The Board of Commissioners for the City of Alamo, Texas met for the Special Meeting on Tuesday, January 8, 2019at6 6:00p.m, at the City of Alamo Municipal Building.  COMMISSION: PRESENT: Mayor Dianal Martinez Pete Morales, Mayor Pro-tem Trinol Medina, Commissioner Robert Del La Garza, Commissioner Pilar Garza, Commissioner STAFF PRESENT: Luciano Ozuna, Jr., City Manager Rick Palacios, City Attorney Cris Palacios, City Attorney Alexandra! Rangel, City Secretary Bobby Salinas, CPDI Director Melissa Rodriguez, Purchasing Agent Ronnie Cruz, City] Engineer Julio Villarreal, Public Works Director Lori Solis, Library Director  COMMISSION. ABSENT:  Rosie Rodriguez, Accountant Alicia Cano, Human Resources Baudelio Castillo, Police Chief Michael Torres, ITI Director Rafael Tapia, AEDC: Director Alex Oyoque, Museum Curator Melisa Gonzales, Special Projects Ronnie Cruz, City Engineer Roy Contreras, Fire Chief  I.  CALL MEETING TO ORDER  Mayor Diana. Martinez called the special meeting held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 to order at 6:00 p.m. at the City of Alamo Municipal Building. Mayor Diana Martinez led the Pledge of Mayor Diana. Martinez announced: the changed of Executive Session item to address immediately with TML agent. Executive Session. started at 6:09pm, Open session began at 6:49 pm.  Allegiance and Melisa Gonzales led the Invocation.  Mayor Diana Martinez addressed: no action taken at this time.  C.Presentation: and Announcements. Alamo on. January 2, 2019. Tuesday, December 18,2 2018.  Melisa Gonzales announced. a briefreminder oft the opening of South Texas Health System ER D.C Consideration and action to approve the minutes for the Second Meeting held on Commissioner Robert De La Garza motioned and Commissioner Pilar Garza seconded to approve the minutes for the regular meeting of December 18, 2018 as presented. Motioned E. Consideration and action to submit a person's name to the City of Hidalgo Rio Grande Mayor Diana Martinez nominated Isabel De La Rosa Commissioner Robert De La Garza Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales suggested a community event for all the community to nominate a F.Consideration: and Action to approve an ordinance to amend the General Fund Budget to provide funding for the Office of the Governor reimbursement grant for the Alamo Special Projects Melisa Gonzales presented on an ordinance to amend the General Fund Budget ini the amount of $25,215.45, to be reimbursement by Office ofThe Governor, grant #3104402for the APD School Youth Redirection liaison, Project-Year20 of825,215.45. Zero (0), match. Commissioner Robert De La Garza motioned and Mayor Diana Martinez seconded to approve. G. Consideration and Action to approve the renewal contract with Lamar signs for the  Carried.  Valley Walk ofl Fame. seconded to approve. Motion Carried. person for next) year. Police Department.  Motion Carried.  billboards advertising Alamo hotels.    Special Projects Melisa Gonzales presented to approve the renewal contract with. Lamar) for the billboards advertising Alamo hotel motels ini the amount of851,420.00, this amount is paid out from the Hotel and Motel Tax. Last) year 's contract was 48,804.00, so this increased Commissioner Robert De La Garza motioned and Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales seconded to H. Consideration and action on a request by the Alamo Police Department for al budget line Commissioner Robert De La Garza questioned the fact the commission has already voted, City Attorney Rick Palacios mentioned. last minute ity was considered as as suggestion and no voting Baudelio Castillo, Police Chiefpresented. on the importance ofpolice trainings as well on the City Attorney. Rick Palacios addressed the confusion on the line item, in which he. stated he thought this was aj follow up on last month' 's discussion oft the transferring on funds. Commissioner Robert De La Garza asked for the list ofo officers and trainings they need, Police Mayor Diana Martinez mentioned. al brand new training facility offo ofsouth cage, ini which Police Chiefl Baudelio Castillo addressed his officers have attended free trainings throughout the Valley butt the trainings offeredi in Dallas. PD and Houston. PD does not compare to local PD Commissioner Robert De La Garza motioned to deny, Mayor Diana Martinez seconded the Against: Mayor Diana Martinez, Commissioner Robert De La Garza and Commissioner Pilar LConsideration and action on a variance request to allow construction ofa new home in anl R-MH (Mobile Home and Modular Home District), physically located at 1017 Lee Dr., CPD. Director Bobby Salinas presented on the variance request to allow construction ofar new home in an R-MH (Mobile Home and Modular Home District). The zone is for mobile homes, the proposal to build a new home through urban county even though it is a mobile home zone; it was found that 11 single family. homes exist within the subdivision. Planning zoning commission Mayor Diana Martinez asked since there are residence of Rancho. Blanco and Lee drive are back Bobby Salinas mentioned the construction of home will require the minimum set back requirements. for ai residential single family home. 5for each. side, 15 on the back and 25 in the Commissioner Trino Medina motioned and Mayor. Pro-Tem Pete Morales seconded to approve. J. Consideration and action on a renews conditional use permit for the sale and onsite consumption of alcohol for "Sandra's Bar", physically located at 111 N. 7th St,. Unit G, legally described as Outlot "F" Alamo Original Townsite for Sandra Alcantar. CPD. Director. Bobby Salinas presented on the renewal conditional use permit for the sale and onsite consumption ofalcohol for "Sandra's Bar located on the North west area business 83 and north 7" street. Noi major alcohol and violent incidents within this site, staffi is recommending al year subject to 1) waiver of the 300' separation requirement; 2) Providing security. for the Commissioner Robert De La Garza motioned and Commissioner Trino Medina seconded to  approximately. $2436.00 or (596)) from prior year.  approve. Motion Carried.  item transfer toi increase the travel and training linei item.  has been done.  impact oft these trainings have on the community.  Chief Baudelio Castillo was unable toj provide the list at this time.  provides training to all officers.  trainings.  motion to deny. Motioned. carried.  For: Mayor Pro- tem. Pete Morales and Commissioner Trino Medina  Garza  legally described as al Lot 42, 42 Regency Acres for Graciela Cruz.  approved on 12/19/18. to back will there be enough. space.  front.  Motioned. carried.  business. Planning zoning commission approved on 12/19/18.  approve. Motion Carried.    K. Consideration and action on a renewal conditional use permit for the sale and onsite consumption of alcohol for 6 Palazzio Special Event Center", physically located at 5035 S.H. 495, legally described as Lot 65., Tower Landing Ph. I for George A. Garza CPD Director Bobby Salinas presented renewal conditional use permit for the sale and onsite consumption of alcohol for "Palazzio Special Event Center, No major alcohol and violent incidents within this site. Although, no crime reported complaints have been reported due to parking in an empty lot within ai neighborhood. Staffrecommends approval for I-year subject to 1)must obtain annual Fire Department. Inspection and. Liquor License with the City Secretary 2) Waiver of the 300' separation requirement. 3) Close off the entrance of 495 to keep. from Mr. Bobby Salinas addressed the lot belongs to. Palazzio. Planning zoning commission approved Commissioner Trino Medina recalled of an approval for people toj park there, Mr. Bobby Salinas mentioned no, what was approved was an ordinance of aj possibility of allowing to park on the City Attorney Rick Palacios mentioned. since it is not mentioned. in the packet and if the council Commissioner Robert De La Garza motioned and Commissioner Trino Medina seconded to The City Commission will convene in Executive Session, in accordance with. Texas Open Meeting Act, Vernon's Texas Statues and Codes Annotated, Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, Exceptions To Requirement That Meeting Be Open. The City Commission reserves the right to go into executive session on any item listed whether or not such item is posted as an Executive Session Item at any time during the meeting when authorized by the  customers from parking from the vacant lot. Mayor Diana Martinez asked who owns the property. on 12/19/18 with all three (3) conditions.  lot.  Mayor Diana Martinez asked on the approval process? choose to approve it, it is only as peri recommendation: read out.  approve. Motion Carried  EXECUTIVE SESSION: Time: 6:09 pm  provisions oft the Open Meeting Act, to wit:  1. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, $ 551.071 with Attorney; Closed Meeting, Discuss Pending Litigation Pertaining to Cause No. C-4669-18E, Baudelio Castillo V. City of Alamo, eta al, int the 275th. Judicial District Court ofHidalgo County, Texas. 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, Procedure Relating to Closed Meeting, $551.102, Requirement To Vote Or Take Final Action In CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Five minutes per person with no response from the City Commission. Residents must sign up prior to the city meeting Mr. Omar Guerra addressed. a complaint regarding Alamo PDsprofessionalisym. Ms. Juanita Solis addressed. the concern the pick-up of brush on Alamo Rd due to construction. There being noj further business, Mayor Diana Martinez adjourn the meeting at 7:11 pm  OPEN SESSION: Time 6:49pm  Open Meeting  ADJOURNMENT  ATTEST: Plde  ADy  Rangel, City Sec