Rio Grande City appoints EDC board members, installs interim director and ratifies bylaws

The Rio Grande City Commission on an unanimous vote approved two personnel moves and ratified changes to the Economic Development Corporation's bylaws that the board says are intended to broaden leadership opportunities.

The commission voted to appoint Sergio Trevino to the Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) board. The motion to appoint was placed on the floor, discussed briefly, and carried unanimously.

The commission also approved the appointment of Melinda Gomez as executive director of the Rio Grande City EDC. Gomez, who had been serving in an interim capacity, told the commission she looks forward to working with the EDC board and city leaders ‘‘to keep on moving Rio Grande City forward.’’ The motion to appoint her passed unanimously.

Separately, commissioners ratified amendments to the EDC bylaws that require annual rotation of officer posts (president, vice president, secretary/treasurer) so that no single board member remains president indefinitely. The EDC board and staff said the change is aimed at giving each qualified board member an opportunity to serve in leadership roles.

Commissioners and staff framed the actions as part of a broader economic development push. Interim and permanent EDC leadership told the commission they are continuing outreach to prospective businesses and developers, pursuing grant-funded programs and marketing to increase investment in Rio Grande City.

No additional conditions, compensation changes or timelines were specified in the motions recorded in the meeting minutes.

Votes and procedure: motions to approve the appointments and to ratify the bylaws were seconded and recorded as carrying unanimously.