cityo  mercedes  Mayor Oscar D. Montoya Commissioner. Joe Martinez Commissioner. Armando Garcia  (s Shrarkr-tlave!  Commissioner Dr. Jacob Howell Mayor Pro-Tem Dr. Ruben Saldana City Manager Alberto Perez  MERCEDES CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL: MEETING NOVEMBER7,2024: - 6:30P.M. MERCEDES CITY HALL- COMMISSION CHAMBERS 400 S. OHIO. AVE., MERCEDES, TX 78570  "At any time during the course oft this meeting, the City Commission may retire tol Executive Session under Texas Government Code 551.071(2) to confer with its legal counsel on any subject matter ont this agenda iny which the duty ofthe attomey tot the City Commission under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 oft the Texas Government Code. Further, at any time during the course oft this meeting, the City Commission may retire toE Executive Session toc deliberate on any subjects slatedi for discussion at this meeting, asi may be permitted under one ori more oft the exceptions tot the Open Meetings  Act set forth in Title 5, Subtitle A, Chapter 551, Subchapter Doft the Texas Government Code."  1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Establish Quorum 3. Invocation 4. Pledge of Allegiance 5. Open Forum- Presentations:  Proclamation for the Children's Bereavement Center Presentation by Engie regarding industrial batteries  b. Presentation by Pastor Dave Dillon regarding NOMADS Projects for 2025 d. Presentation by TxDOT regarding the Municipal Maintenance Agreement a. Approval of Minutes for Meeting(s) held October 15, 2024  7. Consent Agenda:  b. Approval of Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 2024-17 to rezone Lot 132, Block 112, South Campacuas Addition (3.475 Acres, Part ofa called 28.56 Acres), from "N" Newly Annexed to Class "LI" C. Approval of the Second and Final Reading of Ordinance 2024-18 regarding the voluntary annexation for a. Approval of Agreement for the Temporary Closure of State Right-of-Way for the Veterans Day Parade b. Approval of Agreement for the Temporary Closure of State Right-of-Way for the Christmas Parade 9. Ordmances/Kesolations: Present, discuss, consider and possibly take action regarding:  Light Industrial North Valley Village  8. Action Items: Present, discuss, consider and possibly take action regarding:  i. Approval of Resolution 2024-29 for the Temporary Closure of State Right-of-Way i. Approval of Resolution 2024-30 for the Temporary Closure of State Right-of-Way  a. Approval of First Reading of Ordinance 2024-19 to Increase All Business License New/Renewal Fees in b. Approval of First Reading of Ordinance 2024-20 regarding Vacation rental platform permits C. Approval of First Reading of Ordinance 2024-21 regarding Tire disposal inventory d. Approval of Resolution 2024-31 to update the authorized accountant user oft the credit card  City ofMercedes  . Approval of Resolution 2024-32 regarding the election of the Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Consideration and Approval of a Resolution requesting Financial Assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for constructing various public improvements to the City's C Utility System; authorizing the City's Financial Advisors, Bond Counsel, and Engineers to Coordinate the submission of one or more applications to the Texas Water Development Board, and other matters in connection therewith (2024-33) a. Approval to solicit RFQ's for Municipal Court Judge Services (Comm. Dr. Howell & Comm. Martinez) b. Approval of Interlocal Agreement for Urban County Workplan for Fiscal Year 2024-2025  Directors  10. Bids/Contracts: Present, discuss, consider and possibly take action regarding:    11. Executive Session: Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), Section 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property),Section 551.074 (Personnel. Matters) and. Section 551.087 (Economic Development)  a. Discussion with City Manager regarding personnel matters - Section 551.074 b. Consultation with Attorney regarding update on litigation -Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney regarding contracts - Section 551.071  d. Consultation with Attorney regarding Economic development - Section 551.074 & 551.087  12. Open Session:  a. Possible Action pertaining to executive session item a b. Possible Action pertaining to executive session item b . Possible Action pertaining to executive session item C d. Possible Action pertaining to executive session item d  13. Adjournment  Notice is hereby given that the City Commissioners of the City of Mercedes, Texas will meet in a Special Meeting on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:30 P.M. Said meeting will be conducted in the Commission Chambers oft the City Hall located at 400 S. Ohio, Mercedes, Texas for the purpose of considering and taking formal action regarding the items listed above. This noticei is given in accordance with Vernon's7 Texas Codes Annotated, Texas Government Code, Section 551.001  et. Seq.  WITNESS MY HAND. AND SEAL OF THE CITY THIS THE Ist DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2024.  ATTEST: MER Odn Joselynn Castillo, City Secretary Time ofPosting: 4:20 P.M.  ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT  The City of Mercedes recognizes its obligations under the. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to provide equal access to individuals with disabilities. Please contact the City Manager's Office at (956) 565-3114 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting with requests for reasonable accommodations,  including requests for a sign language interpreter.