Nixon,  Est. 1906  Nixon City Council Minutes for 4.15.2024 Regular Meeting  The Nixon City Council met in Regular Session on the 15th day of April 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Members present were Mayor Dorothy Riojas, Justin Lal Fleur, Maggie Gaytan, Ellie Dominguez, Patsy Scherrer, Tanya Torres, Jeremy Bustos, Darryl Becker, Chief Miguel Cantu, Eddie Escobar, Briana Dominguez, Melissa Pompa, Mark Mendez, Adolph Trigo, Patricia Dingler, Gladyne Finch, Houston Burnett, Margaret Davis, Nancy Pawelek, Hector Dominguez Jr., Donald Hoffman, Lew Cohn, Gilbert Soto, Mark A quorum was declared present, and Madame Mayor Dorothy Riojas called the meeting to order at 5:30  Chambers at City Hall 302 E. Central Ave Nixon, TX 78140.  Soto, Raul Garza, Juanita Garza, and Michael Martinez.  p.m.  Roll call was conducted. All council members were present.  Mayor Dorothy Riojas said a prayer. And the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America and the Raul Garza spoke during citizens to be heard regarding a mobile home variance at 305 S. Spring Ave. A motion was made by. Justin La Fleur and seconded by Ellie Dominguez to approve the minutes of the March 18th, 2024, Regular Meeting, and the April 8th, 2024, Special Meeting. Motion carried 4-0. Judge Voigt swore in Patrica Dingler to fill the vacant council seat that Melissa Pompa held.  State of Texas was recited.  A motion was made by Jusitn La Fleur and seconded by Maggie Gaytan to move agenda item #9 (Discuss, Consider, Possible Action on financing from government capital for the police department fleet vehicles.) to An motion was made by. Justin La Fleur and seconded by approving the financing from Government Capital A motion was made by. Justin La Fleur and seconded by Maggie Gaytan to move agenda item #10 (Discuss, Consider, Possible Action on approving a Resolution and a Contract with Government Capital for A motion was made by Maggie Gaytan and seconded by Patsy Scherrer to approve the resolution and Contract with Government Capital for the City of Nixon Police Department's acquisition and financing to A motion was made by. Justin La Fleur and seconded by Maggie Gaytan to approve the Financial Statement  agenda #3. Motion carried 4-0.  fori the Police Department vehicles. Motion carried 5-0.  the City of Nixon Police Department's acquisition and financing of patrol units.)  patrol units. Motion carried 5-0.  and paid and Unpaid bills. Motion carried 4-0 with Pat Dingler abstaining.    Fire Chief Mark Mendez asked if the Council had any questions regarding the Fire report in their packets. Ar motion was made by Ellie Dominguez and seconded by Patsy Scherrer to add the finance officer to become an authorized signatory at Third Coast Bank which includes only the Mayor, Interim City Manager, Ar motion was made by Ellie Dominguez and seconded by Maggie Gaytan to table until next month's meeting approving invoices to be paid to Donald Hoffman with the Rancho/Nixon Historical Association. Ar motion was made by Ellie Dominguez and seconded by Patsy Scherrer approving the titling of all Fire Department vehicles from the City of Nixon tot the Nixon Fire Department. Motion carried 5-0. Ar motion was made by Maggie Gaytan and seconded by Patsy Scherrer to approve the purchasing of Fund View software for the City of Nixon's financials, utilities, payroll, and human resources. Motion carried 5-0. No action was taken on any necessary 2023-2024 budget amendments under items listed on the current The police report was given toi the council in their packets for review. The council had no questions The Public Works Director's report was given to the council in their packets for review. The council had no The Interim City Manager's report was given to the council in their packets for review. Mr. Becker spoke Ar motion was made by. Justin La Fleur and seconded by Maggie Gaytan to adjourn the meeting. Motion  No one had any questions.  and City Secretary. Motion carried 5-0.  Motion carried 5-0.  agenda.  regarding the Police report. questions regarding the report.  regarding the police fleet vehicles and the financing for them.  carried 5-0.  Mayor, Dorothy Riojas  Alderman, Maggie Gaytan de  Alderman, Justin La Fleur  Alderman, Patsy' Vigil Scherrer  A Alderman, Ellie Attest:  B  Tanya Torres City of Nixon Secretary