Page 289  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH23,2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS: PRESENT VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE: DARREN HODGES  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: JAMES WARNOCK, RUBENFALCON, PAMI PALILEO &F PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  Mayor Alexander called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. after  declaring a quorum 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 ofFort Stockton Municipal Government is to Promote & Valuel 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."  FIRST ORDER OF BUSINESS:  1. Proclamation: Endorsing April as Safe Digging Month.  Mayor Alexander presented Public Works Director Aaron Ramos and Gas Superintendent Marcos Tovar with the proclamation endorsing April as Safe  Digging Month.  SECOND ORDER OF BUSINESS: 2. Rocky Rives of Smith & Rives, PC---  * City ofl Fort Stockton's Final Audit for Fiscal Year Ending  September 30, 2020.  Rocky Rives of Smith & Rives, PC is an independent auditor for the City of Fort Stockton. Mr. Rives gave a financial report that is unmodified,  which is the best opinion that can be rendered. FY2019-2020 Financial Highlights:  The City's Net Position increased by $2,188,000.00. The City's Total Fund Balances is $10,376,000.00.    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH23, ,2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS: PRESENT VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE: DARREN HODGES  Page290  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: JAMES WARNOCK, RUBEN FALCON, PAMI PALILEO & PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY. ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  The City's Total Net Position for Utility Systems is $22,300,000.00. AGAO Letter is issued to any entity that receives federal revenues and is subject to Yellow Book Standards. Those additional items have to deal with Internal Control & Compliance. The testing was  completed and there were no findings.  Management Report:  These proposed adjustments have been approved by management and have been posted and included in the auditor's report.  Management Letter:  Noted that there was money for an EDC 4B Project that was expended without proper announcement or advertisement to the public either through aj posted notice at City Hall or advertised in the newspaper. The independent auditor recommended that the proper notifications be done in the future, prior to any monies being  expended.  Management Representative Letter:  Stated that standard guidance was followed, information requested was given, and will be used for peer review at al later date.  SEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  7.1 Discuss/Act upon City of Fort Stockton's Final Audit for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2020, as presented by Rocky Rives of City Manager Rodriguezi requested that City Council accept the audit from Rocky Rives of Smith & Rives, PC explained there was a Letter of Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to. Accept City of  Smith & Rives, PC.  Smith & Rives, PC for 2019-2020, as presented. Transmittal that needed signatures.  HODGES  X    Page291  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH23,2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS: PRESENT VIA' MIDEOCONFERENCE: DARREN HODGES  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: JAMES WARNOCK, RUBEN FALCON, PAMI PALILEO & PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANKI RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY AITORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  WARNOCK FALCON PALILEO CASIAS  Fort Stockton's Final Audit for Fiscal Year Ending September 30, 2020, as presented by Rocky Rives of Smith & Rives, PC.  X X  THIRD ORDER OF BUSINESS: 3. City Manager Frank Rodriguez III----  a City Manager's Report  City Manager Rodriguezi zrecognized Directort to Finance Maria Rodriguez for her hard work & dedication in overseeing the city's finances. He commended Public Works Director Aaron Ramos for his ability to multitask and noted his countless hours spent working during the February Ice Storm to ensure the City Services were not interrupted. He acknowledged Assistant City Manager Jesse Gonzales, Jr. for an outstanding, jobi in offering guidance to other departments.  FOURTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  4. All matters listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired, thati item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton City Council, Special Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Economic Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Economic Special Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Economic Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Economic  separately." Minutes: 03/09/2021  Development 4-A Corporation, 02/18/2021 Development 4-A Corporation, 02/18/2021 Development4-B Corporation, 02/18/2021    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH23,2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS: PRESENT VIA MDEOCONFERENCE: DARREN HODGES  Page292  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: JAMES WARNOCK, RUBEN FALCON, PAMI PALILEO & PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY AITORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  Development 4-B Corporation, 02/18/2021  Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes of ntergoyernmental Recreation Special Meeting Minutes of Intergoyernmental Recreation Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Downtown Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Substandard  Board, 02/18/2021 Board,02/172021 Board, 02/22/2021 Association, 01/25/2021 Building Committee, 12/07/2020 Accounts Payable Grand Total: Consent Agenda, as presented. FIFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  $297,583.48  HODGES WARNOCK FALCON PALILEO CASIAS  Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to approve the  x  5. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance No. 21-106, Adopting Budget Amendment No. 2 to the Original Budget of the City of Fort Stockton, Texas, for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021; Providing for Supplemental Appropriation and/or Transfer of Certain Funds; Providing for Severability; and Providing for Other Matters Director of Finance Rodriguez explained the CVB Department has requested permission to expend additional funds in the amount of $1,675,000.00 for the purchase of the Event Center and Chamber of She further explained these expenses were approved by City Council last fiscal year; however, the sale was not finalized until this fiscal year.  Related to the Subject.  Commerce roof repairs.    Page 293  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH23,2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS: PRESENT VIA MDEOCONFERENCE: DARREN HODGES  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: JAMES WARNOCK, RUBEN FALCON, PAMI PALILEO & PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY AITORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  HODGES WARNOCK FALÇON PALILEO CASIAS  Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Approve Ordinance No. 21-106, Adopting Budget Amendment No. 2 to the Original Budget of the City ofl Fort Stockton, Texas, for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021; Providing for Supplemental Appropriation and/or Transfer of Certain Funds; Providing for Severability; and Providing for Other  %  Matters Related to the Subject. SIXTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  6. Discuss/Act upon Resolution No. 21-102R, Appointing and Setting the Rate ofl Pay forl Election Officials, Setting thel Minimum Number of Election Clerks and Designating the Early Voting Ballot Board City Secretary Cantu advised everyone that Ken Hatfield would be the Presiding Judge oft the City's General Election. Tammy Huckaby would be the. Alternate Judge & the Early Voting Ballot Board Judge. The Alternate Early Voting Ballot Board Judge would be Rebecca Dyess. There would be a minimum of three (3) clerks at the polling location sO there will be The Early Voting Ballot Board shall consist of Early Voting Ballot Board Judge and two (2) clerks on Election Day to verify signatures and confirm  for the May 1,2021 City General Election.  enough workers to assist with curbside voting.  the count of Early Voted Ballots received. Judges and clerks shall be paid $12.00 per hour.  Mayor Alexander reminded the community that the City's General Election would take place at the Pecos County Courthouse, Election Room. Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Approve Resolution No. 21-102R, Appointing and Setting the Rate of Pay for Election Officials, Setting the Minimum Number of Election Clerks  (Annex Building)  HODGES WARNOCK FALCON PALILEO CASIAS  X X X X X  and Designating the General Election.  Ballot Board for the  Early Voting  May 1, 2021 City    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH23,2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS: PRESENT VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE: DARRENHODGES  Page294  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: JAMES WARNOCK, RUBEN FALCON, PAMI PALILEO & PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY EIGHTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  8. Discuss/Act upon Change Order No. 1 for West Texas Roofing, Authorizing an additional $6,380.00 for Decking Repair, Valley Convention and Visitor's Bureau (CVB) Director Lopez explained West Texas Roofing requested Change Order No. 1 for existing decking repair due to rot. They had to install new 2" x 8" sub fascia around the entire building to lift and lower the roof line. There was a 2 part 10" fascia that needed to be straightened out. These were necessary repairs that were needed that were not seen until the fascia was removed. The Change Order isf for $6,380.00 bringing the total ofthis project to $173,335.00. Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Approve Change Order No.11 for WestTexas Roofing, Authorizing: an additional $6,380.00 for Decking Repair, Valley Repair and Soffit Structural  Repair and Soffit Structural Members.  HODGES WARNOCK FALCON PALILEO CASIAS  x XX  Members.  NINTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  9. - Discuss/Act upon Pay Application No. 2 totaling $132,500.00 for Work Performed by Redneck Metal Buildings through 03/23/2021 regarding the Construction of New City Recycling Center Facility Public Works Director Ramos advised City Council that Pay Application No. 2 totaling $132,500.00 was for work performed by Redneck Metal Buildings through 03/23/2021 regarding construction of the New City Recycling Center Facility Project. Hei reported the status of the project was Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to approve Pay Application No. 21 totaling $132,500.00 for Work Performed by Redneck Metal Buildings through 03/23/2021 regarding the Construction ofNew  Project.  near completion.  HODGES WARNOCK FALCON PALILEO CASIAS  X X X X XX x  City Recycling Center Facility Project.    Page 295  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH23,2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30F P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS: PRESENT VIA MDEOCONFERENCE: DARREN: HODGES  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: JAMES WARNOCK, RUBEN FALCON, PAMI PALILEO & PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ II CITY SECRETARY: MARINAA A. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY TENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: Special Event Center.  10. Discuss/Act upon Lease Agreement with Xerox for new copier for Convention and Visitor's Bureau (CVB) Director Lopez explained this expense would be to facilitate the move ofCVB to their new location. The Mayor Alexander explained this is $94.00 cheaper than what they are Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to approve the Lease Agreement with Xerox for new copier for Special Event Center  agreement is for $288 ai month, for 60 months.  currently paying.  HODGES WARNOCK FALCON PALILEO CASIAS  x X x x x  located at 2181 W. I-10.  ELEVENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  11. Discuss/Act upon Solicitation of Bids for Replacement of Cast Iron Public Works Director Ramos explained a portion of the City's Gas Line is still Cast Iron. However, the city is working on replacing it. The City's Gas Departmenti is required by thel Railroad Commission toi replace 1.51 miles of the cast iron. The City is requesting sealed bids from contractors to He explained once the City Personnel completed their 1.51 miles, they would work with the contractors to finish the remaining 3.7 miles. Gas Superintendent Tovar advised City Council the Gas Department would begin working on replacing the 1.5 miles sometime between late He explained the Gas Department would be responsible for ensuring there  Gas Line Project.  replace the remaining 3.7 miles of cast iron.  April and early May.  are not any leaks in the newly replaced gas line.    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH23,2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS: PRESENT VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE: DARRENHODGES  Page296  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: JAMES WARNOCK, RUBEN FALCON, PAMI PALILEO &F PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ IlI CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY AITORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  The Gas Department will be working 7-days a week to complete this project. Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Approve the Solicitation of Bids for the Replacement of Cast Iron Gas Line Project.  HODGES WARNOCK FALCON PALILEO CASIAS  X  TWELFTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  12. Discuss/Act upon 2021 Consumer Price Index Adjustment to Municipal Telecommunications Right-of-Way Access Line Rates City Manager Rodriguez explained pursuant to Chapter 283 of the Local Government Code, House Bill 1777. This letter from the Public Utility Commission ofTexas is to notify the City of Fort Stockton that the City's 2021 maximum access line rates have increased by 0.4820% due to Based on the choice made by your City in April 2020, your city's2021 rate will either be adjusted for inflation or will remain the same as your 2020 rate. According to our records, when similar CPI adjustments were made in April 2020, you opted NOT to adjust your rates for inflation. Therefore, your 2021 rates will REMAIN at your 2020 level and your rates will NOT Mayor Pro-Tem Falcon inquired what entities were paying the Municipal Telecommunications Right-of-Way Access Line Project. Director of Finance Rodriguez responded that any entities that are in our Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Accept the 2021 Consumer Price Index Adjustment to Municipal Telecommunications Right-of-Way Access Line Rates from the Public  from the Public Utility Commission ofTexas.  inflammation, as measured by the CPI.  increase.  Right-of-Way.  HODGES WARNOCK FALCON PALILEO CASIAS  X  Utility Commission ofTexas.  X X    Page 297  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH23,2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS: PRESENT VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE: DARREN HODGES  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: JAMES WARNOCK, RUBEN FALCON, PAMI PALILEO & PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZI III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY AITORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY THIRTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  13. Discuss/Act upon Approval of Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-B Corporation Community Development Project for Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Executive Director Ramos explained the Economic Development 4-B Corporation approved the Improvements to the Lannom Park Irrigation System for $11,922.23. The Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Approve Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-B Corporation Community Development Project for Improvements to Lannom Park Irrigation  Improvements to Lannom Park Irrigation System.  work will be completed by the City Parks Department.  HODGES WARNOCK FALCON PALILEO CASIAS  x X x X x x x  System.  FOURTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  14. Discuss/Act upon appointment of new member to the Fort Stockton Downtown Association to replace Heather Pass. Applicants: Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Appoint Rosie Holland as the new member of the Fort Stockton Downtown  Guadalupe Fierro and Rosie Holland  HODGES WARNOCK FALÇON PALILEO CASIAS  x X x x X X X  Association.  FIFTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  15. Discuss/Act upon Spring City/County Clean-Up Customarily Scheduled for the Last 2 Weeks in March & First Week in April. City Manager Rodriguez expressed concern about the end of life of the current landfill. He explained the City is aiming to open the new landfill He recommended creating a policy that would allow the citizens to bring  towards the end of this calendar year. their items to the landfill.    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH23,2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS: PRESENT VIA MDEOCONFERENCE: DARRENHODGES  Page298  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: JAMES WARNOCK, RUBEN FALCON, PAMI PALILEO &F PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA, A. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  Ifaresident presents a City Utility Bill, they would be allowed to dispose of their trash free ofcharge during the clean-up. Diverting trash would be very Council Member Hodges stated ift the City isi in a bind, he would be alright Mayor Pro-Tem Falcon suggested postponing the Clean-up until October; however, allowing residents to dispose of their trash free of charge at the  costly to the city.  postponing the clean-up until October.  landfill during the designated time frame. He asked what would happen to the County trash.  City Manager Rodriguez explained the County would be asked to divert any trash they collect during this time frame to their holding areas until He explained the delicacy of this matter. The City wants to help it's residents, however; the amount of trash a Clean-up yields may have some consequences. It may result in the City paying fees for exceeding our limit, paying to divert trash, or the City could end up without al location to dispose He stated the worst-case scenario the City is looking at is it may be August before they would begin the process of closing the current landfill and Mayor. Alexander explained in accordance with' TCEQ Guidelines the City  October.  ofour resident's trash.  opening the new landfill.  cannot simultaneously operate two landfilis.  HODGES WARNOCK FALCON PALILEO CASIAS  x X Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Approve the  Spring City/County Clean-up for Residential Customers taking their trash to the landfill free of charge for the last week of March and first week of April upon presenting proof ofs service. (City Bill) Mayor Alexander recessed the Regular Meeting to Convene into Executive  X    Page 299  CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH23,2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS: PRESENT VIA MIDEOCONFERENCE: DARREN HODGES  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT: JAMES WARNOCK, RUBENI FALCON, PAMI PALILEO & PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINAA. CANTU CITY ATTORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  Session at 6:28 p.m.  SIXTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  16. City Council May Convene in Closed Session in Accordance with 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 regarding Security Devices ($551.076): Ref: (a). Annual Evaluation for City Secretary Marina Cantu. Mayor. Alexander closed Executive Session at 6:49 p.m. to reconvene into  the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas  Government Code,  the Regular Meeting.  SEVENTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  17. Reconvene into Open Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section $551.102 & Take Action, if any, on Matters Deliberated in (16a) Discuss/Act upon Annual Evaluation for City Secretary Motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to Approve an Exemplary Evaluation for City Secretary Marina Cantu. EIGHTEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS: 18. Questions from the Media. There were no questions from the Media. NINETEENTH ORDER OF BUSINESS:  Executive Session: Marina Cantu.  HODGES WARNOCK FALCON PALILEO CASIAS  x x X x X x X  19. Adjourn.    CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS DATE OF MEETING: MARCH23,2021 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 P.M. PLACE OF MEETING: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS: PRESENT VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE: DARRENHODGES  Page300  MINUTES OF:  REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING  PRESENT:. JAMES WARNOCK, RUBEN FALCON, PAMI PALILEO & PAUL CASIAS  MAYOR:  JOE CHRIS ALEXANDER  CITY MANAGER: FRANKI RODRIGUEZ IlI CITY SECRETARY: MARINA A. CANTU CITY AITORNEY: PUJA BOINPALLY  HODGES WARNOCK FALCON PALILEO CASIAS  x XX X  There being no further business, motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously to adjourn the Regular Meeting @ 6:51 p.m.  Joe Chris Alèxander, Mayor   ATTEST:  hnkh  Marina A. Cantu, City Secretary  ndd