Meeting Videos
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
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1. Call meeting to order, roll call and establish a quorum.
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2. To receive public comment.
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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).
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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.
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5. To review, discuss and take action regarding any District financial institution matters.
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6. To review, discuss and take action regarding insurance coverage for the District.
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7. To review and act regarding bookkeeping services for the Districts.
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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. \na. Purchase of equipment to allow for recording Board meetings\nb. Monthly legal expenses
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9. To review, discuss and take action regarding any matters related to the District’s fiscal year and budget.
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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).
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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
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
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1. Call meeting to order, roll call and establish a quorum.
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2. To receive public comment.
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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.
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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.
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5. To receive a Budget Presentation and review, discuss and take action regarding updates to the same for Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1, and Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2.
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6. To propose the Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 2026 Budget.
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7. To propose the Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2 2026 Budget.
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8. To propose the Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 2025 tax rate
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9. To propose the Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2 2025 tax rate.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 +
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 +
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.
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17. To approve the Minutes of prior meeting(s).
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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. +
a. Procedures for public comment and public comment form adoption. +
19. To review, discuss and take action regarding Open Meeting Act rules and violations.
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20. To review, discuss and take action regarding purchase, creation, and/or implementation of an inclement weather warning system within the Districts’ territories
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21. To review and discuss upcoming training opportunities for the District Commissioners.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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1. Call meeting to order.
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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.
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3. Conclude Public Hearing on Tax Setting.
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4. To consider and adopt the District 2026 Budget.
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5. To adopt the District 2025 total Ad Valorem Tax Rate.
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6. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.071 to consult with legal counsel.
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7. To adjourn the meeting.
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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
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1. Call meeting to order.
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2. To receive public comment.
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3. To review, discuss and take action regarding updates related to District tax abatement matters with Ector County.
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4. To review, discuss and take action regarding any District financial institution matters.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 +
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.
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10. To approve the Minutes of prior meeting(s).
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11. To review, discuss and take action regarding District Public Information Request processes and designation of District Public Information Officers
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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.
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13. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.071 to consult with legal counsel
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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
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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
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1. Call meeting to order.
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2. To receive public comment.
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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.
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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.
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5. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.071 to consult with legal counsel.
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6. Adjournment
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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
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1. Call meeting to order.
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2. To receive public comment.
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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.
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4. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.071 to consult with legal counsel.
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5. Adjournment
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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
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1. Call meeting to order.
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2. To receive public comment.
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3. 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.
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4. 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 +
a. Monthly legal expenses +
5. To review, discuss and take action regarding updates related to District tax abatement matters with Ector County.
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6. To approve the Minutes of prior meeting(s).
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7. To review, discuss and take action regarding the provision of Emergency Services to the District territory.
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8. To review, discuss and take action regarding long-term planning and facilities matters related to Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 and Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2.
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9. 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.
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10. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.071 to consult with legal counsel.
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11. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.072 to deliberate regarding real estate matters
12. To review, discuss and take action on matters related to real estate or personnel as discussed in Closed Session.
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13. Adjournment
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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
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1. Call meeting to order.
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2. To receive public comment.
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3. 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:
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4. To review, discuss and take action regarding adopting a tax abatement policy for the District.
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5. To review, discuss and take action regarding tax abatement matters with Ector County.
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6. To approve the Minutes of prior meeting(s).
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7. To review, discuss and take action regarding entering into a service agreement with West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department.
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8. To review, discuss and take action regarding the provision of Emergency Services to the District territory:
a. Travel and Training Expenses for West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department +
a. Travel and Training Expenses for West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department +
9. To review, discuss and take action regarding long-term planning and facilities matters related to Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 and Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2.
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10. To review, discuss and act regarding Commissioner training requirements and opportunities.
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11. To review, discuss and take action regarding adoption, amendment and explanation of District policies, procedures and standard operating guidelines.
a. Records Retention +
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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.
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13. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.071 to consult with legal counsel.
14. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.072 to deliberate regarding real estate matters.
15. To review, discuss and take action on matters related to real estate or other matters as discussed in Closed Session.
16. Adjournment
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
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1. Call meeting to order.
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2. To receive public comment.
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3. To review, discuss and take action regarding the acquisition of property for District use.
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4. To review, discuss and take action regarding long-term planning and facilities matters related to Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 and Ector County Emergency Services
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District No. 2. +
5. To receive the District financial reports, and to review and take action on financial matters and to pay District bills.
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6. To review, discuss and take action regarding any needed budget amendments including, but not limited to the Ector County Appraisal District fees that are charged to the Districts.
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7. To review, discuss and take action related to the establishment of District investment accounts with Texas Class and TexPool.
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8. To review, discuss and take action regarding Investment Policies for the Districts.
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9. To approve the Minutes of prior meeting(s)
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10. To review, discuss and take action regarding adoption, amendment and explanation of District policies, procedures and standard operating guidelines.
a. Tax Abatement Policy
b. Records Retention & Digital Records Management +
a. Tax Abatement Policy
b. Records Retention & Digital Records Management +
11. To review, discuss and take action regarding the appointment of needed District committees.
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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.
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13. To review and take action to enter into a contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP, pursuant to §6.30 of the Tax Code for the collection of delinquent District ad valorem property taxes.
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14. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.071 to consult with legal counsel.
15. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.072 to deliberate regarding real estate matters.
16. To review, discuss and take action on matters related to real estate or other matters as discussed in Closed Session.
17. Adjournment.
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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
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1. Call meeting to order.
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2. To receive public comment.
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3. To review and take action to pay District bills.
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4. To review discuss and take action regarding upcoming expenses related to the 2026
SAFE-D conference +
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5. Adjournment
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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
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1. Call meeting to order, roll call, and establish a quorum.
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2. To administer Oath of Office to reappointed Commissioners.
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3. To receive public comments.
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4. To elect Board officers.
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5. To review, discuss and take action regarding the acquisition of property for District use.
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6. To review, discuss and take action regarding the engagement of professional services, including District real estate brokers, and to receive presentations related to same.
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7. To review, discuss and take action regarding long-term planning and facilities matters related to Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 and Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2.
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8. To review, discuss and take action on submittals received from the District Commissioners seeking compensation or reimbursement as permitted by Texas Health & Safety Code
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9. To receive the District financial reports, and to review and take action on financial matters and to pay District bills.
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10 .To review, discuss and act regarding the purchase of District cell phones and or tablets for Commissioners.
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11. To review, discuss and take action regarding the engagement of third-party District website vendor for both Districts.
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12. To review, discuss and take action regarding the engagement of third-party email and IT vendor for both Districts.
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13. To review, discuss and take action regarding any needed budget amendments.
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14. To approve the Minutes of prior meeting(s).
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15. To review, discuss and take action regarding the adoption of tax exemptions for Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 and Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2, including but not limited to Homestead exemptions.
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16. To review, discuss and take action regarding adoption, amendment, and explanation of District policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines.
a. Tax Abatement Policy
b. Records Retention & Digital Records Management +
a. Tax Abatement Policy
b. Records Retention & Digital Records Management +
17. To review, discuss and take action regarding roles and responsibilities of Officer positions.
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18. To review, discuss and take action regarding the appointment of District committees.
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19. To review, discuss and take action related to attending the 2026 SAFE-D Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
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20. To review, discuss and take action to set the Districts’ meeting calendars for 2026.
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21. 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.
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22. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.071 to consult with legal counsel.
23. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.072 to deliberate regarding real estate matters.
24. To review, discuss and take action on matters related to real estate or other matters as discussed in Closed Session
25. Adjournment
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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 +
West Elementary School, located at 2225 W. Sycamore Dr., Odessa, Texas 79763 +
1. Call workshop to order, and Roll Call of participants.
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2. To receive public comments.
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3. To host a workshop with West Odessa, Gardendale, and South Ector Volunteer Fire Departments to discuss and address Department business, including but not limited to a review of Department apparatus and equipment..
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4. To host a workshop with West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department, Gardendale Volunteer Fire Department, and South Ector Volunteer Fire Departments to discuss the possibility of any of these departments providing services to the District.
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5. To host a workshop with West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department, Gardendale Volunteer Fire Department, and South Ector Volunteer Fire Departments to discuss any other matters related to the services the District wants to provide to the community.
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6. Adjournment
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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 +
West Elementary School, located at 2225 W. Sycamore Dr., Odessa, Texas 79763 +
1. Call workshop to order, and Roll Call of participants.
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2. To receive public comments.
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3. To host a strategic workshop for the Board of Commissioners to discuss District business
including but not limited to:
a. To review and discuss the District’s short-term and long-term goals and objectives.
b. To review and discuss District strategic planning and priorities for 2026.
c. To review and discuss how the District wants to move forward with its options related to the service providers.
d. To review and discuss general locations related to the acquisition of property for District use.
e. To review and discuss matters related to the acquisition, development and construction of facilities for the District.
f. To review and discuss matters related to future financial planning and capital readiness.
g. To review any District Policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines that the District needs to develop. +
including but not limited to:
a. To review and discuss the District’s short-term and long-term goals and objectives.
b. To review and discuss District strategic planning and priorities for 2026.
c. To review and discuss how the District wants to move forward with its options related to the service providers.
d. To review and discuss general locations related to the acquisition of property for District use.
e. To review and discuss matters related to the acquisition, development and construction of facilities for the District.
f. To review and discuss matters related to future financial planning and capital readiness.
g. To review any District Policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines that the District needs to develop. +
4. Adjournment
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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
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1. Call meeting to order, roll call, and establish a quorum.
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2. To receive public comments.
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3. To approve the Minutes of prior meeting(s).
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4. To receive the District financial reports, and to review and take action on financial matters and to pay District bills.
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5. To review, discuss and take action on submittals received from the District Commissioners seeking compensation or reimbursement as permitted by Texas Health & Safety Code
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6. To review, discuss and take action regarding approving payments pursuant to the requirements of the District’s Interlocal Agreement with the City of Odessa related to Fire and Emergency Medical Services being provided by Odessa Fire & Rescue.
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7. To review and discuss topics explored and lessons learned at the recent 2026 SAFE-D Convention.
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8. To review, discuss and take action on strategic planning matters related to the District’s recent Strategic Planning workshop as well as establishing the District’s action item priorities for the remainder of 2026.
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9. To review, discuss and take action regarding the acquisition of property for District use.
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10 .To review, discuss and take action regarding long-term planning and facilities matters related to Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 and Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2.
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11. To review, discuss and take action regarding the engagement of West Odessa VFD, South Ector County VFD, Gardendale VFD, and Goldsmith VFD as additional service providers within the District.
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12. To review, discuss and take action regarding the engagement of a third-party District website vendor for both Districts.
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13. To review, discuss and take action regarding the engagement of a third-party email and IT vendor for both Districts.
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14. To review, discuss and take action regarding any needed budget amendments.
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15. To review, discuss and take action regarding the adoption of property tax exemptions for Ector County Emergency Services District No. 1 and Ector County Emergency Services District No. 2.
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16. To review, discuss and take action regarding adoption, amendment, and explanation of District policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines.
a. Tax Abatement Policy +
a. Tax Abatement Policy +
17. To review, discuss and take action regarding the appointment of District committees.
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18. 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.
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19. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.071 to consult with legal counsel.
20. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.072 to deliberate regarding real estate matters.
21. To review, discuss and take action on matters related to real estate or other matters as discussed in Closed Session.
22. Adjournment.
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Ector County Emergency Services Districts No. 1 & 2 Joint public Workshop and Regular meeting on March 2nd, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., at the Faith Community Baptist Church, located at 9902 W. University , Odessa, Texas 79764
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1. Call meeting to order, roll call, and establish a quorum for Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
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2. To receive public comments related to Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
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3. To host a workshop regarding EMS services for Ector County ESD No. 2, including a presentation by LifeNet EMS.
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4. Close the Workshop.
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5. To approve the Minutes of prior meeting(s) for Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
a. February 7, 2026 Workshop
b. February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting +
a. February 7, 2026 Workshop
b. February 9, 2026 Regular Meeting +
6. To receive the District financial reports, and to review and take action on financial matters and to pay District bills for Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
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7. To review, discuss and take action on submittals received from the District Commissioners of Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2, seeking compensation or reimbursement as permitted by Texas Health & Safety Code §775.038 (a-1).
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8. To review, discuss and take action regarding the adoption of property tax exemptions for Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
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9. To review, discuss and take action on strategic long-term planning and facilities matters as well as establishing District action item priorities for the remainder of2026 for Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
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10 . To review and discuss matters as presented at the February 26th workshop with Odessa Fire & Rescue related to ISO matters for Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2
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11. To review, discuss and take action regarding the engagement of Texas ESD Consulting, LLC related to drafting a job description for the District Coordinator position for Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
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12. To receive a presentation, and take any related necessary action regarding job descriptions and related processes as provided by Texas ESD Consulting, LLC, including appointing a Recruitment Contact for Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
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13. To review, discuss and take action regarding real estate matters and the acquisition of property for use by Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
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14. To review, discuss and take action regarding the engagement of West Odessa VFD, South Ector County VFD, Gardendale VFD, and Goldsmith VFD as additional service providers within Ector County ESD No. 1.
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15. To review, discuss and take action regarding the acquisition of separate domain names for Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
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16. To review, discuss and take action regarding the engagement of a third-party District website vendor for Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
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17. To review, discuss and take action regarding the engagement of a third-party email and IT vendor for Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
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18. To review, discuss and take action regarding adoption, amendment, and explanation of District policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines for Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
a. Tax Abatement Policy +
a. Tax Abatement Policy +
19. To discuss and confirm upcoming regular and special meeting dates, and to review and discuss matters which need to be included on those agendas for Ector County ESD No. 1 and
Ector County ESD No. 2. +
Ector County ESD No. 2. +
20. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.071 to consult with legal counsel for Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
21. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.072 to deliberate regarding real estate matters for Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.074 to discuss personnel matters for Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
23. To review, discuss and take action on matters related to matters as discussed in Closed Session for Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
24. Adjournment by Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
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Ector County Emergency Services Districts No. 1 & 2 Joint public Regular meeting on March 12th, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., at the Kellus Turner Park Community Center, located at 2261 W. Sycamore Dr., Odessa, Texas 79763.
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1. Call meeting to order and establish a quorum for Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
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2. To receive public comments related to Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
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3. To review, discuss and take action regarding membership in the TexBuy Purchasing Cooperative for Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2, and authorize execution of resolutions related to same.
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4 a. To receive a report from Texas ESD Consulting, LLC and take any necessary action
regarding hiring the Districts’ Administrator. +
regarding hiring the Districts’ Administrator. +
4 b. To review, discuss and take action to approve online access to District accounts at Frost and Prosperity Banks, and to approve ACH payment of bills for Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
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4 c. To review, discuss and take action on submittals received from the District Commissioners seeking compensation or reimbursement as permitted by Texas Health & Safety Code §775.038 (a-1).
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4. d. To review, discuss and take action regarding the Core Values, Mission, and Strategic Plans including short- and long-term objectives for Ector County ESD No. 1 & Ector County ESD No. 2
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4. e. To review, discuss and take action on matters related to acquiring office space for use by the Districts’ Coordinator and related shared District personnel.
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4. f. To review, discuss and take action on matters related to hiring an Assistant for the Districts’ Administrator.
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4. g. To review, discuss and take action on matters related to the engagement of a Managed Services Provider (IT) including Minimum IT policy standards, equipment and devices for Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
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4. h. To review, discuss and take action regarding real estate matters including but not limited to the acquisition of property related to service provision for Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
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5. To address Ector County ESD No. 2 business related to EMS service matters including but not limited to:
a. To review, discuss and take action on a selection of a District EMS service provider including but not limited to:
i. Recruitment and advertising
ii. Provider background information, payment processes and policies,
iii. Licensing and training
iv. Coordination with Odessa Fire Rescue as primary service provider +
a. To review, discuss and take action on a selection of a District EMS service provider including but not limited to:
i. Recruitment and advertising
ii. Provider background information, payment processes and policies,
iii. Licensing and training
iv. Coordination with Odessa Fire Rescue as primary service provider +
To address Ector County ESD No. 1 business related to fire suppression service matters including but not limited to:
a. To receive updates from the District VFD Committee and take any necessary related action regarding matters including but not limited to service agreements, negotiations, and other considerations related to fire protection services provided to the District. +
a. To receive updates from the District VFD Committee and take any necessary related action regarding matters including but not limited to service agreements, negotiations, and other considerations related to fire protection services provided to the District. +
6. b. To review, discuss and take action on matters related to facility maintenance and construction matters with West Odessa Volunteer Fire Department.
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7. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.071 to consult with legal counsel regarding matters related to Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
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8. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.072 to deliberate regarding real estate matters related to Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
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9. To meet in Closed Session pursuant to Government Code §551.074 to discuss personnel matters related to Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
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10. To review, discuss and take action on matters related to Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2 as discussed in Closed Session.
19. To discuss and confirm upcoming regular and special meeting dates, and to review and discuss matters which need to be included on those agendas for Ector County ESD No. 1 and
Ector County ESD No. 2.
Ector County ESD No. 2.
11. To review, discuss and take action regarding the adoption of logos for Ector County ESD No. 1 and Ector County ESD No. 2.
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12. Adjournment.
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