Pecos County public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Pecos City Council postponed a resolution to amend the Master Fee Schedule regarding RV permit fees, opting instead to hold a Town Hall. The council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase a Hydro Excavation Trailer for the Utilities department at a cost of $69,555.47. No action was taken on other items, including presentations and discussions about an event center and the Hidden Heroes Interlocal Agreement.

• Approved consent agenda unanimously
• Postponed Resolution 24-12-01R (RV permit fees) for a Town Hall
• Approved Resolution 24-11-02R authorizing $69,555.47 purchase of Hydro Excavation Trailer (5-0)

City Council

The Pecos City Council approved the consent agenda, authorized the City Manager to negotiate a subsurface easement with VTX Energy, approved a resolution to buy 100 trash containers for $86,100, and passed an ordinance mandating connections to the municipal water system. The council also authorized legal action over a breach of contract for the Residential Revolving Loan Fund. No action was taken on public comments about RV park fees or other discussion items.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, CDBG grant application, PEDC report, airport fuel report (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate and execute subsurface easement with VTX Energy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-11-06R to purchase 100 3-yard containers from Wastequip for $86,100 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-11-01 mandating connections to municipal water system, 2nd reading (5-0)
• Authorized City Attorney to file legal action for breach of contract on Residential Revolving Loan Fund (5-0)

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone

The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone board met and approved the consent agenda, including minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting. The board postponed a decision on forming the TIRZ district documentation to gather more information. No action was taken on a new map brainstorm.

• Approved consent agenda including June 17, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed TIRZ district documentation formation (unanimous)

City Council

The Pecos City Council approved resolutions for a $180,000 discharge pipe replacement at the Stafford lift station and $443,112 in waterline upgrades for WTC, Inc. A hydro excavation trailer purchase was tabled for updated information. The council also approved a new technology policy, blanket purchase orders for traffic and street signage, a water system connection ordinance, and quarterly funding for the Chamber of Commerce.

• Approved Resolution 24-11-01R for $180,000 Stafford lift station pipe replacement (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 24-11-02R for $69,555.47 hydro excavation trailer
• Approved Resolution 24-11-03R for $443,112 waterline replacement for WTC, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Covered Application and Prohibited Technology Policy per Senate Bill 1893 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-11-04R blanket purchase order up to $100,000 for traffic signage (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-11-05R blanket purchase order up to $200,000 for street sign repair (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 24-11-01 mandating water system connections per USDA requirements, 1st reading (unanimous)
• Approved Chamber of Commerce operational funding with quarterly payments and updates (unanimous)

City Council

The Pecos City Council approved a five-year graduating Chapter 380 tax abatement agreement with Hector Pena-HP Construction, with Councilmember Randy Graham voting against and preferring a three-year term. The council also approved a $8,774.15 Hotel Occupancy Tax fund request for the Keep Pecos Beautiful Veterans Mural Project, and unanimously passed resolutions for park irrigation, street repair materials, and blanket purchase orders. Meeting dates for November and December were rescheduled to avoid holidays.

• Approved 5-year Chapter 380 tax abatement for HP Construction (3-1, Graham opposed)
• Approved $8,774.15 Hotel Occupancy Tax fund request for Veterans Mural Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-10-02R: $63,875 irrigation installation at four parks (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-10-03R: $150,000 blanket purchase order with Vulcan Materials for street repair (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-10-04R: blanket purchase orders for Ben E. Keith, AA Chemical, DeCoty Coffee, Dr. Orville Cerna (unanimous)
• Approved rescheduling November and December council meetings to Nov 14/21 and Dec 12/19 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with correction to Oct 17 minutes noting Graham abstention (unanimous)

City Council

The Pecos City Council approved the consent agenda, an Air Med Care agreement, waterline easements, a landfill construction bid, and several ordinances. They also tabled a Chapter 380 tax abatement agreement with Hector Pena-HP Construction. No other substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved Consent Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Air Med Care agreement at $14,833.33 (unanimous)
• Approved three waterline easement agreements (unanimous)
• Awarded landfill construction bid to 4X Construction Group for $728,170.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 24-09-01 modifying Master Fee Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 24-09-02 amending alcohol beverage licenses (passed, Graham opposed)
• Approved Ordinance 24-09-03 amending peddler/solicitor rules (unanimous)
• Tabled Chapter 380 tax abatement agreement with Hector Pena-HP Construction (unanimous)

City Council

The Pecos City Council approved the FY 2024-2025 annual budget and tax rate on second reading, along with several first-reading ordinance amendments and resolutions. The council also approved a $37,100 change order for the CR 404 Waterline Extension and postponed two Chapter 380 economic development items for modifications. The meeting was rescheduled from October 10 to October 17, 2024.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and expenditure report (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-09-03R for $37,100 change order to LeeTech Services for CR 404 Waterline Extension (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-09-04R authorizing evaluation committee for Landfill Trench 6 & 7 bids (3-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 24-09-01 modifying Master Fee Schedule (3-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 24-09-02 amending alcoholic beverage license chapter (3-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 24-09-03 amending peddlers/solicitors chapter (3-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 24-09-04 amending livestock permit chapter (3-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 24-09-05 adopting FY 2024-2025 budget (3-0)

City Council

The Pecos City Council approved the first reading of the FY2024-2025 annual budget and tax rate, reappointed and appointed four PEDC board members, and approved a rezone from R1 to R2 for Lots 7-9, Block 7, Palo Verde Addition. The council also approved Resolution 24-09-01R on Keep Pecos Beautiful bylaws and a police dispatch console purchase not to exceed $141,269.00. Several items were tabled for review or additional information, including the Master Fee Schedule and ordinances on alcoholic beverages, peddlers, and livestock permits. The council did not enter executive session.

• Approved consent agenda, including minutes of Aug 20-22 and Sep 3 meetings and expenditure report (4-0)
• Reappointed Gabriel Martinez, David Dominguez, Sal Nichols and appointed Gail Box to PEDC Board (3-0)
• Approved rezone from R1 to R2 for Lots 7-9, Block 7, Palo Verde Addition (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-09-01R amending Keep Pecos Beautiful Board bylaws (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-09-02R for 2 Station Telex Dispatch Console from Tri-Star Communications, not to exceed $141,269.00 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-09-05 adopting FY2024-2025 annual budget, 1st Reading (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-09-06 adopting FY2024-2025 tax rate, 1st Reading (4-0)
• Tabled Master Fee Schedule and ordinances on alcoholic beverages, peddlers/solicitors, and livestock permits for Council review

City Council

The Pecos City Council held a special meeting on September 17, 2024, and approved Resolution 24-09-03R, which authorizes the Hidden Hero's Project Interlocal Agreement. The motion passed unanimously with all six members present voting in favor. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Resolution 24-09-03R for Hidden Hero's Project Interlocal Agreement (unanimous)

City Council

The Pecos City Council held a budget workshop to review and discuss the FY2024-2025 General Funds budget. No formal action was taken during the meeting.

• Reviewed FY2024-2025 General Funds budget presentation (no action)

City Council

The City Council held a budget workshop to review and discuss the Town of Pecos City FY2024-2025 Capital Improvement Funds. A presentation was given and discussion followed, but no formal action was taken. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no substantive decisions recorded.

• Reviewed FY2024-2025 Capital Improvement Funds presentation (no action)

City Council

The City Council approved a $8,888,579 resolution for water storage tank repairs to be paid over ten years and authorized funding for a new water sourcing project. Additionally, the council approved the purchase of seven police vehicles for $347,844 and a $87,250 construction contract for 115 W. 3rd Street. The council also approved the 2024 property tax rate calculation and proposed de minimis rate.

• Approved $8.8M water tank repair resolution (5-0)
• Approved water sourcing project funding resolution (5-0)
• Approved $87,250 construction contract for 115 W. 3rd Street (5-0)
• Approved purchase of seven police vehicles for $347,844 (5-0)
• Approved 2024 property tax rate calculation and de minimis rate (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including meeting minutes and reports (4-0)

City Council

The Pecos City Council met for a special meeting to hold public hearings on the FY2024-2025 budget and tax rate. No public comments were made at either hearing. The assistant city manager presented information on both items, and the hearings were closed without any formal vote or decision recorded.

• Held public hearing on FY2024-2025 budget (no comments)
• Held public hearing on FY2024-2025 tax rate (no comments)

Planning and Zoning/Board of Adjustments

The Planning and Zoning/Board of Adjustments met on April 16, 2024, and approved the consent agenda, which included the minutes from the January 9, 2024 meeting. The board also unanimously approved a zone change from C-2 to R-1 for a 10.10-acre property in West Airport, Reeves County, Texas, to permit residential use. The meeting adjourned shortly after at 5:33 PM.

• Approved consent agenda including January 9, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved zone change from C-2 to R-1 for 10.10 acres in West Airport (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning/Board of Adjustments

The Planning and Zoning/Board of Adjustments met on January 9, 2024, and took one substantive action: approving a rezone request for the property described as Lots 1-6, Block 1, Guy Porter Subdivision in Pecos, Texas. The motion was made by Kenneth Winkles, seconded by Marisa Florez, and passed unanimously. The meeting also included the swearing-in of board members.

• Approved rezone request for Lots 1-6, Block 1, Guy Porter Subdivision (unanimous)
• Swore in new board members

Planning and Zoning/Board of Adjustments

The Planning and Zoning/Board of Adjustments met and approved a special exception request to allow a 6-foot-tall wrought iron fence along the front property at 300 W County Road. The motion was made by Sal Nichols, seconded by Debra Thomas, and passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 5:40 PM.

• Approved special exception for 6-ft wrought iron fence at 300 W County Road (unanimous)

City Council

The Pecos City Council approved the 2024-2025 Pecos 4B Economic Development budget, appointed three Planning & Zoning Board members, approved a resolution supporting the Tolivar Power Plant, and entered a right-of-way agreement with 115 Tolivar, LLC. The consent agenda, including minutes and reports, was also approved. No action was taken on updates regarding Cyclone Ballparks and the Pecos Bills.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and reports (4-1)
• Approved 2024-2025 Pecos 4B Economic Development budget (unanimous)
• Appointed Sal Nichols and Debra Thomas as Planning & Zoning Board members, Lupe Davis as alternate (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-07-05R supporting Tolivar Power Plant (unanimous)
• Approved 20' right-of-way agreement with 115 Tolivar, LLC (unanimous)

City Council

The Pecos City Council held a special meeting on August 15, 2024, and took one substantive action: it voted unanimously to approve leaving the 2024-2025 employee health insurance premium rates at the same level. No other decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved keeping 2024-2025 employee health insurance premium rates unchanged (unanimous)

City Council

The Pecos City Council approved the City of Pecos 2030 Strategic Plan, a hotel occupancy tax request, and resolutions authorizing contracts for a pump and pavement restoration. It also authorized moving the West Pecos Water System Project to the bid phase. No action was taken on the intermodal shipping container ordinance or the Maxey Park Trail design presentation.

• Approved consent agenda including July 11, 2024 minutes, expenditure report, and June 2024 Cyclone Ballparks review (3-0)
• Approved $3,391.44 Hotel Occupancy Tax fund request for District 37 Little League All Star Tournaments (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-07-03R authorizing purchase of Godwin 6" Heidra Pump for $65,381.25 from Utility Capital Outlay Fund (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-07-04R authorizing contract with Pavement Restoration Inc. for $125,000 from Professional Services Fund (3-0)
• Approved City of Pecos 2030 Strategic Plan (3-0)
• Authorized City Manager to proceed to bid phase for West Pecos Water System Project (3-0)
• Approved resolution and letter of support as discussed in executive session (3-0)

City Council

The Pecos City Council approved a $155,000 Hotel Occupancy Tax fund request for an outdoor video display board, and approved resolutions for the Keep Pecos Beautiful Board budget and a wastewater treatment plant fence replacement contract. Several other HOT fund requests were not discussed due to no action by the HOT Board, and multiple items were updates only with no action taken.

• Approved consent agenda including June 13 and June 18 meeting minutes and expenditure report (5-0)
• Approved $155,000 HOT fund request for outdoor video display board (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-07-01R for Keep Pecos Beautiful Board budget from contingency fund (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-07-02R awarding contract for WWTP fence replacement (5-0)

Hotel Occupancy Tax Board

The Hotel Occupancy Tax Board approved a funding request for an outdoor video display board, postponed three other funding requests for additional information, and took no action on two updates. The consent agenda, including approval of the May 14, 2024 meeting minutes, was approved.

• Approved consent agenda including May 14, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Hotel Occupancy Tax fund request for outdoor video display board (5-0)
• Postponed District 37 Little League All Star Tournaments funding request
• Postponed Veterans Mural funding request
• Postponed Texas Hotel & Lodging Association group listing partnership funding request
• No action on setting percentage of returned Hotel Occupancy Tax funds
• No action on Night in Old Pecos community event update

Hotel Occupancy Tax Board

The board approved three funding requests for the Pecos Area Chamber of Commerce totaling $160,725. The board also appointed a new co-chair and approved previous meeting minutes. A request for a more itemized budget was made for the next meeting.

• Approved August 28, 2023 and December 19, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Amber Redden as Co-chair (unanimous)
• Approved $64,000 for the Chamber Budget Boot Project (unanimous)
• Approved $24,535 for advertising costs (unanimous)
• Approved $72,190 for various items on the Chamber Budget (unanimous)

City Council

The Pecos City Council approved Resolution 24-06-01R awarding the bid for the CR 404 Water Line Extension and passed the second reading of Ordinance 24-05-01 adopting the 2024 Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan. The council also approved the Keep Pecos Beautiful 2024-2025 budget with changes and amended a right-of-way agreement with ETC Texas Pipeline. Two items — a Chapter 380 abatement agreement with HP Contractors and a traffic striping update — were postponed for further information.

• Approved Resolution 24-06-01R awarding the bid for the CR 404 Water Line Extension (4-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 24-05-01, the 2024 Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan (4-0)
• Approved Keep Pecos Beautiful 2024-2025 budget, removing trash cans and adding lighting from the contingency fund (4-0)
• Approved amendment to right-of-way agreement with ETC Texas Pipeline, LTD for 522.00 acres in Section 418, Block 5, A-1332, H&GN RR Co. Survey (4-0)
• Appointed Alva Alvarez to Keep Pecos Beautiful Board seat 3 and Nancy Anchondo to seat 4 (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including expenditure report and May 23, 2024 minutes (passed)
• Postponed Resolution 24-05-05R, a Chapter 380 Abatement Agreement with HP Contractors, for further information (4-0)
• Postponed traffic striping along Eddy Street for further information (4-0)

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for June 13, 2024 at 5:30 PM was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made. Agenda items were postponed to a special meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 5:30 PM.

Hotel Occupancy Tax Board

The board approved funding for the Born in Denver Film and the Night in Old Pecos event. A request for an outdoor video display board was postponed pending further information.

• Approved April 17, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved funds request for Night in Old Pecos (financial report due within two weeks)
• Postponed funds request for outdoor video display board for more information
• Approved $500,000 for advertising services for the Born in Denver Film

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone

The board swore in three new members and voted to recommend a chairperson to the City Council. No action was taken on potential projects or the history of the zone.

• Swore in board members Debbie Thomas, Sal Nichols, and Venetta Seals
• Recommended appointing Ken Winkles as TIRZ Board Chairperson (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved Hotel Occupancy Tax funds for the 'Night in Old Pecos' event and the 'Born in Denver' film. The council also authorized the purchase of three Ford F-150 trucks and the creation of a full-time Municipal Court Judge position.

• Approved $33,504 in Hotel Occupancy Tax funds for 'Night in Old Pecos' (5-0)
• Approved $500.000.00 in Hotel Occupancy Tax funds for Born in Denver Film (5-0)
• Approved 1st Reading of Ordinance 24-05-01 for 2024 Water Conservation & Drought Contingency Plan (5-0)
• Appointed Tita Tarin, Brenda McKinney, and Juanita Davila-Mata to Keep Pecos Beautiful Board (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-05-04R to purchase three 2024 Ford F-150s for $164,845.54 (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with PBT-ISD for Discovery Daycare Facility (5-0)
• Postponed Resolution 24-05-05R regarding Chapter 380 Abatement Agreement with HP Contractors (5-0)
• Approved creation of a full-time Municipal Court Judge position (5-0)

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone

The board swore in three new members and appointed a Vice-Chair. A proposal to amend the TIRZ Bylaws was tabled pending a drafted copy of the changes.

• Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Swore in board members Kenneth Winkles, Teodoro Cabral, and Lupe Davis
• Appointed Sal Nichols as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Tabled amendment of TIRZ Bylaws (unanimous)

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone

The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone board met to review organizational documents. The board voted unanimously to approve amendments to the TIRZ Bylaws.

• Approved amended TIRZ Bylaws (unanimous)

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda and amended TIRZ bylaws with changes to be emailed before presentation to the Council. Members also conducted a drawing to determine their respective term lengths.

• Approved February 26, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amended TIRZ bylaws with noted changes (unanimous)
• Drew term positions: Debbie (2yr), Venetta (3yr), Lupe Davis (2yr), Ted Cabral (3yr), Ken Winkles (3yr), Sam Lujan (2yr), Sal Nichols (2yr)

Hotel Occupancy Tax Board

The Hotel Occupancy Tax Board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 31, 2024 meeting. The board also unanimously voted to table a funding request from the Town of Pecos City Parks Department to gather more information. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved January 31, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Parks Department funding request (unanimous)

City Council

The Pecos City Council approved a resolution to canvass the May 4, 2024 election results and voted to cancel the June 27, 2024 regular meeting. They postponed a Chapter 380 Abatement Agreement with HP Contractors for further negotiations and tabled the 2024 Water Conservation & Drought Contingency Plan. Several presentations on economic development, housing, and audits were heard with no action taken.

• Approved minutes of April 25, 2024 meeting (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-05-02R canvassing May 4 election results (5-0)
• Approved canceling June 27, 2024 regular meeting (5-0)
• Postponed Resolution 24-05-03R (HP Contractors agreement) for further negotiations (5-0)
• Tabled Resolution 24-05-01R (Water Conservation Plan) for later discussion
• No action taken on PEDC budget, housing MOA, or ISD daycare partnership discussions

City Council

The Town of Pecos City Council held a special meeting on March 26, 2024, where they approved an additional $21,780,326.00 in H.O.T. funds for Cyclone Ballparks Phase II. The council also authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Tommy Gonzales for staff training. Additionally, a community reminder regarding the 34th Annual Health Fair was shared during public comments.

• Approved an additional $21,780,326.00 in H.O.T. funds for Cyclone Ballparks Phase II (3-0)
• Authorized City Manager to enter into an agreement with Tommy Gonzales for staff training (3-0)

Hotel Occupancy Tax Board

The Hotel Occupancy Tax Board approved a funds request for the West of the Pecos Museum. The board also approved the minutes from the March 6, 2024 meeting.

• Approved March 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved $217,074.00 funds request for West of the Pecos Museum

Hotel Occupancy Tax Board

The Hotel Occupancy Tax Board approved a funds request for Festival 285. The funding covers production, bands, accommodations, and advertising.

• Approved April 2, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved $81,363.50 in HOT funds for Festival 285 (4-1)

City Council

The City Council approved the 2024 Water Conservation & Drought Contingency Plan and a zone change for a property in Reeves County. The council also passed ordinances regarding water and commercial vehicle codes, and authorized a tax rate for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones.

• Approved 2024 Water Conservation & Drought Contingency Plan
• Approved Resolution 24-04-03R amending Municipal Airport Advisory Board Bylaws
• Approved Resolution 24-04-04R amending Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone bylaws
• Approved zone change from C-2 to R-1 for 10.10 acres BLK 5 WEST AIRPORT
• Approved location amendment for seven new drilling permits for Permian Resources Operating LLC
• Approved Ordinance 24-03-02 (2nd Reading) amending City Code regarding water
• Approved Ordinance 24-04-01 (2nd Reading) amending City Code regarding commercial vehicles
• Approved Resolution 24-04-05R assigning TIRZ tax rate and directed City Manager to negotiate 75% rate

City Council

The City Council approved a design-build construction amendment for the Cyclone Ballparks Phase II Project and granted funding to the West of the Pecos Museum. The council also approved seven new drilling permits and a commercial vehicle ordinance.

• Approved $217,074.00 Hotel Occupancy Tax request for West of the Pecos Museum (unanimous)
• Approved seven new drilling permits for Permian Resources Operating, LLC (unanimous)
• Postponed Ordinance 24-03-02 regarding Water Code Section 60-153 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-04-01R regarding Commercial Vehicles Code Section 58-243 (unanimous)
• Postponed Resolution 24-04-01R regarding Badger BMB change orders for Tolivar St to CR 118 Extension Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-04-02R for Cyclone Ballparks Phase II Project amendment of $7,600,113.00 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including March 28, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Pecos City Council met in special session on April 17, 2024 and approved a right-of-way agreement with ETC Texas Pipeline, LTD covering about 522 acres in Section 18, Block 5, A-1332, H&GN RR Co. Survey. The council also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Pecos 4B Economic Development Corporation for the Community Essential Workers Housing Project. The right-of-way vote was 5-0; the MOU passed 4-1, with Venetta Seals voting against. The meeting adjourned at 6:02 PM.

• Approved right-of-way agreement with ETC Texas Pipeline, LTD for ~522 acres (Section 18, Block 5, A-1332, H&GN RR Co. Survey) (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Pecos 4B Economic Development Corporation for Community Essential Workers Housing Project (4-1, Venetta Seals opposed)

City Council

The City Council approved a permanent pipeline right-of-way agreement with Vaquero Permian Gathering, LLC with specific modifications to the term and ownership language. The council also passed two ordinances and a water resale permit application.

• Approved permanent pipeline right-of-way agreement with Vaquero Permian Gathering, LLC with term changed to 10 years (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-03-01 (2nd Reading) amending Special Events code (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-03-02 (1st Reading) amending Water code (4-0)
• Approved amended water resale permit application for Water Runner LLC (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-03-05R for Mobile Command Center Grant# 5225401 (4-0)
• Approved March 14, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Pecos City Council approved several purchases and agreements at its regular meeting, including a 2024 Ford F-350 for $66,149.44, roof and window repairs at 1301 and 1305 Iowa Street for $87,800.00, and participation in the 2024 Parkhill Group Seal Coat Program with up to $250,000.00 in road maintenance sales tax. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance amending special events rules and the 2024 Consumer Price Index adjustment to municipal telecommunications right-of-way access line rates. Two items were postponed: a pipeline right-of-way agreement with Vaquero Permian Gathering, LLC and an agreement with Tommy Gonzales for staff training. Financial support for Keep Pecos Beautiful Board projects was postponed pending a budget from the board.

• Approved Resolution 24-03-04R: purchase of one 2024 Ford Super Duty F-350 from Stanley Ford Sweetwater for $66,149.44 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 24-03-01 first reading: amending Chapter 54, Article VI Special Events of the City Code (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-03-01R: roof, skylight, and window replacement at 1301 and 1305 Iowa Street for $87,800.00 (3-0, Randy Graham abstained)
• Approved Resolution 24-03-02R: participation in 2024 Parkhill Group Seal Coat Program, up to $250,000.00 from road maintenance sales tax (4-0)
• Postponed pipeline right-of-way agreement with Vaquero Permian Gathering, LLC for further negotiations (4-0)
• Approved 2024 Consumer Price Index adjustment to municipal telecommunications ROW access line rates (4-0)
• Postponed agreement with Tommy Gonzales for staff training for additional information (4-0)
• Postponed financial support for Keep Pecos Beautiful Board projects pending a budget from the board (4-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a professional services agreement with Parkhill for landfill excavation and authorized the purchase of water meters. The council also filled several board appointments and approved multiple grants for SWAT equipment.

• Approved Resolution 24-02-12R for landfill excavation services with Parkhill not to exceed $1,100,000.00
• Approved Resolution 24-02-11R to purchase water meters from Zenner for $54,894.00
• Approved grants for SWAT equipment, an armored vehicle, body armor, and a surveillance camera system
• Appointed Councilman Saldana to the Hotel Occupancy Tax Board
• Appointed Jeffery Martinez as alternate to the Hotel Occupancy Tax Board
• Appointed Juanita Davila to the Keep Pecos Beautiful Board
• Appointed Ken Winkles as chair to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board
• Postponed pipeline right-of-way agreement with Vaquero Permian Gathering, LLC

City Council

The City Council met for a special meeting and approved the City Manager contract including changes made by the City Attorney.

• Approved City Manager contract with City Attorney changes (4-0)

City Council

The Pecos City Council approved a series of purchases and agreements, including a $254,235 dump truck for the landfill, $201,473 for artificial turf at Maxey Park and Mata-Rodriguez Playground, and a $59,414 sewage pump purchase. The council also approved a Hotel Occupancy Tax funding request from the Chamber of Commerce/CVB, minus $64,000 for the Pecos Proud Boot Project and $3,500 in carnival rental fees. Several appointments were postponed, and after an executive session the council authorized the City Attorney to acknowledge an offer to purchase a 1.67-acre tract from GSA. No action was taken on updates regarding a film production, ballpark operations, or city trash bins.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and expenditure report (4-0)
• Approved HOT funding request minus $64,000 for Pecos Proud Boot Project and $3,500 for carnival rental fees (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-02-01R: $254,235 for 2025 Champion dump truck from Doggett Freightliner (4-0)
• Postponed appointment of Keep Pecos Beautiful board member for Seat 5 (4-0)
• Postponed appointment of TIRZ Board Chair for further information (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-02-02R: $59,414 for two sewage pumps from James Cooke & Hobson (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-02-03R: up to $64,750 for 2024 Ford Expedition from Stanley Ford Sweetwater (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-02-04R: up to $74,000 for cybersecurity services with FreeIT Data Solutions (4-0)

City Council

The City Council approved several purchase agreements for landfill and road equipment and city vehicles. The council also appointed members to the Hotel Occupancy Tax and Keep Pecos Beautiful boards and authorized repairs for the Maxey Park Splash Pad.

• Approved purchase of rebuilt ADV500 Landfill Compactor up to $598,210 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 140-13A Motor Grader and 938M Wheel Loader up to $665,408 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 2024 Ford F-250 for $67,364.68 (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 2023 Ford F-150 for $51,218.29 (4-0)
• Approved $108,401.25 for concrete repairs at Maxey Park Splash Pad (4-0)
• Appointed Kenneth Russell, Amber Redden, Kurt Schlunegger, Bobby Bhakta, and Lupe Herrera to H.O.T. Board and Hector Roman as Alternate (4-0)
• Appointed Dianne Flores to Keep Pecos Beautiful Board (4-0)
• Approved payroll deductions for staff enrolling in Reeves County Recreation Center Health and Wellness Initiative (4-0)

City Council

The Pecos City Council held a special meeting to discuss executive and open session items, including real estate negotiations and personnel matters. The council unanimously voted to postpone the decision regarding a 1.67-acre tract of land from the GSA to gather additional information. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Postponed real estate negotiation for 1.67-acre GSA land tract (unanimous)

Hotel Occupancy Tax Board

The Hotel Occupancy Tax Board recommended funding for the Chamber of Commerce to cover Fall Fest costs. The board also approved the minutes from the August 22, 2023 meeting.

• Approved August 22, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $74,927.50 for Chamber of Commerce Fall Fest entertainment and advertising (unanimous)

Hotel Occupancy Tax Board

The Hotel Occupancy Tax Board approved a funding request for film development and post-production for "Born in Denver," a Breckyn Hagar film, with stipulations that payment be made by invoices directly and the Town of Pecos City receive unlimited royalty-free use of the footage. The vote was 2 in favor, 1 against, with 1 abstention. The board also approved the consent agenda, including minutes from the May 1, 2023 and August 15, 2023 meetings, with noted changes. No action was taken on discussions about a brick and mortar project along the Tolivar Extension, an update on the CVB Center, or restrictions on city property behind Veteran's Park.

• Approved film development and post-production funding for "Born in Denver" with stipulations (2-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda with noted changes, including minutes from May 1, 2023 and August 15, 2023 meetings (unanimous)
• No action taken on brick and mortar along Tolivar Extension project
• No action taken on CVB Center update
• No action taken on restrictions on city property behind Veteran's Park

City Council

The Pecos City Council approved a series of resolutions and agreements on January 11, 2024, including a rezoning from C-1 to C-2, a surface and subsurface use agreement with Permian Resources, LLC, and several purchases. The council authorized the City Manager to negotiate terms for possible development of 620 acres in SW Pecos. An interlocal agreement with ESD #1 and #2 for dispatching was postponed. No action was taken on presentations or updates.

• Approved consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Surface and Subsurface Use Agreement with Permian Resources, LLC for 527.10 acres in Reeves County (5-0)
• Approved rezone from C-1 Local Retail to C-2 Commercial for Lots 1-6, Block 1, Guy Porter Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-01-01R changing grantee's authorized official for SWAT Vision Equipment Grant #4816001 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-01-02R authorizing purchase of SWAT Vision Equipment for $111,758 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-01-03R authorizing purchase agreement with Warren Cat Company for one wheel tractor scraper not to exceed $1,206,804.00 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-01-04R for $54,509.00 with American Company for playground equipment at Meadowbrook Neighborhood Park (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-01-05R appropriating $178,889.00 to J. Silva and Associates, LLC for 6" waterline extension to Landfill (5-0)

City Council

The City Council met for a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Municipal Court Associate Judge position. Following an executive session, the council voted to appoint two individuals as alternate judges.

• Approved appointment of Vincent Rigsby and Rita Urias as Municipal Court Alternate Judges (4-0)

City Council

The Pecos City Council approved Resolution 23-11-05R authorizing the City Manager to buy two Aquasmart Aquatix spray pads from Exerplay Inc. for $150,452.30 at Hero Plaza and Saragosa Park. It also approved Resolution 23-11-06R paying W.C. Bell, Inc. for a sanitation line installation, a contract with MVBA for collecting delinquent accounts, and the second reading of Ordinance 23-11-01 setting a 30% collection fee on delinquent utility bills. Several updates were given with no action taken, and no action was taken after the executive session.

• Approved consent agenda, including minutes and expenditure report (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-11-05R: $150,452.30 for two Aquasmart Aquatix spray pads from Exerplay Inc. (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 23-11-06R: payment to W.C. Bell, Inc. for sanitation line installation (4-0)
• Approved contract with McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen, P.C. for delinquent accounts collection (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance 23-11-01, 2nd Reading: 30% collection fee on delinquent utility bills (vote not recorded)
• No action taken after executive session on legal, personnel, real estate, and economic development matters

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for December 14, 2023, was cancelled because three council members were absent, resulting in a lack of quorum. Mayor Teresa Winkles announced that all agenda items would be presented at a special meeting scheduled for December 18, 2023. No substantive decisions were made during this session.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
• Agenda items deferred to special meeting on Dec 18, 2023

City Council

The Pecos City Council approved a water resale permit for Water Runner LLC with a revocation clause for water shortages. They appointed four members to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone board and named Randy Graham to the Reeves County Appraisal District board. The council also authorized an $86,039.79 contract to replace the splash pad surface at Maxey Park.

• Approved water resale permit for Water Runner LLC with revocation stipulation (4-1)
• Appointed Teodoro Cabral, Debra Thomas, Venetta Seals, and Sal Nichols to TIRZ Board (4-0)
• Appointed Randy Graham to Reeves County Appraisal District Board (5-0)
• Approved $86,039.79 purchase agreement with Playgrounds Etc. for Maxey Park splash pad (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including November 30 minutes and expenditure report (5-0)
• No action taken on Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation
• No action taken on Water and Sewer study update
• No action taken on Texas Water Development Board debt forgiveness update

City Council

The Pecos City Council held several meetings in 2023. At a special meeting on August 29, 2023, the council voted unanimously to approve a funding request of $74,927.50 for Fall Fest entertainment for the Chamber of Commerce. Budget workshops on August 14 and 15, 2023, and a special meeting on May 9, 2023, included discussions but no action was taken.

• Approved $74,927.50 for Fall Fest entertainment for the Chamber of Commerce (unanimous)
• No action taken on FY2023-2024 budget request at August 14, 2023 budget workshop
• No action taken on FY2023-2024 budget request at August 15, 2023 budget workshop
• No action taken on ordinance to allow UTVs/OHVs on city streets at May 9, 2023 special meeting