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CITY OF ALPINE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 21, 2026 – 5:30 PM
City Council Chambers, 803 W. Holland Avenue, Alpine, Texas 79830
1. C ALL TO ORDER.
A. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag.
B. Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag.
C. Determination of a Quorum and Proof of Notice of the Meeting.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS.
Each person in attendance who desires to speak to the City Council on an item on the agenda shall
speak during this section. A Public Comment Card must be filled out and turned in to the City
Secretary at least 5 minutes prior to the start time of the meeting. The Public Comment Card may
be filled out at www.cityofalpine.com/councilcomments. Public comments may be made regarding
agenda items only. Attendees must be physically present in order to address the City Council.
Comments by proxy are not allowed. Public Comments are limited to 3 minutes per person. Unused
time may not be yielded to other attendees. Please note that the City Council may only take action
on items posted on the agenda. The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the Council from
deliberating or taking action on an item not listed on the agenda. City Staff may ask commenters
clarifying questions, respond with facts, and explain policy.
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
At this time, the Mayor will invite members of the public to address each item listed in this section.
Comments made during this section are limited to the topic of each public hearing. Attendees must
be physically present in order to address the City Council. Comments by proxy are not allowed.
Public Comments are limited to 3 minutes per person. Unused time may not be yielded to other
attendees. If more than one public hearing is being held, each person will be allowed to speak
during each topic.
A. Public Hearing to obtain citizen views and comments regarding the second and final reading
Ordinance 2026-04-03, an Ordinance Approving Rezone Application 2026-04-01; Amending
the Official Zoning Map of the City by Rezoning the Property Located at 205 S. Berkeley and
Legally Described as All of Lots Eight (8), Nine (9), Ten (10), and Eleven (11), Block Two
(2), Berkeley Addition to the City of Alpine, Brewster County, Texas, as the Same Appears in
the Map or Plat Records on File in the Office of the County Clerk of Brewster County, Texas;
Rezoning the Subject Property from R-2 Two Family District to R-4 Mixed Residential
District; Providing Findings of Fact, Repealer, Severability, Effective Date, Proper Notice, and
Hearing Clauses.
B. Public Hearing to obtain citizen's views and comments regarding Special Use Permit 2026-04-
01, a special use permit allowing the applicant, Jennifer Hatch, to establish a short term rental
at 110 N 7th. The property owner of record is Jennifer Hatch. The Parcel ID of the subject
property is 11839.
C. Public Hearing to obtain citizen views and comments regarding Resolution 2026-04-12, a
resolution naming City-owned real property located at the corner of 5th Street and Avenue E
as “Artwalk Plaza”; Recognizing Artwalk Alpine as a historic cultural event contributing to
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the development of downtown murals and tourism; Providing Findings of Fact; And providing
for an Effective Date.
4. P UBLIC PRESENTATIONS.
A. Presentations & Recognitions
B. Proclamations
i) Proclamation of International Dark Sky Week for April 13-20, 2026.
ii) Proclamation of April 2026 as Earth Month.
C. Community Interest Items
i) Mayor Announcements
ii) City Manager Announcements
iii) Council Member Announcements
5. CHANGES TO POSTED AGENDA.
NOTICE: The City Council reserves the right to change the order of business at any time during
the meeting. To change the order of business a motion, a second, and a majority vote is required.
A. Items to be continued or withdrawn. Items may be continued to the next City Council
meeting or withdrawn from consideration during this agenda. Items to be continued or
withdrawn require a motion, a second, and a majority vote.
B. Items to be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion. Items may be
withdrawn from the consent agenda by a simple request by the Mayor or any City Council
member. Items removed from the consent agenda will be considered in the Items Removed
from the Consent Agenda portion of the meeting directly after approval of the items not
requiring separate discussion.
C. Action items to be added to the consent agenda. Adding action items to the consent agenda
must be requested by the Mayor or any City Council member and requires a motion, a second,
and a majority vote.
D. Time-Sensitive Items. The Mayor, any City Council Member, or a member of City Staff may,
by simple request, ask that time-sensitive items be considered during that section.
6. T IME SENSITIVE ITEMS.
7. C ONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approval of the April 7, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes. (G. Calderon, City Secretary)
B. Approval of the appointment of Lori Griffin to the Place 2 position on Planning & Zoning
Commission. (E. Martinez, City Council)
C. Approval of the March 2026 Office of the City Secretary (OCS) Report including Legislative
Services, City Council Activities, Board & Commissions Activities, Public Information, and
Departmental Statistics and Updates. (G. Calderon, City Secretary)
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D. Approval of the 2nd Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Office of the City Secretary (OCS) Report
including Legislative Services, City Council Activities, Board & Commissions Activities,
Public Information, and Departmental Statistics and Updates. (G. Calderon, City Secretary)
E. Approval of the March 2026 invoice for Bojorquez Law Firm Services. (G. Calderon, City
Secretary)
8. I TEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA.
9. REPORTS & PRESENTATIONS.
Presentations are limited to 6 minutes each. A bell will ring when the 6-minute timeframe has been
reached. If further time is needed the presentation may be extended an additional 4 minutes at the
discretion of the presiding officer. After the initial period and extension have passed, the
presentation may be extended further by a motion, a second, and a majority vote of the City
Council.
A. Presentation and discussion regarding an introduction to Pape-Dawson Engineers, including an
overview of services, prior work in the region, and potential opportunities to support City of
Alpine projects and initiatives. (C. Eaves, Mayor)
B. Presentation and submission of the proposed Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
for FY 2026–2030, including a general summary of the program, review of project priorities,
funding considerations, and next steps in the planning process; and direction to staff. (H.
Arredondo, City Manager)
10. I NFORMATION OR DISCUSSION ITEMS.
A. Discuss current performance to City Fiscal Year 2025-2026 City Budget at top level. (R.
Stephens, City Council)
B. Discuss total amount of city debt by general fund and enterprise funds including debt for
zipper, loader, pool and parks (approved in April 7 meeting). (R. Stephens, City Council)
C. Discuss the status of the completion of the analysis regarding fund balance. (R. Stephens, City
Council)
D. Review the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 City budget schedule and preliminary expectations of
funding needed to support the draft capital improvement plan. (R. Stephens, City Council)
E. Discuss the status of repairs and improvements to the municipal pool and timeline moving
forward. (C. Eaves, Mayor)
F. Discussion regarding the extension of the City pool season and operating hours, including
staffing, operational impacts, and associated costs. (C. Eaves, Mayor)
G. Discussion regarding collaborative efforts between the City of Alpine and the Alpine
Independent School District for joint use of the Manuel Payne Field located in Kokernot Park.
(H. Arredondo, City Manager)
H. Discussion of the Utilities Water Rate Study, originally conducted in 2023 and updated in
2025 by Communities Unlimited. (R. Rückes, City Council)
11. ACTION ITEMS.
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Action items are to be accompanied by a brief statement of facts, including where funds are coming
from, if applicable. (Action items limited to 10 per meeting).
A. Approve the second and final reading of Ordinance 2026-04-03, an Ordinance Approving
Rezone Application 2026-04-01; Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City by Rezoning
the Property Located at 205 S. Berkeley and Legally Described as All of Lots Eight (8), Nine
(9), Ten (10), and Eleven (11), Block Two (2), Berkeley Addition to the City of Alpine,
Brewster County, Texas, as the Same Appears in the Map or Plat Records on File in the Office
of the County Clerk of Brewster County, Texas; Rezoning the Subject Property from R-2 Two
Family District to R-4 Mixed Residential District; Providing Findings of Fact, Repealer,
Severability, Effective Date, Proper Notice, and Hearing Clauses. (H. Arredondo, City
Manager)
B. Approve the first reading of Ordinance 2026-04-05, an ordinance amending Chapter 23 – City
Council of the Alpine Code of Ordinances; Amending Article II – Rules of Procedure by
revising Section 23-9 (Agenda) to clarify that all members of the City Council, including the
Mayor, may place items on the agenda subject to established administrative procedures;
Ensuring consistency with the City Charter; And providing for Findings of Fact, Inclusion in
the Code of Ordinances, Cumulative, Severability, Proper Notice and Meeting, Public Hearing,
and an Effective Date. (H. Arredondo, City Manager)
C. Approve Resolution 2026-04-12, a resolution naming City-owned real property located at the
corner of 5th Street and Avenue E as “Artwalk Plaza”; Recognizing Artwalk Alpine as a
historic cultural event contributing to the development of downtown murals and tourism;
Providing Findings of Fact; And providing for an Effective Date. (R. Stephens, City Council)
D. Approve Resolution 2026-04-13, a resolution approving and adopting an official city logo to
represent the City of Alpine in public communications, marketing, and branding efforts. (H.
Arredondo, City Manager)
E. Approve Resolution 2026-04-14, a Resolution Establishing Policy Guidelines for the
Operation of the Alpine Farmers Market; Providing for Fair and Consistent Market
Administration; Supporting Vendor Participation; Aligning Market Practices with Applicable
State Law; and Providing for an Effective Date. (R. Rückes, City Council)
F. Approve award of RFP 2026-02-01 for a pet cremation incinerator to US Cremation
Equipment, LLC, as the highest-ranked proposer based on best value criteria, and authorize the
City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary agreements. (H. Arredondo, City
Manager)
12. EXECUTIVE REPORTS.
Executive reports are limited to 6 minutes each. A bell will ring when the six-minute timeframe has
been reached. If further time is needed the presentation may be extended an additional four minutes
at the discretion of the presiding officer. After the initial period and extension have passed, the
presentation may be extended further by a motion, a second, and a majority vote of the city council.
Executive reports do not require individual items to be listed for presentation, but no discussion
may take place during this section unless the items are listed on the agenda.
A. City Mayor Report
B. City Manager Report: Employee Compensation, Personnel, and Organizational
Development; Budget and Financial Administration; Capital Improvement Program and
Infrastructure Projects; Streets and Transportation; Utilities Operations (Water, Wastewater,
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and Utility Systems); Smart Meter Implementation; Utility Billing Software Transition;
Information Technology and Cybersecurity; Grants and Funding Opportunities; Requests for
Proposals and Procurement Activities; Public Safety and Emergency Services Coordination;
Economic Development and Tourism; Elections, Charter Amendments, and Governance
Matters; Intergovernmental Relations and Regional Partnerships; Boards, Commissions, and
Committees; Pending and Ongoing Projects.
13. C ITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION.
NOTICE: The City Council reserves the right to reconvene, recess, realign, change the order of
business, or adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of the meeting prior to
adjournment, to discuss any item listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections
551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073
(Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations
about Security Devices), and 551.087 (development).
A. Personnel Matters § 551.074, Texas Government Code
a. Operational, Finance, and Personnel Discussions and Considerations to ensure that the
City Council and the City Manager are aligned. (H. Arredondo, City Manager)
15. A CTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION.
A. Action, if any, concerning any of the items listed in executive session. (H. Arredondo, City
Manager)
16. A DJOURN.
CERTIFICATION
I, Geoffrey R. Calderon, do hereby certify that this notice was posted at City Hall, in a convenient and
readily accessible place to the general public, and on the City website at www.cityofalpine.com pursuant
to Section 551.043, Texas Government Code. The said notice was posted by 2 P.M. on April 15, 2026,
and remained so posted for at least 3 business days preceding the scheduled time of the said meeting.
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL
this 15 day of April, 2026.
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