Monahans public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Monahans City Council will hold a regular meeting on December 10, 2024, to consider consent items, resolutions, and a first reading of an ordinance increasing fees for impoundment and boarding of animals. The meeting also includes presentations of service and safety awards, a grant program resolution, and soliciting proposals for independent auditing services.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 1324 increasing fees for impoundment and boarding of animals
• Soliciting Request for Proposals for independent auditing services
• Resolution No. 2024-049 for Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Grant Program
• Resolution No. 2024-047 regarding tax roll adjustments
• Presentation of 2024 Safety Awards and Police Department awards

The Monahans City Council approved several routine items, including consent agenda items, service awards for employees, safety awards, and a resolution authorizing the police chief to apply for a Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant. The council also authorized soliciting proposals for independent auditing services and approved the first reading of an ordinance doubling animal impoundment and boarding fees. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of November 26, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including $881,623.60 accounts payable and Resolution 2024-047 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-048 recognizing employee service awards with $15 per year stipend (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-049 for Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority grant, revoking Resolution 2024-044 (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to solicit proposals for Independent Auditing Services (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1324 increasing animal impoundment and boarding fees (unanimous)

City Council

The Monahans City Council will vote on a first reading of Ordinance No. 1324 to increase fees for impounding and boarding animals. Other action items include approving 2025 septic sewage disposal contracts with R & R Construction and 24/365 Oil Tools, a 2025 fire fighting contract with Ward County, and participation in the Kroger Texas settlement. The council will also consider a request to close E. 9th St. for a holiday event benefiting Monahans Kids Zone.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 1324 – Increasing fees for impoundment and boarding of animals
• 2025 Septic Sewage Disposal Contract with R & R Construction, Inc.
• 2025 Septic Sewage Disposal Contract with 24/365 Oil Tools Service, Inc.
• 2025 Annual Fire Fighting Contract with Ward County
• Request to close E. 9th St. between S. Main Ave. and S. Allen Ave. on Dec. 14, 2024 for Santa, Cookies, Pictures event

City Council

The City Council will meet to decide on a zoning change for a property in the East Monahans Subdivision. The body will also consider a grant program resolution and a trustee appointment.

• Ordinance No. 1323: Rezone Block 32, East Monahans Subdivision from R-3 (Multi-family) to C-1 (Local retail)
• Resolution No. 2024-044: Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Grant Program
• Appointment of Melvin Craft to the Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Trustee for an unexpired term ending January 2025

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first reading of an ordinance to rezone Block 32 in East Monahans Subdivision from R-3 (Multi-family) to C-1 (Local retail). Other business includes a street closure request from First Baptist Church for its Wild West Fall Festival, approval of the 2024 tax roll, and resolutions on volunteer fire department compensation and code enforcement violations. The agenda also features a proclamation for Rotary International World Polio Day and a consent agenda with routine reports.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 1323 to rezone Block 32 from R-3 to C-1
• Request from First Baptist Church to close W. 6th St. and S. Alice Ave. for Wild West Fall Festival on Oct 27
• Consider Resolution No. 2024-042 on compensation for volunteer fire department meetings, training, and calls
• Consider Resolution No. 2024-043 regarding properties in violation of city ordinances
• Approve Tax Roll for Tax Year 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a rezone request by MEDC for Block 32 at East Monahans Parkway, changing from R-3 (Multi-Family Dwelling) to C-1 (Local Retail Commercial). The commission will also discuss potential carport ordinance changes and approve minutes from the August 21, 2024 meeting.

• Rezone request by MEDC for East Monahans Parkway, Block 32 from R-3 to C-1
• General discussion on carport ordinance changes
• Approval of August 21, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will meet to act on resolutions regarding fuel bids and utility deposit refunds. The body will also consider authorizing the City Manager to permit TxDOT to add construction speed zones at three overpass locations.

• Resolution No. 2024-038: Opening/Awarding of Bids for Fuel
• Resolution No. 2024-040: Acknowledging Utility Deposit Refunds
• Authorization for TxDOT to add construction speed zones at three overpass locations

City Council

The City Council will meet to decide on the 2024 property tax rate and award bids for fuel. The body will also consider several property deeds and a report on code enforcement violations.

• Ordinance No. 13 22 to adopt the 2024 Property Tax Rate
• Resolution No. 2024-038 regarding awarding of bids for fuel
• Acceptance of warranty deed for 1216 E. Sealy Ave.
• Warranty deed to MEDC for 618 and 700 S. Alice Street
• Resolution No. 2024-039 regarding properties in violation of City Code of Ordinances

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2024 proposed property tax rate increase. The body will also consider the final reading of the budget for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2024.

• Public hearing on 2024 Proposed Property Tax Rate Increase
• Ordinance No. 1321 adopting the Fiscal Year Budget (Oct 1, 2024 - Sept 30, 2025)
• Ordinance No. 1322 to adopt the 2024 Property Tax Rate
• Request to close E. 13th Street between S. Stuart and East Monahans Parkway on Dec 6, 2024
• TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool and Region 4 Director elections

The council approved the final reading of the FY 2024-25 budget (Ordinance 1321) with estimated revenues of $16,708,387 and expenditures of $16,087,599, and ratified the property tax rate at $0.35000 per $100 valuation. They also approved the first reading of Ordinance 1322 to adopt the tax rate, which is effectively a 6.39% increase over the no-new-revenue rate. Other actions included approving a street closure for the Christmas parade and casting votes for TML board and director elections.

• Approved FY 2024-25 budget (Ordinance 1321) (5-0)
• Ratified 2024 property tax rate at $0.35000 per $100 valuation (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1322 adopting the tax rate (5-0)
• Approved street closure for Lighted Christmas Parade on Dec 6 (5-0)
• Cast votes for TML Risk Pool Board trustees (5-0)
• Cast vote for John L. Davis as TML Region 4 Director (5-0)

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY2024-2025 budget, then consider first reading of Ordinance No. 1321 adopting the budget. They will also propose the 2024 property tax rate and schedule a public hearing and vote on it for September 10, 2024. Other items include street closure for National Night Out, Oncor easements, subdivision plats, and hotel occupancy tax funding agreements.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 1321 adopting the FY2024-2025 budget (Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025)
• Propose the 2024 property tax rate and schedule public hearing/vote on 9/10/2024
• Close E. 11th Street between S. Leon and S. Nelson for National Night Out on Oct 1, 2024
• Temporary construction easement with Oncor (E-10404, E-10537) and temporary bypass easement (E-49040, E-49041)
• Approve publicity and tourism agreements for HOT funding for Monahans Chamber of Commerce and Ward County

The council approved the first reading of the FY2025 budget ordinance and proposed a property tax rate of $0.35000 per $100 valuation, which is above the no-new-revenue rate but below the voter-approval rate. They also approved consent items, including accounts payable of $1,119,680.62, and scheduled a public hearing and vote on the tax rate for September 10, 2024. All motions passed unanimously with Councilmember Hawkins absent.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 1321 adopting FY2025 budget (4-0)
• Proposed 2024 property tax rate at $0.35000 per $100 valuation (4-0)
• Scheduled public hearing and vote on tax rate for Sept 10, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved consent items including $1,119,680.62 accounts payable (4-0)
• Approved street closure for National Night Out on E. 11th St (4-0)
• Approved temporary construction easement with Oncor (4-0)
• Approved temporary bypass easement with Oncor (4-0)
• Approved two plats and HOT funding agreements (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on approving the 2024 certified appraisal rolls from Ward and Winkler counties. The body will also consider a street closure for a food truck event and a report on code enforcement violations.

• Approval of 2024 Certified Appraisal Roll from Ward County and Winkler County Appraisal Districts
• Request to close E. 13th Street between S. Stuart Avenue and E. Monahans Parkway on September 14, 2024
• Resolution No. 2024-032 regarding properties in violation of City Code of Ordinances
• $10,000 donation from Chevron for Monahans Volunteer Fire Department bunker gear
• Proclamation of Monahans Excavation Safety Day 2024 for August 22, 2024

City Council

The Monahans City Council will consider an audit report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2023, a proclamation for Excavation Safety Day, and a resolution to call a public hearing on the proposed FY2025 city budget. Other action items include a first right of refusal to purchase Airport Hangar #16, approval of the MEDC budget and administrative services agreement, and a resolution on code enforcement violations. Consent items include accounts payable and various monthly reports.

• Approval of audit report for year ended September 30, 2023 from Smith & Rives, PC
• Calling for a public hearing on proposed FY2025 city budget (hearing date 08/27/2024)
• First right of refusal to purchase Airport Hangar #16 from Brett Grigry
• Resolution No. 2024-031 regarding code enforcement violations
• Request from Car Club to close E. 5th Street for car show on September 14, 2024

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Zoning & Planning Commission/Board of Adjustment will meet to review a request for a special extension regarding side-yard setback requirements. This request concerns the construction of a 17’ x 25’ carport.

• Request by Joey Noyola for a side-yard setback extension for a 17’ x 25’ carport at 1202 S. Calvin Ave.

The Monahans Board of Adjustments approved a special extension to the side-yard setback requirement for Joey Noyola to build a 17' x 25' carport at 1202 S. Calvin Ave. The motion passed unanimously (4-0). The board also approved the minutes from the July 8, 2023 meeting and adjourned.

• Approved special extension for side-yard setback to build 17' x 25' carport at 1202 S. Calvin Ave. (4-0)
• Approved minutes from July 8, 2023 meeting (4-0)
• Adjourned at 1:20 p.m. (4-0)

City Council

The Monahans City Council will consider allocating Hotel Occupancy Tax funds for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The council will also review a request to close a portion of E. 7th Street and discuss appointments to the Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustment.

• Allocation of Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund FY 2024-2025 (Resolution No. 2024-028)
• Request to close E. 7th Street from S. Allen to the Alley on July 27, 2024
• Pasture Grazing Lease with William E. Riley
• Appointments to the Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Code Enforcement Officer’s Report regarding property violations

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Monahans Zoning & Planning Commission will meet on July 8, 2024. The commission will consider a request from Ronald Garcia to extend the front-yard setback requirement to build a 20’ x 20’ carport at 1002 S. Harry Ave. The agenda also includes approving minutes from October 5, 2023.

• Front-yard setback extension request for a 20' x 20' carport at 1002 S. Harry Ave.
• Approval of October 5, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council

The Monahans City Council will conduct a budget workshop on July 1 and July 2, 2024. The meeting is focused on the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget.

• Budget Workshop for Fiscal Year 2024-2025

City Council

The Monahans City Council will meet on June 25, 2024, to consider several administrative resolutions and agreements. The agenda includes reviewing health benefits rates for the upcoming year and cyber liability insurance coverage. Additionally, the council will review monthly municipal reports and tax roll adjustments.

• Resolution No. 2024-026: TX Health Benefits Pool Rerate
• Interlocal Agreement with TML IRP for Cyber Liability and Data Breach Response Insurance
• Resolution No. 2024-025 regarding Tax Roll Adjustments
• Code Enforcement Officer’s Report on property violations

City Council

The Monahans City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding 2024-2025 Hotel Occupancy Tax budget requests from several entities. The meeting also includes discussion of the city's 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for the public water system. Additionally, the council will consider code enforcement reports and tax rate calculations.

• Public hearing for 2024-2025 Hotel Occupancy Tax budget requests
• Discussion of 2023 Consumer Confidence Report for Public Water System
• Acknowledgement of Ward County Tax Assessor-Collector's tax rate calculations
• Resolution No. 2024-024 regarding Code Enforcement Officer’s report on property violations

City Council

The Monahans City Council will administer oaths of office for District 1, 4, and 5 council members and elect a Mayor Pro Tem. The council will also consider a request to close 13th Street for the Juneteenth Celebration. Additionally, the agenda includes updates on litigation and code enforcement reports.

• Swearing in Council Members for Districts 1, 4, and 5
• Election of Mayor Pro Tem
• Street closure request for Juneteenth on 13th Street
• Resolution No. 2024-023 regarding property code violations
• Litigation update: City of Monahans vs. Calderon, Marcario, et al.

City Council

The Monahans City Council will consider a security services contract with Angelo State University and financing for a landfill compactor. The agenda also includes issuing election certificates and an airport award presentation.

• Financing for a Caterpillar 816 Landfill Compactor via Tejas Bank
• Interlocal Cooperation Contract with Angelo State University for RSOC services
• Issuing Certificates of Election for Council Member Districts 1, 4, and 5
• Presentation regarding Roy Hurd Memorial Airport as 2024 Local/Basic Airport of the Year
• Code Enforcement Officer’s Report on ordinance violations

City Council

The Monahans City Council will meet on April 23, 2024, to review several items. The agenda includes considering two oil well drilling applications from Halcon Operating Company, Inc. and a request to close W. 6th Street for an event. The council will also review monthly reports and tax roll adjustments.

• Oil well drilling applications by Halcon Operating Company, Inc. at Sealy Ranch
• Request to close W. 6th Street between S. Alice and S. Betty on May 5, 2024
• Resolution No. 2024-018 regarding tax roll adjustments
• Resolution No. 2024-019 regarding code enforcement ordinance violations
• Review of Public Funds Investment Report for the quarter ending March 31, 2024

City Council

The City Council will consider a second reading of the Drought Contingency Plan for public utility customers. They will also act on suspending a proposed gas rate adjustment from Texas Gas Service Company. Additionally, the council will review a code enforcement report regarding property violations.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1319 (Drought Contingency Plan)
• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1320 (Gas rate adjustment suspension)
• Code enforcement report on property violations (Resolution No. 2024-017)
• Executive session regarding litigation: City vs. Calderon, Macario, et al

City Council

The council will consider awarding a depository contract and adjusting telecommunications rates. They will also address unopposed candidates for the May 4, 2024 election. Additionally, the agenda includes reviewing code enforcement reports and appointing a city attorney.

• Awarding of bid for Depository Contract (Resolution No. 2024-010)
• Adjustment to Municipal Telecommunications Right-of-Way Access Line Rates
• Code Enforcement Officer’s Report regarding property violations
• Cancellation of May 4, 2024 election for unopposed races (Resolution No. 2024-012)
• Audit engagement with Smith and Rives, PC

City Council

The City Council will consider street closure requests for the Monahans Spring Street Jam and Party in the Park. The meeting includes reviewing bids for a bank depository contract and approving tax roll adjustments. The council will also review code enforcement reports regarding property violations.

• Request to close E. 12th and E. 13th Streets for Monahans Spring Street Jam on April 6, 2024
• Request to close 5th Street for Party in the Park on April 27, 2024
• Acknowledgment of bids for the 2024-2029 Bank Depository Contract
• Resolution No. 2024-008 regarding Tax Roll Adjustments
• Appointment to the Monahans Economic Development Board

City Council

The City Council will consider declaring two properties as dangerous buildings for potential demolition. The council also plans to address property cleanup, delinquent utility accounts, and an appointment to the Economic Development Corporation Board.

• Public hearing regarding 518 W. 14th St. (Westover Tract 1) as a dangerous building
• Public hearing regarding 1403 S. Allen (Hawkins Addition) as a dangerous building
• Property cleanup at 1003 S. Bruce (Lot 9, Block 3, Casa Bonita)
• Resolution No. 2024-006: Charging off delinquent utility accounts from 10/01/2020 to 09/30/2021
• Resolution No. 2024-007: Appointment to Monahans Economic Development Board unexpired term

City Council

The City Council will meet to review monthly departmental reports and approve various consent items. The agenda includes a membership renewal for the Midland-Odessa Transportation Alliance, Inc. (MOTRAN) and consideration of a code enforcement report.

• Renewal of membership with Midland-Odessa Transportation Alliance, Inc. (MOTTRAN)
• Resolution No. 2024-004 regarding tax roll adjustments
• Acknowledgement of the 2023 Annual Traffic Contact Report from the Monahans Police Department
• Resolution No. 2024-005 regarding Code Enforcement Officer's report on property violations
• Review of Public Funds Investment Report for the quarter ending December 31, 2023

City Council

The City Council will meet to act on several items including ordering the May 4, 2024, general election for three council districts. The agenda also includes a second reading of an ordinance regarding oil or gas drilling fees and a request for hotel occupancy tax funds.

• Ordering the May 4, 2024, General Election for Council Member Districts No. 1, 4, and 5
• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1318 amending oil or gas drilling/production fees
• $3,000 Hotel Occupancy Tax fund request from Monahans Lions Club
• First Right of Refusal to purchase Airport Hangar #4 from the Estate of John H. “Trey” Edwards III
• 2024 Septic Sewage Disposal Contract with 5C Companies, LLC