1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION - Pastor Martin Seca, Living Stone Worship Center 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITIZEN COMMENTS (NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN) This is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the City Council on any issue. City Council may not discuss any presented issue, nor take any action on any issue. A sign-up sheet is available for citizens who wish to address the Council. Please limit remarks to three minutes. Topics of operational concerns shall be directed to the City Manager. Comments should not personally attack other speakers, Council or staff.
PUBLIC HEARING Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider an Ordinance for Plat 15-06 by Abner Martinez, P.E. Representing Ramiro Guzman and Filemon Ortiz Requesting a Replat Establishing Lots A-1 and A-2, Lupita Subdivision out of Lot A, Lupita Subdivision. O: 2015 - 116 An Ordinance Approving a Certain Replat Establishing Lot A-1 and Lot A-2 out of Lot A of the Lupita Subdivision in the Val Verde County Map Records, Del Rio, Texas. – Janice Pokrant, City Planner
Recognition of Mr. Bob Parker, City Engineer for his years of service and retirement - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
Recognition of Mr. Harold Bean, Fire Chief for his years of service and retirement - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
O: 2015 - 118 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas, Authorizing and Directing the City Manager, Henry Arredondo, to Award the Bid for the Purchase and Installation of Two (2) Raw Water 250hp Pumps for Water Production Plant of the City of Del Rio to Advanced Water Well Technologies in the Total Amount of $224,684.90. Mitch Lomas, Water Production Superintendent / Mario A. Garcia, Purchasing Agent
R: 2015 - 093 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing City Manager Henry Arredondo to issue Invitation for Bids for an Additional Four (4) Motors, an Air Compressor, Miscellaneous Instrumentation and Testing Materials, Strainers, and other equipment to be installed at the Water Treatment Plant - Mitch Lomas, Water Treatment Plant Manager
R: 2015 - 090 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Providing for the Appointment of Eric Matthew Bayne as Alternate Municipal Court Judge; and Providing for Other Matters Thereto - Pat Hernandez, Municipal Court Supervisor
Request Authorization to Travel to Bastrop, Texas to Attend the TML-TAMCC Elected Officials Conference February 18 - 20, 2016 - Elizabeth Elizalde-Frausto, Councilperson
Request Authorization to Travel to Austin, Texas to Attend a Meeting with Secretary of State with the Good Neighbor Committee with Mayors along the Border - Robert Garza, Mayor
c. Unaudited Financial Statements for July 31, 2015 - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director d. Unaudited Financial Statements for August 31, 2015 - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director
O: 2015 - 117 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 of the Del Rio Code of Ordinances by Creating a new Commission Titled the Golf Course Commission. - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
O: 2015 - 119 Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Approximately $17,000,000 in Aggregate Principal Amount of "City of Del Rio, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2016"; Securing the Payment Thereof by Authorizing the Levy of an Annual Ad Valorem Tax; Approving and Authorizing the Execution of all Instruments and Procedures Related Thereto Including a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Purchase Contract; Approving the Form of an Official Statement; and Declaring an Effective Date - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director
R: 2015 - 091 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas authorizing and directing the City Manager to utilize the pre agreement policy of the Texas Department of Agriculture to expedite the sidewalk project on North Main Street - Bob Parker, City Engineer
R: 2015 - 092 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas authorizing and directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to advertise for request for qualifications (RFQ) for a consultant that has the proper certification credentials to administer the Texas Community Development Block Grant sidewalk project on North Main Street - Bob Parker, City Engineer
Discussion and Possible Action by the City of Del Rio, Texas on the Possibility of Purchasing Additional Abutting Acreage, including Existing Structures, for Future Expansion at the San Felipe Springs Golf Course - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
Presentation on Fiscal Impact of Collective Bargaining Financial Proposals- Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director
Discuss Engagement of Denton, Navarro, Rocha, Bernal, Hyde & Zech Law Firm for Limited Special Counsel for City Attorney Services - Suzanne West, City Attorney
Discuss Engagement of Bracewell & Giuliani, LLP for Preparation of Application for IRS Determination Letter for the City of Del Rio Employee Retirement Plan for Cycle E - Suzanne West, City Attorney
EXECUTIVE SESSION (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) Personnel Matters Relating to the Performance Evaluation of Henry Arredondo, City Manager, Including Review of Salary Information, and Salary Increase as Appropriate - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director 14. ADJOURNMENT
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION - Pastor Martin Seca, Living Stone Worship Center 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CITIZEN COMMENTS (NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN) This is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the City Council on any issue. City Council may not discuss any presented issue, nor take any action on any issue. A sign-up sheet is available for citizens who wish to address the Council. Please limit remarks to three minutes. Topics of operational concerns shall be directed to the City Manager. Comments should not personally attack other speakers, Council or staff.
PUBLIC HEARING Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider an Ordinance for Plat 15-06 by Abner Martinez, P.E. Representing Ramiro Guzman and Filemon Ortiz Requesting a Replat Establishing Lots A-1 and A-2, Lupita Subdivision out of Lot A, Lupita Subdivision. O: 2015 - 116 An Ordinance Approving a Certain Replat Establishing Lot A-1 and Lot A-2 out of Lot A of the Lupita Subdivision in the Val Verde County Map Records, Del Rio, Texas. – Janice Pokrant, City Planner
Recognition of Mr. Bob Parker, City Engineer for his years of service and retirement - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
Recognition of Mr. Harold Bean, Fire Chief for his years of service and retirement - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
O: 2015 - 118 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas, Authorizing and Directing the City Manager, Henry Arredondo, to Award the Bid for the Purchase and Installation of Two (2) Raw Water 250hp Pumps for Water Production Plant of the City of Del Rio to Advanced Water Well Technologies in the Total Amount of $224,684.90. Mitch Lomas, Water Production Superintendent / Mario A. Garcia, Purchasing Agent
R: 2015 - 093 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing City Manager Henry Arredondo to issue Invitation for Bids for an Additional Four (4) Motors, an Air Compressor, Miscellaneous Instrumentation and Testing Materials, Strainers, and other equipment to be installed at the Water Treatment Plant - Mitch Lomas, Water Treatment Plant Manager
R: 2015 - 090 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Providing for the Appointment of Eric Matthew Bayne as Alternate Municipal Court Judge; and Providing for Other Matters Thereto - Pat Hernandez, Municipal Court Supervisor
Request Authorization to Travel to Bastrop, Texas to Attend the TML-TAMCC Elected Officials Conference February 18 - 20, 2016 - Elizabeth Elizalde-Frausto, Councilperson
Request Authorization to Travel to Austin, Texas to Attend a Meeting with Secretary of State with the Good Neighbor Committee with Mayors along the Border - Robert Garza, Mayor
c. Unaudited Financial Statements for July 31, 2015 - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director d. Unaudited Financial Statements for August 31, 2015 - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director
O: 2015 - 117 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 of the Del Rio Code of Ordinances by Creating a new Commission Titled the Golf Course Commission. - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
O: 2015 - 119 Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of Approximately $17,000,000 in Aggregate Principal Amount of "City of Del Rio, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2016"; Securing the Payment Thereof by Authorizing the Levy of an Annual Ad Valorem Tax; Approving and Authorizing the Execution of all Instruments and Procedures Related Thereto Including a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Purchase Contract; Approving the Form of an Official Statement; and Declaring an Effective Date - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director
R: 2015 - 091 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas authorizing and directing the City Manager to utilize the pre agreement policy of the Texas Department of Agriculture to expedite the sidewalk project on North Main Street - Bob Parker, City Engineer
R: 2015 - 092 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas authorizing and directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo to advertise for request for qualifications (RFQ) for a consultant that has the proper certification credentials to administer the Texas Community Development Block Grant sidewalk project on North Main Street - Bob Parker, City Engineer
Discussion and Possible Action by the City of Del Rio, Texas on the Possibility of Purchasing Additional Abutting Acreage, including Existing Structures, for Future Expansion at the San Felipe Springs Golf Course - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
Presentation on Fiscal Impact of Collective Bargaining Financial Proposals- Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director
Discuss Engagement of Denton, Navarro, Rocha, Bernal, Hyde & Zech Law Firm for Limited Special Counsel for City Attorney Services - Suzanne West, City Attorney
Discuss Engagement of Bracewell & Giuliani, LLP for Preparation of Application for IRS Determination Letter for the City of Del Rio Employee Retirement Plan for Cycle E - Suzanne West, City Attorney
EXECUTIVE SESSION (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) Personnel Matters Relating to the Performance Evaluation of Henry Arredondo, City Manager, Including Review of Salary Information, and Salary Increase as Appropriate - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director 14. ADJOURNMENT