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Votes at a glance: Eagle Pass meeting digest — Nov. 18, 2025
Summary
Summary of actions from the Nov. 18 Eagle Pass City Council meeting: approval of a wet-stone application at 2701 N. Veterans Blvd, authorization for the city manager to negotiate a comprehensive-plan MOU with UTSA, authorization to negotiate on recycling center RFP, and direction to explore a partnership with Pastor Thomas.
EAGLE PASS, Texas — The City Council on Nov. 18 recorded the following formal actions during its regular meeting:
- Wet-stone application (2701 North Veterans Boulevard): Council approved the wet-stone/sale-and-consumption allowance for a portion of Vista Hermosa (item introduced as a wet-stone application following City Code sec. 5-35). Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
- Memorandum of understanding (comprehensive plan): Council authorized the city manager to negotiate and execute an MOU with the University of Texas, San Antonio to develop a city comprehensive plan. The motion passed unanimously; the authorization covers negotiation and execution of an MOU, not final plan adoption.
- RFP 2025031 (pilot recycling collection center): Council voted to follow the city manager's recommendation to select the recommended contractor from the RFP evaluation and negotiate terms. The manager and staff emphasized negotiation to lower the proposed price; council recorded opposition from one member and the motion carried.
- Partnership inquiry (Pastor Thomas rehabilitation center): Council voted to request a presentation from Pastor Thomas and to consider a possible partnership while maintaining the women's shelter project as a priority. The motion passed with one abstention.
- Executive session items: Council convened into executive session under Texas Government Code §§551.071 and 551.087 and later reported that no action was required on the listed matters.
The council adjourned at the end of the agenda. Several items (notably the RFP negotiations and requests for additional presentations) require follow-up and return to council for final approvals.
