Eddy County public meetings in 2022

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission is meeting to consider several resolutions and agreements, including a $200 million industrial revenue bond for Frontier Field Services, LLC, and a Motorola fire station alerting interface agreement. The agenda also includes routine travel requests for staff to attend conferences. Most items are routine or consent agenda items, with no executive session scheduled.

• Industrial Revenue Bond (Frontier Field Services, LLC Project) Series 2023 in maximum principal amount of $200,000,000
• R-23-02: Open Meetings Act – 2023
• R-23-03: Authorization for closings of county facilities and operations
• A-22-206: Motorola – Fire Station Alerting Interface
• Travel requests: Shot Show in Las Vegas, NV (Jan 16-20, 2023) and County Fire Tactics Conference in Pensacola Beach, FL (Jan 29-Feb 4, 2023)

The Board approved an ordinance for the issuance and sale of industrial revenue bonds not to exceed $200 million for Frontier Field Services, LLC. The commission also approved a budget adjustment for the Carrasco Road realignment and a series of routine resolutions and agreements.

• Approved O-22-125 for Industrial Revenue Bonds up to $200M for Frontier Field Services, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Budget Adjustment for Carrasco Road Realignment (5-0)
• Approved R-22-107 committing $500,000 match for NMDOT funding (5-0)
• Approved R-23-01 2023 Holiday Schedule (5-0)
• Approved A-22-206 Motorola Fire Station Alerting Interface agreement (5-0)
• Approved November 2022 Purchase Card Approval Report (5-0)
• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved travel requests for SHOT Show and County Fire Tactics Conference (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission will vote on a series of routine financial and administrative items, including a $1,847,222.56 quarterly payment to the Safety Net Care Pool, the approval of November expenses and October purchase card reports, and a revision to the county travel policy. The board will also consider several contracts, including HVAC services, software hosting, and architectural services, as well as a resolution supporting an amicus brief related to Mexican wolf rules. The meeting includes public comments, department updates, and a consent agenda for multiple resolutions and agreements.

• Approve $1,847,222.56 Safety Net Care Pool payment for Q2 FY 2022/2023
• Award RFP 22-12 for HVAC services
• Approve R-22-101 revising the Eddy County Travel Policy
• Ratify special dispenser permit for Adobe Rose Restaurant at Artesia Airport
• Approve A-22-211 amending real property purchase address to 1703 Tumbleweed Road, Artesia

The Board of Commissioners approved HVAC service awards to four vendors and passed a consent agenda including new fund creation, travel policy revisions, and several service agreements. The board also approved the October 2022 revenue report and the reclassification of a Data Analyst position.

• Awarded RFP 22-12 for HVAC services to Honeywell, Donner Plumbing & Heating, Advantage Heating & Cooling and Trane (3-0)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved November 2022 Expense Approval Report (3-0)
• Approved October 2022 Purchase Card Approval Report (3-0)
• Approved October 2022 Revenue Report (3-0)
• Approved Budget vs. Actual October Revenue and Expenses (3-0)
• Approved Safety Net Care Pool Certification of Public Funds for FY 2022/2023 2nd Quarter (3-0)
• Approved reclassification of Data Analyst (3-0)

County Commissioners

This agenda for the Eddy County Commission meeting of November 15, 2022, contains only page-number markers (1 of 113 through 107 of 113) and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is purely procedural boilerplate with no substantive content to report.

The Board of Commissioners approved the adoption of the 2021 International Fire Code and the final plat for the Desert Willow Subdivision. The commission also certified the 2022 General Election results and approved several capital purchases and budget increases.

• Approved Ordinance O-22-123 adopting the 2021 International Fire Code (5-0)
• Approved Desert Willow Subdivision Final Plat (5-0)
• Approved Report of the General 2022 Election Canvass (5-0)
• Approved $69,000 purchase of IBM Power9 System (5-0)
• Approved $35,000 budget increase for revenue and expenditure analysis through Arrowhead NMSU (5-0)
• Approved October 2022 Expense Approval Report (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-22-97 regarding Indigent Medical/Hospital Claims Report (5-0)
• Approved service agreements A-22-196, A-22-204, and A-22-205 (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance for the issuance and sale of industrial revenue bonds for the Hayhurst New Mexico Solar, LLC project. The board also authorized a $300M bond intent for a natural gas processing facility and approved several financial reports and land transfers.

• Approved O-22-124 for $40M industrial revenue bonds for Hayhurst New Mexico Solar, LLC (5-0)
• Awarded RFP 22-11 for Detention Center nursing services to Quick Response (5-0)
• Approved R-22-93 declaring intent to issue up to $300M in industrial revenue bonds for Frontier Field Services, LLC (5-0)
• Approved September 2022 Revenue Report and Budget vs. Actual report (5-0)
• Authorized submission for $7.5M in Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund payments (5-0)
• Approved budget adjustment for Public Works landfill equipment (5-0)
• Approved execution of two quitclaim deeds for $2,500 each (5-0)
• Approved amicus brief in New Mexico Court of Appeals Matter No. A-1-CA-40372 regarding water rights (5-0)

Planning & Development Advisory Committee

The Planning & Development Advisory Committee will discuss and make a recommendation on the Desert Willow Estates Subdivision Final Plat, which could move to the County Commission for approval. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comments. The attached minutes from March 2022 show the committee previously recommended the subdivision, with homes around 2,200 sq ft on 1-acre lots, city water, and septic systems.

• Discussion and recommendation on Desert Willow Estates Subdivision Final Plat
• Approval of minutes from March 2, 2022
• Public comments (3 minutes per person)
• Member and staff comments and announcements

County Commissioners

The agenda includes a proposed contract for landscape architect services, with work assigned on a per-project basis via task orders. The contract would be effective October 18, 2022, for one year. Most of the agenda text is procedural page markers, so the only substantive item is this contract.

• Landscape architect services contract, effective Oct 18, 2022, one-year term
• Work assigned via task orders with purchase orders
• Invoices to Eddy County Finance Dept, 101 W. Greene St, Carlsbad, NM

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission is considering a real estate purchase agreement to acquire a right-of-way parcel for highway purposes, with total compensation of $36,090. The agenda includes a detailed contract with options for the property owner to accept the amount as full payment or as an interim payment pending appraisal. The meeting is otherwise largely procedural, with most agenda pages containing only page numbers.

• Purchase of 200,498.0 square feet of right-of-way for $36,090
• Contract includes option for interim payment pending full appraisal
• Fencing to be replaced along new right-of-way line as part of restoration
• County to be held harmless for claims arising from the transaction

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved a $1 million budget adjustment for the SE Loop Phase II project to cover unforeseen expenses, and ratified four land purchase agreements for the expansion of CR-605. They also approved the August 2022 revenue report showing $4.48M in GRT and $10.32M in oil and gas collections, revisions to the county compensation plan, and several other routine items. All votes were unanimous 5-0 except the September 20 meeting minutes, which passed 4-0 with one abstention.

• Approved $1M budget adjustment for SE Loop Phase II (5-0)
• Ratified four land purchase agreements for CR-605 expansion (5-0)
• Approved August 2022 revenue report: $4.48M GRT, $10.32M oil & gas (5-0)
• Approved revisions to Eddy County Compensation Plan (5-0)
• Approved payment of previous fiscal year invoice to CAT Wagner (5-0)
• Approved reclassification of Assistant IT Director to Senior Assistant IT Director (5-0)
• Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda including donation of Ford F-150 to Hidalgo County (5-0)
• Approved Travel Request Consent Agenda for multiple staff trips (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission is meeting to consider a consent agenda with routine items, including a $1,756,150 agreement with the New Mexico Department of Transportation to fund planning, design, and construction of a bypass road southeast of Carlsbad between US 285 and US 62. They will also vote on personnel changes, policy revisions, and a large set of budget adjustments across county funds. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items grouped for a single vote unless a commissioner requests separate discussion.

• A-22-188: $1,756,150 NMDOT agreement for Carlsbad bypass road (R-22-81)
• R-22-82: Revision of Eddy County Purchasing Policy
• R-22-83: Revision of Eddy County P-Card Policy
• R-22-84: FY 2022-2023 1st Quarter Budget Adjustments
• R-22-85: Eddy County Lease Policy and Procedures

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved a 7.1% wage increase for all deputy ranks, plus higher raises for uncertified deputies, captains, and chief deputies, to fill 18 sheriff's office vacancies. They also approved a $3.10 per hour wage increase for all detention center positions and a $5,000 retention bonus for security staff. The board approved a $1.756 million agreement with NMDOT for Phase 2 of the Southeast Loop bypass, along with several other resolutions and agreements. All votes were 4-0, with Commissioner Sarah Cordova absent.

• Approved RFP 22-10 for employment physicals/drug testing to New Era Physical Therapy (4-0)
• Approved wage increases for sheriff's office: 7.1% deputies, 15.8% uncertified, 9.4% captain, 11.6% chief deputy (4-0)
• Approved $3.10/hr raise for all ECDC positions and $5K retention bonus for security (4-0)
• Reclassified Inmate Program Specialist part-time civilian to full-time secretary for ECDC (4-0)
• Approved $400K NM State Fire Grant for new bay at Loving Fire Station (4-0)
• Approved consent agenda including A-22-188: $1,756,150 NMDOT agreement for SE Loop Phase 2 (4-0)
• Approved over-hire for Office Manager/Data Auditor in Assessor's Office (4-0)
• Approved ECFR 48/96 holiday schedule (4-0)

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission is holding a special meeting with a single action item: certifying the FY 2022/2023 property tax rates as presented by the Assessor's Office. The agenda includes a detailed comparison of proposed rates for the Loving Municipal School District, showing changes from the previous year. No other substantive business is listed.

• Certification of FY 2022/2023 property tax rates (vote required)
• Loving 10-IN School District: total tax rate decreases from 14.758 to 13.971 mills (residential) and from 17.925 to 16.959 mills (non-residential)
• County operational rate increases from 5.372 to 5.396 mills (residential)
• School district debt service rate decreases from 3.869 to 3.443 mills
• Education technology debt service eliminated (0.505 mills removed)

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on September 9, 2022, and took one substantive action: certifying the FY 2022/2023 property tax rates as presented by the Assessor. The motion passed unanimously 3-0, with Commissioners Cordova, McCutcheon, and Carlson voting yes. No other decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Certified FY 2022/2023 property tax rates (3-0)

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The board voted 5-0 to transfer a $73.9 million surplus to the Capital Improvement Fund, following past practice. They also approved an oil and gas lease with Mewbourne Oil Company for 0.51 acres of county-owned minerals, reclassified a sheriff's office position, and repurposed a deputy chief role into two mechanic positions. Public comment included opposition to the Carrasco Road project and the Southwest Loop, with residents citing impacts on agriculture and ranching.

• Approved transfer of $73.9M surplus to Capital Improvement Fund (5-0)
• Approved oil and gas lease with Mewbourne Oil Company for 0.51 acres (5-0)
• Approved reclassification of Digital Records Specialist to Digital Records Coordinator (5-0)
• Approved repurposing Deputy Chief of Operations/EMS to two Mechanic positions (5-0)
• Approved one indigent burial (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple resolutions and agreements (5-0)
• Approved travel request consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 16, 2022 meeting (4-0, one abstention)

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission is meeting to vote on routine items including approval of minutes, expense reports, a sheriff's office staff reclassification, budget adjustments for road supplies and construction, and a consent agenda of resolutions and agreements. Notable agreements include an on-call engineering services contract with Smith Engineering, a copier service contract, a comprehensive plan update with Consensus Planning, a maintenance agreement for the detention center, and a landfill engineering contract. The meeting also includes public comments, service awards, and updates from officials.

• Reclassification of SO Training Specialist to SO Admin and Records Clerk (Sheriff Mark Cage)
• Budget adjustment for road maintenance supplies (Jason Burns)
• Budget adjustment for roads construction (Jason Burns)
• A-22-153: On-call engineering, surveying, testing and/or environmental services with Smith Engineering (RFP 22-06)
• A-22-164: Eddy County Comprehensive Plan Update with Consensus Planning, Inc.

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved two budget adjustments totaling $9.5 million for road maintenance and construction, along with several routine items including minutes, expense reports, a position reclassification, and a consent agenda. Public comment raised election integrity concerns, and commissioners responded with reassurances about county processes.

• Approved $3.5M budget adjustment for road maintenance supplies (4-0)
• Approved $6M budget adjustment for roads and construction (4-0)
• Approved reclassification of SO Training Specialist to Admin and Records Clerk (4-0)
• Approved July 2022 expense report (4-0)
• Approved February 2022 purchase card report (4-0)
• Approved resolution and agreement consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved travel request consent agenda (4-0)
• Approved minutes for July 29 and August 2 meetings (3-0 and 4-0)

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission is meeting on August 2, 2022, with an agenda that is largely procedural. The only substantive item is a request from Fire & Rescue to renew an equipment service contract for a color printer/copier/scanner, with no action requested (FYI only).

• Sparks Office Solutions equipment service contract renewal (A-22-162) for Fire & Rescue copy room printer
• Click charges: black $0.009/click, color $0.08/click
• Funded from FY 22/23 budget, GL #1000-900-52100-00000 (Office Supplies)

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including a $5-0 award for law enforcement tasers, opening Ordinance O-13-76 for revisions, and purchasing generators and tankers for fire stations. They also approved a consent agenda with resolutions and agreements, and authorized the county manager to negotiate on land use and right-of-way issues after an executive session.

• Awarded IFB 22-03 for law enforcement tasers to Axon (5-0)
• Approved minutes for July 19, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved purchase card report for June 2022 (5-0)
• Opened Ordinance O-13-76 for review and revisions (5-0)
• Approved purchase and installation of generators for Station 2 and Station 14 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of three 3,000-gallon tankers (5-0)
• Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda, pulling A-22-166/167/168 for discussion (5-0)
• Approved Travel Request Consent Agenda (5-0)

County Commissioners

This agenda is largely procedural, containing budget request forms for fiscal year 2022-2023, including detailed personal services schedules, an insurance schedule, and a general obligation bond debt service worksheet. The county reports no general obligation bond debt and requests a small carryover from the Law Enforcement Protection Fund. No policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Insurance premiums: health $619,534; workers' comp $480,000; law enforcement $630,000; volunteer fire departments $8,500 each (10 VFDs) plus $7,000 for fire service admin
• Total salaries budgeted: $45,773,275 for 440 full-time employees
• County elected official salaries listed (e.g., Sheriff $78,952, County Manager $193,404)
• General obligation bond debt: none (Option B certified)
• Law Enforcement Protection Fund carryover request: $93.91 balance from $57,200 distribution

The commission approved the final budget for fiscal year 2022-2023, totaling $158M in expenses and $142.9M in revenues, with a balanced General Fund of $91.8M. They also approved routine year-end budget adjustments, the June revenue report, and several financial reports. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved June 2022 Revenue Report (3-0)
• Approved R-22-64 FY 2021-2022 Year-End Budget Adjustments (3-0)
• Approved Budget vs. Actual June Revenue and Expenses (3-0)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 4th Quarter Lodger's Tax Report (3-0)
• Approved R-22-65 FY 2021-2022 DFA 4th Quarterly Report (3-0)
• Approved R-22-66 FY 2022-2023 Final Budget (3-0)

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The Eddy County Commission is scheduled to approve a five-year Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (ICIP) for FY 2024-2028 with a total project cost of $166,862,000. The agenda includes participation in the New Mexico Department of Transportation's Local Government Road Fund Program and the award of a bid for the Eddy County Southeast Loop Phase II. Routine items include approving prior meeting minutes, expense reports, and two indigent burials.

• Approval of ICIP Prioritization FY 2024-2028 with a total project cost of $166,862,000
• Resolution R-22-63 and Agreement A-22-152 for participation in the NMDOT Local Government Road Fund Program
• IFB 22-04 award for Eddy County Southeast Loop – Phase II
• Agreements A-22-154 and A-22-155 for Law Enforcement in Construction Zone projects on Malaga to Loving and Black River Bridge
• Approval of two indigent burials and indigent medical/hospital claims

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved the award of IFB 22-04 for the Southeast Loop Phase II to Constructor's Inc as the low bidder, along with several routine items including minutes, expense reports, job reclassifications, budget adjustments, and consent agendas. All votes were unanimous 4-0 with Commissioner Carlson absent.

• Awarded IFB 22-04 Southeast Loop Phase II to Constructor's Inc (4-0)
• Approved minutes for June 21 and July 5, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved June 2022 expense report (4-0)
• Reclassified Division Chief of EMS to Division Chief of Administration (4-0)
• Approved revision of job specs for Landfill Assistant Manager (4-0)
• Approved budget adjustment for Artesia Industrial Park (4-0)
• Approved two indigent burials (4-0)
• Approved ICIP prioritization FY2024-2028 (4-0)

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission is meeting to consider several resolutions and agreements, including participation in the Local Government Road Fund, a donation to the Carlsbad Police, amendments to committee appointments, and multiple contracts for services such as vision insurance and background checks. The agenda also includes updates from elected officials and departments, and a consent agenda for routine travel requests. Most items are routine administrative actions, with no major policy changes or public hearings listed.

• R-22-60: Resolution for participation in Local Government Road Fund Program
• R-22-61: Donation of a light tower to the Carlsbad Police
• A-22-144: Second amendment to Local Government Transportation Project Fund agreement
• A-22-145: REDA DFA Grant Agreement FY23 23-E-46
• A-22-148: Contract with Universal Background Screening, Inc. for employment verification and background checks

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on July 5, 2022, and approved the Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda, which included resolutions for inventory certification, asset disposal, road fund participation, a light tower donation, and committee appointments, as well as agreements for transportation funding, grants, wildlife services, vision insurance, background checks, and DWI program coordination. The board also approved a travel request for fire brigade training. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda (4-0), including R-22-54 through R-22-62 and A-22-144 through A-22-150
• Approved Travel Request Consent Agenda (4-0) for Nick Castille to attend fire brigade training
• Noted termination of Summit Midstream Industrial Revenue Bonds, with assets returning to tax rolls in 2023

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The Eddy County Commission is meeting to consider routine administrative items including service awards, bid awards for on-call architecture and engineering services, approval of May 2022 financial reports, and a consent agenda of resolutions and agreements. The agenda includes public comments, approval of minutes, and various departmental updates.

• RFP 22-04 On-Call General Architecture Services
• RFP 22-06 On-Call Engineering, Surveying, Testing, and/or Environmental Services
• American Rescue Plan Act Funding Approval and Small Business/Non-Profit Grant Award Recommendations
• Resolution R-22-53: Policies for Acceptance of Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and Electronic Checks
• Agreement A-22-100: Trinity Services Inc. Food Service Agreement for Inmate Meals (renewal)

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved a $1.3 million American Rescue Plan Act grant program for small businesses and non-profits, awarding funds to all 37 applicants. They also approved contracts for on-call architecture and engineering services, and authorized the county manager to act on threatened litigation.

• Approved $1.3M in ARPA small business and non-profit grants to 37 applicants (5-0)
• Awarded RFP 22-04 on-call architecture services to Huitt-Zollars, Molzen Corbin, Studio Southwest, MRWM (5-0)
• Awarded RFP 22-06 on-call engineering/surveying services to Stantec and Smith Engineering (5-0)
• Approved amended ARPA funding report with $2,389.10 reallocated to PPE (5-0)
• Approved new Digital Records Specialist position to handle IPRA requests (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda with 5 resolutions and 45 agreements (5-0)
• Approved May 2022 expense, purchase card, revenue, and budget reports (5-0)
• Authorized County Manager to act on threatened litigation (5-0)

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The Eddy County Commission will meet to officially certify the canvass results for the primary election held on June 7, 2022. The meeting also includes a period for public comments and announcements.

• Certify Canvass Results for the 2022 Primary Election

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting and unanimously certified the canvass results for the June 7, 2022 primary election. The motion was made by Commissioner Carlson, seconded by Commissioner Henry, and passed 4-0. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Certified 2022 primary election canvass results (4-0)

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The Eddy County Commission will consider awarding three requests for proposals: RFP 22-01 for mental health and other services, RFP 22-02 for inmate commissary at the detention facility, and RFP 22-03 for general legal services. The board will also review routine financial reports, approve minutes, and set a special meeting to canvass the 2022 primary election.

• RFP 22-01 Mental Health and Other Services award
• RFP 22-02 Inmate Commissary for Detention Facility award
• RFP 22-03 General Legal Services for Eddy County award
• Approve Commission Meeting Minutes for May 17, 2022
• Set meeting to approve Primary 2022 Canvass on June 14 at 8:30 a.m.

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved three RFP awards, including mental health services to Carlsbad Lifehouse Inc., inmate commissary to Keefe Commissary Network, and general legal services to Tabor and Byers LLP, all by 5-0 votes. They also approved the compensation plan with a 5% increase for Fire Services, set a meeting for the Primary 2022 Canvass, and approved a consent agenda of resolutions and agreements, including a DWI offender tracking agreement with the City of Artesia (A-22-90) that passed 4-0 with one abstention. No public comments or emergency business were reported.

• Awarded RFP 22-01 mental health services to Carlsbad Lifehouse Inc. (5-0)
• Awarded RFP 22-02 inmate commissary to Keefe Commissary Network (5-0)
• Awarded RFP 22-03 general legal services to Tabor and Byers LLP (5-0)
• Approved Eddy County Compensation Plan with 5% Fire Services increase (5-0)
• Set meeting to approve Primary 2022 Canvass on June 14, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. (5-0)
• Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda, pulling A-22-90 (5-0)
• Approved A-22-90 with City of Artesia for DWI offender tracking (4-0, Henry abstained)
• Approved Travel Request Consent Agenda for CERT training (5-0)

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The provided document contains only page numbers and lacks any substantive agenda text. No specific decisions, discussions, or proposals can be identified.

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners awarded IFB 22-02 for the West Loop Road flood water drainage diversion facility crossing to Constructors, Inc. in a 5-0 vote. The board also approved a fire department redistricting plan, a health and wellness program application, and a consent agenda containing numerous resolutions and agreements. No action was taken on the executive session item regarding the congressional districting lawsuit.

• Awarded IFB 22-02 West Loop Road flood drainage contract to Constructors, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved fire department redistricting into North, South, and Queen districts (5-0)
• Approved ECFR Health and Wellness 60% application for firefighter screenings (5-0)
• Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda with 4 resolutions and 28 agreements (5-0)
• Approved service agreement with City of Artesia A-22-75 (4-0, Henry abstaining)
• Approved amendment to REDA joint powers agreement A-22-79 (4-0, Henry abstaining)
• Approved reclassification of Safety Assistant to Safety Administrative Assistant (5-0)
• Approved April 2022 expense report and May 3, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

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The Commission will review March 2022 financial reports, including revenue and expenses. The agenda includes decisions on a budget adjustment for landfill equipment and two fund applications.

• Budget adjustment for Public Works landfill equipment
• 60% Application Fund for Atoka Station 3
• 60% Application for Motorola Radio Project
• Approval of March 2022 Purchase Card Approval Report
• Review of FY 2021-2022 3rd Quarter Lodger's Tax Report

The commission approved the FY2022-2023 interim budget (R-22-38) and reviewed the preliminary budget of $91.8M, which includes 23 new positions and 15 reclassified positions. They also approved several routine items, including the March revenue report, a budget adjustment for landfill equipment, and applications for Atoka Station 3 and the Motorola radio project. All votes were unanimous (5-0) except for the April 19 minutes, which passed 4-0 with one abstention.

• Approved FY2022-2023 interim budget R-22-38 (5-0)
• Approved March 2022 revenue report (5-0)
• Approved budget adjustment for Public Works landfill compactor (5-0)
• Approved 60% application fund for Atoka Station 3 (5-0)
• Approved 60% application for Motorola radio project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved one indigent burial (5-0)
• Approved Freeholders Board recommendations for Hackberry Lane and Manor Court (5-0)

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The Eddy County Commission will consider awarding a bid for law enforcement vehicles to Guy Chevrolet Company, the lowest responsive bidder, for $874,334. They will also vote on several administrative items, including a budget adjustment, consolidating nursing positions, applying for a state grant, and approving an over-hire. The meeting includes service awards and public comments.

• Award IFB 22-01 for law enforcement vehicles to Guy Chevrolet Company for $874,334
• Budget adjustment due to Pictometry billing schedule
• Consolidate two PRN nursing positions to one part-time position at ECDC
• Apply for RISE grant funding in collaboration with Carlsbad LifeHouse
• Approve over-hire for Executive Administrative Assistant position

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The Eddy County Commission is meeting to consider approving the Desert Willow Subdivision preliminary plat, which will be the subject of a public hearing. The board will also hear a presentation from Noah's Ark, receive the Assessor's annual report, and get an update on a Red Rocket ad campaign. The meeting will close with approval of the March 15, 2022 minutes and the March 2022 expense report.

• Public hearing on Desert Willow Subdivision Preliminary Plat
• Presentation from Noah's Ark by Allen Davis
• Assessor's Annual Report by Gemma Ferguson
• Update from Red Rocket about Ad Campaign by Wesley Hooper
• Approval of March 15, 2022 meeting minutes and March 2022 expense report

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved a $60,000 contribution to attorney fees for litigation related to congressional redistricting, following an executive session. The board also approved the Desert Willow Subdivision preliminary plat, the March 2022 expense report, the February 2022 revenue report, and several other routine items, all by unanimous or near-unanimous votes.

• Approved $60K contribution to attorney fees for congressional redistricting litigation (5-0)
• Approved Desert Willow Subdivision preliminary plat (5-0)
• Approved March 2022 expense report (5-0)
• Approved February 2022 revenue report (5-0)
• Approved Budget vs. Actual February report (5-0)
• Approved lateral compensation incentives for new hire certified sheriff officers (5-0)
• Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Travel Request Consent Agenda (5-0)

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This agenda is only procedural boilerplate — it consists solely of page-number markers (1 of 138 through 137 of 138) with no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics listed.

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved a $2 million budget adjustment for road chip seal projects, funded by FEMA to restore roads to original condition. They also approved the annual construction materials and services price adjustments (IFB 21-01), the Safety Net Care Pool certification, two indigent burials, a coronavirus emergency supplemental funding application, and the consent agenda items. The board set April 19 for the annual detention center site visit and received updates on the ELEA nuclear program and Eagle Draw.

• Approved $2M budget adjustment for road chip seal projects (4-0)
• Approved IFB 21-01 annual construction materials and services price adjustments (4-0)
• Approved Safety Net Care Pool Certification of Public Funds for FY 2021/2022 3rd quarter (4-0)
• Approved two indigent burials (4-0)
• Approved CESF application BJA-2020-18553 for sheriff's training and recruiting (4-0)
• Approved Resolution/Agreement Consent Agenda, including R-22-21 mileage report (4-0)
• Approved Travel Request Consent Agenda for sheriff's conference attendance (4-0)
• Set April 19 for annual detention center site visit

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The Eddy County Commission is holding a special meeting primarily to certify and approve the canvass results of the Artesia municipal election held March 1, 2022. The agenda includes public comments and a roll-call vote on the certification, followed by adjournment. No other substantive business is listed.

• Certify and approve canvass results for Artesia Municipal Election held March 1, 2022
• Public comments with three-minute time limit per person
• Roll-call vote required for certification

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting and unanimously approved the canvass of the March 1, 2022 Artesia municipal election, certifying the results. The vote was 3-0, with three commissioners present and two absent. The meeting adjourned immediately after.

• Certified and approved canvass results for Artesia municipal election (3-0)
• Adjourned special meeting (3-0)

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The Eddy County Commission is meeting to hear a presentation on healthcare in Eddy County and to consider routine administrative items, including approval of meeting minutes, purchase card reports, and financial reports. The agenda is largely procedural, with the healthcare presentation being the only substantive discussion item.

• Presentation from Dr. Amanda Ryan on healthcare in Eddy County
• Approval of Commission Meeting Minutes for February 15, 2022
• Purchase Card Approval Report for January 2022
• Treasurer's Report for January 2022 (FYI only)
• Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda for routine items

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on March 1, 2022, and approved several routine items. They approved the February 15, 2022 meeting minutes, the January 2022 purchase card report, the January 2022 revenue report, and the January budget vs. actual report. They also approved a consent agenda that included resolutions on inventory disposal and opposing the Lincoln National Forest land management plan, as well as a travel request. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Approved February 15, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved January 2022 purchase card report (5-0)
• Approved January 2022 revenue report (5-0)
• Approved January budget vs. actual report (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including R-22-24 (inventory disposal) and R-22-26 (opposing Lincoln National Forest plan) (5-0)
• Approved travel request for David Harkness to attend EVT certification renewal in Ocala, FL (5-0)

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The Board of County Commissioners will meet to present and approve the FY 2020-20CO audit. The agenda also includes ratifying a land exchange with DeGroot Dairy and reviewing several state-level legislative supports.

• Presentation and approval of the FY 2020-2021 County audit
• Ratification of land transfer/exchange between Eddy County and Pete DeGroot/DeGroot Dairy
• Approval of $37,540.44 in hospital claims for Carlsbad Medical Center
• Review of FEMA sub-grant agreement (FEMA-4199-59) totaling $68,998.50
• Resolution supporting NM House Joint Memorial 2 regarding school board local control

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The Eddy County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Ordinance O-22-122, establishing a litter and illegal dumping ordinance with enforcement authority for Code Enforcement. The board also approved several financial reports, including the December 2021 revenue report and mid-year financial review, and authorized the County Attorney to resolve the opioid lawsuit with the state. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved O-22-122 Litter and Illegal Dumping Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved December 2021 Revenue Report (5-0)
• Approved Budget vs. Actual December 2021 report (5-0)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 2nd Quarter Lodger's Tax Report (5-0)
• Approved special commission meeting for July 29 (5-0)
• Appointed Tracy Hughes to Lodger's Tax Board (5-0)
• Approved R-22-13 2022 Committees, Boards and Commission Appointments (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including R-22-18 opposing NM congressional districts (5-0)

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The provided agenda text consists solely of page markers ("1 of 159" through "157 of 159") with no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. This appears to be a procedural placeholder or an incomplete document, so no substantive business can be reported.

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved all agenda items, including adding six new sheriff deputies, a fire excise application for up to $1M in medical equipment, and a consent agenda with resolutions and agreements. They also approved routine financial reports and a travel request consent agenda. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved six new Sheriff Deputies (5-0)
• Approved 60% Fire Excise Application for medical equipment up to $1M (5-0)
• Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda, including R-22-10 for OHV use on NM 137 (5-0)
• Approved reclassification of one Deputy Sheriff to Lieutenant Patrol (5-0)
• Approved over-hire of Lieutenant position for ECDC (5-0)
• Approved November 2021 Revenue Report (5-0)
• Approved Budget vs Actual November 2021 report (5-0)
• Approved Travel Request Consent Agenda (5-0)

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This agenda consists solely of page-number placeholders (1 of 35 through 35 of 35) with no actual meeting items, decisions, or discussion topics listed. It is entirely procedural boilerplate with no substantive content to report.

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners awarded the fire hydrant testing contract (IFB 21-17) to Waterway of NM LLC, the low bidder, in a 5-0 vote. They also approved the December 21, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0, with one abstention) and authorized publication of a litter and illegal dumping ordinance (O-22-122) with minor modifications, setting a public hearing for the first meeting in February. The consent agenda was approved, pulling R-22-06 for correction. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Awarded IFB 21-17 Fire Hydrant Testing to Waterway of NM LLC (5-0)
• Approved Commission Meeting Minutes for December 21, 2021 (4-0, Cordova abstained)
• Authorized publication of Ordinance O-22-122 with minor modifications and set public hearing for first meeting in February (5-0)
• Approved Resolution/Agreement Consent Agenda, pulling R-22-06 (5-0)