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City Of Alpine
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 – 5:30 PM
Minutes
1. CALL TO ORDER. -
Mayor Catherine Eaves called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. The meeting was held at City
Council Chambers located at 803 West Holland Avenue and via Zoom Videoconference in the
City of Alpine, Texas. Mayor Eaves led the pledge of allegiance to the flags.
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.
City Council Members Present: City Staff and Stakeholders Present:
Councilor Lucy Escovedo Henry Arredondo, City Manager
Councilor Rick Stephens Geoffrey R. Calderon, City Secretary
Mayor Catherine Eaves Cynthia Trevino, City Attorney
Councilor Eva Martinez Kirk Caughman, Chief of Police
Councilor Richard Portillo Felipe Fierro, Police Captain
Councilor Robert Rückes Abel Hinojos, Airport Supervisor
Mike Maciaz, Utilities Director
Randy Guzman, Gas Utility Director
Adelina Beall, Env. Services Coordinator
Heather Yadon, Tourism Coordinator
Chris Ruggia, Director of Tourism
Jennifer Stewart, Animal Serv. Supervisor
Jessica Isley, Building Official
Alexandra Tackett, Deputy City Secretary
N ot Present: None O thers Present: 15 other attendees.
Mayor Eaves announced that a quorum of the City Council was present at the City Council
Chambers and City Secretary, Geoffrey Calderon, reported that the meeting agenda was posted
by 2:00 P.M. on March 31, 2026.
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.

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Public Comments: None.
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.
Open (5:31 P.M.)
A. 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.
Public Comments: Drew Whitington, Government Capitol Securities.
B. Public Hearing to obtain citizen views and comments regarding the second and final 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.
Public Comments: None.
C. Public Hearing to obtain citizen views and comments regarding the second and final 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, 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.
Public Comments: None.
D. Public Hearing to obtain citizen views and comments regarding the first 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

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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.
Public Comments: None.
E. Public Hearing to obtain citizen views and comments regarding the first and final reading of
Ordinance 2026-04-04, an ordinance amending the Fiscal Year 2025–2026 budget to
appropriate Hotel Occupancy Tax funds for the purchase of real property to support tourism-
related infrastructure; Authorizing the expenditure of said funds; And providing for Findings
of Fact, Cumulative, Severability, Proper Notice and Meeting, and an Effective Date.
Public Comments: None.
Closed (5:36 P.M.)
4. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS. -
A. Presentations & Recognitions
B. Proclamations
i) Proclamation of April as National Safe Digging Month.
ii) Proclamation of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 12-18, 2026.
iii) Proclamation of National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week for April 12-18,
2026.
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.
City Manager Henry Arredondo requested item 9B be continued for the next council meeting.
RESOLUTION 2026-04-01: On a motion by Councilor Rick Stephens and seconded by

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Councilor Richard Portillo to withdraw item 9B, the City Council unanimously adopted the
motion.
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.
No items were removed from the Consent Agenda.
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.
No items were added to the Consent Agenda.
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.
Mayor Catherine Eaves requested item 10C be added to the time sensitive item from the Consent
Agenda.
6. TIME SENSITIVE ITEMS. -
Environmental Services Adelina Beall and Utilities Director Mike Maciaz, spoke regarding
Information or dicussion Item 10C.
7. CONSENT AGENDA. -
A. Approval of the March 17, 2026 Special & Regular Meeting Minutes. (G. Calderon, City
Secretary)
RESOLUTION 2026-04-02: On a motion by Councilor Rick Stephens and seconded by
Councilor Richard Portillo to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, the City Council
unanimously adopted the motion.
8. ITEMS 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.

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A. Presentation of the City of Alpine 2025 Annual Report, including an overview of departmental
operations, performance metrics, major projects, staffing changes, grant activity, and strategic
planning efforts. (H. Arredondo, City Manager)
B. 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)
Item 9B was withdrawn.
10. INFORMATION OR DISCUSSION ITEMS. -
A. Discussion and possible action regarding City Council support for the Texas Downtown
Association Regional Roundtable to be held July 9–10, 2026, including consideration of
funding in the amount of $500 for the rental of The Granada venue, participation in the 5th and
Holland ribbon cutting event, and consideration of a name for the public plaza located at 5th
Street and Holland Avenue recently acquired by the City. (E. Martinez, City Council)
Mayor Eaves called a short recess. (6:46 P.M.)
The meeting resumed. (6:52 P.M.)
B. Discussion regarding the adoption of an official City of Alpine logo reflecting the City’s
identity as the Heart of the Big Bend Dark Sky Reserve and authorizing its use for official
municipal purposes. (C. Eaves, Mayor)
C. Discussion regarding the 2021 Interlocal Agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) between
the City of Alpine and Sul Ross State University for the development, maintenance, and
improvement of Kokernot Park and related properties, including a review of the agreement
terms, obligations of each party, funding considerations, and potential future coordination
efforts. (C. Eaves, Mayor)
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 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)
RESOLUTION 2026-04-03: On a motion by Councilor Richard Portillo and seconded by
Councilor Lucy Escovedo to approve Ordinance 2026-03-05 as presented, the City Council
voted as follows:
FOR:
Councilor Richard Portillo
Councilor Eva Martinez
Councilor Lucy Escovedo

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AGAINST:
Councilor Robert Rückes
Councilor Rick Stephens
The motion to approve the ordinance passed 3 to 2.
B. Approve the second and final 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)
RESOLUTION 2026-04-04: On a motion by Councilor Richard Portillo and seconded by
Councilor Eva Martinez to approve Ordinance 2026-04-01 as presented, the City Council
unanimously adopted the motion.
C. Approve the second and final 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, 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)
RESOLUTION 2026-04-05: On a motion by Councilor Lucy Escovedo and seconded by
Councilor Richard Portillo to approve Ordinance 2026-04-02 as presented, discussion ensued.
RESOLUTION 2026-04-06: On a motion by Councilor Rick Stephens and seconded by
Councilor Eva Martinez to amend the adoption date on Ordinance 2026-04-02 from April 17th
to April 7th, 2026, the City Council unanimously adopted the motion. The City Council then
unanimously adopted the original motion as amended.
D. Approve the first 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)
RESOLUTION 2026-04-07: On a motion by Councilor Rick Stephens and seconded by
Councilor Robert Rückes to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2026-04-03 as presented,
the City Council unanimously adopted the motion.

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E. Approve the first and final reading of Ordinance 2026-04-04, an ordinance amending the Fiscal
Year 2025–2026 budget to appropriate Hotel Occupancy Tax funds for the purchase of real
property to support tourism-related infrastructure; Authorizing the expenditure of said funds;
And providing for Findings of Fact, Cumulative, Severability, Proper Notice and Meeting, and
an Effective Date. (H. Arredondo, City Manager)
RESOLUTION 2026-04-08: On a motion by Councilor Rick Stephens and seconded by
Councilor Robert Rückes to approve first and final reading of Ordinance 2026-04-04 as
presented, the City Council unanimously adopted the motion.
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. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS. -
RESOLUTION 2026-04-09: On a motion by Councilor Rick Stephens and seconded by
Councilor Robert Rückes to recess into executive session, the City Council unanimously
adopted the motion. (7:47 P.M.)
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. ACTION AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION. -
RESOLUTION 2026-04-10: On a motion by Councilor Rick Stephens and seconded by
Councilor Richard Portillo to move into regular session, the City Council unanimously adopted
the motion. (8:30 P.M.)
A. Action, if any, concerning any of the items listed in executive session. (H. Arredondo, City
Manager)
RESOLUTION 2026-04-11: On a motion by Councilor Rick Stephens and seconded by
Councilor Eva Martinez to take no action after executive session, the City Council unanimously
adopted the motion.
16. ADJOURN. -
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Mayor Eaves. (8:30 P.M.)
APPROVED: ATTEST:
___________________________ ____________________________
C atherine Eaves, Mayor Geoffrey R. Calderon, TRMC
City Secretary & Chief Governance Officer
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 31, 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 31st day of March 2026.