The governing body of the City of Littlefield, Texas, met at 6 p.m. on Jan. 24, 2023, 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 of Allegiance.
No one requested to comment during the Public Comment portion of the meeting on any of the Agenda items.
New City Employees Koy Davis and Shawn Cristan were introduced as new employees.
Council Member Michael Rangel made the motion to approve the minutes from the Dec. 20, 2022, meeting and it was seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Rucker. The motion passed unanimously.
The next item on the agenda 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; Monthly Financial Reports; Sales Tax Collection; Property Tax Collection reports; LEDC A and B minutes, if Boards met.
Council Member Rangel made the motion to approve the monthly reports and it was seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Rucker. The motion passed unanimously.
The next item of business was to consider and approve December expenses.
Mayor Pro tempore Rucker made the motion to approve the December expenses and it was seconded by Council Member Rangel. The motion passed unanimously.
Next the Council considered and approved All-Ways Towing Expenses.
Council Member Rangel made the motion to approve the All-Ways Towing expenses and it was seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Rucker. The motion passed unanimously.
Next, the Council discussed an ordinance designating the Lamb County Leader-News as the official newspaper for 2022-2023.
Mayor Pro tempore Rucker made the motion to approve the Ordinance 2023-0124-1 Designating Lamb County Leader-News the Official Newspaper and it was seconded by Council Member Rangel. The motion passed unanimously.
The next item of business was to consider and approve A RESOLUTION DOCUMENTING REVIEW OF THE CITY OF LITTLEFIELD INVESTMENT POLICY FOR 2022-2023 AND DOCUMENTING ANY CHANGES.
Mayor Pro tempore Rucker made the motion to approve the Resolution 2023-0124-1 Documenting the Review of the City of Littlefield Investment Policy for 2022-2023 and Documenting Any Changes and it was seconded by Council Member Rangel. The motion passed unanimously.
The Council held a Public Hearing: 1. Regarding Waive Preliminary Plat, and 2. Regarding Request for Final Plat of Lot 1, 12.18 Acre Tract of Land Located in Labor 15, League 664 State Capitol Land, Lamb County, Texas.
Mayor Turpen closed the regular session and opened the public hearing at 6:05 p.m. No one requested to speak. Mayor Turpen closed the public hearing and reopened the regular session at 6:06 p.m.
Next, the Council considered and took appropriate action for Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation to City Council for Final Plat of Lot 1, 12.18 Acre Tract of Land Located in Labor 15, League 664 State Capitol Land, Lamb County, Texas.
Council Member Rangel made the motion to approve recommendation of Planning & Zoning Commission and approve the Ordinance 2023-0124-2, Approve the Final Plat of Lot 1, 12.18 Acre Tract of Land Located in Labor 15, League 664 State Capitol Land, Lamb County Texas. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Rucker. The motion passed unanimously.
The next item of business was to consider and approve A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LITTLEFIELD ORDERINGTHEGENERALELECTIONS TO BE HELD JOINTLY WITH THE LITTLEFIELD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ON MAY 6, 2023, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING THE POSITIONS OF THREE (3) MEMBERS, (DISTRICTS 3 AND 4 AND MAYOR) TO THE LITTLEFIELD CITY COUNCIL, TO HOLD OFFICE FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS; DESIGNATING LOCATIONS OF POLLING PLACES; DESIGNATING RUN-OFF DATES; ORDERING NOTICES OF ELECTION TO BE GIVEN AS PRESCRIBED BY LAW IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH ELECTION.
Council Member Rangel made the motion to approve the Resolution 2023-0124-2 ordering the election and it was seconded by Mayor Pro tempore Rucker. The motion passed unanimously.
Next, the Council considered and approved a New Water Tap for Roy Thompson at 1817 FM 54 (A2000 A Taylor, League 665, Tract 4 Out of Labor 16, Acres 4.21).
City Manager Mitch Grant explained a check valve is required by the State protecting backflow to city water system. Council Member Rangel made the motion to approve the new water tap for Roy Thompson at 1817 FM 54 and it was seconded by Mayor pro tempore Rucker. The motion passed unanimously.
Next, they considered and approved Proposed Changes to the City Personnel Policy.
Mayor Pro tempore Kenny Rucker made the motion to approve the Proposed Changes to the City Personnel Policy and it was seconded by Council Member Rangel. The motion passed unanimously.
The next item of business was to consider and approve Acceptance of New Utility Easement. And Abandonment of Existing Utility Easement. (Lot 33 and 34, Block 23, Crescent Park Addition) City Manager Grant requested general approval from the City Council if corrected survey received by next meeting including seven foot utility easement and 10 ft electric easement.
Underwood Law Bryan Guymon can get the instrument and resolution to City Council next meeting, possibly a special meeting. Mayor Turpen asked if it was the consensus of the council to work with property owner was agreed by all. We are abandoning utility easement and they are giving us an utility easement and paying for moving the water line for the fire hydrant.
With no further business to discuss, Mayor Turpen adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m.