The governing body of the City of Littlefield met at 6 p.m. on October 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.
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.
There was no one was present to comment during the public comment portion of the meeting and there were no new employees to introduce.
Item six on the agenda was to consider and approve the minutes from the September 26th meeting.
Mayor Pro Tempore Rucker made the motion to approve the minutes and it was seconded by Council Member Rangel. The motion passed with four ayes and one absent. The next order of business 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; Aquatic Center; Monthly Financial Reports; Sales Tax Collection; Property Tax Collection reports; LEDC A and B minutes, if Boards met.
Council Member Buddy Holmes made the motion to approve the monthly departmental reports and it was seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Rucker. The motion passed with four ayes and one absent.
Item eight on the agenda was to consider and approve September expenses.
Council Member Holmes made the motion to approve the expenses and it was seconded by Council Member Rangel. The motion passed with four ayes and one absent.
The next order of business was to consider and approve All-Ways Towing expenses.
Council Member Rangel made the motion to approve the expenses and it was seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Rucker. The motion passed with three ayes, one abstention and one absent.
Item 10 on the agenda was to Consider and Approve the 2024 Calendar.
Mayor Pro Tempore Rucker made the motion to approve the 2024 calendar and it was seconded by Council Member Holmes. The motion passed with four ayes and one absent.
Item 11 on the agenda was Public Hearing: Request Approval of Special Use Request to Place Manufactured Home as Residence in C-1 Commercial: Office, Light Retail: R63795 ORIGINAL TOWN LITTLEFIELD,BLOCK15,LOT5 Mayor Turpen closed the regular session and opened the public hearing at 6:07 p.m. No one requested to speak. Mayor Turpen closed the public hearing and reopened the regular session at 6:08 p.m.
The next order of business was to consider and take appropriate action for Planning & Zoning Commission.
Recommendation to City Council for Special Use Request to Place Manufactured Home as Residence in C-1 Commercial: Office, Light Retail: R63795 ORIGINAL TOWN LITTLEFIELD,BLOCK15,LOT5 Mayor Eric Turpen made the motion to approve the ordinance to allow special use allowing a manufacture home in C-1 and it was seconded by Council Member Holmes. The motion passed with four ayes and one absent.
Item 13 on the agenda was to consider and approve Engagement Agreement with Bolinger, Segars, Gilbert & Moss, LLP regarding TCEQ Landfill Requirements for Financial Assurance.
Council Member Michael Rangel made the motion to approve the engagement agreement and it was seconded by Council member Holmes. The motion passed with four ayes and one absent.
The next order of business was to consider and approve a resolution approving an application for funding through the Economic Development Administration.
City Manager Mitch Grant recommended no action. No action was taken.
Item 15 on the agenda was to consider and approve bid acceptance for Airport Non-Directional Beacon Purchase/ Removal.
No bids were received. No action was taken.
The next item on the agenda was to consider and approve Acceptance of Bid for New Landfill Cell 24.
City Manager Mitch Grant recommends acceptance of AAJ bid, the only bid received.
Council Member Rangel made the motion to approve this bid and it was seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Rucker. The motion passed with four ayes and one absent.
Item 17 on the agenda was to consider and approve directive for Street Seal Coat Program.
Mayor Turpen made the motion to approve directive to participate in Parkhill Street Seal Coat Program for budgeted amount and it was seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Rucker. The motion passed with four ayes and one absent.
The next order of business was to consider and approve setting Special Meeting Regarding Water Infrastructure Financing Options.
Mayor Turpen made the motion to set special meeting for November 14th at 6 p.m. and it was seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Rucker. The motion passed with four ayes and one absent.
The next order of business was Executive Session: Regarding Real Property. Under Texas Government Code §551.072 the City Council went into executive session at 6:22 p.m. to deliberate about Real Property. Mayor Turpen closed the executive session and reopened the regular session at 7:32p.m.
Item 20 on the agenda was to consider and approve any action regarding Airport Hangar #3.
Mayor Pro Tempore Rucker made the motion to not accept expired lease and it was seconded by Council Member Holmes. The motion passed with four ayes and one absent.
With no further business to discuss, Mayor Turpen adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.