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Votes at a glance: Odessa City Council approves multiple purchases, zone changes, grants and infrastructure repairs
Summary
At its April 8 meeting, the council approved purchases for emergency services equipment and uniforms, two zone changes, multiple traffic‑safety grants, park and water/sewer repairs, a home rehabilitation contract and an amendment to the mobile food‑truck code; appointments and a public comment request were also recorded.
The Odessa City Council approved a series of motions on April 8 covering equipment purchases, zoning changes, grants, repairs and appointments. Most motions passed unanimously; one item recorded an abstention and one recorded a single opposed vote on a separate matter.
Key votes and motions (motions as recorded in the meeting):
- Purchase of Panasonic CF‑33 mobile data terminals and installation (MDTs) for five Odessa Fire Rescue medic units. Motion moved by Councilman Vasquez; seconded by Councilman Haney. Council approved; item budgeted at $110,159.25.
- Zone change: LECO Energy and Investments — from Special Preservation District (SPD) to Special Drilling District for a 4.8‑acre tract (northwest corner of Boise Drive and North Grandview) to allow residential subdivision into 21 lots. Motion moved by Councilman Thompson; seconded by Councilman Connell. Public hearing opened and closed with no speakers; council approved unanimously.
- Zone change: S31 B42, LLC — future development to light industrial for a 41.44‑acre tract near SW Loop 338. Motion moved by Councilman Bosticketts; seconded by Councilman Canal. Staff reported no objections;…
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