Grant County public meetings in 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to review items for the next regular meeting. The session includes updates from HMS and Tu Casa.

• HMS update from CEO Dr. Dan Otero
• Tu Casa update from CMHO Dr. Teresa Arizaga
• Review of the Regular Meeting Agenda

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is reviewing several ARPA allocation requests and agreements for senior center vehicles and road improvements. The meeting also includes considerations for banking and airport fuel service RFPs and a budget adjustment request.

• ARPA allocation requests: $345,343 for Veteran's Memorial Business and Conference Center floor improvements, $50,000 for Behavioral Health Systems Analysis, and $35,000 for the New Earth Project
• Two $38,200 appropriation agreements for Mimbres and Gila Senior Centers to purchase/equip vehicles
• Colonias Loan/Grant authorizations for design improvements on North Hurley Road Phase III, Crum Road, and Franks Road
• Consideration of RFP 24-02 for Banking Services and RFP 24-03 for Airport Fuel Services
• Resolution R-23-74 for a Budget Adjustment Request amending the FY 23-24 approved budget

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider the canvass of the November 7, 2023, Regular Local Election. The meeting also includes a period for public input.

• Consideration of November 7, 2023, Regular Local Election Canvass

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to be informed of items that will be addressed at the next Regular Meeting. The session includes director and commissioner reports.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss grant applications and road project extensions. The body is also considering an amending resolution regarding industrial revenue bonds for the Great Divide Wind Farm, LLC Project.

• Consideration of DWI-Special Grant Application
• Resolution R-23-66: Extend termination date for Noonday Canyon Rd. agreement to December 31, 2024
• Resolution R-23-67: Extend termination date for Whitewater Rd. agreement to December 1, 2024
• Resolution R-23-68: Amending and Restated Inducement Resolution for Great Divide Wind Farm, LLC Project bonds
• Grant County Detention Center Annual Inspection

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several health-related subaward agreements and a $60,000 ARPA request for Whiskey Creek Zocalo. The body will also consider a purchase agreement for property at 1422 Hwy 180 E in Silver City. Other items include a budget adjustment and a bid for Fleming Tank Road drainage.

• ARPA Allocation Request for Whiskey Creek Zocalo (11786 Highway 180) for $60,000.00
• Law Enforcement Recruitment Funds allocation of $393,750.00
• Subaward Agreements with Center for Health Innovation for $150,000.00 and $192,500.00
• Purchase Agreement for property located at 1422 Hwy 180 E, Silver City, NM
• Bid No. B-24-01 for Fleming Tank Road Drainage

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to be informed of items for the next regular meeting. The session includes updates from HMS and Tu Casa, and a presentation from the Grant County Community Health Council.

• HMS update from CEO Dan Otero
• Tu Casa update from Dr. Teresa Arizaga
• Grant County Community Health Council presentation by Dr. Stacey Cox
• Discussion on removal of obstructions from easement at SO Parking Lot

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license application for The Log Cabin Restaurant. The body will also consider funding requests for infrastructure repairs and detention center upgrades.

• Public hearing for Restaurant A Liquor License: The Log Cabin LLC at 3668 Highway 35, Mimbres, NM
• ARPA Allocation Request for Tu Casa Lift Station Rehab: $39,431.87
• ARPA Allocation Request for Detention Center Backflow Replacement: $10,876.00
• LATCF funding request for replacement of obsolete doors for Detention Center
• Presentations on Silver Consolidated Schools facilities and finances

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to issue general obligation bonds up to $2 million. The board is also considering several state appropriation agreements for infrastructure, law enforcement, and community facilities.

• Ordinance No. O-23-07: Issuance of General Obligations Bonds up to $2,000,000
• $1M ARPA allocation to WNM Communications for broadband in Fierro and Pinos Altos
• Agreement A-23-43: $1,000,000 for a Crisis Intervention Facility
• Agreement A-23-42: $1,000,000 for Black Fire Response and Restoration Fund
• Agreement A-23-46: $325,000 for a community center in Gila

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a work session to review items for the next regular meeting. The primary discussion item is the Certificate of Property Tax Rates in Mills for Tax Year 2023.

• Discussion of Certificate of Property Tax Rates in Mills for Tax Year 2023

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider the canvass of the August 22, 2023 Special Election. They will also review a resolution regarding capital improvements for senior centers.

• Canvass of the August 22, 2023 Special Election
• Resolution No. R-23-58: Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan for Mimbres Valley and Gila Senior Centers (FY 2025-2029)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a software service agreement and a resolution regarding general obligation bonds. The board will also receive updates on food security programs and employee recognition.

• Agreement No. A-23-39: Software Service agreement with Tyler Technologies for $65,752.00
• Resolution No. R-23-57: Notice of meeting and intent to adopt Bond Ordinance No. O-23-07 for General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023
• Resolution No. R-23-58: Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan for Mimbres Valley and Gila Senior Centers (Tabled)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an ordinance regulating wireless telecommunication facilities. The body is also considering a $1 million ARPA allocation for broadband improvements and an infrastructure capital improvement plan for 2025-2029.

• Ordinance O-23-06 regarding siting and permitting of wireless telecommunication facilities
• ARPA allocation of $1M to WNM Communications for broadband in Fierro and Pinos Altos
• Agreement A-23-35 for $80,000 for the Grant County Community Health Council
• Resolution R-23-55 adopting an Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2025-2029
• Agreement A-23-38 for the purchase of Scott Nichols Hanger at Grant County Airport

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting for a work session to review items for the next Regular Meeting. The agenda consists of procedural reports and a scheduled executive session.

• Executive session regarding personnel in the County Manager’s Office

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and consider three resolutions regarding county finances. This includes the final budget for Fiscal Year 2024 and a financial report for the year ending June 30, 2023.

• Resolution No. R-23-52: Amending the approved and adopted budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2022
• Resolution No. R-23-53: Final Quarter Financial Report Year Ending June 30, 2023
• Resolution No. R-23-54: Final Budget for Fiscal Year 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss Bataan Park construction projects and the FY2025-2029 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan. The body is also considering various service agreements, sub-grants for behavioral health, and a new salary structure for FY2024.

• ARPA allocation of $67,000.00 to the Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments
• Agreement with High Desert Humane Society for FY24 animal shelter services in the amount of $36,600.00
• Agreement with NM Tourism Department for advertising and media services in the amount of $25,284.00
• Property Reversion Agreement for 3 Mulberry Drive, Mimbres, NM
• Resolution R-23-50 to adopt a new salary structure, pay plan, and titles for FY2024