The governing body of the City of Littlefield met at 6 p.m. on July 22nd 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.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Eric Turpen at 6:03 p.m. and the invocation was given by Mayor pro tempore, Kenny Rucker. Mayor Turpen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
During the public comment portion of the meeting, Bill Powel with SPCAA wished to address the council on item #10 on the agenda and Chad Hodge wished to address the council on item #11.
There were no new employees to introduce.
Item six on the agenda was to consider and approve the minutes of the June 24, 2025, and July 8, 2025, Meetings. Mayor pro tempore Rucker made a motion to approve the minutes as presented and it was seconded by Council member Jason Ayala. The motion passed with three ayes and two 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; Monthly Financial Reports; Sales Tax Collection; Property Tax Collection reports; Quarterly Financial Report, LEDC A and B minutes, if Boards met.
Mayor pro tempore Rucker made the motion to approve the monthly reports and it was seconded by Council member Ayala. The motion passed with three ayes and two absent.
The next item on the agenda was to consider and approve June 2025 expenses.
Council member Ayala made a motion to approve the June 2025 expenses and it was seconded by Mayor pro tempore Rucker. The motion passed with three ayes and two absent.
Item nine on the agenda was to consider and approve All-Ways Towing Expenses.
The motion to approve the All-Ways Towing expenses was made by Concil member Ayala and seconded by Mayor pro tempore Rucker. The motion passed with three ayes and two absent.
The next order of business as to consider and approve (SPCAA) South Plains Community Action Association Resolution.
Powel addressed the council that the resolution is recognizing the services and contributions of SPCAA to the citizens of the City of Littlefield and would support their efforts to continue services.
The motion to approve the resolution was made by Council member Ayala and seconded by Mayor pro tempore Rucker. The motion passed with three ayes and two absent.
The next item on the agenda was to consider and approve Authorization License Agreement for Gas Line with Chad Hodge.
The Council reviewed the agreement with no further questions. Mayor Turpen made the motion to approve the agreement and it was seconded by Mayor pro tempore Rucker. The motion passed with three ayes and two absent.
The next order of business was a Budget Presentation for 20252026 Fiscal Year Budget.
City Manager Ray Resendez provided the council with updated information regarding specific potential purchases in the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Some of the items discussed included Police Department vehicle specifications, fire hydrant replacement costs, a quote for shade structures at the Aquatic Center, options for street sweeper acquisition or rental, a cost analysis for Aquatic Center Concessions, salary breakdowns by position, Starlink Internet service options and building covers for the Public Works Department.
Item 13 on the agenda was a Budget Work Session.
After the presentation of the proposed budget, the council came to a consesus that they would like a more specific plan on fire hydrant replacement, the purchase of garbage roll-off containers for the city, and more information on dump trailers for possible purchase.
The next order of business was to consider and approve a date and time for a Public Hearing and Adoption of 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget.
The date and time for the public hearing and adoption of the 20252026 Fiscal Year Budget will be during the regular council meeting, which will be held on August 26, 2025, at 6 p.m.
With their being no further business to discuss, Mayor Turpen declared the meeting adjourned at 7:38 p.m.