Minutes of March 21,2023 Pagel  The Board of Commissioners for the City of Alamo, Texas met for the Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 6:00 p.m., att the City of Alamo Municipal Building.  COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor Diana Martinez Petel Morales, Mayor Pro-Tem J.R. Garza, Commissioner Pilar Garza, Commissioner STAFF PRESENT: Robert L. Salinas, City] Manager Rick Palacios, City Attorney Richard Ozuna, Police Chief Roy Contreras, Fire Chief Rafael Tapia, AEDC: Director Lori Solis, Library Director  COMMISSION ABSENT: Okie Salinas, Commissioner  Sergio Zavala, Planning Director Yvette Mendoza, Finance Director Ronnie Cruz, City Engineer Julio Villareal, Public Works Director Sandra Chavez, Parks and] Rec. Director  Alexandra Rangel, Assistant City Manager Melissa Leal, Water Billing Supervisor  1.  CALL: MEETING TO ORDER Allegiance and Pastor Tuttle led the Invocation. C. Presentation and Announcements  Mayor Diana. Martinez called the regular meeting held on Tuesday March 21, 2023 to order at 6:00 p.m. at the City of Alamo Municipal Building. Mayor Diana Martinez led the Pledge of  Library Director. Lori Solis announced. the watermelon 5K run onl May 13h.  D. Consideration and Action to approve the minutes for the regular meeting of March 07, Commissioner J.R. Garza motioned to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales seconded. PUBLIC HEARING INFORMING THE GENERAL PUBLIC REGARDING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) RURAL DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY FACILITIES PROGRAM FOR THE CONSTRUCTIONRECONSTRUCTION OF MUNICIPAL City Manager. Robert Salinas stated the City of Alamo, Texas, is informing the general public regarding the submission ofan application to the United. States Department of4 Agriculture (USDA). Rural Development Community Facilities program for the contnctionreonsinuction ofi municipal buildings andlor infrastructure, projects. The purpose oft this public hearing is to givet the citizens an opportunity to become acquainted with the proposed project and to comment on such items as economic and environmental impact, service areas, and alternatives to the  2023. Motion carried.  BUILDINGS AND/OR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS.  project  No citizen participation  E. Consideration and Action tos select an engineer for the' Tower Road Re-surfacing Project City Manager. Robert Salinas stated as you) know, Tower. Rd. isi inp poor condition primarily between Business 83 and a little north of Hackberry Ave. Tower Rd. is not to the point where a full reconstruction is needed, however wec do need to remove the old asphalt and overlay the road. We would like to select an engineer to begin designs for the rehabilitation of Tower. Rd. as well as including any additional drainage, water, or sewer components that may be required in the area in order to better market the area more as a commercial corridor. The City of Alamo will be partnering with both the Alamo EDC and the TIRZ Board in order to fund this project. Cruz- Hogan had previously worked on some calculations and preliminary. sketches for this project andi is wello awareofthe City's 'sproposalf for this ared.. Hel recommended. the approval Cruz- Hogan.    Minutes of March2 21,2023 Page2 Motion carried  Commissioner J.R. Garza motioned to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales seconded. F. Consideration and Action on an Emergency sewer manhole and sewer line repair at City Manager Robert Salinas stated there as a collapsed sewer manhole and sewer line. The manhole was ai total of 14ft deep and was replaced with a newj fiberglass manhole and section of Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales motioned to approve, and Commissioner J.R. Garza seconded. G. Consideration and Action on a Request by the Garza Family to Abandon al Portion ofa recorded Fifteen Foot (15') electrical and utility easement on Lot 21, Vida Royal Commissioner J.R. Garza abstained from this item since he was the person requesting the Planning Director Sergio Zavala. stated the City of4 Alamo received a written request by the Garza family to consider vacating and abandoning a portion ofay recorded 15' electrical and utility easement in order to construct a swimming pool. As you are aware, easements. are typically found int the rear most part ofrecorded lots. Thes specific loti is Lot 21 ofthe Vida Royal Subdivision. This plat was recordedi in 2006 and, as may be surmised, service utilities for this entire row of lots has long been installed. It has come to my attention that the northernmost 7.5' of said easement contains NO: utilities at all whatsoever. Iti is entirely dormant.. The electrical service line is in the southern portion of the 15'6 easement.. Ialso note that abutting the 15'electrical & utility easement is another 15' irrigation easement. Combined, easements encumber the southern 30' of the lot(s). Since there are no utilities in the northern 7.5'oft the easements, Planning has no objection. to the Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales motioned to approve, and Mayor Diana. Martinez seconded.. Motion H. Consideration and Action to purchase new laptops for the Alamo Police Department Police Chief Richard Ozuna stated he is requesting 5- -13'laptops for CID investigators and 1-15' laptop. for the public relations officer, along with 6 laptop bags to be purchased with forfeiture Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales motioned to approve, and Commissioner J.R. Garza seconded. Consideration and Action on an Ordinance Amending Title 6 'Motor Vehicles and Traffic', Chapter 5 Abandoned, Wrecked Vehicles' regarding what a Junked Vehicle' may be; the City Officials to enforce said Code when on Public Property or on Private Planning Director Sergio Zavala stated he was alerted by, Staff that there was a need to update and reconcile our. Junked Vehicle Code. In reading it this morning, Inoticed that the 1993 code needed some updating. In this regard, the attached ordinance does thej following: Enhances what a junked vehicle (JV) includes, e.g., watercraft, aircraft, motorcycles, fconsecutively, parked for 72 hours on public ROW, then it's a.JV violation Ifconsecutively, parked for 45 days on private property, then it's a.JVviolation Ifitis inoperable AND) has no current license plate ANDI has no current inspection sticker,  Royal Palm Subdivision.  pipe at the intersection of Fan Palm and Needle Palm at Royall Palm Sub.  Motion carried.  Subdivision abandonment.  specific request. carried.  using Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds.  funds. Motion carried.  premises; various Notificaiton Updates.  motorized, farm equipment, etc. then it's aJV violation    Minutes ofN March 21, 2023 Page3  The Chief of Police is currently designated to enforce all aspects of the JV Code. The ordinance has the PD Chief responsible forJVs only on public ROWs/public properties. The Code Enforcement Officer is7 now designated to be the lead enforcing party when aJV Notification procedures and protocol has been outlined as to reasonable forms of  violation is confirmed on private properties. communication to the responsible parties.  Siaffrecommended. approval Motion carried.  Commissioner JR. Garza motioned to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales seconded. J. Consideration and Action to approve. a Professional Services contract for South Texas City Manager Robert Salinas stated the City of Alamo and Isauro Trevino (South Texas Grant Research Center) have been working together on trying to obtain various grants and legislative riders for the City as well as working with USDA for funding our new. Police/Municipal Court Building. Mr. Trevino, provides these services on an as needed basis and not on a retainer. The City of Alamo would like toi have a contract approved for record purposes.  Grant Research Center.  Siafrecommended approval. Motion carried.  Commissioner JR. Garza motioned to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales seconded. The City Commission will convene in] Executive Session, in accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act, Vernon'sTexas: 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 listed in the Agenda Notice whether or not such item is posted as an Executive Session Item at any time during the meeting when authorized by the provisions of the Open Meetings Act. Subject to the foregoing reservation, the following are to items to be discussed in 1. Pursuant to Texas Government Code $551.074 Personnel Matters and $551.071 a. Discuss Pending Litigation Pertaining to Causel No. C-4524-17-A, Celia Garcia v. City of Alamo, In the 92nd Judicial! District Court of Hidalgo  EXECUTIVE SESSION:7:181 PM  executive session:  Consultation with Attorney: County, Texas.  OPEN SESSION: 7:36PM Action In Open Meeting.  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, Procedures Relating to Closed Meeting, S5 551.102, Requirement To Vote Or Take Final K. Consideration and action on Pending Litigation Pertaining to Cause No. C-4524-17-A, Celia Garcia V. City of Alamo, In the 92nd Judicial District Court of] Hidalgo County, Mayor Diana Martinez motioned to approve, and Commissioner J.R. Garza seconded. Motion CITIZEN. PARTICIPATION: Five minutes per person with no response from the City  Texas. carried.  Commission. Residents must sign up prior tot the city meeting.    Minutes ofMarch 21, 2023 Page4  Taylor Cramer voiced his concern regarding an LGBTQ+ event Jim Barnes voiced his concern regarding an LGBTQ+ event Fern Mclaugherty voiced his concern regarding an LGBTQ+ event Laura Gutierrez voiced their concern regarding an LGBTQ+ event Tony Torres voiced his concern regarding an LGBTQ+ event Janie Melendez voiced theiro concern regarding an LGBTQ+ event Stephanie Villarreal voiced their concern regarding an LGBTQ+ event Rolando. Rodriguez voiced their concern regarding an LGBTQ+ event Miguel Escobar voiced their concern regarding an LGBTQ+ event Oscar Martinez voiced their concern regarding an LGBTQ+ event Hector. Ruiz voiced their concern regarding an LGBTQ+ event Gabriel Sanchez voiced their concern regarding an LGBTQ+ event Vianey Reciado voiced their concern regarding an LGBTQ+ event Tifanny Gonzalez voiced their concern regarding an LGBTQ+ event Abigail Avila voiced their concern regarding an LGBTQ+ event Jaqueline Paez. Lugo voiced their concern regarding an LGBTQ+ event Emanuel Martinez voiced their concern regarding an LGBTQ+ event Sylvia Valdez voiced their concern. regarding an LGBTQ+ event Nora Molina voiced their concern regarding an LGBTQ+ event Citizens are encouraged to sign the attendance sheet.  I. ADJOURNMENT  There being noj further business, Mayor Diana Martinez adjourned the meeting at 7:36PM  Nus Mayor  Ry  Alexanda gel, AssistentCity Manager  AMO, TE