The Commission meeting involved several key actions. These included the presentation of plans for a Veterans Day parade, the approval of a temporary water pipeline easement agreement with Select Water Solutions, LLC, and the appointment of Michael Betancourt as the Finance Director. Additionally, the Commission awarded on-call city services contracts for plumbing, electrical, and general construction under RFP 2026-005, while rejecting all janitorial service proposals to seek a different process for court cleaning requirements.
Oct 12, 2026
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The Commission addressed multiple administrative and operational items, including the adoption of an ordinance regarding penalty fees and the approval of a temporary water pipeline agreement with Select Water Solutions, LLC. Several street closures were approved for community events. The Commission authorized the advertisement of a Request for Proposals for Magistrate Court Janitorial Services and approved awards for on-call city services, while rejecting existing janitorial proposals under the same RFP to revise requirements. Additionally, the Commission approved several grant agreements with the New Mexico Environment Department, updated job descriptions for city management positions, and discussed personnel matters concerning the City Manager in closed session.
Sep 28, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City of Lovington Regular Session Of The City Commission
The commission agenda addressed various items including a discussion on the Fire Department Certification Incentive Grant, the District 2 City Commission seat, and a selection of an RFP for properties on North Chaves Street. Multiple resolutions were considered and approved, such as appointing Lodgers Tax Board members, granting various carport front yard setback variances, and authorizing the Planning and Zoning Administrator to grant such variances administratively. Additionally, the commission approved an agreement for the NMDOT Transportation Project Fund, a submission for a Public Safety Workforce Capacity Building Grant, a road closure for a high school Halloween event, and an Ameritas plan revision. The meeting also included reports from commissioners and staff.
Sep 21, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
City of Lovington City Commission Special Meeting
The commission discussed several items, including an update and recommendations for projects utilizing the Lea County Infrastructure Reimbursement Grant and a review of proposal selections for city-owned properties on Chaves Street. Additionally, the commission addressed Resolution 2026-112 to formalize the decision-making process regarding the development and sale of city-owned property on North Chaves Street, which involved five different proposal submissions. The commission also planned to convene in a closed session to discuss limited personnel matters regarding the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, and Police Chief.
