Meeting Recordings – Ector County ESD

Ector County Emergency Services Districts No. 1 & 2 joint public meeting on July 7 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at the Kellus Turner Park Community Center, located at 2261 W. Sycamore Dr., Odessa, TX, 79763

1. Call meeting to order, roll call and establish a quorum.

2. To receive public comment.

3. To review and discuss annual conflicts of interest requirements under Local Government Code $176.003 (Conflicts Disclosure Statement Required) and $171.004 (Affidavit And Abstention From Voting Required).

4. To review, discuss and take action to establish the District’s records retention policy, and designation of a Records Management Officer and Records Liaison.

5. To review, discuss and take action regarding any District financial institution matters.

6. To review, discuss and take action regarding insurance coverage for the District.

7. To review and act regarding bookkeeping services for the Districts.

8. To receive the District’s financial reports, and to review and take action on financial matters of the District including requests and requisitions, and to approve and pay District bills.
a. Purchase of equipment to allow for recording Board meetings
b. Monthly legal expenses

9. To review, discuss and take action regarding any matters related to the District’s fiscal year and budget.

To review, discuss and take action regarding the provision of Emergency Services to the District territory.

11. To review, discuss and take action on matters related to District Mutual Aid Agreements.

12. To approve the Minutes of prior meeting(s).

13. To receive updates from Commissioners, Consultants, and Service Providers.

14. To review, discuss and take action regarding purchase, creation, and/or implementation of an inclement weather warning system within the District’s territory.

15. To review, discuss and take action regarding a partnership with the Red Cross to provide. Hands-Only CPR training within the District.

16. To review and discuss upcoming training opportunities for the District Commissioners.

17. To review, discuss and take action regarding adoption, amendment and explanation of District policies, procedures and standard operating guidelines.
a. Recording or Livestreaming Board Meetings
b. Use of third-party or AI platforms to record or stream Board Meeting

18. To review, discuss and take action regarding the District’s 2025 Tax Rate setting and budget process, including authorizing counsel to publish required tax setting notices.

19. To review, discuss and act regarding District real estate matters.

20. To discuss and confirm upcoming regular and special meeting dates, and to review, discuss and take action on any District matters which need to be included on those agendas.

21. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code $551.071 to consult with legal counsel.

22. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code $551 .072 to deliberate regarding real estate matters.To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code $551.074 to discuss personnel matters.To review, discuss and take action on matters related to real estate or personnel as discussed in Closed Session.Adjournment.

23. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code $551.074 to discuss personnel matters.

24. To review, discuss and take action on matters related to real estate or personnel as discussed in Closed Session.

25. Adjournment.

Ector County Emergency Services Districts No. 1 & 2 joint public meeting on August 4, 2025, at 7:45 p.m., at the Kellus Turner Park Community Center, located at 2261 W. Sycamore Dr., Odessa, TX, 79763

1. Call meeting to order, roll call and establish a quorum.

2. To receive public comment.

3. To review, discuss and take action regarding Interlocal Agreements with Ector County and/or Ector Central Appraisal District regarding appraisal and tax collection services for Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 and No. 2.

4. To review, discuss and take action regarding the Ector County Appraisal District property tax and mineral estimates for Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 and No. 2.

5. To review, discuss and take action regarding any District financial institution matters.

6. To propose the Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 2026 Budget.

7. To propose the Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2 2026 Budget.

8. To propose the Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 2025 tax rate

9. To propose the Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2 2025 tax rate.

10. To schedule the 2025 Public Hearing, and Adoption meeting for the 2025 tax rate of Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 and Ector County Emergency Services District No.2.

11. To review, discuss and take action regarding any District financial institution matters, including but not limited. to execution of necessary documents to establish bank accounts for Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 and Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2.

12. To review, discuss and take action regarding matters related to bookkeeping services for Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 and Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2.

13. To review, discuss and take action regarding insurance coverage for Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 and Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2.

14. To receive the Districts’ financial reports, and to review and take action on financial matters including requests and requisitions, and to approve and pay District bills for Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 and Ector County Emergency Services District No.2.

a. Monthly legal expenses
b. Purchase of Commissioner shirts or uniforms

15.To review, discuss and take action regarding the provision of Emergency Services to the District territory.

a. Interlocal Agreement for fire suppression and related services between the City of Odessa and Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1.

b. Interlocal Agreement for emergency medical services, emergency ambulance service and related services between the City of Odessa and Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2

16. To review, discuss and take action on matters related to Mutual Aid Agreements for Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 and Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2.

17. To approve the Minutes of prior meeting(s).

18. To review, discuss and take action regarding adoption, amendment and explanation of District policies, procedures and standard operating guidelines for Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 and Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2.

a. Procedures for public comment and public comment form adoption.

19. To review, discuss and take action regarding Open Meeting Act rules and violations.

20. To review, discuss and take action regarding purchase, creation, and/or implementation of an inclement weather warning system within the Districts’ territories

21. To review and discuss upcoming training opportunities for the District Commissioners.

22. To review, discuss and act regarding District real estate matters for Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 and Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2

23. To discuss and confirm upcoming regular and special meeting dates, and to review, discuss and take action on any District matters which need to be included on those agendas.

24. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.071 to consult with legal counsel.

25. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.072 to deliberate regarding real estate matters

26. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.074 to discuss personnel matters

27. To review, discuss and take action on matters related to real estate or personnel as discussed in Closed Session.

28. Adjournment.

Ector County Emergency Services Districts No. 1 & 2 joint public special meeting on tax setting on August 25, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at the Kellus Turner Park Community Center, located at 2261 W. Sycamore Dr., Odessa, TX, 79763

1. Call meeting to order.

2. To receive public comment and conduct the public hearing/open forum to allow interested parties to address the Board of Commissioners and be heard regarding the proposed property tax rate setting.

3. Conclude Public Hearing on Tax Setting.

4. To consider and adopt the District 2026 Budget.

5. To adopt the District 2025 total Ad Valorem Tax Rate.

6. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.071 to consult with legal counsel.

7. To adjourn the meeting.

Ector County Emergency Services Districts No. 1 & 2 joint public meeting on September 9th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at the Kellus Turner Park Community Center, located at 2261 W. Sycamore Dr., Odessa, TX, 79763

1. Call meeting to order.

2. To receive public comment.

3. To review, discuss and take action regarding updates related to District tax abatement matters with Ector County.

4. To review, discuss and take action regarding any District financial institution matters.

5. To review, discuss and take action regarding matters related to bookkeeping services for Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 and Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2.

6. To review, discuss and take action regarding insurance coverage for Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 and Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2.

7. To receive the Districts’ financial reports, and to review and take action on financial matters including requests and requisitions, and to approve and pay District bills for Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 and Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2. a. Monthly legal expenses

8. To review, discuss and take action regarding the provision of Emergency Services to the District territory.
a. Interlocal Agreement for fire suppression and related services between the City of Odessa and Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1.
b. Interlocal Agreement for emergency medical services, emergency ambulance service and related services between the City of Odessa and Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2

9. To review, discuss and take action on matters related to Mutual Aid Agreements for Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 and Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2.

10. To approve the Minutes of prior meeting(s).

11. To review, discuss and take action regarding District Public Information Request processes and designation of District Public Information Officers

12. To discuss and confirm upcoming regular and special meeting dates, and to review, discuss and take action on any District matters which need to be included on those agendas.

13. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.071 to consult with legal counsel

To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.072 to deliberate regarding real estate matters.

15. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.074 to discuss personnel matters

16. To review, discuss and take action on matters related to real estate or personnel as discussed in Closed Session.

17. Adjournment

Ector County Emergency Services Districts No. 1 & 2 joint public meeting on September 22nd, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at the Kellus Turner Park Community Center, located at 2261 W. Sycamore Dr., Odessa, TX, 79763

1. Call meeting to order.

2. To receive public comment.

3. To review, discuss and take action regarding the approval of a service contract between Ector County ESD No. 1 and the City of Odessa for Fire Suppression Services.

4. To review, discuss and take action regarding the approval of a service contract between Ector County ESD No. 2 and the City of Odessa for Emergency Medical Services.

5. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.071 to consult with legal counsel.

6. Adjournment

Ector County Emergency Services Districts No. 1 & 2 workshop meeting on October 1st, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at the Kellus Turner Park Community Center, located at 2261 W. Sycamore Dr., Odessa, TX, 79763

1. Call meeting to order.

2. To receive public comment.

3. To review and discuss proposals received in response to a Request For Proposal related to bookkeeping services for Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 and Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2.

4. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.071 to consult with legal counsel.

5. Adjournment

Ector County Emergency Services Districts No. 1 & 2 Joint public meeting on October 6th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at the Kellus Turner Park Community Center, located at 2261 W. Sycamore Dr., Odessa, TX, 79763

Ector County Emergency Services Districts No. 1 & 2 Joint public meeting on November 3rd, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at the Kellus Turner Park Community Center, located at 2261 W. Sycamore Dr., Odessa, TX, 79763

Ector County Emergency Services Districts No. 1 & 2 Joint public meeting on December 1st, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at the Kellus Turner Park Community Center, located at 2261 W. Sycamore Dr., Odessa, TX, 79763

Ector County Emergency Services Districts No. 1 & 2 Joint public Special meeting on December 29th, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at the Kellus Turner Park Community Center, located at 2261 W. Sycamore Dr., Odessa, TX, 79763

Ector County Emergency Services Districts No. 1 & 2 Joint public Regular meeting on January 5th, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at the Kellus Turner Park Community Center, located at 2261 W. Sycamore Dr., Odessa, TX, 79763

Ector County Emergency Services Districts No. 1 & 2 Joint public Workshop on January 17th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Buddy West Elementary School, located at 2225 W. Sycamore Dr., Odessa, Texas 79763

Ector County Emergency Services Districts No. 1 & 2 Joint public Workshop on February 7th, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., at the Buddy West Elementary School, located at 2225 W. Sycamore Dr., Odessa, Texas 79763

Ector County Emergency Services Districts No. 1 & 2 Joint public Regular meeting on February 9th, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at the Faith Community Baptist Church, located at 9902 W. University , Odessa, Texas 79764