The governing body of the City of Littlefield, Texas, met at 6 p.m. on June 27th 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.
Mayor Eric Turpen called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. and Mayor Pro tempore Kenny Rucker led the invocation. Mayor Turpen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
No one requested to comment during the public comment portion of the meeting.
Item five on the agenda was the introduction of new city employees.
Dyana Sanchez was introduced as new Police Officer.
The next item of business was to consider and approve minutes from the May 23rd meeting.
Council Member Buddy Holmes made the motion to approve the minutes and it was seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Rucker. The motion passed with four ayes.
Item 7 was to consider and approve monthly departmental Reports: Police Dept.; Fire Dept.; EMS; Code Enforcement; Animal Control; Landfill; Water/Wastewater; Streets and Parks; Municipal Court; Monthly Financial Reports; Sales Tax Collection; Property Tax Collection reports; LEDC A and B minutes, if Boards met.
During discussion of monthly reports, Mayor Turpen called for a recess at 6:04 p.m. to view the new EMS ambulance. Mayor Turpen called the meeting back to order at 6:16 p.m. Council Member Michael Rangel made the motion to approve the monthly reports and it was seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Rucker. The motion passed with four ayes Next on the agenda, was to consider and approve May expenses.
Mayor Pro tempore Rucker made the motion to approve the expenses and it was seconded by Council Member Rangel. The motion passed with four ayes.
Council Member Holmes pointed out there was one All Ways Towing expense.
Mayor Pro tempore Rucker made the motion to approve the All Ways Towing expense and it was seconded by Council Member Rangel. The motion passed with three ayes, one abstained and one absent.
Item nine on the agenda was to consider and approve appointment and reappointment of LEDC A Directors.
Mayor Eric Turpen made the motion to appoint Ronnie Rogers to LEDC A Directors and it was seconded by Council Member Rangel. The motion passed with four ayes.
The next item on the agenda was to consider and approve an agreement between the City of Littlefield EMS and City of Anton.
EMS Director Monica McGee stated the agreement includes a 10% increase.
Council Member Rangel made the motion to approve the agreement and it was seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Rucker. The motion passed with four ayes.
The next item of business was to consider and approve an agreement between the City of Littlefield EMS and Hockley County.
EMS Director McGee stated the agreement includes a 10% increase.
Council Member Rangel made the motion to approve the agreement and it was seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Rucker. The motion passed with four ayes.
Item 12 on the agenda was to consider and approve plans regarding utility infrastructure and financing options.
City Manager Mitch Grant has communicated with Brad Angst with Stifel. The discussion included a three million gallon storage tank, applied tor TxCDBG grant, utility rates for residential and commercial. Contacting City of Lubbock regarding Bailey County field.
Item 13 on the agenda was to consider and approve purchase of used vehicles from Lynn County.
Police Chief Ross Hester presented this option for purchase of these vehicles. After some discussion, no motion was made.
The next item of business was to consider and approve application to USDA for Police Vehicles.
Mayor Eric Turpen made the motion to approve the application and resolution to USDA for Police Vehicles and it was seconded by Council Member Rangel. The motion passed with four ayes.
The next item on the agenda was to consider and approve application to USDA for New Tasers.
Mayor Turpen made the motion to approve the application and resolution to USDA for New Tasers and It was seconded by Council Member Holmes. The motion passed with four ayes.
Item 16 on the agenda was to consider and approve the sale of a 2007 Caterpillar Wheeled Loader.
One bid was received for $10,000. Mayor Turpen made the motion to approve the bid and sale and it was seconded by Council Member Rangel. The motion passed with four ayes.
Item 17 on the agenda was Budget Discussion.
There was discussion regarding capital improvements requested. Questions included landfill garbage status, pit(s) needed, tipping fees. Tractors for parks, alleys, or right of ways. Inventory needs to be checked to see what can be traded. Equipment needed for paving repairs: ex: miller, roller, pothole repair equipment.
Questions were presented about Park Donations, if possible, to be used for bond, bucket truck for tree trimming, signs, prevent flooding, basketball goals, or mowers.
More numbers and options are wanted for the next meeting.
With no further business to discuss, Mayor Turpen adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m.