Pecos County public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council approved several resolutions for infrastructure maintenance, including street sign repairs and roofing for city-owned duplexes. The council also appointed three members to the Planning & Zoning Board and approved a grant application for police data terminals.

• Approved $100,000 blanket purchase order for street sign repair and traffic products (4-0)
• Approved $66,000 contract with PK Construction for duplex roofing (4-0)
• Appointed Kenneth Winkles, Jerry Matta, and Marissa Flores to Planning & Zoning Board (4-0)
• Approved grant application for Mobile Data Terminals (4-0)
• Approved surface site agreement with Permian Resources (4-0)
• Approved lease extension for 1310 West 8th Street Units A & B to Med-Trans Corporation
• Approved engineering and surveying contract amendments for CR 118 to Tolivar St Project (4-0)
• Postponed decisions on Veteran's Museum location, TIRZ board appointments, utility collection fees, and business distance restrictions

City Council

The Council approved budget amendments for the purchase of 7 acres and 620 acres of land, along with funding for a wastewater lift station. Several new ordinances regarding seasonal vendors, trash containers, and trees were advanced. The Council also authorized a professional services agreement for drainage basin design.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance 20-04-01 regarding Seasonal Vendors (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 20-04-10(a-c)R for budget amendments including 7-acre and 620-acre land purchases (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 blanket purchase order for Rush Trucks (unanimous)
• Approved $70,556 professional services agreement with WTC, Inc. for Cropac Drainage Basin lift station design (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 20-04-02 adopting a trash container ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 20-04-03 adopting a tree ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved permission for Wood Group to operate Monitoring Wells in public right of way (unanimous)
• Approved sending letters of appreciation to TxDOT and Reeves County (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved several resolutions for city equipment, including a distributor truck and a loader. The council also authorized five new drilling permits for Permian Resources Operating LLC and cancelled the December 28, 2023 meeting.

• Approved five new drilling permits for Permian Resources Operating LLC
• Cancelled the December 28, 2023 regular City Council meeting
• Approved purchase of Ford Transit van and Ford F-15 for inmate transport up to $175,000
• Approved $115,000 blanket purchase order with Vulcan Materials Company for street repair
• Approved $100,000 blanket purchase order with Z-Tek for city projects
• Approved $297,388.02 purchase of 2000 gallon maximizer 3B Distributor Truck from Bee Equipment Sales
• Approved $137,698.65 purchase of 2023 - 417 HT Loader from South Star JCB
• Postponed lease extension for 1310 West 8th Street to American Medical Response of Texas, Inc

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved the first readings of the annual budget and tax rate for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The council also authorized several equipment purchases and water infrastructure projects. Multiple right-of-way and utility easement agreements were approved.

• Approved 1st reading of FY 2023-2024 Tax Rate Ordinance 23-09-01 (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of FY 2023-2024 Annual Budget Ordinance 23-09-02 (unanimous)
• Approved $218,081.50 purchase of 2023 Stepp Freightliner water truck (unanimous)
• Approved $86,369.62 for rehabilitation of two water wells (unanimous)
• Approved $127,944.94 for 20” water line replacement materials (unanimous)
• Approved contract with J. Silva and Associates for 20” water line installation (unanimous)
• Tabled purchase of 2023 Wacker Neuson Wheel Loader for $229,800.00
• Approved four right-of-way and utility easement agreements (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council conducted two public hearings regarding the FY 2023-2024 Budget and the FY 2023-2024 Tax Rate. No public comments were recorded for either item, and no final votes or decisions were documented in the minutes.

City Council

The City Council approved a resolution to call for the May 4, 2024 General Election. Other actions included approving blanket purchase orders for vendors and a utility easement agreement with Reeves County. The council also authorized a contract for the collection of delinquent municipal court fines.

• Approved Resolution 23-10-01R calling for the May 4, 2024 General Election
• Approved Resolution 23-10-02R for blanket purchase orders for Ben E Keith, AA Chemical, DeCoty Coffee, and Orville Cerna
• Approved variable width right-of-way and utility easement agreement with Reeves County
• Approved Resolution 23-10-03R for contract with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen, P.C. to collect delinquent municipal court fines
• Approved Resolution 23-10-04R regarding Texas Water Development Board Financing and Notice of Intention to issue certificates of obligation
• Postponed Resolution 23-09-07R regarding a professional development program contract with Geoffrey Tumlin
• Approved consent agenda including Sept 25 and Sept 28 meeting minutes