Kay Bennett

The meeting agenda covered several items, primarily focused on budget adjustments and authorizations via resolutions. Key actions included the approval of the minutes from the January 22, 2026, Regular Meeting, although the current meeting's date is later. Several resolutions were approved to authorize budget adjustments to the State Appropriations Capital Fund (315) for renovations, HVAC upgrades, and miscellaneous equipment purchases for the Meadowlark Senior Center, as well as for miscellaneous equipment at the Broadmoor Senior Center. A resolution was passed to authorize a budget adjustment to the State Grants Fund (252) for the design and planning of the Enchanted Hills Neighborhood Trail Replacement project using Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant funds. Furthermore, a resolution was considered for appointing Benjamin Sanchez as an Alternate Municipal Court Judge following a resignation. The body also addressed the First Reading of an Ordinance (O1) to authorize the issuance of Water and Wastewater System Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, not to exceed $63,420,000, for system improvements and debt refunding. Discussions included the Fiscal Year 2025 Audit Report acceptance.

The meeting agenda included the approval of minutes from the February 12, 2026, Regular Meeting. Key resolutions considered were R13, approving the application for the New Mexico Department of Transportation FY 2026/2027 Local Government Road Fund Cooperative Program, focusing on citywide ADA Deficiency Remediation. Resolution R14 authorized a budget adjustment within the Recreation Activities Fund and Recreation Development Fund to correctly classify pool pump replacements as building improvements. The body also addressed the appointment of Dorothy Onikute-Thompson to the Ethics Panel and Resolution R15, which formally adopted the Cielo Bonito Master Plan, concurrent with a requested Zone Map Amendment to R-4 zoning for the parcels. Additionally, the Governing Body considered two ordinances: O2, amending zoning for specific parcels to R-4: Single-Family Residential, and O3, amending the zone map for a Corridor Overlay Zone designation along Rainbow Boulevard. Public input procedures for non-agenda items, ordinances, and discussions were also outlined.

The meeting agenda for the Investment Advisory Board included the approval of the November 19, 2025, minutes, although specific details of that approval are excluded. Key discussion items involved the selection of the Chair and Vice-Chair, review and input on the revised Quarterly Presentations for the Permanent Fund and Core and Liquidity Portfolios performance for December 2025. The Board also planned to review and input on the Permanent Fund Investment Policy Statement Revision and discuss recommended uses of the 2026 Permanent Fund Distribution. The governing body was informed about procedural rules for public input and registration deadlines.

The agenda for the Regular Governing Body Meeting included several resolutions and an ordinance. Key items involved authorizing budget adjustments to the State Appropriations Capital Fund (315) for renovations and equipment purchases at the Meadowlark Senior Center and Broadmoor Senior Center. Another resolution authorized a budget adjustment to the State Grants Fund (252) for the design and planning of the Enchanted Hills Neighborhood Trail Replacement project. A resolution was also considered for the appointment of Benjamin Sanchez as Alternate Municipal Court Judge. Furthermore, the body addressed Ordinance O1, which authorizes the issuance of Water and Wastewater System Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, not to exceed $63,420,000, to finance system improvements and refund existing obligations. The meeting also included standard items such as Proclamations, Public Forum, Councilor Comments, Consent Calendar approval, and a report from the City Manager regarding upcoming events and the municipal election brochure.

The agenda for the Regular Governing Body Meeting included several items. Discussions and deliberations covered a resolution designating voting convenience centers and consolidating precincts for the March 3, 2026 Municipal Officer Election, referencing Sandoval County precinct boundaries. The meeting also addressed the replacement of the City's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, which requires contract award approval and a related budget adjustment in the General Fund, Computer and Software Fund, and Utilities Fund to cover implementation costs. Additionally, the Governing Body presented the Mayor's Annual State of the City Report and established legislative and capital outlay priorities for the 2026 New Mexico Legislature Session.