Page173  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS  MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING:  SPECIAL TOWN HALL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  OCTOBER 17, 2022 5:30 PM  FORT STOCKTON CONVENTION CENTER 2181 W I-10F FORT  STOCKTON, TX79735  ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  PRESENT: JAMES WARNOCK, PAUL CASIAS, RUBENJBERNAL, RUBEN FALCON  ABSENT: DARREN HODGES  MAYOR: CITY MANAGER: CITY SECRETARY: CITY ATTORNEY:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER FRANK RODRIGUEZ III MARINA CANTU PUJA BOINPALLY  Mayor Joe Chris Alexander called the Regular Meeting to Order at 5:30 p.m. after declaring a  quorum present.  Mayor Joe Chris Alexander 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. Mayor Joe Chris Alexander gave the Invocation. & the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag.  Council Member James Warnock led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America Flag  SPECIAL BUSINESS:  1. Discuss the Proposed City of Fort Stockton Charter to be placed on the ballot for the  November 8, 2022 Special Election.  Mayor Joe Chris Alexander turned the floor over to Former Charter Commission Member Ken Ripley who opened the meeting to discuss the Proposed City of Fort  Stockton Charter with the citizens in attendance.    Page174  2. Adjourn.  Mayor Joe Chris Alexander adjourned the Special Town Hall Meeting at 6:38 p.m.  Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor   Mr  Marina A. Cantu, City Secretary