City Council

MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ARTESIA, NEW MEXICO January 09, 2024 The City Council of the City of Artesia, New Mexico met in the City Council Chambers at City Hall on Tuesday, January 09, 2024, at 5: 00 p.m. in regular session with Mayor Jonathan Henry presiding, and the following present to wit: Wade Nelson Richard Townley Jeff Youtsey George Mullen Ignacio Mariscal Raul Rodriguez Jarrod Moreau Also, present: Summer Valverde, City Clerk/ Treasurer Cass Tabor, City Attorney Absent: Sam Hagelstein It was determined that a quorum was present. The invocation was given by Councilor Rodriguez, and all joined in the Pledge of Allegiance. New Request for City Facilities: City Clerk Summer Valverde presented a request from Ashley Lovelis for permission to use the Gazebo and electricity at Central Park on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 2: 00 p.m. for a wedding ceremony. Councilor Rodriguez moved to approve the request. Seconded by Councilor Moreau and upon vote, the motion passed. Consent Agenda Councilor Rodriguez moved to approve the consent agenda as written. Seconded by Councilor Mariscal and upon vote, the motion passed. The Consent Agenda includes: CONSENT AGENDA January 09, 2024 1. Approval of Minutes December 12, 2023 2. Consideration of Bids: A. * Approval to award bid for meals and snacks for the Artesia Police Department Detention Center to Artesia General Hospital. 3. Contracts, Leases and Agreements: A. * Ratification of Mayor Henry' s approval for the Subrecipient Agreement between DFA for the Regional Recreation Center Quality of Life Program Agreement Number 23- ZH5053- 2 and City of Artesia. B. * Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between Artesia Fire Department and Eddy County& Rescue C. * Approval of agreement between the New Mexico State Library( NMSL) and Artesia Public Library for FY2024 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:  City Council Agenda January 09, 2024 Page 12 Name Department Position Rate of Pay 1. Jessica Haeck Police Detention Officer $ 2946. 66 p/ mo 2. Nathaniel Valenzuela Fire Firefighter Certified 4705. 87 p/ mo B. * Ratification to Hire: 1. Lluvia Cabezuela- Sigala Recreation Recreation Specialist $ 3097.46 p/ mo C. Promotions: 1. William Johnson Police Police Officer 4324. 66 p/ mo Certified 2. Angel Torres- Gonzales Police Police Officer 4325. 66 p/ mo Certified 3. Stefan Najar Police Police Officer 4325. 66 p/ mo Certified D. Resignation: 1. Accept the resignation of Chrystal Montes, Wastewater assistant, Wastewater, effective December 14, 2023. 2. Accept the resignation of Ramiro Granados, Firefighter- EMT, Fire, effective December 27, 2023. 6. Dates of Hearing: 7. Travel and Training: A. Police— Ratification upon Mayor Henry' s approval for one( 1) employee to attend the ICS 300 in Hobbs, NM. B. Fire— Permission for one( 1) employee to attend the AHIMTA— Incident Management Symposium in Atlantic City, NJ C. Fire— Permission for one( 1) employee to attend the Unmanned Aircraft General( Drone License Ground School), in Carlsbad, NM. D. Police— Permission for one( 1) employee to attend the PETCPR+ Canine Feline CPR and First Aid Certification online. 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 Committee Reports Government— Mayor Pro Tern Youtsey reported the Town Hall meeting went well and good ideas were received. Personnel City Clerk Summer Valverde reported stats for personnel for December. Stood for questions. There were none. Public Safety Police Police Chief Kirk Roberts reported stats for the month of December. Stood for questions. There were none. Fire Fire Chief Kevin Hope reported stats for the month of December. Stood for questions. There were none. Community Development/ Infrastructure Infrastructure Director, Byron Landfair reported on the Community Development stats. Stood for questions. There were none.  City Council Agenda January 09, 2024 Page 13 Infrastructure Director Byron Landfair reported no major projects. Mr. Landfair reported on some leaks due to weather conditions. Also, four commercial projects will be announced once they are finalized. Mr. Landfair stood for questions. Councilor Rodriguez asked when the ADA improvements will begin. Mr. Landfair responded, possibly late spring or early summer. He then updated council on the Jaycee Park bathrooms-westside, he stated they will possibly be open midyear, and the eastside to open end of year. He also stated the splash pad to possibly be open on Memorial Day weekend. City Clerk City Clerk Summer Valverde presented the Mid- Year Budget Adjustment Resolution 1846. Then stood for questions. There were none. Councilor Rodriguez moved to approve the Mid-Year Budget Adjustment Resolution 1846. Seconded by Councilor Mullen and upon vote, motion passed. RESOLUTION 1846 City Clerk Valverde presented the 2024 Open Meetings Act Resolution 1847. Ms. Valverde explained the changes that were requested for the agenda. She then stood for questions. There were none. Councilor Rodriguez moved to approve resolution 1847. Seconded by Councilors Moreau and Mullen and upon vote, motion passed. RESOLUTION 1847 City Clerk Valverde presented the donation of a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe from Eddy County. Councilor Rodriguez moved to approve the acceptance of the donation from Eddy County of a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. Seconded by Councilor Mullen and upon vote, motion passed. New or other business from Councilors Mayor Pro Tem Youtsey thanked staff and councilors for helping at the Senior Center. Councilor Rodriguez stated he wished all candidates that will be running in this upcoming municipal election good luck. He reminded all that the write-in candidate is next Tuesday. Councilor Moreau expressed Happy New Year to all! He also stated he is looking forward to this upcoming year. Mayor Henry echoed Mayor Pro Tern Youtsey' s comment. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5: 22 P. M. on January 09, 2024. Jon He, . yor ATTEST:  City Council Agenda January 09, 2024 Page 14 II ummer Valverde, City Clerintrastrrer i 4 • S IX r • m w d i • 0