Page123  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS  MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 15,2024 5:30PM  121 WEST SECOND STREET FORT STOCKTON, TX 79735  ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS: BERNAL, RUBEN FALCON, PAUL JEROME CHAVEZ  PRESENT: DARREN HODGES, JAMES WARNOCK, PAUL: CASIAS, RUBENJ  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 ofCommunity 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  PUBLICTESTIMONY:  1. Public Testimony on Agenda Items.  PRESENTATIONS:  2. Alex Gonzalez with BioCatters, LLC----  Update on Blue Ridge Farms    Page1124  Lambert GomzalezofBioCaters, LLC showed a briefslideshow. He explained over the last few years BioCatters has met with al handful of organizations for the purpose of entering into an agreement for developing the Blue Ridge Farms Property. He elaborated that they are currently engaged and have successfully executed 21 Letters of] Intent with multiple groups. The contracts have not been returned; however, once they are received, they will be reviewed  by City Council.  3. Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos----  FY2023-2024 1st Quarterly Report  Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos explained unemployment changed from 3.4 in September to 2.7i in December, which could be Sales Tax for the quarter is up 15.34% with a total of $4,968,716: for the year to date.  attributed to the availability of short-term jobs.  Business Recruitment Projects:  A&B Prestige for the revitalization of the cleaners building on Main Street for Sizzle  & Stone.  APEX Gym & Fitness into one of the shopping centers. Snyder Iron & Metal to relocate a scrap yard in Pecos County.  Union Pacific for the development of2 new rail projects within the rail yard in Pecos  County.  Business Retention Projects: Shop on the East side oftown.  Hilda Alvarado with a Storefront Project for VIP Closet located at the former Tattoo  Assisted with the Transfer of Ownership ofthe Steakhouse Storefront Improvement for Cowboy Liquor.  Commercial Building Report: Vacant: 14 buildings Residential Report:  Change in Status Reported: VIP Closet, Elia's Bakery, and APEX gym  Rental Available: 12 houses, 2 Duplex, 9 Apartments Listings Available: 40 MLS, 3 by Owner, 14 ETJ    Page1125  Construction: 1 New Construction Permit  Ongoing City Projects: Lannom Park Solar Lighting Thrive Marketing Group Spray Park Mechanical Upgrade Gene Cummings Shade Installation Spaceport Launch Pending TNMP New Yard Grand Lux Apartments Springhirst & Railroad Warehouse TML Conference in October TEDC Annual Conference in October UPRA State Fair Awards Thrive Community Meeting in December  Special Events:  4. Dr. Gabriel Zamora Superintendent of the Fort Stockton Independent School District----  Proposed AG Barn to be located on School Property  Dr. Gabriel Zamora Superintendent of the Fort Stockton Independent School District explained his intent is to best serve the students in the best way possible. The School District wants a safe environment for their students. They also want to provide the facilities that were promised during this bond. When touring the facilities when he first arrived, he questioned why  the Ag Barn was. located SO far away.  He was advised that the location of the existing Ag Barn was due to the current ordinance that prohibits livestock inside city limits. He spoke with City Manager Frank Rodriguez III to see if there was an opportunity to place the facility somewhere where the students can access it immediately that is visible rather than being located on the dark side, outside the city limits. He clarified while the decision has been made to build a new. Ag Barn, the only thing that was going to cause the old one to go down would be the construction oft the new one.  He further explained the illustration published in the newspaper was the renovations that were to be made to the existing Ag Barn; however, the architects realized that it did not have an    Page1126  engineer's stamp nor was it created via architect design. Therefore, the School District was unable to provide the lab, restroom facilities and places for students to go to interact with the  different animals.  He further explained there would be a minimal number of animals.  He stated they would like to have a place to park some of their trailers to keep them out oft the sun. He measured via google maps and determined that the closest house was approximately  600 yards from the proposed location ofthe New. Ag Facility.  He explained in the hot part of the year the wind blows in the opposite direction.  He clarified they are not looking to create a facility to be utilized as a slaughterhouse or store 100 animals. They are looking for a facility that the students can seasonally have animals with the ability to participate during the school day in labs and have access to the restroom facilities. The larger animals will be maintained at the existing Ag Barn. They have plans to replace the  roof with metal tin to extend the life of the existing Ag Barn.  They intend to maintain the existing Ag Barn for larger animals while creating a newi facility to meet the needs the district has in an area north of the Football, Softball and Baseball Complex. He apologized for not providing a finalized plan; however, the plan depends on what the City of Jennifer Gonzales of2100 S. Crockett Drive explained she currently serves as the FFA Booster Club! President for Fort Stockton High School as well as the School Board Trustee for She explained having the Ag Science Facility would open a lot oft time for students as well as their teacher. This would open opportunities to hold clinics at the High School. It would make it effortless to supervise projects, clean up and upkeep while tending to animals and offering Thier goal is to develop a mentor program with their Special Education Students. The close proximity of the proposed Ag Barn would allow students in other academic groups within their campus more opportunities to gain experience with something new. This would allow the  Fort Stockton decides.  Ward7.  mentorship opportunities.    Page1127  district the ability to host events where Special Education Students could show their projects as  well.  She explained there would be a disposal system in place to keep any odor down from  livestock waste such as manure.  The Ag Science Facility will not be utilized as a slaughterhouse. The current Ag Classroom has al Meat Processing Room for those interested in taking a tour. However, the refrigerator will need to be repaired in the future. This would allow the district to host clinics, having someone from Sul Ross come in to show the students how to properly dress down a deer, a cOW or a pig. Larger livestock such as cattle or horses would not be kept at the Ag Barn. Students that show cattle usually keep their heifers or steers at home. Due to the investment they puti into their project, they cannot risk their animal(s) getting hurt or dying. Projects that would primarily be kept at the Ag Barn would be smaller animals such as pigs, lambs and goats. Ector Martinez of 1503 N. Gillis explained he currently serves as the 2023-2024 FFA Chapter President. The relocation of the Ag Barn onto School Property would bring many new and extended opportunities to the. Agricultural CTE Program. The close proximity ofthe Ag Barn would offer the development ofe easily accessible livestock projects, outdoor classroom experiences and the personal development of agricultural life.  They would also show them the method of processing an animal.  Paul Henderson of2274 S. Crockett explained although the program currently has a few hogs housed out there; building the program could result in many more. What about the property value of properties located within the area? How will it affect them? He further explained there isal lot ofmoney being spent on the High School to improve the Stadium and Fields for them to be affected by the smell oft the Ag Barn. The School District has plenty of property out by the existing Ag Barn. He stated he doesn't believe the ordinance should be changed for the School District. What happens when someone living inside city limits decides they want to keep their racehorse in their backyard? He believes the Ag Barn needs to stay out in the Country. Lots of money has been spent on the roads and cleaning the area up. He is for the. Ag Program; however, Zana Matthis Hanson of 3455 7D Road a Former Ag Student approximately 40 years ago explained they used to travel via truck during the class period stacking kids upon kids. The proximity of the proposed Ag Facility would allow for safer travel as they could walk to the  hei is tired of wasting money.  facility.    Page 1128  She attributed her daughter's growth to the program. Her daughter participates in Public Speaking and other learning experiences that grow her in leadership. She is currently serving as her Chapter's Secretary as well as a Reporter for the District. She has goals inj pursuing Leadership Positions at the state level. It is more than showing, the program teaches  responsibility through these animal experiences.  Juanita Dominguez of 1501 W. Panther Lane explained shel built her forever home located across from the golfr range and tennis courts. She would like to sit outside her home and enjoy the breeze without the odor of manure. She explained right now they only have a few pigs;  however, there might be more in the future.  She addressed the issue of the traffic at the High School. She stated the students don't walk to the college they zoom to the college in their vehicles. She explained her neighborj just had a vehicle run into his yard last week. She reiterated she was against the proposed Ag Barn location. The improvements to the Sports Complex will be overpowered by the stench of manure at the Ruben Gonzales of 1804 N. Oklahoma is opposed to building an Ag Barn at the proposed Matt Tarpley of2007 W. 6th Street explained he supports an educational facility at the proposed location; however, housing small livestock at the proposed location is not a good He further explained pigs learn how to identify your vehicle and will squeal when they are hungry, until they are fed. Although they may be located 600 yards away, the noise will carry. Building an Ag Facility equipped with a classroom and a few pens to bring livestock in when Additionally, sheep and goats have a tendency to get out of their pens. The close proximity to the interstate might create safety concerns. There was a reason why the ordinance was adopted Hei reiterated that a good compromise would be an educational facility that livestock could be temporarily brought in and returned to the existing Ag Facility located outside city limits. Joe Shuster of1507 W. Callaghan serves as the Pecos County Judge. He explained the stock pens that used to be located on the Old Alpine Highway created an odor that reached across Fort  proposed Ag Barn.  location for the same reasons mentioned earlier.  idea.  that educational opportunity needs tol happen might be a good compromise.  several years ago, and the reason still exists.    Page/129  Stockton. The reason the ordinance was adopted was because residents living inside city limits  did not want to deal with the noise, the flies or the smell.  He explained he supports the FFA and 4-H Programs; however, there is a place for them. The place for them is the Ag Barn and the Ag Barn belongs outside city limits. He knows that students will learn through the program, Ms. Hanson is a prime example oft that.  Millions of dollars have been utilized to improve the proposed area and it would be a mistake to place an Ag Barn there. People visiting would remember Fort Stockton for the odor emitted from He urged Council to be cognizant oft the fact that they serve the people not the School or the School Board. The School Board needs to make that decision amongst themselves. The proper place for the Ag Facility is on the other side of the existing Ag Barn. The existing Ag Barn does not meet the criteria for today because it was made by students and teacher volunteers.  the Ag Barn.  He urged City Council to do the right thing.  He also advised everyone that the students used to be bussed to the existing Ag Barn.  Juanita Dominguez of1 1501 W. Panther Lane explained students drive to the college every day. Ifthey love their animals, they will find a way to get to the existing Ag Barn to care for them. Zana Matthis Hanson of 3455 7D Road responded that her daughter walks every day to the college for class. She explained the proposed location would provide a better controlled class environment that is supervised instead of students being sent to the location on their own. Dr. Gabriel Zamora Superintendent of the Fort Stockton Independent School District explained the safety concern was the current location being isolated due to its location. He explained their intent was to provide a CTE facility and lab for their students to access and save time traveling back and forth. The other facility would be utilized to permanently house the Mayor Paul Casias explained this was not an action item, it would be reviewed as an action Council Member Ruben Falcon inquired why City Council was considering the request without a completed plan. He explained it would be different ifl Mrs. Dominguez was  livestock.  item at a later date.    Page130  requesting tol build her home next to an existing Ag Barn; however, the School District is requesting permission to build an Ag Barn next to herl home. He: suggested the School District gather everything needed for a Variance Request and submit it to the City Secretary Dr. Gabriel Zamora Superintendent of the Fort Stockton Independent School District advised everyone that the School District was not willing to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on a plan at this point. He further explained the plan would be different depending on the City of Fort Stockton's verdict. Once the verdict is received the School District will plan Paul Henderson of 2274 S. Crockett pointed out that Dr. Gabriel Zamora contradicted himselfconcerning: the safety oft the students. He initially stated there was a safety concern with the Ag Barn being located outside city limits then stated that the animals would be brought to the Ag Facility to work with and returned outside city limits.  fori review.  accordingly.  City Attorney Puja Boinpally explained last September House Bill 1750 was passed, which allows cities to regulate agricultural operations. Upon receiving the School District's Letter of Intent City Attorney Puja Boinpally and City Secretary Marina Cantu reached out to the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension to see the required manual. The manual was recently released, a few days ago. City Attorney Puja Boinpally reached out to the Texas Municipal League to discuss the manual; however, they have not reviewed the manual. Therefore, we need additional time to review the manual to determine what policies would need to be adopted to regulate agriculture. Pecos County Judge Joe Shuster suggested City Attorney Puja Boinpally review the bill to see whether the word may or shall was utilized, as each word would have a different meaning for what  the bill states. 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, 01/22/2024 Special Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton City Council, 02/01/2024 - Special Joint Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton City Council and Pecos County  Commissioners Court, 02/06/2024    Page/131  Regular Meeting Minutes of Building and Standards Commission, 01/05/2024 - Regular Meeting Minutes ofHistorical Landmark Commission, 01/03/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes of Keep Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful Board, 01/03/2024 Regular Meeting Minutes of] Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-A Corporation, Regular Meeting Minutes of] Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-B Corporation,  11/16/2023 11/16/2023  Accounts Payable Grand Total:  $528,728.78  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member RubenJ Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve 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, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez  voted aye. ORDINANCE:  6. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance No. 24-102, An Ordinance of the City of Fort Stockton, Pecos County, Texas, Establishing an Exemption from Ad Valorem Taxes for Qualifying Child-Care Facility Properties, As Authorized by Texas Tax Code Section 11.36; Providing for a Severability  Clause; Providing for Related Matters.  City Secretary Marina Cantu explained City Manager Frank Rodriguez III was approached by one of our local Day-Care Facilities concerning Senate Bill 1145 that was recently passed and effective January 1,2 2024. She further explained it has taken a little while to get the process established. The Texas Comptroller's Office recently created the form to be submitted to the Appraisal District by the Applicant. In speaking with the Texas Municipal League and the Local Appraisal District, should the City of Fort Stockton choose to adopt the exemption, we would need to Approve the ordinance, designating aj percentage oft the appraised value of the property. The percentage specified by the  governing body may not be less than 50 percent.  Thej property must meet the following requirements to qualify for the exemption:  Used exclusively toj provide developmental and educational services for children Reasonably necessary for the operation of the child-care facility. The use of exempt property for functions other than providing developmental and educational services for children attending the child-care facility located on the property does not result in the! loss of an exemption authorized by this section if  attending the child-care facility; and    Page1132  those other functions are incidental to the use oft the property for providing those  services to those children and benefit: o Those children; or oThe staff and faculty oft the facility.  Furthermore, as set forth in the Texas Tax Code Section 11.36(g), a person cannot claim the child- care facility exemption on property they own and lease to another to operate a qualifying child-care facility if the person also claims a' Texas Tax Code Section 11.13 residence homestead exemption on the property or leases any part of the property to another for use as a principal residence. She explained that the Ordinance is being presented to City Council for their review because the Local Child-Care Facility requested the exemption; however, she wasn'tsurei ift they were ready to vote on the item or if they wanted to review the new. Bill in depth to fully understand what they  would be approving.  Mayor Paul Casias voiced he felt City Council needed more time to look into this item to  understand what they are considering.  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to table Ordinance No. 24-102, An Ordinance of the City of] Fort Stockton, Pecos County, Texas, Establishing an Exemption from Ad Valorem Taxes for Qualifying Child-Care Facility Properties, as Authorized by Texas Tax Code Section 11.36; Providing for a Severability Clause; Providing for Related Matters. 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. RESOLUTIONS:  7. Discuss/Act upon Resolution No. 24-104R, A Resolution Authorizing the City of Fort Stockton to File a Grant Application for the Criminal Justice Grant Program FY2025.  (C.O.P)  ChiefofPolice Ernesto Velasquez explained he would like to request that City Council Approve Resolution No. 24-104R, Authorizing the City of Fort Stockton to apply for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to promote public safety, reduce crime, and improve the criminal justice system. He explained they would like to purchase equipment to improve the    Page/133  interview process. The equipment would detect modulations in aj person' 's voice to determine Motion was made by Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, seconded by Council Member Darren Hodges, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution No. 24-204R, A Resolution Authorizing the City of Fort Stockton to File a Grant Application for the Criminal Justice Grant Program FY2025. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben  whether they were being truthful or not.  Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  8. Discuss/Act upon Resolution No. 24-105R, A Resolution Authorizing the City of Fort Stockton to File a Grant Application for the Operation Lone Star Grant Program (OLS),  FY2025. (C.O.P.)  ChiefofPolice Ernesto Velasquez explained he would like to request that City Council Approve Resolution No. 24-105R, Authorizing the City of Fort Stockton to apply for the Operation Lone Star Grant Program. They previously were awarded this grant and utilized it for funding operations related tol border activities such as criminal interdiction, drug interdiction and alien smuggling. He Motion was made by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, seconded by Council Member Darren Hodges, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution No. 24-105R, A Resolution Authorizing the City of Fort Stockton to File a Grant Application for the Operation Lone Star Grant Program (OLS), FY2025. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member  requested permission to enter into their grant program again.  Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  9. Discuss/Act upon Resolution No. 24-106R, A Resolution Authorizing the City of Fort Stockton to File Grant Application #4905102 to the Office oft the Governor for the Operation Stonegarden  (OPSG) for FY2023. (C.O.P.)  Chiefof Police Ernesto Velasquez explained he would like to request that City Council Approve Resolution No. 24-106R, Authorizing the City ofFort Stockton to apply for Operation Stonegarden another national grant working with Border Patrol and Customs also focusing on the border activities, southbound traffic, northbound traffic, criminal interdiction, and alien smuggling as well. Motion was made by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, seconded by Council Member Darren Hodges, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution No. 24-106R, A Resolution    Page/134  Authorizing the City of Fort Stockton to File Grant Application #4905102 to the Office of the Governor for the Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) for FY2023. 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. 10. Discuss/Act upon Resolution No. 24-107R, A Resolution Authorizing the City of Fort Stockton tol File a Grant Application with the Office oft the Secretary, US Department ofTransportation City Manager Frank Rodriguez III explained he was requesting permission to apply for the Raise Grant through the US Department ofTransportation. They identified an area that will fit the criteria required by the grant. They have $1.5 Billion Dollars available for infrastructure for streets. Motion was made by Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, seçonded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution No. 24-107R, A Resolution Authorizing the City of Fort Stockton to File a Grant Application with Office of the Secretary, US Department ofTransportation Raise Grant Opportunity. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council  Raise Grant Opportunity. (Annika Vasquez)  The identified area is from W. Sherer, W. Ryan, and between the El Paso Area.  Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  REGULAR BUSINESS:  11. Discuss/Act upon 10-foot-wide Utilities Easement Agreement for 0.032 acres out of Lots 5,6,7, and 8, Block 39, OLD FORT ADDITION between Rook Properties, LLC and the City of Fort City Attorney Puja Boinpally explained this easement is for two properties located back-to-back owned by the same property owner. There is no alley in between them; therefore, the property owner Motion was made by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve a 10-foot-wide Utilities Easement Agreement for 0.032 acres out ofLots 5, 6,7,a and 8, Block 39, OLD FORT ADDITION between Rook Properties, LLC and the City of Fort Stockton. 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.  Stockton. (City Atty.)  is granting the City of] Fort Stockton an easement to access that area for utilities.    Page/135  12. Discuss/Act upon Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) between the City of Fort Stockton and Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. (TDS)allowing TDS to divert excess Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)  to the City of Fort Stockton Landfill. (City Mgr.)  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III explained Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. approached the City They are existing customers of the City of Fort Stockton. Since the opening of the new. Landfill we have the opportunity to generate additional revenue. The MOU identifies 30 Tons per week. They would be bringing in Typel I Waste. Our Ordinance allows for $85 per ton for Type I Waste; however, since they are coming from out oftown, he requested that City Council approve the MOU He explained this would not affect the City's ability to continue to provide local trash services.  of Fort Stockton regarding a diversion opportunity for their trash.  for $105 per ton at a rate of30 tons per week.  We are allowed to have 7,3001 tons per year for Typela and Type IV Waste.  Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben JB Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of] Fort Stockton and Texas Disposal Systems, Inc. (TDS) allowing TDS to divert excess Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) to the City ofl Fort Stockton Landfill. 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. described as:  13. Discuss/Act upon Lease Proposal for Approximately 360. Acres ofLand, more particularly  o All of Tracts 7,8,9, 10, Section 4, Block 2, Fort Stockton Irrigated Lands Company Tracts 33,34,35,36,37,38.39.40.41,2,45,44.45,46,47,48,9. ,50,51,52,53, 4.5.36.31.36.9.44.04 63 and 64, Survey 5, Block 2, Fort Stockton Irrigated Proposals Received: M&JTrucking Inc. dba M&JR Ranches and Farm, Matt  Land, Pecos County, Texas;  Lands Company Land, Pecos County, Texas.  Garvin. Paul Golliher dba Golliher Cattle (City Mgr.)  Public Works Director Luis Guerra explained the lease identified approximately 360 Acres of Land for farming. After the proposals were submitted and reviewed, he ranked them in order with one providing the best value for the city. Number 1 being M & JTrucking, Number 2 being Paul    Page/136  Golliher and Number 3 being Matt Garvin. He reiterated that the proposal submitted by M &J  Trucking would be most advantageous proposal for the city.  Council Member Ruben Falcon inquired ift the City of] Fort Stockton knew what the annual  sales are.  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III responded that annual sales have yielded $1,000 for the City  of Fort Stockton with a $8,200 annual lease.  Council Member Ruben Falcon inquired if we knew what the operator was yielding.  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III responded that we do not know what the operator was yielding. Council Member Ruben Falcon stated his reason for inquiry was because one proposal offered  10% of sales VS. another offered 1% ofsales.  Council Member Ruben J. Bernal inquired if the additional pivot was necessary.  Matt Garvin explained the additional pivot was not necessary; however, it would add additional revenue. There is another portion of3 320 acres on the north side that the powerline runs through. You could utilize another pivot, or you could utilize flood irrigation. Either way it would add an Council Member Ruben Falcon inquired ifthe additional pivot would be needed today. Matt Garvin stated no he would not need the pivot today; however, he would cover clearing off His whole goal is to make money offofit. The hay sales would be roughly 90% of what he grows. Council Member Ruben Falcon advised City Council every time they bid this lease out; Mr.  additional 100 acres for farming.  the land and putting iti into production.  The other 10% he would keep for his own livestock.  Garvin was present.  Council Member Darren Hodges expressed his experience is that farming doesn't bring in much  revenue. The $10,000, $12,000 and $18,000 are given; however, the sales vary. Council Member Ruben J. Bernal inquired what season Alfalfa Hay is planted.    Page/137  Matt Garvin responded that Alfalfa Hay is usually planted right now ori in the fall. Council Member Ruben J. Bernal inquired ift that is what was being done before.  Matt Garvin explained Alfalfa is usually good for 5 years.  Council Member Ruben Falcon inquired how many cuts he thought the land would produce per  year.  Matt Garvin responded the land would produce at least 6-7 cuts per year.  Council Member Ruben Falcon explained 10% of6 6-7 cuts a year would be a good deal for the  city.  Matt Garvin recalled the current leasee stating he was averaging 5,000 tons an acre.  Council Member Jerome Chavez inquired who would incur the cost of the estimated $200,000 for Council Member Ruben Falcon stated that the cost oft the additional pivot would be incurred by Council Member Ruben J. Bernal inquired what would be more efficient pivot irrigation or Matt Garvin responded pivot irrigation would be more efficient; however, due to the  the additional pivot.  the City of Fort Stockton.  flood irrigation.  powerline flooding irrigation might work better. He stated itj just had to be at a certain grade.  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon and Seconded by Council Member Ruben J. Bernal to award the Lease Proposal for Approximately 360 Acres ofLand to Matt  Garvin.  Mayor Paul Casias inquired ift there was any discussion.    Pagel 138  Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez stated he would like to wait and gather additional information pertaining to the cuttings. The proposal from M & JTrucking looks promising and that Council Member Darren Hodges stated he likes proposal No. 1 or No. 3. He stated we are looking at a difference of $8,000 upfront. However, we are looking at a lot higher rate of return on the backside, which we don't know what that would be. He expressed either proposal is probably better City Attorney Puja Boinpally explained a motion has been made which needs to be voted on. However, ift the motion does not pass, she advised City Council the item could be tabled for further  ist the proposal that Public Works Director Luis Guerra recommended.  than what we are currently receiving.  information.  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and passed to award Lease Proposal for Approximately 360 Acres ofLand, more particularly described as: All ofTracts 7,8,9,10, Section 4, Block 2, Fort Stockton Irrigated Lands Company Land, Pecos County, Texas; Tracts 3,.4.,35.36,37,38.39,40,41,42,45,4, 4.46.41.4,.9.38.3.5.5.9.34.4.5.5.51.5. 59,60,61,62, 63, 64, Survey 5, Block 2, Fort Stockton Irrigated Lands Company Land, Pecos County, Texas to Matt Garvin. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye and Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Paul  Jerome Chavez voted nay. (City Mgr./P.W. Dir.)  14. Discuss/Act upon Request for Proposals for Repair and Renovation of City Streets-2024.  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III advised City Council we were trying to do something different this year. He requested permission to Solicit Proposals from a Road Repair Company. The City would simultaneously work on street repairs to maximize the coverage in street repairs. Motion was made by Council Member Paul. Jerome Chavez, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve the Request for Proposals for Repair and Renovation of City Streets-2024. 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.    Page1139  15. Discuss/Act upon Authorizing Payment of $302,977.64 for the Purchase ofa. John Deere 644 G-Tier Wheel Loader from YellowHouse Machinery Co. with Sourcewell Governmental Purchasing  Cooperative, Contract No. 011723-JDC. (P.W.Dir.)  Assistant City Manager Jesse Gonzales Jr. explained we currently have a 2001-year model front end loader. It works, but it struggles. The existing front-end loader is utilized quite a bit; however, it would be useful to have an additional front-end loader to assist with other projects simultaneously. Motion was made by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, and carried unanimously to Authorize Payment of $302,977.64 for the Purchase ofa John Deere 644 G-Tier Wheel Loader from YellowHouse Machinery Co. with Sourcewell Governmental Purchasing Cooperative, Contract No. 011723-JDC. 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. 16. Discuss/Act upon Traffic Study off West Rio Street from Hornbeck to the Interstate. (City  He explained this item is available through Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative.  Mgr.)  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III explained Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez had received some complaints from constituents as well as Ms. Dominguez voiced concern about traffic in the area. Therefore, they would like to perform ai traffic study to see what measures would need to be taken to remedy the traffic violation issues. Once the traffic study is conducted it will be presented  to City Council.  Mayor Paul Casias inquired if School Zone signs were posted in the area.  ChiefofPolice Ernesto Velasquez explained School Zone signs are posted on East Rio; however, Council Member Ruben J. Bernal inquired ift that side could be marked as a School Zone. Chief of] Police Ernesto Velasquez responded that area could be marked as a School Zone. Motion was made by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve Traffic Study off West Rio Street from Hornbeck to the Interstate. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben  the West side is not considered a School Zone.  Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.    Page/140  17. Discuss/Act upon Appointment ofone (1) Keep Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful Board  Member to replace Ember Renteria. (City Sec.)  Former Board Member Ember Renteria stated it was an honor serving on the Keep Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful Board and the Historical Landmark Commission. She stated she previously had tor resign because at the time she was going back to school. She advised everyone that she finished her bachelor's degree, and added that her son is a senior, SO he is her priority right now. She wished City Secretary Marina Cantu explained Ms. Ember Renteria resigned a while back; however, the application to become a member oft this board was recently received from William Lawson Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to Appoint William Lawson Kemp as a Keep Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful Board Member to replace Ember Renteria. 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  the next member good luck as iti is an amazing board to be aj part of.  Kemp.  aye.  18. Discuss/Act upon Appointment ofone (1) Historical Landmark Commissioner to replace Ember  Renteria. (City Sec.)  City Secretary Marina Cantu explained the same board members serve on the Keep Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful Board as the Historical Landmark Commission. Therefore, William Lawson  Kemp also applied to become a Historical Landmark Commissioner.  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, seconded by Council Member Darren Hodges, and carried unanimously to Appoint William Lawson Kemp as a Historical Landmark Commissioner to replace Ember Renteria. 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.  19. Questions from the Media.  There were no questions from the media.  20. Adjourn.    Page1141  Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting at 6:41 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.  faul Casar  Paul Casias, Mayor  Cuhw  Marina A.  Sel  Cantu, City Secretary