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The chair asked for a motion to approve the minutes. A member moved and another seconded. The chair then called for the question: “All those in favor, say aye.” The committee responded “Aye,” and the chair said, “Anyone opposed, same sign. The minutes from our last meeting are approved.”

The approval was recorded as a voice vote; no roll-call tally was given in the transcript and no further action was attached to the approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Clovis - Parks, Recreation & Beautification Committee - Jun 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Parks and Recreation Committee approved the minutes from its May 19 meeting by voice vote after a motion and second; no roll-call tally was recorded.","taxTitle","Clovis, Curry County, New Mexico","taxId",52795,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6523115,"Parks and Recreation reports low summer youth enrollments, hiring progress and lifeguard shortages",403,2333000,2736000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065752-d2d4de9022c88046a1a7c27c7adf1043&start=2333&end=2736","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065752-d2d4de9022c88046a1a7c27c7adf1043/thumbnail_2333000.jpg","/articles/6523115/Clovis/Curry-County/New-Mexico/Parks-and-Recreation-reports-low-summer-youth-enrollments-hiring-progress-and-lifeguard-shortages","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523115-e4dac0ca3040d4e00156bb738210a98a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771117806&Signature=EnXPyBEXMJd8l-fK5bAighsWfJpBbWcqtEXqftRFQv-MAZO~cnU4pPThEkZ0XvUY13oTV0QRBLH42aSiua0wOoVGMuoiLjnTFYVe973m3luxk8XJgGqhvP5PjKu~s64w8uqfKOPXSnQWOEG776GT7MZ4Hkcek6adj51T4Y84zk2XyQbWOzaVyVHXVFKwVBpGTGEq0zldLUoiHLoiU1FJfrRxmCFB2S3602hpwRMac1WiVDpO3xayS94OQGUnzuZorR9LP~v0lMNgf~benFZDcOWFtEqIp9ID71JbO~9k-asLV9mJ4F7z9OMBZh~fHM~y-~5cyqt0O~XXmhqvZWDxNQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Amy, a parks recreation staff member, briefed the committee on summer youth programming, staffing and facility operations.

Amy said the department hired eight summer youth assistants and has two county interns still working; several other interns did not continue because working with children was not a good fit. She said weekly program registrations so far were low compared with past years: 15 participants in week 1, 19 in week 2, 16 in week 3 and 16 so far in the current week.

“Today we had four new kids register on a Monday for this week,” Amy said, and added she has left registration open instead of closing a week early to accommodate additional sign-ups.

Amy said the mayor visited the program to read to children, the zoo will visit with reptiles, and field trips and guest visits have been well received. She also noted the department is pursuing a $30,000 grant (speaker identified as Claire in the meeting context) to support programming.

On facilities, Amy said doors and exterior finish work have been delayed because contractors (Griegos and Two Horse Construction) have not responded. She said aquatics staff have had to close the aquatic center on Saturdays due to insufficient lifeguards; the department is recruiting and training lifeguards but staffing remains variable.

Amy also reported contact from a resident interested in starting a roller-skating program; staff have offered Gym 2 (rubber floor) or other options while assessing impact on court surfaces. Committee members discussed scheduling and facility use but took no formal votes.","Staff said eight summer youth assistants were hired and that weekly registration for summer youth programs ranged from 15 to 19; aquatics reported Saturday closures because of lifeguard shortages and staff said they are seeking more hires.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6523119,"Hillcrest Park Zoo staff detail new animals, ZAA inspection prep and sponsorship changes",544,1512000,2056000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065752-d2d4de9022c88046a1a7c27c7adf1043&start=1512&end=2056","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065752-d2d4de9022c88046a1a7c27c7adf1043/thumbnail_1512000.jpg","/articles/6523119/Clovis/Curry-County/New-Mexico/Hillcrest-Park-Zoo-staff-detail-new-animals-ZAA-inspection-prep-and-sponsorship-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523119-995f0327ad673b230fa0a7dc3917432f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771117806&Signature=fC6BtFCjpG7qk-uKR6DoHZzER0cS3y8DZvf-0qdZLGu6rTlxwcDsXGagwkudaPNP9f2wRev-1FiRgsNEyJv~Qltep4f-wJZlVY0P4uTXoxbU7b94yHwY8gA1hsMR0F7T3OGhrO8qUc-j4n3PDrEgHC~4RLOzd3o9lr4KCGQGZyzK7XqupC0NFLSSZBOK-3ww5lUjFV1v-~ozquLTHBGYJXCZVqHyNrkAwMR7MstqyVqOxmeRuZ~Vi52JsKpmDCkX6mwecM~6IDFE7Ri3Np0UzWriBPdome1YA3CXTEJNcaKM1fal2g8SRteNoRrXlO5aSUyKPMJU-snyqqi6Y4L8aQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Stephanie, a Hillcrest Park Zoo staff member, updated the Parks and Recreation Committee on animal arrivals, facility work, interns and sponsorships.

“Snail the Sloth has arrived at Hillcrest Park Zoo,” Stephanie said, adding the animal came from Zoo World in Florida and that the sloth’s barn would be finished and ready for a debut in a few weeks. She also said a young warthog named Raya had joined the zoo but would not be paired with the resident warthog for some time because she needs to grow.

Stephanie said a Zoo World staff member who participates in ZAA inspections reviewed the zoo and listed a number of items the zoo needs to address before seeking accreditation. She recounted requirements including class 1 doors for certain species, secondary containment, painting exhibits, bars on class 1-animal windows, reclaimed-water testing and other infrastructure and cosmetic items. Stephanie said the zoo will defer applying for ZAA accreditation until the spring to avoid inspectors arriving in winter while temporary heating is in place.

The zoo has begun a “Quarters for Conservation” fundraiser and has several sponsorship commitments. Stephanie said, “SNS is already a sponsor for a thousand dollars,” and added other sponsors were considering amounts and that the zoo will display sponsor recognition on a large metal tree with giving levels tied to exhibit types.

She also reported the local Lions Club has pulled its sponsorship, citing disappointment with how past support was managed; Stephanie said the club had not been active in the prior 2½ years and she offered a transparent update to the committee. The zoo reported several private sponsors have committed or are considering sponsorship levels.

Stephanie noted Conservation and internship partnerships are underway: Curry County and SkillBridge interns have worked at the zoo and one intern applied for a forthcoming maintenance position. The committee thanked staff and suggested the zoo’s new conservation fundraiser might emphasize species important to the area, such as the American bumblebee.

No committee action or vote was taken; the committee received the update and offered suggestions for sponsorship and programming choices.","Zoo staff described arrivals including a sloth and a warthog, a deferred ZAA inspection after a review identified facility improvements, new sponsorship commitments and the loss of a Lions Club sponsorship.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6523124,"Committee discusses replacing decades-old lights at Dickinson Field; bids and safety concerns noted",373,1062000,1435000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065752-d2d4de9022c88046a1a7c27c7adf1043&start=1062&end=1435","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065752-d2d4de9022c88046a1a7c27c7adf1043/thumbnail_1062000.jpg","/articles/6523124/Clovis/Curry-County/New-Mexico/Committee-discusses-replacing-decades-old-lights-at-Dickinson-Field-bids-and-safety-concerns-noted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523124-d77f05469dee378f212be975ebc5e96d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771117806&Signature=jjQaQYoKOaSD6-cVnugwGfYNddFdAg2bLZfBM5uVgGtjyXJXDg-3iOdE9LMBKmKV0ghrmBj0zOvOyLVuV4ggDl4TgkZoe1ja9h6pmRaGpdnqtPZewbBnEqItGhO~j8kpkXe9vm5PVYJBHTkKSE-JlkppBAtioC95LdBLxK-8fdVVQzzb5a2b9E459BJnfBfPxXy0uWAcR0S~Cf5gXo9cbFRpDiajuMW7f2y3BLBgmzXz~dQ5RBpUhX9X1XsTU9QZ-jWy3X2srE7eOOh1sYorckoSk~OUEQojVYwXXJESYjbDsRzDOQZKNueWgievHjggWBKH7fCE8SCqy6wTZovmwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Andy Cox, president of American Little League, told the Parks and Recreation Committee the lighting system at Dickinson Field is decades old and needs replacement for safety and performance reasons.

“It's, it's between 40 and 50 years old,” Cox said of the existing system, and he told the committee that one wooden pole broke and fell this spring. Cox said the city received approximately $10,000 from insurance to replace the single pole but that a broader upgrade is needed.

Cox described LED field-lighting systems from Musco and said LEDs reduce light spill and deliver more focused illumination: “it puts all the light right on the field.” He provided the committee with product brochures and two bids—one for materials and one for installation—and said ditching, wiring and potential sprinkler-system impacts will be part of the work.

Cox also raised spectator comfort and suggested adding bleacher shades for west-side seating. A committee member noted the city has worked with Musco previously and recommended adding the project to the parks infrastructure-improvement list. The committee discussed funding constraints and competing priorities for limited ball-field dollars.

No motion or contract award occurred during the meeting. Committee members supported further review of bids and agreed to place the lighting and related shade/bleacher work on the parks’ infrastructure list for future allocation and scheduling.","American Little League and city staff described degraded, wooden-pole lighting at Dickinson Field, provided two vendor bids and discussed LED replacements and related site work; no formal vote was taken.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6523129,"Clovis staff report installation of 85 windproof trash cans, outreach under state grant",800,231000,1031000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065752-d2d4de9022c88046a1a7c27c7adf1043&start=231&end=1031","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065752-d2d4de9022c88046a1a7c27c7adf1043/thumbnail_231000.jpg","/articles/6523129/Clovis/Curry-County/New-Mexico/Clovis-staff-report-installation-of-85-windproof-trash-cans-outreach-under-state-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523129-b26b3d9be60414912698abd650d17055/orig.mp4?Expires=1771117806&Signature=A~toEhg1BY0mB2LpgaQYyFDfklAgRXczEqNcHPfU44bmcyBe6lnsWCjt44GVOtACtCCaWj8EnK60Xrvqme~d4NM0G8PUTyvtzuxfvT0zCOC9pNFI0ULmZRIHAxLXPiqAN0bmGtsKp586N3fMRHrgrvimjVK9dqDk034wLmgGalOCQiOuO~qO8hyAAKbLkm8hGbjyyey34oFmr7fcFQ3a-v1sHWusIX-2HwWME0VA2UdYfEoSR6z39tqwwtps8nWIruL-wKB1pn7i-zqKUPupnETJKRnKaEpzlvAEpPS3Ah3jzQXlRjOMCE84g~R-5PBqF86m0E0fNnoA8nnPDIFAFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Margaret Johnston, a presenter to the Parks and Recreation Committee, reported on work funded by a state grant that the city used to expand disposal infrastructure, run public outreach and stage school and community cleanups.

Johnston said the city used the funds “to focus heavily on increasing disposal infrastructure” and bought roughly 85 metal windproof trash cans for parks, added a dump trailer and a community cleanup trailer, and started a social marketing and 3-1-1 awareness campaign tied to print and radio advertising.

The grant money also supported events and school efforts. Johnston said the city ran three mini campus cleanups tied to Earth Day and Earth Week and that “we had almost a thousand students participate.” She said the program provided reusable grocery bags and elementary anti-litter curriculum and that the initiative included community cleanups and contracted cleanups when wind or other conditions overwhelmed city capacity.

Johnston also told the committee the city has laid the groundwork for a county partnership to use an inmate cleanup program for future trash collection and that the outreach campaign includes a short commercial running at Allen Theatres through next May.

Russell, a parks staff member who responded during questions, said some of the new cans already are in place at parks including Pat Sandoval and Ryerson and that more installations await the new fiscal year. He described the new cans as replacing 55-gallon drums that sometimes blew over and said the new park cans are “much more aesthetically pleasing.”

Johnston said the grant’s second-round application is due June 30 and that the city expects to be notified in August. She said the current work is “iteration 1” and, if funded again, the city would expand the school curriculum, add a program mascot and involve middle and high school students in creating social marketing materials.

Committee members asked about next steps such as adding more dumpsters and a business adoption program that would recognize local businesses for maintaining clean frontage.

The presentation generated positive feedback from committee members and public comment; Johnston emphasized the city will reapply for the grant to expand the program.

Votes at the meeting did not accompany this presentation; this item was reported and discussed, not voted into ordinance or contract form.","City staff described use of a state-required grant to buy metal windproof trash cans, expand cleanup equipment, run a litter-awareness campaign and pilot school cleanups that reached nearly 1,000 students; the city plans to apply for a second round with a June 30 deadline.","actionData","errors"]

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