Eddy County public meetings in 2024

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission will consider a resolution supporting deportation of illegal criminal aliens in cooperation with federal law enforcement (R-24-115). Also on the agenda is a resolution setting elected official pay and adjusting the compensation plan (R-24-120). The commission will also act on budget adjustments, donations, and various consent agenda items including vehicle donations and service agreements.

• Resolution R-24-115 supporting deportation of illegal criminal aliens
• Resolution R-24-120 setting elected official pay and adjusting compensation plan
• Budget adjustment for Eddy County Shooting Range Bathroom Project
• Donation of 2019 Chevrolet Silverado to Village of Loving Police Department
• Donation of 2013 Ford Focus to Village of Hope

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution supporting the deportation of illegal criminal aliens in cooperation with federal law enforcement, passed 5-0. They also approved a resolution setting elected official pay, adding the Clerk and Assessor at the Treasurer's pay rate and including Commission Districts 4 and 1, effective next election. A budget adjustment for the shooting range bathroom project was approved, and the consent agendas for resolutions, agreements, and travel requests were passed unanimously.

• Approved R-24-115 supporting deportation of illegal criminal aliens (5-0)
• Approved R-24-120 setting elected official pay, adding Clerk and Assessor at Treasurer's pay (5-0)
• Approved budget adjustment for shooting range bathroom project (5-0)
• Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda including budget adjustments, travel policy, and donations (5-0)
• Approved Travel Request Consent Agenda for prior and future training (5-0)
• Approved minutes for November 19, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved minutes for December 3, 2024 (4-0, Henry abstaining)

County Commissioners

The agenda for the Eddy County Commissioners meeting on December 3, 2024, consists solely of page number indicators from 1 of 284 to 40 of 284. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed. This appears to be an incomplete or placeholder document.

County Commissioners

The Commission will discuss budget adjustments for courthouse renovations, apparatus, and Microsoft 365 licenses. The body will also review a health care presentation and a donation from Devon Energy Corporation.

• Budget adjustment for Eddy County Courthouse Renovations & Improvements
• Apparatus Budget Adjustment/Change Order
• State Fire Fund Carryover Cash Budget Adjustment
• Microsoft 365 Licenses Purchase budget adjustment
• Agreement for Health Screenings for County Fire Department (A-23-188 R1)

County Commissioners

The County Commission will meet to approve and certify the canvass of the General Election held on November 5, 2024. This action is required by the Election Handbook to declare official results.

• Approval and certification of the 2024 General Election canvass

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission will decide on Courthouse options (1, 2, or 3) and consider whether to revisit the New Administration/Facilities Building project. Commissioners will also vote on resolutions supporting state legislative priorities, creating new mental health and medical positions at the Detention Center, and approving several agreements including inmate housing contracts. The meeting includes a consent agenda for routine resolutions and agreements, as well as an executive session for limited personnel matters.

• Vote on Courthouse Option 1, 2, or 3 presented by Chairman James Bo Bowen
• Notice of Intent to Reconsider Action Concerning New Administration/Facilities Building originally considered May 7, 2024
• R-24-99: Resolution Supporting New Mexico Counties 2025 Legislative Priorities
• Request to create a new full-time Licensed Mental Health Professional (Clinician) position for Eddy County Detention Center
• Agreements to house Eddy County inmates with Lea County (A-24-189) and Santa Fe County (A-24-190)

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission will hear a presentation on the proposed Judicial Center and Courthouse project, including studies and cost estimates, after tabling the item in May. They will also consider routine consent items such as agreements, a Cradlepoint router purchase, and travel requests.

• Presentation and discussion on the Eddy County Judicial Center & Courthouse project at 1602 Corrales Rd.
• Budget adjustment for Cradlepoint router purchase (Mark Cage)
• Consent agenda includes multiple agreements: Law Enforcement Recruitment Fund, CYFD MOU with Sheriff's Office, and contract renewals for document systems and GOVOS
• Travel requests for jail project tour, recruiting event, and training courses
• Proclamation supporting Red Ribbon Week for DWI program (Oct 23-31)

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 0-24-141, granting a 10-year non-exclusive franchise to Valor Telecommunications (Windstream) for telecom services. The board will also vote on purchasing Colt M5 rifles for the Sheriff's Office, approve a consent agenda with resolutions and agreements (including an oil and gas lease and new recruitment funds), and hear a presentation on a youth program at Cottonwood Elementary.

• Public hearing on 10-year non-exclusive franchise for Valor Telecommunications/Windstream (Ordinance 0-24-141)
• IFB 24-04: Purchase of Colt M5 rifles for Eddy County Sheriff's Office
• Resolution R-24-100: Indigent medical/hospital claims report
• Resolutions R-24-101 and R-24-102: New fund creation for firefighter and corrections recruitment
• Agreement A-24-176: Oil and gas lease with Alpha Energy Partners for 0.523 acres of county minerals

County Commissioners

This meeting consists almost entirely of approving routine expense reports from various county departments for the period August 1–31, 2024. No major policy decisions, rezonings, or public hearings are included. The agenda lists hundreds of payments to vendors including utilities, janitorial services, IT, advertising, and equipment suppliers.

• Payments to Xcel Energy for electric utilities at multiple county facilities (e.g., 106 N Main St, 1502 Corrales Dr, 1400 Commerce Dr)
• Payments to New Mexico Gas Company for natural gas at several locations (e.g., 1306 W Stevens St, 1001 Memorial Dr)
• Payments to TDS Broadband and Verizon for internet and phone services ($4,200 and $230.13 respectively)
• Janitorial supplies from Carlsbad Quality Janitorial and Starr Janitorial for multiple county buildings
• Equipment purchase from 4 Rivers Equipment (2024 Skytrak) and Deere & Company (rotary cutter) charged to facilities capital accounts

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution opposing the New Mexico Construction Industries Commission's adoption of the 2021 residential and commercial energy conservation codes, specifically regarding mandates for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. The board also approved the August 2024 expense report, a new Treasurer Office Manager position, and the replacement of two patrol vehicles. A request to demolish an old building at 4130 W. Texas Street was tabled to explore potential buyers for the property.

• Approved Resolution R-24-98 opposing state EV infrastructure mandates in 2021 energy codes (4-0)
• Approved Expense Approval Report for August 2024 (4-0)
• Approved Safety Net Care Pool Certification of Public Funds for FY2024/2025 Q1 (4-0)
• Approved new Treasurer Office Manager position (4-0)
• Approved replacement of 2018 Dodge Charger and 2020 Chevrolet Silverado patrol vehicles (4-0)
• Tabled request to demolish old building at 4130 W. Texas Street (4-0)
• Approved Resolution and Agreement Consent Agenda with six agreements (4-0)
• Approved Travel Request Consent Agenda for four training trips (4-0)

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission is holding a special meeting to vote on certifying the 2024 property tax rates submitted by the Assessor's Office. This is the only substantive action item on the agenda; the remainder consists of opening ceremonies and public comment.

• Certify FY 2024/2025 property tax rates — vote required

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on September 4, 2024, and certified the FY 2024/2025 property tax rates as presented by the County Assessor. The motion passed unanimously 3-0, with Chairman Bowen and Commissioners Carlson and Beard voting in favor. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Certified FY 2024/2025 property tax rates (3-0)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review financial reports and the FY 2024-2025 budget. The body will consider a vote on the 2023-2024 surplus and a grade change for the Grant Administrator. They will also review a consent agenda containing asset disposals and service agreements.

• Possible vote on the 2023-2024 Surplus
• Request to set a public hearing for a 10 Year Franchise Agreement with Valor Telecommunications of Texas, LLC
• Donation of a 2017 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck to the White Mountain Drug Task Force
• Agreement with MJRX V, LLC for pharmaceutical services (RFP 24-06)
• Grant Administrator grade change from 64 to 69

The Eddy County Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to deny Resolution R-24-96, which would have authorized an industrial revenue bond of up to $230 million for Peregrine Energy Solutions' battery storage facility, citing a lack of long-term employment benefits. The board also approved a resolution opposing the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge land protection plan, moved the 2023-2024 surplus to capital improvements, and appointed Steve McCutcheon, Sr. as interim county manager at $10 per month with no benefits.

• Denied Resolution R-24-96 for $230M Peregrine Energy Solutions IRB (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-24-94 opposing Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge plan (5-0)
• Approved moving 2023-2024 surplus to capital improvements fund (5-0)
• Approved Grant Administrator grade change from 64 to 69 (5-0)
• Set public hearing for Windstream franchise agreement for Oct 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including R-24-93, R-24-95, and three agreements (5-0)
• Approved travel requests, removing item a for William Guin (5-0)
• Appointed Steve McCutcheon, Sr. as interim county manager at $10/month (5-0)

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission will consider awarding IFB 24-03 for law enforcement vehicles to Melloy Chevrolet, the lowest responsive bidder. The board will also vote on a consent agenda containing multiple resolutions and agreements, including nearly $640,000 in state-funded MOUs for sheriff, fire, and task force operations. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters related to the county manager and finance director positions.

• Award of IFB 24-03 for law enforcement vehicles to Melloy Chevrolet
• Approval of $160,000 MOU for Sheriff's Office K-9 unit (A-24-146)
• Approval of $200,000 MOU for Fentanyl/Dangerous Drug Task Force (A-24-149)
• Architectural and engineering services for new County Administration Building (A-24-154)
• Architectural and engineering services for new County Detention Center (A-24-161)

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission will meet to decide on architectural and engineering services for a new detention center and review several cellular tower placements. The body will also consider budget adjustments for the Sandpoint Landfill and the Sheriff's Office.

• RFP 24-08 Architectural and Engineering Services for New Eddy County Detention Center (recommended award to Studio Southwest Architects)
• Cellular tower placement requests from Celeris Group (AT&T) and Sun State Towers (Verizon)
• FY24/25 Budget Adjustment for Sandpoint Landfill Cell 6 Construction
• Road Maintenance Agreements with the Village of Loving and the Village of Hope
• Position reclassification from S.O. Records Administrator to S.O. Crime Data Analyst

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission will consider and vote on several financial items, including the final approval of the FY 2024-2025 budget (R-24-80) and year-end budget adjustments (R-24-78). They will also receive the Treasurer's Report for June 2024 and other financial updates. A public comment period is scheduled.

• Approval of FY 2024-2025 final budget (R-24-80)
• Approval of FY 2023-2024 year-end budget adjustments (R-24-78), including increases in property tax, gross receipts tax, and oil & gas production revenue
• Approval of FY 2023-2024 DFA 4th quarterly report (R-24-79)
• Receipt of June 2024 Treasurer's Report and Revenue Report
• Public comments on agenda items (three-minute limit)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider Ordinance 0-24-140, which would grant a non-exclusive 10-year franchise to the Riverside Mutual Domestic Water Association of Eddy County. The body will also discuss an Industrial Revenue Bond for a 150 MW Battery Storage Project proposed by Peregrine Energy.

• Ordinance 0-24-140: 10-year non-exclusive franchise for Riverside Mutual Domestic Water Association
• RFP 24-09: Architectural & Engineering Services for New Eddy County Administration Building
• Industrial Revenue Bond discussion for Peregrine Energy 150 MW Battery Storage Project
• Budget adjustment for Eddy County Courthouse Technical & Feasibility Report
• Agreement A-24-132: White Sands Construction for shooting range bathroom contract

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commissioners are reviewing a budget adjustment for the Pecos Valley Drug Task Force Building Project. The agenda also includes a consent agenda of resolutions and agreements regarding land use, donations, and service contracts.

• Budget adjustment for Pecos Valley Drug Task Force Building Project
• Courthouse 2nd Floor Remodel contract with Waide Construction
• Donation of K-9 Clooney to Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department
• Land vacation request in Livingston and Wheeler Subdivision
• Agreement for drug testing services with New Era Physical Therapy and Lesher Health Clinic

County Commissioners

The Commission will consider awarding the Shooting Range Improvements Project to White Sands Construction. The agenda also includes discussions on congressional funding for a Rapid DNA system and requests for public hearings regarding water association franchise agreements.

• Bid award for Shooting Range Improvements Project ($1,377,000.00)
• Donation of fire apparatus to Chaves County Sierra Volunteer Fire Dept.
• Donation of an ambulance to the Town of Mesilla Fire Department
• Public hearing request for Riverside Mutual Domestic Water Association franchise agreement
• Discussion on congressional funding for a Rapid DNA System

County Commissioners

The June 14 meeting agenda is primarily procedural. The Commission will approve the May 21, 2024, meeting minutes and certify the results of the primary election held on June 4, 2024.

• Certification of the 2024 Primary Election

County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 0-24-135 regarding a non-exclusive franchise for New Mexico Gas Company, Inc. The agenda also includes a bid award for employment-related physical services and drug testing. Additionally, the board will review April 2024 revenue and budget reports.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 0-24-135 (New Mexico Gas Company franchise)
• Bid award for RFP 24-05-R (Employment Related Physical Services and Drug Testing)
• April 2024 revenue report
• April 2024 budget vs. actuals report

County Commissioners

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County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission will consider funding for a new courthouse, detention center, and administration building. The body will also vote on budget adjustments for capital projects and the Corrales Intersection Project.

• Funding for new courthouse, detention center, and administration/facilities building
• RFP 24-02: Emulsified Sealing Services for Eddy County & Partnering Counties
• Budget adjustments for Corrales Intersection Project and Civil Site & Utilities Design
• Donation of land parcels to NMDOT
• Agreement for FY 2023-2024 Annual Audit Services with Carr, Riggs, & Ingram, LLC

County Commissioners

The provided text consists of a Pooled Cash Report for the period ending February 29, 2024. It lists account balances for various county funds, including the General Fund and Fire Excise Fund. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed in this portion of the record.

• General Fund balance: $201,204,483.99
• Eddy County Fire Excise balance: $69,467,487.54
• Capital Improvement Fund balance: $128,707,503.81
• Environmental Fund balance: $37,053,115.33
• Road Fund balance: $17,593,265.71

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission is holding a special meeting to certify and approve the canvass results for the Carlsbad School Special Election held on March 22, 2024.

• Certification of Carlsbad School Special Election results (March 22, 2024)
• Approval of March 11, 2024, Special Meeting minutes

County Commissioners

The Commission will vote on FY 2023-2024 budget adjustments for light trucks, road maintenance, and the third quarter. The body will also consider various service agreements and the donation of county vehicles to other agencies.

• Agreement A-24-33 for law enforcement patrols in XTO Handle Compressor Trains 1 & 2 construction zone, not to exceed $25,000
• R-24-22: Donation of a 2015 Dodge 1500 PK from the Detention Center to the Carlsbad Police Department
• R-24-26: Public Celebration Permit for Milton’s Brewing LLC to serve alcohol on March 30, 2024, at 4327 Harmon Lane
• A-24-22: Construction management agreement with King Industries
• Approval of the FY 2022-2023 Audit

Eddy-Lea Energy Alliance (previously Energy Advisory Board)

The Board of Directors will meet to review financial reports and approve the FY24 budget. The board will also consider approving the FY2022/23 audit presented by Farley Vener. Additionally, staff will provide an update regarding Holtec.

• Approval of the FY24 Budget
• Approval of the FY2022/23 Audit
• Holtec update from Pierre Oneid
• Approval of accounts payable
• Approval of December 13, 2023 meeting minutes

County Commissioners

The Eddy County Commission is holding a special meeting to certify and approve the canvass results for the Artesia Municipal Officers Election held on March 5, 2024. This action is required by state statute to occur between six and ten days after the election.

• Certification of Artesia Municipal Officers Election results for City Council Districts 1, 2, and 3
• Certification of Artesia Municipal Judge results for Municipal District 2

County Commissioners

The County Commissioners are reviewing Resolution R-24-18 regarding the disposal of noncapital and capital personal and real property. The items listed are designated as obsolete for public sale or surplus.

• Proposed public sale of real property at 513 Center Ave with a current value of $210,000.00
• Disposal of 1987 Load King Trailer (Public Works)
• Disposal of 2012 International 4400 (Public Works)
• Disposal of 2005 Ford F250 (Public Works)
• Disposal of 2008 Ford F250 (Public Works)

County Commissioners

The County Commissioners are reviewing a request to reclassify a vacant Admin & Records Sec. position into a Crime Scene Investigator position. This change is intended to provide on-scene investigative support for law enforcement.

• Proposed reclassification of Admin & Records Sec. to Crime Scene Investigator
• Estimated FY24/25 budget increase of $8,850.69 for the new position

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County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on 14 ordinances to grant non-exclusive franchises to various water, electric, gas, and telephone utilities. The board will also review several service agreements and travel requests.

• Public hearings for 14 utility franchise ordinances (O-24-127 through O-24-139)
• Agreement with County of Roosevelt for housing of adult detainees
• Renewal of employment physical and drug testing services with New Era Physical Therapy
• Equipment service agreement with Sparks Office Solutions
• Executive session to discuss a contract employee personnel matter

County Commissioners

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