City of Midland City Council met June 27

City of Midland City Council met June 27.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The City Council convened in Special Session in the Bush Convention Center, Midland, Texas, at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, 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 2:00 p.m.

SPECIAL SESSION

1. Attend a press conference held by Mayor Lori Blong regarding the

Midland Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund.

Mayor Blong, Midland Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Bobby Burns, Former Midland Firefighter & Board Trustee Chad Clark, and Midland Fire Chief Chuck Blumenauer spoke and answered questions regarding the sustainability issues with the Midland Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund.

Chief Blumenauer reported on growth and staffing levels from 2017 until today.

Mayor Blong reported that she and the Council are committed to seeing this issue solved. Mayor Blong also reported that several consulting firms have been identified to assit.

The group took questions from the audience.

All the business at hand having been completed, the meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.

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