Page1225  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS  MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  MAY 28, 2024 5:301 PM  121 WEST SECOND STREET FORT STOCKTON, TX 79735  ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBER DARREN HODGES, COUNCIL MEMBER PAUL JEROME CHAVEZ, MAYOR PAUL CASIAS, MAYOR PRO-TEM JAMES WARNOCK, COUNCIL MEMBER RUBENJ JE BERNAL, COUNCIL MEMBER RUBENI FALCON  MAYOR PAUL CASIAS ARRIVED AT 5:37 P.M.  COUNCIL MEMBER RUBEN. JE BERNAL ARRIVED AT 5: 44 P.M.  Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock called the Regular Meeting to Order at 5:30 p.m. after  declaring a quorum present.  Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock read the Mission Statement:  "The Mission of the City of Fort Stockton Municipal Government is to Promote & Value Public Confidence and Trust by the Accountable and Responsible Use of Community Resources; to Ensure Public Safety; Improve Public Services; Promote Local Recreation and  Entertainment; and Generate Economic Development."  INVOCATION:  Council Member Darren Hodges gave the Invocation.  PLEDGES:  Council Member Ruben Falcon led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America Flag &  the Pledge of Allegiançe to the Texas Flag.  PUBLIC TESTIMONY: 1. Public Testimony. There was no public testimony.    Page |226  PROCLAMATION:  2. Proclamation Dedicating 600 W. El Paso Street as "Veterans Memorial Park." (City Mgr.)  City Manager Frank Rodriguez explained this idea arose a few months ago to spruçe up the area located next to the cemetery. This would light up the area and allow a safe place for kids to play. In addition, it would provide a space for a Veteran's Memorial to display the names of Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock read the Proclamation Dediçating 600 W. El Paso Street as "Veterans Memorial Park" aloud and presented it to ChiefofPolice Ernesto Velasquez one of  local veterans.  Fort Stockton's Veterans.  Mayor Paul Casias arrived at 5:37 p.m. when he assumed control, presiding over the  remainder of the meeting. CONSENT AGENDA:  3. All matters listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and  considered separately. Minutes: (Mayor)  Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton City Council, 05/13/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes of Economic Development 4-A Corporation, 04/18/2024 Special Meeting Minutes of Economic Development 4-A Corporation, 05/07/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes ofTourism Advisory Board, 04/10/2024 - Special Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Housing Authority Board, 04/04/2024  Accounts Payable Grand Total:  $490,897.78  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member PaulJerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben Falcon  voted aye. RESOLUTIONS:    Page1227  4. 2nd Reading of Resolution No. 24-110R, Al Resolution of the Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-B Corporation Approving the Distribution of Funds tol Fort Stockton Main and First LLC for Rehabilitation ofthe Historic Property known as Springhirst Hotel in an  amount not to exceed $750,000.00. (EDC Dir.) Mayor Paul Casias read Resolution No. 24-110R aloud. Council Member Ruben J Bernal arrived at 5:44 p.m.  Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos explained Resolution No. 24-110R was previously approved by the Economic Development 4-B Corporation on May 7, 2024 and the 1st Reading ofthe Resolution by City Council was Council Member Darren Hodges inquired what was different about the project this time. Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos explained the project is funded with a conglomerate ofinvestors not through a bank. Therefore, the agreement has been edited to reflect such. This means the funds are ready and secure for this project. These developers have a history of completing similar projects. They have completed 4  conducted on May 15, 2024.  significant structures in the downtown Bryan area.  Council Member Ruben Falcon recalled the negative feedback they received from the hotel  community last time. He inquired what has changed since then.  Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos explained the main difference has been they have done a better jobi in educating the community. The level and price range of this hotel is not the same as standard hotels in the area. He explained they are looking at attracting the higher end clientele. They would be competing with neighboring towns such as He explained the benefits ofal hotel like this. He explained ift there was a group ofbusinessmen traveling for recreational purposes and two wanted to stay at the high-end hotel, others could  Marathon with the Gage Hotel or Alpine with the Holland Hotel.  possibly be attracted to stay at the chain hotels at a corporate rate. Mayor Paul Casias inquired how many. jobs this project would create.  Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos explained in accordance with their agreement they would be required to maintain 11 full-time positions.    Page1228  Mayor Paul Casias inquired if they would be bringing their own employees.  Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos explained they would bring some oft their own employees; however, the Development Group is tied into Texas A&M University. Therefore, some of the positions will be treated as training positions. Mayor Pro-Tem James B. Warnock serves as a member oft the Economic Development 4-B Corporation. He recommended Remie share the information pertaining to the Development  Group he previously provided the board, with the rest of City Council.  5. Discuss/ Act upon Resolution No. 24-110R, A Resolution of the Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-B Corporation Approving the Distribution ofFunds tol Fort Stockton Main and First LLC for Rehabilitation oft the Historic Property known as Springhirst Hotel in an Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Darren Hodges, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution No. 24-110R, A Resolution ofthe Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-B Corporation Approving the Distribution ofFunds to Fort Stockton Main and First LLC for Rehabilitation of the Historic Property known as Springhirst Hotel in an amount not to exceed $750,000.00. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro- Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon  amount not to exceed $750,000.00. (EDCI Dir.)  voted aye. REGULAR BUSINESS:  6. Discuss/Act upon approval of the Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-A Corporation Infrastructure Project in the amount of $350,000.00 tol Fort Stockton Main and First LLC for Infrastructure Cost related to the Rehabilitation oft the Springhirst Hotel as previously approved by the Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-A Corporation on May 7,2024.  (EDC Dir.)  Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos explained these agreements mirror each other. This was previously approved by the Economic Development 4- A Corporation Board which allows the payment for the infrastructure of the project. Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve the Fort Stockton Economic    Page1229  Development 4-A Corporation Infrastructure Project in the amount of $350,000.00 to Fort Stockton Main and First LLC for Infrastructure Cost related to the Rehabilitation of the Springhirst Hotel as previously approved by the Fort Stockton Economic Development 4- A Corporation on May 7, 2024. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member  Ruben J. Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  7. Discuss/Act upon Request for Proposals for Fully Insured Rates for Employee Group Sponsored Life/AD&D Coverage for the City of Fort Stockton. (H.R. Dir.)  Human Resources Director Sara Mata requested permission to solicit proposals for Fully Insured Rates for Employee Group Sponsored Life/AD&D Coverage for the City ofFort Stockton. She explained we have the opportunity to see what options are best for the City of  Fort Stockton.  Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve Solicitation of Proposals for Fully Insured Rates for Employee Group Sponsored Life/AD&D Coverage for the City of Fort Stockton. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council  Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  8. Discuss/Act upon Professional Services Agreement for a Public Safety Computer System for the Fort Stockton Police Department through Computer Information Systems, Inc. with The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Purchasing Cooperative, Contract No. 230105 Technology Chief of Police Ernesto Velasquez requested permission to enter into an agreement with Computer Information Systems, Inc. for an overhaul of the Public Safety Computer System for the Fort Stockton Police Department. It would replace the dispatch, the mobile system, report management system, etc. It would ençompass everything. He would like to sign the agreement as a subscription instead of outright. This would be over a six-year plan. This will get the Fort Motion was made by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve Professional Services Agreement NR. 505 for a Public Safety Computer System for the Fort Stockton Police Department through Computer Information Systems, Inc. with thel Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) Purchasing Cooperative, Contract No. 230105 Technology Solutions, Products, and  Solutions, Products, and Services. (C.O.P.)  Stockton Police Department up to date.    Page1230  Services. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council  Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  9. Discuss/Act upon Making Main Street a One-Way from 5th Street to Gonzalez Loop. (City  Mgr.)  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III explained the goal was to make Main Street from 5th Street to Gonzalez Loop a One-Way Street. The priority is to promote safety and allow uniform parking in that one direction. Ifapproved, proper signage will be ordered and  properly displayed to go into effect September 1, 2024.  He further explained this coincides with the potential of the Springhirst Hotel. Ifthe hotel does not come to fruition, it would still assist with the flow oft traffic downtown. Council Member Ruben Falcon explained the idea is to create a Downtown Historic Business District to stimulate the area. The street narrows at fifth street sO this proposed  change would be beneficial to the area due to safety concerns.  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III explained Main Street will remain a Two-Way Street up until 5th Street due to the amount oft traffic caused by the Clinics and the Pharmacy. Main Street Motion was made by Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve Making Main Street a One-Way from 5th Street to Gonzalez Loop. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member PaulJerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member RubenJ J  from 5th Street to Gonzalez. Loop would be designated as a One-Way Street.  Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  10. Discuss/Act upon purchase of Outdoor Movie Screen, Projector and Cart from CSI with BuyBoard Government Purchasing Cooperative for $62,235.03, Contract No. 655-21 Stage and Theater Curtains, Lighting, Sound Systems, and Supplies. (City Mgr.)  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III explained Information Technology Technician Lawson Kemp researched a system and was able to find a 32' diagonally and 18' high Outdoor Movie  Screen.    Pagel 231  The goal is to place the Outdoor) Movie Screen at the Hodges Pavilion on the concrete area. In  the event it needs to be moved it has that capability.  Information Technology Technician Lawson Kemp explained this screen could accommodate anywhere from 500 to a little over 2,000 people. Should a Drive-in Movie  Theater be created, it could accommodate up to 90 cars.  Council Member Ruben J Bernal inquired ift the Drive-in Movie Theater would be located City Manager Frank Rodriguez III explained should City Council choose to create a Drive-in Movie Theater the screen could be adjusted and moved behind the Fort Stockton Council Member Ruben Falcon inquired how long it would take for the Outdoor Movie  behind the Fort Stockton Convention Center.  Convention Center.  Screen, Projector & Cart to arrive.  Information Technology Technician Lawson Kemp explained it was not a custom order sO it Mayor Paul Casias inquired what funds would be utilized toj purchase the Outdoor Movie City Manager Frank Rodriguez III responded the 2% Venue Tax would be utilized to Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve purchase of Outdoor Movie Screen, Projector and Cart from CSI with BuyBoard Government Purchasing Cooperative for $62,235.03, Contract No. 655-21 Stage and Theater Curtains, Lighting, Sound Systems, and Supplies. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J Bernal,  should arrive within a couple of weeks.  Screen, Projector & Cart.  purchase the Outdoor Movie Screen, Projector & Cart.  Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  11. Discuss/Act upon the Memorandum ofUnderstanding for Non-Federal Agencies between the Fort Stockton Police Department and the United States Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force.  (C.O.P.)    Page1232  ChiefofP Police Ernesto Velasquez explained this was an Annual Memorandum of Understanding between the Fort Stockton Police Department and the United States Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force. He explained we currently have two officers assigned to the Fort Stockton Police Department through the United States Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force. They aid in the recovery of people wanted on warrants, surveillance, etc. while following our Motion was made by Council Member Darren Hodges, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve Memorandum ofUnderstanding for Non-Federal Agencies between the Fort Stockton Police Department and the United States Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  local guidelines.  12. Discuss/Act upon Amendment to Tourism Advisory Board By-laws. (City Atty./CVB Dir.) City Attorney Puja Boinpally explained the request was made to change the requirement for the mayor to serve as a board member to reflect that City Council as a whole should appoint a Council Member to serve on the Tourism Advisory Board. The Tourism Advisory Board would be responsible for selecting a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman from their board members. The Motion was made by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, seconded by Mayor Pro- Tem James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve Amendment to Tourism Advisory Board By-Laws. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member  Council Member would not automatically chair the board.  Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  13. Discuss/Act upon Mayor Paul Casias' Resignation from the Tourism Advisory Board. (City  Atty./City Mgr.)  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III read Mayor Paul Casias' Resignation Letter aloud. Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to Accept Mayor Paul Casias' Resignation from the Tourism Advisory Board, effective May 28, 2024. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon  voted aye.    Page |233  14. Discuss/Act upon Appointment ofal New Tourism Advisory Board Member. (City  Atty./City Mgr.)  City Attorney Puja Boinpally explained in accordance with the newly amended by-laws City Council would appoint a Council Member to serve as Member ofthe Tourism Advisory Mayor Paul Casias inquired why a Council Member would need to be a member of the Tourism Advisory Board. He inquired ift the vacancy could be filled by a member ofthe  Board.  community instead.  City Attorney Puja Boinpally explained the vacancy could be filled with a member oft the community; however, the by-laws would need to be amended to reflect such. She explained because iti is a board that deals with money, historically a Council Member would be a member of the board to oversee it. She recommended appointing a Council  Member to serve as a member of the Tourism Advisory Board.  Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Darren Hodges, and carried unanimously to Appoint Council Member Ruben Falcon as the New Tourism Advisory Board Member. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J Bernal voted aye. Council Member Ruben Falcon abstained  from the Motion.  Mayor Paul Casias Recessed from the Regular Meeting to Convene into Executive Session at 6:08  p.m.  EXECUTIVE SESSION:  15. City Council may Convene in Closed Session in Accordance with Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Concerning Attorney-Client Matters (Section 551.071); Deliberation regarding Real Property (Section 551.072); Deliberation regarding Prospective Gifts (Section 551.073); Personnel Matters (Section 551.074); Deliberation regarding Security Devices (Section 551.076) and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic  Development Negotiations (Section 551.087): a. Concerning Personnel Matters. (City Mgr.)    Page1234  Mayor Paul Casias Closed Executive Session to Reconvene into the Regular Meeting at 6:53 p.m.  REGULAR BUSINESS CONTINUED:  16. Reconvene into Open Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.102 & Take  Action, ifany, on Matters Deliberated in Executive Session: 15a. Discuss/Act upon Personnel Matters (City Mgr.)  NO ACTION TAKEN 17. Questions from Media.  There were no questions from the media.  18. Adjourn.  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, and carried unanimously to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting at 6:54 p.m.. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, Council  Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  Paul Cshar  Paul Casias, Mayor  ATTEST:  mEI  Marina A. Cantu,  Payi-lus  City Secretary