Page/221  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS  MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY: 28, 2022 5:30PM  121 WEST SECOND STREET FORT STOCKTON, TX 79735  ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  PRESENT: DARREN HODGES, JAMES WARNOCK, PAM PALILEO, PAUL CASIAS, RUBEN  FALCON MAYOR: CITYI MANAGER: CITY SECRETARY: CITY ATTORNEY:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER FRANK RODRIGUEZI III MARINA CANTU PUJA BOINPALLY  Mayor Alexander called the Regular Meeting to Order at 5:31 p.m. after declaring a quorum present. "The Mission ofthe City of Fort Stockton Municipal Government is tol 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  Mayor Alexander read the Mission Statement:  Entertainment; and Generate Economic Development. Council Member Hodges gave the Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag.  Council Member Warnock led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America Flag & the  PRESENTATIONS:  1. City Manager Frank Rodriguez. III--  . City Manager's Report  City Manager Rodriguez presented the following employees with a Certificate of  Appreciation for their hard work and dedication:  Carlos Ibarra Alfredo Armendariz    Pagel 1222  Petronilo Salinas Jesus Gonzalez Salvador Caballero Efrain Acosta Marina Cantu Sara Mata Maria Rodriguez  2. Interim Public Works Director Luis Guerra--  Annual Street Plan  Update regarding Street Repairs & Projects  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Pam Palileo, and carried unanimously to table the Presentation from Interim Public Works Director Luis Guerra on the. Annual Street Plan and Update regarding Street Repairs & Projects. Council Member. James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Mayor Pro- Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Darren Hodges voted  aye.  CONSENT AGENDA:  3. 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, 02/14/2022 Special Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton City Council 02/23/2022  - Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-A Corporation, Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-B Corporation, Regular Meeting Minutes ofl Fort Stockton Housing Authority Board, 01/20/2022 Regular Meeting Minutes ofl Fort Stockton Convention & Visitor's Bureau, 01/18/2022  01/20/2022 01/20/2022    Page1223  - Special Workshop Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Convention & Visitor's Bureau, R Regular Meeting Minutes of Animal Control Advisory Board, 10/07/2021  02/02/2022  Accounts Payable Grand Total:  $942,209.73  Motion was made by Council Member James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Pam Palileo, and carried unanimously to approve Consent Agenda, as presented. Council Member. James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Darren Hodges voted aye.  RESOLUTIONS:  4. Discuss/Act upon Resolution No. 22-102R, Regarding the Annual Review oft the Current City of  Fort Stockton Investment Policy Manual. (City Mgr./Dir. of] Fin.)  Director of Finance Maria Rodriguez explained there have not been any changes to the City of Fort Stockton Investment Policy Manual; however, it is required that City Council review  the Manual for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.  The current interest rates are low; therefore, no changes have been made.  The current LOGIC interest rate is at 0.12%. The City ofF Fort Stockton is getting better  interest rates at our local bank.  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Pam Palileo, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution No. 22-102R, Regarding the Annual Review of the Current City ofFort Stockton Investment Policy Manual. Council Member James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Darren Hodges voted aye. 5. Discuss/Act upon Resolution No. 22-103R, Appointing a City Representative to the Pecos County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 Term. (Mayor) Mayor Alexander explained Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias has served as the City's Representative for the Pecos County Appraisal District Board ofDirectors.    Pagel 1224  Council Member Palileo nominated Council Member Falcon as the City Representative for Motion was made by Council Member Pam Palileo, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution No. 22-103R, Appointing Council Member Ruben Falcon as the City Representative to the Pecos County Appraisal District Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 Term. Council Member James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon,  the Pecos County Appraisal District Board of Directors.  Council Member Darren Hodges voted aye.  REGULAR BUSINESS:  6. Discuss/Act upon Easement Agreement for Utilities between the City ofl Fort Stockton and Roy Kevin Johnson and Debra Kay Johnson being out of and a part ofT. & S.T.L. RR. Co. Block Assistant City Manager Jesse Gonzales explained that Mr. Johnson originally had a survey prepared which had a utility easement running across someone else's property. In order to accommodate both property owners the utility easement was redirected and run through Mr. Johnson's property. Therefore, another survey is required for the proper legal description, which Mr. Johnson explained that the survey is scheduled, he is just waiting until his surveyor is Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, seconded by Council Member Pam Palileo, and carried unanimously to table the Easement Agreement for Utilities between the City of Fort Stockton and Roy Kevin Johnson and Debra Kay Johnson being out of and part ofT.&S.T.L. RR. Co, Block 146, Survey 27, Abstract No. 3714. Council Member James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council  146, Survey 27, Abstract No. 3714. (City Mgr./P.W. Dir.)  will be utilized to grant the City access to the utility line.  available.  Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Darren Hodges voted aye. City Landfill located at 2561 Moody Road:(City Mgr./P.W. Dir.)  7. Discuss/Act upon Easement Agreement for the following Utilities Easements located at the  4 20 Foot Wide Utility Easement in the. J. Burleson Survey, Abstract 4, Pecos County Texas, said Easement being over, across and under Tract 11, Section 4, Block 2, FORT STOCKTON IRRIGATED LANDS COMPANY SUBDIVISION as recorded in Volume 1, Page 26, Plat Records of the Pecos County, Texas. (Scale House) 4 20 Foot Wide Utility Easement in the. JI Burleson Survey, Abstract 4, Pecos County Texas, said Easement being over, across and under Tract 22, Section 4, Block 2, FORT STOCKTON IRRIGATED LANDS COMPANY SUBDIVISION as recorded in Volume 1, Page 26, Plat Records of Pecos County, Texas. (Shop Building)    Page1225  Assistant City Manager Jesse Gonzales explained that these easements are for Texas New Mexico Power Company toj provide services to the Scale House and Shop Building at the City Texas New Mexico Power Company is scheduled to connect power to those facilities within the Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve the Easement Agreements for the following Utilities Easements located at the City Landfill located at 256 Moody Road: 20-Foot-Wide Utility Easement in the. J. Burleson Survey, Abstract 4, Pecos County, Texas, said Easement being over, across and under' Tract 11, Section 4, Block2, FORT STOCKTON IRRIGATED LANDS COMPANY SUBDIVISIONas recorded in' Volume 1, Page 26, Plat Records of the Pecos County, Texas. (Scale. House) 20-Foot-Wide Utility Easement in the J. Burleson Survey, Abstract 4, Pecos County, Texas, said Easement being over, across and under Tract 22, Section 4, Block 2, FORT STOCKTON IRRIGATED LANDS COMPANY SUBDIVISION as recorded in Volume 1, Page 26, Plat Records ofl Pecos County, Texas (Shop Council Member James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Darren Hodges voted aye. 8. Discuss/Act upon Engagement Letter for the December 31, 2021 OPEB Valuation and the GASB 75 Valuation Reports for Fiscal Years ending 2022 and 2023 between the City of] Fort Stockton and Gabriel Roeder Smith & Company. (City Mgr./Dir. ofFin.)  Landfill located at 956 Moody Road.  next 30 days.  Building)  Director of Finance Maria Rodriguez explained she was requesting permission to approve the Engagement Letter for Gabriel Roeder Smith & Company to conduct the OPEB Valuation of the GASB 75. The estimated cost of services is $11,085.00; 30% is due upon signing of the Engagement Letter, 40% is due upon completion and the other 30% is for the following year. This will give the City of] Fort Stockton an idea of what their liability is for their retirees. Motion was made by Council Member James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Pam Palileo, and carried unanimously to approve. Engagement Letter for the December 31,2021 OPEB Valuation and the GASB 75 Valuation Reports for Fiscal Years ending 2022 and 2023 between the City of Fort Stockton and Gabriel Roeder Smith & Company. Council Member James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Mayor Pro- Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Darren Hodges  voted aye.    Page1226  9. Discuss/Act upon Amended Notice of the City of] Fort Stockton General & Special Election for May 7, 2022; with Early Voting from April 25, 2022 - May 3, 2022 to Elect Three (3) Council Members and Reauthorize the Local Sales and Use Tax in the City of Fort Stockton at the Rate of One-Fourth (1/4) of One Percent to Continue Providing Revenue for Maintenance and  RepairofMunicipal Streets. (Mayor/City Sec.)  City Secretary Cantu explained that the County originally agreed tol hold the City General and Special Election at the Pecos County Annex Building, Election Room; however, due to the Constitutional Amendment Election being held at the same time, the polling locations must be utilized. Therefore, the polling locations for Precincts 1,2,7& 10 will be utilized for Election Day. Early Voting will be held at the Pecos County Annex Building, Election Room. The Notice of City ofl Fort Stockton General & Special Election for May 7,2022 has been amended Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Pam Palileo, and carried unanimously to approve the Amended Notice of the City of Fort Stockton General & Special Election for May 7, 2022; with Early Voting from April 25, 2022 - May 3, 2022 to Elect Three (3) Council Members and Reauthorize the Local Sales and Use Tax in the City of Fort Stockton at the Rate ofOne-Fourth (1/4) of One Percent to Continue Providing Revenue for Maintenance and Repair of Municipal Streets. Council Member James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member  to reflect this change.  Ruben Ealcon, Council Member Darren Hodges voted aye.  Mayor Alexander recessed from the Regular Meeting to Convene into Executive Session at  5:57 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION:  10. City Council may Convene in Closed Session in Accordance with Texas Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Concerning Attorney-Client Matters (Section 551.071); Deliberation regarding Real Property (Section 551.072); Deliberation regarding Prospective Gifts (Section 551.073); Personnel Matters (Section 551.074); Deliberation regarding Security Devices (Section 551.076); and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic  Development Negotiations (Section 551.087):  a. Purchase of Real Property for New Recreation Facility.  Mayor Alexander closed the Executive Session to Reconvene into the Regular Meeting at  6:49 p.m.    Page1227  REGULAR BUSINESS CONTINUED:  11. Reconvene into Open Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.102 & Take  Action, ifany, on Matters Deliberated in Executive Session:  10a. Discuss/Act upon Purchase ofl Real Property for New Recreation Facility.  NO ACTIONTAKEN  12. Questions from Media  The media did not have any questions.  13. Adjourn  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Pam Palileo, and carried unanimously to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 6:50 p.m. Council Member James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Darren Hodges voted aye.  A  Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor  ATTEST: M  -  Marina A. Cantu, City Secretary