City Council met last Tues. in regular session

  • Seven County Employees were honored with plaques for their years of service at the Lamb County Thanksgiving Luncheon that was held at the MAC at First Baptist Church. (Shown) Bridgette Harmon, who accepted the plaque on behalf of her late husband Scott Harmon, Jay Livingston and Barbara Klatt. (Not Pictured): Dusty Harmon, Carrie Barden, Laura Alcarez and Jaime Leal. (Staff Photo by Derek Lopez)
    Seven County Employees were honored with plaques for their years of service at the Lamb County Thanksgiving Luncheon that was held at the MAC at First Baptist Church. (Shown) Bridgette Harmon, who accepted the plaque on behalf of her late husband Scott Harmon, Jay Livingston and Barbara Klatt. (Not Pictured): Dusty Harmon, Carrie Barden, Laura Alcarez and Jaime Leal. (Staff Photo by Derek Lopez)

    The governing body of the City of Littlefield met at 6 p.m. on November 14th, at the City Council Chambers, 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 the invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tempore Kenny Rucker. Mayor Turpen led the pledge.

    No one requested to comment during the public comment portion of the meeting.

    Item five on the agenda was to consider and approve the Interlocal Fire Protection Agreement with Lamb County.

    Council Member Michael Rangel made the motion to approve the agreement and it was seconded byMayor Pro Tempore Rucker. The motion carried unanimously.

    The next order of business was to consider and approve Interlocal Agreement Concerning Ambulance Service with Lamb County.

    EMS Director Monica McGee was present for questions or discussion.

    Council Member Rangel made the motion to approve the agreement and it was seconded by Mayor Pro Tempore Rucker. The motion carried unanimously.

    Item seven on the agenda was a presentation From Financial Advisor Regarding Funding Options For Future Water and Sewer Improvements.

    Brad Angst with Stifel Public Finance presented the debt portfolio, explained approximate costs of 4% for bond, rate review will be prior to pricing. He explained options and answered questions. Item eight on the agenda was to consider and approve Direction Regarding Funding Options for Water and Sewer Improvements.

    There was discussion of the water and sewer improvements: a 3 million gallon water ground storage tank, two new water wells, and overhaul the main lift station. There is a need for lots of test holes for wells. The lift station has had parts rebuilt, but it needs a complete overhaul. The three million gallon ground storage water tank has pros and cons.

    It would reduce dependence on Lubbock water line from Bailey County and provide more consistent water supply. After some questions and discussions, Mayor Turpen suggested Leonard with Parkhill Engineering come and discuss ground storage tank at next meeting and move forward with wells and lift station. Decision for ground storage tank can be made at next meeting.

    With no further business to discuss, Mayor Turpen adjourned the meeting at 7:14p.m.