DEER PARK CITY COUNCIL — MEETING OF AUGUST 18, 2026 Machine transcript of the city's own public meeting recording. PROVISIONAL — this is the Council on Local Relations' transcription, not the City of Deer Park's record. The city publishes no minutes and no vote outcomes; this transcript exists so residents can read and search what was said. It is produced by automatic speech recognition and WILL contain errors, especially in proper names: it renders Councilman League as "Lee", Councilman Ginn as "Yen", and at two points invents a "Councilman Fletcher", who does not exist. Names in this file are NOT reliable and are not used as a record of who moved or seconded anything unless they survive validation against the seated council. Source recording: City of Deer Park via Granicus, meeting of 2026-08-18 https://cityofdeerpark.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3339&GID=325&G=49659AA2-821F-4242-8BE9-62747C4A02D2 Transcribed: 2026-08-28, faster-whisper large-v3, 870 seconds of audio. Timestamps are offsets into the recording. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [00:00:48] So we're going to open up for our education by Councilman Jordan Head Ford. [00:00:51] And the pledge of allegiance by Councilman Eric Ripley. [00:00:55] Be back. [00:00:56] Bow with me in prayer, please. [00:00:58] Father God, thank you so much for the wonderful things that you provide for this city. [00:01:04] We are thankful every day as we have discussions on how blessed we are to have all the amenities that we have in Deer Park, [00:01:10] to have the staff that we have, God. [00:01:12] We are honored tonight to have some great teams here that go out in Deer Park and show what this town is all about, God. [00:01:21] We realize the blessing that you provide for us each and every day. [00:01:24] We ask you to be with us as we make decisions to continue to make Deer Park the wonderful place that it is, God. [00:01:30] We ask you to be with each of us and grant us peace and union and to work together in the coming months and years, God. [00:01:37] It's in your holy name that we pray. [00:01:39] Amen. [00:01:39] Amen. [00:01:41] Join me in the pledges. [00:01:42] To the United States of America and the great state of Texas. [00:01:46] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [00:02:00] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and the great state of Texas, one state, under God, one and indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. [00:02:11] No, sir. [00:02:12] Amen. [00:02:14] We got a bunch of Deer Park Vikings in the house. [00:02:24] Mayor, go to the record. [00:02:31] Introduce the team. [00:02:32] Yes, sir. [00:02:34] My name is Juan Peralta. [00:02:35] I'm the head coach for Deer Park Vikings. [00:02:38] Good evening, everybody. [00:02:39] Thank you to the city of Deer Park having us here. [00:02:42] Today we celebrate an incredible achievement, our Deer Park Vikings winning the World Series. [00:02:47] This victory is more than a championship. [00:02:49] It reflects hard work, teamwork, dedication. [00:02:54] and perseverance. [00:02:55] Our players show that it can happen [00:02:59] when people work together toward a common goal [00:03:02] and never give up. [00:03:04] They have made our community proud. [00:03:11] Congratulations to our players, coaches, families [00:03:14] who helped make this moment possible. [00:03:17] And congratulations to the Vikings. [00:03:20] First, we have Gio Rosales, Caleb, Daniel, Caleb Hernandez, [00:03:33] Daniel Herrera, Anthony Rodriguez, Salvador Soriano, [00:03:45] and JP Peralta. [00:03:48] Assistant coaches, Cecilio Hernandez and Salvador Soriano. [00:03:55] What is that big old thing you got there? [00:04:03] You got it on your finger. [00:04:04] What is that? [00:04:06] What? [00:04:07] A ring. [00:04:08] A ring? [00:04:09] What's the ring for? [00:04:12] You don't know? [00:04:14] What about you? [00:04:15] Do you know what it's for? [00:04:16] The World Series. [00:04:17] The World Series? [00:04:18] Yes. [00:04:19] Is that why you're here? [00:04:20] You won the World Series? [00:04:21] Yes. [00:04:22] Oh my goodness. [00:04:23] Well, let's give them a big round. [00:04:26] Did they get the right size? [00:04:33] I think them rings are a little big, right? [00:04:36] You had to put a whole lot of tape on them. [00:04:38] Put tape on your finger to make that fit, huh? [00:04:41] We got some other coaches over here? [00:04:43] Yes, sir. [00:04:44] Or you did it all by yourself? [00:04:45] No, sir. [00:04:49] You going to introduce them? [00:04:51] This is Cecilio Hernandez. [00:04:58] Really short words. [00:04:59] I just want to say thank you for everybody giving us a chance. [00:05:02] Mayor, bringing the boys out here means a lot to them and to us. [00:05:06] It shows the effort they put in the fields and the practice we go through. [00:05:11] And, I mean, it's dedication. [00:05:13] And the love for the game of baseball. [00:05:14] That's all that matters. [00:05:16] Representing Deer Park in a good way. [00:05:18] So, yes. [00:05:22] Yeah, I don't have too many words, but it was hard work for the kids. [00:05:26] It was a lot of teamwork, a lot of dedication. [00:05:31] We were down in a couple games. [00:05:33] It was kind of frustrating sometimes, but the kids make it happen. [00:05:37] It was a lot of dedication and communication with the kids. [00:05:41] And the parents, too, the support. [00:05:43] We have a lot of support for the kids. [00:05:44] It was a good work series. [00:05:48] Thank you. [00:05:49] That's awesome. [00:05:50] Thank you guys. [00:05:54] So, I was getting in trouble if we didn't have a picture, because this is what your mom and dad's come for. [00:05:59] Okay. [00:05:59] So, y'all parents get ready, because we're going to do some pictures. [00:06:02] Can I just come in here? [00:06:04] We got enough. [00:06:06] Do I want to be stuck in between you guys, or do I want to get on the outside? [00:06:10] All good? [00:06:11] Great. [00:06:13] Everybody look around here. [00:06:14] Thank you. [00:06:14] One, two, three, go. [00:06:19] One, two, three. [00:06:22] . [00:06:28] Awesome. [00:06:35] Awesome. [00:06:36] Let's give them another round of applause. [00:06:40] Congratulations. [00:06:44] All right. [00:06:46] Y'all have a good one. [00:06:50] The Deer Park Vikings. [00:07:22] Moving on to consent calendar. [00:07:24] Move for approval. [00:07:25] Second. [00:07:25] I have a motion. [00:07:27] Council, again, is seconded by council. [00:07:29] Any discussion? [00:07:32] All in favor? [00:07:33] Aye. [00:07:33] All opposed? [00:07:35] Motion carries. [00:07:36] Agenda item number five of new business consideration of an action on submittal of the 2026 tax roll [00:07:43] and the calculation of no new revenue tax rate and the voter approved tax rate. [00:07:50] With your pleasure, council. [00:07:52] Move for approval. [00:07:54] Second. [00:07:55] I have a motion. [00:07:55] A motion by councilman league. [00:07:57] A second by councilman Ripley. [00:08:00] Probably the first time I've gotten that straight out of my mouth. [00:08:04] Any discussion? [00:08:07] All in favor? [00:08:08] Aye. [00:08:08] All opposed? [00:08:10] Motion carries. [00:08:11] Agenda item number six. [00:08:15] Each of you, whoever reads the motion, I don't remember where mine's at. [00:08:20] Someone needs to read that verbatim, and this will be a record vote. [00:08:24] So agenda item number six. [00:08:25] Move for approval of board members. [00:08:26] Agenda item 1912, designate for resolution of an action to increase total tax revenue [00:08:28] from properties on the tax roll by proposing to adopt a tax rate of $0.72 per 100 valuation [00:08:37] at a future meeting. [00:08:42] Somebody. [00:08:43] I will. [00:08:44] I move to increase the tax revenue for the 2026 tax year by proposing to adopt a tax rate [00:08:49] of $0.72 per 100 valuation at a future meeting. [00:08:57] We have a motion by Councilman Ford to second. [00:09:00] Second. [00:09:01] Second. [00:09:01] Second by Councilman Ginn. [00:09:05] Any discussion? [00:09:07] We'll start down here. [00:09:08] Aye. [00:09:08] I vote yes. [00:09:10] Aye. [00:09:11] Aye. [00:09:12] Aye. [00:09:13] Aye. [00:09:14] Aye. [00:09:14] Aye. [00:09:15] Aye. [00:09:15] Aye. [00:09:15] Motion passes. [00:09:17] Moving to agenda item number seven, consideration of an action on ordinance calling a public [00:09:23] hearing on the proposed 2026 tax rate. [00:09:26] Mr. Fox. [00:09:27] An ordinance of the City of Deer Park setting the date and time for a public hearing on [00:09:30] the proposed property tax increase for the year beginning January 1st, 2027. [00:09:35] The public hearing will be held Tuesday, September the 15th, 2026 at 7.30 p.m. [00:09:41] Move for approval. [00:09:43] Second. [00:09:43] We have a motion by Councilman Ginn and a second by Councilman Haight. [00:09:47] Any discussion? [00:09:48] All in favor? [00:09:49] Aye. [00:09:50] All opposed? [00:09:51] Motion carries. [00:09:52] Agenda item number seven. [00:09:53] Item number eight. [00:09:54] Consideration of an action on ordinance approving the fiscal year 26-27 Deer Park Community [00:09:59] Development Corporation budget. [00:10:01] Mr. Fox. [00:10:02] An ordinance of the City of Deer Park approving the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget for the [00:10:07] Deer Park Community Development Corporation. [00:10:10] Move for approval. [00:10:11] Second. [00:10:12] We have a motion by Councilman Garrison and a second by Councilman Ford. [00:10:16] Any discussion? [00:10:17] All in favor? [00:10:19] Aye. [00:10:19] All opposed? [00:10:21] Motion carries. [00:10:22] Agenda item number seven. [00:10:23] Move for approval. [00:10:24] Consideration of an action on ordinance appointing three members of the Crime Control and Prevention [00:10:28] District of the City of Deer Park. [00:10:30] Mr. Fox. [00:10:31] Ordinance appointing three board members of the Crime Control and Prevention District [00:10:34] of the City of Deer Park, Texas, and providing a length of term. [00:10:38] Donald Saccaro, Victor White, and Austin Montgomery are appointed to a two-year term [00:10:44] expiring September 1, 2028. [00:10:46] Move for approval. [00:10:48] Second. [00:10:48] We have a motion by Councilman Ginn and a second by Councilman Lee. [00:10:52] Any discussion? [00:10:53] All in favor? [00:10:53] Aye. [00:10:55] All opposed? [00:10:56] Motion carries. [00:10:58] Agenda item number ten. [00:10:59] Consideration of an action on ordinance appointing three members of the Fire Control and Prevention [00:11:03] and Emergency Medical Services District of the City of Deer Park. [00:11:07] Mr. Fox. [00:11:08] Ordinance appointing three board members of the Fire Control and Prevention and Emergency [00:11:12] Medical Service Board District of the City of Deer Park, Texas, and providing a length [00:11:16] the term. Kevin Machimel, David Loverchek, and Alan Westmoreland are appointed as for [00:11:24] the board for the Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Service District. [00:11:28] Move for approval. Second. [00:11:30] I motion my Councilman Ford to second my Councilman Lee. Any discussion? All in favor? [00:11:37] Aye. All opposed? Motion carries. [00:11:41] Agenda item number 11, consideration of an action on ordinance appointing three members [00:11:45] of the Deer Park Community Development Corporation. Mr. Fox. [00:11:49] An ordinance appointing three board members of the Deer Park Community Development Corporation [00:11:52] of the City of Deer Park, Texas for a term of two years. That Ron Martin, Jeff Lothar, [00:11:58] and Laura Hicks be appointed as members of the Deer Park Community Development Corporation. [00:12:02] Move for approval. Second. [00:12:04] I motion my Councilman Lee to second. Councilman Ripley. They almost got Tony Dwight there. [00:12:12] I'm getting there. Any discussion? [00:12:15] All in favor? Aye. All opposed? Motion carries. [00:12:20] Agenda item number 12, consideration of an action on ordinance appointing two members [00:12:25] of the Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District of the City of Deer Park [00:12:29] to complete unexpired terms of departing members. Mr. Fox. [00:12:33] An ordinance appointing two board members of the Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services Board District [00:12:38] of the City of Deer Park, Texas, due to departing members and providing length of term that Brad Hawthorne and [00:12:45] Blake White are appointed to the Board of Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services Board. [00:12:55] Move for approval. Second. [00:12:58] I motion my Councilman Lee to second. Councilman Ripley. Any discussion? All in favor? Aye. [00:13:05] All opposed? Motion carries. Agenda item number 13, consideration of an action or recommendation [00:13:11] from the Planning and Zoning Commission and a proposed ordinance for the request, [00:13:15] of 2801 P Street, LLC, for a specific use permit for a truck yard and a lay down yard [00:13:21] that can be constructed at 2851 East P Street. Mr. Fox. [00:13:27] An ordinance accepting the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission by granting [00:13:31] a specific use permit to 2801 P Street, LLC, to allow a truck and lay down yard located [00:13:37] at 2851 East P Street, Deer Park, Texas. [00:13:41] Move for approval. Second. [00:13:43] I have a motion by Councilman Fletcher. [00:13:45] Move for approval. Second. [00:13:46] My Councilman Lee. Any discussion? All in favor? Aye. [00:13:50] All opposed? Motion carries. Agenda item number 14, consideration of an action or ordinance [00:13:56] amending Section 90-9, Residential Trash Collection. Mr. Fox. [00:14:01] An ordinance amending Chapter 90, Section 90-9, Residential Trash Collections of the [00:14:06] Code of Ordinances for the City of Deer Park by adding the limit of weekly volume and clarifying [00:14:10] the Residential Trash Collection procedures. [00:14:13] Move for approval. Second. [00:14:16] I have a motion by Councilman Yen. I second by Councilman Lee. Any discussion? All in favor? [00:14:22] Aye. [00:14:23] All opposed? Motion carries. This is all the items we have for tonight. This meeting is adjourned.