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Residents press council on utilities, park conditions, animal control and local events
Summary
During public input at the Aug. 19 meeting residents raised long-standing utility access problems, park runoff and animal control concerns, and described local events and volunteer activities including 1,000 spay/neuter vouchers from the Deming Humane Society.
The public input period at the Deming City Council meeting on Aug. 19 featured multiple speakers who raised neighborhood concerns and community event updates.
Steve Fox, who identified his business at 500 E. Railroad Blvd., asked the council to vote on abandoning 12th Street so Allsup's could purchase a property he had previously sold; he asked for a response to emails about the proposed sale. City Manager Aaron Sera asked Public Works Director David McSherry to follow up; McSherry said he had communicated about easements and utility issues but not about aspects of the sale.
Marcos Renteria said he purchased property at 110 N. Silver St. ten years ago and has been trying for five years to obtain utility service. Staff explained that new service would require crossing other properties, easements and a structure on the lot before gas and water could be connected.
Other speakers included Margaret Fairman of Deming Silver Linings, who read a letter of appreciation for that facility; Desiree DiLullo of the Deming Luna County Chamber of Commerce, who reported 191 attendees at the Kingdom of the Sun awards and reminded the council that the Duck Race parade was accepting applications and that a fast-pitch tournament draws roughly 600 visitors; and Rebecca Hughes of Deming Main Street, who described downtown cleanup and a Nov. 8 Salsa Fest.
Sandy Foster of the Deming Humane Society said the organization has issued 1,000 spay and neuter vouchers and requested continued funding, volunteers and a community forum. Catherine Boutwell said runoff has left ruts at Pit Park that make walking difficult. Mauricio Dominguez complained about an overpopulation of cats in his neighborhood; Chief of Police Sergio Lara advised residents to call Code Enforcement and said codes enforcement could set traps and pick up animals. Carmen McDonald asked about a Mozart event, referenced the crime report and requested use of the City Hall courtyard for a concert in October.
City staff committed to following up on the utility and property issues raised and to forwarding relevant code-enforcement concerns to the appropriate departments.
