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Bernalillo council ratifies deputy public works hire, approves $564,989.35 in bills and reviews quarterly finances
Summary
The Town of Bernalillo governing body unanimously approved the hiring of Mark Wooton as Deputy Public Works Director and cleared $564,989.35 in accounts payable on April 27, 2026. Officials also received a quarterly financial update showing General Fund revenue at 75% of budget year-to-date.
The Governing Body of the Town of Bernalillo unanimously ratified the hiring of Mark Wooton as Deputy Public Works Director and approved the accounts payable voucher list totaling $564,989.35 during its April 27, 2026 meeting. Both motions passed on roll call votes of the four councilors present.
Human Resources Director Maria Santillan presented the hiring committee's recommendation to hire Mark Wooton as Deputy Public Works Director. Councilor Torres-Quintana moved to approve the hire; Councilor Prairie seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
The council then approved the accounts payable voucher list for April 27, 2026, in the amount of $564,989.35 after Mayor Pro Tem Valverde asked for the motion. Councilor Torres-Quintana moved to approve and Councilor Prairie seconded; the roll call vote was recorded as unanimous.
Nut graf: Councilors also received a quarterly financial briefing from Terri Gray and Attachment A (the financial report). The report shows General Fund revenue budgeted at $12,728,351 with year-to-date actuals of $9,551,182 (75% of budget), General Fund expenditures year-to-date of $9,271,345 (71% of budget), and GRT taxes year-to-date of $7,797,998 (72% of the GRT budget).
In the financial presentation, Terri Gray highlighted the major line items in Attachment A, including property tax receipts, intergovernmental revenues, and enterprise fund results. The enterprise funds (campground, solid waste, wastewater, water) showed combined YTD revenue of $5,188,737 against budgeted enterprise revenue of $6,466,872.
Votes at a glance: - Approve agenda: Mover — Councilor Montoya; Second — Councilor Torres-Quintana; Outcome — approved, unanimous. - Approve minutes (April 13, 2026): Mover — Councilor Prairie; Second — Councilor Torres-Quintana; Outcome — approved, unanimous. - Approve minutes (April 17, 2026): Mover — Councilor Prairie; Second — Councilor Montoya; Outcome — approved, unanimous. - Hire Mark Wooton as Deputy Public Works Director: Mover — Councilor Torres-Quintana; Second — Councilor Prairie; Outcome — approved, unanimous. - Approve accounts payable voucher list ($564,989.35): Mover — Councilor Torres-Quintana; Second — Councilor Prairie; Outcome — approved, unanimous. - Adjourn meeting (7:05 P.M.): Mover — Councilor Montoya; Second — Councilor Prairie; Outcome — approved, unanimous.
The meeting record includes Attachment A (the detailed financial report) and charts showing GRT and cannabis excise tax receipts. The council did not receive public comment at this meeting. The record shows Mayor Torres absent; the meeting was presided over by Mayor Pro Tem Valverde. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 P.M.
