City of Midland City Council met Sept. 12.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The City Council convened in regular session in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Midland, Texas, at 10:00 a.m., September 12, 2023.
Council Members present: Amy Stretcher Burkes, Dan Corrales, Robin Poole, Lori Blong, Scott Dufford, Jack Ladd, John Norman
Council Members absent: None
Staff members present: City Manager Tommy Gonzalez, City Attorney John Ohnemiller, Deputy City Manager Morris Williams Jr., Assistant City Manager
Tina Jauz, Assistant City Manager Jose Ortiz
The meeting was called to order at 10:02 a.m.
OPENING ITEMS
1. Invocation – Pastor Robb Foreman, Homeline Baptist Church
2. Pledge of Allegiance
PRESENTATIONS
3. Presentation of special events, organizations, individuals, or periods of time including, but not limited to:
3a. Presentation of Proclamation for “Hunger Action Month”
3b. Presentation of Proclamation for “National Surgical Technologists Week” 3c. Presentation of Proclamation for “National Literacy Month”
CONSENT AGENDA
4. MOTION APPROVING THE FOLLOWING MINUTES:
4a. REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 22, 2023
4b. REGULAR SESSION OF AUGUST 29, 2023 – ADOPT BUDGET & TAX RATE
5. 2023113 – RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE BRIARWOOD WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITY EXPANSION PROJECT TO TEC EXCAVATION, INC., FOR AN AMOUNT OF $4,321,723.00; APPROVING $432,172.30 FOR CONTINGENCIES; AND TRANSFERRING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS (DISTRICT 4) (GENERAL SERVICES)
6. 2023114 – RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH NOUVEAU TECHNOLOGY SERVICES, LP, THROUGH THE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEM, FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A SOUND SYSTEM AT MOMENTUM BANK BALLPARK FOR A TOTAL COST OF $805,760.00; APPROVING $80,576.00 FOR PROJECT RELATED COSTS; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR SAID PROJECT (DISTRICT 4) (GENERAL SERVICES)
9. 2023116 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF AN ESTIMATED ANNUAL SUPPLY OF CHEMICALS NEEDED FOR THE TREATMENT OF DRINKING WATER FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 FROM MULTIPLE BIDDERS, FOR A TOTAL COST OF $3,464,789.00 (DISTRICT: ALL) (GENERAL SERVICES)
10. 2023117 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH JONES BROS DIRT & PAVING CONTRACTORS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500,553.50 FOR THE MAF TAXIWAY “E” RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT MIDLAND INTERNATIONAL AIR & SPACE PORT; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR SAID PROJECT (DISTRICT 4) (AIRPORTS)
11. 1052023 – MOTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 23, 2021, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, AND PARKHILL, SMITH & COOPER, INC., DBA PARKHILL; SAID AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR (I) THE AIR CARRIER RUNWAYS AND TAXIWAYS PCI SURVEY AND GEOTECHNICAL TESTING PROJECT AND (II) THE INCREASED SCOPE OF THE AIRFIELD STORM SEWER SYSTEM PROJECT TO INCLUDE THE LOCATION OF SUBSURFACE UTILITY CABLES; APPROPRIATING $378,250.00 FOR SAID AIR CARRIER RUNWAYS AND TAXIWAYS PCI SURVEY AND GEOTECHNICAL TESTING PROJECT; AND APPROPRIATING $500,000.00 FOR THE AIRFIELD STORM SEWER SYSTEM PROJECT (DISTRICT 4) (AIRPORTS)
12. 1062023 – MOTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, CITY MANAGER, AND CITY ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION GRANT NO. 70 IN ORDER TO RECEIVE GRANT FUNDS FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: (I) NW BASIN WILDLIFE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; (II) RECONSTRUCT TAXIWAY E, WEST OF TAXIWAY A PROJECT; AND (III) AIR CARRIER RUNWAYS AND TAXIWAYS PCI SURVEY AND GEOTECHNICAL TESTING PROJECT (DISTRICT 4) (AIRPORTS)
13. 2023118 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH BOLER EQUIPMENT SERVICE, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,698,086.50 FOR THE MAF NORTHWEST BASIN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT MIDLAND INTERNATIONAL AIR & SPACE PORT; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR SAID PROJECT (DISTRICT 4) (AIRPORTS)
14. 1072023 – MOTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A NONFEDERAL REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, AND THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION FOR CERTAIN SERVICES RELATED TO THE AIRFIELD DRAINAGE PROJECT AT MIDLAND INTERNATIONAL AIR & SPACE PORT; AND APPROPRIATING $145,188.37 FOR SAID PROJECT (DISTRICT 4) (AIRPORTS)
15. 1082023 – MOTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE U.S. COMMITTEE FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $600,065.00 TO ASSIST THE CITY OF MIDLAND HEALTH SERVICES DIVISION WITH THE FUNDING AND DELIVERY OF REFUGEE IMMUNIZATION SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY ACCEPTANCE DOCUMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY TREASURER TO DEPOSIT SAID GRANT FUNDS INTO THE GENERAL FUND (DISTRICT: ALL) (COMMUNITY SERVICES)
16. 1092023 – MOTION APPROVING WITH STAFF'S RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS, A PROPOSED PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GRASSLAND ESTATES, SECTION 25, BEING A RESIDENTIAL REPLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 11, GRASSLAND ESTATES, SECTION 7, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS. (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF CROWLEY BOULEVARD AND WEST WADLEY AVENUE) (DISTRICT 4) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
17. 1102023 – MOTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHTOFWAY LICENSE (23329040) WITH ENTERPRISE NAVITAS MIDSTREAM MIDLAND BASIN LLC REGARDING CITYOWNED PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS SECTIONS 13 AND 24, BLOCK 37, T3S, T&P RR CO. SURVEY, MIDLAND COUNTY, TEXAS (DISTRICT: NONE) (UTILITIES)
18. 1112023 – MOTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A RIGHTOFWAY LICENSE (23329045) WITH PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES USA, INC., REGARDING CITY OWNED PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS SECTION 1, BLOCK X, HP HILLIARD SURVEY, MIDLAND COUNTY, TEXAS (DISTRICT 1) (UTILITIES)
19. 1122023 – MOTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC REGARDING CITYOWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4203 SHELL AVENUE, MIDLAND, TEXAS 79707 (DISTRICT 4) (UTILITIES)
Dan Corrales moved to approve Consent Agenda items 419, excluding items 7 & 8; seconded by Jack Ladd.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
The following item(s) were pulled from consent agenda and considered individually.
7. 2023115 – RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE NORTH CITIZEN COLLECTION STATION PROJECT AND THE WEST CITIZEN COLLECTION STATION PROJECT TO ONYX GENERAL CONTRACTORS, LLC, FOR A COST OF $6,422,091.20; AND TRANSFERRING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS (DISTRICT: ALL) (GENERAL SERVICES)
Solid Waste Director Jeffery Ahrlett gave a brief overview of the item noting in order to elevate the collection site, which is much larger, there is a lot of paving and concrete involved.
Jack Ladd moved to approve Resolution No. 2023115; seconded by Robin Poole.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
8. 1042023 – MOTION APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,500,000.00 FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2023 GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET (001041) TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (DISTRICT: NONE) (GENERAL SERVICES)
Managing Director and Fire Chief Chuck Blumenaur gave a brief overview of the item noting they are enclosing the old courtyard at the fire station and creating a new work out facility so that firefighters won’t need to exercise in the fire bays with the engines. This was creating a safety concern.
Dan Corrales moved to approve Motion No. 1042023; seconded by Amy Stretcher Burkes.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
SECOND READINGS
20. 10434 – AN ORDINANCE ALTERING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ALONG CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY; AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF APPROPRIATE SIGNS AND MARKINGS; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 10283; CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00); AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (DISTRICT 1) (ENGINEERING SERVICES) (FIRST MINUTES Page 4 September 12, 2023
Deputy City Secretary Vanessa Magallanes read the caption of Ordinance No. 10434.
Jack Ladd moved to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 10434; seconded by John Norman.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
The City Council will hold public hearings on the following items:
21. 10435 – AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR A 0.32ACRE TRACT OF LAND, BEING THE NORTH 100 FEET OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF BLOCK 17, HOMESTEAD ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH FORT WORTH STREET AND EAST KANSAS AVENUE), BY PERMITTING A REDUCED MINIMUM LOT WIDTH IN THE EVENT THAT THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND IS AMENDED TO REZONE THE PROPERTY FROM C, COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO SF3, SINGLEFAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT; CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); ORDERING RECORDATION BY THE CITY SECRETARY IN THE DEED RECORDS OF MIDLAND COUNTY, TEXAS; AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (DISTRICT 2) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
Deputy City Secretary Vanessa Magallanes read the caption of Ordinance No. 10435.
Mayor Blong opened the public hearing at 10:21 a.m. There being no one present wishing to speak, the public hearing was immediately closed.
John Norman moved to approve the first of two readings of Ordinance No. 10435; seconded by Dan Corrales.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
22. 10436 – AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING DISTRICT MAP OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND TO REZONE A 0.32ACRE TRACT OF LAND, BEING THE NORTH 100 FEET OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF BLOCK 17, HOMESTEAD ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, FROM C, COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO SF3, SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH FORT WORTH STREET AND EAST KANSAS AVENUE); CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (DISTRICT 2) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
Deputy City Secretary Vanessa Magallanes read the caption of Ordinance No. 10436.
Mayor Blong opened the public hearing at 10:22 a.m. There being no one present wishing to speak, the public hearing was immediately closed.
John Norman moved to approve the first of two readings of Ordinance No. 10436; seconded by Jack Ladd.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
23. 10437 – AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR LOT 2, BLOCK 3, MELODY ACRES, SECTION 4, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF TANFORAN AVENUE, APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET EAST OF ORIOLE DRIVE), BY PERMITTING A REDUCED MINIMUM LOT AREA; CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); ORDERING RECORDATION BY THE CITY SECRETARY IN THE DEED RECORDS OF MIDLAND COUNTY, TEXAS; AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (DISTRICT 4) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
Deputy City Secretary Vanessa Magallanes read the caption of Ordinance No. 10437.
Mayor Blong opened the public hearing at 10:22 a.m. There being no one present wishing to speak, the public hearing was immediately closed.
Robin Poole moved to approve the first of two readings of Ordinance No. 10437; seconded by Dan Corrales.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
24. 10438 – AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR BLOCKS 202 AND 203, SOUTHERN ADDITION, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH COLORADO STREET AND WEST DAKOTA AVENUE), BY PERMITTING A REDUCED MINIMUM SEPARATION OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS FROM THE PRINCIPAL BUILDING; CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); ORDERING RECORDATION BY THE CITY SECRETARY IN THE DEED RECORDS OF MIDLAND COUNTY, TEXAS; AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (DISTRICT 2) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
Deputy City Secretary Vanessa Magallanes read the caption of Ordinance No. 10438.
Mayor Blong opened the public hearing at 10:24 a.m. There being no one present wishing to speak, the public hearing was immediately closed.
John Norman moved to approve the first of two readings of Ordinance No. 10438; seconded by Dan Corrales.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
25. 10439 – AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS, BY ADDING THERETO A CERTAIN AREA ADJOINING THE PRESENT CITY LIMITS, BEING A 0.448ACRE TRACT OF LAND AND A 6.292ACRE TRACT OF LAND, BOTH OUT OF SECTION 35, BLOCK 40, T1S, T&P RR. CO. SURVEY, MIDLAND COUNTY, TEXAS; THE 0.448ACRE TRACT BEING GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 191, APPROXIMATELY 490 FEET WEST OF STATE HIGHWAY 158; THE 6.292ACRE TRACT BEING GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF STATE HIGHWAY 158, APPROXIMATELY 540 FEET NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 191; ORDERING PUBLICATION; AND ORDERING RECORDATION BY THE CITY SECRETARY (DISTRICT: NONE) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
Deputy City Secretary Vanessa Magallanes read the caption of Ordinance No. 10439.
Mayor Blong opened the public hearing at 10:25 a.m. There being no one present wishing to speak, the public hearing was immediately closed.
Jack Ladd moved to approve the first of two readings of Ordinance No. 10439; seconded by John Norman.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
26. 10440 – AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE INITIAL ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE AREA INDICATED AS BEING A 0.448ACRE TRACT OF LAND AND A 6.292ACRE TRACT OF LAND, BOTH OUT OF SECTION 35, BLOCK 40, T1S, T&P RR. CO. SURVEY, MIDLAND COUNTY, TEXAS, AS AN RR, REGIONAL RETAIL DISTRICT; THE 0.448ACRE TRACT BEING GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 191, APPROXIMATELY 490 FEET WEST OF STATE HIGHWAY 158; THE 6.292ACRE TRACT BEING GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF STATE HIGHWAY 158, APPROXIMATELY 540 FEET NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 191; CONTAINING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A MAXIMUM PENALTY OR FINE OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); AND ORDERING PUBLICATION (DISTRICT: NONE) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
Deputy City Secretary Vanessa Magallanes read the caption of Ordinance No. 10440.
Mayor Blong opened the public hearing at 10:26 a.m. There being no one present wishing to speak, the public hearing was immediately closed.
Jack Ladd moved to approve the first of two readings of Ordinance No. 10440; seconded by Dan Corrales.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
27. 2023119 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY USE OF LAND FOR A PUBLICATION LAUNCH PARTY ON LOT 2, BLOCK 2, CORPORATE PLAZA ADDITION, SECTION 21, CITY AND COUNTY OF MIDLAND, TEXAS (GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH EDWARDS STREET AND FIESTA AVENUE) SUBJECT TO CERTAIN SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS (DISTRICT 2) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
Mayor Blong opened the public hearing at 10:27 a.m. There being no one present wishing to speak, the public hearing was immediately closed.
Jack Ladd moved to approve Resolution No. 2023119; seconded by Robin Poole.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
28. 10441 – AN ORDINANCE CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD JOINTLY BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XI, “PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT” BY ADDING CHAPTER 1A, “CENTENNIAL ENTERTAINMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT” SO AS TO ESTABLISH AN OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT WITHIN SAID OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT AND TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY; PRESCRIBING THE TYPE OF NOTICE TO BE GIVEN OF THE TIME AND PLACE OF THE JOINT PUBLIC HEARING; AND CONTAINING A SAVINGS AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE (DISTRICT: ALL) (DEVELOPMENT SERVICES)
Deputy City Secretary Vanessa Magallanes read the caption of Ordinance No. 10441.
Interim Development Services Director Rolandrea Russell gave a brief overview of the Centennial Entertainment Overlay District noting the positive impact it will have on entertainment and quality of life in the City of Midland. Ms. Russell also reported that a consultant has been employed to assist with the remainder of the project and to be sure all posting and other requirements are met. Ms. Russell further explained the need for a future public hearing on this item.
Mayor Blong opened the public hearing at 10:29 a.m. There being no one present wishing to speak, the public hearing was immediately closed.
Jack Ladd moved to approve the first of two readings of Ordinance No. 10441; seconded by John Norman.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MISCELLANEOUS
29. MOTION MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (DISTRICT: ALL) (CITY SECRETARY)
Council Member Corrales briefly discussed the ongoing attendance issues regarding serving on City Boards and Commissions.
Chris Barnhill, CEO for PermiaCare, thanked the 5 candidates that applied for the PermiaCare board and made his recommendation for Mickey Cargile.
No action was taken on the Capital Improvement Advisory Committee. This item will be placed on a future agenda for consideration.
During the discussion of the Planning & Zoning Commission appointments, Council Member Corrales and Council Member Stretcher Burkes made a motion to request that Lucy Sisniega serve an additional year since this board is in need of members. After discussion from the Council it was decided to defer this item to a future meeting. Council Member Corrales withdrew the motion.
John Norman moved to appoint John Echols to the Airport Planning & Development Board, replacing Beverly Dillow; seconded by Dan Corrales.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Robin Poole moved to appoint Samuel Jolliffe to the Airport Planning & Development Board, replacing Wes Reeves; seconded by Dan Corrales.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Dan Corrales moved to reappoint Gena Linebarger to the Airport Planning & Development Board; seconded by Jack Ladd.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Robin Poole moved to reappoint Benjamin Fietz to the Airport Planning & Development Board; seconded by John Norman.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Scott Dufford moved to defer appointment to the Barbara & George H. W. Bush Convention Center Board to a future meeting; seconded by John Norman.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Robin Poole moved to reappoint Clint Williamson and Vicky Hailey to the Citizens Development and Hotel/Motel Advisory Board; seconded by John Norman.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
John Norman moved to appoint Heather Bredimus to the Citizens Development and Hotel/Motel Advisory Board, replacing Ellen Ramsey; seconded by Dan Corrales.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ladd
John Norman moved to reappoint Latoya Mayberry, Sylvester Cantu and Cheryl Wadley to the Midland Housing Authority Commission; seconded by Robin Poole.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ladd
Dan Corrales moved to defer appointment to the MidlandOdessa Urban Transit District Board to a future meeting; seconded by Amy Stretcher Burkes.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ladd
Scott Dufford moved to defer appointment to the Oil & Gas Advisory Committee to a future meeting; seconded by Dan Corrales.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Ladd
John Norman moved to reappoint Susannah Prucka and Dal Watson to the Parks & Recreation Commission; seconded by Jack Ladd.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
John Norman moved to appoint Andra Jones to the Parks & Recreation Commission, replacing Ron Stroman; seconded by Dan Corrales.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Dan Corrales moved to appoint Mickey Cargile to the Permian Basin Community Center for MH/MR (PermiaCare) Board; seconded by Jack Ladd.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Dan Corrales moved to defer appointment to the Planning & Zoning Commission to a future meeting; seconded by Scott Dufford.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
John Norman moved to defer appointment to the Zoning Board of Adjustment & Airport Zoning Board of Adjustment to a future meeting; seconded by Dan Corrales.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYE: Stretcher Burkes, Corrales, Poole, Blong, Dufford, Ladd, Norman
NAY: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT
30. Receive public comments where individuals may address the City Council on City related issues and projects not on the present agenda. Any deliberation of or decision by the City Council regarding the item being discussed shall be limited to a motion to place the item on the agenda for a subsequent meeting. (Please limit comments to three minutes or less.)
EXECUTIVE SESSION
31. Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 551.101, the City Council will hold an Executive Session, which is closed to the public, to discuss the following matters as permitted under the following sections of the Texas Government Code:
Mayor Blong recessed the Council Meeting to go into Executive Session at 11:07 a.m.
a.1. Discuss matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
b. Section 551.087, Deliberate Economic Development Negotiations
b.1. Discuss business prospects that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the City of Midland, Texas, and discuss possible incentives.
All the business at hand having been completed, the meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
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