Monahans public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a sewage disposal contract and an amended budget for the Monahans Economic Development Corporation. The session also includes employee service and safety awards and a report on code enforcement violations.

• 2026 Septic Sewage Disposal Contract with 24/365 Oil Tools Service, Inc.
• Monahans Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 10/01/2025 to 09/30/2026
• Resolution No. 2025-049 regarding Tax Roll Adjustments
• Resolution No. 2025-051 regarding properties in violation of Articles 4.03, 7.02, and 12.03 of the Code of Ordinances
• Resolution No. 2025-050 regarding Annual Service Awards for City Employees

The Monahans City Council approved the amended budget for the Economic Development Corporation, adding $140,000 to fund the Demolition and Rebuild Incentive program for FY 2025‑2026. It also approved the 2026 Septic Sewage Disposal Contract with 24/365 Oil Tools Service, Inc., and adopted several employee‑recognition resolutions and routine consent items. All motions carried with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved MEDC amended budget FY 10/01/2025‑09/30/2026, adding $140,000 (5‑0)
• Approved 2026 Septic Sewage Disposal Contract with 24/365 Oil Tools Service, Inc. (5‑0)
• Approved consent items: $1,163,786.27 accounts payable, tax roll adjustments, monthly reports (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑050 recognizing employee service awards (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑051 authorizing code‑enforcement actions and court filings (5‑0)
• Approved 2025 Safety Awards for public safety, solid waste, public works, and utilities (5‑0)
• Approved Police Department awards (Officer of the Year, Non‑Sworn Employee, etc.) (5‑0)
• Approved minutes of the November 25, 2025 regular council meeting (5‑0)

City Council

The Monahans City Council will approve minutes from the November 10 meeting and a series of consent items. It will consider the second and final reading of Ordinance 1334, which creates a $25,000 homestead ad valorem tax exemption for residents 65 and older and for disabled residents, effective in the 2026 tax year. The council will also act on several contract awards, including a pipeline for Water Well #4-16, a septic sewage disposal contract with R & R Construction, and an annual fire‑fighting contract with Ward County. A request to close a portion of E. 3rd St. for a community Christmas activity will be reviewed.

• Ordinance 1334: $25,000 homestead ad valorem tax exemption for seniors (65+) and disabled, effective 2026 tax year
• Resolution No. 2025-048: Awarding bid for Contract C – pipeline for Water Well #4-16
• 2026 Septic Sewage Disposal Contract with R & R Construction, Inc.
• 2026 Annual Fire Fighting Contract with Ward County
• Request to close E. 3rd St. from S. Allen Ave to S. Bruce Ave on Dec 15, 2025, 5:00‑8:30 p.m. for a volunteer Christmas activity

The council approved the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1334, creating a $25,000 homestead ad valorem tax exemption for residents 65 and older and for disabled residents, effective tax year 2026. They also approved several contracts and items, including a $335,650 pipeline contract for Water Well #4-16, a 2026 septic sewage disposal contract with R & R Construction, and a 2026 fire‑fighting contract with Ward County for $50,000. The council approved the $1,953,562.36 accounts payable and related consent items and authorized a temporary street closure on E. 3rd St. for a church Christmas activity on Dec. 15, 2025.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1334 tax exemption ($25,000) for seniors and disabled (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable of $1,953,562.36 and related consent items (unanimous)
• Awarded $335,650 pipeline contract to Black Stone Construction for Water Well #4-16 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Septic Sewage Disposal Contract with R & R Construction (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Annual Fire Fighting Contract with Ward County for $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved temporary closure of E. 3rd St. for church Christmas activity on Dec. 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the November 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved various monthly reports and resolutions as consent items (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a first reading of an ordinance to provide a $25,000 homestead ad valorem tax exemption for residents aged 65 and older and residents who are disabled. The council will also address an official ballot for the Ward County Appraisal District Board of Directors and a code enforcement report.

• Ordinance 1334: $25,000 homestead ad valorem tax exemption for residents 65+ and disabled residents starting 2026 tax year
• Official Ballot for the Election of Members to the Board of Directors of the Ward County Appraisal District
• Resolution No. 2025-046: Code Enforcement Officer’s Report regarding violations of Articles 4.03, 7.02, and 12.03

The City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 1334, creating a $25,000 homestead ad valorem tax exemption for seniors and disabled residents beginning in the 2026 tax year. The Council also voted to cast all 117 Ward County Appraisal District Board votes for Mayor Adam Steen. Additionally, the Council approved Resolution 2025-046 authorizing code‑enforcement actions through municipal court and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved First Reading of Ordinance 1334 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved casting 117 votes for Adam Steen to Ward County Appraisal District Board (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution 2025-046 authorizing code‑enforcement actions up to municipal court (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved minutes of the October 28, 2025 regular council meeting (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:09 p.m. (4-0, 1 absent)

City Council

The City Council will meet to approve routine consent items and monthly reports. The body is scheduled to act upon tax roll adjustments and the Public Funds Investment Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2025.

• Resolution No. 2025-045 Regarding Tax Roll Adjustments
• Public Funds Investment Report, Quarter Ending September 30, 2025
• Accounts Payable approval
• Review of monthly reports for Airport Manager, Animal Control, and Building Permits

The council approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. It approved a set of consent items, including a $1,523,886.95 accounts payable, Resolution No. 2025-045 for tax roll adjustments, and various monthly department reports. The council also approved the Public Funds Investment Report for the quarter ending September 30, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable $1,523,886.95 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-045 Tax Roll Adjustments (3-0)
• Approved multiple monthly department reports (3-0)
• Approved Public Funds Investment Report, quarter ending Sep 30, 2025 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:15 p.m. (3-0)

City Council

The Monahans City Council will meet to approve the 2025 tax roll, award a fuel bid, and acknowledge utility deposit refunds. The agenda also includes requests to close streets for community events and a donation of property to the Sands Art Association.

• Awarding of Fuel Bid (Resolution No. 2025-042)
• Approval of the Tax Roll for Tax Year 2025
• Acknowledging Utility Deposit Refunds (Resolution No. 2025-043)
• Request to block E. 7th St. for Praise Tabernacle (Oct 17-18)
• Request to close W. 6th St. for First Baptist Church Festival (Oct 26)

The council approved the fuel bid, selecting Sun Coast Resources as the lowest bidder for gasoline and diesel supplies for FY2026. It also refunded $8,035 in utility deposits, adopted the 2025 tax roll, and authorized several road closures for community events. The council accepted a property donation from the Sands Art Association and approved a code‑enforcement resolution.

• Approved Resolution 2025-042 awarding FY2026 fuel contract to Sun Coast Resources (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-043 refunding $8,035 in utility deposits (unanimous)
• Approved the 2025 Tax Roll with certified levy $2,463,418.26 (unanimous)
• Approved road closure on E. 7th St. for Praise Tabernacle event Oct 17‑18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved road closures on W. 6th St. and S. Alice Ave. for Wild West Fall Festival Oct 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted donation of 1004 N. Main property from Sands Art Association (unanimous)
• Acknowledged receipt of Monahans Economic Development Corp. 2025 Annual Report (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-044 authorizing code‑enforcement actions and municipal court filings (unanimous)

City Council

The Monahans City Council will consider several items, including approving the September 9 meeting minutes and a set of consent items such as accounts payable and a tax roll adjustment resolution. Council members will hear a citizen presentation and take a second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1333 to adopt the 2025 property tax rate. An executive session will be held to discuss real‑property matters, followed by an open‑session discussion of the same topic.

• Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1333 to adopt the 2025 property tax rate
• Resolution No. 2025-041 regarding tax roll adjustments
• Consent items: accounts payable and monthly departmental reports
• Executive session to discuss purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
• Citizen presentation

The council approved the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting and consent items that included a $1,018,718.63 accounts payable and Resolution No. 2025-041 for tax roll adjustments. It adopted Ordinance No. 1333 setting the 2025 property tax rate at $0.33441, a 7.38% increase. An executive session on real‑property matters was held with no action taken, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved consent items: $1,018,718.63 accounts payable, Resolution 2025-041 tax roll adjustments, monthly reports (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted 2025 property tax rate of $0.33441 (7.38% increase) (4-0, 1 absent)
• Held executive session on real‑property matters; no action taken (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:29 p.m. (4-0, 1 absent)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Zoning & Planning Commission will consider and act upon two special extension requests concerning yard‑setback requirements for carports. The first request is from Calvin Carrell for a front‑yard setback extension for a 22’ 8.5” × 22’ carport at 1603 S. Harry Ave. The second request is from Christy Sullivan for a side‑yard setback extension for a 14’ × 11’ carport at 704 S. Franklin Ave. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving minutes and adjournment.

• Special extension request for front‑yard setback for a 22’ 8.5” × 22’ carport at 1603 S. Harry Ave.
• Special extension request for side‑yard setback for a 14’ × 11’ carport at 704 S. Franklin Ave.

City Council

The Monahans City Council will vote on the final reading of the 2025-2026 budget and ratify the property tax rate. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the proposed tax increase.

• Public Hearing: 2025 Proposed Property Tax Rate Increase
• Final Reading of Ordinance No. 1332: Adopting the 2025-2026 Budget
• Ratification of the 2025 Property Tax Rate
• First Reading of Ordinance No. 1333: Adopting the 2025 Property Tax Rate
• Resolution No. 2025-038: Budget Amendment for 2024-2025

The council approved a property tax rate of $0.33441 per $100 valuation, a 7.38% increase for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. It also adopted the FY 2025‑2026 budget and approved several resolutions covering code‑enforcement actions, budget line‑item adjustments, and certification of street improvements. All motions passed with three ayes and two absences.

• Approved minutes of the August 26, 2025 meeting (3 ayes)
• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 budget (Ordinance No. 1332) (3 ayes)
• Ratified 2025 property tax rate of $0.33441 per $100 valuation (3 ayes)
• Approved First Reading of Ordinance No. 1333 to levy the 2025 tax rate (3 ayes)
• Acknowledged adopted budgets for Ward and Winkler County Appraisal Districts (3 ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑038 certifying completed improvements on S. Preston Avenue (3 ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑039 line‑item adjustments to the 2024‑2025 budget (3 ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑040 authorizing code‑enforcement actions up to municipal court filing (3 ayes)

City Council

The council approved the proposed 2025 property tax rate of $0.33441 per $100 valuation. It also approved the first reading of the FY 2025‑2026 budget ordinance and scheduled a public hearing on the tax rate for September 9, 2025. Additional actions included closing E. 5th Street for a National Night Out event and reappointing Marielena Saenz to the Economic Development Board.

• Approved minutes of the August 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved consent items including $1,004,294.07 accounts payable (unanimous)
• Approved First Reading of Ordinance No. 1332 adopting FY 2025‑2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 property tax rate at $0.33441 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing and vote on the tax rate for Sep 9, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved closure of E. 5th Street between S. Allen and S. Calvin on Oct 1, 2025 for National Night Out (unanimous)
• Approved participation form for Purdue Direct Settlement and authorized submission of Exhibit K (unanimous)
• Reappointed Marielena Saenz to a three‑year term on the Monahans Economic Development Board (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will vote on ordinances to revise water, sewer, and sanitation rates. The body is also deciding on bids for a service center building and a water well, as well as approving the 2025 certified appraisal rolls.

• Ordinance No. 1330 to revise water and sewer rates
• Ordinance No. 1331 to revise minimum sanitation charges
• Resolution No. 2025-030 for a 60’ X 100’ metal building service center with awning
• Resolution No. 2025-031 for Contract B Water Well #4-16
• Street closure requests for E. 5th Street (Sept 13) and E. 13th Street (Dec 5)

The Monahans City Council approved the FY2024 audit report, awarded contracts for a new service‑center building ($415,480) and a municipal water well ($1,346,443), and adopted ordinances that raise water and sanitation rates for residents. It also approved street closures for a September car show and a December Christmas parade, nominated Mayor Steen to the Ward County Appraisal District, approved tourism funding, and authorized further code‑enforcement actions.

• Approved FY2024 audit report (5-0)
• Awarded Service Center building contract to Westward Metal Buildings, $415,480 (5-0)
• Awarded Water Well #4‑16 contract to HYDRO Resources, $1,346,443 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1330 revising water rates (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1331 revising sanitation charges (5-0)
• Approved closure of E. 5th St for Desert Reflections Car Show, Sep 13, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved closure of E. 13th St for Lighted Christmas Parade, Dec 5, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Publicity and Tourism Agreements for 2025‑2026 HOT funding (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Board of Adjustments approved the minutes from the October 24, 2024 meeting. It also confirmed Johnny King as Chairman and Krislynn Neace as Co‑Chairman. The board granted a special side‑yard setback extension for Jesus R. Ruiz to build a 10 × 18 ft storage building at 1000 S. Bruce Ave. It also granted a side‑yard and back‑yard setback extension for Francisco and Erika Torres to build an 18 × 42 ft shop at 1614 S. Ike Ave.

• Approved minutes of Oct 24, 2024 meeting (5‑0)
• Approved Johnny King as Chairman and Krislynn Neace as Co‑Chairman (5‑0)
• Approved special setback extension for Jesus R. Ruiz to build 10 × 18 ft storage building at 1000 S. Bruce Ave. (5‑0)
• Approved special setback extension for Francisco & Erika Torres to build 18 × 42 ft shop at 1614 S. Ike Ave. (5‑0)

City Council

The July 22, 2025 City Council meeting agenda listed items such as budget approvals, ordinance readings, public‑funds reports, and personnel appointments. The minutes document only the agenda items and procedural notices. No approvals, denials, vote tallies, or other substantive actions are recorded in this meeting summary.

City Council

The council approved the June 24, 2025 meeting minutes and a pasture grazing lease with William E. Riley. It adopted Resolution 2025‑025 to allocate $1,122,095 from the hotel occupancy tax fund to various city projects. Ordinances 1328 and 1329 were approved, the city entered audit agreements with BSGM, and the Planning & Zoning Board members were reappointed.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (5 ayes)
• Approved Pasture Grazing Lease with William E. Riley (5 ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑025 allocating $1,122,095 hotel occupancy tax funds (5 ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 1328 abandoning alley in Block 21 (5 ayes)
• Approved First Reading of Ordinance 1329 denying Oncor rate change (5 ayes)
• Approved audit agreements with Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss, LLP for FY ending Sep 30, 2025 (5 ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑026 reappointing three Planning & Zoning Board members (5 ayes)

City Council

The Monahans City Council approved the minutes from the June 10 meeting and consent items including a $1,039,429.56 accounts payable. They accepted a donated $5,500 utility trailer, approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 1328 to abandon an alley in Block 21, and adopted resolutions for health benefits and code enforcement actions. The meeting was adjourned at 3:18 p.m.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5 Ayes)
• Approved consent items, including $1,039,429.56 accounts payable (5 Ayes)
• Accepted $5,500 utility trailer donation from Monahans Volunteer Firefighters (5 Ayes)
• Approved First Reading of Ordinance No. 1328 to abandon alley in Block 21 (5 Ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2025-023 for Texas Health Benefits Pool participation (5 Ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2025-024 authorizing code‑enforcement actions up to court filing (5 Ayes)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:18 p.m. (5 Ayes)

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting. They formally acknowledged completion of the 2024 Consumer Confidence Report for the city’s public water system. The council approved an Easement Option Agreement with NCA Land Holdings, LLC to allow a 345 kV transmission line to cross city property. A public hearing on 2025‑2026 Hotel Occupancy Tax requests was held, but no action was taken pending further budget workshops.

• Approved May 27, 2025 council minutes (5‑0)
• Acknowledged completion of 2024 water Consumer Confidence Report (5‑0)
• Approved Easement Option Agreement with NCA Land Holdings, LLC for power line crossing (5‑0)
• Public hearing on 2025‑2026 Hotel Occupancy Tax requests – no action taken
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

City Council

The Monahans City Council approved the minutes from the May 13 meeting and consent items including $1,005,855.41 in accounts payable and a tax roll adjustment resolution. They elected Councilmember Jeppie Wilson as Mayor Pro Tem for one year and acknowledged completion of the 2025 cybersecurity training. Additional actions included appointing a rabies control authority, accepting a water line easement, and approving contracts and enforcement resolutions.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved consent items: $1,005,855.41 accounts payable and Resolution 2025-021 tax roll adjustments (motion carried)
• Elected Jeppie Wilson as Mayor Pro Tem for a one‑year term (motion carried)
• Acknowledged completion of the 2025 Cybersecurity Training Program (motion carried)
• Appointed Joe Olvera as Local Rabies Control Authority (motion carried)
• Accepted utility easement for water line (Survey 49, Block N, Lot 26) from MEDC (motion carried)
• Approved contract with Ward County for Billing and Collection Services 2026‑2027 ($3,234.56) (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025‑022 Code Enforcement Officer’s report authorizing further action (motion carried)

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the April 22 meeting. It adopted Ordinance No. 1327, officially declaring the results of the May 3 special election. The council also approved the sale of a 2008 Ford F350 to the City of Wickett for $1,500 and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes of the April 22, 2025 meeting (Aye: Gerald Stava, Jeppie Wilson, Calvin Carrell, Richard Hawkins; Absent: Ivy Valenzuela) – motion carried
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1327 declaring special election results (Aye: Gerald Stava, Jeppie Wilson, Calvin Carrell, Richard Hawkins; Absent: Ivy Valenzuela) – motion carried
• Approved sale of 2008 Ford F350 to City of Wickett for $1,500 (Aye: Gerald Stava, Jeppie Wilson, Calvin Carrell, Richard Hawkins; Absent: Ivy Valenzuela) – motion carried
• Adjourned meeting at 3:52 p.m. (Aye: Gerald Stava, Jeppie Wilson, Calvin Carrell, Richard Hawkins; Absent: Ivy Valenzuela) – motion carried

City Council

The Monahans City Council approved the April 8 meeting minutes and several consent items, including a $1,185,293.60 accounts payable payment. It voted to reject all bids for the Municipal Water Well #4‑16 construction project and to rebid the new water well project. The council also approved the quarterly public funds investment report and a code‑enforcement resolution authorizing court action on violations. The meeting was adjourned at 3:13 p.m.

• Approved minutes of April 8, 2025 meeting (3‑0)
• Approved consent items: $1,185,293.60 accounts payable, Resolution 2025‑019 tax roll adjustments, and multiple monthly reports (3‑0)
• Rejected all bids for Municipal Water Well #4‑16 Construction Project (3‑0)
• Authorized rebidding of the New Water Well Construction Project (3‑0)
• Approved Public Funds Investment Report, Quarter Ending March 31, 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑020 Code Enforcement Officer’s Report authorizing court filings (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:13 p.m. (3‑0)

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the March 25, 2025 meeting. It formally acknowledged receipt of a $21,210 donation from Chevron to help fund Flock cameras for the police department. The meeting was adjourned at 3:06 p.m.

• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑aye, 0‑nay, 1 absent)
• Acknowledged receipt of $21,210 Chevron donation for police Flock cameras (4‑aye, 0‑nay, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:06 p.m. (4‑aye, 0‑nay, 1 absent)

City Council

The Monahans City Council approved several items, including a fence contract, a street closure for the July 4th Festival, and a splash pad location. It also adopted Ordinance No. 1326, which suspends the proposed interim gas rate adjustment by Texas Gas Service. All motions were carried with the same three council members voting aye and two members absent.

• Approved minutes of the March 11, 2025 regular council meeting (motion carried)
• Approved consent items: $863,950.40 accounts payable and tax roll adjustments (motion carried)
• Awarded $90,561.19 fence contract to Odessa Fence with Option #1 (motion carried)
• Approved Ordinance No. 1326 suspending the proposed gas rate adjustment (motion carried)
• Approved closure of E. 5th Street between S. Allen and S. Calvin for July 4th Festival (motion carried)
• Approved corner of S. Helen and W. 8th Street as the splash pad location (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution No. 2025-018 authorizing code enforcement actions on listed properties (motion carried)