Natalie A. Grine

The Board of Finance meeting convened to address financial matters for February 2017. Key agenda items included the review of the Monthly Voucher Report, the Monthly Treasurer's Report, the Investment Report, and the Schedule of Rents Received. The Schedule of Rents Received detailed income from Smith's Shopping Center, Magistrate Court, APPO, and Smith's GR, totaling $68,008.90. Additionally, the financial statements for February 2017 were reviewed. The Commission adjourned as the Board of County Commissioners and reconvened as the Board of Finance to conduct these proceedings.

The agenda for the meeting included the approval of the agenda itself and public comment period guidelines. Key items for discussion and action involved the approval of minutes from a previous Special Commission Meeting held on January 7, 2026. Reports included the Budget and Finance Report. A presentation was scheduled regarding the Cibola County Economic Impact Analysis for the Core Civic Milan Correctional Facility, to be presented by UNM students and faculty. New business focused on several actions, including the selection of an Architect Firm for the Public Safety Training Center RFP, consideration of a resolution opposing federal legislation restricting government detention contracts for federal immigration violations, consideration of budget adjustments and quarterly reports via resolutions, review of requisitions over $50,000 (specifically a concrete driveway for the San Rafael Fire Protection), and consideration of adding the New Mexico Pledge of Allegiance to all future agendas. The board also planned to enter an Executive Session to discuss pending litigation, real property matters, and personnel issues.

The agenda for this meeting included several key items for action and reports. Discussion topics included the approval of the agenda, public comments, approval of the minutes from the 01.07.2026 Special Commission Meeting, and receiving the Budget and Finance Report. Presentations covered the Cibola County Economic Impact Analysis and a Closure Report by UNM students. New business items slated for action involved the selection of an Architect Firm for the Public Safety Training Center RFP, consideration of the Ramah Navajo Chapter request to be fiscal agent, consideration of several Budget Adjustment Resolutions (BAR #6, Resolution 2026-14), the FY26 2nd Quarter Report (Resolution 2026-15), and a resolution opposing proposed legislation related to contracting for detention services for federal immigration violations. Additionally, the Board considered requisitions over $50,000, including construction of a concrete driveway, and consideration of adding the New Mexico Pledge of Allegiance to all Cibola County Agendas. The meeting was scheduled to include an Executive Session to discuss pending or threatened litigation, real property matters, and personnel issues.

The agenda for this special meeting included the approval of the agenda itself, roll call, pledge of allegiance, and prayer. Key discussions centered on the restructuring of the Commission, involving the nomination and election of the County Commission Chair, 1st Vice County Commission Chair, and 2nd Vice County Commission Chair. The consent agenda addressed required annual updates for CDBG Resolutions concerning anti-displacement, citizen participation, and Section 3 plans, as well as resolutions, an MOU, and assurances related to the FY27 DWI Grant Application. Action items involved considerations for resolutions delegating authority to the County Manager, establishing bank depositories, inspection of records, Open Meetings Act procedures, public participation rules, parliamentary procedures, and signature authority on checks.

The meeting included a review of public comment procedures and the finance report as of November 30, 2025, which detailed the reconciliation status of the Main Operating and Tax Operating accounts, and the approval of Budget Adjustment Request (BAR) #4. Key financial discussions involved the allocation of three NM State Fire Marshal Grants totaling over $1,000,000 for facility improvements, communication equipment, and stipends. The Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) tracking, property tax collections, and a monthly finance recap were presented, noting strong operating cash but two allowable fund deficits. Furthermore, the agenda covered the New Mexico Behavioral Health Infrastructure Act (SB3), specifically the role of Cibola County as the Lead Accountable Entity (LAE) for Region 13, coordinating planning and seeking Early Access Funding. A monthly question addressed the requirement for the County, acting as a fiscal agent, to utilize its money first for legislative appropriations.