Eddy County public meetings in 2021

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss funding for a solar photovoltaic generating facility and related infrastructure. The body will also consider settlement agreements regarding opioid litigation and the development of an illegal dumping ordinance.

• Proposed Industrial Revenue Bond of up to $40,000,000 for Hayhurst New Mexico Solar, LLC Project
• Settlement agreements with McKesson Corporation, Cardinal Health, Inc., and others regarding opioid litigation
• Request to develop an ordinance applicable to illegal dumping in Eddy County
• Resolution R-21-118 to update Commission Districts following the 2020 Decennial Census
• Contract for King Industries regarding RFP 18-04 FEMA Related Services

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission is reviewing several fire district fund applications and budget reallocations for public works. The body is also discussing a proposed 20 MW solar array project by Chevron and Algonquin and a budget for adding a fourth judge to the courthouse.

• Discussion of 20 MW Solar Array Project proposed by Chevron and Algonquin
• Preliminary project budget for courthouse reconfiguration for a 4th judge
• RFP 21-06 Oil and Gas Personal Property Audit awarded to Anisia Cerna
• Budget reallocations for West Loop Project and Public Works Landfill Equipment
• Lease agreement with U.S. Department of Energy for property at 5307 Buena Vista

County Commissioners

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The commission approved Ordinance O-21-107 regulating medical and recreational cannabis establishments in unincorporated Eddy County, adding a 300-foot setback from occupiable residences and allowing drive-thrus for medical users. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Cordova dissenting. The commission also approved the consent agenda, including resolutions and agreements, and several routine financial reports.

• Approved cannabis ordinance O-21-107 with 300-foot setback (4-1)
• Approved proclamation for Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month (5-0)
• Approved Special Commission Meeting Minutes for Nov 9 (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved October 2021 Expense Approval Report (5-0)
• Approved September 2021 Revenue Report (5-0)
• Approved Budget vs. Actual for September (5-0)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 1st Quarter Lodger's Tax Report (5-0)
• Approved Resolution/Agreement Consent Agenda (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to open and close the canvass results for the regular local election held on November 2, 2021. The body is requested to certify and approve the election canvass as required by state statute.

• Certification and approval of the 2021 Regular Local Election Canvass

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to certify the canvass results for the November 2, 2021 regular local election. The board approved the certification, which included four provisional ballots, in a 3-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved Certification of Canvass Results for Nov. 2, 2021 election (3-0)

County Commissioners

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The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved multiple road construction contracts, including Black River Village Road and Bronc Road Reconstruction, both awarded to J&H Services. They also accepted several State Fire Marshal grants for volunteer fire departments and approved budget adjustments for public works and landfill improvements. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Awarded IFB 21-14 foam and supplies to KC Sales LLC (4-0)
• Awarded IFB 21-15 Black River Village Road to J&H Services for $126,153 (4-0)
• Awarded IFB 21-16 Bronc Road Reconstruction to J&H Services for $109,424 (4-0)
• Awarded RFP 21-05 Facilities Master Plan to Huitt-Zollars Inc (4-0)
• Approved State Fire Marshal grants: Queen VFD $300K, Loving VFD $89,029, Happy Valley VFD $400K, Eddy County Fire & Rescue Admin $25K (4-0)
• Approved budget adjustment for Public Works road light trucks to $150K (4-0)
• Approved budget adjustment for Sandpoint Landfill office building (4-0)
• Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda (4-0)

Planning & Development Advisory Committee

The Planning & Development Advisory Committee will discuss changes to the proposed Eddy County Cannabis Regulation Ordinance O-21-107. The body will also review a vacation plat for Artesia Estates.

• Review and approval of Artesia Estates Block 8, 9, 10 & 11 Vacation Plat
• Discussion and motion regarding changes to Cannabis Regulation Ordinance O-21-107

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide on the Eddy County Fire Code. They will also review the Eddy County Affordable Housing Plan 2021 and consider several grant modifications and equipment purchases.

• Public hearing and vote on O-21-109; Eddy County Fire Code
• Approval or disapproval of Eddy County Affordable Housing Plan 2021
• Bid award for IFB 21-13 Bulk Fuel to Anisia Cerna
• Purchase of firefighting foam using the Fire Excise Fund
• Purchase of Darktrace Enterprise Immune System

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved the Arbor Estates preliminary plat, adopted the Eddy County Fire Code (O-21-109), and approved the 2021 Affordable Housing Plan. They also awarded a bulk fuel contract to Brewer Oil Company, approved several grant modifications, and passed a consent agenda including resolutions and mutual aid agreements.

• Approved Arbor Estates preliminary plat (5-0)
• Approved O-21-109 Eddy County Fire Code (5-0)
• Approved Eddy County Affordable Housing Plan 2021 (5-0)
• Awarded IFB 21-13 Bulk Fuel to Brewer Oil Company (5-0)
• Approved HIDTA Grant Modification #2 (5-0)
• Approved Region VI Drug Task Force Grant Modification #3 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of Darktrace Enterprise Immune System (5-0)
• Approved Resolution/Agreement Consent Agenda (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings to decide on ordinances regulating cannabis establishments and business licensing. The body will also review several grant agreements and maintenance contracts.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 0-21-107 regarding medical and recreational cannabis establishments
• Public hearing on Ordinance 0-21-108 regarding Eddy County Business Licensing
• Bid award for West Loop - Lea St. thru Hackberry Draw to Anisia Cerna
• Donation of four 2016 Dodge Ram 1500s to Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office and two Chevrolet Silverado 1500s to City of Artesia Municipal Airport
• Resolution R-21-96 regarding NM DOT CNLP20010 Grant Agreement for US Highway 285 Bypass

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners tabled the proposed cannabis regulation ordinance (O-21-107) after a public hearing, with a motion to table passing 4-0. They approved the business licensing ordinance (O-21-108) 4-0, which will help with fire code enforcement. The board also awarded a road construction contract, approved the September expense report, and donated surplus vehicles.

• Tabled cannabis ordinance O-21-107 (4-0) for amendments after public comment.
• Approved business licensing ordinance O-21-108 (4-0).
• Awarded IFB 21-11 West Loop road project to J&H Services Inc. for $1,747,353.03.
• Approved September 2021 Expense Approval Report.
• Approved Safety Net Care Pool Certification for FY 2021/2022 Q1.
• Donated four Dodge Ram pickups to Guadalupe County Sheriff and two Chevrolet Silverados to Artesia airport.
• Approved Resolution/Agreement Consent Agenda, pulling R-21-97 for later.
• Approved Travel Consent Agenda for two prior trips.

County Commissioners

The Commission will discuss first quarter budget adjustments and the creation of new voting precincts. The body is also reviewing several agreements, including a mediation settlement and detention center services.

• R-21-91: FY 2021-2022 1st Quarter Budget Adjustments
• R-21-92 and R-21-94: Creation of new precincts and polling places for 2022 & 2023 elections
• A-21-132: Mediation Settlement Agreement and contingent fee
• A-21-133: Contract for Securus Technology detention center phone service
• R-21-90: Resolution demanding the State rescind vaccine passports and mask mandates for youth livestock producers

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved the September 7, 2021 minutes, the August 2021 purchase card list, the August 2021 revenue report, and the budget vs. actual report. They also approved $27,060 from HollyFrontier for traffic control, a $10,000 donation from ConocoPhillips, and matching funds of $571,144 for fire protection grants. The consent agenda for resolutions and agreements was approved, with R-21-92 and R-21-94 pulled for discussion and then approved. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved September 7, 2021 commission meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved August 2021 purchase card approval list (4-0)
• Approved August 2021 revenue report (4-0)
• Approved budget vs. actual report for August (4-0)
• Approved $27,060 from HollyFrontier for traffic control (4-0)
• Accepted $10,000 donation from ConocoPhillips for retention/recruitment (4-0)
• Approved $571,144 matching funds for fire protection grants (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda for resolutions and agreements, including R-21-92 and R-21-94 (4-0)

County Commissioners

The County Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on Ordinance 0-21-106, which would grant a non-exclusive franchise to Southwestern Public Service Company for electric power facilities. The board will also discuss the FY 2020-2021 surplus and certify property tax rates for 2021.

• Ordinance 0-21-106: 10-year non-exclusive franchise for Southwestern Public Service Company
• IFB 21-10: Bid award for Demographic Analysis and Census Mapping Services to Anisia Cerna
• R-21-87: Resolution to plan and construct a road bypass around Southeast Carlsbad between US Highways 285 and 62
• Certification of 2021 property tax rates
• Draft Cannabis Regulation and Business Licensing ordinances (FYI only)

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved committing the FY 2020-2021 surplus of $4,021,499.57 to the Capital Improvement Fund for future capital expenditures. They also approved a franchise ordinance for Southwestern Public Service Company, awarded a demographic analysis contract, and certified 2021 property tax rates. Several other routine items were approved, including reports, reclassifications, and a consent agenda.

• Approved committing the FY 2020-2021 surplus of $4,021,499.57 to the Capital Improvement Fund.
• Approved Ordinance O-21-106 granting a non-exclusive franchise to Southwestern Public Service Company.
• Awarded IFB 21-10 for demographic analysis and census mapping services to NM Demographic Research, contingent on clarifications.
• Certified the 2021 Property Tax Year rates.
• Approved the August 2021 Expense Approval Report and July 2021 Purchase Card Approval Report.
• Approved the July 2021 Revenue Report and Budget vs. Actual report.
• Approved the Resolution/Agreement Consent Agenda, including resolutions R-21-86, R-21-87, R-21-89 and agreements A-21-126 through A-21-129.
• Approved the Travel Request Consent Agenda for prior and future travel.

Planning & Development Advisory Committee

The Planning & Development Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and provide recommendations for two local ordinances. These items concern the regulation of cannabis and business licensing within Eddy County.

• Discussion and recommendations for Eddy County Cannabis Regulation Ordinance
• Discussion and recommendations for Eddy County Business Licensing Ordinance

County Commissioners

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The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved two budget adjustments: $700,000 for a new landfill dozer and $1,750,000 for road maintenance supplies to repair washouts from recent rains. The board also directed the Planning and Development Advisory Committee to develop a County Fire Code Ordinance and set a public hearing for September 7, 2021, on a non-exclusive franchise agreement with Southwestern Public Service Company. All votes were 4-0, with Commissioner Jon Henry absent.

• Approved $700K budget adjustment for landfill dozer purchase (4-0)
• Approved $1.75M budget adjustment for road maintenance supplies (4-0)
• Approved development of a County Fire Code Ordinance (4-0)
• Set public hearing for Sept 7, 2021 on Ordinance O-21-106 (SPS franchise) (4-0)
• Approved minutes of Aug 3, 2021 meeting (4-0)
• Approved July 2021 Expense Approval Report (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 7 agreements (A-21-119 to A-21-125) (4-0)
• Entered executive session for personnel matter; no action taken

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 0-21-101 to impose a lodger's tax on commercial accommodations outside municipal limits. The board will also consider several equipment bid awards and directives for new regulations.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 0-21-101 to impose a 5% occupancy tax for the first 30 days and 2% thereafter
• Bid awards to Anisia Cerna for a motor grader, wheel loader(s), vibratory roller(s), tractor truck(s), bottom dump trailer(s), and skid steer loader
• Proposed sale of 80 acres of County property to Jason G. Ciempa and Josie M. Ciempa
• Directives for the Planning and Development Advisory Committee to develop Cannabis and Business Licensing ordinances
• Resolution R-21-83 for the vacation of a platted alleyway and Lots 1-32 of Block 6, Pomeroy Addition

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners tabled the proposed Lodger's Tax Ordinance (O-21-101) after concerns about it being a new tax and implementation burden. They approved multiple equipment purchases totaling over $2 million, including motor graders, wheel loaders, rollers, trucks, and trailers. The board also directed the Planning and Development Advisory Committee to develop cannabis regulation and business licensing ordinances, and approved the sale of 80 acres of county property.

• Tabled Lodger's Tax Ordinance O-21-101 (4-0)
• Awarded IFB 21-04 Motor Grader to 4 Rivers Equipment for $293,500 (4-0)
• Awarded IFB 21-05 Wheel Loaders to 4 Rivers Equipment for $684,000 (4-0)
• Awarded IFB 21-06 Rollers to Sierra Machinery for $593,642 (4-0)
• Awarded IFB 21-07 Tractor Trucks to Bruckners Truck Sales for $282,972 (4-0)
• Awarded IFB 21-08 Bottom Dump Trailers to Bruckners Truck Sales for $73,292 (4-0)
• Awarded IFB 21-09 Skid Steer Loader to 4 Rivers Equipment for $88,818 (4-0)
• Directed Planning & Development to draft cannabis and business licensing ordinances (4-0)

County Commissioners

The Commission will meet to approve the final budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 and year-end adjustments for 2020-2021. The body will also review revenue reports for June 2021, including oil, gas, and gross receipts taxes.

• R-20-71: FY 2021-2022 Final Budget Approval
• R-21-69: FY 2020-2021 Year-End Budget Adjustments
• R-21-70: FY 2020-2021 DFA 4th Quarterly Report
• June 2021 Revenue Report: $3,625,348 in Oil and Gas Receipts and $2,086,961 in Gross Receipts
• FY 2020-2021 4th Quarter Lodger's Tax Report

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting and approved the FY 2021-2022 final budget (R-21-71) with $111.4M in revenue and $124.7M in expenses, along with several financial reports. The board also approved the June 2021 revenue report, year-end budget adjustments, budget vs. actual report, 4th quarter lodger's tax report, and the DFA 4th quarterly report. All votes passed 3-0 with Commissioners Beard, Carlson, and Cordova voting yes; two commissioners were absent.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 final budget (R-21-71) (3-0)
• Approved June 2021 Revenue Report (3-0)
• Approved FY 2020-2021 Year-End Budget Adjustments (R-21-69) (3-0)
• Approved Budget vs. Actual – June Revenue and Expenses (3-0)
• Approved FY 2020-2021 4th Quarter Lodger's Tax Report (3-0)
• Approved FY 2020-2021 DFA 4th Quarterly Report (R-21-70) (3-0)

Planning & Development Advisory Committee

The Planning & Development Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and provide a recommendation regarding the Pomeroy Addition Block 6 Vacation Plat.

• Discussion and recommendation for Pomeroy Addition Block 6 Vacation Plat

County Commissioners

The Commission will consider awards for vegetation management and excavation work for the Eagle Draw Flood District. The agenda also includes several contract renewals, road maintenance agreements, and a request regarding the Lesser Prairie Chicken listing.

• Vegetation Management for Eagle Draw Flood District (Bid: $16,104.50)
• Excavation and Dirt Work for Eagle Draw Flood District
• Fire Excise Fund Amendment for County Fire Department condition assessments
• Detention Center meal services contract with Trinity Services Group
• Road maintenance agreements with the Village of Hope and Village of Loving

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved two contracts for the Eagle Draw Flood District: a $16,104.50 vegetation management contract with The Bugman and an excavation and dirt work contract with Penasco Gravel. The board also approved a consent agenda containing 15 resolutions and agreements, including contracts for detention center services, engineering, and road maintenance. All votes were 4-0, with Commissioner Jon Henry absent.

• Awarded IFB 21-02 vegetation management contract to The Bugman for $16,104.50 (4-0)
• Awarded IFB 21-03 excavation and dirt work contract to Penasco Gravel (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 15 resolutions and agreements including detention center meal, medical, and pharmaceutical contracts (4-0)
• Approved Fire Excise Fund amendment to add condition assessment of all 24 county fire departments (4-0)
• Approved one indigent burial (4-0)
• Approved letter to USFWS requesting extension on Lesser Prairie Chicken comment period (4-0)
• Approved travel consent agenda for three training trips (4-0)
• Approved sale of county property pending DFA approval (4-0)

County Commissioners

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The Board approved a declaration of local flooding disaster (R-21-75) with a corrected date of June 27, 2021, to preserve eligibility for potential funding. They also set a special meeting for July 27, 2021, to handle year-end budget close-out and approve next year's budget, and scheduled a public hearing for August 3, 2021, on the revised Lodger's Tax Ordinance (O-21-101). All votes were unanimous 5-0.

• Approved June 15, 2021 commission meeting minutes (5-0).
• Approved May 2021 purchase card report (5-0).
• Approved May 2021 revenue report (5-0).
• Approved May budget vs. actual revenue and expenses report (5-0).
• Set special commission meeting for July 27, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. (5-0).
• Approved reclassification of Sheriff's Office Administration and Records Secretary to Training Specialist (5-0).
• Set public hearing for August 3, 2021, on Lodger's Tax Ordinance O-21-101 (5-0).
• Approved resolution and agreement consent agenda, including flood disaster declaration R-21-75 with corrected date (5-0).

Planning & Development Advisory Committee

The Planning & Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss public comments and review a proposed ordinance. The committee will vote on whether to recommend sending the ordinance to the County Commission for a public hearing.

• Discussion and recommendation of changes to a proposed ordinance
• Vote to send a proposed ordinance to the County Commission for public hearing

County Commissioners

The Commission will consider several contracts for DWI prevention and clinical services, as well as a CDBG application for the Paris St. Sewer Project. The body will also vote on the implementation of a spay/neuter assistance program for Paws and Claws Humane Society.

• Resolution R-21-62: 2021 New Mexico CDBG Application for the Paris St. Sewer Project
• Contracts A-21-73 through A-21-77 for DWI prevention, education, and clinical services
• Fire Excise Fund requests for ECFR uniforms and emergency vehicle inspections
• Resolution R-21-60: Opposing the Federal Government's 30 X 30 Program
• Intergovernmental Agreement A-21-91 with Village of Loving for Fire Protection and EMS Services

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved the Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda, which included seven resolutions (R-21-59 through R-21-65) and twelve agreements (A-21-73 through A-21-91), covering items like polling place designations, a conflict of interest policy, and DWI program contracts. They also approved the June 1, 2021 meeting minutes, the May 2021 expense report, a spay/neuter program plan, volunteer fire officer election results, fire excise fund purchases for uniforms and vehicle inspections, a safety net care pool certification, and one indigent burial. All votes were unanimous (4-0 or 5-0).

• Approved the June 1, 2021 commission meeting minutes (4-0).
• Approved the May 2021 Expense Approval Report (4-0).
• Approved the Paws and Claws Humane Society Spay/Neuter Assistance Program Implementation Plan (4-0).
• Approved the Volunteer Fire Officers' Election Results (4-0).
• Approved fire excise fund purchases for uniforms and multiple point inspection of emergency vehicles (4-0).
• Approved Safety Net Care Pool Certification of Public Funds for FY2020/2021 – 4th Quarter (4-0).
• Approved one indigent burial (4-0).
• Approved the Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda, including R-21-59 through R-21-65 and A-21-73 through A-21-91 (4-0).

County Commissioners

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County Commissioners

The Commission is meeting to approve various service agreements, financial reports, and the creation of a new fund for the American Rescue Plan Act. The body will also consider donating Cherry Lane Park to the City of Carlsbad and discuss pending litigation in executive session.

• Creation of American Rescue Plan Act Fund (Fund 2105)
• Amending agreement to donate Cherry Lane Park to the City of Carlsbad
• Purchase of 5-year WebEOC software subscription for Fire Service
• Service agreements with City of Carlsbad, City of Artesia, and Village of Hope
• Executive session regarding Eddy County Funds, TRD Litigation, and Detention Center

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved the May 4, 2021 minutes, April expense and purchase card reports, the April revenue report, budget vs. actual report, a Fire Excise fund application for WebEOC software, and a resolution/agreement consent agenda with two items pulled. The WebEOC subscription agreement (A-21-50) was tabled pending changes, while the Cherry Lane Park donation agreement (A-21-41) was approved after discussion. The board also approved a travel request and went into executive session for litigation, taking no action afterward.

• Approved May 4, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved April 2021 expense report (5-0)
• Approved April 2021 purchase card list (5-0)
• Approved April 2021 revenue report (5-0)
• Approved budget vs. actual April revenue and expenses (5-0)
• Approved Fire Excise fund application for WebEOC software subscription (5-0)
• Approved resolution/agreement consent agenda, pulling A-21-41 and A-21-50 (5-0)
• Tabled WebEOC subscription agreement A-21-50 pending changes (5-0)

County Commissioners

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The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2021-2022 interim budget (R-21-48) and a consent agenda containing resolutions and agreements, including grants for sheriff's body cameras and fire services. They also set public hearing dates for a lodger's tax ordinance change and approved several other routine items. No public comments were received on the budget.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 interim budget (R-21-48) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with resolutions and agreements (5-0)
• Approved ConocoPhillips $50K grant for sheriff's body cameras (5-0)
• Approved ConocoPhillips $10K grant for fire training equipment (5-0)
• Approved US Highway 82 overtime patrols grant from Fisher Construction (5-0)
• Approved Fire Excise Fund applications for portable X-ray and Rosenbauer rescue unit (5-0)
• Reclassified Election Administrator to Deputy Clerk (5-0)
• Set public hearing dates for lodger's tax ordinance O-21-101 (5-0)

Planning & Development Advisory Committee

The Planning & Development Advisory Committee is discussing and making recommendations for a new Lodger’s Tax Ordinance. The proposed rules would establish different tax rates based on the length of a guest's stay.

• Proposed 5% occupancy tax for the first 30 days of lodging
• Proposed 2% occupancy tax for lodging in excess of 30 days
• Discussion of residency verification documents for tax exemptions
• Review of the Lodger’s Tax Vendee Use Attestation form

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a proposal to award the Detention Center Medical Services Director contract to CorrHealth. The meeting also includes votes on various county resolutions, legal and audit service agreements, and personnel reclassifications.

• Award of RFP 21-02 for Detention Center Medical Services Director to CorrHealth
• Agreement A-21-35 for General Legal Services with Tabor & Byers, LLP
• Agreement A-21-42 for FY 2020-2021 Annual Audit Services with Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC
• Agreement A-21-43 for employee group vision insurance with Vision Service Plan Insurance Company (VSP)
• Reclassification of a Detention Officer position to ASU Sergeant and a Booking Supervisor to Booking Lieutenant

The Eddy County Commission approved a contract for detention center medical services with CorrHealth, the sole bidder, in a 5-0 vote. They also approved several routine items including minutes, financial reports, an indigent burial, two detention staff reclassifications, and a consent agenda of resolutions and agreements. All votes were unanimous.

• Awarded RFP 21-02 for detention center medical services to CorrHealth (5-0)
• Approved minutes from April 6, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved March 2021 revenue report (5-0)
• Approved budget vs. actual for March (5-0)
• Approved Q3 lodger's tax report (5-0)
• Approved one indigent burial for Veronica Parras (5-0)
• Approved reclassification of detention officer to ASU sergeant (5-0)
• Approved reclassification of booking supervisor to booking lieutenant (5-0)

County Commissioners

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The Eddy County Board of Commissioners unanimously appointed Darlene Rosprim as County Clerk to fill a vacancy, and she was sworn in. The board also approved the March 2021 minutes, expense and purchase card reports, the February 2021 revenue report, budget vs. actual report, a vaccine grant application, a FARO 3D scanner purchase, a drug task force grant, and the consent agenda. No public comments were made.

• Appointed Darlene Rosprim as County Clerk (5-0).
• Approved Commission Meeting Minutes for March 16, 2021 (4-0, Henry abstained).
• Approved Expense Approval Report for March 2021 (5-0).
• Approved Purchase Card Approval Report for February 2021 (5-0).
• Approved February 2021 Revenue Report (5-0).
• Approved Budget vs. Actual – February Revenue & Expenses (5-0).
• Approved Vaccine Project Recovery Grant Application (5-0).
• Approved purchase of FARO 3D Scanner (5-0).

Planning & Development Advisory Committee

The Planning & Development Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss and provide recommendations for the Eddy County Lodger’s Tax Ordinance. The body is reviewing definitions of temporary lodging and the use of funds.

• Discussion and recommendations for the Eddy County Lodger’s Tax Ordinance

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission is meeting to discuss a proposal for a mural on the courthouse wall to increase tourism. The body is also deciding on construction material contracts and economic development services.

• Mural request for Eddy County Courthouse brick wall with a proposed cost of $10,000
• IFB 21-01 Annual Construction Materials and Services bid awards
• RFP 21-03 Economic Development Services bid awards
• Contracts for Carlsbad Department of Development and Artesia Chamber of Commerce
• Budget re-allocations for Public Works road and landfill equipment

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved a formal request to use county property for a mural depicting Carlsbad and Eddy County landmarks, to be placed on the privacy wall at the Eddy County Courthouse. The commission also awarded multiple bids and contracts, including IFB 21-01 for annual construction materials and services, and RFP 21-03 for economic development services to two vendors. All other agenda items, including minutes, expense reports, budget adjustments, and a consent agenda, were approved unanimously.

• Approved mural site at Eddy County Courthouse privacy wall (4-0).
• Awarded IFB 21-01 Annual Construction Materials and Services to multiple vendors (3-0, McCutcheon abstained).
• Awarded RFP 21-03 Economic Development Services to Carlsbad Department of Development and Artesia Chamber of Commerce (4-0).
• Approved minutes for March 2, 2021 (4-0).
• Approved Expense Approval Report for February 2021 (4-0).
• Approved Over-Hire Compliance Administrator Position for ECDC (4-0).
• Approved Safety Net Care Pool Certification of Public Funds for FY 2020/2021 – 3rd Quarter (4-0).
• Approved Budget Re-Allocation for Public Works Road Equipment and Budget Adjustment for Public Works Landfill Equipment (4-0 each).

Planning & Development Advisory Committee

The Planning & Development Advisory Committee reviewed proposed changes to the Lodger’s Tax Ordinance to align with House Bill 117 and the City of Carlsbad's ordinance. The committee discussed extending the 5% tax beyond the current 30-day limit to better capture revenue from transient workers.

• Proposed extension of 5% lodger's tax beyond the 30-day limit
• Proposed reduction of ordinance fines from $500 to $300
• Discussion on definitions of 'Gross Taxable Rent' and 'Temporary Lodging'
• Review of tax exemptions for long-term versus short-term rentals

County Commissioners

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The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2019-2020 audit presentation and Resolution R-21-27, which accepted the audit. The audit received an unmodified opinion, the best possible. The board also approved several routine items, including the January 2021 revenue report, budget vs. actual report, and a resolution supporting a state meat inspection program.

• Approved the FY 2019-2020 audit presentation and Resolution R-21-27.
• Approved the minutes of the February 16, 2021 meeting as corrected.
• Approved the Purchase Card Approval Report for January 2021.
• Approved the January 2021 Revenue Report.
• Approved the Budget vs. Actual January Revenue and Expenses Report.
• Approved payment of NMC Commissioner Affiliate Membership and Dues.
• Approved one indigent burial.
• Approved the chairman to sign Volunteer Fire Department PERA Forms.

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a resolution opposing House Bill 4 regarding behavioral health resources and civil rights claims. The meeting also includes an annual report from the County Extension and several grant agreements.

• Resolution R-21-23 opposing House Bill 4 regarding behavioral health and civil rights claims
• DHS and Emergency Management Sub-Grant Agreements FEMA-4199-50 and FEMA-4199-52
• Inter-Governmental Service Agreement with NM Department of Public Safety and Eddy County Sheriff's Office
• Resolution R-21-24 for disposal or revision of County inventory/assets
• Travel request for three employees to attend Mechanical Breaching Course in Ennis, TX

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved the February 2, 2021 meeting minutes, the January 2021 expense report, and a consent agenda containing three resolutions and six agreements. The consent agenda included a resolution opposing House Bill 4, which urges the New Mexico Legislature to provide more behavioral health resources and recommends damage caps on new civil rights claims. All votes were unanimous 5-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included service awards, department updates, and legislative updates.

• Approved February 2, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved January 2021 expense report (5-0)
• Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda, including R-21-23 opposing House Bill 4, R-21-24 on inventory disposal, R-21-25 on indigent medical claims, and agreements A-21-17 through A-21-22 (5-0)
• Approved Travel Request Consent Agenda for mechanical breaching course in Ennis, TX (5-0)

Planning & Development Advisory Committee

The Planning & Development Advisory Committee will elect a chair and vice-chair. The committee will also receive a presentation and discuss recommendations regarding proposed revisions to the Eddy County Lodger’s Tax Ordinance.

• Election of Committee Chair and Vice-chair
• Proposed revisions to the Eddy County Lodger’s Tax Ordinance

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission will meet to review bid awards and financial reports. The body is deciding on a construction contract for the Southeast Loop Road and a budget adjustment for the Sun Country VFD Tanker.

• IFB 20-27 Southeast Loop Road Construction bid award
• Sun Country VFD Tanker Budget Adjustment
• FY 2021-2022 Budget Priorities and Objectives
• FY 2020-2021 Mid-Year Financial Review
• Donation of recruitment T-shirts from Varsity Sports, LLC

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners awarded the IFB 20-27 Southeast Loop Road construction contract to Constructors Inc. for $4,755,269.26 plus gross receipts tax, passing 5-0. They also approved the consent agenda including resolutions and agreements, the December 2020 revenue report, budget vs. actual report, a budget adjustment for the Sun Country VFD tanker, and meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were informational only.

• Awarded IFB 20-27 Southeast Loop Road construction to Constructors Inc. for $4,755,269.26 plus GRT (5-0)
• Approved December 2020 Revenue Report (5-0)
• Approved Budget vs. Actual December Revenue and Expenses Report (5-0)
• Approved Sun Country VFD tanker budget adjustment of $9,429 from fire excise fund (5-0)
• Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda including R-21-19 through R-21-22 and A-21-13 through A-21-16 (5-0)
• Approved Travel Request Consent Agenda for Amy Dugas to attend FBI LEEDA Supervisor Class (5-0)
• Approved Commission Meeting Minutes from January 19, 2021 (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Commission will receive a report from the Arrowhead Center at New Mexico State University analyzing county-level state revenues and expenditures from 2015-2019. The body will also vote on road rehabilitation contracts and various administrative resolutions.

• Contract for IFB 20-28 Old Cavern Highway Road Rehabilitation with Constructors, Inc.
• Contract for IFB 20-29 Black River Village Road Improvements with Constructors, Inc.
• Mid-Year Budget Adjustment for Queen Tanker
• Donation of IR8000 Intoxilyzers to the City of Artesia and City of Carlsbad
• Annual Assessor Property Valuation Report

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners awarded two road construction contracts to Constructors Inc. for the Old Cavern Highway rehabilitation ($1,303,515.96) and Black River Village road improvements, both by 5-0 votes. They also approved several routine items including meeting minutes, expense reports, a DWI position reclassification, an indigent burial, a mid-year budget adjustment for a fire tanker, and a consent agenda of resolutions and agreements. A request for matching funds for a capital outlay project was pulled after the request was withdrawn.

• Awarded IFB 20-28 Old Cavern Highway road rehab to Constructors Inc. for $1,303,515.96 (5-0)
• Awarded IFB 20-29 Black River Village road improvements to Constructors Inc. (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 5, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved December 2020 expense report (5-0)
• Approved December 2020 purchase card report (5-0)
• Pulled matching funds item for capital outlay project (5-0)
• Reclassified DWI Screener/Treatment Provider to Assistant DWI Program Director (5-0)
• Approved one indigent burial (5-0)

County Commissioners

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The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved a $15,473,259.42 transfer from general fund reserves to the FEMA fund to complete 17 road sites and 1 alternate project related to DR-4199. The board also approved the November budget vs. actual report, one indigent burial, and a consent agenda of resolutions and agreements. New commissioners were sworn in, and the board re-elected Steve McCutcheon as chair and Fred Beard as vice-chair.

• Approved $15,473,259.42 transfer from general fund reserves to FEMA fund (5-0)
• Approved November revenue and expenses budget vs. actual report (5-0)
• Approved one indigent burial (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including resolutions R-21-01 through R-21-11 and agreements A-20-173, A-21-03 through A-21-08 (5-0)
• Re-elected Steve McCutcheon as chair and Fred Beard as vice-chair (5-0)
• Approved minutes of December 15, 2020 meeting (5-0)