application to amend its distribution cost recovery factors to increase distribution rates within the City should be denied; authorizing participation with the cities served by AEP Texas; authorizing hiring of legal counsel; finding that the City's reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by the company; finding that the meeting at which this resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice b) Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2020-041, approving the Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2020-035, amending d) Consideration and ACTION to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Continuing Education( (UTRGV)and the CityofBrownsyille foral Professional Development APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING on Ordinance Number 235-2019-011-5, to allow a wireless communication facility, a General Retail (4C) use in Light industrial "J" (7CJ) for a 1.67 acre tract ofl land in Lot 1, R.A. Lieck Estate, Partition Share 22, Espiritu Santo Grant, located near the corner of  be approved by one motion.  to agenda items "a through d".  unanimously.  ofthis resolution to the company and legal counsel.  City Commission Strategic Vision.  Personnel Policy Manual to include the Lactation Policy.  Program.  Fish Hatchery Road and Expressway 77. (District 4)  PUBLIC HEARINGS  1. Public Hearing and ACTION to approve Resolution Number 2020-031, to authorize the filing of the Fiscal Year 2020, Section 5307, Urbanized Area Formula Program grant apportionment, in the amount of $2,686,492.00, with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), an Operating Administration of the United States Department of Transportation, for Federal Transportation Assistance Authorized by 49 USC Chapter 53, Title 23, United States Code. Norma Zamora, Director of Brownsville Metro, gave a brief explanation of the proposed agenda item noting that the grant distribution would be as follow: Operating Assistance, $1,569,180.00 with a local match of same amount fora  total project cost of $3,138,360.00.  Minutes May 05, 2020 - Page 4 of11    Capital Items, $1,630,851.00 for preventative maintenance at an 80/20 local share for the amount of $265,963.00, total project cost $1,329,814.00 Software for Fix Rate Services, $26,865.00 at an 80/20 local share match for the amount of $6,760.00, total project cost $33,581.00 Short Range Planning was $26,596.00 at an 80/20 local share match of $6,649.00, total project cost $33,245.00. Ms. Zamora further: noted the total proposed project cost for the grant allocation is $2,686,492.00 with local share match of $1,848,508.00 for a total project cost of $4,535,000.00, and the local match has been included in the Brownsville Metro 2020 Upon motion by Commissioners John F. Cowen, Jr., seconded by Commissioner Nurith Galonsky Pizana and carried unanimously, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Nurith Galonsky Pizana moved that Resolution Number 2020-031, to authorize the filing oft the Fiscal Year 2020, Section 5307, Urbanized Area. Formula Program grant apportionment, in the amount of$ $2,686,492.00, with thel Federal Transit Administration (FTA), an Operating Administration of the United States Department of Transportation, for Federal Transportation Assistance Authorized by 49 USC Chapter 53, Title 23, United States Code, be approved. The motion was seconded by 2. Public Hearing and ACTION to approve Resolution Number 2020-032, to authorize the filing of the Fiscal Year 2020, Section 5310, Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities grant apportionment, in the amount of $166,311.00, with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), an Operation Administration of the United States Department of transportation for Federal Transportation Assistance authorized by 49 USC Chapter 53, Title 23, United Norma Zamora, Multimodal Transit Director, briefly explained the proposed agenda item, noting that each year the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) publishes apportionment notices based on the funding authorized under the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST). Ms. Zamora further noted that the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (Section 5310) supported transportation services planned, designed, and carried out to meet the special transportation needs of seniors and Upon motion by Commissioner Jessica Tetreau seconded by Commissioner Nurith Galonsky Pizana and carried unanimously, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Nurith Galonsky Pizana moved that Resolution Number 2020-032, to authorize the filing of the Fiscal Year 2020, Section 5310, Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities grant apportionment, in the amount of $166,311.00, with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), an Operation Administration of the United States Department of transportation for Federal Transportation Assistance authorized by 49 USC Chapter 53, Title 23, United States Code, be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Jessica Tetreau and  fiscal year budget.  Commissioner Rose Cowen and carried unanimously.  States Code.  individuals with disabilities.  carried unanimously.  Minutes May 05, 2020 - Page 5 of11    ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION  3. Consideration and ACTION on an agreement between the City of Brownsville and Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) for EBridge Ramiro Gonzalez, Government and Community Affairs Director, briefly explained the proposed agenda item, noting that the agreement: is basicallyar reimbursement from the BCIC to the City of Brownsville for the amount of$142,900.00. Rene De Coss, City Attorney, did state that the amount presented by Mr. Ramiro Gonzalez was not the amount of the services or the cost, but the top end as to what BCIC would be able to contribute back to the CityofBrownsville through the services of Mr. Roberto J. Ruiz Architect. As per Mr. Ramiro Gonzalez, in case the services were to be higher, the City would not pay any overages. If the amount increases, the agreement would then go back to an amendment. Mr. Ramiro Gonzalez feels this will not happen since it covers the full service fee including; windstorm certification, Commissioner Ben Neece moved that an agreement between the City of Brownsville and Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC) for EBridge Design Services, be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner 4. Consideration and ACTION to award a contract to. Roberto J. Ruiz Architect for  Design Services.  accessibility works and inspections to name a: few.  Jessica Tetreau and carried unanimously.  EBridge Design Services, in the amount of $142,900.00.  Ramiro Gonzalez, Government and Community Affairs Director, gave a brief explanation of the contract noting that Mr. Roberto J. Ruiz was the contractor for the project as previously stated in Item #3. Mr. Ruiz had previously worked on a project in the same building, therefore is familiar with the location and the structure. Commissioner Ben Neece moved that a contract, be awarded to Roberto J. Ruiz Architect for EBridge Design Services, in the amount of $142,900.00, be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nurith Galonsky Pizana and carried 5. Consideration and ACTION regarding $150,000.00, from the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC) in emergency assistance efforts Mr. Graham Sevier-Schultz, Chairman of GBIC, gave a brief explanation of the use and distribution of the $150,000.00, in which he noted that $75,000.00 would be allotted to The Chamber of Commerce for the use of managing business applicants seeking federal funding. He further noted that the other $75,000.00 would be used to help support BCIC, and the money will go to hire financial specialist to assist local Commissioner John Cowen, Jr., noted that he would like to receive an update of  unanimously.  provided to businesses in response to COVID-19.  businesses in seeking funding, grants & low interest loans. the total impact ofBCIC & GBIC: funding has had on the community.  Minutes May 05, 2020 - Page 60 of11    Commissioner Nurith Galonsky Pizana would like that update to be as detail as possible in naming the businesses they have contacted and the progress they have had. Commissioner Rose Gowen moved that $150,000.00, from the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation (GBIC) in emergency assistance efforts provided to businesses in response to COVID-19, be approved. The motion was seconded by Ayes: Commissioners Tetreau, Cowen, Gowen, Neece and Mayor Mendez  Commissioner Jessica Tetreau and carried as follow: Nays: Commissioner Galonsky Pizana  6. - Consideration and ACTION to approve Resolution Number 2020-036, authorizing the transfer of a 0.6213 Acre Tract ofLand to Cameron County for Mr. Eduardo Santillan, R.O.W.A Acquisition Specialist, along with Mr. Tony Yzaguirre, Cameron County Tax Assessor, gave a brief statement as to the purpose for the tract of land. The purpose is to build a service center to better accommodate the General Public. The center would be about 4200 sq. ft. with drive through windows for easier accessibility tos service the taxpayers. At the moment, the tract of land had no other purpose for the city Commissioner Ben Neece moved to approve Resolution Number 2020-036, authorizing the transfer of a 0.6213 Acre Tract of Land to Cameron County for public purposes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nurith Galonsky and carried 7. Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2020-037, temporarily suspending the enforcement ofCity Code, Sections 102-7, 102-76 and 102-77 for certain persons as requested by the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) and authorizing actions necessary or convenient to carry out this resolution. Mr. Eddie Hernandez, Representative of Public Utilities Board, informed the committee of the temporary suspension of the ordinance in question. The suspension will eliminate any late fees citizens might have or accumulate and it would also to the Commissioner Jessica Tetreau moved that Resolution Number 2020-037, temporarily suspending the enforcement of City Code, Sections 102-7, 102-76 and 102-77 for certain persons as requested by the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) and authorizing actions necessary or convenient to carry out this resolution, be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rose Gowen and carried 8. Consideration and ACTION on Resolution Number 2020-040, supporting Come Dream Come Build's application to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas' Affordable Mr. Rick Vasquez, Director of Planning & Redevelopment Services, briefly informed the Commission that the grant would be used for the redevelopment of their downtown mix use residential project and this would make the City eligible for up to  public purposes. Engineering/Public Works Department)  other than an empty lot.  unanimously.  suspension to any disconnection notices during this time.  unanimously.  Housing Grant Program.  $400,000.00 of potential infusion towards that project.  Minutes May 05, 2020 - Page 7 of11    Commissioner Ben Neece moved that Resolution Number 2020-040, supporting Come Dream Come Build's application to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas' Affordable Housing Grant Program, be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner 9. Consideration and ACTION to approve Fourth Amended Declaration of Local  Nurith Galonsky Pizana and carried unanimously. State Disaster for Public Health Emergency. declaration to the fourth amendment.  Mrs. Helen Ramirez, Deputy City Manager, read the proposed changes of the Commissioner Jessica Tetreau moved that the Fourth Amended Declaration of Local State Disaster for Public Health Emergency, be approved. The motion was 10. Consideration and ACTION to award Change Order #8 to SpawGlass Contractors, Inc., for the Terminal Project at Brownsville South Padre Island Mr. Shawn Schroeder, Airport Assistant Director, briefly informed the Commission oft the items that were added to the terminal project as a field change. Commissioner Jessica Tetreau moved that the Change Order #8, be awarded, to SpawGlass Contractors, Inc., for the Terminal Project at Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport, in the amount $230, 886.45. The motion was seconded by 11.Consideration and ACTION to award a term contract for Marketing and  seconded by Commissioner Rose Gowen and carried unanimously.  International Airport, in the amount $230, 886.45.  Briefdiscussion ensued amongst the Commission.  Commissioner Rose Gowen and carried unanimously. Consulting Services to CSpence Group.  Mr. Ramiro Gonzalez, Government and Community Affairs Director, gave al brief explanation of the proposed agenda item, noting that the contract is a one-year term that is renewable for two additional extra years after the first year is done. Mr. Gonzalez further: noted that there was no monetary commitment with this contract, and ifany city department with in our structure, needed additional marketing services or Commissioner Jessica Tetreau moved that a term contract for Marketing and Consulting Services to CSpence Group, be approved. The motion was seconded by 12. Consideration and ACTION to approve Work Order #1 for CSpence Group, in  assistance, this contract is in place to allow a quick process. Commissioner Rose Gowen and carried unanimously.  the amount of $175,000.00.  Felipe Romero, Communications and Marketing Director, gave al briefexplanation oft the proposed agenda item noting that the three-targeted projects for work order #1,  as follow:.  The creation of the Brownsville Sports Park tool kit in order to advertise and promote the park, as the biggest music venue in the RGV with  collaboration from BCIC.  The creation oft the Visitors Convention and' Tour Guide  Minutes May 05, 2020 - Page 8 of11    The activation of Brownsville Interactive at South by Southwest festival  2021 in Austin Texas.  Brief discussion ensued amongst the Commission.  Commissioner Jessica Tetreau moved that Work Order #1 for CSpence Group, in the amount of$175,000.00, be approved. The: motion was seconded by Commissioner 13. Consideration and ACTION authorizing the City Manager to execute the Fleet Management & Maintenance with First Transit, Inc., for an additional two (2) Commissioner Jessica Tetreau moved that the City Manager, be authorized, to execute the Fleet Management & Maintenance with First Transit, Inc., for an additional two (2) years, exercising the first renewal option. The motion was seconded by  Rose Gowen and carried unanimously.  years, exercising the first renewal option.  Commissioner Rose Gowen and carried unanimously.  EXECUTIVE SESSION  Upon motion by Commissioner Jessica Tetreau, seconded by Commissioner Gowen and carried unanimously, the Executive session convened at 7:39 p.m. to Commissioner Jessica Tetreau noted for the record that she would not be  discuss the following items:  participating in Executive Session "C" due to conflict ofinterest.  A) Attorney consultation pursuant to Section 551.071(2), Texas Gov't Code to receive legal advice regarding the City's rights, duties, privileges, and obligations in connection with all economic development projects and initiatives presently undertaken or under consideration by the City's administrative team. B) Consultation with attorney to receive confidential legal advice pursuant to Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, in connection with the City's rights, duties, privileges, and obligations! related to the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) under the City of Brownsville Charter Articles I,II, V and VI, in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar ofTexas clearly conflicts with this  chapter.  Commissioner Jessica Tetreau left the meeting.  Attorney consultation pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Gov'tCode to provide legal advice in connection with a proposed revision to the City's Code of Ordinances on the subject of Solid Waste (Chapter 82, Brownsville Code); Utilities (Chapter 102, Articles VI and IX, Brownsville Code), Appendix A - Upon conclusion ofExecutive Session, Mayor Trey Mendez, convened the Regular  Franchises, and related legal issues.  meeting at 8:15 p.m. There was no action taken in Executive Session.  Minutes May 05, 2020 - Page 9 of11    POSSIBLE ACTION ON ANY ITEM(S). AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION NOTE: The City Commission oft the City ofBrownsville reserves the right to discuss any items in Executive Session whenever authorized under the Texas Open Meetings Act, A) Consideration and appropriate ACTION, ifany, to authorize and direct the City Manager to conduct an audit of all economic development project and initiatives presently under consideration, to provide a report for those projects that Administration recommends should be continued, and termination of all any projects that are no longer currently feasible or viable under current fiscal Commissioner Ben Neece moved that City Manager, be authorized, to conduct an audit of all economic development project and initiatives presently under consideration, provide a report for those projects that Administration recommends should be continued, and termination of all any projects that are no longer currently feasible or viable under current fiscal conditions. The motion was seconded by B) Consideration and appropriate ACTION, to authorize City of Brownsville officials, agents and personnel to obtain the records, reports, books of account and other data of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) to conduct oversight of the agency to ensure its proper management and operation, and to conduct any inspections, audits and investigations deemed necessary pursuant to At this time, Commissioner Nurith Galonsky Pizana read a statement for the "One ofthe reasons we. have different city boards is to engage Brownsville citizens in local government. It is our responsibility to appoint people who we believe are competent and qualified to sit on each board and that we trust will make good decisions for the City and our citizens. To that end, we should encourage board members to take an active role in executing their duties as board members ensuring that they regularly attend meetings, stay informed about the issues their organization is dealing In addition, I believe that the City Commission should respect a board's decision on matters that it has explored and decided after careful consideration. In other words, ifthe board has received ample information to: make an informed decision, then It think we as a City Commission should respect and ratify the board's decision unless new information comes up or it becomes apparent that material information was In this particular case, it has been less than two months since the incident in question happened and the BPUB Board has decided to wait until the FBI investigation isc concluded. Ifthis is an instance ofphishing, then BPUB has cyber security insurance that can cover most if not all of the damages that the company has incurred. Alternatively, ift the incident is a result of an' "inside job," then I trust that the FBI will identify everyone involved in the crime and prosecute them accordingly. Meanwhile,  Chapter 551 oft the Texas Government Code.  conditions.  Commissioner Nurith Galonsky Pizana and carried unanimously.  City Charter Articles I,I II, V: and VI. record. Iti read as follows:  with, and that they explore all sides of each issue.  disregarded.  Minutes May 05, 2020 - Page 10of11    BPUB's internal auditor has done her own audit and given recommendations on what policies and procedures should be adopted to avoid the same situation happening again. Consequently, iti is my opinion that having the City Commission initiate its own audit Additionally, Mayor Mendez sits on the BPUB Board andi is a member of BPUB's Audit Committee. In deference to him, I would like to give him and his peers an There is no indication that BPUB is being poorly managed or impropriety is prevalent thereby necessitating an: immediate intervention. Like Is said earlier, ifit turns out to be an instance of phishing, it is likely that BPUB can recover most if not all of the damages. And ifi it turns out that the loss of money was an "inside job," then I certainly do not want to compromise the FBl'sinvestigation or assume that we can do better. To the extent that the City Commission has questions about what has happened, it is appropriate for us to ask the Mayor what he knows or have CEO John Bruciak give an explanation ofwhat he knows. But to go as far as initiate our owni investigation Commissioner Ben Neece moved that the City of] BrownsVille officials, agents and personnel to obtain the records, reports, books of account and other data of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) to conduct oversight of the agency to ensure its proper management and operation, and to conduct any inspections, audits and investigations deemed necessary pursuant to City Charter Articles I,II, V and VI, be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner John F. Cowen, Jr., and  and/orir investigation at this time is premature or duplicative. opportunity to deal with the situation as they see best.  or audit seems ill-advised at this point."  carried as follow:  Ayes: Commissioner Cowen, Gowen, Neece and Mayor Mendez  Nay: Commissioner Nurith Galonsky Pizana  ADJOURNMENT  There being no further business to come before the Commission, upon duly made  motion the meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m.  Approved this 18th day of August 2020.  Trey Mendez Mayor  AK  Attest: Griselda Rosas Interim City SecretaryE>    Respectfully submitted by: Yolanda Galarza-ldmimistratihe. Supervisor Office oft the Cily Secretary  FEBRUARY7 1853  Minutes May 05, 2020 -I Page 11 of11