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Truth or Consequences swears in newly elected commissioners; managers report on audits, water leaks and holiday events
Summary
The commission opened with a swearing-in for newly elected members. Staff briefed the commission on audits (extension to Jan. 20), water-leak remediation (~30 leaks remain), SCADA upgrades tied to bond funding, and holiday events; the police chief also gave routine year-end reports.
The Truth or Consequences City Commission opened its Dec. 17 meeting with a ceremonial swearing-in of a reelected and a newly elected commissioner, during which a magistrate administered the official oath to uphold the U.S. and New Mexico constitutions.
After roll call and a brief meditation, City Manager Whitehead updated the commission on operational items: roughly 30 water leaks remain and staff are contracting to address many small meter leaks; the city will invest bond funds to bring remaining wells onto the SCADA monitoring system (line items of $8,000 and $43,000 were discussed). Finance chief Jocelyn said the state auditor granted an extension and the city expects to turn both its municipal audit and the federal single audit in by Jan. 20; staff are working to reduce potential findings.
Police Chief Tavisone reported that year-end community events had been successful and that officers are completing mandatory training required to secure contingent grant funding. Commissioners used their reports to recognize Main Street volunteers, note downtown infrastructure work (manhole replacements, speed-limit signage adjustments) and thank departing Commissioner Mary Joe Paul for her service.
The commission approved the consent calendar by unanimous vote and recessed for a brief break.
