Pharr public meetings in 2021

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two conditional use permits: one for a tarot card reading home occupation in a residential district and one for a new telecommunications tower. The commission will also consider preliminary plat approvals for three subdivisions. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as roll call, public testimony, and approval of prior minutes.

• Conditional Use Permit for tarot card reading home occupation at 7305 S. Jenny Lee Street (CUP#211172)
• Conditional Use Permit for telecommunications tower at 300 West Hall Acres Suite G (CUP#211173)
• Preliminary plat for replat of Lot 44, Beamsley Subdivision at 1401 W. Eisenhower Street (SUB#211142)
• Preliminary plat for Oliver Subdivision in the 3000 block of North Jackson Road (SUB#210829)
• Preliminary plat for JCR III Subdivision in the 100 block of West Leslie Avenue (SUB#210826)

The Commission approved three preliminary plat requests and two conditional use permits. One permit allows a home-based tarot reading business, and another allows a parking lot in an agricultural district.

• Approved conditional use permit for tarot card reading home occupation at 7305 S. Jenny Lee Street (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for a parking lot in an Agricultural and/or Open Space District for three years (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Lots 44A, 44B, 44C, and 44D, Replat of Lot 44, Beamsley Subdivision without requested variances (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Oliver Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for JCR III Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 13, 2021 (unanimous)

Community Development Council

The Pharr Community Development Council will hold a public hearing to solicit comments on the City's Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) before submitting it to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The council will also consider approving the minutes from its June 29, 2021 meeting. The meeting is scheduled for December 20, 2021, at City Hall.

• Public hearing on the City of Pharr Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for HUD
• Approval of minutes from the June 29, 2021 meeting

Golf Course Advisory Board

The Golf Course Advisory Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review financial and operational reports. The board may also enter a closed session to discuss legal, personnel, or real property matters.

• Approval of November 1, 2021 meeting minutes
• October 2021 Revenue and Expenditure Report
• December status report on Golf Course Operation

The Tierra del Sol Golf Club Advisory Board met Dec. 20, 2021 with a quorum and took routine actions: it excused four absent members, approved the Nov. 1, 2021 minutes, and received a revenue/expenditure report and a golf course operations update. No policy, spending, or contract decisions were made. The board adjourned with no other business.

• Excused absent members Jaime Villarreal, Oscar Villagomez, Javier Martinez and Carlos Villegas (unanimous)
• Approved Nov. 1, 2021 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Received October 2021 revenue and expenditure report; revenues less expenditures at $21,243.57
• Received golf course operations update (pump repair, fire ants, electrical short on holes #1-#3, holiday clubhouse hours)
• Adjourned with no other business (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will review several zoning requests for residential developments and a final plat for a property on South Canna Street. The body is also considering various interlocal agreements and infrastructure purchases.

• Zoning change for 15.455 acres at 701 West Minnesota Road from Agricultural/Open Space to Residential Multi-Family
• Zoning changes for properties in the 900-1000 block of South Cage Boulevard to Residential Multi-Family and Townhouse Residential
• Purchase of IP addresses for Fiber Project from Capcon Networks LLC not to exceed $120,000.00
• Final acceptance of Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge Expansion & Renovations Phase II and release of $31,464.06
• Interlocal Agreement with City of Elsa to house an ambulance at the Elsa Fire Department

The Pharr Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda after removing two rezoning requests from Juvera Properties for separate consideration. After a closed session, the commission unanimously approved rezoning 1.11 acres from General Business to Residential Multi-Family and 0.42 acres from General Business to Townhouse Residential, both in the 900-1000 block of South Cage Boulevard. The commission also approved a $115,560 purchase of permeable pavers, a fiber project IP address purchase not to exceed $120,000, and several contracts and agreements. Two Project PEDC II items remained tabled.

• Approved consent agenda after removing items C.2 and C.3 for separate consideration (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 1.11 acres at 900-1000 block of South Cage Blvd from General Business to Residential Multi-Family (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 0.42 acres at 900-1000 block of South Cage Blvd from General Business to Townhouse Residential (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending authorized civil service positions in Fire and Police Departments (unanimous)
• Approved resolution rescheduling January 3, 2022 commission meeting to January 10, 2022 (unanimous)
• Reappointed nine members to Parks and Recreation Committee (unanimous)
• Approved $115,560 purchase of permeable pavers from TrueGrid for parking lot improvements (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of IP addresses from Capcon Networks not to exceed $120,000 (unanimous)

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board will convene a regular meeting at the City Commissioners’ Room to receive administrative reports, approve prior minutes, and discuss membership in a national trade association. No substantive decisions are listed on the public agenda.

• Approval of November 17, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion and possible action on 2022 National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America Membership Directory for $2,679

The Toll Bridge Board approved the November 17, 2021 minutes and a $2,679 purchase of the 2022 National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America membership directory, both by unanimous vote. The board received reports on November 2021 crossings and revenue, finances, and project status, including that the Bridge Facility Expansion Phase II is complete and the 2nd Span Project has an executed Advance Funding Agreement with TX-DOT. The board met in executive session from 12:20 p.m. to 12:52 p.m. and took no action afterward, then adjourned at 12:53 p.m.

• Approved November 17, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $2,679 purchase of 2022 NCBFAA membership directory (unanimous)
• No action taken after executive session
• Adjourned meeting at 12:53 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and consider four plat applications. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and may enter closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, or economic development matters.

• Rezone 15.455 acres at 701 W. Minnesota Rd. from A-O to R-MF (COZ#211069)
• Rezone 1.11 acres in 900-1000 block of S. Cage Blvd. from C to R-MF (COZ#211070)
• Rezone 0.42 acres in 900-1000 block of S. Cage Blvd. from C to R-TH (COZ#211071)
• Preliminary/final plat for 18.07-acre Maria Elise Estates, 700 block E. Owassa Rd. (SUB#210618)
• Final plat for 3.05-acre re-plat of Lot 24, Sing's Subdivision, 3000 block S. Canna St. (SUB#200926)

The Commission approved three requests to change zoning districts for properties on West Minnesota Road and South Cage Boulevard. Additionally, four preliminary or final plat approvals were granted for various subdivisions across the city.

• Approved rezoning 701 West Minnesota Road from Agricultural/Open Space to Residential Multi-Family (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 900-1000 block of South Cage Boulevard from General Business to Residential Multi-Family (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 900-1000 block of South Cage Boulevard from General Business to Townhouse Residential (Unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Amended Plat of Maria Elise Estates Subdivision (Majority; 1 abstention)
• Approved final plat for Re-plat of Lot 24, Sing’s Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Matt’s Cash and Carry Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Palm Hills Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 22, 2021 (Unanimous)

Chamber of Commerce

The Board of Directors will review membership reports and current initiatives. The meeting includes a discussion on event programming for 2022 and a treasurer's report for the period ending November 30, 2021.

• Approval of October 5, 2021 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's Report of Account Summary ending November 30, 2021
• 2022 Event Programming
• Reports on memberships, current projects, and Chamber vacancies

City Commission

The Board of Commissioners will consider several conditional use and zoning change requests for local businesses and residential properties. The body is also deciding on various city purchases, including fiber equipment and holiday decorations, and reviewing interlocal agreements.

• Purchase of datacenter fiber equipment from Graybar, Inc. not to exceed $353,312.65
• Purchase of Christmas Decorations from Arnett Marketing, LLC not to exceed $150,000
• Request to change zone from General Business to Residential Multi-Family High Density for 10.57 acres in the 2000 Block of West Eldora Road
• Purchase of traffic control devices for Fire Stations 1, 2, 3 & 4 for $60,555.25
• Renewal of Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for Office 365 services in the amount of $112,248.36

The Pharr Board of Commissioners approved a $9 million loan agreement between the Pharr Economic Development Corporation II and Lone Star National Bank, and a $5 million line of credit renewal with the same bank; Mayor Ambrosio Hernandez abstained on both votes, which carried 4-0. Commissioners also approved a $4,156,000 maximum principal amount for tax-exempt financing of capital improvements and equipment, and approved a $785,486 advance funding agreement with TxDOT for the Twin Span Bridge. Two items, Project Artic and Project CIP, were tabled unanimously after a closed session. Most other agenda items, including development services cases and purchases, were approved unanimously on the consent agenda.

• Approved $9M loan agreement between Pharr Economic Development Corporation II and Lone Star National Bank (4 ayes, 1 abstention; Mayor Hernandez abstained)
• Approved $5M line of credit renewal for PEDC II with Lone Star National Bank (4 ayes, 1 abstention; Mayor Hernandez abstained)
• Approved resolution authorizing reimbursement from tax-exempt financing for capital improvements, maximum principal amount $4,156,000 (unanimous)
• Approved advance funding agreement with TxDOT for Twin Span Bridge, service fee $785,486 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, FIR Avenue paving bid advertisement, UNT Dallas peer network agreement, and development services cases (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of traffic control devices for fire stations from Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. for $60,555.25 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of datacenter fiber equipment from Graybar, Inc. not to exceed $353,312.65 (unanimous)
• Tabled Project Artic and Project CIP (unanimous)

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II will hold a special called meeting at City Hall, 118 South Cage, Pharr, Texas, on December 6, 2021, at 3:00 PM. The meeting includes procedural items such as roll call, public testimony, and approval of minutes from a previous special called meeting. A closed session is scheduled to discuss legal advice, real property matters, personnel issues, security deployment, investigations, and economic development topics.

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board held a special called meeting on December 6, 2021, and approved the minutes from the November 30, 2021 special called meeting. No other substantive decisions were made before the meeting adjourned at 3:04 p.m.

• Approved November 30, 2021 special called meeting minutes (unanimous)

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II Board of Directors will meet to consider and approve a loan agreement with Lone Star National Bank. The board may also enter a closed session to discuss legal advice, real property, personnel, security, investigations, or economic development issues.

• Consideration and approval of a Loan Agreement between Pharr Economic Development Corporation II and Lone Star National Bank

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board approved a loan agreement renewal with Lone Star National Bank for loan #257622, which matures December 5, 2021 and has a ten-month term. The original loan, dated December 5, 2016, was used for business development and infrastructure for the Pharr Produce Park. The motion carried unanimously, with Mayor Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez abstaining. The board also met in closed session and then adjourned at 3:07 p.m.

• Approved renewal of loan #257622 with Lone Star National Bank (unanimous; Mayor Hernandez abstained)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:07 p.m. (moved by Comm. Ricardo Medina, seconded by Reynaldo Perez)

City Commission

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a resolution appointing the City Clerk. The meeting also includes closed sessions for legal counsel and a performance evaluation of a public officer.

• Resolution appointing City Clerk
• Legal consultation regarding supervision and management of a public officer or employee
• Closed session for performance evaluation and duties of a public officer

The Pharr Board of Commissioners met in a special called meeting on Nov. 30, 2021, and unanimously appointed Hilda Pedraza as City Clerk. The commission also met in closed session and then unanimously approved two items as discussed in closed session — one on legal advice about pending or contemplated litigation and/or a settlement offer, and one on a performance evaluation and duties of a public officer. The minutes do not describe the substance of those closed-session discussions. The meeting adjourned at 5:46 p.m.

• Appointed Hilda Pedraza as City Clerk (unanimous); Resolution No. R-2021-69 filed with the City Clerk's Office
• Approved as discussed in closed session: legal advice on pending or contemplated litigation and/or a settlement offer (unanimous)
• Approved as discussed in closed session: performance evaluation and duties of a public officer (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:46 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on six conditional use and late hours permits, three zone changes, and four plat approvals. The commission will also consider approving minutes from its November 8 meeting and may enter closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, or economic development matters.

• CUP#211064: 956 Nightlife LLC d/b/a La Toxica Bar & Grill, 6905 South Jackson Road, for on-premise alcohol sales
• CUP#211065: Sr. Cruda Ceviche and Micheladas LLC, 1501 South Cage Boulevard Suite A, for on-premise alcohol sales
• COZ#211067: 10.57 acres at 2000 Block West Eldora Road from General Business to Residential Multi-Family High Density
• COZ#211068: 101 West Daffodil Avenue from Single-Family Residential to Neighborhood Commercial
• SUB#210412: Final plat for Arnold Acres Subdivision, 11.56 acres, 600 Block West Nolana Loop

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved all seven public hearing and plat items on its November 22, 2021 agenda, each by unanimous vote. The most discussed item was a change of zone from General Business (C) to Residential Multi-Family High Density (R-MFHD) for a 10.57-acre tract in the 2000 block of West Eldora Road; after a closed session, the commission approved it with a recommendation to request a traffic study. Two residents spoke against that rezoning during public testimony, citing traffic, privacy and property values.

• Approved conditional use and late hours permit for alcohol sales at La Toxica Bar & Grill, 6905 South Jackson Road (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use and late hours permit for alcohol sales at Sr. Cruda Ceviche and Micheladas, 1501 South Cage Boulevard Suite A (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for a beauty salon at 1216 South Cage Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 10.57 acres in the 2000 block of West Eldora Road from General Business (C) to Residential Multi-Family High Density (R-MFHD), with a recommendation to request a traffic study (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 101 West Daffodil Avenue from Single Family Residential (R-1) to Neighborhood Commercial (N-C) (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 415 East Ferguson Avenue from Single Family Residential (R-1) & General Business (C) to Heavy Commercial (H-C) (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Arnold Acres Subdivision, 600 block of West Nolana Loop (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plats for McDonald's 42-3146 Pharr Subdivision, Minnesota Estates Subdivision and Queenstown Park Subdivision (each unanimous)

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission called a special meeting to conduct closed-session discussions under Texas law. Items include legal advice on pending litigation, real-property negotiations, personnel matters, security deployments, investigations, and economic development. No substantive decisions were listed on the public agenda.

The Pharr Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on November 22, 2021, establishing a quorum and excusing absent Commissioner Itza Flores. The commission went into closed session to discuss legal advice on pending or contemplated litigation and a possible settlement offer, then reconvened. The Assistant City Manager stated no action would be taken on that item, and the meeting adjourned with no other business. No substantive decisions were made beyond excusing the absent member and adjourning.

• Excused absent Commissioner Itza Flores (unanimous)
• No action taken on attorney consultation regarding litigation and/or settlement offer
• Adjourned (unanimous)

Pharr Memorial Library Board

The Pharr Memorial Library Board will hold a regular meeting to approve past minutes, receive reports from the Library Director and department supervisors, and conduct routine procedural actions. No substantive decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

The board approved the minutes from the September 16, 2021, meeting. The Library Director provided a report on gate counts, circulation transactions, and revenues for the main library and the Development and Research Center.

• Excused absent board members (unanimous)
• Approved September 16, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive status reports on fall/winter programs and upcoming city events, and introduce a new board member. The agenda is largely administrative with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes for September 15, 2021 regular called meeting
• Status report on fall and winter recreation, athletics, aquatics, and afterschool programs
• Introduction of new board member Hernan Figueroa
• Status report on city upcoming events

The committee approved the minutes from the September 15, 2021, meeting. Staff provided status reports on fall and winter recreation programs and the October Trail of Terror event.

• Approved September 15, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absent board members (unanimous)

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Board will review administrative, finance, and crossing reports for October 2021. Members will consider several membership renewals and proposals for marketing and trade data publications.

• Renewal of Rio Grande Valley Partnership-Chamber of Commerce Membership for $2,500
• 2022 National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) Membership for $810
• Renewal of Transportation Intermediaries Association Membership for $660
• Proposal from World City for the 2021 Pharr Trade Numbers Book
• Discussion on Marketing Campaign Proposals

The Board approved renewals for three professional memberships and a proposal for the 2021 Pharr Trade Numbers Book. Staff provided reports on October 2021 revenues and the status of bridge facility expansion projects.

• Approved October 20, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Transportation Intermediares Association membership renewal for $660 (unanimous)
• Approved Rio Grande Valley Partnership-Chamber of Commerce membership renewal for $2,500 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America membership for $810 (unanimous)
• Approved World City proposal for the 2021 Pharr Trade Numbers Book (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss several high-value IT infrastructure purchases and contracts, including fiber optic network expansion. The body is also reviewing multiple zoning changes and plat approvals for residential and industrial developments.

• Contract with STX Underground LLC for Fiber Optic Network - South Build Phase III for $11,872,796.98
• Purchase of fiber optic data center and home equipment from Calix, Inc. not to exceed $4,673,482.90
• Purchase of last mile material for citywide Fiber Project Phase 3 through 5 from Graybar, Inc. not to exceed $1,856,476.32
• Zoning change requests for 4600-5000 Block of North Sugar Rd, 501 East Nolana Loop, and 122 East Sam Houston
• Plat approvals for Encino Ridge Subdivision (4700 Block of North Veterans Boulevard) and Los Hoteles Subdivision No.2 (100 Block of West Nolana Loop)

The City Commission approved several high-value contracts for the citywide fiber project and IT upgrades. The board also authorized construction management for a new fire/EMS headquarters, a golf course, and a storm water detention pond.

• Approved $11,872,796.98 fiber optic labor contract with STX Underground LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $4,673,482.90 fiber optic equipment purchase from Calix, Inc (unanimous)
• Approved $1,856,476.32 fiber material purchase from Graybar, Inc (unanimous)
• Approved $168,306.08 sound system for Pharr Natatorium from Telepro Communications (unanimous)
• Approved construction management for Fire/EMS HQ, Golf Course, and Southside Storm Water projects (unanimous)
• Approved demolition of building at 1501 N. Cage Blvd by R.L. Abatement, Inc (unanimous)
• Denied supply contract for RCP pipe, manholes, and inlets to Core & Main (unanimous)
• Appointed four members to Planning and Zoning Commission and two to Board of Adjustment (unanimous)

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board will hold a regular meeting to consider approval of a resolution related to a project and right to petition, and receive updates on multiple projects including Ched, Cip, Artic, Magic, and Water. The agenda also includes administrative reports, a consent agenda for minutes approval, and a closed session to discuss legal matters, real property, personnel issues, security, investigations, and economic development topics.

• Consideration and approval of a Resolution authorizing publication of project and right to petition
• Consideration and action on Project Ched
• Consideration and action on Project Cip
• Consideration and action on Project Artic
• Update on Projects Magic and Water

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board met on November 15, 2021, with a quorum present. In open session, the board approved the October 18, 2021 minutes and then entered closed session under the Texas Open Meetings Act. After reconvening, the board approved a resolution authorizing publication of a project and right to petition, denied Project CHED, and approved Project CIP and Project ARTIC. All votes were unanimous; no details on the projects were provided in the minutes.

• Approved minutes of October 18, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing publication of project and right to petition (unanimous)
• Denied Project CHED (unanimous)
• Approved Project CIP (unanimous)
• Approved Project ARTIC (unanimous)
• Excused absence of Board members Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez and Marty Moore (unanimous)

Keep Pharr Beautiful

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Committee will meet to review status reports and receive staff announcements. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and administrative updates.

• Approval of October 19, 2021 meeting minutes
• Status report on Keep Texas Beautiful and Keep Pharr Beautiful
• Announcements from Development Services, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works staff

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Advisory Board met on November 10, 2021 with a quorum and took two procedural actions: excusing absent member Frank Santana and approving the minutes of the October 19, 2021 regular meeting. Both motions carried unanimously. The rest of the meeting consisted of status reports and announcements, including an update on the Keep Texas Beautiful Governor's Community Achievement Award Grant starting January 2022, a report that the Keep Pharr Beautiful Raffle was a success with winners to be announced live on Facebook, and a report that 100 trees were given to 50 citizens on November 5, 2021 for Arbor Day. No substantive policy, budget, or zoning decisions were recorded.

• Excused absent board member Frank Santana (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the October 19, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on five requests: one conditional use permit for a parking lot and four zone changes, including residential, heavy commercial, and limited industrial districts. The commission will also consider preliminary and final plats for four proposed subdivisions. The meeting includes public testimony, approval of prior minutes, and possible closed session.

• Conditional Use Permit for parking lot at 10401 S. Cage Blvd. (CUP#210954)
• Zone change to Single-Family Residential Estate at 4600-5000 block N. Sugar Rd. (COZ#210957)
• Zone change to Heavy Commercial at 415 E. Ferguson (COZ#211059)
• Zone change to Limited Industrial at 501 E. Nolana Loop (COZ#211060)
• Preliminary/final plats for Los Hoteles Subdivision No.2, Arnold Grove, Sioux Rep, and Encino Ridge subdivisions

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a temporary parking lot and multiple rezoning requests, including changes to single-family residential and limited industrial districts. The commission also granted preliminary and final plat approvals for several proposed subdivisions. One rezoning request for heavy commercial was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved conditional use permit for temporary parking lot at 10401 South Cage Blvd. for 3 years (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 20 acres at 4600-5000 block of North Sugar Rd. from Agricultural to Single-Family Residential Estate (R1-E) (unanimous)
• Withdrawn: Request for rezoning at 415 East Ferguson to Heavy Commercial (H-C)
• Approved rezoning 10 acres at 501 East Nolana Loop from General Business and Agricultural to Limited Industrial District (L-I) (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning lots 1-3 at 122 East Sam Houston from General Business to Residential Multi-Family (R-MF) (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Los Hoteles Subdivision No.2 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Arnold Grove Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Sioux Rep Subdivision and final plat for Encino Ridge Subdivision (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Pharr Civil Service Commission is meeting to consider routine personnel matters, including approving minutes and accepting exam scores and eligibility lists for police officer and lieutenant positions. The agenda also includes public testimony, administrative reports, and possible closed session discussions.

• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2021 special called meeting
• Accept raw and final scores from entry-level Peace Officer exam (Oct 16, 2021)
• Accept eligibility list from entry-level Peace Officer exam (Oct 16, 2021)
• Accept raw and final scores from promotional Lieutenant exam (Nov 2, 2021)
• Accept eligibility list from promotional Lieutenant exam (Nov 2, 2021)

The Civil Service Commission approved the raw and final scores and eligibility lists for the October 16, 2021, entry-level peace officer exam and the November 2, 2021, police lieutenant promotional exam. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 20, 2021, special meeting and excused a board member's absence.

• Excused Board Member Puente (2-0)
• Approved minutes for Aug. 20, 2021 meeting (2-0)
• Approved entry-level peace officer exam scores (2-0)
• Approved entry-level peace officer eligibility list (2-0)
• Approved police lieutenant promotional exam scores (2-0)
• Approved police lieutenant promotional eligibility list (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Golf Course Advisory Board

The Golf Course Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss routine administrative matters, including approval of previous meeting minutes, a revenue and expenditure report, and a status report on golf course operations. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Approval of minutes from September 14, 2021 meeting
• Revenue and Expenditure Report for September 2021
• Status Report on Golf Course Operations for November
• Video presentation

The Tierra Del Sol Golf Club Advisory Board met on September 14, 2021, and approved the minutes from the July 13, 2021 meeting. The board also voted to excuse two absent members, received financial and operational reports, held a closed session, and adjourned.

• Excused absent board members Xavier Garcia and Oscar Villagomez (carried unanimously)
• Approved minutes from the July 13, 2021 regular called meeting (carried unanimously)
• Adjourned the meeting (carried unanimously)

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 1, 2021, to consider a range of administrative, development, and financial items. Key actions include a $3,000,000 water rights purchase, renewal of Topgolf's alcohol permits, and several contract extensions and change orders. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and proclamations.

• Purchase of 1,000 acre-feet of water rights from La Feria Irrigation District for $3,000,000
• Renewal of Topgolf USA Pharr's Conditional Use Permit and Late Hours Permit for alcohol sales
• Preliminary plat approval for Villa Espafia Estates Phase IV & V (5.36 acres, 2700 block S. Jackson Rd.)
• Purchase of furniture for Pharr Aquatic Facility from DC Interiors for $142,579.66
• Change Order No. 1 ($3,938.57) and final acceptance of City Hall First Floor Renovations with NM Contracting LLC

The Pharr Board of Commissioners approved a $3,000,000.00 contract with La Feria Irrigation District Cameron County No. 3 for 1,000 acre feet of water rights, and authorized the city manager to buy $142,579.66 in furniture for the Pharr Aquatic Facility from DC Interiors. Commissioners also approved a consent agenda that included renewal of Topgolf USA Pharr's conditional use and late hours permits for alcohol sales and a preliminary plat for Villa Espana Estates Phase IV & V. All votes recorded were unanimous; Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Chavez was absent and excused.

• Approved $3,000,000.00 contract with La Feria Irrigation District Cameron County No. 3 for 1,000 acre feet of water rights (unanimous)
• Authorized city manager to purchase Pharr Aquatic Facility furniture from DC Interiors for $142,579.66 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Topgolf USA Pharr conditional use and late hours permit renewal for alcohol sales at 1900 block of West Interstate Highway 2 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Villa Espana Estates Phase IV & V, 5.36 gross acres at 2700 block of South Jackson Road (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance O-2021-57 amending authorized civil service positions in Fire and Police Departments, 3rd and final reading (unanimous)
• Approved resolution R-2021-62 authorizing police grant application to Operation Lone Star Grant Program (unanimous)
• Approved resolution R-2021-63 adopting Hidalgo County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Action Plan Update 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved change order No. 1 of $3,938.57 and final acceptance of Pharr City Hall first floor renovations, releasing $117,657.08 retainage (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider preliminary plat approvals for four subdivisions and to hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. O-2019-31. The meeting also includes routine procedural items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and possible closed-session discussions.

• Preliminary plat approval requested for Master Plan Villa Espafia Estates Phase IV & V at 2700 Block of South Jackson Road (SUB#210832)
• Preliminary plat approval requested for Brooklyn Subdivision at 1400 Block of East Nolana Loop (FM 3461) (SUB#210721)
• Preliminary plat approval requested for Re-plat of Lot 24, Sing’s Subdivision at 3000 Block of South Canna Street (SUB#200926)
• Preliminary plat approval requested for Capote International Business Park Phase V Lot 1 & 2 at 800 Block of East Military HWY (SUB#210834)
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. O-2019-31

The Pharr Planning and Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the October 18, 2021 meeting and granted preliminary plat approval for four proposed subdivisions. The approved projects include Villa Espana Estates Phase IV & V, Brooklyn Subdivision, Re-plat of Lot 24 in Sing's Subdivision, and Capote International Business Park Phase V Lot 1 & 2. The meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

• Excused absent members (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Villa Espana Estates Phase IV & V Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Brooklyn Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Re-plat of Lot 24, Sing's Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Capote International Business Park Phase V Lot 1 & 2 Subdivision (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m. (unanimous)

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several administrative items, including a resolution requesting the City of Pharr to approve the issuance and sale of International Toll Bridge System Revenue Bonds, advertising purchases, and a memorandum of understanding with a Mexican trade council. The board will also receive reports on September 2021 crossings, revenues, and finances. The meeting may include an executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, or economic development matters.

• Resolution requesting City of Pharr to approve issuance and sale of International Toll Bridge System Revenue Bonds
• Advertising in 2021-2022 Texas International Produce Association's Annual Membership Directory for $800
• Advertising with Mexico Industry for $4,000 in their Industrial Map
• Memorandum of Understanding between City of Pharr and Consejo Mexicano de Comercio Exterior del Noreste (COMCE NORESTE)
• Discussion on marketing campaign proposals

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board approved meeting minutes, advertising in the 2021-2022 Texas International Produce Association annual directory for $800, and a Memorandum of Understanding with COMCE Noreste. The board also approved a resolution requesting the city to issue and sell toll bridge system revenue bonds, and denied advertising with Mexico Industry for $4,000 after an executive session.

• Excused absent members (unanimous)
• Approved September 15, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved advertising in the 2021-2022 Texas International Produce Association annual membership directory for $800 (unanimous)
• Approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pharr and COMCE Noreste (unanimous)
• Approved a resolution requesting the City of Pharr to issue and sell international toll bridge system revenue bonds (unanimous)
• Denied advertising with Mexico Industry for $4,000 in their industrial map (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:02 p.m. (unanimous)

Keep Pharr Beautiful

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive status reports on recycling and beautification programs, and discuss a raffle fundraiser. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or financial contracts listed.

• Approval of September 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Status report on Keep Texas Beautiful, Keep Pharr Beautiful, and State of Texas Alliance for Recycling
• Discussion on raffle fundraiser

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Advisory Board met on October 19, 2021 with a quorum and voted to excuse absent member Olivia Ramirez and to approve the minutes of its September 21, 2021 meeting; both motions carried unanimously. The rest of the meeting was informational: reports on Keep Texas Fall Sweep, a recycling conference, a raffle fundraiser set for November 10, 2021, city tire trailer and dumpster cleanups, and a plan to give away 100 trees on November 5, 2021 for Arbor Day. The board then adjourned unanimously. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Excused absent board member Olivia Ramirez (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the September 21, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a regular meeting on October 18, 2021, to consider a range of routine and significant items. Key actions include authorizing purchases for police and fire equipment, approving conditional use permits for alcohol sales, and advancing the citywide fiber project with a major material purchase. The agenda also includes a public hearing on development services cases and a discussion on the city's strategic plan.

• Purchase of fiber and conduit material for citywide Fiber Project Phase 3-5, not to exceed $10,361,674.00
• Purchase of a 2021 Bearcat Armored Vehicle for the Police Department, $259,995.00
• Purchase of a triple combination pumper for the Fire Department, $704,490.17
• Conditional use permits for alcohol sales at Tropical Island #2, Stefano's Pizza Express, and Olly's Drive Thru
• Ordinance amending allowable charges for fixed wing and special event services (3rd reading)

The Pharr Board of Commissioners approved a series of purchases and agreements on October 18, 2021, including up to $10,361,674.00 for fiber and conduit materials for the citywide fiber project and $704,490.17 for a fire pumper. The board also approved a $259,995.00 BearCat armored vehicle and up to $76,000 in crime scene reconstruction equipment for the police department. All votes recorded in the minutes carried unanimously. The meeting included a closed session and a domestic violence awareness proclamation.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, capital lease advertising, two ordinance readings, three alcohol conditional use permits, and one final plat (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending construction and development manual, 2nd and final reading (unanimous)
• Approved resolution designating Daniel Castro as Local Rabies Control Authority (unanimous)
• Approved adding Jeffrey D. Blume Limited to professional architect rotation list (unanimous)
• Approved $259,995.00 BearCat armored vehicle purchase from Lenco for police (unanimous)
• Approved up to $76,000 laser scanner equipment from FARO Technologies for police (unanimous)
• Approved $27,229.89 for 18 Axon Taser X2 devices for police patrol (unanimous)
• Approved up to $10,361,674.00 fiber and conduit materials from Graybar for citywide fiber project phases 3-5 (unanimous)

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board will hold a regular meeting at Pharr City Hall to review administrative reports, act on consent items including a bank line of credit renewal and a concert sponsorship, and discuss several economic development projects. The board may also enter closed session to discuss legal matters, real estate negotiations, personnel issues, security deployments, investigations, or economic development strategies.

• Consideration of Lone Star National Bank Line of Credit Renewal
• Consideration of Friends for Hope Heroes and Outlaws 16th Annual Benefit Concert Sponsorship
• Discussion of Project Queen, Project Water, Project Karr, and Pharr Produce Park Lot 27
• Possible closed-session discussion on legal advice, real estate, personnel, security, investigations, or economic development

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board met on October 18, 2021, and approved three items after a closed session: Project Queen, Project Karr, and Pharr Produce Park Lot 27, each by unanimous vote. Staff recommended no action on Project Water, and no action was taken. The board also approved a consent agenda covering the September 20, 2021 minutes, a Friends for Hope Heroes and Outlaws 16th Annual Benefit Concert sponsorship, and a Lone Star National Bank line of credit renewal, with Mayor Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez abstaining.

• Approved consent agenda: September 20, 2021 minutes, Friends for Hope Heroes and Outlaws 16th Annual Benefit Concert sponsorship, and Lone Star National Bank line of credit renewal (unanimous; Mayor Hernandez abstained)
• Excused the absence of Board Member Efrain Matamoros (unanimous)
• Approved Project Queen as recommended by staff (unanimous)
• Took no action on Project Water, as staff recommended no action
• Approved Project Karr as recommended by staff (unanimous)
• Approved Pharr Produce Park Lot 27 as recommended by staff (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:57 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear public testimony, and consider final or preliminary plat approvals for four new subdivisions. The meeting may include a closed executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Final plat approval for Cadena Auto Sales Subdivision at 200 Block of East Business Hwy 83
• Preliminary plat approval for Minnesota Place Subdivision at 100 Block of East Minnesota Road
• Preliminary plat approval for Heritage Manor No.3 Subdivision at 1300 Block of West Heritage Dr.
• Preliminary plat approval for Rojas Subdivision at 1200 Block of West Hall Acres Rd.

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission approved final plat approval for the Cadena Auto Sales Subdivision and preliminary plat approval for the Minnesota Place, Heritage Manor No. 3, and Rojas subdivisions. All four votes carried unanimously, and staff recommended approval of each subject to listed conditions. The commission also approved its September 13, 2021 minutes and excused absent members. No public hearing or public testimony was held.

• Approved final plat for Cadena Auto Sales Subdivision, 200 block of East Business Hwy 83 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Minnesota Place Subdivision, 100 block of East Minnesota Road (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Heritage Manor No. 3 Subdivision, 1300 block of West Heritage Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Rojas Subdivision, 1200 block of West Hall Acres Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved September 13, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absent members Larraga, Ramirez, and Castro (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:11 p.m. (unanimous)

Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will hold its regular called meeting at City Hall to approve minutes, receive the treasurer’s September 30 account summary, and consider appointing Laura Warren to the board. Members will also hear administrative reports on chamber software, local advertising, an internship program, membership updates, and the HubPhest Cook-Off.

• Consideration of Laura Warren’s appointment to the Board of Directors
• Treasurer’s Report – Account Summary ending September 30, 2021
• Approval of minutes from September 7, 2021 meeting
• Update on Chamber Management Software
• Update on HubPhest Cook-Off

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings, consent agenda items, and several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include final readings on speed limit ordinances for Sam Houston Boulevard and Veterans Boulevard, approval of a $1.5 million paving project advertisement, and a conditional use permit renewal for alcohol sales. The board will also consider purchases, contracts, and a resolution authorizing property acquisition and possible condemnation.

• Final reading: speed limits on Sam Houston Boulevard and Veterans Boulevard (Owassa Road to Javelina Drive)
• Advertise Single Machine Repaving Year 6 Project, estimated $1.5 million
• Ratify purchase of LED sphere for New Year's Eve Festival from A-1 Skylite Signs, $94,200
• Renewal of Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales at 1911 North Veterans Boulevard (Tropical Island)
• Purchase Northside Community Center furniture from Texas Wilson, $221,354.53

The Board of Commissioners approved the acquisition of approximately 240 acres of land for public use and appointed Dianna Cavazos as City Clerk. The Commission also authorized several equipment purchases, including furniture for the Northside Community Center and a ground-penetrating radar system, and approved various infrastructure and service contracts.

• Appointed Dianna Cavazos as City Clerk (7-0)
• Approved resolution to acquire approx. 240 acres of land (7-0)
• Approved $221,354.53 for Northside Community Center furniture (7-0)
• Approved $94,200 for New Year's Eve festival LED sphere (7-0)
• Approved $27,592.25 for ground-penetrating radar system (7-0)
• Approved advertisement for $1.5M repaving project (7-0)
• Approved amendment to civil service positions for Fire/Police (7-0)
• Renewed medical director contract with Dr. Raul Barreda (7-0)

Keep Pharr Beautiful

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from the August 17, 2021 meeting and receive status reports. The committee will also discuss a raffle fundraiser and hear announcements from city staff.

• Approval of minutes for August 17, 2021 meeting
• Status report on Keep Texas Beautiful and Keep Pharr Beautiful
• Discussion on raffle fundraiser

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Advisory Board met on September 21, 2021 with four of five members present. The board voted unanimously to excuse absent member Frank Santana and to approve the minutes of the August 17, 2021 regular meeting. The rest of the meeting was discussion and status reports: a raffle fundraiser tied to the City's October Trail of Terror event, a tree giveaway on November 5, 2021, and updates from Development Services, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works staff. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Excused absent board member Frank Santana (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the August 17, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (moved by Romeo Robles Jr., seconded by Richard Carranza, unanimous)

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will consider adopting the FY 2021-2022 budget and tax rate, along with several ordinances, resolutions, and contracts. The agenda includes public hearings on development services cases, consent agenda items, and a closed session. This is a regular meeting with multiple action items.

• Ordinance adopting FY 2021-2022 tax rate (1st reading)
• Ordinance adopting FY 2021-2022 budget (1st reading)
• Purchase of fiber project equipment: servers ($100,115.88), cybersecurity appliances ($102,668.00), networking equipment ($460,134.32)
• Renewal of conditional use permits for alcohol sales at Villa del Mar Restaurant, La Cabana Sinaloense, and Red Robin Restaurant
• Final plat approval for The Gift Subdivision and City of Pharr North Side Aquatic Center Subdivision Phase I

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board will hold a regular called meeting at City Hall to receive administrative reports, act on sponsorships, and approve the 2021–2022 budget. Public testimony is allowed under Ordinance No. O-2019-45, and the board may enter closed session to discuss pending litigation, real-property negotiations, personnel matters, security deployments, investigations, or economic-development issues.

• Approval of 2021–2022 PEDC II Budget
• Consideration of Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. Texas Fishing Classic Sponsorship
• Consideration of 15th Annual Empty Bowls Sponsorship
• Approval of minutes from August 16, August 27, September 7, and September 14 meetings

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board approved its 2021-2022 budget unanimously. It also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from four prior meetings and sponsorships for the Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. Texas Fishing Classic and the 15th Annual Empty Bowls event. The board excused two absent members and adjourned at 3:07 p.m. after a sales tax report noting a 17.85% month-to-month increase.

• Approved 2021-2022 PEDC II budget (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: minutes from Aug 16, Aug 27, Sep 7, and Sep 14 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Senator Eddie Lucio Jr. Texas Fishing Classic sponsorship (unanimous, part of consent agenda)
• Approved 15th Annual Empty Bowls sponsorship (unanimous, part of consent agenda)
• Excused absences of Efrain Matamoros and Marty Moore (unanimous)

Pharr Memorial Library Board

The Pharr Memorial Library Board will hold a regular meeting to consider and take action on the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) implementation plan and the Library Strategic Plan 2021-2025. They will also approve minutes from the July 15, 2021 meeting and receive reports from the Library Director and department supervisors.

• Approval of minutes for July 15, 2021
• Consider and action to approve the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) implementation plan
• Consider and action to approve the Pharr Memorial Library Strategic Plan 2021-2025
• Library Director's Report
• DRC Branch Manager's Report, Children's Department Report, Reference Department Report

The Pharr Memorial Library Board approved the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) implementation plan and the Pharr Memorial Library Strategic Plan 2021-2025, both as submitted and by unanimous vote. The board also approved the minutes of its July 15, 2021 meeting and excused absent members. The Library Director reported gate counts, circulation, and revenue figures, and staff described upcoming children's programs resuming October 1, 2021.

• Approved minutes of the July 15, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) implementation plan as submitted (unanimous)
• Approved the Pharr Memorial Library Strategic Plan 2021-2025 as submitted (unanimous)
• Excused absent board members (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m.

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board will hold its regular meeting at 12:00 PM in the City Commissioners’ Room, 118 S. Cage, 2nd Floor, Pharr, TX. The agenda includes administrative reports, approval of prior minutes, and a possible vote on renewing the Texas International Produce Association annual membership dues for $2,000.

• Renewal of Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) annual membership dues for $2,000
• Approval of minutes for August 18, 2021 meeting

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board approved the minutes from the August 18, 2021 meeting and approved the renewal of the Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) annual membership dues for $2,000. The board also received administrative, financial, project, and crossing reports for August 2021, and heard updates on upcoming events and engineering projects.

• Approved minutes from the August 18, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) annual membership dues for $2,000 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:39 p.m. (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee of Pharr, Texas, will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from the August 18, 2021 meeting and receive status reports on fall recreation, athletics, aquatics, afterschool programs, and upcoming city events. Board members may also provide comments.

The Pharr Parks and Recreation Committee met on September 15, 2021, and took two procedural actions: it voted to excuse three absent board members and approved the minutes of the August 18, 2021 regular meeting. Both motions carried unanimously. The rest of the meeting consisted of staff status reports on fall recreation, athletics and aquatics programs and on upcoming city events, with no other decisions recorded.

• Excused absent board members Isaac Smith, Juan Garcia and Ben Cantu (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the August 18, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II Board of Directors is holding a budget workshop to discuss the proposed 2021-2022 budget, covering capital purchases, capital improvement projects, personnel, and debt. The meeting also includes public testimony, administrative reports, and possible closed sessions for legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, and economic development matters.

• Discussion on proposed 2021-2022 budget covering capital purchases, capital improvement projects, personnel, and debt
• Public testimony allowed on agenda items, limited to 1.5 minutes per speaker
• Possible executive session on real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value
• Possible executive session on economic development issues
• Possible executive session on personnel matters

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board held a budget workshop and approved the proposed 2021-2022 budget, capital improvement projects, personnel, and debt as discussed in executive session. The board also excused the absences of two members and adjourned the meeting.

• Excused absences of Board members Mario Lizcano and Marty Moore (unanimous)
• Approved proposed budget 2021-2022, capital improvement projects, personnel, and debt (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Golf Course Advisory Board

The Golf Course Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, review revenue and expenditure reports for June and July 2021, and receive a status report on golf course operations for September 2021. The board may also enter closed session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, or economic development matters, then reconvene for possible action.

• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2021 regular meeting
• Revenue and Expenditure Report for June and July 2021
• Status Report for Golf Course Operation for September 2021
• Possible closed session under Texas Gov't Code sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.074, 551.076, 551.084, 551.087

The board excused two absent members and approved the minutes from the July 13, 2021, meeting. Members also reviewed financial reports for June and July and received an operational update regarding irrigation issues and equipment repairs.

• Excused absences for Xavier Garcia and Oscar Villagomez (unanimous)
• Approved July 13, 2021, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve or deny five subdivision plats, including two new preliminary plats and three final plats, as well as consider public testimony and closed-session items under Texas law.

• Preliminary plat approval for Burgos Subdivision at 1200 Block of West Greg Drive (SUB#210723)
• Preliminary plat approval for Casa Gutierrez Subdivision at 1300 Block of West Cherokee Ave (SUB#210719)
• Final plat approval for The Gift Subdivision at 152 West Siesta Street (SUB#200619)
• Preliminary plat approval for Just A Closet #7 Subdivision at 3800 Block of North Jackson Road (SUB#210722)
• Final plat approval for City of Pharr North Side Aquatic Center Subdivision Phase I at 3000 Block of North IH 69 C (SUB#190616)

The commission unanimously approved preliminary plats for three subdivisions and final plats for two others. The approvals included a city-led project for an aquatic center.

• Approved preliminary plat for Burgos Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Casa Gutierrez Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for The Gift Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Just a Closet #7 Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for City of Pharr North Side Aquatic Center Subdivision Phase I (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 23, 2021 (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold public hearings on the proposed 2021 property tax rate and the FY 2021-2022 budget, and will consider issuing toll bridge revenue bonds. The agenda also includes several zoning changes, alcohol permit renewals, and various contracts and expenditures.

• Public hearings on 2021 tax rate and FY 2021-2022 budget
• Ordinance authorizing issuance of International Toll Bridge System Revenue Bonds, Series 2021
• Rezoning requests: 3515 North Sugar Road (H-I to R-MFHD) and 1008 West Minnesota Road (A-O to C)
• Alcohol permit renewals for The Bridge Bar, Doc's Billiards, Marta's Bar, Scalisi's, and Bar B Cutie Smokehouse
• Contracts: $50,000 for Inbound Logistics advertising, $81,132.46 for fire apparatus repair, $238,850 for Lift Station #6 repair

The Board of Commissioners approved the issuance of $20 million in International Toll Bridge System revenue bonds for infrastructure projects. The commission also authorized various contracts, including lobbying services, emergency lift station repairs, and uniform procurement. Additionally, they approved several zoning changes and speed limit adjustments across the city.

• Approved $20M International Toll Bridge System revenue bonds (7-0)
• Approved $238,850 emergency repair for Lift Station #6 (7-0)
• Approved $220,793 change order for Northbound lanes/BSIF exit (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $81,132 repair for Fire Rescue Unit 312 (7-0)
• Approved $50,000 advertising contract with Inbound Logistics (7-0)
• Approved zoning changes at 3515 N. Sugar Rd and 1008 W. Minnesota Rd (7-0)
• Reappointed Luis Madrigal and Danny Wylie to Planning & Zoning (7-0)
• Approved lobbying services agreement with Hollis Rutledge and Associates (7-0)

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board is holding a special called meeting to consider an agreement with the City of Pharr and personnel matters. The agenda includes public testimony, a consent agenda, and a closed executive session for legal, real property, personnel, security, investigation, and economic development discussions. Most substantive items are listed only as agenda topics without details.

• Consideration of PEDC II and City of Pharr Agreement
• Consideration of PEDC II personnel matters
• Closed session authorized under Texas Government Code sections 551.071-551.087

The Board of Directors met to discuss administrative and personnel matters. Following a closed session, the board voted to approve personnel actions for the corporation. No action was taken regarding the agreement between the PEDC II and the City of Pharr.

• Excused absence of Board member Efrain Matamoros (unanimous)
• Approved PEDC II personnel action (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:39 p.m. (unanimous)

Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive the treasurer's report, and hear updates on memberships, the Membership Manager position, The Hub Job Fair, and upcoming events. The board may also enter closed session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, or economic development matters as permitted by Texas law.

• Approval of August 3, 2021 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report for period ending August 31, 2021
• Presentation of Miss Pharr Scholarship Pageant winners
• Updates on memberships and Membership Manager position
• Update on The Hub Job Fair

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board is holding a special called meeting to consider an agreement with the City of Pharr and personnel matters. The agenda also includes public testimony, administrative reports, and a possible closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, and economic development discussions.

• Consideration of PEDC II and City of Pharr Agreement
• Consideration of PEDC II personnel matters
• Public testimony limited to 1.5 minutes per speaker on agenda items
• Possible closed session under Texas Government Code sections 551.071-551.087

The board approved an agreement between the Pharr Economic Development Corporation II and the City of Pharr. The board also approved personnel actions following a closed session.

• Approved PEDC II and City of Pharr agreement (unanimous)
• Approved PEDC II personnel actions (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider conditional use and late hours permits for The Bridge Bar at 508 West IH-2, alongside zoning changes for properties at 3515 North Sugar Road and 1008 West Minnesota Road. The commission will also review preliminary plats for the Arnold Acres Subdivision and a re-plat of Lot 24 in Sing's Subdivision.

• Public hearing and request by LEM Group LLC for a Conditional Use Permit and Late Hours Permit for on-premise alcohol sales at 508 West IH-2 Suites 12 & 13 (The Bridge Bar)
• Public hearing and request by Rich Heritage Construction Inc. for a Change of Zone from Heavy Industrial District to Residential Multi-Family High Density at 3515 North Sugar Road
• Public hearing and request by Margarita Pena for a Change of Zone from Agricultural and/or Open Space District to General Business District at 1008 West Minnesota Road
• Preliminary plat approval request by Spoor Engineering Consultants for the proposed Arnold Acres Subdivision in the 600 Block of West Nolana Loop (FM 3461)
• Preliminary plat approval request by R. Gutierrez Engineering Corporation for the re-plat of Lot 24, Sing's Subdivision in the 3000 Block of South Canna Street

The commission approved three requests for zoning changes, including one for alcohol sales and two for land use changes. Additionally, a preliminary plat for the Arnold Acres Subdivision was approved.

• Approved Conditional Use and Late Hours Permit for alcohol sales at 508 West IH-2 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from Heavy Industrial (H-I) to Residential Multi-Family High Density (R-MFHD) at 3515 North Sugar Road (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from Agricultural/Open Space (A-O) to General Business (C) at 1008 West Minnesota Road (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Arnold Acres Subdivision in the 600 block of West Nolana Loop (unanimous)
• Approved August 09, 2021 minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Withdrawn: Preliminary plat for re-plat of Lot 24, Sing’s Subdivision

Civil Service Commission

The Pharr Civil Service Commission will meet to consider extending a disciplinary hearing deadline for Deputy Chief Eloy Salazar and to conduct a disciplinary hearing for Lt. Krystle Guerra of the Pharr Fire Department. The meeting includes procedural items like approving minutes and public testimony rules, with potential closed sessions for legal consultation and disciplinary discussions.

• Consideration to extend disciplinary hearing deadline for Deputy Chief Eloy Salazar of Pharr Fire Department
• Disciplinary hearing for Lt. Krystle Guerra of Pharr Fire Department
• Approval of minutes from July 16, 2021 Special Called Meeting
• Public testimony on Ordinance No. O-2019-45
• Consultation with legal counsel on Civil Service Commission duties

The Pharr Civil Service Commission held a special called meeting on August 20, 2021. The Commission voted unanimously to deny the disciplinary appeal filed by Lt. Krystle Guerra of the Pharr Fire Department and to uphold a 5-day suspension for being away from her scheduled station handling personal business without approval. The Commission also voted unanimously to reschedule the disciplinary hearing for Deputy Chief Eloy Salazar to Friday, October 1, 2021, and approved the minutes of the July 16, 2021 special called meeting. A written order on the Guerra decision is to follow.

• Approved minutes of July 16, 2021 special called meeting (unanimous)
• Scheduled disciplinary hearing for Deputy Chief Eloy Salazar for October 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Denied appeal and upheld 5-day suspension for Lt. Krystle Guerra (unanimous); written order to follow
• Adjourned meeting at 12:49 pm (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee of Pharr, Texas, will hold a regular meeting to handle administrative items, including introducing a new board member, approving minutes, and receiving a status report on summer programs. The main action item is a discussion on determining scholarship allocations per recipient, with possible action.

• Introduction of new board member Roberto Carrillo Jr.
• Approval of minutes for June 16, 2021 regular called meeting
• Status report on Summer Recreation, Athletics, and Aquatics Programs
• Discussion and possible action on scholarship allocations per recipient

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss administrative reports, approve minutes, and consider several advertising contracts, including a $50,000 agreement with Inbound Logistics. The board may also enter executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, or economic development matters.

• Renewal of NASCO Annual Membership dues for $5,000
• Advertising with The Advance News Journal for $930 per month for 12 months
• Advertising with Texas Border Business for $1,600 for 12 months
• Advertising with Rio Grande Guardian for $11,000 (two payments of $5,500)
• Contractual Agreement with Ezequiel Ordonez Animas dba Border Infrastructure Consulting, LLC for Professional Consulting and Lobbying Services

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board approved several spending items, including $5,000 for NASCO annual membership dues, $930 per month for 12 months of advertising with The Advance News Journal, $1,600 for 12 months with Texas Border Business, $11,000 (two payments of $5,500) with The Rio Grande Guardian, and $50,000 for 12 months with Inbound Logistics. The board also approved the July 21, 2021 minutes and, after an executive session, approved a contractual agreement with Ezequiel Ordonez Animas dba Border Infrastructure Consulting, LLC for professional consulting and lobbying services. All votes were unanimous. The board received reports on July 2021 crossings and revenues, finances, and project updates, but took no action on those items.

• Approved minutes of July 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of NASCO annual membership dues for $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved advertising with The Advance News Journal for $930 per month for 12 months (unanimous)
• Approved advertising with Texas Border Business for $1,600 for 12 months (unanimous)
• Approved advertising with The Rio Grande Guardian for $11,000 (two payments of $5,500) (unanimous)
• Approved advertising with Inbound Logistics for $50,000 for 12 months (unanimous)
• Approved contractual agreement with Ezequiel Ordonez Animas dba Border Infrastructure Consulting, LLC for professional consulting and lobbying services, as discussed in executive session (unanimous)

Keep Pharr Beautiful

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Committee of the City of Pharr, Texas, is holding a regular meeting to handle administrative tasks. The agenda includes roll call, approval of minutes from the June 15, 2021 meeting, status reports, and a discussion on a raffle fundraiser.

• Approval of minutes for June 15, 2021
• Status Report: Keep Texas Beautiful, and Keep Pharr Beautiful
• Discussion on raffle fundraiser
• Announcements from Development Services, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works Staff

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Advisory Board met to review administrative items and receive departmental updates. The board approved the minutes from their June 15, 2021, meeting and discussed upcoming community events and beautification efforts.

• Approved June 15, 2021, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on a proposed tax rate increase, purchase two police motorcycles, and consider several contracts and agreements. The agenda includes public hearings on development services cases and multiple consent agenda items, including conditional use permits for alcohol sales. The meeting also includes a closed executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Proposed tax rate increase and public hearing scheduling
• Purchase of two 2020 BMW R1250RT-P Police Motorcycles for $54,806.72 from Alamo BMW
• Ordinance amending civil service positions in Fire and Police Departments (3rd reading)
• Conditional use permits for alcohol sales at Las Margaritas Restaurant, Wingstop, On the Grill, and Smokin' Moon
• Agreements for EMT clinical ride-outs with multiple schools and ICE for detainee medical care

The City Commission approved a proposed tax rate of $.7176 and scheduled a public hearing for September 7, 2021. Commissioners also authorized the purchase of two police motorcycles, approved several EMS affiliation agreements, and awarded a $32,400 engineering contract for the Pharr International Bridge maintenance plan.

• Approved proposed tax rate of $.7176 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two police motorcycles for $54,806.72
• Approved $32,400 engineering contract for bridge maintenance plan
• Approved four conditional use permits for alcohol sales
• Amended ordinance regarding fire and police civil service positions
• Reappointed three members to PEDC II Board of Directors
• Extended animal control agreement with City of Weslao
• Approved EMS affiliation agreements with three training providers

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II will convene a regular meeting to receive administrative reports, consider sponsorship ratifications, and discuss potential projects including S. Jackson Properties, Project Queen, and Project TS. The board may also enter a closed session to discuss legal matters, real property negotiations, personnel issues, security deployments, investigations, or economic development topics.

• Approval of minutes from July 19, 2021
• Consideration of Capable Kids Foundation Sponsorship ratification
• Consideration of Under the Stars IDEA Sponsorship ratification
• Discussion of S. Jackson Properties
• Discussion of Project Queen and Project TS

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board approved minutes, sponsorships, and property agreements. The board also tabled items regarding Project Queen and the Executive Director's contract following a closed session.

• Excused absence of Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez (unanimous)
• Approved July 19, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified Capable Kids Foundation sponsorship (unanimous)
• Approved Under the Stars IDEA sponsorship (unanimous)
• Approved S. Jackson Properties agreement (unanimous)
• Tabled Project Queen (unanimous)
• Approved Project TS (unanimous)
• Tabled Executive Director's contract (unanimous)

General

The Pharr Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop meeting at Jose “Pepe” Salinas Memorial Civic Center to discuss pending and proposed city projects, programs, departmental roles, and the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. Public testimony is allowed under Ordinance No. O-2019-45, with speakers limited to 1.5 minutes per agenda item. A closed session may follow to discuss legal advice, real property, personnel matters, security deployment, investigations, or economic development.

The Pharr Board of Commissioners held a workshop meeting on August 16, 2021, with no substantive decisions made. Staff presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-2022 city-wide budget totaling $306,002,800, along with a fleet lease proposal and capital improvement projects. The only votes were procedural: excusing absent members and adjourning. The meeting included a closed session and ended at 2:05 p.m.

• Excused absent members Mayor Pro Tem Daniel Chavez and Comm. Itza Flores (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes, hold a public hearing on a conditional-use permit for on-premise alcohol sales at Las Margaritas Restaurant, and consider a preliminary plat for the MAS Logistics Subdivision. The meeting may recess into closed session for legal advice, real-estate negotiations, personnel matters, security deployments, investigations, or economic-development discussions.

• Conditional Use Permit CUP#210740 for Las Margaritas Restaurant Inc. at 106 N Cage Blvd to sell alcohol for on-premise consumption
• Preliminary plat approval request SUB#210616 for MAS Logistics Subdivision on 12.56-acre tract at 1300 Block West Produce Drive

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit allowing Las Margaritas Restaurant Inc. to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption at 106 North Cage Boulevard, a Business District (C-2) property. The commission also approved preliminary plat approval for the proposed MAS Logistics Subdivision, a 12.560-acre tract in the 1300 block of West Produce Drive. Both votes were unanimous, and the meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP#210740) for Las Margaritas Restaurant Inc. to sell alcohol for on-premise consumption at 106 North Cage Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for MAS Logistics Subdivision, 12.560 acres in the 1300 block of West Produce Drive (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the July 26, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Excused absent member Charlie Ramirez (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:06 p.m. (unanimous)

Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting at City Hall to conduct organizational business, review financial reports, and consider appointing a new secretary. The agenda includes a closed-session discussion on legal advice, real estate negotiations, personnel matters, security deployment, economic development, and investigations.

• Approval of minutes from July 6, 2021 meeting
• Treasurer's report for July 31, 2021
• Consideration of appointing a new secretary to the board

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a regular meeting to decide on multiple zoning petitions, approve a fiber-optic service fee schedule, and hear updates from city departments. The body will also consider contracts for fiber-optic network construction and public safety grants.

• Zoning change requests for 2816 S. Cage Blvd. (COZ#210637 and COZ#210638)
• Renewal of alcoholic beverage permits for Rudy's Texas Bar-B-Q (209 W. Nolana Loop) and Sepi's (212 W. State St.)
• Final plat approval for Andres Garcia Subdivision (1200 Block of W. Greg Dr.)
• Preliminary plat approvals for Circle K Pharr Subdivision and Tractor Supply South Pharr Subdivision
• Fiber Optic Network construction contracts totaling $1,575,625.11

The Pharr Board of Commissioners approved multiple contracts for the city's fiber optic network, including $556,032.11 for materials and $1,019,593.00 for labor. The commission also authorized a $3,988,334.00 contract amendment for engineering services on the Pharr-Reynosa Bridge project and approved collective bargaining agreements for police and fire associations.

• Approved $556,032.11 fiber optic material contract with Graybar (5-0)
• Approved $1,019,593.00 fiber optic labor contract with STX Underground (5-0)
• Approved $3,988,334.00 contract amendment for Pharr-Reynosa Bridge (5-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreements for police and fire (5-0)
• Approved CDBG Action Plan 2021 budget reallocation (5-0)
• Appointed commission members to Public Facilities Corp. No. 1 and No. 3 (5-0)
• Approved MOU between Hidalgo and Pharr Police Departments (5-0)
• Selected Halff Associates for pedestrian safety plan (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two requests by Gilberto Espino to rezone property at 2816 S. Cage Blvd. from Agricultural/Open Space to General Business and to Residential Multi-Family. The commission will also consider final or preliminary plat approvals for four proposed subdivisions, including the Andres Garcia, Tropical, Circle K Pharr, and Tractor Supply South Pharr subdivisions. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call, public testimony, and approval of prior minutes.

• Rezone 0.5 acres at 2816 S. Cage Blvd. from A-O to General Business (COZ#210637)
• Rezone 4.19 acres at 2816 S. Cage Blvd. from A-O to Residential Multi-Family (COZ#210638)
• Final plat for Andres Garcia Subdivision, 1200 block W. Greg Drive (SUB#210902)
• Preliminary plat for Tropical Subdivision, 1800 block N. Veterans Blvd. (SUB#201236)
• Preliminary plats for Circle K Pharr (6.998 ac) and Tractor Supply South Pharr (13.355 ac), both on S. Cage Blvd.

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission approved two rezoning requests from Gilberto Espino for property at 2816 S. Cage Blvd. — one from Agricultural/Open Space (A-O) to General Business (C) for 0.5 acres, and one from A-O to Residential Multi-Family (R-MF) for 4.19 acres. The commission also approved final plat for the Andres Garcia Subdivision and preliminary plats for the Tropical, Master Plan Circle K Pharr, and Master Plan Tractor Supply South Pharr subdivisions. All votes carried unanimously. No public testimony was offered, and no closed session was held.

• Approved rezoning from A-O to General Business (C) at 2816 S. Cage Blvd, 0.5 acres (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from A-O to Residential Multi-Family (R-MF) at 2816 S. Cage Blvd, 4.19 acres (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Andres Garcia Subdivision, 1.00 acre on West Greg Drive (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Tropical Subdivision, 0.51 acre on North Veterans Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Master Plan Circle K Pharr Subdivision, 6.998 acres on South 69C (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Master Plan Tractor Supply South Pharr Subdivision, 13.355 acres on S. Cage Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Excused absent members Luis Madrigal, Andy Castro, and Jonathan Larraga (unanimous)

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board will meet to review administrative reports, including crossings, revenues, and finance reports for June 2021, and consider approving the minutes from the June 16, 2021 meeting. The board will also discuss and potentially take action on a $6,000 sponsorship for the INDEX Reynosa / Fundacion RAMMAC Charity Golf Fund Raiser. Additionally, the agenda provides for a closed executive session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, security, and economic development matters.

• Discussion and action on INDEX Reynosa / Fundacion RAMMAC Charity Golf Fund Raiser Sponsorship for $6,000
• Crossings and Revenues Report for June 2021
• Finance Report for June 2021
• Approval of Minutes for June 16, 2021

The Board approved a $6,000 sponsorship for the Index Reynosa / Fundacion RAMMAC charity golf fundraiser. Members also reviewed June 2021 revenue reports and received updates on bridge facility expansions and construction projects.

• Approved $6,000 sponsorship for Index Reynosa / Fundacion RAMMAC charity golf fundraiser (unanimous)
• Approved June 16, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Excused absent member (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 19, 2021, to consider a consent agenda and regular agenda items. Key actions include adopting a fee schedule for municipal fiber optic services, a zoning change request, and a contract for new ambulances. The meeting also includes public hearings on development services cases and several resolutions for grants and capital project reimbursements.

• Ordinance adopting fee schedule for municipal fiber optic services (2nd reading)
• Change of Zone from R-MF to R-MFHD for 229 West Sam Houston Avenue (COZ#210634)
• Contract with Medix - Southwest Ambulance Sales for Type I and Type III ambulances
• Resolution authorizing grant application for I Road Hike & Bike Phase I Project (RGVMPO TASA)
• Resolution authorizing reimbursement for Bridge Expansion and Fiber Optic projects with Series 2021 bonds

The Pharr Board of Commissioners approved a Texas Gas Service cost-of-service adjustment that raises the average customer's bill about 5%, and amended the number of authorized civil service positions in the Fire and Police departments to staff a refurbished rescue truck. Commissioners also approved a $1.1 million Hike & Bike Phase 1 grant application, several bond reimbursement resolutions, and contracts including ambulance purchases and a construction manager for the UTRGV Pharr Nursing School facility. A memorandum of understanding with the Hidalgo Police Department was tabled.

• Approved Texas Gas Service cost-of-service adjustment tariffs, about 5% increase to average customer (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending authorized civil service positions in Fire and Police departments (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for RGVMPO TASA grant application for Hike & Bike Phase 1, $1.1M project with $692,640 grant (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement resolutions for bridge expansion and fiber optic capital projects tied to Series 2021 bonds (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Edgar Delgadillo and Tony Martinez to the Bridge Board (unanimous)
• Approved Pharr Aquatic Facility Change Order No. 2, opening moved from July 2021 to October 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Medix-Southwest Ambulance Sales for three Type I and four Type III ambulances (unanimous)
• Tabled memorandum of understanding between Hidalgo and Pharr police departments (unanimous)

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board will hold a regular meeting at City Hall to receive administrative reports, consider minor sponsorships, and discuss Letters of Intent for Pharr Produce Park Lots 28 and 29. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda beyond routine approvals and public testimony.

• Approval of minutes from June 21, 2021 meeting
• Consideration of RAMMAC Charity Golf Fund Raiser Sponsorship
• Consideration of Future of Hope Catholic Charities Gala 2021 Sponsorship
• Letters of Intent (LOIs) for Pharr Produce Park Lots 28 and 29
• SP Properties discussion

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II Board excused several member absences, approved the consent agenda including the June 21, 2021 minutes and sponsorships, and approved Letters of Intent for Pharr Produce Park Lots 28 and 29. The board also approved personnel items following a closed session and took no action on SP Properties.

• Excused absences for Marty Moore, Mario Lizcano, and Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including June 21, 2021 minutes and sponsorships for RAMMAC Charity Golf Fund Raiser and Future of Hope Catholic Charities Gala 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Letters of Intent for Pharr Produce Park Lots 28 and 29 (unanimous)
• Took no action on SP Properties
• Approved PEDC personnel items (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 4:08 p.m. (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Pharr Civil Service Commission will hold a special meeting to consider an appeal by Fire Fighter Janelle Doria regarding the Engineer Promotional Exam administered on June 22, 2021. The commission will also review and potentially approve the eligibility list from that exam, subject to possible recalculation. The meeting includes standard procedural items and may enter closed session for legal or personnel matters.

• Appeal by Fire Fighter Janelle Doria of Engineer Promotional Exam results (June 22, 2021)
• Possible approval of Engineer promotional exam eligibility list (subject to recalculation)

The Civil Service Commission approved minutes from its May 18 and June 29, 2021 meetings and unanimously denied Firefighter Janelle Doria's appeal of the Engineer promotional exam administered June 22, 2021. No action was taken on approving the eligibility list resulting from that exam, which was listed as subject to possible recalculation. The commission also met in closed session on legal and personnel matters, but took no action afterward.

• Approved May 18, 2021 special called meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 29, 2021 regular called meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied Firefighter Janelle Doria's appeal of the June 22, 2021 Engineer promotional exam (unanimous)
• No action on approving the eligibility list from the Engineer promotional exam
• Adjourned at 1:47 pm (unanimous)

Pharr Memorial Library Board

The Pharr Memorial Library Board will convene a regular meeting to approve past minutes and receive director reports for June 2021, including library-wide, children's, and reference department updates. No substantive decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

The Pharr Memorial Library Board met to approve previous meeting minutes and receive reports from library staff. The board voted to excuse absent members and heard updates on library attendance, revenue, and summer reading program participation.

• Excused absent board members (unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:45 p.m.

Golf Course Advisory Board

The Golf Course Advisory Board of Pharr, Texas, will hold its regular monthly meeting at City Hall to review administrative reports, including minutes, financials, and golf course operations. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a zone change, a conditional use permit, and a preliminary plat. The meeting includes public testimony, approval of minutes, and possible closed session items.

• Zone change request for 229 West Sam Houston Avenue from R-MF to R-MFHD (COZ#210634)
• Conditional use permit for institutional use at 1407 West Moore Road (CUP#210635)
• Preliminary plat approval for Bocanegra Subdivision in the 700 block of West Business Hwy 83 (SUB#210514)
• Approval of minutes from June 28, 2021

The commission approved a rezoning request for a property on West Sam Houston Avenue and a conditional use permit for a school on West Moore Road. Additionally, the commission granted preliminary plat approval for the proposed Bocanegra Subdivision. All items were approved unanimously.

• Approved rezoning 229 W. Sam Houston Ave. to R-MFHD (unanimous)
• Approved life-of-use conditional use permit for school at 1407 W. Moore Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Bocanegra Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 28, 2021 (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pharr Board of Commissioners will discuss and take action on a variety of items including a $150,515.87 contract for a natatorium security system, an MOU with South Texas College for a police academy, and requests for proposals for a Construction Manager at Risk for the UTRGV Pharr Nursing School Facility. The commission will also consider ordinances regarding municipal fiber optic service fees, the creation of an Office of Organizational and Strategic Excellence, and the issuance of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation.

• Purchase of access control and video surveillance system for the Natatorium from DHS Security, LLC dba 3Sixty Integrated through BuyBoard Cooperative Contract #574-18 in an amount not to exceed $150,515.87
• Authorization for City Manager to ratify advertisement for RFPs for Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) for the UTRGV Pharr Nursing School Facility
• Renewal of a Conditional Use Permit for Verona Event Center II, LLC to sell alcoholic beverages for on-premise consumption at 109 East Ferguson Avenue
• Ordinance adopting a fee schedule for municipal fiber optic services (1st Reading)
• Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Pharr, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Taxable Series 2021 (1st Reading)

The Pharr Board of Commissioners approved a combination tax and revenue certificate of obligation, taxable Series 2021, on first reading to fund the city's $3.157 million share of a South Pharr drainage project, after a $5 million Texas Water Development Board award that included $1.5 million forgivable. The commission also confirmed Pilar Rodriguez as Fire Chief effective July 23, 2021, appointed Juan Villescas as Municipal Judge, and approved a consent agenda covering ballistic vest panel destruction, a police academy agreement with South Texas College, and a construction manager at risk advertisement for the UTRGV Pharr Nursing School facility. All votes recorded were unanimous except two appointments that carried 6-0 with one abstention each.

• Approved consent agenda including ballistic vest panel destruction, South Texas College police academy MOU, and UTRGV nursing school CMAR advertisement (unanimous)
• Approved MOU amending the City of Pharr/Fire Department collective bargaining agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 0-2021-35 creating the Office of Organizational and Strategic Excellence Department, 3rd and final reading (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance amending purchasing policies and procedures manual, 2nd reading (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance amending development and maintenance codes to 2017 and 2018 editions, 1st reading (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance adopting a fee schedule for municipal fiber optic services, 1st reading (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 0-2021-36 authorizing issuance of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Taxable Series 2021, 1st reading (unanimous)
• Un-tabled and appointed Juan Villescas as Municipal Judge via Ordinance 0-2021-37 (unanimous)

Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will hold its regular called meeting at City Hall to conduct routine business. The board will consider approval of the June 4, 2021 minutes and receive the treasurer’s report for the period ending June 30, 2021. A discussion on appointing or replacing a board member is listed as a possible action item.

• Approval of minutes from June 4, 2021 meeting
• Treasurer’s report for June 30, 2021 period
• Possible action on appointing or replacing a board member

Civil Service Commission

The Pharr Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from May 3 and certify scores and eligibility lists from promotional exams for Engineer/Fire Inspector (Fire Department) and Sergeant (Police Department). No ordinances or contracts are listed for a vote.

• Approve minutes from May 3, 2021
• Certify raw and final scores for Engineer/Fire Inspector exam (June 22, 2021)
• Certify eligibility list for Engineer/Fire Inspector exam (June 22, 2021)
• Certify raw and final scores for Sergeant exam (June 23, 2021)
• Certify eligibility list for Sergeant exam (June 23, 2021)

The Pharr Civil Service Commission excused an absent member, approved minutes from the May 3, 2021 meeting, and accepted raw and final scores and eligibility lists for both the Fire Department Engineer/Fire Inspector and Police Department Sergeant promotional exams. The commission also heard administrative reports from the police and fire chiefs, including the upcoming retirement of Fire Chief Lenny Perez, and adjourned.

• Excused absent board member Puente (unanimous)
• Approved May 3, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved raw and final scores for Fire Department Engineer/Fire Inspector promotional exam (unanimous)
• Approved eligibility list for Fire Department Engineer/Fire Inspector promotional exam (unanimous)
• Approved raw and final scores for Police Department Sergeant promotional exam (unanimous)
• Approved eligibility list for Police Department Sergeant promotional exam (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:23 pm (unanimous)

Community Development Council

The Pharr Community Development Council will hold its regular meeting to discuss and vote on the 2021 Action Plan and the reallocation of funds from past program years. The council will also approve minutes from a prior public hearing. No new ordinances or contracts are listed for decision.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 0-2019-31 for Action Plan 2021
• Discussion and approval of Reallocation of past Program Years funds
• Approval of minutes for March 18, 2021 Public Hearing

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider a conditional use permit for outside storage and a request for a subdivision replat. The commission will also review minutes from their June 14, 2021, meeting and may convene in a closed session to discuss legal, real estate, or personnel matters.

• Conditional Use Permit request for 1403 West Ferguson Avenue (CUP#210532)
• Preliminary and final plat approval for Lot 1A & Lot 1B Replat of Lot 1, Tip-O-Texas Subdivision (SUB#210411)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a one-year conditional use permit for outside storage at 1403 West Ferguson Avenue. Additionally, the commission granted preliminary and final plat approval for the Lot 1A & Lot 1B Replat of Lot 1, Tip-O-Texas Subdivision.

• Excused absent members (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 14, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for 1403 West Ferguson Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Tip-O-Texas Subdivision (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

General

The Pharr Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider three ordinances: dissolving the Pharr Events Center Department, creating an Office of Organizational and Strategic Excellence Department, and authorizing the issuance of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021. The board may also enter closed session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, and economic development matters. Public testimony is limited to agenda items, with a 1.5-minute speaking limit.

• Ordinance dissolving Pharr Events Center Department (final reading)
• Ordinance creating Office of Organizational and Strategic Excellence Department (2nd reading)
• Ordinance authorizing issuance of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021
• Closed session authorized for legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, and economic development discussions

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider routine administrative actions, development cases, and financial decisions. The body will also hear public testimony and hold a public hearing on development services cases.

• Rezoning request for 0.728-acre tract at 100-200 W Moore Road from Agricultural/Open Space to General Business District
• Renewal of alcohol permits for 100% Antojitos Mexicanos (1201 S Jackson Road, Suite 9) and Kurai Chinese & Sushi Restaurant (1201 S Jackson, Suite 1)
• Preliminary and final plat approval for The Cascades Subdivision Phase II (600 Block W Minnesota Road)
• Approval of $83,162 purchase of 305 S Cage Blvd property
• Financing plan for City of Pharr International Bridge System Revenue Bonds, Series 2021

The Pharr Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda that included a zoning change from Agricultural/Open Space to General Business for a 0.728-acre tract in the 100-200 block of West Moore Road, plus two conditional use permit renewals for alcohol sales and a preliminary/final plat for The Cascades Subdivision Phase II. Commissioners also approved a plan of finance for the City of Pharr International Bridge System Revenue Bonds, Series 2021, accepted a municipal judge's resignation, and tabled the appointment of a new municipal judge. All votes recorded were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda including rezoning from A-O to General Business at 100-200 block of West Moore Road (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of conditional use permit for alcohol at 1201 South Jackson Road, Suite 9 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of conditional use permit for alcohol at 1201 South Jackson, Suite 1 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for The Cascades Subdivision Phase II, 600 block of West Minnesota Road (unanimous)
• Approved plan of finance for International Bridge System Revenue Bonds, Series 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved resignation of Municipal Judge Criselda Flores-Rincon (unanimous)
• Tabled ordinance appointing a municipal judge (unanimous)
• Approved purchasing policy manual amendment, budget amendment, TxDOT roadway closure agreement, property purchase at 305 S. Cage Blvd. for $83,162, Javelina Drive monument signs contract, Spazmatics performance contract, and Gold Star Petroleum fuel supply contract (all unanimous)

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from the previous meeting, review administrative reports, and consider several property-related and sponsorship items. The board may also enter closed sessions to discuss legal matters, real estate negotiations, personnel issues, security, investigations, and economic development topics.

• Approval of minutes from April 26, 2021 meeting
• Consideration of Fishing for Hope Tournament Sponsorship
• Consideration of 2021 Alliance for Texas Annual Dues
• Consideration of Line of Credit Renewal with Lone Star National Bank
• Consideration of acquiring South Pharr Properties

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board approved several property-related actions, including the acquisition of South Pharr properties and transactions involving Pharr Produce Park lots. The board also authorized the renewal of a line of credit with Lone Star National Bank and approved various consent agenda items. Additionally, the board received administrative reports regarding student internships and local sales tax growth.

• Excused absences of Efrain Matamoros and Marty Moore (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including minutes and sponsorships (unanimous)
• Approved Pharr Produce Park Lots 28 and 29 (unanimous)
• Renewed line of credit with Lone Star National Bank (unanimous)
• Approved actions regarding PEDC properties (unanimous)
• Approved Pharr Produce Park Lot 6 (unanimous)
• Approved acquisition of South Pharr properties (unanimous)
• Approved action regarding PEDC personnel (unanimous)

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board will hold a regular meeting to receive administrative and financial reports for May 2021, approve the previous meeting's minutes, and consider renewing its Border Trade Alliance Silver Patron membership for $10,000. The board may also enter closed session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, or economic development matters, then reconvene for possible action.

• Crossings and Revenues Report for May 2021
• Finance Report for May 2021
• Approval of minutes from May 19, 2021
• Discussion and possible action on Border Trade Alliance 2021 Silver Patron membership renewal for $10,000

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board convened for a regular meeting on June 16, 2021, to review administrative, financial, and engineering reports. The board approved the minutes from the May 19, 2021 meeting and approved the Border Trade Alliance 2021 membership silver patron level renewal for $10,000. Additionally, officials heard reports regarding May 2021 crossing revenues, ongoing expansion projects, and border trade updates.

• Approved minutes from the May 19, 2021 meeting (carried unanimously)
• Approved Border Trade Alliance 2021 membership silver patron level renewal for $10,000 (carried unanimously)
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:00 p.m. (carried unanimously)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The City of Pharr Parks & Recreation Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes from the April 14, 2021 meeting. The agenda includes a status report on Recreation, Athletics, and Aquatics Programs and an update on an Advisory Board Fundraiser. There are no proposed ordinances, contracts, or rezonings listed.

• Approval of minutes for April 14, 2021-Regular Called Meeting
• Status Report: Recreation, Athletics, and Aquatics Programs
• Update on Advisory Board Fundraiser
• Introduction of new board member Rudy Beltran

Keep Pharr Beautiful

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Committee of the City of Pharr, Texas, is holding a regular meeting on June 15, 2021, at City Hall. The agenda consists of administrative items including roll call, invocation, approval of minutes from the May 26, 2021 meeting, and status reports. The committee will also discuss potential fundraisers and hear staff announcements.

• Approval of minutes for May 26, 2021 Regular Called Meeting
• Discussion and action on potential fundraiser
• Status Report: Keep Texas Beautiful, and Keep Pharr Beautiful
• Announcements from Development Services, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works Staff

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Advisory Board approved the minutes of its March 16, 2021 regular meeting and agreed to hold a raffle fundraiser, untabling the item before approving it. The rest of the meeting was reports and announcements: a Keep Texas Beautiful conference June 29–July 3, 2021, city media promotion, a City of Pharr Assistance Program for elderly residents' property upkeep, a Resilient Habitat Grant and native plant purchases for six city locations, summer Parks and Recreation programs, a June 26 Trash Bash, sandbag preparation, and roadway signage. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes of the March 16, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Motion to untable the new fundraiser item carried (unanimous)
• Approved holding a raffle fundraiser (unanimous)
• Adjourned (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider a public hearing request for a change of zone from Agricultural and/or Open Space District to General Business District for a 0.728-acre tract located at the 100-200 Block of West Moore Road. The commission will also consider preliminary and final plat approval for The Cascades Subdivision Phase II, a 5.44-acre tract located in the 600 Block of West Minnesota Road, alongside approval of the May 24, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing and zone change request from Agricultural and/or Open Space District (A-O) to General Business District (C) for a 0.728-acre tract at the 100-200 Block of West Moore Road (COZ#210530)
• Preliminary and final plat approval for The Cascades Subdivision Phase II, a 5.44-acre tract at the 600 Block of West Minnesota Road (SUB#210309)
• Approval of minutes from the May 24, 2021 meeting

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a change of zone from Agricultural and/or Open Space District (A-O) to General Business District (C) for a 0.728-acre tract in the 100-200 block of West Moore Road, where the applicant said a Circle K is planned. The vote was unanimous after a public hearing in which one resident of the nearby South Gate 55+ community asked for denial, citing traffic, noise and odors. The commission also unanimously approved preliminary and final plat approval for The Cascades Subdivision Phase II, a 5.44-acre tract in the 600 block of West Minnesota Road. Both items were recommended for approval by staff.

• Approved rezoning from A-O to General Business District (C) at 100-200 block of West Moore Road for a planned Circle K (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for The Cascades Subdivision Phase II, 600 block of West Minnesota Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 24, 2021 (unanimous)
• Excused absent members Charlie Ramirez and Andy Castro (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:14 p.m. (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold its regular meeting on June 7, 2021, at City Hall. Key decisions include a zoning change for 58.64 acres near East Hi-Line Road, renewals of alcohol permits for local restaurants, and approval of $1.47M in natural gas generators for city facilities. The Commission will also consider new departmental hires, contracts for engineering and demolition services, and resolutions for regional bikeshare and police grants.

• Change of Zone from Agricultural to Heavy Industrial for 58.64 acres near East Hi-Line Road (COZ#210429)
• Renewal of Conditional Use Permits for alcohol sales at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen (1610 W Expressway 83), Muelle 37 (1000 N Cage Blvd), and Taqueria Borrego Pinto (6615 S Jackson Rd)
• Purchase of four natural gas generators for $1,466,565.00 for city facilities
• Approval of Ordinance dissolving the Pharr Events Center Department
• Authorization to advertise for a Pedestrian Safety and Wellness Plan (CSJ #0921-02-389)

The City Commission approved the purchase of four natural gas generators for disaster recovery shelters and authorized a grant application for 10 additional police officers. The board also created the Office of Organizational and Strategic Excellence and approved several zoning and land use requests.

• Approved $1,466,565.00 for four natural gas generators (Unanimous)
• Approved grant application for 10 additional police officers with $496,374.39 city match (Unanimous)
• Approved creation of Office of Organizational and Strategic Excellence Department (Unanimous)
• Approved $45,858 regional bikeshare program with $21,750 TXDOT reimbursement (Unanimous)
• Approved dissolving Pharr Events Center Department (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning change to Heavy Industrial for 58.64 acres on E Hi-Line Road (Unanimous)
• Approved three conditional use permit renewals for alcohol sales (Unanimous)
• Approved $56,000 contract for demolition of building at 2914 N. Cage Blvd (Unanimous)

Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting via videoconference to approve minutes, receive the treasurer’s report, and vote on appointing a new Chamber President. The board will also hear updates on market days, membership, and upcoming ribbon-cutting events.

• Appointment of Chamber President
• Treasurer’s Report for May 31, 2021
• Inverafrut Distribution Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – June 4, 2021
• The 'Hub' Market Days update – June 12, 2021
• Zuko Industrial Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – June 18, 2021

Keep Pharr Beautiful

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, receive status reports on awards and cleanup programs, and discuss potential new fundraisers. The meeting is largely administrative, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from March 16, 2021 regular called meeting
• Status report on Keep Texas Beautiful Governor's Community Achievement Award
• Status report on Adopt-a-Highway, Youth Clean Pharr, and downtown city parks programs
• Discussion and possible action on new potential fundraiser

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Advisory Board approved the minutes of its March 16, 2021 regular meeting and voted to table discussion of any new potential fundraiser. The board also received status reports: the City of Pharr received "Gold" status in the Governor's Community Achievement Award, and staff described curbside recycling exploration, a new grappler loader, a Monarch Butterfly Garden, and summer programs starting June 4, 2021. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes of the March 16, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion and action on any new potential fundraiser (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request from Zuko Family Limited Partnership for 58.64 acres along East Hi-Line Road. The meeting will also consider final plat approval for a 7-11 Cage Addition Subdivision and preliminary plat approval for a Little Explorers Academy Subdivision.

• Change of Zone from Agricultural/Open Space to Heavy Industrial for 58.64 acres (COZ#210429)
• Final plat approval for 7-11 Cage Addition Subdivision (1.742 acres, 6000 Block of North IH 69C)
• Preliminary plat approval for Little Explorers Academy Subdivision (2.958 acres, 2300 Block of S. Jackson Road)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a request to rezone 58.64 acres to Heavy Industrial District. The board also approved a final plat for the 7-11 Cage Addition and a preliminary plat for the Little Explorers Academy.

• Approved rezoning of 58.64 acres from Agricultural and/or Open Space to Heavy Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for 7-11 Cage Addition Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Little Explorers Academy Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved May 10, 2021 meeting minutes with correction (unanimous)

Pharr Memorial Library Board

The Pharr Memorial Library Board will hold a regular videoconference meeting to approve the minutes from its April 8, 2021 session and receive the director’s report and supervisor’s update. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

The Pharr Memorial Library Board met on May 20, 2021 and approved the minutes of its April 8, 2021 meeting. The board also voted to excuse absent members. The Library Director reported door counts, circulation, and revenue figures for the main library and the Development and Research Center, and staff described upcoming summer reading program activities. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of April 8, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Excused absent board members (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:33 p.m. (unanimous)

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board will meet on May 19, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. in the City Commissioners’ Room to approve minutes from April 21, 2021 and discuss three sponsorships: COMCE Noreste ($1,950), CAAAREM ($13,500), and Guayaberas ($6,000). The meeting will also include administrative reports on crossings, revenues, finance, and engineering for April 2021. A closed‑session portion is authorized to discuss legal, real‑property, personnel, security, investigative, and economic‑development matters.

• Approval of minutes for April 21, 2021
• COMCE Noreste sponsorship for $1,950
• CAAAREM sponsorship for $13,500
• Guayaberas sponsorship for $6,000
• Closed‑session authority under Texas Gov’t Code § 551

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board approved three sponsorship payments to Mexican trade and customs broker associations totaling $21,450, and approved the April 21, 2021 minutes. All votes were unanimous. The board also received reports on April 2021 crossings and revenue, the bridge expansion project, and extended federal travel restrictions through June 21.

• Approved April 21, 2021 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved $1,950 COMCE Noreste institutional sponsorship (unanimous)
• Approved $13,500 CAAAREM sponsorship (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 Asociacion de Agentes Aduanales de Reynosa "Guayaberas" sponsorship (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:47pm (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Pharr Civil Service Commission is holding a special meeting to consider a motion to dismiss Eloy Salazar's Notice of Appeal for lack of jurisdiction. The commission may also consult with legal counsel and enter closed session to discuss personnel or legal matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including public testimony rules and administrative reports.

• Consideration of motion to dismiss Eloy Salazar's Notice of Appeal for lack of jurisdiction
• Consultation with legal counsel under Texas Gov't Code Section 551.071
• Possible closed session for legal advice, personnel matters, security, or investigations

The Civil Service Commission met in special session on May 18, 2021 with two of three members present. The Commission voted unanimously to excuse Chairperson Rodriguez and unanimously dismissed Eloy Salazar's notice of appeal for lack of jurisdiction. The Commission also met in closed session for about 22 minutes under several sections of the Texas Government Code, then reconvened and adjourned with no further action recorded.

• Excused Chairperson Rodriguez from the meeting (unanimous)
• Dismissed Eloy Salazar's notice of appeal for lack of jurisdiction (unanimous)
• Convened in closed session at 3:02 pm under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.074, 551.076, and 551.084
• Reconvened in open session at 3:24 pm with no action recorded
• Adjourned at 3:25 pm (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will vote on an ordinance to dissolve the Pharr Events Center Department and reallocate its assets. The agenda includes authorizing several purchases, including police motorcycles and software upgrades, and reviewing development cases for rezoning and conditional use permits. The body will also consider a resolution to appoint a Mayor Pro Tem and authorize a traffic study for Sam Houston Blvd.

• Ordinance (1st Reading) to dissolve the Pharr Events Center Department and reallocate inventory and assets.
• Authorization to purchase two 2021 BMW R1250 RT-P Police Motorcycles for $56,806.72.
• Ratification of a $250,000 purchase for Manhole Repairs from Southern Trenchless Solutions.
• Public hearing on rezoning 0.257 acres on West Park Avenue from R-MFHD to General Business District.
• Resolution to appoint a Mayor Pro Tem and Alternate Mayor Pro Tem.

The Pharr City Commission approved a resolution authorizing publication of notice of intention to issue $5 million in certificates of obligation, Series 2021A, for public works including the south side Regional Detention Pond, with $1.7 million in loan forgiveness and $3.17 million financed. Commissioners also approved a resolution determining public necessity to acquire real property for a secondary nature park, with one abstention. Other actions included dissolving the Pharr Events Center Department, amending the ambulance services ordinance, and approving several purchases and contracts.

• Approved resolution authorizing publication of notice to issue $5M certificates of obligation, Series 2021A, for public works including south side Regional Detention Pond (unanimous)
• Approved resolution determining public necessity to acquire real property for a secondary nature park (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved ordinance dissolving the Pharr Events Center Department (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending Ordinance 0-2021-18 regulating ambulance services (unanimous)
• Approved resolution appointing Comm. Daniel Chavez as Mayor Pro Tem and Comm. Roberto Carrillo as Alternate Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two 2021 BMW R1250 RT-P police motorcycles for $66,806.72 (unanimous)
• Approved ratifying $250,000 for manhole repairs from Southern Trenchless Solutions (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved ratifying $247,433 for Jones Box Park splash pad from Vortex (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission is holding a special meeting to canvass the results of the May 1, 2021 general municipal election and administer the oath of office to newly elected commissioners. The agenda also includes a possible closed session for legal matters. Public testimony is limited to agenda items, with a 1.5-minute speaking limit.

• Canvass election results for the May 1, 2021 General Municipal Election
• Oath of Office for newly elected commissioners
• Possible closed session under Texas Gov't Code Chapter 551 for legal advice
• Public testimony rules: registration required, 1.5-minute limit, sign-up closes one hour before meeting

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the results of the May 1, 2021, municipal election. Following the certification, three commissioners were administered the Oath of Office.

• Approved Ordinance No. 0-2019-26 canvassing May 1, 2021 election results (unanimous)
• Administered Oath of Office to Commissioner Roberto "Bobby" Carrillo
• Administered Oath of Office to Commissioner Ramiro Caballero
• Administered Oath of Office to Commissioner Daniel Chavez

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on six land-use petitions, including conditional-use permits for storage, churches, and a seafood bar, plus zone-change requests for industrial and commercial uses. The meeting will also consider plat approval for a new subdivision and follow standard procedural items such as minutes approval and public testimony.

• Conditional Use Permit for Outside Storage at 9003 South Seguin Drive (Universal Towing, Inc.)
• Change of Zone from Agricultural/Open Space to Limited Industrial for 58.64 acres near East Hi-Line Road (Trevino Engineering)
• Change of Zone from Residential Multi-Family to General Business for .257 acres at 700–724 West Park Avenue (Bocanegra Investments LLC)
• Life-of-Use Conditional Use Permit for church at 1700 North Jackson Road (Calvary Christian Ministries of South Texas Inc.)
• Preliminary plat approval for Jackson & Warren Subdivision on 10.83 acres in the 900 Block of North Jackson Road

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved conditional use permits for a towing company, a church, a Catholic school, and alcohol sales. The commission also approved a rezoning request for a car lot and a preliminary plat for a new subdivision.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Universal Towing Inc. outside storage (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from Residential Multi-Family High Density to General Business for a car lot (unanimous)
• Approved Life-of-the-Use Conditional Use Permit for a church at 1700 North Jackson Road (unanimous)
• Approved Life-of-the-Use Conditional Use Permit for a Catholic school at 505 South Ironwood Street (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for on-premise alcohol sales at 8001 South Jackson Road (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Jackson & Warren Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved April 26, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Trevino Engineering rezoning request withdrawn

Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will meet via videoconference to approve minutes from the April 6 meeting, receive the treasurer’s report, and vote on revised membership levels, a new ambassador recruitment campaign, and the removal of board member Ricardo Pedraza. The board will also hear updates on local events and activities.

• Vote on revised membership levels and benefits
• Vote on 'Pharr Chamber Champions' ambassador recruitment campaign
• Vote on removal of board member Ricardo Pedraza
• Treasurer’s report for period ending April 30, 2021
• Update on 'Hub' Market Days and PSJA Southwest Early College 'Pharr Social'

Civil Service Commission

The Pharr Civil Service Commission will meet to approve minutes from February and certify exam results for recent police and fire department promotions. The meeting will also include administrative reports and a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Approve minutes from February 23, 2021
• Certify raw and final scores for Sergeant promotional exam (Police Department, April 28, 2021)
• Certify eligibility list for Sergeant promotional exam (Police Department, April 28, 2021)
• Certify raw and final scores for Engineer/Fire Inspector promotional exam (Fire Department, April 29, 2021)
• Certify eligibility list for Engineer/Fire Inspector promotional exam (Fire Department, April 29, 2021)

The Civil Service Commission approved minutes from its February 23, 2021 meeting and unanimously accepted raw and final scores and eligibility lists from three promotional exams: Police Sergeant (April 28), Fire Engineer/Fire Inspector (April 29), and Police Lieutenant (April 30). All votes carried unanimously. The Commission also received administrative reports from the Police and Fire Chiefs and a Civil Service Director's report on collective bargaining with the police and fire unions. The Commission entered closed session but took no action upon reconvening in open session.

• Approved February 23, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Police Sergeant promotional exam raw and final scores from April 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Police Sergeant eligibility list from April 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Engineer/Fire Inspector promotional exam raw and final scores from April 29, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Engineer/Fire Inspector eligibility list from April 29, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Police Lieutenant promotional exam raw and final scores from April 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Police Lieutenant eligibility list from April 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 3:18 pm (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on development services cases, including two zone changes and a conditional use permit renewal. The agenda also includes resolutions for issuing certificates of obligation for public works, creating a municipal court security committee, and several purchasing and contract items. The meeting is open to the public with videoconference and broadcast options.

• Zone change for 3.435 acres at 6800 block S. Cage Blvd. from General Business and Residential Mobile Home to Heavy Commercial
• Zone change for .538 acres at 229 W. Sam Houston Ave. from Neighborhood Commercial to Residential Multi-Family
• Renewal of Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales at Wing Daddy's Sauce House, 601 S. Jackson Rd.
• Resolution authorizing notice of intention to issue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021
• Purchase of 20 mobile and 20 portable Motorola radios for $191,763.60

The City Commission approved certificates of obligation for a bridge project and authorized several purchases for the Emergency Medical Services Department. The board also approved multiple zoning changes and established a Municipal Court Security Committee.

• Approved certificates of obligation for bridge project design and construction (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning change to Heavy Commercial District at 6800 block of South Cage Boulevard (Unanimous)
• Approved zoning change to Residential Multi-Family at 229 West Sam Houston Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved alcohol sale permit renewal for Wing Daddy's Sauce House (Unanimous)
• Approved creation of Municipal Court Security Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved $53,388.70 for EMS computers and mobile data terminals (Unanimous)
• Approved $191,763.60 for EMS Motorola radios (Unanimous)
• Approved medical billing contract with Quick Med Claims for EMS (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on three requests for conditional use permits for new telecommunications towers. The body will also consider two change-of-zone requests and three subdivision plat approvals. One tower request was previously tabled. The meeting is held via videoconference due to social distancing guidelines.

• CUP for telecom tower at 1000 West Dicker Road (Agricultural/Open Space district)
• CUP for telecom tower at 401 East Thomas Road (Single-Family/High-Density Residential districts)
• CUP for telecom tower at 201 East Las Milpas Road (Agricultural/Open Space district, previously tabled)
• Rezone request for 3.435 acres in the 6800 Block of South Cage Boulevard to Heavy Commercial
• Rezone request for 0.538 acres at 229 West Sam Houston Avenue to Residential Multi-Family

The commission approved rezoning for properties on South Cage Boulevard and West Sam Houston Avenue. Additionally, preliminary and final plat approvals were granted for three new subdivisions. Three requests for telecommunications tower permits remained tabled.

• Approved rezoning 6800 block of South Cage Boulevard to Heavy Commercial District (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 229 West Sam Houston Avenue to Residential Multi-Family District (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Los Buhos Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Modena Heights Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Sugar Garden Village Subdivision (unanimous)
• Tabled conditional use permit for tower at 1000 West Dicker Road
• Tabled conditional use permit for tower at 401 East Thomas Road
• Tabled conditional use permit for tower at 201 East Las Milpas Road

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will meet to decide on zoning changes for two properties, renew sexually oriented business and alcohol permits, and vote on a $187,511.79 truck purchase. They will also discuss budget amendments, ambulance service regulations, and a voluntary annexation petition for 64 acres.

• Change of Zone for 6.93-acre tract at 700-800 Block of West Nolana Loop from Agricultural to Residential Multi-Family High-Density
• Purchase of one Peterbilt/Petersen Grapple Loader for $187,511.79 from Rush Truck Center
• Renewal of Sexually Oriented Business License for Stilettos Gentlemen’s Club at 1050 North Sugar Road
• Consideration of ordinance creating an Emergency Medical Services Department (2nd & Final Reading)
• Voluntary annexation petition for approximately 64 acres in Pharr's ETJ, Hidalgo County

The Pharr City Commission approved a budget amendment creating an Emergency Medical Services Department and adopted an ordinance regulating ambulance service, moving the city from a private to a city-owned ambulance system. It also approved a resolution to deny AEP Texas's request to increase distribution rates, which staff said would have raised residential costs by $2.60. In consent agenda items, the commission approved zoning changes, license and permit renewals, and a preliminary plat, all by unanimous votes. The meeting included a closed session and no public comment.

• Approved budget amendment creating an Emergency Medical Services Department (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance regulating ambulance service for the City of Pharr (unanimous)
• Approved resolution denying AEP Texas distribution rate increase (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including zoning changes, license/permit renewals, and a preliminary plat (unanimous)
• Approved resolution accepting petition for voluntary annexation of ~64 acres and setting a public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved resolution ratifying ambulance equipment purchases and authorizing billing services contract (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a grapple loader for $187,511.79 (unanimous)
• Approved amending construction management agreement for bridge projects (unanimous)

General

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II Board of Directors will review and decide on several projects, including Pharr Produce Park Lot 6, Project CORE, Project Cando, Project MAC, and Project Farmer. The meeting will also approve the March 15 minutes and ratify sponsorships for Teach for America Gala, Quinta Mazatlan 15th Anniversary, and Vanguard Academy 2021 Family Cup. Executive director reports on events, sales tax, and loans/leases will be presented.

• Approval of March 15 minutes
• Ratification of Teach for America Gala Sponsorship
• Ratification of Quinta Mazatlan 15th Anniversary Sponsorship
• Ratification of Vanguard Academy 2021 Family Cup Sponsorship
• Consideration of Pharr Produce Park Lot 6

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board excused an absent member, approved the consent agenda including meeting minutes and event sponsorships, and voted to approve actions regarding Pharr Produce Park Lot 6 and Project MAC following a closed session. No action was taken on Projects Core, Cando, and Farmer.

• Excused absent board member Efrain Matamoros (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including March 15, 2021 minutes and sponsorships for Teach for America Gala, Quinta Mazatlan 15th Anniversary, and Vanguard Academy 2021 Family Cup (unanimous)
• Approved Pharr Produce Park Lot 6 as discussed in executive session (unanimous)
• Took no action on Project Core
• Took no action on Project Cando
• Approved Project MAC as discussed in executive session (unanimous)
• Took no action on Project Farmer

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board will hold its regular meeting at 12:00 PM in the City Commissioners’ Room, 118 S. Cage, Pharr, TX. The board will receive administrative reports on bridge crossings, revenues, and finances for the first quarter of 2021, and may take action on renewing a membership and an advertising contract.

• Renewal of 2021 INDEX Reynosa Membership for $1,814.40
• Advertising in the Port of Brownsville's 2021 Directory for $2,900
• Approval of minutes from January 20, 2021 meeting

The Board approved payments for a professional membership and directory advertising. Staff provided reports on increased crossing volumes and revenues for the first quarter of 2021, as well as updates on several bridge infrastructure projects.

• Approved January 20, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Index Reynosa membership renewal for $1,814.40 (unanimous)
• Approved advertising in the Port of Brownsville’s 2021 Directory for $2,900 (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Pharr Parks & Recreation Committee will hold a regular meeting to handle administrative items, including introducing a new board member, approving minutes, and receiving a department status update. The board will also discuss potential fundraisers and consider awarding Youth Activity Fund Scholarship recipients.

• Introduction of new parks board member
• Approval of minutes for February 10, 2021 regular called meeting
• Status of the Parks and Recreation Department
• Discussion on potential fundraisers
• Discussion and action on awarding Youth Activity Fund Scholarship Recipients

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission met to review land-use requests including zone changes, conditional use permits for telecommunications towers, a plat approval, and a business license renewal. No final decisions were recorded; several items were tabled pending further review.

• Life-of-the-Use Conditional Use Permit requests for new telecommunications towers at 1000 West Dicker Road, 401 East Thomas Road, and 20 East Las Palmas Road (all tabled)
• Change of Zone from Agricultural to Residential Multi-Family High-Density for 6.93-acre tract at 700-800 Block of West Nolana Loop (COZ#210316)
• Change of Zone from Agricultural to General Business for 0.25-acre tract at 7500-7600 Block of South Jackson Road (COZ#210317)
• Preliminary plat approval request for Berl Ogden Pharr Subdivision on 28.45-acre tract at 5600-5700 Block of North IH 69C (SUB#200516)
• Renewal of Sexually Oriented Business License for Stilettos Gentlemen's Club at 1050 North Sugar Road (SOB#001254)

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission approved a rezoning from Agricultural/Open Space to Residential Multi-Family High-Density for a 6.93-acre tract in the 700-800 block of West Nolana Loop, and approved a rezoning to General Business for a 0.25-acre tract in the 7500-7600 block of South Jackson Road. The commission also approved renewal of a Sexually Oriented Business License for Stilettos Gentlemen's Club at 1050 North Sugar Road and granted preliminary plat approval for the Bert Ogden Pharr Subdivision master plat. Three conditional use permit requests for new telecommunications towers were introduced and continued to be tabled.

• Approved rezoning from A-O to R-MFHD for 6.93 acres in the 700-800 block of West Nolana Loop (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from A-O to General Business for 0.25 acres in the 7500-7600 block of South Jackson Road (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Sexually Oriented Business License for Stilettos Gentlemen's Club at 1050 North Sugar Road (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Bert Ogden Pharr Subdivision, 28.45 acres in the 5600-5700 block of North IH 69C (unanimous)
• Tabled CUP#201153 for a telecommunications tower at 1000 West Dicker Road
• Tabled CUP#201154 for a telecommunications tower at 401 East Thomas Road
• Tabled CUP#201155 for a telecommunications tower at 201 East Las Milpas Road
• Approved minutes of March 22, 2021 (unanimous)

Pharr Memorial Library Board

The Pharr Memorial Library Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from July 18, 2019, and receive the director's report and supervisor's update. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of minutes for July 18, 2019
• Presentation of Director's Report
• Supervisor's Update

The board approved the minutes from July 18, 2019. The Library Director and staff provided reports on gate counts, circulation, revenues, and virtual events.

• Approved minutes for July 18, 2019 (unanimous)

Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meets to approve minutes from March 2, 2021, receive the treasurer’s report for March 31, 2021, and consider updates to the Pharr Business Directory and sponsorship guidelines. The meeting is held via videoconference due to social distancing and will include a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• Approval of minutes from March 2, 2021 meeting
• Treasurer’s report for account summary ending March 31, 2021
• Consideration of updates to Pharr Business Directory
• Consideration of guidelines for sponsorship opportunities

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings, consent agenda items, and several ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include creating an Emergency Medical Services Department, making the city the sole primary ambulance provider, and engaging financial advisors for $41 million in certificates of obligation for bridge expansion. The agenda also includes multiple development services cases, plats, and purchasing contracts.

• Engagement of PFM Financial Advisors for $41,000,000 Combination Tax & Revenue Certificates of Obligation for Bridge Expansion
• Ordinance creating an Emergency Medical Services Department (2nd reading)
• Ordinance making City of Pharr sole primary provider of emergency ambulance service (1st reading)
• Rezoning request for 10-acre tract at 3800 North Sugar Road from A-O to R-MF
• Purchase of John Deere backhoe loader for $104,785.40 and Diamond Boom Mower for $186,641.31

The City Commission established a municipal EMS department and declared the city as the sole primary provider of emergency ambulance services. Other actions included authorizing funding for bridge expansion and approving several equipment purchases.

• Approved ordinance creating an Emergency Medical Services Department (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance making the City of Pharr the sole primary provider of emergency ambulance service (Unanimous)
• Approved engagement of PFM Financial Advisors for $41M in bridge expansion certificates of obligation (Unanimous)
• Approved $104,785.40 for a John Deere backhoe loader (Unanimous)
• Approved $186,641.31 for a Diamond Boom Mower (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 10 city vehicles from Galdwell Country Chevrolet (Unanimous)
• Approved $237,625.00 final balance for city-wide ditch excavation hauling (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Military Highway Water Supply Corporation (Unanimous)

Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is holding a workshop to discuss and review its strategic plan. The agenda also includes roll call and possible action on excusing absent members, and a closed session may be held for legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, and economic development matters. The meeting is open to the public via videoconference and broadcast.

• Discussion and review of strategic plan
• Possible closed session on legal advice, real property, personnel, security, investigations, and economic development

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on four conditional-use permit requests for new telecommunications towers and a zone-change request for a 10-acre tract. It will also consider final plat approval for two residential subdivisions.

• Life-of-Use Conditional Use Permit for 0.01-acre cell tower at 401 East Thomas Road (CUP#201154)
• Life-of-Use Conditional Use Permit for 0.01-acre cell tower at 201 East Las Milpas Road (CUP#201155)
• Life-of-Use Conditional Use Permit for 0.01-acre cell tower at 971 West Sharm Drive (CUP#210215)
• Change of Zone from Agricultural to Residential Multi-Family for 10-acre tract at 3800 North Sugar Road (COZ#210214)
• Final plat approval for Ferguson Plaza Subdivision at 429 East Ferguson Avenue (SUB#200824)

The commission approved a rezoning request for a 10-acre tract to allow multi-family residential use and granted a conditional use permit for a training telecommunications tower. Two final plat requests for subdivisions were also approved. Three other telecommunications tower requests remained tabled.

• Approved rezoning of 3800 North Sugar Road from Agricultural/Open Space to Residential Multi-Family (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for a training telecommunications tower at 971 West Sharm Drive (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Ferguson Plaza Subdivision at 429 East Ferguson Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Lopezville Meadows Subdivision at 5200 block of North Veterans Boulevard (unanimous)
• Tabled conditional use permit for tower at 1000 West Dicker Road
• Tabled conditional use permit for tower at 401 East Thomas Road
• Tabled conditional use permit for tower at 201 East Las Milpas Road
• Approved March 08, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Community Development Council

The Community Development Council will hold two public hearings: one on the 2019 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to be submitted to HUD, and a first hearing on the One Year Action Plan 2021. The council will also approve minutes from a January 19, 2021 public hearing. The meeting is largely procedural, with no other substantive items on the agenda.

• Public hearing on 2019 CAPER for HUD submission by March 30, 2021
• First public hearing on One Year Action Plan 2021
• Approval of minutes from January 19, 2021 public hearing

Keep Pharr Beautiful

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Committee is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, receive a status report on a Keep Texas Beautiful award, review target goals for programs like Adopt a Highway and Youth Clean Pharr, and discuss any new potential fundraiser. The meeting is largely administrative and procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from December 9, 2020 regular called meeting
• Status report on Keep Texas Beautiful Governor's Community Achievement Award
• Review of target goals for Adopt a Highway, Youth Clean Pharr, Keep Pharr Beautiful, and Downtown City Parks
• Discussion and possible action on new potential fundraiser

The Keep Pharr Beautiful Advisory Board met on March 16, 2021 with all members present and approved the minutes of its December 9, 2020 regular meeting unanimously. The board agreed to postpone any fundraisers until Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. Staff reported that the Governor's Community Achievement Award application was submitted and a winner will be announced at the end of April, and discussed a planned Monarch Butterfly garden at 1018 E. Ferguson St. and other beautification projects.

• Approved December 9, 2020 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to postpone fundraisers until Covid-19 restrictions are lifted
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a regular meeting with public testimony and hearings on development services cases. The agenda includes consent items, ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and a closed session. Key actions include zoning changes, an election ordinance amendment, and a $187,357.06 purchase for the Northside Wellness & Innovation Center.

• Change of Zone from A-O to L-I for 26.375 acres at 8200-8400 S. Veterans Blvd (COZ#210110)
• Change of Zone from O-P to R-MFHD for 4.77 acres at 400-600 W. Sam Houston Ave (COZ#210212)
• Renewal of Conditional Use and Late Hours Permits for Marta's Bar, Main Event, and Tejas Restaurant
• Ordinance amending O-2021-04 for May 1, 2021 election for Commissioner Places 2, 3, 4
• Purchase of audio/video equipment for $187,357.06 from AISYS Consulting for Northside Wellness & Innovation Center

The City Commission approved several police grant applications, a zoning change for Queenstown Park L.L.C., and funding for rental and mortgage assistance. The board also authorized expenditures for audio-video equipment and ditch excavation services.

• Approved zoning change from Agricultural/Open Space to Limited Industrial for Queenstown Park L.L.C. (Unanimous)
• Approved $187,357.06 for audio and video equipment for Northside Wellness & Innovation Center (Unanimous)
• Approved $114,000 change order for ditch excavation hauling services with Saenz Brothers Construction, LLC (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Authorized Affordable Homes of South Texas Inc. to administer approx. $330,000 in CARES Act rental and mortgage assistance (Unanimous)
• Approved five grant applications for the Pharr Police Department via the Office of the Governor (Unanimous)
• Approved 2019-2020 audited financial statements (Unanimous)
• Approved advance funding agreement with TxDOT for I Road from Rancho Blanco Road to Military Highway (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Pyro Shows of Texas for July 4, 2021 fireworks (Unanimous)

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board holds a regular meeting with routine administrative reports (sales tax, loans/leases), approval of prior minutes, and discussion of upcoming projects and events. The board may also enter closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, or economic development matters, then reconvene for possible action.

• Sales Tax Report - March 2021
• Loans/Leases Report
• Approval of minutes - February 15, 2021
• Discussion of upcoming projects and events: Friends of EDC, International Incubator, Economic Development Summit
• Possible closed session under Texas Gov't Code sections 551.071, .072, .074, .076, .084, .087

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board met on March 15, 2021, excused two absent members, and approved the minutes of its February 15, 2021 regular meeting. The board then entered a closed session under the Texas Open Meetings Act and reconvened at 3:42 p.m. to consider possible action on upcoming projects and events, including the Friends of EDC, an international incubator, and an economic development summit. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the board adjourned at 3:42 p.m.

• Excused absent members Comm. Dr. Ramiro Caballero and Marty Moore (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the February 15, 2021 regular called meeting (unanimous)
• Entered closed session at 3:05 p.m. under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071-551.087
• Reconvened in regular session at 3:42 p.m. to consider action on closed-session items
• Adjourned at 3:42 p.m. (unanimous)

Golf Course Advisory Board

The Pharr Golf Course Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, review the January 2021 revenue and expenditure report, discuss adding concrete paths around the driving range and first tee, and receive an operations status report. The meeting is largely administrative and routine.

• Approval of minutes for February 9, 2021
• Revenue and Expenditure Report for January 2021
• Possible concrete paths around driving range and first tee
• Golf course operation status report

The Tierra Del Sol Golf Club Advisory Board approved adding concrete paths around the driving range and first tee box, and approved the January 2021 revenue and expenditure report. The board also excused absent member Mario Lizcano and approved the February 9, 2021 minutes. All votes were unanimous; no substantive items were denied or tabled.

• Excused absent board member Mario Lizcano (unanimous)
• Approved February 9, 2021 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 2021 revenue and expenditure report (unanimous)
• Approved additional concrete paths around driving range and first tee (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider five land-use petitions: three conditional-use permits for new telecommunications towers, one conditional-use permit for outside storage at an industrial park, and two zone-change requests for a tract near Veterans Boulevard and a site on West Sam Houston Avenue. No final votes are scheduled; decisions will be taken at a future meeting.

• Life-of-Use Conditional Use Permit for telecommunications tower at 1000 West Dicker Road (CUP#201153)
• Life-of-Use Conditional Use Permit for telecommunications tower at 401 East Thomas Road (CUP#201154)
• Conditional Use Permit for outside storage at 109 West Zavala Drive in Pharr/Las Milpas Industrial Park (CUP#210109)
• Change of Zone from A-O to L-1 for 26.375-acre tract in 8200-8400 block of South Veterans Boulevard (COZ#210110)
• Change of Zone from O-P to R-MFHD for 4.77-acre tract in 400-600 block of West Sam Houston Avenue (COZ#210212)

The commission approved a conditional use permit for outside storage and a rezoning request for high-density multi-family residential use. A request to rezone land for a cold storage facility was denied due to safety concerns regarding a nearby school. Three telecommunications tower permits remained tabled.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit for outside storage at 109 West Zavala Drive (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning from Agricultural/Open Space to Limited Industrial at 8200-8400 block of South Veterans Boulevard (majority)
• Approved rezoning from Office Professional to Residential Multi-Family High Density at 400-600 block of West Sam Houston Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled Conditional Use Permit for tower at 1000 West Dicker Road
• Tabled Conditional Use Permit for tower at 401 East Thomas Road
• Tabled Conditional Use Permit for tower at 201 East Las Milpas Road
• Approved February 22, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will hold a regular called meeting to discuss old business, approve minutes and the treasurer's report, and take possible action on confirming an interim chamber president, establishing a hiring committee, and setting a timeline for a strategic workshop. The meeting will be held via videoconference due to social distancing guidelines.

• Consideration and action on confirming Interim Chamber President
• Consideration and action on establishing a hiring committee
• Consideration and action on timeline for strategic workshop
• Discussion: Pharr Business Directory
• Update: Partnership with Southwest Early College 'Pharr Social Project'

City Commission

The Pharr Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting to discuss and take action on various items, including a housing tax credit resolution for Dahlia Villas, multiple zoning and conditional use permit requests, and ordinances related to the upcoming May 1, 2021 general municipal election. The board will also consider an election services contract with Hidalgo County, the transfer of real property, and appointments to the Community Development Council.

• Resolution in support of TGO Dahlia 21, LP for 2021 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits for Dahlia Villas
• Change of zone requests for 1400 West Javelina Drive and 6617 South St. Marie Drive
• Conditional use permit renewals for alcohol sales at 2302 South Cage Boulevard
• Final plat approval for the 1500 Hall Acres Subdivision
• Ordinance amending the May 1, 2021 general municipal election for Places 2, 3, and 4

The Pharr City Commission approved a consent agenda that included zoning changes, a conditional use permit renewal, and a final plat, along with several ordinances and resolutions. Commissioners also approved an ordinance amending construction standards, a first reading of a zoning ordinance amendment, and the transfer of the old Texan Hotel property to the Pharr Economic Development Corporation. A measure amending the May 1, 2021 election ordinance was tabled, and a contract for election services with Hidalgo County was approved to make a counteroffer.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, resolutions, and development cases (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending construction standards manual (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending zoning ordinance for multi-family districts (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of old Texan Hotel property to Pharr Economic Development Corporation (unanimous)
• Tabled ordinance amending May 1, 2021 election ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance increasing Fire Department Engineer positions by one (unanimous)
• Appointed Jesus Palomin and reappointed four members to Community Development Council (unanimous)
• Approved contract for election services with Hidalgo County Elections Administrator to make counteroffer (unanimous)

Civil Service Commission

The Pharr Civil Service Commission will hold a regular meeting to review administrative reports and meeting minutes. The commission may also enter a closed session to discuss legal matters, personnel issues, or security deployments.

• Approval of minutes from December 15, 2020
• Possible closed session regarding personnel, legal, or security matters

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider requests for conditional use permits for telecommunications towers and zone changes for residential multi-family districts. The commission will also review the final plat approval for the proposed 1500 Hall Acres Subdivision and the minutes from the previous meeting on February 8, 2021.

• Insight Public Sector requested a Life-of-the-Use Conditional Use Permit for a telecommunications tower at 1000 West Dicker Road (CUP#201153, Tabled)
• Insight Public Sector requested a Life-of-the-Use Conditional Use Permit for a telecommunications tower at 401 East Thomas Road (CUP#201154, Tabled)
• Insight Public Sector requested a Life-of-the-Use Conditional Use Permit for a telecommunications tower at 201 East Las Milpas Road (CUP#201155, Tabled)
• Garman Investments, LP requested a Change of Zone from Agricultural and/or Open Space District (A-O) to Residential Multi-Family District (R-MF) for a 10-acre tract at 1400 West Javelina Drive (COZ#210106)
• Marco Antonio Alvarado requested a Change of Zone from Single-Family Residential District (R-1) to Residential Multi-Family District (R-MF) for Lot 48, Block 1, Hidalgo Park Estates Subdivision at 6617 South St. Marie Drive (COZ#210108)

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission approved two rezoning requests, changing 10 acres at 1400 West Javelina Drive from Agricultural/Open Space (A-O) to Residential Multi-Family (R-MF), and 6617 South St. Marie Drive from Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Residential Multi-Family (R-MF). Both votes were unanimous. The commission also approved final plat approval for the proposed 1500 Hall Acres Subdivision, a 13.785-acre tract in the 1500 block of West Hall Acres Road. Three requests for life-of-the-use conditional use permits to allow new telecommunications towers were introduced and continued to be tabled.

• Approved rezoning from A-O to R-MF at 1400 West Javelina Drive (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning from R-1 to R-MF at 6617 South St. Marie Drive (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for 1500 Hall Acres Subdivision, 13.785 acres (unanimous)
• Tabled CUP#201153 for telecommunications tower at 1000 West Dicker Road
• Tabled CUP#201154 for telecommunications tower at 401 East Thomas Road
• Tabled CUP#201155 for telecommunications tower at 201 East Las Milpas Road
• Approved minutes of February 8, 2021 (unanimous)
• Excused absent members (unanimous)

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board will hold a regular meeting to review administrative reports, approve minutes, and consider sponsorship for the VAMOS 25th Anniversary Golf Invitational. The main agenda items are potential actions on two economic development projects, referred to as Project River and Project CORE, which may involve incentives or agreements. The board may also enter closed session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, security, or economic development matters.

• Consideration and action on Project River
• Consideration and action on Project CORE
• VAMOS 25th Anniversary Golf Invitational sponsorship
• Sales Tax Report - February 2021
• Loans/Leases Report

The board approved the minutes from the January 18, 2021 meeting and a sponsorship for the Vamos 25th Anniversary Golf Invitational. Following a closed session, the board also approved Project River.

• Approved January 18, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Vamos 25th Anniversary Golf Invitational sponsorship (unanimous)
• Approved Project River (unanimous)
• No action taken on Project Core

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold its regular meeting on February 15, 2021, to discuss and vote on several items including a zoning change request for a 2.17-acre tract at 2605 North Sugar Road, multiple contract extensions for fire department uniforms and gear, and a resolution for state criminal justice grant funds. The meeting will also include public hearings on development services cases and proclamations for Engineers Week and Bibyana Morales Day.

• Change of Zone request for 2.17-acre tract at 2605 N Sugar Road (COZ#210103)
• Extension of supply contracts with Galls, LLC ($28,191) and Casco Industries, Inc. ($27,415) for fire department uniforms
• Extension of supply contract with Casco Industries, LLC for structural firefighting gear
• Resolution authorizing application for FY22 State Criminal Justice Planning Funds-Juvenile Justice & Truancy Prevention Grant Program (Grant Number 4206101)
• Change Order No. 1 for City of Pharr Monument Sign ($27,415) and final acceptance of Jones Box Park Phase 2 utilities ($15,231.33) with Venser Construction, LLC

The Pharr City Commission approved authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and purchase 900 acre-ft. of municipal water rights from Hidalgo County Irrigation No. 16, with the City budgeting approximately $2,700,000. It also awarded a $1.49 million contract to Saenz Brothers Construction for the Lift Station 30 Rehabilitation Project on West Dicker Rd. (FM-3072). The consent agenda, including development services cases and fire department supply contract extensions, was approved unanimously, as were several other items. The commission also met in closed session and afterward approved authorizing the City Manager to review and approve one housing tax credit project and to negotiate an incentive agreement with Pharr Logistic Center.

• Approved purchase of 900 acre-ft. of municipal water rights from Hidalgo County Irrigation No. 16, budgeting ~$2,700,000 (unanimous)
• Awarded $1.49M Lift Station 30 Rehabilitation contract to Saenz Brothers Construction (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including development services cases and fire uniform supply contract extensions (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending standards manual for detention ponds and 40-ft residential roads (unanimous)
• Approved TxDOT agreement for St. Patrick's Day 5K road closures on March 13, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved $27,415 change order for City of Pharr monument sign electrical work (5 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Approved $28,191 change order and final acceptance of Jones Box Park Phase 2 utility improvements, releasing $15,231.33 retainage (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate broadband construction management contract (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee of Pharr, TX will hold a regular meeting via videoconference to introduce a new board member, approve past meeting minutes, receive status reports on the department and the 15th Annual 5K Run/Walk, review a scholarship application form, and discuss potential new fundraisers. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Introduction of new parks board member
• Approval of minutes for November 18, 2020 meeting
• Status report on Parks and Recreation Department
• Status report on 15th Annual 5K Run/Walk
• Review and approval of 2020-2021 Scholarship Application Form

Golf Course Advisory Board

The Golf Course Advisory Board will meet to discuss the facility's operational status and review the December 2020 revenue and expenditure report. The board will also conduct a SWOT analysis regarding the golf course.

• Approval of January 12, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of December 2020 Revenue and Expenditure Report
• Discussion on golf course SWOT Analysis
• Golf Course Operation status report

The Tierra Del Sol Golf Club Advisory Board approved its December 2020 revenue and expenditure report, which showed revenues less expenditures at -$802.74 for the month and -$35,998.62 on a progressive basis. The board also approved minutes from a January 14, 2020 regular meeting and excused two absent members. Members reviewed a SWOT analysis and a golf course operations status report; no action was taken on those discussion items. The meeting adjourned with no other business.

• Excused absent members Juan Willingham and Rudy Martinez (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the January 14, 2020 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved December 2020 revenue and expenditure report (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Pharr Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider several conditional use permits and a zoning change request. The agenda includes public hearings for telecommunications towers, an alcohol permit for a drive-thru business, and a request for an institution in a residential district.

• Conditional Use and Late Hours Permit for 6713 South Jackson Road
• Conditional Use Permit for an institution at 210 West Navarro Street
• Zoning change request for 2605 North Sugar Road from A-O/R-TH to R-MFHD
• Three tabled Conditional Use Permits for telecommunications towers at 1000 West Dicker Road, 40 East Thomas Road, and 201 East Las Milpas Road

The Commission approved a rezoning request for a multi-family high-density residential district and granted two conditional use permits for a school and alcohol sales. Three requests for telecommunications towers remained tabled.

• Approved rezoning of 2605 North Sugar Road to Residential Multi-Family High-Density District (unanimous)
• Approved Conditional Use and Late Hours Permit for alcohol sales at 6713 South Jackson Road (unanimous)
• Approved Life-of-the-Use Conditional Use Permit for a school at 210 West Navarro Street (unanimous)
• Tabled telecommunications tower request at 1000 West Dicker Road
• Tabled telecommunications tower request at 401 East Thomas Road
• Tabled telecommunications tower request at 201 East Las Milpas Road
• Approved January 25, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and the treasurer's report, review the Pharr business directory, and receive updates on partnerships, including CDBG funding from the CARES Act. The board may also enter closed session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, security, or economic development matters.

• Approval of January 5, 2021 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's Report for period ending January 31, 2021
• Review of Pharr business directory
• Update on CDBG partnership with COVID-19 CARES Act funds
• Upcoming events: Winter Texan Appreciation Month and 'The Hub' Market Days

City Commission

The Pharr Board of Commissioners will discuss and take action on a variety of items, including issuing a request for proposals to update land use regulations to a Unified Development Code, purchasing fire department equipment totaling $866,179.40, and approving multiple engineering and professional service contracts. The meeting also includes a review of final subdivision plats and consideration of city fiscal policies.

• Purchase of an MX908 Handheld Chemical Identification System from FARRWEST for $65,018.25 using a State Homeland Security Grant
• Purchase of a Pierce Custom Enforcer Pumper and a Skeeter Ford F 550 Type 5 Brush Truck from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, LLC for $801,161.15
• Request for Proposals for Professional Planning Consulting Services to update land use regulations to a Unified Development Code (UDC)
• Final plat approval for BGRR MIDTOWN Subdivision at 601 West Polk Avenue
• Final plat approval for West Ridge Estates Phase 3 Subdivision at the 500 Block of West Minnesota Road

The City Commission approved an advance funding agreement for a regional Ag Lab at the Pharr International Bridge and updated drainage policies for residential construction. The board also authorized several infrastructure contracts, including city-wide fiber optics and parking lot improvements.

• Approved advance funding agreement for $13.5M Ag Lab project (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance updating residential drainage policy and widening streets from 34 to 40 feet (Unanimous)
• Approved $801,161.15 for fire department pumper and brush truck (Unanimous)
• Approved $616,150.50 labor contract for parking lot improvements with RDH Site & Concrete LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $16,200 offer for Hidalgo County Irrigation District No. 2 easement (Unanimous)
• Approved $65,018.25 chemical identification system via grant funds (Unanimous)
• Authorized contracts for city-wide fiber optic design and South Regional Detention Facility design (Unanimous)
• Approved updated city fiscal policies (Unanimous)

Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting to discuss an update from an executive board meeting with the City of Pharr and evaluate the Chamber Director. The board may also enter closed session to discuss legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, and economic development matters, then reconvene to consider any necessary action.

• Update on Executive Board Meeting with City of Pharr
• Discussion and evaluation of Chamber Director (Section 551.074)
• Possible closed session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, investigation, and economic development issues

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider final plat approvals for two residential subdivisions and discuss three previously tabled conditional use permits for telecommunications towers. The meeting will be held via videoconference in accordance with social distancing guidelines.

• Final plat approval for BGRR MIDTOWN Subdivision at 601 West Polk Avenue
• Final plat approval for West Ridge Estates Phase 3 at the 500 block of West Minnesota Road
• Conditional Use Permit for telecommunications tower at 1000 West Dicker Road (CUP#201153)
• Conditional Use Permit for telecommunications tower at 401 East Thomas Road (CUP#201154)
• Conditional Use Permit for telecommunications tower at 201 East Las Milpas Road (CUP#201155)

The commission approved final plat requests for the BGRR Midtown and West Ridge Estates Phase 3 subdivisions. Three requests for telecommunications tower conditional use permits were tabled.

• Approved minutes of December 28, 2020 (unanimous)
• Tabled conditional use permit for telecommunications tower at 1000 West Dicker Road (CUP#201153)
• Tabled conditional use permit for telecommunications tower at 401 East Thomas Road (CUP#201154)
• Tabled conditional use permit for telecommunications tower at 201 East Las Milpas Road (CUP#201155)
• Approved final plat for BGRR Midtown Subdivision at 601 West Polk Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for West Ridge Estates Phase 3 Subdivision at 500 block of West Minnesota Road (unanimous)

Pharr International Toll Bridge Board

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board will hold a regular meeting to receive administrative reports for December 2020, including crossings, revenues, finance, and engineering updates. The board may also discuss and vote on advertising a $11,000 contract with the Rio Grande Guardian and approving a quote for a virtual animation video for the Bridge Expansion Project. The meeting will be conducted via videoconference due to social distancing guidelines.

• Discussion and possible action on $11,000 advertising contract with Rio Grande Guardian (two payments of $5,500)
• Possible approval of quote for Virtual Animation Video for Bridge Expansion Project
• Approval of minutes from December 16, 2020 meeting
• Crossings and Revenues Report for December 2020
• Finance and Engineer's Reports for December 2020

The Pharr International Toll Bridge Board met on January 20, 2021 and approved minutes from its December 16, 2020 meeting. It approved advertising with the Rio Grande Guardian for $11,000, paid in two installments of $5,500, and approved a quote for a virtual animation video for the Bridge Expansion Project. Both votes were unanimous. The rest of the meeting was reports and discussion, including December 2020 crossings and revenue, the bridge expansion and presidential permit, and a new Unified Cargo Process pilot program.

• Approved December 16, 2020 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved advertising with the Rio Grande Guardian for $11,000, in two payments of $5,500 (unanimous)
• Approved quote for a virtual animation video for the Bridge Expansion Project (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 12:44pm (unanimous)

Community Development Council

The Pharr Community Development Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a substantial amendment to the 2019 Action Plan regarding a $585,145 CARES Act-CV3 award. The council will also consider recommendations for allocating these funds toward local rental, mortgage, and utility assistance programs.

• Public hearing on $585,145 CARES Act-CV3 award
• Proposed $150,000 for Rental Assistance Program
• Proposed $185,145 for Mortgage Assistance Program
• Proposed $250,000 for Utility Hardship Program

Pharr Economic Development Corporation II

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board will hold a regular meeting to consider a letter of intent for Project CORE, an amendment to the 301 S. Cage agreement, and other items including a Veterans of Foreign Wars matter, a renewal for Hollis Rutledge & Associates, Inc., and an RMR loan. The board will also receive administrative reports on sales tax and loans/leases, and may enter closed session to discuss legal, real property, personnel, security, investigation, and economic development matters.

• Letter of Intent for Project CORE
• Amendment to 301 S. Cage Agreement
• Veterans of Foreign Wars item
• Hollis Rutledge & Associates, Inc. Renewal
• RMR Loan

The Pharr Economic Development Corporation II board met on January 18, 2021, established a quorum, and excused the absence of Board Member Efrain Matamoros. The board approved the November 16, 2020 regular meeting minutes and then entered closed session. After returning to open session, the board unanimously approved five items: a Letter of Intent for Project CORE, an amendment to the 301 S. Cage Blvd. agreement, an item concerning Veterans of Foreign Wars, a renewal for Hollis Rutledge & Associated, Inc., and an RMR loan. No details of the closed session discussions or the specific terms of the approvals were recorded in the minutes.

• Excused absence of Board Member Efrain Matamoros (unanimous)
• Approved November 16, 2020 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Letter of Intent for Project CORE (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to 301 S. Cage Blvd. agreement (unanimous)
• Approved item concerning Veterans of Foreign Wars (unanimous)
• Approved renewal for Hollis Rutledge & Associated, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved RMR loan (unanimous)

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a regular meeting on January 18, 2021, to consider calling the May 1 municipal election for commissioner places 2, 3, and 4, approve budget amendments, and act on several administrative and contract items. The agenda also includes routine consent items, public testimony, and a possible executive session.

• Ordinance calling May 1, 2021 general municipal election for commissioner places 2, 3, and 4
• Ordinance amending FY 2020-2021 budget (O-2020-35)
• Release of $80,796.38 final payment to International Consulting Engineers for International Bridge Facility Expansion & Renovations
• Resolution to apply for Operation Stonegarden Grant Program FY2020 (Grant #3173106 / OPSG-2020)
• EDC Program application for I Road from Rancho Blanco Road to Military Highway (US 281)

The Pharr City Commission approved an ordinance calling for the May 1, 2021, general municipal election and updated polling locations. Commissioners also authorized an Economically Disadvantaged County program application for a road project and approved budget amendments for staff additions and bonuses. Additionally, the board appointed a representative to the Amigos Del Valle Board and reappointed a member to the Tierra Del Sol Golf Club Advisory Board.

• Approved May 1, 2021, general municipal election ordinance (7-0)
• Approved FY 2020-2021 budget amendments (7-0)
• Appointed Comm. Ricardo Medina to Amigos Del Valle Board (7-0)
• Reappointed Juan Willingham to Tierra Del Sol Golf Club Advisory Board (7-0)
• Approved EDC program application for road project (7-0)
• Approved $9,376.50 final payment to International Consulting Engineers (6-0-1)
• Approved tire disposal contract extension (7-0)
• Approved Operation Stonegarden grant application (7-0)

Golf Course Advisory Board

The Golf Course Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes, review the November 2020 revenue and expenditure report, and receive a status report on golf course operations for January 2021. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2020
• Review of Revenue and Expenditure Report for November 2020
• Status report on golf course operations for January 2021

The Tierra del Sol Golf Club Advisory Board met on January 12, 2021 and approved the revenue and expenditure report for November 2020, which showed revenues less expenditures at -$45,794.02. The board also approved minutes from a January 14, 2020 regular meeting and voted to excuse three absent members. Staff reported on winter turf dormancy, irrigation repairs, and a planned clubhouse lease renewal with the current golf cart vendor.

• Excused absent members Juan Willingham, Oscar Villagomez and Mario Lizcano (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the January 14, 2020 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved November 2020 revenue and expenditure report (unanimous)
• Adjourned (unanimous)

Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Pharr Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting to approve the minutes from the December 1, 2020 meeting and consider the Treasurer's Report for the period ending December 30, 2020. The board will also discuss partnerships with CDBG using CARES Act funds and the 'Pharr Social' project with Southwest Early College.

• Approval of minutes from December 1, 2020 meeting
• Consideration of Treasurer's Report for period ending December 30, 2020
• Discussion of CDBG partnership using CARES Act funds
• Discussion of 'Pharr Social' project with Southwest Early College

City Commission

The Pharr City Commission will hold a regular meeting to decide on zoning changes for four properties, approve police uniforms and access control systems, and extend firefighting equipment contracts. The meeting will also include public hearings on development services cases and a final reading of a sign ordinance amendment.

• Change of Zone from Agricultural to Residential Multi-Family High-Density for 1.17-acre tract at 400 East Moore Road (COZ#201156)
• Change of Zone from Agricultural to Limited Industrial for 7.15-acre tract between 802-1100 Block of West Hi-Line Road (COZ#201151)
• Life-of-the-Use Conditional Use Permit for Faith Family Church at 1215 East Ferguson, Suite A (GUP#201257)
• Conditional Use Permit for Mariscos El Muelle, LLC to sell alcohol at 1300 East Business Highway 83, Suite 6 (CUP#201258)
• Purchase of police uniforms and accessories ($25,000 via BuyBoard Contract#587-19 from Galls)

The Pharr Board of Commissioners met January 4, 2021 and approved its consent agenda, which included four development services cases (two zoning changes, two conditional use permits) and one plat, all carried unanimously. The commission also approved a third and final reading of an ordinance amending the sign ordinance, agreed to contract the city's elections with the Hidalgo County Elections Department, and approved police uniform purchases and an access control system for City Hall. The city manager's report noted a presidential permit issued December 31, 2020 for expansion of the Pharr International Bridge. No closed session was held and the meeting adjourned at 4:21 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda: rezoning 400 East Moore Road from A-O to R-MFHD (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: rezoning 7.15 acres between the 802-1100 block of West Hi-Line Road from A-O to L-I (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: life-of-the-use conditional use permit for Faith Family Church RGV at 1215 East Ferguson, Suite A (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: conditional use permit for Mariscos El Muelle, LLC d/b/a Muelle 37 at 1300 East Business Highway 83, Suite 6 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: preliminary and final plat for Spamer Business Park Lot 2 at 8101 S. Jackson Road (unanimous)
• Approved third and final reading of ordinance amending Sign Ordinance O-2014-14 (unanimous)
• Approved contracting the city's election with the Hidalgo County Elections Department (unanimous)
• Approved purchases: Pharr Police Department uniforms/accessories via BuyBoard contract #587-19 from Galls; access control system from DHS Security, LLC dba 3Sixty Integrated via BuyBoard contract #574-18; and extensions of supply contracts with Delta Industrial Service & Supply and NAFECO, Inc. for firefighting protective equipment (all unanimous)