San Benito public meetings in 2022
8 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The City Commission approved three property re-plats and one zoning change. The board also authorized several infrastructure payments, a new police cellular contract, and the purchase of a street broom.
- Approved re-zoning of 15-acre tract on Yost Road from Agriculture and Open Space to Single Family One
- Approved re-plat of 585 West Robertson Street
- Approved re-plat of property on Diana Street
- Approved $74,603.51 purchase of a Broce Broom RCT-350
- Approved two-year T-Mobile cellular and data agreement for Police Department
- Approved $40,661.05 payment to Ferguson Service Systems for El Camino No. 1 Lift Station
- Authorized $12,309 CDBG grants each to CASA, Maggie's House, and Sunshine Haven, Inc.
- Approved payments of $15,265.31 and $34,545.25 to Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority
City Commission
The City Commission convened for a special meeting and entered an executive session to consult with the City Attorney. Upon returning to the general session, the Mayor announced that no action was taken regarding the executive session item.
- No action taken on Executive Session Item 3(A)
City Commission
The City Commission approved several law enforcement grants and payments for lift station improvements. The board also approved a property re-plat and appointed new members to the Economic Development Corporation and Zoning Board of Adjustments.
- Approved $69,953.72 payment to HE.B. Grocery Company, L.P. (4-0)
- Appointed Alex Salinas to San Benito Economic Development Corporation Board Place 4 (4-0)
- Appointed Juan Garcia to Zoning Board of Adjustments Place 5 (4-0)
- Tabled Place 4 of the Zoning Board of Adjustments (4-0)
- Approved re-plat of 466 South McCullough Street (4-0)
- Approved $15,000 Local Border Security Program grant for police overtime (4-0)
- Approved agreement with DEA to provide support to Brownsville Task Force (4-0)
- Approved $26,050 payment to Hanson Professional Services for El Camino Lift Station (4-0)
HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX COMMITTEE
The board approved the minutes from the August 5, 2022, regular meeting. Members discussed upcoming city events and the status of the RGV Epicenter.
- Approved August 5, 2022 regular meeting minutes
City Commission
The City Commission approved two rezoning requests for properties on East Business 77 to allow light industry. The board also authorized several equipment purchases for police and public works and approved a health awareness service agreement.
- Approved rezoning of 7.972 acres at 30351 East Business 77 to Light Industry (5-0)
- Approved rezoning of 18.30 acres at East Business 77 to Light Industry (5-0)
- Approved preliminary and final plan for DNM Cobarrubias Subdivision (5-0)
- Approved FY2023 health awareness service agreement with UT Health Science Center at Houston (5-0)
- Approved $23,637.52 purchase of four Motorola APX6000 radios for Police Department (5-0)
- Approved $66,024.00 purchase of a Dynapac CC1400 VI double drum roller (5-0)
- Approved $26,817.10 payment to Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority (5-0)
- Approved public auction sale of a 1995 Freightliner and 2003 Ford Expedition (5-0)
City Commission
The City Commission approved several infrastructure purchases, including a new street sweeper and water plant repairs. They also approved rezoning for a property at Sam Houston Blvd and Pennsylvania Ave and updated the city's public investment policy.
- Approved purchase of Tymco Model 600 Sweeper for $341,000.00
- Approved rezoning of 5.16 acres at Sam Houston Blvd and Pennsylvania Ave to SF-1 Single Family One
- Approved $43,951.59 payment to Tyler Technologies for police software maintenance
- Approved $17,503.80 and $24,000.00 payments to International Machine Shop for water pump repairs
- Approved Resolution 2022-1101-007(R) amending the Public Investment Policy
- Approved five-year postage meter contract with Pitney Bowes for $19,375.80
- Approved legislative consultant agreement with Highstake 35 LLC at $6,000.00 per month
- Authorized Mayor to sign support letter for intercity passenger rail service
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
The San Benito Civil Service Commission is meeting to review personnel appointments and police hiring lists. The board will consider the appointment of a Civil Service Director and approve a list of candidates for entry-level police officers.
- Appointment of Mr. Moises E. Madrid as Civil Service Director
- Approval of the Entry Level Police Officer eligibility list for the July 14, 2022 exam (20 candidates)
- Approval of the February 17, 2022 meeting minutes
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
The Commission will consider approving the minutes from the December 9, 2021 meeting. The body may also take action regarding a promotional exam list for Police Lieutenant.
- Approval of December 9, 2021 Regular Meeting minutes
- Approval of the Promotional Police Lieutenant Exam list from February 11, 2022