The Littlefield Economic Development Corporation Type “A” held a regular meeting at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022 at the Chamber of Commerce office, located at 601 E. Fourth Street.
Members present were President Joel Griffith, Vice President Lori Zinn, Graham Henley, Chase Bryant and Executive Director Michael Neighbors.
The member absent was Treasurer Gary Jones.
Others present included City Manager Mitch Grant, Mayor Eric Turpen, City Secretary Janine Butler and Samantha Pontius of the Lamb County Leader-News.
President Joel Griffith led the invocation and called the meeting to order at 12:14 p.m. Chase Bryant led the Pledge of Allegiance.
No one spoke for public comment.
The next item on the agenda was to consider and approve the minutes from the previous meeting, which took place on Friday, July 8, 2022. Chase Bryant made the motion to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Lori Zinn. The motion carried.
Item number six on the agenda was to consider and approve the Financial Report, which was presented by Executive Director Michael Neighbors. Graham Henley made the motion to approve the financial report and was seconded by Lori Zinn. The motion carried.
The next item on the agenda was to consider and approve the Directors’ Reports. Executive Director Michael Neighbors presented the report. Graham Henley made a motion to approve the directors reports, which was seconded by Chase Bryant. The motion carried.
Item number eight on the agenda was to consider and approve the Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget. Executive Director Michael Neighbors presented the proposed budget, which was presented to the board in their packets. A motion was made by Graham Henley to approve the budget. Lori Zinn seconded the motion. The motion carried.
The next item on the agenda was to consider and approve Renovations to the LEDC A Offices and Boardroom. Executive Director Michael Neighbors presented the proposed renovations, which include updating the floors, removing old carpet, updating plugs and switches, new lighting and ceiling fans. The estimated total cost was $19,490. No action was taken.
Item number 10 on the agenda was to consider and approve the New LEDC Type A Logo. No action was taken.
Item number 11 on the agenda was to move into Executive Session for the Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations for Possible Project. President Joel Griffith closed the regular session and opened the executive session at 12:29 p.m. President Joel Griffith closed the executive session and reopened the regular session at 12:45 p.m. No action was taken.
Item number 12 on the agenda was to consider and approve action Regarding Economic Development Negotiations for Possible Project. A motion was made by Chase Bryant to authorize the LEDC A Director to move forward with possible project and bring the contract for consideration. Lori Zinn seconded the motion. The motion carried.
With no further business to discuss, Chase Bryant made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Lori Zinn. The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 12:46 p.m.