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Residents, veteran and food‑pantry volunteer address council on prayer, food drive and liquor‑license concerns
Summary
Public comment included a prayer for the city, a food‑drive appeal, a military certificate presentation thanking city staff for benefits assistance, and a resident’s criticism of a Planning & Zoning remark about churches and economic contribution.
During the public‑comment period, several residents and community representatives addressed the council.
Warren Wascer offered a prayer for the city and its officials. Kris Young (Belen Fire Department) and Jor Portillo (Food Pantry) promoted an upcoming community food drive to support the local pantry. CMSgt Frank E. Martinezamadeo presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Chief Charles Cox, Deputy Michael Wessels, City Manager Roseann Peralta and HR Director Kristin Oliver for their support during his deployment; Martinezamadeo said he was "grateful for the support to be able to hold his insurance benefits for him and his family." Ray Miller thanked the council for a 300‑foot liquor‑license waiver and challenged a Planning & Zoning comment that churches "don't contribute economically," urging protection of churches from retail encroachment.
The council did not take formal action on these public‑comment items; they were recorded for the public record.
