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San Benito at a glance: depository awards, FOIA software, park restroom contract and board appointments approved
Summary
The San Benito City Commission approved multiple administrative and contracting items on April 15, 2025, including bank depository awards, a FOIA/PIA management software purchase, and a CDBG-funded restroom contract; the commission also reappointed several board members and reactivated an animal advisory committee.
San Benito commissioners approved several routine and administrative items on April 15, 2025, including bank depository selections, a records‑management tool for public‑information requests, and a contract for a park restroom funded by a Community Development Block Grant. The commission also handled multiple board appointments and reactivated an animal advisory committee.
Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda (items 1, 3 and 4): Approved on voice vote. Motion by Mayor Paul Tim Galvan; second by Commissioner Deborah Morales. Outcome: passed (voice vote).
- Award of depository services (RFA 2025‑02‑01 / Resolution 2025‑0415‑003R): Staff recommended PNC and Lone Star Bank; commissioners approved the dual award. Motion by Commissioner Deborah Morales; second by Commissioner Goodman. Outcome: approved (voice vote).
- Master service agreement with MCCI LLC for FOIA/TPIA online request software: Approved for $9,253.29 to implement an electronic public‑information request tracking system. Staff said the system will centralize requests, allow online submission and payment, and track responsibilities across departments. Motion by Commissioner Deborah Morales; second by Commissioner Novarto. Outcome: approved (voice vote).
- Landrum Park restroom project (RFP 2025‑04‑001): The commission awarded the CDBG‑funded construction contract to A Plus Homes LLC. Staff said the project has been pending since about 2018 and must be started to retain grant funding. Motion by Commissioner Goodman; second by Commissioner Navarro. Outcome: approved (voice vote).
- Ordinance No. 2628‑05‑2025 (first reading): The commission held first reading of an amendment to Chapter 4 (business regulations) to add section 4.13 addressing establishments not licensed by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission allowing patrons to bring their own alcoholic beverages and to update inspection fees. No final vote was taken; the item will return for a second reading.
- Board appointments and reappointments: The commission reappointed Hector Gomez to the PNC commission (motion by Commissioner Navarro; second by Commissioner Goodman). Zoning Board of Adjustments reappointments included Noe Galvan and Miguel Garcia (motions seconded and approved by voice vote). The Parks & Recreation board had vacant or inactive seats; commissioners moved to table at least one slot to allow additional vetting. Juan Maya was appointed to an active Parks & Rec seat. The city reactivated the Animal Advisory Committee consistent with municipal code; the commission voted to reactivate and staff will serve as administrator.
Procedural notes and context
Staff described widespread use of digitally submitted public‑information requests and said the FOIA management software is recommended by several city secretaries and will be piloted by staff. Finance staff presented three bank responses and recommended PNC (larger bank) and Lone Star (smaller community bank) to balance capability and local service. The Landrum Park restroom project was described as CDBG‑funded and time‑sensitive.
Most administrative items passed on unanimous voice votes; where a roll call was not recorded in the transcript, the record shows the motions, seconders and that the motions passed.
Selected actions (structured)
- Award: depository bank services to PNC and Lone Star — kind: contract_award; motion: award RFA 2025‑02‑01 to PNC and Lone Star; mover: Commissioner Deborah Morales; second: Commissioner Goodman; outcome: approved.
- Award: master service agreement with MCCI LLC for FOIA software ($9,253.29) — kind: contract_award; mover: Commissioner Deborah Morales; second: Commissioner Novarto; outcome: approved.
- Award: Landrum Park restroom (CDBG) to A Plus Homes LLC — kind: contract_award; mover: Commissioner Goodman; second: Commissioner Navarro; outcome: approved.
- Appointments: multiple reappointments and appointments to PNC commission, ZBA, Parks & Rec and reactivation of Animal Advisory Committee — kind: appointment; outcome: approved or tabled as noted above.
No additional funding commitments beyond awards and routine expenditures were recorded at the meeting.
If any party needs copies of the approval motions, contract summaries or staff reports mentioned on the record, the city clerk's office is the custodian of those documents.
