OF  City of Alton City Commission Regular Meeting 7:30 pm September 24, 2024) Minutes Members Present Mayor Salvador Vela Mayor Pro Tem Arturo Galvan Jr. Commissioner Ricardo Garza Commissioner Emilio Cantu Jr. Commissioner Richard Arevalo City Staff Present JeffUnderwood Baudelia Rojas Ricardo Gonzalez Janie Flores Rosie Tello Mark Perez Janie Gaytan Gus Ramirez Kristian Galvan Mauro Sandoval Iliana Fraire  I. CALLTOORDER AND ANNOUNCE, A QUORUM: IS PRESENT  With a quorum of the Alton City Commission present, Mayor Salvador Vela called the  meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. II. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING III. PUBLICCOMMENT Noj public comments. IV.CONSENT AGENDA  1. Approve the minutes of the City Commission Meeting of September 10, 2024. 2. Discuss and consider approval ofa Waterline Access Agreement by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation between the City of Alton and Balderas, LLC for the proposed 3. Discuss and consider approval of a' Waterline Access Agreement by Sharyland Water Supply Corporation between the City of Alton and Hidalgo County - EI Paraiso 4. Discuss and consider approval of the preliminary plat of the proposed Cardinal Landing Subdivision requested by Garza and Hernandez Engineering on behalf of  Cardinal. Landing Subdivision.  Project.  Balderas, LLC, owner.    Alton City Commission Minutes -Regular Meeting  September 24, 2024  5. Discuss and consider the approval of the preliminary plat of the proposed Kataluma Subdivision requested by Urban Infrastructure Group, Inc. on behalf of Sab One, Motion to approve the Consent Agenda was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Arturo Galvan Jr.  LLC, owner.  and seconded by Commissioner Ricardo Garza. Motion carried 5-0.  V. NEW BUSINESS  1. Consider approval of Proclamation 2024-08, recognizing Tiger Fury Kajukenbo Baudelia Rojas, Deputy City) Manager read the proclamation. Staffrecommends approval. Motion to approve was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Arturo Galvan Jr. and seconded by 2. Consider approval of Proclamation 2024-09, proclaiming October 5, 2024 as Baudelia Rojas, Deputy City Manager read the proclamation. Staffrecommends approval. Motion to approve was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Arturo Galvan Jr. and seconded by 3. Discuss and consider approval of Cascos & Associates, PC engagement letter for audit services of the: financial statements of the fiscal year ended September: 30, 2024. JeffUnderwood, City Manager stated that the Cityl has used Cascos & Associates' services for the past three years and is looking into extending the agreement for another two years. Mr. Underwood stated that they have done a fantastic job. Staff recommends approval. Motion to approve was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Arturo Galvan Jr. and seconded by 4. Discuss and consider approving the second budgetamendment of the City of Alton Jeff Underwood, City Manager stated that this is the last budget amendment for the year where staff tries to reconcile everything and this is for the General Fund. The total revenues are at $8,381,419 and total expenditures are at $8,369,229 for an ending balance of$12, 190 to the good. Mr. Underwood stated that there were some building repairs that had to be done: from this budget but overall everything turned out okay. Staffrecommends approval. Motion to approve was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Arturo Galvan Jr. and 5. Discuss and consider approval ofOrdinance 2024-13, amending Ordinance 2023-20 Jeff Underwood, City Manager stated that these fees and the building codes are looked at every year and are updated when necessary. This year building codes are staying the same but some: fees are being updated as shown on the fee schedule provided. All updates will be minor changes to the ordinance. Staff recommends approval. Motion to approve was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Arturo Galvan Jr. and seconded by Commissioner Richard  Self-Defense Institute Headquarters.  Commissioner Ricardo Garza. Motion carried 5-0.  Teachers' Day.  Commissioner Ricardo Garza. Motion carried 5-0.  Commissioner Ricardo Garza. Motion carried 5-0. General Fund for fiscal year 2023-2024.  seconded by Commissioner Ricardo Garza. Motion carried 5-0. related to various fees, waiving second and third reading.  Arevalo. Motion carried 5-0.  Page2of4    Alton City Commission Minutes -Regular Meeting  September 24, 2024  Discuss and consider approval of] Resolution 2024-23 designating official newspaper for thej publication oflegal notices, advertisements or publications ofany kind, which Jeff Underwood, City Manager stated that staff recommends the Progress Times as the primary newspaper forj publications and legal notices. Staffrecommends approval. Motion to approve was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Arturo Galvan Jr. and seconded by 7. Discuss and consider approval of] Resolution 2024-24, designating rates for per diem Jeff Underwood, City Manager stated that this was an annual item and he would like to increase the per diem for staffby five dollars per day. Staffrecommends: approval. Motion to approve was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Arturo Galvan Jr. and seconded by 8. Discuss and considerapproyald lofResolution 2024-25, designating thes schedule ofc city Jeff Underwood, City Manager stated that this was another yearly item. The holiday schedule: shows ai total of11 day offv with the exception ofVeterans getting Veteran's] Day off and all employees get. two personal days. Staff recommends approval. Motion to approve wasi moved by Mayor Pro Tem Arturo Galvan Jr. and seconded by Commissioner 9. Discuss and consider approval of the City of Alton Organizational Chart 2024-2025. Jeff Underwood, City Manager stated that this was another yearly item. The chart shows restructuring done in the Community Services and Public Works Department. Mr. Underwood stated that there were some title changes in both departments. Staff  may be required by law to be published.  Commissioner Ricardo Garza. Motion carried 5-0. allowances as per personnel policies.  Commissioner Ricardo Garza. Motion carried 5-0.  holidays for fiscal year 2024-2025.  Ricardo Garza. Motion carried 5-0.  recommends approval. Motion carried 5-0.  10. Discuss and consider approval ofl Pay plan 2024-2025.  JeffUnderwood, City Manager stated that the pay plan is for both civilian employees and first responders and covers all assigned and stipend pay. Adopting thej pay plan every year. keeps the auditors happy. There are no major changes to the plan only some title changes. Staff recommends approval. Motion to approve was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Arturo Galvan Jr. and seconded by Commissioner Ricardo Garza. Motion carried 5-0. 11.1 Discuss and consider approval of TML Health Benefits Pool rerate for employee Jeff Underwood, City Manager stated that this is an annual item and he is happy to say that this year there is no. change to the rate for medical insurance. Staff recommends approval. Motion to approve was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Arturo Galvan Jr. and 12. Discuss and consider designating the Fire Chief, Gustavo Ramirez, as thel Emergency Jeff Underwood, City Manager stated that with Steve Pena's retirement who was the Emergency Management Coordinator for a number of years, it is important to have someone to take on the duty. Chief Ramirez has volunteered to take on this duty. Staff  medical insurance for calendar year 2025.  seconded by Commissioner Richard Arevalo. Motion carried 5-0.  Management Coordinator.  Page 3of4    Alton City Commission Minutes- -Regular Meeting  September 24, 2024  recommends approval. Motion to approve was moved by Mayor Pro Tem. Arturo Galvan Jr. and seconded by Commissioner Ricardo Garza. Motion carried 5-0. 13. Discuss and consider cancelling the October 8, 2024 City Commission Meeting. Jeff Underwood, City Manager stated that with the upcoming TML Conference, staff recommends cancelling the October 8 meeting. Motion to approve was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Arturo Galvan Jr. and seconded by Commissioner Richard Arevalo. Motion  carried 5-0.  VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to Government Code Section 551.0718551.072  a) Pending and/or potential litigation  b) Personnel c) Real Estate  VII. RETURNTO OPEN SESSION FOR POSSIBLE ACTION  a) Pending and/or potential litigation  b) Personnel Real Estate  VIII. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT  JeffUnderwood stated that October 12 there was a 5K Mission Pink Breast Cancer Walk with the Mission Hospital. There will be about 50 employees and families at the walk for  the hospitals 15th Anniversary ofthe walk.  IX. ADJOURNMENT  Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:57 p.m. was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Arturo Galvan Jr. and seconded by Commissioner Richard Arevalo. Motion carried 5-0.  CITY OF ALTON  Salvador  Mayor  ATTEST: Flores, CPM Gwi City Secretary  eks  Hlos  APPROVED BY CITY COMMISSION ON OCTOBER 22, 2024  Page 4 of4