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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS March 11, 2025 On March 11, 2025, a regular meeting of the Odessa City Council was held at 6:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 5th floor, City Hall, 411 W. 8th, Odessa, Texas. City Council present: Mayor Cal Hendrick; Council members: Craig Stoker, At-Large; Eddie Mitchell, District One; Steven P. Thompson, District Two; Gilbert Vasquez, District Three; and Chris Hanie, District Five. City Council absent: Council member Greg Connell, District Four. Staff present: Norma Aguilar, City Secretary; Dan Jones, City Attorney; Richard Morton, Interim City Manager, and other members of City staff. A quorum being present, Mayor Hendrick called the meeting to order, and the following proceedings were held: Roll call. Ms. Aguilar conducted the roll call for the City Council. The invocation was given by Pastor Dawn Weaks, Connection Christian Church, and followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas flags. Proclamations. None. Citizen’s comments on non-agenda items. Becky Bartershell asked that the citizens get involved with local clean up in our city. On Mach 22 there was a community clean up with Keep Odessa Beautiful and encouraged citizens to get involved. Consent Agenda 1. City Council work session minutes, February 25, 2025; 2. City Council minutes, February 25, 2025; 3. Ordinance No. 2025-05 - Correct an error in Section 1-3-3 “Single- member district boundaries” of the Odessa City Code; 4. Ordinance No. 2025-06 - Decodifying Article 1-18 “Annexations” of the City Code of Ordinances; 5. Ordinance No. 2025-07 - Request by Headlee Estates, LLC and Covington Brother Properties, LLC, owners for an annexation of 12.83 acre tract of land located in Section 5, Block 1, T-1-S, T&P RR Co. Survey, Ector County, Texas. (located on the northeast corner of Loop 338 and E 56th St.); 6. Ordinance No. 2025-08 - Request by P Bar Ranch, LLC for an annexation of a 24.50 acre tract of land located in the southwest quarter of Section 39, Block 41, T-1-S, T&P RR Co. Survey, Ector County, Texas. (located on the east side of N Faudree Rd., approximately 2,240 feet north of E Yukon Rd.); Council Minutes March 11, 2025 Page 2 7. Ordinance No. 2025-09 - Request by Betenbough Companies, PBC, owner for an annexation on a 11.425 acre tract of land located in Section 27 and 28, Block 42, T-1-S, T&P RR Co. Survey, Ector County, Texas. (located southeast of the intersection of Loop 338 and Highway 385); 8. Ordinance No. 2025-07 - Request by Headlee Estates, LLC and Covington Brother Properties, LLC, owners, for an initial zoning of R, Retail District on a 12.83 acre tract of land located in Section 5, Block 41, T-1-S, T&P RR Co. Survey, Ector County, Texas. (located on the northeast corner of Loop 338 and E 56th St.); 9. Ordinance No. 2025-08 - Request by P Bar Parks Bell Ranch, LLC for initial zoning of SPD, Special Dwelling District on a 24.50 acre tract of land located in the southwest quarter of Section 39, Block 1, T-1-S, T&P RR Co. Survey, Ector County, Texas (located on the east side of N Faudree Rd., approximately 2,240 feet north of E Yukon Rd); 10. Ordinance No. 2025-09 - Request by Betenbough Companies, PBC, owner, for initial zoning of LC, Light Commercial District on a 11.425 acre tract of land located in Section 27 and 28, Block 42, T-1-S, T&P RR Co. Survey, Ector County, Texas. (located southeast of the intersection of Loop 338 and Hwy 385); 11. Ordinance No. 2025-10 - Request by DJK Inc., for a zone change from FD, Future Development to PD-H< Planned Development District-Housing, on a 83.17 surface acre tract located in Section 11, Block 41, T2-S, T&P RR. Co. Survey, City of Odessa, Midland County, Texas; 12. Ordinance No. 2025-11 - Request by D.R. Horton-Texas, LTD., for a zone change from FD, Future Development District, to SPD, Special Dwelling District on a 8.23 acre tract located in Section 45, Block 41, -2-S, T&P RR. Co. Survey, Odessa, Ector County, Texas; 13. Ordinance No. 2025-12 – Oncor franchise agreement renewal. Motion was made by Council member Vasquez seconded by Council member Stoker to approve the consent agenda items. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, and Hanie Nay: None Public Hearing Open a public hearing to consider a request by Parkhill for an original zoning of PD, Planned Development of a 104.187 acre tract of land located in Section 40, Block 41, T-1-S, T&P RR Co. Survey, Abstract No. 66 in Ector County, Texas. (Approximately 800 ft. northeast of the intersection of E. Yukon Rd and N Faudree Rd.). Elizabeth Shaughnessy, Director of Development Services, stated that the zone change was for the sports complex. She requested that the approval be with the amendment conditions A-C. The current design was 60% complete. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Stoker to approve the ordinance on first approval with the amendment conditions A-C. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Minutes March 11, 2025 Page 3 Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, and Hanie Nay: None Resolution Resolution No. 2025R-27 – Change authorized representatives for Local Government Investment Cooperative, LOGIC. Kaylie Banda, Director of Finance, stated that updating the signatures with LOGIC needed to be done. The pool had $33.5 million paying at 4.5%. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Vasquez to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, and Hanie Nay None Resolution No. 2025R-28 – Update the designated authorized representatives for TexStar. Ms. Banda stated that signatures would be updated. TexStar had $26.6 million in the pool. Motion was made by Council member Hanie and seconded by Council member Stoker to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, and Hanie Nay: None Resolution No. 2025R-29 – Floyd Gwin pool repairs. Jonathan Rogers, Interim Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that pool repairs would be made by Commercial Swim for $157,387. Repairs included replumbing and an automated system installed. The project would be completed in two weeks and would be ready for pool season. Motion was made by Council member Vasquez and seconded by Council member Mitchell to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, and Hanie Nay: None Resolution No. 2025R-30 – Contract award for 2025 pavement rejuvenation. Joe Tucker, Director of Public Works, stated that rejuvenation was for preventative maintenance. Pavement Restoration was a sole source and the cost was $511,850. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Hanie to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, and Hanie Nay: None Resolution No. 2025R-31 – Appropriate $22,000 from account EMS Lifeline into account Equipment Services EMS Lifeline to purchase PPE for Odessa Fire Rescue. Codie Ritchie, Assistant Fire Chief, stated that equipment would be purchased for $22,000 for replacement and new hires. Council Minutes March 11, 2025 Page 4 Motion was made by Council member Hanie and seconded by Council member Mitchell to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, and Hanie Nay: None Miscellaneous Discuss and consider all City of Odessa commissions and board members including appointment, re-appointment, removing, or modification including the following: Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, Board of Survey, Historic Preservation Commission, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Zoning Board of Adjustment. Motion was made by Council member Mitchell and seconded by Council member Hanie to make the following appointments: Gilbert Vasquez reappointed to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Marilyn Hancock reappointed to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Norlene McBride reappointed to the Historic Preservation Commission Grace King reappointed to the Historic Preservation Commission Bill Cleaver appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, and Hanie Nay: None Remove from the table Building Board of Appeals. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Hanie to remove from the table. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, and Hanie Nay: None Ms. Aguilar reported that the board’s term was out of date. The positions required certain qualifications. At this time there were no applications, and the board has not had the need to meet. Motion was made by Council member Stoker and seconded by Council member Hanie to adjourn the meeting. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, and Hanie Nay: None The meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: Norma Aguilar, TRMC, CMC Benard Calvin Hendrick VII City Secretary Mayor Council Minutes March 11, 2025 Page 5