Artesia public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council approved several grant agreements, budget adjustments, and a new public records inspection procedure. The council also authorized a grant application for a Ninja System at the Aquatic Center and upheld an employee suspension in the Infrastructure Department.
- Approved Resolution 1835 to apply for Water Trust Board financial assistance for Bulldog Water Well
- Approved Temporary Powerline/ Mobile Substation Agreement with Southwestern Public Service Company
- Approved Resolution 1836 regarding Facility Use Fees
- Approved application for Rec Grant to purchase a Ninja System for Artesia Aquatic Center
- Approved Resolution 1837 adopting procedures for requesting inspection of public records
- Approved Resolution 1838 for FY23-24 Budget Adjustment
- Upheld an employee suspension in the Infrastructure Department (8-0)
- Approved consent agenda including grant agreements with DFA and State Tourism Department
City Council
The City Council approved Ordinance 1115 to sell four lots of real estate located at 905 and 911 W. Main Street to WSCI LLC. The sale price is $160,000.00, and the ordinance will take effect in 45 days.
- Approved Ordinance 1115 to sell 905 and 911 W. Main Street to WSCI LLC for $160,000.00 (6-0)
City Council
The City Council approved the vacation of a portion of 9th Street and authorized an overhire for the Fire Department. A request to annex and zone the Park Place Subdivision was tabled indefinitely. The council also approved a consent agenda covering personnel changes and facility requests.
- Approved Ordinance 1113 to vacate the east 15.53 feet of 9th Street between Main Street and Quay Avenue (6-0)
- Tabled indefinitely Ordinance 1114 regarding Park Place Subdivision annexation and R-2 zoning (6-0)
- Approved overhire in the Fire Department
- Approved use of Jaycee Park for Nightmare in Artesia 5K on Oct 28, 2023
- Ratified Mayor's approval for Artesia Mainstreet 'The Big Downtown Kick-off' street closure
- Approved Joint Powers Agreement for School Resource Officers in Artesia Public Schools
- Approved hiring of Scott Moter (IT Administrator), Justin Benavidez (Water Technician), and Brenda Pitzer (Custodian)
- Ratified hiring of Carlos Bustamante (Garage Mechanic II) and Jordan Barwick (Firefighter/AEMT)