Page175  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: PAMI PALILEO, JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER, PAUL CASIAS, FRANKI RODRIGUEZ III, JAMES WARNOCK, RUBY BERNAL, NADINE AÇOSTA, IVONNE ACOSTA, CASSANDRA COTA, SAVANNAH HOLLAND, JUSTIN! HOLLAND, JOE ESPINO, ELIAS SANCHEZ, RACHEL RODRIGUEZ, OCTAVIO CONTRERAS, JUANITA CONTRERAS, ERNEST VILLANUEVA, BETHANY GAYLOR, JUAN VASQUEZ, VALERIE BUENO, SANTIAGO CANTU, ROBERT RAMIREZ, ROBERTI LUJAN, JOE SHUSTER, JORDAN ROEBOCK, JOE BERNAL, VERONICA BERNAL, NATHAN HEUER, MARINA CANTU CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  Mayor Alexander called the! Special Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. after declaring  aq quorum present.  FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS:  1. Discussion Regarding Development of Community Recreation Facility. Mayor Alexander asked for public comments pertaining to the Development of Nadine Acosta suggested the Community Recreation Facility have an indoor Octavio Contreras stated there are approximately 6-7 travel teams and suggested Justin Holland voiced the need to eliminate travel, which would bring money into our local economy. He agreed with the possibly ofc creating batting cages. Mayor Alexander inquired ift the batting cages in Odessa are frequently utilized. Octavio Contreras stated the batting cages are most frequently utilized during Joe Espino recalled his childhood when the HPE building was open to the public. Council Member Palileo suggested a Community Recreation Facility that that provides volleyball courts, basketball courts, an: arts & crafts center. A Community Council Member Warnock suggested a Community Recreation Facility with racquetball courts, volleyball courts, basketball courts and an infield area. Savanah Holland suggested opening the newly built pool to the public, which Octavio Contreras recalled Summer Recreation being held for smaller children from 8:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. The afternoon was open to older kids. Nadine. Acosta recalled High School Students mentoring: younger kids through the  Community Recreation Facility. soccer field and batting cages. the possibility oft turf fields.  weekends.  Center in which rooms could be converted for multiple uses.  would eliminate the need for another pool.  Summer Recreation Program.    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: SEPTEMBER: 24, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  Page176  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: PAMI PALILEO,. JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER, PAUL CASIAS, FRANKI RODRIGUEZ II, JAMES WARNOCK, RUBY BERNAL, NADINE. ACOSTA, IVONNE AÇOSTA, CASSANDRA COTA, SAVANNAH HOLLAND, JUSTIN HOLLAND, JOE ESPINO, ELIAS SANCHEZ, RACHEL RODRIGUEZ, OCTAVIO CONTRERAS, JUANITA CONTRERAS, ERNEST VILLANUEVA, BETHANY GAYLOR, JUAN VASQUEZ, VALERIE BUENO, SANTIAGO CANTU, ROBERT RAMIREZ, ROBERT LUJAN, JOE SHUSTER, JORDAN ROEBOCK, JOE BERNAL, VERONICA BERNAL, NATHANI HEUER, MARINA CANTU CITY MANAGER: FRANKI RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA. A. CANTU CITY AITORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  Mayor Alexander explained that the Fort Stockton Independent School District Nadine Acosta recalled baton twirling and gymnastics being offered through the Intergovernmental Recreation Director Bernal advised everyone despite the Highschool students being paid, the Recreation Program continues to struggle Nadine Acosta stated the Summer Recreation Program would help working Judge Shuster acknowledged the growth ofthe Recreation Program and explained  took over the Summer Recreation Program in 2014.  Summer Recreation Program. providing enough referees.  parents with supervision for their children. that this Facility would take some time to complete. He shared his vision for the Community Recreation Facility: wing: volleyball court & basketball court 2nd wing: batting cages, 2 indoor soccer fields 3n wing: weights, handballracquetbal. courts  4"wing: TBD He suggested an outdoor turf field.  He mentioned the possibility of constructing ac chipping/putting course. Her reminded everyone that this is a long term project that both the County and City Justin Holland suggested holding tournaments to help with funding. City Manager Rodriguez explained that this has been a project in the working for the past 2 years. The City, County & School have been sharing ideas pertaining to Juan Vasquez suggested the Community Recreation Facility have an area for the Arts as not all children are interested in sports. He emphasized the need for  should continue to work together on.  this project.  community support.    Page177  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: PAMI PALILEO, JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER, PAUL CASIAS, FRANKI RODRIGUEZ II, JAMES WARNOCK, RUBY BERNAL, NADINE ACOSTA, IVONNE. ACOSTA, CASSANDRA COTA, SAVANNAH HOLLAND, JUSTIN HOLLAND, JOE ESPINO, ELIAS SANCHEZ, RACHEL RODRIGUEZ, OCTAVIO CONTRERAS, JUANITA CONTRERAS, ERNEST' VILLANUEVA, BETHANY GAYLOR, JUAN VASQUEZ, VALERIE BUENO, SANTIAGO CANTU, ROBERT RAMIREZ, ROBERT LUJAN, JOE SHUSTER, JORDAN ROEBOCK, JOE BERNAL, VERONICA BERNAL, NATHAN HEUER, MARINA CANTU CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY Joe Espino inquired at timeline for this project.  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  City Manager Rodriguez replied 2-3 more meeting would be held prior to Council Member Casias suggested the final drawings be done prior to starting the construction of the Community Recreation Facility. The reason for this is if any changes need to be made along the way it will prolong the project. Mayor Alexander advised everyone that possible ocations/properties for the Community Recreation Facility were being reviewed. Rachel Rodriguez thanked everyone for their involvement: and commitment to the Valerie Bueno reminded everyone that the Community Recreation Facility would Robert Ramirez shared his idea of utilizing the property located across from Rooney Park. He suggested looking into Grants for possible funding options. Mayor Alexander displayed photos from Reeves County. They have a FEMA Council Member Casias displayed photos of the Reeves County courts. He explained that a curtain is utilized to separate thet two courts and keep sound ine each respective court. He elaborated that they also have a pool and two hot tubs. Joe Espino inquired when Reeves County began the project.  reaching out to engineers.  community.  also benefit surrounding areas.  rated dome that doubles as a shelter for Pecos.  Council Member Casias responded that the progress being reported on thel Reeves County Recreation Facility has been over a span of9 months. They broke ground Intergoyernmental Recreation Board Member Elias Sanchez stressed the need Council Member Casias suggested a turf field with wind screens that could be Mayor Alexander thanked everyone for taking time out their busy lives to be  approximately 81 months ago. for courts at this time. rented out.    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS:  Page178  MINUTES OF:  SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: PAMI PALILEO, JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER, PAUL CASIAS, FRANKI RODRIGUEZ I, JAMES WARNOCK, RUBYE BERNAL, NADINE ACOSTA, IVONNE ACOSTA, CASSANDRA COTA, SAVANNAH HOLLAND, JUSTIN HOLLAND, JOE ESPINO, ELIAS SANCHEZ, RACHEL RODRIGUEZ, OCTAVIO CONTRERAS, JUANITA CONTRERAS, ERNEST VILLANUEVA, BETHANY GAYLOR, JUAN VASQUEZ, VALERIE BUENO, SANTIAGO CANTU, ROBERT RAMIREZ, ROBERTL LUJAN, JOE SHUSTER,. JORDAN ROEBOCK, JOE BERNAL, VERONICA! BERNAL, NATHANI HEUER, MARINA CANTU CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA. A. CANTU CITY AITORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  involved in the planning oft the Community Recreation Facility.  SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS:  2. Adjourn.  There being no further business, motion was made, seconded and carried  unanimously to adjourn the Special Meeting @ 6:54 p.m.  JoeChris Alexander, L  Mayor  Marina A. Cantu, City Secretary