TOWN OF CLINT, TEXAS
REGULAR TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
200 N. SAN ELIZARIO RD., CLINT, TEXAS
March 25, 2021 – 5:30 P.M.
OPEN MEETINGS DURING COVID-19 EMERGENCY DISASTER PERIOD:
After declaring a state emergency on March 16, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott temporarily suspended certain requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act that require governmental officials and the public to be physically present at the public meeting location in order to reduce face-to-face contact and mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
The Town Council and staff will participate in this meeting in person at the Community Center located at 200 N. San Elizario Road, or via telephone conference.
Participation by members of the public is welcome. Members of the public may participate in the telephone conference, by calling the number provided below:
1 (701) 802-5167
Access Code: 6552724
To participate in Open Forum or to comment on any item on the agenda, interested members of the public MUST sign up prior to the meeting by emailing townofclint@sbcglobal.net or by calling (915) 851-3146, or submit their comment or question by emailing townofclint@sbcglobal.net. Comments or questions will be read during the Open forum or the appropriate agenda item.
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.
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.
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. INVOCATION
IV. ROLL CALL; EXCUSE ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS
V. APPROVE MINUTES (February 24, 2021)
VI. APPROVE MINUTES (Special Town Council Meeting February 24, 2021)
VII. APPROVE CERTIFIED AGENDA OF EXECUTIVE SESSION (February 24, 2021)
VIII. APPROVE AGENDA (March 25, 2021)
IX. 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.
X. TOWN MATTERS
A. POLICE REPORT – Activity for the month of February 2021 – Interim Chief – Rose Hernandez
B. MUNICIPAL COURT REPORT – Activity for the month of February 2021 – Court Clerk Denise Perez
C. TOWN FINANCIALS – Report on Town Financials for February 2021 – Town Accountant – Dianne Johnson
VIII. AGENDA ITEMS:
Council will consider and take action on the following:
OLD BUSINESS: ITEMS TABLED FROM PREVIOUS MEETING:
A. Discuss and take action on appointment of alderman to Town Council to fill vacant alderman position and serve the remaining term of 1 year – Mayor Aguirre
B. Town Clerk to administer the oath of office to the newly appointed alderman.
C. Discuss and take action approving Nepotism Policy for the Town of Clint- Mayor Aguirre/Attorney Sylvia B. Firth
NEW BUSINESS:
A. Discuss and take action on selection and hiring of Chief of Police – Mayor Aguirre
B. Discuss and take action on selection and hiring of Clint Police Officer – Mayor Aguirre
C. Discuss and take action on placing barrier, guard rail, cones or other options for protection of weight scale at El Paso Cotton Valley Assoc.,13209 Richfield, Clint, Texas. – Mayor Aguirre/Jarett Rogers
D. Discuss and take action regarding a proposed Interlocal Agreement with Lower Valley Water Dist. to share cost of Fenter Rd. reconstruction project – Mayor Aguirre
E. Discussion on speed humps/bumps placed on Brown St., Main St. and Alamito Creek – Alderwoman Cynthia Ortiz
F. Discuss and take action on speed humps/bumps on Mckinney St. and Richfield – Alderman Danny Medrano
G. Discuss and take action on applying for credit card with Home Depot for town purchases – Alderman Danny Medrano
H. Discuss and take action to approve yearly funding contributions to Clint Public Library – Mayor Aguirre
Discussion and take action with regard to an Interlocal Agreement with City of El Paso for Public Health and Environmental Services – Attorney Sylvia Borunda Firth
J. Discussion and action by the Town of Clint, Texas approving and accepting Operation Stonegarden Grant funding and making all required designations and assurances – Mayor Aguirre/Attorney Sylvia B. Firth
K. Discussion and action on a Resolution by the Town of Clint Texas approving and accepting Operation Stonegarden Grant funding and making all required designations and assurances – Mayor Aguirre/Attorney Sylvia B.Firth
L. Discuss and take action regarding Weed Ordinance No. 26 & Ordinance No. 141 and making any necessary changes – Alderman Adan Ruiz
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:
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
A. Discuss employee evaluation for Town Clerk Susana Rodriguez – Mayor Aguirre (551.074 Personnel matter)
B. Discussion on Clint Police Dept. operations – Alderman Danny Medrano (551.089(3) Security matter)
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
A. ADJOURNMENT:
Posted this 22nd day of March 2021
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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