mercedes  Mayor Oscar D. Montoya Commissioner. Joe Martinez Commissioner. Armando Garcia  WSlarketlare  Commissioner Dr. Jacob Howell Mayor Pro-Tem Dr. Ruben Saldana City Manager Alberto Perez  MERCEDES CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 2024-6:30P.M. MERCEDES CITY HALL - COMMISSION CHAMBERS 400S. OHIO AVE., MERCEDES, TX 78570  "At any time duringt the course oft this meeting, the City Commission may retire to! Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.071(2) to confer withi its legal counsel on: any subject matter ont this agendai iny whicht the duty oft the: attomeyt tot the City Commission under the" Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct oft the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 oft the Texas Government Code. Further, at any time during the course oft this meeting, the City Commission may retiret toE Executive! Sessiont tod deliberate ona anys subjects slated for discussion: at this meeting, as may bep permitted under one or more oft the exceptions tot the Open! Meetings  Acts setf forth in1 Title: 5, Subtitle A, Chapter 551, Subchapter Do oft the Texas Government Code."  1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Establish Quorum 3. Invocation 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Open Forum- 6. City Manager Update: a. Projects Update  b. Introduction oft thel New Planning Director Community Educational Outreach Project (CEOP) d. Update on Dilapidated Structures Update on Bank Depository Services 7. Consent Agenda:  a. Approval ofMinutes for Meeting(s) held September 3, 2024 New Zoning: Class "R-TH" Town House Residence District 8. Action Items: Present, discuss, consider and possibly take action regarding: a. Approval of raising the speed limit at the 9000 block ofMile 2 West  b. Approval of Second and] Finall Reading gofOrdinance 2024-11 amending Zoning Ordinance No. 261 toi include  b. Approval of Adopting the New Mercedes Police Department Model Policy: Medical and Psychological Examination ofLicensee, and Adding it to the Table ofContents oft the Existing Policies e. Approval of appointment of Members to the Keep Mercedes Beautiful Committee . Approval to accept the Voluntary Annexation Petition filed for North Valley Village 9. Ordimancea/Kesolations: Present, discuss, consider and possibly take action regarding:  . - Approval ofVariances for Mirasol Subdivision d. Approval oft the updated Bylaws for Keep Mercedes Beautiful g. Approval to appoint ai member to the Library Board  a. - Consideration and Approval of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of "City of Mercedes, Texas Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024", Providing for the Payment of said Certificates by the Levy ofan. Ad Valorem Tax Upon all Taxable Property within the City and Further securing said Certificates by al Lien on and Pledge oft the Pledged Revenues of the system; and  providing and effective date (Ord. 2024-12)  b. 2nd Public Hearing regarding the Voluntary Annexation ofLas Cabanas Subdivision 10. Bids/Contracts: Present, discuss, consider and possibly take action regarding:  i. Approval of First Reading of Ordinance 2024-13 regarding the Voluntary Annexation of Las  Cabanas Subdivision  a. Approval of bid selection for voluntary products b. Approval to renew the medical, dental and vision C. Approval oft bid selection for Auditing Services    d. Approval ofbid selection for City Hall RoofRepair  e. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Comp-U-Dopt Inc. and Dr. Hector P. Garcia  Memorial Library 11.1 Department Monthly Reports:  a. City Sec/HR, Rec Center, Planning, Finance, Library, Public Works, Fire, Police Dept a. Discussion with City Manager regarding personnel matters - Section 551.074 b. Consultation with Attorney regarding update on litigation -Section 551.071 C. Consultation with Attorney regarding contracts - Section 551.071 a. Possible Action pertaining to executive session item a b. Possible Action pertaining to executive session item b C. Possible Action pertaining to executive session item C  12. Executive Session: Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), Section 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property), Section 551.074 (Personnel. Matters) and Section 551.087 (Economic. Development)  13. Open Session:  14.A Adjournment  Notice is hereby given that the City Commissioners of the City of Mercedes, Texas will meet in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:30 P.M. Said meeting will be conducted in the Commission Chambers oft the City Hall located at 400 S. Ohio, Mercedes, Texas for the purpose of considering and taking formal action regarding the items listed above. This notice is given in accordance with Vernon'sTexas Codes Annotated, Texas Government Code, Section 551.001  et. Seq.  WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL OF THE CITY THIS THE 13TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2024.  ATTEST:   Joselyni/Castillo, City Secretary Time of Posting: 4:20 P.M.  ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT  The City of Mercedes recognizes its obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of1990 to provide equal access to individuals with disabilities. Please contact the City Manager's Office at (956) 565-3114 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting with requests for reasonable accommodations,  including requests for a sign language interpreter.