The Board of Commissioners for the City of Alamo, Texas met for the First Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 7:00 p.m, at the City of Alamo Municipal Building.  COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor Dianal Martinez Robert Del La Garza, Mayor Pro-tem Trinol Medina, Commissioner Petel Morales, Commissioner Pilar Garza, Commissioner STAFF PRESENT: Luciano Ozuna, Jr., City Manager Cris Palacios, City Attorney Alexandra Rangel, City Secretary Bobby Salinas, CPDI Director Adela Perez, Purchasing Agent Alicia Cano, Human) Resources Julio Villarreal, Public Works Director Rafael Tapia, AEDCI Director Melissa Leal, Utilities Billing Supervisor CALLMEETING TO ORDER Allegiance and Father Angel led the Invocation. C.P Presentations and Announcements  COMMISSION. ABSENT:  Roy Contreras, Fire Chief Baudelio Castillo, Police Chief Alex Oyoque, Museum Curator Yvette Mendoza, Finance Director Roy Contreras, Fire Chief Michael Torres, ITI Director Ronnie Cruz, City Engineer  I.  Mayor Diana Martinez called the first regular meeting held on Tuesday, May 16, 2019 to order at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Alamo Municipal Building. Matthew Mendoza led the Pledge of Chief Baudelio Castillo presented on the success of the BBOj fundraiser, for Trooper Moises Sanchez, in which they raised $12,271. ChiefCastillo will present the check on Friday at 10:30 am at the Renaissance Hospital. The amouncement of the recent of7 Citizen Academy graduates this past Thursday and the. second graduation will be mid-July. With the help of Commissioner Pete Morales ai Safe Zone is now created inj front of the Alamo. Police Department, this area is for safe are to conduct meeting zone and child custody exchanges. On May 15'h aPolice Memorial will be held at 10: 00 am within the Alamo Police Department to Honor Chief4 Arturo. Espinosa and unveiling a bench in memory of him. Alamo PD will have their own training facility and will host their first class on May 13", TECLOS advises to have 40 Commissioner Pete Morales congratulated. the Softball Lady Wolverines 5A team for their Area Championship, and inviting to support this Friday at 7:00 pm at the PSJA Memorial. Melisa Gonzales announced the Watermelon. Festival this Saturday from 3-11 pm. We have been awarded the grant for the Youth Center. Positive. Action Crew, for the Alamo Youth Center and the award are fors staff marketing and curriculum. This will take effect on October 1*:. Wrapping Commissioner Pete Morales mentioned, Romana from ARISE has asked for information on how Melisa Gonzales mentioned. she spoke with. Romana and will be working with Precinct 21 with Mayor. Diana Martinez Presented on the Citizen. Recognition. Award to Daniel Tomlinson, who exemplifies a strong sense ofenvironmental. stewardship, civic pride and commitment towards Commissioner Trino Medina Presented on the Citizen of the Month Award for Daniel Tomlinson E. Consideration and action to approve the minutes for the second regular meeting of April  hours of mandate courses.  up on the Census 2020 Committee, and will begin to recruit.  they can help? Eddie Cantu. our community.  D.I Presentation of Citizen of the month ofMay 2019 for his dedication to the Cityf for the past three years.  16,2019    Mayor Pro-tem Robert De La Garza motioned to approve Commissioner Pilar Garza seconded. F. Consideration and action to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with Research, Applied Technology, Education, and Service (RATES, D.B.A. RATES/RGV) for Special Project Director, Melisa Gonzales presented on the MOUwith for the Research, Applied Technology, Education, and Service (RATES), usually this is with UTRGV. UTRGV created a nonprofit Task Force, in which they are asking. for representative appointment to the Regional Task Force. Ms. Gonzales stated it will be herself and Ernesto Solis and the annual fee of Mayor Pro-tem Robert De La Garza motioned to approve Commissioner Pete Morales G. Consideration and action on an ordinance to approve the City of Alamo Water Special Project Director, Melisa Gonzales presented on to approve the City of Alamo Water Conservation Plan which needs to be approved, updated and submitted every. five years. This ordinance states on the update oft the current City of Alamo Water Conservation Plan. On the next meeting Ms. Gonzales will bring the updated drought contingency plan, both plans will be Mayor Pro-tem Robert De La Garza motioned to approve. Commissioner Pilar Garza seconded. H. Presentation ofa report regarding an update of placement of speed bumps including City Manager, Luciano Ozuna. stated from the request ofCommissioner Medina for this item to be place on the agenda. Mr. Ozuna presented on updates of requests from citizens and council members for the addition of speed bumps from 2016-present and 28 have been placed around the city. Mr. Ozuna mentioned. several citizens have either file a complaint or call and complain) for Commissioner Trino. Medina asked if there have been any complaints regarding the addition of Mr. Ozuna mentioned there is no process, people just come in and request them. At one point Commissioner Pete Morales questioned on the process on where to decide where to place the Commissioner Pete Morales then asked do multiple people need to request or just one individual Mr. Luciano Ozuna stated during the workshop, we had a guide from the City of Mission and we Chief Baudellio Castillo stated in the City of Weslaco, when the speed bump was requested the City Manager will send the request to the Police Department, PD will evaluate the area and then Mayor Diana Martinez stated one resident on the list did call the Police Department for speeding and no police officers showed up and that's the reason why she is requesting speed  Motioned carried.  thes storm water task force membership and representative appointment.  $11,992.00  seconded. Motioned carried. Conservation Plan.  submitted to TCEQ. Motioned carried  thei requestor, method of deciding where they are tol bej placed and cost  the lack ofs speed bumps because ofhighs speeding. Commissioner Trino Medina is there ai method to request?  speed bumps  there was a discussion during the workshop but there was noj follow upj for.  speed bumps.  Mr. Ozuna statedt there is noj process Mr. Ozuna statedi it only just takes one individual  Commissioner Trino Medina asked the process for other cities we can copy? Commissioner Trino Medina asked Mr. Bobby. Salinas on the process the recommendations will be sendi to the City Manager and City Commission.  canz revisit.  bumps.  Chief Baudellio Castillo stated he willl looki into the matter.    Commissioner Pete Morales stated there is one individual who has complaint because there was Commissioner Trino Medina stated the same, situation; he has been approached by a citizen that  noi majority ofa vote.  does not want a speed bumpi inj front oft this house.  I.  Consideration and action regarding the contract with Med-Care EMS for City Manager, Luciano Ozuna presented to on a contract with Med-Care EMS for emergency ambulance services for renewal or put out proposals for other services. Mr. Ozuna has checked with Fire Chief for any complaints. No complaints at this time. Mr. Ozuna has checked with legal, since this is an emergency. response contract and ai nonmonetary contract the city does not City Attorney Cris Palacios stated: since the city is not paying. for the services the city will not cutting ai monthly check and since it's an emergency services and since the city considers it as a Commissioner Pete Morales motioned to approve Commissioner Trino Medina seconded. Consideration and action regarding a contract with Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc. for the design of Two Regional Detention Facilities at Livas Elementary and Farias City Manager, Luciano Ozuna to submit a contract with Cruz-Hogan Consultants, Inc. for the design of Two Regional Detention Facilities at Livas Elementary and Farias Elementary Schools. Mr. Ozuna stated for Legal recommendations are to omit item 11 on page 3 "Limitations ofLiability". Mr. Ronnie Cruz City Engineer agrees on the change. Mayor Pro-tem Robert De Ia Garza motioned to approve Commissioner Pete Morales K. Consideration and action to award the bids for the video cameras and installation purchase one Motorola radio, installation of 5 existing radios, purchase of graffixs, purchase and installation ofl lights and exterior and interior equipment for the 51 new police Chief Baudelio Castillo submitted aj proposal in September. for 5 4X4) ford trucks for $190,000 including lights ands graffixs ands stated the trucks have not arrived. since ordered. Mayor. Diana Martinez asked the reasoning why the trucks have not arrived Chief Baudelio Castillo stated city hall only financed the vehicles and not the installation of the exterior andi interior equipment. Based for that reasoning he decided to leave the vehicles in Seguin, TX and the manufactures were waiting, for thej fixtures, Chief Castillo contacted city hall Commissioner Pete Morales questioned on why we did not) finance all the equipment through the City Manager, Mr. Luciano Ozuna stated he cannot answer that question because it was been handled by our previous purchasing agent and the police department. Mr. Ozuna stated, when the bids came before the commission the bids werej for the (4) 2X4 and (1) 4X4 andi it stated by  emergency ambulance services.  pay for the service.  nonmonetary, you can. still seek proposals without the payment.  Motioned carried. J.  Elementary Schools  seconded. Motioned carried  units.  and was told to seek out bids for the fixtures.  bank.  the chief the accessories will be purchase at a later date. Commissioner Pete Morales asked this was on the minutes. City Manager, Mr. Luciano Ozuna statedi its should be. Commissioner Trino Medina asked ifthe accessories were approved.  City Manager, Mr. Luciano Ozuna stated no, the accessories were going to be presented at a  later time.    Officer. Meza, address the three different quotes all have two companies that our direct source, and will be going with quote 2. The first one is from Digital Ally the reason been is because currently the police department uses Digital Ally, for its cloud usage and cannot use a different camera. The second is the Grafix Shoppe, since we cannot copy the image and go with another company. Because we have worked with these companies in the past, and we are unable to go elsewhere for the designs, as for the radios; installation must be done with an authorized dealer Officer Mezas statedi it will be a. standard issued warrantyof3) years; the one Motorola radio will Mayor. Diana Martinez asked Purchasing Agent, Adela Perez about a 3j year warranty. City Manager, Mr. Luciano Ozuna asked ifthere is warranty on the installation. have warranty Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza asked regarding the North. American vehicle City Manager, Mr. Luciano Ozuna stated the North. American strategy is for the purchase and Officer Meza. stated for all exterior andj for the interior for the prisoner not to get hurt City, Manager, Mr. Luciano Ozuna asked ifthe warranty is included Commissioner Pete Morales asked where the company locatedi is Officer Meza located in San Antonio but) has al local office in La Feria Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza asked regarding the 3j year warranty  but we are only purchasing one radio at this time. Mayor. Diana Martinez askedi ift there will be any warranty.  have extended warranty. Officer Meza: statedy yes installation oft the exterior lights.  Purchasing Agent, Adela Perez stated) yes.  Officer Meza stated) he is unsure oft the exact time, because some of the products have a different Mayor Diana Martinez asked ifit will take more monies for companies to pick up the vehicles Officer Meza stated) yes, for example Daily Wells only authorized dealer is in Weslaco, and they  amount of warranty.  Commissioner Pete. Morales stated we will save time going local. can send an individual for pickz up ands stilli include the warranty. Commissioner Pete Morales asked what will be the turnaround. locally.  Officer. Meza statedaf few days Motioned carried  Mayor Diana Martinez motioned to approve Quote 2 Commissioner Trino Medina seconded. L. Consideration and action on an ordinance to amend the General Fund Budget, Police Department, Equipment and Machines to provide funding for vehicle radio, lights, Commissioner Trino Medina motioned. to approve the amount ofs6 69,160.00 Commissioner Pete M. Consideration and action on a Disposal Agreement with Republic Services for City Manager, Mr. Luciano Ozuna. statedi rather than having the brush picked up, the city will do Commissioner Trino Medina motioned to approve Commissioner Pete Morales seconded. N. Consideration and action on emergency repairs to the lift station located at Winter City Manager, Mr. Luciano Ozuna presented on the repair needed. for the lif station, Mr. Ozuna stated it broke 24 feet deep and the city was unable to. fix it and had to hire a company to  graphics and installations Morales seconded. Motioned Carried  debris to be delivered by the City to thel Republic Landfill the pick-up and dispose ofiti in the landfill for a cost of824.57at ton.  Motioned Carried. Ranch' Trailer Park    complete thej job, it was an emergency. because oft the three trailer parks.. The total amount was Mayor Diana Martinez motioned to approve Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza seconded. O. Consideration and action on emergency relocation ofa 8" water line on Alamo Road City Manager, Mr. Luciano Ozuna presented emergency relocation ofa 8" water line on Alamo Road between Nebraska Road and Lopez Drive, it was discovered by the contractor there was a 4" line was in the way within the proposed inlets. Mr. Ozuna. stated the City's Engineer. Ronnie  $25,650.00 and was done by Saenz Brothers Construction.  Motioned carried  between Nebraska Road and Lopez Drive Cruzz recommended, for the relocation. Commissioner Trino Medina asked for the cost Mr. Luciano Ozuna stated the total cost is $34,632.54  Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza motioned to approve Mayor Diana Martinez seconded. Consideration and action on a variance request to allow the construction of a new home in an R-MH Mobile Home Parks District, physically located at 458 Cameo Circle, CPD Director, Bobby Salinas presented on the request to allow the construction ofar new home in an R-MH Mobile Home Parks District, staff found that there are approx. 13 single family The purpose ofzoning is to have the orderly development ofproperty. To separate uses that are thought to be incompatible and to prevent new development from interfering with existing uses. The existing mobile home subdivision has been in existence since 1987. The lots that were developed back in 1987 were developed without having a minimum width, length, or square footage. The lot we are dealing with only has 3,060 sq.f. and our code requires a minimum of 6,250 for a single family residential lot. Our codes also require a minimum of an 800 sq.f. for residential homes as well as 25' front, 5'sides, and 15' rear minimum. setbacks for single family Siafrecommends approval, subject to complying with R-1 setbacks and 6 members present and Mayor Diana Martinez motioned to approve Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza seconded. Q. Presentation of Update Regarding Vacant Positions of thel Police Department  Motioned carried P.  legally described as Lot 81, Sun Shine Valley Estates forl Isaac Rangel homes that were either built or moved ini within the subdivision.  uses. voting.  Motionedcarried  Police Chief Baudelio Castillo stated all positions have been) filled Mayor Diana. Martinez asked) how many employees are there Mayor Diana Martinez asked ifall the 48 are up to date EXECUTIVE SESSION: TIME 7:50 pm  ChiefCastillo stated 48 ChiefCastillo statedj yes  The City Commission will convene in Executive Session, in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act, Vernon's Texas Statues and Codes Annotated, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Exceptions To Requirement That Meetings Be Open. The City Commission reserves the right to go into executive session on any item listed in the Agenda Notice whether or not such item is posted as an Executive Session Item at any time during the meeting when authorized by the provisions oft the Open Meetings Act. Subject to the foregoing reservation, the  following are toi items to be discussed in executive session:    1. Pursuant to Texas Government Code $551.071 Consultation with Attorney, Discussion 2. Pursuant to Texas Government Code $551.074 Personnel Matters and $551.071 Consultation a.I Discussion Regarding the RetirementResignation oft the City Manager, Luciano Ozuna, Jr.  Regardingl Legal Issues Concerning Hiring Authority for City Employees; and  with Attorney:  OPEN SESSION: 8:16 pm Action In Open Meeting.  The City Commission will convene in Open Session to take necessary action, if any, in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Open Meetings, Subchapter E, Procedures Relating to Closed Meeting, S 551.102, Requirement To Vote Or Take Final R. Consideration and Action Regarding the Retirement/Resignation of the City Commissioner Trino Medina motion to approve Mayor Diana Martinez seconded. Motion  Manager, Luciano Ozuna, Jr.; and  Carried. S. City Employees No Action at this time. Set Salary.  Consideration and Action Regarding Legal Issues Concerning Hiring Authority for  T.Consideration and Action Regarding the Appointment of an Interim City Manager and Mayor Diana Martinez recommends to appoint Mr. Robert Salinas for Interim City Manager Mayor Diana Martinez asked Mr. Luciano Ozuna to place the discussion of salary, for next CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Five minutes per person with no response from the City Mr. Daniel Tomlinson thanked the committee and informed the commission on the locations of There being noj further business, Mayor Diana Martinez adjourn the meeting at 8:22 pm  Commissioner Trino Medina seconds. Motion carries.  meeting.  Commission. Residents must sign upj prior to the city meeting.  his findings during his clean up. ADJOURNMENT  ATTEST:  Ay  alasp