City Council

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES CITY OF ODESSA, TEXAS June 10, 2025 On June 10, 2025, a regular meeting of the Odessa City Council was held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 5th floor, City Hall, 411 W. 8th, Odessa, Texas. City Council present: Mayor Benard C. Hendrick; Council members: Craig Stoker, At-Large; Eddie Mitchell, District One; Steven P. Thompson, District Two; Gilbert Vasquez, District Three; Greg Connell, District Four; and Chris Hanie, District Five. Staff present: Norma Aguilar, City Secretary; Dan Jones, City Attorney; David Vela, 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 Joshua Zuniga, Kingdom Church, and followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Texas flags. Proclamations and Presentations. Mayor Hendrick recognized the Communication Department for receiving two Telly awards. Citizen’s comments on non-agenda items. No comments. Consent Agenda 1. City Council work session minutes, May 27, 2025; 2. City Council minutes, May 27, 2025; 3. Ordinance No. 2025-24 - Establish speed limits and prohibited parking zones; 4. Ordinance No. 2025-25 - Appointment and salary of Associate Municipal Court Judge for remaining unexpired term; 5. Ordinance No. 2025-26 - Salary of the Presiding Municipal Court Judge for remainder of unexpired term; 6. Resolution No. 2025R-66 - City Council travel authorization and reimbursement policy and procedures. 7. Ordinance No. 2025-27 - Amendments to the City Code of Ordinances, Chapter 14-14 Nonconforming Uses and Structures, and Chapter 14-15 Zoning Board of Adjustment, to remove certain limitations on reconstructing, extending, and enlarging nonconforming uses, buildings, and structures, and (2) allowing the replacement of nonconforming mobile and manufactured homes with new manufactured homes consistent with Section 1201.008 of the Texas Occupancy Code. Council Minutes June 10, 2025 Page 2 Motion was made by Council member Thompson seconded by Council member Connell to approve the consent agenda. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Regular Fiscal Year 2022-2023 audit. Kala Hardy, Interim Chief Financial Officer, stated that the 2022-23 audit provided transparency and accountability. The Finance Department had a turnover and limited staff to address some tasks. Steps have been taken to rebuild the department. Greg Peterson, Weaver, reported that the City received an unmodified opinion. He reviewed the audit. He highlighted the financials. Revenues were up with water and sewer, property taxes and sales taxes. The City was in a good financial position. Mayor Hendrick thanked Mr. Peterson and would like to see the completed 2023-24 audit before November if possible. Motion was made by Council member Hanie and seconded by Council member Vasquez to approve the FY 2022-23 audit. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with CDW Government LLC for Cisco Webex Contact Center Migration. Tony Flores, Director of IT, stated that the migration was to move to the Cloud and allow expansion. The cost of the agreement was $35,000, a transitional fee and an annual cost of $66,775.80. He explained the platform. Motion was made by Council member Hanie and seconded by Council member Connell to approve the CDW Government agreement. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Authorize the Odessa Police Department to purchase 20 bulletproof vests. Mike Gerke, Police Chief, stated that 20 bulletproof vests would be purchased for $52,002. The vests had a five year life cycle and were on a replacement schedule. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Hanie to approve the bulletproof vests. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Cummins maintenance agreement. Alex Rowlett, Director of Utilities, stated that the agreement was for generator maintenance for the Water Treatment, Derrington Plant and Yukon pump station. Aaron Smith, Assistant City Manager, will research on the other City generators for maintenance. Motion was made by Council member Thompson and seconded by Council member Hanie to approve the Cummins maintenance agreement. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Minutes June 10, 2025 Page 3 Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Public Hearing Ordinance No. 2025-28 - Open a public hearing to consider a request by V&O Realty, LLC for an annexation of a 16.88 acre tract of land into the city limits of the City of Odessa, with an original zoning of LI, Light Industrial for 3.94-acre tract of land in Section 40, Abstract 593, Block 42, Township 2 South A-70, Texas & Pacific Railway Company Survey Ector County, Texas. Located on the south side of Interstate 20 Service Road. Elizabeth Shaughnessy, Director of Development Services, stated that the notice was published as two public hearings. There was no change for the annexation. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed. Motion was made by Council member Connell and seconded by Council member Hanie to approve the ordinance on second and final approval. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request by Lacey and Absher Properties, LLC, for a zone change from 2F-1-DR, Two-Family Residence District-One- Drill Reservation, to 2F-1, Two-Family Residence District-One, on a 0.86-acre tract located in Section 20, Block 41, T-2-S, T&P RR CO. Survey, City of Odessa, Ector County, Texas. (Generally located on the south side of Denis Ln). Mrs. Shaughnessy stated that the drill site was released and abandoned. The zone change would remove the drill reservation. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed. Motion was made by Council member Vasquez and seconded by Council member Stoker to approve the ordinance on first approval. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request by Permian Basin Aquatics, LLC for a zone change from FD, Future Development District, to LC, Light Commercial District, on a 2.18-acre tract located in Section 16, Block 41, T-2-S, T&P RR. CO. Survey, City of Odessa, Ector County, Texas. (Generally located on the west side of Billy Hext Road, approximately 400 feet south of Stonehenge Road). Mrs. Shaughnessy stated that the request was for a swimming school, and it fitted with the surrounding environment. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended for approval. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed. Motion was made by Council member Hanie and seconded by Council member Stoker to approve the ordinance on first approval. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Council Minutes June 10, 2025 Page 4 Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request by KRS Development, LLC, for a zone change from FD, Future Development District to SF-1, Single-Family Residence District-One, on a 6.51-acre tract located in Section 47, Block 42, T-1-S, T&P RWY. CO. Survey, City of Odessa, Ector County, Texas. (Located on the north side of Charles Walker Road, approximately 150 feet east of Tobosa Ave). Mrs. Shaughnessy stated that the zone change was for housing. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended for approval. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed. Motion was made by Council member Connell and seconded by Council member Hanie to approve the ordinance on first approval. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request by Maverick Engineering for a zone change form SF-2, Single Family-Three District to PD-H, Planned Development District-Housing, on a 3.11 acre tract of land, situated in Section 34, Block 42, Township 2 South, Ector County, Texas (Located on the southwest corner of the intersection of E Clements St and S Dixie Blvd). Mrs. Shaughnessy stated that the zone change was for triplex buildings for 33 residential units. The area exceeded the parking requirement. The Planning and Zoning Commission denied the request. Maria Prieto, Planning Manager, stated that the entrance was through Clements. A Maverick representative stated that there would be a six foot closed fence, landscaping, security and parking permits. Council member Thompson had concerns with the landscaping upkeep. Edgar Fabela, owner, would take care of the landscaping and wanted it to look nice for the area. Norberto Brito III stated that single family homes would work great but did not support the triplex housing. He wanted families for the area. Armando Rodriguez talked to people in the neighborhood and was concerned with parking on the surrounding streets. He wanted homes as the apartments had a lot of change in renters. Bill Cleaver stated that the $5 million project was being built with no city funds, and the site has never been developed. It was cost prohibited for single family homes and it was the best use for the land. Council member Stoker stated that more housing was needed. Council member Mitchell supported the zone change but did not want workforce housing. He stated that property has been vacant for many years. Mayor Hendrick stated Odessa needed housing but respected the homeowners. There were 12 protests. No one else came forward and the public hearing was closed. Motion was made by Council member Mitchell and seconded by Council member Thompson to approve the ordinance on first approval. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: Hendrick Open a public hearing to consider approval of the request by Betenbough Homes, LLC for a Zone Change from SPD-DR, Special Dwelling District- Drill Reservation, to PD, Planned Development District, on a 2.85-acre tract of land situated in Section 27, Block 42, T-1-S, T&P RY. CO. Survey, Ector County, Texas. (Located on the north side of Panhandle Dr., approximately 245 feet west of Harvest Ln.) Mrs. Shaughnessy stated that rezone was due to the drill site being released. There would be 67 new homes built. Staff recommended with conditions. Brad Barringer, Betenbough, stated that there were Council Minutes June 10, 2025 Page 5 two parks in the development. Mrs. Shaughnessy stated that there was no park requirement. No one came forward and the public hearing was closed. Motion was made by Council member Connell and seconded by Council member Hanie to approve the ordinance on first approval. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Resolution Resolution No. 2025R-67 – Change authorized representatives for Local Government Investment Cooperative, LOGIC. Kaylie Banda, Director of Finance, stated that Mr. Vela would be added as a signer to the pool fund account. Motion was made by Council member Vasquez and seconded by Council member Thompson to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay None Resolution No. 2025R-68 – Necessary signatures in connection with City funds. Ms. Banda stated that Mr. Vela would be added to the City accounts. 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, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None Resolution No. 2025R-69 – Amend the designated “Authorized Representatives for TexStar. Ms. Banda stated that Mr. Morton would be removed and Mr. Vela added to the TexStar account. Motion was made by Council member Connell and seconded by Council member Hanie to approve the resolution. The motion was approved by the following vote: Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, 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: Historic Preservation Commission and PermiaCare. Chris Barnhill, PermiaCare, stated that Margaret Jones has served for 29 years and was a great proponent for PermiaCare. Motion was made by Council member Vasquez and seconded by Council member Thompson to reappoint Margaret Jones to the PermiaCare Board of Trustees. The motion was approved by the following vote: Council Minutes June 10, 2025 Page 6 Aye: Hendrick, Stoker, Mitchell, Thompson, Vasquez, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None 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, Connell, and Hanie Nay: None The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: Norma Aguilar, TRMC, CMC Benard Calvin Hendrick VII City Secretary Mayor