Boards & Commissions

Boards and Commissions:

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee 

The advisory committee advises and assists the animal shelter in the development of policy and procedures for the operation of the Odessa Animal Control Shelter. Meets as needed, at least three times a year. Two-year term.

Eligibility requirements to serve on this committee are: a veterinarian, City Council member or an animal welfare organization representative and interested individuals. 

Members serving are: 

• Gilbert Vasquez
• Greg Connell
• Henry Lide
• Kris Hinz
•  Susan Clark
• Connie Coots
• Lisa Frost
• Marilyn Hancock

Board of Survey

The board determines what action should be taken regarding buildings which the building official has classified as not meeting safety standards or which owners have refused or failed to remove or repair. Meets quarterly as needed on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. Two-year term.

Any interested individual is eligible to serve.

Members serving are:

• Dallas Kennedy
• Paul Weaver
• Deana Cosper
• Eddy Shelton
• Jesus Yanez
• Jim Cox
• Vickie Gomez 

Building Board of Appeals

The board hears and decides appeals on orders or decisions made by the building official relative to the Building Code, Plumbing Code, Fuel and Gas Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code and Energy Conservation Code. They may affirm, reverse or modify a decision of the building official. Meets as needed. Two-year term.

Eligibility requirements to serve on this board are:

• must reside in the City limits while serving
• architect currently licensed by the State of Texas
• an engineer currently licensed by the State of Texas
• builder or superintendent of building construction with at least five (5) years experience, which been in responsible charge of work
• licensed plumbing contractor with at least ten (10) years experience, five (5) which been in responsible charge of work
• licensed electrical contractor with at least ten (10) years experience, five (5) which been in responsible charge of work
• licensed mechanical contractor with at least ten (10) years experience, five (5) which been in responsible charge of work
• citizen who is not an architect, engineer, plumbing contractor or electrical contractor, or a mechanical contractor and no ties to any building trade and
• two (2) alternate members who may be chose from above or with ten (10) years of fire safety of fire codes

Members Serving are

• Cruz Castillo III
• John Shefchik
• David McGuire
• Mark Darville
• Vern Foreman
• Edwin Carl Meroney
• Greg Eddings
• Vacant alt.
• Jerry Morales alt. 

Capital Improvements Advisory Committee

Advise and make recommendations to City Council regarding land use assumptions, capital improvements plan and impact fees. Requirements: three members from real estate, development, or building industry. Four-year term.

Any interested individual is eligible to serve.

Members serving are:

• Dustin Fawcett
• Angie Hurt King
• James Goates
• Jeff Russell
• Filiberto Gonzales
• John Landgraf
• Joe Hurt

Citizens Golf Advisory Committee

The committee hears complaints or other business matters related to the Ratliff Ranch Golf Links. Identifies needs and develops solutions for recommendations to the City Council on Ratliff Ranch. Meets at least six times a year. Three-year term.

Any interested individual is eligible to serve.

Members serving are:

• David Sovil
• Elva Graham
• Mark Windham
• Tony Hurt
• Gary Bittick
• Steve Hurt
• David Shawn Rodriguez

Colorado River Municipal Water District

The purpose of this governmental agency is for the impounding waters and developing and acquiring underground sources of water, and constructing and acquiring all facilities necessary and useful for the purpose of processing water and transporting it to its member cities and other customers. Meets as needed. Two-year term.

The only eligibility requirement to serve on this board is the individual must reside in an on taxable property city limits.

City of Odessa representatives are:

• Gary Haner
• James Goates
• Mickey Jones
• Dan Hollmann

Downtown Odessa Inc. Board

Improve downtown, encourage people to spend time, and promote and encourage fundraising. Meets 2nd Tuesday each month, 11:00 a.m. Four-year term.

Any interested individual is eligible to serve.

Members serving are:

• Bradley Marquez 
• Craig Stoker
• Kira Bowen
• Cruz Castillo
• Tisha Crow
• Shawn Rodriguez
• Anthony Rios
• Greg Connell (Council member)
• Chris Hanie (Council member)

Emergency 9-1-1 Advisory Board

The board determines methods and sources of funding for emergency services, sets the amount of fees each year for the annual budget, and sets up depository. Meets 1st Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Two-year term.

Any interested individual is eligible to serve.

City of Odessa representing is Chief Mike Gerke. 

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission designates a historic, architectural and cultural landmark, and maintains inventory of significant landmarks. Meets as needed. Two-year term.

Eligibility requirements are:

• reside in the City
• an architect, planner or representative of a design profession, one (1) historian, 1 (one) licensed real estate broker, 1 (one) attorney and 1 (one) owner of a landmark or a property in a historic district

Members serving are

• Kathleen McCulloch
• Shelia Perry
• Norlene McBride
• Roland Spickermann
• John Herriage
• David Vincent
• Grace King

Housing Authority of the City of Odessa

The board administers programs that provide safe, sanitary and decent housing for low and moderate income families. Meets at 11:45 a.m. each month. Two-year term.

Eligibility requirements are:

• No member may be an officer or employee of the City of Odessa
• 1 (one) resident of a municipal housing authority and interested individuals

Members serving are:

• Ron Chesnut
• Wayne Russell
• Eddy Spivey
• Anthony Bolton
• Rita Barrientes

Midland Odessa Urban Transit District 

The board researches, develops, prepares, and submits to the City Councils an urban transit district plan with short-term and long-term goals for urban transportation for the Cities. Meets the last Wednesday of the month, noon. Two-year term.

Resident of the City of Odessa. One of the following: serving or have served in a position of executive management, or a professional capacity or an interested stakeholder.

City of Odessa representatives are:

• Tim Harry
• Javier Joven
• Susan Gentry
• Mark Matta
• Brady Ross
• Armando Rodriguez 

Odessa Development Corporation (ODC)

The corporation promotes and develops industrial and manufacturing enterprises in order to eliminate unemployment and bring in new jobs. Meets 2nd Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Two-year term.

Eligibility requirements are:

• must be a resident of the City or Ector County or approve by the City Council and
• Serve or have served as chief executive officer of a company or
• serve or have served in a position of executive management of a company or
• have experience equivalent to any of the above qualifications
• cannot be related to the Mayor or Council members

Members serving are:

• Kris Crow
• Melanie Hollmann
• David Boutin
• Mikky Navarrete
• Jeff Russell
• James Kirk
• Larry Robinson

Odessa Housing Finance Corporation

The corporation provides financing the cost of residential ownership and development for residents of the City at affordable prices. Meets monthly. Three-year term.

Eligibility requirements are:

• permanent resident and reside City or Ector County
• serve or have served as chief executive officer of a company
• serving or have served in a position of executive or senior management of a company
• serving or have served in a professional capacity, such as an attorney, or CPA; or
• have experience equivalent to any of the qualifications set above
• have education, expertise knowledge and/or experience in the areas of real estate, construction management, mortgage lending, investments, accounting, business management, marketing, banking or tax-exempt bond market

Members serving are:

• Thomas Blackstone
• Megan Gossett
• Connie Coots
• Dow Kelly
• Denise Swanner
• Virgil Trower
• Lance Marker

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The board hears citizen complaints, completes special projects, identifies problems, needs or other issues relating to the Parks and Recreation and make recommendations to the City Council. Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. Two-year term.

Individuals must reside in the City of Odessa to be eligible to serve on this board.

Members serving are:

• Judy Hayes
• David Mourning
• Nelson Schott
• Anthony Bolton
• La-Tasha Gentry
• David Sovil
• Rick Matchett

PermiaCare MH/MR Board of Trustees

The board's purpose is to provide, coordinate and develop a local program of mental health services including research, prevention and detection of mental disorders and disabilities. Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month. Two-year term.

Individuals must be a qualified voter within the City of Odessa.

City of Odessa representing are Margaret Jones and John Landgraf

Planning and Zoning Commission

The commission makes recommendations to the City Council regarding planning and zoning matters, approves plans, plats, and re-plats. They recommend a comprehensive plan for the physical development of the City. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Two-year term.

Eligible individuals must be real property taxpayers.

Members serving are:

• Wayne Russell
• Gary Sims
• Craig Stoker 
• Lance Marker
• Steve Tercero
• Jimmy Peacock
• Connie Coots

Public Art Committee

Advise the Odessa Arts on annual public art work, plan budget and annual report. Three-year term.

Members serving are:

• Tim O'Reilly
• Reno Ramos
• Toby Eoff
• Cruz Castillo
• Mari Willis
• Daniel Sorensen
• Deana Casper
• Daniel Zies
• Lori White

Tax Incentive Committee

Provides incentives for private investments and removes unnecessary governmental regulatory barriers, as well as tax abatements. Meets as needed. Two-year term.

Eligibility requirements are:

• two citizens who reside in the City of Odessa and one must be a local business representative.

Members serving are:

• Willie Taylor
• Kevin Demel
• Mark Matta
• Gus Ortega
• David Boutin
• Melanie Hollmann

Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ)

Make recommendations for management and operations of the Zone Resident of Ector County, or adjacent county or live anywhere if own property downtown. Three-year term. Meets as needed. 

Members serving are:

• Jeff Russell
• Vacant
• Craig Stoker
• Charles Pierce
• Gaven Norris
• Rachel Minor
• Toby Eoff
• Gary Johnson
• Dan Hallmark

Traffic Advisory Committee

The committee makes recommendations to Council to implement corrective action on matters of traffic safety traffic congestion. Meets as needed. Three-year term.

Individuals must reside in the City of Odessa to be eligible to serve on this board.

Members serving are:

• Craig Stoker
• Rodney Hurt
• Angie King 
• Jeffrey Stenberg
• Israel Galvan
• Dustin Fawcett
• Brady Ross

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Board hears and decides appeals, special exceptions and authorize upon appeal in special cases certain variances. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 8:30 a.m., City Hall, 5th Floor, Council Chamber. Two-year term.

Any interested individual is eligible to serve on this board.

Members serving are:

• Tim Harry
• Kaylie Banda
• Kyle Newton
• Mark Windham
• Geraldo Arzate
• Kirk Strahan
• Anthony Rios
• Craig Stoker - Alternate
• Priscilla Contreras - Alternate