Weslaco commission approves contracts, funds grant application and OKs regional police academy partnership

The Weslaco City Commission on June 17 approved a series of routine contracts and permits, authorized submission of a $100,000 grant application to support a community health officer, and entered an interlocal agreement to host a regional basic peace officer academy.

The commission voted to approve a conditional use permit that will allow the existing Uncle Chops restaurant to add a mixed beverage permit at 200 South Border after staff told the commission it had notified 25 property owners within 200 feet and received no petitions for or against. Planning staff recommended approval and Commissioner Lopez moved for the permit; Commissioner Garcia seconded and the motion passed by voice vote.

Public works and utilities staff reported on recent capital improvements and plant operations. “We produced 7,100,000 gallons for May,” Mr. Garza told the commission while describing equipment repairs and that the city’s compliance tests were in the green. The commission approved several…