Minutes ofJ July2 2, 2019 Pagel 1  The Board of Commissioners for the City of Alamo, Texas met for thel Regular Meeting on Tuesday July 2,2 2019at 7:00p.m, att the City of Alamo Municipal Building.  COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor Dianal Martinez Robert Del La Garza, Mayor Pro-Tem Petel Morales, Commissioner Pilar Garza, Commissioner Trino Medina, Commissioner STAFF PRESENT: Robert L. Salinas, Interim City Manager Cris Palacios, City Attorney Alexandra Rangel, City Secretary Melisa Gonzales, Special Projects Yvette Mendoza, Financel Director Roy Contreras, Fire Chief Alicia Cano, Human Resources Julio Villarreal, Public Works Director CALLI MEETING TO ORDER  COMMISSION. ABSENT:  Michael Torres, ITI Director Rogelio. Alaniz, Interim Police Chief Adelal Perez, Purchasing Agent  I.  Mayor Diana Martinez called the first regular meeting held on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 to order at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Alamo Municipal Building. Mayor Diana Martinez led Special Projects Director Melisa Gonzales announced this Saturday, July Slh Aquaman OfficerJacob Garcia announced the Honorary swearing in of Honorary Police Officer & Explorer. Advisor Abigail Arias #306 on. July gh at 10:00am at The Omni Event Center. Commissioner Trino Medina announced. the Alamo ten year softball girls placed 5h in regionals. And the Lions Club will be hosting their 3rd Annual 4h ofJuly celebration from Commissioner Pete Morales announced the PSJA Memorial Early College High School coach 's staff and quarterback members will be having aj free youth camp. from 7/29-7/31 Interim City Manager Robert L. Salinas mentioned that he spoke with Julio Villarreal Public Works Director, Julio Villarreal responded that they have begun already Commissioner Pete Morales asked if an announcement can be posted on social media to City Engineer Ronnie Cruz gave a presentation regarding an update on the detention facilities for Santo Livas. He mentioned the flooding happened due to TXDOT did not connecting the lines correctly, based on their plans it was as reversedj flow. Interim City Manager Robert L. Salinas stated that he met with Hidalgo County Precinct 1 today and will be meeting next week to discuss aj final interlocal between. Precinct 1 to Commissioner Trino Medina asked if1 Precinct 1 will have the pipe in place soon. Interim City Manager Robert L. Salinas stated once the Interlocal in finalized then we Commissioner Trino Medina asked will this alleviate flooding from. Jasmine City Engineer Ronnie Cruz, stated that it would with help  the Pledge ofA Allegiance and Father. Angel led the Invocation. will be showing at 8:40 at the Down Town Central Park.  . Presentations and Announcements  3pm-10pm at the Alamo Sports Complex.  for 3d and g" graders.  regarding vector control around the city tonight and tomorrow. Commissioner Trino Medina asked on the time  let the citizens know.  do the grading. will have clear dates.    Minutes ofJ July 2,2019 Page2 2  Mayor Diana Martinez stated she will call the District Engineer in the morning to help D. Consideration and action to approve the minutes for the second regular meeting of Mayor Diana Martinez motioned to approve, Commissioner Pilar Garza seconded. E. Presentation by iHeart Media regarding marketing and advertising for the City of Mr. Ariel Vela presented on options to promote the City of Alamo events, businesses and campaigns, these services will cost $899 a month but will be submitting a quote for Commissioner Pete Morales asked ifk he was currently working on any projects with the Mr. Ariel Vela responded only the Watermelon Festival, which was in conjunction with Mr. Ariel Vela responded no but we can run Spanish spots in Wild 104, which has a large Spanish base. He also mentioned that Kiss 106.3 also run on 105.5 which is double the Commissioner Trino Medina asked ifhe run commercials for local businesses Mr. Ariel Vela respondedj yes, hej just picked up Hess Air and Mikes Pluming Commissioner Pete Morales asked ifl he can promote local businesses  with the planning. June 18,2019 Motioned Carried Alamo  television advertising, Alamo Chamber. Parks and Rec.  Commissioner Trino Medina asked ifhe) had radios. stations in Spanish  spots at? no charge.  Mr Ariel Vela responded yes, for example ifthe city has no events for the month he can Mayor Diana Martinez stated ifthe contract is considered, the funds will be from Hotel Interim City Manager Robert L. Salinas asked for a quote for the television spots Commissioner Trino Medina asked Interim City Manager Robert L. Salinas for this item F. Consideration and action regarding an ordinance calling a city election for Tuesday, November 5, 2019, to be participated in and by the qualified voters of the City of Alamo, Texas, for the purpose of electing a Mayor, Commissioner Place 1, Commissioner Place 2 and Commissioner Place 4; designating election precincts, designating polling places, method of voting and providing for early voting and election notice.(Ordinance 10-07-19A (English); Ordinance 10-07-191 B (Spanish) Mayor Diana Martinez motioned to approve, Commissioner Pete Morales seconded. G.C Consideration and action on approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager as the authorized official for the Local Border Star grant submitted through the Melisa Gonzales presented on the grant award of $30,000 and the Governor 's office has asked for the interim city manager to be the authorizedi representative. She statedi that the resolution was approved when it was under the police chief as the authorized Commissioner Pete Morales motioned to approve, Mayor Diana Martinez seconded.  promote al business.  and Motel taxes andi will not be coming out from property taxes.  to be placed on the agenda next meeting.  Motioned Carried Office of the Governor representative. Motioned Carried.    Minutes ofJ July 2, 2019 Page3  H. Consideration and action regarding the term for the contract extension with Med- Interim City Manager Robert Salinas stated when the contract was approved on May zth the term for the contract was not discussed and the last time it was approved it was for 2 Commissioner Trino Medina mentioned to change the name oft the owner to Veronica  Carel EMS for emergency ambulance services years. He statedi it can be renewed for additional. 2) years.  Mayor. Diana Martinez responded Ontiveros seconded. Motioned Carried Axon) Enterprises, Inc.  Mayor Diana Martinez motioned to approve, Commissioner Robert De La Garza Consideration and action for: al budget amendment by Alamo Police Department for Interim City Manager Robert Salinas mentioned that this budget amendment will be moved from vehicle maintenance from the Alamo Police Department's budget, to be Interim City Manager Robert Salinas responded this is for the payment from December Interim City. Manager Robert Salinas responded that is correct and we did a transfer of Commissioner Pete Morales motioned to approve Commissioner Robert De La Garza J. Consideration and action on a request by PSJA ISD to participate in the Interim City Manager Robert Salinas stated that Dr. King asked the city to participate in construction of Santos Livas Park. He stated the area Dr. King is asking for is the restroom area for the public to use when the school is closed. He mentioned within the packet he inserted a park fee chart that is charged to. subdivisions and this helps to pay for parks. Improvements at the moment they have $99,000 plus and mentioned that PSJA Mayor Diana Martinez motioned to approve, Commissioner Pete Morales seconded.  moved to dues and. subscriptions to pay, for the outstanding total. Commissioner Trino Medina is this for the payment Commissioner Trino Medina asked is this for the $23,136  2018 to November. 2019. $25,000  seconded. Motioned Carried. construction of Santos Livas Park  called and said the total cost is around. $100,000. Interim City Manager Robert Salinas askedj for a ceiling amount  Motioned Carried  EXECUTIVE SESSION: 7:45j pm  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 To Requirement That Meetings Be Open. The City Commission reserves the right to go into executive session on any item listedi ini the Agenda Notice whether or not suchi item is posted as an Executive Session Item at any time during the meeting when authorized byt the provisions of the Open Meetings Act. Subject to the foregoing reservation, the following are items tol be discussed in Executive 1. Pursuant to Texas Government Code $551.071 Consultation with Attorney, Discussion Regarding Pending Litigation, Specifically City ofMcAllen, et al. V. State of The City Commission will convene in Open Session to take necessary action, ifany, in accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Open Meetings, Subchapter E,  Session:  Texas No; Cause No. D-1-GN-17-004766  OPEN SESSION: 8:53 pm    Minutes ofJ July 2,2 2019 Page4 4  Procedures Relating to Closed Meeting, $ 551.102, Requirement To Vote Or Take Final 1. Consideration and Action on approving a resolution Regarding Pending Litigation, Specifically City ofl McAllen, et al. V. State ofTexas No; Causel No. D-I-GN-17-004766 Commissioner Trino Medina motioned to approve and add SB 1152 to the existing suit,  Action In Open Meeting.  Mayor Diana Martinez seconded. Motioned Carried.  CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Five minutes per person with no response from the City  Commission. Residents must sign up prior to the city meeting. Frank Garza presented on the concern ofj fooding Lyle Freaes presented on trash ands speedbumps Albert Cazares presented on thet upcoming election Dino Tuttle presented on the concern ofspeed bumps Citizens are encouraged tos signt thea attendance sheet.  I. ADJOURNMENT  There being noj further business, Mayor Diana. Martinez adjourned the meeting at 8:00! pm  d Mayor  ATTEST:  hy  Alèkandra Rangel, ity