Artesia public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Artesia City Council will meet on December 13, 2022, to consider a consent agenda that includes accepting several personnel resignations, setting a public hearing for a liquor license transfer to Los Agaves Restaurant at 611 N. 8th Street, and approving a street closure for a Live Nativity event. The meeting also includes routine reports from departments and committees.

• Public hearing set for January 10, 2023, on transfer of Canopy Liquor License No. 1327 to Los Agaves, LLC at 611 N. 8th Street
• Acceptance of resignations: Kevin Evans (WW Assistant, Wastewater), Rachel Martinez (Receptionist, Finance & Admin.), Jerrod Ornelas (SW Equipment Operator I, Solid Waste), Dillon Ripley (Certified Police Officer, Police), Thomas Griffin (Equipment Operator I, Streets)
• Street closure request for First United Methodist Church Live Nativity on December 18, 2022, from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Grand Street between 5th and 6th Streets
• Permission to pay bills through December 31, 2022
• Fire Department travel approval for one employee to attend Fire Officer I training in Roswell, NM

The City Council approved a consent agenda including several personnel resignations and a street closure request. Council members voted to shorten their own terms to align with county voting dates and approved a public hearing for a local election ordinance.

• Approved consent agenda (8-0)
• Accepted resignations of Kevin Evans, Rachel Martinez, Jerrod Ornelas, Dillon Ripley, and Thomas Griffin
• Approved public hearing on Jan. 10, 2023, for Canopy Liquor License No. 1327 transfer to Los Agaves, LLC
• Approved street closure on Grand Street for Live Nativity on Dec. 18, 2022
• Approved payment of bills through Dec. 31, 2022
• Decided to shorten council terms by 3 months to align with county voting dates
• Approved permission for hearing on local election ordinance (7-1)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a zone change for 12 lots at 507 S. 2nd Street from residential (R-2) to business (C). The Zoning Board of Appeals will also consider a variance request for a 7-foot reduction in the rear-yard setback at 506 S. 11th Street. Other business includes approval of contracts for airport engineering and aquatic center management, policy amendments, and a budget adjustment.

• Public hearing and vote on Ordinance 1106: zone change of 12 lots at 507 S. 2nd Street from R-2 to C
• Variance request for 7-foot reduction in rear-yard setback at 506 S. 11th Street (owners: Luz Elva and Juan Muniz)
• Approval of contract with Park Hill for Airport Engineering Projects
• Approval of contract with Sports Facilities Management, LLC for Aquatic Center Management Services
• Approval of Resolution 1813 Budget Adjustment

The City Council approved a zone change from residential to business for a property at 507 S. 2nd Street to allow for office expansion. The council also passed several personnel policy updates and approved a budget adjustment resolution.

• Approved Case No. 22-09 to change zoning from R-2 to C at 507 S. 2nd Street (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 1807 amending Cell Phone and Personal Device Policy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 1812 amending Vehicle Policy and Procedures (5-0)
• Approved Safety Pays Program incentive for employees (5-0)
• Approved Recreation Rental Agreement for equipment use (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 1813 Budget Adjustment (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts with Park Hill and Sports Facilities Management, LLC (5-0)
• Approved hiring of two Police Officer Cadets and ratification of one Police CSO (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider approving a contract with First American Bank for retirement plan consulting and record keeping, and a resolution to hold a city property auction on November 12. They will also discuss capital outlay requests for the 2023 legislative session. The agenda includes routine consent items and department reports.

• Consideration and approval of contract with First American Bank for 457(b) and 401(a) retirement plan services
• Consideration and approval of Resolution 1811 to hold a city property auction on November 12, 2022
• Discussion and direction on capital outlay requests for the 2023 Legislative Session
• Consideration and approval of Budget Resolution 1810
• Consent agenda includes agreement with NMED for Water System Construct grant

City Council approved a budget adjustment for first responder and inflation-related employee stipends. The council also authorized a retirement plan consulting contract and a property disposal auction.

• Approved consent agenda including NMED Water System Construct grant agreement and Resolution 1809 (7-0)
• Hired Chris Miller (Wastewater Assistant) at $2,506.40 per month (7-0)
• Hired Suzanna Flores (Community Development Officer II) at $3,732 per month (7-0)
• Approved travel for Finance, Infrastructure, and Police employees (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 1810 for FY 2022-2023 budget adjustment for employee stipends (8-0)
• Approved contract with First American Bank for retirement plan consulting and recording (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 1811 to hold a property auction on November 19, 2022 (8-0)

City Council

The Artesia City Council will hold a public hearing on a final plat for Collins North Park Lot 133 Subdivision, dividing one lot into nine. They will also consider a budget adjustment resolution and set a public hearing for a zone change from residential to business at 507 S. 2nd Street. The consent agenda includes appointments and personnel actions.

• Public hearing on final plat for Collins North Park Lot 133 Subdivision, subdividing Lot 133 into 9 lots at N. 13th Street
• Consideration and approval of Budget Adjustment Resolution 1809
• Setting public hearing for zone change from R-2 to C at 507 S. 2nd Street (12 lots)
• Setting public hearing for variance of 7 feet from rear yard setback at 506 S. 11th Street
• Approval of appointment of Kimberly Medley to Historical Museum Commission

The City Council approved a final plat for the Collins North Park Lot 133 Subdivision and passed budget adjustments to allocate cannabis tax income. The council also approved a consent agenda including several personnel hires and the scheduling of two upcoming zoning hearings.

• Approved Collins North Park Lot 133 Subdivision final plat (6-0)
• Approved budget resolution adjustment 1809 and Recreation Center adjustment (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including appointment of Kimberly Medley to Historical Museum Commission (6-0)
• Approved hiring of Tyler Forrester, Thomas Tice, Terry Kirby, and Amanda Juarez
• Ratified hiring of Toby Bratcher, Mario Samantiago, and Jose Munoz
• Approved promotion of Lawrence Horrell to Police Commander
• Set public hearing for Nov 22, 2022, for Case No. 22-09 zone change at 507 S. 2nd Street
• Set public hearing for Nov 22, 2022, for Case No. 22-10 variance at 506 S. 11th Street

City Council

The City Council will review an ordinance regarding the keeping and maintenance of animals within city limits. The body is also considering resolutions for cell phone use policies and internal procedures for accepting credit cards and electronic transfers.

• Ordinance 1104: Amending provisions for keeping and maintenance of animals within city limits
• Resolution 1807: Amending the Cell Phone and Personal Device Use Policy
• Resolution 1808: Internal Procedures for Acceptance of Credit Cards and Electronic Transfers
• Grant agreement between New Mexico Department of Transportation and City of Artesia for ENDWI, BKLUP, and STEP projects
• Lease assumption by Chase Foundation for Habitat for Humanity of Artesia

City Council

The City Council will discuss engaging Red Rocket for marketing services and reviewing budget and event process resolutions. The meeting includes a consent agenda with several new hires and a proposed public hearing for a subdivision plat.

• Consideration of marketing services contract with Red Rocket
• Resolution 1806 for a budget adjustment
• Resolution 1801 to streamline the event approval process
• Proposed public hearing on Oct 25, 2022, for Case No. 22-08: Collins North Park Lot 133 Subdivision
• Sole source award to Crane Equipment Mfg. Corp. for a grizzly compactor

City Council

The City Council will consider amendments to the City Code regarding land subdivision regulations and a specific alley vacation in the North Park Subdivision. The body will also review several lease agreements, a budget adjustment, and personnel changes.

• Public hearing for Case No. 22-07: North Park North 20’ Alley Vacation at R-276 N. 13th Street
• Public hearing to amend Title 10, Land Subdivisions, of the City Code of Artesia
• Consideration of an Industrial Park lease agreement with Ranger Energy Services
• Consideration of Resolution 1802 Budget Adjustment
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Eddy County for the housing of inmates

City Council

The City Council will discuss a road closure request for Richardson Ave and an amendment to the Greater Artesia Foundation MOU. The body is also setting public hearings for an alley vacation and changes to city subdivision regulations.

• Road closure request for Richardson Ave between 10th and 13th Streets
• Bid award for Refused Trailers to Smart Options LLC
• Proposed public hearing for alley vacation at R-276 N. 13th Street
• Proposed public hearing to amend Title 10 Land Subdivisions of the City Code
• Hiring of a Recreation Specialist ($2,900/month) and Code Enforcement officer ($3,732/month)

City Council

The City Council will vote on ordinances regarding nonexempt employee work schedules and animal shelter fees. The body will also consider a budget adjustment resolution and several community service contracts.

• Ordinance 1101: Amendment to nonexempt employees’ work schedule
• Ordinance 1102: Amendment to Animal Shelter Fees
• Budget Adjustment Resolution 1801
• Contracts: Artesia Clean & Beautiful ($42,500), Artesia Main Street (up to $153,150 total), and Artesia Chamber of Commerce ($35,000)
• Hiring of HR Generalist ($4,278/month), Garage Apprentice Mechanic ($2,271/month), Wastewater Assistant ($2,507/month), and Solid Waste Equipment Operator ($2,507/month)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the adoption of the 2022-2023 final budget and an infrastructure capital improvement plan for FY 2024-2028. The body is also considering updates to animal shelter fees and PERA employee coverage.

• Resolution 1796: Infrastructure capital improvement plan (ICIP) for FY 2024-2028
• Resolution 1797: 2022-2023 Final Budget Adoption and 2021-2022 budget adjustments
• Resolution 1799: Authorization for City to pick-up 75% of PERA employee coverage
• Proposed increase to animal shelter fees
• Hiring of two Uncertified Firefighters at $4,265 per month and one Administrative Assistant I at $2,700 per month

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to address various city business. The agenda includes reports from several departments and committee discussions.

• Public hearings for potential ordinance passage
• Budget and Finance committee report
• Personnel, Police, and Fire department reports
• Discussion of ICIP items for FY24 - FY28

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss department reports and a special meeting to establish ICIP items on July 21. The body is deciding on several new hires and travel authorizations for city employees.

• Hire of Police Corporal/Cert by Waiver at $5,321 per month
• Hire of Streets Equipment Operator at $2,507 per month
• Ratification of Water Technician hire at $2,507 per month
• Request from Eddy County Fair for standby fire/ambulance services on July 29, 2022, with a fee waiver
• Travel and training authorizations for Fire, F&A, and Police employees

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution for a water merger plan with North Park Mutual Domestic Water Consumers Association. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a restaurant liquor license application.

• Public hearing for Los Agaves Restaurant liquor license at 611 N. 8th St.
• Resolution 1793 regarding a water merger with North Park Mutual Domestic Water Consumers Association
• Bid award for 8th St. Elevated Water Tank Repainting to Viking Painting, LLC
• Dedication of lift station and Remington Street extension easement
• Hiring of two Wastewater Assistants at $2507 per month

City Council

The City Council will consider a public hearing regarding a restaurant liquor license application for Los Agaves, LLC. The agenda includes several personnel actions, contract awards for industrial park work and employee studies, and requests for city facility use.

• Public hearing for Los Agaves, LLC Restaurant B Liquor License at 611 N. 8th St.
• Repeal of Ordinance 1095 – Artesia Stone Lease
• Bid award to J&H Services, Inc. for Industrial Park – Phase III
• Bid award to Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. for Citywide Employee Classification and Compensation Study
• Hiring of Streets Equipment Operator II at $2700 per month

City Council

The City Council will discuss a 3% salary increase for most city departments and a resolution to restrict fireworks due to drought. The agenda also includes requests for downtown events, personnel changes, and updates to the position classification plan.

• 3% salary increase for all departments except Police and Fire
• Resolution 1791: Restricting sale and use of fireworks due to extreme or severe drought
• Resolution 1790: Amending the Position Classification Plan to change job titles
• Resolution 1789: Adopting FLSA standards for reporting police hours to PERA
• Downtown Third Thursdays event request for June, July, and August

City Council

The City Council will discuss a modification to the Joint Powers Agreement for the Regional Emergency Dispatch Authority. The body is also deciding on personnel appointments, resignations, and a salary reclassification for the Assistant Director of Infrastructure.

• Reclassification of John Anguiano to Assistant Director of Infrastructure at $6,075 per month
• Agreement for Modification of JPA (A-11-02) for the Regional Emergency Dispatch Authority (REDA)
• Memorandum of Agreement (A-22-50) with Eddy County DWI regarding FY23 CDWI Funds
• Ratification of hire for Amberlynn Harvey as Police Community Service Officer at $2,058 per month
• Resolution for the Acceptance and Approval of the FY 20-21 Audit

City Council

The City Council will consider a preliminary plat for Meadowview Estates Subdivision No. 5 and various lodger's tax funding requests. The agenda also includes personnel actions, contract awards, and a request to host the Holly Frontier Sinclair Memorial Day Races at Jaycee Park.

• Meadowview Estates Subdivision No. 5 preliminary plat (South and west of 3004 S. 13th Street)
• Request for Holly Frontier Sinclair Memorial Day Races at Jaycee Park on May 30, 2022
• Award of request for proposal for road construction signage/traffic control to Sign Safety & Supply
• Award of sole source for Artesia Wastewater System services to Kruger Inc.
• Lodger's Tax Funding Requests totaling $450,500

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances including a sewer use ordinance, a subdivision vacation, and a retail cannabis dispensary permit. The meeting also includes the confirmation of various appointive officers and city employees.

• Sewer Use and Wastewater Control Ordinance
• Smith Subdivision, Block 4 Vacation at 1105 N. Roselawn Avenue
• Retail Cannabis Dispensary Special Use Permit at 501 S. 1st Street
• Confirmation of appointive officers including Infrastructure Director, Fire Chief, and Police Chief
• Approval of various personnel hires and transfers

City Council

The City Council will review a final plat for the Campbell Summary Division and consider several personnel changes. The agenda also includes scheduling future public hearings for a street vacation and a retail cannabis dispensary permit.

• Final Plat for Campbell Summary Division (5 lots) at 117, 119 and 121 E. Compress Road
• Hiring of two Wastewater Assistants at $2,507 per month
• Public hearing request for Smith Subdivision, Block 4 Vacation at 1105 N. Roselawn Avenue
• Public hearing request for a retail cannabis dispensary permit at 501 S. 1st Street
• Acceptance of donations to the Artesia Aquatic Center from the Aquatic Center Foundation

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a lease agreement with Artesia Stone, LLC. The body will also review personnel hires, a budget adjustment resolution, and a proposed Sewer Use and Wastewater Control Ordinance.

• Proposed lease agreement with Artesia Stone, LLC for 612 N. Roselawn Avenue
• Hiring of Human Resources Director at $7,047 per month
• Hiring of Police Officer at $4,104 per month
• Hiring of Cemetery Equipment Operator at $2,507 per month
• Proposed public hearing on April 12, 2022, for the Sewer Use and Wastewater Control Ordinance

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a 61-lot final plat and a right-of-way vacation on Missouri Avenue. The body will also address personnel changes and hold an executive session regarding real property and the recruitment of a Human Resources Director.

• Case No. 22-01: Final Plat for Desert Willow Estates (61 lots) at Richey Avenue and Savannah Drive
• Case No. 22-02: 80-foot right-of-way vacation on Missouri Avenue between 1st Street and BNSF Railway
• Resignation of Finance Supervisor Lynne Bryant and ratification to fill the position
• Public hearing set for March 8, 2022, regarding a lease agreement with Artesia Stone, LLC for 612 N. Roselawn Avenue
• Public hearing set for March 22, 2022, for Case No. 22-03: Final Plat for Campbell Summary Division (5 lots)