Pecos City Council approves series of purchases, reappointment and code updates; first readings set on two ordinances
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At its Feb. 13 meeting the Pecos City Council approved multiple budgeted purchases and resolutions — including police body and in-car cameras and a forklift — reappointed the municipal judge and advanced two ordinances on first reading. Several items were approved by voice vote on motions recorded in the minutes.
Pecos City Council approved a package of budgeted purchases, a municipal-court reappointment and first readings of two ordinances during its Feb. 13 meeting.
The council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from the Jan. 23 regular meeting, expenditure reports for January and February 2025, quarterly investment reports for 2023–24 and the first-quarter 2024–25 investment report, the 2025 lobbying report for January, a Pecos Housing Finance Corporation project update and Resolution No. 25-02-01-R (a grant application for an emergency operations unit). A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Councilman Arona and seconded by Councilwoman Seals; the motion carried by voice vote.
On separate motions the council also approved: - Resolution No. 25-02-02-R, purchasing in-car and body-camera hardware and software from Motorola Solutions for $413,923. Chief Lisa Turongo told the council the purchase covers 32 body cameras and 14 in-car cameras; the quotes include warranty options and the city has budgeted a lump-sum payment. Councilwoman Seals moved approval; Councilwoman Trujillo seconded. The motion carried by voice vote. - Resolution No. 25-02-03-R, purchasing a forklift from United Rentals for $50,750 for the fleet department. Public Works Director Kelvin Ridgeley said the requested unit raises lifting capacity from about 8,000 to 18,000 pounds. Councilman Graham moved approval; Councilman Saldanha seconded. The motion carried by voice vote. - Resolution No. 25-02-04-R, appropriating $51,000 to Ratcliffe Utilities to complete the city’s required lead-and-copper inventory and notifications related to state and EPA requirements. Ridgeley said the work is required and the appropriation will come from fund balance. Councilman Saldanha moved approval; Councilwoman Seals seconded. The motion carried by voice vote. - Resolution No. 25-02-05-R, reappointing Municipal Court Judge Bonnie Dominguez for a two-year term. Assistant City Manager Kevin Ramirez presented the resolution; the council approved on a motion. The motion carried by voice vote.
The council took first readings and advanced both of these ordinances: - Ordinance 25-02-01: repeal of the city’s prior “dangerous buildings” ordinance (Ordinance 19-11-03) and update to the process for addressing dilapidated structures. City staff said the updated draft removes municipal-court hearings (staff and city attorney advised hearings must be before council) and clarifies enforcement steps, notice procedures and lien placement for demolition costs. Councilman Arona moved approval for first reading; Councilwoman Seals seconded. The motion carried by voice vote. - Ordinance 25-02-02: amendment of Chapter 14 (Building and Building Regulations) to update the adopted International Property Maintenance Code and energy code to the 2021 editions. Staff said the city currently uses most 2021 building codes except the National Electrical Code and fire code, which are being reviewed. Councilman Saldanha moved approval for first reading; Councilwoman Trujillo seconded. The motion carried by voice vote.
All recorded votes in the meeting were voice votes; the minutes record “ayes” with no recorded opposition for the motions listed above. The council did not enter a roll-call tally naming each member’s individual vote in the transcript excerpts provided.
