The governing body of the City if Littlefield met at 6 p.m. on February 24th 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.” The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m. by Mayor Eric Turpen and the invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tempore Kenny Rucker. Mayor Turpen, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
There was nobody present for the public comment portion of the meeting. Kami Jones, EMS Director, was introduced as a new employee.
Item six on the agenda was to consider and take action on the Minutes from the January 27, 2026, Meeting.
Mayor Pro Tempore Rucker made the motion to approve the minutes and it was seconded by Council Member Buddy Holmes. The motion passed with 4 ayes 1 absent.
The next order of business was to consider and take action on the Monthly Departmental Reports: Police Dept.; Fire Dept.; EMS; Code Enforcement; Animal Control; Landfill; Water/ Wastewater; Streets and Parks; Municipal Court; Aquatic Center Report; EDC Marketing Director; Monthly Financial Reports; Quarterly Sales Tax Collection; Property Tax Collection reports; Quarterly Investment Report, LEDC A and B minutes, if Boards met.
Council Member Holmes made the motion to approve the monthly reports and it was seconded by Council Member Eric Saenz. The motion passed with 4 ayes 1 absent.
The next item on the agenda was to consider and take Action on the January 2026 Expenses.
Mayor Pro Tempore Rucker made the motion to approve the January 2026 expenses and it was seconded by Council Member Holmes. The motion passed with 4 ayes 1 absent.
Item nine on the agenda was to consider and take action on Presentation from Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss LLP 2024-2025 Annual Financial Report.
This item was cancelled and rescheduled for the March 24, 2026 meeting.
The next order of business was to consider and take Action on reappointment of Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss LLP for Annual City Audit.
This item was cancelled and rescheduled for the March 24, 2026 meeting.
The next item on the agenda was to consider and take action on New Water Rates Ordinance 20260224-1.
City Manager Ray Resendez, introduces the new water rates ordinance, explaining the changes made to address tax notes and water rate adjustments.
The new water rates will only affect outside city limits water distribution systems.
Mayor Turpen suggests an effective date of two months from the current billing cycle.
Mayor Turpen, made the motion to approve the Water Rate Ordinance and it was seconded by Council Member Holmes. The motion passed with 4 ayes and 1 absent.
Item 12 on the agenda was to consider and take action on the Second Amendment of Wholesale Water Sales Contract for Sunnydale Water Distribution.
City Manager Resendez discusses the amendment of the wholesale water sales contract for Sunnydale Water District. The amendment aims to match the rates paid by city residents within the city limits. The effective date of the amendment of the Sunnydale Water Distribution will be two months from current billing cycle.
Mayor Turpen, made a motion to approve the amended Wholesale Water Sales Contract of Sunnydale Water Distribution and it was seconded by Council Member Holmes. The motion passed with 4 ayes and 1 absent.
The next item on the agenda was to consider and take possible action by (Record Vote) on a Resolution 2026-0224-2 Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse the City for Costs Incurred for the Construction, Acquisition, and Equipping of Waterworks and Sewer System Improvements in the City.
City Manager Resendez, introduces a resolution to reimburse the city for costs incurred for construction and equipment at the water and sewer system. The resolution is necessary due to ongoing expenses related to lift stations and two water wells.
Mayor Turpen made a motion to approve the Reimbursement Resolution and it was seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Rucker. The motion passed with 4 ayes and 1 absent.
The next order of business was to consider and take action on 2026 General Election Agreement Resolution 2026-0224-3 with Littlefield Independent School District.
City Secretary Otoniel Gonzalez, stated that the resolution is the agreement for the City to hold Joint Elections with the ISD. Mayor Turpen, made a motion to approve the Resolution and it was seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Rucker. The motion passed with 5 ayes and 1 absent.
Item 15 on the agenda was to consider and take action on Golf Cart Ordinance 2026-0224-4.
City Manager Resendez presented the golf cart ordinance, including changes and additions based on council feedback.
Mayor Turpen and Mayor Pro Tempore Rucker discussed the daytime use requirement and its compliance with state law. The council debated the inclusion of a night time curfew and its potential impact on safety and liability. Council Member Holmes made the motion to approve the golf cart ordinance with the curfew of 10 p.m. and public events clause is made. Council Member Saenz, seconded the motion. The motion passed with 4 ayes and 1 absent.
With no further business to discuss Mayor Turpen declared the meeting adjourned at 6:24 p.m.