Page1189  CITY OF FORTSTOCKTON, TEXAS MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  APRIL 10, 2023 5:30 PM  121 WEST SECOND STREET FORTSTOCKTON.TKITS  ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  PRESENT: JAMES WARNOCK, JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER, PAUL CASIAS, RUBENJ  BERNAL, RUBEN FALCON ABSENT: DARREN HODGES CITY MANAGER: CITY SECRETARY: CITY ATTORNEY: quorum present.  FRANK RODRIGUEZ III MARINA CANTU PUJA BOINPALLY  Mayor Joe Chris Alexander called the Regular Meeting to Order at 5:31 p.m. after declaringa a  Mayor Joe Chris 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 ofCommunity Resources; to Ensure Public Safety; Improve Public Services; Promote Local Recreation and  Entertainment; and Generate Economic Development. Mayor Joe Chris Alexander gave the Invocation. &t the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag.  Council Member. James Warnock led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America Flag  RESENTATIONS:  1. Alex Gonzalez with BioCatters, LLC---- L Update on Blue Ridge Farms  Alex Gonzalez of Biocatters submitted a concept letter to the Department of Energy;  however, he was advised they did not meet the requirements.    Page1190  He advised City Council the government is looking for Renewable Energy Projects.  The Blue Ridge Property Lease Agreement is inj place.  BioCatters received notice from Forge Energy that they are going to bury a pipeline. The information received was forwarded to the City Attorney and City Manager for review. There is an existing Surface Use Agreement inj place with the City of Fort Stockton, which states that they will pay at a rate of $22 per rod. However, they offered to pay $30 Forge Energy will add a six-inch line which is estimated at an amount of $28,000 to He stated the City Attorney and City Manager should have the final approval; it should not require Council's approval since the agreement is already in place. City Council reached a consensus to review the current rates oft the agreement for the best There is an agreement that Batallion should maintain the roads and cattle guards; however, they have not been maintained. They should have the issue resolved within the County Road 109 is approximately 4 miles from the Pecos Highway to the entrance of the City property. They have paved approximately 3.8 miles oft this road with plans to  per rod. The going rate per rod is approximately $800.  $29,000 for the City of Fort Stockton.  value for the City of Fort Stockton.  next 60 days.  pave the remaining portion of the road. FY2022-2023 Second Quarterly Report The Employment Rate has increased to over 685 jobs.  2. Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Remie Ramos----  The Unemployment Rate for the Permian Basin area runs significantly lower than the  State and United States.  The Sales Tax up 40.09% for the year to date. Business Recruitment Projects: 171 total contracts  Highlights include:    Page1191  Retail Development for IH-10/Hwy 18 7-D Exxon Sale & Redevelopment (Voluntary Annexation) Hydrogen HUB  Project with Siemens and MMEX  Grid United is al large energy scale project that will take the transmission line from Bakersfield to EII Paso, the first ERCOT connection going to the western grid. They leased ay yard and are working on their letter ofi intent for the first halfof the project. Sears Building-Under Contract with a retailer. Hopefully they can press release the IH-10 Pipe Yard has been leased and they will bei moving the pipe for them by rail.  name within the next 30 days. Spaceport All permits and leases in place. Coliseum Chute Relocation Business Retention Projects: 10 total projects  Highlights Include:  Trampoline moved to the old Funky. Junk location behind K-Bob's. She has increased  her classes from 41 to8. Casterly Rock Storefront Project Advanced BioCatalytics Expansion Project  Glitzy Brew Expansion Project with the plan to diversify their business.  Commercial Building Report: We are down 51 buildings.  GF Force relocated and they already have a new tenant ini the building. Blade and Company is a new barbershop going into the downtown property. TTA's lease expired; however, they renewed the lease. Freddy's Cleaners sold andi is under construction.  Residential Report:  Rentals Available: 48 houses, 2 Duplexes, 21 Apartments Listings Available: 58 houses, 3 by owner, 16 with the ETJ  Construction: 4 New Ongoing Projects: 5 projects  Gene Cummings Park Irrigation The sprinkler system equipment has been delivered and will begin installation within the next 30 days. They are waiting on the reclamation equipment. There will be an alternative source when we are not collecting water from the Gene Cummings Solar Lighting - 14 new pole mounted lights that are all inclusive have  spray park.  been approved and ordered.    Page1192  Gene Cummings Basketball Pavilion Construction is complete and they are working Gene Cummings Restroom Remodel - The roof has been replaced and the concession stand has been demolished and they are renovating the restrooms. Convention Center Remodel & Additional AC  on surfaçing and painting the stripes.  Special Events: Hosted: Participated:  January Hwy 67 Freight Corridor/Railroad Meeting February Permian Road Safety Coalition Quarterly Meeting March Michigan University Students Renewable Energy Study January FSHS Career & Technical Education Board  February Chamber Banquet  March- Comanche Springs Rodeo and Plaçer Program Launched (Allows us to track consumers by cell phone data, allows us to know how many consumers there are at any given point, it shows the rise and decline, how long they stayed, where they came from and  where they went.  ORDINANCE:  3. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance No. 23-106, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of the Code of Ordinance oft the City of Fort Stockton Titled Buildings and Building Regulations", Article VI. Moving of Structures* and Repealing all Other Ordinances or Portions Thereofin Conflict, A Severability Clause and Providing fori its Publication and Effective Date. (City City Manager Frank Rodriguez HI explained the permits are typically handled by the Code Enforcement Department; therefore, this Ordinance would move the responsibility of the Motion was made by Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, seconded by Council Member James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve Ordinance No. 23-106, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 ofthe Code of Ordinance of the City of Fort Stockton Titied Buildings and Building Regulations", Article VI. Moving of Structures* and Repealing all Other Ordinances or Portions Thereof in Conflict, A Severability Clause and Providing for its Publication and Effective Date. Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben. J  Mgr.)  nonrefundable permit fee to the Code Enforcement Department.  Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.    Page193  RESOLUTION:  4. Discuss/Act upon Resolution No. 23-110R, A Resolution Declaring Certain Property as Surplus and Authorizing the Disposition Thereof. (City Mgr.)  City Manager Frank Rodriguez. III explained last week City Council authorized the auction of 12 vehicles belonging to the City of Fort Stockton. This Resolution would declare Motion was made by Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, seconded by Mayor Pro- Tem Paul Casias, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution No. 23-110R, A Resolution Declaring Certain Property as Surplus and Authorizing the Disposition Thereof. Council Member. James Warnock, Mayor Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben  these vehicles as surplus and authorize for the disposition thereof.  Falcon voted aye.  CONSENT AGENIDA:  5. All matters listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and willl 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, 03/27/2023 Regular Meeting Minutes ofl Keep Historic Fort Stockton Beautiful Board, 03/01/2023 Regular Meeting Minutes of Historical Landmark Commission, 03/01/2023 Regular Meeting Minutes of Economic Development 4-A Corporation, 02/16/2023 Regular Meeting Minutes of Economic Development 4-B Corporation, 02/16/2023  Accounts Payable Grand' Total:  $213,599.71  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve Consent Agenda, as presented. Council Member James Warnock, Mayor. Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben  Falcon voted aye. REGULAR BUSINESS:  6. Discuss/Act upon Water Treatment Chemicals and Filters Agreement between the City of Fort Stockton and Alpha Water Resources, LLC. (City Mgr./R.O. Plant Sup.)    Page1194  Assistant City Manager Jesse Gonzales, Jr. explained this is the Water Treatment Chemicals and Filters Agreement for the bid awarded to Alpha Resources, LLC during  the previous Council Meeting.  The agreement was drawn up by City Attorney Puja Boinpally.  Motion was made by Council Member James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben. J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve Water Treatment Chemicals and Filters Agreement between the City of Fort Stockton and Alpha Water Resources, LLC. Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, Council 7. Discuss/Act upon Amended Contract Agreement between the City of Fort Stockton and MatthiesBennett Pecos County 4-H Scholarship Auction scheduled for April 15,2023. Assistant City Manager Jesse Gonzales, Jr. explained this Agreement coincides with He explained that the Amended Contract Agreement authorizes Matthies-Bennett Pecos County 4-H Scholarship Auction to auction off 12 vehicles on behalfo of the City of Fort Stockton and allowing them to retain aj portion oft the proceeds fort their Scholarship Motion was made by Council Member James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben Falcon, and carried unanimously to approve the Amended Contract Agreement between the City of Fort Stockton and Matthies-Bennett Pecos County 4- HS Scholarship. Auction scheduled for April 15, 2023. Council MemberJames Warnock, Mayor Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. 8. Discuss/Act upon Awarding of Bid for Pest Control Services for City Buildings. Bids Submitted: Brockman Pest Control, Durango Pest Control, Morgado Pest Control LLC Assistant City Manager Jesse Gonzales, Jr. explained Morgado Pest Control LLCout ofs San Angelo, Texas submitted the lowest bid for Pest Control Services. He then provided references for Morgado Pest Control LLC.  Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  (Asst. City Mgr.)  Resolution No. 23-110R.  Program.  (City Mgr.)    Page1195  He advised City Council oft thei following bids submitted: Morgado Pest Control LLC for $498 ar month, Brockman Pest Control for $675 a month and Durango Pest Control for Council Member Ruben Falcon stated he would like to go with the local vendor. Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member Ruben J. Bernal, and carried unanimously to award the Bid for Pest Control Services for the City Buildings to Brockman Pest Control for $675 a month. Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. 9. Discuss/Act upon Solicitation for Proposals for Audio System at the City of Fort  $1,500 a month.  Stockton Convention Center. (City Mgr.)  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III explained this Request for Proposals is for the Motion was made by Council Member James Warnock, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, and carried unanimously to approve the Solicitation for Proposals for Audio System at the City of Fort Stockton Convention Center. Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. 10. Discuss/Act Upon the Fiscal-Year 2023-2024 Budget Preparation Calendar. (City  Main Hall which measures 12,750 Square Feet.  Mgr./Dir. of Fin.)  City Manager Frank Rodriguez III explained we would like to set the budget preparation calendar earlier this year to allow ample time to adopt our budget by the Motion was made by Council MemberJ James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben Falcon, and carried unanimously to approve the Fiscal-Year 2023-2024 Budget Preparation Calendar. Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Çasias, Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, Council  required deadline.  Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. 11. Questions from Media.    Page196  There were no questions from the media.  12. Adjourn.  Motion was made by Council Member. James Warnock, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, and carried unanimously to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting at 5:58 p.m. Council Member James Warnock, Mayor. Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor Pro- Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon  voted aye.  s Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor ITEST:  PON Marina A. Cantu, City Secretary