MINUTES OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUMAS, TEXAS REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2025 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Brinkmann at 11:30 A.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Brinkmann Mayor Mike Barr Commissioner Tommy Brooks Commissioner Pat L. Sims Mayor Pro Tem Justin Willis Commissioner STAFF PRESENT: Bryan Guymon City Attorney Mark Hall City Manager Bethanie Kemp City Secretary Javier Pena Building Official Monica Trevino Human Resource Director Mike Shockey Fire Chief Connie Martinez Administrative Assistant Clayton Williams Police Lieutenant Isidro Renteria Public Works Director Jose Escamilla Street Department Supervisor Mike Shockey Fire Captain Tommy Gonzales Police Lieutenant Tom Carter Parks Department Supervisor Joe Morales Police Lieutenant Juan Rodriguez Landfill Supervisor Angela Robles Code Enforcement Officer Lisa Dawson Code Enforcement OTHERS PRESENT: Brandon Cox, Ronnie Deshazo, Maricruz Moreno NEWS MEDIA PRESENT: John Key During attending citizens and their business, Ronnie Deshazo presents a concern about the recently raised commercial water rates and the issues this is posing to the tenants ofhis apartment complex. Hei is requesting the Commission reconsider the rate increase, or to reconsider the coding of1 his complex's master water meter from commercial to residential. Mayor Brinkmann lets Mr. Deshazo know that city employees with reevaluate the master meters on apartment complexes and reconsider coding them as residential instead of commercial to be decided on a future agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Sims lets the Commission know that there is interest in surveillance-ing some of the abandoned water wells on the north side of town. He goes on to explain that in approximately 2-3 weeks, the results of the surveillance project on these wells should be in and they will have more information in moving forward with this portion oft the long-range water plan. 1 A motion was made by Commissioner Brooks, seconded by Commissioner Barr, and passed unanimously to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented, with the following items: February 18, 2025 Regular City Commission Meeting Minutes, the Bills to be Paid, and the Kawasaki Kids 5K on July 19, 2025, as presented. Mayor Brinkmann opened the Formal Session Maricruz Moreno, owner of a snow cone trailer mobile food truck in town, presents a request for a variance on mobile food vendors at 420-424 S. Dumas Ave. She lets the Commission know that she is in the process of purchasing this property, and she is aware of the city ordinance disallowing mobile food vendors in this area, but would like the variance since she is already in the process of purchasing this property. She goes on to request the creation of a mobile food truck parking lot on this property.Mayor Brinkmann asksifthere is any sort of formal or legal agreement between her and the current owners of the property, to which she explains they do have an agreement, however, it is not legally bound at the moment. Mayor Brinkmann explains the reasoning behind the current Mobile Food Vendor ordinance guidelines to help her better understand why the ordinance is in place. He goes on to explain that part of the reason for the ordinance is because the city can't control the quality ofthe trucks coming into town. Ms. Moreno explains that her thought process is to only allow local vendors onto the property to run their trucks. After more discussion on the matter, it was decided that there will be no action on this item until Ms. Moreno can produce a legal binding contract showing intent to purchase the and she can property, be added to a future agenda for consideration of her variance request. Dumas Economic Development Corporation Exeçutive Director, Brandon Cox, lets the Commission know that Manny Gurrero has stepped down from the EDC board, and they have added Junior Ortega in his place. A motion was made by Commissioner Barr, seconded Commissioner by Willis and passed unanimously to approve the addition of Junior Ortega on to the Dumas Economic Development Corporation board, as presented. Police Lieutenant, Tommy Gonzales, reminds the Commission that during the 2024-2025 budget process, the police department was approved to replace the flooring in the facility. He explains that this project is SO big it needs to be done in sections. He goes on to say that he received a quote from Jessie's Flooring in the amount of$9,748.17 to replaçe the flooring in the front lobby area, the two restrooms in the front lobby area, and the office where the court clerks sit. He clarifies that they did reach out to three different companies, however, Jessie's Flooring is the only company who responded to the request with the whole project included. Commissioner Willis questions the quality oft the material being purchased, and ifthere is a warranty and what the grade would be. Lt. Gonzales explains that he doesn't have those answers. City Manager, Mark Hall, tells the Commission they will do a little more homework on this item and bring it back on a later agenda. Street Department Supervisor, Jose Escamilla, presents the options for the 2025 sealcoat project. He explains that there are two different options this year, the first one being to fix 18th street. He reminds the Commission ofthe caliche that the county donated to the city, which would be used in this project, and this would be curb and gutter and would include all of 18th street from Dumas Avenue to South Maddox. He goes on to explain the second option is for a few streets in 2 the middle of town. He states that costs of materials has gone up substantially SO that is the reasoning behind not doing as many streets this year. He recommends doing 18th street instead of the other streets at this time. A motion was made by Commissioner Barr, seconded by Commissioner Brooks, and passed unanimously to approve the bidding process for the sealcoating project to be done on 18th street, Sout Bliss from East 14th to East 18th, and South Meredith from East 14th to East 18th with 500 tons of material, as presented. A motion was made by Commissioner Brooks, seconded by Commissioner Willis, and passed unanimously to approve Resolution No. 25-03 = Authorizing a Joint Election and Election Services Agreement, as presented. A motion was made by Commissioner Barr, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sims, and passed unanimously to approve a Joint Election and Election Services Agreement, as presented. Meeting adjourned. Bob Brinkmann, Mayor ATTEST: Mark Hall, City Manager 3