Page1167  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS  MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 22, 2021 5:30 PM  FORT STOCKTON CONVENTION CENTER 2181 W. I-10 FORT  STOCKTON, TX 79735  ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  PRESENT: JAMES WARNOCK, JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER, PAM: PALILEO, PAUL  CASIAS, RUBEN FALCON, DARREN HODGES  CITY MANAGER: CITY SECRETARY: CITY ATTORNEY:  FRANK RODRIGUEZII 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 oft 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. Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag. CONSENT AGENDA:  Council Member Warnock led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America Flag & the  1. 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 ofl Fort Stockton City Council, 11/08/2021 - Special Meeting Minutes of Economic Development 4-A Corporation, 10/13/2021 C Correction to Regular Meeting Minutes ofEconomic Development 4-B Corporation, Special Meeting Minutes of Economic Development 4-B Corporation, 10/13/2021 Regular Meeting Minutes ofHousing Authority Board. 09/16/2021  09/16/2021    Page [168  Accounts Payable Grand Total:  $368,454.20  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.  REGULAR BUSINESS:  2. Discuss/Act upon Application Request from Pecos County on behalf oft the Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District to drill a water well for monitoring purposes at 405N. City Manager Rodriguez introduced Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District MPGCD General Manager Edwards explained the Groundwater District is interested in placing ai monitor well in front of the MPGCD Office, asi it is located close to the spring. The well will be utilized for monitoring and educational purposes. He explained a windmill was donated to the Groundwater District, which would be placed over the monitor well. Council Member Darren Hodges inquired how deep the well would be drilled. MPGCD General Manager Edwards responded the well would be drilled to a depth of He further explained water would not be pumped from the well for use, the well would  Spring Drive. (City Mgr.)  (MPGCD) General Manager Ty Edwards.  Monitoring equipment would be installed.  approximately 375 feet.  be utilized to monitor the water quality and depth.  He advised City Council there is Realtime data of the water levels oft the spring available on Council Member Palileo added that thisi is educational information that should be  the MPGCD website.  available to the public, especially classrooms.    Page1169  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Pam Palileo, and carried unanimously to approve. Application Request from Pecos County on behalf of the Middle Pecos Groundwater Conservation District to drill a water well for monitoring purposes at 4051 N. Spring Drive. Council Member James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon, 3. Discuss/Act upon Final Pay Application No. 4 totaling $67,500.00 for Work Performed by AG Oilfield Services, Inc., which entailed the Completion of Phase III for Landfill Roadway located at 256 Moody Road, Fort Stockton, Texas 79735. (City Mgr./P.W.Dir.)  Council Member Darren Hodges voted aye.  City Manager Rodriguez explained the City Engineer inspected this project and approved Motion was made by Council Member James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben Falcon, and carried unanimously to approve. Final Pay Application No. 4 totaling $67,500.00 for Work Performed by AG Oilfield Services, Inc., which entailed the Completion ofl Phase III for Landfill Roadway located at 256 Moody Road, Fort Stockton, Texas 79735. Council Member James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon and Council Member 4. Discuss/Act upon Pay Application No. 4 totaling $91,015.04 for work performed by Fletco Construction, LP for the Construction oft the New Landfill Shop Building located at 256 Moody Road, Fort Stockton, Texas 79735. (City Mgr./P.W. Dir.) City Manager Rodriguez explained the Landfill Shop Building has been inspected. They have completed phase 4 ofthis project; therefore, he is requesting permission to approve  the Final Payment for AG Oilfield Services, Inc.  Darren Hodges voted aye.  Pay Application No. 4.  Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, seconded by Council Member James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve Pay Application No. 4 totaling $91,015.04 for work performed by Fletco Construction, LP for the Construction of the New Landfill Shop Building located at 256 Moody Road, Fort Stockton, Texas 79735. Council Member James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council 5. Discuss/Act upon Report on the Memorial GolfTournament for funding. (City Mgr./CVB  Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Darren Hodges voted aye.  Dir.)  Convention and Visitor's Bureau Director Crystal Lopez explained this request was presented to the Convention and Visitor's Bureau (CVB); however, three (3)CVB Board    Page 1170  members are members oft the Fort Stockton Golf Association. Therefore, it was recommended that this item be approved by City Council to avoid any conflict of  interest.  The Memorial GolfTournament was approved for $15,000.00 funding; $4,500.00 was paid in advance, as it was 30% of the total approved; $3,000.00 ofthat amount was allocated towards advertisement. The remaining balance was $25.00 per participant with a cap of Mayor Pro-Tem Casias clarified that the three (3)CVB Board Members do not sit on the Fort Stockton Golf Association Board ofDirectors, therefore they do not have a vote. However, they are members oft the Fort Stockton Golf. Association. Mayor Alexander explained that this recommendation was made for audit purposes. Mayor Pro-Tem Casias recommended adding language in the contract to clarify that Board Members serving on another board requesting monies, would not be allowed to vote on such  $15,000.00.  ar request.  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Pam Palileo, and carried to approve Report on the Memorial GolfTournament for funding. Council Member James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Darren Hodges voted aye. Mayor Pro-Tem abstained  from the vote.  6. Discuss/Act upon Pecos County - City of Fort Stockton 2022 Interlocal Service  Agreement-Labor and Equipment. (Mayor/City Mgr.)  City Manager Rodriguez explained this is the. Annual Agreement with Pecos County for Motion was made by Council Member. James Warnock, seconded by Pam Palileo, and carried unanimously to approve Pecos County - City ofl Fort Stockton 2022 Interlocal Service Agrement-Labor and Equipment. Council Member James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon,  Labor and Equipment. The only change made was the dates.  Council Member Darren Hodges voted aye.  7. Discuss/Act upon Pecos County - City of Fort Stockton 2022 Interlocal Services Agreement  - EMS. (Mayor/City Mgr.)    Page1171  City Manager Rodriguez explained this is the annual agreement with Pecos County for Emergency Medical Services. The dates were changed to reflect this upcoming year. Motion was made by Council Member James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben Falcon, and carried unanimously to approve Pecos County City of Fort Stockton 2022 Interlocal Services Agreement - EMS. Council Member James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon, 8. Discuss/Act upon City of] Fort Stockton - Pecos County 2022 Services Agreement  Council Member Darren Hodges voted aye.  Coyanosa/Imperial Trash Collection. (Mayor/City Mgr.)  City Manager Rodriguez explained this is the annual agreement with Pecos County for Coyanosa/lmperial Trash Collection rates, which did not change. The adjusted dates of  services were changed.  Motion was made by Council Member James Warnock, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, and carried unanimously to approve City of Fort Stockton Pecos County 2022 Services Agreement- Coyamoa/mperialTrash Collection. Council Member James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member 9. Discuss/Act upon Pecos County City of Fort Stockton 2022 Interlocal Services Agreement  Ruben Falcon, Council Member Darren Hodges voted aye.  - Fire Fighting Services. (Mayor/City Mgr.)  City Manager Rodriguez advised City Council this is the annual agreement with Pecos  County for Fire Fighting Services, with the amended dates.  Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, seconded by Council Member James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve Pecos County - City of Fort Stockton 2022 Interlocal Services Agreement - Fire Fighting Services. Council Member. James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Darren Hodges voted aye. 10. Discuss/Act upon Pecos County - City of Fort Stockton 2022 Interlocal Services Agreement Emergency Communications Network Hyper-Reach. (Mayor/City Mgr.) City Manager Rodriguez explained this is the annual agreement with Pecos County for Emergency Communications Network - Hyper-Reach. He explained the City and County split the cost oft the notification services. Hyper-reach provides vital notification services    Pagel 1172  which allows both entities to send out notifications to those within our community  affected by a specific emergency.  Mayor Alexander clarified that the City ofl Fort Stockton would pay halfof$4,975.00. Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Pam Palileo, and carried unanimously to approve Pecos County - City of Fort Stockton 2022 Interlocal Services Agreement - Emergency Communications Network. - Hyper- Reach. Council Member James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Mayor Pro- Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Darren Hodges 11. Discuss/Act upon Pecos County - City of Fort Stockton 2022 Interlocal Services Agreement  voted aye.  Mosquitoes. (Mayor/City Mgr.)  City Manager Rodriguez explained this is ai request for renewal of the current  Interlocal Agreement with Pecos County for Mosquitoes.  Mayor Pro-Tem Casias inquired who was responsible for spraying for the mosquitoes. City Manager Rodriguez replied complaints are funneled through the County Judge's Office Motion was made by Council Member James Warnock, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, and carried unanimously to approve Pecos County City of Fort Stockton 2022 Interlocal Services Agreement Mosquitoes. Council Member. James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben 12. Discuss/Act upon 2022 Fort Stockton Police Department Provider Agreement. (Mayor/City  and Pecos County Precinct No. 1 sprays the reported area.  Falcon, Council Member Darren Hodges voted aye.  Mgr.)  City Manager Rodriguez explained this is the agreement with EMS that allows the City to be billed for the Medicare Rate when an offender in custody is treated by EMS.  Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, seconded by Council Member James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve 2022 Fort Stockton Police Department Provider Agreement. Council Member. James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Darren  Hodges voted aye.    Pagel 1173  13. Discuss/Act upon Authorization to conclude the workday before 5:00 p.m. on December 10, 2021 for Employees to Attend the Employee Appreciation Award Banquet. (City Mgr.) City Manager Rodriguez advised City Council that this is the day the Employee Appreciation would be held, and he was requesting permission for an early release. Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, seconded by Council Member James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve an Early Release of1:00 p.m. on December 10, 2021 for Employees to Attend the Employee Appreciation Award Banquet. Council Member James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben Falcon, Council Member Darren  Hodges voted aye. at 5:57 p.m.  Mayor Alexander recessed from the Regular Meeting to Convene into Executive Session Council Member Hodges requested RO Plant Supervisor Robbie Dominguez be  allowed in Executive Session.  EXECUTIVE SESSION:  14. 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 a. Consultation with City Attorney Boinpally regarding the Utility Invoice received b. Consultation with City Attorney Boinpally, regarding the Lease of Blue Ridge Farms. Mayor Alexander closed the Executive Session to Reconvene into the Regular Meeting  Development Negotiations (Section 551.087):  from West Texas Gas for the month of February 2021.  at 6:25 p.m.  REGULAR BUSINESS CONTINUED:  15. Reconvene into Open Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.102 &  Take Action, if any, on Matters Deliberated in Executive Session:    Page 1174  14a. Discuss/Act upon Consultation with City Attorney Boinpally regarding the Utility Invoice received from West Texas Gas for the month of February 2021. Motion was made by Council Member Darren Hodges, seconded by Council Member James Warnock, and carried unanimously to Authorize City Attorney Puja Boinpally to negotiate an agreement with West Texas Gas concerning the Utility Invoice for the month of February 2021, as soon as possible. Council Member James Warnock, Council Member Pam Palileo, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben  Falcon, Council Member Darren Hodges voted aye.  14b. Discuss/Act upon Consultation with City Attorney Boinpally, regarding the Lease  ofBlue Ridge Farms.  NO ACTIONTAKEN. 16. Questions from Media  There were no questions from the media.  17. Adjourn  Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, seconded by Council Member Ruben Falcon, and carried unanimously to adjourn at 6:47 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.   Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor  ATTEST:  Marina A. Cantu, City Secretary