Norma Gomez

The Regular Council Meeting agenda included a public hearing regarding a TXCDBG application. Presentations were scheduled for the Administration and Public Works monthly reports. The consent agenda covered the approval of the February 3rd, 2026, Regular Council Meeting Minutes and the approval of the Quarterly Report for October through December 2025. Regular agenda items involved considering and taking action on issuing RFP 2026-003 for Administration and Professional Services and RFQ 2026-004 for Engineering/Architectural/Surveying Services. Further actions included ratifying an Amendment to Owner-Engineer Agreement No. 3, approving the 2026 Health Services Interlocal Agreement with the City of El Paso, allocating funds for Equipment Repairs & Maintenance, and approving a job description for Development Administrator.

Key discussions and actions for this meeting included the Public Works monthly department presentation, which covered facility maintenance, street repairs, stormwater checks, park maintenance, and food pantry support operations for January. Under the Consent Agenda, the council planned to consider amending budget line items and appointing a Community and Economic Development Coordinator to the El Paso Del Norte Trail Technical Committee and Stakeholder Group. The Regular Agenda focused on taking action regarding the resignation of a Planning and Zoning Commissioner and subsequent appointments to fill vacancies and select a Chairperson on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Financial matters involved approving a First Amendment to the Wholesale Water Supply & Operation and Maintenance of Vinton's Water System, approving an ordinance amending the Fee Schedule for Solid Waste Disposal Services, approving RFPs/RFQs for consulting and engineering services, ratifying a stormwater annual permit fee, merging specific revenue and expense accounts, and allocating funds for upgrading council chambers audio-visual equipment. A 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase was approved, consisting of a 1% COLA effective January 1, 2026, and a 1% merit increase capping employees at 2% for FY26. The council also reserved the right to enter into executive session to discuss attorney consultations, real property, gifts, personnel matters, security devices, and economic development.

The agenda for the Regular Council Meeting includes several key items for consideration. In the Regular Agenda, actions will be taken regarding the Order and Notice for the Runoff Election, the designation of an authorized signatory for checks and expenditures via Resolution No. 2025-11-18-03, and the selection and appointment of a Mayor Pro Tempore. The Council will also consider approving an Interlocal Public Service Transit and Contribution Agreement for Fiscal Year 2026, awarding RFQ 2025-005 for Health and Supplemental Employee Insurance, approving a resolution for the nominee selection for the El Paso Central Appraisal District Board of Directors, designating the official newspaper for Fiscal Year 2026, and approving a resolution regarding the suspension of El Paso Electric Company's proposed amendment to its distribution cost recovery factor. The Consent Agenda involves approving the previous meeting's minutes, canceling the January 2nd, 2026 meeting, closing designated bank accounts and consolidating funds, and opening depository accounts for sewer revenues and restricted fund revenues. Presentations include monthly department reports from Public Works and Administration, with the Public Works report detailing October activities.

The agenda includes a public works monthly presentation, consideration of minutes from a previous meeting, reallocation of budget funds, and discussion on canceling a November council meeting due to election day. Further agenda items involve establishing a bank account for sewer revenues, final plat approval for a subdivision, approving an ordinance for tax notes, discussing project submittals for TxDOT's Highway Safety Improvement Program, and considering an ordinance prohibiting political signs on village property. Additional topics include amending village policies for council agendas, supporting the Anthony Highschool robotics team, renaming a street for Coach Medel, and starting up Keep Vinton Beautiful. The council will also enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the Public Works Director and consider a salary increase upon reconvening. A budget workshop and legislative updates are also scheduled.

The agenda includes a public hearing on rate and tariff changes by the Texas Gas Service Company. The council will discuss and take action on various resolutions, including denying rate and tariff changes by Texas Gas Service Company, approving an option to repay overpaid amounts to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, and authorizing the temporary closure of a portion of Quejette Rd. for a public event. They will also consider renaming a street for Sgt. Alfredo Martinez, establishing rules for conduct during city-sponsored events, approving an amendment to an Interlocal Agreement with the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority, and authorizing the Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority to execute a work authorization amendment for design services. Additionally, the council will consider submitting projects to TxDOT's 2026 Highway Safety Improvement Program.