1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION - Pastor Martin Seca, Living Stone Worship Center 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Citizens Comments 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.
INFORMATION ITEMS Presentation on the possibility of Professional Baseball in Del Rio - John Bryant, United League
This is a procedure to help facilitate the meeting with a CONSENT AGENDA. One motion will approve all action items, noted as consent. These are routine matters which are repeated on the agenda. Approval means they will be implemented as recommended by the administration. Prior to acting on the consent agenda, any Councilmember may have a consent item withdrawn from this portion of the agenda so that it may be discussed prior to action. A. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes for Sept. 25, 2014 and Oct. 14,2014 - Susan Corp, Secretary
A. Discussion and Possible Action for the Utilities Commission's Recommendation to City Council on Water and Wastewater Rates - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director (Utilities Commission) B. Discussion and Possible action on the Utilities Commission's Recommendation on Water and Wastewater Rates - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director (City Council)
A. Discussion and Possible Action for the Utilities Commission's Recommendation to City Council on Water and Wastewater Rates - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director (Utilities Commission) B. Discussion and Possible action on the Utilities Commission's Recommendation on Water and Wastewater Rates - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director (City Council)
ORDINANCES A. O: 2014 - 109 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Authorizing and Directing, Acting City Manager, Henry Arredondo, to Award the Bid for Two (2) Floating Aeration Equipment for the Silverlake Wastewater Treatment Plant to S&N Airoflo Inc. - Mario Garcia, Purchasing Agent
R: 2014 - 080 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing the Acting City Manager Henry Arredondo to Negotiate a Contract or Contracts with the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services (DADS), and to Execute the Contract or Contracts on Behalf of the City of Del Rio, and to do all Things Necessaiy to Implement, Maintain, Amend, Renew or Request Closure of the Contract - Josie Balderas, Nutrition Director
R: 2014 - 081 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the Acting City Manager, Henry Arredondo to Give Notice to Advertise the Invitation for Bids for the Purchase of Four (4) Horizontal Solids Handling Dry Fit Pumps for San Felipe Wastewater Plant - Mario A. Garcia, Purchasing Agent
R: 2014 - 082 A Resolution by the City Council of City of Del Rio Texas, Authorizing and Directing the Acting City Manager Henry Arredondo, to Give Notice to Advertise the Invitation for Bids for Landscaping and Maintenance Services of 183 City/FEMA lots Mario A. Garcia, Purchasing Agent
R: 2014 - 083 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, to re-appointing Citizens of Del Rio as Members to the Building Standard Commission in Accordance with Ordinance No. 95-21; and Establishing an Effective Date - Alfred Lozano, Community Services Manager
R: 2014 - 084 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the Acting City Manager to Reject All Bids on the Amistad Boulevard Drainage Project and to Re-Advertise for Bids with a new set of Bidding Documents - Bob Parker, City Engineer
Discussion on Proposed Legislation for Groundwater Conservation District - Mike Wrob, Councilperson
D. Recommendation to Change the City Council Meeting Scheduled for November 11, 2014 - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager E. Recommendation to Change the City Council Meeting Scheduled for November 25, 2014 - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager F. Recommendation to Change the City Council Meeting Scheduled for December 23, 2014 - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager
Discuss Engagement of Denton, Navarro, Rocha, Bernal, Hyde & Zech Law Firm for Limited Special Counsel for City Attorney Services - Suzanne West, City Attorney
A. Attorney/Client Consultation to Discuss Pending Litigation styled City of Del Rio vs. C. Pat Ellis, Trustee filed in the 83rd Judicial District Court of Val Verde County, Texas in Cause No. 31121 B. Attorney/Client Consultation to Discuss Pending Litigation between the City of Del Rio and Former Police Officer Richard Roman Pending before the American Arbitration Association - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager
Reconvene Open Meeting - Adjournment
Reconvene Open Meeting Discussion of Executive Session Items Adjournment
1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. INVOCATION - Pastor Martin Seca, Living Stone Worship Center 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Citizens Comments 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.
INFORMATION ITEMS Presentation on the possibility of Professional Baseball in Del Rio - John Bryant, United League
This is a procedure to help facilitate the meeting with a CONSENT AGENDA. One motion will approve all action items, noted as consent. These are routine matters which are repeated on the agenda. Approval means they will be implemented as recommended by the administration. Prior to acting on the consent agenda, any Councilmember may have a consent item withdrawn from this portion of the agenda so that it may be discussed prior to action. A. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes for Sept. 25, 2014 and Oct. 14,2014 - Susan Corp, Secretary
A. Discussion and Possible Action for the Utilities Commission's Recommendation to City Council on Water and Wastewater Rates - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director (Utilities Commission) B. Discussion and Possible action on the Utilities Commission's Recommendation on Water and Wastewater Rates - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director (City Council)
A. Discussion and Possible Action for the Utilities Commission's Recommendation to City Council on Water and Wastewater Rates - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director (Utilities Commission) B. Discussion and Possible action on the Utilities Commission's Recommendation on Water and Wastewater Rates - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director (City Council)
ORDINANCES A. O: 2014 - 109 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Authorizing and Directing, Acting City Manager, Henry Arredondo, to Award the Bid for Two (2) Floating Aeration Equipment for the Silverlake Wastewater Treatment Plant to S&N Airoflo Inc. - Mario Garcia, Purchasing Agent
R: 2014 - 080 Resolution of the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing the Acting City Manager Henry Arredondo to Negotiate a Contract or Contracts with the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services (DADS), and to Execute the Contract or Contracts on Behalf of the City of Del Rio, and to do all Things Necessaiy to Implement, Maintain, Amend, Renew or Request Closure of the Contract - Josie Balderas, Nutrition Director
R: 2014 - 081 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the Acting City Manager, Henry Arredondo to Give Notice to Advertise the Invitation for Bids for the Purchase of Four (4) Horizontal Solids Handling Dry Fit Pumps for San Felipe Wastewater Plant - Mario A. Garcia, Purchasing Agent
R: 2014 - 082 A Resolution by the City Council of City of Del Rio Texas, Authorizing and Directing the Acting City Manager Henry Arredondo, to Give Notice to Advertise the Invitation for Bids for Landscaping and Maintenance Services of 183 City/FEMA lots Mario A. Garcia, Purchasing Agent
R: 2014 - 083 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, to re-appointing Citizens of Del Rio as Members to the Building Standard Commission in Accordance with Ordinance No. 95-21; and Establishing an Effective Date - Alfred Lozano, Community Services Manager
R: 2014 - 084 A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the Acting City Manager to Reject All Bids on the Amistad Boulevard Drainage Project and to Re-Advertise for Bids with a new set of Bidding Documents - Bob Parker, City Engineer
Discussion on Proposed Legislation for Groundwater Conservation District - Mike Wrob, Councilperson
D. Recommendation to Change the City Council Meeting Scheduled for November 11, 2014 - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager E. Recommendation to Change the City Council Meeting Scheduled for November 25, 2014 - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager F. Recommendation to Change the City Council Meeting Scheduled for December 23, 2014 - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager
Discuss Engagement of Denton, Navarro, Rocha, Bernal, Hyde & Zech Law Firm for Limited Special Counsel for City Attorney Services - Suzanne West, City Attorney
A. Attorney/Client Consultation to Discuss Pending Litigation styled City of Del Rio vs. C. Pat Ellis, Trustee filed in the 83rd Judicial District Court of Val Verde County, Texas in Cause No. 31121 B. Attorney/Client Consultation to Discuss Pending Litigation between the City of Del Rio and Former Police Officer Richard Roman Pending before the American Arbitration Association - Ryan D. Rapelye, Assistant City Manager
Reconvene Open Meeting - Adjournment
Reconvene Open Meeting Discussion of Executive Session Items Adjournment