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Agenda Regular Meeting July 21 2026
City of Poteet
Regular Meeting of the City Council
491 Avenue H, City Hall
Tuesday, July 21 2026
6:30 P.M.
Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER Time:
A. Determination of Quorum
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Invocation
Il. CITIZEN COMMENTS (3 MINUTE LIMIT)
Speakers need to complete the supplied form prior to this meeting. Any person who makes
personal, disrespectful, or slanderous remarks, or who becomes boisterous while addressing the
council or attending a council meeting, shall be removed from the building if so, directed by the
Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem if the Mayor is absent or at the request of the majority of the council.
Please be advised that comments will have no action and no discussion at this meeting. (Attorney
General Opinion JC-0169). (A speaker signed up may not cede time to another speaker to continue
speaking. Ordinance # 10172023-05.)
Ill. STAFF REPORTS
A. Finance
B. Library
C. Municipal Court
D. Police Department
E. Public Works
F. Fire Department
IV. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
A. 4" of July — Family Picnic in the Park _ Update
B. Summer Under the Stars Block Party — Aug 7" -8""
C. 2026 114" TML Conference San Antonio Nov 11-13 2026
D. Municipal Park Grant — Henry Cuellar
E. Poteet Parks Foundation Donation
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Non-Diserimination Statement
“This institution is an equal Opportunity provider and employer.
Ifyou wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination
Complaint Form found online at http://wwow.aser.usda.gov/eomplaint_filing_eusthtml, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form, You may also write a
letter containing all of the information requ the form, Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of
Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C, 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442, or email at [email protected] .”
Revised January 2014
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please
contact the City Secretary at (830) 742 - 3574. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28CFR35.102-35.104 ADA Title II]
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V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approve Minutes of the June 16, 2026 — Budget Workshop #1
B. Approve Minutes of the June 16, 2026 — Regular Meeting
Motion ae
For | Against | Abstain
Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Mayor Pro Tem Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Alex Herrera III
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor
Councilmember Crystal Bautista
Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)
VI. NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible action on updating the Poteet Public Library Community Room
rental application and policy. (Andrea Faz, Librarian)
Motion nd
For _| Against | Abstain
Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Mayor Pro Tem Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Alex Herrera II]
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor
Councilmember Crystal Bautista
Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)
B. Discussion and possible action on approving Ordinance 07212026-01, Temporary Street
Closure of portions of 7" Street from Ave H to K, and 8" Street from Ave H to Ave L, for
the 5"" Annual Summer Under the Stars Event. (Melissa Popham, City Administrator)
Motion gat
For | Against | Abstain
Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Mayor Pro Tem Henry Dominguez.
Councilmember Alex Herrera III
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor
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Non-Diserimination Statement
“This institution is an equal Opportunity provider and employer.
Ifyou wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination
Complaint Form found online at hitp://swww.ascr.usda.gov/compla , oF at any USDA office, or call (866) 6.
letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at
Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442, or email at program intal
Revised January 2014
-9992 to request the form, You may also write a
S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of
busda.gov .”
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please
contact the City Secretary at (830) 742 - 3574. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28CFR35.102-35.104 ADA Title II]
Agenda Regular Meeting July 21 2026
Councilmember Crystal Bautista
Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)
C. Discussion and possible action to amend Resolution 04212026-01R regarding the Police
Department “take-home vehicles”. (Rex Newman, Chief of Police)
Motion 24
For __| Against | Abstain
Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez.
Mayor Pro Tem Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Alex Herrera III
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor
Councilmember Crystal Bautista
Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)
D. Discussion and possible action authorizing the purchase of a new police vehicle using the
287(g) program funds, subject to compliance with applicable procurement and grant
requirements. (Rex Newman, Chief of Police)
Motion 2nd
For __| Against | Abstain
Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Mayor Pro Tem Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Alex Herrera III
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor
Councilmember Crystal Bautista
Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)
E. Discussion and possible action on ratifying the submission of the Police K9 Grant
application and payment of the related handler-training fee, approving the City’s
participation in the Police K9 Grant Program, and authorizing the City Administrator and
Chief of Police to execute any documents necessary to complete the grant process. (Rex
Newman, Chief of Police)
Motion nd
For _| Against | Abstain
Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Mayor Pro Tem Henry Dominguez
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Non-Discrimination Statement
“This institution is an equal Opportunity provider and employer.
If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Diserimination
Complaint Form found online at hlip://yww.sser.usda,eov/complaint filing cust html, or at any USDA office, or call ($66) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a
letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of
Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, $.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442, or email at program intake@usda gov.”
Revised January 2014
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please
contact the City Secretary at (830) 742 - 3574. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28CFR35.102-35.104 ADA Title II]
Agenda Regular Meeting July 21 2026
Councilmember Alex Herrera III
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor
Councilmember Crystal Bautista
Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)
F. Discussion and possible action on reviewing and/or amending Ordinance 333, prohibiting
the manufacturing, sale, discharge, or use of fireworks within the City limits of Poteet.
(Denise L. Sanchez, Mayor)
Motion Pd
For __| Against | Abstain
Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Mayor Pro Tem Henry Dominguez.
Councilmember Alex Herrera IIT
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor
Councilmember Crystal Bautista
Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)
G. Discussion and possible action on accepting and approving the quote from Associated
Construction Partners, LTD (ACP), for $792,000, for upgrading the booster pumps at
Station 9 and Station 10. (Robert Buentello, Director of Public Works)
Motion gre
For _| Against | Abstain
Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Mayor Pro Tem Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Alex Herrera III
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor
Councilmember Crystal Bautista
Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)
H. Discussion and possible action on approving Resolution No 07212026-02R, authorizing
the submission of an application to the Texas Water Development Board for financial
assistance through House Bill 500 water supply and infrastructure grant (WSIG) program.
(Melissa Popham, City Administrator)
Motion gn
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Non-Discrimination Statement
“This institution is an equal Opportunity provider and employer.
If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Diserimination
Complaint Form found online at btipyivww.aserusda.gov/complaint filing cust html, or at any USDA office, or all (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a
letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U, Departmen of Agriculture, Director, Office of
Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442, or email at program. int
Revised January 2014
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please
contact the City Secretary at (830) 742 ‘4. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28CFR35.102-35.104 ADA Title Il]
Agenda Regular Meeting July 21 2026
For __| Against | Abstain
Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Mayor Pro Tem Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Alex Herrera III
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor
Councilmember Crystal Bautista
Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)
I. Discussion and possible action on approving Resolution No 07212026-03R authorizing
signatory delegation for related components of the Texas Water Development Board
(TWDB) Water Supply Infrastructure Grant (WSIG) Program. (Melissa Popham, City
Administrator)
Motion ans
For _| Against | Abstain.
Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Mayor Pro Tem Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Alex Herrera III
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor
Councilmember Crystal Bautista
Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)
J. Discussion and possible action regarding municipal options to address data centers and
other large-load infrastructure users within the City limits and, to the extent authorized by
law, the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, including possible direction regarding
subdivision, zoning, utility, development standards, infrastructure review, and temporary
moratorium measures. (Nick Vasquez, Councilman PI. 1)
Motion on
For | Against | Abstain
Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez.
Mayor Pro Tem Henry Dominguez.
Councilmember Alex Herrera IIT
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor
Councilmember Crystal Bautista
Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting) |
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‘Non-Discrimination Statement
“This institution is an equal Opportunity provider and employer.
Ifyou wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of diserimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination
Complaint Form found online at hitpY/iwww.aserusda.gov/complaint filing cust html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a
letter containing all of the information requested in the form, Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Ditector, Office of
Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C, 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442, or email at [email protected] .”
Revised January 2014
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please
contact the City Secretary at (830) 742 - 3574. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28CFR35.102-35.104 ADA Title Il]
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K. Discussion and possible action on authorizing Mayor Denise L. Sanchez to attend the
2026 Newly Elected Officials Conference, subject to the City’s travel and reimbursement
policies. (City Administrator Melissa Popham)
Motion gu
For _| Against | Abstain
Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Mayor Pro Tem Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Alex Herrera III
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor
Councilmember Crystal Bautista
Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)
L. Discussion and possible action on reimbursement of travel expenses incurred by Mayor
Denise L. Sanchez in connection with the AHMO Conference in Grand Prairie, Texas.
(Henry Dominguez, Mayor Pro Tem)
Motion and
For __| Against | Abstain
Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Mayor Pro Tem Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Alex Herrera III
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor
Councilmember Crystal Bautista
Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)
M. Discussion and possible action regarding residential solid waste collection services, billing
practices, customer account verification procedures, and possible direction to staff.
(Denise L. Sanchez, Mayor)
Motion and
For __| Against | Abstain
Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Mayor Pro Tem Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Alex Herrera III
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor
Councilmember Crystal Bautista
Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)
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Non-Diserimination Statement
“This institution is an equal Opportunity provider and employer.
If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Diserimination
Complaint Form found online at http:/Avww.aser.usdacov/eomplaint_filing_cust.himl, or at any USDA office, or eall (866) 632-9992 to request the form, You may also write a
letter containing all of the information requested in the form, 8 ur completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of
Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.\W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442, or email at program. [email protected] .”
Revised January 2014
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please
contact the City Secretary at (830) 742 - 3574. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Cily to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28CFR35.102-35.104 ADA Title II]
Agenda Regular Meeting July 21 2026
VIL. COUNCIL COMMENTS
A. Councilmember Nick Vasquez
B. Mayor Pro Tem Henry Dominguez
C. Councilmember Alex Herrera III
D, Councilmember Vanessa Saylor
E. Councilmember Crystal Bautista
F. Mayor Denise Sanchez
VUE. ADJOURNMENT Time:
Motion a
For__| Against | Abstain
Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Mayor Pro Tem Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Alex Herrera II
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor
Councilmember Crystal Bautista
Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)
I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin
board at City Hall of the City of Poteet, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general
public at all times and said Notice was posted on the following date and time; and remained so posted
continuously for at least 3 business days preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
Abigayle Frautschi, City Secretary
; + Giivitene th S'S
Posted by Abigayle Frautschi, City Secretary, on the 15" day of July, 2026, at ‘©: P.M.
The Poteet City Council reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time to discuss any of the matters listed on
the agenda, as authorized by Texas Government Code 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about
Real Property), 551.0763 (deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations
about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development).
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Non-Diserimination Statement
“This institution is an equal Opportunity provider and employer.
I you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination
Complaint Form found online at http://www.aser.usda,gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a
letier containing all of the information requested in the form, Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of
Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.WW., Washington, D.C, 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442, or email at [email protected].”
Revised January 2014
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please
contact the City Secretary at (830) 742 - 3574. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Cily to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28CFR35.102-35.104 ADA Title II]
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