Cibola County commissioners approve subdivision ordinance amendment, multiple resolutions and ARPA-funded vehicle purchases; Bluewater lease tabled

Cibola County commissioners approved a package of ordinances, resolutions and contracts at their regular Aug. 24 meeting in the Commission Chambers, including an amendment to the county subdivision ordinance and multiple procurement and membership items. The board also tabled consideration of a lease for the Bluewater Community Center.

The board voted 4-0 to adopt Ordinance 2023-01, updating legal requirements and procedures for subdivision claims of exemption. Commissioners also approved Resolution 2023-43 (FY24 Bar #1 with Schedule 2023-43A) and three LGRF CO-OP Agreement resolutions (23-39, 23-40 and 23-41, control numbers L600230, L600228 and L600223) in a single motion. A contract with the Northwest New Mexico Council of Governments for project management of a Drainage Master Plan and a FY2024 NWNMCOG membership agreement were both approved 4-0.

Procurements approved included three requisitions exceeding $20,000: two RAM vehicles for the sheriff's office paid from ARPA funds (a pair of RAM 1500/2500 units totaling $140,023) and maintenance on three HVAC units at the Public Safety Building for $23,441.84. The board unanimously approved a contract with the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Wildlife Services.

The meeting included a presentation from DWI Coordinator Vicki Kramer, who introduced staff and said the office is funded through DFA for misdemeanor DWI, DUI compliance and domestic alcohol-related violations; County Manager Kate Fletcher thanked the DWI staff for their work.

After returning from a closed executive session on litigation, real property and personnel matters, the commissioners tabled consideration of a proposed lease agreement with Bluewater Water & Sanitation for the Bluewater Community Center at 4 Elm Street for further review, including whether the county will pay any associated costs.

Votes at a glance: - Ordinance 2023-01 (Subdivision Claim of Exemption): motion by Commissioner Ralph Lucero; second by Commissioner Robert Windhorst; outcome: approved 4-0. - Resolution 2023-43 (FY24 Bar #1 with Schedule 2023-43A): motion by Commissioner Robert Windhorst; second by Commissioner Christine Lowery; outcome: approved 4-0. - LGRF CO-OP Agreements (Resolutions 23-39, 23-40, 23-41): motion by Commissioner Robert Windhorst; second by Commissioner Christine Lowery; outcome: approved 4-0. - NWNMCOG Project Management contract (Drainage Master Plan): motion by Commissioner Ralph Lucero; second by Commissioner Christine Lowery; outcome: approved 4-0. - FY24 Capital Asset Inventory List: motion by Commissioner Robert Windhorst; second by Commissioner Christine Lowery; outcome: approved 4-0. - FY2024 NWNMCOG Membership Agreement: motion by Commissioner Windhorst; second by Commissioner Lowery; outcome: approved 4-0. - USDA APHIS - Wildlife Services Agreement: motion by Commissioner Lucero; second by Commissioner Lowery; outcome: approved 4-0. - Requisitions over $20,000 (Sheriff vehicles and HVAC maintenance): motion by Commissioner Lowery; second by Commissioner Lucero; outcome: approved 4-0. - Lease agreement with Bluewater Water & Sanitation for Bluewater Community Center: motion by Commissioner Lucero to table; second by Commissioner Lowery; outcome: tabled 4-0.

The meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Sept. 28, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.