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Weslaco commission approves appointments, plats, purchases and grants; tables one subdivision
Summary
At its Jan. 21 meeting the Weslaco City Commission confirmed appointments, approved multiple final plats and procurement actions, adopted a legislative priorities resolution and approved grant workplan funding; one proposed subdivision received no action so staff can confer with the developer.
At its Jan. 21 meeting the Weslaco City Commission approved a slate of routine and project items: two citizen board appointments, multiple final plats, several purchases, and a county interlocal agreement for a vehicle‑crime task force. The commission also adopted a resolution setting legislative priorities for the upcoming state session and approved a CDBG work plan. One final plat (Southbridge Ranchets) received no action so staff can consult with the developer about drainage, curbing and sewer options.
Appointments and resolutions - The commission approved Resolution 2025‑06 appointing Estevan Mejia to the Citizens Drainage Advisory Board (motion: Commissioner Lopez; second: Commissioner Pedraza). The motion passed on an oral vote. - The commission approved Resolution 2025‑06 (packet labeling) appointing Lillian Cisneros Ochoa to the Weslaco Recycling Task Force (motion: Commissioner Pedraza; second: Commissioner Lopez). - The commission approved Resolution 2025‑07 adopting the city’s legislative priorities for the 89th Texas Legislature; staff and a contracted lobbyist will pursue capital, water/sewer, drainage and transportation projects listed in the packet (motion: Commissioner Riggus; second: Commissioner Lopez).
Final plats and land use actions (summary) - Gardens at Villa Verde, Phase 1B (proposed 44 lots; R‑4 garden homes) — staff and P&Z recommended and commission approved the final plat (motion: Commissioner Pedraza; second: Commissioner Lopez). - Pena Shelton Ranch (one‑lot final plat outside city limits) — approved (motion: Commissioner Lopez; second: Commissioner Rodriguez). - Pleasant View Apartment subdivision (5.902 acres; 18 lots) — approved with staff recommendations and supporting drainage letters (motion: Commissioner Farias; second: Commissioner Gonzales). - Alto Bonito subdivision (36 lots, single‑family) — approved (motion: Commissioner Pedraza; second: Commissioner Gonzales). - Southbridge Ranchets (proposed 18 lots): commission took no action to allow staff and the developer to address concerns including septic versus lift‑station sewer options, curb and gutter variance requests and on‑site/off‑site drainage; staff will meet developer and return later.
Purchases and contracts - Approved purchase of 10 roll‑off bins and 9 recycling containers from Westquip Manufacturing Co. for an amount not to exceed $62,610 (motion: Commissioner Lopez; second: Commissioner Gonzales). Staff said the purchase is within the current budget. - Approved renewal of software support and maintenance for the New World (Charter Technologies) CAD/mobile/records system for the police department in the amount of $75,000.79 (annual vendor support account) (motion passed). - Approved purchase of drone equipment, software and training from Unmanned Vehicle Technologies for $49,740.95 using asset‑forfeiture funds (motion passed). City staff said four bids were received and the selected vendor included lifetime software licensing and in‑person training in the bid.
Public safety and interlocal agreements - The commission approved entering an interlocal agreement with Hidalgo County to join the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority task force; the city will provide matching funds of $32,248 to support one investigator and a vehicle for the task force (motion: Commissioner Pedraza; second: Commissioner Lopez).
Airport and capital items - Approved change order No. 1 with KSA for construction administration of the Airport Drainage Improvement Project 1 in the amount of $26,916 to be funded with ARPA/Hidalgo County funds; G‑8 Utilities had previously been awarded the construction contract for the drainage work. - Approved a contract reconciliation and final payments for the Porter Doss theater wall/demolition project and associated change orders and final payment items.
Grants and community projects - The commission approved Resolution 2025‑08 adopting the 2025 work plan and budget for the Urban County CDBG program, listing support for administration, senior services, health services and a waterline/sewer improvement project on Pike between Kansas and Bridge. Staff said the workplan combines remaining funding from last year with the current allocation so the Pike project can be completed.
What the commission did not do: Southbridge Ranchets - City staff and several commissioners said drainage, shallow sewer line depth and the developer’s request for septic tanks and no curb/gutter required more information. The commission took no action on the final plat and directed staff to meet with the developer and return with clarified options and the developer’s position.
The meeting included numerous other routine consent items and procedural votes; staff will bring the negotiated contracts, interlocal agreements and the Southbridge follow‑up to a future agenda for formal action.
