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Board members and staff discussed specific contract language, insurance verification and the contract’s origin during the public portion of the meeting. The board then moved into an executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071 for consultation with counsel; participants said nothing was decided during that closed session and the public meeting resumed afterward.

Board members said the city requires documentation showing the organization’s authority and insurance coverage. A board representative described the group named in the draft as “Laredo Center for Urban Agriculture and Sustainability, a local government corporation” and asked that the contract explicitly reference the city resolution that created the corporation. The board requested insertion of the resolution number cited in the draft (transcribed as “2019 R 06499”) so the contract record clearly ties to the city action that created the entity.

Insurance and liability language drew particular attention. A board attorney asked that the contract’s indemnity language be tightened and suggested removing the modifier “gross” from the phrase related to negligence, so the organization’s insurers could confirm coverage. Board staff said they will provide a copy of the organization’s current insurance policies for city review and that workers' compensation coverage will be obtained for future employees.

Board members also raised the contract’s termination and payment provisions. One member asked how the board would manage prepayments for events (for example, symposium food) if the contract allowed a 30‑day termination; the board requested that staff ask the city whether a 90‑day termination period would be possible for large prepayments. City staff and the board said the draft is preliminary and will be revised before final action.

Meeting participants confirmed the funding contract must go to Laredo City Council for award. The board agreed to forward the draft and related documentation to the city for council consideration and to coordinate final signature authority after council approval. Multiple participants stated that the contract will not be signed until required approvals and the outstanding stipulations are resolved and recorded.

The board also agreed to supply questions in writing to the city attorney and staff for clarification and to circulate revised contract language to board members before the council agenda item is finalized. No final contract award or signature occurred at this meeting.

Ending: The board set further follow-up: staff will supply insurance certifications and the city will respond on termination-notice language and other stipulations; the contract will be placed on the City Council agenda for formal approval. No signature was executed at the meeting.

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Key votes and motions (as stated in the meeting):
- Approval of meeting minutes from Feb. 20, 2025: A board member moved to approve the minutes and the motion carried (transcript: “All in favor? … Any opposed?”; outcome recorded as approved).

- Motion to enter executive session under Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney): A motion to go into executive session passed (transcript: “All those in favor? Aye… Motion carries.”). The executive session occurred; participants later said “Nothing was decided in this second session.”

- Motion to move agenda item 10 and other items: The board moved item 10 and later consolidated and moved items 7 (executive director report), 9 (program coordinator job posting) and 11 (grant and funding opportunities) to a subsequent meeting; motions passed with recorded “Aye” votes and “Motion carries.”

- Motion to defer discussion and possible action on the program coordinator position and some funding items to the next meeting: Passed; the board scheduled follow-up and asked staff to prepare materials.

Procedural notes: The transcript repeatedly records unanimous “Aye” outcomes for procedural motions and “Motion carries,” but no roll‑call vote lists were provided in the public transcript. The board also confirmed that the funding contract must be approved by the City Council before any signature by the organization.

Ending: The record shows motions carried for the items above; specific member vote tallies are not available in the transcript and should be confirmed in the official minutes if needed.

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Treasurer (name not specified) said, “Our activity since the beginning of the year, has been, burning $22,919.23,” and explained that roughly $15,000 of that was for risk and about $5,000 was for the pumpkin patch; a recent check had been received to cover part of that expense. The treasurer noted routine contract and professional fees and listed QuickBooks fees and a reimbursement line item of $158.73 for Home Depot and Office Depot supplies.

Board members discussed recording a new account category described in the meeting as “PCB checks and charges” to ensure expenses are allocated to the correct program. The treasurer said that reimbursement and accounting entries will be moved to operations once cleared.

Ending: The board had no further questions and accepted the financial update for review. The minutes will be voted on at a future meeting when a quorum is present for formal approval of financial items.

","The board’s treasurer presented a financial update showing about $22,919.23 in expenditures year‑to‑date, a recent check deposit, reimbursements and an ending account balance of $24,010.50; board members discussed accounting categories and a new internal account for checks and charges.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6117141,"Board discusses nominations, city manager role in seats 1–5 and ratification of seats 6–11",538,1439000,1977000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2730861-b50be7e49e598ff57dd9f03f2dcdd81a&start=1439&end=1977","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2730861-b50be7e49e598ff57dd9f03f2dcdd81a/thumbnail_1439000.jpg","/articles/6117141/Laredo/Webb-County/Texas/Board-discusses-nominations-city-manager-role-in-seats-15-and-ratification-of-seats-611","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6117141-e7771b964aa43e9e88e615233002c605/orig.mp4?Expires=1770440061&Signature=JNYwFBx~rr2-Kt9VEWP56kKnBLL60Ol9KVj00ax7gUM1cZkcAZJowO9zXDwktL1RFKUWQZy0WMYGx-3g4uw0v~PTrqZdXqmKR60ZTEsyXjhqbanRR4dbh3B-uqVCVjbuf9GXeDaLSdMiKm~LsxiqB69qXpa24BQicoOhfepRd2b9PireONoONC1Ww0OKB1EizDvr9xw1PFPYFrdJENz8FmgIsXmvNCyhcEhqIHhX8xqzdugdXejmcUvG4aagwLGO4GmTJwSLE2LvVlyp3bKjxdarQh5cx-NyQkH1CWNuxpgqQN4yjInPmIgq-jo7YPawBjoFMx2CnqnWWaywBOwA6Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the meeting, board members discussed the process for filling board seats and the role of the city manager and City Council in that process. They agreed to ask the city manager to nominate seats 1 through 5 and to present those nominations for council confirmation. The board also proposed ratifying currently participating individuals for seats 6 through 11, subject to City Council confirmation.

Board members said they had reviewed the organization's bylaws and learned that seats 1–5 must be nominated by the city manager and confirmed by City Council. Participants discussed timing for submitting names to the city agenda and noted that names must be provided in advance of council posting; one participant said names should be submitted as soon as possible and suggested a committee prepare a slate.

The board asked staff to seek guidance from the city manager’s office about nominees. One board member read an email indicating Dr. Chen had nominated Ariana Valdez to represent a city department (TDS). Members discussed attendance concerns for several private-sector seats (for example, Valerie and Ruby were mentioned as having missed meetings) and suggested the board could retain active participants for seats 6–11 and replace inactive members per the bylaws if absences continue.

The board agreed to make nominations and ratifications part of the April City Council agenda so that contract funding, board composition and bylaws alignment could proceed in parallel. No final confirmations occurred at this meeting; the board directed staff to assemble a recommended slate and to coordinate with the city manager’s office.

Ending: Staff will request formal nominations from the city manager for seats 1–5, assemble a recommended slate for seats 6–11 and present the slate to City Council for confirmation at a future meeting.","The board reviewed its bylaws and agreed to ask the city manager to nominate seats 1–5 for confirmation by City Council; it proposed ratifying seats 6–11 at the next meeting and creating a small committee to assemble a slate of candidates.","actionData","errors"]

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Laredo board discusses two-year funding contract with city; sends draft to City Council after attorney review

Votes at a glance: minutes approved, executive session authorized, agenda items moved to next meeting

Treasurer reports roughly $24,010 balance; $22,919 expenditures noted since start of year

Board discusses nominations, city manager role in seats 1–5 and ratification of seats 6–11