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Agenda Regular Meeting February 172026

City of Poteet

Regular Meeting of the City Council
491 Avenue H, City Hall

Tuesday, February 17, 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.)

Il. STAFF REPORTS
A. Finance
B. Library
C. Municipal Court
D. Police Department
E, Public Works
F. Fire Department

TV. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT

A. 4" Annual City of Poteet Cowboy Breakfast — February 6"
B, Easter Egg Hunt Event — March 21" -11: 00 AM
C. Jim Cullums Annual Strawberry Breakfast — March 28"
D. Poteet Strawberry Festival April 10"— 12",
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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://www.aser.usda.gov/eomplaint_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 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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E. Bi-Annual Brush/Bulk Pick Up March 9"-13"
F. TML Spring Conference March 4""-6" Sugarland TX
G. Employee Award Presentation

Vv. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approve Minutes of the January 20, 2026 — Regular Meeting

Motion and

For _| Against | Abstain

Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Councilmember Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Jeremy Fernandez.
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor

Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Bautista

Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)

VI. PRESENTATIONS

A. Discussion and possible action on accepting the 2024-2025 Annual Financial Report. (Sara
Hernandez, Armstrong, Vaughan & Assoc.)

Motion one

For _| Against | Abstain

Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Councilmember Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Jeremy Fernandez
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor

Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Bautista

Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)

B. Presentation of Proclamation for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month for February 2026.
(Andrea Rathmell, Safer Path)

VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion and possible action on Reservation Contract with the Nueces River Authority, New
Water for South Texas Harbor Island Desalination Project. (Melissa Popham, City Administrator)

Motion Pi

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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 discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination
Complaint Form found online at http:/Avww.aser.usda.gov/ecomplaint_filing_cust tml, 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. completed complaint form ot 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]

Agenda Regular Meeting February 17 2026

For | Against | Abstain

Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Councilmember Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Jeremy Fernandez
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor

Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Bautista

Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)

B. Discussion and possible action on changing 431 Ave F to a Dual Use Zone. (Nick Vasquez,
Council Pl. 1)

Motion and

For __| Against | Abstain

Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Councilmember Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Jeremy Fernandez
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor

Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Bautista

Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)

C. Discussion and possible action on ratifying the Public Safety Grants, Resolution # 01202026-
OIR, for submission of a grant for “Active Attack Response Equipment Grant”. (City
Administrator Melissa Popham)

Motion pre

For _| Against | Abstain
Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Councilmember Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Jeremy Fernandez
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor
Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Bautista
Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)

D. Discussion and possible action on ratifying the Public Safety Grants, Resolution # 01202026-
02R, for submission of a grant for “Rifle Resistant Body Armor Grant” (Melissa Popham, City
Administrator)

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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 Discrimination
Complaint Form found online at http://www.ascr.usda.eov/complaint_filing_cust.htm, 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, Director, Office of
Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, $.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442, or email at pro ”

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]

Agenda Regular Meeting February 17 2026

Motion prs

For _| Against | Abstain

Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez.
Councilmember Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Jeremy Fernandez
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor

Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Bautista

Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)

E. Discussion and possible action on ratifying the Public Safety Grants, Resolution # 01202026-
03R, for submission of a grant for “Justice Assistance Grant” (Melissa Popham, City
Administrator)

Motion ae

For | Against | Abstain.

Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Councilmember Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Jeremy Fernandez
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor

Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Bautista

Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)

F. Discussion and possible action on ratifying the Public Safety Grants, Resolution # 01202026-
O4R, for submission of a grant for “Operation Lone Star Grant” (Melissa Popham, City
Administrator)

Motion an

For __| Against | Abstain

Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Councilmember Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Jeremy Fernandez
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor

Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Bautista

Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)

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“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://svww.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
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, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442, or email at program.inta
Revised January 2014

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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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G. Discussion and possible action on ratifying the Public Safety Grants, Resolution # 01202026-

O5R, for submission of a grant for “Body Worn Camera Grant” (Melissa Popham, City
Administrator)

Motion and

For | Against | Abstain

Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez.
Councilmember Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Jeremy Fernandez
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor

Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Bautista

Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)

H. Discussion and possible action on approving an amendment to the Council Code of Ethics,
approving Resolution # 02172026-01R, adding a complaint process for elected officials.
(Melissa Popham, City Administrator)

Motion and

For | Against | Abstain

Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Councilmember Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Jeremy Fernandez
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor

Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Bautista

Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)

VIII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Discussion and possible action on approving Ordinance #02172026-01, regulating “Game
Rooms” inside the City of Poteet City limits. (Melissa Popham, City Administrator)

Motion an

For _| Against | Abstain

Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez.
Councilmember Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Jeremy Fernandez
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor

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“This

stittion 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://wvww.aser.usda,cov/complaint_filing_cust.himl, 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, 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]

Agenda Regular Meeting February 17 2026

Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Bautista
Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)

B. Discussion and possible action on approving Ordinance #02172026-02, regulating
“Smoke Shops” inside the City of Poteet City Limits. (Melissa Popham, City Administrator)

Motion an

For __| Against | Abstain

Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Councilmember Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Jeremy Fernandez
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor

Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Bautista

Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)

C. Discussion and possible action on approving Resolution # 02172026-02R, Project Safe
Neighborhood Grant for License Plate Readers. (Rex Newman, Chief of Police)

Motion 2

For _| Against | Abstain

Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Councilmember Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Jeremy Fernandez
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor

Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Bautista

Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)

D. Discussion and possible on directing staff to draft an ordinance amending the City’s
zoning and subdivision regulations to allow accessory dwelling unit (ADU’s), tiny homes,
and additional residential structures on single-family lots. (Denise Sanchez, Mayor)

Motion get

For _| Against | Abstain

Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Councilmember Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Jeremy Fernandez

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Non-Diserimination Statemer

“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://www.ascr.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
ing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint fonn or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442, or email at program [email protected] .”

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 I!]

Agenda Regular Meeting February 17 2026

Councilmember Vanessa Saylor
Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Bautista
Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)
E. Discussion and possible action regarding a complaint filed against Mayor pursuant to the
City Council Code of Ethics (Nick Vasquez, Council Pl. 1)

Motion and

For | Against | Abstain

Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Councilmember Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Jeremy Fernandez
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor

Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Bautista

Mayor Denise L. Sanchez (Present but not voting)

TX. COUNCIL COMMENTS
A. Councilmember Nick Vasquez
B. Councilmember Henry Dominguez
C. Councilmember Jeremy Fernandez
D. Councilmember Vanessa Saylor
E. Mayor Pro Tem Crystal Bautista
F. Mayor Denise Sanchez

X. ADJOURNMENT Time:

Motion an

For _| Against | Abstain

Councilmember Nicholas Vasquez
Councilmember Henry Dominguez
Councilmember Jeremy Fernandez
Councilmember Vanessa Saylor

Mayor Pro Tem 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 discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination

Complaint Form found online at liip//vww.aser.usda,gov/eomplaint_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, Director, Office of
Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, 8.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 City to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28CFR35.102-35.104 ADA Title II]

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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 proceeding the scheduled time of said meeting.

Abigayle Frautschi, City Secretary
Posted by Abigayle Frautschi, City Secretary, on the 10" day of February, 2026, at 5 OSP.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-Discrimination Statement

“This institutie

is an equal Opportunity provider and employer.

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination
Complaint Form found online at hiip://www.ascrsusda,gov/eomplaint filing custhiml, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a
letter containing all ofthe information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S Department of Agsculte, Dieter, Office of
Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW. Washington, D.C, 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442, or email at prograin
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]