Page48  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS  MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 13,2023 5:30 PM  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  RUBEN J. BERNAL LEFT AT6 6:27 P.M.  CITY MANAGER: CITY SECRETARY: CITY ATTORNEY:  FRANK RODRIGUEZIIE 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 Allegiançe to the United States of America  Mayor Paul Casias recessed from the Regular City Council Meeting to Convene into the  following Public Hearing at 5:33 p.m. PUBLIC HEARING:  1. Application Request from Property Owner Benjamin Rossy to Consider a Specific-Use Permit for Placement of a Manufactured Mobile Home in a One-Family Dwelling District (SF-4) located on Lot Three, Block Forty-Nine (49), ST. GALL ADDITION, Fort Stockton,    Page149  Pecos County, Texas & More Particularly Described as Being Adjacent to El Paso Street; this being in accordance with Sections 7(1), 7(2)8 & 7(16) ofthe Zoning Ordinance. (City  Sec./Bldg. Offl.)  City Secretary Marina Cantu explained this property is located on the other side ofRooney Park. The property owner would like to replace the existing mobile home with a newer model. The request has been reviewed by Planning & Zoning who recommended approving the Building Official Roy Mendoza advised City Council that Code Enforcement has been to this location and measured it to ensure it meets all the required setbacks. He reiterated that  request.  Planning & Zoning has approved the request.  There being no further discussion, Mayor Paul Casias closed the public hearing to reconvene  into the Regular City Council Meeting at 5:34 p.m.  PRESENTATIONS:  2. Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos----  .FY2022-2023 4th Quarterly Report  Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos reported the unemployment rate has decreased from 3.6% to 3.4%.  Sales Tax for. July, August and September is up, ending the year at 17.9%. Fort Stockton exceeded everyone in the region for the YTD through October, with the exception of Monahans and Pecos. Our local retailers are exceeding these areas.  After a review oft the data it was determined that the difference in numbers were due to the oilfield supply companies located in Monahans and Pecos. These companies have  been driving the sales tax up in these communities.  3. Convention & Visitor's Bureau Director Cindy Melendez -  .FY2022-2023 4th Quarterly Report  Administrative Assistant Annika Vasquez reported the following:  CVB FUNDED-PAST: JULY 41HofJuly Event*    Page150  Water Carnival AUGUST SEPTEMBER Barrio Fest Memorial GofTournament OCTOBER BBORR 2.0 Fall Fest M2M Horse Head Crossing DECEMBER Pop Warner Christmas Bazaar RECAP  Richard Reeves GolfTournament  4thofJuly Star Spangled Bash Held July 2nd 20 Food/Craft Vendors Stakitas Car Show DJI Entertainment Fireworks Display Hodges Pavilion Soft Opening Dance Held September 29th Gabe Natera - Opening Band  Stateline Band - Dance was open to the public  Grand Opening Hodges Pavilion/Fall Fest Held October 12th 10F Food/Craft Vendors The Josh Abbott Band M2M Pasta Dinner Held October 20th 40 attendees - Pasta Dinner 59 stayed in Fort Stockton  Christmas Bazaar Glitzy Brew Simply Loved Consignment Besitos de Azuca    Pagel 151  Amerissa's Bowtique Raul Duarte Vivi Martinez Simply Subbli Cups Kial Tay's Fiddly Stitch Lilah Smith Safe House Rachel Nix Goody's Sweets My Sweet Cuisine Judy Hannah Krumble Kandies Pictures with Santa Pictures with The Grinch Christmas Carols FS High School Choir TXI Highways Butterfield Overland Trail Brochure Big Bend Travel Guide Southern Trails Auto Tour Program Texas Event Calendar Tour Texas $123,140.96  PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL  HOTEL OCCUPANCY August $111,430.37 September $102,916.53 YTD Total $1,255,454.42  July  4. Marketing & Convention Center Coordinator Brenda Delao  FY2022-2023 4th Quarterly Report  JULY 5N Meetings 1Class 41 Private Events WRTTC Retirement Luncheon TxDOT Stakeholder Meeting Rural PAC Hospital Meeting  AUGUST 31 Meetings    Page152  6F Private Events  Employee Appreciation Breakfast Company Safety Meetings Rio Grande Electric Service Awards  SEPTEMBER 5Meetings 2Classes 41 Private Events Memorial GofTournament Keep Texas Beautiful Training Legislative Training with Lawl Enforcement  OCTOBER 6Meetings 1Class 41 Private Events Trunk or Treat Silver Spur Gun & Blade Show M2M Pasta Dinner PCMH Health Fair  The Hodges Soft Opening/Grand Opening with Josh Abbott  NOVEMBER 41 Meetings 4 Classes 6Private Events  AERO Care Educational Training Lilah Smith SARTTraining DPS Communications Meeting Legislative Update for Peace Officers Class  DECEMBER 1Meeting 4 Private Events    Page/53  City ofl Fort Stockton Employee Appreciation Party PCCAA Head Start Christmas Party  Christmas Bazaar  CONVENTION CENTER FACEBOOK PAGE REACH  25,147  CONVENTION CENTER FACEBOOK POST REACH  10.9K  VISIT FORT STOCKTON: FACEBOOK PAGE REACH  51,279  VISIT FORT STOCKTON FACEBOOK POST REACH  69.1K  5. Chiefof Police Ernesto Velasquez with Fort Stockton Police Department-  Patrol Officer Derek Stratton presented the following: Statistics Report for October 2023  October Calls for Service Total Calls for Service: 1,437 FSPD Calls: 983 FSFD Calls: 13 City:4 County: 9 PCEMS Calls: 174 PCSO Calls: 259 October Traffic Statistics Traffic Stops: 323 City: 261 Other Agency: 62    Page154  Traffic Citations Issued: 17 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 47 City: 24 Other Agency: 23  October Cases Filed for Prosecution: Juvenile Probation: 3 County Attorney: 33 83rd District Attorney: 10 112th District Attorney: 0 October Arrest Statistics: Total Arrests: 30 Charges: Arson: 1 Assault: 3 Burglary: 2 Criminal Mischief: 0 Criminal Trespass: 4 Disorderly Conduct: 0 Duty on Striking: 0 Driving While Intoxicated: 2 Driving While License Invalid: 0 Evading Arrest: 3 Failure to ID: I Family Violence: 2 Murder: 0 Outstanding Warrant: 19 Possession of Controlled Substance: 4 Possession of Marijuana: 2 Public Intoxication: 0 Racing: 0 Resisting Arrest: 3 Sexual Assault: 0 Smuggling of Persons: 0 Terroristic Threat: 0 Theft: 2 Undocumented Migrants: 0 Unlawful Carry: 1 Injury to Child/Elderly: 0 Reckless Driving: 1  Statistics Report for Year to Date: Year To Date Calls for Service    Page55  Total Calls for Service: 14,141 FSPD Calls: 9,297 FSFD Calls: 177 City: 40 County: 137 PCEMS Calls: 1,770 PCSO Calls: 3,111  YearT To Date Traffic Statistics Traffic Stops: 3,267 City: 2,229 Other Agency: 1,038 Traffic Citations Issued: 366 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 523 City: 284 Other Agency: 239  Year To Date Cases Filed for Prosecution:  Juvenile Probation: 21 County Attorney: 348 83rd District Attorney: 263 112th District Attorney: 51 Year To Date Arrest Statistics: Total Arrests: 265 Charges: Arson: 1 Assault: 11 Burglary: 6 Criminal Mischief: 5 Criminal Trespass: 16 Disorderly Conduct: 4 Duty on Striking: 7 Driving While Intoxicated: 29 Driving While License Invalid: 8 Evading Arrest: 10 Failure to ID:4 Family Violence: 16 Murder: 0 Outstanding Warrant: 193 Possession of Controlled Substance: 48 Possession of Marijuana: 15 Public Intoxication: 26    Pagel 56  Racing: 4 Resisting Arrest: 11 Sexual Assault: 1 Smuggling of Persons: 8 Terroristic Threat: 4 Theft: 11 Undocumented Migrants: 3 Unlawful Carry: 9 Injury to Child/Elderly: 1 Reckless Driving: 2  6. City Manager Frank Rodriguez III----  City Manager's Report  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III advised City Council that the City passed the Pre- Opening Inspection ofthel New Landfill conducted by TCEQ on Tuesday. The City will have toi identify the Opening Date according to the tonnage the City can accept, ending the life of  the Old Landfill.  He provided the following information:  The New Landfill has 141.64 Acres of Waste Disposal The Waste Disposal Footprint is 82.4 Acres The Life Expectancy of the New Landfill is 101 Years The address to the New Landfill is 256 Moody Road  Hei recognized the following for their contribution to the New Landfill Project:  Carlos Ibarra Raul Rodriguez Salvador Caballero Jesus Gonzalez Petronilo Salinas Marcos Tovar Aaron Ramos Luis Guerra Aaron Manzano Pollo Vasquez Carlos Contreras Jessie Barrios Jesse Gonzales, Jr. Maria Rodriguez  Assistant City Manager Jesse Gonzales acknowledged City Manager Frank Rodriguez III  for his part in bringing the New Landfill Project to fruition.    Page157  Council Member Ruben Falcon acknowledged Billy Jackson for challenging TCEQ when they denied the current location ofthe New Landfill. He was able to overturn their decision which saved the City a lot of money since they didn'thave to purchase additional land fora  new location.  ORDINANCES:  7. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance No. 23-135, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Chapter of the Municipal Code of the City of Fort Stockton, Texas, allowing for thel Placement ofa Manufactured Mobile Home by Specific-Use Permit in a One-Family Dwelling District 4 (SF-4)Located on Lot Three (3), Block Forty-Nine (49), ST. GALL ADDITION, Fort Stockton, Pecos County, Texas, & More Particularly Described as being Adjacent to El Paso Street; this being in accordance with Sections 7(1), 7(2) & 7(16) ofthe Zoning Ordinance &  Providing for an Effective Date Provision. (City Sec./Bldg. Offl.)  City Secretary Marina Cantu explained this is the ordinance that would approve the Public Building Official Roy Mendoza reiterated everything has been approved, letters were sent out, photos were submitted, setbacks were met and ifapproved the new mobile home Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve Ordinance No. 23-135, An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Chapter of the Municipal Code of the City of Fort Stockton, Texas, allowing for the Placement of a Manufactured Mobile Home by Specific-Use Permit in a One-Family Dwelling District 4 (SF-4) Located on Lot Three (3), Block Forty-Nine (49), ST.GALL. ADDITION, Fort Stockton, Pecos County, Texas, & More Particularly Described as being Adjacent to El Paso Street; this being in accordance with Sections 7(1), 7(2) & 7(16) of the Zoning Ordinance & Providing for an Effective Date Provision. 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. 8. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance No. 23-136, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2,  Hearing heard earlier in the meeting.  would improve the area.  Administration", Article VIII. Records Management* oft the Code ofOrdinances ofthe City of Fort Stockton, Texas; & Formally Designating the Records Management Officer. (City  Sec.)    Page/58  City Secretary Marina Cantu explained the Texas State Library and Archives Commission advised her that the City of] Fort Stockton's current policy designates multiple positions as the Records Management Officer. The Local Government Records Act requires only one position be approved by the board. Therefore, they have requested the City Secretary be designated as the Records Management Officer as soon as possible in order to comply with Motion was made by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve Ordinance No. 23-136, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Administration", Article VIII. Records Management"* oft the Code ofOrdinances oft the City ofl Fort Stockton, Texas; & Formally Designating the Records Management Officer. 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. 9. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance 23-137, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 ofthe Code of Ordinance oft the City of Fort Stockton Titled Traffic and Vehicles; and Creating Article VIII. Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles; Repealing all Other Ordinances or Portions Thereofin Conflict, A Severability Clause and Providing for its Publication and Effective Date. (City  the Local Government Records Act.  Mgr./City Atty.) ITEM WASTABLED  CONSENT AGENDA:  10. 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, 10/23/2023 Special Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton City Council, 11/01/2023 Regular Meeting Minutes of! Fort Stockton Planning & Zoning  Commission, 10/04/2023  Special Meeting Minutes ofl Fort Stockton Housing Authority Board, 08/24/2023 Special Meeting Minutes ofl Fort Stockton Housing Authority Board, 09/27/2023 Regular Meeting Minutes of Economic Development 4A Corporation, 09/21/2023 Regular Meeting Minutes of Economic Development 4B Corporation, 09/21/2023 Regular Meeting Minutes of Substandard Building Commission, 10/05/2023  Accounts Payable 2022-2023 Fiscal Total:  $56,221.72    Page/59  Accounts Payable 2023-2024 Fiscal Total: Accounts Payable Grand Total:  $533,509.14 $589,730.86  Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, 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 JI Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon,  Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  REGULAR BUSINESS:  11. Discuss/Act upon Contractual Janitorial Services Agreement for City Hall & City Hall Annex between the City of Fort Stockton and Elfida Morales. (City Mgr./City Atty.)  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III explained Elfida Morales was previously awarded the bid for. Janitorial Services for City Hall & City Hall; this is the Agreement that outlines the Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve Contractual Janitorial Services Agreement for City Hall & City Hall Annex between the City of] Fort Stockton and Elfida Morales. 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 Contractual Janitorial Services Agreement for the Police Department & Dispatch Area between the City of Fort Stockton and Abiud Olivares. (City Mgr./City Atty.) City Manager Frank Rodriguez explained Abiud Olivares was previously awarded the bid for. Janitorial Services for the Police Department & Dispatch Area; this is the Agreement that Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve Contractual Janitorial Services Agreement for the Police Department & Dispatch Area between the City of Fort Stockton and. Abiud Olivares. 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.  terms ofs services.  outlines the terms ofserviçes.    Page160  13. Discuss/Act upon Proposal for 2 Station Dispatch Console for Police Department. Proposals Received: Petro Communications Inc.. Tri-Star Communications (Assit. City Mgr./C.O.P.) Patrol Officer Derek Stratton advised City Council they received a bid proposal from Petro Communications, Inc, and Tri-Star Communications. After a careful review of each proposal, it was determined that the proposals would provide us with equivalent equipment and technology. However, it is recommended that Tri-Star Communications be awarded the bid as it was lower than Petro Communications by approximately $18,000. Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, and carried unanimously to award the Proposal for 2 Station Dispatch Console for Police Department to Tri-Star Communications. 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.  14. Discuss/Act upon Solicitation ofLease Proposals for Approximately 500 Acres ofLand.  (City Mgr.)  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III explained this property is located between the City's Old Landfill and the City's New Landfill. The lease consists of approximately 500 acres and use ofthe city's effluent water. The current agreement ends in December. Therefore, Council Member Ruben Falcon inquired ift the proposal could be submitted for something City Manager Frank Rodriguez III responded the proposal could be for something other Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve the Solicitation ofLease Proposals for Approximately 500 Acres ofLand. 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  he requested permission to solicit proposals for the lease oft the land.  other than farming.  than farming sO long as the effluent water is being utilized.  aye.  15. Discuss/Act upon Solicitation of Bids for Purchase and Installation of Weigh Scale for the City's New Municipal Solid Waste Facility. (City Mgr./P.W.Dir.)    Page161  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III explained he was requesting permission to Solicit bids for the purchase and installation ofa Weigh Scale for the City's New Municipal Solid Waste Facility. The facility currently has one weigh scale and the goal is to have one  coming into the facility and one leaving the facility.  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve the Solicitation of Bids for Purchase and Installation of Weigh Scale for the City's New Municipal Solid Waste Facility. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council 16. Discuss/Act upon Pay Application No. 8 totaling $98,262.50 for Work Performed by L.T. Construction, LLC on additions and buildout of the Hodges Pavilion. (City Mgr./Dir.ofFin.) Director of] Finance Maria Rodriguez explained this is the final payment of $98,262.50 that includes the last payment and the change orders that were requested by the City. Council Member Darren Hodges inquired what the total payout for this project had been  Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  so far.  Director ofl Finance Maria Rodriguez responded the total payout was roughly  $930,000.00 at that point.  Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve Pay Application No. 8 totaling $98,262.50 for Work Performed by L.T. Construction, LLC on additions and buildout ofthe Hodges Pavilion. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member 17. Discuss/Act upon Pay Application No. 21 totaling $79,263.00 for work performed by AG Oilfield Services, Inc. which included spotting line and hauling backfill materials for the Removal of 13,851 feet of Pipeline within Section 34, Block 27, and Section 6, 7,17,and 18, Assistant City Manager Jesse Gonzales, Jr. explained both Code Enforcement Officer Aaron Ramos and City Engineer Raul Rodriguez have confirmed that the work for Pay  Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  Block 28, University Lands, Pecos County, Texas. (City Mgr.)  Application No. 21 has been completed.    Page162  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve Pay Application No. 2 totaling $79,263.00 for work performed by AG Oilfield Services, Inc., which included spotting line and hauling backfill materials for the Removal of13,851 feet of Pipeline within Section 34, Block 27, 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 Paul  Jerome Chavez voted aye.  18. Discuss/Act upon Fire Station Infrastructure Project in an amount not to exceed $175,859.20 as Approved by the Economic Development 4-A Corporation on August 17,  2023 and September 21, 2023. (City Mgr./EDCI Dir.)  Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos explained this is ap project approved by the Economic Development Corporation for the infrastructure to the Fire Station. This is to cover the cost of materials and the City Public Works Department for running the line. He further explained this covered running the line from the existing line to Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve Fire Station Infrastructure Project in an amount not to exceed $175,859.20 as Approved by the Economic Development 4-A Corporation on August 17,2023 and September: 21,2023. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member 19. Discuss/Act upon the Gene Cummings Park Irrigation Project in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 as approved by the Economic Development 4-B Corporation on January 19,  the New Fire Station to include meters.  Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  2023.  Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos explained this is the total project to include the water collection and the new: irrigation system to be installed Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve Gene Cummings Park Irrigation Project in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 as approved by the Economic Development 4-B Corporation on January 19, 2023. Council Member  at the Gene Cummings Park.    Page163  Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul 20. Discuss/Act upon Payment to Kraftsman Play in the amount of$165,273.00 as part of the Gene Cummings Irrigation Project as approved by the Economic Development 4-B  Jerome Chavez voted aye.  Corporation on January 19, 2023. (City Mgr./EDC Dir.)  Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos explained the $165,273.00 is aj part of the $250,000.00 previously approved in the last item. Ifapproved Kraftsman Play would receive payment for the water collection tank below ground and  above ground.  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III emphasized the importance oft this collection tank. He explained historically the water from the water park would drain into the sewer which would cause issues for residents in the area. This system would relieve a lot of these issues. Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos advised City Council that the Fort Stockton Economic Development Corporation has been nominated  The water collected would be utilized to irrigate the park.  for a State EDC Award for the repurpose of water and conservation.  Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve Payment to Kraftsman Play in the amount of$165,273.00 as part of the Gene Cummings Irrigation Project as approved by the Economic Development 4-B Corporation on January 19, 2023. 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.  21. Discuss/Act upon Gene Cummings Renovation Project in an amount up to $300,000.00 to include improvements to Playground Shades, Seating Area Shades, Installation of Solar Lights, Fencing, Everts Street Parking & Sidewalk, and Electrical Upgrades as approved by the Economic Development 4-B Corporation on October 26, 2023. (City Mgr./EDC: Dir.)  Council Member Ruben J. Bernal left at 6:27 p.m.  Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos explained this is the project to proceed with the Renovations to the Gene Cummings Park to include the items listed.    Page-164  Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben Falcon, and carried unanimously to approve Gene Cummings Renovation Project in an amount up to $300,000.00 to include improvements to Playground Shades, Seating Area Shades, Installation of Solar Lights, Fencing, Everts Street Parking & Sidewalk, and Electrical Upgrades as approved by the Economic Development 4-B Corporation on October 26, 2023. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben  Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  22. Discuss/Act upon Payment to L.T. Construction, LLC. in the amount of $85,025.50 as part oft the Gene Cummings Renovation Project as approved by the Economic Development 4-B Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos explained this payment is for the Everts Street Parking and sidewalk, the two (2) new pavilions including a cement slab adjacent to the spray park as well as the installation oft the 16 previously Council Member Darren Hodges inquired how much EDC has contributed to the  Corporation on October 26, 2023. (City Mgr./EDC Dir.)  purchased solar lights.  renovation oft the Gene Cummings Park.  Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos replied they would contribute $1 Million to the renovation ofthe Gene Cummings Park in the span of  two years.  Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben Falcon, and carried unanimously to approve Payment to L.T. Construction, LLC. in the amount of $85,025.50 as part of the Gene Cummings Renovation Project as approved by the Economic Development 4-B Corporation on October 26, 2023. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted  aye.  23. Discuss/Act upon payment in the amount of $115,254.05 to AOT Recreation LLC as part of the Gene Cummings Renovation Project as approved by the Economic Development 4-B Economic Development Executive Director Remie Ramos explained this is to approve the payment for the shading. This includes two (2) large shades over the main play areas and one  Corporation on October 26, 2023. (City Mgr./EDC Dir.)    Page/65  (I) small one over the swing area. The only area not shaded is the Zip Line due to the length Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben Falcon, and carried unanimously to approve payment in the amount of $115,254.05 to AOT Recreation LLC: as part oft the Gene Cummings Renovation Project asapproved by the Economic Development 4-B Corporation on October 26, 2023. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member PaulJerome Chavez voted aye. 24. Discuss/Act upon the Commercial Infrastructure Sycamore Street Paving Project and payment to the City of Fort Stockton in the amount of $66,653.57 for materials cost as approved by the Economic Development 4-A Corporation on September 21, 2023.  oft the area.  (City Mgr./EDC Dir.)  Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos explained as part ofthe EDC's Infrastructure they assisted the City in Paving Commercial Areas. They paid for the cement installation behind Wal-Mart. This is the continuation paving Sycamore Street from Dickinson to Hwy 285. Pecos County Precinct No. 1 paved the street and EDC paid for  the materials.  Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve Commercial Infrastructure Sycamore Street Paving Project and payment to the City ofl Fort Stockton in the amount of $66,653.57 for materials cost as approved by the Economic Development 4-A Corporation on September 21,2023. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro- Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council  Member PaulJerome Chavez voted aye.  25. Discuss/Act upon the Commercial Infrastructure 21st Street Paving Project and payment to the City ofl Fort Stockton int the amount of$38,102.96 for materials cost as approved by the Economic Development 4-A Corporation on September 21, 2023. (City Mgr./EDC Dir.) Executive Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos explained is another portion of EDC's Infrastructure Assistance to the City. This payment is for the  paving of21st Street from Hwy 18 heading East towards the hospital.    Page166  Motion was made by Council Member Jerome Chavez, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve Commercial Infrastructure 21st Street Paving Project and payment to the City ofl Fort Stockton in the amount of $38,102.96 for materials cost as approved by the Economic Development 4-A Corporation on September: 21, 2023. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro- Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council  Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  26. Discuss/Act upon Construction Speed Concurrence, lowering the speed limit by 5 MPH- 15 MPH per roadway section for the TxDOT State Highway Improvement Project which involves bridge joint repairs and concrete structure repairs for the overpasses at US285, City Manager Frank Rodriguez III explained the City received a letter from TxDOT requesting the City concur with the speed reduction for the TxDOT State Highway Improvement Project for the overpasses at US 285, FM 1053&1H10.  FM 1053 & IH10. (City Mgr.)  Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member PaulJerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve the Construction Speed Concurrence, lowering the speed limit by 51 MPH-1 15MPH per roadway section for the TxDOT State Highway Improvement Project which involves bridge joint repairs and concrete structure repairs for the overpasses at US 285, FM 1053 & IH1 10. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye. 27. Discuss/Act upon Transferring Two (2) Speed Trailers from the Fort Stockton Police Department to the United States Border Patrol as requested by Border Patrol Agent Patrol Officer Derek Stratton read a memo from ChiefofPolice Ernesto Velasquez  Oved Galindo. (City Mgr./C.O.P.)  concerning this item. The MEMO read as follows:  FSPD is in possession oftwo (2) white speed trailers acquired through Texas LESO Program or (1033). The trailers were not operational, and we looked at making them operational, but the cost would exceed the purchase ofai new: speed trailer thus not cost effective for the FSPD or the City. It was contacted by United States Border Patrol Agent Oved Galindo, and they are looking for trailers to convert into License Plate Reader    Page167  Trailers. Ibelieve the USBP has the funds and means to convert these trailers into License plate Reader Trailers thus benefiting the USBP operations and the citizens ofthe United States by converting the trailers for a new purpose. Ihave confirmed with the Texas LESO Program and the trailers belong tol FSPD and are no longer LESO inventory items and can be transferred to USBP. Irecommend transferring two (2) speed trailers to USBP effective the date of this MEMO if approved and thus removing them from FSPD Inventory Property. Ihave attached photos of the trailers. Contact me if you have any questions.  Motion was made by Council Member Darren Hodges, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve the Transfer ofTwo (2) Speed Trailers from the Fort Stockton Police Department to the United States Border Patrol as requested by Border Patrol Agent Oved Galindo. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye. 28. Discuss/Act upon Designating December 11,2023 as the Only Regular City Council  Meeting in December. (City Mgr.)  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III requested December 11,2023 be designated as the Only Regular City Council Meeting in December as the 2nd scheduled regular meeting  falls on Christmas.  Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Paul. Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve. Designating December 11, 2023 as the Only Regular City Council Meeting in December. 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.  29. Discuss/Act upon Issuance ofLongevity Pay to Full-Time Personnel who are Actively Employed on November 17,2023. (City Mgr./Dir. ofFin.)  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III requested permission to approve longevity pay,  scheduled to be issued out November 17, 2023 as a separate check.  Director of Finance Maria Rodriguez explained there is money in the budget toj pay  at a rate of$12.    Page/68  Mayor Paul Casias recommended paying longevity at ai rate of$13.  Motion was made by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, seconded by Council Member Darren Hodges, and carried unanimously to approve Issuance of Longevity Pay to Full-Time Personnel who are. Actively Employed on November 17, 2023 as a separate check at a rate of$13.00. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben  Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  30. Discuss/Act upon Appointment, Re-Appointment, Removal of Board Members or Amendment to Board Bylaws, as needed for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. (Mayor/City Mgr.)  After a careful review oft the applications and attendance reports the following motions  were made:  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, and carried unanimously to Remove Paul Depoorter as a Member ofthe Building and Standards Commission. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben  Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, and carried unanimously to Re-Appoint Randy Day and Clara Lichty as members of the Building and Standards Commission, Move Holly Lambert from an Alternate and Appoint her as a Member of the Building and Standards Commission, Appoint Brenda Delao and Nancy Olvera as Members of the Building and Standards Commission and Appoint William Lawson Kemp and Isaiah Granado as Alternate Members ofthe Building and Standards Commission. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben  Falcon, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez voted aye.  31. Questions from Media.  There were no questions from the media.  32. Adjourn.  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, and carried unanimously to Adjourn the Regular City Council    Page/69  Meeting at 6:39 p.m. Council Member Darren Hodges, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Mayor Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member  Paul. Jerome Chavez voted aye.  PanlCaa  Paul Casias, Mayor  ATTEST:  AauiclGi Marina A. Cantu, City Secretary