Tucumcari public meetings in 2022
42 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special City Commission Meeting
The Tucumcari City Commission is holding a special meeting to address a vacancy in District 3 and to appoint a Mayor Pro Tem or an alternative commissioner as signatory for banking purposes. The agenda is brief and contains only these two new business items, with no other substantive matters listed.
- Vacancy in District 3
- Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem or alternative signatory for banking
City Commission
The Tucumcari City Commission will consider a resolution setting fees for leasing the Recreation Center, approve the purchase of a $95,000 vacuum trailer for the wastewater department, and approve new doors for the Commission Chamber. The agenda also includes appointments to the Library Board, a state grant for the library, an agreement with a pharmacist for EMS, and the 2023 employee calendar. Public comments and routine consent items are also scheduled.
- Resolution 2022-39 approving fees for lease of Recreation Center
- Purchase of Super Duty Vacuum Trailer for Wastewater Dept. ($95,000 from Wastewater Funds)
- Approval to purchase new doors for Commission Chamber
- Approval of Agnes Marano to Library Board
- Agreement with Carlos Marquez, Pharmacist for EMS
City Commission Work Session
The Tucumcari City Commission is holding a work session to discuss two items: a lease agreement for the Tucumcari Recreation Center and the purchase of new doors for the Commission Chamber. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items only.
- Discussion of lease agreement for Tucumcari Recreation Center
- Discussion of purchasing new doors for Commission Chamber
Lodgers Tax Advisory Board Meeting
The Lodgers Tax Advisory Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, review the financial report, and take action on final reports for several local events including Down at the Depot, Fired Up, Rawhide Days, and Rattler Reunion. The board will also consider funding for Convention Center repairs/equipment, a Chamber murals action, Head Start Eastern Plains, and Fast TV, plus hear an update on marketing efforts.
- Final reports and actions for Down at the Depot, Fired Up, Rawhide Days, and Rattler Reunion
- Convention Center repairs/equipment action
- Chamber murals action
- Head Start Eastern Plains action
- Fast TV action
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing and final vote on Ordinance 1165 to rezone land south of Trigg Memorial Hospital from residential to commercial and vacate Monroe Street, a step toward building a new county hospital. The commission will also consider the FY2021 audit, a change order for a concrete tank rehab, an engineering contract amendment for E. Rt. 66 improvements, and a Mainstreet update. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters regarding the city manager.
- Ordinance 1165: rezone Block 3 and 4 of Bunker Heights Addition from R-2 to C-1 and vacate South Monroe Street
- Resolution 2022-37: approval and acceptance of FY2021 audit
- Change Order #1 for Concrete Tank Rehab Project
- Amendment No. 1 to engineering services agreement for E. Rt. 66 Improvements with CDM Smith, Inc.
- Mainstreet Quarterly Update presented by Connie Loveland
City Commission
The City Commission will consider resolutions approving the FY23 first-quarter budget adjustment and financial reports, as well as bid recommendations for the Tucumcari Landfill Cell 4 construction and Gamble Addition street improvements. They will also review a change order for the Hoover Tank construction and appoint five new Cemetery Advisory Board members. The meeting includes public comments and a city manager's report.
- Resolution 2022-35: FY23 1st Qtr Budget Adjustment Request
- Resolution 2022-36: FY23 1st Qtr Financials
- Tucumcari Landfill Cell 4 Construction Bid Recommendation
- Gamble Addition Street Improvements Bid Recommendation
- Hoover Tank Construction Change Order 2
City Commission Work Session
This is a work session agenda with only one discussion item: an entrance conference for the FY22 audit. No decisions are scheduled; the commission will hear about the audit process.
- Entrance Conference for Audit FY22
City Commission
The Tucumcari City Commission will hold its regular meeting on October 24, 2022, with several action items. They will consider the first reading of Ordinance 1165 to rezone property near Trigg Memorial Hospital and vacate a street right-of-way, and a resolution to request a time extension for a NMDOT road project. Other business includes appointing a municipal judge, allocating lodgers' tax funds to schools, and an updated agreement for police department funding.
- Ordinance 1165: rezone Bunker Heights Addition Blocks 3 & 4 from R-2 to C-1 and vacate Monroe St. R/W south of Trigg Memorial Hospital
- Resolution 2022-34: request NMDOT time extension to Dec 31, 2023 for COOP project L400555 (total $33,333; city share $8,333)
- Appointment of Municipal Judge
- Lodgers' Tax Executive Funds for Tucumcari Public Schools
- Updated Agreement with DFA regarding Allocation for Tucumcari Police Department
City Commission Work Session
The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss two items: the city's insurance breakdown and the holiday schedule for commission meetings. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; these are discussion items only.
- Discussion of City of Tucumcari insurance breakdown
- Discussion of holiday schedule for commission meetings
City Commission Work Session
The Tucumcari City Commission met for a work session on October 21, 2022, with all members present. The agenda included only roll call and discussion items, with no specific topics listed. The meeting appears to have been procedural, with no decisions or proposals detailed in the provided text.
- Roll call with all commissioners present
- Discussion items (no specifics provided)
City Commission
The Tucumcari City Commission will vote on several contracts and agreements, including airport design and maintenance work, engineering services for the Aber Addition project, and a funding agreement for the police department. They will also consider appointing a member to the Senior Citizen's Advisory Board and rescheduling an upcoming meeting.
- Task Order 11 for Airport Apron and Taxiway A Rehabilitation Design
- Contract documents for Airport Runway 8-26 Pavement Maintenance
- Proposal for Engineering Services for Aber Addition Project
- Agreement with DFA regarding allocation for Tucumcari Police Department
- Appointment of Nola Hendrickson to Senior Citizen's Advisory Board
City Commission
The Tucumcari City Commission will vote on several resolutions and contracts, including applying for a Water Trust Board grant, participating in a Transportation Project Fund for the Aber Addition street/water project, and approving a quote for bodycam storage. They will also decide on an EMS independent contractor agreement, how many lodgers to audit for FY21 and FY22, and a decision regarding the Municipal Judge.
- Resolution 2022-31: Intent to apply for Water Trust Board funding
- Resolution to apply for a match waiver for 2023 TPF Project
- Resolution to participate in Transportation Project Fund FY 2023 Aber Addition
- Agreement for Transportation Project Fund for Aber Addition Street/Water Project
- AXON quote for yearly bodycam storage
City Commission Work Session
This is a work session agenda with only two discussion items: the municipal judge position and at-will employees. No formal decisions are scheduled; the commission will discuss these topics.
- Discussion regarding Municipal Judge
- Discussion regarding At-Will/Will employees
Special City Commission Meeting
This is a special meeting with a single substantive item: convening an executive session under the Audit Act to conduct the exit conference for the FY2021 audit. The commission will also handle routine agenda approval and adjournment. No other business is listed.
- Executive session for FY2021 audit exit conference under NMSA 1978, §12-6-5
- Motion to reconvene noting nothing discussed other than the exit conference
Special City Commission Meeting
The Tucumcari City Commission is holding a special meeting to consider several items, including appointing a municipal judge, approving a contract with Axiom CPA to complete the FY21 audit and submit it to the Office of the State Auditor, and approving a new contract for the FY22 audit. The commission will also consider a consent agenda item for a street closure request for the TucumScary Halloween Block Party.
- Appointment of Municipal Judge
- FY21 audit contract with Axiom CPA, not to exceed $43,426, to complete and submit audit to OSA
- FY22 audit contract with Axiom CPA, budgeted at $43,426
- Street closure request for TucumScary Halloween Block Party on Oct 29, 4-8 PM, closing Second Street from Main to Aber and Center Street at Second
City Commission
The Tucumcari City Commission will consider two resolutions: one approving the 2024-2028 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) for the Senior Center, and another authorizing the donation of real property to Quay County. They will also vote on an amendment to the wastewater effluent disposal project contract with CDM Smith and approve the related ICIP documents and real estate donation agreement.
- Resolution 2022-28: Approve Tucumcari Senior Center ICIP 2024-2028
- Resolution 2022-29: Approve donation of real property to Quay County
- Wastewater Effluent Disposal Project Amendment #2 with CDM Smith
- Approval of 2024-2028 ICIP documents for Senior Center
- Real Estate Donation Agreement between City and Quay County
City Commission Work Session
The Tucumcari City Commission is holding a work session to discuss a single item: the donation of city property to Quay County. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda lists only discussion.
- Discussion of donating City property to Quay County
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing on a beer and wine liquor license for La Cita Restaurant at 820 South First Street, and will vote on several resolutions and contracts, including the adoption of the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) and agreements for nutrition services. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and a contract for the city manager.
- Public hearing on liquor license for La Cita Restaurant, LLC (beer and wine, on-premises consumption)
- Resolution 2022-26 to adopt the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP)
- Resolution 2022-27 amending Resolution 2021-09 to donate real property to Tucumcari Public Schools
- Contract with North Central NM Economic Development District for Nutrition Service Incentive Program (NSIP) (Contract No. 2022-2023-68040-N)
- Contract with North Central NM Economic Development District for Title III Federal & State Award (Contract No. 2022-2023-68040)
City Commission Work Session
The Tucumcari City Commission is holding a work session to discuss two items: a Real Estate Donation Agreement and Resolution 2022-27, and the Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) for fiscal years 2024-2028. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.
- Discussion of Real Estate Donation Agreement and Resolution 2022-27
- Discussion of ICIP FY2024-2028
Lodgers Tax Advisory Board Meeting
The Tucumcari Lodgers Tax Advisory Board is meeting to review financial reports, hear updates on the Piñata Festival and a conference, and take action on whether to recommend keeping the Chamber as event coordinator. The board will also discuss its bylaws and receive comments from city officials and the public.
- Recommendation on keeping Chamber as event coordinator (action item)
- Financial report from Finance Director Mrs. Arias
- Report on Piñata Festival
- Report on conference
- Discussion of bylaws
Special City Commission Meeting
The Tucumcari City Commission will hold a special meeting to consider awarding a contract for legal services based on RFP# 22-01, and to discuss hiring a city manager in executive session. The commission will also consider a request for the city manager to apply for funding from the New Mexico Music Commission.
- Approval of recommendation from Evaluation Committee for RFP# 22-01 Legal Services
- Contract with attorney awarded in RFP# 22-01
- City Manager to apply for funding from the New Mexico Music Commission
- Executive session to discuss hiring a City Manager
- Possible action on hiring a City Manager
Special City Commission Meeting
The Tucumcari City Commission will hold a special meeting to consider two action items: approving the FY22 Final Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) for the state Department of Finance and Administration, and approving an engineering services agreement with Parkhill for construction support of Cell 4 at the new landfill. The landfill item is a proposed $220,000 lump-sum contract (plus taxes, totaling $236,912.50) to prepare construction documents and oversee construction of the new cell, which is needed as existing cells are projected to reach capacity by March 2023.
- Resolution No. 2022-20: Approval of FY22 Final BAR
- Engineering Services Agreement with Parkhill for Cell 4 Construction Support Services
- Proposed $220,000 lump-sum fee for engineering services, plus $16,912.50 NMGRT
- Estimated total Cell 4 construction and engineering cost: $1,592,999.54
- Landfill Cell 4 construction is needed as Cells 1-3 have an estimated 15-18 months of remaining life
City Commission Work Session
This is a work session agenda for the Tucumcari City Commission. The only substantive item is a discussion of the FY23 budget. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- Discussion of FY23 Budget
City Commission
The Tucumcari City Commission will consider several items, including a resolution authorizing an FAA grant application for Runway 8/26 pavement maintenance at the municipal airport, a first reading of an ordinance changing commission meeting times, and revised per diem and mileage rates. The consent agenda includes a park use permit for the Farmer's Market and a street closure request for St. Anne's Fourth of July celebration. The meeting also includes bids and contracts for a water tank change order and construction contract.
- Resolution 2022-17: Authorizes FAA grant application for Runway 8/26 improvements ($285,358 total, $256,822 FAA, $25,682 state)
- Ordinance 1164 (first reading): Changes commission meeting time to 2:00 p.m. on second and fourth Thursdays
- Resolution 2022-18: Sets per diem rates ($155/day in-state, $202/day special areas) and mileage rates (IRS standard)
- Park Use Permit for Farmer's Market at Wailes Park (July 9-October 15)
- Street closure request for St. Anne's on 5th Street (Hancock to High) on July 2, 7am-4pm
City Commission
The City Commission will vote on resolutions supporting a public-private MainStreet project and a loan for the 11th Street water tank, consider bids for water testing and an economic development project, and discuss an interim city manager agreement. The agenda also includes a street closure request and an executive session on personnel matters regarding City Manager Mark Martinez.
- Resolution 2022-15 supporting a public-private economic development MainStreet project
- Resolution authorizing a loan and subsidy agreement for the 11th Street concrete water tank
- Bids for microbiological water testing and an economic development capital appropriation project
- Biennial MOU 2022-2024 between NM MainStreet, City of Tucumcari, and Tucumcari MainStreet
- Action item regarding interim city manager agreement
City Commission Work Session
The Tucumcari City Commission is holding a work session to discuss four items: an interim city manager contract, the public pool, an EDC contract, and streets. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items only.
- Discussion of Interim City Manager Contract
- Discussion of Public Pool
- Discussion regarding EDC contract
- Discussion regarding Streets
City Commission
The Tucumcari City Commission will vote on an airport runway maintenance state agreement and discuss the lodgers' tax budget for FY2022-2023. They will also hear a citizen concern about a new truck stop. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and public comments.
- Airport Runway 8-26 Maintenance State Agreement
- Lodgers' Tax Budget for FY2022-2023
- Citizen concern regarding new truck stop
- Approval of April 28, 2022 meeting minutes and work session notes
Special City Commission Work Session
This is a special work session of the Tucumcari City Commission, held for discussion only. The sole agenda item is a discussion regarding the FY2023 budget. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Discussion of FY2023 budget
Special City Commission Meeting
The Tucumcari City Commission is holding a special meeting to consider two resolutions: approving the FY22 3rd quarter financial actuals and a budget adjustment request (BAR) for January through March. Both items are required submissions to the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Resolution 2022-13: Approve FY22 3rd quarter financial actuals
- Resolution 2022-12: Request budget adjustment for January–March FY22
- Both resolutions required for submission to DFA
- Special meeting at City Hall, 215 E. Center, Tucumcari
Lodgers Tax Advisory Board Meeting
The Lodgers Tax Advisory Board is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes, review the financial report, and hear a marketing update. They will also take action on a request from Carlos Medina and on AMP concerts, and receive comments from city officials. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes.
- Approval of agenda and meeting minutes
- Financial report by Finance Director Mrs. Arias
- Marketing update by Robyn
- Action on Carlos Medina request
- Action on AMP concerts with Jamie Lenfesty and Tim Frankie
City Commission Work Session
The Tucumcari City Commission is holding a work session to discuss three items: lodgers' tax funding, the condition of the animal control facility, and the city manager position. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items only.
- Discussion of Lodgers' Tax Funding
- Discussion regarding condition of animal control facility
- Discussion regarding city manager position
City Commission
The City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on the second and final reading of two ordinances to rezone properties: one for Michelle Chavez at 1300 S. 6th Street (from R-2 to R-3, to allow a childcare facility) and one for MT Tucumcari Properties LLC on Mountain Road (from A-1 to C-1). The agenda also includes approval of minutes, a park use permit, a proclamation for Autism Awareness Month, airport runway agreements, and requests for Lodgers' Tax funds for Convention Center improvements.
- Ordinance 1162: Rezone Block 10, Lots 7-12, Highland Park Addition, 1300 S. 6th St., from R-2 to R-3 (final reading)
- Ordinance 1163: Rezone tract in SE quarter of Section 24 on Mountain Road from A-1 to C-1 (final reading)
- Tucumcari Airport Runway 8-26 State Design and Construction Agreement and Task Order 10
- Amendment No. 1 to agreement with CDM Smith Engineering, Inc. for engineering services
- Requests for Executive Lodgers' Tax funds for baseboards and painting at Convention Center
City Commission Work Session
This is a work session, not a voting meeting. The commission will receive an update from the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and discuss the position of Event Coordinator. No formal decisions are scheduled.
- Update from EDC
- Discussion regarding Event Coordinator
Lodgers Tax Advisory Board Meeting
The Lodgers Tax Advisory Board is meeting to approve the agenda and discuss funding for events for the 2022-23 period. The city manager and commission liaison will also address the board. Public comments are limited to three minutes.
- Discussion for funding for Events for 2022-23
- City of Tucumcari presentation by Mr. Martinez and Mr. Cherry
- Public comments (3 minutes)
City Commission Work Session
The Tucumcari City Commission will hold a work session to discuss two items: the potential hiring of an assistant city manager and a request from THRI to waive the $200.00 business license fee for the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus. No formal votes are scheduled; these are discussion items only.
- Discussion on hiring an assistant city manager
- THRI requests waiver of $200.00 business license fee for Culpepper & Merriweather Circus
Special City Commission Meeting
The Tucumcari City Commission is meeting to consider two resolutions: Resolution 2022-06, a budget adjustment request for the second quarter of FY2022, and Resolution 2022-07, the financial report for the same period. These are routine financial approvals required for state reporting. The agenda includes no other substantive items.
- Resolution 2022-06: Budget adjustment request for Q2 FY2022, including adjustments to various funds (e.g., General Fund, EMS, Lodgers' Tax, Airport projects).
- Resolution 2022-07: Approval of Q2 FY2022 financial statements for DFA reporting.
- Budget adjustments include a $255,663 increase for EMS capital outlay vehicle, $164,161 increase in Lodgers' Tax contract services, and reductions in state-funded airport projects (e.g., Runway 3-21, Taxiways A & B).
Lodgers Tax Advisory Board Meeting
The Tucumcari Lodgers Tax Advisory Board is meeting to take action on several funding requests and recommendations, including whether to keep a contractor for 2022-2023, fund murals, support Longhorns for Rawhide Days, move funds between budget categories, and allocate money for a bus tour and convention center repairs. They will also review the financial report and hear public comments.
- Recommendation on keeping Robyne's contract for 2022-2023 (action required)
- Discussion of using lodgers tax for murals
- Using lodgers tax to fund Longhorns for Rawhide Days (action required)
- Moving funds from Promotional to Executive Side (action required)
- Funding for Bus Tour II and Convention Center repairs (actions)
Special City Commission Meeting
The Tucumcari City Commission is meeting in a special session to consider approving the award of RFP-21-03 for the Barnes/Gamble Additions Street Improvement Project. The agenda includes roll call, agenda approval, and the single contract action item before adjournment.
- Award of RFP-21-03 for Barnes/Gamble Additions Street Improvement Project
City Commission Work Session
The Tucumcari City Commission is holding a work session to discuss Resolution 2022-02, which concerns license fees for cannabis-related businesses. This is a discussion item only; no final decision is scheduled at this meeting.
- Discussion of Resolution 2022-02 on cannabis business license fees
City Commission
The City Commission will consider Resolution 2022-02 to set license fees for cannabis-related businesses, following a prior discussion where a flat fee of $300 per license was recommended. The agenda also includes contract approvals for airport runway rehabilitation and Hoover Tank construction, plus appointments and funding requests. Consent agenda items cover approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Resolution 2022-02: License fees for cannabis businesses
- Tucumcari Airport Runway 8-26 Rehab Task Order 9
- Hoover Tank Agreement between Owner and Contractor
- Amendment to Engineering Services for Hoover Tank Construction Management
- Appointment of Charles Benavidez as Alternate Municipal Judge
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a public hearing and consider the second and final reading of Ordinance 1161, which would create a Cannabis Regulation Ordinance setting time, place, and manner rules for cannabis businesses. The commission will also consider a bid certification for the Hoover Tank, hear a presentation on MainStreet, and vote on an agreement for three billboards with Lamar.
- Ordinance 1161, second and final reading, creating the Cannabis Regulation Ordinance
- Hoover Tank bid certification and recommendation
- Agreement for three billboards with Lamar
- Presentation from Connie Loveland regarding Mainstreet
- Approval of minutes for December 29, 2021 and January 13, 2022 meetings
City Commission Work Session
The City Commission is holding a work session to discuss the first reading of Ordinance 1161, which would amend the zoning ordinance to create a cannabis regulation ordinance governing the time, place, and manner of cannabis operations. No final decision is expected at this work session; it is a discussion item.
- Discussion of Ordinance 1161, amending Ordinance 1160 to create a cannabis regulation ordinance
- Regulation of time, place, and manner of cannabis