The Littlefield City Council hosted a Special Meeting on May 12, 2026, at the City Council Chambers.
No comments were made during the public comment portion of the meeting.
Commencing the meet-ing, the election results from the May 2 General Election were canvased. District 1 Council Member Eric Saenz and unopposed District 2 Council Member Jason Ayala were officially sworn into office by Mayor Eric Turpen.
Council members then held a public hearing to approve the demolition of the properties at 715 East 7th Street and 721 East 7th Street. No comments were made during the public comment portion initiated by Turpen.
“ We’ve gotten no response from the owners or anybody interested in the property,” City Manager Ray Resendez said.
A motion to demolish the property was made by Turpen and seconded by council member Buddy Holmes. The motion carried.
Next, council members discussed the authorization to order a new Refuse Truck. Maribel Fisher spoke to council members about the possibility of replacing an existing 36-yard truck or using the truck to supplement duties during holidays and bad weather.
Council members expressed concerns over the $260,453.98 cost and suggested waiting until the next budget cycle to consider the order. No action was taken.
The last agenda item addressed applying for Texas H.B. 500, a grant for water supply and infrastructure. This grant awards up to $10 million and provides flexibility with the types of water infrastructure and supply projects eligible for funding. Moreover, the grant aims to serve smaller communities whose needs are more likely to require assistance for bigger projects.
Resendez proposed to apply for as much funding as possible.
Utility Director Josh Villarreal provided 2025 and 2026 water usage numbers to council members, noting the importance of keeping up with the increasing demand.
A motion to apply for the grant was made by Turpen and seconded by council member Eric Saenz. The motion carried.
The council members adjourned the meeting at 6:36
p.m.