Bernalillo County

The meeting addressed several land use and development proposals, including final plats for a four-lot subdivision in the South West area and a two-lot subdivision in the East Mountains. Additionally, the authority reviewed sketch plats for a large phased subdivision on the North West side and a four-lot subdivision in the North Valley. The final plat for the South West subdivision was denied during the meeting, while requirements for completion were set for the other proposals.

The meeting includes presentations and discussions on the adolescent detox program at Serenity Mesa, site-specific UA and BAC testing at the Family Wellness Hotel, and finalization of standards of care updates. Old business involves status updates from the MDC, CARE Campus, and the Behavioral Health Authority regarding their respective programs and prevention initiatives, as well as the preparation of an annual report for the Bernalillo County Commissioners. Additionally, the board will discuss member recruitment strategies, opioid settlement updates, and data-informed harm reduction strategies. The meeting concludes with preparations for the next meeting and the development of an annual work plan.

The meeting focused on the review of live dashboards for stakeholder feedback, presentations by behavioral health authority division evaluators, and a discussion regarding member stipends led by the board liaison.

The meeting included a presentation from the Deputy Treasurer regarding the investment policy revisions, job description restructuring based on a study by Viant Consulting Group, and updates on the county's cash management principles of safety, liquidity, and yield. The Board discussed collateral associated with bank accounts and the goal of increasing pledged collateral. Additionally, there were reports on gross receipts tax and property tax collections. Investment portfolio balances were reviewed, and a decision was made to adjust the benchmark for the core portfolio from a 0-10 year target to a 0-7 year target to reduce volatility. The session also touched on asset allocation strategies, focusing on US Treasuries over agency and municipal securities.

The meeting included the approval of agenda changes to expedite budget and expenditure processes for capital outlay grants and fiscal year budget adjustments. Proclamations were issued for the Los Pas Elementary School Wildlife Sanctuary student leaders, Motorcycle Awareness Month, and for Ernie Cabbaka in recognition of his service to the community. Public comment included a reflection on the historical significance and meaning of Memorial Day.