City Council

REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DILLEY CITY COUNCIL APRIL 14, 2026 Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Dilley, Texas, will conduct a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6:30 P.M. at the City Hall, Convention Center Building located at 116 E. Miller St., Dilley, Texas 78017. COUNCIL MEMBERS ALEXANDRIA INOCENCIO, MAYOR ALICIA MACHADO, MAYOR PRO-TEM EVERARDO CASTILLO JR., PLACE 1 ERIC ARANDA, PLACE 2 RAY ARANDA, PLACE 4 NOEL PEREZ, PLACE 5 1. Call meeting to order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas Flag Texas Pledge: “Honor the Texas Flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.” 4. Invocation 5. Citizens to be heard This is the opportunity for citizens, visitors, and guests to address the City Council on any issue or agenda item, in compliance with LGC Section 551.007. City Council may not discuss any presented issue, nor may any action be taken on any issue at this time. Citizens to be heard are limited to three (3) minutes each. (Attorney General Opinion – JC – 0169) 6. Mayor’s Message & Department Reports (submitted for informational purposes only) 6. A. Library Report 6. B. Court Report 6. C. City Secretary Report 6. D. City Administrator Report 6. E. Finance Director 6. F. Police Department Report 6. G. Public Works Department Report 6. H. Fire Department Report 6. I. Engineering Report Page 1 of 5  7. Action to Consent agenda: (Items below are action items) 7. A. Approve minutes of the March 10, 2026- Regular Meeting March 24, 2026- Special Meeting March 31, 2026 – Special Meeting 8. Review of Bills Paid 8.A. March 2026 Bills 9. Presentations: 9a. Proclamation declaring the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in Dilley, Texas. (Mayor) 10. Public Hearings New Business (Items Below are Action Items) 11. Discuss, Consider, and Act on awarding the bid proposal for Event Coordinator for the 2026 Fourth of July Independence Festival. (Yolanda Moran, City Administrator) 12. Discuss, Consider and Act on awarding the bid proposal for the operation of the City Pool concession stand for the 2026 Summer Season. (Yolanda Moran, City Administrator) 13. Discuss, Consider and Act on Resolution No.26-14-04-01 on awarding the RFQ for Engineering Services for the Texas Water Development Board HB 500 Grant for water supply and infrastructure projects. (Yolanda Moran, City Administrator) 14. Discuss, Consider, and Act on Ordinance No. 26-14-04-01 Amending the FY 2025– 2026 Budget to reflect updated financial conditions and operational requirements. (Rudy Alvarez, Finance Director) 15. Discuss, Consider and act on Resolution No. 26-14-04-02 appointing the Finance Director as the City’s Public Funds Investment Officer. (Rudy Alvarez, Finance Director) 16. Discuss, Consider, and Act on Resolution No. 26-14-04-03 Designating the City of Dilley Public Library as a Voter Registration Agency in Accordance with the Texas Election Code and Adopting Exhibit A-Written Plan for Implementation of Voter Registration Procedures. (Yolanda Moran, City Administrator) Page 2 of 5 17. Discuss, Consider, and Act on Resolution No. 26-14-04-04 Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Paradigm to Conduct Four-Year Effectiveness Measurement Evaluation. (Yolanda Moran, City Administrator/Rudy Olivarez, Public Works Dir.) 18. Discuss, Consider, and Act on the Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract No. P00038 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office of Acquisition Management. (Jose Rodriguez, Facility Administrator, Dilley Immigration Processing Center) 19. Discuss, Consider, and Act on Resolution No. 26-14-04-05 Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Ace Technology Group for Security Software for the Police Department. (Steven Hernandez, Police Chief) 20. Discuss, Consider, and Act on Resolution No. 26-14-04-06 Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Pitney Bowes for Mailing Equipment, Postage Services, and Related Support. 21. Discuss and take action to schedule a special meeting. 22. Executive Session - In Accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Subchapter D: The City Council of the City of Dilley may at any time during the meeting close the meeting and hold an executive session pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act codified as Chapter 551, Texas Government Code which permits closed meetings pursuant to Section 551.071 for purpose of consulting with its attorneys; Section 551.072, deliberating about real property; Section 551.073, deliberating about gifts, and donations; Section 551.074, deliberating about personnel matters; Section 551.076, deliberating about security devices; Section 551.084, regarding exclusion of witness from witness in connection with an investigation; Section 551.086, deliberating about test items to discus and/or deliberate any of the posted matters to be considered during the open meeting. If it does go into Executive Session, the City Council may deliberate in executive session, then reconvene in open session, vote on the matter in open session, and announce it for the City Council minutes. Discuss & consider the following items: 22. A. Consultation with legal counsel regarding Cause No. 26-02-00037CVF; Donald Norman vs. City of Dilley; in the 81st Judicial District of Frio County, Texas. 22. B. Consultation with legal counsel regarding legal advice related to Reserve Officer Eligibility. Page 3 of 5  22. C. Consultation with legal counsel, on a Proposal Regarding a Prospective Donation of Real Property Located at 17360 IH 35 South, Dilley, Texas; and Authorize Executive Session Pursuant to Texas Government Code §§ 551.072 and 551.073 23. Open Session- take action on item(s) discussed in executive session 23.A. Discuss, Consider, and Act on matters discussed in Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071 (Consultation with Legal Counsel) regarding Cause No. 26-02-00037CVF; Donald Norman vs. City of Dilley, pending in the 81st Judicial District Court of Frio County, Texas, including possible direction to legal counsel and/or authorization of settlement, litigation strategy, or other appropriate action. 23. B. Discuss, Consider, and Act on matters discussed in Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071 (Consultation with Legal Counsel) regarding legal advice related to Reserve Officer Eligibility, including potential policy direction, administrative action, or authorization for implementation. 23.C. Discuss, Consider, and Act on matters discussed in Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code §§551.072 (Deliberation Regarding Real Property) and 551.073 (Deliberation Regarding Gifts and Donations) concerning a proposal for the prospective donation of real property located at 17360 IH 35 South, Dilley, Texas, including acceptance of the donation, determination of public purpose, authorization of appraisal or fair market valuation, and direction to staff and legal counsel to proceed with all necessary documentation. 24. General Announcements 25. Adjournment The City Council of the City of Dilley, Texas, reserves the right to go into executive session on any posted item(s) under V.T.C.A., Government Code Chapter 551, subchapter D; and if it does so after taking a vote in open session, it will then go into executive session the City Council will reconvene in open session, it will then go into executive session the City Council will reconvene in open session to take action. Posted on the 8th day of April, 2026 at the City Hall, Convention Center at _7:30PM____ __________________________________ Natasha Prado, City Secretary Page 4 of 5  NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS The City of Dilley is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations and equal access to communications will be provided to those who provide notice to the City Administrator at 830-965-1624 at least 48 hours in advance. Page 5 of 5