Thel Board of Commissioners for the City of Alamo, Texas met for the Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., att the City of Alamo Municipal Building.  COMMISSIONI PRESENT: Mayor. J.R. Garza Okie Salinas, Mayor Pro-Tem Petel Moreles, Commissioner Roell Leon] Moreno Jr., Commissioner Arturo "AJ" Garcia, Commissioner STAFF PRESENT: Robert L. Salinas, City Manager Sergio Zavala, Planning Director Julio Villareal, Public Works Director Roy Contreras, Fire Chief Adelal Perez, Purchasing Agent Ronnie Cruz, City Engineer Arturo Aguirre, HRI Director  COMMISSION. ABSENT:  Alexandra Rangel, Assistant City Manager Rick Palacios, City Attorney Saul Solis, Police Chief Sandra Chavez, Parks and] Rec. Director Michael Torres, IT Director Isauro Trevino, Consultant  Lya Yllades, Public Information Director Alejandro Oyoque, Museum Director  C CALL. MEETING TO ORDER  MayorJR. Garza called the regular meeting held on Tuesday March5, 20241 to order at 6:00p.m. at the City of Alamo Municipal Building. City Manager Robert L. Salinas led the Pledge of  Allegiance and Pastor Tuttle led the Invocation. C. Presentation and Announcements  City Manager Robert L. Salinas introduced our new. Human Resources Director ArturoA Aguirre Human Resources Director Arturo. Aguirre introduced. himselfand thanked the City Commission Public Works Director. Julio Villarreal. Jr. stated that the re-pavement on West Duranta. Ave has been completed and Palmview St. is schedule to be re-paved March 6, 2024, weather permitting. Commissioner Pete Morales recognized the PSJA Memorial Wolverines Tennis team for earning their 5th Tennis Tournament Championship in Harlingen. He congratulated. Alexa Cortez, Luis Wong, Hugo Ramirez, Andrea Camacho, Brian Camacho, Kristina Hernandez, Sancarlos Saldivar, Abigail Gonzalez, Isabel Chapa, Oscar Rodriguez, Jesus Montez, Angel Salazar, Valerie Vasquez, Victo Reyes, Emily Leija and Angel Montez, Coach Zepeda and Coach Arturo Salazar. Commissioner AJ Garcia invited everyone to participate in the McTeacher' 's night at the Alamo McDonalds from. Sp.n m. to 8p. m. 30% of the proceeds will be donated to the Vela Middle School Commissioner Pete Morales congratulated the Mayor J.R. Garza, Public Information Director Lya Flades, and Media Specialist, Nina Chavez for an outstandingjob at the Texas Parade hosted Mayor J.R. Garza congratulated and thanked the Alamo Chamber of Commerce for the Mayor. J.. R. Garza invited. Mrs. Gloria Espinoza to introduced. Miss Alamo 2024 Royal Court. Mrs. Gloria Espinosa thanked the support oft the sponsors that made all this event possible. Miss.  for the opportunity.  this past Saturday. March 2nd, 2024 at the City of Alamo Central Park.  outstanding job at the Texas Parade as well.  Kristina Espinosa presented the Royal Court:    Miss. Alamo 2024. Joselyn Angel Garza Alamo Princess 2024 Christina Diaz Alamo Duchess 2024 Syriana Cecilia Trevino Alamo. Ambassador 2024 Melanie Nicolette Marez  Miss Alamo 2024. Joselyn Angel Garza thanked the Commission for giving them the opportunity Mayor. JR. Garza thanked everyone for putting together. such an awesome event that he was able Mayor Pro-Tem Okie Salinas congratulated. the Royal Court, Gloria. Espinosa and her daughters Commissioner Pete Morales congratulated everyone who participated. as well as the Royal Court. Commissioner Roel Leon Moreno Jr thanked the Espinoza Family as well as everyone who AEDC Consultant Isauro Trevino gave an update in regards to the Washington DC trip meeting with Congresswoman. Monica De La Cruz and the office of Congressman Vicente Gonzalez. D. Consideration and Action to Approve the minutes for ai regular meeting on February 20, Mayor Pro-Tem Okie Salinas motioned to Approve, Commissioner Pete Morales seconded.  top participate in the. Royal Court and for representing the City of Alamo.  to attend ande enjoy.  as well as everyone who participated.  participated in this event.  2024. Motion carried. E. 2024. carried. F.  Consideration and Action to Approve the minutes for a special meeting on February 27, Commissioner AJ Garcia motioned to. Approve, Mayor Pro-Tem Okie Salinas seconded. Motion  Consideration and Action to implement the Smart City. Soft permitting program. City Manager. Robert L. Salinas stated that) he hadd an opportunity to1 meet with Mr. Carlos Ginther Mr. Ginther asked ifthe Commission had any questions in regards to the Smart City permitting Commissioner Pete Morales stated that one of the concerns they had was the accessibility and easyz use of the program. He said that this program is people friendly and very easy to use. Mayor Pro-Tem Okie Salinas stated that if we do decide to move forward with this project, we Mr. Ginther stated that the. service they are presenting will also include marketing to educate the residents and let them know ofo any changes and or of what the City of Alamo has to offer. City Manager Robert L. Salinas stated that this new program will require employee training, further discussion with our Water Billing Department and. Planning Department as well. This Smart City Soft permitting program does not have aj fee for the City of Alamo. It will streamline  and Commissioner Pete Morales.  should let our residents know and keep them updated with any changes.    the permitting process and offer assistance, making it much more convenient, for residents to pay for permits after regular hours. This program will be very beneficial for the citizens. Mayor Pro-Tem Okie Salinas motioned to. Approve, Commissioner AJ Garcia seconded. Motion G. Consideration and Action tol Designate the use of Hidalgo County Precinctl No. 10 Owned City Manager. Robert L.. Salinas stated that on September 22, 2023, the City of Alamo was approached by Hidalgo County Precinct No. 1 stating they would like to help the Cityo of Alamo by allowing the use of8150,000 of their designated ARPA funds for eligible projects or equipment. We spoke to both Police Chief and Fire Chief and they stated this equipment was their top priority. The Police Chief mentioned this equipment will aid our police officers in providing better service and allowing them to be more well equipped toj perform their duties. The bunker gear being requested by our fire department will provide as second set to all ofo ourj fire fighters that) will allow them to better serve the community during emergency. response.s. Attached) you willj find quotes) from Buy Board listed companies that will allow us to make the purchases immediately and ask for reimbursements) from the County at al later time.  carried.  ARPA Funds for the City ofA Alamo.  The proposed equipment) for purchase is as follows: Critical Equipment Needed Quantity Cost Estimate  Protech. Delta 4 high Cut Full Dress Helmet 40 Glock. 17, Tactical Lights, Et Al (see attached) 40 $37,628.00  $35,248.00 $74,899.80  Fire Fighter Bunker Gear 18  Total $147,775.80  Commissioner Pete Morales asked City Manager ifthis project will used City of Alamo funds. City Manager Robert L. Salinas answered. thatj for this purchased that willz use the Precinct I Commissioner AJ Garcia motioned. to Approve, Mayor Pro-Tem Okie Salinas seconded. Motion H. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve the Bylaws of the Keep Alamo Beautiful Planning Department Director Sergio Zavala presented the Bylaws drafted for the Keep Alamo Beautiful Committee (KABC). The PRBI met on Monday, February 12"h, and after their assessment, unanimously approved that the attached Bylaws be approve. The attached PRB Bylaws reflect the  ARPA Funds. carried.  Committee (KABC)  following;  Article 1 Article 2 Article. 3 Article 4 Article. 5 Article 6 Article 7 Article 8  Organization Duties Voting Meetings Staff Support Amend. Bylaws  5members to help beautiful city's neighborhoods discuss/activate efforts to beautify neighborhoods Imember-lvote; ifconflict, must abstain meetings open to the public Public Works Director to provide support to KABC via min. 41 KABC members; must also approve by the City's Boardof Commissioners  Quorum/Attendance min. 3 members to conduct KABC agendas Chair/Vice Chair KABC officers elected to lyear office to preside    Exhibit A  conflict of Interest Affidavit  Commissioner Roel Leon Moreno Jr. motioned to Approve, Mayor Pro-Tem Okie Salinas CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Five minutes per person with no response from the City Citizen Gabriel. Aguilar thanked the Commission for their hard work and dedication.  seconded. Motion carried.  Commission. Residents must sign up prior to the city meeting.  ADJOURNMENT  Citizens are encouraged to sign the attendance sheet.  There being noj further business, Mayor. J.R. Garza adjourned the meeting at 6:36p.m.  6  Assistant Oity Manager  EbR