Community Relations Commission
Regular MeetingFarmington, NM · May 6, 2019
Minutes
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISION
Meeting Minutes
MAY 6, 2019
City Hall
Members Present: Lynn Love, Cheri Floyd, Larry Moore, Pat Gross and Diana Kinney
Members Absent: Sherrie Chenault
Staff Present: Julie Baird, Ass’t City Manager, Georgette Allen, Public Relations Officer and Joanna
Oliver, Secretary
Guest Present: Chief Steve Hebbe
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Lynn Love called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. with a quorum of members present the following
procedures were duly had and taken.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Larry Moore made a motion to approve the April 1, 2019 minutes. Pat Gross seconded. Motion carried.
OPEN MEETING RESOLUTION
Dianne Kinney made a motion to accept the FY20 Open Meeting Resolution. Cheri Floyd seconded. Motion
carried.
IMMIGRATION FORUM FOLLOW UP
There was a lengthy follow up discussion with Georgette Allen and Chief Steve Hebbe on the Community
Forum that was held on April 18th regarding Immigration. Approximately 100 residents showed up.
Georgette Allen stated that from the comments received, that most groups did not get the jest of the purpose
of this topic. There were some negative comments but overall was a huge success with a lot of compliments
received. Georgette Allen suggested a follow up and invite just the main players – Patriots group, etc. and
outreach to the immigrant community. Each panelist had their perspective on the subject and what is the law
enforcement role.
DISCUSSION OF TOPICS FOR NEXT FORUM
There was a lengthy discussion regarding a topic for the next Community Forum. Some of the topics discussed
were racism, mental health issues, and housing. Pat Gross asked Chief Hebbe if there was a subject that
would help the Police Department. He stated that Mental Health issues in this area do need to be addressed
including what resources are available and unavailable. It was suggested to let the public tell their stories of
experiences they have had dealing with mental health and finding help. It was also suggested to invite the
Political leaders for New Mexico. Chairman Lynn Love asked the Commissioners to gather some
thoughts/ideas on who to have on the panel and these would be discussed at the June meeting.
CIVILITY FIRST SUNDAY
Pat Gross went into further detail on the plan that she drafted for the Civility First Sundays. She used
Georgette’s Communication Plan as the basis and added some of the core values. Commission had a short
discussion regarding the logistics.
COMMISSION BUSINESS
Julie Baird discussed the Commission’s budget for next year. Administration is looking at cutting the
budget down to $15,000.00. She will have more information at the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 5:34 p.m.
__________________________________ ______________________________
Lynn Love, Chairman Joanna Oliver, Secretary
Agenda
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION
Regular Meeting Agenda
May 6, 2019
4:00 PM
City Hall ‐ Executive Conference Room
800 Municipal Drive
1. Call to order
2. Establishment of Quorum
3. Introduction of Guests
4. Approval of Minutes
a. April 1, 2019 Minutes (ACTION REQUIRED)
5. Open Meeting Resolution (ACTION REQUIRED)
6. Immigration Forum Follow Up
Evaluation/Feedback
Discussion of Topics (2nd quarter)
7. Commission Business
Aaron Kayonie – Follow Up
Civility First Sundays – Follow Up
Handouts/Giveaways Purchase
CRC’s participation in upcoming events
Mayor’s Initiative Update
8. Adjournment
ATTENTION PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: The meeting room and facilities are fully accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. If you plan
to attend the meeting and need an auxiliary aid or service, please contact Joanna Oliver at 599‐1379 prior to the meeting so that
arrangements can be made.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISION
Meeting Minutes
APRIL 1, 2019
City Hall
Members Present: Lynn Love, Cheri Floyd, Larry Moore, Pat Gross and Sherrie Chenault
Members Absent: Diana Kinney
Staff Present: Julie Baird, Ass’t City Manager, Georgette Allen, Public Relations Officer and Joanna
Oliver, Secretary
Guest Present:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Lynn Love called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. with a quorum of members present the following
procedures were duly had and taken.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Pat Gross made a motion to approve the March 4, 2019 minutes with the change of the date from February to
March. Cheri Floyd seconded. Motion carried.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS FORUM UPDATE
Georgette Allen gave us an update on the first bi‐annual series of forums. It is scheduled for April 18th at 6:00
at the Civic Center with Scott Michlin to Emcee. San Juan Safe Communities Initiative will video the event.
There will be up to 6 panelist from various organization participating including a CRC Commissioner. This
event will cover the topic of policing and immigrant communities. The Panelists will be responding to written
questions from audience members at the end of their discussions. Lynn will distribute flyers in Kirtland, Pat
Gross will handle Aztec and Larry Moore for Bloomfield.
CILVILITY FIRST CAMPAIGN
There was a lengthy discussion regarding the Civility First Campaign as a whole including the street pole
banners, utility bill inserts, and forums/events quarterly targeting diverse audiences. It was suggested that 2
Commissioners take each quarter and promotes 1 or 2 of the Civility traits. Julie suggested looking at the
poles with the traits on one side and a sponsoring business and/or citizens on the other side. Pat Gross
suggested looking at getting a new logo or just a phrase. Georgette Allen will look into this. It was also
suggested that the concept of the Civility First Sundays not be a standalone but be incorporated into the
Campaign Initiatives.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 5:16 p.m.
__________________________________ ______________________________
Lynn Love, Chairman Joanna Oliver, Secretary
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
CITY OF FARMINGTON • CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
800 Municipal Drive · Farmington, NM 87401 · E-mail: mcoyner@fmtn.org · Phone: (505) 599-1120
Date: March 12, 2019
To: Joanna Oliver, Office Manager, General Services
From: Melody Coyner, Paralegal
Re: Open Meetings Resolution – 2019
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION
Attached is the 2018 Open Meetings Resolution for the Community Relations Commission
(CRC). Please schedule this resolution for consideration on the agenda of the meeting of the
Community Relations Commission on May 6, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. This is necessary to satisfy
the requirements that the City Council has set in regard to proper notice for meetings of public
bodies of the City of Farmington in conformance with the Open Meetings Act. It is necessary
that you schedule the Resolution for the agenda of this meeting in particular and that a
quorum be present to vote on this Resolution.
Please proof read the Resolution and ensure that the correct day, time, place and the office
location where agendas can be picked up is shown. If this information is not correct, please
notify me immediately and I’ll prepare a revised Resolution and get it to you prior to the above
scheduled meeting. Should the CRC during the above scheduled meeting vote to CHANGE the
meeting day/time/place, etc., from that information shown on the attached Resolution, please
contact me immediately following your meeting, and I will provide you with a replacement
Resolution for signature by your commission’s chairperson.
The Open Meetings Act requires that the day, time and place of regular meetings be established,
and that the commissions, committees and boards of the City not vary from that regular meeting
schedule whenever possible. Once adopted any deviation from the adopted schedule will require
you to publish a "special notice" to comply with the Open Meetings Act. If for any reason the
Community Relations Commission elects to change the day, time or place given in the
resolution, please notify this office as soon as possible so that we may alter the notice of regular
meetings which is permanently posted and give other appropriate notice to the public.
Thank you for your time and patience in helping us to comply with the provisions of the Open
Meetings Act. Please return the original Resolution to Legal after it has been signed and keep
a copy for your file.
Attachment
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION SETTING AND ESTABLISHING A REGULAR MEETING DAY,
TIME AND PLACE FOR THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION
PURSUANT TO CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2013-1466 AS RATIFIED
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Resolution No. 2013-1466 as ratified, each
board, commission, committee or other policy making body of the City of Farmington which
holds regular meetings shall annually, subject to the ratification and approval of the City Council
of the City of Farmington, establish a regular meeting day, time and place; and
WHEREAS, the Community Relations Commission of the City of Farmington has
determined and does recommend to the City Council that the regular meeting day, time and place
of the Community Relations Commission of the City of Farmington and the location where a
copy of the agenda of such meetings shall be as set forth in this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF FARMINGTON:
That the regular meeting day, time and place of the Community Relations Commission of
the City of Farmington shall be held on the 1st Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the
Executive Conference Room, Municipal Building, 800 Municipal Drive, Farmington, New
Mexico. Should the 1st Monday of the month fall on a holiday recognized by the City of
Farmington, then the meeting will be held the following Monday at 4:00 p.m. The location
where a copy of the agenda of the regular meeting may be inspected seventy-two (72) hours in
advance of such meeting shall be at the Administration Office, Municipal Building, 800
Municipal Drive, Farmington, New Mexico.
PASSED, SIGNED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this ______ day of May 2019.
By:
Chairperson, Community Relations Commission
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