Page1253  CITY OF FORT: STOCKTON, TEXAS  MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  APRIL 11,2 2022 5:30PM  121 WEST SECOND STREET FORT STOCKTON, TX 79735  ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  PRESENT: JAMES WARNOCK, JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER, PAM PALILEO, RUBEN  FALCON, DARREN HODGES ABSENT: PAUL CASIAS  Mayor Alexander called the Regular Meeting to Order at 5:30 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 of Community Resources; to Ensure Public Safety; Improve Public Services; Promote Local Recreation and  Entertainment; and Generate Economic Development. Council Member Hodges gave the Invocation. & the Pledge of Allegiance to the' Texas Flag.  Council Member Darren Hodges led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America Flag  PRESENTATIONS:  1. Alex Gonzalez with BioCatters, LLC---- Update on Blue Ridge Farms  Alex Gonzalez of BioCatters, LLC explained BioCatters, LLC was awarded the Lease for Blue Ridge Farms effective January 1, 2022. However, in order to allow the previous lessee the opportunity to remove. any equipment belonging to him the lease was not  assumed until March 1,2022. The following are inj progress:  Reeves County Wells are being registered with the Reeves County Groundwater  Conservation District (RCGCD)    Page [254  Negotiations with farmer willing to invest in the wateri infrastructure and grow crops Discussions with (7). solar investment groups to establish data center/bitcoin. Power Purchase Agreement with Solar Group. (3 site visits) Discussions with Battery Power companies to supply night and redundant power to Have discussed water sales with existing Oil & Gas companies in the  (TBD)  Data Center (2 site visits) area (Diamondback, Continental)  Discussions with Forge Energy and WaterBridge to get a complete list of assets on the property. Surface Use Agreement (SUA)i is in place. Getting details from land  department.  RESOLUTION:  2. Discuss/Act upon Resolution No. 22-105R, A Resolution Authorizing the City of Fort Stockton tol File al Funding Appropriations Request with the Office ofc Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) for the Community Project Funding for Fiscal Year 2023. (City Mgr.) City Manager Frank Rodriguez explained Resolution No. 22-105R would allow the City Motion was made by Council Member Pam Palileo, seconded by Council Member Ruben Falcon, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution No. 22-105R, A Resolution Authorizing the City of Fort Stockton to File a Funding Appropriations Request with the Office of Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) for the Community Project Funding for Fiscal Year 2023. Council Member James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Darren Hodges voted aye.  of] Fort Stockton to apply for Community Project Funding.  CONSENT AGENDA:  3. All matters listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. Ifd discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and  considered separately. Minutes: (Mayor)  R Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton City Council, 03/28/2022 Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Substandard Building Committee, Regular Meeting Minutes of Keep Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful Board, 03/02/2022  03/03/2022    Page1255  Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Historical Landmark Commission,  03/02/2022  Accounts Payable Grand Total:  $431,302.50  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Pam Palileo, and carried unanimously to approve Consent Agenda, as presented. Council Member James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Council Member  Ruben Falcon, Council Member Darren Hodges voted aye.  REGULAR BUSINESS:  4. Discuss/Act upon Authorization for an Expenditure not to exceed $300,000.00 from the Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-B Corporation for the Improvements to the Gene  Cummings Park. (City Mgr./EDC Dir.)  Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos explained this project began several years ago with the donation of property by the Dionne Family to He further explained that City Manager Frank Rodriguez identified the need for the Water  extend the Gene Cummings Park with the Helen Dionne Garden.  Reclamation Project for the Spray Park.  He advised everyone that City Council recommended a Community Development Project, which led to the improvements of a walking path, sports pavilion that will clean up the current slab that covered up the former swimming pool, sports pavilion that will house a Mayor Joe Chris Alexander advised everyone there is a need for the water reclamation project as the area: surrounding the spray park experiences backs-ups when the spray park is  basketball court with LED lighting.  in use.  Motion was made by Council Member James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Pam Palileo, and carried unanimously to Authorize an Expenditure not to exceed $300,000.00 from the Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-B Corporation for the Improvements to the Gene Cummings Park. Council Member James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council  Member Darren Hodges voted aye.    Page 1256  5. Discuss/Act upon Change Order No. 3 authorizing aj payment of $69,160.00 to Colt I&E, LLC for the completion oft the Cast Iron Gas Line Replacement Project. (City Mgr./Gas Assistant City Manager Jesse Gonzales advised City Council this project was completed the week before last. The remainder oft the project was for the Cast Iron Gas Line Motion was made by Council Member James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Pam Palileo, and carried unanimously to approve Change Order No.: 3 Authorizing a Payment of$69,160.00 to Colt I&E, LLC for the completion of the Cast Iron Gas Line Replacement Project. Council Member. James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Darren  Sup.)  Replacement on 13th Street from Butz Street to Water Street.  Hodges voted aye.  6. Discuss/Act Upon Fort Stockton Police Department Provider. Agreement concerning Medicare Rates for in "Custody" patients between the City ofFort Stockton and the Pecos  County Memorial Hospital. (City Mgr./C.O.P.)  Chiefof Police Robert Lujan explained this is the same agreement we had last year with the Pecos County Memorial Hospital. This Agreement allows the City ofFort Stockton to pay Medicare Rates fori in "Custody" patients. The only thing that changed was the dates. Motion was made by Council Member Pam Palileo, seconded by Council Member James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve the Fort Stockton Police Department Provider Agreement concerning Medicare Rates for in "Custody" patients between the City ofFort Stockton and the Pecos County Memorial Hospital. Council Member James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Council Member  Ruben Falcon, Council Member Darren Hodges voted aye.  7. Discuss/Act Upon the Fiscal-Year 2022-2023 Budget Preparation Calendar. (City, Mgr./Dir.  ofF Fin.)  Director of Finance Maria Rodriguez explained the dates for the Special Budget Workshops are scheduled for August 2nd, 3rd & 4th. She further explained anything after She elaborated that the need for a 2nd Public Hearing would depend on the taxes.  the black line are dates dictated by statute.    Pagel 1257  Motion was made by Council Member Pam Palileo, seconded by Council Member James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve the Fiscal-Year 2022-2023 Budget Preparation Calendar. Council Member James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Darren Hodges voted  aye.  8. Questions from Media  Fort Stockton Pioneer Editor Nathan Heuerinquired what amount the City would be  applying for the Community Project Funding.  City Manager Frank Rodriguez explained he was still in the process of determining the Fort Stockton Pioneer Editor Nathan Heuer asked where the Fishing Pond would be City Manager Frank Rodriguez explained there is currently a large retention pond  amount. located.  located on City Property less than a mile away, off Highway 18.  Mayor Joe Chris Alexander explained the retention pond is quite large, in fact it may need to Fort Stockton Pioneer Editor Nathan Heuer inquired ift there was a current water source  be sectioned off.  located in this area.  Mayor Joe Chris Alexander responded there is a water well. He elaborated that the idea is to  add a walking path with exercise stations, picnic areas, etc.  9. Adjourn  Motion was made by Council Member Pam Palileo, seconded by Council Member James Warnock, and carried unanimously to adjourn thel Regular City Council Meeting at 6:04 P.M. Council Member. James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Darren Hodges voted aye.    Page 1258  SCN  Joe ChrisAlexander, Mayor  AREST:  huh  Marina A. Cantu, City Secretary