Eddy County public meetings in 2023

County Commissioners

The County Commissioners are reviewing an amending agreement to correct the legal description of commercial vacant lands leased to KS Industries, LLC. This amendment replaces an erroneous exhibit in a previous lease agreement dated June 20, 2023.

• Agreement A-23-197: Amending lease A-23-105 to correct the legal description of vacant lands northeast of the Eddy County Sheriff's complex

County Commissioners

The provided text contains a Pooled Cash Report and advertising materials rather than a meeting agenda. There are no decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for the December 5, 2023, meeting.

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County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission is holding a special meeting to open and close the canvass of the November 7, 2023 regular local election, formally approving the results as required by state law. The meeting also includes the pledge of allegiance, an invocation, and a public comment period.

• Open and close canvass of Nov. 7, 2023 regular local election
• Public comments with three-minute time limit per person
• Invocation by County Clerk Cara Cooke

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The provided document contains page numbering and contact information for Oxygen Forensics Inc. but lacks any meeting agenda, discussion topics, or decisions for the Eddy County Commissioners.

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss real property, specifically the Otis Property, and may take action on it afterward. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, financial reports, and department updates. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the potential action on the Otis Property.

• Executive session to discuss real property: Otis Property
• Possible action on Otis Property (vote required)
• Approval of minutes and financial reports
• Department and elected official updates

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission is considering a Statement of Work with Securus Technologies for the Adult Detention Center, covering phone, video, kiosk, and tablet services. The contract would make Securus the exclusive provider of incarcerated communications for 48 months, with call rates of $0.12 per minute. The agenda includes detailed terms on data ownership, warranties, and a transition to a new jail management system.

• 48-month contract with Securus Technologies for jail communications
• Call rates set at $0.12 per minute for intrastate, interstate, and international calls
• Kiosk fees: $4.99 per 20-minute video session, $0.25 for email, $0.75 for video gram
• Transition of jail management system from XJail to CentralSquare by end of 2025
• Tablet earbuds available at $5.66 per set, resale capped at $19.99

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission is holding a special meeting with a single substantive item: certifying the FY 2023/2024 property tax rates as submitted by the Assessor's Office. The meeting also includes public comments and standard opening procedures. No other business is listed.

• Certify FY 2023/2024 property tax rates (vote required)
• Public comments with three-minute time limit per person

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to certify the property tax rates for the 2023/2024 fiscal year as issued by the state. The motion was approved unanimously.

• Certified FY 2023/2024 Property Tax Rates (3-0)

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission will consider routine approvals including minutes, reports, and consent agendas. Notable actions include resolutions to close six fire stations, budget adjustments for landfill projects and road maintenance, and a new Cannabis Regulation Act Fund. The board may also enter executive session to discuss the purchase of 4901 National Parks Highway.

• Resolutions R-23-83 through R-23-88 to close fire stations in Carlsbad, Loving, and Artesia
• Budget adjustment for Sandpoint Landfill Cell 6 construction and waterline replacement
• Budget adjustment for N 13th Road Maintenance Project
• Resolution R-23-90 creating a Cannabis Regulation Act Fund
• Donation of a 2015 Ford Taurus from the detention center to Carlsbad Police Department

The Board of Commissioners approved several budget adjustments for infrastructure, including radio tower strengthening and landfill water line replacements. They also authorized the closing of six fire stations and created a new Cannabis Regulation Act Fund.

• Approved $1.5M contingency funds for Radio System Upgrade Change Orders (4-0)
• Approved Sandpoint Landfill Waterline Replacement Budget Adjustment (4-0)
• Approved Sandpoint Landfill Cell 6 Construction Budget Adjustment (4-0)
• Approved N. 13th Road Maintenance Project Budget Adjustment (3-0)
• Approved closing of Fire Stations 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23 (4-0)
• Approved creation of Cannabis Regulation Act Fund (4-0)
• Approved donation of 2015 Ford Taurus to Carlsbad Police Department (4-0)
• Scheduled Special Commission Meeting for September 7, 2023 (4-0)

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The Eddy County Commission will vote on several items, including purchasing a Tek84 Intercept body scanner for the detention center, selecting a candidate for the District 42 State Senate vacancy, and approving a road capital budget adjustment for the SE Bypass Loop. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with routine resolutions and agreements, plus an executive session for limited personnel matters.

• Approval to purchase Tek84 Intercept Body Scanner
• Selection of candidate for NM State Senate District 42 vacancy
• SE Bypass Loop road capital budget adjustment
• Donation of fire apparatus to Village of Santa Clara, Capitan VFD, and Colfax County
• Agreement with New Mexico Mortuary for cremation services

The Board of Commissioners selected Stephen McCutcheon to be submitted to the Governor for the New Mexico State Senator District 42 vacancy. The board also approved a $1.5M budget adjustment for the SE Bypass Loop and a new body scanner for the detention center. Additionally, the Finance Director's pay scale was adjusted.

• Selected Stephen McCutcheon for NM State Senator District 42 vacancy
• Approved purchase of TEK84 Intercept Body Scanner (5-0)
• Approved $1.5M SE Bypass Loop Road Capital Budget Adjustment (5-0)
• Adjusted Finance Director pay scale to $135,824–$165,464 (5-0)
• Approved July 2023 Expense Approval Report (5-0)
• Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Travel Request Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for July 26 and August 1, 2023

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The Board approved the final plat for Joy Subdivision 2 and the FY2025-2029 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan. They also adopted West Bypass Road into the county's certified mileage inventory and approved a process for selecting a successor for Senator Kernan's position.

• Approved Joy Subdivision 2 final plat (3-0)
• Approved FY2025-2029 Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan (3-0)
• Adopted West Bypass Road into certified mileage inventory (3-0)
• Approved process for selecting Senator Kernan's successor candidate (3-0)
• Approved July 18, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved June 2023 Purchase Card Approval Report (3-0)
• Approved Resolution R-23-74 regarding the referendum process (3-0)
• Approved construction agreements with Holloway Construction, 42 Construction, and Waide Construction (3-0)

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission is holding a special meeting to review financial reports and vote on several budget-related resolutions. Key actions include approving the final FY 2023-2024 budget, year-end budget adjustments for FY 2022-2023, and the DFA 4th quarterly report. The meeting also includes public comments and a treasurer's report for June 2023.

• R-23-69: FY 2023-2024 Final Budget Approval
• R-23-67: FY 2022-2023 Year-End Budget Adjustments
• R-23-68: FY 2022-2023 DFA 4th Quarterly Report
• June 2023 Revenue Report and Budget vs. Actuals
• FY 2022-2023 4th Quarter Lodger's Tax Report

The Board of Commissioners approved the final budget for FY 2023-2024, including a General Fund budget of $118,080,208. The board also approved several year-end financial reports and budget adjustments for FY 2022-2023.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 Final Budget Approval (R-23-69) (5-0)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 Year-End Budget Adjustments (R-23-67) (4-0)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 DFA 4th Quarterly Report (R-23-68) (4-0)
• Approved June 2023 Revenue Report (4-0)
• Approved June Revenue and Expenses - Budget vs. Actuals (4-0)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 4th Quarter Lodger’s Tax Report (4-0)

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission is meeting to review and approve the June 2023 expense report, which lists payments across all county departments. The report includes routine operational costs, contracted services, and notable expenditures such as a $100,000 insurance claim settlement and a $59,400 vehicle retrofit for the Sheriff's Office. The agenda is primarily a consent agenda for approving these expenditures.

• $100,000 insurance claim settlement to NM County Insurance Authority
• $59,400 vehicle retrofit for Sheriff's Office from WAC Upfitters LLC
• $75,000 each to City of Artesia for 3rd and 4th quarter contract services
• $17,499.28 attorney services to Tabor and Byers, LLP
• $8,000 executive search proposal to Joseph Jarvis

The Board of Commissioners authorized the County Manager to settle an opioid-related lawsuit for $3 million. The board also approved a replacement patrol vehicle and a series of routine resolutions and service agreements.

• Approved $3M settlement for opioid litigation (4-0)
• Approved replacement of totaled patrol vehicle (4-0)
• Approved July 5, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved June 2023 Expense Approval Report (4-0)
• Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda including fire apparatus donations and professional services (4-0)
• Approved Travel Request Consent Agenda for staff training (4-0)

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The Board approved a resolution supporting southeast New Mexico industry, including Holtec and the Consolidated Interim Storage Facility. The commission also approved several grants for drone training and fire station improvements, as well as incentive pay for sheriff's deputies.

• Approved resolution supporting industry, including Holtec and Consolidated Interim Storage Facility (3-1)
• Approved adding K9 and Drug Recognition Expert to ECSO incentive pay and raising crash reconstruction pay to $1.00 (4-0)
• Approved expansion of the Roadway Cleanup Community Service Program (4-0)
• Approved $12,500 grant application for Oxy 2023 First Responders drone training (4-0)
• Approved $400,000 grant application for 2024 New Mexico Fire Protection Otis station improvements (4-0)
• Approved May 2023 Revenue Report and Budget vs. Actuals (4-0)
• Approved donation of fire apparatus and equipment to Chaves County, Regional Emergency Dispatch Authority, City of Roswell, and Winchell VED (4-0)
• Approved donation of 2000 Ford F-350 truck to White Mountain Drug Task Force (4-0)

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The Board of County Commissioners approved a variance for a cannabis grow-only facility. Two separate variance requests for retail cannabis dispensaries in Artesia were denied after residents voiced objections regarding proximity to their homes.

• Approved variance for Brownsen-Knowingham, LLC grow-only facility (5-0)
• Denied variance for Cave City Cannabis Co., LLP retail dispensary (5-0)
• Denied variance for New Mexico Top Organics — Ultra Health, Inc. retail dispensary (5-0)

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The Eddy County Commission is meeting to decide on the Joy Subdivision 2 preliminary plat and to approve a large consent agenda of routine resolutions and professional service agreements, including healthcare, economic development, and DWI prevention contracts. They will also consider converting two full-time detention officer positions to four PRN positions and hiring a procurement manager. The meeting includes public comment and a public hearing on the subdivision plat.

• Public hearing and vote on Joy Subdivision 2 Preliminary Plat
• Approve R-23-44 Eddy County Compensation Plan
• Approve A-23-38 with Artesia General Hospital for inmate healthcare (term July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)
• Convert 2 full-time Detention Officer positions to 4 PRN positions
• Approve over-hire of Procurement Manager (Jessica Stygar)

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The Eddy County Commission is reviewing and likely approving the April 2023 expense report, which lists payments across all county departments. The largest items include industrial revenue bond payments for the Summit project, sheriff's department purchases, and various professional services contracts.

• Industrial revenue bond payments totaling $260,000+ to Carlsbad School Administration and SENMC for Summit project
• $195,743.59 to Motorola Solutions for WatchGuard video cameras for sheriff's department
• $43,716.70 for a 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV from Guy Chevrolet
• $23,706.50 for paving and sidewalks at sheriff's office from J&H Services
• $25,000 to New Mexico State University for cooperative extension services

The Board approved the FY 2023-2024 interim budget and a construction contract for SE Loop Phase 3A. Commissioners also authorized a legal settlement of up to $100,000 for the Estate of Orosco v. Eddy County case.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 interim budget (3-0)
• Approved SE Loop Phase 3A contract for Constructors Inc. (3-0)
• Authorized County Attorney to settle Estate of Orosco v. Eddy County for up to $100K
• Approved April 2023 Expense Approval Report (3-0)
• Approved May 2, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved agreement for Indigent Healthcare Solutions software (3-0)
• Approved copier service contract with Sparks Office Solutions (3-0)
• Approved amendment to service agreement with BI Incorporated for Detention Center (3-0)

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission is meeting to consider routine approvals including minutes, purchase card reports, and consent agenda items. Key items include a potential sale of county-owned real property at 513 Center Avenue, a bid award for Paris Street roadway and sewer improvements, and several resolutions and agreements. The board will also enter executive session for personnel and litigation matters.

• IFB 23-01: Paris Street Roadway and Sewer Improvement bid award
• Potential sale of county property at 513 Center Avenue
• R-23-36: License tax resolution under NM Control Act
• A-23-77: Fire protection and EMS intergovernmental agreement with Village of Loving
• Reallocation of 2 Division Chief positions to Battalion Chief, Captain, and Firefighter/EMT

The board awarded a construction contract for Paris Street roadway and sewer improvements to J&H Construction (4-0). Commissioners also approved several routine items including minutes, financial reports, a property sale initiation, and personnel reclassifications. The meeting included an executive session for personnel and litigation matters.

• Awarded IFB 23-01 Paris Street Roadway and Sewer Improvement to J&H Construction (4-0)
• Approved Commission Meeting Minutes for April 18, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved Purchase Card Approval Report for March 2023 (4-0)
• Approved Revenue Report for March 2023 (4-0)
• Approved Budget vs. Actuals March Revenue and Expenses (5-0)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 3rd Quarter Lodger's Tax Report (4-0)
• Approved initiating potential sale of real property at 513 Center Avenue (4-0)
• Approved reallocation of 2 Division Chief positions to 1 Battalion Chief/Training, 1 Captain/Training/EMT (4-0)

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The Board of Commissioners awarded the annual audit services contract to Carr, Riggs & Ingram and approved a new Data Analyst position for the Assessor's Department. The board also passed a consent agenda donating fire apparatus to multiple municipalities and counties. Additionally, the board approved several service agreements for architecture, landscaping, and software.

• Approved RFP 23-03 Annual Audit Services to Carr, Riggs & Ingram (5-0)
• Approved new Data Analyst position for Assessor's Department (5-0)
• Approved donation of Detention Center transport van to City of Carlsbad (5-0)
• Approved donation of fire apparatus to Sierra County, Elephant Butte, Newkirk, Colfax, Sierra Bonita Rincon, Lake Arthur, and Artesia (5-0)
• Approved architectural services agreement with Huitt-Zollars Inc. (5-0)
• Approved landscaping maintenance agreement with The Garden Mart (5-0)
• Approved Image Trend reporting software and PremierOne interface agreements (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for March 29 and April 4, 2023 (5-0)

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The agenda for the Eddy County Commissioners meeting on April 4, 2023, consists solely of page markers (1 of 115 through 115 of 115) with no substantive content. There are no decisions, discussions, or action items listed, so the meeting appears to be purely procedural or the agenda was not provided in full.

The Board appointed Roberta Gonzales as County Manager and Interim County Manager, while accepting the immediate resignation of Wes Hooper. The Commission also approved several construction contracts and a fire prevention trailer procurement.

• Appointed Roberta Gonzales as County Manager and Interim County Manager (5-0)
• Accepted immediate resignation of Wes Hooper (5-0)
• Approved IFB 23-02 for Annual Construction Materials and Services awarded to 15 vendors (5-0)
• Approved IFB 23-03 for Eddy County Southeast Loop — Phase IIIA awarded to Constructors, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $3.7M in Local Assistance & Tribal Consistency Funding (5-0)
• Approved re-allocation of $104,736 for ECDC budget items (5-0)
• Approved procurement of Fire Prevention Trailer using $150K Capital Outlay, $130K Chevron donations, and up to $45K Fire Excise funds (5-0)
• Approved hiring process for 20 new positions for FY 23-24 budget (5-0)

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The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to certify the results of the Carlsbad School Tax Question held on March 28, 2023. The tax question passed with 2,054 votes for and 1,313 votes against.

• Certified the Canvass results for the Carlsbad School Tax Question (5-0)

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The Eddy County Commissioners are reviewing a schedule of budget adjustments for the 2023 fiscal year. The most significant changes involve transferring $16,674,727 from the General Fund to the Road Fund for road construction and $14,674,727 for maintenance supplies. Other adjustments include increases for the Southeast Relief Route Fund, the Local Assistance Tribal Consistency Fund, and various fire and law enforcement funds.

• Transfer of $16,674,727 from General Fund to Road Fund for road construction
• Transfer of $14,674,727 from General Fund to Road Fund for maintenance supplies
• Increase of $6,500,000 in Southeast Relief Route Fund for Carrasco Re-Alignment
• Increase of $3,775,243 in Local Assistance Tribal Consistency Fund (1st Tranche)
• Increase of $1,000,000 in Environmental Fund for Landfill Cell 6 maintenance

The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of approximately 9 acres at the Industrial Park for $1.4M. The board also approved several equipment purchases and budget adjustments. County Manager Allen Davis was presented with an award upon his retirement.

• Approved purchase of +/- 9 acres at the Industrial Park for $1.4M (5-0)
• Approved $85,000 budget adjustment for a 2023 Power Broom (5-0)
• Approved CAT 140 Grader Lease Agreement Buyout (5-0)
• Approved March 7, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved February 2023 Purchase Card Approval Report (5-0)
• Scheduled Special Commission Meeting for March 29 to canvass Carlsbad School Tax Question (5-0)
• Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda including Law Enforcement Retention Fund creation (5-0)
• Approved travel for Scott Findle and KC Carpenter to attend EVT training in Florida (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission is meeting to vote on routine consent agenda items, including resolutions for NMDOT transportation project funding, a new fire fund, and agreements like HVAC services. They will also consider hiring two firefighter/EMT positions and purchasing an armored vehicle for the Sheriff's Office. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items bundled for a single vote.

• R-23-19: NMDOT TPF application for Phase 3B of Southeast Loop Road Project
• R-23-18: NMDOT Transportation Project Funding application 2023
• A-23-32: HVAC services agreement with Honeywell International Inc.
• Approve FY23-24 funds for armored vehicle (Sheriff's Office)
• Over hire 2 Firefighter/EMT positions

The Board of Commissioners approved funding for a Bearcat armored vehicle and authorized traffic control assistance for Navajo Refining. The board also approved several financial reports, firefighter over-hires, and a consent agenda of resolutions and agreements.

• Approved $326,770 for FY23-24 armored vehicle (5-0)
• Approved traffic control for US 82 Navajo Refining turnaround (5-0)
• Approved over-hiring 2 Firefighter/EMT positions (5-0)
• Approved January 2023 Revenue Report (5-0)
• Approved Budget vs. Actual January Revenue and Expenses (5-0)
• Approved Safety Net Care Pool Certification of Public Funds (5-0)
• Approved HVAC services agreement with Honeywell International Inc. (5-0)
• Approved February 2023 Expense Approval Report (5-0)

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The Board of Commissioners approved the creation of a new administrative position to handle public records requests. They also increased the HR advertising budget by $50,000 and approved several county contracts and budget adjustments.

• Approved creation of IPRA Administrative Coordinator position (3-0)
• Approved $50,000 increase to Human Resources advertising budget (3-0)
• Approved budget adjustments for Sandpoint Landfill Cell 6 Design (3-0)
• Approved February 7, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved January 2023 Purchase Card Approval Report (3-0)
• Approved disposal/removal of inventory items via R-23-13 (3-0)
• Approved agreements for State Road Fund, Refinery Road right of way, CorrHealth medical director, Pecos Valley Construction, and Murrill Electric LLC (3-0)
• Approved travel requests for FDIC International Conference and National Fire Academy (3-0)

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The Board of Commissioners approved participation in a settlement with pharmacy and retail chains to receive $2,163,911.99 for opioid combat efforts. The board also approved the FY 2021-2022 financial audit and several service contracts for HVAC, construction, and electrical work.

• Approved participation in opioid settlement to receive $2,163,911.99 (5-0)
• Approved FY 2021-2022 audit (5-0)
• Approved December 2022 Revenue Report (5-0)
• Approved Budget v. Actual - December Revenue and Expenses Report (5-0)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 2nd Quarter Lodger’s Tax Report (5-0)
• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda including 4 resolutions and 16 agreements (5-0)
• Approved Travel Request Consent Agenda for staff training and conferences (5-0)

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The Board of Commissioners approved several budget adjustments for road projects, transportation planning, and sheriff's office equipment. The board also authorized a new hire for a Digital Records Coordinator and approved four service agreements.

• Approved $2.75M FY22/23 Road Maintenance Budget Adjustment (5-0)
• Approved Budget Adjustment Request for Master Transportation Plan (5-0)
• Approved West Loop Road Capital Budget Adjustment Request (5-0)
• Approved Budget Adjustment Request for WatchGuard fleet retrofitting (5-0)
• Approved hiring of a Digital Records Coordinator (5-0)
• Approved Master Service Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. (5-0)
• Approved CivicPlus maintenance/support and hosting renewal contract (5-0)
• Approved agreement with S360 for 2023 Legislative Session communications (5-0)

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The Board elected Ernest Carlson as Chairman and Fred Beard as Vice-Chairman. Commissioners approved several vendor contracts and a consent agenda of resolutions and agreements. The proposed Carrasco Road route selection was tabled following public concerns regarding landowner impact and liability.

• Elected Ernest Carlson as Chairman and Fred Beard as Vice-Chairman (4-0)
• Approved multi-award for RFP 22-13 General Construction (4-0)
• Approved multi-award for RFP 22-14 On-Call Electrician Maintenance and Services (4-0)
• Awarded RFP 22-15 On-Call Landscaping Maintenance Services to The Garden Mart (4-0)
• Tabled Carrasco Road Route Selection pending further public meetings and site visits (4-0)
• Approved Resolution/Agreement Consent Agenda including DWI grants and equipment maintenance (4-0)
• Approved travel request for Steven Marquez to attend Fire Tactics Conference (4-0)