Pagel 1104  CITY OF FORTSTOCKTON, TEXAS  MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  JANUARY22,2024 5:30PM  121 WEST SECOND STREET FORT STOCKTON, TX 79735  ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  PRESENT: DARREN HODGES, PAUL CASIAS, RUBENJE BERNAL, RUBEN FALCON,  PAUL JEROME CHAVEZ CITY MANAGER: CITY SECRETARY: CITY ATTORNEY:  FRANK RODRIGUEZ III MARINA CANTU PUJA BOINPALLY  Mayor Paul Casias called the Regular Meeting to Order at 5:30 p.m. after declaring a quorum  present.  Mayor Paul Casias 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. Flag & the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag.  Council Member Ruben J. Bernal led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America  PRESENTATIONS:  1. ChiefofPolice Ernesto Velasquez with Fort Stockton Police Department-  .Statistics Report for December 2023 December Calls for Service Total Calls for Service: 1,323 FSPD Calls: 823 FSFD Calls: 8 City: 2    Pagel 1105  County: 6 PCEMS Calls: 151 PCSO Calls: 336 December Traffic Statistics Traffic Stops: 383 City: 259 Other Agency: 124 Traffic Citations Issued: 37 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 61 City: 28 Other Agency: :33  December Cases Filed for Prosecution:  Juvenile Probation: 0 County Attorney: 58 83rd District Attorney: 36 112th District Attorney: 9 December Arrest Statistics: Total Arrests: 18 Charges: Arson: 0 Assault: 1 Burglary: 0 Criminal Mischief: 0 Criminal Trespass: 0 Disorderly Conduct: 0 Duty on Striking: 0 Driving While Intoxicated:2 Driving While License Invalid: 0 Evading Arrest: 0 Failure to ID: 1 Family Violence: 0 Murder: 0 Outstanding Warrant: 8 Possession of Controlled Substance: 4 Possession of] Marijuana: 2 Public Intoxication: 2 Racing: 0 Resisting Arrest: 1 Sexual Assault: 0 Smuggling of Persons: 0 Terroristic Threat: 0    Page1106  Theft: 0 Undocumented Migrants: 0 Unlawful Carry: 0 Injury to Child/Elderly: 0 Reckless Driving: 0 Deadly Conduct: 0 Forgery: 0  - Statistics Report for Year Tol Date Year To Date Calls for Service Total Calls for Service: 16,837 FSPD Calls: 11,043 FSFD Calls: 190 City: 44 County: 146 PCEMS Calls: 2,044 PCSO Calls: 3,756 Year To Date Traffic Statistics Traffic Stops: 3,971 City: 2,715 Other Agency: 1,256 Traffic Citations Issued: 432 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 650 City: 340 Other Agency:310  Year To) Date Cases Filed for Prosecution:  Juvenile Probation: 21 County Attorney: 426 83rd District Attorney: 309 112th District. Attorney: 60 Year To Date Arrest Statistics: Total Arrests: 322 Charges: Arson: 1 Assault: 16 Burglary: 7 Criminal Mischief: 6 Criminal Trespass: 19 Disorderly Conduct: 5 Duty on Striking: 7    Pagel 1107  Driving While Intoxicated: 36 Driving While License Invalid: 8 Evading Arrest: 11 Failure to ID:5 Family Violence: 17 Murder: 1 Outstanding Warrant: 224 Possession of Controlled Substance: 59 Possession of Marijuana: 20 Public Intoxication: 28 Racing: 5 Resisting Arrest: 12 Sexual Assault: 1 Smuggling of Persons: 8 Terroristic Threat: 5 Theft: 13 Undocumented Migrants: 3 Unlawful Carry: 9 Injury to Child/Elderly: 1 Reckless Driving: 4 Deadly Conduct: 1 Forgery: 1  RESOLUTION:  2. Discuss/Act upon Resolution No. 24-103R, A Resolution Authorizing the City of Fort Stockton to File a Grant Application for Community Surveillance to Combat Terrorism. Chief of Police Ernesto Velasquez explained this is for al Homeland Security Grant to Combat Terrorism. They are looking to apply for the Drone Program to help prevent and deter acts ofTerrorism across the State. This would allow us to gather intelligence and utilize it as a surveillance platform to share information and respond accurately ina a timely manner to an event such as an active shooter or terrorism event. The drone would Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution No. 24-103R, A Resolution Authorizing the City of Fort Stockton to File a Grant Application for Community Surveillance to Combat Terrorism. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  (City Mgr./C.O.P)  be deployed when there is any suspicious activity.    Pagel 1108  CONSENT AGENDA:  3. All matters listed are considered tol be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. Ifc 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, 01/08/2024  Regular Meeting Minutes of Building & Standards Commission, 12/07/2023 - Regular Meeting Minutes ofTourism Advisory Board, 11/21/2023 Regular Meeting Minutes ofIntergovemmental Recreation Board, 11/15/2023 Regular Meeting Minutes of Cemetery Advisory Board, 01/18/2023 - Regular Meeting Minutes of Cemetery Advisory Board, 10/18/2023  Accounts Payable Grand Total:  $509,384.05  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, seconded by Council Member PaulJerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Paul  Jerome Chavez voted aye.  REGULAR BUSINESS:  4. Discuss/Act upon Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between PermiaCare Rural Border Intervention Program Community Health Worker (CHW) Services and City of Fort Stockton Police Department for Collaborative Treatment Planning and Care Coordination activities concerning Community-based Mental Health and/or Substance Use Disorder Services. (City  Mgr./C.O.P.)  Chief of Police Ernesto Velasquez explained the Memorandum of Understanding between PermiaCare and the Fort Stockton Police Department allows them to provide healthcare services for the City of Fort Stockton and the surrounding area. This allows them to coordinate and network services pertaining to substance abuse and mental behavior issues. Motion was made by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between PermiaCare Rural Border Intervention Program    Page/109  Community Health Worker (CHW) Services and City ofl Fort Stockton Police Department for Collaborative Treatment Planning and Care Coordination activities concerning Community-based Mental Health and/or Substance Use Disorder Services. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council  Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  5. Discuss/Act upon Amended and Restated Economic Development Program Agreement between the City of Fort Stockton, Texas and Lancium, LLC. (City Atty./EDC Dir.) Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos thanked Jennifer Kennedy ofL Lancium for attending the meeting and he requested this item be reviewed by City Council later once additional information is gathered. Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Ruben J. Bernal, and carried unanimously to table the Amended and Restated Economic Development Program Agreement between the City of Fort Stockton, Texas and Lancium, LLC. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Ji Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Discuss/Act upon Lease Agreement between Xerox and the City of Fort Stockton for  Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  10 Copier for the Recreation Department. (City Mgr./Rec. Dir.)  Director of Finance Maria Rodriguez explained the Recreation Department approved the new lease for a Xerox Machine. They currently pay approximately $230 a month and will now pay approximately $171 a month depending on how many-colored impressions they Motion was made by Council Member PaulJerome Chavez, seconded by Council Member Darren Hodges, and carried unanimously to approve Lease Agreement between Xerox and the City of] Fort Stockton for 1 Copier for thel Recreation Department. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon,  make.  Council Member Paul. Jerome Chavez voted aye.  7. Discuss/Act upon Proposal for the New Construction ofa Shade Awning at the Hodges Pavilion. Proposals Received: L.T. Construction, LLC, Triple R Welding, LLC (City Mgr.)    Page1110  City Manager Frank Rodriguez recommended all proposals for the New Construction of a Shade Awning at the Hodges Pavilion be rejected. He explained the proposals did not include a breakdown in cost for labor and materials which would have allowed for al better Council Member Ruben J. Bernal inquired ift they would come back with details. City Manager Frank Rodriguez explained they would possibly re-solicit; however, they would like to add the green room to ensure everything is done all at one time. Council Member Darren Hodges inquired ift the proposal would also request detailed  comparison inj proposals.  information.  City Manager Frank Rodriguez explained the solicitation for proposals did request detailed information, he reiterated the importance of the detailed information when determining who the proposal would be awarded to. He stated the new proposal would emphasize the Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to Reject both Proposals received for the New Construction of a Shade Awning at the Hodges Pavilion. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul  importance to the prospective contractors.  Jerome Chavez voted aye.  8. Discuss/Act upon Pay Application No. 31 totaling $83,105.00 for work performed by AG Oilfield Services, Inc. which includes phase 3: Excavation and Removal as well as the Change Order for Clearing of the Right-of-Way for the Removal of 13,851 feet of Pipeline within Section 34, Block 27, and Section 6, 7,17, and 18, Block 28, University Lands, Pecos County, Texas. (City City Manager Frank Rodriguez III explained the scope of work performed by AG  Mgr.)  Oilfield Services, LLC has been verified by our City Engineer.  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve Pay Application No.3 totaling $83,105.00 for work performed by AG Oilfield Services, Inc. which includes phase 3: Excavation and Removal as well as the Change Order for Clearing of the Right-of-Way for the Removal of1 13,851 feet of Pipeline within Section 34, Block 27,    Page111  and Section 6,7,17,and 18, Block 28, University Lands, Pecos County, Texas. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member  PaulJerome Chavez voted aye.  9. Discuss/Act upon Pay Application No. 2 totaling $95,327.50 for work performed by Triple R. Welding, LLC which includes the completion ofservices for the Covered Parking for Public Works Machinery/Equipment Construction Project. (City Mgr.) City Manager Frank Rodriguez III explained this project has been completed and Motion was made by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, seconded by Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve. Pay. Application No. 2 totaling $95,327.50 for work performed by Triple R. Welding, LLC which includes the completion ofs services for the Covered Parking for Public Works MachineryEqupment Construction Project. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, Councit Member Ruben  verified by our City Engineer.  Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  10. Discuss/Act upon 1st Quarterly Revenue & Expense Report ending December 31, 2023.  (City Mgr./Dir. ofFin.)  REVENUES OVER/UNDER) $ 701,271.70 $ 12,309.22 ($ 43,923.53)  REVENUES 28.32% 24.98%  EXPENSES EXPENDITURES  GENERAL HB445  21.92% 23.06% 36.06% 28.17% 24.61% 13.90%  Sales Tax is doing good for the !" Quarter.  RECREATION 24.11%  They received a piece of equipment. They dido a budget amendment, for the last fiscal, andi they will, need to do a budget amendment, for this fiscal. Some oftheir Fall Sports have been paid out ofthis Quarter. They receive federal funding. They are pretty much balanced right now; We are doing good) for this Quarter. Our Summer months are usually  HOUSING AUTHORITY ENTERPRISE EDC4A  28.19% 25.79% better. 23.71%  they have spent what they have received.  $ 133,881.38 $ 99,129.27    Page1112  EDC 4B CVB VENUE TAX DEBT SERVICE 22.48%  28.08% 16.92% hotellmote! taxes. 17.43%  41.39% 17.40% 9.06% 0.24%  ($ 87,803.12) ($  This includes the $80, 000 they paid) for the Sound System. I was budgeted for last) year; however. ity was not paid until this) year. The Summer Months is usually whent they receive most of their money for  6,386.70) $ 30,543.10 $ 317,684.03  Nothing has been paid, our frst payment is due in March.  Motion was made by Council Member Darren Hodges, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve 1st Quarterly Revenue & Expense Report ending December31, 2023. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye. 11. Discuss/Act upon 1st Quarterly Investment Report ending December 31, 2023. (City  Mgr._/Dir.ofFin.)  Director of Finance Rodriguez reported at the end of December, TexPool's average interest rate was 5.32%; LOGIC's average interest rate was 5.54%; 90-day T-Bills were 5.46% and the one-year T-Bills were 4.80%. Our local bank, Pecos County State Bank, In accordance with Resolution No. 11-110R, the City exceeded the required 7% of General Fund's and Enterprise Fund's budgeted expenses totaling $21,858,810.00 by  is currently at 4.89%.  maintaining $1,530,116.70.  GENERAL End ofQuarter CVB End ofQuarter EDC4-A End ofQuarter  Beginning of Quarter  Quarterly Interest Earned  TOTAL $ 10,234,610.75 $ 10,193,881.99 $ 140,326.21  Beginning of Quarter  Quarterly Interest Earned  TOTAL $ 861,640.86 $ 896,501.92 $ 10,969.85  Beginning of Quarter  Quarterly Interest Earned  TOTAL $ 3,449,484.67 $ 3,383,110.48 $ 46,571.77    Page/113  EDC4-B End ofQuarter  Beginning of Quarter Beginning of Quarter  Quarterly Interest Earned  TOTAL $ 1,929,236.21 $1 1,680,313.14 $ 25,461.61  SPECIAL ASSESSMENT  End ofQuarter  Quarterly Interest Earned  TOTAL $ 3,209,739.16 $ 3,496,148.67 $ 45,866.62  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, seconded by Council Member PaulJerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve 1st Quarterly Investment Report ending December. 31, 2023. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  12. Discuss/Act upon Initiating the Voluntary Annexation Process for a 31.9306 Acre Tract of Land, being part of Block Twenty-Nine (29), F.J. ELLYSON FIRST ADDITION, as filed in Volume 3, Page 54 ofthe Plat Records of Pecos County, Texas and aj part of Section 27, Block 146, TEXAS & ST. LOUIS RAILROAD COMPANY SURVEYS to the City of] Fort Stockton, According to the Map or Plat of Said Addition, Plat Records of] Pecos County, Texas, which shall be zoned as a "Commercial District (C)" for the Procurement ofUtility Services as requested by Property Owner Texas New Mexico Power Company. (Mayor) City Secretary Marina Cantu displayed a map of the property proposed to be annexed, which is located off Ellyson Blvd in front of Dr. Ted Fish's Animal Medical Clinic. City Manager Frank Rodriguez III explained the Team to include the Utilities Department met with Texas New Mexico Power Company to ensure that the Utilities could Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member PaulJerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve Initiating the Voluntary Annexation Process for a 31.9306. Acre Tract ofLand, being part of Block Twenty- Nine (29), F.J. ELLYSON FIRST ADDITION, as filed in Volume 3, Page 54 of the Plat Records of] Pecos County, Texas and aj part of Section 27, Block 146, TEXAS & ST. LOUIS RAILROAD COMPANY SURVEYS to the City of Fort Stockton, According to the Map or Plat of Said Addition, Plat Records of Pecos County, Texas, which shall be: zoned as a "Commercial District (C)" for the Procurement of Utility Services as requested by Property Owner Texas New Mexico Power Company. Council Member  be provided to the area.    Page/114  Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul  Jerome Chavez voted aye.  13. Discuss/Act upon Initiating the Voluntary Annexation Process for a 5.72 acre tract of land being out of Section Twenty-Three (23), Block One Hundred Forty-Six (146), T. &ST. L. RY.CO. SURVEY, and also being out ofa and part oft those same certain tracts called Tract One and Tract Two described in conveyance document to Ray House Jr. and Ellie M. House, recorded in Volume 765, Page 23 oft the Deed Records of Pecos County, Texas, to the City of Fort Stockton, According to the Map or Plat of Said Addition, Plat Records of Pecos County, Texas, which shall be zoned as a "Commercial District (C)" for the Procurement ofUtility Services as City Secretary Marina Cantu explained this property is located to the South ofFlying J. Council Member Ruben Falcon inquired ift there was a Water Well located on this property. Hei recalled that location was previously utilized for water sales and inquired ifthis Council Member Ruben J. Bernal responded that it appeared that there was a water tank City Secretary Marina Cantu responded that the intended use ofthe Property would be to open a Tire Mart. She further explained the issue of the Water Well could be addressed when  requested by Property Owner Duff Real Estate, LLC. (Mayor)  property would continue tol be utilized for water sales.  located on the property being considered for annexation.  negotiating the Municipal Services Agreement.  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Darren Hodges, and carried unanimously to approve. Initiating the Voluntary Annexation Process for a 5.72 acre tract of! land being out of Section Twenty-Three (23), Block One Hundred Forty-Six (146), T.& ST. L. RY.CO. SURVEY, and also being out ofand part of those same certain tracts called Tract One and Tract Two described in conveyance document tol Ray House Jr. and Ellie M. House, recorded in Volume 765, Page 23 oft the Deed Records of Pecos County, Texas, to the City of Fort Stockton, According to thel Map or Plat of Said Addition, Plat Records of Pecos County, Texas, which shall be: zoned as a "Commercial District (C)" for the Procurement of Utility Services as requested by Property Owner Duff Real Estate, LLC. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council  Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.    Pagel 1115  14. Questions from Media.  There were no questions from the media.  15. Adjourn.  Motion was made by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, seconded by Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, and carried unanimously to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  CA  R  Pant Caxar  Paul Casias, Mayor  TEST  1  Marina A. Cantu, City Secretary