AGENDA – JULY 29, 2021 – 5:30 P.M.

Jul 26, 2021 | Regular Town Council Meeting

See minutes here
AGENDA
TOWN OF CLINT, TEXAS
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
200 N. SAN ELIZARIO RD., CLINT, TEXAS
July 29, 2021 – 5:30 P.M. 

An electronic copy of the meeting agenda materials will be posted on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/clinttx/ 

 ************************************************************************************************** 

A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD AND COUNCIL WILL DISCUSS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING AGENDA.  THE COUNCIL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RETIRE INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION CONCERNING ANY OF THE ITEMS LISTED ON THE AGENDA WHENEVER IT IS CONSIDERED NECESSARY AND LEGALLY JUSTIFIED UNDER THE OPEN MEETING ACT, CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE.   

  1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER 
  2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
  3. INVOCATION 
  4. ROLL CALL; EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS 
  5. APPROVE MINUTES (June 24, 2021) 
  6. APPROVE MINUTES (Special Town Council Meeting July 7, 2021) 
  7. APPROVE CERTIFIED AGENDA OF EXECUTIVE SESSION (July 7, 2021) 
  8. APPROVE MINUTES (Special Town Council Meeting July 12, 2021) 
  9. APPROVE AGENDA (July 29, 2021) 

Presentation:  Updates on current County Business and programs – Precinct 3 Commissioner Iliana Holguin 

 OPEN FORUM: 

Public Forum:  Members of the public are invited to speak during Public Forum on items that are not on the City Council Agenda.  Comments regarding agenda items shall be held until the agenda item is being discussed and the presiding officer calls for comments from the public.  Comments during Public Forum are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.                 

  1. TOWN MATTERS 
  2. POLICE REPORT – Activity for the month of May 2021 – Chief – Rose Hernandez 
  3. MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT – Activity for the month of May 2021 – Court Clerk Denise Perez 
  4. TOWN FINANCIALS – Report on Town Financials for May 2021 – Town Accountant – Dianne Johnson  
  5. AGENDA ITEMS: 

Council will consider and take action on the following:                   

        OLD BUSINESS:  ITEMS TABLED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING:   

  1. Discussion on proposed Interlocal Agreement with Lower Valley Water Dist., El Paso County Water Improvement Dist. #1 and Huitt Zollars for the reconstruction project of Fenter Rd. – Mayor Aguirre 
  2. Discuss and take action on creating an Ordinance prohibiting signage placed on city property – Mayor Aguirre 
  3. Discuss and take action regarding Weed Ordinance No. 26 & Ordinance No. 141 and making any necessary changes – Mayor Aguirre/Mayor Pro Tem Adan Ruiz  
  4. Discuss and take action on Interlocal Agreement regarding Vector Services with Horizon City – Mayor Aguirre/Attorney Sylvia B. Firth 
  5. Discuss and take action on having Octoberfest in the Town of Clint – Mayor Aguirre 
  6. Discuss and take action on process to auction Police Vehicles purchased from El Paso County – Mayor Aguirre/Alderman Danny Medrano 
  7. Discussion regarding the process for the appointment of a replacement for Alderperson Cynthia Ortiz who resigned on June 2021 – Mayor Aguirre/Alderman David Macias 

NEW BUSINESS: 

  1. Discuss and take action on a Resolution to suspend El Paso Electric Company’s proposed rate increase – Attorney Sylvia B. Firth 
  2. Discuss and take action on creating a Noise Ordinance – Mayor Aguirre 
  3. Discuss and take action on street light project – Mayor Aguirre 
  4. Update on Mayor’s projects – Mayor Aguirre 
  5. Discuss and take action on Clint Reservists purchasing their own uniforms – Mayor Aguirre 
  6. Discuss and take action on appointment of committee to interview applicants for hiring of Police Officer for the Town of Clint Police Dept. – Mayor Aguirre/Mayor Pro Tem Adan Ruiz 
  7. Discuss and take action on process on hiring Police Officer for the Town of Clint Police Dept. – Mayor Aguirre/Mayor Pro Tem Adan Ruiz  
  8. Discuss and take action regarding purchasing the following for Clint Police Dept.:  2 Secure Idle $340.00, 2 Gamber Johnson B300 Docking Station Dual RF $2,560.00, 2 Gun Rack for Shotgun/AR $798.00, 2 4G/GPS Antenna $240.00, 2 Fuse Box w/timer $250.00, 2 Timer w/Mount $160.00, 2 Shop Supplies $55.00 – Freight $145.00, Labor $950.00 – Total $5,498.00.  2 Vehicle Tracker Service Plan 1 minute reporting 1 year of service for GPS, minimum of 2 years $359.00, 2 Y-Cable for PNP Device (Plug & Play) Harness to connect into vehicle $36.00, 2 Plug N Play Tracker AT and TG GPS Tracker $298.00, 2 GETAC B300 Docking Station w/Dual RF comes with 3 faeplates and 3 filler paltes $1,978.00, 2 Chargeguard PWR Management SYS $178.20, 2 Secure Idle Ford PI $306.00, 2 Fuseblock ATC LED Indicators w/cover 6 Pos $38.00, 2 Relay 40/60 AMP Beuler with 5 wire socket $11.00, 12 Labor Installation installation of GPS, Docking Station on console and mongoose that are provided by customer, secure idle./AR Rack $1,140.00, 2 D T- Railmount 1 Black $1,577.52, shop supplies $85.50 – Freight $215.00 – Total $6,222.22 – Mayor Pro Tem Adan Ruiz  
  9. Discuss and take action to approve Contract for Election Services for the November 2, 2021 General and Special Election, and authorize the Mayor to execute and take such actions as necessary for the conduct of the election – Attorney Sylvia B. Firth 
  10. Discuss and take action on Election Calendar and Resolution to order General Election and Special Election on November 2, 2021 for electing three council members for two year term and one council member for a one year term to fill a vacancy – Attorney Sylvia B. Firth 
  11. Discuss and take action on calendar for public hearing and adoption of FY2021-22 Town of Clint Budget and Tax Rate; set dates in August 2021 for Budget Workshop and introduction of Tax Levy Ordinance; in September 2021 for Public Hearing on Budget and adoption of Budget; in September 2021 for Public Hearing on Tax Rate and second reading and approval of Ordinance to Levy Taxes – Town Accountant Dianne Johnson/Attorney Sylvia B. Firth 

Executive Session:  The Town Council will retire in executive session pursuant to sections 551.071-551.076, Texas Government Code, to discuss any of the following: 

  1. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 

The City Council of the Town of Clint may recess into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Subchapter D, under Article 551.071 – Consultation with Attorney; 551.072 – Deliberation Regarding Real Property 551.073 – Deliberation Regarding Gifts and Donations; 551.074 – Personnel Matters; 551.076 – Deliberation Regarding Security Devices and 551.087 – Deliberation Regarding Economic Development 

  1. ADJOURNMENT:   

Posted this 26th day of July 2021                                                     

                                                                                                              ______________________ 

                                                                                                               Susie Rodriguez/Town Clerk 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town of Clint will provide for reasonable accommodation for persons attending meetings.  Requests for auxiliary aids and services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling the City Clerk at (915) 851-3146