Minutes ofJ June 13, 2023 Pagel  Thel Board of Commissioners for the City of Alamo, Texas met for the Special Meeting held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 6:00p.m., at the City of Alamo Municipal Building.  COMMISSION PRESENT: Mayor Diana Martinez Pete Morales, Mayor Pro-Tem Okie Salinas, Commissioner 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:  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 Cityl Manager Melissa Leal, Water Billing Supervisor  1. CALLI MEETING TO ORDER and Pastor Tuttle led the Invocation. C. Presentation and. Announcements  Mayor Diana Martinez called the special meeting held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 to order at. 5:00 p.m. att the City ofAlamo Municipal Building. Mayor Diana Martinez led the Pledge ofAllegiance Mayor Pro-Tem. Pete Morales mentioned. there are beginning to level down on Ridge and Tower and askedi it that was the Border Town Supermarket and the Stripes on Alamo and Ridge. In addition, wished the ALL Stars Soft ball and Baseball luck over this weekend.. D. Consideration and Action to approve the minutes for the regular meeting of May 16, Commissioner. J.R. Garza motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pilar Garzas seconded. Motion E. Consideration and Action to approve the minutes for thes special meetingofMay 26, 2023. Commissioner J.R. Garza motioned. to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales seconded. F. Presentation Regarding the City Manager's Infrastructure Project Progress Report. City Manager Robert Salinas stated in an effort to be more transparent. and to inform the public Tower Road Re-Paving TIRZ & AEDC- Waiting on Southern Trenchless fora  2023. carried.  Motion carried.  ofo our various, projects, please see the attached project progress report:  Project  Funding Source $800,000 GLO Grant TWDB- $10,187,438  Status  Project  quote in order to decide whether we willl be completely re-installing the manholes ori installing a liner; depends Awaiting GLO1 to complete the award Currently awaiting to power up the  on cost. plant engineer  13th Street Drainage Project Sewer Plant Project Rehab. Project Master Plans Bonita Estates Sewer Project  Award- $973,285 of the grant.  Water Treatment Plant EPA-$3,500,000 Waiting ont the selection ofaj project Water, Sewer, Drainage ARPA-$160,000 All master plans are completed  ARPA- $609,680  Issued Notice tol Proceed    Minutes ofJ June 13, 2023 Page2  Morningside South Est. ARPA- Sewer Project Alamo Road Drainage Project Project Project Purchase oft twol Fire Trucks Project  Need to approve a budget amendment &c currently working through utility separation issues with] Kinder Morgan. TxDOT is currently reviewing our request to remove a gate valve and to install new drainage manholes. Out for Bids - Opening on June 15th Currently awaiting banking prospects; will hopefully have an approval byt the 2nd, meeting in. June depending on Financial Advisor.  $761,800 ARPA-$$ $476,200 PPFCOS- $1,700,000  Nebraska Rd. Drainage ARPA-  Ridge Rd. Rehabilitation County Pct.2&1 Need Interlocal Agreement from Pct. 2  $50K from City - Currently under County legal review.  Moore Rd.) Rehabilitation County Pct.2- Will review with County Pct. 2 toward  $50K from City the end of the calendar year.  Mayor Pro-Tem. Petel Morales asked the timeline on Bonita and Moore Rd.  City Manager Robert Salinas stated Bonita will be completed by the time they begin on Moore Commissioner Okie Salinas asked City Engineer regarding 131h sti is the design ready to go? Commissioner J.R. Garza asked when was the last time any repairs were made to Tower Rd. Commissioner Okie Salinas asked what was the outcome with TXDoT and sending the camera City Engineer Ronnie Cruz responded we have met with them andi informed them the projects Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales asked just to confirm the Tower Rd. Paving project is from.  Rd.  City Engineer Ronnie Cruz responded) yes. City Engineer Ronnie Cruz responded late 90s.  down there. needed.  Business 83 toi Expressway?  City Manager Robert Salinas responded north oft the Hotel,  Mayor Pro-Tem. Pete Morales asked can we look into making it brighter under the expressway Commissioner Okie Salinas asked can we post this tos show the community our upcoming Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales. stated and add: some of these projects are no cost because of our  City Manager. Robert, Salinas responded) yes  projects. partnerships.  Commissioner Okie Salinas asked on the status of the Fire Truck  City Manager Robert Salinas responded they will) have ai visual inspection next week G. Consideration and Action on reallocation of ARPA funds to various projects. City Manager Robert Salinas responded Bonita Estates Sewer Project is a little higher than the estimated. $609,680 he also mentioned. Morning Side South sewer is projected to come ini higher    Minutes ofJ June 13,2023 Page3 13th stc drainage project.  than originally estimated. Due to this we are requesting to redistribute the. ARPA funds from the  Commissioner Okie Salinas asked will that impact the 131h st project. Commissioner Okie Salinas asked do we have a deadline to use this money  City Manager Robert Salinas responded no  City Manager Robert Salinas responded yes, by December 2024. We do need it allocated for use  for certain projects.  Commissioner, J.R. Garza. stepped out and did not vote)  Commissioner Okie Salinas motioned. to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales seconded. H. Consideration and Action to approve on the purchase of Raw Water from Hidalgo City Manager. Robert Salinas stated The City of Alamo annually makes a purchase of1 Raw Water from the Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 2. We usually purchase approximately. 1,000acre feet of water in order to ensure we have sufficient water until the end of the year. As the year progresses, wes will see ifthere would need tol be an additional, purchase of water inc order toj finish out the year. The cost oft the water is S60lacf whichy would be a total of $60,000 (860.X1,000acf). Staffs Recommendation: Approve the purchase of1,000acft of water from HCIDI No.2. This  Motion carried.  County Irrigation District No.2.  item is now before) you.  (Commissioner JR. Garza stepped out and did not vote)  Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales motioned to approve, and Commissioner Pilar Garza seconded. I. Consideration and Action on purchase of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems with accessories through SOARD Solutions listed on Buy board contract 627-20. Chiefc ofPolice Richard Ozuna statedt this item is in regards of the purchase ofSmal! Unmanned Aircraft Systems with accessories through. HS-Homeland. Security Grant Program. Alamo PDAnti- Mayor Pro-Tem. Pete Morales motioned. to approve, and Commissioner J.R. Garza seconded. J. Consideration and Action on purchase of Ranger Crew XP1000 accessories through ChiefofPolice Richard Ozunas stated this item is in regards oft the purchase of1 Ranger Crew. XP1000 with accessories through HS-Homeland Security Grant Program Alamo PD Anti-Terrorism Commissioner J.R. Garza motioned to approve, and. Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales seconded. K. Consideration and Action on purchase of Cellebrite Kit with accessories through Carahsoft Technology Corp. listed on] DIR Contract No.) DIR-TS0-4288. ChiefofPolicel Richard Ozuna stated this item isi ini regards oft the purchase of Cellebrite Kit with accessories through HS-Homeland Security Grant Program Alamo PD. Anti-Terrorism Commissioner J.R. Garza motioned to approve, and Mayor Pro-Tem Pete Morales seconded.  Motioned carried.  Terrorism Enhancement Project grant number 4481601.  Motion carried.  Polaries Sales] Inc. listed on Sourcewell contract 122220-PSI.  Enhancement. Project grant number 4481601.  Motion carried.  Enhancement. Project grant number 4481601.  Motion carried.    Minutes ofJ June 13, 2023 Page4  CITIZEN PARTICIPATION: Five minutes] per person with noi response from the City  Commission. Residents musts sign up prior to the city meeting. Pastor Tuttle stated his concern regarding tickets Citizens are encouraged tos sign the attendance sheet.  I. ADJOURNMENT  There being noj further business, Mayor Diana Martinez adjourned the meeting at 6:27PM  A  Manager