Scott Anderson

The Planning & Zoning Commission meeting addressed several items, including consent actions for final plats of Deer Meadows Addition, 1st Filing, Phase 2, and Homestead at Parks Bell Ranch, 6th Filing - Phase 3. During the public hearing segment, the commission considered a variance request (CASE FILE NO. 2026-01-V) regarding minimum lot width, approved a replat (CASE FILE NO. 2026-10-P) for Quezada Orchard, and addressed a variance request concerning minimum lot area (CASE FILE NO. 2026-02-V) for a property in an SF-E District, alongside approving the corresponding replat for Country Club Estates Addition, 16th Filing. Miscellaneous items included the approval of preliminary plats for Parks Bell Ranch North, Westover Horizon Addition (ETJ), Dorado Center, 10th Filing, Ocotillo Park Subdivision (ETJ), Wacasey Addition (ETJ), and Westridge Subdivision (ETJ).

The City Council meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2026, to address several agenda items. Key discussions include considering resolutions for Odessa Fire Rescue to accept and appropriate a $17,865.50 donation from Glazer's for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and equipment, and authorizing the Police Department to accept and budget additional 2024 High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program (HIDTA) grant funds of $19,681.00 to purchase a drone. Resolutions will also be considered to update authorized representatives for the TexStar and LOGIC investment pools, and to accept a grant of easement agreement from Ector County Independent School District. Regular agenda items include considering a resolution of support for the Hallmark Tower affordable housing project applying for the 2026 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credit, the first reading of an ordinance to establish speed limits and prohibited parking zones, the first reading of an ordinance to annex land petitioned by Midland County and DJK, Inc. for use as a city road, and considering the appointment of a Deputy City Secretary and an Alternate Municipal Court Judge. The council will also enter executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding pending litigation and settlement discussions.

The meeting included consent items, notably the approval of the Planning & Zoning Meeting minutes from February 19, 2026, and a motion approving the final plat of Westover Acres, 9th Filing, located in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. The public hearing agenda covered several case files, including consideration of an amendment to a Planned Development-Housing (PD-H) zoning district (Case File No. 2026-01-Z) to remove a PID requirement, and requests for Specific Use Permits for Park or Playground uses in two separate locations within Homestead at Parks Bell Ranch (Case File Nos. 2026-01-SUP and 2026-02-SUP). Miscellaneous items included motions to approve the reinstatement and final plat of Wu Industrial Addition and discussions concerning replats and a request to amend the Zoning Ordinance to regulate Short-Term Rentals (STRs).

The work session addressed discussions regarding an interlocal agreement between the City of Odessa and Midland County concerning the annexation of a segment of Midway Road, where Midland County would contribute $2.7 million toward the five-lane road construction. The Council also discussed a performance and reimbursement agreement with DJK, Inc. for the Midway Road construction, where the City would act as a pass-through for $2.7 million in funds. Furthermore, the Council held an executive session to discuss a 380 Economic Incentive Agreement with Betenbough Homes as part of economic development negotiations.

The meeting commenced with proclamations and presentations, including one for Black History Month. Discussions under citizens' comments involved a social media post. The consent agenda involved several items, including the approval of the minutes from prior work sessions, authorization to apply for the 2027 STEP grant for speed, occupant protection, intersection traffic control, distracted driving, and driving while intoxicated enforcement, and the approval to purchase Flock Safety LPRs for the Police Department. A public hearing was held regarding a Specific Use Permit request by Maverick Engineering for Workforce Housing; the council approved the ordinance with a two-year limitation requiring reapplication. Key resolutions approved included accepting the City's FY 2024 Annual Financial Report, which received an unmodified audit opinion, and amending the Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Cinergy Entertainment Odessa, Inc. to extend the completion date to August 31, 2027. Finally, an ordinance was approved on first reading to appoint Jennifer Hopgood as an Alternate Municipal Court Judge.