Aztec commission adopts two ordinances and approves FY2027 preliminary budget

The Aztec City Commission completed several formal actions during the meeting.

Ordinance 2026-567 (amending Chapter 26, Article 3 — supplemental cannabis regulations): The ordinance was moved, seconded and approved in final adoption. Commissioners discussed Section 26-3-202 (a distance provision limiting cannabis retail establishments to one per 1,000 feet) and staff explained the measurement is taken from existing establishments and that the commission may grant variances through planning and zoning processes. The commission approved final adoption of the ordinance by voice vote.

Ordinance 2026-568 (amending Chapter 2, Article 5 — economic development advisory board): The ordinance, which changes the board's minimum membership to help ensure quorum at advisory-board meetings, was moved, seconded and adopted in final form by the commission.

Fiscal Year 2027 preliminary budget: The commission approved the FY2027 preliminary budget for submission to the state. Staff reminded commissioners that the preliminary budget must be submitted to the state by May 28 and that the final budget is expected by July 1; the commission may adjust items between preliminary and final submissions.

Votes at the meeting were taken by voice; the transcript records the motions, seconds and the chair calling for "All in favor signify by saying 'I'" with responses recorded as "I." The transcript does not include a roll-call tally of named individual votes for the ordinances or the preliminary budget in the available segments. The commission recorded the motions as carried.