Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Meeting Votes topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Votes at a glance: Alamogordo commission approves several public-works items, tables encampment ordinance
Summary
The commission approved multiple consent and public-works items by unanimous votes and tabled the encampment ordinance for about 30 days to solicit further public input.
At its Jan. 14, 2025 meeting the Alamogordo City Commission recorded several unanimous actions on consent and public-works items and a separate procedural motion to table a proposed encampment ordinance.
Key outcomes
- Agenda approval: The commission approved the meeting agenda by a 6-0 vote after a motion by Commissioner Steven Burnett and a second from Mayor Pro Tem Sharon McDonald.
- Consent items (2, 3, 8, 9, 10): Commissioner Sharon McDonald moved and Commissioner Warren Robinson seconded approval of consent items 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10. The commission voted 6-0 to approve those items.
- Item 5 (reclaimed water line utility conflict): The commission approved a change order/allowance to address a 10-inch reclaimed water line that was found shallower than plan depth and encased in concrete near the Oregon Park area. Commissioner Sharon McDonald moved; Commissioner Warren Robinson seconded. Motion passed 6-0.
- Item 6 (nuisance/condemnation): The commission approved condemnation action for a property referenced by public commenters; Commissioner Steven Burnett moved and Mayor Pro Tem Sharon McDonald seconded. Motion passed 6-0.
- Item 7 (golf course irrigation contract award, Public Works Bid 2024-012): The commission awarded the contract to the lowest bidder for irrigation replacement at the municipal golf course. Commissioner Kathleen Reardon moved; Mayor Pro Tem Sharon McDonald seconded. Motion passed 6-0.
- Item 4 (encampment ordinance): The commission voted 6-0 to table the proposed ordinance revising rules on public and private camping to allow additional public input and staff revision (motion by Commissioner Josh Bridal; second by Commissioner Mark Tapley). That item will return for continued consideration after staff compiles public comments.
Vote tallies and movers/seconds are recorded below for each action. No other final ordinances or rezoning decisions were adopted at this meeting; a separate zoning map amendment (1701 Cuba Avenue) was discussed but staff reported no record of required permits and the item remains under review.
Procedural note: multiple motions and votes at the meeting were recorded by roll call and the electronic voting system; stated results in the minutes were “motion passes 6-0” for the listed items.
