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Regular Meeting of the City of RGC Commission 5-28-2026
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Long-Serving City Employee Mr. Sanchez Named Employee of the Month [cite: 205, 213]
Mr. Sanchez was recognized as the Employee of the Month for his 23+ years of dedicated service to the city. He began his career in 2002 at the water treatment plant and has since contributed to wastewater treatment, major water line breaks, and emergency situations. He has over 11 years of specialized experience in metering and played a key role in two major citywide meter replacement initiatives. His professionalism and commitment have significantly impacted the Public Utilities Department and the city. [cite: 205-213]
Fire Department Receives $10,000 Grant for Training Equipment [cite: 1068, 1070]
The City Commission accepted a $10,000 grant from the Texas AM Forest Service for the Fire Department. The funds, which are 100% reimbursable, will be used for rescue training mannequins and smoke machines. [cite: 1067-1077]
Fire Department Completes Airport Station Renovations, Responds to Calls [cite: 298, 301]
The River City Fire Department responded to 63 calls in April and conducted three fire drills. They also attended a career day and an expo. Renovations at the airport fire station are complete, and staff are now stationed there 24 hours a day. [cite: 298-310]
Parks & Rec Updates: New Lighting, Scoreboard Ceremony, Soccer Season Launch [cite: 492, 494, 502]
For Parks and Recreation, El Ta Vista Park will have lighting installed by next week, despite weather delays. Veterans Memorial Park will host a ceremony for its new scoreboard this afternoon at 5:30 PM. Pony League Baseball is nearing its season end with teams advancing to All-Star selections. Basketball will have an off week due to parking lot work at the school and graduations. Soccer season begins June 5th with over 30 teams registered. Track and field registrations have started, with practices beginning June 1st at Joe R. Sanchez Stadium. The Turkey Trot is scheduled for November 14th. The first rodeo committee meeting was held, showing significant community excitement for the project. [cite: 492-525]
City Approves Travel for Library, Main Street, EDC Staff and City Manager for Training and Conferences [cite: 831, 839, 844, 849]
The City Commission approved departmental travel requests. Norma Fultz (Library) requested travel for the Officer Governance Training in Austin with the Texas Library Association. Cristina Varias (Main Street) requested travel for the Texas Main Street Program retreat in Huntsville. The EDC requested travel for their annual budget workshop. The Texas Historical Commission awarded a grant for a city manager to attend the National Association of Preservation Commissions in Minneapolis, MN, with flight and hotel covered by the grant. [cite: 830-855]
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