City of Clovis

The meeting agenda included several items to be approved under the Consent Agenda. These items involved the adoption of ordinances and resolutions concerning the sale of public property, delegation of authority for special dispenser's license applications, DFA budget changes, submittal of an application for the Transportation Project Fund for 14th Street Maintenance, appointments to the Civil Aviation Board and Senior Services Committee, application for a JAG Grant, application for an IMLS National Leadership Grant for a library master plan, approval for free admission days at the Hillcrest Park Zoo, and a Tire Amnesty event at the Clovis Regional Landfill. The Consent Agenda also covered approval for a conditional use for a short-term rental, participation in Local Government Road Fund programs for South Oak Street Sidewalk improvements and Mañana Street Maintenance, acceptance of a Local Solar Access Grant for solar installation at the Roy Walker Recreation Center, approval for AARP Community Challenge Grant funds for senior safety giveaways, and Change Order 2 for Friendship Center Renovation, which addressed parking lot drainage, server room cooling, and outdoor HVAC compressor fencing. Under New Business, the Commission approved a quote for roadway improvements to 21st Street utilizing Transportation Project Funds and Local Government Road Funds, and approval for a Project Participation Agreement with North Plains Mall Management, LLC. Additionally, resolutions authorizing the abatement by demolition of unsafe buildings at 407 N. Lea Street and 1300 Ash Street were approved.

Key discussion topics included reviewing and potentially revising the age requirements for minors without guardians at the Roy Walker Recreation Center and Clovis Aquatic Center, with a proposal to require accompaniment by an adult aged twenty-one or older. The committee also discussed placing a new rules sign outside the Roy Walker facility. Furthermore, they addressed the selection process for the top three litter abatement mascot name suggestions to be put forth for a citywide vote. Reports covered updates from the Zoo, including animal care and the success of the Christmas Lights event, the Recreation department's facility updates (painting, new carpeting, and program schedules for pickleball, Zumba, karate, and volleyball), and Parks updates concerning user fees, park improvements (like LED lighting redirection from new baseball fields), and the rehabilitation of restrooms at Jim Hill Field. Additionally, matters related to public artwork funding and the status of litter abatement initiatives, including clean-up programs and acquiring supplies, were reviewed.

Key discussion topics included the status of the library roof and skylights, the fire panel replacement which necessitates a new audio system, and updates on GO Bond figures and staff changes. The Librarian's Report detailed summer reading activities, noting high participation in blood drives and successful children's programs, including a zoo visit and online reading logs. Library statistics indicated growth in new patrons, circulation figures for print and electronic books, and total visitors since April. The board also noted the appointment of officers for the Clovis-Carver Non-Profit Organization as per by-laws. Additionally, an update was provided regarding the construction groundbreaking for a Regional Behavioral Health Facility involving Clovis and surrounding counties.

The meeting agenda included several key items handled under the Consent Agenda, which were unanimously approved. These actions included approving a fee waiver request for an event at Hillcrest Park Zoo, appointing individuals to the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Public Works Committee, approving applications for multiple grant fund opportunities (including BUILD Grant Program and New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division grants for park signage and a Teen Environmental Education program), and authorizing an application for a Water Project Fund Loan/Grant Agreement up to $18,700,000 for the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System. Other consent items involved awarding a contract for On-Call Property Mowing and Weed Abatement Services, approving quarterly lodging tax disbursements, reappointing a member to the Clovis Housing & Redevelopment Agency Board, appointing a member to the Clovis-Carver Library Board, awarding a contract for Phase I Closure of Solid Waste Facility Cells, approving a dry farmland lease agreement, and approving a budget transfer for a PIV valve replacement at the Clovis-Carver Library. The Commission also approved a change order for the Friendship Center remodel. Under resolutions and ordinances, the Commission adopted an ordinance relating to camping on private property and resolutions authorizing the abatement by demolition of unsafe buildings at 711 E. 8th Street, 715 E. 6th Street, and 404 Tennessee Street. Additionally, Resolution Number 3351-2026 was adopted concerning the abatement by demolition of an unsafe structure at 217 John Doe Street, providing the homeowner 15 days to make improvements.

Key discussions and actions during the meeting included employee recognition for 30 years of service and the proclamation of "FCCLA Week." A significant item under the consent agenda involved the request for approval to adopt an ordinance authorizing a Water Project Fund Loan/Grant Agreement not to exceed $18,700,000 with the New Mexico Finance Authority for the Eastern New Mexico Rural Water System Raw Water Conveyance project. Other consent agenda items approved the introduction of an ordinance for the sale of public property at 400 S. Norris Street, participation in the New Mexico MainStreet Program, appointments to the Economic Incentive Board and the Clovis-Carver Public Library Board, approval of the 2021 Ambulance Billing Write-Off, and an appointment to the Parks, Recreation & Beautification Committee. Additionally, the Commission approved the waiver of fees for the Cease Fire Event, a Memorandum of Agreement with Curry County for a Tire Amnesty Event, and a pay increase for the City Manager. Resolutions were adopted authorizing the abatement by demolition of unsafe buildings at 711 E. 8th Street and 715 E. 6th Street, and the introduction of the ordinance for the Water Project Fund Loan/Grant Agreement was approved. Quarterly Lodging Tax Disbursements totaling $65,000 were approved.