San Juan public meetings in 2022

City Council

The San Juan City Commission is holding a special called meeting to consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Tradition Energy as the city's energy supplier from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2027. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural.

• Consider authorizing City Manager to contract with Tradition Energy for energy supply, 2023-2027

City Council

The San Juan City Commission will hold a special called meeting to review the Agent of Record's recommendation for employee health insurance and voluntary products. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion and possible action on employee health insurance and voluntary products recommendations

City Council

The San Juan City Commission will hold a special called meeting to convene in executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the Chief of Police under Texas Open Meetings Act guidelines. The body will reconvene in open session to take any necessary action following the closed discussion.

• Discussion of Chief of Police appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal

City Council

The San Juan City Commission is meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including awarding a contract for the fire station sanitary sewer line replacement, selecting a depository for public funds, and approving a resolution to reimburse itself for prior expenditures. The agenda also includes monthly departmental reports, a request to use a municipal park for high school soccer games, and an executive session to discuss an entertainment agreement for Noche De Paz.

• Award RFB NO. 23-003-10-20 for Fire Station Sanitary Sewer Line Replacement
• Select Depository Services for public funds (Oct 1, 2022 – Sep 30, 2024)
• Request to use Municipal Park for Vanguard Academy Charter School soccer games
• Resolution to reimburse itself for prior lawful expenditures from tax-exempt obligations
• Approval of 2022 Tax Roll Certificates

City Council

The San Juan City Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly award a contract for the construction of a new fire station to the most responsible bidder under RFB No. 23-001-10-06. The commission will also convene in executive session to consult with the attorney about an entertainment agreement for the 2022 Noche De Paz event, with possible action taken after reconvening in open session.

• Award of RFB No. 23-001-10-06 for City of San Juan Fire Station
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code §551.071 for attorney consultation
• Discussion and possible action on entertainment agreement for 2022 Noche De Paz

City Council

The San Juan City Commission will consider awarding a contract for a new fire station, declaring a Ford Ranger surplus for auction, selecting a collection agency for court fines, and reimbursing Esponjas Development $80,600 for a waterline upgrade. They will also approve an interlocal agreement with the local school district and discuss an entertainment agreement and pending litigation in executive session.

• Award RFB No. 23-001-10-06 for City of San Juan Fire Station
• Declare Unit #223 (Ford Ranger) surplus and dispose for auction
• Select collection agency for court fines and fees
• Reimburse Esponjas Development $80,600 for waterline oversize on Ridge Road and Cesar Chavez
• Interlocal agreement with Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD

City Council

The San Juan City Commission will discuss and possibly approve several infrastructure contracts, including a $2,478,662 lift station rehabilitation project and the award of a fire station construction bid. They will also consider reimbursement requests for waterline and lift station improvements, and amendments to a tax collection agreement. The consent agenda includes final readings for conditional use permits, a voluntary annexation, and a solid waste fee change.

• Approve $2,478,662 rehabilitation of Lift Stations #10, #11, #12, #16, #18, #21 via Southern Trenchless Solutions (ARP funds)
• Award RFB No. 23-001-10-06 for new Fire Station to most responsible bidder
• Reimburse Esponjas Development $80,600 for waterline oversize on Ridge Road and Cesar Chavez
• Reimburse OC Development $273,878 for lift station in Valley Ranch Subdivision
• Final reading: Conditional use permit for Dutch Bros drive-thru at 806 W. IH 2

The San Juan City Commission approved a $2,478,662 contract with Southern Trenchless Solutions for rehabilitation work at six lift stations, funded by ARP funds. They also approved a reimbursement contract for a lift station built by OC Development, Ltd., and an amendment to the tax assessment inter-local agreement with Hidalgo County. Items B and C under discussion were not acted upon, and the consent agenda was approved as a whole.

• Approved $2,478,662 lift station rehabilitation contract with Southern Trenchless Solutions (4-0)
• Approved reimbursement contract for lift station constructed by OC Development, Ltd. for Valley Ranch Subdivision (4-0)
• Approved amendment to inter-local tax assessment agreement with Hidalgo County, increasing fee to $42,528 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including CUP for Dutch Bros drive-thru, alcohol permit for La Loteria food truck, annexation of Valley Ranch Phase 3 & 4, brush collection fee, minutes, and reports (4-0)
• Approved contract with A-Team Entertainment for 2022 Noche De Paz (4-0)
• No action taken on Fire Station RFB award
• No action taken on Esponjas Development waterline reimbursement request

City Council

The San Juan City Commission will hold a special called meeting to discuss and consider selecting a depository service for public funds. This service would cover the period from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2024.

• Selection of the Depository Service for the City of San Juan

City Council

The City Commission will hold public hearings on several conditional use permits and a new monthly brush collection service fee. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a sanitary sewer project and a potential labor agreement with the San Juan Police Officers Association.

• Public hearing for Dutch Bros Drive-Thru Coffee Shop at 806 W. IH 2
• Public hearing for alcoholic beverage permit at 101 Alta Street
• Proposed monthly brush collection service fee modification
• First reading of annexation ordinance for Valley Ranch Subdivision Phase 3 and 4
• Awarding of RFB NO. 22-015-09-23 City of San Juan Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project

The San Juan City Commission approved a collective bargaining agreement with the San Juan Police Officers Association, selected Texas National Bank as the public funds depository with no service fees, and appointed Jeff Everitt & Associates as the employee health insurance agent of record. The council also approved conditional use permits for a drive-thru coffee shop and a food truck park alcohol permit, awarded a sanitary sewer improvement contract to MJA Construction, and advanced a voluntary annexation petition for the Valley Ranch Subdivision.

• Approved urban county program needs public hearing (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for Dutch Bros coffee shop at 806 W. IH 2 (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for alcohol sales at 'La Loteria' Food Truck (4-0)
• Approved ordinance amending customer classification and rate schedule for monthly brush collection service fee (4-0)
• Approved first reading of voluntary annexation ordinance for Valley Ranch Subdivision Phases 3 and 4 (4-0)
• Approved variance for fiberglass sewer manholes at Plantation Heights Subdivision (4-0)
• Awarded RFB No. 22-015-09-23 sanitary sewer improvements project to MJA Construction (4-0)
• Selected Texas National Bank as public funds depository for Oct 1, 2022 – Sept 30, 2024 (4-0)

City Council

The San Juan City Commission is holding a special called meeting to discuss and possibly award a contract for an employee health insurance agent of record, and to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters and a proposed collective bargaining agreement with the police officers association. The meeting is primarily procedural, with most substantive discussion occurring in closed session.

• Discussion and possible action on RFQ No. 22-013-0908 for Agent of Record for Employee Health Insurance and Voluntary Products
• Executive session on personnel matters regarding the Acting Chief of Police
• Executive session on proposed collective bargaining agreement with San Juan Police Officers Association

The City Commission appointed Leandro Sifuentes to the position of Chief of Police following a recommendation from the City Manager. No action was taken regarding the employee health insurance agent RFQ or the proposed labor agreement with the San Juan Police Officers Association.

• Appointed Leandro Sifuentes as Chief of Police (4-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters (4-0)
• Reconvened in open session (4-0)

General

The San Juan City Commission will hold a closed collective-bargaining session with the San Juan Police Officers Association under Texas Local Government Code §174.108. No other items are listed for this special-called meeting.

• Bargaining session with San Juan Police Officers Association

City Council

The San Juan City Commission is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on a conditional use permit for a haunted house at the San Juan Hotel, a voluntary annexation for Valley Ranch Subdivision Phases 3 and 4, and the final adoption of the city budget for FY 2022-2023. The commission will also discuss and possibly act on the EDC budget, an interlocal agreement with Hidalgo County, a TAG Center MOU, and a resolution for a bullet-resistant shield grant. Executive session is scheduled to discuss the Chief of Police appointment and a collective bargaining agreement with the police officers association.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit for Haunted House at San Juan Hotel, 125 W. Business 83, requested by ZAEEE, LLC
• Public hearing for voluntary annexation of 21.19-acre Valley Ranch Subdivision Phases 3 and 4, southwest corner of Hall Acres and Cesar Chavez Road, requested by Esponjas Development, LTD
• Second and final public hearing and ordinance to adopt FY 2022-2023 city budget
• Ordinance to update International Fire Code and NFPA Life Safety Code (Chapter 5 amendments)
• Resolution authorizing application for Bullet-Resistant Shield Project funding from Office of the Governor

The provided minutes list various agenda items for discussion, including the city budget and several public hearings, but do not record any final votes or outcomes. The document consists of the meeting agenda and placeholders for discussion without recorded results.

General

The San Juan City Commission is holding a special called meeting for a collective bargaining session with the San Juan Police Officers Association. The only action is opening negotiations under Texas Local Government Code Section 174.108. No other business is listed.

• Collective bargaining session with San Juan Police Officers Association
• Meeting under Texas Local Government Code Section 174.108

General

The San Juan City Commission is holding a special called meeting for a collective bargaining session with the San Juan Police Officers Association. The sole agenda item is to open negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement under Texas Local Government Code. No other business is scheduled.

• Collective bargaining session with San Juan Police Officers Association
• Negotiations under Section 174.108, Texas Local Government Code

City Council

The San Juan City Commission is holding a special called meeting to discuss personnel matters concerning the Chief of Police. The discussion will occur in executive session, with possible action taken in open session afterward. No other items are on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Chief of Police
• Possible action in open session following the executive session

City Council

The City Commission will hold a first public hearing regarding the adoption of the city budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2022. The meeting also includes discussions on utility rate modifications, subdivision plats, and a voluntary annexation petition.

• First public hearing for the FY 2022-2023 City Budget
• Voluntary annexation petition for 21.19 acres of Valley Ranch Subdivision Phase 3 and 4
• Rezoning request for Lot 2, M & M Subdivision from R-MF to R-S
• Amendments to utility rates, container sizes, and roll-off rental fees
• Plat approvals for Valley Ranch Subdivision No. 3 (2.17 acres) and No. 4 (19.02 acres)

The City Commission approved the municipal budget for the upcoming fiscal year and authorized several land subdivisions. The board also updated utility container classifications and appointed new members to the Keep San Juan Beautiful Board.

• Approved FY 2022-2023 City Budget (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of Lot 2, M & M Subdivision from Multi-Family to Single-Family Residence (Unanimous)
• Approved voluntary annexation of Valley Ranch Subdivision Phase 3 and 4 (Unanimous)
• Approved modification of solid waste container sizes and roll-off rental provisions (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Angel Ramos, Maria Ocana, and Silvia Soto to Keep San Juan Beautiful Board (5-0)
• Approved preliminary and final plats for Valley Ranch Subdivision No. 3 and No. 4 (5-0)
• Approved brush collection cost analysis (5-0)
• Approved updated wrecker services procedures and fees (5-0)

City Council

The San Juan City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the City's Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. The agenda lists this as a discussion and possible action item. No other substantive matters are scheduled.

• Discussion on the City of San Juan Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023

City Council

The San Juan City Commission is holding a special called meeting to discuss and possibly take action on a brush collection cost analysis. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with the rest being procedural. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the San Juan Memorial Library.

• Discussion and possible action on brush collection cost analysis

City Council

The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding the proposed tax rate and several rezoning requests. The meeting also includes discussions on an interagency MOU for child advocacy and updates to city ordinances.

• Public hearing on the proposed tax rate and levy for fiscal year 2022-2023
• Rezoning request for a 1.63 acre tract in John Closner Subdivision from C-2 to R-S
• Amendment of Chapter 4 Business Regulations regarding Wrecker Services
• Approval of San Juan Oaks Subdivision plat for a 5.66 acre tract at Zapata and 4th Street
• Resolution for voluntary annexation of 21.19 acres for Valley Ranch Subdivision Phase 3 and 4

The City Commission approved the tax rate for the upcoming fiscal year and updated ordinances for wrecker services and alcoholic beverage fees. The board also approved a new subdivision plat and a voluntary annexation petition. A rezoning request for a 1.63-acre tract was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved proposed tax rate of 0.6765 for FY 2022-2023 (5-0)
• Approved updates to Wrecker Services procedures, requirements, and fees (5-0)
• Appointed Mark Salinas to the Planning and Zoning Board (5-0)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for San Juan Oaks Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Children’s Advocacy Center of Hidalgo and Starr Counties (5-0)
• Approved increasing Keep San Juan Beautiful Board from 5 to 7 members (5-0)
• Approved resolution to accept voluntary annexation for Valley Ranch Subdivision Phase 3 and 4 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Texas Gas Service resolution and alcoholic beverage fee updates (5-0)

City Council

The San Juan City Commission is holding a special called meeting to discuss and possibly authorize the City Manager to solicit proposals for an Agent of Record for employee health insurance and voluntary products. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Discussion and possible action to authorize City Manager to issue Request for Qualifications for an Agent of Record for employee health insurance and voluntary products

City Council

The San Juan City Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 9, 2022, to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a proposed tax rate for the next fiscal year, a rezoning request, and an emergency purchase of vehicles. The agenda also includes public hearings on a conditional use permit for a food truck park and updates to alcoholic beverage fees, as well as appointments and various contractual matters.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit for 'The Spot' Food Truck Park at 103 Alta Street (tabled)
• Rezoning request from R-S to R-MF for 15.06 acres in John Closner Subdivision
• Emergency purchase of vehicles from Hacienda Ford for $112,500
• Proposed tax rate for FY 2022-2023 and setting public hearing
• Inter-local agreement with Weslaco for animal shelter services

General

The City Commission is holding a special meeting to open collective bargaining negotiations. This session is between the City of San Juan and the San Juan Police Officers Association.

• Collective bargaining negotiations with the San Juan Police Officers Association

City Council

The San Juan City Commission will decide on several zoning and land-use matters, including conditional use permits for food truck parks and alcohol sales, annexation and subdivision plats, and a water line materials contract. The meeting also includes departmental reports and an executive session on personnel and legal issues.

• Conditional Use Permit for 'The Spot' Food Truck Park at 103 Alta Street with alcohol sales (tabled)
• Conditional Use Permit for 'La Cocinita' Restaurant at 201 S. Nebraska Avenue for alcohol sales
• Conditional Use Permit for 'Pitt's Food Truck' at 1806 N. Raul Longoria Road
• Voluntary annexation petition for 3-acre Giants Subdivision near Cesar Chavez Road
• Award RFB NO. 22-008-06-30 for W. 6TH ST. Water Line Materials

General

The City Commission is holding a special meeting to open collective bargaining negotiations. This session is between the City of San Juan and the San Juan Police Officers Association.

• Collective bargaining negotiations with the San Juan Police Officers Association

City Council

The San Juan City Commission will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and conditional use permits, including a rezoning to multi-family and general business districts, and permits for food truck parks, event centers, and alcohol sales. They will also discuss a voluntary annexation, a preliminary plat approval, a variance request, and an economic development incentive agreement with Olive Garden Holdings, LLC in executive session.

• Rezoning of Lots 4-6, Block 1, Paradise Park Subdivision from R-S to R-MF (Hector Bowie)
• Rezoning of Lots 16-18, Block 4, Small No. 2 Subdivision from R-S to C-2 (Yolanda de la Cruz Presenta, LLC)
• Conditional use permit for 'The Spot' Food Truck Park with alcohol sales at 103 Alta Street
• Conditional use permit for 'La Condesa Event Center' at 111 W. Nolana Avenue Suites 5-7
• Economic development incentive agreement with Olive Garden Holdings, LLC (executive session)

The San Juan City Commission approved a rezoning from single-family to general business for three lots at the southwest corner of Raul Longoria and Alta Street, and approved four conditional use permits for event centers and alcohol sales, each by 3-0 votes. A related conditional use permit for "The Spot" food truck park and on-premise alcohol sales at 103 Alta Street was tabled after a resident objected to alcohol sales. The commission also approved a voluntary annexation, a subdivision plat, setback variances, board reappointments, and a consent agenda, and voted 3-0 to approve the City Manager's recommendation on an economic development incentive agreement with Olive Garden Holdings, LLC after an executive session.

• Rezoning from Single-Family (R-S) to Multi-Family (R-MF) at Paradise Park Subdivision, Lots 4-6, Block 1: no action taken
• Approved rezoning from Single-Family (R-S) to General Business (C-2) for Lots 16-18, Block 4, Small No. 2 Subdivision (3-0)
• Tabled conditional use permit for "The Spot" food truck park and on-premise wine/beer sales at 103 Alta Street
• Approved conditional use permit for "La Condesa Event Center" at 111 W. Nolana Avenue Suites 5-7 (3-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for "Sweet Events" at 2003 N. Veterans Boulevard Suites 1-2 (3-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for "De la Mancha Event Center" at 502 N. Veterans Boulevard Suite E (3-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for off-premise wine/beer sales at Cabrera's Meat Market, 2211 S. Veterans Boulevard Suite 3 (3-0)
• Approved second and final hearing for voluntary annexation of the 3.00-acre Giants Subdivision tract (3-0)

General

The San Juan City Commission will hold a special meeting to open collective bargaining negotiations. This session is between the City of San Juan and the San Juan Police Officers Association.

• Collective bargaining negotiations with the San Juan Police Officers Association

City Council

The San Juan City Commission will hold a special called meeting to convene in executive session to discuss employment matters concerning the City Manager under Texas Open Meeting Act provisions. The public portion will reconvene to take any necessary action if required.

City Council

This is a special called meeting with a single substantive item: an executive session to discuss employment matters concerning the City Manager, under legal and personnel exemptions. The commission will reconvene in open session to take any necessary action. No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session on employment matters concerning the City Manager
• Possible action on City Manager employment after reconvening

General

The San Juan City Commission will hold a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget, including goals, objectives, and departmental requests for the General, Sanitation, Utility, and Storm Water funds. They will also receive a presentation on brush collection cost analysis. No final decisions are expected; this is a discussion and possible action session.

• Presentation on Brush Collection Cost Analysis
• Review of City Budget Book 1 Goals and Objectives for FY 2022-2023
• Departmental requests for General Fund, Sanitation Fund, Utility Fund, and Storm Water Fund

General

The San Juan City Commission is meeting to hear a presentation on electricity analysis, receive departmental reports, and hold a public hearing on a proposed park. The commission will also consider several ordinances, including a rezoning request and updates to building codes, and discuss personnel matters in executive session.

• Public hearing for proposed Northside Park off W Sioux Road and Veterans Boulevard, funded with Texas Parks and Wildlife Local Parks Grant
• Second reading of ordinance to rezone 4.47-acre tract from Manufactured Home District (R-MH) to Light Industrial District (L-I), requested by Bonnie Abbott
• Second reading of ordinance to amend Expressway Corridor District zoning to authorize retail establishments
• Second reading of ordinance to update technical building codes including International Building Code, Residential Code, and others
• Executive session to discuss appointment, employment, or dismissal of Director of Utilities

The San Juan City Commission held a public hearing and approved moving forward with a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant application for a proposed 7.675-acre "Northside" park off W Sioux Road and Veterans Boulevard. Commissioners also approved the May 2022 budget expenditure report and second/final readings of three ordinances, including a zoning change from Manufactured Home District to Light Industrial District at a 4.47-acre John Closner Subdivision tract requested by Bonnie Abbott. After an executive session, the commission approved the City Manager's recommendation to appoint Mr. Filemon Olvera as Director of Utilities.

• Approved Northside park grant application (4-0)
• Approved May 2022 budget expenditure report (4-0, consent agenda)
• Approved second/final reading: rezoning 4.47-acre John Closner Subdivision tract from R-MH to L-I, requested by Bonnie Abbott (4-0, consent agenda)
• Approved second/final reading: amending Expressway Corridor District to authorize retail establishments primarily (4-0, consent agenda)
• Approved second/final reading: updating technical building codes and codifying International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (4-0, consent agenda)
• Entered executive session at 6:33 P.M. to discuss Director of Utilities personnel matter (4-0)
• Reconvened at 6:57 P.M. (4-0)
• Appointed Mr. Filemon Olvera as Director of Utilities per City Manager recommendation (4-0)

General

The San Juan City Commission is holding a work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budget, including goals, objectives, and departmental requests for the General, Sanitation, Utility, and Storm Water funds. They will also hear a presentation on brush collection cost analysis. No final decisions are expected at this work session.

• Presentation on Brush Collection Cost Analysis
• Review of City Budget Book 1 Goals and Objectives for FY 2022-2023
• Departmental requests for General Fund, Sanitation Fund, Utility Fund, and Storm Water Fund

General

The San Juan City Commission is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on a voluntary annexation petition, a rezoning request, and amendments to the zoning and building codes. They will also discuss declaring surplus property and may take action on a conditional use permit for an event center. The meeting includes presentations on community events and departmental reports, followed by an executive session on personnel matters.

• Public hearing on voluntary annexation of 3.00-acre Giants Subdivision tract near Cesar Chavez Road and Hall Acres Road
• Public hearing on rezoning 4.74-acre tract from Manufactured Home District (R-MH) to Light Industrial District (L-I)
• Ordinance to amend Expressway Corridor District to allow retail establishments
• Ordinance to update technical building codes including International Building Code and others
• Second reading of ordinance for conditional use permit for event center 'The Orchid' at 905 W. 1st Street

The City Commission approved a rezoning request for a light industrial district and updated the city's technical building and construction codes. The board also authorized the annexation of a 3-acre tract and amended zoning for the expressway corridor.

• Approved voluntary annexation of 3.00-acre tract (Giants Subdivision) (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 4.74-acre tract from Manufactured Home District to Light Industrial District (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Expressway Corridor District to authorize primary retail use (5-0)
• Approved adoption of 2018 International Codes, 2017 National Electric Codes, and 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Codes (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to declare various items, including 21 vehicles, as salvage and surplus property (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for The Orchid event center at 905 W. 1st Street (5-0)
• Approved January 11, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

General

The San Juan City Commission is holding a special called meeting to open collective bargaining negotiations with the San Juan Police Officers Association under Texas Local Government Code Section 174.108. The agenda contains only this single bargaining session item and adjournment, with no other business.

• Bargaining session with San Juan Police Officers Association
• Meeting held at San Juan Memorial Library Training Room, 1010 S. Standard St.

General

The San Juan City Commission is holding a special called meeting to open collective bargaining negotiations with the San Juan Police Officers Association under Texas Local Government Code Section 174.108. The agenda contains only this bargaining session and standard procedural items, with no other business listed.

• Collective bargaining session with San Juan Police Officers Association
• Meeting held at San Juan Memorial Library Training Room, 1010 S. Standard St.
• Special called meeting under Texas Open Meetings Act

City Council

The San Juan City Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit for The Orchid Event Center at 905 W. 1st Street. They will also consider a resolution to accept a voluntary annexation petition for Giants Subdivision. The agenda includes presentations on departmental reports and consent agenda items such as meeting minutes and financial reports.

• Public hearing on conditional use permit for The Orchid Event Center at 905 W. 1st Street, Suites A and B
• Resolution to accept voluntary annexation petition for Giants Subdivision (3.00 acres, Lot 6, Block 27, Alamo Land and Sugar Co., Hall Acres Road)
• Presentation on American Rescue Plan check from Congressman Vicente Gonzalez
• Approval of tax collection report for April 2022
• Approval of budget expenditure report for April 2022

The City Commission approved a conditional use permit for "The Orchid Event Center" and accepted a voluntary annexation petition for a 3-acre tract of land. Additionally, the Commission approved the consent agenda, which included meeting minutes and financial reports for April 2022.

• Approved conditional use permit for The Orchid Event Center (4-0)
• Accepted voluntary annexation petition for 3.00-acre tract (4-0)
• Approved December 8, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved April 2022 tax collection report (4-0)
• Approved April 2022 budget expenditure report (4-0)

General

The San Juan City Commission is holding a special called meeting to open collective bargaining negotiations with the San Juan Police Officers Association under Texas Local Government Code Section 174.108. The agenda includes only this bargaining session and adjournment, with no other business items.

• Bargaining session with San Juan Police Officers Association
• Meeting held at San Juan Memorial Library Training Room, 1010 S. Standard St.

City Council

The San Juan City Commission approved the preliminary and final plat for Oak Ridge Estates, a 125-lot subdivision on 24.035 acres off Cesar Chavez Road, along with variances allowing narrower interior and corner lots. The commission also approved a 2021-2022 budget amendment adding money to the General and Utility funds, extended the Municipal Court Amnesty Program to August 16, 2022, and awarded a water line materials bid for the new fire station to Ferguson Water Works at $57,780. A public hearing on a conditional use permit for an event center at 905 W. 1st Street ended with no action.

• Approved budget amendment for FY 2021-2022 adding funds to General and Utility funds (5-0)
• Untabled and approved Oak Ridge Estates preliminary and final plat, 125 lots on 24.035 acres (5-0)
• Approved variances for narrower interior and corner lots in Oak Ridge Estates (5-0)
• Approved fiberglass sanitary manhole variance for Gutierrez-Duncan Subdivision (5-0)
• Extended Municipal Court Amnesty Program from May 16 to August 16, 2022 (5-0)
• Awarded RFB No. 22-007-04-28 fire station water line materials to Ferguson Water Works at $57,780 (5-0)
• Approved donating 85 children's and young adult books to DIF in Tamaulipas (5-0)
• Approved amending Maguire Iron contract to add Water Plant No. 2 filter beds (5-0)

General

The City Commission will consider a $628,725.00 midyear budget amendment to the Utility Fund. The meeting also includes discussions on plat approvals for Oak Ridge Estates and various board appointments.

• Midyear budget amendment to the Utility Fund of $628,725.00
• Preliminary and final plat approval for Oak Ridge Estates (24.035 acres near Cesar Chavez Road)
• Rezoning request from General Business (C-2) to Multi-Family Residence (R-MF) for Lot 54, M.L. Woods Company Tract
• Conditional Use Permit for 'La Antojeria' food concession stand at 916 E. Business 83
• Declaration of a 2001 Pierce Class A Pumper as surplus

The San Juan City Commission met on April 25, 2022 and tabled a preliminary and final plat for the 24.035-acre Oak Ridge Estates subdivision after staff recommended approving the plats but denying two requested lot-width variances. The commission approved declaring a 2001 Pierce Class A Pumper as surplus, reappointed the Police Athletic League board, and removed R.C. Flores from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board while appointing Marcos Vargas. No action was taken on a budget amendment ordinance or a $628,725.00 Utility Fund midyear budget amendment. The meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m.

• Tabled Oak Ridge Estates plat (24.035 acres, 125 lots) over two lot-width variances (4-0)
• Approved declaring a 2001 Pierce Class A Pumper as surplus (4-0)
• Reappointed all San Juan Police Athletic League Board members (4-0)
• Removed R.C. Flores and appointed Marcos Vargas to Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (4-0)
• Approved March 31, 2022 Budget Expenditure Report (4-0)
• No action taken on ordinance amending the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year budget
• No action taken on $628,725.00 Utility Fund midyear budget amendment
• Adjourned at 6:41 p.m. (4-0)

General

The San Juan City Commission is holding a special called meeting jointly with the San Juan EDC. The main item is an executive session to discuss economic development negotiations for Project Genesis, with possible action taken afterward in open session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, containing only the call to order, pledge, and adjournment.

• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code §551.071 (attorney consultation)
• Economic development negotiations on Project Genesis under §551.087
• Joint meeting with San Juan EDC
• Possible open-session action after executive session

General

The San Juan City Commission is holding a special called meeting to discuss and possibly authorize the City Manager to enter into a Master Equity Lease Agreement, Maintenance Agreement, and Maintenance and Fleet Rental Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. This would allow for the future lease of vehicles for several city departments. The meeting is scheduled for April 18, 2022, at the San Juan Memorial Library.

• Discussion and possible action on authorizing City Manager to enter into Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc.
• Agreement includes maintenance and fleet rental for future vehicle leases across several departments

The City Commission approved authorizing the City Manager to enter into lease and maintenance agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. The plan aims to replace 39 of the city's oldest vehicles, including police and fire units, though not fire trucks.

• Approved Master Equity Lease, Maintenance, and Fleet Rental Agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. (4-0)

General

The San Juan City Commission will hear a rezoning request from General Business to Multi-Family Residence for a tract on Lot 54, a conditional use permit for a portable food stand at 916 E. Business 83, and vote on awarding a $45,264 annual polymer supply contract. The meeting also includes presentations on the 365 Tollway project, new city hall updates, and departmental reports, along with several funding applications for state programs.

• Rezone M.L. Wood Co. Tract No. 6 Lot 54 from C-2 to R-MF (Juan Muñiz request)
• Conditional use permit for portable food stand "La Antojeria" at 916 E. Business 83 (Silvia Gonzalez request)
• Award RFB 22-006-03-24 for annual polymer supply at $1.64/lb ($45,264/year)
• Interlocal agreement with Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD for law enforcement dispatch access
• Applications for state grants: First Responder Mental Health, Criminal Justice, SHSP LETPA, Operation Stonegarden, and Local Border Security

The San Juan City Commission approved a rezoning request from General Business to Multi-Family Residence for a property on M.L. Wood Co. Tract and granted a conditional use permit for a portable food concession stand. Commissioners also appointed members to various city boards, awarded an annual polymer supply contract, approved an interlocal agreement with PSJA ISD, and authorized several grant applications for public safety.

• Approved rezoning request from C-2 to R-MF for M.L. Wood Co. Tract No 6N176.8' Lot 54 (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for portable food concession stand 'La Antojeria' at 916 E. Business 83 (4-0)
• Reappointed Juan Jose Vasquez to the Civil Service Board (4-0)
• Reappointed six members to the Library Advisory Board (4-0)
• Reappointed six members to the Planning and Zoning Board (4-0)
• Reappointed six members and appointed R.C. Flores to the Economic Development Corporation (3-1)
• Awarded RFB 22-006-03-24 for annual polymer supply to UltraChem at $1.64/lbs for $42,264.00/year (4-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with PSJA ISD for police dispatch center access (4-0)

City Council

The San Juan City Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider issuing public property finance contractual obligations, approving the annual audited financial report, and authorizing grant applications for borderzone and body-worn camera funding. They will also discuss a variance request, a lift station rehabilitation project award, and several appointments. The agenda includes multiple consent agenda items, including conditional use permits and voluntary annexations.

• Ordinance authorizing issuance of Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2022
• Annual Audited Financial Report for fiscal year ending September 30, 2021
• Resolution to apply for Office of the Governor Borderzone Grant
• Resolution to apply for Office of the Governor Body Worn Cameras Grant
• Award RFB No. 22-005-02-24 Lift Station No. 13 Rehabilitation Project

The San Juan City Commission approved an ordinance authorizing $545,000 in contractual obligations to fund a fire pumper truck, selecting the lowest bidder at an interest rate of $2.480. The commission also awarded two contracts for the Lift Station No. 13 Rehabilitation Project: $766,940 to Go Underground for the lift station and $754,700 to McAllen Multi-Service Co., LLC for the force main. In executive session, the commission appointed Brenda Escalante as City Secretary and Israel Garza as Director of Sanitation. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved ordinance authorizing $545,000 in contractual obligations for fire pumper truck (5-0)
• Approved variance for fiberglass sewer manholes with concrete foundation at Orchards of San Juan Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved annual audited financial report for FY ending September 30, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Pharr Police Department for use of San Juan booking facility April 1-4, 2022 (5-0)
• Awarded Lift Station No. 13 rehab Contract A to Go Underground for $766,940 (5-0)
• Awarded Lift Station No. 13 rehab Contract B to McAllen Multi-Service Co., LLC for $754,700 (5-0)
• Approved resolution for bond counsel engagement with Cantu Harden LLP (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including second readings for conditional use permits, annexations, and budget reports (5-0)

City Council

The San Juan City Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a new fire station, voluntary annexations, conditional use permits for alcohol sales, and various contracts. They will also hear departmental reports and hold public hearings on several ordinances.

• Public hearing on variance to re-dedicate 60' x 130' of East 7th Street for new Fire Department facility
• Conditional use permits for alcohol sales at proposed Chili's (1411 E. IH 2) and Don Marisco Restaurant (901 N. Raul Longoria Road)
• Voluntary annexation petitions for 13.41-acre (AAAR Family, LTD.) and 24.85-acre (Escon Development) tracts
• Agreement with TRIMA Consultants for engineering services for sewer improvements and flow meter installation
• Interlocal agreement with Hidalgo County for library services

The City Commission approved several conditional use permits for businesses, including a new Enterprise car rental facility and alcohol sales for Chili's and Don Marisco. The board also approved two voluntary land annexations and a variance to repurpose a section of East 7th Street for a new fire station.

• Approved variance to repurpose 60' x 130' of East 7th Street for new fire station (4-0)
• Approved alcohol sale permit for Chili's Restaurant at 1411 E. IH 2 (4-0)
• Approved alcohol sale permit for Don Marisco Restaurant at 901 N. Raul Longoria Road (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for detail shop at 1310 Sgt. Leonel Trevino Road (4-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation of 13.41-acre tract (AAAR Family, LTD) (4-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation of 24.85-acre tract (Escon Development) (4-0)
• Approved $7M Enterprise Car Sales and Rent-A-Car project at 701 E. I 2 (4-0)
• Approved $14,777.69 interlocal agreement with Hidalgo County for library services (4-0)

City Council

The San Juan City Commission is holding a special called meeting to discuss and potentially approve financing for a new pumper fire truck. The agenda includes a presentation by Hilltop Securities on the plan of finance and two resolutions authorizing the issuance of lease agreements and reimbursement for prior expenditures related to city improvements.

• Presentation by Hilltop Securities on Public Property Finance Contractual Obligations, Series 2022, for funding a Pumper Fire Truck
• Resolution authorizing issuance and sale of finance lease agreements
• Resolution establishing intent to reimburse itself for prior lawful expenditures from tax-exempt obligations

The City Commission approved a plan to finance a $545,000 pumper fire truck through a 10-year contractual obligation. They also authorized city representatives to proceed with the sale of finance lease agreements and established the city's intent to reimburse itself for various city improvement expenditures.

• Approved $545,000 financing plan for a new fire truck (4-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing finance lease agreements (4-0)
• Approved resolution for reimbursement of city improvement expenditures (4-0)

City Council

The San Juan City Commission will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including a variance to close part of East 7th Street for a new fire station, conditional use permits for alcohol sales at Chili's and Don Marisco, and a detail shop. They will also consider voluntary annexations, a preliminary plat for La Paloma Subdivision, and resolutions to finance a pumper fire truck. The agenda includes routine monthly reports and consent agenda items.

• Variance to re-dedicate 60' x 130' of East 7th Street for new Fire Department facility
• Conditional use permits for alcohol sales at Chili's (1411 E. IH 2) and Don Marisco (901 N. Raul Longoria Rd)
• Voluntary annexation of 13.41-acre (AAAR Family) and 24.85-acre (Escon Development) tracts
• Preliminary plat approval for La Paloma Subdivision (20.83 acres near Nolana Ave)
• Resolution to finance pumper fire truck via public property finance contractual obligations

General

The San Juan City Commission will hold public hearings on conditional use permits, rezoning, and voluntary annexations, and consider several budget amendments and contracts, including a $250,000 purchase of submersible pumps and a $13,000 engineering agreement. They will also discuss a fuel supply agreement and a grant application, and enter executive session for economic development and personnel matters.

• Public hearing for conditional use permit for kettle corn stand at H-E-B, 901 W. IH 2
• Public hearing for conditional use permit for alcohol sales at proposed Olive Garden, 1403 E. IH 2
• Public hearing for rezoning from C-1 to C-2 at NE corner of 7th Street and Veterans Boulevard
• Public hearings for voluntary annexation of 13.41-acre and 24.85-acre tracts
• Budget amendment of $250,000 for submersible pumps and lift station upgrade

The San Juan City Commission approved a $250,000 budget amendment for three submersible pumps at the wastewater treatment plant and Lift Station 6 upgrades, and approved voluntary annexation of two residential tracts (13.41 and 24.85 acres). It also approved preliminary and final plats for La Paloma (87 lots) and Plantation Heights (105 lots) subdivisions, a $131,980 budget amendment for a fire department vehicle funded by an Hidalgo County ESD #4 grant, and several conditional use permits and rezoning requests. All votes recorded were 4-0, with some later executive session actions at 3-0.

• Approved $131,980 budget amendment for a 2021 Ford F350 Super Squad for the Fire Department (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for a kettle corn stand at San Juan H-E-B, 901 W. IH 2 (4-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for wine and beer sales at proposed Olive Garden, 1403 E. IH 2 (4-0)
• Approved rezoning from C-1 to C-2 at 7th Street and Veterans Boulevard (4-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation of 13.41-acre tract for La Paloma Subdivision (4-0)
• Approved voluntary annexation of 24.85-acre tract for Orchards of San Juan Subdivision (4-0)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for La Paloma Subdivision, 87 lots (4-0)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Plantation Heights Subdivision, 105 lots (4-0)

General

The San Juan City Commission will hold six public hearings on conditional use permits and rezoning requests, including guest houses, a pool house, an events venue, a restaurant with alcohol sales, and two rezoning requests. The commission will also consider approving the FY 2022 Hidalgo County Urban County Program workplan and budget, a municipal court amnesty program, and two subdivision plats.

• Conditional use permit for guest house at 2403 Deion Drive (Los Pingos Construction, LLC)
• Conditional use permit for pool house at 2800 Richies Circle (Ricardo and Esmeralda Renteria)
• Conditional use permit for 'YM Events' at 618 E. Nolana Avenue Suite A (Yadith Reyes)
• Conditional use permit for alcohol sales at 'El Puerto del Tio Jerry #3' at 111 W. Nolana Avenue (Gerardo Chapa Jr.)
• Rezoning of 21.68-acre tract near Veterans Boulevard from R-MF to R-S (Villarreal-Nelson Development, LTD)

The San Juan City Commission approved six conditional use permits and rezoning requests, including a 21.68-acre rezoning from multi-family to single-family and a 1.42-acre rezoning from single-family to multi-family for an apartment complex. The commission also approved the Fiscal Year 35 (2022) Hidalgo County Urban County Program workplan and budget, totaling $300,037.00, and a municipal court amnesty program starting February 2022. All votes were 5-0. The meeting included departmental reports and a proclamation recognizing P.S.J.A. High School.

• Approved conditional use permit for a guest house at 2403 Deion Drive (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for a pool house at 2800 Richies Circle (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for 'YM Events' at 618 E. Nolana Avenue Suite A (5-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for alcohol sales at 'El Puerto del Tio Jerry #3' at 111 W. Nolana Avenue, Suites 1 & 2 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning from multi-family to single-family for 21.68 acres in John Closner Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved rezoning from single-family to multi-family for 1.42 acres in John Closner Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved FY 35 (2022) Hidalgo County Urban County Program workplan and budget of $300,037.00 (5-0)
• Approved preliminary and final plat for Gutierrez-Duncan Subdivision (5-0)

General

The San Juan City Commission and the San Juan EDC are holding a special called joint meeting. The main item is an executive session to discuss economic development negotiations, specifically financial incentives for a business prospect project. The commission may reconvene in open session to take action if needed.

• Joint meeting with San Juan EDC
• Executive session under Texas Gov't Code §551.071 (attorney consultation)
• Economic development negotiations under §551.087 regarding financial incentives for a business prospect project
• Possible open session action following executive session

General

The San Juan City Commission will hold public hearings on two voluntary annexation petitions (La Paloma Subdivision, 13.41 acres, and Orchards of San Juan, 24.85 acres) and consider related actions, including releasing escrow funds, entering interlocal agreements, and approving consent agenda items. The meeting also includes monthly departmental reports and an executive session on economic development negotiations.

• Public hearing: Voluntary annexation of La Paloma Subdivision (13.41 acres) requested by AAAR Family, LTD.
• Public hearing: Voluntary annexation of Orchards of San Juan (24.85 acres) requested by Escon Development.
• Consider releasing $91,279.60 from escrow for Valley Ranch Subdivision improvements.
• Authorize MOU among McAllen, Pharr, San Juan, Edinburg fire departments for I-2/I-69 Central Pharr Interchange emergency response.
• Second reading: Rezoning 2.53 acres from R-S to R-MF (Gutierrez-Duncan, LLC).

The San Juan City Commission approved two voluntary annexation petitions — the 13.41-acre La Paloma Subdivision and the 24.85-acre Orchards of San Juan — after public hearings, each by a 3-0 vote. Commissioners also approved releasing $91,279.60 from an escrow for Valley Ranch Subdivision improvements, an interstate emergency-response MOU with McAllen, Pharr and Edinburg fire departments, and a water tank maintenance renewal with Maguire Iron at $167,000 annually. All action items passed 3-0; the commission also met in closed session on economic development negotiations and voted to move forward as instructed to the City Manager.

• Approved first public hearing for voluntary annexation of 13.41-acre La Paloma Subdivision (3-0)
• Approved first public hearing for voluntary annexation of 24.85-acre Orchards of San Juan (3-0)
• Approved release of $91,279.60 escrow for Valley Ranch Subdivision improvements (3-0)
• Authorized City Manager to enter I-2/I-69C emergency response MOU with McAllen, Pharr and Edinburg fire departments (3-0)
• Authorized renewal of Maguire Iron asset management agreement for water tanks at $167,000 annually (3-0)
• Approved use of San Juan Fire Station #2 and Memorial Library as polling locations for Hidalgo County elections (3-0)
• Approved bi-annual 911 inter-local agreement with Rio Grande Valley 911 (3-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Hidalgo County for rural emergency services with 2% fee increase (3-0)