Page 264  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: FEBRUARY 25, 2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 A.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: DARREN HODGES, JAMES WARNOCK, RUBENFALCON, PAMI PALILEO & PAUL  CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY declaring a quorum present.  Mayor Alexander called the Special Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. after  Council Member Hodges gave the Invocation.  Council Member Warnock led the Pledge of Allegiance & Pledge to the  Texas Flag.  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 of Community Resources; to Ensure Public Safety; Improve Public Services; Promote Local Recreation and Entertainment; and Generate Economic Development." Mayor Alexander recessed from the Special Meeting at 5:38 p.m. to  convene into the Public Hearing. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS:  1. PUBLIC HEARING: Application Request from Property Owner Cockrell Investment Partners, LP to consider Zoning Lots 1-10, Block 28, BEVERLY SQUARE ADDITION, which is adjacent to Hornbeck Boulevard, more particularly described as 2129 W. Hornbeck Blvd., 2149 W. Hornbeck Blvd., & 2173 W. Hornbeck Blvd., Fort Stockton, Pecos County, Texas to a One-Family Dwelling District 4 (SF-4), as requested by Property Owner Cockrell Investment Partners,LP, for the purposeofEmployee. Housing; this being in Accordance with Section 7(1) & 7(2) of the Zoning There not being any public comments, Mayor Alexander closed the Public Hearing at 5:41 p.m. to reconvene into the Special Meeting.  Ordinance.  SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS:  2. All matters listed are considered to be routine by the City Council    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: FEBRUARY 25, 2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 A.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  Page265  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: DARREN HODGES, JAMES WARNOCK, RUBEN FALCON, PAMI PALILEO &F PAUL  CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY AITORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  and will be enacted by one motion. Ifdiscussion is desired, thatitem will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered E Regular Meeting MinutesofForts Stockton City Counci,02092021 6E Regular Meeting Minutes of Economic Development 4-A Regular Meeting Minutes of Economic Development 4-B a Regular Meeting Minutes of Housing Authority Board, 4 Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Convention & 41 Regular Meeting Minutes of ntergoyernmental Recreation - Regular Meeting Minutes of Keep Historic Fort Stockton & Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Planning & Zoning  separately." Minutes: (Mayor) Corporation, 01/21/2021 Corporation, 01/21/2021 01/21/2021  Visitor's Bureau, 01/19/2021 Board, 01/13/2021 Beautiful Board, 01/06/2021 Commission, 11/18/2020 Accounts Payable Grand Total:  $255,597.34  HODGES WARNOCK FALCON PALILEO CASIAS  X X X % X  Motion was made, seconded and carried to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Council Member Casias abstained from this  motion.  THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS:  3. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance No. 21-102, An Ordinance of the City of Fort Stockton Adopting an Amendment to the Personnel Classification, Compensation and Incentive Plan of the City of Fort Stockton, Texas; Wherein the Job Descriptions oft the Fort Stockton Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Executive Director, Animal Control Officer and Building Official is Revised; Containing a Savings Clause; and Providing for thel Publication and  Effective Date' Thereof.    Page 266  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: FEBRUARY 25, 2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 A.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: DARREN HODGES, JAMES WARNOCK, RUBEN FALCON, PAMI PALILEO & PAUL  CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA. A. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  City Manager Frank Rodriguez II explained upon review it was discovered that Ordinance No. 08-110, adopted April 28, 2008 and Ordinance No. 13-117, adopted October 15, 2013 amended the Job Description for the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Executive Director to read "under the general administrative direction of the City However, Ordinance No. 15-113, adopted September 28, 2015 removed Considering his daily interactions and involvement with the Economic Development Corporation, City Manager Rodriguez requested the Current Job Description for the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Executive Director be amended toi include "under the general administrative Mayor Pro-Tem Falcon inquired if any other job descriptions were City Manager Rodriguez responded that there were other. Jobl Descriptions that needed to be amended; however, none would be under the general Mayor Pro-Tem Falcon voiced his concern that some positions are under the direction oft their their own board; however, ifthey fall under the City's Umbrella their. Job Descriptions would need to reflect such. City Manager Rodriguez explained that there was one position that was tricky because it consists of3 entities, not just the City. He requested that the Animal Control Officer Job Description be amended toread "submit a detailed report ofany incident." The last amendment request was for the Building Official Job Description to include "Coordinates Programs and Safety Trainings for all  Manager." that language.  direction ofthe City Manager. identified that needed to be changed.  administrative direction of the City Manager.  Departments."    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: FEBRUARY 25, 2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 A.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  Page267  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: DARREN HODGES, JAMES WARNOCK, RUBENF FALCON, PAMI PALILEO &1 PAUL  CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY AITORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  He explained when the Building Official goes out to the jobsites and identifies any safety concerns, he immediately addresses it with the * Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Approve X X Ordinance No. 21-102, An Ordinance of the City of Fort Stockton Adopting an Amendment to the Personnel Classification, Compensation and Incentive Plan of the City ofFort Stockton, Texas; X Wherein the Job Descriptions of the Fort Stockton Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Executive Director, Animal Control Officer and Building Official is Revised; Containing a Savings Clause; and Providing for the Publication and Effective Date Thereof.  Supervisor soi it can be rectified.  HODGES WARNOCK FALCON PALILEO CASIAS  X  FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  4. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance No. 21-103, An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Stockton Titled Taxation*, Article IV. Sales Tax*, Division 1. Generally, Section 22-51. Additional Surcharges for Temporary LadgmgAcommolation, Ordinance No. 19-104, Dated April 9, City Manager Rodriguez explained that this is the fee assessed for Temporary LodgngAtcommodations such as hotels, motels, RV Parks and Apartments that was previously suspended due to COVID back in March of 2020. He requested that this Ordinance be repealed, removing this fee. Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Approve Ordinance No. 21-103, An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 22 ofthe Code ofOrdinances of the City ofl Fort Stockton Titled Taxation*, ArticleIV. Sales Tax*, Division 1.Generally, Section 22-51.Additional Surcharges for Temporary LagmgActommadatom, Ordinance No. 19-104,  2019, is Hereby Repealed.  HODGES WARNOCK FALCON PALILEO CASIAS  Dated April 9, 2019, is Hereby Repealed.    Page 268  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: FEBRUARY2 25, 2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 A.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: DARREN HODGES, JAMES WARNOCK, RUBEN FALCON, PAMI PALILEO & PAUL  CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  5. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance. No. 21-104, An Ordinance Designating Rates for Water & Surcharge Fees for Hotel/Motel/RV Parks ICL in Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Stockton Titled Otilities*, Article III. Service Rates and Charges, Division 2. Service Rates, Section 24-51. Rates for Water, Wastewater, Gas Services and Tap Charges Within the Corporate Limits; & Repealing all Other Ordinances or Portions Thereof in Conflict, A Severability Clause and Providing for An Effective City Manager Rodriguez explained that this Ordinance would designate rates for Water & Surcharge Fees for Hotel/Motel/RV Parks ICL. The water rates would be based on the consumption, rather than the space or  Date.  room.  Itwould essentially be a $2.00 increase across the board.  HODGES WARNOCK FALCON PALILEO CASIAS  X x x X X X X  Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Approve Ordinance No. 21-104, An Ordinance Designating Rates for Water & Surcharge Fees for Hotel/Motel/RV Parks ICL in Chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Stockton Titled Utilities*, Article II. Service Rates and Charges, Division 2. Service Rates, Section 24-51. Rates for Water, Wastewater, Gas Services and Tap Charges Within the Corporate Limits; & Repealing all Other Ordinances or Portions Thereofi in Conflict, A Severability Clause and  Providing for An Effective Date. SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  6. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance No. 21-105, Amending an Ordinance Enacted June 1, 1982, by Zoning Lots 1-10, Block 28, BEVERLY SQUARE ADDITION, more particularly described as 2129 W. Hornbeck Blvd., 2149 W. Hornbeck Blvd., & 2173 W. Hornbeck Blvd., Fort Stockton, Pecos County, Texas, to a One-Family    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: FEBRUARY 25, 2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30A.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL: MEMBERS:  Page269  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: DARREN HODGES, JAMES WARNOCK, RUBEN FALCON, PAMI PALILEO & PAUL  CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANKI RODRIGUEZ HI CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  Dwelling District 4 (SF-4), for the purpose of Employee Housing; As Petitioned by Property Owner Cockrell Investment Partners, LP. Interim Building Official Roy Mendoza explained that this request was previously reviewed by Planning & Zoning who recommended approval. Mayor Alexander expressed his preference of Modular Homes rather than City Secretary Cantu explained the request was solely for the purpose of zoning the property. Prior to moving in a Modular Home oral Mobile Home the property owner would havet to complete the Specific-Use Permit Process. Motion was made, seconded and carried to Approve Ordinance No. 21- 105, Amending an Ordinance Enacted June 1,1 1982, by Zoning Lots 1- 10, Block 28, BEVERLY SQUARE ADDITION, more particularly described as 2129 W. Hornbeck Blvd.,2149 W. Hornbeck Blvd., &2173 W. Hornbeck Blvd., Fort Stockton, Pecos County, Texas, to a One- Family Dwelling District 4 (SF-4), for the purpose of Employee Housing; As Petitioned by Property Owner Cockrell Investment  Mobile Homes for this area.  HODGES WARNOCK FALCON PALILEO CASIAS  Partners, LP.  SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: 7. City Manager Frank Rodriguez III--  City Manager's Report  City Manager Rodriguez commended stafft that assisted during this winter He noted that there were not any interrupted services during the winter storm. The gas generator that was purchased and installed at the Belding Well Field played a huge role in keeping the water flowing. The main generator of the Nursing Home was inoperable, and the City Mechanics went out to assist in replacing a fuse. The generator from CVB was loaned to the Nursing Home to help keep the residents warm.  weather event.    Page 270  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: FEBRUARY2 25, 2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 A.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: DARREN HODGES, JAMES WARNOCK, RUBEN FALCON, PAM# PALILEO & PAUL  CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY AITORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  8. 2ND Reading of Resolution No. 21-100R, A Resolution of the Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-A & 4-B Corporations Approving the Distribution of Funds to Springhirst LLC for Infrastructureand Rehabilitation oft thel Historic Property known as the Springhirst Hotel in an Amount not to Exceed $1,100,000.00. Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Executive Director Ramos  read Resolution No. 21-100R aloud. NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  9. Discuss/Act upon Resolution No. 21-100R, A Resolution of the Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-A & 4-B Corporations Approving the Distribution of Funds to Springhirst LLC for Infrastructure and Rehabilitation of the Historic Property known as the Springhirst Hotel in an Amount not to Exceed $1,100,000.00. Hotel Owner Rachel Patel voiced concern that the Springhirst LLC was receiving $1,100,000.00 for Infrastructure. She stated she only received $25,000.00 for Infrastructure when she was building her hotel. She suggested utilizing the funds that would go to Springhirst LLC to assist our Should Springhirst LLC choose to sale the property they would already She stated that local hotel owners were not given the opportunity to be a Shei further voiced concern that this company drastically underestimated the cost to make this financial venture possible. Ifthis company is already requesting funds, it is evident that they do not have the means to complete this project. Therefore, should they need additional funds in the future, they would return requesting more: money, as the City would already bei invested  struggling local businesses. make aj profit of$1,100,000.00 part of this project.    CITY OF FORT STOCKION, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: FEBRUARY: 25, 2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30A.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  Page 271  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: DARREN HODGES, JAMES WARNOCK, RUBENF FALCON, PAMI PALILEO & PAUL  CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZI III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA. A. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  ini the project.  She suggested cutting our losses as the building itself is unstable, which Hotel Owner Vic Bhakta recalled asking for financial assistance and Hotel Owner Rachel Patel stated she herselfrequested financial assistance Hotel Owner Harry Gandhi asked how the money was going tol be utilized and what guarantee was made that the project would be completed. Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Executive Director Ramos He explained that there have not been any previous funds dispensed to the Springhirst LLC, associated with this project. He clarified that the funds being considered are Economic Development Corporation Funds. He further explained that under Article IV, Section 1 of the Performance Agreement, the combined funds of the 4-A EDC Corporation and 4-B EDC Corporation totaling one million, one hundred thousand ($1,100,000.00) US Dollars( ("Incentive')shall be expended only after thel business has spent at minimum five million ($5,000,000.00) US Dollars and provides Ino other words, they would have to provide documentation showing the expenditures of $6,100,000.00 prior to receiving the $1,100,000.00 The electrical lines powering all of Main Street are currently running against the back ofthis building, which isasafety hazard. In speaking with Texas New Mexico Power, they would plan to reroute the electricity witha one block detour at a cost ofalmost $200,000.00 to reroute transformers.  could incur costly repairs. receiving none.  and has yet to receive any.  responded to the hotel owner's concerns.  verification to the Corporations of said expenditures.  reimbursement.    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: FEBRUARY: 25, 2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30A.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  Page272  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT:DARRENI HODGES, JAMES WARNOCK, RUBENFALCON, PAMI PALILEO &1 PAUL  CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY AITORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  The $350,000.00 from EDC 4-A would be for the rest of the utilities to include water, sewer and gas meters along with street improvements. The $750,000.00 is the financing that was agreed to by EDC 4-B. He responded that the grants EDC was able to invest back into our community was for local businesses; however, hotel/motels do not qualify He stated he was not opposed to assisting hotels ift they knew of any grants He explained that this project was unique as the City of] Fort Stockton does not have a full-service hotel. The plan provided by Springhirst LLC. included a full-service restaurant, full-service bar, and concierge service. This is on Old Style Boutique Hotel similar to the Gage Hotel, Paisano Hotel, St. George Hotel, Holland Hotel, Maverick Hotel, and Settles Hotel. These hotels come with a higher operating cost because of the amount of rooms they have verses the amenities they provide. In addition, the City has spent years fixing historical properties.  for these grants.  or funds available for this type ofassistance.  Fort- invested over $1,000,000.00 Grey Mule-invested over $250,000.00  Annie Riggs Museum-have assisted through the Historical Society Mr. Valadez- requested a reduced sale price sO he could utilize his  money towards improvements oft the building.  Property Owner Patel questioned why Springhirst LLC should receive $1,100,000.00 for Infrastructure when local hotel owners did not receive She stated she could understand giving the $1,100,000.00 as a loan, but not asaf forgivable loan. They should have to invest some type of risk to this  near that amount.  project.    Page 273  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: FEBRUARY: 25, 2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 A.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: DARRENHODGES, JAMES WARNOCK, RUBEN FALCON, PAMI PALILEO & PAUL  CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ II CITY SECRETARY: MARINA. A. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  Economic! Development Corporation (EDC) Executivel Director Ramos responded that the alternative would be a $300,000.00 plus bid to demolish the historical building. He assured everyone that these are not the only Mayor Pro-Tem Falcon inquired what the balances were for the! Economic Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Executive Director Ramos responded that EDC4-A had al balance of approximately $2,100,000.00and EDC 4-B had al balance between 31,0,00-31.900.09000 Mayor Pro-Tem Falcon reiterated the same concerns as the hotel owners. He inquired ifonly a portion oft the loan could be made forgivable. Mayor Alexander disagreed that local hotel owners were not given the opportunity tol be aj part ofthis project. He stated the City has been looking He believes that this project would draw business to our community that Council Member Hodges reiterated that the infrastructure would cost $300,000.00. He suggested giving them $400,000.00 for the infrastructure with a lowi interest or no-interest loan for the remainder of the funding. Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Executive Director Ramos explained that it could be done. However, it might terminate the project as the Springhirst LLC may not be able to secure the finances for this project orit could mean postponing the project as the business would have to come Council Member Casias voiced his concern that the timing was wrong. Our local businesses are struggling. He would not feel comfortable giving the Springhirst LLC funds while our own community is hurting.  funds available to assist the community. Development Corporations.  for someone to take on this project for the past 15 years. would possibly payback the cost oft the project.  up with additional funds prior to proceeding.    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: FEBRUARY 25, 2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 A.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  Page274  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: DARREN HODGES, JAMES WARNOCK, RUBEN FALCON, PAMI PALILEO & PAUL  CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY AITORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  Council Member Warnock inquired if this item could be revisited at a City Attorney Boinpally stated if anything changes within the Resolution the process would need to be started all over with the new terms.  later date.  NO ACTION TAKEN short break.  Mayor Alexander recessed from the Special Meeting at 6:58 p.m. fora Mayor Alexander reconvened from the short break into the Special  Meeting at 7:02 p.m.  TENTHORDER OF BUSINESS:  10. Discuss/Act upon Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Safety Mayor Alexander explained that he issued the Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Safety Emergency on February 18, ,2021 and the County would be doing the same tomorrow. He further explained that the County's Declaration would be submitted to the State in order to ensure that anyone needing assistance would be able to apply for such through the state or Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Ratify the Declaration ofLocal Disaster for Public Safety Emergency.  Emergency.  FEMA once the Declaration was inj place.  HODGES WARNOCK FALCON PALILEO CASIAS  X  ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  11. Discuss/Act upon City of Fort Stockton - Pecos County 2021 Services Agreement- - Coyanosa/lmperial Trash Collection. Assistant City Manager Jesse Gonzales explained that customers with the 3-yard dumpsters would be charged the Commercial Rate. The Agreement    Page 275  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: FEBRUARY: 25, 2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 A.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: DARREN HODGES, JAMES WARNOCK, RUBEN FALCON, PAMI PALILEO &F PAUL  CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA. A. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY their residents and in turn pays the City.  now reflects what our ordinances state. The County collects the rates from Mayor Pro-Tem Falcon inquired ift the County Commissioners were made Assistant City Manager Gonzales stated he spoke to the County Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Approve the City of Fort Stockton - Pecos County 2021 Services Agreement =  aware oft this change.  Commissioner, so he is aware oft the change.  HODGES WARNOCK FALCON PALILEO CASIAS  X X  Coyanosallmperial Trash Collection. TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  12. Discuss/Act upon Grazing and Agricultural Lease at Riley Farms between the City of] Fort Stockton and Matthew Garvin. City Attorney Puja Boinpally explained there is a difference between farming and grazing. She explained that Matthew Garvin would like to grow summer and winter grass for cattle and possibly goats to graze. Matthew Garvin explained that this would be 3-5 years down the line as he would need to prep the land prior to growing the grass. City Attorney Boinpally explained that there were 4 wells located on the City Manager Rodriguez explained ift the property was utilized for grazing aj permit would not be required. However, if it was used for farming, he  property.  would need to apply for aj permit.  Mayor Alexander inquired if the wells would be metered.  City Attorney Boinpally explained since Matthew Garvin would be fixing the wells, he would not be charged for the water consumption for the first year; however, the average consumption rate would be figured. Matthew    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: FEBRUARY 25, 2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30A.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  Page 276  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: DARREN HODGES, JAMES WARNOCK, RUBEN FALCON, PAMI PALILEO & PAUL  CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA. A. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  Garvin would be charged the average use rate and would pay the City City Attorney Boinpally stated there is a section in the agreement that limits the about of cowS and goats allowed to graze on the property. Mayor Alexander stated he would leave the number of animals allowed up Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Approve the Grazing and Agricultural. Lease atl Riley Farms between the CityofFort Stockton and Matthew Garvin amending the Proposed Agreement to Omit Number 23, limiting the number of cowS and goats allowed to  monthly for water use for the remainder oft the term.  to the lessee.  HODGES WARNOCK FALÇON PALILEO CASIAS  X X X X XX X  graze on the property.  THIRTEEN ORDER OF BUSINESS: Residents and Businesses.  13. Discuss/Act upon Temporarily Waiving Plumbing Permit Fees for City Manager Rodriguez explained Governor Abbott temporarily suspended the Plumbing Permit Fees to assist residents and businesses alike He requested permission to temporarily waive Plumbing Permit Fees for Interim Building Official Mendoza stated the permits would be pulled; Mayor Alexander inquired about those who had already pulled a permit Interim Building Official Mendoza stated there were minimal permits Mayor Alexander recommended making it retroactive to the storm.  affected by the recent extreme winter weather.  residents and' businesses.  however, a fee would not be assessed.  prior to this date.  pulled; therefore, they could refund those charges.    Page 277  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: FEBRUARY: 25, 2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 A.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: DARREN HODGES, JAMES WARNOCK, RUBEN FALCON, PAMI PALILEO & PAUL  CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ IlI CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  HODGES WARNOCK FALCON PALILEO CASIAS  x xx X x X x  Motion was made, seconded and carried to Authorize Temporarily Waiving Plumbing Permit Fees for Residents and Businesses from Mayor Alexander recessed from the Special Meeting to convene into  February 13, 2021 to April 1,2021. Executive Session at 7:20 p.m.  FOURTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  14. City Council May Convene in Closed Session in Accordance with the' Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Concerning Attorney-Client Matters ($551.071); Deliberation regarding Real Property ($551.072); Deliberation regarding Prospective Gifts ($551.073); Personnel Matters ($551.074); and/or Deliberation Ref: (a) Contemplated Litigation with Parkview MHP Real Estate Mayor Alexander closed the Executive Session at 7:39 p.m. to reconvene  regarding Security Devices ($551.076):  LLC.  into the Special Meeting.  FIFTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  15. Reconvene into Open Session Pursuant to' Texas Government Code Section $551.102 & Take Action, if any, on Matters Deliberated in (14a) Discuss/Act upon Contemplated Litigation with Parkview  Executive Session: MHP Real EstateLLC. NO ACTION TAKEN  SIXTEENTH ORDERC OF BUSINESS: 16. Questions from the Media. No Media present at the time.    CITY OF FORT STOCKION, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: FEBRUARY 25, 2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 A.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  Page278  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: DARREN HODGES, JAMES WARNOCK, RUBEN FALCON, PAMI PALILEO & PAUL  CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY SEVENTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  16. Adjourn.  HODGES WARNOCK FALCON PALILEO CASIAS  There being no further business, motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to adjourn the Special Meeting @ 7:40 p.m.  x XX  CAlammae.Miyen AR Ruben Falcon,Mayor Pro-Tem  ATTEST:  Adma A. CuMN Marina A. Cantu, City Secretary