Council approves resolution for Airport Road sewer improvements in New Mexico

The Public Works & Utilities Committee of the Santa Fe City Council convened on March 19, 2025, to address several key agenda items, including the approval of a resolution aimed at improving local infrastructure.

The meeting began with the approval of the consent agenda, which passed unanimously after a motion and a second were made. Following this, the committee moved to public comments, but no members of the public chose to speak.

The primary focus of the meeting was an action item concerning a resolution authorizing representatives to enter into an agreement with the New Mexico Environment Department. This agreement, identified as SAP-I2457-GF, is intended to facilitate the planning, design, and construction of improvements on Himas Road, specifically to install a sewer line south of Airport Road. This project aims to enhance residential septic systems in the area.

An amendment to the resolution was proposed, which involved changing the designated signers for the agreement. Instead of Regina Wheeler, the signatory will now be Stan Holland, the Public Utilities Engineer. Additionally, David Chapman will replace Jesse Roach as the Grama Administrator. Both changes were approved following a motion and a second, with a roll call vote confirming unanimous support from the committee members.

The meeting concluded with a final roll call vote on the original motion, which also passed without opposition. The successful passage of this resolution marks a significant step towards improving the infrastructure and sanitation systems in the affected residential areas of Santa Fe.