Pecos County public meetings in 2025
27 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Pecos City Council approved several actions, including a $201,043.31 purchase agreement for repairs at the Booster Pump Station. It also approved a $55,000 AirMed Care medical flight membership agreement, a safety action plan contract with Foresite Group, and a Vision Zero traffic‑fatality reduction policy. Additional items approved were an amendment to the Master Fee Schedule and a COBRA insurance benefit addition to the employee handbook.
- Approved resolution 25-10-04R for $201,043.31 booster pump station repair contract (passed)
- Approved agreement with AirMed Care for $55,000 medical flight memberships (passed)
- Approved contract with Foresite Group for Comprehensive Safety Action Plan (passed)
- Approved resolution 25-10-05R adopting Vision Zero traffic‑fatality reduction policy (passed)
- Approved ordinance 25-10-01 amending the Master Fee Schedule (passed)
- Approved amendment to employee handbook adding COBRA insurance benefit (passed)
- Approved consent agenda as presented (passed)
- Rescheduled November 27, 2025 council meeting to November 20, 2025 (passed)
City Council
The council approved the consent agenda. It passed resolutions approving blanket purchase orders for the Criminal Justice Center, Streets Department, and Water & Sewer Department for FY 2025‑2026. A motion to postpone employee survivors‑benefits discussion was approved pending more information. The council also authorized the City Manager to renegotiate the sale of the property for the Veterans Museum.
- Approved consent agenda (motion passed)
- Approved resolution 25-10-01R: blanket purchase order for Criminal Justice Center (motion passed)
- Approved resolution 25-10-02R: blanket purchase order for Streets Department (motion passed)
- Approved resolution 25-10-03R: blanket purchase order for Water and Sewer Department (motion passed)
- Postponed employee survivors benefits discussion pending more information (motion passed)
- Authorized City Manager to renegotiate sale of Veterans Museum property (motion passed)
City Council
The council approved the consent agenda. It re‑appointed three members to the Pecos Economic Development Board and appointed Richard Bill to the Hotel Occupancy Tax Board. Three resolutions were approved: a $331,565.78 purchase of patrol vehicle equipment, a $2,213,398.00 Annexation Surveying Services contract, and an award for the Safe Streets and Roads for All safety plan. The council also approved naming Field 2 the "Cruz Gomez Legacy Field".
- Approved consent agenda (passed)
- Re‑appointed Paul Hinojos, Jake McKinney, and Virginia "Ginny" Barmore to the Pecos Economic Development Board (passed)
- Appointed Richard Bill to the Hotel Occupancy Tax Board (passed)
- Approved Resolution 25-09-01R for a $331,565.78 patrol vehicle outfitting purchase (passed)
- Approved Resolution 25-09-02R for a $2,213,398.00 Annexation Surveying Services contract (passed)
- Approved Resolution 25-09-03R awarding the Safe Streets and Roads for All safety plan contract (passed)
- Approved naming Field 2 as "Cruz Gomez Legacy Field" (passed)
City Council
The council approved Resolution 25‑08‑08R, entering a contract with Reeves County for the November 4, 2025 general election. It denied bulk‑water resale permits for MTZ Industrial Solutions LLC and Premiere Power Wash, LLC. The council appointed Claire Weinacht to the Keep Pecos Beautiful Committee, set October 31, 2025 as the date for citywide trick‑or‑treating, and voted to have the city cover 100% of the FY 25‑26 employee insurance premium increase. It also approved the dedication of a 1.30‑acre railroad right‑of‑way to the city.
- Approved Resolution 25‑08‑08R for Reeves County election contract (5 members voted for)
- Denied bulk‑water resale permit for MTZ Industrial Solutions LLC (4 members voted for denial)
- Denied bulk‑water resale permit for Premiere Power Wash, LLC (4 members voted for denial)
- Approved appointment of Claire Weinacht to Keep Pecos Beautiful Committee (5 members voted for)
- Approved October 31, 2025 as the citywide trick‑or‑treating date (5 members voted for)
- Approved city to absorb 100% of FY 25‑26 employee insurance premium increase (5 members voted for)
- Postponed Ordinance 25‑08‑03 to the December 2025 meeting (3 members voted for, 1 against)
- Approved dedication of 1.30‑acre railroad right‑of‑way to the city (5 members voted for)
City Council
The council met on July 30, 2025 for a workshop meeting. A budget workshop was held to review the FY2025‑2026 budget request. No action was taken on the item.
City Council
On Thursday, July 31, 2025, the Pecos City Council met in Council Chambers at 115 W. 3rd Street. Council members Hector Carrasco, Conrad Saldana, Randy Graham, and Mayor Pro-Tem Arthur Orona attended. The meeting was a budget workshop to review the FY2025-2026 budget request. No action was taken on any agenda item.
City Council
The council lacked a quorum, so Mayor Teresa Winkles announced the meeting was cancelled. All agenda items will be presented at a special City Council meeting on Monday, August 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM.
- Cancelled meeting due to lack of quorum
- Rescheduled agenda items to special meeting on Aug 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
City Council
The council discussed the 2025 property tax rate calculation and the proposed tax rate for FY25‑26. A motion to approve a de minimis rate of .44259 was made by Randy Graham, seconded by Arthur Orona, and supported by Conrad Saldana and Hector Carrasco. The motion passed.
- Approved de minimis property tax rate of .44259 for FY25‑26 (motion passed)
City Council
The council voted on Resolution 25-08-03R, which calls for an election on November 4, 2025. The motion included an amendment to provide insurance benefits to council members. The motion was approved, with two members voting against it. No other substantive actions were recorded.
- Approved Resolution 25-08-03R to schedule the November 4, 2025 election and add councilmember insurance benefits (passed)
City Council
The council authorized the City Manager to negotiate the sale of city‑owned land described as 1 THRU 18 BLK 20(PECOS) AIRPORTEXEMPT to Reeves County for a proposed Veterans Museum. The council also adopted the FY 2025‑2026 de‑minimis tax rate of $0.404259. Both motions were approved by the members present.
- Authorized City Manager to negotiate sale of airport‑exempt land to Reeves County (approved)
- Adopted FY 2025‑2026 tax rate of $0.404259 (approved)
City Council
The Pecos City Council approved several actions, including appointing a new member to the Keep Pecos Beautiful Committee and setting Oct. 31, 2025 for citywide trick‑or‑treating. It also approved a contract for the Nov. 4, 2025 election, denied two bulk‑water resale permits, and voted to absorb the entire FY25‑26 insurance premium increase. Additionally, the council postponed an ordinance rescission, approved a land dedication, and adopted other routine items.
- Appointed Claire Weinacht to Keep Pecos Beautiful Committee (passed)
- Set October 31, 2025 as date for all 2025 trick‑or‑treating activities (passed)
- Approved Resolution 25‑08‑08R for contract with Reeves County for Nov 4, 2025 election (passed)
- Denied bulk water resale permit for MTZ Industrial Solutions LLC (passed)
- Denied bulk water resale permit for Premiere Power Wash, LLC (passed)
- Approved city to absorb 100% of FY25‑26 insurance premium increase (passed)
- Postponed Ordinance 25‑08‑03 rescinding Ordinance 23‑06‑01 to December 2025 meeting (passed)
- Approved dedication of 1.30‑acre railroad right‑of‑way to the city (passed)
City Council
The Pecos City Council approved several resolutions authorizing purchases of a 2026 F‑350 4X4 and a Jetter trailer for the wastewater department, each costing about $74,000. It also approved a water pipeline permit with Three Bar Farm & Ranch LLC, an easement with Pecos Valley Southern Railway Company, and a public‑private partnership with Aperion for water distribution. Additional actions included adopting a noise‑regulation ordinance, appointing board members, and approving a HOT funding request for a Discover America segment.
- Approved Ordinance 25-06-01 regulating noise (motion passed)
- Approved Resolution 25-07-01R for purchase of a 2026 F‑350 4X4 from Rogers Ford, up to $73,945.00 (motion passed)
- Approved Resolution 25-07-02R for purchase of a Jetter trailer from Texas Municipal Equipment, $73,931.55 (motion passed)
- Approved water pipeline permit agreement with Three Bar Farm & Ranch LLC (motion passed)
- Approved easement agreement with Pecos Valley Southern Railway Company (motion passed)
- Approved appointment of Lupe Davis as board member and Crystal Lujan as alternate to the Planning and Zoning Board (motion passed)
- Approved HOT funding request for Discover America: Great Places to Live, Visit, and Start a Business segment (motion passed)
- Approved public‑private partnership with Aperion for water distribution (motion passed)
City Council
The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and several contracts, including a $1,987,663.50 award to Deerwood Construction for water pressure improvements. It also approved a production sharing agreement with Civitas Permian Operating, a utility easement for the Garcia family, and a change order for the Meadowbrook Sewer Line project. An ordinance regulating engine brakes was approved, while a noise‑regulation ordinance was postponed.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved Production Sharing Agreement with Civitas Permian Operating, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved utility easement agreement with Alfred and Cristina Garcia (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-06-09R awarding $1,987,663.50 contract to Deerwood Construction, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 25-06-10R change order $587,463 for Meadowbrook Sewer Line project (unanimous)
- Approved Ordinance 25-06-02 prohibiting engine brakes (unanimous)
- Postponed Ordinance 25-06-01 on noise regulation (unanimous)
Hotel Occupancy Tax Board
The Hotel Occupancy Tax Board approved its consent agenda and the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting. It authorized a $3,340.60 purchase of West of the Pecos Rodeo bumper stickers for 2025. It also approved a $284,500 funding request for a digital display board.
- Approved consent agenda (motion passed)
- Approved minutes of April 28, 2025 meeting (motion passed)
- Approved $3,340.60 funding for West of the Pecos Rodeo bumper stickers (motion passed)
- Approved $284,500 funding for digital display board (motion passed)
Planning and Zoning/Board of Adjustments
The board approved the consent agenda, including the minutes of the August 26, 2024 meeting, by unanimous vote. The board unanimously approved a Specific Use Permit allowing R‑1 low‑density residential development in a C‑1 local retail district on the properties at 2000 and 2006 South Park Street. Member Kenneth Winkles submitted his resignation from the Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustments, effective immediately.
- Approved consent agenda (including Aug 26, 2024 minutes) – unanimous vote
- Approved Specific Use Permit for 2000 & 2006 S Park St – unanimous vote
- Accepted resignation of member Kenneth Winkles, effective immediately
City Council
The Pecos City Council designated a Cultural District. It also approved multiple purchase agreements and funding requests, including a Western Star truck for $229,900 and a digital display board funded by the hotel occupancy tax for $284,500. One resolution to contract Payne Industries for annexation surveying was denied. No action was taken on several updates and the streaming implementation.
- Approved Consent Agenda (items E.1‑E.5) – motion by Randy Graham, seconded by Hector Carrasco
- Approved Resolution 25-06-01R authorizing purchase of a Western Star 49X Roll‑Off Truck for $229,900
- Approved Resolution 25-06-02R authorizing purchase of an Armor Steel Deck Truck Scale for $131,345.02
- Approved Resolution 25-06-03R authorizing Blackrock Automation maintenance contract up to $80,000
- Approved Resolution 25-06-04R authorizing Parkhill design services contract for $336,541
- Approved Resolution 25-06-08R designating a Pecos Cultural District
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Reeves County Hospital District for real‑property exchange
- Denied Resolution 25-06-07R contracting Payne Industries for annexation surveying services
City Council
The council approved its consent agenda and a tax abatement agreement with Aperion/Pecos Power Plant LLC. It also approved a plan of finance for the USDA Pecos Wellfield Project and an interlocal agreement with Reeves County for public works funding. Additional approvals included a construction contract with ZTEK for a records facility, an amendment to the master fee schedule, and the appointment of Virginia "Ginny" Barmore to the PEDC board. The regular council meeting was rescheduled to Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
- Consent agenda approved (motion passed)
- Tax abatement with Aperion/Pecos Power Plant LLC approved (motion passed)
- Plan of finance for USDA Pecos Wellfield Project approved (motion passed)
- Interlocal agreement with Reeves County approved (motion passed)
- Construction agreement with ZTEK ($133,500) for records facility approved (motion passed)
- Master fee schedule amendment approved (motion passed)
- Virginia "Ginny" Barmore appointed to PEDC board (motion passed, one abstention)
- Council meeting rescheduled to June 24, 2025 (motion passed)
City Council
The council voted unanimously to amend the Pecos Housing Finance Corporation’s articles of incorporation, increasing the board from three to nine members and adding the City Council as board members. A motion to postpone consideration of the PHFC bylaws was also approved. Both actions were taken during the special meeting on May 28, 2025.
- Approved amendment to PHFC articles of incorporation (unanimous)
- Postponed PHFC bylaws consideration (motion passed)
Hotel Occupancy Tax Board
The Hotel Occupancy Tax Board approved the minutes from the January 7, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved a $60,000 funding request for repairs of Pecos Bill, with the condition that the city continue the insurance claim and return any covered amount to the HOT fund. The board also listed items to be addressed at the next meeting, including training, marketing, an update from Born in Denver, and a copy of HOT financials. The meeting adjourned at 6:02 PM.
- Approved minutes of the Jan 7, 2025 meeting (consent agenda passed)
- Approved $60,000 repair funding for Pecos Bill (unanimous vote, insurance claim condition)
City Council
The council unanimously approved the consent agenda and then voted to establish a Convention and Visitors Bureau department. It also approved funding for an outdoor warning siren, a specific‑use permit on S Park Street, eight drilling permits, and $26,120 for a downtown lighting project. The council postponed a tax‑abatement amendment and repealed Ordinance 23‑06‑01.
- Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
- Approved establishment of a Convention & Visitors Bureau department (passed)
- Approved appropriation of $34,424.05 to Goddard Enterprises for an outdoor warning siren (passed)
- Approved Specific Use Permit for 2000 and 2006 S Park Street (passed)
- Approved eight drilling permits for U.S. Energy Development Corp. (passed)
- Postponed amendment to Chapter 380 Tax Abatement agreement (passed)
- Approved $26,120 funding for Keep Pecos Beautiful Committee lighting project (passed)
- Approved repeal of Ordinance 23-06-01 (passed)
City Council
The council approved the consent agenda. It approved the Town’s portion of the FY2024 Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for the Pecos Housing Authority in the amount of $8,375.63. The council also approved amendments to the Pecos Economic Development Corporation budget, renewed a professional services contract for staff training, and postponed both a production‑sharing agreement with Civitas Permian Operating and a Chapter 380 tax‑abatement amendment.
- Approved consent agenda (passed)
- Approved $8,375.63 PILOT payment (passed)
- Approved PEDC FY2024-2025 budget amendments (passed)
- Approved renewal of professional services contract with Tommy Gonzalez (passed)
- Approved to bring back PEDC bylaws changes at end of fiscal year (passed)
- Postponed production sharing agreement with Civitas Permian Operating (postponed)
- Postponed amendment to Chapter 380 Tax Abatement agreement (postponed)
Hotel Occupancy Tax Board
The Hotel Occupancy Tax Board approved the minutes from the July 16, 2024 meeting. It also approved a Hot funds request of $205,738 for the West of the Pecos Museum. The board set an agenda item to discuss possible Event Center funding at the next meeting and then adjourned.
- Approved July 16, 2024 meeting minutes (consent agenda)
- Approved $205,738 Hot funds request for West of the Pecos Museum
- Scheduled Event Center funding discussion for next meeting
- Adjourned the meeting
City Council
The council approved the consent agenda, including the March 27 meeting minutes and related reports. It approved five drilling permit applications for Civitas Permian Operating LLC. It approved several resolutions authorizing professional services, HVAC purchases, and contracts for sewer and water infrastructure projects. Four items—a production sharing agreement, the housing authority’s annual report, a PILOT waiver request, and the housing report—were postponed.
- Approved consent agenda (minutes, PD reports, expenditure report)
- Approved five drilling permit applications for Civitas Permian Operating LLC
- Postponed production sharing agreement with Civitas Permian Operating LLC
- Postponed Pecos Housing Authority 2024 Annual Report
- Postponed request to waive 2024 PILOT for Pecos Housing Authority
- Approved $152,365 professional services agreement with HALFF Associates for Bessie Haynes Park master plan
- Approved $293,561.52 purchase agreement with TD Industries for HVAC units (budget amendment)
- Approved contracts for Meadowbrook sewer line lift stations and West Pecos Water System Project
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
The board approved the consent agenda and the minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting. A map for new and extended Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones was approved. The scheduled March 10, 2025 TIRZ meeting was kept on the calendar.
- Approved consent agenda (motion by Venetta Seals, seconded by Sam Lujan)
- Approved minutes of the January 13, 2025 TIRZ meeting
- Approved map for new/extended TIRZ zones (motion by Venetta Seals, seconded by Lupe Davis)
- Approved keeping the March 10, 2025 regular TIRZ meeting as scheduled (motion by Lupe Davis, seconded by Sal Nichols)
City Council
The council approved a $202,238.51 expenditure of road‑maintenance sales tax under Resolution 25-03-04R. They also approved $8,000 for a spay‑neuter clinic and reimplemented the Yard Meter Program. Additional approvals included a lease for a street sweeper and two easement/right‑of‑way agreements with Oncor Electric Delivery Company.
- Approved $202,238.51 road‑maintenance sales tax expenditure (Resolution 25-03-04R) – passed
- Approved $8,000 for spay‑neuter clinic, with challenge to Reeves County to match – passed
- Approved reimplementation of the Yard Meter Program – passed
- Approved lease of a 2025 broom‑bear street sweeper (Resolution 25-03-05R) – passed
- Approved non‑exclusive easement/right‑of‑way with Oncor for Tract CCN 487 (≤160 ft) – passed
- Approved non‑exclusive easement/right‑of‑way with Oncor for Tract CCN 489 (≤160 ft) – passed
- Approved consent agenda items (minutes, expenditure report, TWDB CFO program) – passed
City Council
The council voted to approve a Memorandum of Understanding for Phase III of the Community Essential Workers Housing Project. It postponed the Yard Meter Program until more information is received. It approved a resolution to pay $88,829.36 for water‑well engineering to Texas‑New Mexico Power. It denied the bid award for the tank replacement project and ordered the project be re‑advertised.
- Approved MOU for Community Essential Workers Housing Project Phase III (motion passed)
- Postponed reimplementation of the Yard Meter Program pending additional information
- Approved Resolution 25-03-01R to pay $88,829.36 for water‑well engineering to Texas‑New Mexico Power
- Denied award of bid for tank replacement project and directed re‑advertising (up to $194,376.20)
- No action taken on City Events presentation
- Deferred consideration of Annexation Survey Agreement with Payne Industries, LLC
City Council
The council approved its consent agenda, several resolutions and ordinances, and a $381,500 vehicle purchase. It also authorized a $53,232 airport navigation system and approved 6% salary increases for the City Secretary, Chief of Police, and City Manager. Additionally, the council voted to start a study for a new community center and to reschedule the March 13 meeting.
- Approved consent agenda (minutes, reports, Resolution 25-02-06R) – motion passed
- Approved Resolution 25-02-07R authorizing $53,232 PAPI system purchase for the municipal airport – motion passed
- Approved Ordinance 25-02-02 amending building regulations – 2nd reading – motion passed
- Approved Ordinance 25-02-01 repealing Ordinance 19-11-03 on dangerous buildings – 2nd reading – motion passed
- Approved Resolution 25-02-08R authorizing purchase of seven 2025 Ford Explorer vehicles for $381,500 – motion passed
- Approved 6% pay increase for City Secretary – unanimous vote
- Approved 6% pay increase for Chief of Police – unanimous vote
- Approved motion to begin study for a new Community Center/CVB – motion passed