Minutes ofDecember 17,2019  Page 1  The Board of Commissioners for the City of Alamo, Texas met for the Regular Meeting on Tuesday, December 17, 2019at 7:00 p.m, att the City of Alamo Municipal Building.  COMMISSION: PRESENT: Mayor Dianal Martinez Robert Del 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  COMMISSION. ABSENT:  Michael Torres, IT Director Rogelio. Alaniz, Interim Police Chief Adelal Perez, Purchasing Agent  I.  CALLI MEETING TO ORDER  Mayor. Diana Martinez called the regular meeting held on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 to order at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Alamo Municipal Building. Mayor Diana Martinez led the Pledge of C.Public Comment: Residents must sign up prior to the city meeting to address the City  Allegiance and Melisa Gonzales. led the Invocation. Commission about a set agendai item. D.] Presentation and Announcements  Mayor. Diana. Martinez informed the public to. sign upf for public comment  Melisa Gonzales thanked everyone who attended Saturday's Christmas Parade. We did have 41 entries, this is the most we have ever had. Please stop by downtown and take pictures, the Parks Commissioner Pete Morales congratulated Chelsea Salinas and Victoria Gonzales from PSJA Mayor Diana Martinez thanked Gus Guerra Elementary and Ms. Cindy Perales for coming by  and. Rec. department didas great job in decorating.  Memorial, they just signed their letter ofintent toj play at UT Laredo.  this morning to sing Christmas Carols.  Commissioner Pilar Garza stated there will be more Thursday  Mayor Diana Martinez responded yes, Santos Livas will be here at. 10:30 for anyone who want E.C Consideration and action to approve the minutes for the first regular meeting of Commissioner Robert De La Garza motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pete Morales Special. Projects Director Melisa Gonzales presented on the ITT Challenge, every year the City ofAlamo participates. Last year PSJA scoredj first place through out the state, and the city won seventh and. San. Juan came ins sixth. Our goal is for the three cities in the top three again. G.Consideration and action to approve the Lamar contract for two billboards advertising Special Projects Director Melisa Gonzales stated this approval is for the two billboards located here in Alamo and the other one by Donna. This year the one in Donna will be moved) from the south side ofthe expressway to the northside. The new billboardis the exact same $51,240j for the  to stop by.  December 03, 2019. seconded. Motion carried.  F. Presentation for thel It's' Time Texas Challenge.  Alamo Hotels.    Minutes ofI December 17, 2019  Page2 2  whole year as last) year, the difference is that we have to pay $2,016 for two new vinyl's because  two of the hotels updated their logos.  Mayor Diana Martinez asked ifthis advertising helps. Special Projects Director. Melisa Gonzales responded yes, it has Mayor Diana Martinez asked) how much is the total cost Special Projects Director. Melisa Gonzales responded $53,256  Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pete Morales H.Consideration and action to declare items listed as surplus and authorize City Personnel Purchasing Agent Adela Perez stated the items before you are listed as surplus and asked to Interim City Manager Robert Salinas stated, they are proposing to go with Govdeals.org its an online auction platform with no cost to the city. Several cities are going through this platform, we met with the City of Mission who introduced the concept of the online public auction. There isa  seconded. Motion carried.  to sell suchi items through online public auction.  authorize City Personnel to sells such items through an online public auction.  listi inj your packets ofallt thes surplus items.  Commissioner, Pete Morales asked ifany oft the items ini the list work?  Interim City Manager. Robert Salinas responded there is al lot of old equipment, our IT Director Commissioner Pete Morales asked what about the vehicles, how will they be auctioned Interim City Manager. Robert Salinas responded the same, through the online auction Commissioner Okie Salinas asked does the city have any liability on these items Benjamin responded no, there is a disclaimer stating as is, wear is Mayor. Diana Martinez asked so we will not have al live auctionj just online  has made sure to clean all computers.  Interim City Manager Robert Salinas responded yes, it will allow for more buyers toj participate Commissioner Pete Morales motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pilar Garza seconded. I.C Consideration and action to declare items listed as salvage and authorize City Personnel Purchasing Agent Adela Perez stated the items before you are listed as salvage and ask to Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pete Morales J. Consideration and action to accept the resignation of the City Prosecutor and/or terminate the contract for Professional Services with the City Prosecutor. Mayor. Diana. Martinez motioned. to terminate the contract. for. Joe Ramirez and Mayor Pro-Tem  Motion carried.  tod dispose of such items.  authorize City Personnel to dispose ofsuch items.  seconded. Motion carried.  Robert De La Garza. seconded. Motion carried. Commissioner Pete Morales voted against  K. Consideration and action to: appoint a City Prosecutor: for the Alamo Municipal Court.    Minutes ofDecember 17,2019  Page 3  Mayor Diana Martinez motioned to appoint Rene Alonso Flores and Mayor Pro-Tem. Robert De  La Garza seconded. Vote 2-3  Commissioner Pete Morales motioned. to appoint. Eloy Hernandez. Vote 1-4  Commissioner Okie Salinas motioned to appoint Veronica. Moncivais, and Commissioner Pilar Commissioner Pete Morales stated the reason he voted against the motion made by Commissioner Okie Salinas was due to Ms. Moncivais was for she owed the city ai lot ofmoney back in the day wej finally got the money back; which is ok That is whyl Ivoted against Veronica No action taken due to not being able to obtain a 2/3 majority vote on one particular motion, no L.C Consideration and action to replace/re-appoint member(s) to the Planning and Zoning Mayor Diana Martinez motioned to remove Arturo Perez and appoint David Martinez and M.Consideration and action to renew the contract for the City Attorney. Thompson, P.C. and Commissioner Pete Morales seconded. Motion carried.  Garza: seconded. Vote 2-3  Moncivais. action taken Commission.  Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza seconded. Motion carried.  Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza motioned to renew the contract for Palacios, Garza, & Public hearing on a resolution of The City of Alamo, Texas In Accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code 2306.67071 and Texas Administrative Code Interim City Manager Robert Salinas stated this resolution is for HVM BP Alamo, they are utilizing HUD funds and one oft the requirements from HUD is that they need ai resolution when utilizing this form of funding. HVM BP has applied to the Texas Department of Housing and  PUBLICHEARING 11.204(4).  Community. Affairs for the Raintree Apartments.  No citizen participation 11.204(4). seconded. Motion carried. schedule.  N.C Consideration and action on a resolution ofThe City of Alamo, Texas In Accordance with the requirements ofTexas Government Code 2306.67071 and' Texas Administrative Code Commissioner Pete Morales motioned to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza 0.Consideration and action on an ordinance approving the new building permit fees Interim City Manager Robert Salinas statedi recently there have been new changes caused. by House Bill 852 that determines the amount ofa building permit or inspection fee required in connection with the construction or improvement ofar residential home. It was found, as wel were processing certain permits we did not have the structure to handle it. For example, ai reroofifwe would base the permit on. squarej footage for ai reroof would cost the same as a permit for a new house based on our current ordinance. We are proposing af fat rate, which is the normal rate of what ai reroofwould! be $55-8100. We decided aj fat rate of $55. This process will allow) for to Mayor Pro-Tem Robert De La Garza motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pete Morales AEDC Director Rafael Tapia presented on November 's monthly reports, he states. As of December  citizens continue to upgrade their homes without the heavy costs.  seconded.. Motion carried. P. Presentation of AEDC Report.  2, 2019, CityofAlamo Finance Department reports:    Minutes ofI December 17,2019  Page 4  Total RLF Balance: $1,062,983.58 IRP Balance: $878,066.04 RBEG Balance: $184,917.54  Balance Owed: 8197,405.91 (as of December. 5, 2019) As ofthe December 2, 2019, all accounts were considered current.  Thej following activity is for the period covering November 1, 20191 to November 27, 2019. For the reporting period, the program had 2 new contacts, Mr. Salinas and Mr. Reynaldo Rodriguez. As for program. Maintenance, on November 20th, we held a workshop for Small Business Grants.  As for the Small Business Grant, there is still $7,500available. Mayor. Diana Martinez asked on the status of the Crime Stoppers  Q.Presentation of] Departmental. Report.  Special Projects Director Melisa Gonzales respondedi that they have not hada chance tor meeti with the current board. We currently have three board members and we might have to appoint some CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Five minutes per person with no response from the City  more.  Commission. Residents must sign upi 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 7:20 pm  Mayor  Amy  ATTEST:  lagge