Pagel1  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS  MINUTES OF: DATE OF MEETING: TIME OF MEETING: PLACE OF MEETING:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  JULY25, 2022 5:30PM  121 WEST SECOND STREET FORT: STOCKTON/TX79735  ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  PRESENT: JAMES WARNOCK, PAUL CASIAS, RUBENJBERNAL, RUBEN FALCON  DARREN HODGES LEFT @ 5:45 P.M.  MAYOR: CITYMANAGER: CITY SECRETARY: CITY ATTORNEY:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER FRANK RODRIGUEZ III MARINA CANTU PUJA BOINPALLY  Mayor Joe Chris Alexander called the Regular Meeting to Order at 5:30 p.m. after declaring a  quorum present.  Mayor Joe Chris 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 Darren Hodges gave the Invocation. & the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag. following Public Hearing at 5:33 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS:  Council Member James Warnock led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America Flag Mayor Joe Chris Alexander recessed from the Regular City Council Meeting to Convene into the  1. Application request from Property Owner A&B Prestige Investments, LLC to consider Annexing Approximately 20.1 acres ofland, described as All ofLots 2 through 13 (inclusive) and All of Lots 271 through 42 (inclusive), and All ofLots 44 through 58 (inclusive), TRIPLE CROWN    Pagel 12  ESTATES, being a replat oft the North Half (N/2) of SUNNY SLOPE ADDITION, according to the map or plat of said Addition described and recorded in File Number 2020-17136, Official Public Records, Pecos County, Texas; which will be Zoned "One-Family Dwelling District One,  (SF-1)."  There being no comments from the public, Mayor Joe Chris Alexander Closed the Public Hearing to Reconvene into the Regular City Council Meeting at 5:34 p.m.  ORDINANCES:  2. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance No. 22-110, An Ordinance Annexing the Hereinafter Described Territory, all ofLots 2 through 13 (Inclusive) and all ofLots 27 through 42 (Inclusive), and all ofLots 44 through 58 (Inclusive), TRIPLE CROWN ESTATES, being a Replat of the North Half(N/2) of SUNNY SLOPE ADDITION to the City of] Fort Stockton, Pecos County, Texas, and Extending the Boundary Limits of Said City sO as to Include Said Hereinafter described property within said City Limits, Zoned as a "One-Family Dwelling District 1, (SF-1)" and Granting to all the Inhabitants of Said Territory all the Rights and Privileges of Other Citizens and Binding Said Inhabitants by all ofthe Acts, Ordinances, Resolutions, and Regulations of Motion was made by Council Member Darren Hodges, seconded by Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve Ordinance No. 22-110, An Ordinance Annexing thel Hereinafter Described Territory, all ofLots 2 through 13 (Inclusive) and all of] Lots 27 through 42 (Inclusive), and all ofLots 44 through 58 (Inclusive), TRIPLE CROWN ESTATES, being a Replat oft the North Half (N/2) of SUNNY SLOPE ADDITION to the City of Fort Stockton, Pecos County, Texas, and Extending the Boundary Limits of Said City so as to Include Said Hereinafter described property within said City Limits, Zoned as a "One-Family Dwelling District 1, (SF-1)" and Granting to all the Inhabitants of Said Territory all the Rights and Privileges of Other Citizens and Binding Said Inhabitants by all of the. Acts, Ordinances, Resolutions, and Regulations of Said City; and Adopting a Service. Agreement. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  Said City; and Adopting a Service Agreement. (City Mgr./City Sec.)  3. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance. No. 22-111, An Ordinance of the City of] Fort Stockton Amending the Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual oft the City of Fort Stockton, Texas; by Incorporating the Title & Duties of the Project Coordinator Position for the Public Works Department, Incorporating the. Job Description & Pay Grade 18 to the. Job Classification Table & Compensation Plan; Containing A Savings Clause: and Providing for the Publication and  Effective Date Thereof. (City Mgr.)    Page13  City Manager Frank Rodriguez explained he was requesting permission to rename the title of an existing position. This position will mainly assist with the transition from the old landfill to the new landfill. This individual will also assist with projects dealing with water and sewer. Dealings with the Railroad Commission and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality  (TCEQ) will be routed through this coordinator.  Council Member Darren Hodges inquired who would hold this position.  City Manager Frank Rodriguez explained Brad Newton holds the current Utility Worker III  position which could be potentially retitled as Project Coordinator.  Council Member Darren Hodges commented that Brad Newton has several licenses that would Motion was made by Council Member James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Darren Hodges, and carried unanimously to approve Ordinance. No. 22-111, An Ordinance of the City of Fort Stockton Amending the Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual of the City ofl Fort Stockton, Texas; by Incorporating the' Title & Duties of thel Project Coordinator Position for the Public Works Department, Incorporating the Job Description & Pay Grade 18 to the Job Classification Table & Compensation Plan; Containing A Savings Clause: and Providing for the Publication and Effective Date Thereof. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J  benefit the City ofl Fort Stockton.  Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  4. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance No. 22-112, An Ordinance Amending the City ofl Fort Stockton, Texas, Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual by Incorporating al Revised Jobl Description & Pay Grade 18 for al Full-Time Exempt Communication Supervisor Position of the Police Department to the Job Classification Table & Compensation Plan; Repealing the Prior. Job Description of the City Pertaining to this Ordinance; Containing a Savings Clause; and Providing  for the Publication and Effective Date Thereof. (City Mgr.)  City Manager Frank Rodriguez explained this position is currently an hourly position. However, this is a supervisor position. It would be in the best interest of the Police Department to accommodate this position in terms oft the pay and change this position from Non-Exempt to  Exempt.    Page14  Motion was made by Council Member James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve Ordinance No. 22-112, An Ordinance Amending the City ofl Fort Stockton, Texas, Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual by Incorporating a Revised Job Description & Pay Grade 18 for a Full-Time Exempt Communication Supervisor Position oft the Police Department to the Job Classification Table & Compensation Plan; Repealing the Prior Job Description of the City Pertaining to this Ordinance; Containing a Savings Clause; and Providing for the Publication and Effective Date Thereof. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member. James Warnock, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal,  Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  5. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance No. 22-113, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 oft the Code of Ordinance of the City of Fort Stockton Titled Cemeteries, Article II., Administration and Repealing all Other Ordinances or Portions Thereofin Conflict, A Severability Clause and  Providing fori its Publication and Effective Date. (City Mgr./City Sec.)  City Manager Frank Rodriguez explained there have been a couple of months where the Cemetery Board has not been able to make quorum. Therefore, he requested permission to give Cemetery Superintendent Nathan Day authorization to make decisions concerning the Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, seconded by Council Member Ruben Falcon, and carried unanimously to approve Ordinance No. 22-113, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 of the Code ofOrdinance of the City of Fort Stockton Titled Cemeteries, Article II., Administration and Repealing all Other Ordinances or Portions Thereofi in Conflict, A Severability Clause and Providing for its Publication and Effective Date. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Pro- Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted  appearance and maintenance oft the Cemetery.  aye.  16. Discuss/Act upon Accepting Donation from Hodges Oil for the Public Recreation Facility known as the Patio ofthe Fort Stockton Convention Center. (City Mgr./City Atty.) Council Member Darren Hodges explained the donation would be made from the Delmon He stated a payment of $500,000 would be made in August and another $500,000 payment would be  Hodges Estate. made in. January.    Page]5  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member. James Warnock, and carried to Accept Donation from Delmon Hodges Estate for the Public Recreation Facility known as the Patio ofthel Fort Stockton Convention Center. Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. Council Member Darren Hodges abstained  from the motion. PRESENTATIONS:  6. ChiefofPolice Robert Lujan with Fort Stockton Police Department--  Statistics for. June 2022 Calls for Service: Dispatched FSPD FSFD PCEMS PCSO Accidents Worked: Accidents (PD) Traffic Stops/Violations Traffic Citations Issued Traffic Stops (PD) Misdemeanors Felonies  Investigations Initiated: 1191 83"d District Attorney 727 112*h District Attorney 19 County Attorney 158 Juvenile Probation 51 Total Arrests: 26 Assault- - Family Violence Burglary 169 Criminal Mischief 29 Criminal Trespass: 102 Disorderly Conduct Driving While Intoxicated 37 Evading Arrest 17 Undocumented Non-Citizens Murder  5 0 5 0 7 4 4 19 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 21  286  Possession of a Controlled. Substance Possession of Marijuana Public Intoxication Resisting Arrest Theft Warrants  Assistant Chief ofl Police Ernesto Velasquez advised City Council that the 13 Peacemakers Motion was made by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, seconded by Council Member James Warnock, and carried unanimously to Accept the Police Department Statistics for June 2022, as presented. Council Member. James Warnock, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  were installed the previous week and are running smoothly.    Pagel 16  CONSENT AGENDA:  7. All matters listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and  considered separately. Minutes: (Mayor)  Regular Meeting Minutes of] Fort Stockton City Council, 07/11/2022 - Regular Meeting Minutes of Planning & Zoning Commission, 06/01/2022 - Special Meeting Minutes of Planning & Zoning Commission, 06/08/2022 - Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Housing Authority Board, 06/16/2022  Accounts Payable Grand Total:  $413,568.90  Motion was made by Council Member. James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to approve Consent Agenda, as presented. Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben  JB Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  RESOLUTION:  8. Discuss/Act upon Resolution No. 22-112R, A Resolution oft the City of Fort Stockton, Texas, Calling a Special Election to be Held on November 8, 2022, for the Purpose of Submitting a Home Rule Charter to the Voters oft the City of Fort Stockton; Designating Polling Places; Establishing the Election Precincts within the City; Appointing an Election Judge and Alternate Judge and Setting the Rate of Pay for Election Officials, Setting the Minimum Number of Election Clerks and Designating the Early Voting Ballot Board; Establishing Other Procedures for Conduct of the Election; and  Providing for an Effective Date. (City Mgr./City Sec.)  Election Day will bel November 8, 2022. Each registered voter will receive a copy of the  proposed charter which will also be available in Spanish. The Polling Locations for Election Day are as follows: Precinct #1 at the Senior Citizen's Center Precinct #2 at the County Courthouse, Election Room Precinct #7 at the Rural Community Hall  Precinct #10 at the Fort Stockton Public Library, South Entrance.  Early Voting will take place beginning on Monday, October 24, 2022 and continuing through    Page17  Friday, November 4, 2022 at the following locations:  Precinct #2 at the Pecos County Courthouse, Election Room Precinct #3 at the Sheffield Community Center Precinct #4 at the Iraan Community Center Precinct #9 at the Imperial Community Center  Tammy Huckaby will serve as both the Presiding Judge and the Early Voting Ballot Board  Judge.  Linda Blanco will serve as the Alternate. Judge & Alternate Early Voting Ballot Board Judge.  The. Judges and Clerks shall be paid at a rate of$12.00 per hour.  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution No. 22-112R, A Resolution oft the City of Fort Stockton, Texas, Calling a Special Election to be Held on November 8, 2022, for the Purpose of Submitting a Home Rule Charter to the Voters of the City ofl Fort Stockton; Designating Polling Places; Establishing the Election Precincts within the City; Appointing an Election Judge and Alternate Judge and Setting the Rate ofl Pay for Election Officials, Setting the Minimum Number of Election Clerks and Designating the Early Voting Ballot Board; Establishing Other Procedures for Conduct of the Election; and Providing for an Effective Date. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, Council  Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  REGULAR BUSINESS:  9. Discuss/ Act upon 3rd Quarterly Investment Report ending June 30, 2022. (City Mgr./Dir. of  Fin.)  Director of] Finance Maria Rodriguez explained in accordance with the City of Fort Stockton Investment Policy and the Public Funds Investment Act, she was submitting the 31d Quarterly  Investment Report for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.  At the end of. June, TexPool's average interest rate was 1.35%; LOGIC's average interest rate was 1.18%; 90-day T-Bills were 1.3% and the one-year T-Bills were 2.79%. Our local bank, Pecos  County State Bank, is currently at 0.61%.    Pagel 18  In accordance with Resolution No. 11-110R, the City has to have at least 7% of the current budget which is $1,356,688.20. The City currently has $9,329,410.00 in the General Fund. Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, seconded by Council Member James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve 3rd Quarterly Investment Report ending June 30, 2022. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal,  Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  10. Discuss/Act upon Solicitation of] Bid for 1 New or Used Bucket Truck (Aerial Lift). (City  Mgr.)  City Manager Frank Rodriguez explained he was requesting permission to Solicit Bids for 1 New or Used Bucket Truck as this is a vital piece ofe equipment. We have borrowed a bucket truck from Texas New Mexico Power Company as well as the TDS when needed. This would Motion was made by Council Member James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to Authorize the Solicitation of Bid for 1 New or Used Bucket Truck (Aerial Lift). Council Member. James Warnock, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted  allow the City to obtain competitive prices.  aye.  11. Discuss/Act upon Solicitation of Bids for 11 New 2021 or 2022 Model Year Class 5 (medium  duty) 4x2 Truck Chassis. (City Mgr.)  City Manager Frank Rodriguez explained he was being proactive. He would like to obtain prices to get the lift fitted for al New Truck. Therefore he requested permission to Solicit Bids for Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, and carried unanimously to Authorize the Solicitation of Bids for 1 New 2021 or 2022 Model Year Class 5 (medium duty) 4x2 Truck Chassis. Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J. Bernal, Council  a New 2021 or 2022 Class 5 4x2 Truck Chassis.  Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  12. Discuss/Act upon Authorization to Solicit Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Bank Depository Contract to begin 01012022-09/30/2024, with the option for a One-Year  Extension. (City Mgr./Dir. ofFin.)    Page19  Director of] Finance Maria Rodriguez explained the City is required to Solicit bids every 2 years for a Bank Depository. Therefore, she explained she wasi requesting permission to do so. She advised City Council the City ofl Fort Stockton has utilized Pecos County State Bank as its Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, seconded by Council Member Ruben Falcon, and carried unanimously to Authorize the Solicitation Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Bank Depository Contract to begin 10/012022-09/302024, with the option for aOne-Year Extension. Council Member. James Warnock, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J. Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. 13. Discuss/Act upon Solicitation of Board Applications for FY2022-2023. (City Mgr./City  depository for the past 8 years.  Sec.)  City Secretary Marina Cantu explained last year the Board Appointments were changed to be done during our Fiscal-Year rather than our Calendar Year to coincide with our budget. Therefore, we are requesting permission to Solicit Board Applications. Applications will be accepted until the end of August. Applicants will be appointed during September to be effective Motion was made by Council Member James Warnock, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, and carried unanimously to Authorize the Solicitation of Board Applications for FY 2022-2023. Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben JI Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted  October 1, 2022.  aye.  14. Discuss/Act upon School Resource Officer (S.R.O.) Agreement between the City of Fort Stockton & the Fort Stockton Independent School District. (City Mgr./C.O.P.)  City Manager Frank Rodriguez explained Chief of Police Robert Lujan, Assistant Chiefof Police Ernesto Velasquez, Assistant Superintendent Gilrey Madrid and two principals previously met to discuss the language oft the School Resource Officer Agreement. Additionally, City Manager Frank Rodriguez met with Fort Stockton Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Zamora concerning the S.R.O. Agreement. In speaking with the Director of Finance the daily rate will be for 170 days. There was language added that stated upon mutual agreement between the City Manager and the Superintendent, additional days may be needed to perform SRO duties to go beyond the 170 days. This was mainly to address Summer School.    Pagej10  There are 3 returning SRO Officers: Officer Soto, Officer Aguilera and Officer Acosta. Chief of Police Robert Lujan recently sent 4 additional officers to SRO Training. This  agreement entails the Police Department providing 5 SRO Officers.  Assistant Chief of Police Ernesto Velasquez explained the Police Department would assign 5 SROs to allow an officer per campus. Any additional coverage would go through the Chiefof  Police Robert Lujan or the. Assistant Chiefo of] Police Ernesto Velasquez.  Assistant Chiefo of] Police Ernesto Velasquez assured City Council that the City of Fort Council Member Ruben Falcon inquired who would be given the opportunity to earn  Stockton would maintain sufficient coverage for the City.  overtime.  City Manager Frank Rodriguez responded the School Resource Officers would be the first ones given the opportunity to earn overtime. After that the Chiefof Police will have the opportunity to provide additional security. However, if additional security is needed such as the Council Member Ruben Falcon inquired who determines how many officers are needed. City Manager Frank Rodriguez responded the Superintendent or an Assistant  Sherriff's Office or any additional agency...iti is welcomed.  Superintendent would be responsible for requesting officers.  Council Member Ruben Falcon inquired what the protocol would be for an incident. Assistant Chief of Police Ernesto Velasquez responded that the Police Officers are being  trained to neutralize the threat first. Then first aid would be rendered.  Motion was made by Council Member James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Ruben Falcon, and carried unanimously to approve School Resource Officer (S.R.O.) Agreement between the City of] Fort Stockton & the Fort Stockton Independent School District. Council Member. James Warnock, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  15. Discuss/Act upon Replacing 9 Police Department Chargers with 9 Police Department Explorers and Purchasing/Leasing 3 Trucks for the Public Works Department Utilizing Enterprise Funds  through Enterprise Fleet Management. (City Mgr./P.W. Dir/C.O.P.)    Page111  City Manager Frank Rodriguez requested permission to replace the 9 Police Department Chargers with 91 Police Department Explorers. In addition he requested permission to! lease 3 trucks for the Public Works Department utilizing Enterprise Funds. They could utilize 32500 trucks, which would allow the Public Works Department to haul trailers and move equipment as needed. The administration conducted some research and determined that the Explorers would  be the best fit for the Police Department.  Mayor Joe Chris Alexander inquired when the current lease would expire.  City Manager Frank Rodriguez explained that it would be timed just right where the lease  would easily transition into the new lease.  Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, seconded by Council Member Ruben J Bernal, and carried unanimously to Authorize Replacing 9 Police Department Chargers with 9F Police Department Explorers and Purchasing/Leasing 3 Trucks for the Public Works Department Utilizing Enterprise Funds through Enterprise Fleet Management. Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben JI Bernal,  Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  17. Questions from Media  The media did not have any questions.  18. Adjourn  Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Council Member James Warnock, and carried unanimously to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting at 6:15 p.m. Council Member James Warnock, Mayor Pro-Tem Paul Casias, Council Member Ruben J Bernal, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye.  Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor R  ATEST:  PHAA Cauf Marina A. Cantu, City Secretary