The governing body of the City of Littlefield met in regular session on Feb. 25th, at the City Council Chambers, 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 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 minutes from the Jan. 28, 2025, meeting.
Council member Michael Rangel made the motion to approve the minutes and it was seconded by mayor pro-tempore Rucker. The motion carried.
The next order of business was departmental reports: Police Dept.; Fire Dept.; EMS; Code Enforcement; Animal Control; Landfill; Water/Wastewater; Streets and Parks; Municipal Court; Aquatic Center Report; Monthly Financial Reports; Quarterly Sales Tax Collection; Property Tax Collection Reports; Quarterly Investment Report, LEDC A and B minutes, if boards met.
The motion to approve the monthly reports was made by mayor pro-tempore Rucker and seconded by Council Member Eric Saenz. The motion carried.
The next order of business was to approve the January 2025 Expenses.
Council Member Rangel made the motion to approve the Jan. 2025 expenses and it was seconded by mayor pro-tempore Rucker. The motion carried.
The next item on the agenda was to consider and approve All-Ways Towing expenses for January 2025.
Mayor Turpen made the motion to approve All-Ways Towing expenses for January and it was seconded by mayor pro-tempore Rucker. The motion carried.
Item 10 on the agenda was to consider and approve reallocation of Police Department Funds for the purpose of Police in-car tablet purchase.
City Manager Ray Resendez stated that it was brought to his attention that there is a need to update the patrol vehicle computers. The City Manager stated that the chief and he would like to propose to the council to reallocate $46,000.
The motion to approve the reallocation of vehicle funds to purchase patrol vehicle tablets was made by Council Member Rangel and seconded by mayor pro-tempore Rucker. The motion carried.
The next order of business was to consider and approve bid for Tax Seizure Property at 1307 W. 2nd to winning bidder in the amount of $2,122.
Council Member Rangel made the motion to approve the bid and it was seconded by Council Member Saenz. The motion carried.
Item 12 on the agenda was to consider and approve a Joint Election Resolution and Joint Election Agreement between the City of Littlefield and Littlefield ISD for the May 3, 2025, General Elections.
Mayor pro-tempore Rucker made the motion for the resolution and it was seconded by Council Member Rangel. The motion carried.
The next order of business was to consider and approve Resolution requesting authorizing removal of Mitch Grant, previous City Manager and adding new City Manager Ray Resendez to all signature cards and Financial accounts at First Bank and Trust effective Feb. 25, 2025.
Council Member Rangel made the motion and it was seconded by mayor pro-tempore Rucker. The motion carried.
Item 14 on the agenda was to consider and approve a Resolution of the City of Littlefield, authorizing the Submission of a Texas Community Development Block Grant Program Application to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the Downtown Revitalization Program.
City Manager Resendez stated that the Resolution will give the City permission to apply for the grant. If the grant is awarded to the City, the funds could be used for numerous projects downtown such as street pavement, demolishing dilapidated structures, or any projects that would assist in revitalization of downtown. The motion to approve the resolution allowing the city to apply for the CDBG grant was made by Council Member Saenz and seconded by Council Member Saenz. The motion carried.
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:13 p.m. in accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551.071-Consultation with Attorney and Section 551.074-Personnel Matters (Municipal Judge).
The City Council reconvened into open session at 6:34 p.m. to act, if necessary, regarding matters discussed in Executive session, including the possible selection of Municipal Judge.
Mayor Turpen made the motion to accept the resignation of Municipal Judge Leslie Perkins and it was seconded by Council Member Rangel. The motion carried.
Mayor Turpen made the motion to appoint Irene Coronado as the Interim Municipal Judge and it was seconded by Council Member Rangel. The motion carried.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 p.m.