Melissa Moralez

The council received a presentation on water system infrastructure improvements and reviewed property tax reports and legislative code changes. Business items included the decision to deny bids for brush/yard waste disposal and re-advertise, the adoption of new ordinances regarding substandard buildings, and discussions on junk and abandoned vehicle regulations. Additionally, the council approved the reissuance of an RFP for a real estate broker and held extensive discussions regarding the 2021-2022 proposed tax rate and budget adjustments. Following an executive session, the council appointed a municipal court judge.

The City Council conducted public hearings regarding Conditional Use Permit requests for the placement of manufactured homes at two specific locations. Following these hearings, the council considered and subsequently approved Ordinance No. 2021-06-02 for a property located in the Barkley Acres Subdivision and Ordinance No. 2021-06-03 for a property in the Colonia Alta Vista Subdivision.

The meeting included a review of the 2020 financial audit and a discussion regarding a city classification and compensation study. Key actions included the appointment of a Mayor Pro-Tem via resolution and discussions on the status of a city-owned property at 803 Gilliam Road, where the council voted to close the brush disposal site. Additionally, the council discussed the city's solid waste contract and initiated the interview process for the Municipal Court Judge position.

The council received a presentation on the City of Pearsall Classification and Compensation Study and a demonstration of Project ChildSafe firearm safety kits. Additionally, a new police officer was sworn in. Key actions included approving a contract for in-car video and body cameras, amending the budget for the fiscal year, and authorizing an administration contract for the 2020 TxCDBG Planning & Capacity Building Project. The council also rejected an agreement for a sport lighting system, approved participation in the Alamo Workforce Solutions Rural Youth Program, contracted for event coordinator services for the Hispanic Heritage Festival, and waived liability insurance and field usage fees for local organizations. An executive session was held to discuss the Municipal Court Judge position and pending litigation, with action taken regarding the litigation.

The City Council conducted several administrative and operational agenda items, including the swearing-in of a new police officer and the promotion of a police sergeant. Staff provided updates on water tank maintenance and paving improvements at the sports complex. New business included the approval of various resolutions and contracts related to the Texas Community Development Block Grant program, such as the adoption of a Citizen Participation Plan and CDBG Civil Rights policies, the appointment of an engineering firm, and the designation of authorized signatories. Additionally, the council proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month, approved election service agreements with Frio County, and passed an ordinance regarding stop sign placement at specific intersections. Executive session discussions focused on pending litigation and the city manager's performance evaluation.