Minutes ofOctober 01,2019  Page 1  The Board of Commissioners for the City of Alamo, Texas met for the Regular Meeting on Tuesday October 01, 2019 at 7:00 p.m, at the City of Alamo Municipal Building.  COMMISSION: PRESENT: Mayor Diana Martinez Robert Del La Garza, Mayor Pro-Tem Trinol Medina, Commissioner Pete Morales, Commissioner Pilar Garza, Commissioner STAFF PRESENT: Robert L. Salinas, Interim City Manager Rick Palacios, City Attorney Alexandra Rangel, City Secretary Roy Contreras, Fire Chief Melisa Gonzales, Special Projects Director Julio Villarreal, Public Works Director Ronnie Cruz, City Engineer Arnold Robles, Parks & Rec. Director CALL MEETING1 TO ORDER  COMMISSION. ABSENT:  Michael Torres, IT Director Rogelio Alaniz, Interim Police Chief Adelal Perez, Purchasing Agent Alicia Cano, HRI Director Julio Villareal, Public Works  I.  Mayor Diana Martinez called the regular meeting held on Tuesday, October 01, 2019to order at 7:00p p.m. at the City ofAlamo Municipal Building. Mayor Diana Martinez ledt the Melisa Gonzales announced the Fire Department will host a fire prevention rally on Commissioner Pete Morales announced the Parks and Rec Department will now have registration, for tackle football for 4th and Sth graders and all 6h grade. He also thanked the department. for these programs that will help the children prepare for middle school Mayor Diana Martinez thanked the volunteers for The National Night Out event. D. Consideration and Action to approve the minutes for the second meeting of Commissioner Pilar Garza motionedi to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza E. Consideration and Action to approve. the minutes for the special meeting of Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pete . Presentation to recognize Alamo Middle School as thel Most Favorite Middle School Mayor Diana Martinez. statedi items F, G, H, Iand.Jwill be announced. together, for photos Mayor Diana Martinezi recognized. Mrs. Cristina. L. Esparzaj for Alamo Middle School, Ms. Suzanna Arrerondo for. John McKeever Elementary, Sylvia Mendez from Hess Air, Inc. and. Linda Duval from Alamo Country Club. She also thanked the schools and the resorts Commissioner Trino Medina thanked and congratulated all the recipients for this year's  Pledge of Allegiance and Melisa Gonzales led the Invocation. Wednesday. from bpm-8pm at Peter Piper. Pizza in Alamo.  Presentations and Announcements  and high school level.  September: 17,2019. seconded. Motion Carried. September: 24, 2019. Morales seconded. Motion Carried  in the 20191 Monitor Readers' Choice. Awards.  opportunities.  for showing the positive in Alamo.  awards.    Minutes ofOctober 01,2019 Page2  Commissioner Pete Morales congratulated Ms. Esparza and Ms. Arrerondo, and the G. Presentation to recognize Mrs. Cristina) L. Esparza as thel Most Favorite Principal in H. Presentation to recognize John McKeever Elementary as the Most Favorite Presentation to recognize Hess Air, Inc. as the Most Favorite AC/Heating Service in J. Presentation to recognize Alamo Country Club as the Most Favorite Retirement K. Consideration and Action to proclaim October 2019 as Career and Technology Special Projects Director Melissa Gonzales read the proclamation for Career and WHEREAS, Career and Technical Education is a huge endeavor in the United States. In Texas 81% of all high school students take at least one CTE course, and one in four students takes three or more courses in aj pathway. In brief CTE programs serve many WHEREAS, the Pharr - San. Juan - Alamo ISD Career and Technical Education program strives toj fill the gap of high demand industries in the workforce such as manjacturing, healthcare, automotive, computer. support, electrical, construction, and welding. WHEREAS, Career and Technical Education courses provide marketable skills that WHEREAS, Career and Technical Education Month is an annual event implemented at the national, state, andl local level supported by hundreds of school districts across the nation. WHEREAS, manfacturing in Texas constitutes 13.3 percent oft the total output ini the state, totaling approximately $247 billion. in exports ofi mamfactured goods in 2018; and WHEREAS, manujacturers in Texas employ 7.1 percent of the workforce, an estimated 910,0001 mamfacturing employees, including 7,500 in Hidalgo County; and WHEREAS, the community is encouraged to support the work of the Pharr San. Juan - NOWTHEREFORE, 1 Diana Martinez, Mayor oft the Cityo ofAlamo, Texas byvirtue ofthe authority vested in me and on behalfoft the Mayor and the City Commission, do hereby  Directors of the Alamo Country Club the 20191 Monitor Readers' Choice Awards.  Elementary School in the 20191 Monitor Readers' Choice Awards.  the 20191 Monitor Readers' Choice Awards.  Community in the 20191 Monitor Readers' Choice Awards.  Manufacturing Month Technical Manufacturing Month  students in Texas.  prepare students to succeed. in college and in the worlforce.  Alamo ISD Career and Technical Education program.  proclaim October as:  "Career and Technical Manfacturing Month"  Commissioner Pete Morales motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pilar Garza L. Consideration and Action on al resolution to nominate a candidate(s) for thel Board of Mayor Pro-Tem. Robert De La Garza motionedi toy nominate Pete Garcia, and Mayor Diana M. Consideration and Action to Approve RFQ/RFP for selecting underwriter for the  seconded. Motion Carried.  Directors of thel Hidalgo County Appraisal District for 2020-2021.  Martinez seconded. Motion Carried City'sissuance of debt obligations    Minutes ofOctober 01, 2019 Page3  Interim City Manager Robert Salinas, stated within their packets is the Request for QwlfeationsyPropasaks to provide Underwriting Services which is part oft the process to refinance the bonds. These will go out tomorrow and will be due on the 11"h fors selection Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza motionedi to approve, and Commissioner Pilar Garza N. Consideration and Action on an Emergency Manhole repair- Rancho Blanco Rd. Interim City Manager Robert Salinas stated back in June there was major flooding at Rancho Blanco Rd. Atf first it appeared to be al broken seal on a sewer, force main, then it was discovered. that there was and old deteriorating manhole near the road. He stateds since Commissioner Pete Morales motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pilar Garza O. Consideration and action on a variance to allow for an 8.5' front setback instead of the code minimum required 25' front setback, physically located at 723 N. 9th Place, legally described as. .42 ac. out of Lot "U",] Resub. of the S. % ofLot 4, Block. 36 and Interim City Manager Robert Salinas stated Mr. Avila came in to the office to obtain a building permit tol his existing carport. Mr. Avila was granted a variance back in 2016) for acarport that already had an 8.5'front setback. Hei is now requesting to continue with the same 8.5'. front setback alignment and add to his existing carport. There have been approximately. 40carport variances, for front setbacks that have been approved throughout the City. The existing street ROW in this area is about 65' Even with the 8.5'front setback, the carport would still be approx. 27 from the actual paved street. He stated, based on previous approvals by the Boardo of Commissioners, staffa does not object to the variance to the front setback. The Planning and Zoning Commission met on Wednesday September Mayor Pro-Tem. Robert. De La Garza motioned: to approve, and Commissioner Pilar Garza P. Consideration and action on a variance to' Title 3-1 Business and License Regulations; Chapter 5-. Junk Yards' Section 3-5-3 (B) Conditions ofl License, physically located at 1071 N. Whalen Rd., legally described as being a subdivision of 10.003 acres out of Interim City Manager. Robert Salinas stated this property is located between Border and Whalen Rd. along the north side oft the railroad track. This property came through City Commission) for approval ofanewj junk) yardf for semi-trucks. The applicant is still currently going through the subdivision, process, and) he is proposing a metal panel fence. Based on Section. 3-5-3 (B), The property and premises on) which such business is conducted. shall be enclosed. bv at tight board fence at least tenj feet (109 high and said fence shall be kept in aneatly painted condition, and noj junk of any character or parts or machinery of any kind shall be allowed to remain outside such fence; provided, however, that any existing business of this character now being operated and maintained in the City shall be allowed thirty (30) days withini whicht to construct afence ofthe kind ando character requiredhereby. (Ord. 112, 3-1-40). He stated, he interprets tight board fence as a wooden) fence. Mr. Salinas mentioned the applicant is proposing to construct a new metal panel, fence, andi the city commissioni must decide whether the applicant has provided enough evidence that this variance will demonstrate hardship and relief thereof or ifit merely serves as a  to be on the 151h. seconded. Motion Carried  it's over the $15,000 it is brought before the commission.  seconded. Motion carried.  ofLots 1 & 2, Block: 37, Alamo Land & Sugar Co. for Tony Avila.  18, 2019 and recommended. approval of the variance request.  seconded. Motion carried.  Lot 7,Thel Engleman Subdivision No. 21 forl RTEI Investments LLC.    Minutes of October 01, 2019 Page4  convenience tot the applicant. He also stated, thel Planning and Zoning Commission: met on City Attorney. Rick Palacios askedi ifit's the recommendation, for the variance included the Interim City Manager Robert Salinas responded only the type of fence, they should meet Mayor Pro-Tem. Robert De La Garza motioned: to approve, and Commissioner Pilar Garza 2. Consideration and action on a single lot variance on property physically located at 1205] Elm St., legally described ast the West One-half(W M)ofLot Four (4), Block (6), Interim City Manager Robert Salinas stated his property is located 195' west of 12th St. along the south side of Elm St. in 2014 they sold their halflot, on the other halfi loto a 800' squarej foot home exist andi wanting an independent electrical meter. Since all services are currently available, and the tract follows minimum subdivision standards, Staff He also stated, the Planning and Zoning Commission met on Wednesday September 18, Mayor Diana Martinez motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pilar Garza seconded. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Five minutes per person with no response from the City  Wednesday September 18, 2019 and approved the variance request.  height offence. the height requirement.. seconded. Motion carried.  Johnson Subdivision for Jesus Aleman Ruiz.  recommends approval.  2019 and approved the variance request.  Motion carried.  Commission. Residents must sign up prior to the city meeting.  Carol Long spoke ini regards to water damage Eddie Vega. spoke ini regards to the Alamo Code Martha Vega city. spoke ini regards to the Alamo Code  LJGeoni spoke ini regards to an introduction herself to the community. Jazmine Lopez spoke in regards to concerns from the. Alamo Police Department  Omar Guerra spoke in regards to a candidate complaint Citizens are encouraged tos signt the attendance: sheet.  I. ADJOURNMENT  There being noj further business, Mayor Diana Martinez adjourned the meeting at 7:50pm  ADg  ATTEST:  acRegp  ALAMO.