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Bernalillo council adopts CDBG plans, approves hires and $534,182 in payables
Summary
On May 13 the Bernalillo Governing Body unanimously adopted a set of CDBG-related resolutions (citizen participation plan, Section 3 plan, CDBG certifications, and residential anti-displacement plan), approved multiple personnel hires including two police officers, authorized summer recreation hires, and approved accounts payable totaling $534,181.92.
At its May 13 meeting the Governing Body of the Town of Bernalillo adopted multiple resolutions required for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) administration and voted on personnel hires and the accounts payable voucher list.
CDBG-related resolutions: Town Clerk/Administrator Ida Fierro presented four related items. Resolution 05-13-19 updates the Town’s Citizen Participation Plan to encourage public input and ensure notice and access for low- and moderate-income residents; Resolution 05-13-19A updates the Town’s Section 3 Plan to prioritize hiring and contracting opportunities for low-income residents and local businesses on HUD-assisted projects; Resolution 05-13-19B adopts required annual CDBG certifications and commitments (citizen participation, fair housing, anti-displacement, Section 3 and procurement rules); and Resolution 05-13-19C adopts a Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Plan and Certification required for CDBG grantees. Each resolution was moved and adopted by roll-call vote with all councilors present recorded as yea.
Personnel actions: Human Resources Director Troy Martinez reported the hiring committee’s recommendations. The council approved the hiring of Dorothy Marrujo as Finance/Administration Support Clerk and approved two non-certified police officer hires, Ronald Sanchez and Jeremy Portmore. The council also authorized hiring 9 Camp Coronado summer-recreation staff and 5 lifeguards, with permission to complete those hires prior to the next council meeting so staff could begin training and preparation the week of May 20.
Accounts payable: Mayor Torres asked for approval of the accounts payable voucher list totaling $534,181.92. Councilor Prairie moved to approve and the motion carried unanimously.
Other business: Staff announcements included scheduling (next council meeting May 28), Recreation Director Jason Soto’s report on a successful Eggstravaganza and donated materials, an Arbor Day planter event, a drug take-back event that collected over 100 pounds of medication, Keep Bernalillo Beautiful activities planned for May 17–18, a Senior Olympics torch run on May 17 and a Memorial Day ceremony on May 27 at Rotary Park. Mayor Jack Torres reported ongoing county discussions about funding for a US 550 water-line relocation; initial town request was $330,000 and the commissioners indicated a smaller commitment may be possible; construction is estimated at 18–24 months.
Why it matters: The adopted plans and certifications are required to maintain CDBG eligibility and guide how the town conducts public notice, contractor preferences and relocation assistance for HUD‑assisted activities. The personnel approvals and accounts-payable authorization reflect routine municipal administration and upcoming program operations.
