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.
Appreciation and Recognition of the Parks Department Staff for the Community Christmas Tree -Henry Arredondo, City Manager
12a. Discussion and Recommendation on an Agreement with Dos Republicas for the Purchase of Grey Water - Henry Arredondo, City Manager 6. MAYOR'S COMMENTS (NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN)
Feasibility of the City of Del Rio Purchasing an Electric Distribution System or the Possibility of Becoming an Electric Retail Provider - Steve Moffitt, Schneider Electric
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 Prior to acting on the consent agenda, any Councilmember may have a consent item withdrawn from this portion of the agenda so that it may be discussed prior to action. Unaudited Financial Statements for July 31, 2014 - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director Unaudited Financial Statements for August 31, 2014 - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director Request Authorization to Travel to Washington, D.C. on February 2-4, 2015 to Attend City of Del Rio - Val Verde County Lobby Day - Robert Garza, Mayor Request Authorization to Travel to Austin, Texas on Feb. 5, 2015 to Attend the Binational Bridge Board meeting- Robert Garza, Mayor
O: 2015 - 003 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo, to accept the Texans Feeding Texans: Home Delivered Meals Grant Agreement in the Amount of $9,963.50 Through the Texas Department of Agriculture which will be used to Expand the Home Delivered Meals Program - Josie Balderas, Nutrition Director
O: 2015 - 004 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Hereby Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Award a Construction Contract in the Amount of $472,893.10 to the Firm of Reese Albert for the Construction of the TxCDBG Contract Number 713121 Drainage Structure on Amistad Boulevard - Bob Parker, City Engineer
R: 2015 - 006 A Resolution in Accordance with the City Charter Providing for the Appointment of Henry Arredondo as City Manager for the City of Del Rio, Texas - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director
R: 2015 - 007 A Resolution by the Del Rio City Council Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and City Secretary to Execute and Attest to, Respectively, an Employment Agreement to Perform the Duties of City Manager by and Between Henry Arredondo and the City of Del Rio, Texas - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director
R: 2015 - 008 A Resolution in Accordance with State Law and the Del Rio Code of Ordinances Providing for the Reappointment and Confirmation of Dennis Smith and Tony Sotelo to Serve as Alternate Members on the Board of Adjustment for the City of Del Rio, Texas - Janice Pokrant, City Planner
R: 2015 - 009 A Resolution in Accordance with State Law and the Del Rio Code of Ordinances Providing for the Reappointment and Confirmation of Fernando Garcia, Bryan Weston, Michael Coplan and Raul Alatorre to the Board of Adjustment for the City of Del Rio, Texas - Janice Pokrant, City Planner
Recommendation to Change the City Council Meeting for February 24, 2015, for City Council Consideration Only - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
Discussion of the Colonia Water Line Extension Project for Escondido Estates, Rancho Del Rio and Rise Estates - Janice Pokrant, City Planner
Update and Recommendation on Second International Bridge Feasibility Study - Jesse Hereford, S & B Infrastructure
Possible Contract with Consultant for Services Pertaining to Water Legislation - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) Retain and Hire Legal Counsel Regarding the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Notice of Charge of Discrimination (36A-2015-00054) filed by James V. Debrow, III. Personnel Matters Relating to the Performance Evaluation of Suzanne J. West, City Attorney, Including Review of Salary Information and Salary Increase as Appropriate Discuss Pending Litigation styled Roberto Zaragoza, Jr. v. City of Del Rio, et al filed in the 63rd Judicial District, Val Verde County, Texas in Cause No. 3 1316 - Robert Garza. Mayor 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.
Appreciation and Recognition of the Parks Department Staff for the Community Christmas Tree -Henry Arredondo, City Manager
12a. Discussion and Recommendation on an Agreement with Dos Republicas for the Purchase of Grey Water - Henry Arredondo, City Manager 6. MAYOR'S COMMENTS (NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN)
Feasibility of the City of Del Rio Purchasing an Electric Distribution System or the Possibility of Becoming an Electric Retail Provider - Steve Moffitt, Schneider Electric
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. Unaudited Financial Statements for July 31, 2014 - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director Unaudited Financial Statements for August 31, 2014 - Manuel B. Chavez, Finance Director Request Authorization to Travel to Washington, D.C. on February 2-4, 2015 to Attend City of Del Rio - Val Verde County Lobby Day - Robert Garza, Mayor Request Authorization to Travel to Austin, Texas on Feb. 5, 2015 to Attend the Binational Bridge Board meeting- Robert Garza, Mayor
O: 2015 - 003 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Authorizing and Directing the City Manager Henry Arredondo, to accept the Texans Feeding Texans: Home Delivered Meals Grant Agreement in the Amount of $9,963.50 Through the Texas Department of Agriculture which will be used to Expand the Home Delivered Meals Program - Josie Balderas, Nutrition Director
O: 2015 - 004 An Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Del Rio, Texas Hereby Authorizing and Directing the City Manager to Award a Construction Contract in the Amount of $472,893.10 to the Firm of Reese Albert for the Construction of the TxCDBG Contract Number 713121 Drainage Structure on Amistad Boulevard - Bob Parker, City Engineer
R: 2015 - 006 A Resolution in Accordance with the City Charter Providing for the Appointment of Henry Arredondo as City Manager for the City of Del Rio, Texas - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director
R: 2015 - 007 A Resolution by the Del Rio City Council Authorizing and Directing the Mayor and City Secretary to Execute and Attest to, Respectively, an Employment Agreement to Perform the Duties of City Manager by and Between Henry Arredondo and the City of Del Rio, Texas - Mary Canales, Human Resources Director
R: 2015 - 008 A Resolution in Accordance with State Law and the Del Rio Code of Ordinances Providing for the Reappointment and Confirmation of Dennis Smith and Tony Sotelo to Serve as Alternate Members on the Board of Adjustment for the City of Del Rio, Texas - Janice Pokrant, City Planner
R: 2015 - 009 A Resolution in Accordance with State Law and the Del Rio Code of Ordinances Providing for the Reappointment and Confirmation of Fernando Garcia, Bryan Weston, Michael Coplan and Raul Alatorre to the Board of Adjustment for the City of Del Rio, Texas - Janice Pokrant, City Planner
Recommendation to Change the City Council Meeting for February 24, 2015, for City Council Consideration Only - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
Discussion of the Colonia Water Line Extension Project for Escondido Estates, Rancho Del Rio and Rise Estates - Janice Pokrant, City Planner
Update and Recommendation on Second International Bridge Feasibility Study - Jesse Hereford, S & B Infrastructure
Possible Contract with Consultant for Services Pertaining to Water Legislation - Henry Arredondo, City Manager
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION (ACTION MAY BE TAKEN ON THESE MATTERS) Retain and Hire Legal Counsel Regarding the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Notice of Charge of Discrimination (36A-2015-00054) filed by James V. Debrow, III. Personnel Matters Relating to the Performance Evaluation of Suzanne J. West, City Attorney, Including Review of Salary Information and Salary Increase as Appropriate Discuss Pending Litigation styled Roberto Zaragoza, Jr. v. City of Del Rio, et al filed in the 63rd Judicial District, Val Verde County, Texas in Cause No. 3 1316 - Robert Garza. Mayor 14. ADJOURNMENT