Ector County public meetings in 2025

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will discuss the 2026 Joint Primary Election Services Contract and the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan. The body is also reviewing several development applications and contracts for county services.

• Joint Primary Election Services Contract for elections on March 3 and May 26, 2026
• Ector County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan resolution
• Line-item transfer of $12,000.00 for Sheriff investigation expenses
• MHRC Development Proposal Applications for 314 W. 83rd Street, 3250 S. Fulton Avenue, and 10171 W. Westridge Drive
• Request for Proposal for Ector County Coliseum Concession Partnership Program (No. 2025-RFP-107)

The Ector County Commissioners' Court unanimously approved a proclamation designating January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. They also approved the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan, a Texas Community Development Block Grant application, Coliseum concession RFP specifications, the 2026 Joint Primary Election Services Contract, and the renewal of the AMS master agreement. A Special Warranty Deed with Rockhound Land Co. passed 4‑1, and the court hired an Engineer Specialist for Public Works.

• Approved proclamation declaring Jan 2026 Human Trafficking Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved Ector County 2025 Hazard Mitigation Action Plan (5-0)
• Approved Texas Community Development Block Grant Program application (5-0)
• Approved Coliseum Concession Partnership Program RFP specifications (5-0)
• Approved Joint Resolution & 2026 Joint Primary Election Services Contract (5-0)
• Approved renewal of AMS Master Agency Agreement (5-0)
• Approved Special Warranty Deed with Rockhound Land Co. (4-1)
• Approved hiring of Engineer Specialist for Public Works Department (5-0)

Juvenile Board

The Ector County Juvenile Board approved several operational items, including the certification of the Youth Center as safe for children and budget line-item transfers. The board also approved an Alternative Referral Plan to allow certain juvenile cases to be handled through community-based interventions rather than immediate prosecution.

• Approval of 2026 post-adjudication, behavioral health, and medical/dental services contracts
• Approval of the Alternative Referral Plan for children under 12 or those in General Residential Operations
• Certification of the Ector County Youth Center as safe and suitable for the detention of children
• Approval of Ector County Youth Center Policy and Procedure Manuals
• Approval of budget line-item transfers in State Aid and Local Budgets

The Ector County Juvenile Board unanimously approved the quarterly reports, policy manuals, certification, office designations, budget line‑item transfers, and 2026 service contracts. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.

• Approved filing of August 11, 2025 minutes
• Approved Quarterly Reports (5-0)
• Approved Policy and Procedure Manuals (5-0)
• Approved Certification of Youth Center as safe (5-0)
• Approved Designation of Offices (5-0)
• Approved budget line‑item transfers (5-0)
• Approved post‑adjudication, behavioral health, and medical/dental contracts for 2026 (5-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will discuss budget amendments and equipment purchases, including a fingerprinting system for the Sheriff's office. The body is also reviewing subdivision plat applications and several legal matters in executive session.

• Purchase of IDEMIA LiveScan System for $35,099.00 with a $5,749.00 annual maintenance fee
• Budget amendment requests for Equipment Services and Sales Tax funds totaling $156,000.00
• Subdivision plat applications for Pleasant Farms Subdivision (8th Filing) and Melendez Subdivision
• Request for Proposal for advertising and sponsorship at the TX 191 & US 385 marquee
• Donation of a 2023 DJI Matrice 30T from West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department to Environmental Enforcement

The court approved a donation of a 2023 DJI Matrice 30T drone to the Environmental Enforcement Department (4‑1). It also unanimously approved a proclamation for Greater John's Baptist Church, a health‑department grant, and a football use permit for the Odessa Drillers. Additional unanimous approvals included a resolution for the Appraisal District board, a compliance record for the County Treasurer, hiring a District Attorney investigator, and a subdivision plat for Pleasant Farms.

• Approved donation of 2023 DJI Matrice 30T drone to Environmental Enforcement (4-1)
• Approved proclamation recognizing 97th anniversary of Greater John's Baptist Church (5-0)
• Approved resolution casting county court votes for Ector County Appraisal District board (5-0)
• Accepted compliance acknowledgement for Treasurer Cleopatra Callaway (5-0)
• Approved NEHA-FDA Retail Flexible Funding Model Grant for Health Department (5-0)
• Approved Football Use Permit Agreement for Odessa Drillers at Ector County Coliseum (5-0)
• Approved hiring of District Attorney Investigator at Step 4 (5-0)
• Approved Subdivision Plat Application for Pleasant Farms Subdivision (5-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Ector County Commissioners' Court will consider several budget amendments, including a $131,257 transfer into the Coliseum Capital Fund for improvements and construction. Other items include a $35,000 library grant, a $10,000‑per‑year Motorola Solutions quote for a joint radio system, approval of a fire extinguisher services bid, and a contract with CivicPlus for website hosting, design, and ADA compliance. The Court will also discuss schedule changes, live‑stream updates, and various development and public‑works proposals.

• Budget amendment: $131,257 transferred to Coliseum Capital Fund for improvements
• Grant acceptance: $35,000 to Ector County Library from The Friends of the Ector County Library
• Motorola Solutions quote: $10,000 per year for five years for joint radio system
• Bid award: Fire Extinguisher Services to Midland Safety & Sales Service, Inc.
• CivicPlus Master Service Agreement for county website hosting, design, and ADA compliance

The court approved a $35,000 grant to the Ector County Library, a contract with CivicPlus for website hosting and ADA compliance, and a Motorola Solutions interlocal agreement costing $10,000 per year for five years. It also approved a fire‑extinguisher services bid, library closures for staff training and events, and two MHRC development proposals. The variance request for 12625 W. Louise Street was denied, and the schedule change request was tabled.

• Approved $35,000 library grant (5-0)
• Approved CivicPlus website hosting, design, and ADA compliance master service agreement (5-0)
• Approved Motorola Solutions CirrusCentral quote and interlocal amendment ($10,000/yr for 5 years) (5-0)
• Approved fire extinguisher services bid to Midland Safety & Sales Service (5-0)
• Approved Library staff training day closure on Feb 13, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved early Library closures Dec 6 and Dec 20, 2025 for events (5-0)
• Denied variance application for 12625 W. Louise Street (4-1)
• Tabled Commissioners' Court schedule change request (5-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Ector County Commissioners' Court will consider and act on authorizing the Elections Department to canvass vote totals for the Joint Constitutional Amendments and the Ector County Road District No. 1 bond election held on November 4, 2025. The canvass is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025, in the Commissioners' courtroom at 1010 East 8th Street, Odessa.

• Authorize Elections Department to canvass vote totals for Joint Constitutional Amendments (Nov 4, 2025)
• Authorize Elections Department to canvass vote totals for Ector County Road District No. 1 bond election (Nov 4, 2025)
• Canvass to be held at 9:00 a.m., Nov 14, 2025, Commissioners' courtroom, 1010 East 8th Street, Odessa

The court voted 3-0 to authorize the Elections Department to canvass vote totals for the Joint Constitutional Amendments and the Ector County Road District No. 1 election held on November 4, 2025. A motion to adjourn the meeting also passed unanimously, 3-0.

• Authorized Elections Department to canvass vote totals for Joint Constitutional Amendments and Ector County Road District No. 1 election (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will consider a range of items, including donations to the sheriff’s office, a fence for West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department Station #2, and several contract and project awards. Notable financial actions include approving a $196,157.98 purchase of Wi‑Fi equipment for the county Coliseum and a $63,811 budget amendment for the sheriff’s sales tax fund. The court will also review policy updates, development proposals, a variance application, and routine financial reports.

• $5,000.00 donation from Occidental Petroleum Corporation to the Ector County Sheriff's Office for Stalker in‑car radars
• $5,509.59 donation from CMC to the Ector County Sheriff's Office
• Fence construction at West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department Station #2
• Bid award to Jones Bros. Dirt & Paving Contractors, Inc. for Tripp Avenue, Phase III (Bid No. 2025‑IFB‑097)
• Purchase of Wi‑Fi Network Equipment for the Ector County Coliseum, $196,157.98

The Commissioners Court approved several items, including a $196,157.98 purchase of Wi‑Fi network equipment for the Ector County Coliseum. It also authorized two sheriff’s office donations ($5,000 from Occidental Petroleum and $5,509.59 from CMC), a bid award for Tripp Avenue Phase III road work, an electronic recording agreement with Hopdox, LLC, and reclassification of a pretrial coordinator position. Additionally, the court approved two MHRC development proposals for properties on S. Knox Avenue and W. Riggs Drive, and adopted the November 4 accounts payable report.

• Approved $5,000 donation from Occidental Petroleum to Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved $5,509.59 donation from CMC to Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved bid award for Tripp Avenue Phase III to Jones Bros. Dirt & Paving (5-0)
• Approved Electronic Recording Agreement with Hopdox, LLC (5-0)
• Approved reclassification of Pretrial Coordinator to Non‑certified Officer (5-0)
• Approved MHRC Development Proposal for 906 S. Knox Avenue (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Wi‑Fi Network Equipment for Coliseum, $196,157.98 (5-0)
• Approved Accounts Payable Fund Requirements Report for Nov 4 2025 (5-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Ector County Commissioners' Court will hear public comments, an update on the Stormwater Management Plan, and a resolution to award a $5,661 grant to Meals on Wheels of Odessa. It will designate an authorized representative and approve a resolution for the Odessa‑Schlemeyer Field Airport project, providing $15,000 of the $150,000 total cost. Additional items include a tax abatement agreement for Oberon Solar on a 4,689‑acre tract, a bid award for hot‑mix asphalt to CSA Materials, Inc., and several budget amendment requests.

• Resolution approving $150,000 airport project with $15,000 county contribution (Odessa‑Schlemeyer Field Airport)
• Resolution authorizing $5,661 grant to Meals on Wheels of Odessa, Inc. under Texans Feeding Texans program
• Tax Abatement Agreement for Oberon Solar II, III, IV on a 4,689‑acre tract north of I‑20, Precinct #1
• Bid award for Hot Mix Asphalt Type D to CSA Materials, Inc. (IFB No. 2025‑IFB‑102)
• Budget amendment moving $569,492 to Capital Improvements Fund Professional Services

The court approved a $5,661 grant to Meals on Wheels, designated the airport sponsor’s representative and approved a $15,000 county contribution to the Odessa‑Schlemeyer Field Airport project, and adopted a tax‑abatement agreement for Oberon Solar properties (4‑1 vote). It also approved an intergovernmental agreement with Mitchell County that raises inmate housing costs to $65 per day, and authorized contracts for AXON services, a credit‑card processing agreement, and a bid award for hot‑mix asphalt. All motions passed with recorded vote tallies.

• Approved $5,661 Texans Feeding Texans grant to Meals on Wheels (5‑0)
• Designated Jon Crain as authorized representative for Odessa‑Schlemeyer Field Airport (5‑0)
• Approved $15,000 county portion of $150,000 Odessa‑Schlemeyer Field Airport project (5‑0)
• Approved tax‑abatement agreement with Oberon Solar II, III, IV for 4,689‑acre tract (4‑1)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Mitchell County raising inmate housing cost to $65 per day (5‑0)
• Approved AXON contract renewal with Axon Enterprise, Inc. (5‑0)
• Approved credit‑card processing agreement and amendment with Nuvei Technologies (5‑0)
• Approved bid award for Hot Mix Asphalt Type D to CSA Materials, Inc. (5‑0)

Bail Bond

The Ector County Bail Bond Board will hold a regular meeting to review minutes and discuss new and old business. The agenda consists of procedural items and general discussion.

• Approval of minutes from the July 23, 2025 meeting

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will vote on several items, including a $17 million General Revenue Grant application, a tax‑abatement agreement for Oberon Solar projects on a 4,689‑acre tract, and the award of a marquee for the county Coliseum. Additional actions include approving a road closure for a church festival, a library Halloween event, and new health‑department permit fees required by Senate Bill 1008 and House Bill 2844.

• Approve $17M General Revenue Grant application and related resolution
• Approve Tax Abatement Agreement for Oberon Solar II, III, IV on 4,689‑acre tract
• Award Coliseum Marquee Project contract to United Signs, LLC
• Authorize road closure on Flamingo Ave for West Odessa First Baptist Church festival
• Approve new Health Department permit fees per Senate Bill 1008 and House Bill 2844

The Ector County Commissioners Court approved a $17M General Revenue Grant application for West Odessa water issues, among other items. The court also approved a tax abatement agreement with Oberon Solar II, III, and IV, LLC, after tabling it during the public hearing. Several development, equipment, and policy items were approved unanimously.

• Approved $17M General Revenue Grant application for West Odessa water (5-0)
• Approved tax abatement agreement with Oberon Solar II, III, IV, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Coliseum Marquee Project bid to United Signs, LLC (5-0)
• Approved disposal of pre-2020 fixed assets, kept newer items for explanation (5-0)
• Approved school zone at 9300 West 26th Street with 20 mph speed limit (5-0)
• Approved new Health Department fees per Senate Bill 1008 and House Bill 2844 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 2024 Kenworth T880 roll off truck and 2025 Motor Grader (5-0)
• Approved GPS Vehicle Tracking Policy (5-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Ector County Commissioners' Court will vote on an annexation of a 207.45‑acre property in Section 1, Block 42, Township 2 South. It will also consider a range of contracts, grants, and policy updates, including a $899,379 increase for the TAC RMP coverage renewal and a $500 donation for health‑department equipment. Additional items include early voting judges, a fire‑extinguisher services bid, and several subdivision plat applications.

• Annexation of a 207.45‑acre tract at Boundary Survey, Section 1, Block 42, Township 2 South
• TAC RMP Coverage Renewal with total annual contribution $899,379 (up $71,946)
• Update of Procurement Policies limit to $100,000 per Texas Government Code §262.023
• Acceptance of $500 and $250 donations from St. Nicholas Episcopal Church for a popcorn machine and supplies
• Approval of Early Voting and Election Day Judges and Clerks for the November 4 2025 election

The Ector County Commissioners' Court approved a series of items, including a proclamation for National 4‑H Week, a health department donation, election officials, sheriff fees, an indigent defense grant, and a highway program resolution. It also authorized several procurement actions such as fire extinguisher and asphalt bids, and a right‑of‑way contract. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved proclamation designating Oct 5‑11, 2025 as National 4‑H Week (5-0)
• Accepted $500 and $250 donation from St. Nicholas Episcopal Church for Health Department (5-0)
• Approved Early Voting and Election Day Judges and Clerks for Nov 4, 2025 elections (5-0)
• Approved Civil Service/Processing Fees for Ector County Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved Resolution for 2025 Ector County Indigent Defense Grant Program (5-0)
• Approved Resolution supporting Multi‑State Future Interstate Highway Formula Program (5-0)
• Approved Invitation for Bid Specifications for Fire Extinguisher Services (Joint Purchasing Group) (5-0)
• Approved Unimproved Property Contract for 0.327‑acre right‑of‑way at 16th St & Tripp Ave (5-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Ector County Commissioners' Court will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget and tax rate, along with various line-item transfers and travel requests. The meeting includes a public hearing on the proposed budget and tax rate.

• Adopt FY 2025-2026 Budget and Tax Rate
• Public Hearing on FY 2025-2026 Proposed Budget
• Public Hearing on FY 2025-2026 Proposed Tax Rate
• Approve $250 donation to Sheriff's Office
• Approve $15,000 line-item transfer for Building Maintenance

The court unanimously approved the Early Voting Schedule for the November 4, 2025 election (5‑0). It also approved two out‑of‑state travel requests, new Parks Advisory Board appointments, a $250 donation to the sheriff’s office, an unimproved property contract, and a Motorola Solutions tower‑site upgrade (each 5‑0). A floodway request for 7331 Hughes Lane was denied with a 4‑0 vote. All actions were recorded as motions passed.

• Approved Early Voting Schedule for Nov 4, 2025 election (5‑0)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel for Pamela Berry, Development Services GIS Manager (5‑0)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel for Eddie Landrum, Development Services Director (5‑0)
• Approved member appointments to Ector County Parks Advisory Board (5‑0)
• Approved $250 donation from Western Outlaw Field Services to Sheriff's Office (5‑0)
• Approved Unimproved Property Contract for 0.036‑acre right‑of‑way at 16th St & Tripp Ave (5‑0)
• Approved Motorola Solutions TDMA/DDM upgrade for Penwell and Notrees tower sites (5‑0)
• Denied floodway request for 7331 Hughes Lane (4‑0)

Commissioners' Court

The Ector County Commissioners' Court will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 tax rate. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda. The meeting follows standard procedural items like invocation and pledge of allegiance.

• Public hearing on 2025-2026 Tax Rate

A public hearing on the 2025‑2026 tax rate was held, with numerous residents speaking against the proposed increase. The court took no action on the tax‑rate item. A motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Russell, seconded by Commissioner Gardner, and passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Public hearing on 2025‑2026 tax rate held; no action taken
• Motion to adjourn passed 4‑0

Commissioners' Court

The Ector County Commissioners' Court will hear public comments and decide on several contracts, bids, and resolutions. Key items include tax abatements for solar projects and energy storage, design discussions for a new courthouse, and approval of housekeeping supplies and paving specifications. The court will also review financial statements and consider personnel and budget amendments.

• Approve tax abatement for Van Zandt Energy Storage, LLC, on 20.7391-acre tract along South Grandview Avenue
• Designate 4,689-acre tract north of I-20 as Reinvestment Zone for Oberon Solar LLCs under Chapter 312
• Award $2025-IFB-090 housekeeping supplies contract to Wagner Supply
• Approve $569,500 budget amendment for Capital Projects Fund Professional Services
• Discuss courthouse design involving multiple departments and elected officials

The Commissioners’ Court approved a Reinvestment Zone and tax‑abatement for a 4,689‑acre solar development in Precinct 1 (3‑1 vote). It also authorized the annex parking lot for a pancake breakfast, designated October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and approved a camera system for the Annex building (3‑1 vote). Additional procurement items, including a housekeeping supplies contract, hot‑mix asphalt specifications, and a garage‑fleet services agreement, were approved unanimously.

• Approved Reinvestment Zone and tax‑abatement for Oberon Solar on 4,689‑acre tract (3‑1)
• Approved Annex parking lot use for ECRP Pancake Breakfast on Sept 13 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved resolution designating October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (4‑0)
• Approved installation and management of camera system for Ector County Annex Building (3‑1)
• Approved inclusion of full Adult Probation operation in new courthouse (4‑0)
• Approved award of Housekeeping Supplies II contract to Wagner Supply (4‑0)
• Approved Request for Proposal specifications for Hot Mix Asphalt Type D (4‑0)
• Approved Garage & Fleet Services Agreement with Vector Fleet Management (4‑0)

Commissioners' Court

The Ector County Commissioners’ Court will recognize Marina Lujan for saving a life, accept a $125 Market Street gift card for the library, and schedule September hearings on the 2025–2026 tax rate and budget. The court will also discuss courthouse design, approve a $2,088 state library loan reimbursement, and consider inmate-housing and unimproved-property contracts.

• Recognize Marina Lujan for life-saving response and DPS Director’s Award
• Approve $125 Market Street gift card donation to Ector County Library
• Schedule Sept 9, 2025 10:00 AM public hearing on 2025–2026 tax rate
• Approve $2,088 Interlibrary Loan Reimbursement Program award
• Approve inmate housing at $80/day with Winkler County

The court approved the 2025‑2026 proposed tax rate by a 3‑2 vote. It also approved a $125 library donation, designated September as Library Card Sign‑Up Month, and scheduled public hearings on the tax rate and the 2025‑2026 budget for September 9, 2025, plus a special meeting on September 4, 2025. Additionally, the court approved a $2,088 library reimbursement and an intergovernmental agreement with Winkler County to house inmates at $80 per day.

• Approved $125 gift card donation to Ector County Library (5-0)
• Approved September as Library Card Sign-Up Month (5-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Proposed Tax Rate (3-2)
• Scheduled public hearing for 2025-2026 Tax Rate on Sep 9, 2025 (4-1)
• Scheduled special meeting on Sep 4, 2025 for tax rate hearing (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for 2025-2026 Budget on Sep 9, 2025 (4-1)
• Approved $2,088 Interlibrary Loan reimbursement for library (5-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Winkler County to house inmates at $80/day (5-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Ector County Commissioners' Court will decide on several fiscal and administrative items including approving the 2025-2026 schedule, accepting donations for the Sheriff's Office, and authorizing a public hearing on a solar project tax abatement. The court will also consider creating a new road district and related bond election, as well as contracts for services like scrap tire disposal and an online bail bond system.

• Approve $2,000 donation from Mobile Analytical Laboratories to Ector County Sheriff's Office
• Approve $10,000 donation from Stealth Oilwell Services, LLC. to Ector County Sheriff's Office
• Public hearing on solar project tax abatement for 4.689-acre tract north of I-20 in Southwest Ector County
• Create Ector County Road District No. 1 and call bond election
• Approve $740.58 service weapon purchase for Reserve Deputy Theodore Yelley

The Commissioners' Court approved the FY 2024‑2025 and FY 2025‑2026 court schedules and the FY 2025‑2026 holiday schedule, each by a 5‑0 vote. The court accepted a $10,000 donation from Stealth Oilwell Services, LLC and adopted a requirement for food establishments to post current inspection scores (5‑0). A resolution naming Commissioner Billy Hall as the county’s Public Power Pool‑P3 representative was approved (5‑0). The court also created Ector County Road District No. 1 (5‑0) and recalled an earlier Reinvestment Zone vote due to an inaccurate acreage listing (5‑0).

• Approved FY 2024‑2025 Commissioners' Court Schedule (5‑0)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 Commissioners' Court Schedule (5‑0)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 Holiday Schedule (5‑0)
• Accepted $10,000 donation from Stealth Oilwell Services, LLC (5‑0)
• Approved food inspection report posting requirement (5‑0)
• Approved resolution naming Commissioner Billy Hall as P3 representative (5‑0)
• Approved creation of Ector County Road District No. 1 (5‑0)
• Recalled earlier Reinvestment Zone vote due to inaccurate acreage (5‑0)

Juvenile Board

The Ector County Juvenile Board met on August 11, 2025, and unanimously approved several key items, including quarterly reports, state financial assistance contracts for 2026-2027, local budgets for FY 2026, and a 2% salary increase for the Director of Juvenile Services. The board also approved line-item budget transfers and received an update on the new Juvenile Justice Center.

• Approved Quarterly Reports for period ending June 30, 2025 (8-0 vote)
• Approved Texas Juvenile Justice Department State Financial Assistance Contract for 2026-2027 Biennium (8-0 vote)
• Approved Juvenile Board Authorization for 2026-2027 Biennium (8-0 vote)
• Approved FY 2026 local budgets (8-0 vote)
• Approved 2% salary increase for Director of Juvenile Services (8-0 vote)

The Ector County Juvenile Board approved the June 2, 2025 minutes and a series of items for the 2026‑2027 biennium, including the Texas Juvenile Justice Department contract, the Board Authorization, FY 2026 local budgets, a 2% salary increase for the Director of Juvenile Services, and budget line‑item transfers. Each motion passed with an 8‑0 vote. No other business was discussed.

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (8-0)
• Approved Quarterly Reports for period ending June 30, 2025 (8-0)
• Approved Texas Juvenile Justice Department State Financial Assistance Contract for 2026‑2027 (8-0)
• Approved Juvenile Board Authorization for 2026‑2027 (8-0)
• Approved local budgets for FY 2026 (8-0)
• Approved Director of Juvenile Services salary with 2% increase for FY 2026 (8-0)
• Approved budget line‑item transfers as presented (8-0)

Bail Bond

The Bail Bond Board approved the minutes of the July 23, 2025 meeting. The board voted to maintain the current chairperson and co‑chairperson. No old or new business was discussed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:44 a.m.

• Approved minutes of the 07/23/2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Maintained current chairperson and co‑chairperson (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will consider the Adult Probation biennial budget for FY26-27 and a pavement condition survey. The body is also deciding on several venue agreements, vehicle disposals, and development applications.

• Adult Probation Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2026-2027
• Bid awards for Seal Coat Aggregate II to Capitol Aggregates and Kiewit Infrastructure
• Agreement with Ringling Bros - Barnum & Bailey for 'Disney on Ice Show' at the Coliseum
• Request for Proposal for Coliseum Marquee Project (No. 2025-RFP-088)
• Variance applications for Mesquite Springs Subdivision and Muriel Acres

The court approved the Library closing on August 6, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 2: p.m. for a luncheon with the Library Advisory Committee. It also approved out‑of‑state travel for the Library Director to attend a summit in Denver, declared two county vehicles as salvage property, renamed the Parks and Recreational Masterplan Steering Committee, and approved the Texas Association of Counties health services quote. Additional unanimous approvals included the Coliseum marquee RFP specifications, seal‑coat aggregate bid awards, and the biennial renewal of the interlocal agreement with the Regional Public Defender Office.

• Approved Library closure for advisory committee luncheon (5‑0)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel for Library Director to Denver summit (5‑0)
• Declared 2015 Chevrolet Caprice as salvage property and relinquished title (5‑0)
• Declared 2021 Dodge Charger as salvage property and relinquished title (5‑0)
• Renamed Parks and Recreational Masterplan Steering Committee to Parks Advisory Board (5‑0)
• Approved Texas Association of Counties Group Health Quote for TPA services (5‑0)
• Approved Request for Proposal specifications for Coliseum Marquee Project (5‑0)
• Approved bid awards for Seal Coat Aggregate II project (5‑0)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court is holding an emergency meeting to discuss the Permian Playhouse Facility. The meeting was called due to environmental concerns following a structure collapse on the premises.

• Action regarding Permian Playhouse Facility following a structure collapse

The Commissioners Court voted to declare the Permian Playhouse Facility an environmental emergency, authorizing the County Judge and other parties to sign related documents. The motion passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote. The court then adjourned the meeting, also by a 3‑0 vote.

• Declared Permian Playhouse Facility an environmental emergency (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will review the 2025 Ector County Parks Masterplan and discuss extending tax abatement guidelines for two years. The body is also considering several service agreements, personnel salary changes, and property settlement statements.

• Presentation on the 2025 Ector County Parks Masterplan
• Proposed $10,906.00 advance to Emergency Services District No. 1 and No. 2
• Resolution to extend Tax Abatement Guidelines and Criteria for two years
• Update of procurement policy limit to $50,000.00
• MHRC Development Proposal Application for 400 E. VFW Ln.

The court adopted the Ector County Parks 2025 Masterplan and approved several operational items. Approvals included access for a UTPB graduate student to the Meteor Crater, a $500 H‑E‑B gift card for library film screenings, and the July 2025 auction surplus. The court also approved an interlocal agreement advancing $10,906 to Emergency Services Districts, a change order for a future parking garage and related facilities, a Master Service Agreement with Lexipol, and extended the county tax‑abatement guidelines for two years.

• Adopt Ector County Parks 2025 masterplan (5-0)
• Approve Meteor Crater access for UTPB graduate student (5-0)
• Accept $500 H‑E‑B gift card for library film screenings (5-0)
• Declare surplus and approve July 2025 auction sale (5-0)
• Approve Interlocal Agreement advancing $10,906 to Emergency Services Districts (4-1)
• Approve Change Order for future parking garage, post office, and vehicle maintenance facility (4-1)
• Approve Master Service Agreement with Lexipol (5-0)
• Extend Tax Abatement Guidelines for two years (3-2)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will discuss several steps for a new courthouse project, including site agreements with the USPS and property demolitions. The body is also reviewing budget amendments, procurement policy updates, and donations to the Sheriff's Office.

• Budget amendment of $10,000,000.00 for Capital Projects Fund, New Building
• MOU with USPS for future courthouse site and notice to proceed for demolitions
• Donations to Sheriff's Office of $150,000.00 from Bustin' for Badges and $6,650.00 from Law Enforcement Partners
• Bid award for Trucking & Hauling Services (Project ID No. 2025-IFB-085) to JC Roberts Construction Company
• Proposed updates to Procurement Policies & Procedures limits to $50,000.00 and $100,000.00

The Commissioners' Court denied a request to locate a food truck on County property (5‑0). It accepted two donations for the Sheriff’s Office—$6,650 from Law Enforcement Partners and $150,000 from Bustin' for Badges (both 5‑0). The court also approved several contracts and agreements, including a trucking award, a demolition notice, a health‑grant budget amendment, a technology services agreement, and a salary increase for an engineer specialist (each 5‑0).

• Food‑truck request denied (5‑0)
• Accepted $6,650 donation from Law Enforcement Partners (5‑0)
• Accepted $150,000 donation from Bustin' for Badges (5‑0)
• Approved trucking & hauling services award to JC Roberts Construction (5‑0)
• Issued Notice to Proceed for demolition of courthouse project properties (5‑0)
• Approved budget amendment for DSHS Health Emergency Preparedness grant (5‑0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Tyler Technologies (5‑0)
• Approved salary change for Engineer Specialist to $24.37 hourly (5‑0)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will consider, discuss, and take action regarding the Proposed 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget for all county officials and departments. The meeting includes time for public comments on non-agenda items.

• Proposed 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget for all Ector County officials and departments

The Commissioners' Court approved a series of budget items for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. Notably, it adopted cuts to the sheriff’s salaries and related allowances, approved vehicle replacements for Juvenile Probation, and funded an opioid‑education program. Several department budgets were adjusted, including reductions for environmental enforcement and an increase for the constable’s salary step. All motions were adopted, with vote totals ranging from unanimous to 5‑0 or 4‑1.

• Approved sheriff salary cuts, 8% baseline increase, other allowance reduced to $150,000, education/travel reduced to $100,000 (5-0)
• Approved Juvenile Probation vehicle replacement and moved $90,000 salary funding to state, increased Board & Lodging to $600,000 (5-0)
• Approved opioid settlement educational program providing Narcan doses (5-0)
• Approved Constable Precinct #4 salary step increase to $77,002 and related budget reductions (3-2)
• Approved Environmental Enforcement budget with 10 roll‑off containers, equipment reduction to $0, special equipment $105,340 (4-1)
• Approved County Clerk reclassification of deputy clerk, decreased furniture to $25,000, increased equipment maintenance to $3,000 (5-0)
• Approved Elections budget adjustments, reducing Election Workers to $200,000 and modifying several line items (5-0)
• Approved District Attorney budget changes, reducing software and contract costs and raising paralegal pay 6% (5-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will discuss establishing a PACE program and extending a local disaster declaration originally declared on June 3, 2025. The body is also reviewing several budget amendments, infrastructure payments, and service contracts.

• Payment of $469,900.00 to Danny's Asphalt Paving, Inc. for Papaw Street Phase I Roadway Improvements
• Budget amendment of $170,900.00 for Health Department software maintenance contracts
• Budget amendment of $100,000.00 for Equipment Services motor vehicle repairs and maintenance
• Approval of a subdivision plat application for Allsups Addition (6.002-acre tract)
• Bid awards to Wagner Supply for commercial washing machines and housekeeping equipment

The Commissioners' Court extended the County's local disaster declaration with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved several grant applications, contract awards and a board reappointment, each passing unanimously except one stormwater services contract which passed 4‑1. No action was taken on the PACE Program resolution, the variance request, or the office supplies discussion.

• Emergency Declaration Extension approved (5-0)
• SS4A Demonstration Grant application approved (5-0)
• Reappointment of Amy Hendrick to PermiaCare Board approved (5-0)
• Commercial Washing Machines award to Wagner Supply approved (5-0)
• Housekeeping Equipment award to Wagner Supply approved (5-0)
• Renewal Contract with PermiaCare for jail mental health services approved (5-0)
• HIDTA Grant approval approved (5-0)
• MS4 Stormwater Permit Management Services contract approved (4-1)

Juvenile Board

The Ector County Juvenile Board met to approve department budget amendments and quarterly reports for the period ending March 31, 2025. The Board received updates on the proposed FY '26 budget and the progress of the new Juvenile Justice Facility.

• Approval of quarterly reports ending March 31, 2025
• Approval of department budget amendments
• Update on proposed FY '26 budget
• Update on the new Juvenile Justice Facility

The Ector County Juvenile Board approved the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes, the Quarterly Reports for the period ending March 31, 2025, and department budget amendments, each by unanimous vote. The FY ’26 budget was presented but will be voted on in August. The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 am.

• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Quarterly Reports ending March 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved department budget amendments (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Commissioners' Court

The Ector County Commissioners' Court will decide on several grants, contracts, and subdivision plats at this meeting. Items include accepting library grants, awarding bids for equipment and services, and approving tax abatement agreements. The court will also hear presentations on safety plans and energy projects.

• Award aircraft ground power unit to AERO Specialties for $248,000
• Accept $3,000 Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grant and $1,350 Texas Library Association grant for summer reading books
• Approve Enterprise Zone Tax Abatement Agreement with Van Zandt Energy Storage, LLC
• Approve subdivision plats for Youngville Subdivision, TTF Ranch Estates, and Ranchette Addition
• Consider three insurance renewal proposals for convective storms with deductibles ranging from $250,000 to $1,000,000

The court voted 5-0 to deny the renewal of the SAVNS contract with Appriss Insights. It also approved several contracts and grants, hired a new Human Resources Director, and increased library room rental fees. Additional actions included approving a seal‑coat bid, an aircraft ground power unit award, an insurance proposal, and a Flock Safety camera amendment.

• Denied renewal of Statewide Automated Victim Notification Service (SAVNS) contract (5-0)
• Approved Invitation for Bid Specifications for Seal Coat Aggregate II (5-0)
• Approved award of Diesel‑Powered Aircraft Ground Power Unit to AERO Specialties (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grant $3,000 for library (5-0)
• Selected TACRMP Insurance Renewal Proposal #3 (5-0)
• Approved hiring of Human Resources Director Delia Ortiz (5-0)
• Approved library Rotary Room fee $25/hour and Auditorium fee $50/hour (5-0)
• Approved Flock Safety amendment transferring 13 cameras to the Sheriff’s Office (5-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Ector County Commissioners Court will canvass vote totals from the May 3, 2025 General Election and consider approving the official orders to establish Emergency Service District No. 1 and No. 2. The Court will also authorize the County Judge to sign related documents. The meeting includes invocation and pledges, but the main business is these two action items.

• Canvass vote totals for the May 3, 2025 General Election
• Approve official orders creating Emergency Service District No. 1
• Approve official orders creating Emergency Service District No. 2
• Authorize County Judge and other parties to sign documents for ESD creation

The Commissioners Court authorized the Ector County Elections Department to canvass the May 3rd General Election vote totals. The Court also approved the official orders creating Emergency Service District No. 1 and Emergency Service District No. 2. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Authorized Ector County Elections Department to canvass May 3rd vote totals (5-0)
• Approved creation of Emergency Service District No. 1 and Emergency Service District No. 2 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will discuss a $10 million contribution to the Ector County Library Foundation for a new library and construction project. The body will also consider a property tax freeze for seniors and people with disabilities and the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget priorities.

• Proposed $10,000,000.00 contribution to the Ector County Library Foundation
• Resolution for a property tax freeze for seniors and people with disabilities
• Lease agreement for the Henderson Drug Building at 204 N. Grant Ave., Odessa
• Road name changes in Ranch Acres, 2nd Filing, Precinct #1
• Bid awards for road construction materials to Vulcan Material, CSA Material, Green Dream International, Hunter Ready Mix, Ergon, and P2

The Commissioners' Court approved a $10,000,000 contribution to the Ector County Library Foundation, limiting disbursements to $2,500,000 at a time and appointing two commissioners as liaisons. It denied a resolution to freeze property taxes for seniors and people with disabilities. Several other items were approved, including donations for a community clean‑up, a new copier lease, road‑material contracts, and a public‑works trucking bid specification.

• Approved $10,000,000 library contribution (4-1)
• Denied property tax freeze resolution for seniors and disabled (4-1)
• Approved $250.00, $200.00, $750.00, and $250.00 donations for community clean‑up (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Salary Grievance Committee members (5-0)
• Approved request for bid specifications for Public Works trucking/hauling services (5-0)
• Approved 5‑year copier lease with CMC Business Systems (5-0)
• Approved road‑material awards to multiple vendors and rejection of seal‑coat bids (5-0)
• Approved Unclaimed Property Capital Credits application (5-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Ector County Commissioners' Court will meet to consider several contracts and agreements, including a design-build agreement for the courthouse project, an amendment to the Tyler Technologies software agreement saving $21,475, and a change order for the Juvenile Detention Center. The court will also discuss presentations on electricity procurement and community involvement, approve proclamations for Elder Abuse Awareness Month and National Police Week, and decide on bid specifications for housekeeping supplies, paper towels, and other equipment. Additionally, the agenda includes personnel requests, policy approvals, subdivision plats, road name changes, and consent agenda items with line-item transfers.

• Approve design-build agreement with Butler-Cohen for courthouse project
• Approve amendment to Tyler Technologies software agreement saving $21,475
• Approve change order No. 2 for HOK architectural services for new Juvenile Detention Center
• Approve purchase of server equipment through Texas DIR cooperative contract
• Consider renaming 'Maverick Trail' to 'North James Avenue' and 'Goldenrod Avenue' to 'Sonoma Avenue'

The Commissioners' Court approved out‑of‑state travel for two sheriff officers and a service‑weapon purchase for a retiring sergeant. It also adopted proclamations for Elder Abuse Awareness Month and National Police Week. Several procurement specifications and contracts were authorized, including a copier lease renewal, IT server equipment purchase, a health‑department partnership with Odessa College, and an updated architectural change order for the new Juvenile Detention Center.

• Approved out‑of‑state travel for Captain Tony Bass and Lieutenant Michael Lopez (4‑0)
• Approved Sergeant Wesley Huse's service weapon purchase (4‑0)
• Approved proclamation declaring June 2025 Elder Abuse Awareness Month (4‑0)
• Approved bid specifications for housekeeping supplies and equipment (4‑0)
• Approved renewal of 2026 copier contract with CMC (4‑0)
• Approved purchase of IT server equipment via state contract (4‑0)
• Approved cooperative agreement between Health Department and Odessa College (4‑0)
• Approved updated Change Order #2 for HOK architectural services for new Juvenile Detention Center (4‑0)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will hold a public hearing regarding a tax abatement application for a 20.7391-acre tract on South Grandview Ave. The body is also reviewing several road project bids, budget amendments, and a resolution to modify the Texas Local Government Code regarding attorney jurisdictions.

• Public hearing for Van Zandt LLC tax abatement on South Grandview Ave.
• Budget amendments for Road Department totaling $3,042,866.00
• Purchase of Nokia routers for Sheriff's Office radio network for $49,969.00
• Bid specifications for liquid asphalt, graded base material, seal coat aggregate, and patching material
• Design-Build Agreement with Henthorn Commercial Construction for Coliseum Barns B & C

The court approved the City of Odessa's use of the Health Department parking lot for the Firework Fandango event (4‑0). It denied a resolution to modify the Texas Local Government Code (4‑0) and approved several contracts, procurement specifications, and a $31,024 ECUD election cost negotiation (each 4‑0). The most consequential action was the approval of Van Zandt LLC’s application for a Reinvestment Zone and tax abatement on a 20.7391‑acre tract (3‑1).

• Approved City of Odessa parking lot use for Firework Fandango (4-0)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel for Jennifer Laws to Las Vegas conference (4-0)
• Denied resolution to modify Texas Local Government Code (4-0)
• Approved Property Insurance Schedule TAC Renewal Questionnaire 2025‑2026 (4-0)
• Negotiated ECUD election cost to $31,024 (4-0)
• Approved bid specifications for multiple road projects (4-0)
• Approved RFP for county office supplies and toner/ink cartridges (4-0)
• Approved Van Zandt LLC reinvestment zone and tax abatement (3-1)

Commissioners' Court

The Ector County Commissioners' Court will consider over 30 items including presentations, proclamations, bids, contracts, personnel actions, policy changes, development services, and a budget amendment. Key decisions involve a $2,484,501 budget transfer for road improvements, a storm water management plan contract, speed limit changes, and a building condemnation.

• Budget amendment of $2,484,501 for Sales Tax Road improvements
• Storm Water Management Plan RFQ ranking and negotiation with Halff Associates
• Standardization of county speed limits to 35 MPH residential, 45 MPH thoroughfares, 55 MPH highways
• Condemnation of Permian Playhouse storage building due to structural hazard
• Renewal and extension of depository contract with Prosperity Bank for two years

The Commissioners' Court approved a pipeline easement grant with Plains Oryx Permian Basin Pipeline and renewed the county’s depository contract with Prosperity Bank. It also authorized the storm‑water management RFQ, early‑voting judges for the May 3 election, and the condemnation of a unsafe storage building behind the Permian Playhouse. Additional approvals included a travel request, a library donation, and the district clerk’s oath and bond.

• Approved pipeline easement grant with Plains Oryx Permian Basin Pipeline (5-0)
• Approved renewal and extension of depository contract with Prosperity Bank (5-0)
• Approved evaluation tabulation for Storm Water Management Plan RFQ No. 2024-4R1-056 (5-0)
• Approved early voting and Election Day judges and clerks for May 3, 2025 election (5-0)
• Approved condemnation of storage building behind Permian Playhouse (5-0)
• Approved out‑of‑state travel for Brandon Carrasco to Titan Fuel seminar (5-0)
• Approved donation of $3,300 from Friends of the Ector County Library for scholarships (5-0)
• Approved oath and bond for District Clerk Guadalupe Navarrette (5-0)

Juvenile Board

The Ector County Juvenile Board met to review financial and operational reports. The board approved the Independent Auditor's Report for the period ending August 31, 2024, and authorized department budget amendments.

• Approval of Independent Auditor's Report for Ector County Youth Center (period ending August 31, 2024)
• Approval of Quarterly Reports for the period ending December 31, 2024
• Approval of department budget amendments
• Progress update on the new Juvenile Justice Facility

The Ector County Juvenile Board accepted the Independent Auditor's Report, approved the December 6, 2024 minutes, approved the quarterly reports for 2024, and approved department budget amendments. All motions passed unanimously. No other business was discussed.

• Accepted Independent Auditor's Report (unanimously)
• Approved December 6, 2024 minutes (unanimously)
• Approved quarterly reports for period ending Dec 31, 2024 (unanimously)
• Approved department budget amendments (unanimously)

Commissioners' Court

The Ector County Commissioners' Court will consider multiple budget amendments totaling $3.4 million for the Coliseum, including operating transfers and capital improvements. Other items include a $39,000 donation to the Sheriff's Office, a presentation on the Safe Streets for All program, and approval of early voting schedule for the May 3rd election. The court will also consider appointments to the airport and MPO boards, a care coordination agreement with PermiaCare, and a plat variance and annexation.

• $39,000 donation from Barnhart Bolt to Sheriff's Office
• Approve early voting schedule & vote centers for May 3 election
• Appoint Commissioner Mike Gardner to Airport Board and Judge Fawcett to MPO Board
• Consider budget amendments for Coliseum: $1.2M operating transfer, $1M capital, $1.2M capital
• Annexation of 3.94-acre tract and subdivision plat for J&P Subdivision

The Ector County Commissioners' Court approved all agenda items unanimously (5-0), including a $39,000 donation to the Sheriff's Office, early voting schedule and vote centers for the May 3rd election, appointments to the Airport and MPO boards, several contracts and agreements, personnel and development requests, and multiple budget amendments for the Coliseum totaling over $3.4 million. The court also approved a promotion in the Auditor's Office during executive session.

• Approved $39,000 donation from Barnhart Bolt to Sheriff's Office (5-0)
• Approved Early Voting Schedule and Vote Centers for May 3rd Joint General Election (5-0)
• Appointed Mike Gardner to Airport Board and Dustin Fawcett to MPO Board (5-0)
• Approved Care Coordination Agreement with PermiaCare (5-0)
• Approved Correction Warranty Deed with Odessa Junior College District (5-0)
• Approved TxDOT forms for 2406ODESA Project (5-0)
• Approved pay scale step increase for Health Department receptionist (5-0)
• Approved three Coliseum budget amendments totaling $3.4M (5-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Ector County Commissioners' Court will consider a wide-ranging agenda including major purchases, contracts, budget amendments, and policy updates. Key items include a $840,357.32 purchase of 82 Motorola radios for patrol officers, a contract for GPS services on county vehicles, and budget amendments for the road department and juvenile probation. The court will also discuss the courthouse design-build project and hold executive sessions on economic development, legal matters, and personnel.

• Purchase of 82 Motorola APX 8000 radios for patrol officers at $840,357.32
• Verizon Connect contract for GPS services on county vehicles via Sourcewell cooperative
• Commercial lease agreement for 315 E. 2nd St. with Permian Tire
• Engineering agreement with Grow Odessa for Union Pacific Railroad crossing in Penwell
• Budget amendment of $225,000 from sales tax fund for road department land acquisition

The Ector County Commissioners' Court approved multiple purchases and contracts, including $840,357.32 for 82 Motorola APX 8000 portable radios for patrol officers and $83,750 for detention center radios. The court also decided to keep several county offices at the annex rather than moving them to the new courthouse, and authorized the purchase of property at 300 and 302 N. Texas Ave. after executive session.

• Approved purchase of 82 Motorola APX 8000 Portable Radios for patrol officers, $840,357.32 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of radios for Detention Center through MCA, $83,750.00 (5-0)
• Approved Verizon Connect Contract for GPS services on county vehicles (5-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 2 to HOK agreement for Juvenile Detention Center architectural services (5-0)
• Approved installation of stop sign on VFW and Ector Street (5-0)
• Approved $225,000 budget amendment for Road Department Land ROW Acquisition (5-0)
• Approved keeping Commissioner's Offices, Court, HR, Auditor, Treasurer, and Tax Assessor-Collector at annex (4-1, Judge Fawcett opposed)
• Approved purchase of premises at 300 and 302 N. Texas Ave. (5-0)

Bail Bond

The Ector County Bail Bond Board approved the minutes from the October 16, 2024 meeting and approved a request by Debra Ojeda dba Alliance Bail Bonds for a deposit release. No public comments were made and no other business was discussed. The meeting adjourned shortly after convening.

• Approved minutes of 10/16/2024 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved Debra Ojeda dba Alliance Bail Bonds deposit release (all in favor)

Airport Board

The agenda for the February 19, 2025 Ector County Airport Board meeting consists only of procedural boilerplate and a disability accommodation notice. No decisions or discussions are listed in the provided text.

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will hold public hearings on petitions to create Emergency Services District No. 1 and No. 2, and consider orders calling elections for May 3, 2025, to confirm creation and authorize a tax. Other business includes approving an Owner's Representative for the Coliseum Design-Build, an interlocal agreement with Midland County for extension agents, and the annexation of a 3.94-acre tract. The agenda also includes routine items such as vehicle total loss declarations, out-of-state travel requests, and budget amendments.

• Public hearings and election orders for ESD No. 1 and ESD No. 2 (Items 2-5)
• Approval of Parkhill as Owner's Representative for Coliseum Buildings B and C (Item 21)
• Interlocal agreement with Midland County for shared County Extension Agents (Item 16)
• Annexation of a 3.94-acre tract in Section 40, Abstract 593 (Item 27)
• Vehicle trade-in disposal to Sewell Ford for $60,750 (Item 9)

The Commissioners' Court approved orders calling a May 3, 2025 election to confirm the creation of Ector County Emergency Services Districts No. 1 and No. 2, each with a tax not to exceed the rate allowed by Section 48-E, Article III of the Texas Constitution. The court also approved the Joint Resolution and Notice of Election for the May 3rd election. Public hearings on both districts were held with no action taken.

• Approved order calling May 3, 2025 election for ESD No. 1 creation and tax authorization (5-0)
• Approved order calling May 3, 2025 election for ESD No. 2 creation and tax authorization (5-0)
• Approved Joint Resolution and Notice of Election for May 3, 2025 Joint General Election (5-0)
• Declared Unit #1163 (2020 Chevy Impala) total loss, salvage, and removal from inventory (5-0)
• Declared Unit #1237 (2021 Chevy Tahoe) total loss, salvage, and removal from inventory (5-0)
• Rejected vehicle trade-in to Sewell Ford; authorized listing on next online auction (4-1)
• Approved GPS and camera package for county vehicles (5-0)
• Tabled office supply purchase award to Amazon (5-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Ector County Commissioners' Court will open with public comments on non-agenda items, then discuss the design-build services and specifications for the new Ector County Courthouse. An executive session is scheduled to consider personnel matters related to the Human Resources Director, with possible action following the closed meeting.

• Public participation for non-agenda items.
• Discussion of design-build services and specifications for the Ector County Courthouse project.
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters concerning the Ector County Human Resources Director.
• Possible action after executive session on the personnel matter.

The Commissioners Court voted 5-0 to terminate the Human Resources Director effective immediately, with final pay on February 5, 2025. The court also received public comments and a workshop on courthouse design-build services, but took no action on either item.

• Terminated Human Resources Director effective immediately (5-0)
• Adjourned to executive session for personnel matters (5-0)
• Reconvened from executive session (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will consider awarding contracts for the Ector County Courthouse design-build project and a storm water management plan. The body will also review development proposals for West Tiovivo St. and West Burkett St., and a $10,000 donation to the Sheriff's Office.

• Approval of a $10,000.00 donation from Occidental Petroleum Corporation to the Sheriff's Office
• Award of Design-Build Services and scope of work for the new Ector County Courthouse
• Approval of Request for Qualification Specifications for the Storm Water Management Plan (Project #2024-RFQ-056)
• MHRC Development Proposals for 14624 W. Tiovivo St. and 11606 W. Burkett St.
• Acceptance of a 20.569-acre donation of E. Clara Hawthorn St. in Garden Homes Subdivision

The court re-awarded the Ector County Courthouse design-build contract to Butler-Cohen/DLR (3-1), after a motion to not re-award failed. They also tabled the scope of work and design for the courthouse until the full court is present. Other actions included approving a $10,000 donation to the Sheriff's Office, several bid awards, and various development proposals.

• Re-awarded courthouse design-build to Butler-Cohen/DLR (3-1)
• Tabled courthouse scope of work and design until full court present (3-1)
• Approved $10,000 donation from Occidental Petroleum to Sheriff's Office (4-0)
• Approved training for three instructors at Axon Taser Master School (4-0)
• Approved Harmony Home Coliseum parking lot event for April 12, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved 2024 Sole Source List (4-0)
• Approved January 2025 auction of surplus items (4-0)
• Approved bid awards for temporary personnel (A&A Associates) and coliseum website redesign (Disrupt) (4-0)

Airport Board

This is a joint meeting of the Ector County Airport Advisory Board and Commissioners Court to consider and take action on airport operations. Items include approval of past meeting minutes, work orders for the windsock, runway safety area, and pavement repairs, safety issues regarding employee certifications, ramp equipment, and fuel tank ladders/catwalks, vegetation management, and status of grants including expiring federal funds (CARES $69k, CRRSAA $57k, ARPA $148k, RAMP 2023, and potential new grants). The board will also hear a field and FBO report.

• Approve minutes from Oct 16, Nov 19, and Dec 17, 2024 meetings
• Work orders: windsock on hangar, runway safety area, pavement repairs
• Safety issues: employee certifications, ramp equipment, ladders and catwalks on fuel tanks
• Grants: CARES $69k expires 05/24, CRRSAA $57k expires 06/25, ARPA $148k expires 08/25, RAMP 2023, and new grants
• Discussion of vegetation management at the airport

Commissioners' Court

The Ector County Commissioners' Court will consider accepting petitions to create Emergency Services District No. 1 for fire suppression and rescue services, and Emergency Services District No. 2 for emergency ambulance and medical services. They will also schedule a public hearing on both petitions for February 11, 2025. The meeting includes an opportunity for public comments on non-agenda items.

• Consider accepting petition for Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 (fire suppression, protection, rescue)
• Consider accepting petition for Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2 (emergency ambulance, EMS)
• Schedule public hearing on both ESD petitions for February 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
• Public participation/comments on non-agenda related items

The Commissioners' Court accepted petitions to create two Emergency Services Districts (ESDs) and scheduled public hearings for February 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ESD No. 1 will provide fire suppression, fire protection, and rescue services; ESD No. 2 will provide emergency ambulance and medical services. Both motions passed 4-0, with Commissioner Samantha Russell absent. Public comments included support for the ESDs and one concern about resource distribution.

• Accepted ESD No. 1 petition for fire services, set hearing for Feb. 11, 2025 (4-0)
• Accepted ESD No. 2 petition for ambulance/EMS services, set hearing for Feb. 11, 2025 (4-0)

Commissioners' Court

The Commissioners' Court will consider a presentation from the Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo, approve a library closure for staff training, authorize vehicle leases, rank cemetery design proposals, discuss an MHRC development proposal, and vote on engineering costs for Phase II of the Tripp Project. Budget amendments include $200,000 for Sheriff uniform supplies and a $1,000 transfer for office supplies. The court will also enter executive session for legal, real estate, and personnel matters.

• Approval of engineering costs for Phase II Tripp Project (16th to 3rd Street) in the amount of $314,484.50
• Budget amendment for Sheriff uniform supplies of $200,000 from donated revenues
• Ranking of responses to RFQ for design of Ector County Cemetery and start negotiations with Landgraf, Crutcher and Associates
• MHRC development proposal to serve 9008 W. 25th St., Precinct #1
• Library staff training day closure on February 14, 2025 (9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.)

The Commissioners' Court approved engineering costs of $314,484.50 for Phase II of the Tripp Project (16th Street to 3rd Street), funded from account #005-810-5309. They also approved the ranking of responses for the Ector County Cemetery design and authorized negotiations with Landgraf, Crutcher and Associates. Several other items were approved, including a library staff training day closure, an MHRC development proposal, budget amendments, and financial reports. The court tabled the Senior Celebration request and the proposed Storm Water Management Plan, and removed the vehicle leases amendment item.

• Approved $314,484.50 engineering costs for Phase II Tripp Project (4-0)
• Approved ranking of responses for Ector County Cemetery design, authorized negotiations with Landgraf, Crutcher and Associates (4-0)
• Approved library closure on Feb 14, 2025 for staff training (4-0)
• Approved MHRC development proposal for 9008 W. 25th St. (4-0)
• Approved $1,000 budget amendment for Commissioners' Court office supplies (4-0)
• Approved $200,000 budget amendment for Sheriff uniform supplies (4-0)
• Tabled Senior Celebration community event request (4-0)
• Tabled proposed Storm Water Management Plan (4-0)