Meeting of the Board of Education of Howard County
6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 4, 2016


AGENDA


CALL TO ORDER

PRESENTATIONS

Presentation by the McAllen Fire Department

Recognition of Christina Raine Garza

PROCLAMATION

Catholic Daughter Sunday

1. PUBLIC HEARING:

A) ROUTINE ITEMS: (All Rezonings and Conditional Use Permits listed under this section come with a favorable recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. However, if there is opposition at the meeting or a discussion is desired, that item(s) will be removed from the Routine Items section of the agenda and will be considered separately.)

1. Rezone from R-1 (single-family residential) District to C-1 (office building) District: Lot 12, Block 3, Milmor Addition, Hidalgo County, Texas; 1718 Maple Avenue.

2. Rezone from R-2 (Duplex-Fourplex Residential) District to C-1 (Office Building) District: Lot 13, Block 3, Milmor Addition, Hidalgo County, Texas; 1720 Maple Avenue.

3. Request of David l. Solis, appealing the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the October 1, 2019 meeting, denying a conditional use permit, for a year, for a lounge at lot 1, Martin Plaza Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas, 6401 North 10th Street, Suite 125.

B) REZONING:

1. Rezone from R-2 (duplex-fourplex residential) District to C-3 (general business) District:  Lots 10, 11, and 12, Block 1, South McAllen Addition, Hidalgo County, Texas; 821 South Bicentennial Boulevard and 1716 Ithaca Avenue. (TABLED).

C) Public Hearing for a variance from Section 6-2 of the Alcholic Beverage Code request of Jose Cruz De Leon, DBA La Ganadera Meat Market #3 LLC, at Lot 6, Block 1, Valencia Marketplace Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 1300 Trenton Road.

D) Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of McAllen.

2. CONSENT AGENDA: (All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Governing Body and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items; however, if discussion is desired, that item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.)

A) Approval of Minutes of Workshops held August 6th, August 13th, Workshop and Regular Meeting held October 14, 2019.

B) Consideration and Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Installation of a New Generator located at Fire Station No. 5.

C) Consideration and Approval of Change Order No. 1 and Final for the North 16th and North 5th Drainage Improvement Project.

D) Consideration and Approval of Change Order No. 3 and Final for the Pecan Avenue at N. 27th Street Drainage Improvements Project.

E) Consideration and Approval for Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Contract Amendment No. 8 for Cargo Apron Improvements at McAllen International Airport.

F) Ordinance providing for a Budget Amendment for Air Service Incentives.

G) Ordinance providing for a Budget Amendment for the purchase of land located at Lot 147 2.45 AC Net out of La Lomita Subdivision, 100 South 31st Street, Ramon I. Pecina & Guy L. De La Cruz.

H) Ordinance providing for a Budget Amendment to Rollover Funds for University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Nursing Program.

I) Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to Texans Care for Children for funding under the Ensuring a Fair and Accurate 2020 Census

J) Consideration and Approval of a variance request for land allocation in lieu of fees to The Villas on Freddy Subdivision.

3. BIDS/CONTRACTS:

A) Consideration and Authorization to execute a new contract for Grant Management Software.

B) Consideration and Approval of Contract Amendment No. 1 to the Airport Parking Facilities Management Agreement.

C) Consideration and Approval of Food Beverage Contract for McAllen Convention Facilities.

D) Consideration and Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with City of Edinburg for Jackson Road Hike & Bike Trail Phase II.

E) Consideration and Approval of Change Order No. 1 for Anzalduas International Bridge Northbound Inspection Project.

F) Consideration and Approval of Two Additional Toll Booths at the Anzalduas International Bridge Northbound Inspection Project.

G) Consideration and Approval of a request to not require the Paving, Drainage, and Sidewalk Improvements along the Northern Limits of Krane Subdivision.

H) Selection of Firm for Design Services for the Anzalduas North and South Bound Commercial Bridge Improvements.

4. ORDINANCE:

A) Providing a Budget Amendment to pave 40 ft wide road with curb, gutter and sidewalks for North 38th Street.

5. RESOLUTION:

A) Resolution casting votes for the Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Directors 2020-2021.

6. MANAGER’S REPORT:

A) Advisory Board Appointments.

B) Presentation of Year to Date Tax Collection Report for Fiscal Year 2018-2019.

C) Presentation of Year to Date Delinquent Tax Collection Report for Fiscal Year 2018-2019.

D) Approval of payment to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine.

E) Project Status Report through September 30, 2019.

F) Status Report on Parks & Recreation Projects.

G) Subdivision Monthly Report.

H) Future Agenda Items.

7. TABLED ITEM(S):

A) Consideration and Approval of the Design Development for the Parks Administration and Metro Transfer Station Project with authorization to proceed to the Construction Documents phase.

B) Discussion and Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council/Valley Metro regarding implementation of a Regional Bike Share Program.

C) Variance request to not require the subdivision process at the one acre tract of land out of Lot 15, Section 280, Texas Mexican Railway Company Survey Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 11128 North 23rd Street.

8. MAYOR'S REPORT:

A) Report on Lunch and Breakfast with the Mayor.

B) Report on Public Utility Board Water Reuse.

9. 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) Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal aspects of collective bargaining process and legal aspects of relationship between employee associations and the City of McAllen. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.) 

B) Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending litigation - Cause No. C-0488-18-J; Eduardo Cavazos v. City of McAllen. (Section 551.071, T.G.C) 

C) Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending litigation - Cause No. C-2731-18-A; Sandra Montemayor v. City of McAllen. (Section 551.071, T.G.C)

D) Consultation with City Attorney regarding request for use of Texas A&M leased land. (Section 551.071, T.G.C)

ADJOURNMENT