The Littlefield Economic Development Corporation Type B met at noon on January 15th at the City Council Chambers, located at 525 Phelps Avenue, for the purpose of considering all matters and related incidents to the City of Littlefield.
Board President, Joel Griffith called the meeting to order at 12:14 p.m. and the invocation was led by Ronnie Rogers. Graham Henley led the Pledge of Allegiance.
No one requested to comment during the public comment portion of the meeting.
Item five on the agenda was to consider and approve the minutes from the December 4, 2025, meeting.
Rogers made a motion to approve minutes and it was seconded by Chase Bryant. The Motion passed with seven ayes.
The next order of business was to consider and approve the Financial Report.
Marketing Director, Alee McNeese, informed the board of the process of moving all funds from EDC A to EDC B account.
Eric Turpen made a motion to approve financial report and it was seconded by Bryant. The Motion passed with seven ayes.
The next item on the agenda was to consider and approve the 2026 LEDC Type B Meeting Dates.
Henley made a motion to approve meeting dates. And it was seconded by Rogers. The Motion passed with seven ayes.
Item eight on the agenda was to discuss and approve Authorized personnel Joel Griffith, Ray Resendez and Alee McNeese on the Littlefield Type B Economic Development Corporation Financial Account(s) signature cards.
Rogers made a motion to Approve personnel Joel Griffith, Ray Resendez, and Alee McNeese to the Financial Account signature cards and it was seconded by Pat Demel. The Motion passed with seven ayes.
The next item on the agenda was to discuss and consider approval of the LEDC Type B Guiding Principles and Incentive Application.
After the board reviewed and discussed the Guiding Principles and Incentive Application, Turpen motioned to adopt the initial guiding principles and review them as necessary, including the incentive application. The motion was seconded by Bryant. The Motion passed with seven ayes.
The next order of business was to discuss and consider the Location of the Principal Office of the Littlefield Type B Economic Development Corporation.
After a brief discussion it was proposed to designate City Hall as the Location of the Principal Office of the Littlefield Type B Economic Development Corporation.
Demel made a motion to approve City Hall of the Location of the Principal Office and it was seconded by Henley. The Motion passed with seven ayes.
The Board of Directors convened into closed session at 12:36 p.m. in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.071-Consultation with Attorney, Section 551.072Deliberations about Real Property, and Section 551.087-Economic Development Negotiations.
The Board of Directors reconvened into open session at 1:42 p.m. to act, if necessary, regarding matters discussed in Executive Session. No action was taken on executive session matters.
The next item on the agenda was the Directors Report. Marketing Director, Alee McNeese, informed the board detailing progress on various initiatives. Key points included finalizing the mission statement, goals, and calendar; completing video spots for marketing campaigns, with a focus on community and business-led economic development.
The Marketing Director is also engaging in community relations, joining the Rotary Club and speaking at the Lions Club, and assisting the chamber. Additionally, the “Yard of the Week” program is ongoing, and a snowman contest is proposed if it snows. The Director is also consolidating social media efforts and working on the aquatic center. Information Only.
With no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 1:45 pm.