Odessa public meetings in 2025

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation Board approved a performance agreement with Tiny Footprints LLC for infrastructure and façade improvements at 310 Dotsy Avenue. The agreement authorizes up to $94,109.55 in financial assistance, contingent on final approval by the City Council.

• Performance agreement with Tiny Footprints LLC for $94,109.55
• Infrastructure improvements at 310 Dotsy Avenue
• Facade improvements at 310 Dotsy Avenue
• City Council approval required for agreement to take effect

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on a 15.87-acre annexation and initial zoning request, a zone change for a 20.18-acre tract, and a specific use permit for workforce housing. The body will also consider several final and preliminary plats for residential and ownership purposes.

• Public hearing for annexation and FD (Future Development) zoning of 15.87 acres south of Yukon Road
• Public hearing for zone change from FD to LC (Light Commercial) for 20.18 acres west of John Ben Shepperd Parkway
• Public hearing for a Specific Use Permit for workforce housing on 3.00 acres on E Pearl St.
• Final plat for Siesta Heights, Phase 2, creating 56 lots on 77.11 acres
• Final plat for Windmill Crossing Addition, 14th Filing, on 5.55 acres north of E 100th St.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two setback requests. One is a special exception to reduce the front yard setback from 25 feet to 13 feet for a porch at 2304 N Golder Ave in Council District 3. The other is a variance to reduce the front yard setback from 5 feet to 3 feet for a carport at 1713 Royalty Ave in Council District 1. The board will also vote to approve the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing (Case 2025-01-E): special exception to lower front yard setback to 13 ft for a porch at 2304 N Golder Ave (Council District 3).
• Public hearing (Case 2025-19-V): variance to lower front yard setback to 3 ft for a carport at 1713 Royalty Ave (Council District 1).
• Consent item: approve ZBA meeting minutes from November 5, 2025.

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation Board will consider three resolutions that affirm project compliance and approve payments to Odessa College, Walkamin Trading Company, and ICA Development. The board will also enter executive session to discuss Project Blizzard King and Project Atom before returning to open session for possible action. The meeting will set the next board meeting for January 8, 2026.

• Resolution to affirm compliance and approve payment for Odessa College
• Resolution to affirm compliance and approve payment for Walkamin Trading Company
• Resolution to affirm compliance and approve payment for ICA Development
• Executive session to discuss Project Blizzard King and Project Atom
• Next ODC Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 8 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

City Council

The Odessa City Council will consider a consent agenda approving recent meeting minutes and several resolutions, including a performance agreement with the University of Texas Permian Basin, a radio‑system maintenance contract with Motorola Solutions, an interlocal drainage‑improvements agreement with Ector County, and a purchase of police‑department software and drones. A public hearing will be held to decide a zone change from Light Commercial (LC) to Central Business‑One (CB‑1) for a 6.27‑acre parcel at the northeast corner of E. 2nd St. and N. Texas Ave. The council will also address the appointment and salary of municipal court judges.

• Resolution approving a performance agreement between Odessa Development Corporation and the University of Texas Permian Basin for a civil engineering program
• Resolution renewing a radio system maintenance and software update agreement with Motorola Solutions Inc.
• Resolution approving an interlocal agreement with Ector County for a joint Drainage Improvements Master Plan
• Resolution approving the purchase of FUSUS and DFR software and drones for the Odessa Police Department
• Public hearing on a zone change from LC to CB‑1 for a 6.27‑acre site at E. 2nd St. and N. Texas Ave.

The council approved the consent agenda, a donation of two decorative rabbits, and a zoning change from Light Commercial to Central Business‑1 for a 6.27‑acre parcel to allow a courthouse. It also adopted a resolution releasing a 38‑acre drainage easement and accepting two smaller easements, reappointed municipal court judges, and appointed members to the Board of Survey and Odessa Development Corporation, while tabling a policy on commemorative signs.

• Approved consent agenda with correction to item 7 (7-0)
• Approved donation of two decorative rabbits to Odessa Community Foundation (7-0)
• Approved zone change from LC to CB-1 for 6.27‑acre site (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025R-136 releasing 38‑acre easement and accepting 2.07‑acre and 2.60‑acre easements (7-0)
• Reappointed Municipal Court judges Robert Martin and Carlos Rodriguez (7-0)
• Tabled policy on commemorative signs until Jan 13 meeting (7-0)
• Appointed Ramiro Salinas to the Board of Survey (7-0)
• Reappointed Ronnie Phillips to the Odessa Development Corporation (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss a proposed cloud-based billing and customer service system. The body will also review building code updates and water infrastructure plans.

• Proposed $3,771,338.00 five-year contract with Origin Smart City Suite for billing and meter reading systems
• Discussion on adopting 2024 ICC codes and the 2023 National Electrical Code
• Proposed updates to Water and Wastewater Master Plans
• Condition assessment update for the Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant
• Executive session regarding economic development negotiations and business incentives

The Odessa City Council held a work session on January 13, 2026 and discussed a contract award, a 55+ affordable rental project, a landscaping code amendment, accessory dwelling units, a naming policy, and board appointments. No votes or approvals were recorded on any of those items. The only action taken was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Odessa Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on the final plat of the 3.00‑acre Redstone Ridge Addition, with staff‑recommended conditions. It will also hold public hearings on a church rezoning request, a workforce‑housing specific‑use permit, a master sign plan, and a replat for Parks Ranch Church. Additional items include a preliminary plat for Treanor Addition.

• CASE FILE NO. 2025-104-P – Motion to approve the final plat of Redstone Ridge Addition (3.00 acre) with a required Blanket Refuse Collection Easement Agreement.
• CASE FILE NO. 2025-04-Z – Public hearing to consider original zoning (SF‑3) for Grace Christian Fellowship on a 5.19‑acre tract near Billy Hext Road.
• CASE FILE NO. 2025-06-SUP – Public hearing to consider a Specific Use Permit for workforce housing in Lot 1, Block 1, Redstone Ridge Addition.
• CASE FILE NO. 2025-02-ZSP – Motion approving a Master Sign Plan for Lots 6‑15, Block 5, Parks Bell Ranch North.
• CASE FILE NO. 2025-16-P – Public hearing to consider the replat of Parks Ranch Church Addition (5.86 acre).

The commission approved the final plat for the 3‑acre Redstone Ridge Addition with staff‑recommended conditions. It also opened public hearings on zoning requests for Grace Christian Fellowship and the Parks Ranch Church Addition, and approved a master sign plan and a preliminary plat for Treanor Addition. A specific‑use permit request for Maverick Engineering was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved final plat of Redstone Ridge Addition (3.00 acres) (6‑0)
• Removed from table and opened public hearing for Grace Christian Fellowship SF‑3 zoning request (5.19 acres) (6‑0)
• Tabled Maverick Engineering specific‑use permit request for workforce housing until Dec 18 (6‑0)
• Approved Master Sign Plan for 2012 Cross B, LLC (lots 6‑15, Block 5) (6‑0)
• Removed from table and opened public hearing for Parks Ranch Church Addition replat (5.86 acres) (6‑0)
• Approved preliminary plat of Treanor Addition (1.186 acres) (6‑0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for December 3, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council will consider appointing Aaron Smith as City Manager effective December 1, 2025. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure projects, public safety donations, and board appointments.

• Appointment of Aaron Smith as City Manager effective December 1, 2025
• Allocation of funds for construction of CIP projects for 23rd St. and 52nd St.
• Traffic signal installation at Hwy 385 and 100th St. via TxDOT advance funding agreement
• Acceptance of donations: $15,000 for Fire Rescue, $5,000 for Police, and $500 for Police
• Appropriation of $166,594.98 from opioid settlement funds

The council unanimously approved several donation resolutions, including $5,000 for police med kits and $15,000 for fire‑rescue protective equipment from Occidental Petroleum, as well as a $134,509.47 ambulance services supplement and $166,594.98 opioid settlement funds. It appointed David Dunn and Mari Willis to the Ector County Appraisal District Board and named Aaron Smith as the new city manager effective Dec. 1, 2025. All reappointments to city commissions and boards were also approved unanimously.

• Approved $5,000 Occidental Petroleum donation to police for med kits (unanimous)
• Approved $15,000 Occidental Petroleum donation to fire rescue for PPE (unanimous)
• Approved $134,509.47 ambulance services supplement for indigent care (unanimous)
• Approved $166,594.98 opioid settlement funds for city use (unanimous)
• Appointed David Dunn to Ector County Appraisal District Board (142.5 votes, unanimous)
• Appointed Mari Willis to Ector County Appraisal District Board (142.5 votes, unanimous)
• Appointed Aaron Smith as City Manager effective Dec 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Reappointed members to various city commissions and boards (unanimous)

City Council

The council will discuss a performance agreement between the Odessa Development Corporation and Tiny Footprints LLC for infrastructure and façade improvements at 310 Dotsy Avenue, with proposed costs of $175,653.31 and $50,000 and grant amounts up to $66,312.50 and $25,000. Additional topics include a radio system maintenance and software update agreement with Motorola Solutions, a purchase of FUSUS and DFR software for the Odessa Police Department, an interlocal drainage improvements master plan with Ector County, and updates on water line replacement, stormwater projects, industrial district agreements, and the city audit.

• Tiny Footprints LLC infrastructure improvements $175,653.31 and façade improvements $50,000 at 310 Dotsy Avenue; grant up to $66,312.50 for infrastructure and $25,000 for façade
• Radio system maintenance and software update agreement with Motorola Solutions
• Purchase of FUSUS and DFR software for the Odessa Police Department
• Interlocal agreement with Ector County for joint Drainage Improvements Master Plan, cost to be split equally
• Update on water line replacement project on Pearl Street

The Odessa City Council voted to adjourn the November 25, 2025 work session; the motion passed with all seven members voting aye and no nays. No other formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned work session (7 ayes, 0 nays)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on two final plats: a 4.897‑acre youth center in extraterritorial jurisdiction north of E. Yukon Rd., and the 34.70‑acre Yukon Ridge subdivision at Dawn Ave. and E 61st St., creating 602 residential lots. The meeting also includes public hearings on a zone change request for a 6.27‑acre parcel and a specific‑use permit for workforce housing on a lot south of E Pearl St. A site‑plan for a shopping center on Lot 2, Block 1 of Mardi Gras Estates is also on the agenda.

• Approve final plat of Ector County Youth Center, 4.897‑acre tract north of E. Yukon Rd. (Case 2025-107-P, ETJ)
• Approve final plat of Yukon Ridge, 34.70‑acre residential subdivision at Dawn Ave. and E 61st St., 602 lots (Case 2025-131-P, Council District 4)
• Public hearing to consider LCA’s zone change from Light Commercial to CB‑1 on a 6.27‑acre parcel (Case 2025-26-Z)
• Public hearing for Maverick Engineering’s specific‑use permit for workforce housing south of E Pearl St. (Case 2025-06‑SUP)
• Motion to approve site plan for a shopping center on Lot 2, Block 1, Mardi Gras Estates north of 87th St. (Case 2025-21‑SP)

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved final plats for the Ector County Youth Center and the Yukon Ridge subdivision, and opened a public hearing on a zone change for a 6.27‑acre site. It also approved a shopping‑center site plan and a preliminary plat for Westgate Acres. The request for a specific‑use workforce‑housing permit was tabled until the December 4 meeting.

• Approved final plat of Ector County Youth Center (4.897‑acre) – vote 6‑0
• Approved final plat of Yukon Ridge, Phase 1 (34.70‑acre) – vote 6‑0
• Opened public hearing for zone change LC→CB‑1 on 6.27‑acre tract – vote 6‑0
• Tabled specific‑use workforce‑housing permit request until Dec 4 – vote 6‑0
• Approved site plan for shopping center on Lot 2, Block 1, Mardi Gras Estates – vote 6‑0
• Approved preliminary plat of Westgate Acres Subdivision (lots 19‑20) – vote 6‑0

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for November 19, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. in City Hall was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered or decided at this meeting.

Odessa Development Corporation

The City Council and Odessa Development Corporation will meet to discuss several economic‑development topics. Items include Texas 4A sales‑tax corporations, the Economic Development Department’s attraction and workforce programs, downtown infrastructure grants, marketing efforts, and general project priorities. The agenda also calls for an update on the ODC’s financial report.

• Discussion of Texas 4A Sales Tax Corporations
• Discussion of Economic Development Department priorities (attraction, retention, expansion, workforce development, downtown infrastructure and façade grants, compliance)
• Discussion of Economic Development marketing and promotion
• Discussion of general projects and priorities
• ODC financial report update

The joint City Council and Odessa Development Corporation meeting was adjourned at 5:35 p.m. after a motion by Council member Vasquez, seconded by Council member Stoker, passed with all seven members voting aye and none voting nay. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

City Council

The City Council and Odessa Development Corporation will hold a joint meeting to discuss several economic‑development matters. Topics include Texas 4A sales‑tax corporations, the Economic Development Department’s attraction and retention efforts, workforce development, downtown infrastructure grants, and marketing initiatives. The meeting will also include an Odessa Development Corporation financial report update.

• Discuss Texas 4A Sales Tax Corporations
• Discuss Economic Development Department – attraction, retention, and expansion
• Discuss Economic Development Department – workforce development
• Discuss Downtown Infrastructure and Façade Grants
• Discuss Economic Development marketing and promotion

The joint City Council and Odessa Development Corporation meeting was concluded with a motion to adjourn. Council member Vasquez made the motion, which was seconded by Council member Stoker. The motion passed with seven ayes and no nays, ending the meeting at 5:35 p.m.

• Adjourn meeting approved (7-0 ayes, 0 nays)

City Council

The City Council will hear oral presentations from firms competing to manage and operate the Odessa Multi-Sports Complex. One firm has accepted the invitation to present, while two have declined and rescinded their submissions. The Council will consider moving forward with contract negotiations.

• Presentation from The Sports Facilities Companies
• Review of #25-51520-23 Multi-Sports Facility Management & Operation Services
• Initial proposed fee structure: $28,000/month administrative fees
• Deferred management fees: 30% of sponsorships and 5% of annual positive EBITDA
• Approval for contract negotiation and execution

The council heard presentations from firms about the Multi‑Sports Facility Management and Operation Services contract, but no vote or decision was taken on that contract. The only action was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously. The meeting ended at 3:10 p.m.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (6‑0)

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation board will consider several resolutions, including a grant of $8,194,796.80 to Ector County for a 500‑spot parking deck and a performance agreement. Other items include a resolution for infrastructure and façade improvements for Tiny Footprints, an incentive payment to Kaige Equipment, LLC, and the approval of an audit services engagement letter with Weaver. The board will also discuss tax‑abatement authority and a grant and agreement amendment for Odessa College.

• Approve $8,194,796.80 infrastructure reimbursement grant to Ector County for a parking deck
• Approve infrastructure and façade improvements performance agreement for Tiny Footprints
• Affirm compliance for Kaige Equipment, LLC and approve its fourth annual incentive payment
• Approve engagement letter for audit services by Weaver for the Economic Development Department
• Consider resolution supporting tax abatements as an economic‑development incentive tool

The board unanimously approved allocating $2.5 million to each of four designated funds. It also approved $25,000 for façade work and $66,312.50 for infrastructure for Tiny Footprints, a $63,600 incentive payment to Kaige Equipment, and a resolution supporting tax abatements. Additionally, the board approved an audit engagement letter, amended the Odessa College agreement, rejected a first‑year grant payment pending compliance, and appointed Jefferson Cox to the board.

• Allocate $2.5 million to each of four funds (unanimous)
• Approve Tiny Footprints façade $25,000 and infrastructure $66,312.50 (unanimous)
• Approve fourth incentive payment of $63,600 to Kaige Equipment (unanimous)
• Approve audit services engagement letter for Weaver (unanimous)
• Approve tax abatements resolution authorizing ODC President (unanimous)
• Approve amendment to Odessa College agreement (a $5 million contract) (unanimous)
• Reject first‑year grant payment to Odessa College pending compliance review (unanimous)
• Appoint Jefferson Cox to the board (unanimous)

City Council

The council will consider several consent‑agenda items, including the final approval of an annexation of a 207.45‑acre tract of vacant land in Section 1, Block 42, Township 2 South; a zone change from SF‑3 to Retail for a 0.439‑acre parcel at the southwest corner of E Clements St. and S Dixie Blvd.; an amendment of speed limits on Loop 338 from US HWY 385 to 52nd and 56th to I‑20; and purchases of traffic‑management platforms for 150 intersections. Additional items include a $10,000 sponsorship for McKinney Park pickleball courts, a 4% base salary increase for the City Secretary and two municipal judges, and a resolution to abandon a 0.124‑acre alley right‑of‑way.

• Annexation of 207.45‑acre vacant land in Section 1, Block 42, Township 2 South
• Zone change of 0.439‑acre parcel at E Clements St. and S Dixie Blvd. from SF‑3 to Retail
• Amendment of speed limits on Loop 338 from US HWY 385 to 52nd and 56th to I‑20
• Purchase of Centracs Mobility System Service for 150 intersections from Paradigm Traffic Systems, Inc.
• $10,000 sponsorship contribution from Bronco Wild Fund and Greater Texas Ford Dealers for McKinney Park pickleball courts

The Odessa City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included annexation and zoning items. It also approved two citywide traffic‑control system purchases totaling about $4.2 million. Additional unanimous resolutions authorized an alley abandonment, a $10 k park sponsorship, a 4 % salary increase for certain officials, and a liability waiver for the former city manager.

• Approved consent agenda items (including annexation and zoning) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Centracs Mobility System for $229,000 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of NoTraffic Nexus Omni Mobility platform for $3,934,189.50 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to abandon and convey 0.124‑acre alley, $10,000 compensation (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 sponsorship for McKinney Park pickleball courts (unanimous)
• Approved 4 % base salary increase for City Secretary and two judges (unanimous)
• Approved liability waiver and release for former City Manager David Vela (unanimous)
• Appointed Jefferson Cox to the Odessa Development Corporation (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss funding for two capital improvement projects and an interlocal agreement for radio communications. The body will also review the process for selecting a new primary bank for the city's operating account.

• Proposed allocation of $2.7 million for 23rd Street reconstruction from Andrews Hwy to Dixie Blvd
• Proposed allocation of $5.5 million for 52nd Street reconstruction from JBS Parkway Blvd to Grandview Ave
• Amendment to the Permian Basin Interoperable Radio Communications System agreement with a $10,000 cost
• Proposed Advance Funding Agreement for a traffic signal at Hwy 385 and 100th St
• Review of the Request for Applications (RFA) process to change the city's primary operating bank

The Odessa City Council held a work session on November 11, 2025 with a quorum present. Council members discussed reports on economic impact, interlocal agreements, banking services, enterprise fund finances, and several city projects, but no formal approvals were recorded. The meeting was adjourned by a motion from Councilmember Vasquez, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell, and approved by all six voting members.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Odessa Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on multiple final plat approvals for subdivisions in the extraterritorial jurisdiction, including Haul of Fame Addition and City Ranch Estates. It will also hold public hearings to consider a rezoning request for the Drill Site in Richland Manor and to reinstate a preliminary plat for Yukon Ridge. A site plan for a new shopping center on Grandview Avenue will be reviewed.

• Approve final plat of Haul of Fame Addition, a 6.67‑acre tract in Section 42, Block 43, ETJ, north side of W. Driver’s Haul of Fame St., ~400 ft west of S. Knox Ave.
• Approve final plat of City Ranch Estates (2nd Filing), replat of Lots 15 & 16, Block 2, north side of W. 3rd St., ~1,000 ft west of N. Moss Ave.
• Public hearing to consider rezoning from SF‑E‑DR to SF‑1 on the Drill Site in Richland Manor Subdivision, east side of Country Club Drive, ~400 ft north of Richwood Rd.
• Public hearing to consider reinstatement of the preliminary plat of Yukon Ridge (2nd Filing), a 119.57‑acre tract at the NE corner of Dawn Ave. and 61st St.
• Approve site plan for a shopping center on Lot 4, Block 1, Yukon Ridge Commercial (2nd Filing), west side of Grandview Ave., ~800 ft south of Yukon Rd.

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved final plats with staff‑recommended conditions for eleven development projects located in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. It also approved a site plan for a shopping center, a preliminary plat for City Ranch Estates, and a replat for Molinar Plaza. The commission voted to table a rezoning request for the Drill Site and to open a public hearing on reinstating the Yukon Ridge preliminary plat. Meeting dates for 2026 were adopted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved final plat of Haul of Fame Addition (6.67‑acre) – vote 5‑0
• Approved final plat of Ocotillo Park subdivision (2.76‑acre) – vote 5‑0
• Approved final plat of Sunrise South Subdivision replat – vote 5‑0
• Approved final plat of City Ranch Estates 2nd Filing – vote 5‑0
• Approved final plat of City Ranch Estates 3rd Filing – vote 5‑0
• Approved final plat of Mesquite Springs Subdivision (39.64‑acre) – vote 5‑0
• Approved site plan for shopping center on Lot 4, Block 1 Yukon Ridge Commercial – vote 5‑0
• Tabled rezoning request for Drill Site (SF‑E‑DR to SF‑1) – vote 5‑0

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request from Black Summit Properties. The owner seeks to count on-street angled parking toward the total vehicle parking requirements for a multi-family apartment remodel.

• Case File No. 2025-18-V: Request to include 11 spaces on Whitaker Avenue and 12 spaces on West 9th Street in parking calculations for 916 Whitaker Ave
• Approval of September 03, 2025 meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted 5-0 to approve the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes. After a public hearing on a variance request for 916 Whitaker Ave., the board voted 5-0 to adjourn. No decision was made on the variance request.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Odessa City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes routine approvals and several ordinance items. Key decisions include a $6,350,701.50 bid award to Mach Energy Services for the County Road West waterline replacement, public hearings on a retail‑zone change at E Clements St. and S Dixie Blvd., and final approvals for annexations and specific‑use permits for a youth detention center on a 4.897‑acre tract near E Yukon Rd. The council will also vote on a resolution to appoint a new city attorney.

• Bid award to Mach Energy Services for County Road West waterline replacement – $6,350,701.50 (Item 10)
• Public hearing to change zoning from SF‑3 to R for 0.439‑acre parcel at the southwest corner of E Clements St. and S Dixie Blvd. (Item 11)
• Annexation of 4.897‑acre tract for a youth detention center in Section 46, Block 42, Township 1 South (Item 3)
• Specific Use Permit for the youth detention center on the same 4.897‑acre tract, located north of E Yukon Rd. (Item 4)
• Resolution to appoint James D. Parker as City Attorney effective Dec 1 2025 (Item 15)

The council accepted City Manager David Vela’s resignation effective Oct 31, 2025 and appointed Aaron Smith as Acting City Manager. It also approved a $6,350,701.50 bid to Mach Energy for the West County Road waterline replacement, and approved several land‑use actions including rezoning a 0.439‑acre parcel to Retail, annexing a 207.45‑acre tract, and lowering speed limits on Loop 338. Additionally, the council appointed James D. Parker as City Attorney with a $250,000 salary and authorized negotiations with the Texas Attorney General.

• Approved bid award to Mach Energy Services for $6,350,701.50 waterline project (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 0.439‑acre parcel from SF‑3 to Retail (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 207.45‑acre tract in Township 2 South (unanimous)
• Approved amendment of speed limits on Loop 338 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025R‑117 authorizing negotiations with Texas Attorney General (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of James D. Parker as City Attorney with $250,000 salary (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of City Manager David Vela effective Oct 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Aaron Smith as Acting City Manager effective Oct 31, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

At the October 28, 2025 work session, the Odessa City Council will consider several items. Council members will vote on a $201,157 annual purchase of side‑loading refuse dumpsters, open‑top containers, a receiver and a compactor for the Solid Waste department. They will also discuss authorizing a $67,587.46 purchase of a Stryker Cot system for a new ambulance for the Fire Rescue department. Additional agenda topics include a discussion of an Odessa movie, a policy on naming city assets, and a review of water bill and credit‑card fee procedures.

• Approve $201,157 annual purchase of side‑loading refuse dumpsters, open‑top containers, receiver and compactor (Solid Waste)
• Approve $67,587.46 purchase of a Stryker Cot system for a new ambulance (Fire Rescue)
• Discuss policy on naming City assets
• Discuss water bills and credit‑card fee methodology, including automatic billing
• Discuss an Odessa movie

The council voted to adjourn the October 28, 2025 work session. The motion was made by Councilmember Vasquez, seconded by Councilmember Thompson, and approved with six ayes and no nays. No other decisions or approvals were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Special Dwelling District zoning request for a 207.45-acre tract. The body will also consider several final and short form plats for residential and industrial subdivisions.

• Public hearing for Original Zoning request (SPD, Special Dwelling District) for a 207.45-acre tract between Grandview and John Ben Shepperd Parkway
• Final plat for Homestead Cottages at Parks Bell Ranch, 1st Filing (8.23 acres, 65 lots) at Deer Creek Ranch Rd. and Yukon Rd.
• Final plat for Homestead Cottages at Parks Bell Ranch, 2nd Filing (12.78 acres) at Aaron Parker Rd. and Yukon Rd.
• Final plat for Gardendale Subdivision, 3rd Filing (replat of Lot 1, Block 22) at E. Goldenrod Dr. and N. Sunflower Ave.
• Final plat for Westmoor Acres, 2nd Filing (2.45 acres) on the south side of W. 29th St.

The commission approved the minutes from the October 2 meeting. It also approved final plats for several subdivisions and a short‑form plat, each with staff‑recommended conditions. A public hearing was opened to consider an Original Zoning request for a 207.45‑acre housing development. All motions passed with a 0‑to‑6 vote.

• Approved Gardendale Subdivision final plat (Case 2025-71-P) – vote 0 to 6
• Approved Homestead Cottages at Parks Bell Ranch final plat, 1st filing (Case 2025-86-P) – vote 0 to 6
• Approved Homestead Cottages at Parks Bell Ranch final plat, 2nd filing (Case 2025-87-P) – vote 0 to 6
• Approved Westmoor Acres final plat (Case 2025-103-P) – vote 0 to 6
• Approved Lenzo Addition final plat (Case 2025-118-P) – vote 0 to 6
• Approved DG Holdings Odessa short‑form plat (Case 2025-126-P) – vote 0 to 6
• Approved Knox Industrial replat (Case 2025-127-P) – vote 0 to 6
• Opened public hearing for Original Zoning request (Case 2025-07-AZ) – vote 0 to 6

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for October 15, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The council will consider several final‑approval ordinances, including an amendment to the Utilities code and a zoning change that would reclassify a 3‑acre parcel to Light Industrial for workforce housing. Public hearings will be held on a proposed Light Industrial annexation and a specific‑use permit for a youth detention center on a 4.9‑acre site. Additional items include a $6,000 appropriation for the International Cultural Festival, a contract for a digital KOB sign at 814 W. 42nd St., and other service contracts and agreements.

• Amend Chapter 13, Section 13‑1‑7 of the Utilities ordinance (final approval)
• Rezone 3.00 acre from Future Development District to Light Industrial for workforce housing on the south side of E Pearl St. (final approval)
• Approve contract with Blink Signs for a KOB digital sign at 814 W. 42nd Street
• Approve $6,000 General Fund appropriation for the International Cultural Festival (tent rental)
• Open public hearings on a 4.897‑acre Light Industrial annexation and a specific‑use permit for a youth detention center

The Odessa City Council approved the consent agenda and a lease of city mineral tracts for oil and gas development. It also approved five‑year extended warranties for solid waste and public works trucks at a cost of $144,232. The council adopted a Light Industrial zoning change for a 4.897‑acre annexed tract, approved a Youth Detention Center specific‑use permit, and approved an amendment to allow a Halfway House on industrial land (with one dissenting vote). Finally, the council authorized an indemnity and defense agreement with Arrington Oil and Gas for drilling a Science Well.

• Approved consent agenda (Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Connell, Hanie; Nay: none)
• Approved leasing of city mineral tracts for oil and gas (Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Connell, Hanie; Nay: none)
• Approved five‑year extended warranties for trucks ($144,232) (Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Connell, Hanie; Nay: none)
• Approved Light Industrial zoning of 4.897‑acre annexation (Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Connell, Hanie; Nay: none)
• Approved Youth Detention Center specific‑use permit (Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Connell, Hanie; Nay: none)
• Approved amendment for Halfway House specific‑use permit (Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Thompson, Connell, Hanie; Nay: Mitchell)
• Approved Resolution authorizing advance funds from ODC for I‑20 utility relocation (Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Connell, Hanie; Nay: none)
• Approved indemnity agreement with Arrington Oil and Gas for Science Well drilling (Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Connell, Hanie; Nay: none)

City Council

The Odessa City Council work session will discuss an amendment to the Performance Agreement between Odessa Development Corporation (ODC) and ICA Development, LLC, adding $764,550.93 for additional road construction. Council members will also review a $68,280 bid award to THK Associates for a golf course feasibility study and present the city’s financial statements. Additional items include updates on a waterline project on Locust Ave, replacement of 41 firefighter protective gear sets, and third‑party billing and collection vendors.

• Amendment to ODC‑ICA Performance Agreement: increase of $764,550.93 for road construction
• Bid award to THK Associates, Inc. for a golf feasibility study costing $68,280
• Waterline project update for Locust Ave
• Replacement of 41 sets of firefighter protective gear for Odessa Fire Rescue
• Discussion of third‑party billing and collection vendors

The Odessa City Council voted unanimously to go into executive session to discuss the appointment, duties, and employment of the City Attorney under Texas Government Code §551.074. The council then voted unanimously to return from executive session and to adjourn the meeting. No other actions were taken during the work session.

• Enter executive session on City Attorney appointment (unanimous approval)
• Return from executive session (unanimous approval)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous approval)

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation board will discuss using leftover contractor budget funds to cover the city’s membership in the Ports to Plains Alliance for 2025‑2026. It will also consider an infrastructure reimbursement grant to Ector County for a parking deck and authorize the ODC President to negotiate a performance agreement. The meeting includes contractor and committee reports, a review of September minutes, and scheduling of the next board meeting.

• Use leftover funds from the Odessa Chamber of Commerce‑Economic Development Department budget for Ports to Plains Alliance membership
• Consider an infrastructure reimbursement grant to Ector County for a parking deck and authorize a performance agreement
• Contractors’ reports from Economic Development Department, Current Media Partners, Black Chamber of Commerce, UTPB‑America’s SBDC, MOTRAN, and City Administrative Support
• Committee and officer reports from Odessa Partnership, Advertising, Compliance, and Investment Review
• Schedule next ODC Board meeting for November 13, 2025

The board unanimously approved the use of excess funds to pay the Ports to Plains Alliance membership fee of $69,801.08 for a 14‑month period. The infrastructure reimbursement grant to Ector County was tabled by unanimous vote. Earlier, the minutes from September 9 and 11, 2025 were also approved unanimously.

• Approved September 9 and 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Tabled infrastructure reimbursement grant to Ector County ($8,194,796.80) (unanimous vote)
• Approved funding for Ports to Plains Alliance membership $69,801.08 (unanimous vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will vote on three final plat approvals for Chinaberry Estates (2.00 acre), Dorado Center (2.06 acre) and Ector County Cemetery (19.497 acre). It will also hold a public hearing on a request to change a 0.439‑acre parcel from Single‑Family‑Three to Retail zoning at the southwest corner of E Clements St. and S Dixie Blvd. Additionally, the commission will consider two replat motions for Evans Addition and the Estates of Shiloh.

• Case 2025-57-P: approve final plat of Chinaberry Estates, 2.00 acre (ETJ)
• Case 2025-81-P: approve final plat of Dorado Center, 2.06 acre (ETJ)
• Case 2025-123-P: approve final plat of Ector County Cemetery, 19.497 acre (ETJ)
• Case 2025-24-Z: public hearing on rezoning 0.439 acre from SF‑3 to Retail at E Clements St. & S Dixie Blvd.
• Case 2025-124-P & 2025-125-P: approve replats of Evans Addition (lots 3 & 4) and Estates of Shiloh (Lot 4)

The commission approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes and four final plat proposals for Chinaberry Estates, Dorado Center, Ector County Cemetery, and a replat of Evans Addition. It also opened a public hearing to consider a retail‑district zone change for a 0.439‑acre site requested by Cruz & Francisca Fabela. Additional replat approvals were made for the Estates of Shiloh, and the meeting was adjourned. All actions were approved unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Final plat of Chinaberry Estates 3rd Filing (6-0)
• Approved Final plat of Dorado Center 9th Filing (6-0)
• Approved Final plat of Ector County Cemetery, South (6-0)
• Opened public hearing for retail zone change on 0.439‑acre site (6-0)
• Approved Replat of Evans Addition, 4th Filing (6-0)
• Approved Replat of Estates of Shiloh 8th Filing (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and take action regarding a development and construction agreement with Sports Med Properties, LLC. The proposed project involves the development of a sports complex consisting of approximately 156,818 square feet.

• Contract with Sports Med Properties, LLC for a sports complex project (approx. 156,818 square feet)

The council approved Resolution 2025R-104 for the Sports Med Properties contract, authorizing the mayor to make changes and setting a $140 million budget with a 10% contingency for change orders. The motion passed unanimously with all six present members voting aye and none voting nay. The council also approved a motion to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved Resolution 2025R-104 for Sports Med contract, $140 M with 10% contingency (6-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (6-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Odessa Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time.

Midland Odessa Urban Transit District (MOUTD)

The Midland Odessa Urban Transit District Board will meet to review monthly financials and minutes. The board will discuss the development of a new website and receive an update on bus stop ADA assessments.

• Discussion of new website development
• Update on bus stop ADA assessment
• Review and approval of previous month's financials
• Review and approval of previous month's minutes

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The Animal Shelter Advisory Committee met but did not have a quorum, so no formal approvals were made. Members discussed ongoing low‑cost spay/neuter clinics, a recent vaccine clinic that administered over 650 vaccines and issued 100 microchips, and an art project whose design has been accepted. A new department assignment placed Animal Services under Community Development, naming Naira Enriquez as director.

• Low‑cost spay/neuter clinic continues, up to twice a month
• Vaccine clinic delivered 650+ vaccines and 100 microchips in three hours
• Art project design accepted and awaiting next steps
• Animal Services reassigned to Community Development; Naira Enriquez named director
• No quorum, so no official approvals or minutes adopted

The committee lacked a quorum, so no votes were taken on agenda items. The meeting did approve moving Animal Services under the Community Development department and appointed Naira Enriquez as its director. No other decisions were recorded.

• Moved Animal Services under Community Development; Naira Enriquez appointed director

City Council

The Odessa City Council will vote on a second‑reading tax levy, approve a settlement in the Patsy Casas litigation, and consider several contracts and infrastructure resolutions. Items include a Nunc Pro Tunc amendment to the Headlee Estates Annexation ordinance, a Motorola Solutions upgrade, and a three‑year ESRI ArcGIS renewal. Public hearings will be opened for a zone change to Light Industrial and for a site‑plan amendment for a retail development. The council will also address a lease for a 6.477‑acre storage tract.

• Nunc Pro Tunc ordinance to amend legal description in the Headlee Estates Annexation (final approval)
• Authorize City Manager to execute Motorola Solutions agreement to upgrade to TDMA/DDM feature (resolution)
• Authorize three‑year renewal agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute for ArcGIS software (resolution)
• Bid award for reconstruction of 8th St. and Dixie Blvd. intersection (resolution)
• Public hearing to consider zone change from Future Development District to Light Industrial for a 3‑acre tract (first approval)

The council approved the consent agenda, which included a $2 million bid to reconstruct the 8th St. and Dixie Blvd intersection, and authorized $6,000 for the Peace Academy International Cultural Festival. It also approved interlocal agreements with Ector County Emergency Services Districts, a $700,000 fund transfer for McKinney Park improvements, and a lease for a 6.477‑acre storage site. Additional actions included zoning changes for Maverick Engineering and Rampart Texas, fire‑rescue donation resolutions, support for interstate highway programs, and an amendment to the utilities ordinance. Two zoning requests were tabled.

• Approved consent agenda (including $2 M 8th St./Dixie Blvd reconstruction) (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 funding for Peace Academy International Cultural Festival (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2 (unanimous)
• Approved $700,000 fund transfer for McKinney Park improvements (unanimous)
• Approved lease agreement with Tres Legado Land Company for 6.477‑acre storage site (unanimous)
• Approved zoning change for Maverick Engineering to Light Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved site‑plan amendment for Rampart Texas PD‑R (unanimous)

City Council

The Odessa City Council work session will discuss several operational matters, including a $152,087.02 purchase of five‑year extended warranties for solid waste and public works street trucks. Other topics include a partnership with Sewell Fleet Management to replace about 200 city vehicles, a lease of a 6.477‑acre tract for equipment storage, a fund transfer for McKinney Park improvements, and an update on the IH‑20 widening project.

• Purchase five‑year extended warranties for solid waste and public works street trucks ($152,087.02)
• Partner with Sewell Fleet Management to replace ~200 city vehicles by leasing
• Lease a 6.477‑acre tract with Tres Legado Land Company for storage of goods and equipment
• Transfer and allocate funds for McKinney Park facility upgrades
• Update on Texas Department of Transportation IH‑20 widening project coordination

The council reached consensus to gift a parcel of land to Habitat for Humanity for home development. They also approved a $144,232 purchase of five‑year extended warranties for 48 solid‑waste and public‑works street trucks. The council approved, by unanimous vote, motions to enter and then exit an executive session on economic‑development negotiations. They subsequently approved the motion to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved land gift to Habitat for Humanity for home development (consensus)
• Approved $144,232 purchase of five‑year warranties for 48 street trucks (consensus)
• Approved motion to enter executive session under Texas Gov. Code §551.087 (6-0)
• Approved motion to return from executive session (6-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will consider several final and preliminary plats for residential and industrial sites. Public hearings are scheduled for a master sign plan and an amendment to a special use permit for a halfway house.

• Public hearing for LCA, Inc. Master Sign Plan at Mission Blvd. and State Highway 191
• Public hearing to allow one employee dwelling at a halfway house (155 SE Loop 338 and 216 Dock St.)
• Final plat for Playa Del Norte (4.65-acre residential tract) north of Via Entrada Dr
• Final plat for Windmill Crossing, 11th Filing (12.36-acre tract) NW of Panhandle Dr. and Sharp Shooter Rd.
• Preliminary plat for Mesquite Springs Subdivision (39.64-acre tract) west of FM 3503

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve a series of final and preliminary plats, including large developments in the extraterritorial jurisdiction. It also opened public hearings for a master sign plan and an employee dwelling amendment. All votes recorded were 4‑0 in favor.

• Approved final plat of Playa Del Norte (4‑0)
• Approved final plat of Windmill Crossing (4‑0)
• Approved final plat of Royalty Heights Addition (4‑0)
• Approved replat of Circle 7 Estates (4‑0)
• Approved preliminary plat of Mesquite Springs Subdivision, 39.64 acres (4‑0)
• Approved replat of Airway Acres, 5th Filing (4‑0)
• Approved short‑form plat of Knox High Performance Addition, 30.91 acres (4‑0)
• Opened public hearing for LCA, Inc. Master Sign Plan (4‑0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The scheduled Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting for September 17, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. Residents should contact the Planning Division with any questions.

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing on a proposed property tax increase for fiscal year 2025‑2026. It will then consider and first‑approve an ordinance to levy the tax at a rate of $0.470700 per $100 of property valuation. The proposed rate is higher than the 2024 rate of $0.466275 and below the voter‑approval ceiling. Community members may express support or opposition during the hearing.

• Public hearing on property tax increase for FY 2025‑2026
• Ordinance to levy property tax at $0.470700 per $100 valuation (first approval)
• Proposed tax rate $0.470700 exceeds 2024 rate $0.466275
• FY 2026 total taxable value $13,140,215,143, a 9.3% increase over FY 2025
• No fiscal impact noted in agenda

The Odessa City Council approved a tax rate of $0.470700 per $100 of property valuation for fiscal year 2025‑2026. The motion passed with six votes in favor, none against, and one member absent. The council then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Adopted FY 2025‑2026 tax rate of $0.470700 per $100 valuation (6‑0, 1 absent)
• Adjourned the meeting (6‑0)

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation Board will consider a resolution to approve the City of Odessa’s request for an advance of funds to develop design plans, specifications, and cost estimates for required water and wastewater utility relocations along the I‑20 corridor. The board will also discuss resolutions to approve an infrastructure and façade improvements agreement for Tiny Footprints and a compliance consulting services agreement with Whitley Penn. Contractor and committee reports will be presented, and the next board meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2025.

• Resolution to approve advance funds for design and cost estimates for water and wastewater utility relocations for the I‑20 corridor
• Resolution to approve an infrastructure and façade improvements performance agreement for Tiny Footprints
• Resolution to approve the Compliance Consulting Services Agreement with Whitley Penn
• Contractors’ reports from Economic Development Department, Current Media Partners, Black Chamber of Commerce, UTPB‑America’s SBDC, MOTRAN, and City Administrative Support
• Next ODC Board meeting set for October 9, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

The board approved the amended minutes from August 14, 2025 by unanimous vote. The July financial report was approved unanimously. The board approved Resolution ODC-2025R-19, authorizing up to $5,000,000 for design and cost estimates for water and wastewater utility relocations along the I‑20 corridor, with special approval requirements, by unanimous vote. The board approved Resolution ODC-2025R-20, adding a requirement that Whitley Penn perform compliance audits within 60 days after receiving completed client information, also by unanimous vote.

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July financial report (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution ODC-2025R-19 for up to $5 M utility relocation funding (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution ODC-2025R-20 adding 60‑day audit deadline for Whitley Penn services (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation Board will consider a resolution to amend its performance agreement with Walkamin Trading Company, Inc. The amendment would authorize infrastructure work for a proposed light industrial park, including extending Faudree Road and upgrading sewer and water lines from Yukon Road northward. The meeting also includes standard items such as a call to order, invocation, and citizen comments on non‑agenda topics.

• Resolution to amend the Amended and Restated Performance Agreement with Walkamin Trading Company, Inc.
• Extension of Faudree Road as part of the industrial park infrastructure
• Sewer and water system improvements from Yukon Road north to the proposed park

The Odessa Development Corporation amended Resolution ODC-2025R-18 to set a $6.8 million spending cap for the Faudree Road extension and related infrastructure improvements for a proposed light industrial park. The amendment was approved by a unanimous vote. The cap is below the previously stated $7 million limit.

• Approved amendment to Resolution ODC-2025R-18 with $6.8M cap (unanimous)

City Council

The council will adopt the City of Odessa’s Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 annual budget, which includes a property‑tax revenue increase. It will also consider rate changes for water, sewer, and solid waste services, each proposed at a 1.5% increase. Additional items include several zoning changes, a 19‑mile stormwater infrastructure contract with Kimley‑Horn, and approvals for development corporation agreements.

• Adopt the FY 2025‑2026 annual budget (Item 15)
• Ratify property tax revenue increase reflected in the FY 2025‑2026 budget (Item 12)
• Approve 1.5% rate increase for water, sewer, and solid waste utilities (Items 18‑20)
• Approve contract with Kimley‑Horn for a 19‑mile underground stormwater infrastructure improvement (Item 9)
• Approve zone change from Future Development District to Light Industrial District for a 36‑acre tract near Loop 338 (Item 4)

The council unanimously adopted the FY 2025‑26 annual budget, ratifying a property‑tax revenue increase and maintaining zero‑percent hikes to water, sewer and solid‑waste rates. It also approved the issuance of mineral‑lease RFPs, selected the Sports Facilities Companies as owner’s representative for the multi‑sports complex, and approved the Windmill Crossing PID assessment ordinance. Additionally, the council amended a performance agreement, raising the contract with Walkamin Trading Company to $6.8 million, and reallocated $11,576,830 of 2019 Certificate of Obligation funds to city projects.

• Adopted FY 2025‑26 annual budget (Resolution 2025R‑93) – unanimous
• Ratified property‑tax revenue increase for FY 2025‑26 – unanimous
• Approved zero‑percent increases to water, sewer, and solid‑waste rates – unanimous
• Issued mineral‑lease RFPs 25‑51310‑20 through 22 as recommended – unanimous
• Approved Sports Facilities Companies as owner’s representative for the multi‑sports complex – unanimous
• Approved ordinance levying assessments for Windmill Crossing PID – unanimous
• Amended performance agreement with Walkamin Trading Company, raising contract to $6.8 million – unanimous
• Reallocated $11,576,830 of 2019 Certificate of Obligation funds to projects – unanimous

City Council

The City Council will discuss awarding construction contracts for French Avenue and the 8th Street and Dixie Boulevard intersection, as well as renewing a software agreement with ESRI. The session also includes a public invitation and discussions on drilling permits, mobile food vendors, and executive sessions on economic development.

• Award French Ave. reconstruction contract to Reece Albert for $691,965.01
• Award 8th St. and Dixie Blvd. intersection reconstruction contract to Reece Albert for $1,666,666.66
• Renew ESRI ArcGIS software agreement for $270,900 over three years
• Discuss award of bid for KOB digital sign at 814 W. 42nd St.
• Discuss drilling permit for Skinny Hole Well #1 at Jefferson Ave. and East 2nd St.

The council voted unanimously to enter an executive session to discuss real‑property and economic‑development matters. After no action was taken, the council voted unanimously to return to the open session. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (7‑0)
• No action taken in executive session
• Approved motion to return from executive session (7‑0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (7‑0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a series of final plats for developments in both city limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction, each with a unanimous 5‑to‑0 vote. It also approved a Light Industrial zoning amendment for a 3‑acre site in District 1, again by a 5‑to‑0 vote. All motions were adopted with staff‑recommended conditions.

• Approved Final Plat of City of Odessa Sportsplex (99.153‑acre tract, Council District 2) – vote 5‑0
• Approved Final Plat of Town & Country Development Addition, 3rd Filing (Lots 1, 4 & 5, Council District 2) – vote 5‑0
• Approved Final Plat of 385 Ranch Estates, 3rd Filing (Lot 15, 1.043‑acre tract, Council District 2) – vote 5‑0
• Approved Final Plat of Do Good Addition (1.297‑acre tract, Council District 2) – vote 5‑0
• Approved Final Plat of Gardendale Subdivision, 2nd Filing (1.0‑acre tract, ETJ) – vote 5‑0
• Approved Final Plat of Westland Subdivision, 6th Filing (1.0‑acre tract, ETJ) – vote 5‑0
• Approved Final Plat of Windmill Crossing, 13th Filing (24.08‑acre tract, Council District 4) – vote 5‑0
• Approved Light Industrial zoning amendment for Maverick Engineering (3.00‑acre tract, District 1) – vote 5‑0

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to decide on two variance requests. The board will evaluate whether these requests meet city hardship and public interest criteria.

• Case 2024-14-V: Request for a 0-foot side yard setback for a 396 sq. ft. carport at 2401 W 15th St.
• Case 2024-16-V: Request for a 7-foot fence height in the front yard setback at 608 E 18th St. (St. Mary’s Catholic Church).

The board approved the Planning & Zoning meeting minutes from August 20, 2025 by a 7‑0 vote. It also approved a variance allowing a 7‑foot fence at 608 E 18th St. with conditions, also by a 7‑0 vote. No decision was recorded on the carport setback request. The meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved August 20, 2025 Planning & Zoning meeting minutes (vote 7‑0)
• Approved fence‑height variance for 608 E 18th St., Lot 13, Block 19 (vote 7‑0) with conditions
• Held public hearing on carport setback variance request (no decision recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 7‑0)

City Council

The Odessa City Council will set the maximum tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, approve a $460,000 stormwater infrastructure contract, and consider purchasing police equipment and vehicles. The meeting includes public hearings on the proposed budget and two zone changes.

• Set maximum tax rate of $0.470700 for 2025-2026
• Appropriate $460,000 for 19-mile underground stormwater infrastructure
• Purchase Aimpoint SCRO sights and holsters for police officers ($124,043)
• Purchase two Ford F-150 vehicles for Stormwater Division
• Public hearing on zone change for Tolunay Engineering Group (MF-2 to NS)

The council approved the consent agenda, including $460,000 for stormwater infrastructure and a $102,332 purchase of two Ford F‑150 vehicles. It adopted two zoning changes, appointed members to several advisory boards, set a maximum tax rate of $0.470700 per $100 valuation for FY 2025‑2026, and approved a $124,318.96 purchase of Palo Alto Prisma security software.

• Approved $460,000 from the Stormwater Revenue Fund for underground infrastructure (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two Ford F‑150 vehicles for $102,332 (unanimous)
• Approved zone change from MF‑2 to Neighborhood Services District on Lots 5‑6, Block 97, S. Williams Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved zone change from Future Development District to Light Industrial District on 36‑acre tract near Loop 338 (unanimous)
• Approved maximum tax rate of $0.470700 per $100 valuation for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Appointed Matthew Sparks to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mike Gerke to the Emergency 9‑1‑1 Advisory Board (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Palo Alto Prisma software for $124,318.96 (unanimous)

City Council

The Odessa City Council discussed a performance agreement for a restaurant at 523 Grant, the annual ODC budget and TxDOT funding, a waterline replacement project, grit removal at the water reclamation plant, revised Chapter 380 guidelines, the Sports Complex operation and construction, senior water/sewer rates, and reallocation of 2019 Certificate of Obligation funds. No votes or approvals were recorded for these items. The only vote was a unanimous motion to adjourn the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous ayes: Hendrick, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, Hanie)

Board of Survey

The Board of Survey approved its July 27, 2023 minutes and cleared all previously tabled cases. It then ordered removal of structures and debris clearance at seven dangerous‑building sites and postponed action on one case pending further progress.

• Approved July 27, 2023 BOS minutes without corrections
• Removed all previously tabled cases from the table (motion carried)
• Ordered removal of the retail store/warehouse at 600 Block N. Grant Ave. (motion carried)
• Ordered removal of the single‑family dwelling at 800 Block E. 16th St. (motion carried)
• Ordered removal of the single‑family dwelling at 1300 Block Lindberg St. (motion carried)
• Tabled the case at 400 Block N. San Jacinto St. until the next meeting (motion carried)
• Ordered removal of the single‑family dwelling at 600 Block Wabash Ave. (motion carried)
• Ordered removal of the single‑family dwelling at 800 Block Dotsy Ave. (motion carried)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting and appointed Gary Sims as acting Chairman. It voted 4‑0 to approve the final plats for the Mendoza Subdivision, Ratliff Ranch, Siesta Heights Phase 1, and Pinot Subdivision, each with staff‑recommended conditions. The commission also opened public hearings for three development requests (cases 2025‑22‑Z, 2025‑23‑Z, and 2025‑24‑Z).

• Approved August 7, 2025 Planning & Zoning minutes (unanimous aye)
• Appointed Gary Sims as acting Chairman (approved, no nay votes)
• Approved final plat of Mendoza Subdivision (4‑0 vote)
• Approved final plat of Ratliff Ranch (4‑0 vote)
• Approved final plat of Siesta Heights Phase 1 (4‑0 vote)
• Approved final plat of Pinot Subdivision (4‑0 vote)
• Opened public hearing for case 2025‑22‑Z to consider use amendment
• Opened public hearing for case 2025‑23‑Z to consider zone change for Homestead Cottages

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment denied Christopher Tetley's carport variance and Guillermo Perez's garage variance, each by a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved the August 6, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous consent. Finally, the board adjourned the meeting with a 4‑0 vote.

• Denied Christopher Tetley carport variance (5-0)
• Denied Guillermo Perez garage variance (5-0)
• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation will discuss the FY 2025-2026 budget, general development plan, and contractor agreements. The board will also consider grants for the University of Texas Permian Basin and the Ellen Noel Art Museum.

• FY 2025-2026 Budget, General Development Plan, and contractor agreements
• Grant for Civil Engineering Program at University of Texas Permian Basin
• Infrastructure and façade improvements agreement for 523 N. Grant Avenue
• Grant for system upgrades and expansion at Ellen Noel Art Museum
• Request for extension for façade improvements at 406 N. Texas Avenue

The Odessa Development Corporation board approved the FY 2025‑2026 budget and authorized several development grants and performance agreements, including $2 million for a University of Texas Permian Basin civil engineering program, $600,000 for the Ellen Noel Art Museum, and $764,550.93 for road construction. The board also approved a six‑week extension for façade improvements at 406 N. Texas Ave and terminated a defaulted agreement with the Ellen Noel Art Museum. All motions passed unanimously except the road construction funding, which passed 5‑0 with one abstention. The board entered and exited executive session to discuss Project Whiptail and Project Blizzard King.

• Approved $764,550.93 road construction funding (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved ChampionX LLC performance agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $2 million UTPB grant and authority to negotiate performance agreement (unanimous)
• Approved termination of Ellen Noel Art Museum agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $600,000 Ellen Noel Art Museum grant and authority to negotiate performance agreement (unanimous)
• Approved six‑week extension for façade improvements at 406 N. Texas Ave (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget (unanimous)
• Approved Whiptail letter of intent with modifications (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission voted unanimously to remove minutes from a meeting held over twenty years ago. Members elected John Herriage as Chair and Norlene McBride as Vice Chair. The commission approved Ryan Bray's request to install a new 138‑square‑foot cloth canopy on the historic Henderson Drug Building at 204 N. Grant Street. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Removed prior meeting minutes (unanimous 4‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Elected John Herriage as Chair (unanimous 4‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Elected Norlene McBride as Vice Chair (unanimous 4‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Approved 138‑sq ft canopy installation at 204 N. Grant St. (unanimous 4‑aye, 0‑nay)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 4‑aye, 0‑nay)

City Council

The Odessa City Council unanimously approved a $130 million funding package for the city's sports complex, allocating $40 M from 2025 Certificates of Obligation, $75 M from the General Fund excess, and $15 M from the Hotel Motel Fund. The council also authorized a $2,369,998.28 payment to Sports Med Properties for services related to the complex. Additional actions included approving the consent agenda, purchasing new police handguns, accepting a donation of irrigation materials, and amending a prior annexation ordinance.

• Approved consent agenda items, including a zone change and $140,735.59 security equipment purchase (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 9mm Smith & Wesson M&P9 handguns for Police Department (5-0)
• Accepted Kimray donation of pipe fittings and materials for irrigation (5-0)
• Approved HUD Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan resolution (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Headlee Estates Annexation Ordinance to correct legal description (5-0)
• Approved $2,369,998.28 payment to Sports Med Properties for sports complex services (5-0)
• Approved $130 M funding for sports complex from Certificates of Obligation, General Fund excess, and Hotel Motel Fund (5-0)
• Appointed Geno Montes to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (5-0)

City Council

The council voted to table the proposal authorizing the city manager to purchase Palo Alto Prisma software for cloud security. The motion to table was approved unanimously. The council also approved a motion to adjourn the meeting, which passed unanimously.

• Tabled Palo Alto Prisma software purchase (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve four final plats, including Shiloh Square and Davila’s Homestead, each with a 5‑0 vote. It also approved four preliminary plats such as the RADD Sports Complex and Aquatics Plaza Addition. Additionally, the commission opened a public hearing to consider a zone change from Future Development to Light Industrial on a 36‑acre site. All approvals are subject to staff‑recommended conditions and departmental review.

• Approved final plat of Shiloh Square (5-0)
• Approved final plat of Smith‑Pearson Addition (5-0)
• Approved final plat of Chancey Addition (5-0)
• Approved final plat of Davila’s Homestead (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat of RADD Sports Complex
• Approved preliminary plat of Aquatics Plaza Addition
• Approved preliminary plat of Dorado Center
• Opened public hearing for zone change FD→LI on 36‑acre SW Howell site

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The minutes from the August 6, 2025 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting contain no clear statements of approvals, denials, or votes on any items. The text appears to be garbled and does not document any concrete actions taken by the board. Consequently, there are no substantive decisions to report.

Odessa Development Corporation

The board voted to adjourn the July 31, 2025 meeting; the motion passed unanimously. No other decisions, approvals, or denials were recorded in the minutes.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

City Council

The council directed that credit‑card processing fees be passed to utility customers and that a local bank be used for billing. It also directed the LULAC request to be funneled to Odessa Arts and approved $2.1 million for the Visitors Center. The body reached consensus to use 2019 CO funds for projects promptly and to adopt the proposed Water/Sewer Fund. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Directed credit‑card fees to be passed to customers (no vote recorded)
• Directed use of a local bank for billing and collection (no vote recorded)
• Directed staff to recommend supplemental items for council consideration (no vote recorded)
• Reached consensus to use 2019 CO available funds on projects as soon as possible (no vote recorded)
• Reached consensus to adopt the proposed Water/Sewer Fund (no vote recorded)
• Directed LULAC request to be funneled to Odessa Arts (no vote recorded)
• Approved $2.1 million funding for the Visitors Center (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously (Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, Hanie; Nay: none)

City Council

The Odessa City Council approved its consent agenda, which included a zone‑change request, a suspension of an Oncor rate change, an oil‑and‑gas lease, and downtown parking improvements. It also approved repairs to Fire Rescue Unit Tender 7, awarded a $1,341,962.75 contract to Reece Albert for Dorado Drive reconstruction, purchased two utility vehicles, and signed an MOU with Midland Habitat for Humanity. A public hearing approved a rezoning of a drill site, and the council adopted an interlocal agreement for Medical Center parking. The council entered and exited an executive session with no action; all votes were unanimous.

• Approved consent agenda (zone change, rate‑change suspension, oil & gas lease, parking improvements) – unanimous
• Approved repair of Fire Rescue Unit Tender 7 – unanimous
• Awarded Dorado Drive reconstruction contract to Reece Albert for $1,341,962.75 – unanimous
• Approved purchase of two utility vehicles – unanimous
• Approved Midland Habitat for Humanity MOU – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 1.764‑acre drill site from FD‑DR to FD – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 2025R‑81 for Medical Center parking interlocal agreement – unanimous
• Entered and exited executive session with no action – unanimous

City Council

The Odessa City Council held a work session on July 22, 2025. After discussing reports on Discover Odessa, parking concerns, a homeless‑awareness walk, salary survey recommendations, security equipment, utility relocation, a budget retreat, and an oil‑and‑gas lease, the council voted to adjourn the meeting. The adjournment motion was approved by all seven members present.

• Adjourned the work session (7-0 vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the July 3, 2025 meeting minutes and a motion to relocate miscellaneous case files, both unanimously. It then approved six development plats—South Loop 338 Business Park, Headlee Ranch, Do Good Addition, Gardendale Subdivision, and two others—each with staff‑recommended conditions and a 0‑6 vote. All approvals were recorded as unanimous aye votes with Connie Coots absent.

• Approved July 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved relocation of miscellaneous case files (0‑6)
• Approved Final plat of South Loop 338 Business Park (0‑6)
• Approved Final plat of Headlee Ranch (0‑6)
• Approved Preliminary plat of Do Good Addition (0‑6)
• Approved Preliminary plat of Gardendale Subdivision (0‑6)
• Approved Preliminary plat of Jac Acres Second Replat (0‑6)
• Approved Preliminary plat of Pinot Subdivision (0‑6)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved the July 2, 2025 Planning & Zoning meeting minutes. It also approved Sheryl Walker's request for a variance to build a carport with a 2‑foot front‑yard setback instead of the required 25‑foot setback. The board then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved July 2, 2025 Planning & Zoning meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved variance for Sheryl Walker's carport setback (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (7-0)

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation approved the amended June 12 minutes and the April 2025 financial report, each by unanimous vote. No action was taken on the 2023 audit because it was deemed inadequate, and no action was taken on the grant request for the proposed County parking garage. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 financial report (unanimous)
• No action on 2023 audit (deemed inadequate)
• No action on grant funds request for County parking garage
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the issuance of up to $40,225,000 in tax and revenue certificates to fund the multi‑sports complex. It also approved Sports Med as the design‑build firm for the complex and authorized contract negotiations. Additional approvals included several zoning changes, purchase of 30 bullet‑proof vests, a $66,300 HIDTA grant, a $50,000 award to LULAC/Hispanic Heritage, and changes to the water‑treatment plant project.

• Approved issuance of up to $40,225,000 tax and revenue certificates (Ordinance 2025-37) – unanimous
• Approved Sports Med as design‑build firm for multi‑sports complex and authorized negotiations – unanimous
• Approved zone change for Via Real Estate LLC from SF‑3 to R‑1 on 4.52‑acre tract – unanimous
• Approved purchase of 30 bulletproof vests for Police Department – unanimous
• Approved $66,300 HIDTA grant for Police Department – unanimous
• Approved $50,000 award to LULAC/Hispanic Heritage for 2025 events – unanimous
• Approved $915,559 change order for Water Treatment Plant rehabilitation – unanimous
• Approved $1,375,000 extension of engineering services contract with Carollo Engineers – unanimous

City Council

The council discussed the citywide conversion to roll-out trash carts, noting completion in the Dorado area and ongoing phases in Yukon. Council members reached a consensus to conduct the City Attorney search and hiring process internally rather than using an external search firm. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Conduct City Attorney hiring process in-house (consensus, no vote recorded)
• Adjourn meeting (6 ayes, 0 nays)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the June 19, 2025 meeting. It also approved a zone change for a 1.764‑acre drill site and approved several preliminary plats and replats ranging from 0.32 to 36 acres. One hearing request for a 36‑acre light‑commercial zone change was withdrawn. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved June 19, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved zone change from FDDR to FD for 1.764‑acre Drill Site (5-0)
• Withdrawn public hearing for 36‑acre FD to LC change (5-0)
• Approved replat of Herbert & Wight Addition, 0.32‑acre (5-0)
• Approved replat of Newton Engineering Lots 5 & 6 (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat of Pace Commercial Addition, 36‑acre (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat of 385 Ranch Estates (ETJ) (5-0)
• Approved replat of Gist Acres (ETJ) (5-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance allowing a six‑foot rear‑yard setback at 9003 Spirit Ave, with conditions, by a 7‑0 vote. The board also voted to table the variance request for 610 E 95th St. and approved the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes, each also by 7‑0. The meeting was adjourned after these actions.

• Approved variance for 9003 Spirit Ave rear‑yard setback with conditions (7‑0)
• Tabled variance request for 610 E 95th St. (7‑0)
• Approved June 18, 2025 ZBA meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda. It voted to table the Ector County interlocal agreement. It approved the allocation of $987,543 in CDBG funds and $348,690 in HOME funds for various community projects. It also approved the listed General Fund and Hotel/Motel fund allocations.

• Approved consent agenda (7-0)
• Tabled Ector County interlocal agreement (7-0)
• Approved CDBG fund allocations totaling $987,543 (7-0)
• Approved HOME fund allocations totaling $348,690 (7-0)
• Approved General Fund allocations (Lions Club $5,000; Odessa Crime Stoppers $60,000; Odessa Teen Court $45,000; PermiaCare $87,000; Young Professionals of Odessa $40,000) (7-0)
• Approved Hotel/Motel allocations (e.g., Discover Odessa $1,600,000; Odessa Arts $925,754; others) (7-0)

City Council

Council members reviewed the approved courthouse design and demolition schedule, discussed the city’s financial investment report, and received updates on several public‑works projects including road widenings, police parking lots, and water‑treatment facilities. Staff recognitions and a new chatbot app were also noted. No votes or formal approvals were recorded during the session.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the minutes from the June 5 meeting. It voted to change a 4.52‑acre site from SF‑3 to R‑1 zoning. The commission also approved three preliminary plats and a replat for subdivisions in Council District 4 and the ETJ.

• Approved June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved zone change to R‑1 for 4.52‑acre parcel (4‑0)
• Approved preliminary plat of Ratliff Ranch Subdivision, 4.52 acres (4‑0)
• Approved preliminary plat of Westland Subdivision, 1.00 acre (4‑0)
• Approved replat of Westover Acres, 9.5‑acre subdivision (4‑0)
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (4‑0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the meeting minutes from June 4, 2025, adding Member Henry Enriquez as a correction. The board voted to table the variance request (Case File No. 2025-12-V) for an accessory building setback change. After these actions, the board adjourned the meeting.

• Approved June 4, 2025 ZBA minutes with correction (0 nay, 7 aye)
• Tabled variance request Case 2025-12-V (0 nay, 7 aye)
• Adjourned meeting (0 nay, 7 aye)

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation board unanimously approved the first annual incentive payment for Border State Industries and the fourth annual incentive payment for Apergy USA‑ChampionX. The board also unanimously tabled a performance agreement with American Safety Services and postponed an executive‑session discussion on Project Whiptail. All other items, including the meeting minutes, were approved without dissent.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved first annual incentive payment for Border State Industries (unanimous)
• Approved fourth annual incentive payment for Apergy USA‑ChampionX (unanimous)
• Tabled performance agreement with American Safety Services; sent to Compliance (unanimous)
• Tabled executive session to discuss Project Whiptail (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, the FY 2022‑23 audit, a $35,000 CDW Government agreement for a Cisco Webex migration, and the purchase of 20 bullet‑proof vests for $52,002. It also approved a Cummins generator‑maintenance contract for city water facilities and annexed a 16.88‑acre parcel into the city. Several zoning changes were adopted, including a single‑family district for KRS Development and a planned‑development district for Maverick Engineering (6‑1 vote). The council updated authorized representatives for LOGIC, city funds, and TexStar, and reappointed a long‑standing PermiaCare board member.

• Approved consent agenda (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved FY 2022‑23 audit (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved CDW Government agreement for Cisco Webex migration – $35,000 fee, $66,775.80 annual (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved purchase of 20 bulletproof vests for $52,002 (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Cummins generator maintenance agreement for water treatment facilities (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved annexation of 16.88‑acre tract (Ordinance 2025‑28) (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved zone change for KRS Development to Single‑Family Residence District (7 ayes, 0 nays)
• Approved Maverick Engineering zone change to Planned Development District (6 ayes, 1 nay – Mayor Hendrick)

City Council

The Odessa City Council work session covered Habitat for Humanity's interest in city-owned lots, possible amendments to the impact fee ordinance for Ector County projects, and the idea of an interlocal agreement. No formal approvals, denials, or amendments were adopted. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 7-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The minutes do not contain any identifiable approvals, denials, or actions. The text appears corrupted and lacks any substantive decision information.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The minutes for the Odessa Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on June 4, 2025 contain no clear record of decisions, approvals, denials, or votes. The text is largely unintelligible and does not specify any actions taken. Therefore, no substantive actions can be reported.

Midland Odessa Urban Transit District (MOUTD)

The board unanimously approved the prior month's meeting minutes and financial statements. It also approved updates to the EEO and AAP program. A motion to change board meetings to a bi‑monthly schedule passed unanimously. The financials were moved to a consent agenda item with unanimous approval.

• Approved previous month’s minutes (unanimous)
• Approved previous month’s financials (unanimous)
• Approved EEO and AAP program updates (unanimous)
• Changed board meeting frequency to every other month (unanimous)
• Moved financials to a consent agenda item (unanimous)

City Council

The council appointed David Vela as the new City Manager and approved his employment contract unanimously. It also approved several public‑safety and infrastructure measures, including speed limit changes, parking prohibitions, an annexation, and multiple resolutions for insurance, transportation, and utility studies. All votes were recorded with exact tallies.

• Appointed David Vela as City Manager and approved his contract (7-0)
• Approved speed limit on 100th St at 35 MPH (7-0)
• Approved speed limit on Hwy 385 at 65 MPH (5-2; nay: Thompson, Mitchell)
• Approved parking prohibition on McKinney St (7-0)
• Approved parking prohibition on Stoney Ridge (7-0)
• Approved annexation of 16.88‑acre tract into city limits (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025R-61 for $54,000 cyber liability insurance (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025R-62 supporting $6.8 million Wildcatter Trail project (7-0)

City Council

The council reached consensus to adopt an updated travel policy that aligns with the city employee policy. A unanimous vote (7-0) approved moving into executive session under Texas Government Code §551.087, after which the council returned with no action taken. The council then unanimously adjourned the meeting at 4:36 p.m.

• Approved updated City Council travel policy (consensus, no vote recorded)
• Approved motion to enter executive session under Texas Gov Code 551.087 (7-0)
• Approved motion to return from executive session (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (7-0)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on May 21, 2025 did not contain any clear approvals, denials, or votes on agenda items. The minutes are fragmented and do not specify any concrete actions taken. As a result, no actionable decisions can be reported.

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Members agreed to move forward using remaining donated funds to purchase kennel equipment and to have the fence painted by local artists. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to use donated funds for kennel equipment (unanimous)
• Agreed to have fence painted by local artists using donated funds (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting and a series of final plats, including Deer Meadows Addition and Emmert Ranch Addition. It also approved several zone change requests, but denied the Maverick Engineering request to change from Single‑Family Residence District‑3 to Planned Development District‑Housing (5‑2). A motion to table the Burnett Heights preliminary plat was also passed.

• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved final plat of Deer Meadows Addition, 35.12 acres (7-0)
• Approved final plat of Emmert Ranch Addition, 4.78 acres (7-0)
• Approved zone change for Lacey and Absher Properties LLC (7-0)
• Approved zone change for Permian Basin Aquatics LLC (7-0)
• Denied zone change for Maverick Engineering (5-2)
• Approved zone change for Betenbough Homes LLC (7-0)
• Motion to table preliminary plat of Burnett Heights Addition (7-0)

City Council

The council approved a $40 million certificate of obligation to fund the new sports complex and accepted a $21,586 grant for EMS equipment. It also declined the Fix West Texas spay‑neuter voucher program and denied $10,000 matching funds. Additional actions included approving the Teen Court interlocal agreement, renaming 2.59 mi of Murphy Street for Martin Luther King Jr., and adopting several zoning changes.

• Approved $40 M certificate of obligation for sports complex (Resolution 2025R-60) – unanimous
• Accepted $21,586 EMS equipment grant (Resolution 2025R-57) – unanimous
• Declined Fix West Texas voucher program and denied $10,000 matching funds – 5‑1 vote
• Approved Teen Court interlocal agreement – unanimous
• Renamed 2.59 mi of Murphy Street to Martin Luther King Jr. (Ordinance 2025-19) – unanimous
• Approved zone change to Light Industrial for JD Elzner Holdings, 11.32 acres – unanimous
• Approved zone change to Heavy Industrial for Imperative Chemical Partners, 43.436 acres – unanimous
• Approved vehicle‑for‑hire franchise for MGM Transportation – unanimous

City Council

The Odessa City Council voted unanimously to enter an executive session under Texas Government Code §551.087. After no action was taken, the council voted unanimously to return from the executive session. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (unanimous: Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, Hanie)
• Approved motion to return from executive session (unanimous: Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, Hanie)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous: Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, Hanie)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The board approved the March 4, 2025 ZBA minutes unanimously. A public hearing was held on a variance request for an electronic billboard at 401 E. 42nd St., but staff noted billboards are not permitted in the Office zoning district. The board voted 6‑0 to reopen the hearing, then 6‑0 to table the variance for further staff collaboration. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved March 4, 2025 ZBA minutes (unanimous)
• Reopened public hearing on sign variance (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)
• Tabled sign variance request for further staff work (6-0)

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation board unanimously approved several items, including meeting minutes, financial reports, and multiple resolutions. Notably, they affirmed project compliance for Liberty Oilfield Services and approved its second annual incentive payment. The board also adopted the annual budget calendar and entered an executive session to discuss specific projects before reconvening in open session.

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January‑February 2025 financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution ODC-2025R-09 affirming Liberty Oilfield Services compliance and second annual incentive payment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution ODC-2025R-10 amendment to Performance Agreement with Delaware Building, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved application for Infrastructure and Façade Improvement Program (unanimous)
• Approved ODC annual budget calendar and request for proposals for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss projects Phoenix, Thunderstorm, Whiptail (unanimous)
• Approved motion to reconvene in open session (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The minutes for the Odessa Planning & Zoning Commission meeting on May 1, 2025 contain no clear actions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies. The text is largely unintelligible and does not document any concrete decisions.

Midland Odessa Urban Transit District (MOUTD)

The board unanimously approved the prior month's minutes and financial statements. They also unanimously elected Phil George to the finance committee, Lindsey Adams as Chairperson, and Ryan McGuire as Vice‑Chairperson. The board approved the Title VI program updates without dissent.

• Approved April minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April financials (unanimous)
• Elected Phil George to finance committee (unanimous)
• Elected Lindsey Adams as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Ryan McGuire as Vice‑Chairperson (unanimous)
• Approved Title VI program updates (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved a $3,045,873.47 purchase of police, fire and solid waste vehicles, a $50,000 grant to LULAC/Hispanic Heritage for cultural events, and several infrastructure contracts including a $95,686 e‑citation system, a $1,644,570 friction‑seal contract and a $1,202,143.82 sealcoat contract. It also adopted the ordinance renaming a 2.59‑mile stretch of Murphy Street after Martin Luther King Jr., and approved resolutions for K‑9 vests, two mental‑health officers, a $66,300 HIDTA grant, solar lights for three parks, and a $1,305,100 amendment to a professional‑services agreement. All motions passed unanimously except the LULAC grant, which had one abstention.

• Approved $3,045,873.47 purchase of police, fire and solid waste vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 grant to LULAC/Hispanic Heritage for events (abstain: Vasquez)
• Approved purchase of Brazos E‑citation product for $95,686 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,644,570 friction‑seal bid for 20 linear miles (unanimous)
• Approved $1,202,143.82 sealcoat bid for 12 linear miles (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance renaming 2.59 mi of Murphy Street to Martin Luther King Jr. (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025R-52 for two mental‑health officers, $472,948 cost (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025R-54 to purchase solar lights for three parks, $122,214.40 (unanimous)

City Council

The council voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss sports complex funding, then returned from that session. A motion was approved directing staff to issue a request for qualifications for the sports complex design‑build. The meeting was subsequently adjourned with a unanimous vote. No action was taken while in executive session.

• Adjourned into executive session to discuss sports complex funding (unanimous aye)
• Returned from executive session (unanimous aye)
• Directed staff to issue RFQ for sports complex design‑build (unanimous aye)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous aye)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission unanimously approved three final plats: Shiloh Square (2.00 acre), Park Bell Ranch (24.57 acre), and PHX Permian Park 20 (30.24 acre). It also approved a zone change from Future Development District to Light Industrial District for an 11.32‑acre lot on E. Murphy Street. Several preliminary plats were approved with staff‑recommended conditions. All motions recorded in the minutes passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved final plat of Shiloh Square, 2.00‑acre tract (5‑0)
• Approved final plat of Park Bell Ranch, 24.57‑acre tract (5‑0)
• Approved final plat of PHX Permian Park 20, 30.24‑acre tract (5‑0)
• Approved zone change from FD to LI for 11.32‑acre lot (5‑0)

City Council

The Odessa City Council entered and exited executive session several times and recessed the meeting at multiple points, all by unanimous vote. The council also adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.

• Approved entry into executive session (unanimous)
• Approved multiple recesses throughout the day (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:03 p.m. (unanimous)

Odessa Development Corporation

The board unanimously approved the minutes from March 13 and April 3, 2025, and the December 2024 financial report. It also unanimously approved a motion to move forward with the grant awarded on May 16, 2024 to the University of Texas of the Permian Basin for the SAS Analytics project. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 2024 financial report (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with May 16, 2024 UTPB SAS Analytics grant (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Odessa City Council approved a $1,944,373.50 contract to replace an emergency 24" aerial sewer line. It also approved multiple zone changes, a mineral lease RFP, fire‑rescue equipment purchases, several grant resolutions, and appointed Detra White to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee. All motions were adopted with the votes recorded in the minutes.

• Approved consent agenda items (7‑0)
• Approved issuance of RFP for leasing city mineral tracts (6‑1)
• Approved purchase order with GTS Technology Solutions for fire‑rescue IT ($110,159.25) (7‑0)
• Approved Leeco Energy zone change to Special Dwelling District (7‑0)
• Approved S31B42LLC zone change to Light Industrial District (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025R-40 purchase of monitors and AEDs ($431,680.80) (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025R-50 emergency sewer line replacement contract ($1,944,373.50) (7‑0)
• Approved appointment of Detra White to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee (7‑0)

City Council

The council approved a motion to remove the Code of Conduct ordinance from the table, with all five members present voting aye and none voting nay. No changes were made to the ordinance, and it will be reviewed annually as noted by the city secretary. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote. No formal decision was taken on the proposed renaming of Murphy Street to MLK Street.

• Removed Code of Conduct ordinance from agenda (unanimous 5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 5-0)

Odessa Development Corporation

The Odessa Development Corporation board unanimously approved a motion to enter executive session, then unanimously approved a motion to return from executive session. No actions were taken on any projects during the executive session. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Motion to enter executive session approved unanimously
• Motion to return from executive session approved unanimously
• No action taken on any projects in executive session
• Motion to adjourn meeting approved unanimously

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (5‑0). It approved final plats for Isembard Fields, Viruta Y Capulina, AFD Subdivision, Homestead at Parks Bell Ranch, Windmill Crossing Addition, Yukon Ridge, and several preliminary plats, each by a 5‑0 vote. The commission denied Imperative Chemical Partners’ request to change a 43.436‑acre parcel from Future Development to Heavy Industrial (2‑3 vote).

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved final plat of Isembard Fields (5-0)
• Approved final plat of Viruta Y Capulina Subdivision (5-0)
• Denied Imperative Chemical Partners zone change to Heavy Industrial (2-3)
• Approved reinstatement of Deer Meadows Addition preliminary plat (5-0)
• Approved reinstatement of Smith-Pearson Addition preliminary plat (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat of Bigham Addition (5-0)
• Approved preliminary plat of Mardi Gras Estates (5-0)

City Council

The Odessa City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda and several procurement contracts, including fleet car washes, a CAD system extension, police software licenses, water‑treatment upgrades, and four new side‑loader trucks. The council also approved a zoning amendment converting a 12.95‑acre parcel to Planned Development for 34 homes. All votes were recorded as unanimous with no nay votes.

• Approved consent agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved bid award to Mighty Wash for fleet car washes (unanimous)
• Approved $78,369 extension with Motorola Solutions for CAD system (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of CRASH software license for Police Dept ($311,238) (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Urban SDK license for Police Dept ($90,114) (unanimous)
• Approved $544,127 additional work for Water Treatment Plant rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of four side‑loader trucks for Solid Waste Dept ($1,361,286.92) (unanimous)
• Approved zone change for John Burnett Construction, 12.95‑acre tract to PD‑SF (unanimous)

City Council

The council voted to adjourn the March 25, 2025 work session. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0 vote)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission approved the final plat for the Robles Addition subdivision (4.81 acres) with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved a zone change from Future Development District to Light Industrial for S31B42LLC (41.44 acres) by a 5‑0 vote, and a zone change from Special Dwelling‑Drilling Reservation to Special Dwelling for Leeco Energy & Investments (4.88 acres) by a 5‑0 vote. Additionally, the commission approved the road dedication plat for Midway Boulevard and Mission Drive (21.98 acres). The minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved final plat of Robles Addition (4.81 acres) – vote 6‑0
• Approved zone change FD→LI for S31B42LLC (41.44 acres) – vote 5‑0
• Approved zone change SPD‑DR→SPD for Leeco Energy & Investments (4.88 acres) – vote 5‑0
• Approved road dedication plat of Midway Blvd and Mission Drive (21.98 acres) – vote not recorded
• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous approval
• Approved preliminary plat of S31B42 LLC Addition (41.44 acres) – vote not recorded