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City staff reported the city has both three‑yard and four‑yard metal containers in service but said metal side‑load containers have produced equipment damage and other operational problems. Staff acknowledged prior efforts to replace older plastic communal containers with larger poly or metal units have had mixed results.

Councilmembers and staff discussed theft of individual cans, contractors dumping construction debris in communal bins, and the difficulty of policing hundreds of alleys. Staff said they will research industry solutions — including weighing technology, different container sizes, and alley resurfacing options such as chip seal — and recommended sending staff (and optionally a council member) to a solid‑waste industry conference for ideas.

Councilmember Graham and others described frequent maintenance and theft calls in their neighborhoods. Staff said some developers want poly 96‑gallon carts for new subdivisions while commercial roll‑off enforcement remains a compliance challenge.

No formal policy change was adopted; staff will return with options and costs for container replacement, alley work and enhanced enforcement strategies.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 24, 2025 Regular City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council received a lengthy update on solid‑waste containers and alley maintenance; staff said metal side‑load containers have caused equipment damage, contractor dumping remains a problem, and the city will research options including attending industry shows and piloting container types.","taxTitle","Pecos, Reeves County, Texas","taxId",69588,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6186155,"Pecos council adopts ordinance banning engine brakes on city routes",140,4300000,4440000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5078164-8e8b1bb740c42320fb05edd7bf0ddcae&start=4300&end=4440","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5078164-8e8b1bb740c42320fb05edd7bf0ddcae/thumbnail_4300000.jpg","/articles/6186155/Pecos/Reeves-County/Texas/Pecos-council-adopts-ordinance-banning-engine-brakes-on-city-routes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186155-594e74b051bd9f50dcc0133debf468aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195102&Signature=ChJjpH4tAyp6PsfcdQXNA4eSQDEpTRWBenJZP7Re7gOouyT-EglnzRgp6SKhs16FqHTfBsLg1N8gG~TxOyGDfRLTKBgSljYZYNa1kscWKLsIYcQqfj40jEUZ06jPvs~ge43fQJLmxBHYPVpFSRS556-8nfFR2MIF7IoNofAXDBLdMfjWSZQ8LqLDrO8LZZAxshOsdcjzpSxRtimz2aYu6CS73PnZDc4yZflT~N~S3D1lXqnPBEglGhjajg8hblNzHQb5D4nMpLnfneH99uqHofjrYyyN6LFmDEq6x33jfRIO7m0MEvTW6f2FwW1CzE62wj~oZ6KInDqrVAG5vBKAWw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pecos City Council on Jan. 24 approved the second reading of an ordinance that prohibits the use of engine brakes within city limits.

Councilmember Hector Proscopy introduced the item, citing complaints from residents and business owners about loud Jake‑brake noise along U.S. Highway 285 and near new development. He told the council the ordinance is intended to reduce noise nuisance for hotels, restaurants and residents along the corridor.

Council discussion noted the high volume of trucks on the highway and the benefit to businesses that plan outdoor dining or other noise‑sensitive operations. Several council members said they expect an initial public‑education period and signage before enforcement intensifies.

The council voted to adopt the ordinance on second reading; the minutes record the motion carried. Staff said they would publish information on the change so truck drivers and carriers can be informed before citations, if any, are issued.","The council approved the second reading of an ordinance prohibiting use of engine brakes (Jake brakes) within city limits after hearing from council members and local business owners who said noise from trucks along Highway 285 is a nuisance to nearby hotels and restaurants.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6186160,"Pecos awards $1.99 million contract for water pressure improvements in Areas 1 and 6",562,3761000,4323000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5078164-8e8b1bb740c42320fb05edd7bf0ddcae&start=3761&end=4323","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5078164-8e8b1bb740c42320fb05edd7bf0ddcae/thumbnail_3761000.jpg","/articles/6186160/Pecos/Reeves-County/Texas/Pecos-awards-199-million-contract-for-water-pressure-improvements-in-Areas-1-and-6","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186160-b1b92b293363981ff40b85de1d7d392c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195102&Signature=KaQyYV7EDgp0bIAyIioy3ig4VFlrOroe0vPSY-XEJSsUHu8nDyzQ7-lsZI4b8OECCYUShX5Ii3hSG9xufxwtP5qm1BdhZ9~4VFdZoz~AD0cqf8maWE7IiAqFs0FD51~84wnd5z4RoL92GOeoZAmaYPVkuE-LHxniDMv-whdQZQ5Rx9-l7YGyQFCu1M5~5xyXPi9dfwrmnMINeWvrTE~v3ta7zY7qeNaZyYSN~ATAcuN78yKHA6Gd~POEA3K6lq8pGp2QyvPu66SHYMWIg96TwwMzeUvgbzrmzuobWrl60Au8rVunRIpfWdK7XHsMgv0WvBiyTX6x36RJymRuPisSBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pecos City Council on Jan. 24 approved a resolution awarding the water pressure improvements contract for Areas 1 and 6 to Deerwood Construction Inc. for $1,987,663.50.

Calvin Ridley, director of public works, told the council the project is budgeted and intended to improve pressure and reliability in critical corridors. “Area 1 is near the high school and the hospital,” Ridley said, describing the priority for the first phase.

Ridley said Area 6 work includes abandoning an old line under U.S. Highway 285 — a pipeline the city has had recurring leaks on — and connecting new alignments to improve system redundancy and fire‑hydrant gallons‑per‑minute performance. The bid was the lowest of three received, and staff noted the city’s earlier engineer estimate was higher than the winning bid.

Council members moved and voted to approve the resolution; the minutes record the motion carried. Public works staff said the project ties to broader hydration and fire‑safety goals and to previously discussed fire hydrant upgrades.

Work is expected to follow contract scheduling and will be coordinated with other infrastructure projects to limit disruptions. City staff did not provide final start or completion dates during the meeting.","The Pecos City Council approved a $1,987,663.50 contract with Deerwood Construction Inc. for water pressure improvements serving Area 1 (near the high school and hospital) and Area 6; staff said the work is budgeted and tied to improving hydrant flow and abandoning an old line under the highway.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6186165,"Pecos council opens debate on stricter noise rules, asks staff for more analysis",1073,2662000,3735000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5078164-8e8b1bb740c42320fb05edd7bf0ddcae&start=2662&end=3735","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5078164-8e8b1bb740c42320fb05edd7bf0ddcae/thumbnail_2662000.jpg","/articles/6186165/Pecos/Reeves-County/Texas/Pecos-council-opens-debate-on-stricter-noise-rules-asks-staff-for-more-analysis","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186165-0ede99d1080d7dc10b94260d9232be5d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195102&Signature=U~rttDHMlN6eT8Da4zctskSTToHLUSKnS9lxB8rgirYLAEjm2FFDlbKmpq18B6GUWgQSok4s2yur0VFTj1cKDXTwjwVbmbmFYzVa0wVjDQR85cGih-hVDTyjDi8hM27BzzC3A0WLDChb0VhRNeIzgu2YDGcJw0sFMg~rmV~Md6v5snrCFdpmnrMbxPJClPvQUkgVmKOsEs0vUiEWRwAA5u-V3oDSm--4R9RQIjfWF~qXIrTuCinzwEW6obTDY0gUvGeUPcU-ZnLGXIAy9AG13~~P3139JJnm9pa0TcSCLbTNa6dK0rzLMLjyIbfcZ8w8RVWxBaCJB1~DtRusDN1ezw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pecos City Council on Jan. 24 discussed revisions to the city’s noise ordinance amid complaints from nearby residents and preparation for a proposed downtown entertainment district.

Chief of Police Lisa Tarango told the council that recent complaints focus on nightclubs and bars that meet state decibel limits yet continue to disrupt nearby homes. “We’re looking for, maybe redo the ordinance or at least modify it to where we have a little bit more to work with,” Tarango said.

During the public‑comment period resident Maria Olga Flores told the council she has raised the issue repeatedly and urged action. “We just want a quiet night's rest, 7 days a week,” Flores said.

Council members discussed options that included lowering a local threshold below the state’s 85‑decibel standard, setting different limits by hour, requiring visible decibel meters at venues and an escalating penalty structure for repeat violations. Councilors and staff noted technical and legal complications: officers must measure noise at the complainant’s property line, and businesses that are grandfathered into current zoning may present special cases.

Tarango and staff said the police department can supply sample decibel readings and recommended additional meters for patrol to improve enforcement data. Council members suggested a town‑hall meeting with business owners and operators to seek voluntary cooperation while formal rules are developed.

After extended discussion, the council voted to direct staff to return with more information, including example decibel levels and draft ordinance language for council consideration.","Council heard police and residents describe ongoing late‑night noise complaints near downtown and directed staff to return with more information on decibel thresholds, enforcement tools and potential standards for visible meters at entertainment venues.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6186168,"Pecos Council approves production‑sharing agreement with Civitas Permian",654,1875000,2529000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5078164-8e8b1bb740c42320fb05edd7bf0ddcae&start=1875&end=2529","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5078164-8e8b1bb740c42320fb05edd7bf0ddcae/thumbnail_1875000.jpg","/articles/6186168/Pecos/Reeves-County/Texas/Pecos-Council-approves-productionsharing-agreement-with-Civitas-Permian","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6186168-95d8b331bd999606e83a011e8058485f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771195102&Signature=irkOnKNrCb-LCJbAt4BpbWEbkiF~hoE4evVLMEzVxa2l0FBArcXcRTOFjK8UhCEH5pcST64exDJdtBsem4CPHPRShylVB-1WndXDJovxyY1-O2pZmnJuDmh7vgWUOt4iYRLfmKZBR3rlMHCFTW8dR7SNk64wluRs-rHCD0m31YRnv0XXd4DJl1m5yKzWRzHHy1~jt3gcC4TQNsk4ez8smUFVM455l4C0W9qjcp6ArNTzqmWo7qlPkfUe6FDPeOUg3p9pM8v7h2gCp9vXbHakCIbksZALz6TcPtusyOdlLXMv~DzJNzbEpNcMwDKRkjOW94be1laTBwccuhUEnX8NBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pecos City Council on Jan. 24 approved a production‑sharing agreement (PSA) with Civitas Permian Operating LLC that covers drilling five new wells crossing city lands in sections 15 and 16 of Reeves County.

The agreement sets an allocation method that divides royalty payments according to the proportion of each well lateral that lies in pooled units. City and company representatives said the contract formalizes how the city’s share will be calculated once the wells begin producing.

Jody Watkins, a representative of Civitas Permian Operating LLC, described the proposal and the local drilling plan. He told the council the project will drill three wells on the west side and two on the east side of the mapped units and that, “provided we have the full infrastructure there and full takeaway capacity, they’ll be coming online sometime in August.”

Watkins explained the allocation math used for pooled units, telling the council that the city’s current net revenue interest on one pooled unit is about 12.2% and that mixing royalties across pooled units produces blended effective percentages. He said the eastern side produces an estimated combined net revenue interest of about 14.43% under the proposed allocation method.

Parker Johnson, the city attorney, and council members asked about legal review and whether the city should retain an oil‑and‑gas attorney to vet the agreement. Council members discussed the General Land Office’s (GLO) separate PSA process for state interests and noted that Balmorhea State’s PSA was expected to be on the GLO docket in mid‑July.

The council voted to approve the PSA. Council members were told division orders could be issued roughly 30–60 days after production begins and that the city could expect revenue once the division orders are processed.

The PSA covers land described as sections 15 and 16, block H and G, RR Co. surveys in Reeves County and was submitted by Bison Energy Group LLC on behalf of Civitas. Council discussion included a recommendation to consider outside legal counsel with oil and gas expertise before future agreements.

The council did not provide an estimate of projected annual revenue from the new wells beyond the percentage allocations and timing described by company staff.","Pecos City voted to enter a production‑sharing agreement with Civitas Permian Operating LLC to allocate royalties from five new wells on Sections 15 and 16 in Reeves County; city staff said the wells could begin producing this summer and revenue division orders could follow within 30–60 days.","actionData","errors"]

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