Mora County

The agenda for the regular meeting included several key items. Discussions covered an update from the Veteran's Committee and a presentation from the Rural Partners Network, which also included a proposed resolution. Finance items included discussion and action on approving a credit card acceptance and processing policy, approval of the FY24 Interim Budget, and approval of the Auditor's FY23 contract. Other action items involved a lease agreement between Mora County and Tapetes de Lana (Chief Theater), a Capital Outlay Grant Agreement with Mora Main Street, and a Memorandum of Agreement concerning the Mora Creative Council. An emergency ordinance regarding hazardous fire conditions was also planned for discussion/action. The agenda also listed minutes to be approved from previous meetings (Special Meeting of April 13, 2023; Budget Work Session of April 17, 2023; Regular Meeting of April 20, 2023; Budget Public Hearing of May 1, 2023; Special Meeting of May 5, 2023), followed by department reports and a planned executive session to discuss threatened and pending litigation.

The agenda for this Special Meeting included several discussion and action items. Key discussions involved a resolution to safeguard County Complex Construction Funding in an interest-bearing account (tabled from a previous meeting), a resolution authorizing the second withdrawal of interest proceeds related to Senate Bill 6 Loans, and approval for purchasing a bulldozer utilizing SB6 interest funds. The Board also addressed resolutions for the trade-in of two motor graders and the approval of a job description and grant-funded position for a Wildland Coordinator. Furthermore, the meeting covered the approval of multiple Grant Award Agreements between Mora County and various Volunteer Fire Departments (including Buena Vista, Chet Fire, Golondrinas, Guadalupita, Ledoux, Mora County, Rainsville, Sierra Bonita Rincon, and Watrous VFDs). An executive session was scheduled to discuss limited personnel matters, including employee complaints, investigations, and threatened litigation related to the HPCC Claim.

The agenda for this special meeting included several discussion and action items. Key topics included the ratification of a US Government Lease for FEMA space at the Mora County Complex, consideration of amendments to the Employment Agreement for the Interim County Manager, and approval of an Inter-Governmental Agreement between the Motor Vehicle Division and Mora County. Further items involved withdrawing an Office of State Engineer Protest concerning Dennis and Annette Lucero, passing resolutions concerning salary increases for newly elected officials (Assessor, Sheriff, Probate Judge, and Commissioner Districts 1 and 2), and authorizing the execution of a FEMA-Funded Local Government Community Disaster Loan (CDL) Agreement for operational expenses. The meeting also reserved time for an executive session.

The agenda for this meeting, which was amended on April 5, 2024, covered several significant topics. Key discussions included the presentation and resolution regarding the FY2023 Audit. Substantial time was dedicated to the Chief Procurement Officer's recommendation concerning the Disaster Recovery RFP, including a conditional award. Operational discussions focused on the 2024 Mora County Road Log and the February 2024 Expenditure/Budget Reports, as well as a resolution for a Budget Adjustment Request and discussions concerning the FY2025 Budget Process. Further items involved a resolution authorizing a withdrawal of interest in an SB 6 LGIP Account. Public comment primarily centered on the proposed termination of the banking relationship with Southwest Capital Bank in favor of Community 1st Bank, with both banks presenting arguments. Other public comments addressed serious road maintenance issues in Sierra Bonita, concerns over employee compensation, and issues related to animal control enforcement, including livestock attacks. The committee also reviewed project statuses for the EMS Facility and Communications Repeaters, Special Projects (including a regional recreation facility concept), and updates on legislative priorities. Action was taken to approve a resolution adopting CDBG Requirements and to proceed with contracting existing LGRF projects through CES. The commission also approved Bohannon Huston to prepare applications for future LGRF and TPF projects.

Key discussions included the presentation of the Memorial Project by Lloyd & Associates, Architects, noting that Rich Construction's bid of $416,000.00 (deducting $74,000.00 for the main wall with emblems and casualty names) was within budget and approved by the Mora County Commission. The Treasurer presented the budget report, which was subsequently approved. New business involved signing a letter to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham requesting $500,000.00, planning for committee members to visit Legislators at the Capitol, and arrangements for a visit with the Governor.