City Council
Regular MeetingArtesia, NM · January 24, 2023
Minutes
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ARTESIA, NEW MEXICO
January 24, 2023
The City Council of the City of Artesia, New Mexico met in the City Council Chambers at City
Hall on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 5: 00 p.m. in regular session with Mayor P: ro Tem Youtsey
presiding, and the following present to wit:
Wade Nelson Sam Hagelstein
Ignacio Mariscal Jarrod Moreau
George Mullen Richard Townley
Raul Rodriguez
Also, present:
Summer Valverde, City Clerk/ Treasurer
Cass Tabor, City Attorney
Absent:
Mayor Jon Henry
It was determined that a quorum was present. The invocation was given by Councilor Rodriguez
and all joining in the Pledge of Allegiance.
New Requests for City Facilities:
None
City Departments and Employees
None.
Special Reports
None.
Consent Agenda
HR Director Jerry Conde gave announcement of new hires.
Councilor Rodriguez made a motion to approve the consent agenda as written. Second by
Councilor Moreau and upon vote, the motion carried 7- 0.
111 CONSENT
January
AGENDA
24, 2022
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111 1.
2.
Approval of Minutes
Consideration of Bids:
A. * Award of Bid for the
Services, Inc.
January 10, 2023
City of Artesia Storage Pond Lining & Sludge Disposal to J & H
3. Contracts, Leases and Agreements:
4. Appointments:
5. Personnel Resignations, Hirings, Promotions, and Transfers:
Upon recommendation of the Mayor, subject to successful completion of required pre-
employment testing, permission to:
A. * Hire:
Name Department Position Rate of Pay
1. Gabriel Villalobos Fire Uncertified Firefighter $ 4264.91 p/ mo.
Step 1
2. Andres Arebalos Fire Uncertified Firefighter $ 4264. 90 p/ mo.
Step
3. David Gerle Fire Uncertified Firefighter $ 4264. 91 p/ mo.
Step 1
4. Maverick Grimm Fire Uncertified Firefighter $ 4264. 91 p/ mo.
Step 1
5. Keifer Klein Fire Uncertified Firefighter $ 4264. 91 p/ mo.
Step 1
6. Dates of Hearing:
7. Travel and Training:
8. Routine Requests for City Facilities:
9. Routine Resolutions ( to be assigned a number by staff):
10. Budgeted Items:
11. Quarterly Journal Entries:
12. Non- budgeted Items:
13. * Payment of Bills
Public Hearings—including consideration of final passage of any ordinance as to which proper
notice has been published.
None.
Period for Hearing Visitors
None.
Comments from Public Officials and Contracted Services
None.
Committee Reports:
11 A. Budget and Finance—
one
Councilor Moreau stated their meeting was cancelled but
is scheduled for February 9`
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B. Personnel— None
and Fire— Councilor Nelson stated they met on January 17th. Discussed the
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C. Police
animal shelter and Chief Roberts will gather more data for future discussion; also,
Chief Hope brought to our attention the SCBA packs will need to be changed out
within two years and will apply with FEMA for moneys for help with that. Also
discussed having to change out all the radios to maintain interoperability with the
county because of their change of radios. There will be more discussion on that.
D. Planning ( Project Management, Code Enforcement, Permits and Inspections)—
None.
E. Recreation— Councilor Rodriguez sated they met last night. Discussed city league
will be up and running soon. Discussed upcoming programs and Louie updated on
the Aquatic Center and league programs. Set next meeting for April 17th in the
council chambers.
F. Infrastructure( Streets, Garage, Cemetery, Parks, Water, Wastewater, Solid
Waste, Facility Maintenance)— Mayor Pro Youtsey stated they met last Thursday.
He stated they reviewed all they work that has been done by Parks in the last
several months with the million-dollar investment that was granted to the
Department. Also discussed items for the retreat, discussed splash pad options,
also took care of some utility disputes.
G. Government— Mayor Pro Tem Youtsey stated they did not meet this month.
Personnel
None
Public Safety
Police Department:
Police Chief Roberts greeted the Mayor and Council then stated he had nothing on the agenda a
then stood for questions. There were none.
Fire Department:
Chief Hope greeted the Mayor and Council stated he had nothing on the agenda then stood for
questions. There were none.
Councilor Rodriguez thanked Chief Hope on working hard on getting new firefighters in our
system,
Community Development
Building Inspector Don Plotner greeted the Mayor and Council stated has nothing on the agenda
and then stood for questions. There were none
Infrastructure
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Byron greeted the Mayor and Council and stated he doesn' t have anything before us tonight and
then gave an update on Industrial Park. Byron sated they are out there doing sewer on the east
side of the 60 acres they are developing. They will be on the sewer for at least 6 weeks then they
will move on to the water. On 20th Street the rain has set us back but still expecting to move on
to the next phase in the middle or later part of February. The lining for the pond, was awarded
tonight, that is used to irrigate out at the wastewater. This is a permit condition and we needed to
meet in the four-year cycle, and we have two years left of the cycle. Good news we are getting a
liner put in; bad news is we are getting a late start on the reuse running for the parks. It will be
about June or July before we can start sprinklers. Then Byron stood for questions.
Councilor Moreau asked how the new hires from last month doing. Byron stated have not heard
nothing so looks good. Usually a good sign.
City Attorney
None.
City Clerk
A. Discussion and approval to set regular meeting on February 14th and the Retreat for
February 24th thru 26th in Cloudcroft, NM.
City Clerk/Treasurer Summer Valverde greeted the Mayor, Council and commented that
Cloudcroft Lodge will have availability for us that weekend. Councilor Rodriguez asked what
time we will begin on the 24th. City Clerk Summer replied we will begin at one o' clock. Also, we
are working to get the agenda set for that time.
Councilor Rodriguez made a motion to set regular meeting on February 14th and the Retreat for
February 24th thru 26th in Cloudcroft, NM. Motion was second by Councilor Hagelstein and upon
vote, motion carried. 7- 0
Councilor Mariscal asked if he could get mor information on the retreat. City Clerk Summer
replied she would get with him on that.
Mayor
None.
New or other business from Councilors
None.
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Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5: 17 P. M. On January 24, 2023.
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THE CITY OF ARTESIA NEW MEXICO
511 W. Texas Avenue (575) 746-3593 Mayor
PO Box 1310 (575) 746-2122 City Clerk
Artesia, NM 88211-1310 (575) 746-3886 Fax
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 24, 2023
5:00 p.m.
1. Determination as to whether quorum present
2. Invocation and pledge of allegiance
3. New Requests for City Facilities:
4. City Departments and Employees
5. Special Reports
6. Approval of Consent Agenda
7. Public Hearings – including consideration of final passage of any ordinance as to which proper
notice has been published.
8. Period for Hearing Visitors (3-minute time limit)
9. Comments from Public Officials and Contracted Services
10. Committee Reports:
A. Budget and Finance
B. Personnel
C. Police and Fire
D. Planning (Project Management, Code Enforcement, Permits and Inspections)
E. Recreation
F. Infrastructure (Streets, Garage, Cemetery, Parks, Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste,
Facility Maintenance)
G. Government
11. Personnel:
12. Public Safety:
A. Police Department:
B. Fire Department:
13. Community Development:
14. Infrastructure:
15. City Attorney:
*Denotes material included in Council Packets or previously received material
City Council
Agenda Con’t
January 24,2023
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16. City Clerk:
A. Discussion and approval to set regular meeting on February 14th and the Retreat for
February 24th thru 26th in Cloudcroft, NM.
17. Mayor:
18. New or other business from Councilors:
19. Adjournment
CONSENT AGENDA
January 24, 2022
1. Approval of Minutes *January 10,2023
2. Consideration of Bids:
A. *Award of Bid for the City of Artesia Storage Pond Lining & Sludge Disposal to J & H
Services, Inc.
3. Contracts, Leases and Agreements:
4. Appointments:
5. Personnel Resignations, Hirings, Promotions, and Transfers:
Upon recommendation of the Mayor, subject to successful completion of required pre-
employment testing, permission to:
A. *Hire:
Name Department Position Rate of Pay
1. Fire Uncertified Firefighter $4264.91 p/mo.
Step 1
2. Fire Uncertified Firefighter $4264.90 p/mo.
Step
3. Fire Uncertified Firefighter $4264.91 p/mo.
Step 1
4. ______ Fire Uncertified Firefighter $4264.91 p/mo.
Step 1
5. ______ Fire Uncertified Firefighter $4264.91 p/mo.
Step 1
6. Dates of Hearing:
7. *Travel and Training:
8. Routine Requests for City Facilities:
9. Routine Resolutions (to be assigned a number by staff):
10. Budgeted Items:
11. Quarterly Journal Entries:
12. Non-budgeted Items:
13. *Payment of Bills
MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ARTESIA, NEW MEXICO
January 10, 2023
The City Council of the City of Artesia, New Mexico met in the City Council Chambers at City
Hall on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in regular session with Mayor Jonathan Henry
presiding, and the following present to wit:
Ignacio Mariscal Sam Hagelstein
George Mullen Raul Rodriguez
Jarrod Moreau Wade Nelson
Jeff Youtsey Richard Townley
Also present:
Summer Valverde, City Clerk/Treasurer
Cass Tabor, City Attorney
It was determined that a quorum was present. The invocation was given by Councilor Rodriguez
with all joining in the Pledge of Allegiance.
New Requests for City Facilities:
None
City Departments and Employees
Community Development Director Jim McGuire and Councilor Rodriguez presented a plaque for
appreciation of over 40 years of outstanding service with the City of Artesia on the Planning and
Zoning Commission from April 8, 1982, thru August 2022 to Mr. Mike Dean and an extended
appreciation went out to Mrs. Dean as well.
Mr. Mike Dean accepted the plaque and stated, it’s been an honor to have worked for North Eddy
County for over 40 years. My health has begun to fail and it’s time to take a break and pass on to
the next young generation. I hope to see more involvement in doing the things that several of us
have been able to do for many years. Stay with it young ones, be ready.
Councilor Rodriguez congratulated Mr. Dean on his years of service. Councilor Rodriguez also
stated volunteer service is very rare now-a-days and hard to find. Councilor Rodriguez thanked
Mr. Dean for all his years of service and experience and knowledge that he has given the city.
Police Chief Roberts stood before the mayor and council to give recognition to a couple of
employees in his department, or at least past the recognition on from the Office of the Special
Agent in charge of the Office of the FBI. Over the last year we began to assist the FBI in an
outreach program to the school, cities, other police departments, and basically to anyone that
wants to learn on how to create preventative measures and respond to mass casualty events. They
are now asking us to join them in to go to neighboring states and around the country to present the
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work we have accomplished. Chief Roberts read a letter from a Special Agent Raul Lejada and
gave recognition to Commander Horrell and Commander Letcher.
Special Reports
None
Consent Agenda
HR Director Jerry Conde gave announcement of Ratification of Hires, Transfers within the city,
and Resignations.
Councilor Rodriguez made a motion to approve the consent agenda as written. Motion was
seconded by Councilor Mariscal, and upon vote, the motion carried. 8-0
CONSENT AGENDA
January 10, 2022
1. Approval of Minutes *December 13, 2022
2. Consideration of Bids:
3. Contracts, Leases and Agreements:
A. Consideration and approval for an agreement between the City of Artesia and the New
Mexico State Library to administer grants in aid.
4. Appointments:
5. Personnel Resignations, Hirings, Promotions, and Transfers:
Upon recommendation of the Mayor, subject to successful completion of required pre-
employment testing, permission to:
A. *Hire:
Name Department Position Rate of Pay
B. *Ratification of Hire
1. Justin Stoneman Streets Equip. Op. II $2,700 per month
CA25
2. June Fisk Solid Waste Equipment Operator $2,700 per month
CA25
3. Shawn Chazarreta Comm. On Van Driver I $2,253 per month
Aging CA12
C. *Transfer:
1. Jenna Gonzales Police Prof. Stand. $2,636.40
& Train. Coord CA15
D. Resignation(s)
1. Accept the resignation of Maria C. Aguilar, Assistant Supervisor, Commission on Aging,
effective February 3, 2023.
2. Accept the resignation of Stephanie Robinson, Museum Clerk, Museum, effective
December 31, 2022.
3. Accept the resignation of Tyler Forrester, Certified Firefighter/EMTB effective November
26, 2022.
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4. Accept the resignation of Jude Ruiz, Firefighter, Fire Department, effective January 12,
2023.
5. Accept the resignation of Christopher A. Miller, WW Assistant, Wastewater, effective
December 30, 2022
6. Dates of Hearing:
A. *Approval to set a public hearing on January 10, 2023, on the question whether the Alcohol
and Gaming Division of the NM Regulation and Licensing Department should approve or
disapprove the transfer of ownership of Canopy Liquor License No. 1327 for:
1) Name of Application: Touch Down Barbecue, LLC
Doing Business As: Touch Down Barbecue
Proposed Location: 811 W. Main St, Artesia, NM 88210
7. *Travel and Training:
A. Fire – Permission for one (1) employee to attend NM Fire Chiefs Association Board Meeting
in Santa Fe, NM.
B. Finance – Permission for one (1) employee to attend NMEdge Online training through NMSU
Edge.
C. P&Z – Permission for one (1) employee to attend the 2023 EduCODE Conference in Las
Vegas, NV.
D. Police – Permission for one (1) employee to attend Forensic Technician in Fort Worth, TX.
8. Routine Requests for City Facilities:
9. Routine Resolutions (to be assigned a number by staff):
10. Budgeted Items:
11. Quarterly Journal Entries:
12. Non-budgeted Items:
13. *Payment of Bills
Public Hearings – including consideration of final passage of any ordinance as to which proper notice has been
published.
Mayor Henry declared the meeting of public hearing for the following:
1. To hear and decide on the question whether the Alcohol and Gaming
Division of the NM Regulations and Licensing Department should
approve or disapprove the transfer of ownership of Canopy Liquor
License No. 1327 for
a. Application Number:1246149
Name of Application: Los Agaves, LLC
Doing Business As: Los Agaves Restaurant
Proposed Location: 611 N 8th Street, Artesia, NM 88210
Councilor Rodriguez made motion to open the hearing. Motion was
seconded by Jarrod Moreau and upon vote, motion passed. 8-0
2. Staff comments – City Clerk Summer Valverde announced that if the
council had any questions for the owners, they were present for the hearing
this evening. No question for the owners or from staff.
3. Public comments – Three-minute time limit – None
4. City Attorney comments/questions. - None
5. Council comments/questions. – Mayor Pro Tem Youtsey commented he
will be voting no on this. He initially voted no once before because he felt
like it was put too close to Community Center, nothing against the owners.
No other comments.
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6. Entertain a motion and second from Council.
Councilor Mullens made a motion to approve Canopy Liquor License No.
1327 for Los Agave Restaurant, Application #1246149. Motion was
seconded by Councilor Moreau and upon roll call vote, with the
following cotes recorded:
Aye: Townley, Mullen, Moreau, Rodriguez, Hagelstein, Mariscal
Nay: Nelson, Youtsey
The motion passed. 6-2
7. Action as a result of whether the Alcohol and Gaming Division of the NM
Regulations and Licensing Department should approve or disapprove the
transfer of Canopy Liquor License No. 1327 for
a. Application Number: 1246149
Name of Application: Los Agaves, LLC
Doing Business As: Los Agaves Restaurant
Proposed Location: 611 N 8th Street, Artesia, NM 88210
b. Approve/Disapprove - Approved
Mayor Henry declared the meeting of public hearing for the following:
1. To hear and decide for an Ordinance to opt into the Election of the
Municipal Officers of the City of Artesia in the Regular Local Election.
Mayor Henry stated before this hearing moves forward; he asked to table
this hearing until further notice. He believes there is further discussions on
this matter and would like to have before this hearing goes further.
2. Staff comments
3. Public comments – Three-minute time limit
4. City Attorney comments/questions.
5. Council comments/questions.
6. Entertain a motion and second from Council.
7. Action as a result of ordinance
a. Approve/Disapprove an ordinance to opt into the Election of
Municipal Officers of the City of Artesia in the Regular Local
Election.
Councilor Rodriguez made a motion to table this hearing until further
notice. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mariscal and upon roll call
vote, with the following cotes recorded:
Aye: Nelson, Townley, Youtsey, Mullen, Moreau, Rodriguez,
Hagelstein, Mariscal
Nay: None
The motion passed. 8-0
Mayor Henry declared all hearings closed. Councilor Rodriguez made a motioned to close all
public hearings. Motion was seconded by Councilor Mullen and upon vote. Motion passed. 8-0
Period for Hearing Visitors
None.
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Comments from Public Officials and Contracted Services
None
Committee Reports:
A. Budget and Finance – Councilor Moreau had nothing to reported and stated
meeting being set for next week.
B. Personnel – Councilor Mullen reported had nothing to report.
C. Police and Fire – Councilor Nelson had nothing to report and stated meeting set
for next Tuesday.
D. Planning (Project Management, Code Enforcement, Permits and Inspections) – None.
E. Recreation – None.
F. Infrastructure (Streets, Garage, Cemetery, Parks, Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste, Facility
Maintenance) – Mayor Pro Tem Youtsey had nothing to report but stated there is a
meeting set for January 19, 2023.
G. Government – Mayor Pro Tem Youtsey stated they met before Christmas, and
they discussed a few housekeeping items.
Personnel
A. *Safety stats
HR Director Jerry Conde reported no reportable workers comp incidents and no reportable
vehicle accidents for the month of December 2022.
B. *Consideration and approval of Resolution 1815, amending the paid holidays for
employees.
HR Director Jerry Conde explains this resolution is adding two more days to the nine days
already given to the employees. One is Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day and Veterans Day,
giving the employees eleven holidays for the year.
Mayor Henry stated they reviewed a calendar against other business and other business have any
where from 10 to 13 days of. So, adding MLK and Veterans Day seem to be a prominent one
that most like to celebrate. Mayor Henry opened for discussion to council or any questions.
Councilor Rodriguez asked if this would affect employees that are on call or holiday pay or
double time paid. City Clerk Summer Valverde gave clarification to Council about how
employees are paid.
Councilor Rodriguez made motion to approve Resolution 1815. Mayor Pro Tem Youtsey
seconded the motion and upon vote. Motion passed. 8-0
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Public Safety
Police Department:
1) *Stats
Police Chief Kirk Roberts greeted mayor and council. Chief Roberts stated that from the last
council meeting the auto burglaries started late. It come on heavy this year with auto, home and
residential burglaries. Chief Roberts stated where down throughout the year. Calls of service
where also down; its normally more than what is listed.
Councilor Nelson asked if any of the burglaries were for broken windows or unlocked vehicles.
Chief Roberts responded with same thing year after year they are checking door handles to see if
they are unlocked. Chief Roberts also stated they went out campaigning and putting out flyer to
remind the public to keep doors locked, to take all valuables out of the car and try not to keep
items in vehicles. Chief Roberts continue to review stats with council.
Fire Department:
A. *Stats
Fire Chief Hope greeted the mayor and council. Chief Hope went over stats. He explained this
was a record month in history of Artesia Fire Department (AFD).
Chief Hope stated there was an item not on the agenda but would like to discuss. AFD had their
testing this past weekend. There were seven applicants show but only six passed. A good turnout.
Chief Hope went on to explain they have five positions open, and it was discussed about over
hire and looking for some guidance of whether we want to do that. He explained we do have
some retirement coming up this year and generally we will lose some during the academy. Chief
Hope explained he was looking for guidance of hiring more or not. Councilor Nelson and
Moreau both commented to hire more. Councilor Moreau commented if they would be over
budget or under. City Clerk Summer Valverde stated they are under budget now and should be
ok to hire.
Councilor Youtsey asked a couple years ago they were giving help for transfers, where are they
with that. Chief Hope responded with there are no ground transfers due to a couple reasons (1)
COVID change a lot of things and (2) due to staff shortage. With the program that we put
together with the Flight Service it has helped tremendously. A lot of patients have been flown
verses ground transfers.
Community Development
A. *Stats
Community Develop Director Jim McGuire greeted mayor and council. Mr. McGuire stated he
only had stats on the agenda and stood for questions. There were none.
B. *Consideration and approval of Facilities Management Agreement between City of
Artesia and Sports Facilities Management, LLC.
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Facilities Management Agreement between City of Artesia and Sports Facilities Management,
LLC. was not ready for approval.
C. *Consideration and approval of Resolution 1816, approving the submission of the
local government Planning Fund Grant application.
Community Develop Director Jim McGuire explained that we must do an updated resolution to
add to the grant we are applying through the state. The state is requesting that we have an
updated comprehensive plan updated every five years and a resolution stating an approval for the
city to apply for the grant.
Councilor Rodriguez made a motion to approve Resolution 1816 the submission of the local
government Planning Fund Grand application. Motion was seconded by Councilor Hagelstein
and upon vote. Motion passed. 8-0
RESOLUTION 1816
Infrastructure
Infrastructure Director Byron Landfair greeted the mayor and council. Mr. Landfair stated he had
nothing on the agenda tonight just a few quick updates. Mr. Landfair stated the infrastructure
department had a tough week last week. An 18” line breached on us again, but it turned out to be
an old repair. It was an old piece that rotted out. A couple of contractors came out and helped us
out to where we were not of water for too long. Mr. Landfair state we had about 70 residents be
with out water for two days. On Saturday a controller went out for a lift pump out at treatment
plant went out. Wastewater employees were out most Saturday working on that. There was a
communications issue but IT Supervisor Peter was able to get on that first thing on Monday.
Mr. Lanfair thanked the staff from Wastewater for their hard work and long hours.
Mr. Landfair updated the council on 20th Street. He stated he sat down with engineers, and they
have eleven allotted days. He went on to say they have ten days for Ray and Briscoe, totally up
to 21 days and they still have seventeen weather days. Mr. Landfair stated that we are looking at
the middle of February before moving on to next phase. He stood for questions.
Councilor Hagelstein asked if there were any vouchers given for hotel rooms. Mr. Landfair
responded with no; total rooms available for those two nights were about eight to nine rooms. So,
we delivered water every morning to their doors and anytime they requested more. One resident
did have to be put up in a hotel room due to resident fighting cancer and was in a medical phase.
It was important for the resident to have running water.
Councilor Mariscal asked if this was the same one that broke out by Bulldog Bowl. Mr. Landfair
responded with it is the same one. He explained the 18” goes West from 18th Street out to
Bulldog Tank.
Councilor Nelson asked where we at on the lighting out at Jaycee Park. Mr. Landfair responded
with all should be out except the ones that are on timers. The new stuff there is a work order out
on it but they are waiting for part to come in.
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Councilor Nelson asked if there is a plan for lighting around walking track. Mr. Landfair
responded with not at this time. We are looking to finish the draw first before we move on to
that.
Mr. Landfair gave an update on the chain link on First Street. He stated the first 500 feet has
been installed. A private donor came in and matched us on some moneys to go a little further
down from where we are having vandalism happening with the trees.
City Attorney
None
City Clerk
City Clerk Summer Valverde greeted the mayor and council and presented:
A. *Consideration and approval of Resolution 1817, Adopting an Open Meetings
Resolution and Rescinding Reso 1774.
City Clerk Summer Valverde stated resolution 1817 is to adopt an Open Meeting and rescind
resolution 1774, which was last year’s resolution. She stated all is the same the only changes are
the dates from it being in July and now it will be in February to accommodate the retreat coming
up in February.
Councilor Rodriguez made a motion to approve Resolution 1817, Adopting an Open Meetings
Resolution and Rescinding Resolution 1774. The motion was seconded by Councilor Hagelstein,
and upon vote. The motion carried. 8-0
RESOLUTION 1817
Mayor
None.
New or other business from Councilors
Mayor Henry looking forward to retreat. We have a lot to discuss.
Councilor Mullen commented Happy New Year.
Councilor Mariscal commented Happy New Year.
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:56 p.m. January 10, 2023.
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___________________________________
Jonathan Henry, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Summer Valverde - City Clerk/Treasurer
January 20, 2023
Byron Landfair
Infrastructure Director
City of Artesia
15 E Compress Rd.
Artesia, NM 88210
Re: Recommendation of Award Letter
City of Artesia Storage Pond Lining and Sludge Disposal, COA-23-0001
Smith #121111
Dear Mr. Landfair:
A solicitation for bids for construction of the existing effluent storage pond at the City of Artesia’s
Wastewater Treatment Plant was advertised on December 16, 2022. Bids were received, opened, and
read publicly on January 19, 2023. Two bids were received and were considered responsive. A summary
of the two bid amounts, and the engineers opinion of cost, are as follows:
Bidder Base Bid Schedule NMGRT at 7.7708% Total Bid
Engineers Opinion of Probable
$1,058,910.00 $82,285.78 $1,141,000.00
Cost
J&H Services, Inc. $866,289.00 $67,317.59 $933,606.59
AG Services Construction, Inc. $863,598.50 $67,108.51 $930,707.01
*Bid tabulation above is in order of low to high bidder when NM Resident or Native American Resident and NM
Resident Veteran or Native American Resident Veteran Preferences are applied.
A complete tabulation of the bids is included herewith. Smith Engineering Company (Smith) reviewed
the bids for general compliance with the bid requirements.
The apparent low bidder for the project is J&H Services, Inc. when the 8% New Mexico Resident
Business Preference is applied. We have reviewed the bid provided by J&H for compliance with the bid
requirements. We also checked to confirm that their licenses, NM Department of Workforce Solutions
registrations and preferences are current.
Smith is not aware of any reasons that would preclude the City from awarding a contract to J&H
Services, Inc. in the amount of $933,606.59 (including NMGRT at 7.7708%) for the work included in the
Bid Documents.
Included with this letter is a Notice of Award (NOA) for execution by the City. Upon receipt of the
executed NOA by the City, Smith will then coordinate with J&H Services to obtain bonds and insurance
and prepare contract documents for execution by the City and Contractor. Should the City reject all bids,
Smith will notify the Bidders of the City’s decision. Smith looks forward to working with the City in the
future on this project.
2201 San Pedro Dr. NE | Building 4, Suite 200 | Albuquerque, NM 87110 | 505-884-0700 | smithengineering.pro
City of Artesia
Position Hiring Process Review
Position: Uncertified Firefighter
Posting: Internal External
Newspaper Advertising
Artesia Daily Press Roswell Daily Record Carlsbad Current Argus
Albuquerque Journal New Mexico Press Other (please list)
Other Recruiting City Website Other (please list) Indeed.com
Applications: Total Applicants: 26 Internal Applicants: External Applicants:
Interview: Total Interviews: N/A Internal Applicants: External Applicants:
Pay Scale: Requested Starting Salary $4,264.91 per month.
Yes No
Within Current Pay Scale?
(if no please explain)
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DEPARTMENT FUND VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT_
NON-DEPARTMENTAL General Fund JJW DBA THE FITNESS SUPERSTORE FITNESS EQUIPMENT 31,790.56_
TOTAL: 31,790.56
Municipal Court General Fund PILOT THOMAS LOGISTICS LLC GASOLINE/MUNICIPAL COURT 0.00
SANDERS BRUIN COLL & WORLEY PUBLIC DEFENDER 2,695.83
PVT (PENASCO VALLEY TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERNET SERVICE/DETECTIVE 119.74
CENTURYLINK CENTURYLINK 71.46_
TOTAL: 2,887.03
Finance & Admin General Fund PILOT THOMAS LOGISTICS LLC GASOLINE/ART CLEAN & BEAUT 50.74
GASOLINE/FIN & ADMIN 0.00
NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY GAS BILL / 611 W. MISSOURI 123.75
NM COMMISION OF PUBLIC RECORDS STORAGE FEES FOR DECEMBER 13.50
ARTESIA SOFT WATER DELIVERED BOTTLED WATER 76.61
TABOR LAW FIRM, LLC GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES 2,282.56
NM MUNICIPAL LEAGUE FY23 NMML DUES 33,250.00
CENTURYLINK CITY HALL FAX 230.15
XCEL ENERGY Electric/611 W. Missouri 38.21
XCEL ENERGY Electr-511 W Texas Ave 0.00
Electr-511 W. Texas 0.00_
TOTAL: 36,065.52
Street Dep General Fund PILOT THOMAS LOGISTICS LLC GASOLINE/STREET 0.00
TERRA HAVEN LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE JC PARK N BASEBALL RAMPS 6,500.00
1105 RICHARDSON SIDEWALK/C 6,500.00
4TH & MAIN SIDEWALKS 4,500.00
MAIN STREET CLEANUP 2,500.00
UNITED RENTALS ( NORTH AMERICA), INC. ROLLER 1.5 TON DBL DRUM SM 268.48
CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL D SUPPLIES 563.28
SUPPLIES 29.39
XCEL ENERGY ROSELAWN & RICHEY 535.31
JC PARK GURAD LIGHTS 530.98
JC PARK GURAD LIGHTS 0.00
ALLEY GUARD LIGHTS YUCCA 0.00
Streetlight Bill 7/04 28.35
XCEL ENERGY Elect-310 W Main Traffic L 0.00
Electr-410 W Kemp Unit Sig 0.00
Electr-109 S 20th St Bldg 0.00
Electr-101 1/2 S 1st St 0.00
Electr-422 W Main 0.00
Electr-Guadalupe Lites-Ros 0.00
Electr-102 N 7th St Bldg T 0.00
Electr-207 N 8th St. 0.00
Electr-Lights @2 & Texas 0.00
Electr-110 W Mahone 0.00
Electr-1602 N. 1st 0.00
Electr-503 W. Richardson 0.00
Electr-1211 1/2 Main St. 0.00
Electr-Area Lights 0.00_
TOTAL: 21,955.79
Police General Fund PAWS & CLAWS HUMANE SOCIETY, INC. SHELTER CARE FOR JANUARY 2 14,039.40
PILOT THOMAS LOGISTICS LLC PILOT THOMAS LOGISTICS LLC 4,154.26
NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY GAS BILL/712 W CHISUM 55.96
GAS BILL/309 1/2 N 7TH 24.17
GAS BILL/702 W CHISUM 465.53
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DEPARTMENT FUND VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT_
EDDY COUNTY CENTRAL COMMUNINCATIONS AU REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES 61,544.59
JOEL'S HEAVY DUTY TOWING & RECOVERY LL 2014 CHEVY G-93159 175.00
AMBITEC INC DBA RTS TACTICAL SWAT BALLISTIC SHIELD 12,428.30
BLAINE INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 64.71
CENTURYLINK ANIMAL SHELTER 148.49
NO EDDY CRIME STOPPERS 58.36
XCEL ENERGY Electr-712 W Chisum Ave 0.00
Electr-703 W Mahone(genera 0.00
Electr-712 1/2 W Chisum 0.00
Electr-301N7th/PoliceBldg 0.00_
TOTAL: 93,158.77
Fire General Fund PILOT THOMAS LOGISTICS LLC DIESEL & GASOLINE/FIRE 1,658.76
NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY GAS BILL/309 N 7TH 1,032.32
GAS BILL/2601 W MENEFEE 24.17
THE TRIZETTO GROUP, INC. THE TRIZETTO GROUP, INC. 163.90
TRITECH SOFTWARE SYSTEMS TRITECH SOFTWARE SYSTEMS 636.02
NM EMS BUREAU EMS LICENSURE BROCKMANN, A 65.00
EMS LICENSURE GRANADOS, RA 65.00
XCEL ENERGY Electr-402 S 26th St 0.00
Electr-1212 N 8th (Sage) 0.00
Electr-701 Mahon/Main Fire 0.00
Electr-701 W Hermosa (Sage 0.00_
TOTAL: 3,645.17
Artesia Center General Fund PILOT THOMAS LOGISTICS LLC GASOLINE/ART CTR 60.23
NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY GAS BILL/610 N 8TH 1,423.13
PVT (PENASCO VALLEY TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERNET SERVICE/ART CTR 226.21
CENTURYLINK ARTESIA CENTER 74.22
S & S WORLDWIDE AIR HOCKEY TABLE 779.99
STARR JANITORIAL JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 137.32
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 172.08
XCEL ENERGY Electr-612 N 8th 0.00
3302 RW HARPER DR 0.00_
TOTAL: 2,873.18
Commission on Aging General Fund PILOT THOMAS LOGISTICS LLC GASOLINE/COMM ON AGING 49.06
NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY GAS BILL/202 W CHISUM/ SR 978.11
LUIS J FLOREZ DBA FLOREZ MUSIC ACES & 8'S BAND @ SENIOR C 450.00
CENTURYLINK COMM ON AGING 70.47_
TOTAL: 1,547.64
Library General Fund BLACKSTONE PUBLISHING LIBRARY BOOKS 160.00
LIBRARY CD BOOKS 136.53
PILOT THOMAS LOGISTICS LLC GASOLINE/LIBRARY 0.00
NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY 205 W. QUAY 1,660.99
OCLC, Inc (flac OCLC Online Computer CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 935.24
BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS LIBRARY BOOKS 47.93
LIBRARY BOOKS 359.15
LIBRARY BOOKS 15.80
LIBRARY BOOKS 32.69
LIBRARY BOOKS 35.93
EDDY COUNTY CLERK ARTESIA DAILY PRESS 7/22-1 50.00
ARTESIA DAILY PRESS 1/22-6 50.00
CENTURYLINK LIBRARY ALARM LINE 74.25
ARTESIA PUBLIC LIBRARY 305.43
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DEPARTMENT FUND VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT_
TEXAS INDUSTRIAL SERVICES MATS 37.65
XCEL ENERGY Electr-205 W. Quay 176.41
Electr-205 S. 2nd St. 0.00_
TOTAL: 4,078.00
Museum General Fund NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY GAS BILL/505 W RICHARDSON 205.66
GAS BILL/503 RICHARDSON MU 264.17
CENTURYLINK HISTORICAL MUSEUM 80.47
MUSEUM ANNEX 164.08
XCEL ENERGY Electr-507 Richardson Ave 0.00
Electr-505 Richardson Ave 0.00_
TOTAL: 714.38
Garage General Fund TEXAS INDUSTRIAL SERVICES UNIFORMS 72.16
UNIFORMS 72.16
UNIFORMS 80.16
UNIFORMS 72.16
UNIFORMS 76.27
UNIFORMS 80.16
UNIFORMS 76.27
UNIFORMS 72.16
UNIFORMS 80.16
UNIFORMS 72.16
UNIFORMS 80.16
UNIFORMS 72.16_
TOTAL: 906.14
Planning General Fund PILOT THOMAS LOGISTICS LLC GASOLINE/PLANNING 0.00
GASOLINE/SUZAUNN FLORES 0.00
ARTESIA SOFT WATER PLANNING DEPT BOTTLED WTR 10.29
CRM DISCOUNT AWARDS CHERRY PLAQUE W/ GOLD PLAT 33.00
XCEL ENERGY Electr- 801 W. Bush 0.00_
TOTAL: 43.29
Personnel General Fund PILOT THOMAS LOGISTICS LLC GASOLINE/HUMAN RESOURCE 175.76
ORACLE AMERICA, INC. CLOUD SERVICE 2,520.00
TABOR LAW FIRM, LLC PROSECUTION TIME 4,865.05_
TOTAL: 7,560.81
Facility Maintenance General Fund PILOT THOMAS LOGISTICS LLC GASOLINE/FACILITIES MAINT 0.00
CUSTOM CONSTRUCTION & ROOFING, LLC PSC PATIO COVER REPLACEMEN 20,375.67
ARTESIA BUILDING SUPPLY PAINT SUPPLIES 18.07
HARDWARE 10.48
HARDWARE & SUPPLIES 30.03
PLUG CLEANOUT PVC DWV 4" 13.58
PLUMBING SUPPLIES 16.54
STRAP HANGR GLV 3.99
ARTESIA PLUMBING HEATING & COOLING SEWER REPAIR & SUPPLIES JU 592.10
BREAKROOM SINK REPAIR & SU 245.59
COATS PLUMBING AND HVAC LLC WATER SOFTENER SERVICE 61.70
WATER SOFTENER SERVICE 26.94
WATER SOFTENER SERVICE 131.21
WATER SOFTENER SERVICE 73.28
WATER SOFTENER SERVICE 61.70
WATER SOFTENER SERVICE 182.13
WATER SOFTENER SERVICE 131.21
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DEPARTMENT FUND VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT_
WESSON ELECTRIC ELECTRICAL & LIGHTING VARI 4,682.00
XCEL ENERGY Electr-1411 J J Clarke 0.00
Electr-Jaycee Prk Shop RD5 0.00
Electr-Jaycee Pk/GirlsSoft 215.00
Electr-Jaycee Park RD53W 0.00
Electr-802 N 5th St 0.00
Electr-320 W Main St 0.00
Electr-402 W Cannon Ave 0.00
Electr-Davis Pk/Lowell Ave 0.00
Electr-Jaycee Pk RD53W S M 0.00
Electr-Jaycee Ind Ball Com 0.00
Electr-702 Richardson 0.00
Electr-602 W Mahone Dr 0.00
Electr-Jaycee Park RD53W 0.00
Electr-SWofArtesia RD53 La 0.00
Electr-1103 N 5th 0.00
Elec-SWofArtesia RD53W,Par 0.00
Electr-Jaycee Prk PeeWee R 0.00
Electr-911 N 10th/Roberts 0.00
Electr-206 S 7th/Central P 0.00
Electr-609 1/2 Washington 0.00
Electr-Jaycee Park West RD 0.00
Electr-SW of Artesia RD53W 0.00
Electr-SWofArtesia RD53W P 0.00
Elect-SWofArtesia RD53W R 0.00
Electr-1112 W Mahone/Sprin 0.00
Electr-Jayce Park RD53W 0.00
Electr-Concession Jaycee P 0.00
Electr-MLK Park 1202 N. 13 0.00
Electr-1805 S 27TH/OFFICE 0.00
Electr-1806 S 27TH/UTILITY 0.00
Electr-1213 W. Richey Trfc 0.00
Electr-1220 W. Grand Trfc 0.00
Electr-106 N. 5th 0.00_
TOTAL: 26,871.22
NON-DEPARTMENTAL Municipal Court Fe NM EDUCATIONAL ASST FOUND MNCPL COURT MNTHLY FEE RPT 150.00
NM ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE DWI PREVENTION 324.00_
TOTAL: 474.00
Municipal Court Fees D Municipal Court Fe ARTESIA GENERAL HOSPITAL JAIL MEALS NOVEMBER 2022 1,459.50
JAIL MEALS DECEMBER 2022 1,336.00_
TOTAL: 2,795.50
Law Enforcement Asst D Law Enforcement As AMBITEC INC DBA RTS TACTICAL SWAT BALLISTIC SHIELD 13,471.63_
TOTAL: 13,471.63
Recreation Dept Recreation Fund UNITED POOL MANAGEMENT OF AMERICA, LLC JANUARY FIXED FEE PAYMENT 5,657.97_
TOTAL: 5,657.97
COA Grant Fund Dept COA Grant Fund XCEL ENERGY Electr-204 W Mahone Dr/Sr 0.00_
TOTAL: 0.00
DOJ YOUTH GRANT DOJ YOUTH CHANGING LIVES COALITION, INC COORDINATOR HOURS 330.00
CIRCLE GROUPS & COUNCIL 5,775.00_
TOTAL: 6,105.00
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DEPARTMENT FUND VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT_
INVALID DEPARTMENT SPECIAL PARKS PROJ ULINE, INC. SUPPLIES 1,655.09
DAVID N. COLLINS JC PARK 45,759.48
TERRA HAVEN LANDSCAPING & MAINTENANCE JC PARK CONCRETE FOR AWNIN 15,000.00
1ST ST FENCE INSTALL PHASE 20,000.00_
TOTAL: 82,414.57
Capital Improvements D Capital Improvemen ARMSTRONG CONSULTANTS ELEMENT 1 TAXIWAY A 11,265.60
J & H SERVICES, INC. 20TH ST RECON 170,349.84
SMITH ENGINEERING STORAGE POND LINING-SLUDGE 6,485.88_
TOTAL: 188,101.32
Wastewater Dept Waste Water Fund PILOT THOMAS LOGISTICS LLC GASOLINE/WASTEWATER 255.56
NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY GAS BILL/1602 N HALDMAN 84.87
CENTURYLINK WASTE WATER PLANT 238.66
XCEL ENERGY Electr-Jaycee Pk RD53W,Re- 0.00
Electr-1312 S 1st/Hermosa 0.00
Electr-2317 1st/Halliburto 0.00_
TOTAL: 579.09
Solid Waste Dept Solid Waste Fund TRIAD LUBRICATION, LLC FILTER UNIT 1,084.45
FILTER UNIT 411.82
SAMMY NATERA J S ENTERPRISES TRUCK & FA 18,239.78
PILOT THOMAS LOGISTICS LLC DIESEL&GASOLINE/SOLIDWASTE 176.11
BIG ASS TANKS, LLC WALL REPAIR 404.14
PILOT THOMAS LOGISTICS, LLC (BULK FUEL PILOT THOMAS LOGISTICS, LL 2,536.91
PILOT THOMAS LOGISTICS, LL 2,118.56
PILOT THOMAS LOGISTICS, LL 1,858.50
CENTURYLINK TRANSFER STATION 71.46
TEXAS INDUSTRIAL SERVICES UNIFORMS 304.89
UNIFORMS 273.83
UNIFORMS 447.95
UNIFORMS 274.04_
TOTAL: 28,202.44
Water Dept Water Fund SOUTHEAST READI-MIX PRODUCTS INC. LEAN FILL 601.50
LEAN FILL 375.00
LEAN FILL 473.54
LEAN FILL 4,917.50
LEAN FILL 506.00
BAKER UTILITY SUPPLY BRASS BOX KEY - SLOT 140.00
WHITE CLOUD PIPELINE CORPORATION 22ND & GRAND EMERGENCY 13,471.35
PILOT THOMAS LOGISTICS LLC GASOLINE/GARAGE 226.70
GASOLINE/WATER 1,512.93
GASOLINE/EXECUTIVE 0.00
GASOLINE/BYRON LANDFAIR 48.14
NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY GAS BILL/610 N ROSELAWN 60.70
GAS BILL/511 W TEXAS 418.38
NEW MEXICO TAP MASTER, INC. 22ND & GRAND EMERGENCY 31,215.81
DEANS INC MONTHLY TELEMETRY 538.85
CENTURYLINK CITY HALL FAX 85.23
TEXAS INDUSTRIAL SERVICES UNIFORMS 169.00
UNIFORMS 169.00
UNIFORMS 169.00
UNIFORMS 169.00
UNIFORMS 169.00
UNIFORMS 169.00
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DEPARTMENT FUND VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT_
UNIFORMS 169.00
UNIFORMS 169.00
UNIFORMS 169.00
UNIFORMS 169.00
UNIFORMS 169.00
UNIFORMS 169.00
UNIFORMS 169.00
US POSTMASTER UTILITY BILLING POSTAGE 1,000.00
XCEL ENERGY Electr-306 W Grand Ave 0.00
Electr-107 W James Ave 0.00
Electr-502 1/2 W Chisum(We 75.00
Electr-612 N Roselawn Ave 0.00
Elec-S 26th,250 HP Well@Ja 600.00
Electr-26th&Menefee/waterw 0.00
Electr-2400 W Ray Ave 800.00
Electr-1212 N 8th St 0.00
Electr-411 W. Centre 0.00
Electr-2010 W. GRAND AVE 0.00_
TOTAL: 59,263.63
Airport Dept Airport Fund PILOT THOMAS LOGISTICS LLC GASOLINE/AIRPORT 47.52
ASCENT AVIATION GROUP, INC. ASCENT AVIATION GROUP, INC 31,031.63_
TOTAL: 31,079.15
Cemetery Dept Cemetery Fund PILOT THOMAS LOGISTICS LLC GASOLINE/CEMETARY 51.20
SAN BAR CONSTRUCTION CORP. GATE HOURS SIGN 144.02
PILOT THOMAS LOGISTICS, LLC (BULK FUEL PILOT THOMAS LOGISTICS, LL 1,291.07
QWEST CORPORATION DBA CENTURYLINK QWEST CORPORATION DBA CENT 92.59
XCEL ENERGY Electr-201 E Hermosa Dr Un 0.00
Elect-201 E Hermosa/Area l 0.00_
TOTAL: 1,578.88
NON-DEPARTMENTAL Court Test Fund NM ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE DWI LAB 148.00
DWI PREVENTION 142.00_
TOTAL: 290.00
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DEPARTMENT FUND VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT_
=============== FUND TOTALS ================
101 General Fund 234,097.50
201 Municipal Court Fees Fund 3,269.50
211 Law Enforcement Asst Fund 13,471.63
217 Recreation Fund 5,657.97
219 COA Grant Fund 0.00
220 DOJ YOUTH 6,105.00
227 SPECIAL PARKS PROJECTS 82,414.57
300 Capital Improvement Fund 188,101.32
503 Waste Water Fund 579.09
504 Solid Waste Fund 28,202.44
505 Water Fund 59,263.63
507 Airport Fund 31,079.15
510 Cemetery Fund 1,578.88
704 Court Test Fund 290.00
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GRAND TOTAL: 654,110.68
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TOTAL PAGES: 7
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SELECTION CRITERIA
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SELECTION OPTIONS
VENDOR SET: 01-City of Artesia
VENDOR: All
CLASSIFICATION: All
BANK CODE: All
ITEM DATE: 0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
ITEM AMOUNT: 99,999,999.00CR THRU 99,999,999.00
GL POST DATE: 1/24/2023 THRU 1/24/2023
CHECK DATE: 0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
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PAYROLL SELECTION
PAYROLL EXPENSES: NO
EXPENSE TYPE: N/A
CHECK DATE: 0/00/0000 THRU 99/99/9999
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PRINT OPTIONS
PRINT DATE: None
SEQUENCE: By Department
DESCRIPTION: Distribution
GL ACCTS: NO
REPORT TITLE: C O U N C I L R E P O R T
SIGNATURE LINES: 0
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PACKET OPTIONS
INCLUDE REFUNDS: YES
INCLUDE OPEN ITEM:NO
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