City Council

REGULAR MEETING CITY OF DILLEY CITY COUNCIL August 11, 2026 Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Dilley, Texas, will conduct a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 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 EVERARDO CASTILLO JR., MAYOR PRO-TEM ERIC ARANDA, PLACE 2 MARISSA B. TORRES, PLACE 3 JOE GARCIA, PLACE 4 ALBERTO GOMEZ, 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. City Administrator Report 6. B. Finance Director Report 6. C. Police Department Report 6. D. Public Works Department Report 6. E. City Secretary Report 6. F. Municipal Court Report 6. G. Library Department Report 6. H. Human Resources Report Page 1 of 5 7. Action to Consent agenda: (Items below are action items) 7. A. Approve minutes of the July14, 2026-Regular Meeting July 21, 2026-Special Meeting 8. Review of Bills Paid 8.A. July 2026 Bills 9. Presentations: 9.A. Presentation of Donation from Best Friends Animal Society (Yolanda Moran, City Administrator) (Omar Hernandez, Animal Control Officer) 9B. Employee Recognition for Professional Certification Achievements for Adrian Martinez, Water/Wastewater Operator. (Yolanda Moran, City Administrator) 9C. Presentation of Evolution Welding & Fabrication to the City of Dilley and the Economic Development and Employment Opportunities associated with the Company's Investment in the Community 10. Public Hearings- None New Business (Items Below are Action Items) 11. Discuss, Consider and Act on setting having a Special Meeting on August 18, 2026 (Yolanda Moran, City Administrator) 12. Discuss, Consider and Act on FY 2026-2027 Proposed Budget Workshop Dates (Yolanda Moran, City Administrator) 13. Discuss, Consider and Act on Quarterly Investment Report ending in June 30, 2026 (Rudy Alvarez, Finance Director) 14. Discuss, Consider and Act on Quarterly Financial Report ending in June 30,2026 (Rudy Alvarez, Finance Director) 15. Discuss, Consider and Act on acceptance of the 2026 Tax Roll (Yolanda Moran, City Administrator) 16. Discuss, Consider and Act on Notice of Intent to Set proposed Tax Rate for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and establish September 8, 2026, as the public hearing date for the Proposed Property Tax Rate for the City of Dilley for fiscal year Page 2 of 5  beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027. (Rudy Alvarez, Finance Director) 17. Discuss, Consider and Act on authorization of Budget for Emergency Disaster Supplies Program (Council Member Marissa Torres) 18. Discuss, Consider and possible Action to Authorize the Execution of the Settlement Agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality {TCEQ) for Enforcement Cases No.66998 and to Authorize the City Administrator for Execute all necessary documents related thereto. (Yolanda Moran, City Administrator) 19. Discuss, Consider and Act on Resolution No. 26-12-08; a Resolution to rescind the award of Administrative Services made to contract for Carl Esser, Esser & Company Consulting LLC, Number TxCDBG CDV23-0482 for the Community Development Block Grant Fund administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture,"TDA". 20. Discuss, Consider and Act to authorize the City Administrator to prepare and issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) grant administration services for grant no. CDV23-0482, water improvements at the water plant and water well, and to take all necessary actions to solicit qualified TOA­ certified grant administrators. (Yolanda Moran, City Administrator) 21. Discussion Regarding Proposed Professional Services Contract for Human Resources and Website/Social Media Administration Services pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 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 discuss and/or deliberate any of the posted matters to be considered during the open meeting. If it does go into Executive Page 3 ofS  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. Discussion regarding complaint filed against Police Chief, pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.074 (Personnel Matters) and§ 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney). 22. B. Discussion regarding the scope of work and parameters for an independent evaluation of the City of Dilley Police Department, pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) 22.C. Consultation with Attorney/City Representation - Discussion regarding the status of the request for replacement City Attorney, pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney). 22.D. Discussion regarding the status oftort claims, including legal advice, potential liability, litigation strategy, and the City's legal options, pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney). 22.E. Discussion regarding whether to accept the donation of certain real property to the City, pursuant to Texas Government Code§ 551.072 (Deliberation Regarding Real Property). 23. Open Session- take action on item(s) discussed in executive session 23. A. Discussion and possible Action regarding pending complaint filed against the Police Chief 23.B. Discussion and Possible Action on Scope of Work and Parameters for an Independent Evaluation of the City of Dilley Police Department 23.C. Discussion and Possible Action on Replacement of City Attorney 23.D. Discussion and possible action regarding the status of Tort Claims, including legal advice, potential liability, litigation strategy, and the City's legal options. 23.E. Discussion and possible action regarding whether to accept the donation of certain real property to the City. 24. General Announcements Page 4 ofS  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 5th day of August, 2026 at the City Hall, Convention Center at 10:45 PM__ Natasha Prado, City Secretary 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 S of5