Minutes ofFebruary 18, 2020  Pagel 1  The Board of Commissioners for the City of Alamo, Texas met for the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at" 7:00 p.m, att the City of Alamo Municipal Building.  COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor Dianal Martinez Robert De La Garza, Mayor Pro-Tem Okie Salinas, Commissioner Pilar Garza, Commissioner Pete Morales, Commissioner STAFF PRESENT: Robert L. Salinas, Interim City Manager Cris Palacios, City. Attorney Alexandra Rangel, City Secretary Alicia Cano, HRI Director Melisa Gonzales, Special Projects Director Alex Oyoque Museum Director Rafael Tapia, AEDC Director Julio Villarreal, Public Works Director  COMMISSION, ABSENT:  Michael Torres, IT Director Saul Solis, Interim Police Chief Adela Perez, Purchasing Agent Rogelio Alaniz, Interim Police Chief  I.  CALL. MEETING' TO ORDER  Mayor Diana Martinez called the regular meeting held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 to order at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Alamo Municipal. Building. Mayor Diana. Martinez led the Pledge of Gloria Espinosa introducedi the Royal Court 2020, Miss Alamo Diana Salinas, Alamo Princess Amaya Rose, Alamo Duchess Crista Cruz, Alamo Ambassador and Ms. Alamo 2019. Daniela Mayor Diana Martinez thanked Ms. Gloria Espinoza and her daughters for their dedication to  Allegiance and Melisa Gonzales ledi the Invocation. C. Presentation and. Announcements  Zapata. the program  Commissioner Pete. Morales congratulated the Royal Court for their success  Melisa Gonzales stated Wednesday's ITT Challenge has been postponed due to inclement weather. In addition, the Parks and Rec. department has started their softball registration Commissioner Pete Morales congratulated the PSJA Lady Wolverines in making the playoffs Eagle Scout Mr.. Ethan Cuevas from Troop 268 gave a presentation on the renovations of the new butterfly garden located at Sgt. Fernando De la Rosa. The project will start the frst  Monday the 17h and will continue to March 6h  and our tennis players who will be going to San Antonio on Wednesday.  Saturday of March andi there will be no charge to the city.  Mayor Diana Martinez asked ifthis is needed to be placed on the agenda Interim City Manager stated no, he already spoke with City Attorney Cris Palacios  City Attorney Rick Palacios asked) how many Volunteers Mr. Ethan Cuevas stated 15-25 volunteers  At this time Mayor Diana Martinez went into Executive Session  D. Consideration and action to approve ther minutes for the first regular meeting ofFebruary  04,2020.    Minutes of February 18, 2020  Page2 2  Commissioner Pilar Garza motioned to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza E. Consideration and action to approve the minutes for the special meeting of February 13, Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pete Morales F.Consideration: and action on approving resolution authorizing City Manager as the Authorized Official Representative and the submission of the grant application for the Alamo Youth Center Positive. Action Crew (AYC-PAC) through the Office ofthe Special Projects Director. Melisa Gonzales stated this grant is for the current project andi it consists of salaries) for Ms. Erika and overtime for Ms. Sandy, Erika and the part-time staff Commissioner, Pete Morales motioned: to approve, and Commissioner Pilar Garza: seconded. G.Consideration and action on approving resolution authorizing City Manager as the Authorized Official Representative and thes submission of the grant application for the Alamo APD] Radio Replacement Grant through the Office of the Governor Criminal Special. Projects Director Melisa Gonzales stated this grant the same as the previous. This grant is to replace all of the portable radios of the PD. We currently have replaced 61 with the federal. JAG and pending 29. With this grant we are asking to replace 20,) for a total of Mayor Diana Martinez asked can these radios be bought through) forfeiture funds Special Projects Director. Melisa Gonzales responded yes, but this grant is helpful to obtain Commissioner, Pete Morales motioned to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem. Robert De La Garza H.A Resolution of The City of Alamo, Texas Authorizing to Approve Temporary Street Closures on Portions ofl FM 907 And Business Highway 83 For the City's Annual Texas Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pete Morales I.C Consideration and action to purchase a 2020 Chevrolet' Tahoe from Caldwell Country through thel Buy Board Cooperative tol be reimbursed by the Office of the Governor Finance Director Kvette Mendoza: statedi requesting approval to purchase a white 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe, through the buy board cooperative. for the Police Department in the amount Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pilar Garza  seconded. Motion carried.  2020.  seconded. Motion carried.  Governor Criminal Justice Division. The total, grant is $22,401.81. Motion carried.  Justice Division.  $39,420. Which will leave pending 9portable radios.  the radios without spending. This isa 0% match grant.  seconded. Motion carried.  Independence Day Parade. seconded. Motion carried  2018 Operation Stonegarden Grant.  of$49,318.00.  seconded.. Motion carried.    Minutes ofFebruary 18, 2020  Page3  J. Consideration and action on emergency repairs on a man hole ont thei intersection of7th Interim City Manager Robert Salinas stated an existing 20f. brick manhole collapsed within itselflocated ont the intersection of 7th St. and E. Hackberry. Ave. Due to the possibility ofthe bricks falling into the mains sewer line, we needed to have it repaired immediately SO as to avoid as severe. sewer back upi ini the ared. The manhole was replaced with a newj fiberglass manhole andi is back to working order. The total cost for this project was $49,500. These Commissioner. Pete Morales motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pilar Garza seconded. K.Consideration: and action for member appointment(s) for the 9-1-1 ECAC to the Interim City Manager Robert Salinas. stated this is) for the Emergency Communications Advisory Committee, usually the chiefs sit on the board. Irecommending both of our interim Mayor Diana Martinez motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pete Morales seconded. Public. Hearing on a voluntary annexation request for a 23.00 acre tract ofl land out ofLot7 and 8,1 Block 34, Alamo Land and Sugar Company'ss Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas for L. Consideration and action on a voluntary annexation request for a 23.00acre tract of land out of Lot 7 and 8, Block 34, Alamo Land and Sugar Company Subdivision for WSW Interim City Manager Robert Salinas stated this is a subdivision that) has been approved by the commission, this is part of San Agustin Subdivision phase 2. The public hearing is for the annexation, a service agreement has been signed already and the developers have agreed to install water and sewer, and anything else necessary for the completion oft the subdivision. On the ordinance, there is some language to be changed but once done it will be ready. for the  St. and E. Hackberry Ave.  items are before you. since the costs to repair were over $15,000.  Motion carried. LRGVDC  chiefs and Ms. Elizabeth. Navarro to be the appointees.  Motion carried. PUBLICI HEARING WSWI Holdings, LLC. No citizen participation Holdings, LLC.  Mayor to sign.  Commissioner. Pete Morales he did not receive the mapi in his packet  Interim City. Manager Robert Salinas responded, the only map is the one with the blue outline Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pilar Garza  seconded. Motion carried. PUBLICI HEARING Holdings, LLC. No citizen participation  Public Hearing on a voluntary annexation request for a 15.94: acre tract of land out ofLot7, Block 34, Alamo Land and Sugar Company'sS Subdivision. Hidalgo County, Texas for WSW  M.Consideration and action on: a voluntary annexation request for a 15.94 acre tract ofland out ofLot' 7, Block 34, Alamo Land and Sugar Company's Subdivision. Hidalgo County,  Texas for WSW: Holdings, LLC.    Minutes ofF February 18, 2020  Page4  Interim City Manager Robert Salinas stated this is for phase 3, again this has been reviewed Commissioner Pete Morales motioned: to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem. Robert De La Garza AEDC Director Rafael Tapiai report for the month of January, As of February. 3, 2020, Cityof  and approved now its just for approval for the voluntary annexation.  seconded. Motion carried. N.J Presentation of AEDC Report Alamo Finance Department reports: IRP Balance: $885,244.54 RBEG Balance: $184,917.54 Total RLF Balance: $1,070,162.08  Balance Owed: $189,330.14 as of February 5, 2020  As of the February 6, 2020, 3 accounts were considered current. One account is considered delinquent. Speedway Performance Motors and are expected to be current in March. One new contact, Gabriel Gonzalez who is interested: in opening aj food truck business. Program maintenance was conducted, USDA reports from January 2-27 and verified all  applicants has their property taxes paid on December 31, 2019. Asmall business workshop was conducted with 7 attendees Madiam contracts. have been signed and up to date. A potential buyer for the 11 acres Asj for the small business grant, we, still have $7,500.  O.Presentation of] Departmental Reports from the City Commission. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 7:13pm  Departmental. Report presentations were included in the commissioner 's packet, no comments  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 Tol Requirement That Meetings Be Open. The City Commission reserves thei right to goi into executive session on any item listed int the Agendal Notice whether orr not such item is posted as an Executive Session Item at any time during the meeting when authorized by thej provisions oft the Open Meetings Act. Subject to the foregoing reservation, 1. Pursuant to Texas Government Code $551.074 Personnel Matters and $551.071 a. Discussion regarding appointment of City Manager, set salary and benefits and b. Update Litigation Pertaining to Cause No. C-2589-19-E, Baudelio Castillo V. City of Alamo, et al, int the 275th. Judicial District Court ofHidalgo County, Texas. Discussion regarding city commission directive on the selection process for Chief  the following are toi items to be discussed in executive session:  Consultations with Attorney:  negotiate terms of employment.  ofPolice.  OPEN SESSION: 7:00pm In Open Meeting.  The City Commission will convene in Open Session tot take necessary action, ifany, in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Open] Meetings, Subchapter E, Procedures Relating to Closed Meeting, $ 551.102, Requirement To Vote Or Take Final Action P. Consideration and action to appoint a City Manager, set salary and benefits and  negotiate terms ofe employment.    Minutes ofF February 18, 2020  Pages  Mayor. Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza motioned: to appoint Robert Salinas as City Manager and consistent with discussion in executive. session with as set salaryofs100,000, plus phone Q.Consideration and action regarding city commission directive on the selection process  and car allowance and Commissioner, Pilar Garza seconded. Mayor Diana. Martinez. stated no action at this time  for Chief of] Police.  CITIZEN. PARTICIPATION: Fivei minutes per person with no response from the City  Commission. Residents must sign up prior to the city meeting.  No citizen participation I. ADJOURNMENT  Citizens are encouraged to sign the attendance sheet.  There being noj further business, Mayor Diana Martinez adjourned the meeting at 8:07 pm  Mayor Dianal  -  Abhet  ATTEST:  aRagp