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Council ratifies $88,829.36 TNMP engineering invoice for water‑well electrification; Arona abstains
Summary
The council approved Resolution 25‑03‑01R to pay Texas New Mexico Power (TNMP) $88,829.36 for electrical engineering work to deliver power to city water wells. The item was presented as a budgeted expense; councilman Arona recorded an abstention because of a conflict.
The Pecos City Council approved Resolution 25‑03‑01R on March 18 to ratify payment of $88,829.36 to Texas New Mexico Power (TNMP) for electrical engineering related to extending power to city water wells.
Sarah Nichols, the city secretary, told the council the invoice covers front‑end engineering work and that the item is budgeted. Council members asked whether additional costs might follow; Nichols and staff said they would return to council if more expenses arise.
Council action: Councilwoman Seals moved and Councilwoman Trujillo seconded approval of the resolution. The motion carried; Councilman Arona abstained due to a conflict of interest as noted in the meeting record.
Next steps: Staff said that further invoices or supplemental costs will be brought to the council if they occur.
