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511 W. Texas Ave. (575) 746-3593 Mayor P.O. Box 1310 (575) 746-2122 City Clerk Artesia, NM 88211-1310 (575) 746-3886 Fax AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 25, 2025 5:00 p.m. 1. Determination as to whether quorum present 2. Invocation and pledge of allegiance 3. New Requests for City Facilities: A. *New Mexico State University is requesting an ambulance standby on April 5, 2025, at Bulldog Bowl for the NMSU Football Game. Requesting waiver of fees. B. *Artesia MainStreet requests permission to hold a Downtown Street Dance event on March 28, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. with street closures on 5th Street between North alley and Texas Ave and the use of Parking Lot at 5th and Texas. 4. City Departments and Employees 5. Special Reports 6. Period for Hearing Visitors (3-minute time limit) 7. Approval of Consent Agenda 8. Public Hearings – including consideration of final passage of any ordinance as to which proper notice has been published. Mayor Henry A. *Consideration and approval of Case No. 25-01 Preliminary Plat for Artesia General Hospital Tract B of Caza Capital LLC Tract 2 Land Division Tract: B Quarter NE Section: 5 Township: 17S Range: 26E, County of Eddy, State of New Mexico. Location: 2303 N First St. Owners: Artesia Special Hospital District a. Staff comments b. Public comments c. City Attorney comments/questions. d. Council comments/questions e. Entertain a motion and second from Council f. Council action i. Approve/Disapprove Case No. 25-01. B. *Consideration and approval of an Ordinance 1139 for Case No. 25-02: Vacation of 15’ of Public R-O-W (Right of Way) on the West alley of the North Park Subdivision to the City of Artesia, County of Eddy in Section 32, Township 16S, Range 26E as shown plat from cabinet A, Slide 91-1-2 of the official records of Eddy County New Mexico. A Dedication of .412 acres for public road known as Mulberry Drive, and a Replat of Lots 1, 2, 3, & 108-113, North Park Subdivision to the City of Artesia, County of Eddy in Section 32 Township 16S, Range 26E as shown on plat from Cabinet A, Slide 91-1-2 of *Denotes material included in Council Packets or previously received material  City Council Agenda March 25, 2025 Page | 2 the official records of Eddy County New Mexico. Owners CSE New Mexico LLC – Fredrick D Collins, City of Artesia a. Staff comments b. Public comments c. City Attorney comments/questions d. Council comments/questions e. Entertain a motion and second from Council f. Council action i. Approve/Disapprove Ordinance 1139 , Case No. 25-02. Adjourn Public Hearing – Mayor Henry 9. Comments from Public Officials and Contracted Services A. Update on NCAR information from Hailey Klein, Artesia Chamber of Commerce. 10. Committee Reports: A. Budget and Finance B. Personnel C. Police and Fire D. Safety E. Recreation F. Infrastructure / Planning (Streets, Garage, Cemetery, Parks, Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste, Facility Maintenance, Project Management, Code Enforcement, Permits and Inspections) G. Government 11. Personnel: 12. Public Safety: A. Police Department: 1) *Consideration and approval of agreement for the Law Enforcement Retention Fund Grant between the New Mexico Department of Public Safety and the City of Artesia. B. Fire Department: 13. Infrastructure: A. Community Development: 1) *Consideration and approval to set a public hearing for April 22, 2025, for Case No. 25- 03, Requesting approval of the Final Plat for Arbor Estates Subdivision, a 12-lot single family subdivision located on 80 vacant acres in Artesia NM, Eddy County; Location: E of 353 N Thirteenth Street Rural (County); Legal: W2NW of NW Quarter S: 29 T: 16S R: 26E; Owners David R & Sandra T Borges. 2) *Consideration and approval to set a public hearing for April 22, 2025, for the Amendment to Title 10 Chapter 4 Section 8 of the Artesia City Code – Vacation Plats: Adding 10-4-8C. B. Infrastructure: 14. City Attorney: 15. City Clerk: A. Consideration and approval of Resolution 1900 Budget Adjustment to Budget 2024-2025. 16. Mayor: A. *Executive session: In accordance with the State of New Mexico Open Meetings Act, Section 10-15-1-(H)(8)(2): a. Pending Litigation i. Action as a result of executive session  City Council Agenda March 25, 2025 Page | 3 17. New or other business from Councilors: 18. Adjournment *Denotes material included in Council Packets or previously received material RETURN TO AGENDA  CITY OF ARTESIA APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC EVENT ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS NOTE: NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WILL BE SERVED ON CITY PROPERTY REQUIREMENTS: (Fees must be paid in advance of use upon Council approval) BARRICADES ($30 per location) CONES - $5.00 per 10 cones LARGE POWER SUPPLY – 1 available (Jaycee and Roberts Park) $50 SMALL POWER SUPPLY – 3 available (Jaycee and Roberts Park) $35 EXTRA DUMPSTERS - $25 each POLICE ASSISTANCE (Applicable fees applied) X STANDBY FIRE/AMBULANCE ($145 first hour, $108 second hour, and $27 each fraction thereof) CITY PERSONNEL ASSISTANCE (Applicable fees applied) Detailed description of services requested must be listed below in miscellaneous $ 361.00 TOTAL COST FOR USE OF FACILITIES (There will be a $200 cap on fees) (Cap excludes Police/Fire/Ambulance/City Personnel Service Fees) APPROVAL CONTINGENT UPON RECEIPT OF ALL APPLICABLE FEES, LICENSE (S) AND DEPT APPROVALS *CITY PERSONNEL ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SETTING UP AND TAKING DOWN OF THE BARRICADES OR EQUIPMENT FOR THE EVENT **IF REQUESTING A WAIVER OF FEES, THE SPONSORING AGENCY MUST BE A GOVERNMENT ENTITY AND MUST SIGN BELOW STATING THAT THEY ARE THE SPONSORING AGENCY (Signature of Government Entity Representative and Name of Entity) MISCELLANEOUS: Request waver of fees. Updated 02/13/2023 Page 6 RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA  CONSENT AGENDA March 25, 2025 1. Approval of Minutes *March 11, 2025 2. Consideration of Bids: 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. Alejandro Dominguez Water Water Tech $2920.66 p/mo. CA13 2. Matthew Aguilar Water Water Tech $2920.66 p/mo. CA13 B. Ratification: C. Promotion: 1. Heather Silva Recreation Recreation Specialist $3097.46 p/mo. CA14 D. Demotion: E. Transfer: F. Resignation: 1. Accept the resignation of Zaedyn Logan, Fire, Firefighter Cadet, effective March 6, 2025. 2. Accept the Termination of Andrew West, Fire, Firefighter Cadet, effective March 10, 2025. 6. Dates of Hearing: 7. *Travel and Training: A. Solid Waste – Permission for one (1) employee to attend the NMED Landfill & Transfer Station Operator Certification Classes in Las Cruces, NM. B. Police – Permission for one (1) employee to attend Notary Training online. C. Police – Permission for one (1) employe to attend the Ballistic Shield Instructor Course in Pleasanton, TX. D. Police – Permission for seven (7) employees to attend the IPMBA Bike Certification in Las Cruces, NM. 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 RETURN TO AGENDA  MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING ARTESIA, NEW MEXICO MARCH 11, 2025 The City Council of the City of Artesia, New Mexico met in the City Council Chambers at City Hall on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in regular session with Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Youtsey presiding, and the following present to wit: City Council Members: Michael Bunt Ignacio “Nacho” Mariscal Richard “Dickie” Townley Raul Rodriguez Jarrod Moreau George Mullen Also present: City Attorney Cas Tabor Deputy Clerk Fatima Salinas Absent: Wade Nelson City Clerk/Treasurer Summer Valverde 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 Period for Hearing Visitors None Consent Agenda Before the approval of the Consent Agenda, Councilors Rodriguez and Bunt requested to pull items 1 & 13 for further discussion. With these items pulled Councilor Rodriguez made a motion to approve the consent agenda seconded by Councilor Bunt. Upon vote the motion passed 7-0. Returning to the pulled items, Councilor Bunt pointed out a correction that needed to be made to the previous meeting’s minutes and Councilor Rodriguez had a question on the check packet normally approved in the packet. Afterward Councilor Rodriguez made a motion to approve the pulled items seconded by Councilor Moreau. Upon vote motion passed 7-0. RETURN TO AGENDA  Minutes, March 11, 2025 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA March 11, 2025 1. Approval of Minutes *February 25, 2025 2. Consideration of Bids: A. *Approval of award of bid to Constructor’s Inc. for the ADA Ramp Improvements Phase 2 project. 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. Caden Boulden Wastewater WW Assistant $2920.66 p/mo CA13 2. Shanisse Huerta Police Evidence Tech I $3050.66 p/mo CAP1 3. Scott Walker Planning Code Enforcement $3478.80 p/mo Officer CA16 4. Zander Lopez Water Water Technician $2920.66 p/mo CA13 5. Deanna Gonzalez Police Records Clerk $2756.00 p/mo CA12 6. Nicholas Tafoya Police Police Officer $4758.00 p/mo CAP7 B. Resignation: 1. Accept the resignation of Amador Dominguez, Fire, Firefighter Cadet, effective February 20, 2025. 2. Accept the separation of Adam Leachman, Recreation, Recreation Specialist, effective February 23, 2025. 6. Dates of Hearing: 7. *Travel and Training: A. Garage – Ratification of Mayor Henry’s approval for one (1) employee to attend the Trouble Shooting Hydraulics “Hands On” Training in B. Police – Permission for two (2) employees to attend the Field Training Officer FTO Class in Carlsbad, N. C. Police – Permission for one (1) employee to attend the Traffic Crash Reconstruction Training in Albuquerque, NM. D. Police – Permission for one (1) employee to attend the Southern NM Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect in Mescalero, NM. 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 Comments from Public Officials and Contracted Services RETURN TO AGENDA  Minutes, March 11, 2025 Page 3 None Committee Reports A. Budget & Finance – Councilor Townley gave a summary of the meeting held March 10, 2025. Discussed was the upcoming Air Races to be held in Roswell this Sept. and things Artesia can do to prepare to help, the LandSun Theater, and bids received for the improvements needed for the infrastructure building. Also present at the meeting were representatives for Artesia Mainstreet and the Chamber of Commerce. B. Personal – Councilor Mullen said a meeting was held where they discussed the upcoming hires who were approved on tonight’s consent agenda. C. Police & Fire – None D. Safety – Mayor Pro Tem Youtsey was very happy to report that there were 0 reportable incidents for the month of Feb. He thanked City employees for their hard work and encouraged everyone to continue to work safely. E. Recreation – Councilor Rodriguez said basketball is going very well and encouraged people to apply for the Recreation Specialist position at the Rec. Center. F. Infrastructure – None G. Government – Mayor Pro Tem Youtsey said at their meeting they also discussed the Air Races and Theater. Personnel None Public Safety A. Police Department: Filling in for Chief Roberts, Commander David Rodriguez presented the Council with the monthly stats, then brought up Sgt. Chris Gallegos to introduce 2 of the 3 new hires for the Police Dept. He then stood for questions which led to a short discussion about vehicle break-ins in which he encouraged people once again to lock their doors as all reported incidents in the last several months have all been unlocked vehicles. B. Fire Department: Chief Hope presented the Council with the monthly stats and stood for questions. Councilor Townley asked about brush fires and asked about the danger level to which Chief Hope said we are not quite to the time of year when they tend to be the worst, but the danger level is very high. Mayor Pro Tem Youtsey brought up the proposed water reservoir that would be located at Jaycee Park. Chief Hope agreed the reservoir would be an excellent addition to aid in keeping brush fires in the area under control. Infrastructure RETURN TO AGENDA  Minutes, March 11, 2025 Page 4 Infrastructure Director Byron Landfair updated the Council on the status of projects currently underway as well as those that are upcoming and stood for questions. Councilor Mariscal had a question about the Rec Center and Councilor Bunt about the Grand St. project. City Attorney None City Clerk Filling in for Clerk/Treasurer Summer Valverde, Deputy Clerk Fatima Salinas requested the consideration and approval of a Grant Agreement between the Department of Finance and Administration and the City of Artesia for project: Artesia Recreation/Community Center Construct. A motion for approval was made by Councilor Moreau and seconded by Councilor Rodriguez. Upon vote motion passed 7-0. Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Youtsey said Mayor Henry should be back in town for the next Council meeting and commented on how much he has enjoyed filling in the past few weeks. New or other business from Councilors Councilor Mullen extended an invitation to everyone in Artesia to come by and admire the updates that have been done to the Council Chambers and attend a Council meeting while they’re here. Councilor Moreau spoke about an item for the hospital that will be added to the agenda for the next meeting and some recent activities done with the Boy Scouts. He also asked the community to keep the families of those who have been lost over the last few weeks in their thoughts. Councilor Rodriguez spoke about a meeting held with the HF Sinclair Board and talked about upcoming projects and then congratulated and welcomed the new police hires. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:42 pm March 11, 2025. ___________________________________ Jeff Youtsey, Mayor Pro tem ATTEST: __________________________________ Summer Valverde - City Clerk/Treasurer RETURN TO AGENDA  City of Artesia Position Hiring Process Review Position: Water Technician 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: 2 Internal Applicants: 0 External Applicants: 2 Interview: Total Interviews: 2 Internal Applicants: 0 External Applicants: 2 Pay Scale: Requested Starting Salary $2,920.66 per month CA13 Yes No Within Current Pay Scale? (if no please explain) Yes No Above Entry Step: (if yes please explain) RETURN TO AGENDA  City of Artesia Position Hiring Process Review Position: Recreation Specialist 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: 2 Internal Applicants:1 External Applicants: 1 Interview: Total Interviews: 1 Internal Applicants: 1 External Applicants: 0 Pay Scale: Requested Starting Salary $3,097.46 per month CA14 Yes No Within Current Pay Scale? (if no please explain) Yes No Above Entry Step: (if yes please explain) RETURN TO AGENDA  Expense Approval Report City of Artesia, NM By Fund Payable Dates 3/12/2025 - 3/25/2025 Post Dates 3/12/2025 - 3/25/2025 Payment Number Vendor Name Description (Item) Account Number Account Name Amount Fund: 101 - GENERAL FUND Department: 03 - Finance & Admin 85380 XCEL ENERGY Electric/611 W. Missouri 101-03-47160 UTILITIES 66.77 85379 PVT (PENASCO VALLEY TELEC… INTERNET SERVICE/CITY CLERK 101-03-46900 OTHER SUPPLIES 7,404.53 85377 ARTESIA CLEAN & BEAUTIFUL SERVICES 101-03-45925 PROF SVCS ARTESIA CLEAN & … 13,750.00 85378 CENTURYLINK CITY HALL FAX 101-03-47150 COMMUNICATION EXPENSE 253.15 Department 03 - Finance & Admin Total: 21,474.45 Department: 05 - Streets 85380 XCEL ENERGY JC PARK GURAD LIGHTS 101-05-47160 UTILITIES 529.50 85380 XCEL ENERGY Floodlight/Davis Park 101-05-47160 UTILITIES 32,797.45 85380 XCEL ENERGY 1501 S. 1ST 101-05-47160 UTILITIES 79.37 85380 XCEL ENERGY Electric Bill/402 S. 13th 101-05-47160 UTILITIES 22.04 85380 XCEL ENERGY Streetlight Bill 7/04 101-05-47160 UTILITIES 13,464.94 85380 XCEL ENERGY Floodlight/Davis Park 101-05-47160 UTILITIES 20,527.23 85380 XCEL ENERGY 500 W BULLOCK 101-05-47160 UTILITIES 33.69 85380 XCEL ENERGY 54-0014859487-3 101-05-47160 UTILITIES 9,343.47 Department 05 - Streets Total: 76,797.69 Department: 06 - Police 85379 PVT (PENASCO VALLEY TELEC… RENT/SUITE F MAHONE COURT 101-06-45030 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 300.00 85378 CENTURYLINK ANIMAL SHELTER 101-06-47150 TELEPHONE/CELL PHONE 163.28 Department 06 - Police Total: 463.28 Department: 08 - Artesia Center 85378 CENTURYLINK ARTESIA CENTER 101-08-47150 TELEPHONE 87.37 Department 08 - Artesia Center Total: 87.37 Department: 10 - Library 85378 CENTURYLINK LIBRARY ALARM LINE 101-10-47150 TELEPHONE 81.64 Department 10 - Library Total: 81.64 Department: 11 - Museum 85378 CENTURYLINK MUSEUM ANNEX 101-11-47150 TELEPHONE 183.86 85378 CENTURYLINK HISTORICAL MUSEUM 101-11-47150 TELEPHONE 93.62 Department 11 - Museum Total: 277.48 Fund 101 - GENERAL FUND Total: 99,181.91 Fund: 503 - WASTE WATER FUND Department: 00 - Non Departmental 85378 CENTURYLINK WASTE WATER PLANT 503-00-47150 TELEPHONE 267.35 Department 00 - Non Departmental Total: 267.35 Fund 503 - WASTE WATER FUND Total: 267.35 Fund: 504 - SOLID WASTE FUND Department: 00 - Non Departmental 85378 CENTURYLINK TRANSFER STATION 504-00-47150 TELEPHONE 84.10 Department 00 - Non Departmental Total: 84.10 Fund 504 - SOLID WASTE FUND Total: 84.10 Fund: 505 - WATER FUND Department: 00 - Non Departmental 85380 XCEL ENERGY 2700 W REMINGTON 505-00-47160 UTILITIES 82.39 85378 CENTURYLINK CITY HALL FAX 505-00-47160 UTILITIES 98.57 85381 NM TAXATION & REVENUE DEP conf# 1-521-726-880 505-00-47091 WATER CONSERVATION FEE 3,364.45 Department 00 - Non Departmental Total: 3,545.41 Fund 505 - WATER FUND Total: 3,545.41 3/21/2025 9:55:53 AM Page 1 of 3 RETURN TO AGENDA Expense Approval Report Payable Dates: 3/12/2025 - 3/25/2025 Post Dates: 3/12/2025 - 3/25/2025 Payment Number Vendor Name Description (Item) Account Number Account Name Amount Fund: 510 - CEMETERY FUND Department: 00 - Non Departmental 85378 CENTURYLINK WOODBINE CEMETERY 510-00-47160 UTILITIES 89.98 Department 00 - Non Departmental Total: 89.98 Fund 510 - CEMETERY FUND Total: 89.98 Grand Total: 103,168.75 3/21/2025 9:55:53 AM Page 2 of 3 RETURN TO AGENDA Expense Approval Report Payable Dates: 3/12/2025 - 3/25/2025 Post Dates: 3/12/2025 - 3/25/2025 Report Summary Fund Summary Fund Expense Amount Payment Amount 101 - GENERAL FUND 99,181.91 99,181.91 503 - WASTE WATER FUND 267.35 267.35 504 - SOLID WASTE FUND 84.10 84.10 505 - WATER FUND 3,545.41 3,545.41 510 - CEMETERY FUND 89.98 89.98 Grand Total: 103,168.75 103,168.75 Account Summary Account Number Account Name Expense Amount Payment Amount 101-03-45925 PROF SVCS ARTESIA CLE… 13,750.00 13,750.00 101-03-46900 OTHER SUPPLIES 7,404.53 7,404.53 101-03-47150 COMMUNICATION EXPE… 253.15 253.15 101-03-47160 UTILITIES 66.77 66.77 101-05-47160 UTILITIES 76,797.69 76,797.69 101-06-45030 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 300.00 300.00 101-06-47150 TELEPHONE/CELL PHONE 163.28 163.28 101-08-47150 TELEPHONE 87.37 87.37 101-10-47150 TELEPHONE 81.64 81.64 101-11-47150 TELEPHONE 277.48 277.48 503-00-47150 TELEPHONE 267.35 267.35 504-00-47150 TELEPHONE 84.10 84.10 505-00-47091 WATER CONSERVATION … 3,364.45 3,364.45 505-00-47160 UTILITIES 180.96 180.96 510-00-47160 UTILITIES 89.98 89.98 Grand Total: 103,168.75 103,168.75 Project Account Summary Project Account Key Expense Amount Payment Amount **None** 103,168.75 103,168.75 Grand Total: 103,168.75 103,168.75 3/21/2025 9:55:53 AM Page 3 of 3 RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA  ORDINANCE NO. 1139 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA NEW MEXICO, CONSENTING TO THE PARTIAL ALLEY VACATION, INCLUDING ROAD DEDICATION AND THE REPLAT OF CERTAIN LOTS TO THE SAID CITY OF ARTESIA, NEW MEXICO, AS SOUGHT BY PETITION OF THE PROPERTY OWNER OF SAID TERRITORY, AND PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF SAID ORDINANCE AND PLAT OF THE SAID PARTIAL ALLEY VACATION, ROAD DEDICATION AND SUMMARY REPLAT, AND TRANSMITTAL OF COPIES THEREOF, AS REQUIRED BY LAW WHEREAS, Fredrick D. Collins, CSE New Mexico, LLC, owner of property, has filed with the City Council of the City of Artesia, New Mexico, a request seeking the partial public alley vacation along said lots, along with the dedication of .412 acres for a public road and the replat of lots 1, 2, 3, and 108-113 within the City of Artesia, New Mexico; and WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council of the City of Artesia that the west 15 feet of the 20-foot public alley, more particularly described hereinafter, is not necessary for public access of said City, and the partial closing and vacation of said public alley will not deny reasonable access to the properties along said public alley or the properties in the vicinity of said public alley, and that the road dedication, more particularly described hereafter, is necessary for access to the Nort Park Mobile Home Park properties; and WHEREAS, said owner has complied with all the requirements within Title 10, Chapter 4, “Requirements and Procedures for Submittal of a Final Plat,” of the City of Artesia City Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Artesia, New Mexico, having examined the aforementioned partial public alley vacation, road dedication and replat, FINDS that the plat proposed for the partial public alley to be vacated, the road to be dedicated, and the lots to be replated are within the municipality of Artesia, New Mexico, has complied with all Artesia City Code requirements, and that the City of Artesia as owner of the partial public alley proposed to be vacated has consented to the partial public alley vacation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Artesia, New Mexico, that said governing body does hereby express its consent and approval of the partial public alley vacation, road dedication and replat, to be known as the North Park West 15’ Alley Vacation Lots 1, 2, 3 and 108-113 Replat plat, as located within the City of Artesia, Eddy County, New Mexico, and that the west 15 feet of the alley along Lots 1, 2, 3 and 108-113, of the North Park Subdivision in Section 32, Township 16 South, Range 26 East, N.M.P.M., New Mexico, is vacated, and that the said public alley portion shall revert to the owners of the abutting properties along the areas of said public alley, as provided by law, and said public alley portion shall no longer be considered a platted public alley of the City of Artesia, and that .412 acres are dedicated for public right of way as shown on the North Park West 15’ Alley 1 RETURN TO AGENDA Vacation Lots 1, 2, 3 and 108-113 Replat to the municipality of Artesia, New Mexico, in the following contiguous territory: BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Artesia, New Mexico, that a certified copy of this Ordinance and a copy of the North Park West 15’ Alley Vacation Lots 1, 2, 3 and 108-113 Replat plat shall be filed in the office of the County Clerk of Eddy County, New Mexico within one year of the approved date. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 25th day of March 2025. CITY OF ARTESIA, NEW MEXICO _________________________________ Jonathan Henry, Mayor ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF NEW MEXICO) COUNTY OF EDDY) THIS INSTRUMENT WAS ACKNOWLEDGED BEFORE ME ON THIS_______ DAY OF ___________________ 2025 BY JONATHAN HENRY - MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ARTESIA. MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: NOTARY PUBLIC: __________________________ ______________________________ 2 RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA RETURN TO AGENDA LERF Year 3 ‐ Compliant Agencies with Eligible Officers_Master.xlsb Artesia PD ‐ Compliant LERF Agency Hire Payout Agency Officer ID Name Year Compensation 5% PRDD Social Sec Medicare Total Date Date Note Artesia Police Department 233 Jamie Imai 9.30 $ 69,763.20 $ 3,488.16 $ 216.27 $ 50.58 $ 3,755.01 12/15/2014 12/15/2024 Artesia Police Department 226 Ricardo Huerta 20.93 $ 98,716.80 $ 4,935.84 $ 306.02 $ 71.57 $ 5,313.43 6/1/2022 6/1/2025 Artesia Police Department 219 Xavier Anaya 4.16 $ 76,481.60 $ 3,824.08 $ 237.09 $ 55.45 $ 4,116.62 3/1/2021 3/1/2025 Totals 3.00 $ 244,961.60 $ 12,248.08 $ 759.38 $ 177.60 $ 13,185.06 Page 1 of 1 RETURN TO AGENDA NM Department of Public Safety - LERF Year 3 Monthly Reporting Template Agency Name: Agency Name Supporting Documents: Proof of Payment to Inlcude one of the following Monthly Reporting Period 07/2025 Paycheck stub by officer Contact Person & Title: Contact Name ACH Advice Title: Title Payroll Register Telephone: xxx-xxx-xxxx Email: contact@email.com Date of Report: 8/10/2025 Medicare Social Total Amount Total Amt to Officer Officer Paid? PRDD(5%) Amount Security Paid to Pay Period Officer Paid Warrant/ACH Return To Officer Name Anniv. Date Yes/No Amount Paid Paid Amount Paid Officer Ending Date Advice # DPS Comments Sample Officer 1 8/1/2024 Yes $ 2,839.18 $ 41.17 $ 176.03 $ 3,056.38 1/19/2025 1/26/2025 A1234567 $ - Sample Officer 2 9/15/2024 No $ 4,732.83 Resigned 07/31/2024 before anniversary date Sample Officer 3 10/1/2024 Yes $ 2,839.18 $ 41.17 $ 176.03 $ 3,056.38 Sample Officer 4 4/15/2025 No $ 3,873.25 Has not yet reached anniversary date Total Paid: $ 6,112.76 Total due to DPS: $ 8,606.08 Certification I hereby certify to the best of my knowledge and belief, the above information is correct, expenditures are properly documented, and copies of all required documentation are attached, when required or on file for review. All payments requests listed are not funded by any other funding source. Funds being claimed were not used to supplant (Replace routine and/or existing State or local expenditures with the use of project agreement funds and/or use these funds for costs of activities that constitute general expenses required to carry out the overall responsibilities of State, local, or federally-recognized Indian tribal governments). Printed Name: Signature: Title: Date: RETURN TO AGENDA  CITY OF ARTESIA MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor & City Council FROM: Byron Landfair, Infrastructure Director Anna Iglesias, City Planner DATE: April 22, 2025 SUBJECT: Consideration and recommendation of Case No. 25-03, Final Plat for Arbor Estates Subdivision Case No. 25-03 Request: Final Plat for Arbor Estates Subdivision Location: E OF 353 N THIRTEENTH STREET RURAL (County) Legal: W2NW of NW Quarter S: 29 T: 16S R: 26E Owners: David R & Sandra T Borges ACTION: TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF THE REQUEST The applicant is requesting approval of the final plat for Arbor Estates Subdivision, a 12- lot single family subdivision located on 80 vacant acres in Artesia NM, Eddy County East of 353 N Thirteenth Street Rural. The size of each lot will be between 1.0012 & 1.0065 acres and a 65.4445-acre tract being labeled as Parcel A. This subdivision is located within the City’s planning and platting jurisdiction. The preliminary plat was approved in 2021 by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council at their regular meetings and there have been no changes to the original preliminary plat. The proposed development is consistent with several of the developed lots in the vicinity. The property is within Zone X of the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map, meaning that there is minimal flood hazard in the area. RETURN TO AGENDA The property is in road right of way along Jackson Road and 13th Rural Street. Access to the 12 lots will be off 13th street. Water, gas, and electric services are in the area. Septic tanks will be installed at the time the homes are constructed. Parcel A will be a drainage pond. Staff is in support of the final plat, Planning & Zoning Commission approved the final plat at their March 19, 2025 meeting. RETURN TO AGENDA  CITY OF ARTESIA MEMORANDUM TO: Planning and Zoning Commission FROM: Byron Landfair, Infrastructure Director Anna Iglesias, City Planner DATE: April 22, 2025 SUBJECT: Amendment to Title 10 Chapter 4 Section 8 of The Artesia City Code – Vacation Plats Request: Amendment to Title 10 Chapter 4 Section 8 of The Artesia City Code – Vacation Plats: Adding 10-4-8C ACTION: TO RECOMMEND APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT 10-4-8: VACATION PLATS The final plat procedure shall be used for vacating an entire plat, a portion of a plat, and any public right of way, streets and/or easements. A statement declaring the plat a "vacation plat" shall be required. Vacation plats shall be accompanied by an ordinance when filed with the county clerk. A. The vacation plat shall declare what is to be vacated and that all dedications described in the original plat are to be returned to the adjoining property owner(s), per state statute. A vacation plat shall be prepared by a surveyor, showing the locations of any new monuments. All costs associated with the filing of the vacation plat shall be borne by the applicant. B. Adjacent property owners to a public right of way or easement, wishing to petition the city to abandon any public right of way, shall present a letter of request indicating the owners' names, addresses and the legal description of the area to be vacated, and the reason for the vacation. The petition shall contain written approval from the utility companies and the city infrastructure director. The city is under no obligation to grant approval of the vacation plat. (Ord. 982, 11-10-2015) RETURN TO AGENDA  C. A vacation plat request that involves public right of way and is less than .025 acres and/or is valued less than $25,000 (twenty-five thousand dollars) shall be done by submitting a vacation application along with a vacation plat prepared by a licensed surveyor showing the locations of any new monuments and showing any encroachments. This petition will be approved by authority of the planning department director of the municipality or their assigned authority. This will only apply to property that involve any city right of way. Providing the additional section “C” will give the planning and zoning director a faster response time to applications requesting a right of way vacation by approving them similar to how a boundary line adjustment is approved. This will include any right of way encroachment that is less than .025 acres and is valued less than $25,000 (Twenty-five Thousand dollars). With all the new surveying technology; there has been an increase in cases that require this type of approvals. Staff and Planning and Zoning Commission recommends approval of the Amendment to Title 10 Chapter 4 Section 8. RETURN TO AGENDA  RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS TO THE 2024-2025 BUDGET WHEREAS, the Governing Body wishes to adjust the 24-25 budget, and WHEREAS, there are sufficient reserves, NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY of the City of Artesia that there are adjustments to the 2024-2025 budget that need to be made as listed in Exhibit A NOW BE IT ALSO RESOLVED to submit the budget adjustments to DFA for inclusion in the 2024-2025 budget. PASSED, ADOPTED, and APPROVED this 25th day of March , 2025. Jonathon Henry, Mayor ATTEST: Summer Valverde, City Clerk/Treasurer RETURN TO AGENDA  Budget Adjustments Resolution Exhibit A Revenues: Total - Expenditures: 300-00-48818 LONESOME 1 REPAIR 100,000.00 Repair at Lonesome Well 1 101-03-45926 NCAR EVENTS 150,000.00 101-03-48030 FURNITURE & FIXTURES 6,700.00 Replace furniture for payroll admin office 101-03-45912 MUNICIPAL CODE MAINTENANCE 4,500.00 Replace and update city code books 215-00-48900 CAPITAL PROJECTS 60,000.00 Completion of FY24 projects 799-00-48020 CAPITAL OUTLAY 32,500.00 Purchase of EKG machine for hospital district 101-03-43020 PER DIEM 1,000.00 Deputy Clerk attend National IIMC conference in St Louis Total 354,700.00 Transfers: Total - RETURN TO AGENDA