NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Chapter 551 Texas Government Code and Section 318.005 of the Texas Local Government Code, that a Meeting of the Historical Commission will be held. Discussion and possible action relating to the following business will be transacted:

1. Call to Order……………………………..…………………………..….Vice Chair: Gabriel Ozuna
2. Roll Call……………………………………….….……………………………….Secretary: Dee Lopez
3. Acknowledgment of Visitors………….………………………………..Secretary: Dee Lopez
4. Summary Meeting February 19, 2023................................Secretary: Dee Lopez
5. Chair Report……………………………………………………………..Vice Chair: Gabriel Ozuna
   1. Hidalgo County Commissioner's Court Meeting, March 23, 2023.
   2. Dedication of Peñitas Common School, March 25, 2023.
6. Public Comments
7. Welcome, Introduction of New Members………………..Vice Chair: Gabriel Ozuna
   1. Discussion of the norms and expectations of membership, especially attendance!
   2. Discussion of Texas Open Meetings Act training (required for all new members)https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government/governmental-bodies/pia-and-oma-training-resources/open-meetings-act-training
   3. Discussion of Standing Committees and possible action relating to filling those committees. Nominations will be taken and appointments made next meeting.
8. Committee Reports:
   1. Preservation Committee………………………………..……………………………….……Gabriel Ozuna
      1. Discussion of Preservation Boot Camp training for interested committee membershttps://www.thc.texas.gov/preserve/projects-and-programs/certified-local-government/clg-reference-center/preservation-boot
      2. Discussion of the Certified Local Government program and potentially seeking CLG membership for Hidalgo County
      3. Discussion of CLG regional training tentatively scheduled for June 6, 2023 in Mission, TX
      4. Discussion of potential endangered sites in Hidalgo County for nomination to Preservation Texas's Most Endangered Places list
   2. Research & Marker Committee…………………………..……………………………………..Dee Lopez
      1. Pending: (1) Sheriff's Posse Arena, (2) Austin Elementary, and (3) the first Mexican American University.
      2. Discussion of possible marker writing workshop in the future
   3. Finance Committee………………………………………………………………………………Position Open
   4. Collection & Archives Committee…………………………………………….…….....Shannon Pensa
   5. Cemetery Committee……………………………………………………………………………Position Open
   6. Publicity Committee……………………………………………………………………………..Position Open
9. Review of the HCHCBy-Laws………………………………….…Vice Chair: Gabriel Ozuna
10. Announcements…………………………….............................Vice-Chair: Gabriel Ozuna
    1. CLG regional training workshop, June 6 in Mission. Please spread the word!
    2. Please complete the Texas Open Meetings Act training as soon as possible and email a copy of your certificate to Secretary: Dee Lopez.
    3. Review and reports of information from the Texas Historical Commission
11. Adjournment