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CITY OF ALPINE
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 17, 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 of
Ordinance 2026-03-01, an ordinance Approving Rezone Application 2026-03-01; Amending
the Official Zoning Map of the City by Rezoning the Property Located at 707 E. Ave F and
Legally Described as the South 69.4 Feet of Lots Six (6) and Seven (7), Block Twenty-Five
(25), Hancock Addition (South of the Railroad) to the City of Alpine, Brewster County, Texas,
as the Same Appears in Plat Envelope No. 112 on File in the Office of the County Clerk of
Brewster County, Texas, Save and Except the East 17.3’ of Lot 6 Deeded by F.E. Weyerts to
the City of Alpine, Texas, for Street or Highway Purposes, Dated August 30, 1947, Recorded
in Volume 111, Page 380, Deed Records of Brewster County, Texas; Rezoning the Subject
Property from R-2 Two-Family District to C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District; Providing
Findings of Fact, Repealer, Severability, Effective Date, Proper Notice, and Hearing Clauses.
B. Public Hearing to obtain citizen views and comments regarding the second and final reading of
Ordinance 2026-03-02, an ordinance amending Chapter 26 – Civic and Cultural Affairs and
Facilities of the Alpine Code of Ordinances; Establishing Article IV – Alpine Public Library;
Recognizing the Alpine Public Library as a Core Civic and Cultural Institution; Exempting the
Alpine Public Library from the Community Services Grant Program; Authorizing Annual
Consideration of funding through the City’s budget process; Providing Findings of Fact;
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Providing for Inclusion in the Code of Ordinances; Providing a Cumulative clause; Providing a
Severability Clause; Providing for Proper Notice and Meeting; And Providing an Effective
Date.
C. Public Hearing to obtain citizen views and comment regarding the first and final reading of
Ordinance 2026-03-03, an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget to
appropriate $50,000 from the Alpine Volunteer Fire Department Reserve Account for Phase
One Burn House renovations; ratifying Council intent regarding Addendum No. 1 to the Fire
Training Facility Use Agreement; and authorizing payment of Invoice No. 1004 to the Alpine
Emergency Services Board.
D. Public Hearing to obtain citizen views and comments regarding the first and final reading of
Ordinance 2026-03-04, an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget to
Appropriate Funds for Municipal Swimming Pool Improvements; Authorizing the Expenditure
of Funds for the Municipal Pool Rehabilitation Project; Ratifying prior council actions related
to the project; And Providing for Findings of Fact, Cumulative, Severability, Proper Notice
and Meeting, and an Effective Date.
E. Public Hearing to obtain citizen views and comments regading the first and final reading of
Ordinance 2026-03-05, an ordinance authorizing and ordering the issuance of City of Alpine,
Texas Limited Tax Note, Series 2026; Specifying the terms and features of such note; Levying
a continuing Direct Annual Ad Valorem Tax for the payment of said note; And resolving other
matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, payment, and delivery of a Paying
Agent/Registrar Agreement, And Providing an Effective Date.
4. P UBLIC PRESENTATIONS.
A. Presentations & Recognitions
B. Proclamations
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.
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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 March 3, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes. (G. Calderon, City Secretary)
B. Approval of the February 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)
C. Approval of the February 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. Family Crisis Center of the Big Bend Update. (H. Arredondo, City Manager)
B. Alpine Country Club Update. (H. Arredondo, City Manager)
10. I NFORMATION OR DISCUSSION ITEMS.
A. Discussion regarding potential revisions to the City of Alpine Employee Handbook and
employee incentive pay policies, including certification, GED, and degree requirements tied to
position qualifications; review of associated employee data and timelines; and direction to staff
on developing a comprehensive plan for policy amendments and implementation. (L.
Escovedo, City Council)
B. Discussion regarding potential collaboration between the City of Alpine and Alpine
Independent School District for grant funding, joint use, and improvements to the Historic
Manuel Payne Field located in Kokernot Park. (C. Eaves, Mayor)
C. Discuss the working draft of the City’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), including project
priorities, funding considerations, and next steps in the planning process. (H. Arredondo, City
Manager)
11. ACTION ITEMS.
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 2026-03-01, an ordinance Approving
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Rezone Application 2026-03-01; Amending the Official Zoning Map of the City by Rezoning
the Property Located at 707 E. Ave F and Legally Described as the South 69.4 Feet of Lots Six
(6) and Seven (7), Block Twenty-Five (25), Hancock Addition (South of the Railroad) to the
City of Alpine, Brewster County, Texas, as the Same Appears in Plat Envelope No. 112 on
File in the Office of the County Clerk of Brewster County, Texas, Save and Except the East
17.3’ of Lot 6 Deeded by F.E. Weyerts to the City of Alpine, Texas, for Street or Highway
Purposes, Dated August 30, 1947, Recorded in Volume 111, Page 380, Deed Records of
Brewster County, Texas; Rezoning the Subject Property from R-2 Two-Family District to C-1
Neighborhood Commercial District; Providing Findings of Fact, Repealer, Severability,
Effective Date, Proper Notice, and Hearing Clauses. (H. Arredondo, City Manager)
B. Approve the second and final reading of Ordinance 2026-03-02, an ordinance amending
Chapter 26 – Civic and Cultural Affairs and Facilities of the Alpine Code of Ordinances;
Establishing Article IV – Alpine Public Library; Recognizing the Alpine Public Library as a
Core Civic and Cultural Institution; Exempting the Alpine Public Library from the Community
Services Grant Program; Authorizing Annual Consideration of funding through the City’s
budget process; Providing Findings of Fact; Providing for Inclusion in the Code of
Ordinances; Providing a Cumulative clause; Providing a Severability Clause; Providing for
Proper Notice and Meeting; And Providing an Effective Date. (H. Arredondo, City Manager)
C. Approve the first and final reading of Ordinance 2026-03-03, an ordinance amending the
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget to appropriate $50,000 from the Alpine Volunteer Fire
Department Reserve Account for Phase One Burn House renovations; Ratifying Council intent
regarding Addendum No. 1 to the Fire Training Facility Use Agreement; and authorizing
payment of Invoice No. 1004 to the Alpine Emergency Services Board. (H. Arredondo, City
Manager)
D. Approve the first and final reading of Ordinance 2026-03-04, an ordinance amending the
Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget to Appropriate Funds for Municipal Swimming Pool
Improvements; Authorizing the Expenditure of Funds for the Municipal Pool Rehabilitation
Project; Ratifying prior council actions related to the project; And Providing for Findings of
Fact, Cumulative, Severability, Proper Notice and Meeting, and an Effective Date. (H.
Arredondo, City Manager)
E. Approve the first and final reading of Ordinance 2026-03-05, an ordinance authorizing and
ordering the issuance of City of Alpine, Texas Limited Tax Note, Series 2026; Specifying the
terms and features of such note; Levying a continuing Direct Annual Ad Valorem Tax for the
payment of said note; And resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale,
payment, and delivery of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, And Providing an Effective
Date. (H. Arredondo, City Manager)
F. Approve the first reading of Ordinance 2026-04-01, an ordinance amending Chapter 74 –
Parks and Recreation, Article I – In General, to the Alpine Code of Ordinances; Amending
Rules and Regulations for All City Parks; Providing the Establishment of Up to a $500 Penalty
per Occurrence for Violations of the Ordinance; Providing for the Establishment of Up to a
$4,000 Penalty for Certain Public Health and Safety Violations of the Ordinance; Providing for
the Following: Findings of Fact, Enactment, Repealer, Penalty, Savings, Severability, Proper
Notice and Meeting, and Effective Date Clauses. (H. Arredondo, City Manager)
G. Approve the first reading of Ordinance 2026-04-02, an ordinance Establishing Article X Low
Speed and Utility Vehicles to Chapter 94 – Traffic and Vehicles of the Alpine Code of
Ordinances; Establishing Regulations Related to the Operation of Golf Carts, Pocket Bikes,
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Mini-Motorbikes, and Utility Task Vehicles Within the City; Providing for a Penalty of up to
$500 per Occurrence for Violations; and Providing for Findings of Fact, Enactment, Repealer,
Penalty, Savings, Severability, Proper Notice and Meeting, and Effective Date Clauses. (H.
Arredondo, City Manager)
H. Approve Resolution 2026-03-17, a resolution Expressing Support for the Big Bend Regional
Hospital District’s Efforts to Seek Federal Funding for Rural Healthcare Initiatives;
Expressing the City’s Interest in Participating in Regional Healthcare Improvements That May
Result from Such Funding; Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Related Documents; and
Providing for an Effective Date. (H. Arredondo, City Manager)
I. Approval of the Tourism Job Descriptions:
-Tourism Administrator
-Visitor Center Assistant
(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,
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)
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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 2:00 P.M. on March 11,
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 11th day of March 2026.
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