The Littlefield Economic Development Corporation Type A met at 12 p.m. in a regular meeting Dec. 8, 2022 at the Chamber of Commerce.
Members present were President Joel Griffith, Vice President Lori Zinn, Treasurer Gary Jones, Chase Bryant, Executive Director Michael Neighbors and Graham Henley.
Others present were City Manager Mitch Grant, City Secretary Janine Butler and Samantha Pontius of the Lamb County Leader News.
President Joel Griffith called the meeting to order at 12:06 p.m.
Vice President Lori Zinn led the invocation and Chase Bryant led the Pledge of Allegiance.
No one requested to comment. The next item on the agenda was to consider and approve the minutes from the Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 meeting.
Lori Zinn made the motion to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Chase Bryant. The motion carried.
Item number six on the agenda was to consider and approve the Financial Report.
President Joel Griffith explained an error and requested to include the adjustment. On monthly financial reports for Sept., Oct., and Nov., on Expense line 400-Capital Outlay, the amounts of $200,000 and $622,752.58 should not be included in these reports.
Lori Zinn made the motion to approve the Sept., Oct. and Nov. financial reports with recommended adjustments to Capital Outlay. The second motion was made by Chase Bryant. The motion carried.
The next item on the agenda was to consider and approve the Directors’ Reports.
Executive Director Michael Neighbors reported he had attended the TEDC Conference in October. He has been in contact with several establishments for new business possibilities. Triple AAA Cabinet has completed their building. Light fixtures in the office have been replaced.
Item number eight on the agenda was for the members to go into an Executive Session to discuss Acquisition of Real Property. Texas Government Code 551.072.
Joel Griffith closed the regular session and opened the executive session at 12:16 p.m.
Joel Griffith closed the executive session and reopened the regular session at 12:19 p.m. No action was taken.
The next item on the agenda was to consider and discuss Acquisition of Real Property.
No action was taken. Item number 10 on the agenda was to consider and approve the Sale of MET Tower.
Michael Neighbors explained the MET tower is owned by LEDC A and is no longer being used for gathering information. The tower is on land rented for this purpose. The property owner would like to purchase the tower for $1, use it personally and end the rent agreement with LEDC A.
Graham Henley made the motion to approve the sale. The motion was seconded by Lori Zinn. The motion carried.
With there being no further business to discuss, President Joel Griffith adjourned the meeting at 12:22 p.m.