Kevin Troutman

The board meeting agenda includes items such as the review of scheduled future meetings, public comment, and a consent agenda covering contract extensions for trash removal, audit services, and general counsel, as well as approvals for professional services, land easement actions, and travel authorization. Financial items involve acceptance of financial information and the review of the FY2027 budget, including revenue projections and equipment evaluations. The board will also discuss finance policies, receive updates on planning and engineering projects, review operations and maintenance activities, and hold an executive session regarding limited personnel matters.

The Board discussed various operational and administrative matters, including the appointment of a new project engineer, the approval of consent items involving out-of-state travel and professional services agreements for land surveying and storm water quality engineering, and a budget adjustment resolution. Additionally, the Board received a presentation on the upcoming bond sale, a legislative briefing regarding the 2026 session, and updates on planning, engineering, construction, and operations projects. Public service recognition was held for two retiring employees. An executive session was conducted to address real property or water rights and personnel matters.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda and the scheduling of subsequent regular meetings for February, March, April, and May 2026. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the election of the 2026 Board Officers, including the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary-Treasurer, and Assistant Secretary-Treasurer. The Board unanimously approved Resolution 2026-01, Open Meeting Standards, as amended. Under the Executive Director's Report, updates were provided on staffing activities, the conclusion of a leadership training program, the status of the Guac-Amole Dam procurement process, and tracking of potential legislative items including tax exemptions and Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) matters. The Board also reviewed the AMAFCA Naming and Memorial Policy draft and received a briefing on the 2026 New Mexico Legislative Session, specifically regarding pending legislation and issues related to surface water discharge regulation (NPDES primacy). Financial matters were accepted, and Resolution 2026-02 regarding Board Per Diem was approved, aligning the policy with State Statutes. Planning and Engineering updates included a review of the FY 2027 Project Schedule, approval of Amendment Six to the Agreement for Construction Engineering Services for the 2025 Flood Control Rehabilitation Project, and the approval of a Quitclaim/Release of Drainage Easement related to the North Albuquerque Acres Subdivision. The Board conducted an Executive Session to discuss real property transactions, personnel matters, and pending litigation, and subsequently approved the creation of the Office Administrator Position, deferring action on the GIS/IT Manager Position and modifications to the organizational structure. Appointments were made to the MRCOG Executive Board and Board of Directors.

The agenda outlines the schedule for the board meeting commencing with the call to order and approval of the agenda, followed by the election of officers. Key discussion items include public comment, approval of Resolution 2026-01 regarding Open Meeting Standards, an Executive Director's Report covering past month's activities and on-call service task orders, and review of the AMAFCA Naming and Memorial Policy. The meeting will also include a briefing on the 2026 New Mexico Legislative Session, financial matters, approval of the Board Per Diem Policy (Resolution 2026-02), and an update on Planning and Engineering, including the FY 2027 Project Schedule and various construction service agreements. The session includes a scheduled Executive Session to discuss real property transactions, personnel matters, and litigation, concluding with open session items on position updates and appointments to various boards and committees.

The primary focus of this Special Meeting involved administrative actions. Key discussions included the approval of the Agenda and the formal swearing-in ceremonies for two Directors-Elect, Tim Eichenberg for District 3 and Ronald R. Bohannan for District 4, administered by a District Court Judge. There were no items raised from the floor or public comments received. The meeting concluded with an adjournment motion.