Page1196  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS  MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  JANUARY24, 2022 5:30P PM  FORT STOCKTON EVENT CENTER 2181 W.I-10 FORT  STOCKTON, TX 79735  ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS: PRESENT: JAMES WARNOCK, PAUL CASIAS, RUBEN FALCON  MAYOR: CITY MANAGER: CITY SECRETARY: CITY ATTORNEY:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER FRANK RODRIGUEZ III MARINA CANTU PUJA BOINPALLY  Mayor Alexander called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. after declaring a quorum present.  Mayor Alexander read the Mission Statement:  "The Mission of the City of Fort Stockton Municipal Government is to Promote & Value Public Confidence and Trust by the. Accountable and Responsible Use ofCommunity Resources; to Ensure Public Safety; Improve Public Services; Promote Local Recreation  and Entertainment; and Generate Economic Development."  Mayor Alexander gave the Invocation.  Council Member Warnock led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America Flag  & the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag.  PRESENTATIONS:  1. Jonathan Andrews ofThomas Development Group, LLC---  Rehabilitation of Oasis Apartments  Mayor Alexander advised everyone that Jonathan Andrews ofThomas Development Group, LLC requested this item be pushed back until the next meeting. 2. Chiefof Police Robert Lujan with Fort Stockton Police Department--  Statistics for December 2021    Pagel 1197 0 0 0 0 0 49 3 1 0 25 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 10  Service Calls Dispatched: 1300 Investigations Initiated:  FSPD FSFD PCEMS PCSO Accidents Worked: Accidents (PD) Traffic Stops/Violations Traffic Citations Issued Traffic Stops (PD) Misdemeanors Felonies  872 83"d District Attorney 14 112*h District Attorney 156 County Attorney 256 Juvenile Probation 57 Total Arrests: 29 Assault- - Family Violence Burglary 229 Criminal Mischief 30 Criminal Trespass: 168 Disorderly Conduct Driving While Intoxicated 37 Evading Arrest 1 Illegal Aliens Murder  Possession ofa Controlled. Substance Possession of Marijuana Public Intoxication Resisting Arrest Theft Warrants  3. Executive Director Remie Ramos ofthe Economic Development Corporatio[n--  Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-A Corporation & Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-B Corporation Annual Report  COVID-19. ASSISTANCE PROGRAM  EDC was able to assist two businesses this fiscal year, Sagebrush for $10,000.00 and Martha's Any businesses such as restaurants, non-essential retail, and hair stylists that were shut down during the state mandated closures due to COVID-19 are eligible to apply for this program.  Boutique for $1,500.00  EDCi is looking at options to possibly assist with a second round.  BUSINESSASSISTANCE  Centennial Bar $27,500.00 Farm Bureau $9,250.00 Glam Station $10,500.00  Yucana's Mexican Restaurant $29,220.00 (assisted in getting a Vent-A-Hood) GB & JB Properties $5,080.00 (rehabilitate the Print Shop located on Nelson) Child Corporation $20,000.00 (purchased the M&W Building to create a training center and  additional offices for their engineers) Golliher Properties $20,000.00    Page1198  Eternity Funeral Home $6,000.00 (Storefront Loan)/$14,000.00 (repayable loan to assist in Brew Lane Bakery & Cafe $8,000.00 (located down Dickinson for the rehabilitation ofthe Massage Essence $7,500.00 (for the rehabilitation of former Cactus Health located on Water  financing coolers for additional holding space for bodies)  former Uncle's Building)  Street.)  INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Centennial Bar $7,149.47  1st Street (Nelson-Main) $2,051.01 (additional) Nelson Street (11th -Hornbeck) $38,080.28 2nd Street (Nelson-Water &. Alley to 1st Street) $41,194.10 Commercial Fire Hydrant Replacement $12,217.47  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS  Pecos County Civic Center $171,500.00 (Rehabilitate the Foyer and facade on the front.) Fort Stockton Convention Center $200,000.00 (pledge to the Fort Stockton Convention  Lannom Park Irrigation System $11,922.23 Center for the replacement oft the Air Conditioner)  SITE & REHABILITATION PROJECTS Sold 123 N. Main to Centennial Bar  Sold 202 E. Dickinson to Desert Moon Liquors working with the Estate to open Sold 623 N. Main was sold to Dr. Pass after the demolition oft the building, considering Purchased and sold Lots 6 &8 8, Block 5, ST GALL ADDITION, encompassed both private property, City right-of-way and County Property. Acquired the property and distributed as follows; gifted the County Park back to the County, kept the City's Street Right-of-Way and  options for parking  sold the private property to the old 76 for additional parking.  ANNUAL COMPTROLLERS REPORT FOR EDC4A  Tax Revenues were down compared to previous years Rentals and Leases were down to $50,000.00 Personnel Expenses stayed the same Administration costs were down  Other Revenues were up to $187,000.00 from the income oft the sales of properties Marketing & Promotion was up slightly due to the shop local campaign held during the Direct Business Incentives were down, which is a direct correlation oft the struggling  holiday season economy    Page/199  ANNUAL COMPTROLLERS REPORT FORI EDC4-B  Sales Tax Revenue was down Direct Business Incentives were down Debt Services remains the same Minimal Other Expenditures  Other Revenue was down, due to the lower interest rates we are receiving  ONGOING PROJECTS  Dufrane Rail Development (Contract a Lessee for the Rail Yard, Provide Improvements and  Repairs as needed, minimizing the expense to EDC) Springhirst (Secured financing and a secondary partner) Lancium Data Center (Under full construction of Phase 1) Alcoholic Beverage Commission License)  Grey Mule (closed for 60-90 days, waiting for the bankruptcy trustee as well as Texas Gene Cummings Park Renovation & Expansion (Renovation and Expansion into the Helen  Dionne Memorial Gardens as well as ai reclamation ofwater project)  PECOS COUNTY PROJECTS New Data Centers Lancium Mesa)  Cormit (located in the surviving wind farm)  Blockstream (between the interstate and Iraan on Hwy. 190 on a wind farm on Indian  Poolin (20 miles out towards the westside oft the County)  New Battery Energy Storage Systems (efforts to balance the grid, will employ 1-2 people, will each take 6-10 months to construct providing 30-40 temporary positions)  Jupiter 1&2 Hydro Pavo during construction)  New Solar Farms (will create 6-8 permanent jobs, will provide 200-3001 temporary positions  Greasewood 1&2 (located on Hwy 67) Maplewood II (located in Bakersfield) Taygete II (located in Coyanosa)  Council Member Falcon inquired ift the Springhirst Agreement would have to be reviewed by City EDC Director Ramos explained that Springhirst never signed the agreement; therefore, an effective  Council again.  date was never set soi it will not have to go before City Council again.    Page1200  ORDINANCES:  4. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance No. 22-100, Adopting Budget Amendment No. 1t to the Original Budget ofthe City of] Fort Stockton, Texas for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022; Providing for Supplemental Appropriation and/or Transfer of Certain funds; Providing for Severability; and Providing for Other Matters Related to the Subject. Director of Finance Rodriguez explained the Public Works Department requested permission to expend additional funds in the amount of $440,000.00 for contract work on replacement of cast iron gas lines. The General Fund Balance as ofthe end ofFY9- Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, seconded by Council Member James Warnock, and to approve Ordinance No. 22-100, Adopting Budget Amendment No. 1 to the Original Budget of the City ofl Fort Stockton, Texas for the Fiscal Year 2021-2022; Providing for Supplemental Appropriation and/or Transfer ofCertain funds; Providing for Severability; and Providing for Other Matters Related to the Subject. Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul  20 was $10,376,970.00  Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  CONSENT AGENDA:  5. All matters listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and willl be enacted by one: motion. If 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, 01/10/2022 - Workshop Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton City Council, 01/18/2022 Regular Meeting Minutes of] Housing Authority Board, 12/16/2021 - Special Meeting Minutes ofl Housing Authority Board, 12/16/2021  Regular Meeting Minutes of] Intergovemmental Recreation, 12/15/2021 - Regular Meeting Minutes of] Economic Development 4-A Corporation, 11/18/2021 Regular Meeting Minutes of Economic Development 4-B Corporation, 11/18/2021 - Regular Meeting Minutes of Convention and Visitor's Bureau, 11/16/2021  Regular Meeting Minutes of Animal Control Advisory Board, 05/06/2021  Accounts Payable Grand Total:  $369,995.72  Motion was made by Council Member James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben Falcon, and carried unanimously to approve Consent Agenda, as    Page1201  presented. Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias,  Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  REGULAR BUSINESS:  6. Discuss/Act upon Ist Quarterly Revenue & Expense Report ending December 31,2 2021.  (City Mgr./Dir.ofF Fin.)  REVENUES OVER/UNDER) $ (154,298.50)  REVENUES 24% 19%  EXPENSES EXPENDIPURES  GENERAL HB445  43% 28% 28% 28.7% 55% 33% 20.58% 64%  Property Taxes have not come in. We are not where we should be, but close.  $ $ $ $ $ $ $  20,715.28 6,734.28 (10,573.12) (400,000.00) (7,163.19) 64,422.73 (252,034.66)  REGREATION 27% HOUSING AUTHORITY  26.3%  The CARES Act monev covers some oft their expenses. This is due to the Expenses oft the New Landfill.  ENTERPRISE 25% EDC4-A EDC4-B CVB  21% with. 19.39% 15%  This is due to the business loans and infrastructure they have assisted  The main reason is occupancy is down 10%. We are. secing that the numbers) for occupancy are coming up. There have been a couple of events. Most of the expenditures are from the cos! of the renovations Wel have not made our payments for our COs Our nexl payment) for  and upgrades l0 the building. $656,000.00 will be due in March.  DEBTSERVICE 23.40%  0.22%  $  457,342.66  Motion was made by Council Member James Warnock, seconded by Mayor Pro- Tem Paul Casias, and to approve the 1st Quarterly Revenue & Expense Report ending December. 31, 2021. Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul  Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  7. Discuss/Act upon 1st Quarterly Investment Report ending December 31, 2021. (City  Mgr./Dir. of Fin.)    Page1202  Director of] Finance Rodriguez reported at the end ofl December, TexPool's average interest rate was 0.03%; LOGIC's average interest rate was 0.08%; 90-day T-Bills were 0.08% and the one-year T-Bills were 0.04%. Our local bank, Pecos County In accordance with Resolution No. 11-110R, the City exceeded the required 7% of General Fund's and Enterprise Fund's budgeted expenses totaling $19,381,260.00 by  State Bank, is currently at 0.35%.  maintaining $1,356,688.20  GENERAL End ofQuarter CVB End ofOuarter EDC4-A End ofOuarter EDC4-B End ofOuarter  Beginning of Quarter  Quarterly Interest. Earned  TOTAL $1 11,025,703.58 $ 9,940,251.54 $ 2,856.97  Beginningof Quarter  Quarterly Interest Earned 231.48 Quarterly Interes! Earned 656.43 Quarterly Interest Earned 538.96 Quarterly Interest Earned 608.36 Quarterly Interest Earned 0.83  TOTAL $ 1,073,125.63 $ 908,515.73 $  Beginning of Quarter  TOTAL $ 2,799,901.53 $ 2,835,787.66 $  Beginning of Quarter  TOTAL $ 1,943,616.75 $ 1,851,233.96 $  SPECIAL ASSESSMENT  Beginning of Quarter  End ofOuarter  TOTAL $ 2,166,758.11 $ 2,255,892.24 $  TAXNOTES: 2020 SERIES  Beginning of Ouarter  End ofOuarter  TOTAL $ 119,896.14 $  0.83 $  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by James Warnock, and tos approve 1st Quarterly Investment Report ending December: 31, 2021. Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon  voted aye.  8. Discuss/Act upon Letter of Engagement from Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal & Zech,  P.C. forl Legal Services. (City Mgr./City Sec.)    Page1203  City Secretary Cantu explained there were two proposals presented. One proposal is to engage services for the creation of the charter. The other proposal would include services for  the amendments later on should the charter be adopted.  Council Member Falcon inquired what the timeline was for the Charter.  Mayor Alexander responded the goal would be tol have the final charter sent to all registered voters oft the City of Fort Stockton ini time to have it placed on the November Election. He elaborated that the charter commission had already been appointed and that the previous  proposed charter was available for reference.  Council Member Falcon inquired what the process would look like.  City Secretary Cantu explained that monthly Charter Commission Meetings would be held in order to finalize the charter based on the previously proposed charter. Mayor Alexander inquired ift the Charter Commission Advisor would interact through City Secretary Cantu responded that Mr. Zech had indicated he would like to attend the Town Hall Meeting in person. However, he would be available through zoom for  zoom to cut down on1 the expense for services.  other advisements.  City Attorney Boinpally recommended approving the Letter of Engagement that would  cover the creation of the charter as well as future charter amendments.  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve Special Counsel Letter of Engagement for Legal Services from Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal & Zech, P.C. Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member  Ruben Falcon voted aye.  9. Discuss/Act upon Reclassifying Two Temporary Seasonal Positions in Public Works to Full-  Time Positions. (City Mgr./HR Dir.)  City Manager Rodriguez explained these positions would allow the Maintenance crew to continue with ongoing projects. In addition they would assist in closing of the old landfill  and opening of the new landfill.    Page1204  Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, seconded by Council Member Ruben Falcon, and carried unanimously to Reclassify Two Temporary Seasonal Positions in Public Works Department to Full-Time Positions. Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  10. Questions from Media  Fort Stockton Pioneer Editor Nathan Heuer inquired ift the Two Full-Time Positions City Manager Rodriguez responded the Two Full-Time Positions would be permanent  would be temporary or permanent moving forward.  moving forward. 11. Adjourn  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, and carried unanimously to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 6:10 p.m. Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member  Ruben Falcon voted aye.  MN Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor  ATEST:  AahdOur Marina A. Cantu, City Secretary