Page1143  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS  MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  FEBRUARY 13, 2023 5:30. PM  121 WEST SECOND STREET FORT STOCKTON, TX79735  ROLL: CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  PRESENT: DARREN HODGES, JAMES WARNOCK, JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER, PAUL  CASIAS, RUBEN J BERNAL, RUBEN: FALCON  CITY MANAGER: CITY SECRETARY: CITY ATTORNEY: quorum present.  FRANK RODRIGUEZ III MARINA CANTU PUJA BOINPALLY  Mayor Joe Chris Alexander called the Regular Meeting to Order at 5:34 p.m. after declaring a  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. Council Member Darren Hodges 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  PRESENTATIONS:  1. OATH OF OFFICE: Publicly Swear-In Newly Appointed ChiefofPolice  Ernesto Velasquez.  Mayor Joe Chris Alexander Publicly Swore-In Newly Appointed Chiefof Police Ernesto  Velasquez.  2. RECOGNITION: K-9 Officer Derek Calderon and K-9 Nemo    Page: 1144  Chief of Police Ernesto Velasquez recognized K-9 Officer Derek Calderon and K-9 Nemo,  who recently graduated from K-9 Training.  3. RECOGNITION: Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Investigator (s)  Tori Beecher Alexis Olivares  ChiefofPolice Ernesto Velasquez recognized Investigator(s) Tori Beecher and Alexis Olivares of the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) for doing a great job. 4. RECOGNITION: Newly Appointed Officer(s) Completed the Field Training Officer  Program  Frank Granado, Jr., School Resource Officer  ChiefofPolice Ernesto Velasquez introduced Newly Appointed School Resource Officer Frank Granado, Jr., who recently completed the Field Training Officer (FTO) Program.  CONSENT AGENDA:  5. All matters listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. Ifdiscussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and  considered separately. Minutes: (Mayor)  Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton City Council, 01/23/2022 - Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Animal Control Advisory Board, - Special Meeting Minutes of] Fort Stockton Animal Control Advisory Board,  07/28/2022 09/22/2022  Accounts Payable Grand Total:  $537,237.78  Motion was made by Council Member James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben Falcon, and carried unanimously to approve Consent Agenda, as presented.. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council  Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.    Page1145  RESOLUTION:  6. Discuss/Act upon Resolution No. 23-105R, A Resolution of the City of Fort Stockton, Texas, Ordering a General Election to be held on May 6, 2023, in the City of Fort Stockton, Texas for the purpose of] Electing the Positions of One (1) Mayor and Two (2) Council Members, designated as Place 1 & Place 2, oft the Fort Stockton City Council, tol hold office fora a period ofThree Years; Designating Locations of Polling Places; Designating Filing Deadlines; and Ordering Notices of Election to be given as prescribed by law in connection Administrative Assistant Sheila Lehnert requested permission to approve Resolution No. 23-105R, Ordering an Election to be held on May 6, 2023 tol Elect One Mayor and Two Council Member Darren Hodges inquired who currently holds the Place 1 and Place 1. Administrative Assistant Sheila Lehnert responded Council Member Paul Casias currently Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Darren Hodges, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution No. 23-105R, A Resolution of the City of Fort Stockton, Texas, Ordering a General Election to be held on May 6, 2023, in the City of Fort Stockton, Texas for the purpose of Electing the Positions of One (1) Mayor and Two (2) Council Members, designated as Place 1& Place 2, of the Fort Stockton City Council, to hold office fora a period ofThree Years; Designating Locations of Polling Places; Designating Filing Deadlines; and Ordering Notices of Election to be given as prescribed by law in connection with such Election. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council  with such Election.  Council Members, designated as Place 1 & Place 2.  holds Place 1 and Council Member Ruben Falcon currently holds Place 2.  Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  REGULAR BUSINESS:  7. Discuss/Act upon Notice of May 6, 2023 City of] Fort Stockton General Election to Elect One (1) Mayor and Two (2) Council Members, designated as Place 1 &2. (Mayor) Motion was made by Council Member James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve Notice ofl May 6, 2023 City of Fort Stockton General Election to Elect One (1) Mayor and Two (2) Council Members, designated as Placel &2. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council    Page146  Member James Warnock, Mayor Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. 8. Discuss/Act upon Election Services Contract Between the City of Fort Stockton and the  Pecos County Clerk, State ofTexas, County of Pecos. (Mayor)  City Attorney Puja Boinpally explained this is the Contract for Pecos County to provide Election Services for the City of] Fort Stockton. The Contract is almost identical to last year's Motion was made by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, seconded by Council Member James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve Election Services Contract Between the City ofl Fort Stockton and the Pecos County Clerk, State ofTexas, County ofl Pecos. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal,  contract.  Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  9. Discuss/Act upon 2-Year Service Agreement between the City of Fort Stockton and WTG Fuels for Bulk Fuel, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), Coolant/Anti-freeze, Engine Oil & Hydraulic Oil that shall be delivered to the City's Maintenance Yard and Current/New City Attorney Puja Boinpally explained WTG Fuels is our current provider. The only  Landfill. (City Mgr./City Atty.)  change to the new contract is an increase in the rates.  Motion was made by Council Member. James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve 2-Year Service Agreement between the City of Fort Stockton and WTG Fuels for Bulk Fuel, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), Coolant/Anti-freeze, Engine Oil & Hydraulic Oil that shall be delivered to the City's Maintenance Yard and Current/New Landfill. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. 10. Discuss/Act upon 36 Month Managed Services Plan Renewal between the City of Fort Stockton and Calian IT & Cybersecurity Solutions. (City Mgr./Asst. City Mgr.) Assistant City Manager Jesse Gonzales, Jr. explained the 36 Month Managed Services Plan Renewal between the City of] Fort Stockton and Calian IT & Cybersecurity Solutions  is for $15, 529 per month.    Page1147  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, seconded by Council Member Darren Hodges, and carried unanimously to approve. 36 Month Managed Services Plan Renewal between the City of Fort Stockton and Calian IT & Cybersecurity Solutions. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member. James Warnock, Mayor Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council  Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  11. Discuss/Act upon Lease Agreement for 816-11 Landfill Compactor with Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, Contract Number 001-70096098; 60 monthly payments of  $9,000.73. (Asst. City Mgr.)  Assistant City Manager Jesse Gonzales, Jr. explained this is the final agreement on  the Landfill Compactor that was approved last year.  Motion was made by Council Member. James Warnock, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, and carried unanimously to approve Lease Agreement for 816-11 Landfill Compactor with Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, Contract Number 001- 70096098; 60 monthly payments of $9,000.73. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member. Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. 12. Discuss/Act upon First Amendment to Blue Ridge Farm Lease between the City of  Fort Stockton and BioCatters, LLC. (City Atty.)  City Attorney Puja Boinpally explained the projects BioCatters, LLC is bringing in are Long Term Projects; therefore, she recommends extending the lease until February of2 2028 or further, not to exceed 10 years. She stated normally she isl hesitant in approving long term leases; however, all the subleases benefit the City as well. She advised City Council if there isas sublease project in the future that will exceed the 10 years the Lease will need to be Alex Gonzalez of BioCatters, LLC recommeded extending the Lease until 2028. Council Member Ruben Falcon recalled difBioCatters, LLC produced a long-term sublease it would call for a separate lease and BioCatters,LLC would receive a finder's fee. Alex Gonzalez of BioCatters, LLC concurred with Council Member Falcon's recollection.  redone.    Page148  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Ruben J. Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve First Amendment to Blue Ridge Farm Lease between the City of] Fort Stockton and BioCatters, LLC, extending the lease to 2028. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal,  Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  13. Discuss/Act upon Blueridge Farm Sublease Approval for Grazing sublease between  BioCatters, LLC and Edwin Eppenauer. (City Atty.)  City Attorney Puja Boinpally explained this is a Grazing sublease for 5 years.  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, seconded by Council Member James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve Blueridge Farm Sublease Approval for Grazing sublease between BioCatters, LLC: and Edwin Eppenauer. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council  Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  14. Discuss/Act upon Accepting Assignment of Easement 8289 from Pecos County  Commissioner's Court (20" and 30" water line located on UT Lands in Section 34, Block 21, Sections 6 & 7, Block 28, University Lands Survey, Pecos County, Texas) (City Mgr./Asst.  City Mgr.)  Assistant City Manager Jesse Gonzales, Jr. explained this is the easement that covers where the new. 30-inch line was installed from Belding to the RO Plant. Under the current fee schedule, we are being charged for both the 30-inch line and the 20-inch line. This will be The original easement was for Pecos County; however, the City is going to assume the  brought before City Council once the existing 20-inch line is removed.  easement. The current easement will expire in March.  Council Member Ruben J. Bernal inquired how long the section was. City Manager Frank Rodriguez explained the section is 3.44 acres.  Motion was made by Council Member James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to Accept Assignment of Easement 8289 from Pecos County Commissioner's Court (20" and 30" water line    Page1149  located on UTI Lands in Section 34, Block 21, Sections 6 & 7, Block 28, University Lands Survey, Pecos County, Texas). Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. Mayor Joe Chris Alexander recessed from the Regular City Council Meeting to  convene into Executive Session at 6:03 p.m.  City Council May Convene in Closed Session in Accordance with the 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); and/or Ref: (a) 60-foot-wide access easement agreement located in Section 46, Block 50, Township 8, Abstract 2720 and Section 3, Block 50, Township. 9, Abstract 2718, Texas and Pacific Railway Survey, Pecos and Reeves County, Texas (Blue Ridge Farm) between City of Fort Stockton (grantor) and Arthur R. Gonzalez and Denisse I. Gonzalez (grantees), as described in survey, containing 13066.27 linear feet, 791.89 rods, and 18.00 acres ofland. Mayor Joe Chris Alexander closed the Executive Session to Reconvene into the  Deliberation regarding Security Devices (Section 551.076):  Regular City Council Meeting at 6:15 p.m.  Reconvene into Open Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.102 &  Take Action, ifany, on Matters Deliberated in Executive Session:  15. Discuss/Act upon 60-foot-wide access easement agreement located in Section 46, Block 50, Township 8, Abstract 2720 and Section 3, Block 50, Township. 9, Abstract 2718, Texas and Pacific Railway Survey, Pecos and Reeves County, Texas (Blue Ridge Farm) between City of Fort Stockton (grantor) and Arthur R. Gonzalez and Denisse I. Gonzalez (grantees), as described in survey, containing 13066.27 linear feet, 791.89 rods, and 18.00 acres of land.  (City Atty.)  Item was postponed until Thursday's Special Meeting.  16. Discuss/Act upon Final Pay Application No. 3 totaling $53,806.88 for Work Performed byl L.T. Construction, LLC on Site-A of the Additions of Restrooms for the Fort Stockton  Convention Center. (City Mgr./Dir. of Fin.)  Mayor Joe Chris Alexander explained these are the outside restrooms.    Pagel 150  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III is expecting this project to be completed by Friday. The payment will not be released until the work is inspected by the City Engineer. Motion was made by Council Member Darren Hodges, seconded by Council Member Ruben Falcon, and carried unanimously to approve Final Pay Application No. 3 totaling $53,806.88 for Work Performed by L.T. Construction, LLC on Site-A oft the Additions of Restrooms for thel Fort Stockton Convention Center. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member  Ruben Falcon voted aye.  17. Discuss/Act upon Final Pay Application No. 3 totaling $45,465.90 for Work Performed by L.T. Construction, LLC on Site-B oft the. Additions of Restrooms for the Fort Stockton  Convention Center. (City Mgr./Dir. of Fin.)  Mayor. Joe Chris Alexander explained these are the inside restrooms.  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III explained the payment would not be released until Motion was made by Council Member. James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben J. Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve Final Pay Application No. 3 totaling $45,465.90 for Work Performed by L.T. Construction, LLC on Site-B of the Additions of Restrooms for the Fort Stockton Convention Center. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council  the project is complete.  Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  18. Discuss/Act upon Request for Bids for Chemicals and Filters for Two (2) Existing  Water Treatment Plants. (City Mgr./R.O. Plant Sup.)  RO Plant Supervisor Robbie Dominguez explained he is trying to get a new contract going sO the pricing can be locked in for the. Antiscalant and the High and Low PH Cleaners for the Council Member Ruben J. Bernal inquired ift the pricing of these items has increased.  RO Plant along with the Micron Filters.    Page1151  RO Plant Supervisor Robbie Dominguez stated the pricing oft the items requested  have increased.  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, and carried unanimously to approve Solicitation Request for Bids for Chemicals and Filters for Two (2) Existing Water Treatment Plants. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member 19. Discuss/Act upon Request for Bids for ROI Membranes for One (1). Existing Water  Ruben Falcon voted aye.  Treatment Plant. (City Mgr./R.O. Plant Sup.)  Mayor Joe Chris Alexander inquired which one these membranes would be for. RO Plant Supervisor Robbie Dominguez stated the membranes would be to replace Train Motion was made by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, and carried unanimously to approve Solicitation Request for Bids for RO Membranes for One (1) Existing Water Treatment Plant. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, Council Member  B at the Main RO Plant.  Ruben Falcon voted aye. 20. Questions from Media  There were no questions from the media.  21. Adjourn  Motion was made by Council Member James Warnock, seconded by Mayor Pro- Tem Paul Casias, and carried unanimously to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting at 6:20 p.m. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member. James Warnock, Mayor Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  Joe Chris Alexander,  L  Mayor    Page/152  TTEST:  Canh  Marina A. Cantu, City Secretary