City of Midland City Council met June 27

City of Midland City Council met June 27.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION

The City Council convened in a work session in the Basement Conference Room, City Hall, Midland, Texas, at 9:45 AM, June 27, 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 Attorney John Ohnemiller, Interim City Manager Morris Williams Jr., Assistant City Manager Tina Jauz

The meeting was called to order at 9:45 a.m.

The following matter(s), and any matter listed on the agenda for this meeting, may be discussed by the City Council:

1. Receive an update from Executive Director Wes Faris regarding the I­20 Wildlife Preserve.

Elaine Magruder and Wes Faris provided a brief report of the I­20 Wildlife Preserve and ongoing projects such as the education program, wellness program, and land management/conservation program. Mr. Faris reviewed the upkeep and maintenance of the preserve and how they are partnering with different corporations on projects. They are also working with the City of Midland Health Department to track and test mosquitos. Mr. Faris reported on several other initiatives they are involved in.

Ms. Magruder, Board Director for the I­20 Wildlife Preserve, reported on the 3 phases of the master­plan, which is a $14 million project.

All the business at hand having been completed, the meeting adjourned at 10:01 a.m. PASSED AND APPROVED July 11, 2023.

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