CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: JANUARY 14, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  Page 309  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  RUBEN FALCON, JAMES WARNOCK, PAM PALILEO & PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR: CITY SECRETARY:  JOE. CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  Mayor Alexander called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. after declaring  aquorum present.  Mayor. Alexander 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 RETIREMENT: Commend City Sccretary Delma A. Gonzalez for her 30 Ycars of Former City Secrctary Delma A. Gonzalcz was unable to attend her Retirement  Economic Development."  Distinguished Service to the City of Fort Stockton & Citizens.  Recognition duc to unloreseen circumstances. TENTH ORDER OFI BUSINESS:  10. Discuss/Act upon $250,000.00 Expenditure from the Fort Stockton 4-B EDC EDC Director Remie Ramos explained that the Fort Stockton Economic Development Corporation (FSEDC) has gonc through the process of post requirements necded to fund a Community Development Project in the amount of $250,000.00 for the Fort Stockton Community Theatre. The project totals over 2 million dollars in re-investment in the Fort Stockton Downtown arca. This Community Buildingi is becomingacomerstoncl for revitalization in the Historic part EDC is working with developers to develop the Springhurst Hotel as well as additional businesses in the Downtown District. This was scen as a good starting point by the EDC Board. Grants were secured and numerous fundraisers were  for the Fort Stockton Community Theatre.  ofdowntown.  conducted to raise funds to completc the Community Theatre.    Page 310  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: JANUARY 14, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  RUBEN FALCON, JAMES WARNOCK, PAM PALILEO & PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR: CITY SECRETARY:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZI III CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  Mayor Alexander explained that $200,000.00 was previously approved by the Economic Development Corporation; however, an additional $50,000.00 was requested. Thereforc, proper notifications were done for public awareness & to Council Member Falcon clarificd that the Community Theatre is part of EDC Director Ramos further explained that everything from Dickinson to Zero Stone Park between Main St. & Nelson are considered to be Downtown. Council Member Falcon clarificd that the Community Theatre is part of EDC Director Ramos explaincd that this project would allow the Downtown Hc further explained that this project shows the city's (monctary investment and support which would make the city cligible for additional grants for infrastructurcas  allow public comment. Downtown.  Downtown.  Association to apply for grants to revitalize Downtown.  well as cosmetic improvements.  RUBEN FALCON X X Motion was made, seconded & carried unanimously to Authorize the  JAMES WARNOCK PAM PALILEO PAUL CASIAS  X X $250,000.00 Expenditure from the Fort Stockton 4-B EDC for the Fort  Stockton Community Theatre. FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS: 1. City Manager Frank Rodriguez-  X  a City Manager's Report  City Manager Rodriguez recognized City Council for dedicating their time to their community and acknowledged all the hard work his staffh has been doing. Hc recognized Public Works Dircctor Ramos fora aj job well done. Hcexplained that thc City opcrates under his several licenses ranging from the landfill, water, sewer, &R.O. Plant. He also serves as the Emergency Management Coordinator. He commended Director of Finance Rodrigucz for her role in kceping track of the    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: JANUARY 14, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  Page 311  MINUTES OF:  REGULARCITY COUNCIL MEETING  RUBEN FALCON, JAMES WARNOCK, PAM PALILEO & PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR: CITY SECRETARY: City's Finances.  JOE. CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  Senator Pete Flores made an impromptu appearance where he advised everyone that they opened a new office in Fort Stockton for constituent services to providea direct link to everyonc. Therc will be a full-time employce. The new office is located next to the Drug Testing Placc. He stated they would be conducting spccial recognitions such as proclamations or flying flags at half-staff on loved onc's bchalf. This office is where any issucs with State Government or Agencies would be dealt Mayor Alexander credited Senator Flores with the idca ofa personalized bible City Manager Rodriguez thanked Senator Flores for his role in accelerating the Senator Flores departed and City Manager Rodriguez continued with his  with.  with the State'sScal.  TCEQ approval process for the landfill project.  presentation wherc he mentioned the status of the following:  30-Inch Waterline: Landfill:  has becn completed.  TCEQ requirements have been mct.  Working on Mulching Agrcement to clear land at the landfill. The Wastewater Treatment Plant is utilized by the prison, which is TCEQ provided the city with some mandates that the city nceds to Parkhill, Smith & Cooper are finalizing the project scopes. TDCJ is going to assist in paying a portion back with a 5-ycar Tentative completion date fort the Public Safety Buildingi is the middle Net Velasqucz was hired as the. Assistant Chicfo of Police.  Wastewater Treatment Plant:  al large source of Revenue. comply with. payback. Police Department: ofFcbruary.    Page 312  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON,TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: JANUARY 14, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  RUBEN FALCON, JAMES WARNOCK, PAMI PALILEO & PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR: CITY SECRETARY:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANKI RODRIGUEZI HI CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  SalcsTax:  CVB, EDC & the City all benefit from sales tax which has becn doing Retention stipends werc approved last ycar to retain staff; however, equipment for the strects department will be the focus for this ycar. Thc Streets Department nceds the proper equipment to repair the Strcets! Department Supcrvisor Roy Mendoza has createda 361 month plan in which thc 80 miles of strects within city limits would be  great.  Strects Department: strects. repaired.  SECOND ORDER OFBUSINESS: 2. Consent Agenda Minutes:  Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton City Council, Regular Meeting MinutesofKeep! Historical FS Beautiful Board, Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton 4-A Economic Special Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton 4-B Economic Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton 4-B Economic Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Intergovernmental  12/17/2019 12/11/2019  Development Corp.,12/19/2019 Development Corp-, 12/09/2019 Development Corp-, 12/19/2019 Recreation Board, 11/20/2019 Accounts Payable Grand Total:  $364,447.94  RUBEN FALCON PAM PALILEO PAUL CASIAS  X Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to approve the  JAMES WARNOCK X X Consent Agenda as presented.  X  THIRD ORDEROFI BUSINESS:  3. Discuss/Act upon Memorandum of Surface-Ulse Agreement with XTO Holdings, LLC for a Seismic Monitoring Station on Sec. 31, Blk.    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: JANUARY 14, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  Page 313  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  RUBEN FALCON, JAMES WARNOCK, PAM PALILEO & PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR: CITY SECRETARY:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ IlI CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  48, Twp.9,T& Ry. Co. Survey, Pecos County, Texas.  City Manager Rodriguez requested that this item be tabled for the Attorney's Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to table this item. 4. Discuss/Act upon Tree/Brush Mulching Contract with R.O.W. Public Works Director Ramos cxplaincd that the Agrcement is ready for approval. In fact, thc contractor would likc to mobilizc cquipment this Saturday and X Motion was made and seconded to Approve the Tree/Brush Mulching Contract with R.O.W. Maintenance, Inc. for the New City Landfill.  Revicw.  RUBEN FALCON JAMES WARNOCK PAM PALILEO PAUL CASIAS  X x  FOURTH ORDER OFI BUSINESS:  Maintenance, Inc. for thel New City Landfill.  start on the project.  RUBEN FALCON JAMES WARNOCK x PAM PALILEO PAUL CASIAS  X  Mayor Alexander inquired the pricc oft the projcct.  Public Works Director Ramos replied the agreement was for $66,500.00 for Motion carried unanimously to Approve the Tree/Brush Mulching Contract with R.O.W. Maintenance, Inc. for the New City Landfill. 5. Discuss/Act upon the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Project Engineering and Consulting Services for Various Projects. Qualifications: Dunaway, Enprotec/Hibbs & Todd, Parkhill Smith & Public Works Director Ramos explained that four (4) proposals werc: reccived. After revicw, he recommended West of the Pecos Consulting Engincers as they arc able to mcet most oft the city'srequest. They would! be ablc to assist with GIS Utility Mapping System, Engincer Planning designing for water, sewer & parks projects.  140acres.  FIFTH IORDER OF) BUSINESS:  Cooper, West of the Pecos Consulting Engineers.  They are local and have extensive experience.    Page 314  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: JANUARY 14, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  RUBEN FALCON, JAMES WARNOCK, PAM PALILEO & PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR: CITY SECRETARY:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZII CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  RUBEN FALCON X X Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Award the  JAMES WARNOCK PAM PALILEO PAUL CASIAS  Request for Qualifications to West oft the Pecos Consulting Engineers. 6. Discuss/Act upon Purchase ofa Volvo SD115B Soil Compactor from Sourcewell with BuyBoard Government Purchasing Cooperative for Streets Department Supervisor Mendoza explained that the Strects Department docs not currently have a soil compactor. This Volvo Soil Compactor is7ft. wide & heavy duty. This cquipment can be purchased through Sourcewell of Mayor Alexander inquired if this Soil Compactor is similar to what is borrowed City Manager Rodriguez explained that a Budget Amendment was approved last City Council Mcctingi in anticipation oft the purchasc of this cquipment. X Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Approve the purchase of a Volvo SD115B Soil Compactor from Sourcewell with BuyBoard Government Purchasing Cooperative for $131,164.00. 7. Discuss/Act upon Purchase ofa Volvo SD115B Soil Compactor from Sourcewell with BuyBoard Government Purchasing Cooperative for City Manager Rodriguez asked that no action bc taken on this item as Strects Department Supervisor Mendoza and City Manager Rodrigucz are looking into X Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to take noaction. X 8. Discuss/! Act upon Change Order No. 11 for $0.00 authorizing the adjustment to proposed connections for the City's new 181 Inch Well  SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  $131,164.00.  BuyBoard Government Purchasing Cooperative. from thc county to repair the strects.  RUBEN FALCON JAMES WARNOCK x X PAM PALILEO PAUL CASIAS  X  SEVENTHORDER OF] BUSINESS:  $131,164.00.  another alternative with better options and al lower price.  RUBEN FALCON JAMES WARNOCK x X PAM PALILEO PAUL CASIAS  x X EIGHTH ORDER OFI BUSINESS:  Field Waterline based on exploratory excavation.    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: JANUARY 14, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  Page 315  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  RUBEN FALCON, JAMES WARNOCK, PAM PALILEO & PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR: CITY SECRETARY:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  City Manager Rodriguez explained that this Change Order is to zero out the Motion was made and seconded to Approve Change Order No. 11 for $0.00authorizing the: adjustment to proposed connections for the City's new 181 Inch Well Field Waterline based on exploratory excavation. Mayor Alexander explained that the 30-Inch Waterlinc Project was completed under budget; thercforc, the 18-Inch Waterlinc was added to connect the rest of the X Motion carried unanimously to Approve Change Order No. 11 for $0.00 authorizing the adjustment toj proposed connections for the City's new 181 Inch Well Field Waterline based on exploratory excavation.  balance for the Waterlinc Project.  RUBEN FALCON X JAMES WARNOCK PAM PALILEO PAUL CASIAS  X  Well Ficld, which zerocd out thc project.  RUBEN FALCON JAMES WARNOCK PAM PALILEO PAUL CASIAS  NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: Adopted July 18,2017.  9. Discuss/Act upon Termination of Water Purchase Agreement between the City of Fort Stockton & WaterBridge Resources LLC; City Manager Rodriguez explained that after mecting with a WaterBridge Representative it was mutually agreed to dissolve thc current agreement with the option to discuss a new agreement tailoring the nceds oft that region. Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Approve the Termination of Water Purchase Agreement between the City of Fort Stockton & WaterBridge Resources LLC; Adopted July 18,2 2017.  RUBEN FALCON JAMES WARNOCK PAM PALILEO PAUL CASIAS  X X  The 10 Order of Business was previously discussed. ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  11. Discuss/Act upon Authorizing the City Manager to Identify Residential & Commercial Water Rates for Accounts Outside the City Limits with Pecos County Water Control & Improvement City Manager Rodriguez explained that last summer the City was informed that  District #1.    Page 316  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: JANUARY 14, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  RUBEN FALCON, JAMES WARNOCK, PAM PALILEO & PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR: CITY SECRETARY:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZI IlI CITY ATTORNEY: PUJAI BOINPALLY  the Water District was having difficulty with their water pressure & volume. The City was proactive & sctup a new mcter & sctup a linc to preparc for the need. There was a mecting held with the Water District, County & City. The City! has the ability to provide the Water District water. Thc system is upgraded the City has the 30-Inch Waterlinc, the alternate R.O. Plant that is capable of providing a million gallons, ifr needed. Their current volume is 750,000 they are wanting toi increase it by 300,000v which would makci itai million. Thc city would be able to provide plenty Hc requcsted permission for City Manager, Public Works Director & Assistant City Council Member Falcon inquired what would happen if the city experiences Public Works Director Ramos explained in accordance with the Drought Contingency, the Water District would need to abide with the restrictions. Ifthe volume needs to be reduced, it will bc donc according to the demand. Mayor Alexander explained that they would have to abide with restrictions just Council Member Warnock explained that the customers would still have water City Manager Rodriguez stated the Water District would reccive a copy of the X Motion was made, seconded and carried to Authorize City Manager X X Director Aaron Ramos to Negotiate Residential & Commercial Water XI Rates for Accounts Outside the City Limits with Pecos County Water  ofwateri if necded.  Managert tor negotiate outside city limits water rates.  water restrictions.  likc the other customers.  flow;however, it would just bc reduced.  Drought Contingency Plan so they arc aware ofall possibilitics.  RUBEN FALCON PAM PALILEO PAUL CASIAS  JAMES WARNOCK x xI Rodriguez, Assistant City Manager Jesse Gonzales & Public Works  Control & Improvement District #1. TWELFTHORDER OFI BUSINESS:  12. Discuss/Act upon Appointmento ofOne (1) Member to thel K.H.F.S.B. Board. Applicants: Elizabeth Lynn, Amber T. McFall.    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: JANUARY 14, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  Page 317  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  RUBEN FALCON, JAMES WARNOCK, PAM PALILEO & PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR: CITY SECRETARY:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY AITORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  Council Member Falcon inquired if Amber T. McFall was on any of the current Administrative Assistant Marina Cantu responded that Amber T. McFall was Motion was made, seconded and carried to Appoint Amber T. McFall to Mayor Alexander recessed from the Regular Mccting at 6:05 p.m. to convenc  boards.  not on any ofthe current boards. the K.H.F.S.B Board. into the:  RUBEN FALCON X JAMES WARNOCK PAM PALILEO PAUL CASIAS  THIRTENTHORDER OFI BUSINESS:  13. City Council may Convene in Closed Session in Accordance with 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) City Secretary Interviews: (a) Lisa Cabrera (b) Marina Cantu (b) Annual Evaluation: Municipal Judge Jose Munoz  regarding Security Devices ($551.076):  (c) Vance Lipsey  Mayor Alexander closed the Exccutive Session @ 7:21 p.m. to reconvene into  the Regular Mecting.  FOURTEENTH ORDER OFI BUSINESS:  14. Reconvene into Open Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section $551.102 & Take Action, if any, on Matters Deliberated in 13(a) Discuss/Act: upon Employment ofCity Secretary  Executive Session:  RUBEN FALCON JAMES WARNOCK PAM PALILEO PAUL CASIAS  X Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Approve the Employment of Marina Cantu for the Fort Stockton City Secretary  X X X  Position.    Page 318  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: JANUARY 14, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  RUBEN FALCON, JAMES WARNOCK, PAM PALILEO & PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR: CITY SECRETARY:  JOE. CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZII CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  13(b) Discuss/Act upon Annual Evaluation of Municipal Judge Jose  Munoz.  RUBEN FALCON PAM PALILEO PAUL CASIAS  X Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Approve a  JAMES WARNOCK x X Positive Evaluation for. Municipal Judge, Jose Munoz.  X %  FIFTEENTH ORDER OF) BUSINESS: 15. Questions from the Media on Agenda Items. Inquiries were: not made. from the Media. SIXTEENTHORDER OF BUSINESS:  16. Adjourn.  RUBEN FALCON JAMES WARNOCK PAM PALILEO PAUL CASIAS  x There being no further business, motion was made, seconded and X carried unanimously to adjourn the Regular Meeting @7:23 p.m.  x X x x  Joe Chris Alexander, Mayor  T  AYTEST:. Marina A. Cantu, pyv  Secretary City