Eunice public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Eunice City Council will consider several resolutions, including agreements with the state for a desalination plant, combining with the Lea County Communications Authority, and purchasing real property. They will also discuss a letter to the governor about rodeo arena funding and renew a contract with AeroCare.

• Resolution 3338: agreement with NM Environment Department for Desalination Plant
• Resolutions 3339 & 3342: combining with Lea County Communications Authority (LCCA)
• Resolution 3340: purchase of real property
• Resolution 3340: submit RFP 2002-01 for Senior Center
• Special use permit application for 1509 Ave O

The Eunice City Council approved several resolutions including the 2022 Open Meetings Act, holiday calendar, appointment of Jacob Haynes as Acting Fire Chief, an agreement with the state for the Desalination Plant, combining with Lea County Communications Authority, purchase of real property, and submitting an RFP for the Senior Center. They also approved a letter to the Governor regarding Rodeo Arena funding, renewed the Aero Care contract, and denied a special use permit for 1509 Ave O. The meeting included a closed session for personnel concerns with no action taken.

• Approved Resolution 3336 excusing Jerry Corral from meeting (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 3334 2022 Open Meetings Act (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 3335 2022 Holiday Calendar (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 3337 appointing Jacob Haynes as Acting Fire Chief (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 3338 agreement with NM Environment Dept for Desalination Plant (7-0)
• Approved Resolutions 3339 & 3342 combining with Lea County Communications Authority (6-1, Erica Jones no)
• Denied Special Use Permit for 1509 Ave O (4-0-3 abstentions)
• Approved letter to Governor regarding Rodeo Arena Funding (7-0)

City Council

The Eunice City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss a proposed Water Conservation Plan by Pettigrew & Associates. No votes will be taken during this session.

• Discussion of Proposed Water Conservation Plan (Pettigrew & Associates)

The City of Eunice held a public hearing on December 1, 2021, regarding the proposed Water Conservation Plan. The hearing was informational only, and no votes were taken on any item discussed. The hearing adjourned at 7:03 p.m.

• Held public hearing on proposed Water Conservation Plan (hearing only, no action taken)
• Adjourned hearing at 7:03 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions regarding financial reports and the STEP Grant for the Eunice Police Department. The agenda also includes discussions on a vehicle purchase for the After School Program and a task order for the Desalination Plant.

• Purchase of a used 15 passenger van for the After School Program not to exceed $30,000
• Resolution No. 3331 approving the STEP Grant for the Eunice PD
• Resolution No. 3332 signing a Task Order with Pettigrew & Assoc. for the Desalination Plant
• Approval of changes to the rental of the Teen Center
• Rolling road closure for the Christmas Light Parade on December 9, 2021

The Eunice City Council approved several resolutions and purchases, including a used 15-passenger van for the After School Program (not to exceed $30,000), Resolution No. 3332 for a desalination plant task order, and Resolution No. 3333 appointing Joann Arcidez to the Planning and Zoning Board. The council also tabled changes to the Teen Center for 30 days and approved a road closure for the Christmas Light Parade. All votes were unanimous with no recorded opposition.

• Approved Resolution No. 3329 approving 1st Quarter DFA report (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3330 approving 1st Quarter DFA adjustments (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3331 approving STEP Grant for Eunice PD (8-0)
• Tabled Teen Center changes for 30 days (8-0)
• Approved purchase of used 15-passenger van for After School Program, not to exceed $30,000 (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3332 signing task order with Pettigrew & Assoc. for desalination plant (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3333 appointing Joann Arcidez to Planning and Zoning Board (8-0)
• Approved MOU for Activity Center (8-0)

City Council

The City Council convened a special meeting to discuss pending litigation and contract negotiations in closed session. No other items were listed for decision or discussion on the agenda.

• Closed session discussion regarding pending litigation
• Closed session discussion regarding contract negotiations

The Eunice City Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss pending litigation and contract negotiations. After reconvening in open session, the council confirmed that no action was taken on the matters discussed. The meeting adjourned shortly thereafter.

• Moved into closed session for pending litigation and contract negotiations (unanimous)
• Returned to open session with no action taken on closed-session topics (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Eunice City Council will discuss several resolutions regarding infrastructure grants, property transfers, and service contracts. The meeting also includes presentations of donations to the city and EFD.

• Resolution 3321: $1,600,000 grant for Avenue Q reconstruction
• Resolution 3322: Property transfer on Avenue K to Eunice Public Schools
• Resolution 3323: Water Well Services contract award to WHB Pumps
• Resolution 3324: Generator Services contract award to Smith Power Supply
• Resolution 3325: Code Compliance Cleanup Services contract award to Xccelerated Construction

The Eunice City Council approved six resolutions, including accepting a $1.6 million grant for Avenue Q reconstruction, transferring property on Avenue K to Eunice Public Schools, and awarding contracts for water well services, generator service, and code compliance cleanup. The council also approved a road closure for a crafts fair, all department reports, and authorized the sale of city-owned property discussed in closed session. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m.

• Approved Resolution 3321: $1.6M grant for Avenue Q reconstruction (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 3322: Transfer of Avenue K property to Eunice Public Schools (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 3323: RFP for water well services to WHB Pumps (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 3324: RFP for generator service to Smith Power Supply (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 3325: RFP for code compliance cleanup to Xccelerated Construction (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 3326: Road closure for quarterly crafts fair at Community Center (6-0)
• Approved all department reports (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 3327: Sale of city-owned property discussed in closed session (6-0)

City Council

The City Council of Eunice, NM, will hold a meeting on September 27, 2021, to address new business items. The agenda includes the appointment of a new council member, the excusal of a current member from a future meeting, and the approval of financial assets for the upcoming fiscal year. No specific dollar amounts or project details are listed in the provided text.

• Resolution No. 3318: Appoint Carlos Herrera to the City Council to fill a vacancy
• Resolution No. 3319: Excuse Councilwoman Joann Pender from the October 11, 2021 meeting
• Resolution No. 3320: Approve the Assets for the FY 2021-2022

The Eunice City Council appointed Carlos Herrera to fill the vacant council seat left by Gonzalo Luna's resignation, and he was sworn in. The council also excused Councilwoman Joann Pender from the October 11 meeting, approved the FY 2021-2022 assets, and later approved selling the Petroleum Building to the Eunice Economic Development Committee for $5,000 plus two acres. All votes were unanimous except Pender's abstention on her own excusal.

• Appointed Carlos Herrera to City Council (5-0)
• Excused Councilwoman Joann Pender from Oct 11 meeting (5-0, Pender abstained)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 assets (6-0)
• Approved sale of Petroleum Building to EDC for $5,000 and 2 acres (date Oct 11, 2021)

City Council

The Eunice City Council will consider several resolutions, including writing off water bills older than three years and turning them over to a collection agency, approving the Senior Center and City ICIP for 2022-2027, and cancelling the second meeting of the month from September through December due to COVID-19. They will also discuss proposed cannabis regulations within city limits. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and a closed session for pending litigation and real property.

• Resolution 3314: Write off water bills older than 3 years and turn over to collection agency
• Resolution 3315: Senior Center ICIP for 2022-2027
• Resolution 3316: City of Eunice ICIP for 2022-2027
• Resolution 3317: Cancel second meeting of the month for Sept-Dec 2021 due to COVID-19
• Discussion of proposed Cannabis Regulations within city limits

The Eunice City Council approved a $1.7 million road grant for work on Ave Q and 12th St, with a city match of $88K. They also approved resolutions to write off water bills older than 3 years, submit ICIP requests for the Senior Center and city for 2022-2027, and cancel the second meeting of the month from September through December 2021 due to COVID-19. The council discussed plans for a future cannabis ordinance and entered closed session for pending litigation and real property, taking no action.

• Approved minutes from August 10, 2021 regular meeting (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 3314: write off water bills older than 3 years and turn over to collection agency (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 3315: Senior Center ICIP for 2022-2027 (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 3316: City of Eunice ICIP for 2022-2027 (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 3317: cancel second meeting of month Sept-Dec 2021 due to COVID-19 (8-0)
• Approved all department reports (8-0)
• Moved into closed session for pending litigation and real property; no action taken
• Adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

City Council

The Eunice City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 10, 2021, with a consent agenda covering minutes from two prior meetings. New business includes four resolutions: authorizing contract negotiations with LCCA, abandoning and renaming the Hospital Addition as the Oaks at Coyote Crossing, appointing Billy Hobbs to the Eunice Community Foundation, and allowing the city manager and attorney to discuss joining surrounding communities to oppose HB 6. The meeting also includes a closed session for pending litigation and real property.

• Resolution No. 3310: Authorize city manager and city attorney to start contract negotiations with LCCA
• Resolution No. 3311: Abandon the Hospital Addition and rename it the Oaks at Coyote Crossing
• Resolution No. 3312: Appoint Billy Hobbs to the Eunice Community Foundation
• Resolution No. 3313: Allow city manager and city attorney to discuss joining surrounding communities to fight HB 6
• Closed session to discuss pending litigation and real property under N.M.S.A. 1978 Section 10-15-1(H)(7)

The Eunice City Council approved four resolutions: authorizing contract negotiations with LCCA (7-1), abandoning and renaming the Hospital Addition as The Oaks at Coyote Crossing (8-0), appointing Mayor Billy Hobbs to the Eunice Community Foundation (8-0), and allowing the city to discuss joining surrounding communities to fight HB 6 (7-0-1). The council also approved minutes from prior meetings and all department reports. No action was taken in closed session.

• Approved Resolution 3310 authorizing contract negotiations with LCCA (7-1)
• Approved Resolution 3311 abandoning Hospital Addition and renaming it The Oaks at Coyote Crossing (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 3312 appointing Billy Hobbs to Eunice Community Foundation (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 3313 allowing discussion with surrounding communities to fight HB 6 (7-0-1)
• Approved minutes from July 26, 2021 regular meeting (7-0-2)
• Approved minutes from July 28, 2021 public hearing (5-0-3)
• Approved all department reports (8-0)
• Moved to closed session for pending litigation and real property; no action taken

City Council

The Eunice City Council will consider several resolutions, including the final budget for 2021-2022, a fourth-quarter report with budget adjustments, and a resolution to handle stale checks from 2019. They will also discuss and possibly approve a variance application for a property at 1108 7th St. The meeting includes public comments and standard procedural items.

• Discuss/Approve 1108 7th St, John Morrisey property variance application
• Discuss/Approve Resolution No. 3305, Stale Checks 2019
• Discuss/Approve Resolution No. 3306, 4th Quarter Report & Budget Adjustments
• Discuss/Approve Resolution No. 3307, 2021-2022 Final Budget

The Eunice City Council approved the 2021-2022 final budget, a property variance for 1108 7th St, and several resolutions including stale checks and budget adjustments. All votes were unanimous. The council also discussed water valve installations, a safety hazard at basketball courts, and sidewalk/pothole responsibilities.

• Approved minutes from July 12 and July 13 meetings (6-0, Meyers abstained)
• Approved 1108 7th St variance with 48-inch privacy fence and 24-inch non-privacy fence (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3305, Stale Checks 2019 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3306, 4th Quarter Report & Budget Adjustments (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3307, 2021-2022 Final Budget (7-0)
• Approved all department reports (7-0)

City of Eunice Committee Agendas

The Zoning & Compliance Board will review a variance application for 1108 7th St and a condemnation action for an RV at 1010 7th St. The board will also discuss modifying the warning language for high weeds and grass and hear a report from Compliance Officer Sarah Porras.

• Variance application for 1108 7th St (John Morrissey)
• Condemnation of structure at 1010 7th St (Peggy A Melton)
• Discussion on modifying warning for high weeds and grass
• Report from Compliance Officer Sarah Porras

City Council

The Eunice City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss funding options for dispatch services. This is a discussion-only hearing; no votes will be taken on any item discussed.

• Public hearing on funding options for dispatch

The City of Eunice held a public hearing on July 13, 2021, regarding the City of Eunice Dispatch. The hearing was informational only, and no votes were taken on any item discussed. It was adjourned at 6:37 p.m.

• Held public hearing on City of Eunice Dispatch
• No votes taken on any item discussed

City Council

The Eunice City Council will hold its regular meeting, including public comments and consent agenda approval. Key actions include a vote on Ordinance No. 554 to create a planned development zone and rezone the Hospital Addition, awarding a desalination plant study to Pettigrew and Associates, and approving a Joint Powers Agreement with Eunice Public Schools for a School Resource Officer. The council will also recognize Terry Bettis and an Employee of the Month, and may enter closed session for pending litigation and real property.

• Ordinance No. 554: Creation of Planned Development Zone and Re-Zoning Hospital Addition
• Resolution No. 3305: Excusing Councilwoman Erica Jones from July 28 meeting
• Resolution No. 3306: Appointing Councilman Luna and City Manager to Economic Development Committee
• Awarding Desalination Plant Study to Pettigrew and Associates
• Joint Powers Agreement with Eunice Public School for School Resource Officer

The Eunice City Council approved a desalination plant study with Pettigrew and Associates, a Joint Powers Agreement with Eunice Public Schools for a School Resource Officer, and Ordinance No. 554 creating a Planned Development Zone and rezoning the Hospital Addition. They also approved resolutions excusing Councilwoman Jones from a meeting and appointing Councilman Luna and the City Manager to the Economic Development Committee. The council entered closed session for pending litigation and real property, taking no action, and adjourned.

• Approved June 28, 2021, workshop and council meeting minutes.
• Approved Ordinance No. 554, creating a Planned Development Zone and rezoning Hospital Addition.
• Approved Resolution No. 3305, excusing Councilwoman Erica Jones from the July 28, 2021, meeting.
• Approved Resolution No. 3306, appointing Councilman Luna and the City Manager to the Eunice Economic Development Committee.
• Awarded the desalination plant study to Pettigrew and Associates.
• Approved the Joint Powers Agreement with Eunice Public Schools for the School Resource Officer.
• Approved all department reports.
• Moved into closed session for pending litigation and real property; no action taken.

City Council

The Eunice City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss House Bill #4. This is a discussion-only session, with no votes scheduled on any item. The agenda includes only the call to order, the bill discussion, and adjournment.

• Discussion of House Bill #4

The Eunice City Council held a workshop on June 28, 2021, to discuss House Bill #4, presented by Erik Scramlin. The meeting was a work session only, and no votes were taken on any item discussed. The workshop adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

• Held workshop on House Bill #4 (no action taken)
• No votes taken on any item discussed during the workshop

City Council

The Eunice City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including rezoning the Hospital Addition, approving a special use permit for 1502 20th St., and authorizing a settlement with Waste Management. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval and a closed session for pending litigation.

• Resolution No. 3303: FY2021 Asset Listing Certification
• Resolution No. 3304: Excusing Councilman Chris Meyers from July 12 meeting
• Re-Plat and Ordinance No. 554: Re-zoning the Hospital Addition
• Special Use Permit for 1502 20th St.
• Resolution No. 3300: Authorizing settlement with Waste Management

The Eunice City Council approved Resolution No. 3300 authorizing the city manager and attorney to enter into a settlement with Waste Management. They also approved a re-plat for the Hospital Addition and a special use permit for 1502 20th St. Resolution No. 3303 was removed from the agenda with no action, and the first reading of Ordinance No. 554 (re-zoning the Hospital Addition) was held with no action taken. The council also excused Councilman Chris Meyers from the July 12, 2021 meeting.

• Approved Resolution No. 3300, authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to enter into a settlement with Waste Management.
• Approved the re-plat for the Hospital Addition.
• Approved the special use permit for 1502 20th St.
• Approved Resolution No. 3304, excusing Councilman Chris Meyers from the July 12, 2021 Council Meeting.
• Approved all department reports.
• Removed Resolution No. 3303 from the agenda with no action taken.
• Held first reading of Ordinance No. 554, Re-Zoning the Hospital Addition, with no action taken.
• Moved into closed session to discuss pending litigation, then returned to open session with no action taken.

City Council

The Eunice City Council will consider several resolutions, including appointing William Dean to fill a vacant council seat, applying for state grant funding, and approving agreements for housing arrestees and water tank rehabilitation. The meeting also includes routine items like minutes approval and recognitions, plus a closed session for legal and contract discussions.

• Resolution 3299: Appoint William Dean to fill vacant council seat
• Resolution 3297: Apply for New Mexico DOT grant funding
• Resolution 3301: Agreement with Lea County Correctional Facility to house arrestees
• Resolution 3302: Accept Water Trust Board loan/grant for water storage tank rehabilitation
• Road closures for July 4th street dance and parade

The Eunice City Council appointed William Dean to fill the vacant council seat left by Terry Bettis, and he was sworn in. The council also approved several resolutions, including applying for NM Dot grant funding, authorizing an agreement with Lea County Correctional Facility to house arrestees, and accepting a Water Trust Board loan/grant for water storage tank rehabilitation. Additionally, they approved road closures for July 4th events and tabled Resolution No. 3300 until the next meeting.

• Appointed William Dean to fill vacant council seat (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 3298 excusing Councilman Luna from May 24 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 3297 applying for NM Dot grant funding (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 3301 authorizing agreement with Lea County Correctional Facility to house arrestees (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 3302 accepting Water Trust Board loan/grant for water storage tank rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved road closures for July 4th Street Dance and Parade (unanimous)
• Approved all department reports (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution No. 3300 until next meeting

City Council

The Eunice City Council is holding a special meeting to enter a closed session to discuss pending litigation, as permitted by state law. Following that, the council will vote on a resolution authorizing the city manager and city attorney to negotiate with Waste Management.

• Closed session to discuss pending litigation under N.M.S.A. 1978 Section 10-15-1(H)(7)
• Resolution No. 3296 authorizing city manager and city attorney to enter negotiations with Waste Management

The Eunice City Council held a special meeting on June 3, 2021, and first moved into closed session to discuss pending litigation, with no action taken. After returning to open session, the council unanimously approved Resolution No. 3296, authorizing the City Manager and City Attorney to enter into negotiations with Waste Management. The meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved Resolution No. 3296 authorizing City Manager and City Attorney to negotiate with Waste Management (4-0)
• Moved into closed session for pending litigation (4-0)
• Returned to open session with no action taken on closed-session matters (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:48 p.m. (4-0)

City Council

The Eunice City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a road funding grant application, the 2021-2022 interim budget, and the 2020 yearly audit. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss pending litigation. Public comments and department reports are scheduled.

• Resolution No. 3293: Road Funding Grant Application
• Resolution No. 3294: 2021-2022 Interim Budget
• Resolution No. 3295: 2020 Yearly Audit
• Closed session for pending litigation discussion

The Eunice City Council unanimously approved four resolutions: a road funding grant application, the 2021-2022 interim budget, the 2020 yearly audit, and all department reports. The council also accepted Councilor Terry Bettis's resignation and entered closed session to discuss pending litigation, taking no action. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution No. 3293, Road Funding Grant Application (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3294, 2021-2022 Interim Budget (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3295, 2020 Yearly Audit (6-0)
• Approved all department reports (6-0)
• Accepted Councilor Terry Bettis's resignation effective May 24, 2021
• Entered closed session for pending litigation, no action taken

City Council

The Eunice City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the fiscal year 2021/2022 budget. This is a work meeting only, and no votes will be taken on any items discussed.

• Discussion of fiscal year 2021/2022 budget

The Eunice City Council held a budget workshop for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 on May 20, 2021. It was a work meeting only, and no votes were taken on any items discussed. The workshop adjourned at 8:42 p.m.

City of Eunice Committee Agendas

The Eunice Golf Board is meeting to discuss and approve several items, including adopting a code of conduct for board members, seeding efforts on the driving range and rough area, and selling new hole sponsors. They will also consider purchasing a membership to the Golf Association of America and discuss cart maintenance. The meeting includes reports from the Pro Shop Manager, Maintenance, and City Manager.

• Adopt Code of Conduct for Golf Board Members
• Seed driving range and rough area
• Renumber holes for better flow after tournament season
• Ad space for score cards: small $50, large $75
• Purchase membership to Golf Association of America

City Council

The Eunice City Council will consider approving a road funding grant application, awarding an emergency/on-call water department contract to J&H, and closing a road for a concert. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss pending litigation.

• Resolution No. 3293, Road Funding Grant Application
• Awarding J&H as emergency/on-call contractor for Water Department
• Road closure for the 5th Sunday Concert
• Closed session to discuss pending litigation

The Eunice City Council tabled Resolution No. 3293, the Road Funding Grant Application, until the next council meeting. The council also approved J&H as the emergency/on-call contractor for the Water Department, approved a road closure for the 5th Sunday Concert, and approved all department reports. The meeting included a closed session for pending litigation, with no action taken.

• Tabled Resolution No. 3293, Road Funding Grant Application, until next meeting (7-0)
• Approved J&H as emergency/on-call contractor for Water Department (7-0)
• Approved road closure for 5th Sunday Concert (7-0)
• Approved all department reports (7-0)
• Moved into closed session for pending litigation (7-0)
• Returned to open session; no action taken on closed-session matters (7-0)

City Council

The Eunice City Council will consider repealing the Emergency Housing Act, approving third-quarter budget adjustments, and authorizing several road closures for community events. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss pending litigation.

• Ordinance No. 553: Repealing the Emergency Housing Act
• Resolution No. 3292: 3rd Quarter Budget Adjustments & DFA Report for FY 2020-2021
• Road closure for Craft Show on May 15, 2021
• Road closure for Community Picnic on June 5, 2021
• Road closure for Back the Blue Concert on May 28, 2021

The Eunice City Council approved the final reading of Ordinance No. 553, repealing the Emergency Housing Act, and Resolution No. 3292 for 3/4 quarter budget adjustments and DFA report for FY 2020-2021. They also approved road closures for a craft show, community picnic, Back the Blue concert, and Little League Opening Day. The council entered closed session for pending litigation and took no action, then adjourned.

• Approved final reading of Ordinance No. 553, repealing Emergency Housing Act (7-1, Meyers abstained)
• Approved Resolution No. 3292, 3/4 Quarter Budget Adjustments & DFA Report (8-0)
• Approved road closure for craft show on May 15, 2021 (8-0)
• Approved road closure for Community Picnic on June 5, 2021 (8-0)
• Approved road closure for Back the Blue Concert on May 28, 2021 (8-0)
• Approved road closure for Little League Opening Day (8-0)
• Approved all department reports (7-1, Bettis no)
• Entered closed session for pending litigation, no action taken

City Council

The Eunice City Council will consider resolutions to reopen the Senior Citizen Center and allow remote meetings due to COVID-19, as well as the first reading of an ordinance to repeal the Emergency Housing Act. They will also hear updates on the water meter replacement program and budget workshop dates. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and employee recognition.

• Resolution No. 3291: Senior Citizen Center Reopening Plan
• Resolution No. 3290: Allowing remote meetings due to COVID-19
• First Reading of Ordinance No. 553: Repealing the Emergency Housing Act
• Progress update on Water Meter Change Out Program and Energy Efficiency Upgrades
• Discussion of Budget Workshop Dates for FY 2021-2022

The Eunice City Council approved Resolution No. 3291, the Senior Citizen Center Reopening Plan, and disapproved Resolution No. 3290, which would have allowed remote meetings due to COVID-19. The council also held the first reading of Ordinance No. 553 to repeal the Emergency Housing Act, approved the school homecoming parade, and set budget workshop dates. No action was taken in closed session.

• Approved Resolution No. 3291, Senior Citizen Center Reopening Plan (7-0)
• Disapproved Resolution No. 3290, allowing remote meetings due to COVID-19 (7-0)
• Held first reading of Ordinance No. 553, repealing the Emergency Housing Act
• Approved school homecoming parade on April 26 at 4:00 p.m. (7-0)
• Approved all department reports (7-0)
• Set budget workshop dates for May 13 and May 24, 2021
• Moved into closed session for pending litigation, real property/contract negotiations, and personnel issues; no action taken

City of Eunice CCR REPORTS

This agenda item is the City of Eunice's 2020 Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report), required by the Safe Drinking Water Act. It details the city's drinking water sources, treatment, and test results for contaminants, with no violations reported. The report also provides information on lead, arsenic, and how residents can get involved.

• Water sourced from 7 groundwater wells southwest of Hobbs, NM, drawing from the Ogallala Aquifer
• Source water susceptibility ranked 'High' by NMED
• Detected contaminants include chlorine, TTHMs, HAA5, arsenic, barium, fluoride, nitrate, alpha emitters, radium, uranium, copper, and lead
• No violations of EPA standards reported for 2020
• Lead and copper tested at consumer taps in 2019, with 0 samples exceeding action levels

City Council

The Eunice City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 8, 2021, with several action items. They will consider two special use permit applications, authorize an agreement with an engineering firm, and vote on resolutions to cancel a future meeting and allow online meetings due to COVID-19. The council will also discuss using lodgers' tax funds for a fishing derby and review the water meter change-out program.

• Special use permit application for 411 Ave. G
• Special use permit application for 1303 Ave. F
• Authorize agreement with winning engineering firm for RFP No. 009-2020WES
• Resolution No. 3289 canceling March 22, 2021 regular council meeting
• Resolution allowing online council meetings due to COVID-19

The Eunice City Council approved two special use permits for 411 Ave G, authorized the City Manager to contract with the winning engineering firm for RFP No. 009-2020WES, and approved using Lodger's Tax money for the Jesse's Little Warrior Fishing Derby. They also approved Resolution No. 3289 canceling the March 22, 2021 meeting, and discussed but did not vote on continuing online meetings. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved special use permit for 411 Ave G with one-year code compliance stipulation (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for 411 Ave G with pre-fab construction and no recreational vehicles (8-0)
• Authorized City Manager to enter agreement with winning engineering firm for RFP No. 009-2020WES (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3289 canceling March 22, 2021 regular council meeting (7-0)
• Approved using Lodger's Tax money for Jesse's Little Warrior Fishing Derby fish costs (7-0)
• Approved minutes of February 22, 2021 regular council meeting (7-0)
• Approved all department reports (7-0)
• Moved to closed session for pending litigation, real property/contract negotiations, and personnel; no action taken (7-0)

City Council

The Eunice City Council will discuss and potentially approve several items, including applying for a 2021-2022 MAP grant, funding the annual fishing derby with lodging tax revenue, and addressing pending litigation and personnel issues in closed session. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items and public comments.

• Resolution No. 3287: Authorize City Manager to apply for 2021-2022 MAP Grant
• Discuss/Approve Arts in Public Places for Judicial Complex
• Close Lake on March 17-20, 2021 for Annual Fishing Derby
• Use Lodgers Tax to fund fishing derby, not to exceed $4,000
• Resolution No. 3288: City of Eunice vs Terry Bettis

The Eunice City Council approved several items including a resolution to apply for a 2021-2022 MAP Grant, selected the Firefighters Memorial Flag by James Dudding for the Judicial Complex, and closed the lake for the annual fishing derby. They also tabled a decision on using Lodgers Tax funds for the derby until March 8, approved a plan for reorganizing city departments, and passed a resolution regarding a legal matter involving Councilor Terry Bettis, who abstained. The meeting included a closed session for pending litigation, real property, and personnel issues, with no action taken.

• Approved minutes from Feb 8, 2021 meeting (7-0-1 abstain)
• Approved Resolution No. 3287 authorizing MAP Grant application (8-0)
• Selected James Dudding's Firefighters Memorial Flag for Judicial Complex art (6-0-2 abstain)
• Closed lake March 17-20, 2021 for annual fishing derby (8-0)
• Tabled Lodgers Tax funding for fishing derby (up to $4,000) until March 8 (8-0)
• Approved all department reports (7-1)
• Approved plan for reorganization of city departments (8-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3288 regarding City of Eunice vs Terry Bettis (7-0-1 abstain)

City Council

The Eunice City Council is holding a special meeting that consists almost entirely of a closed session to discuss pending litigation, real property/contract negotiations, and personnel issues, as permitted under the New Mexico Open Meetings Act. The agenda includes no public action items beyond the call to order, roll call, pledge, public comment, and adjournment.

• Closed session to discuss pending litigation under NMSA 10-15-1(H)(7)
• Closed session for real property/contract negotiations under NMSA 10-15-1
• Closed session for personnel issues under NMSA 10-15-1
• Public comment period before the closed session

City Council

The Eunice City Council will consider several resolutions, including financing for the water meter project, moving city bank accounts to Lea County State Bank, a rate increase at the municipal golf course, and fee increases for non-residents at the MVD. They will also discuss an asset management policy and enter closed session for pending litigation and personnel issues.

• Ordinance No. 552: Water Meter Project Financing
• Resolution No. 3286: Move city bank accounts to Lea County State Bank
• Resolution No. 3283: Rate increase at Eunice Municipal Golf Course
• Resolution No. 3285: Increase MVD fees for non-residents
• Resolution No. 3284: Asset Management Policy

The Eunice City Council approved Ordinance No. 552 for water meter project financing and a related financing agreement for energy efficient upgrades. They also approved resolutions to move city bank accounts to Lea County State Bank, increase golf course rates, adopt an asset management policy, and raise MVD fees for non-residents. The meeting included a closed session for pending litigation, real property/contract negotiations, and personnel issues, with no action taken in open session afterward.

• Approved Ordinance No. 552, Water Meter Project Financing (7-1, Bettis no)
• Approved Resolution No. 3286, moving city bank accounts to Lea County State Bank (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 3283, rate increase at Municipal Golf Course (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 3284, Asset Management Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 3285, MVD fees: $8 for Lea County residents, $10 for out-of-county (unanimous)
• Approved financing agreement for Energy Efficient Upgrades as part of Water Meter Project (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Jan 11 and Jan 25 meetings (with abstentions)
• Entered closed session for pending litigation, real property/contract negotiations, and personnel; no action taken

City Council

The City Council will approve resolutions for remote meetings and 2021 mayor appointments. The body will also hold the first reading of Ordinance No. 552 regarding a water meter project loan. The agenda includes standard procedural items and a closed session to discuss pending litigation.

• Resolution No. 3281 allowing remote council meetings
• 2021 Mayor Appointments
• First reading of Ordinance No. 552 for Water Meter Project Loan
• Approval of minutes from December 14, 2020 and December 18, 2020 meetings

The Eunice City Council approved the consent agenda, 2021 mayor appointments, Resolution No. 3281 allowing remote council meetings, and all department reports. The first reading of Ordinance No. 552 (Water Meter Project Loan) was presented. The council also entered closed session for pending litigation, with no action taken, and adjourned.

• Approved Dec 14, 2020 council minutes (5-0)
• Approved Dec 18, 2020 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 2021 Mayor Appointments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 3281, Allowing Remote Council Meetings (5-0)
• Approved all department reports (5-0)
• Presented first reading of Ordinance No. 552, Water Meter Project Loan
• Moved into closed session for pending litigation (5-0), no action taken