Sylvia Castillo

The City Council meeting included discussions and possible actions regarding several key items. These included approving an ordinance demonstrating a record vote for a proposed tax rate and setting a public hearing date, potentially terminating the Emergency Medical Services Agreement with the City of La Joya, and considering a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Palmview for Emergency Medical Services. Additional topics involved the removal and appointment of MDD members, accepting a Memorandum of Understanding with Hidalgo County Emergency Management, and approving minutes from April, May, June and July 2025. The council also convened in an Executive Session to discuss consultation with an attorney and personnel matters.

The City Council meeting agenda includes monthly department reports, consideration of an energy contract renewal with Engie, adoption of written findings for a collection services contract with Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins and Mott, LLP, approval of an ordinance establishing a fee for collecting delinquent debts, discussion of the El Faro Flood Mitigation Project, a street name change request, and several business permit applications. The agenda also includes discussion of the LRGVDC Ready Conference, opening an account for the El Faro Mitigation Project, approval of Resolution 2024-01, consideration of Ordinance 2023-04, amendment of rules and regulations for coin-operated amusement game rooms, approval of Ordinance 2024-01 regulating silver exchanges, and an executive session to discuss personnel matters, legal consultation, and economic development.