Minutes for November 6, 2018  Page 1of3  The Board of Commissioners for the City of Alamo, Texas met for the second regular meeting on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 7:00 pm at the City of Alamo Municipal Building.  COMMISSION: PRESENT: Dianal Martinez, Mayor Pete Morales, Mayor Pro-Tem Trinol Medina, Commissioner Robert Del La Garza, Commissioner Pilar Garza, Commissioner STAFF PRESENT: Luciano Ozuna, Jr., City Manager Rick Palacios, City Attorney Alexandra Rangel, City Secretary Melissa Gonzalez, Special Projects Melissa Rodriguez, Purchasing Agent Ronnie Cruz, City Engineer Julio Villarreal, Public Works Director Roy Contreras, Fire Chief  Rosie Rodriguez, Accountant Baudelio Castillo, Police Chief Michael Torres, ITI Director Rafael Tapia, AEDC Director Alex Oyoque, Museum Curator Melissa Leal, Utilities Supervisor  I.  CALLMEETINCTOORDER  Mayor Diana. Martinez called the first regular meeting held on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 to order at 7:00 pm at the City of Alamo Municipal Building. Mayor Diana Martinez led in the  Pledge ofAllegiance and Invocation. Father Rene Angel ledi with prayer. Mayor Diana. Martinez introduce new City Secretary, Alexandra Rangel volunteered. lead advisors to be the future oflaw enforcement.  C.Presentation: and Announcements.  Police Chief, Baudelio Castillo and Officer Jacob Garcia introduced the Alamo Police Department Explore Program post 1554 cadets. His introduction of 25 youth who train with City Manager; Luciano Ozuna, Jr. informed the Commissioners and the public of his retirement, with a 90 day notice toj find as suitable candidate for City Manager. Mr. Ozuna will prepare this D. Presentation on the recognition of Father Rene Angel for his 25th Silver Anniversary in Commissioner Trino Medina thanked and presented aj plaque the Father. Rene Angel for being present and congratulated himj for his service and dedication to the community. E.Consideration: and action to approve the minutes for the regular meeting of] Nov. 6, 2018. Commissioner Robert De La Garza made a motion to approve and Commissioner Pilar Garza seconded the minutes for the regular meeting of November 6, 2018 as presented. Commissioner F.Consideration and action to approve the 2018 Tax Roll Totals for the City of Alamo as Utilities Supervisor Ms. Melissa Leal requested approval on the Hidalgo County submission of the certified Tax Roll. Commissioner Robert De La Garza motioned to approve and Ms. Angela Ridling presented on Safe Haven for Kids and the need ofassistance. Commissioner Trino Medina suggested if Safe Haven for Kids has submitted an application for urban county funding. City Manager, Luciano Ozuna will reach out to Mr. Bobby Salinas, planner on reference on the urban county application, to have as an item on next regular meeting,  announcement as aj formal agenda item.  the priesthood  Pete Morales abstained.. Motion carried.  per Section 26.09(e) oft the Texas Property Tax Code Commissioner Trino Medina seconded. Motion carried. G.Presentation' by Safe Haven forl Kids, Inc.  December 4, 2018.    Minutes for November 6, 2018  Page 2of3  H. Consideration and action on a request by Melissa Gonzalez, Willie's Sweets/Willie's BBQ, tol hold: a 5k in the city of Alamo on Saturday March 23, 2019 for Kidney Awareness. Ms. Melissa Gonzalez and Mr. Leo Alvarado requested to hold a 5k on Saturday March. 23, 2019 toj for kidney awareness and the possibility. finding donors, Mayor Diana Martinez motioned to I.C Consideration and action regarding a Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends Mr.. Alejandro Oyoque address the importance of Friends has on the Alamo Museum. The MOU addresses the Friends members to continue to volunteer and have the city's recognition as well to continue with future activities. Mayor Diana Martinez motioned to approve and J. Consideration and action to replace/appoint members to the Alamo Economic Mayor Diana Martinez motions to replace replace/appoint members to the Alamo Economic Toz replace Rosario Coplea with Mr. Luis Hess, to replace Marcelino. Medina with Alonzo Garza, to replace Guadalupe Martinez with Felix Garza Jr, and to replace Tommy Villagomez with Marsha Acosta. Reappoint Joe Barron and Ricardo Salazar. Commissioner Robert De La Garza seconded, Commissioner Pete Morales and Commissioner Trino Medina opposed. Motioned K. Consideration and action on request by Parks & Recreation Department for road closures for the. Annual Christmas Parade and Christmas in Central Park Program. Parks and Recreation Director Mr. Arnoldo Robles requested for road closer of FM 907, Business 83, 7th and main street for the Annual Christmas "Parade of Lights" on Saturday December 8, 2018 at 6:30 pm. Commissioner Pete Morales made a motion to approve and L. Consideration and action to approve a resolution authorizing application submission and commitment of local match for the "PSJA Tri-City Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project, Phase II" under the Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization's Fiscal Ms. Melissa Gonzales addressed the "PSJA Tri-City. Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project, Phase IIt to provide enhanced safe connectivity ofs sidewalks within the Cities ofPhar, San. Juan, Alamo (PSJA) Independent School. District boundaries. Commissioner Trino Medina motion to M. Consideration and action to approve a resolution authorizing application submission and commitment of local match for the "Regional BCycle Bikeshare Program" under the Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization's Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Transportation Alternatives Program to be submitted by the Lower Rio Grande Commit to $13,000.00 to receive 10 bikes and 2 docks, 25% match if committed the budget for this project is not until for next year2019. Commissioner Trino Medina motioned to approve and N. Consideration and action to approve a resolution authorizing application submission and commitment of local match for the "Hidalgo County Active Mobility Plan" under the Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization's Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Transportation Alternatives Program to be submitted by the Lower Rio Grande With all the cities included within the plan can, seek federal instate dollars since iti is considered as a regional plan. Committed. already Mission, Pharr. and Precinct 1; include Alamo, Weslaco and San. Juan. Match of$13,200 to be included in the master, plan. Commissioner Pete Morales  approve and Commissioner, Pete Morales seconded. Motion carried  ofthe City of Alamo Museum.  Commissioner Robert De La Garza motioned. seconded. Motion carried.  Development Corporation Board of] Directors. Development Corporation Board of Directors:  carried.  Mayor Diana Martinez seconded. Motion carried.  Year 2018-2019 Transportation Alternatives Program approve and. Mayor Diana Martinez. seconded. Motion carried.  Development Council.  Mayor. Diana. Martinez seconded. Motion carried.  Development Council  motioned: to approve and Mayor Diana Martinez. seconded. Motion carried.    Minutesi for November 6, 2018  Page3of3  O. Consideration and action to approve the City Manager's appointment of a new City Inspector as per Title 1, Chapter 6, Section 1-6-3oft the Alamo Code of Ordinances City Manager Luciano Ozuna informed the Commission he hired Adan Magallan as. Alamo' 's new City Inspector. Commissioner Robert De La Garza motioned to approve and Mayor Diana P.Consideration and action on a variance request to allow for a 23' rear setback instead of the 30' rear setback required by plat, physically located at 1310 Deluxe St., legally City Manager Luciano Ozuna informed the City Commission that Planning Director, Bobby Salinas is out due to a family crisis and requested for items P& Q to be tabled for next regular meeting. Commissioner Trino Medina moved to table, Mayor Diana Martinez seconded. Motion Q. Consideration and action on a variance request to allow for a 57 side corner setback instead oft the 10' side corner setback required by code, physically located at 202 Laura Dr., legally described as Lot 20, Alamo' Trails Subdivision forl Edward Delgado. AEDC Executive Director Rafael Tapia reported on activity. for the period covering October 1,  Martinez seconded. Motion carried.  described as Lot 48,1 Palazzo Vegas Ranches Subdivision for Saul Chavez  carried.  R.1 Presentation of AEDC Monthly Report. 2018 to October. 31, 2018. S.1 Presentation of Departmental Reports. No comments were made.  CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Five minutes per person with no response from the City Mr. Edward. Delgado addressed item Q to be postponed for the next regular meeting. Mr. Luis Hess thanked the City Commission) for his appointment at the AEDC.  Commission. Residents must sign up prior to the city meeting.  LADJOURNMENT  Citizens are encouraged tos sign the: attendance sheet.  There being, noj further business, Mayor. Diana Martinez adjourn the meeting at 7:53 pm.  ATTEST:  Ay  odufong! Alexandral Rangel, City Segretary