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Cibola County public meetings in 2024

21 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 17, 2024

Special Commission Meeting

County commission considers fire truck loan, air medical contract, and salary resolutions

The Cibola County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to award a dispatch commendation, receive budget and IT reports, and consider multiple resolutions and appointments. Key decisions include appointing a County Probate Judge, approving a loan for a new fire truck for Candy Kitchen VFD, renewing the air medical transport contract with PHI for 2025, setting salaries for elected and appointed officials, and approving large equipment requisitions over $20,000. The meeting also includes an executive session for pending litigation, real property, and personnel matters, followed by recognition of outgoing elected officials and introduction of their successors.

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Fri Nov 15, 2024

11.15.2024 Special Canvassing Commission Meeting

Cibola County Commission to canvass 2024 General Election results

The Board of Commissioners will convene as the Canvassing Board to process the 2024 General Election. The body will also consider a transportation grant extension and a fire department equipment purchase.

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✓ Decided: Cibola County Commission canvasses 2024 primary election results

The Commission convened as a Canvassing Board to approve the 2024 Primary Election results. The board also approved a public health building MOA, a transportation grant extension, and a fire equipment purchase. Staff were directed to verify current membership for the Electric Generating Facility Economic District.

Thu Oct 24, 2024

Regular Commission Meeting

Cibola County to consider FY25 budget amendments and $70,397 fire equipment purchase

The Cibola County Board of Commissioners will vote on several resolutions including FY25 budget amendments (BAR Number 3 and 1st Quarter Report), a 2025-2026 holiday schedule, and extensions for LGRF CO-OP grant agreements. They will also consider a professional services contract for a mural at the county complex and a requisition for $70,397.55 in fire equipment. Public comment is invited, and the board may enter closed session for litigation, real property, or personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Cibola County Commission approves fire equipment and mural contract

The Commission approved several financial resolutions, grant extensions, and a $70,397.55 purchase for fire equipment. It also authorized a professional services contract for a mural at the County Complex and approved the 2025-2026 holiday schedule.

Thu Oct 24, 2024

Special Advisory Investment Committee Meeting

Advisory Investment Committee to vote on new investment recommendations and policy updates

The Cibola County Advisory Investment Committee will hold a special meeting to review investment rates and performance, discuss possible updates to the investment policy, and vote on whether to recommend new investment opportunities or maintain current ones. The committee will also vote on any recommended policy changes. The meeting includes approval of minutes from July 2024 and announcements for the next regular meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee decides to maintain current investment positions

The Cibola County Advisory Investment Committee met to review investment rates and performance. The committee voted to keep current investments as they are until the next meeting.

Thu Sep 26, 2024

Regular Commission Meeting

Cibola County to consider $2.8M grant for CR-1 road construction

The Cibola County Board of Commissioners will meet on September 26, 2024, to consider several resolutions and items. Key actions include a $2.8 million grant agreement for CR-1 Phase II construction, a budget adjustment, and appointment of DWI advisory board members. They will also discuss an amended intergovernmental agreement for warrant roundups and accept a donated painting.

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Mon Sep 9, 2024

09.09.2024 Special Commission Meeting

Cibola County considers 2024 property tax rates

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider setting property tax rates for the 2024 tax year. The commission will also review a flood prevention application for the Water Trust Board.

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✓ Decided: Cibola County Commission sets 2024 property tax rates

The Commission approved the property tax rates for the 2024 tax year. Additionally, the board approved a flood prevention application for the Water Trust Board.

Thu Aug 22, 2024

08.22.2024 Regular Commission Meeting

Commissioners to vote on $2.5M in road chip seal contracts and budget adjustment

The Cibola County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items including Resolution 2024-44 for the FY25 budget adjustment, an update to the contract with San Juan County for housing juvenile detainees, a construction support contract for County Road 5, and renewal of County Manager Kate Fletcher's contract. The board will also vote on multiple requisitions over $20,000, the largest being 11 chip seal road contracts with GM Emulsion, LLC totaling over $2.5 million. Reports from budget, finance, road, and maintenance departments are also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Cibola County Commission approves FY 25 budget adjustment and manager contract renewal

The Commission approved a budget adjustment for fiscal year 2025 and renewed the contract for County Manager Kate Fletcher. They also authorized 14 requisitions over $20,000 for road work, sheriff vehicles, and fire equipment.

Thu Jul 25, 2024

07.25.24 Regular Commission Meeting

Commission to consider FY 25 final budget and multiple contracts and purchases

The Cibola County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on July 25, 2024, to consider several budget resolutions, including FY 24 adjustments and the FY 25 final budget. The board will also vote on contracts such as the Northwest New Mexico Regional Solid Waste Authority annual service contract and an intergovernmental agreement with McKinley County for road maintenance, along with five requisitions over $20,000 for equipment and vehicles. The agenda includes public comment, reports, and an executive session for pending litigation, real property, and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Cibola County Commission approves FY 25 Final Budget

The Commission approved the final budget for fiscal year 2025 and a budget adjustment for fiscal year 2024. They also authorized several equipment purchases and an agreement with McKinley County for road maintenance.

Tue Jul 23, 2024

Budget Workshop

County holds budget workshop, no action taken

The Cibola County Commission is holding a public budget workshop to present the final budget. No votes or decisions will be made at this meeting. The agenda includes the budget presentation, public comment, and a roundtable discussion.

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Wed Jul 10, 2024

07.10.2024 Special Commission Meeting

Consideration of resolution for emergency medical services in unincorporated areas

The Board of Commissioners will consider Resolution 2024-40. This resolution directs County Administration to take actions necessary to ensure the continued provision of Emergency Medical Services to the county's unincorporated areas.

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✓ Decided: Cibola County approved authority to operate as an ambulance service

The Commission approved the certificate and temporary authority for Cibola County to operate as an ambulance service under the motor carrier act and ambulance standards act.

Thu Jun 27, 2024

06.27.2024 Regular Commission Meeting

Cibola County Commissioners to consider FY24 budget adjustment and DWI agreements

The Board of Commissioners will consider a budget adjustment for fiscal year 2024. The meeting also includes reviews of several agreements and service contracts related to the county's DWI program.

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✓ Decided: Cibola County Commission approves FY24 budget adjustment and DWI program agreements

The Commission approved a budget adjustment for FY24 and several agreements related to the FY25 DWI Program, including service contracts and bylaws. Additionally, the board approved three grant agreement extension requests for LGRF CO-OP projects.

Tue Jun 25, 2024

06.25.2024 Emergency Commission Meeting

Commission considers emergency declaration and assistance for City of Grants

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider a declaration of emergency or disaster for Cibola County, including the area of Grants. The board will also consider authorizing the County Manager to provide resources to assist the City of Grants.

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✓ Decided: Cibola County declares emergency and authorizes aid to City of Grants

The Cibola County Commission declared an emergency and disaster for the county and the incorporated area of Grants. The Commission also authorized the County Manager to provide resources to assist the City of Grants.

Thu Jun 13, 2024

06.13.2024 Special Canvassing Commission Meeting

Cibola County considers primary election results and infrastructure contracts.

The Board of Commissioners will act as the Canvassing Board to review 2024 Primary Election results. The meeting also includes consideration of several infrastructure contracts and a large equipment requisition for the Sheriff's Office.

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✓ Decided: Cibola County approves 2024 Primary Election results and several infrastructure contracts

The Commission convened as a Canvassing Board to approve the 2024 Primary Election results. The board also approved contracts for road and trail construction and a high-value equipment purchase for the Sheriff's office.

Thu May 23, 2024

05.23.2024 Regular Commission Meeting

Cibola County commissioners will vote on the FY25 interim budget and a bridge contract.

The Cibola County Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions for an FY25 interim budget and a FY24 budget adjustment, which determine how county funds are allocated for current and upcoming operations. Commissioners will also vote on contracts to replace a bridge on County Road 5 and construct the Quartz Hill Trail System, projects that maintain local transportation and recreation access. Additional decisions include selecting two members for the Ambulance Service Committee and approving fire equipment purchases totaling $34,800 for Artesia and Laguna fire protection.

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✓ Decided: Cibola County approves FY25 interim budget and infrastructure plan

The Commission approved the FY25 interim budget, the FY 2026-2030 Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan, and a loan agreement with the New Mexico Finance Authority. The board also selected contractors for the Quartz Hill Trail System and the County Road 5 bridge replacement.

Mon May 6, 2024

05.06.2024 Special Commission Meeting

Cibola County considers modifying Grants ambulance service certificate

The Cibola County Board of Commissioners will discuss Resolution 2024-29, which proposes modifying an ambulance certificate issued to the City of Grants. The modification would remain in effect until the city fulfills its commitment to provide backup ambulance services. The agenda also includes standard procedural steps and a notice for the next regular meeting on May 23.

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✓ Decided: Commission tables resolution on City of Grants ambulance certificate

The Commission tabled Resolution 2024-29 regarding the modification of the City of Grants' ambulance certificate. The Commission directed Manager Kate Fletcher to form a committee with the City of Grants and the Village of Milan to discuss the matter.

Thu Apr 25, 2024

04.25.24 Regular Commission Meeting

Cibola County considers $85M bonds for Route 66 energy storage project

The Cibola County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance to issue $85,000,000 in industrial revenue bonds for the Route 66 Energy Storage, LLC Project. The board will also review fiscal year 2024 budget adjustments, approve vehicle transfers and auctions, and consider several road department equipment purchases exceeding $20,000. These decisions affect county finances, local infrastructure development, and road maintenance capabilities.

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✓ Decided: Cibola County approves $85M in bonds for energy storage project

The Commission approved the issuance of taxable industrial revenue bonds for the Route 66 Energy Storage, LLC Project. Other actions included approving a budget adjustment, auctioning county vehicles, and purchasing emergency and road equipment.

Thu Mar 28, 2024

Board Of Commissioners

Cibola County Commissioners to consider FY 2022-23 audit and budget adjustments

The Board of Commissioners will review the FY 2022-23 audit and a budget adjustment for FY24. The body is also considering funding applications for road projects and a contract for legal services.

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✓ Decided: Cibola County Commission approves FY 2022-23 audit and several road funding applications

The Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2022-23 audit and passed budget adjustment #5. The board also authorized transportation fund applications for County Road 1 and County Road 8, and approved a contract for legal services.

Mon Mar 18, 2024

Emergency Meetng

Commissioners to consider emergency electricity outage declaration for Fence Lake

The Board of Commissioners will meet to declare an emergency electricity outage for the community of Fence Lake. They will also consider authorizing the County Manager to purchase items needed to protect the community during this outage.

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✓ Decided: Cibola County declares emergency electricity outage for Fence Lake

The Commission declared an emergency electricity outage for the community of Fence Lake. The board also authorized the County Manager to purchase items necessary to protect the community during the outage.

Thu Feb 22, 2024

Board Of Commissioners

Commission to consider bonds for Route 66 Solar Battery Storage Project

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2024-001 and consider industrial revenue bonds for the Route 66 Solar Battery Storage Project. The agenda also includes budget adjustments, hospital board appointments, and a $242,811 requisition for a brush truck.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves revenue bonds for Route 66 Solar Battery Storage Project

The Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions including the issuance of revenue bonds for a solar battery project and the designation of 2024-2025 polling places. The board also authorized payments for capital repairs and approved equipment requisitions exceeding $20,000.

Thu Jan 25, 2024

Board Of Commissioners

Cibola County Board considers budget adjustments and equipment purchases

The Board of Commissioners will review several resolutions, including a budget adjustment and a second quarter report. The meeting also includes discussions on grant updates and various personnel and contract approvals.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves $330,611 for radio system and Kenworth truck

The Board of Commissioners approved two requisitions exceeding $20,000 for emergency communications and road equipment. The board also approved a budget adjustment, a quarterly report, and training for a Sheriff's School Resource Officer.

Thu Jan 25, 2024

Board Of Commissioners

Cibola County Board to restructure Commission and elect new leadership

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to nominate and elect a Chairman and two Vice Chairmen. The agenda also includes several resolutions regarding CDBG compliance, DWI grant applications, and administrative delegations.

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✓ Decided: Cibola County Commission elects new leadership and approves administrative resolutions

The Board of Commissioners restructured its leadership, electing a new Chairperson and Vice Chairpersons. The board also approved several resolutions regarding CDBG plans, DWI grant applications, and general county administrative authorities.