Page/81 CITY OF FORT STOCKTON, TEXAS MINUTES OF: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE OF MEETING: FEBRUARY 24, 2025 TIME OF MEETING: 5:30 PM PLACE OF MEETING: 121 WEST SECOND STREET FORT STOCKTON, TX 79735 ROLL CALL WAS ANSWERED BY COUNCIL MEMBERS: PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBER DARREN HODGES, COUNCIL MEMBER PAUL JEROME CHAVEZ, MAYOR PAUL CASIAS, MAYOR PRO-TEM JAMES WARNOCK, COUNCIL MEMBER RUBEN FALCON ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER RUBEN J BERNAL CITY MANAGER: FRANK RODRIGUEZ III CITY SECRETARY: MARINA CANTU CITY ATTORNEY:. JESSE GONZALES JR. Mayor Paul Casias called the Regular Meeting to Order at 5:30 p.m. after declaring a quorum present. Mayor Paul Casias 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 ofCommunity Resources; to Ensure Public Safety; Improve Public Services; Promote Local Recreation and Entertainment; and Generate Economic Development." INVOCATION: Council Member Darren Hodges gave the Invocation. PLEDGES: Council Member Jerome Chavez led the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America Flag & the Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag. Mayor Paul Casias inquired if there was any public testimony, but there was none. Page 182 PRESENTATIONS: 1. Recognize the Fort Stockton Special Olympic Members. Mayor Paul Casias and Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez recognized the Fort Stockton Special Olympic Members for their dedication, hard work, and sportsmanship that exemplify the true spirit of the Special Olympics. Additionally, they recognized the Fort Stockton Special Olympic Coaches for their commitment to empowering athletes and fostering teamwork and sportsmanship during the 2025 Special Olympics Season. Mayor Paul Casias Recessed from the Regular Meeting for a brief Celebratory Reception at 5:45 p.m. Mayor Paul Casias Convened into the Public Hearing at 6:01 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2. Public Hearing for Application Request from Property Owner Rosalie Sullivan to Consider a Re-Plat Establishing Lots 1-4, South Half (S/2) of Subdivision 4, Block 6, WEST END ADDITION, approximately 1.232 Acres of Land, Plat Records of Pecos County, Texas; more particularly described as being adjacent to S. Rio Street & W. Division Street; in Accordance with Appendix A, Article VI. Plat Requirements, (C) Replatting. (City Sec./Bldg. Offl.) City Secretary Marina Cantu shared that the Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed this request on February 19, 2025, and recommended its approval. Additionally, the required Public Hearing Notice was published in the local newspaper, and the letters were sent to property owners within 200 feet of the request. Mayor Paul Casias Closed the Public Hearing to Reconvene into the Regular Meeting at 6:02 p.m. ORDINANCE: 3. Discuss/Act upon Ordinance No. 25-105, An Ordinance of the City Council of Fort Stockton, Pecos County, Texas, Approving Application Request from Property Owner Rosalie Sullivan to Consider a Re-Plat Establishing Lots 1-4, South Half (S/2) ofSubdivision 4, Block 6, WEST END ADDITION, approximately 1.232 Acres ofLand, Plat Records of Pecos County, Texas; more particularly described as being adjacent to S. Rio Street & W. Division Street; In Page 183 accordance with Appendix A, Article VI. Plat Requirements, (C) Replatting, ofthe Fort Stockton Code of Ordinances & Providing for an Effective Date Provision. (City Sec./Bldg. Offl.) City Secretary Marina Cantu explained this was the Ordinance approving the Public Hearing that was just held. Motion was made by Council Member Darren Hodges, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve Ordinance No. 25-105, An Ordinance of the City Council of Fort Stockton, Pecos County, Texas, Approving Application Request from Property Owner Rosalie Sullivan to Consider a Re-Plat Establishing Lots 1-4, South Half (S/2) ofSubdivision 4, Block 6, WEST END ADDITION, approximately 1.232 Acres of Land, Plat Records of Pecos County, Texas; more particularly described as being adjacent to S. Rio Street & W. Division Street; In accordance with Appendix A, Article VI. Plat Requirements, (C) Replatting, of the Fort Stockton Code ofOrdinances & Providing for an Effective Date Provision, as presented. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. CONSENT AGENDA: 4. 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, 02/10/2025 Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Planning & Zoning Commission, 02/05/2025 Special Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-A Corporation, 01/16/2025 Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-A Corporation, 01/16/2025 Special Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-A Corporation, 01/28/2025 Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-B Corporation, 01/16/2025 Special Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-B Corporation, 01/28/2025 Page 184 Regular Meeting Minutes of Fort Stockton Building & Standards Commission, 01/09/2025 Regular Meeting Minutes ofFort Stockton Tourism Advisory Board, 11/13/2024 Accounts Payable Grand Total: $471,874.04 Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. RESOLUTIONS: 5. Discuss/Act upon Resolution No. 25-102R, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fort Stockton, Texas, Approving Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-A Corporation & the Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-B Corporation, and Other Matters in Connection Therewith. (Int. EDC Exec. Dir.) Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution No. 25-102R, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fort Stockton, Texas, Approving Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-A Corporation & the Fort Stockton Economic Development 4-B Corporation, and Other Matters in Connection Therewith. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. 6. Discuss/Act upon Resolution No. 25-103R, A Resolution Authorizing the City of Fort Stockton to File Grant Application #5498101 to the Office of the Governor for the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) for Portable Communications to Enhance interoperability for FY2025. (C.O.P.) Chief of Police Ernesto Velasquez informed City Council that this Resolution enables the city to apply for a grant to acquire radios, enhancing the police department's interoperability. They are seeking to obtain portable radios through this grant, which requires no matching funds. This would allow them to replace all the outdated radios at no cost to the City. Page 85 Motion was made by Council Member Darren Hodges, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution No. 25-103R, A Resolution Authorizing the City of Fort Stockton to File Grant Application #5498101 to the Office of the Governor for the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) for Portable Communications to Enhance Interoperability for FY2025. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. 7. Discuss/Act upon Resolution No. 25-104R, A Resolution Authorizing the City of Fort Stockton to File Grant Application #5515201 to the Office of the Governor for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for Equipment to Reduce Crime and Combat Drug Trafficking for FY2026. (C.O.P.) Chief of Police Ernesto Velasquez explained they are pursuing this grant to help combat drug trafficking operations. As part oft this effort, they aim to acquire a new K-9 to replace K-9 Fauce, who has retired. Additionally, they plan to obtain a density meter to assist in searching vehicles, panels, and compartments. Finally, they are looking to acquire a drug tester that uses lasers for drug identification, which will help keep officers safe by eliminating the need to physically handle the drugs. Motion was made by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, seconded by Council Member Ruben Falcon, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution No. 25-104R, A Resolution Authorizing the City of Fort Stockton to File Grant Application #5515201 to the Office of the Governor for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for Equipment to Reduce Crime and Combat Drug Trafficking for FY2026. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. 8. Discuss/Act upon Resolution No. 25-105R, A Resolution ofthe City Council of Fort Stockton, Texas Authorizing City Representatives in Matters Pertaining to the City's participation in the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program. (City Mgr.) City Manager Frank Rodriguez III explained this resolution authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to act as the City's Chief Executive Officer and Authorized Representative, enabling them to submit a grant application and sign any related contractual documents. It aligns with the TDA criteria. Page 186 Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve Resolution No. 25-105R, A Resolution of the City Council of Fort Stockton, T'exas Authorizing City Representatives in Matters Pertaining to the City's participation in the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. REGULAR BUSINESS: 9. Discuss/Act upon Memorandum ofUnderstanding (MOU) to establish an agreement between the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), Harlingen Field Office (HLG), Port Isabel Detention Center (PIDC) and the Fort Stockton Police Department with regard to certain Emergency Situations. (City Mgr./C.O.P.) Chief of Police Ernesto Velasquez explained this Memorandum of Understanding is between the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), Harlingen Field Office (HLG), Port Isabel Detention Center (PIDC) and the Fort Stockton Police Department for situations such as natural disasters, emergencies, escapes, and similar events. It primarily provides perimeter support or any other assistance that may be needed. Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish an agreement between the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), Harlingen Field Office (HLG), Port Isabel Detention Center (PIDC) and the Fort Stockton Police Department with regard to certain Emergency Situations. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. 10. Discuss/Act upon Solicitation of Bids or Pest Control Services for City Buildings. (City Mgr.) City Manager Frank Rodriguez III explained it's that time ofyear again to Solicit Bids for Pest Control Services for City Buildings. Page 187 Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve Solicitation of Bids or Pest Control Services for City Buildings. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. 11. Discuss/Act upon Request for Bids for Chemicals and Filters for Two (2) Existing Water Treatment Plants. (City Mgr./R.O. Plant Sup.) City Manager Frank Rodriguez III identified the two existing water treatment plants as the Downtown Fort Stockton Yard Plant and the plant situated 2 miles outside of town as needing chemicals and filters. Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve Request for Bids for Chemicals and Filters for Two (2) Existing Water Treatment Plants. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. 12. Discuss/Act upon Change in TNMP's Street Lighting Infrastructure that involves the replacement of current fixtures with more energy-efficient LED fixtures. (City Mgr.) City Manager Frank Rodriguez III explained that he spoke with Ally Tello, the Regional Community Liaison, who informed him that our supplier is no longer producing High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) bulbs, as industry standards are transitioning to LED lighting fixtures. She noted that TNMP will continue to repair and replace existing streetlights with HPS bulbs until our current supply is depleted. Once the supply runs out, the city will not incur any costs for replacing HPS bulbs with LED fixtures. Motion was made by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, seconded by Mayor Pro- Tem James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve the change in TNMP's Street Lighting Infrastructure that involves the replacement of current fixtures with more energy-efficient LED fixtures. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. Mayor Paul Casias Recessed from the Regular Meeting to Convene into the Executive Session at 6:17 p.m. Page - 188 EXECUTIVE SESSION: 13. City Council may Convene in Closed Session in Accordance with Texas Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Concerning Attorney-Client Matters (Section 551.071); Deliberation regarding Real Property (Section 551.072); Deliberation regarding Prospective Gifts (Section 551.073); Personnel Matters (Section 551.074); Deliberation regarding Security Devices (Section 551.076); and/or Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations (Section 551.087): Ref a. Personnel Matters pertaining to Annual Evaluation ofCity Manager Frank Rodriguez III b. Personnel Matters pertaining to Annual Evaluation of City Secretary Marina Cantu Mayor Paul Casias Closed the Executive Session to Reconvene into the Regular Meeting at 7:07 p.m. REGULAR BUSINESS CONTINUED: 14. Reconvene into Open Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.102 & Take Action, if any, on Matters Deliberated in Executive Session: Ref: 13 a. Discuss/Act upon Personnel Matters pertaining to Annual Evaluation ofCity Manager Frank Rodriguez III 13 b. Discuss/Act upon Personnel Matters pertaining to Annual Evaluation of City Secretary Marina Cantu Motion was made by Council Member Ruben Falcon, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, and carried unanimously to approve a Positive Annual Evaluation for City Manager Frank Rodriguez III. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. Motion was made by Council Member Darren Hodges, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to approve a Positive Annual Evaluation for City Secretary Marina Cantu. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Page 189 Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. 15. Questions from Media. There were no questions from the media. 16. Adjourn. Motion was made by Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, seconded by Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, and carried unanimously to adjourn the Regular City Council Meeting at 7:09 p.m. Council Member Darren Hodges, Council Member Paul Jerome Chavez, Mayor Paul Casias, Mayor Pro-Tem James Warnock, Council Member Ruben Falcon voted aye. Paul Caxas Paul Casias, Mayor ATTEST: n - A J 1. Marina A. Cantu, City Secretary